Who are we without the Parks department?! Leslie finds out as Tom takes over a new project. Plus, Ben has his first day as City Manager and gets pranked by the Parks team, which I can't decide how I feel about. 

Thank you to Bob Bancroft and Ben Begley for sending in INCREDIBLE voice memos! So funny and informative, we love! Bob played "Frank" in the Cones of Dunshire (the frank accountant, get it?) and Ben plays one half of the couple in the jewelry store with Ann and Chris! 

Ben Begley: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2384265/

Bob Bancroft (also in Xenon!!!): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051619/

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This week we are joined by amazing Kris Carr to talk all things Second Chunce! First, we start with amazing voice memos from Rob Kerkovich and Stacy Allen, who were guests in The Cones of Dunshire episode! 

Then, we turn to the 100th episode of Parks, Second Chunce, where we hear wonderful memories from the cast. Ben gives Leslie the amazing gift of a consult with Jenn Barkley so we can break through our limiting beliefs and really understand that Leslie can and WILL do better things out of the Pawnee city council. DREAM BIGGER! 

John Balma Interview (Barney): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1S7EQpgeMg

Kevin Symons Interview (Dexhart): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yhyQxuvSFo

Rob Kerkovich: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1827376/

Stacy Allen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learnwithsillystacy

Kris Carr Voice Over Studio For Classes and Coaching! https://www.speakfriendstudio.com/

Kris Carr Podcast Two Filthy Casuals! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-filthy-casuals/id1711440300

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Today, we're talking to the director of Doppelgangers, Jay Karas! We cover a broad range of topics, like working with the amazing superstar cast of Doppelgangers, how the camera operators are characters and how he got started in the industry! I loved hearing the stories about Sam Elliott and Billy Eichner! Plus, Jay also directs Abbott Elementary, Ghosts AND is the producing director of a new show called Best Medicine on Fox, in January! Keep your eyes open for that!

Thank you so much Jay for all your words of wisdom, such a great conversation! 

Best Medicine: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36885662/

Jay Karas: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1015063/

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Yay Cones of Dunshire! What an iconic piece of Parks and Rec lore!!!!! We discuss Leslie's reason for wanting the lockbox so badly (and how Jamm is unstable), Ron sells his cabin to an unlikely buyer and Ben is so hot when he's confident and nerdy!!!!!! I call ledgerman! 

Sources: 

https://www.thegamesteward.com/products/the-cones-of-dunshire-board-game

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3305414/

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"I say T, you say Dazzle!" 

H2Flow, sparkle points, plain blue t-shirts, oh my! 

Today, we talk all about fluoride and learn a lot about how it's safe, good for you, and a great accomplishment in public health. We also see an amazing arc for Tom and discover a deep relationship with April and Donna. Plus, Chris and Ron hang out! 

Plus, we get an amazing voice memo from Jay Tapaoan who plays "Frasier" at the baby store! Learning how to say that chemicals name, working with Rob Lowe/Nick Offerman and more! Thank you so much Jay! 

PS What's your spirit dog?! 

Sources: 

Fluoride: 

https://ilikemyteeth.org/where-does-fluoride-come-from/#:~:text=Fluoride%20is%20derived%20from%20natural,millions%20of%20people%20every%20day.

https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/fluoride/the-story-of-fluoridation

Public Health: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@drjessicaknurick?lang=en

NFL Play 60: 

https://www.cooperinstitute.org/youth/nfl-play60#:~:text=Get%20involved,the%20most%20active%20and%20healthy.

https://www.nfl.com/causes/play60/

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We love Brian!!!! I loved this conversation so much!!!!! Full disclosure, we kept thinking of things to talk about, so enjoy our many "endings" that turned into other stories LOL 

Brian Stack played Ted in Article Two, and the jeweler when Ann and Chris go to the jewelery store, BUT he was a writer on Conan for 18 years, he currently writes for Stephen Colbert and I talked his ear off about it all! We discuss his beginnings in Second City in Chicago, how he knew Amy Poehler, and advice for young sketch performers. I ask 800 questions about his Conan characters too and it's so cool to see the inception of it all! We also got some great behind the scenes tidbits about cracking an egg on Amy Poehler's head and how he was glad they used a stunt man! Plus, we discuss New Girl, 30 Rock and more shows he was a guest star on! 

