Episode

Nick Offerman gets an emotional arc

Podcast: Fresh Air
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 2723
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Summary

Best known for his role as Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation,’ Nick Offerman plays a former professional wrestler reconnecting with his estranged daughter in ‘Margo's Got Money Troubles.’ He spoke with producer Ann Marie Baldonado about transforming into a wrestler, his ‘Parks’ group chat, and advice for young woodworkers. Also, John Powers reviews ‘Big Mistakes,’ starring Dan Levy on Netflix. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy