Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with the author of "Friday Night Lights: a Town, a Team, and a Dream" - Buzz Bissinger! Buzz tells us about how he got his start in journalism, moving to Odessa, Texas to cover the Permian Panthers, his intimate relationship with the players, Boobie Miles' journey, how Pete Berg came into play, how the book informed the movie & the show, his dispute with NBC, the 3-way tie that decided Permian's playoff berth, the coinflip, the feeling of Friday night football games in Odessa, whether he feels FNL defined his career in the eyes of the public, FNL musical, the wide reach of the book, how the city of Odessa received the book & movie, his sons, his book "The Mosquito Bowl: A Game Of Life & Death in World War II", and so much more!

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Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with the author of "Friday Night Lights: a Town, a Team, and a Dream" - Buzz Bissinger! Buzz tells us about how he got his start in journalism, moving to Odessa, Texas to cover the Permian Panthers, his intimate relationship with the players, Boobie Miles' journey, how Pete Berg came into play, how the book informed the movie & the show, his dispute with NBC, the 3-way tie that decided Permian's playoff berth, the coinflip, the feeling of Friday night football games in Odessa, whether he feels FNL defined his career in the eyes of the public, FNL musical, the wide reach of the book, how the city of Odessa received the book & movie, his sons, his book "The Mosquito Bowl: A Game Of Life & Death in World War II", and so much more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month! 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. 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.

Scott Porter &amp; Zach Gilford chat with the author of "Friday Night Lights: a Town, a Team, and a Dream" - Buzz Bissinger! Buzz tells us about how he got his start in journalism, moving to Odessa, Texas to cover the Permian Panthers, his intimate relationship with the players, Boobie Miles' journey, how Pete Berg came into play, how the book informed the movie &amp; the show, his dispute with NBC, the 3-way tie that decided Permian's playoff berth, the coinflip, the feeling of Friday night football games in Odessa, whether he feels FNL defined his career in the eyes of the public, FNL musical, the wide reach of the book, how the city of Odessa received the book &amp; movie, his sons, his book "The Mosquito Bowl: A Game Of Life &amp; Death in World War II", and so much more!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/FNL today to get 10% off your first month! 

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.

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.

Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger

Hut-Hut! Join Friday Night Lights co-stars Scott Porter (aka Jason Street), Zach Gilford (aka Matt Saracen), and FNL superfan Mae Whitman every Thursday for It's Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights and Beyond. Relive the glory days as the group discusses their favorite moments and memories, share never before told stories, and answer your questions! Throughout the show Scott, Zach, and Mae will break down episodes of Friday Night Lights, giving exclusive behind the scenes stories, as well as the latest going on in their lives today beyond FNL.  Plus, fun segments, challenge flags, and featured guests from fellow cast members to close friends and colleagues who have been influenced by the show. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, CAN'T LOSE!!

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Hut-Hut! Join Friday Night Lights co-stars Scott Porter (aka Jason Street), Zach Gilford (aka Matt Saracen), and FNL superfan Mae Whitman every Thursday for It's Not Only Football: Friday Night Lights and Beyond. Relive the glory days as the group discusses their favorite moments and memories, share never before told stories, and answer your questions! Throughout the show Scott, Zach, and Mae will break down episodes of Friday Night Lights, giving exclusive behind the scenes stories, as well as the latest going on in their lives today beyond FNL. Plus, fun segments, challenge flags, and featured guests from fellow cast members to close friends and colleagues who have been influenced by the show. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, CAN'T LOSE!!

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