Goodness, this is a weird one. But would you expect anything less from the FINAL EPISODE EVER?! The Parks and Rec crew reunite several years after the series finale, hosting a handful of Gryzzl one-on-one and conference calls. All of our favorites are here — Leslie and Ron have a couple of touching heart-to-hearts and Donna is looking exceptionally good with her gorgeous lighting in her closet. We’ve got lots of fun cameos from folks like Councilman Jamm, Dennis Feinstein, Joan Callamezzo, Perd Hapley, and Jean-Ralphio, who is flush with cash but INCREDIBLY bored. If only that fake phone number actually worked… Meanwhile, the writers have to get creative on how show couples like Ann and Chris and April and Andy can’t be seen together. If you rewatch this episode, you may notice a couple of the very overused phrases like “these trying times,” but hey, we didn’t know what was to come back then. Plus, this episode raised at least $3 million for Feeding America, which is fantastic. Plus, we dive into popular club hits from the late 00s and early 10s, put on a ton of wacky sound effects, and discuss the people who have won an EGOT (they’re hard to guess!). Also, does Sean need to buy himself a coffee machine? Doing this podcast has been a blast and we’ve loved hanging out with you every week. But this isn’t goodbye forever. We’ve got some cool things planned — keep an eye here and on Facebook and Twitter for updates! EPISODE
A Parks and Recreation Special DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Suntori Whisky Toki
Haleigh: Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka with Blood Orange Soda
Sean: Tequila, Sake, Devils River Bourbon Whiskey, and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Sean Moments from the Pandemic CATEGORIES
Streaming Services

We’re recapping season 7! What were the best moments from the last season ever of Parks of Rec? Certainly wasn’t the Johnny Karate musical show, we’ll tell you that much. And who are the best bit characters from the Pawnee crew? We’re covering it all!Plus, Sean and Haleigh take a quiz naming popular workplace sitcom characters, we talk about sock hops and what song would be delightful to hear during one, and Sean shares his experience of playing hockey and scoring a game-winning goal during a shootout.Also, remember when Apple forced an album from U2 onto all of its products? Those were good times. And what are the odds that you would die on your birthday? We do a deep dive into that very topic.Finally, what should Haleigh do for her punishment after losing trivia? We wanna hear from you! In the meantime, give James Blunt’s Twitter a follow.P.S. Sorry for Sean’s audio quality in parts of this one. He tried a new microphone and…well, there are still some kinks to be worked out with it. Nothing like the penultimate episode to give something wild a spin!DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey and Haleigh: Solera 1847 Jerez Xeres Sherry from Gonzalez Byass Jerez
Sean: Multiple White Claws

We’re finishing up what we started last episode! We see the Parks and Rec crew doing their darnedest to satisfy one more Pawnee citizen before they scatter across the country and never (or at least rarely) see each other in the same room again.Meanwhile, we’re continuing to jump ahead to the future, from 2018 all the way to 2035. And there are lots of great questions to be answered. Will Shauna Malwae-Tweep find eternal happiness? How big will Andy and April’s kid’s head be? Where will Ron end up working? What will Leslie have named after her, and will it be displeasing? Will we have special guest appearances and will Sean be super excited about them?Plus, how many college basketball players can Haleigh name? Sean finally pays up his season 6 trivia loss debt (check some of the footage here), the proper way to row a canoe, what Ben Wyatt smells like, a walk through the different Two-Faces from Batman, whether Leslie would be a good boss, and the best games on The Price is Right. Joey apologizes for getting the name of Cliffhangers wrong.And we’ve got a special guest this episode! Friend of the podcast and Sean’s coworker Heather joins to chat about the grand finale of Parks and Rec (but not of Parks n Wrecked). We’ll try to teach her how to speak into the microphone next time but hopefully, you can still hear her many witty comments.EPISODE
S7, E13: One Last Ride (Pt. 2)DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Apple and ginger Frankly Organic Vodka and Dreams Aren’t This Good Salsa and Chips
Haleigh: Daiquiri
Sean: Straight tequila
Heather: Tom CollinsTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Types of chipsCATEGORIES
Bones and muscles in the human body

