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[@tberry1301]

My daughter loved Matt. His shyness and taking care of his grandmother was so sweet.

[@showtime1285]

Clear eyes,full hearts.....

[@lynngamblin9757]

Can’t lose!🎉

[@zachgilford9739]

Can’t lose!

[@Dr.Beetlejuice110]

Can't lose!!!

[@Dngdng420]

Can’t lose 🙌🏼

[@kbowiepersonal]

Can't lose

[@amanchabra8947]

32:25 - "The show is NOT the show without Zach playing Matt Sarecen". EXACTLY!!! Well said Scott! Zach was amazing in that role!

[@PraveenofLost]

One of my Favorite Shows Ever!! Saracen, Jason, Riggins, Landry, Julie, coach Taylor, Tami, Buddy, etc…everyone poured life into this show…it feels so real

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Vince and Luke

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Ray Voodoo Tatum

[@spknspl435]

I am beyond grateful this pod exists. FNL is legitimately my top 3 shows all-time. I've watched every season too many times to count. I want all the BTS stories and fun facts. Clear eyes, full hearts!!

[@lissaallan]

As a Southern Girl in High School this show has always been my easy go-to for when things are hard and I need a break. I had a baby 2 years ago in the winter, after I had moved to Scotland... it was cold and miserable and FNL was still on Prime. So I watched it with her in my arms at 3am. To this day she will turn when she hears Taylor Kitsch, Connie Britton or Zach Gilford. So now that I'm watching this, it really is the first time she listens to someone outside the family. Thank you for bringing this back

[@hellofutureeffy6088]

Could not love that this is happening more!! And Mae being on board is the best treat. So excited!!!!!

[@ebaldwin]

Two of my all-time favorite shows - FNL and Parenthood - great first episode! I can’t imagine Saracen played by anyone else so it was interesting to hear that backstory. Looking forward to rewatching the show along with this podcast!

[@Texasmdp]

Mine too, Loved FNL and Parenthood

[@mar2873]

Matt Saracen was such a cool character (and I can’t imagine anyone else but Zach Gilford playing him)!

[@Hidalgoes]

Pete Davidson would’ve been good

[@mntwolvesfan]

@@Hidalgoes L

[@Hidalgoes]

@@mntwolvesfan better than Rajon rondo playing for the timberwolves wtf even is that shit ???

[@mntwolvesfan]

@@Hidalgoes 🤣

[@chrispember172]

why do people keep talking as if they ever recast him

[@BOJones323]

If you never lived in Texas, you could only try to understand how great this show was

[@bluzbyker]

Watched the show for the first time just a couple of months ago because of something Adrianne Palicki said in an interview. Zach was always amazing. As was Kitsch. Hope they can get Jesse on as a guest

[@sungyultaylor1354]

SO DOPE they're doin this podcast with Street and Saracen!!! I was HOOKED on FNL from the very first episode and am now rewatching it a 2nd time through. One of the many things that make FNL such a good show was the AMAZING cast and I can't wait to se them bring on more former FNL cast favorites (Can't wait to se Coach Taylor, Riggins, and Buddy Gerity on here man).

[@alyssas3484]

for the record, i have ALWAYS been #teammattsaracen !!!! ❤🤗 “the show is not the show without zack gilford playing saracen”

[@beckyowens2635]

I love Scott Porter and Zach Gilford, but seeing Mae Whitman be a part of this podcast trio makes me so so happy! Lol I think she's talked about FNL in just about every interview I've ever seen of her 😂

[@allisonluscombe5266]

Same! Love it!

[@Dr.Beetlejuice110]

LOVE that this is a podcast. Permanent rewatch show. At least three times a year.

[@jackierockers3552]

Hey thanks for doing this! Huge fangirl of Friday Night Lights. Loved the show from the pilot on. Love hearing the stories of how the three of you were cast for the show etc. Looking forward to ep 2! I recently watched all the seasons of the show on Netflix and fell in love again. Can't wait to watch the show together again! Have fun!

[@jessorozco1727]

I’ve watched the series 3 times and I just love it. I’m so excited for this podcast!

[@SantaCruzRunner]

I need Jason Street to stand up and experience the miracle we've all been waiting for!

[@sandralancaster542]

I really enjoyed this. I finally binged FNL during Covid lockdown and fell in love with it instantly. So much so I immediately rewatched it. Looking forward to rewatching along with the podcast.

[@bethr.2331]

I’m so excited for this podcast! You three are some of my favorite people in Hollywood, and FNL is my favorite show!

[@CemeteryGirlx]

I absolutely love when y'all talk about trying to get others into the show, "it's not only about football!" I swear I have said that umpteen times to every friend I've tried to get to watch. None of my friends enjoy sports, or football in general... but every friend that finally watched, they loved the show!! Thanks for making such an awesome podcast to listen to. This feeling of nostalgia is incredible!

[@DoYouWatchWhatIWatch]

I have been clamoring for a FNL podcast forever! So glad you all are doing this!

[@YaBoy_Hamz]

There's also another FNL podcast with the actors who played Billy and Mindy Riggins. Haven't heard it yet, but I would imagine it's a solid show too.

[@shyanneblankenship5145]

@@YaBoy_Hamz I listened to the first two episodes Derek and Stacey did and I’m not much of a podcast person, I prefer to watch things like they did here. But i still really enjoyed it! It’s entertaining enough to not mind that you can only listen

[@episykell]

In 2004, Van Brooks, a guy from my high school, had the same exact trajectory as Jason Street, a QB paralyzed forever from a bad tackle in his junior year. His school colors were even blue and gold!

[@MPMcDonald]

Mae, hate to say it, but I was/am the number one fan. I was a 42 yo woman who learned how to torrent a tv show just to see the pilot weeks before it aired. My then teenage boys didn't know how to torrent back then. (I brought them up to speed. lol)

[@jodijanowiak4119]

So excited you are doing this podcast!!! I just rewatched the whole series and will be rewatching again along with you all!!

[@alenawantstohelp6494]

Love seeing all of you!! Huge fans of each of you and Friday night lights !!! Makes me so happy to be able to listen and watch all of you!!! Dream come true! Scott Porter! Thanks so much for the very amazing and sweet cameo video you made for me that’s was requested by by fiancé about two years ago. You were congratulating me on my pregnancy and wishing me well and you gave us advice about purchasing a book called ( Cherish the first six weeks) that book was a huge help and lifesaver for me and my fiancé. I have loved being a mother to my little girl . When I saw the cameo video from you I was so so happy!!! I was smiling ear to ear😊 I will definitely be keeping up with the podcast and KZbin channel! Thanks all of you for making this so enjoyable! All of you have a special place in my heart! My fiancé introduced me to Friday night lights when we first were dating and let’s just say I fell in love with it and I am a huge fan!

[@LeaMarra]

Hi! I just want to say that for me the reason why this show was so special is because of each character on it. All original characters made the show and the show would not have been the same if any of you were someone else. Zach, you were amazing. I would say one of my favs but truly all of you are my favorite. There has yet been a TV show as good as Friday Night Lights ❤

[@Wyatt.D23]

I’ve dug and went through a couple episodes in random order after finding y’all, I think football guy was in Wendy Woo HC Warrior for Disney. Came out in 06, was shot in NZ and has Andy Fischer-Price who seems like the guy y’all describe 😁😂 glad you got chose those Zach, you made Matt the character he was

[@mione134]

Six, Seven, and Mae. I love it! If they ever did a movie wrap up or another season, I'd love to see Mae involved.

[@cwbybri]

So I don’t know if the hosts read the comments. But just in case, this is for Mae. And this will have spoilers for Parenthood. But my favorite scene was with you and Craig T. Nelson in the junkyard. The acting was superb for both of you. But more than that, his line about how all his grandchildren were his dream, and how dare you mess with his dream, IMO, summarizes what the show was about. Yes it is an ensemble of multigenerational families. But in my mind, the entire show was about Zeek’s dream. His childhood, his grandchildren. And at the end, his great-grandson. That’s why I think it was fitting, although sad, that Zeek died at the end. His dream had ended. Such a beautiful show.

[@shaextine]

Thank you guys so much for this podcast! Team Saracen for me always! Sorry Six, but I do love me some George.

