Gaius Charles aka Smash Williams!

Scott Porter & Zach Gilford chat with fellow FNL co-star - Gaius Charles! This episode is NOT only football, it's about THE SMASH BABY! Gaius talks about his early road to acting, his "New York actor checklist" credits, his path to Friday Night Lights, his audition process, thoughts on playing Smash Williams, his relationship with Liz Mikel aka Mama Smash, favorite storylines, Waverlash, being hit by a stunt guy, advice he got from Kyle Chandler, the writer's strike that occurred to Season 2 & the fallout, Smash teaching Saracen to pick up girls, thoughts on his final character arch, and project since FNL!
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  • @cassiefiorenza7402
    @cassiefiorenza740210 ай бұрын

    Gaius was so good on this show. When Smash gets into Texas A&M always makes me cry

  • @mattsaracen7
    @mattsaracen7 Жыл бұрын

    Smash is possibly my favourite FNL character almost solely because of Gaius' performance. He is phenomenal.

  • @SHINIGAMI_CHIKUBI69

    @SHINIGAMI_CHIKUBI69

    2 ай бұрын

    Honestly Liz Mikel who played his mom was phenomel.

  • @wendygiangiorgi312
    @wendygiangiorgi312 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite episodes you guys have done. Seeing the three of you together and Gaius's megawatt smile gave me such a great start to my day!

  • @tokyod4414
    @tokyod4414 Жыл бұрын

    First time listening to an interview with Gaius. And wow he is sooo DIFFERENT from his character Smash, the man is truly talented.

  • @cartwoodie
    @cartwoodie Жыл бұрын

    now you just need Timmy Riggs on

  • @scottieperkins724
    @scottieperkins724 Жыл бұрын

    I remember Buddy watching a TV in a later FNL season and saying “Look at Smash playing for A&M”. Listening to you guys it sounds like you miss those halcyon days of doing the show together. Like the old saying “No one told us at the time but life wouldn’t get any better”. I met friends from college I graduated with over 35 years ago and for a few hours we were drinking beer and young again. Loved seeing this reunion. The electricity was palpable. Great show. Texas Forever! 🏈

  • @danadentino2955
    @danadentino2955 Жыл бұрын

    Wow-this was great. Thanks so much for doing this episode. LOVE the question regarding characters and their arc or where they could’ve gone. Hope to see more guest stars.

  • @AListProductions
    @AListProductions Жыл бұрын

    I think this was the strongest episode yet. Great job guys keep it up!

  • @brianbrooks5366
    @brianbrooks5366 Жыл бұрын

    I remember seeing Gaius on greys anatomy after seeing him on fnl. I always wanted his character to refer to him self as smash 😂

  • @DylanLovesBrenda

    @DylanLovesBrenda

    Жыл бұрын

    The smash baby lol 😂

  • @Egmd1998
    @Egmd1998 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this episode! Smash was my favourite FNL character and I just loved his character arc. Can’t believe how different Gaius is from Smash - even the voice! Incredible actor.

  • @Sceivious
    @Sceivious Жыл бұрын

    What a great guest! Gaius has such an incredible charisma and Scott guided the podcast expertly. Could really feel the bond between you all.

  • @alyssadawg1210
    @alyssadawg1210 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives in Austin - I would love if you asked all these guest what their favorite Austin place is. I'm forever curious. Love this pod - I look forward to it every week

  • @abbeyleehallett7845
    @abbeyleehallett7845 Жыл бұрын

    The Smash!! Such a phenomenal performer and person. He made Smash into an unforgettable character!

  • @JBBrookman
    @JBBrookman Жыл бұрын

    We need 2-3 hours with the cast! The last episodes with Coach and Smash fighting thru the knee injury/recovery together and getting the scholarship were possibly my favorite on the entire show. Well done, Gaius!!

  • @lynnmueller4837
    @lynnmueller4837 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVED this episode!!!

