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This is it folks! This is the end! Join me one last time as I talk about my thoughts on season 7, as well as the series as a whole.  Thank you to everyone who has listened to or supported the show in any way!  Intro/general nonsense: I lost the lottery (00:39) FILLER: Parks and Rec Season 7 (05:32) Thank you! (53:08) @parkspalspodcast @jockandnerd @danceofjoypod @sasaandgoff

This week, my Parks and Recreation re-watch finally comes to an end as I discuss the series finale "One Last Ride" pt. 2. We see what the future holds for Jerry, Ron, Ben, and Leslie; and some old friends return!  Intro/general nonsense: Fantasy madness! (00:11) FILLER: The Paper S1E1-5 (03:53) "One Last Ride" Pt 2 (16:21) New episodes every Tuesday

This week I covered the first half of the series finale "One Last Ride." As the Parks crew says goodbye to Pawnee and eachother, we get glimpses into the future for Donna, Tom, April & Andy, Craig, and Jean-Ralphio.  Intro/general nonsense: Behind the scenes chaos (00:13) FILLER: Mario Kart 8 and Mario Party for Nintendo Switch (04:43); School of Rock- 2003 (07:49) How about a SPAM sandwich?? (12:33) "One Last Ride" Pt. 1 (14:57) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered the penultimate episode of the series "Two Funerals." Andy and Donna help Ron cope with the loss of a friend; Leslie helps Tom with his proposal for Lucy; Ben and April look for a new mayor; and Jerry finally comes out on top! Intro/general nonsense: Back to school (00:12) FILLER: Peacemaker S2E1 (06:57) "Two Funerals" (15:37) New episodes every Tuesday 

This week, I covered "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show" from season 7. On the last day of filming for Andy's TV show, the gang gives a retrospective on his three personalities: Johnny Karate, Burt Macklin, and of course, Andy Dwyer; April worries that she's pulling Andy away from his dream job. Intro/general nonsense: Telemarketers and dance parents (00:10) FILLER: Alien Earth (04:16) & Pitch Perfect 1 and 2 (10:19) "The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show" (18:06)  New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Pie-Mary" from season 7. Leslie and Ben shake things up with the annual pie-baking event; April, Andy, and Ron go on a scavenger hunt; and Jerry keeps losing his personal belongings. Intro/general nonsense: my loud family (00:35) and butterflies (03:47) Program Announcement (05:10) "Pie-Mary" (07:08) New episodes every Tuesday 

This week, I covered "Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington" from season 7. April and Leslie head to Washington to make a presentation, while Andy, Ben, and Ron try to find April a new job. Also, RON HAS BROTHERS?! Intro/general nonsense: no more garden parties (00:14); Chipotle still sucks (02:53); and Teresa from Germany checks in (08:25)! "Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington" (16:45) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Donna and Joe" from season 7. Ben is approached about running for congress; Ron makes things awkward for Lucy and Tom; April and Andy deal with the crazy Meagle family; and Donna and Joe tie the knot. Intro/general nonsense: my house is melting (00:08), and caterpillars (02:30) FILLER: Fantastic Four: First Steps (07:05) NO Spoilers "Donna and Joe" (17:21) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Save JJ'S" from season 7. The gang rallies to save the beloved JJ's Diner from being shut down; Donna invites Lucy to her wedding, which makes things complicated for Tom; and the return of TREAT 'YO SELF! Intro/general nonsense: "Can I see your ID?" (00:39); and an old segment returns (07:50) FILLER: The Monkey (2025) (11:57) "Save JJ's" (18:00) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Gryzzlbox" from season 7. Ben and Leslie infiltrate Gryzzl after learning they are data-mining; Tom becomes Andy's Johnny Karate agent; and April reluctantly helps Craig find some new interns. Intro/general nonsense: sweet vintage toy find and sale (00:08) FILLER: Sinners (2025) (11:06) "Gryzzlbox" (19:30) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Leslie and Ron" from season 7. Following last week's events, Leslie and Ron have been locked in the Parks office, by Ben, and will not be let out until they settle their differences.  Intro/general nonsense: crickets suck; Aldi fail (00:09) FILLER: Ironheart S1 *SPOILERS* (12:04); Black Mirror S7E1 "Common People" *SPOILERS* (22:17) "Leslie and Ron" (29:39) New episodes every Tuesday

This week I covered the episode "William Henry Harrison" from season 7. The Parks Service tries to find a way to have the Newport Land designated as "historical property" so Gryzzl can't build on it; Ron and Gryzzl reach out to a local celebrity to be their new spokesperson; April still mulls over about what you do with her future; and Ben has trouble getting Leslie and Ron to sign the same form. Into/general nonsense: OfferUp fail, dragonflies are the new cicadas (00:11) FILLER: What We Do in the Shadows (14:34) "William Henry Harrison" (20:48) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Ron & Jammy" from season 7. When Jamm and Tammy 2 start dating in an attempt to make Ron jealous, it proves to be ineffective; April questions her career and future; Tom and Andy drunkenly take a cab to Chicago to reunite with an old friend; and Ron and Leslie present their cases for the Newport Land. Intro/general nonsense: Hell weather, sump pumps, brakes jobs, and garage sales (00:10) FILLER: Spaceballs 2 Trailer (14:29) "Ron & Jammy" (18:30) New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I started the final season of Parks and Rec with the premier episode "2017." It's the year 2017 and Leslie and Ron are enemies for an unknown reason; April and Andy worry about becoming lame adults; and Tom ruins a big night for Ben. Intro/general nonsense: Wisconsin Dells, what the hell even IS tap-dancing?, and skig (00:08) "2017" (26:19) New episodes every Tuesday

This week I covered "Moving Up: Part 2" from season 6. As the Unity Concert begins, Leslie struggles to find anyone willing to relocate to Chicago; Tom's Bistro has its grand opening; and April has a surprise for Andy! Intro/general nonsense: Teresa from Germany checks in (00:14) FILLER: The Last of Us Season 2 (07:53) Moving Up: Part 2" (12:47) Season 6 Recap (43:46) New episodes every Tuesday