Jim O'Heir

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

    12/03/2024

    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. Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22)

    20/08/2024

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

    02/04/2024

    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
  4. Mary Faber: Soda Tax (S5E2)

    26/03/2024

    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
  5. Jason Mantzoukas: Citizen Knope (S4E10)

    20/06/2023

    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!

    1 h y 2 min
  6. Darlene Hunt: Sex Education (S5E4)

    09/04/2024

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

    24/09/2024 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    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
  8. Alan Sepinwall: Halloween Surprise (S5E5)

    16/04/2024

    Alan Sepinwall: Halloween Surprise (S5E5)

    Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down the “fart attack” heard ‘round the world and Ben and Leslie’s heartwarming proposal. Plus, Alan discusses the joys of sitting in on the Parks writers room, the challenge of writing a negative episode review for a show that you love, and the satisfaction of gleaning a wildly successful career out of watching television. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    48 min
  9. Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19)

    30/07/2024

    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
  10. Alison Becker: Women in Garbage (S5E11)

    28/05/2024

    Alison Becker: Women in Garbage (S5E11)

    “TWEEP!” Alison Becker (Shauna Malwae-Tweep herself) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Shauna’s “situationship” with Chris Traeger, Leslie and April’s day fighting misogyny within the sanitation department, and Ron’s failed attempt as a babysitter. Plus, Alison recounts finding out she was cast on the “Unnamed Amy Poehler Project” and how she became a member of Mensa. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    56 min
  11. Rob Lowe: I’m Leslie Knope (S4E1)

    18/04/2023

    Rob Lowe: I’m Leslie Knope (S4E1)

    Welcome back to Pawnee! Today Rob Lowe ushers in a new era of Parks and Recollection, handing over the reins to our new hosts: the great Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer/script coordinator Greg Levine. Our hosts discuss the show’s jam-packed season four premiere, featuring the start of Leslie’s city council campaign, the first appearance of Tammy One, and an important revelation about Jerry’s, ahem, package. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email: ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com or leave a 30-Second voicemail at: (310) 893-6992.

    53 min
  12. Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16)

    09/07/2024

    Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16)

    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

    59 min
  13. Rob Lowe: The Trial of Leslie Knope (S4E9)

    13/06/2023

    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
  14. Mike Scully: The Comeback Kid (S4E11)

    27/06/2023

    Mike Scully: The Comeback Kid (S4E11)

    Writer Mike Scully (The Simpsons, King of the Hill) joins Jim O'Heir and writer Greg Levine to talk about one of our favorite Parks episodes: it’s S4E11, The Comeback Kid (written by Mike Scully)! They discuss one of the all-time funniest Parks & Rec bloopers, Ben Wyatt’s descent into madness, a delightful three-legged dog named Champion, and, most importantly, that chaotic scene on the ice rink. 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!

    57 min
  15. The Debate (S4E20)

    27/02/2024

    The Debate (S4E20)

    Dust off your podium - Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are back to discuss “The Debate”! In this episode, Jim and Greg break down Leslie Knope’s face-off with a slew of Pawnee’s City Council hopefuls (including local porn star Brandi Maxxxx and Sweetums heir Bobby Newport), Andy Dwyer’s one-man reenactment of the movie “Roadhouse”, and Ron Swanson’s scaling of a telephone pole. Plus, they dive into which character’s backstory would make the best prequel series in our Town Hall segment. Get your rebuttal ready and go ahead and treat yo’ self!   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    51 min
  16. Dave King: Partridge (S5E17)

    16/07/2024

    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

    1 h y 3 min
  17. Campaign Ad (S4E12)

    04/07/2023

    Campaign Ad (S4E12)

    Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are back to discuss S4E12 of Parks and Rec - it’s Campaign Ad! Jim and Greg discuss the arrival of Bobby Newport, Paul Rudd’s method acting, the Better Better Business Bureau, Greg’s brief turn as a film star, and so much more. Treat yo’ self! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    46 min
  18. Kevin Dorff: Bowling for Votes (S4E13)

    11/07/2023

    Kevin Dorff: Bowling for Votes (S4E13)

    Comedian, actor, and writer Kevin Dorff (known for his work with Conan O'Brien and his appearances on shows like The Office, 30 Rock, and White House Plumbers) joins Jim O'Heir and Greg Levine to discuss his role as Derek in “Bowling for Votes.”   Yes, this is the episode where Ben Wyatt punches a guy. It’s also the episode where: Jerry Gergich gives a stranger his social security number, Tom Haverford stumbles upon the most effective (and most embarrassing) bowling technique in history, and Chris Traeger gets his heart broken. Jim and Greg discuss all this and more on this week’s episode, give it a listen and stick around to hear Kevin Dorff (beginning around 37:35)!   Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    1 h y 10 min
  19. Live Ammo (S4E19)

    22/08/2023

    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. Jamie Denbo: Correspondents’ Lunch (S5E15)

    02/07/2024

    Jamie Denbo: Correspondents’ Lunch (S5E15)

    Leslie is back from her Hawaiian honeymoon, but there’s no time to bask in the glow. Leslie’s speech has been stolen and she’s on the prowl to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Ben embarks on a new career as head of the Sweetums Foundation and Ann works up the nerve to ask Chris to be her sperm donor. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Correspondents' Lunch.”  Plus, Jamie Denbo (aka Leslie’s nemesis Kim Terlando) joins Jim and Greg to rehash her early improv days with Amy Poehler, all the fun she had on set, and how she landed her latest role as Co-EP on Grey’s Anatomy. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com

    1 h
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