Some of the crew is moving to Washington D.C. (and other places, as we’ll soon see), so Leslie is getting the gang together for one last ride. What started out as a presentation with song and dance turns into a final problem-solving adventure.Meanwhile, we’re jumping into the future! Will Craig and Typhoon end up together after all? What’s Donna up to six years from now? Will Andy ever learn about Sandra Day O’Connor? How many restaurants will Tom open up? Will Garry have a successful run as mayor? Can Jean Ralphio and Mona Lisa successfully pull off a heist without being suspicious? The answer to some of these questions is “yes”; for others, it’s “no”. Still others have longer answers. And I’ve been Perd Hapley.Plus, the massive secret (but not so secret) Lyndon B. Johnson was hiding, cutting the line at amusement parks when you’re in a wheelchair, the famous John Lennon and Yoko Ono picture from Rolling Stone, how inconvenient it is for maintenance to be closed on a Friday, and getting banned from restaurants.EPISODE
S7, E12: One Last Ride (Pt. 1)DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey and Haleigh: Dirty Martinis made from Treaty Oak Distilling Old Yaupin Gin, Barsmith Dirty Martini Olive Brine Mix, T.W. Hollister Oso de Oro Sweet Vermouth, and Mezzetta Martini Olives
Sean: Toothpaste and Listerine (we don’t understand it, either)TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
International Travel AdventuresCATEGORIES
Chain Restaurants

Mayor Gunderson has passed away, so the town needs to find a new mayor. That means Ben and April are on the job search for a suitable replacement. It’s a who’s who of Pawnee’s finest (and most ridiculous), and Garry is there to notarize whatever happens. But wait! This episode is called two funerals, so there must be another one — and Ron finds out it’s someone close to him. He, Donna, and Andy all pay their respects to a terrific barber.Meanwhile, Leslie convinces Tom that now is the time to propose to Lucy. Ever the showman, Tom decides he wants a multimedia proposal, which involves destroying a jewelry store, a lot of banners, and a live chorus. It ain’t subtle…or is it?Plus, the sturdiness of jewelry store glass cases, “famous” shows we haven’t seen, and Haleigh and Sean GO OFF about the stupid rules of basketball, from intentional fouling to spending 15 minutes dissecting Zapruder Film-esque replays of a ball possibly deflecting off of a player’s shorts.EPISODE
S7, E11: Two FuneralsDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey and Haleigh: Ben Davis Cider from Texas Keeper Cidery
Sean: Sean MargsTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Series Finales (YES THERE ARE A FEW SPOILERS, SEAN APOLOGIZES)CATEGORIES
Comic Strips

With just a few episodes to go, we’re going to take a wild detour to Andy’s Johnny Karate kids show that doesn’t really advance the plot in any way. But, uh…it’s kind of silly occasionally, so…yay?Andy gets top billing by being a big ol’ goofball, while April is worried that she’s ruining the one thing he loves by moving to Washington, D.C. Ben gets chided for being a nerd, Ron makes some wood, and John Cena shows up, for some reason. Look, it’s not a great episode, okay? We do like all the fake commercials spliced into the episode, though.Meanwhile, SNL movies that were made from questionable premises, the hypocrisy of the NCAA, the joys of snacking on buckeyes, and how good would a Paunch Burger be in real life?Plus, Sean achieved a HUGE milestone. Tune in to see what it is!
EPISODE
S7, E10: The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show
DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Gold Rush Cocktail
Sean: Tequila Sunrise Cocktail
Haleigh: Water (BORING)TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Parks and Rec CharactersCATEGORIES
2021 NCAA Tournament Teams

Ben is running for Congress, and that means Leslie needs to make a pie. But, you know what? That’s pretty darn oppressive, so we bet Leslie and Ben can come up with a good plan to let folks know what’s what.Meanwhile, Ron, April, and Andy are on a treasure hunt for the ages to discover the whereabouts of a spare key Ron lent to April. Donna enjoys a nostalgia trip as she watches Garry drop all kinds of things down a grate at City Hall.There are plenty of guest spots in this episode, too, from Maribeth Monroe to Chris Gethard. And Harris and Brett are here! What a super fun time.Plus, changing the words to songs when you sing them, chaos inside of swimming pools, and that time the Four Tops made a repeat version of “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” with “It’s The Same Old Song.” Also, where the heck has Diane been?EPISODE
S7, E9: Pie-MaryDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey and Haleigh: French 75 made with Dry Yaupon Gin from Treaty Oak Distillery
Sean: White Claw Hard Seltzer and Six Fireball ShotsTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Types of PieCATEGORIES
Sesame Street Characters

April no longer wants to work in the government, but she’s afraid to tell Leslie because, you know…it’s Leslie. She freaks out over a binder color change. We’ll see if April can pull this off — she deserves to be happy! And there are a ton of Senators in this episode — special shout out to Cory Booker and Orrin Hatch and their Polynesian folk band Across the Isle.Meanwhile, back in Pawnee, Ben, Andy, and Ron are looking for a new career for April. We also learn Ron has at least three brothers. Are they just like him? Yes. Yes they are.Plus, far too much ASMR as Sean sips a new drink, weird and gross people at Chili’s, and having dance parties in your living room. Sean finally joined Twitter, too, so he’s gotten quite the wakeup call to that world thanks to Oprah’s interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.And it’s Haleigh’s birthday! Happy birthday, Haleigh!EPISODE
S7, E8: Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Haleigh: Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass Negori Sake from Madam Mam’s
Joey: Springdale White Ale from Friends & Allies Brewing
Sean: The Taste of Fruit Punch Hard Seltzer by Odd Side AlesTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top Experiences for Sean While Getting the Covid-19 VaccineCATEGORIES
Motown Artists

Donna and Joe are getting married! That means a lot of Meagles in one setting. It’s up to April to stop the drama that is sure to follow, which may include making Ginuwine cry. We also see Ron put his foot in his mouth in a rare case of being a spectacular buffoon around Tom and Lucy.Meanwhile, Leslie and Ben get drunk and commit to a pretty wild lifestyle change. We’ll have to find out what that is, but if Jen Barkley is involved, we’re all in. Questlove is also here, so it’s truly a good day.Plus, overindulging on cookies, some of the wildest adventures you can find at arcades, and it’s Merlin’s adoptiversary! What a special guy.EPISODE
S7, E7: Donna and JoeDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Southern Brunch from Southern Star Brewing Company
Sean: Squirt Gun IPA from Real Ale Brewing
Haleigh: Pomegranate MargaritaTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top Current SNL Cast MembersCATEGORIES
Arcade Games

We survived the Texas winter storm! As a result, there’s no episode of Parks and Rec to watch. Instead, we’re offering a look at some of the most intense moments from Snowpocalypse, such as Haleigh collecting snow to use as toilet water and Sean losing heat and water and then having his car turn sideways while driving on icy roads.Joey also reminisces about Oregon Trail II, we reflect on our favorite books and movies from high school and college, and share the best ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches.And we’re taking a quote quiz! Will Sean and Haleigh know who said some of the most popular (and obscure) quotes from the show? You’ll have to tune in to find out.Finally, we’re reading a few of our favorite podcast reviews! And because we’re silly geese, we’re doing it in fancy accents. It’s truly a glorious time. Want to get your review read? Head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Squirt Gun IPA
Wine and Grilled Cheese

As Leslie and Ron are teaming up against Gryzzl, they learn Dennis Feinstein has bought JJ’s Diner. Uh-oh. Will they make a difference before Feinstein releases “The Hounds” on them?Meanwhile, Tom and Donna are enjoying Treat Yourself 2017 — in Beverly Hills! And it just might encourage Tom to finally ask out Lucy. Just go for it, you wimp!Plus, can you name all the singers from Lady Marmalade? We’re sure trying to. And we’re chatting times we’ve spun out while driving, revisiting our outlandish Super Bowl picks, and reminiscing over the time U2’s album came on all Apple products. Simpler times, you know?Speaking of simpler times, do you check a bag when you travel? It’s a classic debate.By the way, here’s the 2gether video we chat about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI4AN7IlMnQEPISODE
S7, E6: Save JJ’sDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Gin and Juice, Wakey Wakey Bourbon Bakey, and Lady Marmalade cocktails from Still Austin (plus tasty eats from the Bearded Baking Company)
Sparkling Ice Cherry LimeadeTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Celebrity Encounters Joey Had While Living in LACATEGORIES
Pop Culture References to California or California Cities

Gryzzl is using data mining to get inside people’s heads and provide them with all the information they would ever find useful. Huh, sounds vaguely familiar, doesn’t it?Anyway, this is a fantastic episode with just about every character showing their best characteristics. Leslie and Ben try to find a way to overtake Gryzzl, and they’re starting to get some help from their old crew. Ron cracks a funny joke about vegetables. Johnny Karate makes another appearance. Craig lists a lot of things he likes. The community is on Leslie’s side during a town hall. That’s super chill!Plus, Sean shares his go-to McDonald’s order (both while sober and drunk), we break down some classic wine bottle designs, the best and worst movie premieres we’ve ever been to, and the beauty of exploring the world through the window of an Amtrak train.We also recorded this before the Super Bowl, so you can hear some wildly incorrect predictions, such as which quarterback will throw a touchdown pass to himself and what color Gatorade will be poured on the winning coach.EPISODE
S7, E5: GryzzlboxDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
FitVine Sauvignon BlancTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Retargeting Advertisements Sean Has Received From Instagram

