Clear Eyes, Full Hearts: A Friday Night Lights Rewatch Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Clear Eyes, Full Hearts is a Friday Night Lights weekly rewatch podcast hosted by actors Derek Phillips and Stacey Oristano (Billy and Mindy Collette-Riggins). Derek and Stacey are married on television, but they’re friends in real life. Join them as the two pals take a trip back to Dillon, Texas where they’ll share highlights of the episodes, behind-the-scenes information and answer fan questions. Along the way, they’ll be joined by members of the Friday Night Lights family: writers, directors and fellow cast members.
Chris Wimmer, one of the producers of "Clear Eyes Full Hearts," gives a quick update regarding the SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions and recap this episode's highlights, including a violent scuffle between Kinnard and Ornette. Plus, Billy pooped in Coach's mailbox?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions and recap this episode's highlights. The team takes a road trip, and Stacey challenges Derek to a speed tire change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey recap this episode's highlights and interview Jeff Rosick about booking the role of Buddy Jr., the injury that changed his storyline, and how FNL has stayed with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode in which tensions rise between Vince and Luke and the Lions get new uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including the introduction of Luke Cafferty (Matt Lauria) and a goosebump-enducing speech from Coach Taylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey recap the first episode of Season 4, then chat with Jason Katims about his early days as a writer and his time working as Showrunner and Executive Producer of FNL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey and Derek recap the Season 3 finale's highlights, then speak with Jeffrey Reiner about his incredible work behind the scenes on FNL and what he's up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights including J.D.'s meltdown, another great speech from Coach, and Tyra's iconic essay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights like Tim confessing his love and Joe McCoy fully losing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including Buddy's money issues and a tough conversation between Tami and Julie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek and Stacey recap the episode, then chat with Libby Villari about playing powerhouse characters like Ann Richards on stage and Mayor Lucy Rodell on FNL.
Stacey and Derek recap this episode's highlights, then chat with Todd McMullen and Heather Page about their forays into filmmaking, working together as a couple, and what made FNL a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including Landry's crush and Jamarcus Hall.
Stacey and Derek recap the episode, then chat with Jason Riemer about football, driving and the other stunt work that made FNL so action-packed.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including Street's baby-on-the-way, Julie's tattoo, and the Riggins brothers' copper wire scheme.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including Stacey's allergic reaction to kissing Derek.
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then chat with D.W. Moffett about pivoting from international relations to acting, being part of a theater movement, and playing Joe McCoy.
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then discuss this episode's highlights, including their own behind-the-scenes foley work and Tyra's campaign.
Stacey and Derek kick off Season 3 as they discuss their characters' new relationship, FNL's tonal shift in the right direction, and a few new faces in the town of Dillon.
Stacey and Derek celebrate the end of Season 2 and chat with Jesse Plemons about his journey from small town Texas to the Oscars.
Derek and Stacey recap Season 2's penultimate episode, then chat with Producer Nan Bernstein about all things FNL and production.
Stacey and Derek recap the episode, then chat with FNL's prop master Scott Reeder about his work both behind and in front of the camera, as well as his rise to TikTok fame.
Derek and Stacey recap this episode, then chat with director Michael Waxman about how he juggled various roles on set, persevered through challenging circumstances, and captured that FNL magic.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap this episode's highlights, including the Riggins brothers’ reunion, Smash’s recruitment, and Julie finally coming clean to Coach Taylor.
Derek and Stacey recap this episode's highlights, then chat with Brad Leland about Buddy's evolution into a more sympathetic character, the Santiago storyline, and a tour of Texas accents.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions and discuss this episode's highlights, including Landry's struggle to come clean to the police and Jason Street's uncomfortable dating adventures.
Derek and Stacey recap the highlights of this episode, then chat with their long-time friend Joey Oglesby who plays Tim's new and eccentric roommate, Guy Raston.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then recap the highlights of this episode, including Buddy and Santiago’s budding relationship and the introductions of Noah Barnett and Guy Raston.
Derek and Stacey answer fan questions, then discuss this episode's highlights, including Santiago's try-out for the Dillon Panthers and Landry's confession to his father.
Stacey and Derek recap this episode, then chat with Beth Sepko-Lindsey about casting Friday Night Lights, winning an Emmy, and that time Derek handed her half of a headshot.
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then recap this episode’s highlights, including the firing of Coach Bill McGregor, the introduction of Santiago, and Julie learning how to drive.
Stacey and Derek answer fan questions, then recap this episode’s highlights, including Coach Bill McGregor’s tyrannical rule over the Dillon Panthers and the beginnings of Buddy Garrity’s coup!
Derek and Stacey recap the episode, then chat with Steven about landing the role of Glenn, his truly terrible first day on the FNL set, and his experience producing the Clear Eyes Full Hearts podcast.
Stacey and Derek kick off Season 2 with a bang as they discuss new characters, evolving relationships, and the murder that forever changed FNL.
Derek and Stacey discuss Season 1's finale episode, then chat with Taylor Kitsch about his early days as a struggling New York actor, landing the role of Tim Riggins, and some of the hilarious behind-the-scenes moments that cemented their friendships.
