Taking It Down
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsTime to watch TV from a different angle: get your recommendations and examinations for television from thinkers who ensure zero spoilers until a vote has been cast on if the series or movie is worth taking down from the cluttered, streaming shelf. Then stick around for the analysis which unpacks episodes of TV or movies from the Southern thinkers out to destroy Alabama stereotypes. Every Tuesday morning, editor-in-chief of The Alabama Take Blaine Duncan is joined by Adam Morrow, Donovan Reinwald, and others to discuss, dissect, and dive into TV and streaming. You deserve your time, so let Taking It Down decide for you.
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Previewing 'Baby Reindeer'; Plus, Hot Chemistry in 'Shōgun' and a Promising 'Sympathizer'
April 23, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93 MBThis 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). Hul...
Intensity Heats Up in 'Shōgun' and A Mystery in 'Sugar'
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBThis 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 ...
Brilliance in 'Shōgun' and Don't Miss 'Sugar'
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBIn 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 eac...
The Women of 'Shōgun'
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBHost Blaine flies solo this week to discuss what in the world is up with Mary Poppins (3:54) before he talks broadly about Shōgun with no spoilers (6:03) and then dissects the sixth episode of Shōgun titled "Ladies of the Willow World" (7:19). This week's episode features an ad from our friends at the podcast Polyphonic Press, a show for music fans of all stripes where each week the hosts review a classic album from a list of over one-thousand releases from all genres of music. The twist? ...
The Danger of Customs in 'Shōgun'; Plus, 'Manhunt' and '3 Body Problem'
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week on Taking It Down, Blaine begins with a quick, non-spoiler thought on Netflix's The Gentlemen (2:59). From there, he discusses without spoiling Manhunt from Apple TV+ (3:16) and 3 Body Problem on Netflix with no spoilers (5:47). After a hello from Adam, the two give some non-spoiler thoughts on Shōgun overall (8:39) before discussing TV's odd schedule (9:44). From there, they discuss Shōgun's fifth episode "Broken To The Fist," which has spoilers from that point forward (11:24). ...
How 'Shōgun' Become Popular
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBThe TV and streaming from The Alabama Take family of podcasts returns! This week, Taking It Down begins with a new introduction from host Blaine (0:00), which also includes a few non-spoiler thoughts about the Netflix series The Gentlemen starring Theo James and created by Guy Ritchie (4:20). The co-hosts then join the discussion: can they recommend the new series Shōgun on FX/Hulu (7:55)? After the suggestions for listeners, it's a deep dive into spoilers of the show that account for why Sh...
Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Too Much or Just Enough? | Episode 188
February 14, 2024 06:04 - 33 minutes - 70 MBIn this episode, Blaine and Donovan discuss the recent change in the video schedule for Taking It Down On Video (1:22) before they then delve into the setting of Alaska in True Detective: Night Country to answer the question: is it attempting too much (3:06)? To end, the two discuss various topics, including Apple TV+ originals, and other TV shows that could play a role for the podcast going forward (28:30), such as Manhunt, Constellation, Sugar, The Big Door Prize, Dark Matter, and The Lady...
'Masters of the Air' and Its Predecessors; Plus, How Good Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Now?
February 06, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 86.9 MBTo begin, it's a quick question on the Expats on Amazon Prime (1:27), before shifting into Masters of the Air on Apple TV+ to land on how it holds up thus far against its predecessors from HBO (4:02). The hosts ask Donovan why he watches Bluey (20:38) before Donovan and Blaine break down "Part Three" of True Detective: Night Country to uncover just how good it is at its halfway point and to question if it leans to heavily into one particular aspect the first season may have avoided (24:07)....
Unpacking 'True Detective: Night Country' Part Two | Episode 186
January 30, 2024 15:30 - 32 minutes - 67.8 MBLook at TV from a different angle: Taking It Down is the The Alabama Take's TV and streaming podcast from irrelevant Southern thinkers. Audio podcast is out every Tuesday morning and can be streamed above or with the links at the bottom of the page. The video component of the podcast airs on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 p.m. CST. For this week, it takes a full episode to dig into the mysteries of "Part Two" of the captivating True Detective: North Country. After a brief discussion on some co-h...
WTF The Ending Of 'The Curse,' Perfect Finale With 'Fargo,' and As Strong as First Episodes Get With 'True Detective' | Episode 185
January 22, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 112 MBThis week! Big finishes and strong beginnings. WTF happened at the end of The Curse (1:58)? And some questions as well as praises for the end of Fargo (26:16). Lastly, True Detective: Night Country was as strong as ever for a first episode and we explain why (39:33). Taking It Down is the The Alabama Take's TV and streaming podcast for listeners who have time for the TV, but not time for much else. From us, you'll get the mundane and absurd, the complex and the simple, the easy and the hard...