  • @kararich53
    @kararich53 Жыл бұрын

    Best part of Thursdays! ❤

  • @kimrodman5080
    @kimrodman5080 Жыл бұрын

    I graduated from Pitt in '05 which means Gaius and I were probably walking around Oakland at the same time and maybe even we passed each other on the street a time or two. Wild to think about!

  • @cynthiacampbell9005
    @cynthiacampbell9005 Жыл бұрын

    Gaius you need to watch the show! You are awesome!!!

  • @showtime1285
    @showtime1285 Жыл бұрын

    These r my favorite type of these shows:) please get Kyle on and ask him about tour of duty .that's and fnl are two of my favorite shows all time

  • @kathleenhale9156
    @kathleenhale9156 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder what Saracen is drinking straight out of the handle😅

  • @devinlowe3495
    @devinlowe3495 Жыл бұрын

    Scott was code switching hard in this one 😂

  • @EPiche09
    @EPiche09 Жыл бұрын

    Smash is the best. Show took a hit when he went off the college.

  • @fomofreddy7306
    @fomofreddy7306 Жыл бұрын

    Miss the show, but I think I miss the era more, so much better than today.

  • @PikesPeakAquatics
    @PikesPeakAquaticsАй бұрын

    I'm thrilled and honored to be able to listen to these poddies, very saddened it's been a year since anything has been published, I truly hope you are all ok,,what are y'all up to,,I pray you are safe, also scared that Taylor Kitsch on KZread is associated to the Terminator List, and yeah, Chris Pratt is a snake,,like big snake 🐍

  • @FirstGenNation
    @FirstGenNation Жыл бұрын

    Gaius is a class act. What a thespian.

  • @marvinalexander6796
    @marvinalexander679610 ай бұрын

    Smash has the most success of all his teammates on Friday Night Lights as being senior at Texas A&M, being a senior starting RB as the series ended. You know his mom would make him get his degree before going pro.

  • @mehaileyb
    @mehaileyb Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!!!

  • @Mark_Cadden
    @Mark_Cadden Жыл бұрын

    Shouts to Pittsburgh & Carnegie Mellon.

  • @aplusgarcia8206
    @aplusgarcia8206 Жыл бұрын

    First! I'm here to watch Smash.

  • @DylanLovesBrenda
    @DylanLovesBrenda Жыл бұрын

    It would have been cool to follow smash to college but that would have been hard. I just know in my heart smash would have done great things, same as Jason. They weren’t gonna be high school football coaches. The riggins bros yes lol but they wouldn’t have stayed there.

  • @caraharper1377
    @caraharper137711 ай бұрын

    I want Scott's t-shirt collection

  • @DylanLovesBrenda
    @DylanLovesBrenda Жыл бұрын

    He is so god damn handsome. Smash is the best!

  • @lindseytomes4215
    @lindseytomes4215 Жыл бұрын

    Why does Zach always wear the same hoodie?

  • @roysreceptive
    @roysreceptive Жыл бұрын

    What’s the name of the actor they wanted instead of Zach?

  • @jeremyleforce7926

    @jeremyleforce7926

    3 ай бұрын

    Football guy.

  • @JR_Donofrio
    @JR_Donofrio Жыл бұрын

    The show took a hit when they lost Jason riggins smash Tyra and Matt I never watched after they split East Dillion into 2 schools it broke me

  • @PikesPeakAquatics
    @PikesPeakAquaticsАй бұрын

    I love all celebs, but please be reminded you are just men to GOD, Im not a celeb, I am not a FAN, I AM FAM, I am Sarah, a special WOMAN OF GOD,,and a small business owner in Colorado,,thats it 🙃

  • @PikesPeakAquatics
    @PikesPeakAquaticsАй бұрын

    Where are the Christian celebs,,for real,,,why can I not connect with anyone, I feel like I'm in an actual Matrix,,,it's really starting to scare me, where is Scott Porter and Taylor Kitsch, it's breaking my actual heart, I pray I get to see you in heaven! ❤ 🇮🇱🕊️👑🌞🌙 I don't want to be in an End Times Matrix alone, I need fellowship, I need Taylor Kitsch! Scotty P,,someone, just give me an SOS 🆘