Episodes

  • Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits
    Sep 24 2024

    Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) starred on the hit TV series Suits. But they have never really watched the show... until now! Join Patrick and Sarah on their new podcast as they watch episodes, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and talk with creators and co-stars. Sidebar is out now!


    Listen to Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SiriusXM, or wherever you listen to podcasts.


    And don’t forget to follow @suitssidebar on Instagram.

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    7 mins
  • Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22)
    Aug 20 2024

    Retta (Donna Meagle herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, her first epically embarrassing experience improvising a talking head with Greg Daniels, and what it was like sharing a double banger trailer with Jim.

    Plus Jim, Greg, and Retta break down Burt Macklin's search to discover who in the Parks Department is pregnant, the Founder’s Week public forum gone wrong, and Leslie Knope’s possible recall election in the season five finale, “Are you Better Off.”

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    57 mins
  • Andrew Burlinson: Swing Vote (S5E21)
    Aug 13 2024

    Burly and The Backstabbers take the stage, the future of the Pawnee Palms Putt-Putt hangs in the balance, and Tom tries everything to break up with Mona-Lisa. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s episode of “Swing Vote.”

    Plus, actor Andrew Burlinson joins Jim and Greg to discuss his role as Mouse Rat’s guitar player, his early days as a Blue Man, and the perks that come along with being Mike Schur’s “nepo baby.”

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20)
    Aug 6 2024

    Writer Aisha Muharrar (Parks and Rec, Hacks, The Good Place) returns to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down (what was almost) Jerry’s last day at the Parks Department, Tom’s slow morph into the “New Jerry,” and Ann and Chris’ decision to throw out the notion of artificial insemination to try for a baby the old-fashioned way. Plus, Jim describes the dread he felt when he received the script for this episode and what it was like to have his sleeve catch fire on set.

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    1 hr
  • Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19)
    Jul 30 2024

    Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down his epic Star Wars filibuster as Garth Blundin (the Pawneean with a passion for history), his old-timey wager with Leslie at the historical house, and the waffle iron battle royale between Ann and Ben.


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    57 mins
  • Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18)
    Jul 23 2024

    Pawnee’s got a pest problem, and it’s up to Leslie to find a new head for the Department of Animal Control. Meanwhile, Ben approaches fragrance mogul Dennis Feinstein about a large charitable donation for the Sweetums Foundation, and Ann helps Ron get over a bad case of strep throat. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Animal Control.”

    Plus, Kevin Symons (Sexy Dexy himself!) joins Jim and Greg to talk about his recurring role as Pawnee’s sleaziest politician, Councilman Dexhart.

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dave King: Partridge (S5E17)
    Jul 16 2024

    Writer Dave King (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Workaholics) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Ben’s disillusioning return home to Partridge, Indiana, Chris and Ann’s overt lack of compatibility, and the events leading up to Ron’s “Self-Jamm.” Plus, Dave discusses the many references to he and Mike Schur’s favorite novel, “Infinite Jest” sprinkled throughout the episode.


    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16)
    Jul 9 2024

    Mona Lisa Saperstein just rolled into town and *spoiler alert*, she’s the woooooorst! Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down every cringeworthy moment, along with April and Ann’s forced friendship, Chris’ poor attempt at parenting Tom, and the future of the Pawnee Video Dome in this week’s walkthrough of “Bailout.”

    Plus, Mara Marini joins Jim and Greg to talk about her recurring role as Pawnee’s favorite adult film star Brandi Maxxxx.

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

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    59 mins