Jim O'Heir

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Episódios

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!

    1h 2min
  7. 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
  8. Andrew Burlinson: Swing Vote (S5E21)

    13/08/2024

    Andrew Burlinson: Swing Vote (S5E21)

    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

    1h 7min
  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. 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
  11. Pawnee Commons (S5E8)

    07/05/2024

    Pawnee Commons (S5E8)

    Special Agent Burt Macklin (aka Andy Dwyer) hangs up his shades, Tom gets Rent-A-Swag up and running, and Leslie and Ben cross the border into Pawnee’s smug sister city Eagleton to collaborate on a park design for Lot 48. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine are breaking it all down in this week’s rewatch of “Pawnee Commons.” Plus, Jim and Greg think up vanity license plates for our main characters in this week’s Town Hall segment.    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    46 min
  12. Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18)

    23/07/2024

    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 1min
  13. Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits

    24/09/2024 ·  BÔNUS

    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
  14. Joe Mande: Emergency Response (S5E13)

    11/06/2024

    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
  15. Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20)

    06/08/2024

    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

    1h
  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

    1h 3min
  17. Ron and Diane (S5E9)

    14/05/2024

    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
  18. 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
  19. 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

    1h
  20. Rob Lowe: Town Hall Episode

    25/06/2024

    Rob Lowe: Town Hall Episode

    Rob Lowe is back to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine host one big Town Hall and you’ll never believe where they’ve set the scene. This week we tackle some of our listeners’ most burning questions, like how the characters from “The Outsiders” would fit into the world of Pawnee, what a Chris Traeger ice cream flavor would taste like, and who would reign supreme in a Josh Lyman/Leslie Knope debate.    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!

    53 min
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