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

INOF Summer Cruise: Back to School, Bread Songs, & Fluffernutters Sep 07, 2023

Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Anchor Watcher Scott Porter are headed back out to sea... for their final voyage(for now). It's all about back to school, educators, encounters with fans, prior jobs, Panera harmony, toxic work environments, the best and worst cities, bringing family to sets, fluffernutters, and more! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code LIGHTS - New customers can score $200 in bonus bets instantly when they bet just $5 on college football! Go to DailyHarvest.com/FNL to get up to $65 OFF your first box! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/FNL. To learn more about Microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code: (LIGHTS) to get free shipping & 30% off your first order! Get up to an eighty dollar Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when they join and use offer code: FNL. Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today. Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

INOF Summer Cruise: Fantasy Football, Favorite Bands, & Ghost Stories Aug 31, 2023

YOU are the cruise director! We're answering your questions from the comments section; from fantasy football, baby animal internet searches, Mercury (in regular grade), bands you've seen 50 times, travel horror stories, (acid)trips, West African jokes, ghost stories, duck jokes, and more! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code LIGHTS - New customers can score $200 in bonus bets instantly when they bet just $5 on college football! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

INOF Summer Cruise: Fuzzy Teeth Sweaters, Morning Routines, & Books Aug 25, 2023

Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Safety Director Scott Porter are headed out to sea on the INOF Summer Cruise! This week was all about food, reclaiming time as parents, & Zach's son's birthday! Capt. Zach's activities include trashy reality tv, pizza, proper ribs, fuzzy teeth sweaters, shout outs, Uncle Ed, morning routines, all the milks, meditation dishes, #homiesforlife, glass masters, recording audiobooks, and YOUR questions! Go to DailyHarvest.com/FNL to get up to $65 off your first box! Get up to $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!

INOF Summer Cruise: Two Truths & a Lie Aug 17, 2023

Captain Zach Gilford, First Mate Mae Whitman, & Safety Director Scott Porter continue their voyage on the INOF Summer Cruise! This week was all about hummingbirds, gettin' it done, and endings & beginnings! The group plays "Two Truths & a Lie" - filled with stories of hummingbird spas, John Mayer, being held at gunpoint, skydiving, Quentin Tarantino, hit-and-runs, whislin' willy's, geese photography, Prince, beatboxing, Justin Timberlake, Dave Matthews Band, singing the National Anthem, and more! Go to Microdose.com and use code: LIGHTS to get free shipping & 30% off your first order! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/FNL Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

INOF Summer Cruise: Spoiler Etiquette, Taylor Swift, & Our Most Embarrassing Moments Aug 10, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman's summer vacation cruise continues! This episode is all about the zoo, Taylor Swift, & Women's World Cup! From singing with Phil Collins, going to the biggest concert of the year, "Am I the A******?" spoiler situations, their scariest & most embarrassing moments, "Life Lessons with Gilly", being chased by bears, truck cakes, pooping your pants, to Scott's arms... the summer vacation cruise is headed back out to sea. ALL ABOARD! 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!

Zach Gilford's Summer Vacation Cruise Aug 03, 2023

Since we're on strike... Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman are recapping their best summer vacations, telling their best go-to jokes, biggest fears, breaking into your friend's houses, Scott's trip to Italy, Zach's Scottish accent, Mae's (MANY) fears, road trips, sleepwalking, ducks, polar bears, and more! Cruise Director Zach has the itinerary... ALL ABOARD! Apartments.com - Your Place to Find a Place! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

Minka Kelly aka Lyla Garrity! Jul 27, 2023

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow Friday Night Lights star - Minka Kelly, aka Lyla Garrity! This episode is NOT only football, it's all about LYLA GARRITY! The group talks about MInka's path into acting, her prior career as a nurse, the first time she & Scott met, her path to FNL, working for Peter Berg, her lost murder storyline from the Season 1 finale, Minka's photo album Xmas gifts, favorite storylines & fond memories, Lyla's heavy storylines, her Nancy Meyers moment, after FNL, the radical changes in Season 2, Hawk & Dove, Zach's tiger jacket, and her definition of INOF! (Recorded prior to strike.) Microdose Gummies are available nationwide. Go to Microdose.com and use code LIGHTS for 30% off your first order! Go to DailyHarvest.com/FNL to get up to $65 dollars off your first box! Cancel unwanted subscriptions at RocketMoney.com/FNL 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!

