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Devil Town

Devil Town

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 A Thematic Exploration of Friday Night Lights© 2023 Devil Town Art Football (American) Social Sciences
Episodes
  • High School Football Game

    High School Football Game
    Dec 14 2021

    Austin and Mitch take a field trip to a local high school football game.
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    40 mins
  • Funding

    Funding
    Nov 8 2021

    When East Dillon opens in season 4, there is a giant funding gap between the new school and Dillon. How realistic is this?

    We look at how schools are funded in Texas, how football is funded compared to other extracurriculars, and the extravagance of 6A stadiums. Plus, an update on the NFL's race norming situation, and some non-FNL recommendations.

    Links:
    National Center for Education Statistics - information on how schools are funded by state
    Ector County Budget
    Houston Chronicle - Cost of Katy ISD Football Stadium
    Bleacher Report - High School Stadium Costs
    Texas Monthly - Carthage Jumbotron
    The Texas Tribune - Athletics: Where Budget Balancers Fear to Tread
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Accents

    Accents
    Oct 10 2021

    Mitch takes Austin on a deep dive into the West Texas Accent. They discuss what makes Texans sound distinct, some idioms and unique phrases, and analyze dialogue from the show. 
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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