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Takes All Over The Place

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Does your brain need a funny and topical (though maybe not pertinent) distraction? Nick and Julie literally have takes for days and, with the presence of a microphone, they can't help but share them with you. Tune in to laugh til you snort, get pop culture recommendations and relish in their hard-earned optimism.

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55: Big Iceberg Energy

April 16, 2021 03:22 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

To dwell on the pain of the past or to focus on new and exciting projects, this is the question facing both our intrepid podcast hosts and the iceberg that got hit by the Titanic (brilliantly portrayed by Bowen Yang on SNL). Luckily, there is much to watch and listen to while deciding, including the 2016 Ghostbusters, Drag Race and the latest SNL. Also introducing Julie’s ‘Tweet of the Week!’ and Nick’s “Spontaneous Question Attack.” Show Notes: @1:15 - Hot takes - Nordic Track v Peloton, ...

54: Seeking El Dorado

April 09, 2021 04:16 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Nick has his sights set on gold - or at least a shinier, more relaxed version of himself to introduce to the world once fully vaccinated. While Julie is in it to win gold in 100,000 Pyramid -and every gemstone rating we give. And the thing bringing peace and joy to the entire podcast right now? Barb and Star and their adventures in Vista Del Mar. Culottes away! Show Notes: @1:15 - Hot takes - hammocks, weight loss, Megan McCain, Marvel, Gaetz-gate, Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump (and Trix...

53: Come on Vaccine / Hip-Hop for Jesus

April 02, 2021 03:02 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

This week’s takes are brought to you by Ted Cruz’s border boudoir shots, Hip-Hop for Jesus, the delicious sin of Lil Nas X and the emotional turmoil of Minari (and the rest of the Oscar nominees). Featuring a feisty round of song association and the hot - too hot - roast of RuPaul’s Drag Race US. Show Notes: @1:15 - Hot takes - Come on vaccine, Lil Nas X, Minari, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, and the rest of the Marvel Universe, Mighty Ducks reboot, Brooklyn 99, Waffles + Mochi @37:00 -...

52: No Man's Land

March 26, 2021 01:13 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We’re in Oscar season and it is a cornucopia of darkness and sadness with “Promising Young Woman” and “Nomadland” (SO MANY SPOILERS). And to lighten the mood, Nick and Julie decide to think back to some of the most disturbing death scenes in pop culture…Fear not! Eventually we start talking about the latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 and the bittersweet and wonderful finale of Drag Race UK!! Julie’s podcast recommendations: Lost Hills - true crime, murder in Malibu .          ...

51: The one where Nick starts talking before anyone else is ready

March 19, 2021 01:18 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

This week on Takes we can barely contain ourselves. (To be honest, no one really tried). Nick caught us off guard by being podcast ready from the jump, but we quickly caught up to tackle today’s myriad of topics: Grammys, Oscars, Harry Styles, Kid90, Woody and Mia, and - of course - Marriage or Mortgage. Don’t worry, eventually we talk about the wide world of drag queens and end by playing a little 100,000 Pyramid! Let’s hang out! Show Notes: @1:30 - Hot takes - Grammys, Harry Styles, Jerr...

50: Energy, Pep, Moxie!

March 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Recorded on International Women’s Day, our 50th episode features the sublime, the fierce and the infuriating across the spectrum of female and non-binary experiences. We dive into Amy Poehler’s new movie “Moxie!,” revel in Oprah’s interviewing prowess and wrap-up both “WandaVision” and “It’s a Sin”. All before hitting the runways in both the UK and the US where comedy was featured and happened - mostly. Show Notes: @1:30 - Hot takes - Moxie, It’s a Sin finale [SPOILERS], WandaVision, Oprah...

49: Nipples and Lies

March 05, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In a week without Drag Race US, Nick and Julie still find plenty to talk about including recent revelations of supplement intolerance, the beautiful and depressing “It’s a Sin,” the many dogs of The Dodo, and, of course, the exceptional drag queens of the British Isles. Show Notes: @1:45 - Hot takes -  Research or judgment, Honey Boo Boo, attack of the cloves, what is a fully functioning person?, Magnesium Citrate, "It’s a Sin", Golden Globes, Dodo dogs, SNL. @28:00 - Drag Race UK | Episo...