Backfire Jul 20, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 2, Episode 4 - "Backfire"! This episode is NOT only football, it's about bouncing Coach McGregor, stripper lawn services, and shark benefits! Street & Riggins are heading to Mexico! The gang talks about Coach Taylor's homecoming, Buddy being Buddy, BTS on the Mexico shoots, splinter units, Riggins isn't so sure about Street's shark therapy, acting drunk, the karaoke bar scene, troubles in the Taylor household, the Swede sucks, Lyla visits a juvenile detention center (??), Lyla takes Santiago to Buddy to get him a job, Buddy gets Coach Taylor back, Coach Taylor's return, the guilt wearing on Landry, Tyra goes to the Police Station. In Overtime, Scott's favorite lines in the episode, rehabilitation programs, and Riggins calling Lyla for help. Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

Are You Ready For Friday Night? Jul 13, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night lights, Season 2, Episode 3, "Are You Ready For Friday Night?". This episode is NOT only football, it's about Jackie & Billy, climbing out of windows, and a new title sequence! Tyra gets caught climbing out the window, Billy breaks the bro code, Riggins passes out running gassers, Buddy's charming pants off, Saracen charms Carlotta, Saracen goes to blows with Smash, Julie macks on Swede guy, Tammy slaps Julie, Buddy campaigns to get Coach Taylor back, Street's back at Murderball, Street's going to Mexico for shark therapy, and more! In "Overtime", the sit down counter, and Street's ad lib. Apartments.com - Your Place to Find a Place! AirMedCare Network - Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL to get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

Jesse Plemons aka Landry Clarke! | Bad Ideas Jul 06, 2023

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow FNL co-star Jesse Plemons aka Landry Clarke! The guys recaps Season 2, Episode 2, "Bad Ideas"! This episode is NOT only football, it's about bad ideas, finding your footing, and life & death! The gang discusses the cut murder scene from the Season 1 finale, Jesse's road to joining the FNL cast, the best athlete's on the cast, Landry's "nerdy confidence", the Tyra/Landry murder storyline, changes from Season 1 to Season 2, Landry losing his watch with the body, the beginning of Chad Clarke, Landry joining the football team, Grandma Saracen is a witch, if Landry's character existed today, Tami & Glenn, Kyle Chandler lines, the Riggins & Lyla love triangle, the Swede, and more! In "Overtime", Jason Street regains his grip. In "Under Review", the dream scene, and Tyra joins a group of Southern Belles!? Finally, Jesse reflects on his time on the show, major takeaways, and Jesse's real-life injury that was incorporated into the show! Rocket Money - Cancel unwanted subscriptions & manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/FNL Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

Season 2! Last Days Of Summer Jun 29, 2023

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!

Season 1 Recap! Jun 22, 2023

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!

Aimee Teegarden aka Julie Taylor! Jun 15, 2023

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!

State Jun 08, 2023

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!

Gaius Charles aka Smash Williams! Jun 01, 2023

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

Best Laid Plans May 25, 2023

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!

Mud Bowl May 18, 2023

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!

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

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!

Brad Leland aka Buddy Garrity! May 04, 2023

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!

Extended Families Apr 27, 2023

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!

I Think We Should Have Sex Apr 20, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 17, "I Think We Should Have Sex". This episode is NOT only football, it's about trust, parents winging it, & open communication. Walt & Tim Riggins hustle some locals at a game of pool, Coach Crowley sees Walt steal a ($3,000?) camera from the film room, Walt Riggins does exactly what Billy warned Tim about (Good Riggins's), Tim picks a fight - loses, Jason goes to Austin for Quad Rugby tryouts - gets a tattoo, Tammy talks to Julie about sex, Saracen & Julie to to the cabin - Julie isn't ready, and Coach & Tammy have it out. In "Overtime", Buddy pays off Tyra's mom, and Scott explains the finer points of Quad Rugby. MVMT - Get 20% OFF at MVMT.com with code "FNL"! AirMedCare Network - Listeners get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join and use the offer code "FNL" - visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Presented by Progressive Insurance!

