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Taking It DownTaking It DownThe Questions and Answers from 'The Bear' and 'Smoke' Debuts on Apple TVThis week on Taking It Down, Blaine begins with a welcome and an overview of the episode (0:02) before welcoming Adam and Donovan to discuss the big Bruce Springsteen music release which coincides with the trailer for his own biopic (1:03). Beginning the non-spoiler section properly, Blaine gives a sense of 'Smoke' from Apple TV+ and if it may be worth the time (6:09) before mentioning this week's episode of 'Stick' (10:08). All of the hosts give broad ideas on this current season of 'The Bear,' which aired its fourth season this weekend continuing to do so with the Netflix...2025-07-0148 minTaking It DownTaking It DownGolf In 'Stick' Is Only a Game; 'Dept. Q' Played the Best with the RulesThis week, Blaine has a special guest to give the overview of the weekly episode (0:02) before he brings in co-hosts Adam and Donovan. Adam finally watched an episode of 'Your Friends and Neighbors' on Apple TV+ and he keeps it going with non-spoiler ideas on if he'll continue the series (0:49). Also in the non-spoiler section is the other Apple TV+ show of the week with 'Stick,' which takes us into our golf adventures (5:35). Blaine and Donovan discuss broad ideas on if 'Dept. Q' succeeded its goal (12:58). In the spoilers, it's back to 'Stick' and...2025-06-241h 08Taking It DownTaking It DownDoes 'Dept. Q' Transcend the Genre? Plus, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' and 'Stick'This week, Donovan begins the non-spoiler section with a brief review of 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Wes Anderson's latest (1:11). Then Blaine and Donovan discuss some non-spoiler thoughts on 'Stick' and where it is on Apple TV+ (6:14). Donovan gives his overview of 'Andor,' the Star Wars spinoff, now that it is complete (8:14). Finally to end the non-spoiler segment, Blaine and Donovan discuss the dark world of 'Dept. Q' (12:25). After the break, it's only 'Dept. Q' on Netflix and the focus is where it lands as far as crime thrillers go: does it go beyond the genre (19:28)?2025-06-1740 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBono's 'Songs of Surrender' Presents Humanity and How Bad Is FX's 'Adults'?Blaine begins the episode with a welcome and overview (0:02) before he offers Adam and Donovan a recommendation and a nod to Apple TV's 'Stick,' featuring Owen Wilson, which has a surprising potential to charm us all—if it can manage to steer clear of its own sand traps (1:04). From there and still in the non-spoiler section, Blaine and Donovan take a hard look at FX’s 'Adults,' a show that’s trying to capture an essence (3:37). Still in non-spoilers, all three hosts round it out with 'Bono: Songs of Surrender,' a documentary that goes beyond...2025-06-1046 minTaking It DownTaking It DownSurfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' FinalesBlaine and his sidekick begin with an announcement about the home site The Alabama Take (0:01) before getting into what the episode covers for the week (0:45). Once Adam and Donovan join, Blaine breaks down some things about Todd Chrisley (1:26) before they briefly discuss the new Wes Anderson trailer (4:09) and theater expectations gone wrong (6:27). From there, it's the usual non-spoiler section where Blaine broadly explains how 'Duster' goes sideways (8:51), an overview of this season of 'Hacks' on Max (11:03), general feelings on the season of '100 Foot Wave' (16:19), and the overall thoughts of 'The Last of Us' (19:20). 2025-06-031h 06Taking It DownTaking It DownArt, Ego, Waves, and After Apocalypses: '100 Foot Wave,' 'The Studio,' and 'The Last of Us'Blaine, Adam, and Donovan reunite after a couple of weeks away from the microphones. First, Blaine welcomes listeners and discusses how listeners can now join The Alabama Take site (0:02). Adam and Donovan rave about The Alabama Take's newsletter (1:33) before Blaine points to Adam's talents and how not only is he booming but how listeners can find him beyond the podcast (3:36). Then the podcast gets into the TV and streaming, sort of: to begin with no spoilers, Adam explains why the film 'Sinners' could be a topic for next week as well as why...2025-05-061h 00Taking It DownTaking It DownThe Good, The Bad, and 'The White Lotus' Finale; Plus, a Plethora of TVBlaine, Adam, and Donovan gather together again before a week off. As always, the episode begins with a section devoted to non-spoilers: Blaine offers a welcome and some episode notes for the week (0:02). After Adam and Donovan join, the three discuss the deluge of television choices that seem high quality and how you could easily see Adam in person in a few months (2:13). Though 'Black Mirror' dropped a new season this weekend, the hosts ponder if its time has come and gone (4:09). Blaine asks Donovan about the lingering images of 'Adolescence' without spoilers as well as the...2025-04-1557 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Darker Approach of 'The White Lotus'; Plus, What News on 'The Pitt' Says for TVThis week on Taking It Down, host Blaine begins with a welcome and how listeners can help the podcast (0:01). Once co-host Adam joins, the podcast begins its non-spoiler section as the two hosts question where Donovan is (1:28) before quickly getting into news about 'The Pitt' on Max and what that news tells us about TV (1:59).Also in non-spoilers is their conversation about the new Apple TV+ series 'The Studio' with Seth Rogen and if listeners should watch it (10:20). Before the break, they also discuss some non-spoilers on the sixth episode of the HBO show 'The...2025-04-0142 minTaking It