[@mraverybrown4621]

Oh wow! Gotta love the KZbin algorithm. This podcast is literally an answered prayer. Lol. Definitely subscribing on Apple Podcasts, too. - #LongLiveFridayNightLights

[@Bellthorian]

I am binge watching FNL for a second time. I will be adding it to my regular rotation where I rewatch it every few years. Such a great show.

[@matsen1083]

Thank you guys for this ! So glad to have you back...

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Clear Eyes Full Hearts Can’t Lose

[@kanekowalski4715]

There's just no way. I started rewatching it just a few days ago. Unbelievable.

[@RealMamaEagle]

Saracen was my fav. Thought he was just the sweetest thing in the world. So glad to have discovered this pod. One of my fav all time shows.

[@Jacob-xq9vg]

I love these two

[@Reefism]

This is going to be a fun listen! I love the Friday Night Lights TV series. One of the things I love about TV series and movies is being introduced to new actors so this series didn't disappoint there!

[@johnblair9608]

This was really entertaining. Excited to see more. Subscribed!

[@guidoeickmeyer2723]

big cheers from germany! what a great show, great memories.

[@jeromonamaddox9238]

Ooh, just finished this episode and I have CHILLS! So happy this crossed my recommended.

[@sarahwalker5651]

This is awesome. Rewatch podcasts are my new favorite things. I’ve seen FNL from beginning to end a few times, and there is definitely something magical about it.

[@tembodiaz]

Matt was my favorite character. He was the best. I was always rooting for him and taking his side.

[@mortgagemac]

This is incredible. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@mmanow27]

My favorite show of all time. Thank you soo much for this

[@katherinecox2433]

Love this! I miss this show.

[@anniepeters5826]

I love this!!! And Zach, No one could have ever played Matt but you!!

[@sarajett7121]

Enjoyed Mae Whitman’s and Scott Porter’s performances in Up Here.

[@kellylarson9108]

So excited you guys are doing this! I love FNL! ❤️

[@lezliecurtis303]

I can't imagine the show without Zach Gilford…!! ❤

[@claymathewselevator8121]

He is Matt Saracen

[@Coyote-wm5op]

I didn’t watch this show until a few months ago. I loved it and it’s a weird experience watching it because the years the show takes place is when I was in high school.

[@sarahcamp2139]

Literally just rewatched the entire series this past week, hadn’t watched it since it originally aired.

[@jenaelovesjb]

Mae is all of us, while also having the insight of the acting world and friendship with the guys. Obsessed with this pod already!!! Thank you for doing this.

[@Dngdng420]

I just rewatched this for the 5th time. I’m so ready for this Pod.

[@michaelrenkes4463]

Mae could talk the entire hour non-stop, couldn't she?

[@frankgallagher8760]

This podcast needs way more views man. Fnl is a legendary effin show and matt is the best character

[@saguichefe]

Who is the football Guy? Very curious!!

[@corey41837]

The stories from everyone were so great!! From Football boy to Badass Minka

[@catorda]

Oh my gosh I just found this. I love Scott Porter and Zach Gilford. Also big fan of Mae Whitman from parenthood

[@tylerhouse657]

Thank you so much for this I can't believe this is really happening thanks again

[@lisamarieliserio1718]

I could listen to y’all talk about FNL all day! I need like 5 hour long episodes! I became a fan after some friends gave me the season 1 dvd. I became such a huge fan after watching that I was an extra on that show for 5 seasons! I loved every minute of it and it’s been the best set experience! Y’all are amazing!!!

[@lisamarieliserio1718]

Oh yeah, and I’m rooting for Mae to meet with Taylor on this show!

[@pancescofranzeri500]

This is awesome, thanks guys for bringing back the memories. I will rewatch FNL too.

[@Hector_O713]

Let's go six and seven on the podcast let's do it clear eyes full heart can't lose! I hope they bring all the cast members on

[@TheFoldMusic]

Scott got them DRIPPY coffee problemz

[@shanejohnson41]

Great to see 6 and 7 again. Think have watched all 5 years at least 5 times over and just started again lol

[@blaezhurley5]

So happy you guys are doing this! My teens are now doing a rewatch of FNL. We love this show, and are fans of Zach in the Midnight shows and Mae in Good Girls!!!! RIP Good Girls. 😢

[@zachgilford9739]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the rest of the pod

[@rhocke4590]

Friday Night Lights and Good Girls… two of the best shows NBC has ever had. Gone too soon.

