We're jumping in right where left off, with a cut scene from the classroom reading at Groffle the Awful Waffle AND the tea on how exactly Groffle crossed the syrup river!!!! There's also tea on who owns the Newport Mansion in real life (OMG), more cut scenes, in fact a whole tag, with Donna (JUSTICE FOR DONNA!) and a Jury Duty rant! Thanks SO MUCH to Brenda Canela for sending in an amazing voice memo about her time on set ("did Groffle use a boat of some kind?") and all the...

We had so many juicy details for this one, we had to split it into 2 parts!!!! And our favorite and only Kris Carr is here! The best!!! - THE Brad Leland aka Fester Trimm from the Debate episode and from Friday Night Lights fame stops by to share his amazing stories and BTS of someone the crew who was actually named Fester! - Norm Hiscock emails us to confirm the tea on why Leslie hates libraries! - Danielle Kennedy who plays the reporter breaking the news of Nick Newport's death stops by...

First and foremost, Holly doesn't know the difference between Rocky and Rambo. Secondly: FIERCE, POWER, DO IT, PUMP IT UP! I love you and I like you. SO many incredible iconic moments!   First, we hear from Billy Merritt (Mr. Hamster Penis himself from Live Ammo!) and Sarah Gaboury (a political pundit on the Campaign Shake Up episode!) Thank you both so much! (links below to follow them!) Then we dive into the Debate with Bryon Goff from Citizens of Pawnee Podcast! Our Queen Amy Poehler...

Subscriber-only episode WELOME MOLLY!!!! Thank you for being here as part of the Bonus Pod Club! We are so grateful to have you! and by we, I mean me! (Probably K too) Join me as I talk about my old dating text messages that I'm going back to delete, a wild set story, and a new job adventure!  I also talk about the pop culture topics of late - Beyonce, T Sweezy, Kacey Musgraves, Succession AND Quiet on Set. LOTS to discuss and I talk fast so get ready..... 😅  Please let me know what you...

AH! Yvans Jordain, aka Councilman Howser, is here as our newest Park Pal! What a spiritual, kind, easy conversation! We jump right in with talking about how sometimes you need to take a break from acting (or just in general), and how everything works out the way it's supposed to (even though it's HARD to remember that). He's currently in a Paxlovid commercial and you better believe it was the first thing I brought up. We discuss how his friend helped him come back after his break from...

Omg what an exciting day! The Queen, BAFTA nominated Danielle Bisutti who plays Professor Linda stopped by and we talked all about the direction she got from Nick Offerman, the amazing fan interactions (one bought her flowers and wine), and how the pheromones from Nick Offerman are basically impossible to ignore. 😏 Plus, we dive into all her other amazing projects! For the gamers out there (and for the non-gamers too), she plays Freya in God of War and she also has a wonderful new show...

AMAZING EPISODE ALERT! This week is extra special because we have not one but two special guests! First we have Leslie Thurston who played the waitress at the bar where Andy celebrates passing his college course THEN we have Bryon Goff of Citizens of Pawnee Podcast! Bryon and I dive deep and get nerdy about all things Parks and it was very fun to have another Park Pal on board with how intense the fandom is! We learn about the inspo that West Wing had over Parks and the easter eggs nodding...

Subscriber-only episode Bonus Pod 6 everyone! There are a lot of things you might not know about Uber Eats/delivery services so I'm here to tell you bc that's all I can do right now to make money! Uber Eats is BETTER, DoorDash sucks - listen in to find out why, but for the love of God, TIP YOUR DRIVERS/DELIVERY PEOPLE. I drove out to the holler and to malls for people, like we're doing the most.  Also, Katherine, you're the best and I'm so proud of you and I can't explain the support from...

We went rogue and live and lucky people! This week, Holly goes live on IG to review Lucky! Sean Hayes plays the lovely, condescending reporter PLUS Ervin Ross (the hot tub limo driver), and Chris Regan (the political Pawnee pundit from Campaign Shake Up) stop by to give funny and informative voice memos! Plus, don't miss Ron's sexy Tiger Woods shirt, and Jerry being a government drone. Thank you all for tuning in if you did and see you on the next one!!! Merch is coming soon, so please...

JEN BARKLEY AND NED JONES ARE HERE! Make way!!! (We love you Kathryn Hahn and Carl Reiner!) This week, Leslie and Ben go head to head with Jen Barkley (who we get incredible info from, on her Wikipedia page!!), Bobby's new campaign manager (who isn't even here!!), Molly finds some amazing background catches with the signs at the senior center and Ron is forced to actually work. PLUS! Ana Rey-Oktay (aka Marta, JJ's waitress!) sends us a sweet voice memo -  thank you so much Ana! PS - do you...

This week we start off the podcast with amazing voice memos from Dani Fish (Pawnee Rangers - Lauren), Jeff Holman (Smallest Park - Joe), Eric Pierpoint (Dave Returns - Chief Trumple), and Kelly Washington (The Treaty- Allison)!!!!!!! There were SUCH incredible stories and I'm so excited and honored that you shared your experiences with us! Please follow all of them below!  The Sweet Sixteen episode starts at about 52 minutes if you want to skip, but I encourage you to just pause if you need...

Subscriber-only episode Hello! Welcome back! Today I'm talking about how job searching is like dating (seriously, the metaphor works), thoughts on the Oscars and how I WILL live at the beach when I retire if not sooner.  (I went to the OBX with my mom and it was great) Also, let me know if you ever want to try boxing sometime because it's the best!  Merch is here!!!!!! Tshirts, mugs, stickers oh my! (and more!) https://parkpalspodcast.myshopify.com/ Rate and review us on Apple...