DownTaking It DownCost of Class: 'Dope Thief,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Severance'This week, Blaine gives a welcome to listeners and lays out the format for anyone new -- as well as small request (0:01). After a quick hello to Adam and Donovan, Blaine explains to them in the non-spoiler section on why 'Dope Thief' on Apple TV+ could be the next must watch piece of TV (1:11). After that, it's a few cursory thoughts on where 'The White Lotus' is at this point with no spoilers (8:01). Coming back from a thirty-second break, it is time for spoilers: in this segment, the hosts get into specifically what is still...2025-03-181h 06Taking It DownTaking It DownHow 'The White Lotus' Improved, The Internet Is Wrong About 'Severance,' and New ShowsTaking It Down begins with host Blaine welcoming new listeners as well as a piece of homework for all interested (0:01) To kick off the non-spoiler section this week, Blaine gives Adam a list of many new shows that neither have seen to determine what would make for a good episode of the podcast (1:59). 'Celtic City' on HBO shows what good sports documentaries should do (3:05). 'Deli Boys' on Hulu and why it sounds interesting (7:17). 'The Righteous Gemstones' begins its fourth and final season on HBO (8:45). 'Daredevil: Born Again' may not be enough for the wreck of Marvel and...2025-03-111h 16Taking It DownTaking It DownWhy Watch 'The Pitt,' The Resort of Well Being in 'The White Lotus,' and Conversations in 'Severance'Blaine begins the week with a welcome and quick summary of the episode this week (0:01). After getting Adam into the co-host's chair, Blaine begins the non-spoiler section and tries to convince him that 'The Pitt' is one of the best and most different medical dramas on TV, but is Adam sold on it (1:44)? The two also talk about the return of 'The White Lotus' on HBO for its third season (13:49). For the spoiler section, the hosts unpack all the characters of the new third season of 'The White Lotus' from its first episode (23:39). ...2025-02-251h 06Taking It DownTaking It DownReligion and Work: 'American Primeval' and 'Severance'This week's episode of Taking It Down opens with a welcome specific to new listeners (0:01) before a quick summary for the week (0:45). Donovan and Blaine then talk about what sticks with them throughout the fifty years of 'Saturday Night Live' (2:17) before shifting into the different Wild West of the Utah War in Netflix's series 'American Primeval' (6:59). The guys break down the show and its connections with no spoilers before discussing some of 'Severance' and its fifth episode in the non-spoiler section of the podcast (21:52). After the break in the spoiler section of the week, it's...2025-02-1845 minTaking It DownTaking It Down'Severance' Survives Mystery and Idea Explanations of 'The Brutalist'The episode begins with brief, non-spoiler thoughts on 'Silo' and its most recent season (0:52). Then the three hosts discuss the acclaimed TV series 'Severance' from Apple TV+ and if it can hold all of the mysteries it is creating (5:14). Also in the non-spoiler section, Adam and Blaine praise the very thing that could make 'The Brutalist' a turn-off to a few (10:23). After the break, the hosts get into spoilers with discussions on the first three episodes of 'Severance' this season (21:05). Then it's all the big, heavy ideas of 'The Brutalist' and a discussion on if it says...2025-02-041h 16Taking It DownTaking It DownFrom Shogun to Shadows: Our Top Picks of 2024 RevealedJoin the host Blaine Duncan as he introduces the premise of show "Taking I Down" as the one podcast to hear get your knowledgek of hosts join for their favorite moments from 2024, which from television, movies, books, and music that brought them joy. The conversation kicks off with a spirited discussion of the standout series "Shogun" and the impressive finale of "What We Do In The Shadows." They delve into the series' final season, exploring its unique blend of humor and meta-commentary, while acknowledging fan reactions to unresolved storylines and character relationships. The hosts also touch on their personal...2024-12-2444 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe IRA,Vampires, and Hope in 'Say Nothing,' 'What We Do In The Shadows,' and 'Somebody, Somewhere'This week's episode begins with some basics on Thanksgiving (0:03) before Blaine and Donovan welcome new listeners who may be from the Bluesky app (2:44). After that, they begin the non-spoiler section for judgements on the TV shows 'Say Nothing' on FX/Hulu which presents a grounded story on the Troubles in Ireland (3:23). Then they explain why 'What We Do In The Shadows' on FX/Hulu still works after six seasons (13:59) and the aspects of HBO's 'Somebody, Somewhere' that works so well (19:42). Blaine and Donovan then get into the spoilers with 'Say Nothing' and how it tackles the history...2024-11-2659 minTaking It DownTaking It DownTrue Heartland and Big Emotions: 'Somebody, Somewhere' and 'My Old Ass'; Plus, 'Janet Planet' on MaxThe weekly TV podcast begins with Adam, Donovan, and Blaine revealing the listener survey results, which had surprises on what people like and how they watch TV (1:30). In the non-spoiler section of the podcast, they all determine that shows like 'Somebody, Somewhere' are great and have a pertinence in today's landscape (4:39). Blaine recounts generalized ideas about 'Janet Planet,' now streaming on Max (10:05). And Adam and Blaine give everyone a thumbs up on the Amazon Prime film 'My Old Ass' (11:20). In the spoilers, Blaine unpacks more about 'Janet Planet' (16:48) before they all unpack all the...2024-11-1242 minTaking It DownTaking It DownUnpacking a South: 