Black Eyes & Broken Hearts Apr 13, 2023

Mae Whitman, Scott Porter & Zach Gilford discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 16, "Black Eyes & Broken Hearts". This episode is NOT only football, it's about prejudice, skirting accountability, & gemstones. #DunstonValleySucks, Smash gets interviewed about Mac's racist presser, Mama Duck Riggins, Kitschisms, Mixtape v. Mix CD, Landry & Tyra, missing Street & Lyla scenes, dating etiquette, the group reenacts a deleted scene, Smash vs Mac, Tammy tells Coach to fire Mac - three times, Mac resigns - Coach , Smash acts like a leader, Mama Smash wisdom, Riggins fights all of Dunston Valley, and more! In "Overtime", Tyra, "What?". Local actors in "Press Box". This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month! Get 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code FRIDAY at LIQUIDIV.COM Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger Apr 06, 2023

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with the author of "Friday Night Lights: a Town, a Team, and a Dream" - Buzz Bissinger! Buzz tells us about how he got his start in journalism, moving to Odessa, Texas to cover the Permian Panthers, his intimate relationship with the players, Boobie Miles' journey, how Pete Berg came into play, how the book informed the movie & the show, his dispute with NBC, the 3-way tie that decided Permian's playoff berth, the coinflip, the feeling of Friday night football games in Odessa, whether he feels FNL defined his career in the eyes of the public, FNL musical, the wide reach of the book, how the city of Odessa received the book & movie, his sons, his book "The Mosquito Bowl: A Game Of Life & Death in World War II", and so much more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month! Listeners 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!

Blinders Mar 30, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 15, "Blinders". This episode is NOT only football, it's about hollow apologies, racism, pheromones, & the return of Landry! It's state or bust for the Panthers. Saracen & Riggins ball out, Mac gives an awful post-game presser, the guys choose their players for the powder puff game, Tyra levels people on the field, Coach Taylor gives Julie pointers on playing QB, Scott tells us about his Princess Bride moment, Jason returns to school, trouble starts brewing for Jason & Lyla, and more!

Upping The Ante Mar 23, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 14, "Upping The Ante". This episode is NOT only football - it's about jacuzzis, the work, & kidnappings. Jason Street & Lyla break the news about getting engaged, Street & Lyla chat in the Jeep, Buddy asks Coach Taylor for help about the engagement, Coach & Street see each other at the courthouse, Tim tracks down his dad where they play a game of golf with a wager, Julie & Tyra's relationship forms, Saracen calls Julie his girlfriend, the infamous jacuzzi scene, Saracen lies to Julie, Smash runs himself ragged, Coach yells at Riggins - Tammy yells at Coach, and Smash leads the team prayer. In "Overtime", girls night party, & Zach realizes he never did a scene with Minka.

Little Girl, I Wanna Marry You Mar 16, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 13, "Little Girl, I Wanna Marry You". This episode is NOT only football - it's about chewing gum, cold Texas nights, moral die-lemmas, destiny & the illusion of control. The Panthers need to beat South Pine, Mama Smash confronts coach Taylor about Smaash's steroid use, Smash shows up at Coach's house, Smash has a tough convo with his mother, Coach takes Smash out to dinner, the Saracen family send off dad at the bus station, Matt does really well in the game, Mayor Rodell asks Tammy to join her campaign team, Tyra & her mother have an argument then get a flat tire, Buddy sets up Lyla on a date, Herc & Street spy on the date, Street confronts Buddy in the driveway, Herc gives Street some advice, and Jason Street proposes to Lyla. Plus, Scott finds his playbook, condensation trials, BTS on a few scenes! In "Overtime", Zach reveals an interesting fact about this episode. Submit your questions on YouTube or the Apple Podcasts Rate & Review section!

Glen Powell Mar 09, 2023

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow actor & Top Gun star - Glen Powell! The guys talk Glen about growing up in Austin, Texas (where FNL was shot), the multiple roles he auditioned for on Friday Night Lights, working with Denzel Washington on "The Great Debaters", his tuxedo table read, Scott's audition for Captain America, working with Rick Linkletter, Top Gun flight school, nearly dying on Top Gun, FNL set visits, his passion project Devotion, his Blue Angels doc with JJ Abrams, and what the next Friday Night Lights might look like!

