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The Pawnee Commons: A Parks and Rec Podcast

Each episode Beks and Susie recap and review an episode of their favorite show Parks and Recreation while remembering what’s important in life: friends, waffles, and work. We’ll also feature a National Park in honor of Leslie Knope.

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Episode 84: Bailout/Galapagos National Park from 2022-01-26T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 16 of Parks and Rec: Bailout!

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Episode 84: Bailout/Galapagos National Park from 2022-01-26T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 16 of Parks and Rec: Bailout!

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Episode 83: Correspondents'Lunch/Jasper National Park from 2022-01-14T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 15 of Parks and Rec: Correspondents' Lunch! 

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Episode 82: Leslie and Ben/Pantanal Matogrossense National Park from 2022-01-05T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 14 of Parks and Rec: Leslie and Ben! The main topic of the week, of course, is Leslie and Ben's wedding, and a special appearance from Li...

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Episode 81: Emergency Response/Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park from 2021-12-17T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 13 of Parks and Rec: Emergency Response! Topics include:

  • The Pawnee Commons
  • The Gala
  • Ron on Pawnee Today
  • Mis...

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Episode 80: Ann's Decision/Cinque Terre National Park from 2021-12-08T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 12 of Parks and Rec: Ann's Decision! 

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Episode 79: Women in Garbage/Tongariro National Park from 2021-11-24T00:00

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Episode 78: Two Parties/Tulum National Park from 2021-11-17T00:00

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Episode 77: Ron and Diane/Arenal Volcano National Park from 2021-11-10T00:00

This week's National Park is Arenal Volcano National Park

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Episode 73: Halloween Surprise/Sagarmatha National Park from 2021-10-13T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 5, Episode 5 of Parks and Rec: Halloween Surprise! Topics include:

  • Ron and Diane and Andy
  • Jerry's Heart Attack
  • Rent-A-Swag...

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Episode 72: Sex Education/Canaima National Park from 2021-10-06T00:00

This week, Beks and Susie discuss Season 5, Episode 4 of Parks and Rec! Topics include:

  • Leslie, Ann, the old people, and Marcia Langman
  • Tom and electronics
  • RON
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Episode 71: How a Bill Becomes a Law/Berchtesgaden National Park from 2021-09-29T00:00

This week Beks and Susie discuss Season 5, Episode 3 of Parks and Rec: How a Bill Becomes a Law!

Topics include:

  • Jamm
  • Diane!!
  • The Fun in The Sun Act
  • B...

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Episode 70: Soda Tax/Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park from 2021-09-22T00:00

Susie and Beks are back to discuss Season 5, Episode 2 of Parks and Rec: Soda Tax! Topics include:

  • Leslie's soda tax 
  • The size of sodas in Pawnee
  • Ben trying to be...

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Episode 69: Ms. Knope Goes to Washington/Plitvice Lakes National Park from 2021-09-15T00:00

We're back with Season 5 of Parks and Rec! This week Susie and Beks discuss:

  • Washington DC
  • Leslie and Ben 
  • April and Andy
  • Tom and Ann and Glitter
  • ...

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Episode 68: Win, Lose, or Draw/Fiordland National Park from 2021-09-01T00:00

The last episode of Season 4 of Parks and Rec has arrived!! Susie and Beks discuss the final episode, Leslie's victory over Bobby Newport (he's so relieved!), Ron and Leslie's rel...

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Episode 67: Bus Tour/Torres del Paine National Park from 2021-08-25T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 21 of Parks and Rec: Bus Tour! Topics include:

  • Nick & Bobby Newport
  • Kathryn Hahn!!
  • BURT MACKLIN
  • Ron, Don...

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Episode 66: The Debate/Banff National Park from 2021-08-18T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 20 of Parks and Rec: The Debate! Topics include:
- Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn
- Joan and Perd
- Andy's amazing acting
- Chris and hi...

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Episode 65: Live Ammo/Serengeti National Park from 2021-08-12T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks struggle to understand The West Wing references in Season 4, Episode 19 of Parks and Rec: Live Ammo. Topics include:

  •  A complete lack of knowledge o...

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Episode 64: Lucky/Snowdonia National Park from 2021-08-04T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 18 of Parks and Rec: Lucky! Topics include:

  • Sean Hayes
  • Everybody loves Leslie
  • Andy's a college (course) graduat...

