Jim O'Heir

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  1. Adam Scott: Win, Lose, or Draw (S4E22)

    03/12/2024

    Adam Scott: Win, Lose, or Draw (S4E22)

    Adam Scott (Ben Wyatt himself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss his character’s surprising plot twist in Parks & Recreation’s season four finale: “Win, Lose, or Draw”. Plus, the instant connection he felt to Amy in their first scene together, the ballroom dance lessons he took with Jim, and the cryptic note Aubrey Plaza passed him during his first table read.    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    58 min
  2. Ms. Knope Goes to Washington (S5E1)

    03/19/2024

    Ms. Knope Goes to Washington (S5E1)

    Senator cameos, D.C. location shoots, AND a live pig named Tom—Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Ms. Knope Goes to Washington.” In Parks & Recreation’s season five premiere, Leslie is off to the Capitol to visit Ben and apply for a federal grant to clean up Pawnee’s riverbed, leaving Ron Swanson in charge of the The Leslie Knope Employment Enjoyment Summerslam Grill Jam Fun-Splosion.    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    49 min
  3. Mary Faber: Soda Tax (S5E2)

    03/26/2024

    Mary Faber: Soda Tax (S5E2)

    Broadway star Mary Faber joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss her recurring role as Pawnee’s Restaurant Association member Kathryn Pinewood. In this episode, they discuss soda cups large enough to hold a liquified toddler, the first cries for Leslie Knope’s recall, and the underlying attraction between Pinewood and another one of Leslie’s nemeses, Councilman Jamm. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    49 min
  4. Jon Glaser: How a Bill Becomes a Law (S5E3)

    04/02/2024

    Jon Glaser: How a Bill Becomes a Law (S5E3)

    You just got JAMMED! Jon Glaser (Jeremy Jamm himself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine in this week’s walkthrough of “How a Bill Becomes a Law” to break down Leslie Knope’s first encounter with the Pawnee councilman we love to hate, the 311 hotline that leads Ron Swanson to find the love of his life, and the reason Ben and April can’t make it out of the parking garage. Plus, Jon reveals the origin story of his character’s iconic quaff and how well Jeremy Jamm would fit into today’s political landscape.  Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    49 min
  5. Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits

    09/24/2024 · BONUS

    Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits

    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.

    7 min
  6. Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19)

    07/30/2024

    Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19)

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

    57 min
  7. Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22)

    08/20/2024

    Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22)

    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

    57 min
  8. Rashida Jones: Leslie and Ben (S5E14)

    06/18/2024

    Rashida Jones: Leslie and Ben (S5E14)

    Rashida Jones (Ann Perkins herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, how being a close friend of Mike Schur did not do her any favors in the casting process, and all the ways Ann Perkins and Leslie Knope’s unbreakable bond parallels her and Amy Poehler’s real life friendship. Plus Rashida, Jim and Greg rehash what is arguably the best television wedding of all time in this week’s breakdown of “Leslie and Ben.” Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    56 min
  9. Jason Mantzoukas: Citizen Knope (S4E10)

    06/20/2023

    Jason Mantzoukas: Citizen Knope (S4E10)

    Jason Mantzoukas joins Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine to discuss “Citizen Knope” and his role as the Fragrance King of Pawnee: Dennis Feinstein! They discuss Jason’s various roles in the Schur-verse (Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place), a major change in Leslie’s political campaign, Jerry’s perfect Christmas gift, Barney Varmn's accounting firm, and much more.  Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!

    1h 2m
  10. Darlene Hunt: Sex Education (S5E4)

    04/09/2024

    Darlene Hunt: Sex Education (S5E4)

    STDs, paper iPhones, and a robotic congressman—Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine discuss it all in this week’s walkthrough of “Sex Education”. In this episode, Leslie Knope launches a safe sex initiative for Pawnee’s senior citizens, Tom goes on a technology detox after crashing his car while texting, and April and Ben try to decipher if Congressman Murray is actually a robot. Plus, Darlene Hunt (The Big C) joins Jim and Greg to discuss her recurring role as Pawnee’s morality watchdog Marcia Langman.   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    49 min
  11. Pelican Briefcase (Jim O’Heir, Paul Rust, James Mannion)

    11/18/2024

    Pelican Briefcase (Jim O’Heir, Paul Rust, James Mannion)

