TX Forever

I can’t think of a more creative title, but this really is an amazing podcast. I stumbled across the podcast a few weeks ago and as a good Millennial, I’ve been binging and am a few episodes into season 2. Like the hosts, I am a huge Gilmore Girls (and Gilmore Guys) fan and we have similar tastes outside of Friday Night Lights (Parks and Rec, The Office, Harry Potter etc) so I really enjoy the occasional outside references! Carley and Monica are delightful to listen to and their close bond and long friendship makes for amazing chemistry and dynamic conversations on air. The podcast is well organized and I really enjoy the various sections, especially Music Corner and Tami Time. I’m also really enjoying the TX Talks and all of the guests. Loving the Gilmore Guys guest crossovers including the great Gilmore Guy Kevin T. Porter himself! Soooo jealous. Y’all just need to get Demi to watch Friday night lights and come on the show now! This is turning into a novel but this has become such a comfort and whenever I’m on the bus or walking somewhere, it’s on 😂 Also I can’t figure out how to change my username for the submission but dying because what a great throwback haha

Monica and Carley’s unique humor shines from episode one, but this is much more than another “two funny girls watch a tv show and chitchat” podcast. Hearing them discuss the music, cinematography, fashion, Texas-ness, etc. of the show, each in their own well-structured segments, makes me get so much more out of each episode than I would just bingeing the show myself, and I pay attention to things I never would have noticed otherwise. Hearing about Carley’s journey with cancer - always in a way that feels relevant and not shoehorned in - taught me a lot about dealing with tragedy, how to deal with someone dealing with tragedy, and how to deal with someone dealing with someone dealing with tragedy. But it’s also really funny, I swear.

Love those gals, I feel like they’re my friends. Great commentary and an incredible insight into Monica and Carley’s beautiful friendship.

Fun fact about me, anonymous podcast reviewer: when I was in grad school and needed an hour to decompress and access the emotions I’d been deprioritizing, I’d watch Friday Night Lights. Cry a little. Move on with my life. Having this show back then would have been even better, because it is like having wine with some really dynamic and warm friends. I first got directed to this show because one of their guests hosts another great pod (Holy Swift Podcast) but I’ve been churning through the old episodes. If you miss staying up all night and talking with your friends about all the dumb things you care about and all the things that really matter to you, you’ll love how Carley and Monica share the things they’ve learned about the show, discuss their shared history and connection to the stuff we see on the show, and break down all of the things that still resonate (or didn’t age well).