Devil Town

Devil Town

A Thematic Exploration of Friday Night Lights

  1. 12/14/2021

    High School Football Game

    Austin and Mitch take a field trip to a local high school football game.

    40 min

  2. 11/08/2021

    Funding

    When East Dillon opens in season 4, there is a giant funding gap between the new school and Dillon. How realistic is this? We look at how schools are funded in Texas, how football is funded compared to other extracurriculars, and the extravagance of 6A stadiums. Plus, an update on the NFL's race norming situation, and some non-FNL recommendations. Links: National Center for Education Statistics - information on how schools are funded by state Ector County Budget Houston Chronicle - Cost of Katy ISD Football Stadium Bleacher Report - High School Stadium Costs Texas Monthly - Carthage Jumbotron The Texas Tribune - Athletics: Where Budget Balancers Fear to Tread

    1h 13m

  3. 10/10/2021

    Accents

    Mitch takes Austin on a deep dive into the West Texas Accent. They discuss what makes Texans sound distinct, some idioms and unique phrases, and analyze dialogue from the show.

    1h 24m

  4. 08/29/2021

    The Movie

    Austin and Mitch discuss the 2004 movie Friday Night Lights.  They look at differences between the book and movie, and similarities with the show. Austin explains some technical football stuff, Mitch challenges him to identify movie half-time speeches, and explain why this is the best football movie. email us at deviltownpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Twitter @deviltownpod, @a_greenameyer, and @organzapleats

    55 min

  5. 08/22/2021

    One Year!

    It's Devil Town's first birthday! Mitch and Austin revisit old topics. There are updates on murderball, UCO Cheer, realignment, and we play a game based on a very dated meme. Links: Football, Etc.  Origami Angel Kenny Hoopla Señor Bikini & Aknes Astrophysics - Never Meant

    1h 4m

  6. 08/01/2021

    Realignment and NIL

    Austin explains the current college football situation with OU, Texas, the Big 12, and the SEC. Even after recording and editing, I (Mitch) don't understand it well enough to summarize. Austin also explains the changes to the NCAA's power over players' name, image, and likeness.  email us at deviltownpodcast@gmail.com follow up on Twitter @deviltownpod, @a_greenameyer, and @organzapleats

    1h 8m

  7. 06/30/2021

    Pride, Representation, and Queer Athletes

    It's the last day of Pride Month! We're talking about LGBTQ+ representation in Friday Night Lights and TV in general. Plus, Carl Nassib and what it means for a professional athlete to come out of the closet. Links: Queer Eyes, Full Hearts, from the blog DietCoke4Breakfast Dave Kopay's Long Wait by David Kamp OutSports article on the 16 out retired NFL players OutSports article on Carl Nassib and interview with Dave Kopay Email us at DevilTownPodcast@gmail.com

    45 min

  8. 06/20/2021

    Abortion

    In this episode, Mitch and Austin discuss Becky's abortion storyline in season four. Mitch gives some context for Tami's part of the story, looking at the rules and expectations for a school counselor in Texas. Then they look at some recent developments in the fight against abortion access in Texas, Oklahoma, and nationwide. There are many people and organizations doing the vital and difficult work of maintaining abortion access. Please consider donating to one of these organizations, or find and support the clinics and fund networks in your community. Tulsa Women's Clinic Trust Women Oklahoma City Jane's Due Process The Afiya Center Avow Texas Texas Equal Access Fund Sources: American School Counselor Association article on district policies and student pregnancies Melissa Prober, Please Don't Tell My Parents: The Validity of School Policies Mandating Parental Notification of a Student's Pregnancy, 71 Brook. L. Rev. (2005). Nora Ellman, State Actions Undermining Abortion Rights in 2020, Center for American Progress Fact sheets about abortion in Texas and Oklahoma from Guttmacher Institute Shannon Najmabadi, Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law one of nation’s strictest abortion measures, banning procedure as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, The Texas Tribune Texas Abortion Access Network - 4 People Fighting to Save Abortion Access in Texas Explain What's at Stake Interview with Amanda Bennet from Jane's Due Process, from Harvard Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Review

    59 min
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A Thematic Exploration of Friday Night Lights

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  • Creator
    Devil Town
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Devil Town
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