'TrueSouth' in Jasper and 'Road Diary' with Springsteen's Working JourneyThis week, Blaine announces a survey with a chance to win for listeners (1:35). From there, it's a lot of TV to choose from. What do you pick (1:46)?Then he recounts the journey of a particular Southern landscape of Jasper via 'TrueSouth' and its most recent episode on the SEC Network and Hulu without spoiling the latest from the show (3:32). Also in the non-spoiler section, he offers recommendations on the new documentary on Bruce Springsteen's touring life, 'Road Diary' on both Hulu and Disney+ (5:30).In the spoiler section, it's an unpacking of heartfelt themes...2024-10-2925 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBeavers, Penguins, Challenges, and Disclaimers!On the weekly episode of the TV podcast, there are so many choices (0:38)! To begin the non-spoiler section, Adam returns as he and hosts Blaine and Donovan try to unpack the quirky world of movie 'Hundreds of Beavers,' which truly exemplifies unconventional storytelling (0:59). The trio also explores the audience for 'Disclaimer,' a new series on Apple TV+, without any spoilers (7:57). The three dissect some of its themes and complexities while pondering who would appreciate it. Continuing in the early, non-spoiler part of the podcast, they talk about how 'The Penguin' and its third episode enhances...2024-10-2257 minTaking It DownTaking It DownShenanigans of 'Bad Monkey' Are Top Notch! Pitting 'Penguin' Against 'Agatha,' and What Threads SaysThis week on the TV and streaming podcast, Blaine offers a quick introduction (0:01) and finds out that Threads offers plenty of ideas on what not to do (2:19)!Then Blaine and Donovan dive into the intriguing worlds of 'Bad Monkey' as the beginning of the nonspoiler section of the podcast (3:20). Blaine pits 'The Penguin' against 'Agatha All Along' and finds a clear winner in 'The Penguin' without ruining either (8:30). Then the two get into spoiler discusses as they share their thoughts on how 'Bad Monkey' balances humor and drama, engaging characters, and witty dialogue (20:48). As the...2024-10-1546 minTaking It DownTaking It DownIs 'Bad Monkey' Vince Vaughn's Best Role? Plus, First Episode of 'The Penguin' and 'Agatha All Along'The latest episode of Taking It Down has the hosts hitting on four noteworthy TV shows this week all of which are all currently streaming. First, they begin with nonspoiler related thoughts on "Bad Monkey," "The Penguin," 'The Challenge: Battle of the Eras," and "Agatha All Along" (2:00). After the overview and recommendations, they discuss the seventh and eighth episodes of "Bad Monkey" on Apple TV+, noting Vince Vaughn's standout performance and the show's balance of humor and intrigue, despite some uneven episodes (13:01). They then turn their attention to "The Penguin" on Max, where Colin Farrell's portrayal of...2024-10-011h 34Taking It DownTaking It DownWhy You Should Watch 'Bad Monkey' and 'English Teacher' Is GoodIt's the weekly episode with Blaine beginning things on how he came to DIRECTV and it almost got bad (1:36). Blaine then recounts not just how he came to enjoy the FX/Hulu show 'English Teacher' but what about it was the turning point -- all without spoilers (3:03). Then Blaine and Donovan decide that 'The Old Man' from FX/Hulu will deserve their attention again (7:38). What does it mean to binge a show and did you know what the research says (8:35)? They determine their preference before moving into some basics of the new season of the...2024-09-1753 minTaking It DownTaking It DownWhat Does 'Ripley' Say About Today's America, Art, and Class?How to avoid some social media problems? The introduction this week of Taking It Down makes its case (0:01). Blaine begins with a thanks to many listeners and friends which leads to thoughts on evolution (1:11). Blaine gets Donovan into the show by talking general TV, including 'Bad Monkey,' 'Ripley,' and those two shows' relationships to what happened on TV this weekend with college football (2:19). Donovan offers up his recommendation without spoilers on the Netflix series 'Ripley' (9:48). From there, the hosts then dig deeply into back half of 'Ripley' and its themes of identity, ambition, and class (10:43...2024-09-0345 minTaking It DownTaking It DownTV for the Fall and the End of Alabama Slam; Plus 'The Challenge'Blaine laments his illness of Covid (2:09) which makes him have time for a little college football TV antics before he dissects what's possibly worth everyone's time this coming Fall on TV. Find some shows, watch along, and we may cover those after covering 'Ripley' on Netflix (5:08) and 'Bad Monkey' from Apple TV+ (6:35). Towards the middle Blaine is joined by Corey Hannah (12:42), host of both 'Alabama Slam' and 'We Are A Star War' to talk about one of the podcast that has to go to everyone's surprise. 'Alabama Slam' ends, but Blaine gets Corey to look back on...2024-08-2728 minTaking It DownTaking It DownWhy 'Lady in the Lake' Sinks, How 'Ripley' Transports, and 'The Challenge' Turns 40The podcast comes out of its yearly August break with TV you should miss and TV you can't miss! Adam's short movie marathon during the break included the perplexing 'Kneecap' and the ADHD-fueled 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' but it all leaves Blaine bewildered and Adam twitchy (5:56). No spoilers! The hosts dive into 'Lady in the Lake' from Apple TV+, 'Ripley' on Netflix, and 'The Challenge: Battle of the Eras' on MTV—find out which shows made the cut and why (16:04).Spoilers ahead! The hosts unleash on 'Lady in the Lake,' calling it not just ba...2024-08-201h 07Taking It DownTaking It DownSympathetic Villains in 'House of the Dragon' and