What To Do While You're Waiting Mar 02, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 12, "What To Do While You're Waiting". It's NOT Only Football, this episode is about kids acting like adults, boundaries, & parent-child relationships. Panthers are on bye, Saracen gets his father a job at Buddy's dealership, Waverlash (Waverly & Smash) try to find common ground, building an entire Carnival, we meet Tyra's mom & abusive boyfriend, the Street family files a lawsuit against the school & Coach Taylor, a tough conversation between Jason & his mom, and Street's father squares off with Coach. Plus, memories from the FNL 10 year anniversary party, shooting during golden hour, self-given nicknames, Smash & Saracen bloopers, Scott learning to drive stick for the show, Street's wardrobe, and more! In "Overtime", Aztec Burgers, filming in real high schools, and Zach & Mae recreate a scene between Saracen & his dad. PLUS, the group answers YOUR questions from YouTube & the Apple Podcasts Rate & Review section, in "Press Box"!

Nevermind Feb 23, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 11, "Nevermind". This episode is NOT only football, it's about relationship work, Nirvana, & "mouthfeel". An unlikely friendship between Landry & Riggins, Street has a temper tantrum trying to find his Nirvana CD, Herc gets established as Street's big brother figure, Street sees Lyla at the music store - sparks fly, Saracen's dad takes the wind out of his sails, Coach sits Saracen for the backup QB, Saracen & dad have it out in the parking lot, Riggins comes to Landry's band performance, and more! In "Overtime", Tammy confronts Riggins at his locker about a good test grade, & Coach gets a call from UT. PLUS, the group answers YOUR questions from YouTube & the Apple Podcasts Rate & Review section in "Press Box"!

It's Different For Girls Feb 16, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights, Season 1, Episode 10, "It's Different For Girls". This episode is NOT only football, it's about - agency, blankets, and boys vs girls. Jason Street finally goes home but it doesn't feel the same, Street races the neighborhood kids and loses, Saracen *hersey kisses* Julie, Saracen tries to tell coach about dating Julie but he's not having it, Riggins shows up at Lyla's house, Lyla gets slut shamed at school and online, the football players come out in cheer uniforms for the pep rally, Smash reunites with Waverly(and both are hiding something, and more! In "Overtime", Zach & Scott act out a deleted scene, & small town mindsets. PLUS, we answer YOUR questions from YouTube & the Apple Podcasts Rate & Review section in the "Press Box".

Full Hearts Feb 09, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 9, "Full Hearts". It's NOT Only Football, this episode is about evolving parent-child relationships, muffins, & the TRUTH! Street confronts Lyla, Riggins feels the fallout from the team, Street & Tyra play quarters, Saracen & Julie try to go on a date, the members only jacket, Hollywood kissing, Coach & Saracen have a chat, Saracen sings Mr. Sandman to his grandma, cringy lines, Smash's homecoming to Gatling, Lyla takes more fallout at the game, Smash has a difficult conversation with his mother after a comment about his father, and more! In "Overtime", where Mae's true fandom lies, "anyone but her", and a funny slip. PLUS, "Pressbox" where the group answers YOUR questions from YouTube & the Apple Podcasts Rate & Review section!

Kevin Rankin & Coach James Gumbert Feb 02, 2023

Street & Herc are back together! Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with actor Kevin Rankin, aka "Herc", and Coach James Gumbert! Kevin discusses his casting story on FNL, who he modeled Herc after, Scott & Kevin's first time meeting, lessons he learned working on FNL, BTS on their favorite scenes, as well as his post FNL career highlights, from Justified to Breaking Bad! NEXT, the guys are joined by the man that coached Scott & Kevin every step of the way - Coach James Gumbert! Coach Gumby talks about his path to FNL, stories from coaching Kevin & Scott, introducing Scott & Kevin to quad rugby, assembling the Murderball team, as well as his on-court credentials as Olympic/Paralympic medal winning player & coach, and so much more!

