Best Ann Perkins Podcasts (2023)

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Iconic Sonics

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Mateen Cleaves 49:32

3h ago49:32

49:32

The 2000 NCAA National Champ and former Sonic, Mateen Cleaves, joins the Show with Host Mike Gastineau and Guest Host Alyssa Charlston. With this year's NCAA Final Four upon us, Mateen, Mike and Alyssa walk back his championship year at Michigan State and break down the state of college hoops today. We also revisit Mateen’s time in Seattle and talk…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E22 - Are You Better Off? 1:22:31

5h ago1:22:31

1:22:31

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we see the triumphant return of Bert Macklin, FBI! Founder's Week is a yearly celebration of all things Pawnee, and to prepare for the momentous day, Leslie brings her entire staff to Ron's cabin in the woods for a brainstorming session. As Leslie encourages everyone to focus and rid themselves …

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The Brighton Book Club

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43: Spring Reads, Brighton Book Festival and Chikodili Emelumadu's DAZZLING 59:32

7h ago59:32

59:32

A list of the books spoken about on this month's show! Windmill Hill - Lucy Atkins - 25th May Transitional - Munroe Bergdorf - out now All the Beauty in the World - Patrick Bringley - out now Fire Rush - Jacqueline Crooks - out now Scorched Grace - Margot Douaihy - 6th April Books & Islands in Ojibwe Country - Louise Erdrich - 20th April Voyager - …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E21 - Swing Vote 1:15:47

7d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we are first introduced to the possibility of a Knope Recall! Ron has proposed the city cut its funding to the Pawnee Palms Public Putt-Putt (a.k.a. "the Pawnee Palms", a.k.a. "the PPPPP", a.k.a. "the Quintuple-P"). Leslie disagrees with Ron, and tries to make sure the city council votes against…

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Iconic Sonics

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LIVE episode with Alyssa Charlston, George Karl, Dale Ellis & Kenny Mayne from the Queen Anne Beer Hall 26:44

4h ago26:44

26:44

Recorded LIVE from the Queen Anne Beer Hall in Seattle, Guest Host Alyssa Charlston is joined by Hall of Fame Coach George Karl, Sonics legend Dale Ellis and broadcaster extraordinaire Kenny Mayne. The group walks down memory lane talking about the great years in Sonics history and the even greater players coming out of the Emerald City. They also …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E20 - Jerry's Retirement 1:17:17

7d ago1:17:17

1:17:17

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where our beloved Jerry Gergich retires! Ben has talked Leslie into taking a VERY rare day off and spending it with him. However, when they learn Jerry is retiring ... THAT DAY ... their plans are put on hold, as Leslie furiously works to send Jerry off on the right note. Leslie turns to the goals Jer…

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Iconic Sonics

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Samantha Holloway 26:08

2d ago26:08

26:08

Recorded from Seattle’s iconic Edgewater Hotel, Mike Gastineau and Chris Daniels sit down with the Co-Chair and Co-Owner of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, Samantha Holloway. Join us for a candid discussion as we talk with Samantha about her leadership role with the Kraken and how her Ownership group is thinking about the return of the Sonics. We also re…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E19 - Article Two 1:20:13

11d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode with special guest star Patton Oswalt! The City of Pawnee annually celebrates the great Pawnee tea dump of 1817, but due to how the old-timey script looks, "tea" looks like "ted", so each year the city dumps a man named "Ted" into Ramsett Lake. This year, the "Ted" thrown into the lake becomes very an…

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Iconic Sonics

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Rod Thorn 1:04:40

21d ago1:04:40

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Whether it was as a player, a coach or an executive in the league, Rod Thorn is a name synonymous with excellence in the NBA. Drafted in May 1967 by the expansion Seattle SuperSonics from the St. Louis Hawks in the NBA expansion draft, He would go on to success in the emerald city and conclude his career as a player there. Also known as the ‘Man wh…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E18 - Animal Control 1:19:31