The rest of the crew have locked Leslie and Ron up so maybe they’ll finally start getting along. We can only hope! As a result, this episode is largely Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman showcasing their great chemistry together. We ain’t too mad about that.We learn what Project Morningstar is, that’s kind of cool! Leslie and Ron also have many sappy moments, Post-It Notes are wasted, whiskey is drunk, and a saxophone is played.Plus, Joey wonders if he’ll ever find an IPA he enjoys, we put our best application forward to appear on an upcoming Texas episode of Queer Eye, and Sean delivers picture perfect accents of Southern people and Sean Connery.Oh, and the final ten minutes or so of this episode is all about the GameStop stonks, which primarily gives Sean and Haleigh a chance to RANT HEAVILY about money.EPISODE
S7, E4: Leslie & RonDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: The Dark Side Cider from Bishop Cidercade
Haleigh: The Light Side Cider from Bishop Cidercade
Sean: Electric Jellyfish IPATOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Sentimental Gifts Haleigh Has GivenCATEGORIES
Songs with Man, Woman, Boy, or Girl in the Title

Leslie and Ron are each holding press conferences to promote their bids for land. Ron, Tom, and Donna have Anabel Porter from Bloosh, and Leslie has…a descendant of William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States. What a standoff!Meanwhile, Terry has become a notary—“No, Terry!”—and is delighting in every minute of it. Ben has to continually get things signed, and Andy and April try to figure out what the latter is good at so she can turn it into her career.Plus, putting Texas Roadhouse butter onto things besides their rolls, the Harlem Shake, spoiling movies with twist endings before they happen, and Sean has a grudge from five years ago that still grinds his gears.EPISODE
S7, E3: William Henry HarrisonDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Love Street from Karbach Brewing Co.
Haleigh: Texas Tea from Bishop Cidercade
Sean: Sweet Tea from Popeye’sTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Lonely Island Music VideosCATEGORIES
Famous Harrisons

Leslie and Ron are still fighting with each other and trying to sway votes from council members. But perhaps they can put their differences aside for a few minutes to rescue Jamm from the clutches of Tammy 2?Meanwhile, Tom and Andy travel to Chicago, and Lucy makes another appearance. How fun. Donna and Terry drop by for about six seconds, and April has a mild career crisis. To the morgue it is!Plus, the joys of drizzling honey onto your pepperoni pizza, a Kids Bopz version of Gangsters Paradies, the different meanings of IBS, Haleigh gets her first taste of Twitter, and the burdens of living a sedentary lifestyle.Also, we totally recorded this before Inauguration Day so don’t forget to check out our bonus episode highlighting Parks and Rec star Joe Biden, too!EPISODE
S7, E2: Ron & JammyDRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Blind Lemon from Deep Ellum Brewing
Haleigh: The Dark Side from Bishop Cidercade
Sean: Honey BrownTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Mid-30s CrisesCATEGORIES
Baseball Terms

A Parks and Rec star is the President of the United States! With Joe Biden officially being sworn into the White House (and Leslie Knope on track to win the presidency by 2024), we’re going over our favorite moments from the inauguration, including Amanda Gorman’s incredible speech, the fabulous Bernie Sanders memes, Garth Brooks hugging everyone, and the special moment shared by Kamela Harris and Michelle Obama.Sean’s got wings on the way and is a couple of Sean Margs in, so he is feeling GREAT. Happy Inauguration Day, everyone!

It’s a new season, and there’s new drama! We’re three years into the future (at least compared to last episode) and Leslie and Ron appear to be rivals now! I bet we’ll uncover why soon enough. Ben is being honored at a gala, though he still secretly thinks it’s a prank.Meanwhile, Andy and April are boring adults, Donna is engaged to Joe and has a Shia Labeouf exclusive dress, and Tom is still being a big ol’ self-centered jerk face. Maybe not everything has changed.Plus, the difficulty in shooting things in video games, possible trivia punishments and rewards for Season 7, the joys of those wacky inflatable guys you might find at a car dealership, and the least creative Pokemon. And here’s that Vin Diesel jam we talk about!Follow Parks n Wrecked on Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. And check out SEAN’S NEW TWITCH CHANNEL!P.S. Let’s all give Sean a BIG CONGRATULATIONS for winning his hated fantasy football league!EPISODE
S7, E1: 2017DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey and Haleigh: The Golden Russet Cider from Texas Keeper Cidery
Sean: Various Cabernets SauvignonsTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 CookiesCATEGORIES
Card Games