When you two spoon, who spoons who? Donna 3 Welcome a new Park Pal, Molly Lins to the show! We talk about Dave returning, Catch Your Dreams, AND THE TOM BOO SONG?!?!? What an episode! Also, remember FB relationship statuses and how dramatic they got? Tom's is hilarious, because I paused it. 😂  And guess what? Chris Traeger is a human who can be sad and forget lyrics and sing v bad. Then Kenny Stevenson drops by for some info from last episode and Burly sends an AMAZING picture and more...

Have you ever danced to Single Ladies by yourself at your exes wedding bc his new spouse told you to? Leslie has.... This week Madi comes on for the first half of the episode and we talk about what a pregnancy princess she is, how you cannot ask certain questions to pregnant people and to let us know this will be the last time in a while for her to join us live because sweet baby Park Pal is coming so soon!!!! After, Kris Carr and Holly dive into the episode discussing Leslie's almost...

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1663456/supporters/new Here's a sneak peek on what you'd be in for if you signed up for Bonus Pods for $3 a month!!!!!!! I talk about fun stuff, hard stuff, award show gossip, dating, and I shout OUT YOUR NAMES!!!!!! My goal really is to make a community - as hard as it is - so I'd love to send you a sticker and make a dedicated podcast to you with your specific questions. (Ask Katherine, it has happened and will happen again!) Talk to you soon! Sign up here!...

Subscriber-only episode TODAY WAS WILD. Canceled interviews, annoying stuff and how work is our whole culture, so let's just rant together.  My heart and soul and activism and hopefully change goes out to the victims of the Kansas City shooting. It's so hard when your life and your world feels like a fight, but staying involved, as sad and hard as it is, can save you. I still don't know if things will ever change, certainly not quickly, but I/we/you have to keep trying. Please let me know if...

What's Leslie’s first least favorite word for a woman? Get ready to go intimately and weirdly bowling today! Join Holly and Sean as they discover so much about the guest stars (thank you everyone for sending in voice memos), how Holly is deeply connected to the specific bowling alley in Parks, and we see Ben punch someone for the first time in his life. Also April shows the biggest arc we've seen yet and we love it. :) Thank you Heather Horton, Brad Slaight, Polly Humphreys, Bill Coelius and...

What do Parks and Marvel have in common? Paul and Pratt, but that's not what this is about - this week is Leslie's campaign ad! Bobby is just a rich Andy, Andy has 800 medical problems and Leslie and Ben balance their extreme views to a middle ground. Also we learn who Mr Belvedere was, what Raclette the dog was named after and what Alsace Lorraine even is.  Cheers to doing your best scary campaign ad impressions of "Bobby Newpooooorrrrttttt" Cooper Thornton aka Dr Harris interview:...

Subscriber-only episode This week is literally motivated by Katherine. Thank you for all of your amazing questions and topic suggestions!!!! We're discussing my ins and outs of 2024 some of which include wigs and middle fingers and sexy photoshoots.  Plus I share my romantic must haves list!!! Also we talk about the Grammy's and I love Taylor and am so excited for her new album omg!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️ Please like, rate, and review!  Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us...

 🎶 GET ON YOUR FEET! 🎶 Calzones, chaos, Champion and campaigns!!! This week we welcome Crystal Dockery to the podcast to ride the adventure that is the relaunch of Leslie's campaign! We also welcome back Johnny Sneed to talk to us about his last episode, sad!!!!! Megan Grano also stops by to give us a look at what it was like being the head of the letter writing of the PCP. 3 We hear about the amazing props that Gay Perello makes including books, and more plus deep dive into the first...

Subscriber-only episode Welcome to the first ever bonus episode of Park Pals! This all started because I did "Strike Pod" during the SAG strike when we couldn't talk about Parks. Some of you (only a few lol), wanted to keep up with the strike pods so guess what, I'm doing it. BUT ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS! I want this to be an exchange of ideas! Contact me, DM me, ask me questions, it doesn't have to be about Parks, I'll talk about a lot!!!!!!  On this particular episode, I talk about whether or...

Don't touch my pickles Ann! Please welcome first time Park Pal, Erin Thomas! Fun fact, Erin and Holly lived together and so did Madi and Holly so it's a roommate vortex! Join us in one of the biggest sugar episodes - there's Salgar, gingerbread houses, candy office workers, 1% of the milkshake and Christmas delight! Also, what a great reminder of how Leslie never stays down for long thanks to the support and love of the people she surrounds herself with. Thank you Erin for joining! Read...

We are not going down in history as frozen whores so BUCKLE IN. The trial of Leslie Knope is afoot and we discuss how we see both sides of Chris and Leslie, but Chris might have taken some things too far (in our opinion). Also, we learn interesting facts about the French painter, old stone face, and how his portrait was repurposed for this episode. We also learn how Google Maps started AND learn some pretty insane yet still active laws. Join us!  7 Laws You Might Have Broken:...

The episode we've all been waiting for!!!!!!! Lasers, environmental impact reports and LESLIE AND BEN SITTING IN A TREE!!!! (or park...) Ann shows up in the best friendship way,  Ron shows more love for his work proximity associates by funding their education and Tom dreams for the Parks department. Yay! NASA laser link:  https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/laser/en/ Smallest Park in real life! (Portland OR):  https://www.portland.gov/parks/mill-ends-park 5 Smallest Parks in the...