28d ago1:19:31

1:19:31

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we first visit the office of Dennis Feinstein! When Leslie and Chris visit Animal Control, they find a mis-managed department building and ineffective staff. After Chris accidentally steps on a coyote trap in the middle of the floor, he fires Harris and Brett, the stoners working there. Soon aft…

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The Brighton Book Club

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42: Sea swimming in books with Josie Lloyd and Mark Radcliffe, Brighton Fringe preview and Sophie Flynn's ALL MY LIES 1:00:00

12d ago1:00:00

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This month, we go sea swimming with Brighton based writers Josie Lloyd and Mark Radcliffe, and we speak to the author of this month’s book club book IF THEY KNEW, Sophie Flynn. We also give you a curated preview of literary events in this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival which runs through May. Our next book club book is DAZZLING by Sussex-based Chi…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E17 - Partridge 1:24:41

1M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we are introduced to Ben's sister, Stephanie Wyatt! Leslie and Ben head to his hometown of Partridge, Minnesota, where he was mayor at the age of 18, drove the city to 30% unemployment when he attempted to create a winter sports complex called "Ice Town,", and got impeached two months later. As …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E16 - Bailout 1:18:37

1M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we are introduced to Jean-Ralphio's twin sister, Mona-Lisa Saperstein! Leslie is shocked to learn that the Pawnee Video Dome, owned by Dennis Lerpiss, is closing, not a big surprise since video stores are closing left and right, and the Video Dome doesn't even carry mainstream movies. However, L…

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Iconic Sonics

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Will Conroy 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

Will Conroy, associate Head Coach at the University of Washington and member of the Huskies staff since 2015, joins Iconic Sonics to talk with Mike Gastineau about his Seattle roots. Will remembers what it was like to be a kid during the ’96 Sonics championship run in Seattle, what growing up with an NBA team meant to him, and talks about what he a…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E15 - Correspondents’ Lunch 1:22:47

1M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Nick Offerman has his directorial debut! Back from her Hawaiian honeymoon with Ben, Leslie prepares for her upcoming speech at the Pawnee Correspondents' Lunch, where every year the government and media get together to roast each other ... and Leslie is determined to give it to the Pawnee Sun ta…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Pawnee Shorts: A Tribute to Leslie and Ben 13:09

2M ago13:09

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We know you are a giant Parks and Recreation fan otherwise you wouldn’t be here! But just in case you got lost, this episode celebrates one of the best sitcom relationships in the history of ever: Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt. In their recent coverage of the Season 5 episode, ‘Leslie and Ben’, Mark and Allen covered the episode that finally made them…

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Iconic Sonics

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Kendall Gill 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Kendall Gill joins Guest Host Chris Daniels to discuss his run in Seattle with the Sonics in the mid 90s. The 15 year NBA vet also discusses his excellent college career including his first trip to Seattle for the '89 Final Four, his defensive prowess in the League and his post playing days, including boxing and broadcasts for the Chicago Bulls. In…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E14 - Leslie and Ben 1:26:45

2M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we learn Leslie lost her father when she was 10 years old! When we last left our heroes, Leslie and Ben decided to get married that very night at the gala, giving them only 2 hours to get everything ready prior to the gala's 11pm finish. The gang gathers at Ann's place for an emergency strategy …

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The Brighton Book Club

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41: Romantic Comedies, Lost Love, Second Chances and Jessica George's MAAME 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

This month we’re talking all things romance in books. Anna speaks to Joseph Murray about his new novel, FLING, a laugh out loud Irish romantic comedy which follows a couple who both turn to a dating app when they face problems in their relationship. She talks to Julia Boggio about SHOOTERS, her romantic comedy set in the world of wedding photograph…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E13 - Emergency Response 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

1:40:32

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where the future of Lot 48 is finally decided! Leslie and Councilman Jeremy Jamm are finally going head-to-head, pitching their proposals for Lot 48 to the Planning Committee. Despite Jamm plying them with fast food during the meeting, Leslie is told in private her Pawnee Commons project is MUCH bette…