Well, we’ve made it through Season 6 and basically 2020, so there’s lots of reflecting going on. We reminisce about the very first episode of Parks n Wrecked and how wildly unprofessional it was (as if we’ve gotten more professional, HA). And of course, we’re going over some of the key moments of Season 6 of Parks and Rec.Remember when Andy had a job in London and hopped into a dumpster? Or how about the time Chris Bosh made a guest appearance as an Eagletonian high schooler player despite being nearly 30 years old? Or when Leslie Knope got recalled?Yes, we all remember the Unity Concert, and there was plenty of personal growth in Season 6. This was the season where Ann and Chris left us after birthing a beautiful child. Donna’s a realtor now. April is working with animals, which she LOVES. Tom sells his old company and opened up Tom’s Bistro. Ron and Diane got married and had a baby and we barely heard about it! Larry retired yet he’s still working all the time. Classic Larry. And then we time-hopped three years at the end of the season!Plus, wild moments with the wind and ultimate frisbee, an in-depth look at butt fumbles, a deep dive into the Logical Journey of the Zoombinis computer game, and a full-on reflection of 2020 as a whole. We also take a trivia quiz that crashes on us halfway through, and Sean alienates his friends by criticizing both The Office and Parks and Rec.And remember: 2020 may have been terrible but we all still accomplished good things this year. Take a moment to reflect on those and have a wonderful and relaxing holiday. We’ll see you next year!Oh, and did you want to check out some of the other things we mentioned? We’d love to see you at Good People, Cool Things and Crisp Bounce Pass or dropping a review on this Bic Pen for Her or the book How to Avoid Huge Ships.DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Madria Sangria
Michelle Sparkling Brut

Welcome to the Unity Concert! We’ve finally made it and my, what a wonderful show. This Parks and Rec episode is chock full of guest appearances, like Ginuwine, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo, The Decemberists, Jon Hamm, Johnny Karate, and a whole lot more. And we’re all partying at Tom’s Bistro after the show.Meanwhile, Leslie is looking for people to take with her to her new job as the head of the Midwest branch of the National Park Service. Ron is disinterested because the government, April hates people and Leslie (but also loves her). Andy briefly agrees after forgetting that he can also get pizza in Pawnee. And of course Larry is game! The end of this episode also flashes forward three years into the future, which is wild.Plus, the proper footwear if you’re participating on the Floor is Lava, how some people only have one karaoke song they ever sing, and the longevity of the Power Rangers as both a show and video game. Does it also seem like there’s far less Christmas music this year than usual or is it just us?Also, Joey apologizes to Darkbuster for blanking on your name during the episode. Rock on!EPISODE
S6, E22: Moving Up (Pt. 2)DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Joey: Dragon’s Milk White
Sean: Sean Margs
Haleigh: Double-Fisting Truly Sparkling Ciders (Wild Berry and Raspberry Lime)TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Concert Moments from Shows Joey’s Been ToCATEGORIES
Jackson Five and Michael Jackson Songs

We’re at the last episode of Season 6, but as NBC did, we’re turning it into a two-parter. Leslie still isn’t sure if she’s going to take that job in Chicago, Ben gets to show off his Cones of Dunshire skills, and we meet Gryzzl, who most certainly will make another appearance in future episodes.Meanwhile, Tom’s Bistro just moved up its soft launch and it is going QUITE poorly. Tom is being a jerk. April has to sub in as a server and adds several cars to the list of available pasts. And Larry knocks over entire cabinets of glassware. Classic Larry.Plus, we debate the merits of stuffing versus dressing, reminisce about adventures at a Texas Rangers baseball game, nerd out quite a bit over Star Wars, and there’s actually something related to parks and rec this episode! Sean is thrilled to share his experiences in working at conferences.EPISODE
S6, E21: Moving Up (Pt. 1)DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Allegro Sleepytime Tea with Milam & Greene Triple Cask Bourbon Whiskey
Pineapple Coladas BuzzBallzTOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Sean’s Favorite Star Wars TV Series and Movies (Some spoiler alerts in this one, so be warned!)CATEGORIES
Airport Codes