Fear in 'The Bear'This week, Blaine recommends 'Presumed Innocent' on Apple TV+ with no spoilers (1:57) before getting into the specifics of what makes it worth watching (4:37). Once Adam and Donovan join, they reveal some random TV they normally don't discuss on the podcast (11:43) before the entire crew dig into the third episode of 'House of the Dragon,' titled "The Burning Mill" (14:58). After a break, Donovan and Blaine unpack the first four episodes of 'The Bear,' including all the fear on the screen that simmers (37:19). Follow the podcast on social media and for all things...2024-07-091h 08Taking It DownTaking It DownDaemon Is The Trump of 'House of the Dragon,' The Horror of the Finale of 'Dark Matter,' and MoreIt's a stellar episode this week as Blaine welcomes any new listeners, of which there are several these days (0:01). Plus, there's the newsletter, and Blaine explains why it exists (0:51) as well as what's new in the store (1:54). Apple TV+ cancels 'The Big Door Prize' and he explains why that's both sad and worrisome (2:13). Blaine previews next week (3:28) before getting into the week of TV with co-hosts Adam and Donovan, and that includes a bad Biden performance (4:21). Adam and Blaine discuss 'Bodkin' from Netflix in general (5:28) before spoiling their final thoughts on the series as a...2024-07-0254 minTaking It DownTaking It Down'Hit Man' Dresses Up Netflix, 'Bodkin' Podcasts Murders, and Identity Crisis in 'Dark Matter'It's a bonus episode this week! For episode 201, Blaine Duncan begins with a few odd stats with the podcast (1:43) before giving very brief and non-spoiler thoughts the Netflix show 'Eric' (2:19) and the Apple TV+ series 'Presumed Innocent,' which could be the show of the summer (3:17). And since he's had time to wrap up '3 Body Problem' on Netflix, he offers his final thoughts without spoilers on how the show worked for him overall (6:36).The conversation then transitions to a discussion about the Netflix movie 'Hit Man' (11:43) where the crew discuss if it is worth your time...2024-06-2854 minTaking It DownTaking It DownHow Many Versions of You Are in 'Dark Matter' and 'The Sympathizer'; 'Shōgun' NewsThis week, Blaine checks in on 'Manhunt' from Apple TV+ (1:23) before pondering why people are missing 'The Big Door Prize' (3:15). When the entire crew joins, they toss ideas for the upcoming 200th episode (7:16) before discussing the depth of the ideas in 'Dark Matter' as well as non-spoiler thoughts on the show itself from Apple TV+ (9:38). After that, they decide how they feel about the announcement of two more seasons of 'Shōgun' (20:30). After the break, Blaine and Donovan discuss episodes four and five of the HBO series 'The Sympathizer': was it purposefully without intention? (28:20). 2024-05-2152 minTaking It DownTaking It DownWhen Spoilers Find You: Vulture Should Be AshamedBlaine flies solo this week, but not without a lot to say. This week's episode begins with some of the latest from The Alabama Take (0:16) before he gives brief and non-spoiler thoughts on the fourth episode of 'The Sympathizer' (1:15). He ponders the news on 'Shōgun' (1:44), recommends 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+ (2:53), and explains what '3 Body Problem' needs to do if he's to continue its path (3:56). The big topic, though, is spoilers: they should be handled with care and respect for the creators and viewers, and Blaine uses a particular one at the culture site Vulture a...2024-05-1414 minTaking It DownTaking It DownSatisfying Finale of 'Shōgun' and Heavy Themes of 'Baby Reindeer' Four Episodes DeepThis week, Blaine begins with a few non-spoiler thoughts on the Netflix sensation 'Baby Reindeer' (0:42) before he laments all the shows that seem worth watching, from 'The Sympathizer,' 'Under the Bridge,' 'The Big Door Prize,' all the way down to 'Manhunt' (2:26). What should be next? From there, the entire crew join in to talk without spoilers on 'Shōgun' (4:42) before breaking down the incredible finale in depth with spoilers (7:21). To end the episode, Donovan and Blaine discuss the first four episodes of 'Baby Reindeer' in more depth (28:25). As always, check o...2024-04-3048 minTaking It DownTaking It DownPreviewing 'Baby Reindeer'; Plus, Hot Chemistry in 'Shōgun' and a Promising 'Sympathizer'This week, Blaine starts with an entire bundle of television. First, he lets listeners know how to leave the podcast a voice message (1:30) as well as how to sign up for The Alabama Take's newsletter (2:16). Then it's the new series from Netflix 'Baby Reindeer,' which is gaining some traction; this segment does not contain spoilers for the show (2:46). After that, Blaine returns to the Apple TV+ show 'Sugar' to discuss a few things from the fourth episode, all without spoilers (5:28). Hulu's new series 'Under the Bridge' has his attention. He recaps some of his broad thoughts...2024-04-2350 minTaking It DownTaking It DownIntensity Heats Up in 'Shōgun' and A Mystery in 'Sugar'This week, Blaine begins with The Alabama Take and its newest endeavor: a newsletter, plus some more news (1:40)! Blaine then talks about headlines in pop culture that contain spoilers for TV shows and movies -- and he calls out names (3:30). Donovan joins the podcast, and they briefly discuss what they may think of the new Apple TV+ series 'Franklin' since they have yet to see it (8:30). They discuss a few spoiler-free things related to Shōgun (12:16) before getting into the specifics and spoilers of the eighth episode, titled "The Abyss of Life," with boils with intensity (13:45). Blaine a...2024-04-1636 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBrilliance in 'Shōgun' and Don't Miss 'Sugar'In this week's