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Episode 63: Campaign Shake-Up/Indiana Dunes National Park from 2021-07-28T00:00

Kathryn Hahn is here!! Susie and Beks attempt to discuss Season 4, Episode 17 of Parks and Rec, but mostly just discuss their love of Kathryn Hahn.

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Episode 62: Sweet Sixteen/New River Gorge Park and Preserve from 2021-07-21T04:00

It's Jerry's birthday and he's 16(ish)! Beks and Susie discuss how Leslie tries to do it all and eventually has to listen to Ron and slow down.

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Episode 61: Dave Returns/Acadia National Park from 2021-07-14T00:00

Dave is back and things are....awkward! This week, Susie and Beks discuss the return of Dave, "Catch Your Dream," and the return of Duke Silver.

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Episode 60: Operation Ann/Denali National Park and Preserve from 2021-07-07T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Tom and Ann, scavenger hunts vs. treasure hunts, and more on this week's The Pawnee Commons!

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Episode 59: Bowling for Votes/Olympic National Park from 2021-06-30T00:00

Have you heard Leslie is good at bowling? If not, go ask Ron, because it's true! Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 13 of Parks and Rec: Bowling for Votes!

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Episode 58: Campaign Ad/Everglades National Park from 2021-06-23T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 12 of Parks and Rec: Campaign Ad! Topics include:
- Bobby Newport AKA PAUL RUDD
- The negative campaign ad
- The positive campaign ad
- A...

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Episode 57: The Comeback Kid/Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park from 2021-06-16T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss the masterpiece that is Season 4, Episode 11 of Parks and Rec. Topics include:

  • REQUIEM FOR A TUESDAY
  • Pete Disellio
  • Get on your feet!<...

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Episode 56: Citizen Knope/Lake Clark National Park and Preserve from 2021-06-09T00:00

We've got Barney! We've got Jean-Ralphio! Listen to Beks and Susie discuss Season 4, Episode 10 of Parks and Rec: Citizen Knope!

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Episode 54: Smallest Park/Gateway Arch National Park from 2021-05-26T00:00

The Dream Team is dead...or is it?! Susie and Beks discuss Smallest Park this week on the Pawnee Commons.

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Episode 53: The Treaty/Grand Teton National Park from 2021-05-19T00:00

Ben wasn't really into Model UN. Oh wait, HE TOTALLY WAS. Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 7 of Parks and Rec, including the Model UN disaster with Ben and Leslie, April as the Mo...

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Episode 52: End of the World/Grand Canyon National Park from 2021-05-12T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss End of the World. Topics include:

  • Leslie and Ben's relationship
  • Entertainment 720 and the world's best party
  • Andy's bu...

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Episode 51: Meet'N'Greet/Virgin Islands National Park from 2021-05-05T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 4, Episode 5 of Parks and Rec: Meet 'N' Greet! Topics include:
- Entertainment 720
- Tom
- April and Andy's Halloween Party
- Ron and...

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Episode 50: Pawnee Rangers/Saguaro National Park from 2021-04-28T00:00

The 50th Episode! This episode features a surprise quiz, which Susie is not thrilled about. Other topics include:
- Pawnee Rangers vs. Pawnee Goddesses
- Little Leslie Knope Monsters
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Episode 49: Born and Raised/Bryce Canyon National Park from 2021-04-21T00:00

Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America

Susie and Beks discuss Leslie's book as well as the newly learned fact that she's from Eagleton!

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Episode 48: Ron and Tammys/Kobuk Valley National Park from 2021-04-14T00:00

Today Beks and Susie discuss Season 4, Episode 2 of Parks and Rec: Ron and Tammys. They discuss:
- Ron's relationship with the various Tammys
- Why is everyone named Tammy?
- Je...

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Episode 47: I'm Leslie Knope/Lassen Volcanic National Park from 2021-04-07T00:00

Susie and Beks are back with Season 4 of Parks and Rec! Today, they discuss "I'm Leslie Knope". Topics include:
- Leslie's City Council run
- Knope 2012
- NEVER C...

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Episode 46: Li'l Sebastian/Carlsbad Caverns National Park from 2021-03-24T00:00

Bye bye, Li'l Sebastian
Miss you in the saddest fashion

Susie and Beks discuss the Season 3 finale of Parks and Rec: Li'l Sebastian. Topics include:
- Li'l Sebast...