48: The Dark Side

February 26, 2021 03:11 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

We might be in the upside down: Julie keeps agreeing with Megan McCain, Emma thinks Rosé is likable and Nick can’t stop talking about tennis - or, maybe not. Nick also attempts a breakdown of WandaVision, Julie does a solid rant on ‘I Care a Lot’ and then we get into a whole lotta Drag Race. Show Notes: @2:15- Hot takes - Julie’s BFF Megan McCain, The View, WandaVision, I Care a Lot, The Lady and The Dale, and Tennis Takes. @32:30- Drag Race UK | Episode 6 - Snatch Game @46:15 - Drag Rac...

47: A Noodle Sandwich!

February 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Nick and Julie give you a full round of takes on exclusive apps, Britney Spears and Craig Ferguson, Happy Endings, the end of In and Of Itself, and the GOAT debate featuring Nick’s push for Serena Williams over Tom Brady. All before diving into post-lockdown Drag Race UK, a Bossy Rossy Drag Race US and another round of “Guess that song” - 90’s edition! Show Notes: @1:30- Hot takes - The rest of Framing Britney Spears and In and Of Itself, Happy Endings, The GOAT debate, Armie Hammer, Law a...

46: You Wanna Piece of Me?

February 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Nick and Julie are in pieces after watching the beautiful and heartbreaking Your Name Engraved Herein, but pull it together to bring you a podcast with worldwide drag queen analysis, lessons learned in adulting (re: self-medication), the magical and mind-blowing Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself, and the pursuit of justice for Britney Spears as well as a game all the New Girl fans will enjoy. Show Notes: @2:00- Hot takes - Derek DelGaudio’s In and Of Itself, Nightmare’o’rama, Your Name En...

45: Visibility

February 05, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This week Nick and Julie get clear and compelling glimpses into life outside the binary, the life of Wendy Williams, and the experience of being out on television (among other more blurred and chaotic topics). Show Notes: 1:50 - Hot takes - Lifetime Wendy Williams biopic and Wendy Williams Documentary, “Visible: Out on Television,” Ugly Betty, Family Ties and Comedians in Cars 20:10 - Drag Race UK | Episode 3 - Fashion frenemies 37:00 - Drag Race S13 | Episode 5 - It’s a Ballllllll 58:3...

44: Right here in RuPaul's City

January 28, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This week we’ve got twitter wars and the requisite animal antidote, new shows like Mr. Mayor and The Great North, linguistics lessons from Nick and, of course, lots of queens! Show Notes: 1:15 - Hot takes - Ted Cruz v. Seth Rogan, emotional support (from) animals, AOC, Mr. Mayor, Ugly Betty, The Great North and Buffy the Vampire Slayer! 17:30 - Drag Race UK | Episode 2 - Ru gives ‘Cats’ another chance 43:20 - Drag Race S13 | Episode 4 - The. Best. Lip-synch. EVERRRRRRR. And some other th...

43: Party in the USA

January 23, 2021 06:01 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

It’s a party, it’s a new day, and Nick and Julie hang out with the newest queens of the UK and USA. It may seem like a lot of drag queens, but when they’re this fun it’s hard to mind. Nick also gives a three-minute, breathless breakdown of the Australian Open and Julie belts out some torch tunes in a game of song association. Show Notes: 1:30 - Hot takes - Tennis, Lupin, The Ice Cream Incident, Flight Attendant 16:00 - Drag Race UK | Episode 1 - Someone actually goes home! 42:45 - Drag R...

42: You're Welcome America

January 15, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Amidst the insanity of the world, Nick and Julie use this platform to focus on the important things: identifying bangable CNN anchors, lusting for Lupin (now on Netflix), and diving into the current overindulgence of drag race - both US season 13 and introducing UK season 2. We wrap things up with a sibling battle in the form of a drag race themed quiz show. Show Notes: 2:00 - Hot takes on Nick as a brother, Lupin, and The Flight Attendant 22:00 - Drag Race S13 | Episode 2 48:00 - Drag R...

41: The lady says...