Derek and Stacey recap Season 1's penultimate episode and reveal what was happening behind-the-scenes from the acting and writing to locations and more.
Derek and Stacey recap the episode and talk with David about his interview for FNL, working on set, how "Mud Bowl" originated and how it was filmed.
Derek and Stacey break down the episode and chat with Dana Wheeler-Nicholson about auditioning in Austin, playing Angela Collette, and her favorite scenes to film on FNL.
Derek and Stacey break down the episode and chat with Aasha Davis about her unexpected transition from crew to cast, landing the role of Waverly Grady, and what she’s up to now.
Derek and Stacey break down the episode and chat with Brett Cullen about his abrupt move to Hollywood, landing the part of Walt Riggins, the strike that almost ended FNL, and more.
Derek and Stacey answer your questions! Listeners want to hear about the hosts’ favorite moments on the show, filming in Texas, off-screen experiences, prepping for their roles, and much more...
Derek and Stacey break down the episode and discuss the strike that almost shut FNL down, getting coached on coaching, Taylor Kitsch’s comedic timing, and more.
Stacey and Derek break down the episode and chat with Kevin Rankin about playing a quadriplegic, the FNL filming experience, and what he's up to now.
Stacey and Derek break down this emotionally charged episode and discuss the Riggins brothers’ dynamic, high school, and podcasting.
Stacey and Derek chat with actress Liz Mikel about landing the role of Corrina Williams, working with Gaius Charles, performing live theater, and more.
Derek and Stacey answer your questions! Listeners want to hear about the hosts’ favorite moments on the show, filming crowd scenes, off-screen friendships, prepping for their roles, and much more.
Stacey and Derek talk about DP David Boyd’s directing of this episode, Slammin’ Sammy Meade’s narration, Dillon High’s heated rivalry with Arnett Meade, and more.
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Stacey and Derek hash out this action-packed episode and discuss the show’s partnership with Gridiron Heroes, high school memories, and where our favorite FNL characters are now.
Derek and Stacey recap this tense episode, then chat with Katherine Willis about her audition for Joanne Street, her health scare during the filming of FNL, working with Martin Scorsese, and more.
Derek and Stacey break down the episode, then talk with actor Gaius Charles about the origin of Brian “Smash” Williams, all things FNL, the return of live theater, and more.
Derek and Stacey answer your questions! Listeners want to hear about the hosts’ favorite moments on the show, filming in Austin, funniest fan interactions, prepping for their roles, and much more.
Derek talks about finding his footing on set and settling into the role of Billy. Then Stacey and Derek discuss Julie and Matt’s relationship, Smash’s drastic measures, Jason’s journey into quad rugby and the epic fight between Tim and Billy Riggins.
Stacey discusses her first episode, her audition process and all things Mindy Collette-Riggins. Then Derek and Stacey dive into homecoming and break down Billy and Tyra’s party, Smash’s journey, and the love triangle between Jason, Tim and Lyla.
Derek and Stacey examine the high tensions in Dillon after the Voodoo experiment goes awry, a football player assaults another student, and Jason begins to have suspicions about Tim and Lyla. And then the hosts welcome the one and only Brad Leland to the podcast to talk about Buddy Garrity and share behind-the-scenes stories from the episode.
Derek and Stacey go behind the scenes with the production at this point in Season One to talk about ratings and the future of the show. The dive into the drama between Coach and Voodoo; the budding relationship between Matt and Julie; Tyra’s rendezvous; Jason’s new goal of playing quad rugby; and more.
Derek and Stacey answer your questions! Listeners want to hear about the hosts’ favorite moments on the show, filming in Austin, funniest fan interactions, prepping for their roles, and much more.
Derek and Stacey talk about a high-stakes football rivalry, drama with Voodoo, and the best scenes to date with Coach and Tami. And, it’s a very emotional episode for Matt Saracen and his grandmother. The hosts welcome Louanne Stephens to the show to discuss Grandma Saracen and a wide range of topics.
Derek and Stacey discuss the big moments in this episode that will have major impacts on the main characters, including the introduction of a controversial new quarterback, Ray “Voodoo” Tatum. Then the hosts talk to their good friend Adrianne Palicki about her role as Tyra Collette and the journey that led her to Friday Night Lights.
Derek and Stacey continue to share behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of production. They talk about casting, filming, music, and the big step forward in the development of the characters in episode two.
Derek and Stacey discuss the pilot episode of Friday Night Lights. Derek talks about his audition process and shares stories from the set, including a hilarious encounter with the Stunt Coordinator. Then they dive into the characters, storylines, and plot twists that made the episode memorable.
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts is a Friday Night Lights weekly rewatch podcast hosted by actors Derek Phillips and Stacey Oristano (Billy and Mindy Collette-Riggins). Derek and Stacey are married on television, but they’re friends in real life. Join them as the two pals take a trip back to Dillon, Texas where they’ll share highlights of the episodes, behind-the-scenes information and answer fan questions. Along the way, they’ll be joined by members of the Friday Night Lights family: writers, directors and fellow cast members.