What To Make Of 'Saltburn' and the Recently on 'Fargo' | Episode 184
January 09, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 79.2 MBFor the episode this week, the entire crew gathers to determine just what to make of the Amazon Prime film Saltburn (1:46) and Donovan and Blaine break down the direction of the two most recent episodes of Fargo, "Linda" and "Blanket" (22:20). For extra footage, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has even more from Taking It Down. This week, the extra YouTube video has the crew returning to their weekly coverage of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion and some focused griping as ...
The Best of 2023 and Excitement for 2024 | Episode 183
January 02, 2024 14:45 - 52 minutes - 104 MBThis 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 R...
Tensions Mount Over 'Leave the World Behind'! | Episode 182
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 60.7 MBThe sole focus of the audio this week is the new Netflix film Leave the World Behind. One of the crew loved it, one hated it, and another believes he comes to like it. Summary The conversation revolves around the movie 'Leave the World Behind' on Netflix. The hosts discuss various aspects of the film, including the similarity between actors, the dizzying camera work, cinematography preferences, expectations from the director, and a comparison with the TV show 'Mr. Robot'. They conclude with...
Is 'The Curse' Funny, Latest on 'Fargo,' and a 'Loki' Look Back | Episode 181
December 05, 2023 15:30 - 42 minutes - 85.3 MBFor this week's episode, the crew start with some quick Substack shoutouts that are worthy of your time (1:24) before looking back on Loki without any spoilers now that the second season has ended (3:06). After that, it's a debate on if The Curse from Nathan Fielder and Showtime is funny or any good at all (5:33). The final segment after the break has Donovan and Blaine breaking down the specifics of the third episode of this fifth season of Fargo on FX and Hulu (22:01). If you're a fan of...
What 'Napoleon' Needed and 'Fargo' Is Back To Form | Episode 180
November 28, 2023 15:15 - 42 minutes - 85.6 MBThis week, we get right to the point: is Napoleon a good movie? It sure could've been with some of these fixes (2:03). After the break, we discuss how Fargo returns, checks some boxes, but gets back to form (21:18). If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has extra footage different from the audio episode, found below, but we need a name. Chime in! Win prizes! The Alabama Take brings you an entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! But ...
New Annoyances on 'The Challenge' and Why Watch 'The Killer' | Episode 179
November 14, 2023 15:30 - 39 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this week's audio version of the podcast, the entire crew is here to first dive into the current season of MTV's The Challenge: we'll unpack why it has a different vibe and who annoys us most (1:20). After a break, Donovan talks himself into possibly loving the new David Fincher movie on Netflix The Killer (14:05) before we spoil the movie (23:04). If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has extra footage different from the audio episode, found below,...
The Beatles? Yes, The Beatles
November 07, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 70.2 MBWith only Adam and Blaine this week, the guys veer way out of the podcast's usual lane of TV to talk about The Beatles. Prompted by the new single "Now and Then," they talk discuss production, albums, and songs. The episode begins with the podcast's roots (1:20) before explaining why this week isn't a TV episode (2:23). There's a dash of football discussion (4:29) before the two hosts talk about The Beatles: the new single, previous work without John Lennon, favorite albums, favorite songs,...
The Payoff Of 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher'
October 31, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 75.8 MBThis week for the audio episode of the podcast, Donovan and Blaine discuss some new options with the audio and video versions of Taking It Down (1:45) before moving into the sad news of Matthew Perry's death (3:20). Then it's a wrap on the final four episodes of the Netflix series The Fall Of The House Of Usher (7:54). Was it worth it? Does it answer all of its questions? If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has extra footage from the audio episode, f...
'Loki' Repeats The Past and One Host Ain't Having 'The Fall of Usher'
October 24, 2023 13:45 - 51 minutes - 103 MBThis week for the audio episode of the podcast, the four hosts have brief announcements on where they'll be this week if you want to come and see them (2:13) before getting into some thoughts on social media sites (5:37). From there, it's the problems of the still enjoyable Loki series on Disney+ (7:19). After a short break, there's a break down of episodes three and four of The Fall Of The House Of Usher, and one host ain't buying it (23:02). To wrap, there's a short talk on Tuscaloosa mus...
