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I'm still watching Friday Night Lights - right now I'm on Season 3 and loving it. I live in fear of it going the way of so many other shows I've loved - getting too wacky, adding in new characters I don't care about, etc. But so far, so good...Seriously quality tv.
Podcast update: I've started listening to Julie Klausner's podcast, How Was Your Week. As with most of her writing, it's really hit and miss. Particularly, her monologues are pretty grating, self-absorbed, and occasionally offensive. However, some of her interviews are great, including the one I listened to today with Ira Glass and his hilarious wife.
“Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.” - Hafiz
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I think Ira Glass makes every interview better! haha
Erika and I are watching the last season of Friday Night Lights right now, definitely one of my favorite shows from the past few years. I have one or two problems with it, but then I can be a nitpicker (I won't raise them as it becomes more obvious when you are made aware of it, and I'd hate to ruin enjoyment!)
I can say that the relationship between Coach and his wife is probably my favorite TV marriage, it seems very real and well done.
Haha, Steff, good point! ;) Have you ever seen the TV version of This American Life? I haven't, I guess avoiding it because I didn't want to taint the radio show, but maybe I should check it out....
Bill, good to hear you're still liking it into the last season! I continually remain ready to be disappointed but am still so impressed and enthralled. I sort of love how the Brits do it, limiting shows to a few seasons so they can't just trail off into lameness....I may be one of the only people, for instance, who LOVES Arrested Development, but was actually ok with it ending - I would rather have a few amazing seasons than see a show I love "jump the shark"....
ps - YES re the Taylor marriage! One to aspire to...
Oh Friday Night Lights is just my FAVORITE thing. So glad you're enjoying it.
I've watched the first 3 episodes of it because it's available on Netflix, and HATED it. It was so incredibly boring! The commentary was relatively interesting, but overall it was a bust.
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