TV and streaming coverage on Taking It Down, the hosts discuss the TV series Shōgun and the two-episode premier of the Apple TV+ show Sugar. To begin, Blaine has brief thoughts without any spoilers for 3 Body Problem from Netflix (2:07) and Manhunt (3:09) before he brings in Adam and Donovan to give them advice on transcripts with podcasts (4:07). From there, the hosts talk about both Shōgun (5:02) and Sugar (6:51) with no spoilers as they determine if they would recommend each. From there, it's a deep discussion on the seventh episode of Shōgun titled "A Stick of Tim...2024-04-0938 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Best of 2023 and Excitement for 2024 | Episode 183 This week, staffer and movie buff Ty Edmondson is back on the podcast to talk about his favorite things of the year that was as well as give a glimpse into what could be worth our time in 2024. Blaine and Ty discuss their favorite movies (1:25), including Past Lives and Beau Is Afraid. They also talk about the Wes Anderson collection on Netflix (10:25) and Ridley Scott's Napoleon (11:38). The conversation then shifts to books and TV shows, with recommendations such as The Creative Act by Rick Rubin and Miss Jane by Brad Watson (13:08). They also...2024-01-0252 minTaking It DownTaking It DownMCU Casting Ideas, Adam Sandler as a Great, and the Movie Nope Blaine, Adam, and Donovan award the Listener of the Week, who takes the team into being international (2:30)! Then the group has very specific ideas on how to cast Wolverine in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe adventures -- and it doesn't involve Taron Egerton (3:54). Natalie joins the crew and the four hosts discuss the recent piece by head writer Patrick Akers which posits that Adam Sandler is one of the greatest (8:31). Is he? And what's his best performance? And here's the video referenced in the talk of Sandler's very early MTV days, pre-SNL. 2022-08-0253 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Bear, Thor, MCU Problems Blaine, Adam, and Donovan award the Listener of the Week, who wins this week for a very special reason (2:05). Donovan recounts his time as a Chick-fil-A manager (4:48). That leads to a deep examination of the FX/Hulu series The Bear, which will contain spoilers for the show as the group talks about its music, themes, and foodie culture (8:26). After a short update about the site, there is talk on the FX/Hulu show starring Jeff Bridges, The Old Man, but no spoilers at all (30:35). Blaine suggests the Apple TV+ show Black Bird with...2022-07-2657 minTaking It DownTaking It DownStranger Things 4, The Challenge, Top Gun: Maverick, The Bear, and The Old Man In this week's episode of Taking It Down, we discuss the entirety of Stranger Things 4 and how it's better than the previous season (4:01). Then after a break, we talk about the The Challenge: All Stars most recent season now that it's wrapped and why it was fine (30:05). Donovan catches up on some movies and discusses the summer flavor of Top Gun: Maverick (37:12). Adam believes in The Bear on FX/Hulu (42:22) and Blaine briefly tries to sell the gang on another FX/Hulu show, The Old Man (49:38). As with every episode, listeners can find...2022-07-1252 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBarry, Penultimate Obi-Wan, and Ms. Marvel For this week's Taking It Down, the gang gives out the Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week award (5:01) after some random beginning musings. From there, it's why Barry may be one of the most American shows on TV now (5:53). After the break, Adam helps the rest of the group like the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi more (33:12) and Natalie chastises Blaine for his vague thoughts on this week's episode of the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel (44:41). Give this week's episode a listen with the player above or find it in any podcast...2022-06-2149 minTaking It DownTaking It DownObi-Wan Kenobi, Stranger Things 4, and Final Thoughts on Russian DollIn the show this week, Taking It Down doles out the weekly Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week (2:54) before concluding thoughts on the second season of Russian Doll from Netflix (3:47). In a longer segment, Adam and Blaine discuss the first two episodes of the return to Hawkins with Netflix's Stranger Things 4 (9:31). After a break, it's brief discussion of The Challenge: All Stars (29:21) before talk on if Star Wars can deepen its mythos with the long-awaited Disney+ show Obi-Wan Kenobi (33:11). Join us every week on Tuesday...2022-05-3148 minTaking It DownTaking It DownTrailers, Moon Knight Finale, and We Own This City We start this week with another Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week, and this time, it's someone with a big announcement (1:42). Then the guys talk trailers, particularly two: House of the Dragon (2:10) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (6:21). One of the two has the guys feeling more excited than the other. Natalie then joins the cast as they lay out how they all feel about Moon Knight and why the finale disappointed -- as well as where it fits as a MCU show (12:29). Blaine then offers some very quick, very vague, and very spoiler-free...2022-05-1049 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBarry and Russian Doll It's a top notch, high quality, fantastic and fun episode of Taking It Down this week, and as is the custom, the gang begins with the Listener of the Week (2:10). Make sure to let us know you're a listener so that you can win the big prize! From there, everyone complains at the news coverage concerning Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: why, oh why (2:39)?! Adam finally wraps up Severance and has a few cursory thoughts on it which he provides without spoiling any of the very spoiler-possible show (4:49). And in keeping with no spoilers, Donovan and Blaine...2022-05-0340 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Northman and The Batman Natalie joins the group this week, and thank goodness: she explains why she never watched Better Call Saul (2:27), why she deserves the Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week award (3:22), and how we're wrong for not talking about both Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings franchises (4:22). She also lends her distinct viewpoints on the fourth episode of Moon Knight (8:07) and she elaborates on her issues with Batman's costume as we break down the movie The Batman (13:45). After the break, Blaine and Donovan dive deep into why The Northman didn't hit...2022-04-2646 minTaking It DownTaking It DownOuter Range, Stranger Things 4 Expectations, and Moon Knight In this week's episode of Taking It Down, we start in a usual spot with a new Listener of the Week (3:38)! Congrats, surprise listener! While Donovan can't help himself with the USFL and there's plenty to be said (4:22), Blaine wonders aloud about the upcoming final season of Better Call Saul (10:10). From there, Blaine breaks down -- without spoiling a thing -- those first two episodes of the quite good Amazon Prime show Outer Range (12:25). What expectations does the crew have now that Stranger Things 4 has finally released a trailer (17:00)? What other expectations can...2022-04-1944 minTaking It DownTaking It DownDisney Trailers, Our Flag Means Death, and SeveranceWe had another week off, but that means we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week, it's just Donovan and Blaine, and they begin with some thoughts on two trailers from Disney+: the first from the much anticipated Star Wars veteran Obi-Wan Kenobi (1:39). The newest, released this week, was the trailer for the MCU's Ms. Marvel (10:58). From there, Donovan gives a completely spoiler-free set of impressions from The Batman, which is still in theaters but set to hit HBO Max on April 19 (15:32). Speaking of HBO Max, they both dissect the new comedy Our Flag...2022-03-2247 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBig Thief and Euphoria's Sixth Episode This week on Taking It Down, Blaine recounts a moment in his own home that usually is reserved for television shows or movies as he and the wife were catching up on The Righteous Gemstones (2:09). After that, the three hosts talk briefly on the future of The Alabama Take in general (4:02). Then in the main segments, Adam helps break down what makes the new Big Thief album -- Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You -- such a masterpiece (8:21). After the break, it's a long talk on the comedown of the sixth...2022-02-2241 minTaking It DownTaking It DownNew Music, Euphoria, Nightmare Alley, and The Book of Boba Fett Taking It Down, one of the best pop culture podcasts in production, begins with sad news and shared grief this week as we honor and mourn the loss of the Alabama music legend D.C. Moon (1:34). We hope that all find solace in his music that he left for all to hear. The three hosts then talk about the Super Bowl and college football, which was crazy with news, particularly in Auburn, Alabama (2:23). In a quick version of "The Lord's Coming Back Real Soon," they discuss commercials (6:43). From there, it's new music, which...2022-02-1555 minTaking It DownTaking It DownEuphoria, Pam & Tommy, and The Book of Boba FettThis week, the show opens with some behind-the-scenes secrets of Taking It Down (1:17) before discussing HBO renewed shows and thoughts on the fourth episode of Euphoria (2:59). From there, the guys give brief notes on the show Somebody, Somewhere (13:18). Donovan and Blaine then discuss the problems with the Hulu series Pam & Tommy -- both in the show and beyond it (14:14). After the break, it's all about the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett that everyone is talking about (26:47). Stay in touch! We're on all social media platforms under The Alabama...2022-02-0840 minTaking It DownTaking It DownWordle, Euphoria, Somebody Somewhere, and Boba FettThe folks at Taking It Down discuss how the Wordle came to populate your Twitter feed and what they think of the game (1:38). In a new weekly segment, Blaine lays out his spoiler-free and very vague favorite thing from a recent episode of the HBO hit Euphoria (8:28). Before the break, everyone breaks down the first episode of the new HBO show Somebody, Somewhere which stars Bridgett Everett (10:51). After a short break, it's news to Adam and Donovan that Moon Knight is coming and has a trailer (25:22). To end the episode, they all have thoughts on...2022-01-2541 minTaking It DownTaking It DownPeacemaker, The Book of Boba Fett, and the finale of Challenge: All Stars For this week's episode of Taking It Down, Natalie joins Blaine and Donovan for a full episode, and they begin with sports -- or lack thereof -- and immediately land on their thoughts on live mascots (1:36). From there, in lieu of any more sports, they break down the finale of The Challenge: All Stars from Paramount+ (4:11). It's hard to understand how Taking It Down doesn't discuss the HBO shows The Righteous Gemstones or Euphoria, so Natalie and Donovan attempt to explain that oversight (13:35) before they all give their thoughts on the first episode of the HBO Max...2022-01-1841 minTaking It DownTaking It DownNew Hawkeye Episode, More Beatles: Get Back Talk, and the SEC Championship Game For Taking It Down's 99th (!) episode, Blaine, Adam, And