Exploring Wes Anderson Short Films and Is 'House of Usher' Worth the Halloween Time
October 17, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 99.6 MBAll four co-hosts this week are pretty interested in the new trailer of True Detective: Night Country, which is set in Alaska and stars Jodie Foster, and each of the hosts determines what's the impact the show could have (2:08). After that, the group pick up where they left off last week and analyze the final three short films from Wes Anderson on Netflix: The Rat Catcher, Poison, and The Swan (7:04). The final segment covers the first two episodes of the Netflix horror show The Fall of the...
Explanations for 'Loki' and Wes Anderson's 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'
October 10, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 92.4 MBThis week the gang have a time dissecting the first episode of the new season of Loki (1:20). They also discuss the impact of Wes Anderson and his new short film on Netflix The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (20:30). To wrap the show, the gang narrows down what's in store for the next episode since there are a lot of choices as well as ask for a favor (43:48). If you prefer video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has an extended version the episode with discussions this we...
Unique Voice of 'Welcome To Wrexham' and Oiling Up For 'The Challenge: USA'
October 03, 2023 13:30 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBOn Taking It Down, the episode begins with a thanks to the city and residents of Florence, specifically some who may listen to the episode (1:20) before moving into a boiling feud with fellow Alabama Take podcast We Are A Star War (4:26). Then we determine perhaps what's missing from Welcome To Wrexham: a unique voice (5:30). After a break, we get oiled up to talk about the most recent episode and elimination on The Challenge: USA (25:15). If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube chan...
'Ahsoka' Is Bad TV and How 'The Changeling' Stays Solid
September 26, 2023 13:15 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBFor this week, the crew from Taking It Down explain how Ahsoka is bad TV and could signal bad moves for franchise moves (1:24). After the break, they discuss how though The Changeling from Apple TV+ has gotten rocky, it still is solid television. For those who prefer the video podcast, head to YouTube and find The Alabama Take. There in this week's episode, we begin with talks about HBO's cancellation of Winning Time, the big loss on The Challenge: USA, the upcoming season of Fargo with Jo...
Unpacking 'The Changeling' and Going Back to Wrexham
September 19, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 88.9 MBThis week's episode begins with a list of specific thank yous to the donors of the donation drive for the home site, The Alabama Take (1:58). If you helped out and pitched in, then you'll hear your name! From there, it's a few jokes at the expense of two specific politicians who made news this week (4:36). Then we get into Victor LaValle, the author of The Changeling and this year's Lone Women on what makes his work good (6:39) before we dive fully into the Apple TV+ adaptation of his work,...
Why Watch 'The Changeling,' How Apple TV+ Is The New HBO, and 'The Challenge: USA'
September 12, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBThis week's episode begins with the hypothesis that Apple TV+ has taken the crown from HBO for quality TV shows (2:37). Then, the group give spoiler-free thoughts on why The Changeling from the same streamer feels so special (9:28). After a short break aboutThe Alabama Take, it's a breakdown of what happened -- and where it could lead -- on the most recent episode of The Challenge: USA (14:03). If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take has an extended vers...
Production on 'The Challenge: USA' and How Zany and Somber is 'Telemarketers'
September 05, 2023 13:45 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBThe entire crew gather to first talk about the intersection of college football and intellectualism and how it's not a dichotomy (2:38) before shifting into The Challenge: USA and asking if production has too much of a hand in certain things (7:07). After the break, Blaine and Donovan discuss at length how zany and sober the latest HBO documentary Telemarketers is, which people should view just for the enlightenment (17:01). If you're a fan of video podcasts, the YouTube channel for The Al...
What Happened to 'How To With John Wilson' and How 'The Challenge: USA' Became Great TV
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBAfter nearly the entire month of August on a break, the entire crew of Taking It Down is back to reflect on the passing of Bob Barker first, as well as offer thoughts on celebrity deaths of late (2:16). After that, the major segments begin with a breakdown of how the HBO series How To With John Wilson has dipped in quality. After a break, the crew discuss how The Challenge: USA on CBS became as good as its predecessor on MTV and why everyone should be watching it (15:17). If you're a fan o...
The 'Secret Invasion' Backlash and 'Oppenheimer' Discourse, Plus More
August 01, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 88.1 MBFor this week's episode, the crew at Taking It Down go spoiler free for all of the discussions. The talks begin with an explanation of the upcoming August break for the podcast and a call to action from listeners (1:37). From there, it's a dive into the online backlash on Secret Invasion, particularly its recent finale (3:37). After that, Donovan makes a recommendation of the Max star-studded series Full Circle from writer and director Steven Soderbergh (12:15). The Max show reminds them th...