[@KarenPerez-ov6yi]

I love this amazing peepz. Loved hod. Loved good girls i was on the last episode. Ive never seen friday not lights i need to

[@susandurante6926]

Love this!

[@katbail2020]

This made my heart happy!

[@jeffgraham5900]

I found this because you were on Sirius Satellite Fantasy Football Radio. Great job with the cross promotion and I hope this does really well. Looking forward to each episodes deep dives.

[@mattsaracen7]

'Football boy' has got to be Andy Fischer-Price. Blonde boy from a 2006 DCOM filmed in New Zealand? Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior.

[@spiritranger9202]

👏

[@GottaLookInwardToSeeOutward]

so glad u guys are finally doin this

[@justjg]

Great to see, and hope you get my cousin on who was on the show too.

[@maschaday9813]

I just discovered this podcast and it's absolutely awesome! Also - I feel like Scott Porter somehow looks younger now than he did on FNL :D

[@ryanclem6021]

We want a 16 episode new season :) !! Keep up the great work guys

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Same I always wonder what the Dillon Panthers are up today

[@dac7527]

Finally! FNL is one of my Favorite shows. Love this so much

[@michaelrenkes4463]

Wow, hard to believe they didn't finish the series although most of the characters they interacted with fazed out. Vince Howard (MBJ) is easily a top 5 on the show. He and Jesse Plemmons have probably reached the greatest heights.

[@renalexis3807]

Sorensen and Riggs were my favorite

[@RHWrestling]

So excited for this it's going to be great Friday night lights is honestly my all time favorite show

[@kathimaus0792]

Love it 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you for this Podcast!!!

[@allisoneuph1]

One of my favorite shows

[@thecarouselpitch]

This is fascinating I’m so glad this is a thing😭❤

[@irishgal4026]

I have always wondered if Kyle Chandler's life mirrored what was happening on the show when he went to coach college football and left his wife and daughters back in Dillon, possibly similar to Kyle leaving his wife and two young daughters somewhere else while he was filming in Austin. Did Kyle move near Austin? Did his wife and daughters come often to Austin? (It must have been hard for him to be apart from them.) LOVE THE PODCAST!

[@oscarbravo8585]

I actually moved to Round Rock, TX after the Air force...the perfect place where the show was shot..

[@claymathewselevator8121]

New York, New York is a great episode

[@NEsfrianti]

Finally!! Whew!! I love this, been a huge fan of FNL and the fact that Mae has married to FNL characters on her shows❤️❤️

[@jasonvatter]

Awesome. Need some riggings merch.

[@RadioRuckus]

"I've never finished it either" number one fan status instantly revoked.

[@notmomoayase]

i love how roxy richter from scott pilgrim started a football podcasts after scott pilgrim getting a pointing finger out of her knee and falls down and screaming like it was acting like sussy... what a banger movie of it's time for a scott pilgrim movie... love you mae! *kissy sounds* and now she's working on a high school student in a disney cartoon amity from the owl house

[@mehaileyb]

I can’t wait for the next one!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I like that Jason shows up in Season 5 for an episode

[@JR_Donofrio]

Love y’all

[@Casevillecountryboy]

Dude how did I only jus find this absolutely love fnl

[@dbienapfl08]

Zach Gilford as Riggins would have been hilarious

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I feel like it’d be like Luke in season 4 and 5

[@cnb4372]

I love everyone on FNL, but Tim Riggins is the absolute best 🧡

[@dailynnsp.o.v]

crazy what all goes into acting that’s why i could never do it. she been acting since 2 and ive never seen or heard of her before crazy how ppl think when they book a gig or whatever they about to be the next denzel or something don’t work like that.

[@dimitrisgreen2883]

First sec of friday night lights already knew matt was go be my favorit character

[@BillyGreen66]

I played in the real life district the book was written about. I graduated 4 years before the book was written. We were leading Permian at halftime at home my senior year and got blown out in the second half. 😔

[@Gonlaren128]

I watch FNL at least once a year, I was in Highschool in a small midwest town when it aired and it's just always hit home for me. I consider myself a super fan. I maintain that Eric Taylor was the last good man on television.