Donovan start with some adamant talk about both the SEC Championship Game and the dissection of the Alabama fanbase (1:25). We also celebrate our winners of the inaugural College Football Pick 'Em (8:48). Should we do the Bowl Pick 'Em? Let us know! Natalie joins the show and helps dissect what's right with the most recent episode of Hawkeye from Disney+ and what's wrong with it (13:22). She also offers up her worries about the upcoming movie Spider-Man: No Way Home (27:24). After the...2021-12-071h 00Taking It DownTaking It DownHawkeye and The Beatles: Get BackIn today's 98th episode, Donovan and Blaine work sans Adam but begin with some customary college football talk centered around the Iron Bowl (2:19). After that, Blaine gives his spoiler-free review of Marvel's Eternals (13:02) before they both move on into Marvel's newest endeavor: the holiday-ready Disney+ show Hawkeye (15:55). After the break, it's a discussion on the new docu-series The Beatles: Get Back (33:43). Taking It Down is sneaking up on its 100th show. For the 100th episode, we'll take as many listener questions as possible about TV, movies, music, books, and well beyond! Get those to us in any...2021-11-3053 minTaking It DownTaking It DownShang Chi, The Challenge: All Stars, and Spencer It's a great week on Taking It Down -- that is always the case when special co-host Natalie Morrow joins the podcast! This week, we discuss things that are on the pop culture horizon in television and film, particularly things we may cover in the coming weeks (1:49). There's a bit of a divergence as Blaine rants about pop culture websites (3:19) before coming back around to the list of possibly good shows and movies (5:11). From there, Adam and Natalie assess the movie Spencer, which stars Kristen Stewart and documents a brief time with the late Princess Diana (11:37). Before...2021-11-161h 01Taking It DownTaking It DownSquid Game, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The War on Drugs' New Album, and The Velvet Underground Documentary Come on in and give a listen to this week's episode of Taking It Down. We start with the lambasting of Jim Harbaugh and Michigan as well as other buffoons (1:10) before we talk about some of the specifics of Episode Six of the Netflix show Squid Game and how it may be great or it may not (6:17). That sets up a final discussion on Midnight Mass, where Blaine concludes that is truly great (12:38). While still in Netflix territory, Adam discusses the new Dutch film on the streaming service The Forgotten Battle, which had Adam enraptured (14:25). 2021-11-0255 minTaking It DownTaking It DownDune, Halloween Suggestions, and Midnight MassTaking It Down this week begins with some customary college football talk, especially with all those overtimes (1:53), before moving into even more discussion on the fourth episode from the excellent Netflix show Midnight Mass (6:52). Everyone then gives some recommendations on what's made them afraid in movies, television, books, songs, and even video games (11:34). Listen to help plan your Halloween viewing and listening. It was odd not to be a podcast not talking about HBO's Succession, so we decided how that happened (34:18). Then, Donovan and Adam proclaim their love for Wes Anderson movies as The French Dispatch releases though Blaine...2021-10-261h 08Taking It DownTaking It DownBob Dylan's Newest Bootleg, Ted Lasso Finale, Squid Game, and Scenes From a Marriage Taking It Down comes back from an unscheduled pause to first begin where the gang usually does: COVID-19. Just where are we with the virus now (1:10)? After that, it's the weekend antics, which aren't limited to football and a circus (2:16). Adam and Blaine then talk about the majestic new entry in Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series (8:00) before everyone chimes in on the pros and cons of the season finale of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ (14:16). After the break, Blaine finally discovers what the hell Squid Game is on Netflix (35:37) before Donovan breaks down some of the penultimate episode...2021-10-1249 minTaking It DownTaking It DownImpeachment: American Crime Story and Scenes From a Marriage After a two-week break, the guys from Taking It Down are ready to get back into the saddle of the horse that is television, movies, and music! This week, we start with some of our college football consumption, which is absolutely related to our COVID-19 segment (1:08), before we shift abruptly into some analytical thoughts on Ryan Murphy and his show on FX Impeachment: American Crime Story, a show that explores the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal of yore (6:27). After the break, Adam gives a kind review of The Alabama Take's very on Short Takes (31:05) before Blaine gives...2021-09-281h 01Taking It DownTaking It DownJames McMurtry's New Album and Hulu's Reservation Dogs The gang tries to decipher if Rhode Island is a tennis state to begin (1:07) before discussing the usual COVID-19 segment (2:43). After that, it's a discussion on the latest album from James McMurtry, The Horses and the Hounds (4:26). After the break, Blaine revokes his fandom of the Dallas Cowboys, which opens the door for other franchises to take their place (15:37). To end the show, they talk about if Reservation Dogs on FX/Hulu is worth the time (18:58). Subscribe to Taking It Down, which is out each Tuesday, and visit The...2021-08-2428 minTaking It DownTaking It DownMr. Corman, Ted Lasso, CODA, Marvel's What If...?, and The Suicide Squad After a week away, there are lots of television shows and movies to cover, and we somehow manage to squeeze in more than a few. We first talk about Obama's