    Actor and comedian Jim O’Heir joins Scott to talk about his new book “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation” which is a love letter to his time on Parks and Rec. Then, Cecil Sotheby of Sotheby’s Auction House returns to share a list of upcoming celebrity items up for auction. Plus, mailman Chris Orchard returns to talk about how his relationship with his girlfriend is going.   Get tickets for the Comedy Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour 2024 over at https://CBBWorld.com/tour Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigureseller.com for international purchases.   If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn’t Seen.   Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang   Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  12. Rob Lowe: The Trial of Leslie Knope (S4E9)

    06/13/2023

    Rob Lowe: The Trial of Leslie Knope (S4E9)

    Our friend and (former host of this very podcast!) Rob Lowe joins Jim O’Heir and writer Greg Levine once again to discuss the wonderful world of Pawnee! This week, we’re talking S4E9: The Trial of Leslie Knope. They discuss Rob's viral 9-1-1: Lone Star moment, the evolution of Chris Traeger’s character, the amazing Helen Slayton-Hughes (better known to Parks fans as court stenographer Ethel Beavers), the power of specificity in comedy, and a very important revelation about Jerry Gergich's birth name! Give it a listen - and treat yo’ self! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!

    46 min
  13. Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20)

    08/06/2024

    Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20)

    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

    1 hr
  14. Ron and Diane (S5E9)

    05/14/2024

    Ron and Diane (S5E9)

    “Diane Lewis? More like Diane Sawyer!” In this week’s episode, Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down Leslie and Diane’s first meeting, Jerry Gergich’s surprisingly lovely home life with Gail (played by supermodel Christie Brinkley), and the sexual hurricane that is Tammy II.    Plus, Jim and Greg give their top pick of who they think would be the last Pawneean standing on a Pawnee access television version of “Survivor” in this week’s Town Hall segment.    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    47 min
  15. Dave King: Partridge (S5E17)

    07/16/2024

    Dave King: Partridge (S5E17)

    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

    1h 3m
  16. Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18)

    07/23/2024

    Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18)

    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

    1h 1m
  17. Hadley Hall Meares: Lucky (S4E18)

    08/15/2023

    Hadley Hall Meares: Lucky (S4E18)

    How “Lucky” are we? Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and Greg Levine are back to discuss Season 4, Episode 18 - it’s “Lucky!” They discuss the return of Ron’s post-coital polo shirt, Jerry’s mechanical envelope-stuffing method, Andy’s Women’s Studies exam, why it’s so fun to see Sean Hayes play an asshole, and much more. And stick around for an interview with our friend, Hadley Hall Meares, discussing her time as Amy Poehler’s stand-in on “Parks & Rec!” This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023. The interview with Hadley was recorded on June 26, 2023.

    1h 17m
  18. Norm Hiscock: Sweet Sixteen (S4E16)

    08/01/2023

    Norm Hiscock: Sweet Sixteen (S4E16)

    Parks writer Norm Hiscock (whose illustrious writing credits include King of the Hill, Saturday Night Live, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss “S4E16: Sweet Sixteen” (written by… Norm Hiscock!). They discuss Jerry’s leap year birthday, R&B star Ginuwine, the joys of a simple plot, Wheels for Meals on Wheels, and Jim’s emotional backstory for this episode.   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!   This episode was recorded on June 27, 2023.

    1h 5m
  19. Live Ammo (S4E19)

    08/22/2023

    Live Ammo (S4E19)

    Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are here to discuss a very “West Wing” episode of “Parks & Rec!” “West Wing” super-fan Greg walks us through all the references, from the episode’s title to the appearance of guest star Bradley Whitford. They also discuss working with animals, Greg’s tours of the “West Wing” Oval Office, Ron Swanson’s reluctant yoga journey, and much more.   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!   This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.

    54 min
  20. Joe Mande: Emergency Response (S5E13)

    06/11/2024

    Joe Mande: Emergency Response (S5E13)

    Comedian and writer Joe Mande (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Delocated) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Pawnee’s response to a hypothetical avian flu outbreak, Andy’s attempt to pass the police entrance exam, and Ron’s surprisingly good appearance on Pawnee Today. Plus, Joe discusses the ins and outs of writing his first episode of Parks, his recurring role as Morris Lerpiss, and the real story behind Tom Haverford’s paper iPhone in “Sex Education” (S5E4).   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    56 min
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