It's Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights and Beyond

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Season 2! Last Days Of Summer Jun 29, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 2, Episode 1 - "Last Days Of Summer". It's NOT only football, this episode is about memories, looking hot, and big changes! Coach gives Tammy a mid-delivery pep talk, Julie's focused on the Swede, Coach MacGregor takes away Captain C's from Riggins & Saracen, "the Swede-uation", chitty chats, Julie & Coach talk about the Swede-uation, the lake house party, Under Review: Julie & Lois, Lyla finds her faith, Saracen and Smash have it out, Coach & Tammy fight, Tyra & Landry's MURDER scene, the coverup, and more! In 'Overtime', the championship ring, & great bumper stickers. In 'Press Box', Street's sunglasses, and Coach Counter! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! AirMedCare Network - Get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use offer code: FNL. Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 Recap! Jun 22, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman recap Friday Night Lights Season 1! There were so many amazing storylines in Season 1, we had to circle back and make sure we covered the best of the best! The gang answers all your burning questions we missed from throughout Season 1, plus favorite episodes, favorite scenes, favorite storylines, least favorite storylines, missing scenes, most iconic scenes, and much more! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! Apartments.com - The Place to find a Place! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aimee Teegarden aka Julie Taylor! Jun 15, 2023

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Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow FNL co-star Aimee Teegarden, aka Julie Taylor! Aimee shares her experience playing Julie Taylor in her first real acting experience, her audition process, being underage, Zach teaching her to drive, working with Kyle Chandler & Connie Britton, the acting freedom of FNL, filming on location, the scene on the car with Kyle, being on for the full series run, unexpected storylines, fan admiration, whether she was happy with where Julie's character ended, what she learned on the show, and so much more!!! Are Julie & Matt still together? Let us know in the comments! Apartments.com - The Place to Find a Place! AirMedCare Network - Get up to an eighty dollar Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use offer code: FNL. Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Jun 08, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1 Finale, Episode 22 - "State"! This finale is NOT only football, it's about sorrow after a job well done, missing the mark, and STATE BABY! The group discusses Landry's aphrodisiacs, Coach scene gets cut from pep rally, Tammy telling Coach she's pregnant, Grandma Saracen singing Lady Marmalade, Lyla & Tyra airing out their grievances, the team bus ride, BTS from old Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Coach's halftime speech, Season 2 storylines get setup, the final game-winning drive, the campaign by fans to bring the show back for Season 2, Zach's big gripe, and more! In "Overtime", Scott reads the alternate ending of the finale where Tyra MURDERS Mike. Visit Apartments.com - A Place To Find A Place! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gaius Charles aka Smash Williams! Jun 01, 2023

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Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow FNL co-star - Gaius Charles! This episode is NOT only football, it's about THE SMASH BABY! Gaius talks about his early road to acting, his "New York actor checklist" credits, his path to Friday Night Lights, his audition process, thoughts on playing Smash Williams, his relationship with Liz Mikel aka Mama Smash, favorite storylines, Waverlash, being hit by a stunt guy, advice he got from Kyle Chandler, the writer's strike that occurred to Season 2 & the fallout, Smash teaching Saracen to pick up girls, thoughts on his final character arch, and project since FNL! Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today to get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use offer code: FNL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best Laid Plans May 25, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 21, "Best Laid Plans". This episode is NOT only football - it's about dog poo, couplings, and "not a damn laurel!" The group talks about dog poo bag etiquette, the writer's strike that took place during the second season of FNL, Tammy's bad dream, the snooze button, Coach gets "hot boxed" at TMU, Coach & Tammy's fight, Tammy's glass of wine, the roast, Tyra calling Landry a "pathetic, smelly, geek", Jackie breaks up with Riggins, Riggins goes to see Tyra, Landry professes his love to Tyra, Lyla nailing Jason with the ring, and more! In "Overtime", Scott reads a cut Jason Street speech! FirstLeaf - go to TryFirstLeaf.com/FRIDAYFOOTBALL to sign up and save 50% on your first SIX hand-curated bottles, plus FREE shipping! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mud Bowl May 18, 2023

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Scott Porter & Zach Gilford discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 20, "Mud Bowl". This episode is NOT only football, it's about people being loud in places they shouldn;t be, & kids playing football for the love of the game. Saracen finds money in his locker, Street gets a new tricked out wheelchair, Waverly & Lyla shoot guns to blow off steam, Smash is freaked out, Lyla's empowered to confront Street, Landry & Tyra begin their journey, & coach plans a game in a cow field. In "Overtime", Julie LOVES Saracen, the lawsuit storyline falls to the wayside, & envelopes. In "Press Box", does Coach Taylor have a job outside of being the football coach? Get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use offer code: FNL. Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! Go to Apartments.com to find your pet-friendly place! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes May 11, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 19, "Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes". This episode is NOT only football, it's about, letting go, family dynamics, & Scott's favorite scene he ever shot. Street doesn't make the Quad Rugby team, "Jason Cheat Street", Street & Lyla get honest, Smash doesn't handle Waverly's bipolar reveal very well, Riggins stops Bo from getting beat up - then makes out with his mom, Street gives Saracen some pointers, Big Rig & Street reconnect for "Texas Forever" 2.0, Buddy Garrity tries (poorly) to apologize, Lyla goes nuts at the dealership, Coach & Julie share a cheesy(?) moment, and more! In "Overtime", Daddy-Daughter dances are weird, Street tries to buy beer, & Julie watches her parents dance. In "Press Box", the gang answers fan questions about Costume Design! First Leaf - Visit TryFirstLeaf.com/FRIDAYFOOTBALL and save 50% on your first SIX bottles, plus free shipping! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Leland aka Buddy Garrity! May 04, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman chat with Brad Leland aka "Buddy Garrity"! The gang talks to Brad about how he got his start acting, Brad's football bonafides, playing the role of Buddy Garrity, Buddy's character arch, his favorite scenes, the Buddy Garrity Auto Dealership commercial, Street & Buddy scenes, trips to Cowboys games with the cast, the Panthers State Championship ring, improving with Kyle Chandler, working with Peter Berg on other projects - Hancock, Deepwater Horizon, & the FNL movie, plus more projects after FNL like The Last Of Us, Veep, Mafia 3, and more! MVMT - Get up to 40% off at MVMT.com when you use promo code FNL! AirMedCare Network - Get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use the offer code: FNL - Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Extended Families Apr 27, 2023

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Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 18, "Extended Families". This episode is NOT only football, it's about babysitting, Round Rock Donuts, foreboding, and that it's NOT ONLY FOOTBALL. Panthers play the Round Rock Dragons, we meet Tabby Garrity, Waverly & Smash go skinny dipping, we see a new side of Waverly, Tim Riggins meets his new neighbors, Zach has a bone to pick, Buddy gets kicked out - lands at the Taylor's, Street & Lyla discuss Buddy's infidelity, Lyla hates Jason's tattoo, Scott's bts story from the episode, success in the bedroom for Street, Tyra babysits her drunk mom, and more! In "Overtime", tales of sitting through glass tables. Plus, the gang answers YOUR questions from Apple Podcasts & YouTube in "Press Box". First Leaf - Head over to TryFirstleaf.com/FRIDAYFOOTBALL to sign up and save 50% on your first SIX bottles plus FREE shipping! Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FRIDAY at checkout! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.