Zach Gilford - Apple Podcasts

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

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

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06/15/2023

Aimee Teegarden aka Julie Taylor!

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.

1h 2m
11/17/2022

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.

42 min
11/24/2022

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.

55 min
11/10/2022

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.

47 min
06/22/2023

Season 1 Recap!

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.

1h 2m
12/08/2022

FNL Showrunner Jason Katims

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

45 min
07/27/2023

Minka Kelly aka Lyla Garrity!

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

1h 10m
09/07/2023

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.

47 min
12/01/2022

Eyes Wide Open

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

49 min
12/15/2022

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.

55 min
04/20/2023

I Think We Should Have Sex

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

59 min
06/01/2023

Gaius Charles aka Smash Williams!

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.

54 min
05/25/2023

Best Laid Plans

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.

59 min
05/18/2023

Mud Bowl

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.

58 min
05/11/2023

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

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.

59 min
05/04/2023

Brad Leland aka Buddy Garrity!

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.

56 min
06/08/2023

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.

1h 2m
04/27/2023

Extended Families

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.

1h 3m
12/29/2022

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.

53 min
01/12/2023

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.

56 min

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