September 2021
Pilot (S1E1)
It's the first episode! Rob Lowe and Alan Yang pack their bags and journey back to Pawnee as they begin their Parks and Recreation rewatch with episode one!
September 2021
Canvassing (S1E2)
Alan Yang and Rob Lowe have set up shop in Pawnee and are venturing into the second episode of Parks and Rec. In "Canvassing" Leslie Knope and her committee attempt to gain support for the park project, but a town hall full of unhappy residents forces Leslie to filibuster her own meeting!
Tamika Adams was a producer.
September 2021
The Reporter (S1E3)
Alan and Rob have invited their good friend and writer Dan Goor over to sip tea and look back at the third episode of Parks and Recreation. Dan tells us what the original script of this episode looked like, then helps Rob and Alan navigate the rocky terrain of the writer's room hierarchy.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
September 2021
Boy's Club (S1E4)
Today Rob Lowe and Alan Yang welcome casting directors Allison Jones and Ben Harris to talk about the fourth episode of Parks and Recreation. Allison and Ben share what it was like to cast this iconic television show while also diving into what it takes to cast any successful sitcom.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
October 2021
The Banquet (S1E5)
Put on your fanciest new duds and join Rob and Alan as they discuss the fifth episode of Parks and Recreation. In today's episode find out how the Parks team bridged the gap between seasons 1 and 2, the difficult task of naming characters, and which scene gave Rob stress flashbacks.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
October 2021
Rock Show (S1E6)
Parks and Recreation may have had a short first season, but Parks and Recollection is just getting started and today we're joined by superstar Chris Pratt! Chris opens up about his audition for Parks and Rec, working with Mouse Rat songwriter Mark Rivers, adapting the character of Andy to a lovable loser, and so much more!
Tamika Adams was a producer.
October 2021
Pawnee Zoo (S2E1)
Today we get a look at what it takes to rap poorly, Tom being besties with Joan Callamezzo and the intense work that went into every character's name on the show.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
November 2021
The Stakeout (S2E2)
In today's episode find out why the character of Tom became more fashion-forward, what happened when Alan gave a Rent-a-Swag jacket to his mom, and which aspects of this episode share DNA with a classic Emilio Esteves and Richard Dreyfuss film.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
November 2021
Beauty Pageant (S2E3)
On today's pod, you'll find out the difference between some significant joke writers, if Leslie is a time traveler, and why it's important to have a diverse writer's room.
Tamika Adams was a producer.
November 2021
Practice Date (S2E4)
In today's episode, we find out how nervous Duke Silver made the writer's room, the amazing Perd Hapley audition, and how Greg Daniels would deal with the stress of ending The Office!
Tamika Adams was a producer.
November 2021
Sister City (S2E5)
Fred Armisen joins Rob Lowe and Alan Yang to reminisce on the fifth episode of season two. In today's episode, we find out what it's like to act on a show that isn't SNL, how long Fred was allowed to improvise in each scene, and the influence "Martin" had on Fred.