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Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast

Hosted by Holly Constant and Madi Hockaday, (two real-life Ann and Leslie"s), Park Pals is a fun Parks and Recreation rewatch podcast! We research every episode DEEPLY from deleted scenes to interviewing guest stars that were actually on the show, all while relating it back to our real lives and delightful tangents. <3 We do all the work so you can just sit back and have fun learning! Join us you tropical fish! Insights or questions? parkpalspodcast@gmail.com (We are a fan podcast, and our views

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61:52

(S6Ep13) Ann and Chris!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Tbh, this episode should be called Ann and Leslie, but we get it :( What a beautiful send off for our Ann and Chris - the parties, the groundbreaking, the headlocks, all of it! Thank you writers, Aisha Muharrar and Mike Schur and director, Dean Holland, for making this such a magical moment for the fans to say farewell and see you soon. <3 <3 Plus, the green park bench, Tom Petty and a drone shot?! Come on. Perfect. PS, yes we talk about why they left. lol Thank you to Christopher...

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78:50

(S6Ep12) Farmers Market!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/12/18

Adam Scott's directorial debut, Chard Bodies, Connies Cabbage, Whine and Cheese Club, and of course Leslie and Ben's quest for balance at home and at work. "You can't escape city hall, fool!" Omg, plus, the birth of the name/character, JOHNNY KARATE! So many amazing stories and beginnings :) PS - pregnant ladies, did you have cravings and what were they? Tell us! Don't forget to rate and review! Support the show Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us @parkpalspodcas...

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91:52

Re-share: Our Conversation with John Balma!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/12/04

We love John Balma, our fav accountant! What a true treat for US to experience his presence! We talk all about his start in Hollywood, his sort of typecasting (you've seen him in Friends and Scrubs!), his pivot to a career in dog care (OMG George Cluny is his sweet dog’s name and we are HERE FOR IT), living in San Francisco and we also hear the FUNNIEST story about his time on Star Trek. Please join us and please support his dog business below! Thank you so much John, you are and always will ...

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65:44

(S6Ep11) New Beginnings!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/11/20

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 B...

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101:20

(S6Ep10) Second Chunce!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/11/13

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...

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68:12

Our Conversation with Jay Karas (Director!)

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/11/06

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 Ja...

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50:46

(S6Ep9) The Cones of Dunshire!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/10/23

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/ Support the show Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us @parkpalspodcast on Instagra...

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56:40

(S6Ep8) Fluoride!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/10/09

"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 L...

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104:38

Re-share: Our Conversation with Brian Stack!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/10/02

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 f...

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58:28

(S6Ep7) Recall Vote!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/09/18

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......

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79:38

(S6Ep6) Filibuster!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/09/11

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 s...

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78:47

(S6Ep5) Gin It Up!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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 Nady...

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85:11

Our Conversation with Stephanie Erb!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/08/14

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 i...

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120:10

(S6Ep4) Doppelgangers!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/08/07

ALL THE GUEST STARS! Voice memo guest stars from The Pawnee Eagleton Tip Off Classic AND all the guest star appearances on Doppelgangers! Today, I'm solo, but never fear - Madi sent in her summary and we are off to the races! We meet the Eagleton Parks crew to find out who stays and goes, Leslie crashes out about Ann, and Ben/Chris have a nostalgic moment. Did you know the Beaufort scale was invented by Sir Beaufort to measure wind? Did you know Sam Elliott and Nick Offerman are like......

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124:17

(S6Ep3) The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip Off Classic

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Classic episode alert! Leslie struggles with Ben being on her side, Tom and Donna try to get Ron off the grid, and April and Ann learn about making tough decisions by trusting your gut. :) Things we learned: - Not everyone was super pleased with this episode when it came out, what?! - Aubrey Plaza is a huge fan of Chris Bosh and told a hilarious story on Conan about meeting Bosh. (link below) - "How you like them apples?" was made famous by Good Will Hunting. (Madi knew, I did not lol)&...

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85:32

(S6Ep2) London: Part 2!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/07/03

What a learning week! Things we learn: -Hugh Jackman is not what a wolverine looks like. LOL -Coffee grounds can in fact drive slugs away, but it's not always 100% effective. -Stonehenge is 2 hours away from London, so Andy REALLY missed the train. -Mongolia is super interesting to learn about and Khongordzol is a Queen. -Reindeer (caribou) is definitely eaten in Scandinavian countries. Sorry, Vixen. -The people around you love you and respect you more than you know. A...

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88:07

(S6Ep1) London: Part 1!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/06/26

WE'RE BACK! Season 6 baby! The Parks gang heads to London for Leslie to accept an award (thank you April for submitting!), Andy and Ben get a wild twist of fate with Lord Covington, and Tommy learns who is behind his intellectual property being stolen!!!! We also learn about how Jerry and Donna eventually get their name in the opening sequence! We also get wonderful voice memos with behind-the-scenes details from Heather McPhaul, who was in the montage of angry citizens "caring loudly" ...

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104:38

Our Conversation with Brian Stack!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/04/03

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 pe...

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82:18

(S5Ep22) Are You Better Off?

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/03/27

We feel better off, and that is IMPORTANT OKAY!? And while I would like to burn the Recall Knope float to the ground, we are going to review this episode anyway 😂😂 And in the words of Ben, the more you accomplish, the more heat you get. Leslie faces counterpoints even though she has made the town healthier, Tom faces an obstacle with Rent-A-Swag and someone is pregnant?!?!?! What a way to end a season!!!! We love that all the guest stars are returning, and how cool to have a myste...

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65:36

(S5Ep21) Swing Vote!

Park Pals: A Parks and Recreation Podcast ·

2025/03/20

It's putt putt time! And why don't you melt the cheese!? Leslie and Ron fight to get what they think is best for the community, Andy re-discovers Mouse Rat music is his passion and Ann and Tom have a Mona Lisa meltdown! Also, we learn where this putt putt actually takes place, and hear some super fun deleted scenes! "You two make a guy feel like a real lady" -Jamm LOL Don't forget to check out the interview with Andrew Burly Burlinson!!!! He's so wonderful and we are so grateful to get ...

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