Hadley Hall Meares, stand-in for Amy Poehler on Parks & Rec, discusses her time on set and the responsibilities of a stand-in. The hosts also talk about Jerry's storyline as a machine, April's compassion, and setbacks in romance.
The podcast highlights the enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere on the Parks and Recreation set, where everyone was encouraged to have fun and be themselves.
Amy Poehler fostered a no-assholes policy on set, ensuring a supportive and positive environment.
The show's production allowed the podcast guest to pursue her interests, write articles during downtime, and develop skills as a talking head for history and entertainment shows.
Deep dives
Leslie's disastrous interview with Buddy
Leslie's interview with Buddy, a condescending and elitist journalist, goes awry when she admits to being drunk. The interview becomes a disaster and could potentially harm her campaign.
Jerry and Donna's mail stuffing mishap
Jerry and Donna spend hours stuffing campaign mailers, but Jerry makes a mistake that requires them to start over. Despite the setback, Donna sticks with Jerry to help fix the issue.
Chris's loneliness and Ron's honesty
Chris opens up to Ron about his loneliness, and Ron offers honesty and support. The moment demonstrates the bond and compassion between the two characters.
Leslie's lucky twist of fate
Despite the disastrous interview, luck is on Leslie's side when it is revealed that the airport staff threw away Buddy's luggage, which contained the taped interview. This twist of fate spares Leslie from the damaging effects of the interview.
The Fun and Relaxed Environment on the Parks and Rec Set
The podcast episode shares anecdotes about the enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere of the Parks and Recreation set. The host and guest discuss how the cast and crew created a supportive and fun environment, where everyone was encouraged to have a laugh and be themselves. They highlight how Amy Poehler, the lead actor, fostered a no-assholes policy, ensuring that negative attitudes were not tolerated. The guest also describes humorous moments that happened on set, such as accidentally entering the frame, and how everyone would just laugh it off. The overall experience of working on Parks and Rec is portrayed as unique and incredibly enjoyable.
The Impact of Parks and Rec on the Guest's Career
The podcast guest, who worked as a stand-in on Parks and Rec, reflects on the positive influence the show had on her career. She explains how being a stand-in allowed her to pursue her interests and continue working as a writer and journalist. The supportive nature of the show's production allowed her to write articles during her downtime on set, which eventually led to becoming a full-time journalist. Moreover, the guest highlights how her experience on Parks and Rec enabled her to develop skills as a talking head for history and entertainment shows. She appreciates the show for providing her with a platform that opened doors and led to a successful career.
How “Lucky” are we? Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and Greg Levine are back to discuss Season 4, Episode 18 - it’s “Lucky!” They discuss the return of Ron’s post-coital polo shirt, Jerry’s mechanical envelope-stuffing method, Andy’s Women’s Studies exam, why it’s so fun to see Sean Hayes play an asshole, and much more. And stick around for an interview with our friend, Hadley Hall Meares, discussing her time as Amy Poehler’s stand-in on “Parks & Rec!”
This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023. The interview with Hadley was recorded on June 26, 2023.
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