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Episode 45: The Bubble/Dry Tortugas National Park from 2021-03-17T00:00

It's the penultimate episode of Season 3, and Susie and Beks have some thoughts! Discussions include:
- Marlene
- The 4th Floor
- ETHEL BEAVERS (and Muriel)
- Ben and Leslie...

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Episode 44: Road Trip/Redwood National Park from 2021-03-10T00:00

Leslie and Ben are going to Indianapolis! Susie and Beks discuss
- the history of ladders, the Sonicare booklet, the  dorms at Johns Hopkins
- Chris and the banjo music
- Ben and Les...

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Episode 43: The Fight/North Cascades National Park from 2021-03-03T07:00

Susie and Beks discuss The Fight, this week on The Pawnee Commons. Topics include:
- Snake Juice
- Ron dancing
- The fight
- Leslie and Ben
- Jean-Ralphio
- Big Ben...clo...

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Episode 42: Eagleton/White Sands National Park from 2021-02-24T00:00

Eagleton!! Susie and Beks discuss Season 3, Episode 12 of Parks and Rec: "Eagleton". Subjects include:
- Lindsay Carlisle Shay AKA Parker Posey
- Thomas Montgomery Haverford Listen

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Episode 41: Jerry's Painting/Kenai Fjords National Park from 2021-02-17T00:00

Jerry's made a painting and it's....Leslie as a centaur?! Susie and Beks break down "Jerry's Painting" along with Ben and Leslie's growing romance, April and Andy&a...

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Episode 40: Soulmates/Arches National Park from 2021-02-10T00:00

Tom and Leslie are Soulmates! Or are they??? Susie and Beks discuss this, along with Susie's very strong feelings on the concept of soulmates. Elsewhere Ron and Chris have a burger-off whic...

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Episode 39: Fancy Party/Cuyahoga Valley National Park from 2021-02-03T00:00

April and Andy host a fancy party and Susie and Beks are here to talk about it! They discuss Season 3, Episode 9 of Parks and Rec: Fancy Party.

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Episode 26: Summer Catalog/Canyonlands National Park from 2020-11-04T00:00

The Parks Department Summer Catalog is here on Season 2, Episode 20 of Parks and Rec! Beks and Susie discuss the former living Parks Department Directors and, once again, Andy and April. They al...

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Episode 25: Park Safety/Biscayne National Park from 2020-10-28T00:00

Poor Jerry! Susie and Beks have mixed feelings on Season 2, Episode 19 of Parks and Rec: "Park Safety". They discuss how bad they feel for Jerry, why this episode isn't their favo...

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Episode 24: The Possum/Mount Rainier National Park from 2020-10-21T00:00

Susie and Beks are back to discuss Fairway Frank and Season 2, Episode 18 of Parks and Rec! Topics include: Tom's hilarious golf clothes, Andy and April's relationship, the return of S...

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Episode 23: Woman of the Year/Petrified Forest National Park from 2020-10-14T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 17 of Parks and Rec: Woman of the Year. They talk about Ron's surprising win, Ron and Leslie's adorable relationship and the return o...

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Episode 22: Galentine's Day/Voyageurs National Park from 2020-10-07T08:00

It's Galentine's Day and Susie and Beks are here to talk about it! During a Galentine's Day celebration, Marlene tells a story about her long-lost love, so Leslie and Justin go on...

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Episode 21: Sweetums/Congaree National Park from 2020-09-30T00:00

This week Susie and Beks talk about Season 2, Episode 15 of Parks and Rec: Sweetums! They discuss Nutriyums, Tom's divorce, April and Andy, Justin, and Leslie and Ron's relationship. Listen

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Episode 20: Leslie's House/Guadalupe Mountains National Park from 2020-09-23T00:00

Leslie's House is a mess! Susie and Beks talk about Leslie's hoarding habits, Justin, guest stars, and more as they discuss Season 2, Episode 14 of Parks and Rec

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Episode 19: The Set-Up/Katmai National Park and Preserve from 2020-09-16T00:00

Guest stars everywhere! Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 13 of Parks and Rec: "The Set-Up". Guest stars include Will Arnett! Justin Theroux! Ben Schwartz! We also discuss Lesli...

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Episode 18: Leslie Knorpe from 2020-09-09T00:00

It's Christmas time in Pawnee and Beks and Susie are here to talk about it! They discuss Season 2, Episode 12 of Parks and Rec: "Christmas Scandal". Topics include: Pawnee's ...