Crossing the Line Jan 26, 2023

Zach Gilford, Scott Porter & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 8 - "Crossing the Line". It's NOT Only Football, this episode is about new beginnings, trauma, & going back to comfort. The group talks about murderball, loud kissing, sober Riggins-Hulk, Smash takes steroids & starts working at the Tasty Freeze, Smash tries to teach Saracen to flirt, Julie contemplates dating Matt, Street & Herc fight, BTS from Street punching Riggins, and Billy & Tim brawl. In "Overtime", Coach talks with Julie over ping pong. PLUS, the group answers your questions in the "Press Conference"!

Homecoming Jan 19, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 7 - "Homecoming". It's NOT Only Football - this episode is about broken dreams, accepting change, and oral surgery. The group shares BTS stories from the episode, "little quarterbacks", Scott gives Zach his birthday present, Lyla calls out Riggins for being a drunk, sober Riggins goes off for 3 TDs, Texas BBQ, Tyra's mystery friend Lois, more backstory of Billy Riggins & their father is revealed, and Jason Street decides to go to Homecoming. In "Overtime", the group discusses their favorite scenes in the episode, & tell their real life homecoming stories. PLUS, the first ever "Press Conference" where the group answers YOUR questions from Apple Podcasts! Presented by Hyundai! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month. Go to Zocdoc.com/FRIDAY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/FNL Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

El Accidente Jan 12, 2023

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 6 - "El Accidente". It's NOT Only Football - this episode is about truth seeking, perspective, sacrifice, & friendship. The group discusses bathroom etiquette for professionals, Voodoo trying to start a fight, the fallout from Reyes assaulting Kaster, how the young kids dealt with racism, "Oddvocado", Jason Street & Lyla discover yet another issue, Riggs breaks out Street for a day at the lake, & the Panthers are forced to forfeit the game.

Aldis Hodge aka Ray "Voodoo" Tatum! Jan 05, 2023

The INOF crew sits down with fellow co-star Aldis Hodge, aka Ray "Voodoo" Tatum! All three QB1's in one room! The group shares memories from shooting together, Aldis' history on screen prior to FNL, how he prepared for the role of Voodoo, VooDoo's character arch, being in NO right before Hurricane Katrina hit, Aldis' breakdown of Voodoo, his mindset of competing only with himself as an actor, Voodoo's return for the State Championship game, playing at old Texas Stadium, what he thinks happened to Voodoo after leaving Dillon, and more! Plus, Aldis' on-screen history after FNL, the relaunch of "Leverage", "Straight Out of Compton", "Black Adam", and what they think a FNL reboot would look like!

Git 'Er Done Dec 29, 2022

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford, & Mae Whitman discuss Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 5 - "Git 'Er Done"! It's NOT only Football - this episode is about greed, finding a way out, & tough decisions! After Zach's episode summary, the group discusses Lyla & Tim both struggling with their secret relationship, "Under Review", Lyla stuck at a crossroads, Coach's tough decision to start VooDoo over Saracen, Coach & Tammy's #RelationshipGoals, VooDoo calling his own plays, Tyra gets played by Connor, Smash & Saracen's friendship begins, Scott's struggles settling in to playing Street, and so much more!

Who's Your Daddy Dec 22, 2022

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman break down Friday Night Lights Season 1, Episode 4 - "Who's Your Daddy"! It's NOT Only Football, this episode is about - rivalries, obligations & apologies! The group talks about love languages, real life rivalries, the Taylor's hosting the team's Bye-Week BBQ, Herc's introduction, a new Jason Street emerging after Herc's trolling, Tyra visiting Street in the hospital, Coach inadvertently telling Saracen to hook up with his daughter Julie, a tough phone call between Saracen & his dad, Saracen taking the blame for bashing the opposing QB's truck, Coach & Tammy's under-the-table fight, the Taylor household getting a brick through the window, VooDoo Tatum crashing the party, and Lyla & Riggins gets complicated!

Wind Sprints Dec 15, 2022

Zach Gilford, Scott Porter & Mae Whitman discuss Season 1, Episode 3 - "Wind Sprints"! The group discusses the team's loss and the fallout that ensues - some characters start acting out, Street struggles in the hospital, Coach Taylor get fired up for the first time, Saracen gets an atta boy from coach, Lyla pulls out Street's catheter, Street's blowup scene on Lyla, VooDoo Tatum gets introduced, coach tries to get the team back on track with a night practice, and the episode ending with LYLA AND RIGGINS MAKING OUT! Plus, rooting for & against characters, green screen & motion capture acting, Scott's fun facts, Zach remembers when Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity) took the crew to a Cowboys game during shooting, BTS on key scenes, and more!