Brian is the nicest, most grateful person and I am so lucky and honored to have spoken with him about his time in this industry! His gratitude is inspiring and I wish him nothing but the best. Please be sure to check out this compilation of characters, and check out his writing on the Colbert Show!!!!! 

Brian Stack Supercut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLumXv6fUZ4

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Oh dear, it's Recall Vote day, and we are all emotional. Ben and Ann set up a task force to help Leslie stay distracted, Tom makes some great entrepreneur decisions and we get introduced to Bloosh!!! 

It's so interesting to see the parallels between Tom and Leslie, and the inspiring way they bounce back. And om em squee, we love destructive Ben and Leslie. 

Plus, we hear from Craig Stepp, who played the Eagletonian supporting Leslie (even though they weren't going to vote for her.... ugh) 😂  Thank you so much for the great voice memos, so cool!

Now, go rate, review and subscribe because this podcast no longer is, it was. 

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Today, Leslie fights for our voting rights!!!!!!! 

We talk about the history of the filibuster, the (early) 90s vibes, and get an awesome location breakdown for the skating rink, which is now a resource of the unhoused in the Los Angeles valley (follow the links below)! 

We also have a tangent regarding Orphan Black starring Tatiana Maslany, who plays Nadia, (check that out when you can, it's on Netflix now!) Also, we come up with a new friendship name of "Ronna" for Donna and Ron spending time together! Love! 

Sources:

Hope of the Valley (old Skating Rink location)

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/homeless-shelter-northridge-trebek-center-hope-of-the-valley-skateland-skating-rink-adaptive-reuse

https://hopethemission.org/our-programs/trebek-center/

Our Conversation with Yvans Jourdain (Councilman Howser): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/our-conversation-with-yvans-jordain-aka-councilman-howser/id1551856074?i=1000652807643

Filibuster History:

https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-previous-question-the-filibusters-early-murky-history

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Today on the pod, we're back to basics with Parks romance (Tom and Nadya "whatever-her-last-name-is"), Parks coworker relationships (Donna and Leslie), and Ron being Ron, not quite understanding he has a family now and needs a will. :)  

We discuss details about the importance of having a will, how social media mishaps do happen and we learn what the phrase "Gin It Up" actually means. Full disclosure, gin the drink isn't involved (at least how it's used these days).

AND we introduce Nadya and Typhoon, so good! Yay!!!! 

Thanks for listening! 

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Today, we have a guest from Season 1 Episode 6, "Rock Show" - Stephanie Erb! Stephanie played Ron's date/Tammy 2's "Younger, prettier sister" - go back and watch it as a refresher, so fun! 

We have a really great walk-down-memory-lane on this episode in particular and discuss her journey in acting, booking her first big role, our fav TV shows and of course our favorite things about Parks and Rec!! Yes, they deserve all the Emmys! Plus, so cool to see the symbolic green bench at the pit in Season 1 versus Season 6 that we are reviewing now! 

PS, we said she auditioned for the Office, but it may have been a Parks and Rec audition first - either way, good on casting for remembering and bringing her back! 

Please check out her awesome projects and don't forget to see her show in LA at the Road Theatre Company next month! 

Thank you so much Stephanie! 

Tickets to OtherKin (theater): https://roadtheatre.org/

Stephanie Erb and Heather McPhaul's Film "Lady Invisible": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iktg8lSm4cY

Stephanie's Webseries "In Therapy With Dr. L": https://www.youtube.com/@intherapywithdr.l3659

Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_erb_official/?hl=en

Helen Slayton Hughes Groundhog Day Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e79_7APRlz0

Amy Poehler and Mike Schur's new show in development! https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/amy-poehler-mike-schur-peacock-series-dig#:~:text=Ten%20years%20after%20Parks%20and,and%20executive%20produce%20the%20series

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