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Iconic Sonics

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BONUS Episode - Run It Back Podcast w/ Seattle's Peyton Siva 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Check out this special short episode from our sister podcast, Run It Back, hosted by college hoops great Mateen Cleaves and Josh Barnett from 19Nine. This week we had Seattle native and 2013 NCAA Champion from the Louisville Cardinals, Peyton Siva on the show. Listen to hear what he had to say about the Emerald City, his basketball time in the PNW …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E12 - Ann's Decision 1:19:11

2M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Ann wants to be a mother! Empowered by her newfound independence, Ann decides to date herself for a while instead of getting swept up in a new boyfriend's personality. Six weeks into the experiment, she comes to a realization: she's ready to be a mom. It's a big decision, but she tells Leslie sh…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E11 - Women in Garbage 1:21:37

3M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Ron says "I love you" to Diane! Realizing there is a criminal lack of women in their government, Leslie decides it is time to do something about it. She meets with Chris, and he wholeheartedly agrees, arranging a meeting to discuss a course of action. During the male dominated meeting, Leslie po…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Happy New Year 2023 from Live from Pawnee! 5:08

3M ago5:08

5:08

Join us for a message from the man, the myth, the legend...Ron [BEEP]ing Swanson himself! Recorded in the Swanson cabin (geo-location undisclosed), this is a Live from Pawnee exclusive to kick off your 2023 and put the continued dumpster fire that was 2022 in the rearview mirror! We hope you take a minute to listen , lookback briefly and look forwa…

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The Brighton Book Club

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40: Three Brighton Writers for 2023: PD Viner, David Bramwell and Jo Bloom, plus The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

Christmas is over for another year, and on this episode, we’re bringing you three exciting interviews with Brighton writers to help inspire your reading for 2023. I talk to PD Viner about his crime thrillers and his community-based writing routine. I speak to author of Ridley Road, Jo Bloom, about her new book permission which explores non-monogamy…

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Iconic Sonics

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David Aldridge 52:22

4M ago52:22

52:22

Hall of Fame sports journalist David Aldridge joins us for this episode of Iconic Sonics. David, Host Mike Gastineau and Guest Host Chris Daniels discuss the factors that should lead to the return of the Sonics, including the media rights deal, other sports team sales and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. They also discuss how the NBA is evaluat…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E10 - Two Parties 1:27:24

3M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that reveals where Jerry met his wife Gayle! Ann is preparing for Leslie's bachelorette party with what might be considered "typical" choices: dancing, Jell-O shots, strippers, anything that can be penis shaped WILL be penis shaped - you know, the usual. Unfortunately, despite Ann's diligent efforts, …

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Iconic Sonics

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Sam Perkins 58:32

4M ago58:32

58:32

Big Smooth joins host Mike Gastineau for a thoughtful, fun trip through Sam's 17 year NBA career. The two spend time discussing what he’s up to these days with the NBA, his recent visit to Seattle and memories from the Emerald City in the 90s. Sam also shares stories about his time and relationships with iconic basketball figures Michael Jordan, Ma…

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The Brighton Book Club

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39: Bumper Christmas Book Recommendation Special! 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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We’ve got a jam-packed Christmas special for you this month. We speak to five writers of Christmas books: Hayley Webster, Alexandra Benedict, Andy Leach, Lotte James and Lizzie Huxley-Jones. I’m joined by Elizabeth Perry who runs through the top 5 fiction and non fiction bestsellers this year and suggest her alternative recommendations that you may…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E09 - Ron and Diane 1:27:23

4M ago1:27:23

1:27:23

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduced us to not only Jerry's wife Gayle, but also his two other daughters, Miriam and Gladys! When Ron gets an award nomination from the Indiana Fine Woodworking Association for a chair he made, he actually looks forward to the event, and plans to take his girlfriend Diane. As Ron's "self-ap…

