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

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

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26/11/2025

Lots to Say: It's a Madden Thanksgiving!

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel discuss their Thanksgiving and football watching plans. Actor Scott Porter talks about his connections to the University of Texas and being a Broncos fan. How does he feel about Bo Nix and the Broncos chances? Scott explains how streaming has extended the popularity of 'Friday Night Lights' and how he performed on 'The Masked Singer'. Scott wraps up with his Mount Rushmore of Broncos and going to games. What are the biggest three matchups in NFL Week 13. Legendary Agent Sandy Montag talks about his history with John Madden. Sandy explains the thinking that Madden had a fear of flying, when it was actually something else! Madden would watch film and over-prepare as a broadcaster and Sandy reveals when John went from traveling by train to the famed Madden cruiser. Bobby asks about the origin of the Madden video game and John's involvement. Sandy walks through John's move to FOX and ultimately his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We wrap with this year's Fourth Anniversary of John Madden's Thankgiving and Bobby's NFL Power Rankings. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h2min
17/11/2022

Pilot Pt. 1

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

42min
24/11/2022

Pilot Pt. 2

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

55min
10/11/2022

Welcome!

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

47min
08/06/2023

State

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.

1h2min
02/02/2023

Kevin Rankin & Coach James Gumbert

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

56min
07/09/2023

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

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

47min
06/07/2023

Jesse Plemons aka Landry Clarke! | Bad Ideas

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h11min
15/12/2022

Wind Sprints

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

55min
05/01/2023

Aldis Hodge aka Ray "Voodoo" Tatum!

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50min
19/01/2023

Homecoming

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h4min
31/08/2023

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

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50min
29/12/2022

Git 'Er Done

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

53min
22/12/2022

Who's Your Daddy

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51min
26/01/2023

Crossing the Line

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"! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54min
25/08/2023

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

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49min
12/01/2023

El Accidente

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

56min
29/06/2023

Season 2! Last Days Of Summer

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.

53min
17/08/2023

INOF Summer Cruise: Two Truths & a Lie

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50min
03/08/2023

Zach Gilford's Summer Vacation Cruise

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54min

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