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Sunday Night Lights

Knox McCoy
Survivor
NFL Draft
College Football
First Church
NFL
Jimmy August
Super Bowl
Reality TV
Notre Dame
Sports
Ohio State
T-Mobile
Chattanooga
Camilla
Joe
Patrick Mahomes
Kyle
Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs
Nico

A serialized audio fictional narrative following Jimmy August, the son of a megachurch legend, as he competes on a reality TV show for the right to lead America's most prominent megachurch. Along the way, he faces the ghost of his father, ridiculous competition challenges, and maybe even the prospect of love. Think audiobook meets book club.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes197Founded5 years ago
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ABOUT THE SHOW Sunday Night Lights is a serialized audio fictional narrative following Jimmy August, the son of a megachurch legend, as he competes on a reality TV show for the right to lead America's most prominent megachurch. Along the way, he face... more

ABOUT THE SHOW Sunday Night Lights is a serialized audio fictional narrative following Jimmy August, the son of a megachurch legend, as he competes on a reality TV show for the right to lead America's most prominent megachurch. Along the way, he face... more

ABOUT THE SHOW Sunday Night Lights is a serialized audio fictional narrative following Jimmy August, the son of a megachurch legend, as he competes on a reality TV show for the right to lead America's most prominent megachurch. Along the way, he face... more

ABOUT THE SHOW Sunday Night Lights is a serialized audio fictional narrative following Jimmy August, the son of a megachurch legend, as he competes on a reality TV show for the right to lead America's most prominent megachurch. Along the way, he face... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Bramblewood
Character guest, advisor in the yurt scene
Fictional character
Episode: 27. The Soul of a Rabbit
Hezekiah Bramblewood
Disgraced pastor and living legend
Episode: 15. Hezekiah Bramblewood
Lauren Ashley
Faith and religion columnist for the New York Times
Episode: 8. Beyond Sunday

Host

Knox McCoy
Writer, host, and creator associated with Padfoot Productions; central voice across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 373 ratings
  • Okay until episode 10

    It was ok until episode 10, where it sounds like 2 tracks are overlapping and the story is not understandable anymore. Before that the episodes are very short, even for binge listening. He spends so much time going over “last time on” which is rarely done in fiction podcasting unless it’s been months or years between seasons, which leads me to believe he’s not a listener of fiction podcasting at all. I don’t mind everything being voiced by one person, and I’ve heard it done well, but a few tweak... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Colenm
    United States3 months ago
  • Meh

    I think this show is so highly-rated because people love Knox McCoy. Knox said this podcast was originally a book that didn’t get picked up by a publisher, so he decided to release it chapter-by-chapter as a podcast. As someone who listens to quite a bit of audio fiction, this isn’t how it’s done. Good fiction podcasts are done more like TV than like books. His episodes are way too short not allowing listeners to get into the story. I’m listening as they’re released, but that doesn’t seem like t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    justkaty
    United States5 months ago
  • Can’t wait!

    I can’t wait for this story to drop. I love this take on reality TV because while this may have been an absurd concept in the past it is totally relevant today. Definitely adding this to my subscriptions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiffany Heese
    United States8 months ago
  • Time for a Sports Pope!

    Because the real Pope has stepped down from being alive!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CultivatingGirl
    United Statesa year ago
  • From Mullen Nebraska

    Super excited to be listening and hear that Jason was in my neck of the woods! We have some of the most amazing golf courses in the world. Hope you enjoyed your time here. Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    see the stars in the city
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the humor and banter between hosts and guests, noting strong chemistry and genuine camaraderie.
Some critics mention pacing and episode length as areas for improvement, but overall enthusiasm remains high.
Fans respond positively to the blend of satire and heartfelt, vulnerable moments.

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14. Japanese Steakhouse
Q: Jimmy, how long are we not going to talk about what you've been doing to yourself?
Alan is urging Jimmy to face the truth about his self-destructive behaviors.
8. Beyond Sunday
Q: What does Sunday Night Lights offer the church?
The potential for rebuilding trust through entertainment and viewer participation in the selection of church leadership.
8. Beyond Sunday
Q: Why reality television?
Because they have no margin for failure. First Church is trying to survive multiple crises, including lawsuits and donor fatigue.
176: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State and The Traitors Season 3 Premiere
Q: What is your level of confidence that Notre Dame can win this game?
I think 55% they can win. There is a road to them winning.
147: Knox is a Knife Guy Now, A Mock Draft of Mock Things, Hot Slaw Politics, and In-Ground Pool Advice
Q: I'm thinking of putting in a pool this year. Any do's and don'ts that you can offer?
Start with a smaller pool; you can always expand later. Consider financing and get a heater for better year-round use.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Night Lights

What is Sunday Night Lights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A serialized fictional audio series follows a son of a megachurch legend as he navigates a reality-TV-style competition for leadership, weaving sharp satire of evangelical culture with intimate character moments, romance threads, and high-stakes backstage politics. Episodes mix witty banter, social commentary, and personal vulnerability, often highlighting performative faith, branding, and the price of fame in a media-driven religious landscape. Notable strengths include a cohesive satirical world, strong banter between recurring figures, and a mix of dark humor with heartfelt scenes that can appeal to fans of literary audio drama and character-driven plots. The format blends audiobook-like storytelling with episodic cliffhangers, making it... more

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