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Iconic Sonics

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Special Interview with Mark Cuban 4:41

4M ago4:41

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Mark Cuban, Owner of the Dallas Mavericks for 20 years, was one of two NBA owners to vote against the relocation of the Sonics to OKC in 2008. In this Special Interview with Executive Producer Brett Goldberg, Mark talks about the potential opportunity for the return of the NBA to Seattle. Iconic Sonics is Presented by Rise Above and brought to you …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E08 - Pawnee Commons 1:31:21

5M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduced us to a new April alter ego! After asking the public for park design submissions for Lot 48, Leslie receives only one decent submission ... from one Mr. Wreston St. James ... who lives ... in Eagleton. As you might expect, Leslie wants to reject him outright, but Ben convinces her to a…

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Iconic Sonics

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LIVE episode with George Karl and Chris Daniels from the Edgewater Hotel 46:42

5M ago46:42

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This LIVE episode was recorded in October 2022 from the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle. Host Mike Gastineau sits down for an intimate discussion with new Hall of Fame coach, George Karl, and is then joined by new Season 4 Guest Host, Chris Daniels. George reflects on his new Hall of Fame Enshrinement as well as his current perspectives on the return of…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E07 - Leslie vs April 1:12:52

5M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that was responsible for first casting then Vice-President Joe Biden! April practices her presentation with Leslie on her proposed dog park for Pawnee. However, the two clash heads after April suggests the dog park be located at Lot 48, a lot Leslie has been trying to create a park at, for four years.…

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Iconic Sonics

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LIVE episode with Detlef Schrempf and George Karl from the Queen Anne Beer Hall 21:31

5M ago21:31

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This special LIVE episode was recorded prior to the Clippers-Blazers preseason game in October 2022. It was recorded in front of a packed crowd at the Queen Anne Beer Hall, just three blocks away from the Climate Pledge Arena. Host Mike Gastineau is joined by Coach George Karl and Seattle icon, Detlef Schrempf. The three discuss the status of NBA e…

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The Brighton Book Club

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38: Peter James, Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and Ann Girdharry 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

On this episode of the Brighton Book Club, we speak to Brighton icon and crime writer extraordinaire Peter James about everything from bringing the internet to Sussex, to shadowing the police, to the real life Roy Grace. We discuss the kindle Storyteller Award with Ann Girdharry, and we discuss this month’s book club book TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E06 - Ben's Parents 1:23:00

6M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces us to Ben's parents, Julia and Steve! Leslie and Ben announce their engagement to the gang and go through engagement party details with Ann, although Ben is nervous about his parents coming because they are divorced and hate each other. When Ben's parents arrive, all hell breaks loose.…

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The Brighton Book Club

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37: Books Set In Brighton featuring Jamie West, Daren Kay, Sue Teddern and Alison Belsham, plus Rachelle Atalla's THE PHARMACIST 1:00:01

5M ago1:00:01

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We love books and we love Brighton and we love books set in Brighton! Anna is joined by Jamie West, Daren Kay, Sue Teddern and Alison Belsham who talk all about their books set in our fine city. Anna is also joined by Rachelle Atalla to discuss this month's book club book, THE PHARMACIST. Our next book club book is Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow and To…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E05 - Halloween Surprise 1:26:08

6M ago1:26:08

1:26:08

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that shows us the origin of Tom's "Rent-A-Swag" business idea! When Diane Lewis invites Ron to go trick or treating with her and her daughters, he initially declines, but an excited Andy wants to join them, and gets Ron to agree. That night, Ron and Andy go trick-or-treating with Diane and daughters Z…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Pawnee Spotlight: Mary Faber 39:32

6M ago39:32

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Mark and Allen recently had the pleasure of catching up with the one and only Kathryn Pinewood - AKA Mary Faber! Check out the full interview with the terrific and multi-talented character and voice actor this week! Join the guys as Mary shares many stories and answers many questions about her career including reminiscing about her experience on Pa…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E04 - Sex Education 1:20:27