birthday party (0:58) before discussing COVID-19 once again (2:55). Then it's more into pop culture with two of Apple TV+ shows: Mr. Corman (10:50) and Ted Lasso (19:24). After the break, Adam and Blaine give some introductory thoughts on the first episode of the new season of The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies (30:19). Blaine happened to catch the buzziest movie of the week, CODA (35:22). Then Natalie joins the...2021-08-1648 minTaking It DownTaking It DownOlympics, Woodstock '99, 100 Foot Wave, and Ted Lasso On this week's episode of Taking It Down, the group discusses the real and infuriating possibility of having to bring back the COVID-19 segment (3:23) before Blaine makes the argument that the Olympics should just disappear altogether (10:18). Speaking of disappearing, the conversation shifts to the new HBO documentary Woodstock '99: Peace, Love, and Rage, which should come with a warning (17:25). After the break, it's a brief reflection of Shadow Kingdom (42:32) before the allure of the HBO limited documentary series 100 Foot Wave (44:04). Lastly, it's a quick talk about the return of the Apple TV+ series...2021-07-2756 minTaking It DownTaking It DownLoki, Sweet Tooth, and The Personal History of David Copperfield In this week's episode of Taking It Down, it's mayhem as Donovan and Blaine disagree on the film The Personal History of David Copperfield, which is now streaming on HBO Max (1:27). Then, wow! They bring in Natalie to help discuss the first episode of the Disney+ series Loki (15:46) as well as the new Netflix show Sweet Tooth (23:41). If you love horrible Owen Wilson impressions as well as disparagements about kids who act too much like adults, you're in a lot of luck this week! Taking It Down comes at you bright and early...2021-06-1533 minTaking It DownTaking It DownHulu's Plan B and Mental Health It's an odd week as Blaine trudges it alone. He discusses the end of the COVID-19 segment (1:24) before he gives his takes on the new Hulu movie Plan B, which is directed by Natalie Morales and stars newcomers Kuhoo Verma and Victoria Moroles (1:57). After the break, Blaine talks about mental health (6:29). Taking It Down releases every Tuesday morning. Subscribe in your podcast app so that you don't miss an episode. Feel free to email or contact Taking It Down on social media! 2021-06-0116 minTaking It DownTaking It DownMare of Easttown Episode Four and The Woman in the Window from Netflix Taking It Down comes at you just in time for the CDC's announcement that vaccinated people can gather. What does that mean for us? Well, one of the crew hits the road, which opens the door for frequent guest host Natalie Morrow to sit in an empty chair (1:03)? Where is Adam? Natalie, Blaine, and Donovan talk some like music and, of all things, the Poke Salat Festival (1:27). Then it's a lot of praise and analysis on the fourth episode of the HBO phenom, Mare of Easttown, titled "Poor Sisyphus" (5:16). ...2021-05-1837 minTaking It DownTaking It DownPeacock's Girls5eva, The Challenge: All Stars, and Mare of Easttown Episode 3 Taking It Down is back this week with only Adam and Blaine manning the ship. They first talk about putting their vaccines to the test (1:00), with Adam giving concerts for elementary schools (1:51)! That's an experience recounted that no one wants to miss! Then the guys catch up a little on The Challenge: All Stars, specifically two stars of the show that Blaine questions (8:27). Before the break, the guys give the listeners a head's up on the Peacock streaming show Girls5eva, which is another brain child of Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Meredith...2021-05-1147 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Movie Another Round and HBO's Second Episode of Mare of Easttown Plenty of questions to think through in this week's episode of Taking It Down: Is soccer's super league a huge gift to the world (1:04)? That question transitions into if Blaine should switch NFL teams now (1:47). Now that we're fully vaxxed, what's new (3:22)? One thing that's new: Adam played a stellar show, and he recounts getting back to live music (4:25). Donovan and Blaine then discuss at depth the brilliant middle-aged crisis of the Oscar-winning movie Another Round, which is now streaming on Hulu (9:15). Lastly, all of the guys are caught up on Mare of Easttown from HBO, but...2021-05-0449 minTaking It DownTaking It DownThe Challenge: Double Agents Season Recap Special It's the best time: the season almost closes and only a few teams seem as though they're able to conquer TJ's final. Lucky for you, Taking It Down is back this week to break down the season that almost is. On deck, we have head writer for The Alabama Take and Challenge extraordinaire, TD Wood. Also as a very special guest is writer, photographer, and podcaster for AL.com, Mr. Ben Flanagan. As always, the show has Blaine Duncan and Adam Morrow to think through the seas that are Icelandic cold to analyze what we've seen and...2021-04-2050 minTaking It DownTaking It DownBlack Widow, Calls on Apple TV+, The Challenge, and MoreOn this week's episode of Taking It Down, we first discuss if Black Widow will be the film that gets us all back in the theaters -- assuming we've been vaccinated (1:15). Adam recommends one that got away: Lodge 49, which is now streaming on Hulu (3:55). Blaine, having finished Last Chance U: Basketball, gives his final review (12:42). Then the guys talk a bit about the odd Apple TV+ show, Calls (15:46). After the break, Donovan gives an excellent reading suggestion by dissecting some of the writing of R.A. Lafferty (20:49) before Adam and Blaine discuss the coming end of this...2021-03-3050 min