January 08, 2021 07:54 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

New year, new challenges to our democracy, and new obsessions to distract us and fortify us for the work ahead. We dive into the first half of Flight Attendant, the first season of Bridgerton, and any season of The Challenge we can find. Then we break down the first episode of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and take Nick and Julie on a round of speed dating questions to get to know them better ;) Show Notes: 1:15 - Hot takes on The Flight Attendant, Bridgerton, and The Challenge 29:00 - ...

40: Die Hard 2020

December 28, 2020 04:08 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

The year is over but we’ve got one last show before 2020 goes. Julie and Nick want to catch you up on their holiday viewing, Nick's brain scan results, and celebrate with the Drag Race fans among us as we meet the queens of Season 13.  Happy New Year gemstones!!! Show notes: 2:05 - Grab Bag! Amazonian women, New Girl, Brain Scan follow-up, Last Holiday and Die Hard 27:20 - Spotlight on Gay Holiday Films 36:00 - Rupaul's Drag Race S13 - Meet the Queens 1:02:20 - Games! 2020 Word Associa...

39: Happy little jam

December 17, 2020 22:16 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

We’ve got an extended episode to keep you company on your holiday errands. A lot of happy nonsense this week with the anticipation of Nick’s impending brain scan, New Girl, the songs and artists of Nick’s year (according to Spotify), that crazy lady’s testimony, and holiday movies and traditions. Come hang out! We’ll be taking a short break, we hope you have warm, safe holidays and we’ll see you in 2021! www.takespod.com @takespod And please rate/review/subscribe!

38: A Propensity for Grandiosity

November 29, 2020 14:35 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Nick and Julie wade into The Crown in blasphemous order, but with opinions nonetheless. Nick also found himself three seasons through New Girl in less than a week and Julie's interest has been sparked by the new Netflix series Voices of Fire.  www.takespod.com @takespod And please rate/review/subscribe!

37: Pastoral Gays

November 20, 2020 18:56 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Left to their own devices this week, Julie watched Emily in Paris, Working Girl, Emma, Mansfield Park and Drag Race Thailand Season 2 and Nick ordered a lot of cozies (not on Amazon) and has downloaded several pastoral gay movies that he’ll be watching... any day now. And now we’re going to watch season 4 of The Crown :) - you can’t stand us? We don’t blame you www.takespod.com @takespod Give love, receive love, subscribe, rate, review

36: The Waiting Game

November 16, 2020 01:01 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

This episode features all of our coping mechanisms for the fear and anticipation of election decisions - remember that week? We’ve got The West Wing, Leslie Jones, still more NXIVM cult and the finale of Drag Race Holland - Dutch exclamation point! www.takespod.com @takespod Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, etc.

35: Spooky Scary Skeletons

November 09, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Recorded on the Day of the Dead, Julie and Nick are immersed in (or avoiding) the spooky scaries of the world, including but not limited to the haunting Robert Kardashian hologram, the partially dead heroes of the show "In the Flesh" and the chilling tendency for models to win the The Great Pottery Throwdown all while reckoning with the unnerving double shantay ahead of the Holland Drag Race finale. www.takespod.com @takespod Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, etc. 

34: It's come to Xanadu

November 01, 2020 19:58 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Nick and Julie really do try to recap Drag Race Holland’s “It Takes Two,” but linear thinking is not easily achieved these days and the tangents are too good. Join them as they discuss barbies, baked goods, British slang and gender fluidity. www.takespod.com @takespod Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, etc.

33: Get used to it

October 24, 2020 13:21 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Julie’s got hot takes about which ladies of The View she and Nick most resemble in their podcasting style and Nick’s got a riveting recap of the Haunting of Bly Manor (all the spoilers from 26:47-31:22). They also dive into the Snatch Game / Naked photo shoot episode of Holland's Drag Race, introduce us to Ted Lasso and break down some hobby lobby hokey pokey nonsense.  www.takespod.com @takespod 

32: All the tests!

October 17, 2020 22:40 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Between Julie’s glucose monitor and Nick’s pulse oximeter, these two have checked their stats and are ready to dive into the sea of 1,000 takes. They wrap up the French Open, unpack Drag Race Holland’s dance challenge and revisit the times they were terrible roommates all while diving into highlights from Psych, Deaf U, The Murders at White House Farm and GBBS - they’re not supernatural, just highly skilled. www.takespod.com @takespod

31: Glitter Kitty

October 11, 2020 03:52 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Like Obama, Nick admits that he has a finsta and to aid in your frantic search to find it, look for an account that only follows tennis players and dog videos. Aside from a good amount of talking dog and chunky groundhog discussion, Julie and Nick also get into Holland’s Drag Race and King’s Day celebrations, the new(ish) animated feature Spies in Disguise and this year’s Roland-Garros Tournament (spoiler alert - Nick can predict the future). www.takespod.com @takespod Please rate, subscr...

30: Macaroni in a pot

September 28, 2020 18:59 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

It’s our 30th episode we’ve got quite a grab bag for you. This week we get ready for Drag Race Holland, consider the Chris Evans’ scandal, check in on Julie’s Keanu obsession, and take an uncomfortably close look at human nature through The Vow, the Social Dilemma, and Nick’s immersion therapy. And (believe it or not) more… www.takespod.com @takespod on social 

29: The Dodo Conspiracy

September 16, 2020 22:08 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

We’re back from a spoon-gathering hiatus and feeling particularly verbose on topics ranging from HBO’s The Vow, cults and current mental landscapes to gymnastics and John Wick. And, of course, so much more. Also featured: Canada’s Drag Race wrap up All things Keanu Reeves Outlander Who’s on the new season of Dancing with the Stars And whether or not Nick and Julie should co-parent a puppy. Check us out at  www.takespod.com   @takespod on social 

28: Home is where the doctor is

August 11, 2020 03:58 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Nick’s been seeking solace in the arms of medical professionals, while Julie has been diving into the charming and sublime world of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum. We’ve also got final thoughts on Drag Race All Stars 5, ideas about the Emmy nominations and nostalgia for America’s Next Top Model. Bookmarks:  (*all times are approximate*) 17:00 All Stars 5, with an ANTM detour 26:00 Take it to the final AS5 Runway 34:30 Emmys 44:40 Love on the Spectrum Extras on www.takespod.com @takes...

27: Where You Lead

August 04, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

This episode might be primarily for the Gilmore Girls fans, but don’t skip it on Rory’s account. Though we can help but nerd out on which episodes and boyfriends best (and least) suited our favorite Lorelais, we also spend some quality time on the Drag Race All Stars 5 stand-up special, mentally prepare for the finale, get lost in the wilderness with Alone and gush over Indian Matchmaker. And the cherry on top? The magic that is Jennifer Coolidge saying “hi” (video on our website - or you ca...

26: Vanilla Cupcakes

July 26, 2020 19:43 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

To suppress frustration with the ladies of The View and the Fire Island gays, Nick and Julie indulge in an assortment of sweet treats like Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron and Hulu’s Palm Springs in addition to our usual reality chaser - season 5 of Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Also featuring: Mucho Mucho Amor Derrick Barry Drama The Old Guard Priapea: Songs for a Phallic God by the amazing Tyler * don't forget to rate and review! * www.takespod.com  @takespod on social

25: A Broad Brush

July 14, 2020 22:01 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

It was a dark and stormy night, and we decided to record a podcast anyway. Join us for unintentionally dramatic tales of the All Stars Snatch Game, Canada’s take on Drag Race, and an assortment of mental health in pandemic check-ins combined with old school movie and tv references. www.takespod.com for extras  @takespod on IG, FB and Twitter

23: Frazzled

July 09, 2020 03:05 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

With two weeks of less-than-stellar Drag Race episodes to discuss (not to mention the European men's tennis players) Nick and Julie are, in the words of the oft-quoted (by Nick) Gemma Collins, frazzled. But don't worry, there are bright spots in the form of the phenomenal Netflix documentary, "Disclosure" and that video of Serena Williams and her daughter dancing to Beauty and the Beast. Also featuring: Athlete A, Cracked Up, Britney Spears' instagram and Upload www.takespod.com @takespo...