6M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces Marcia Langman's husband Marshall! With STDs running rampant among Pawnee's senior citizens, Leslie decides to give a sexual education seminar, and asks Ann, Donna, and Andy to help out. Things are going well until Leslie's seminar is stopped by Marcia Langman (and her husband Marshall…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E03 - How a Bill Becomes a Law 1:32:29

7M ago1:32:29

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This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Ron finally meets Diane, This Ben and April decide to take a Road Trip to Pawnee, and Leslie tries to pass her "Fun in the Sun" act. Unfortunately, a combination of garish rouge blush, a very common DC event, and a self-centered Councilman/Dentist put a crimp in everyone's respective plans! Tune…

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The Brighton Book Club

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36: Honey & Spice, The Coast is Queer, Fatal Shore Festival, Small Wonder Festival, Mark Thompson and Helen Trevorrow 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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This episode is packed full of great upcoming book events in Brighton and Sussex as well as some great local authors and publishers. We also discuss this summer’s hottest rom com, HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola. We speak to William Shaw about Fatal Shore as part of Shoreham Festval next month; Lesley Wood about The Coast is Queer Festival, Susannah…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E02 - Soda Tax with Mary Faber 1:32:35

7M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Leslie proposes her first bill to tax the city's sodas, hoping to discourage citizens from drinking them. She meets with Pawnee Restaurant Association spokeswoman Kathryn Pinewood to discuss the terms of her bill and to question the reasoning behind the city's growing drink sizes. Kathryn warns …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Pawnee Spotlight: Dorian Frankel 54:29

8M ago54:29

54:29

Mark and Allen are in the studio this week working on the latest Season 5 Episodes and will be back with a new episode next week! Recently, they were fortunate enough to chat with Dorian recently and dive into her experiences as a casting director, as well as an actress and a singer! Check out the full exclusive interview with Dorian this week ... …

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S05E01 - Ms. Knope Goes to Washington 1:17:32

8M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Leslie Knope first meets John McCain (even though she doesn't realize it)! Leslie and Andy are visiting Washington, D.C., to see Ben, who accepted a temporary job there for a congressional re-election campaign, and April, who decided to join Ben as his intern. Thrilled to be in the nation's capi…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Pawnee Spotlight: Andrew Burlinson 53:28

8M ago53:28

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Mark and Allen recently had the pleasure of catching up with the one and only Burley - AKA Andrew Burlinson - a few months ago. Check out our full interview with Andrew this week - he is friendly, down-to-earth guy with a great story, and a lot of fun to talk with. What's not to like? Join the guys as Andrew shares many stories and answers many que…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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Special End of Season 4 Grab Bag With Andrew Burlinson 1:07:41

8M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

As the name would suggest, this week Mark and Allen are grabbing a little of this, some of that, a bunch of who-knows-what from over there, and calling it a show ... it's a GRAB BAG! We start off with introductions, followed by Constantine's new segment. We then have some in-depth (well, in-depth for US) analysis on Season 4, how it compares to oth…

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The Brighton Book Club

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35: The Kemptown Bookshop, Lily Lindon, Cate Quinn and Chloe Timms 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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We are back from our summer break with a jam-packed show. We speak to the new owner of Kemptown Bookshop, Cathy Haywood, about her plans for the shop as well as YA specialist, Remony Hart about her plans for the new YA and kids’ section. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to Lily Lindon about her new book DOUBLE BOOKED, and I interviewed Cate Quinn about one o…

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Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

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S04E22 - Win, Lose or Draw 1:27:21

9M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

It's time to talk about the Parks and Recreation Season 4 Finale! That's right, this week Mark and Allen break down the long-awaited Episode where the City Council race finally comes to a end! Election Day has arrived - all the hard work, all the long nights, all the sacrifices, it's all come down to this. The gang is pumped, excited, and a little …

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