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Episode 17: Rondoleezza Rice from 2020-09-02T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 11 of Parks and Rec: "Tom's Divorce". Topics include: the fourth floor, a different side of Tom, Jurassic Fork, so-so feelings o...

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Episode 16: A Real Stand-Up Guy from 2020-08-26T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 10 of Parks and Rec: "Hunting Trip"! In addition to the mystery of "Who shot Ron?", Susie and Beks discuss Leslie's desire to be...

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Episode 15: If You Have To Ask, You Didn't Get It from 2020-08-21T22:00

Beks and Susie discuss Season 2, Episode 9 of Parks and Rec: The Camel! They discuss the various Parks Department submissions for a new mural in City Hall, as well as feel bad for Jerry.
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Episode 14: Ron Freakin'Swanson from 2020-08-12T00:00

Susie and Beks are joined by a special guest - Producer Andy! - to discuss Parks and Rec Season 2, Episode 8: "Ron and Tammy"

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Episode 13: Burt Macklin from 2020-08-05T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks cover Season 2, Episode 7 of Parks and Rec: "Greg Pikitis".
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  • Greg Pikitis: "an invisible, adolescent, James Bond super-vill...

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Episode 12: Goodbye Pit, Hello Lot! from 2020-07-29T00:00

Kaboom! Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 6 of Parks and Rec: Kaboom. Discussion topics include: Leslie's credit card purchases, Kaboom!, the pit finally gets filled in(!!!), Andy, a...

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Episode 11: Lively and Colorful from 2020-07-22T00:00

Today Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 5 of Parks and Rec: "Sister City". Topics include:

  • Fred Armisen
  • April's perfect deadpan delivery
  • Beks que...

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Episode 10: Duke Silver from 2020-07-15T00:00

In today's episode, Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of Parks and Recreation: "Practice Date". 

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  • The Parks and Rec Depart...

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Episode 9: People, Places, and Things from 2020-07-08T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 3 of Parks and Rec: "Beauty Pageant"! In this episode, they cover the Miss Pawnee beauty pageant, the judges of the beauty pageant, Susie'...

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Episode 8: GORP Not Pork from 2020-07-01T00:00

This week Susie and Beks discuss Season 2, Episode 2: "The Stakeout". They talk about the community garden in the pit, Dave, Leslie's preferences for coffee, Ron's hernia, an...

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Episode 7: Larry Bird Is From Indiana from 2020-06-24T00:00

Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode, Susie and Beks discuss the Season 2 opener, "Pawnee Zoo". Discussion topics include: Parents Just Don’t Understand, The Bulge, a continuity ...

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Episode 6: We All Fell In The Pit from 2020-06-17T00:00

We've made it to the end of the first season! Susie and Beks recap Season 1, Episode 6: "Rock Show". They discuss the end of the season, Leslie's old date, Mark, Andy's ...

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Episode 5: The Queen of the Zoning Board from 2020-06-10T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss Season 1, Episode 5: "The Banquet", which is the penultimate episode of the season. Susie and Beks talk about Susie's softening position on Marle...

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Episode 4: Put It In An Email from 2020-06-03T00:00

This week, Susie and Beks discuss Season 1, Episode 4: "Boy's Club". While Leslie is busy attempting to break into a (questionably) existing "Boy's Club", Andy is b...

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Episode 3: Stay on Message from 2020-05-27T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 1, Episode 3: "The Reporter". In this episode we discuss Jerry's first speaking appearance, Shauna Malwae-Tweep, and of course, the newspaper article...

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Episode 2: Park Lady from 2020-05-20T00:00

Susie and Beks discuss Season 1, Episode 2: “Canvassing” this week on The Pawnee Commons.

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Episode 1: Lady Marmalarde from 2020-05-13T00:00

Season 1, Episode 1: "Pilot"

Susie and Beks discuss the pilot in our first official episode! Topics include: Leslie Knope, Tom, Ann, Ron, Mark, Andy, and more! We also share s...

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Episode 0: Karate Chop this Virus! from 2020-05-06T11:00

Parks and Rec is back for a very special fundraiser episode, and Susie and Beks are here to talk about it! We discuss how great it was to see our favorite Pawnee citizens, the guest stars, how t...

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