FNL Showrunner Jason Katims Dec 08, 2022

Our first guest! Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman are joined by FNL Showrunner/Executive Producer - Jason Katims! Jason talks about how he came to work on FNL, his first meeting with Peter Berg, life as a Showrunner, what made him want to work on FNL, Tyra's complicated character arch, his favorite season to work on, how the show was nearly cancelled after Season 2 due to the writer's strike, the talented writers room, creating an environment of trust, lessons he learned from FNL, and so much more!

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts: A Friday Night Lights Rewatch Dec 06, 2022

A special promotional episode from fellow Friday Night Lights alumni, Derek Phillips and Stacey Oristano's podcast, Clear Eyes Full Hearts: A Friday Night Lights Rewatch.

Derek and Stacey discuss Season 1's finale episode, then chat with Taylor Kitsch about his early days as a struggling New York actor, landing the role of Tim Riggins, and some of the hilarious behind-the-scenes moments that cemented their friendships.

Eyes Wide Open Dec 01, 2022

Mae Whitman, Scott Porter & Zach Gilford discuss Season 1, Episode 2 - "Eyes Wide Open"! The group talks about how various characters dealt with grief, Coach & Tami's relationship, Jason Street's hospital scenes, Tim Riggins not showing up to see Jason Street in the hospital, Zach's solo scene with Kyle Chandler, how the show created complex female characters, the improv brilliance of Jessie Plemons, Mama Smash's encounter with Tyra, Coach breaking the news to the team that Street is paralyzed, and so much more! Have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts!

Pilot Pt. 2 Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving FNL fam! Zach Gilford, Scott Porter & Mae Whitman pick up where they left off on the Pilot episode! The group discusses their favorite scenes & memories from the episode, the town of Dillon as a character, the many layers of Tim Riggins, the theme of religion, Zach tries to give away a big spoiler, what made Saracen so different from everyone in Dillon, the many montages, Coach Taylor's locker room speech, Mae's challenge flag, Scott's vault of scripts, Mae's custom plate, the revolutionary camera work, behind the real football games, where the inspiration for Jason Street came from, behind Jason Street's injury scenes, Mae's perspective on the ending, & why it's NOT only football! Have a question for the podcast? Leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts!

Pilot Pt. 1 Nov 17, 2022

Scott Porter, Mae Whitman & Zach Gilford discuss the Pilot episode - Part 1! The trio discuss the "Katims-verse", the first time they each saw the Pilot episode, BTS stories from shooting the episode, the many different characters & plot lines that get established, how they shot the football aspects of the show, differences from the script to the final cut, Scott's Bieber haircut, how the urgency & pressure was displayed, and why it's NOT only football! See you next week for Pilot Pt. 2! #MySaracen

Welcome! Nov 10, 2022

Scott Porter, Zach Gilford & Mae Whitman discuss their respective audition stories from Friday Night Lights (& Beyond), Mae's super-fandom, BTS stories from the audition process, the old days of 'Pilot Season', behind the name of the podcast, and how the podcast got started!

BTS Teaser! Nov 10, 2022

We catch up with the INOF crew to ask a few of YOUR burning questions! Send in your questions via Apple Podcast Rate & Review section! #FNL

It's Not Only Football: Trailer Nov 02, 2022

Launching November 10, 2022! Hut-Hut! Join Friday Night Lights co-stars Scott Porter (aka Jason Street), Zach Gilford (aka Matt Saracen), and FNL superfan Mae Whitman every Thursday for It's Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights and Beyond. Relive the glory days as the group discusses their favorite moments and memories, share never before told stories, and answer your questions! Throughout the show Scott, Zach, and Mae will break down episodes of Friday Night Lights, giving exclusive behind the scenes stories, as well as the latest going on in their lives today beyond FNL. Plus, fun segments, challenge flags, and featured guests from fellow cast members to close friends and colleagues who have been influenced by the show. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, CAN'T LOSE!!

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