23: Prepositional Panic

June 29, 2020 13:44 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Nick and Julie are in it, about it and sometimes underneath it. It being the world of Drag Race and other related, sometimes unrelated, always gay content.  We’re still figuring out our podcast schedule in relation to the rest of the work, life, revolution, and we hope you enjoy this exploration of: - That time when team RuPaul went on Celebrity Family Feud  - The “I’m in Love” episode of All Stars 5  - Dear Victor, Legendary and, of course, more. www.takespod.com @takespod on social

22: It's a Variety Show

June 14, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Hi Gemstones! We took a beat to give space and do work.  ✨ We’re back and ready to talk about how we’re approaching the work of this moment. Specifically, creating a just and civil society that is safe for black and brown people of all gender and sexual identities. And to keep indulging with you in the apparently endless world of drag race.  ✨ We love you ❤️

21: Drag Race Slumber Party

May 29, 2020 18:47 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

We're all getting ready for the Drag Race finale with a slumber party reunion! Nick and Julie give takes on the queens and predictions for the unprecedented virtual lip-sync finale (sponsored by Zoom*). While in their cozies, they also gab about Nick's sleeping habits, Julie's SVU betrayal, and the movies and shows giving them life: The Lovebirds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and maybe the new Snowpiercer show. Put on your fuzzy slippers and apply a face mask - it's time for a sleepover! *no...

20: Y'all ready for this?

May 22, 2020 18:29 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

It’s our 20th episode and Nick and Julie have got it all for you! The things you’ve grown to love: RuPaul’s Drag Race and Julie’s journey to detective alongside Benson and Stabler. The things you can’t live without: A space of acceptance and humor around the spectrum of neuroses and Nick’s mini-lessons on anatomy and human nature. And the things you have no room in your brain for and yet we say anyway: the inner workings of the band Little Mix, the joys of watching someone else play Sims 4,...

19: Purple Puppet People

May 16, 2020 19:51 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Another week chock-full of drag content! but don’t worry, Nick and Julie manage to pepper it with touchstones for those living outside the Ru-Universe. For fans of Dami Im, Whoopi Goldberg, Dead to Me, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and the contentious topic of favorite colors in adulthood - we’ve got you covered. Follow us and hang out:  @takespod www.takespod.com

18: Never Have I Ever

May 08, 2020 03:48 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

This week, Nick’s feeling like a boss bitch after one workout dance session with Doja Cat and Julie reveals her adolescent party tricks like homemade retainers and playing the theme to Ice Castles on either piano of flute - your choice. They’ve also got a rundown of the new and delightful Mindy Kaling series “Never Have I Ever,” a little bit of Rupaul’s Drag Race - superfan makeover edition and, a brief herstory of double “shantay you stay” moments. www.takespod.com Dance along on spotify ...

17: Confusion 2020

May 02, 2020 00:48 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Look Over there! It’s Team Takes coming at you with political campaign during quarantine realness (minus any actual political conversation outside of last week’s maxi challenge on drag race.) Platforms include, Nick’s new outlet and the power of electricity, Julie’s Law and Order approach, and a fierce debate about body padding. Also featuring: Rupaul’s Drag Race, Celebrity Drag Race and We’re Here, Too Hot to Handle, Archer, Never Have I Ever, and of course Tennis in the time of Coronavir...

16: The way I feel for you, Chaka Khan

April 25, 2020 05:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

It was a sleepy week (or maybe we’re just in another world with our girl Chaka Khan) but Nick’s not sleeping when the moon’s out, Julie’s relaxing with Psychology in Seattle's thoughtful reactions, and we’re not sleeping on season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Featuring: Team takes plays “would you rather?” Nick's all about Archer Psychology in Seattle’s “Therapist Reacts” to Love is Blind (among other things) Preview of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle (*thh thh*) Drag Race episode 8 - things ...

15: Iconic

April 18, 2020 21:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Hello! From the side of your brain you let sleep when your phone dies. In it, Nick is now a Georgian (the country) movie connoisseur, Julie can run down most of the content from tv experiment Quibi, and Emma found the Moving Parts documentary and has since experienced movement in various parts of her soul. And of course we stay super current by giving you our takes on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, episode 7 aka Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical . Also featuring:  And Then We Danced, the de...

14: Snatched

April 11, 2020 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Team takes is fully remote and we’re checking our levels - sounds, spoons, nicotine and joy. Joy quotient was enhanced this week by extraordinary playlists, Leslie Jordan's instagram and, of course, RuPaul's drag race - namely Gigi's wacky robot and Jonathan Bennett's unabashed enthusiasm. Also featuring: Nick finallllllyy watched Trixie and Katya's Glow Up episode Zima memories 100% Pure Love Survivor Ever After with Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott Check in with us on instagram: @t...

13: Joy! ... or mania

April 05, 2020 01:36 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Nick and Julie have many thoughts to share and things to say... the time spent alone is starting to show. Before a thorough review of the of RuPaul's Drag Race (Gay's Anatomy), they talk for 20 mins about Zoom backgrounds, the Tiger King, ice dancing, Lifetime movies and the $100,000 (or $25,000) Pyramid! Check out the website for extras  www.takespod.com And the spotify playlist for the songs on loop in their heads "Takes All Over the Place: The music behind the podcasters" 

12: Take it to the Runway

March 28, 2020 03:29 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

It's the first fashion challenge of Drag Race season 12 and Nick and Julie are bringing you a "live" runway report, in addition to all their other thoughts and feelings. They also do some kegel advocacy, Nick takes some shade for never seeing Steel Magnolias and starts contemplating his spinoff show, “Fears all over the Place.” Find us on instagram, facebook and twitter @takespod and www.takespod.com

11: Where my people at?

March 23, 2020 03:46 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

As we shift and adapt to new realities, Nick and Julie seek their peeps - in the newest crop of queens on drag race (despite the unimpressive episode 3), in the reliably entertaining Liz Lemon and Co., and in YOU - dear podcast listeners. Let's hang out, we've got *a lot* to talk about. PS. We may be gearing up for a 30 Rock rewatch side pod(cast). Stay tuned! Featuring: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Arthur the aardvark vs. Arthur aka Dudley Moore Double Sashay Aways Venus Williams 30 ...

10: Nick's Seeing Stars

March 14, 2020 04:20 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Nick and Julie are starry-eyed looking at Jan (just Jan) and the rest of the Season 12 queens and Nick floats to another world as he tells the tale of his first field trip to get a spiritual reading with Julie's mom! Also featuring: The Nicki Minaj Roman Holiday memes Ross Matthews' Book "Name Drop" The Men's Bodies episode of Dax Shepherd's Armchair Expert And we have a website:  www.takespod.com And a spotify playlist: "Takes All Over the Place: The music behind the podcasters"

09: Queens, ahoy

March 06, 2020 05:52 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

This week, Nick, Julie and a lot of the world are distracting themselves from more pressing fears by continuing to delight in the scientific love experiment (reality show) that is Love is Blind. And Season 12 of RuPaul's Drag race starts off with a bang - let's discuss. Also featuring: Jennifer Saunders on Shrek The sex appeal of Steve Buscemi Oprah quoting Mary J Blige on Trevor Noah and TrimSpa? Don't forget to check out our website for extra goodies - mostly drag queen bios this wee...

08: Julie's the Fonz, but we're not jumping the shark...

February 28, 2020 05:03 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

…hopefully.  In this delightfully unhinged ep, Nick and Julie share stories of the ups and downs of mental health treatment, bask in the Next in Fashion finale and try to parse meaning from the reality show “Love is Blind.” Also featuring: 28 Days and Sandra Bullock The “Quit Vaping” app Dolly Parton impressions It’s Always Sunny Julie as the Fonz of preschool Ps. I love you Julie and Nick’s attempts at slam poetry Instagram: @takespod  Website: www.takespod.com

07: Gay Underwear, Hello!

February 21, 2020 04:44 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Nick and Julie are bringing you full-tilt joy this week! Julie tries to stay on topic with an exploration of Netflix's Next in Fashion and the classic, Bridget Jones' Diary, and Nick gets lost in the worlds of tennis, TENS units, and President's Day Party Tricks. Oh yeah, and we tried to like Younger for Nick - it's a struggle. www.takespod.com Show notes and goodies at our  website! Also, feel free to weigh in on what field trip you want Julie and Nick to take! 

06: How Many Gemstones?

February 14, 2020 02:09 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Nick and Julie weave a conversation about Jojo Rabbit and the Oscars with takes on Theon Greyjoy, Laura Dern, Norwegian people, SNL and nicotine addiction. And Nick's next tutorial will be on Tyra Banks and America's Next Top Model