Ep. 174: S7E5 "Gryzzlbox"

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

This week, I covered the first part of the season 6 finale "Moving Up."  When Leslie travels to San Francisco for a conference, Ben and Andy tag along to try and get free wifi for Pawnee; and the cold-open for Tom's Bistro is a disaster!Intro/general nonsense (00:08)"Moving Up: Part 1" (06:42)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "One in 8,000" from season 6. When Dr. Saperstein recommends that Leslie try and take it easy, this just makes things more stressful for Ben; Andy struggles to keep the pregnancy news a secret; a fundraising auction is held for the Unity Concert; and Ron and Donna volunteer at the local elementary school.Intro/general nonsense (00:11)FILLER: St Denis Medical (04:53)"One in 8,000" (17:39)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Flu Season 2" from season 6. When the Unity Concert headliner backs out, Leslie and Andy try and convince him to change his mind; Tom searches for a Master Sommelier at a wine tasting; Ben and Ron go for a walk; and Leslie has huge news for Ben!Intro/general nonsense (00:07)FILLER: The Handmaid's Tale (05:50)"Flu Season 2" (09:30)New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Prom" from season 6. As the Parks Department helps out with the Pawnee High Prom, Leslie and Ron butt heads over what's best for a local high schooler; Tom and Ben butt heads over the music playlist as they co-DJ; and Andy and April attend the prom as students. Intro/general nonsense (00:11)FILLER: Abbott Elementary (03:50) and Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 (12:35) **SPOILERS** for both"Prom" (34:01)New episodes every Tuesday