Texas Forever Podcast

Tami’s somehow the principal now, Smash got rejected from college (again-again!), and the McCoy family shows up.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We discuss our favorite characters from season 2 – no, not Pee Girl. Why are there so many generic girlfriends that we can’t even remember their names? Why will we never see Santiago again? Can Peter Berg guest star every season? Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We discuss our favorite plot points from season 2 – yes, there were some gems hidden in this terrible season. Really hidden. Along the way, we write a porno for what we wish happened in Mexico, and Meryl pitches a TV pilot where Herc coaches roller derby. That would probably turn into a porno, too. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We’re joined by comedy writer Brooke Preston (@bigu, @NEFFTheBook, @the_belladonnas) on the season 2 finale, an episode so bad it’s a miracle NBC brought it back for a third season. We learn about charmingly chafed Coach, why Lyla and Landry should date, and detail our big conspiracy theory: did Peter Berg orchestrate this whole show just so he could almost kiss Connie Britton? Spoiler warning: we talk about seasons 3—5. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We finally get some Smash in this episode, but it's because TERRIBLE things are happening to him. Tyra and Tami are getting chummier at Julie's expense and Landry breaks poor Jean's heart because Tyra got bored or something. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Tami and Tyra join volleyball, Jason becomes a car salesman at Buddy’s dealership, and Lyla gives Tim $3K so Meth Guy won’t murder him.  This episode brought to you by Applebee’s Sizzin’ Apple Pie.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Smash fights some racists who say nasty things to his sister. Santiago fights “thugs” who steal Buddy’s prized possessions. Coach recites the Wikipedia page for daycare. Logan Huntzberger tells us what the Bible thinks about oral sex.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Smash continues to almost learn a lesson – but then doesn’t. Goodbye Aunt Shelley, Laribee Coach Donald Dickies, and Jackie the Neighborhood Pervert. Coach is Dillon’s best dad.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

It's a tornado in Texas! FNL uses its 2008 CGI budget on this single episode, and Tim comes out of it looking like a pretty great dude. Lyla is left to break some bad news to Buddy, and Meryl and Liz hate that Tyra feels pressured to go to a dance with some asshole named Chip.  Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We never have to talk about the worst FNL storyline in all 76 episodes ever again!   Also: good dad Buddy, gymnastics coach Tim, godmother Julie, and Pee Girl.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Tami ruins a teacher's life by accusing him of having an inappropriate relationship with Julie, Landry finally confesses, and Smash runs around in his boxers.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Texas Forever, Meryl and Liz dive into the thing that started it all: FNL The Movie. Well, the book started it all. Well, the real story started it all. Whatever. Watch Boobie, Coach Billy Bob, Mustachioed Buddy, and No-Lines Tami be perfect. (Eh, sort of. Buddy's mustache was definitely perfect, though.)   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

A bunch of boys do a striptease at school, and we can't even tell if that's problematic anymore. Mostly because we're worried about Buddy's illegal adoption, Julie's (creepy?) friendship with a teacher, and Smash turning down a full ride to college!!!   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

We meet a zillion new characters (Lauren sucks, Bobbi's great, and Aunt Shelley's in the middle). Coach is athletic director, Jason quits coaching, and Tami loves the Dixie Chicks and wine.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Coach and Tami get it on. Tyra and Landry don't get it on (anymore), as she breaks up with him. Tim, Lyla, and Jason almost get it on Y Tu Mamá También–style, but don't because this is a primetime show on NBC in 2007.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Even Tim, who between beer and football is well on his way to exterminating every last brain cell, thinks Jason's shark DNA surgery in a shady Mexican clinic is a bad idea.    Texas Forever Pod is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Everyone's making good and bad decisions all over the place. Jason quits his toxic job ... to go to Mexico for super sketchy surgery. Tyra literally jumps out of a window to get away from Landry ... but later they start dating. Matt gets along with Carlotta ... but fights Smash. Tim kisses Lyla ... but rebuilds his friendship with Jason.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

  Tami needs her daughter's and husband's support, but she has to settle for awkward concern-trolling from Glenn, the substitute guidance counselor who has never met another human before. Coach can't help because he's babysitting a college player, and Julie can't help because she's kissing The Swede and breaking up with Matt.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Happy birthday, Gracie Belle, who the heck is The Swede, and oh yeah, Landry and Tyra commit murder.   Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.

Meryl & Liz name their season 1 MVPs and can't help but dream up some fan fic. Season two of Texas Forever is coming soon this fall so tell all your friends/enemies/Tami Taylor die-hards! Please leave us feedback at our anonymous listeners' survey: https://tinyurl.com/yaq8k6en Follow us: @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca.