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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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! 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 Our listeners 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!

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. In "Press Box", the group discusses when they first knew the show was a hit. Get up to 55% OFF your subscription when you go to Babbel.com/FNL! Get 20% OFF at MVMT.com with code FNL. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/FNL Get 20% off at LiquidIV.com with code FRIDAY. Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to Try Firstleaf.com/FRIDAYFOOTBALL.

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! Go to MVMT.com and use code FNL for 20% off! Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code FRIDAY at bollandbranch.com Get $15 OFF at Nutrafol.com with promo code FNL Get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when you join AirMedCare Network and use offer code: FNL at AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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! This podcast is brought to you by: BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL for 10% OFF your first month! Get 20% OFF at MVMT.com by using code FNL! Go to HelloFresh.com/FNL60 for 60% OFF, plus FREE shipping! Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/FNL Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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". Get 20% off at MVMT.com and use code FNL 10% off during your first 3 months - Visit ritual.com/FNL to start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today! Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/FNL. Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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". FIRST LEAF - Sign up today and you’ll get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Go to TryFirstleaf.com/FNL LIQUID IV - Get 20% off ANYTHING you order using promo code FRIDAY at LiquidIV.com ZIPRECRUITER - Go to this exclusive web address to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/FNL 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! Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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". Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code FRIDAY at BollAndBranch.com! Get $15 off plus FREE shipping at Nutrafol.com using promo code FNL. Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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! Save BIG on your best Valentine’s Day gift ever with 20% off at MVMT.com and use code FNL !! Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code FRIDAY at bollandbranch.com! Go to HelloFresh.com/fnl65 and use code fnl65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month! Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code FNL !!

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! Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/FNL! Visit ritual.com/FNL for 10% off during your first 3 months! Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/FNL Presented by Progressive Insurance!

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"! Presented by Hyundai! Get 20% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use code FRIDAY at checkout. Our listeners get up to an $80 Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when they join and use offer code: FNL. Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today. Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code FNL Brought to you by Progressive Insurance!

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!

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. Presented by Hyundai! Get 15% OFF your first set of sheets when you use promo code FRIDAY at bollandbranch.com Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/FNL today Brought to you by Progressive Insurance