Why 'Knock At The Cabin' Is Two-Thirds Good
July 25, 2023 13:20 - 29 minutes - 55.1 MBGuest host Ty Edmondson is back on Taking It Down this week to help explain how Knock At The Cabin, now streaming on Peacock, is two-thirds good. They begin with a brief talk about the one that got away: Succession on HBO (1:38) before talking some generalities of Knock At The Cabin (4:24). After the break, they discuss the movie and book in depth with spoilers (15:02). For the YouTube version of this week's show, found below, the bonuses include a talk with Ty on what makes a movie great ...
How Is 'It's Always Sunny...' Still Does It and The Mysteries of 'Silo' on Apple TV+
July 18, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBIn this week's episode, we dissect how It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia keeps being funny and why it's a television classic (1:35). After the break, it's a deep dive into the mysteries of the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Silo, which is worth a look (18:28). For a transcript of this week's episode, see the website. For the YouTube version of this week's show, found in The Alabama Take's YouTube channel, the bonus material includes a trip to IKEA to begin, how it's the 165th episode of this podc...
Apple TV+ Has Quality Television and Details of 'Secret Invasion'
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 39.4 MBApple TV+ has some quality shows, and we have recommendations almost solely from that streaming app, including Hijack (1:37), City On Fire (3:04), and Silo (5:04) all with spoiler-free discussions. Then it's a brief note on the current season of The Righteous Gemstones and why it's not quite as good, yet, as previous seasons (8:11). After the break, it's a short discussion on the details that Secret Invasion is adding to its show that make it a little better than other Disney+ and MCU shows...
Characters and Comparisons in the Back Half of 'The Bear'
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 73.8 MBFor this week's Taking It Down, it's a brief thought on the 4th of July (1:36) before talking about Juvenile's Tiny Desk Concert on NPR (2:23). Then the rest of the episode is dedicated to the back half of the current season of The Bear, particularly what the characters' actions tell us about the series (4:15). The Alabama Take brings you an entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! But we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the shop to interest you, feel f...
The Humanity of 'The Bear' and Potentials of 'Secret Invasion'
June 27, 2023 13:45 - 49 minutes - 92.1 MBIn Episode 162 of Taking It Down, the crew begin with the secret recipe of the second season of The Bear as they discus the first three episodes of the new season on Hulu (1:37). After the break, it's a talk on how there are potentials within the first episode of the Disney+ series Secret Invasion (18:21). Find the other podcasts in The Alabama Take network in any podcast app.
Cormac McCarthy's Work, How 'Black Mirror' Failed With Its First Episode Back, and Why Max's 'Smartless: On The Road' Works
June 20, 2023 13:30 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week, the hosts of Taking It Down begin with thoughts on the death of Cormac McCarthy, his work as both a Southerner and a Southwesterner, and an adaptation request on one of his novels (2:07). The hosts then give brief expectations on the upcoming Marvel and Disney+ series Secret Invasion (9:18). After the break, everyone explains how the new season of Black Mirror, with its first episode, "Joan Is Awful," does not live up to the show's standard (13:41). To end the weekly analysis, the...
The Brilliant 'Barry' Ending and New Season of 'I Think You Should Leave'
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBTaking It Down begins with a fan review (1:49) before discussing how the HBO show Barry comes to an end: somehow it subverts expectations without veering from the story it was always telling (3:24). After a break, we answer how good the new season of the Netflix series I Think You Should Leave is as well as what makes it great comedy (25:25). The Alabama Take brings you an entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! But we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in t...
The Letdown of 'Bama Rush'
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBWhat does the new documentary Bama Rush on Max -- formerly HBO Max -- have to say about Greek life, specifically rushing at the University of Alabama? And is the film a letdown? This week, we talk Bama Rush from director Rachel Fleit (2:10). The Alabama Take brings you an entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! But we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the shop to interest you, feel free to make a donation: venture to Buy Me A Coffee or visit our Venmo an...
Does 'Ted Lasso' Now Suck? Just How Bad Is 'Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania'?
May 23, 2023 13:30 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBTed Lasso is in its third and likely final season, and we answer if it is suffering without former show runner Bill Lawrence, and if so, how much (1:32). After that discussion, it's an analysis on how Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was awful (13:56). The Alabama Take brings you an entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! Yet we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the shop to interest you, feel free to make a donation: venture to Buy Me A Coffee or visit ...
Shots and Scenes of 'Barry' Episode Five and How 'White House Plumbers' Is Hilarious
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBThe show begins with a movie recommendation since Ty is back on the show (1:37). After that, it's a breakdown of the fifth episode of the HBO show Barry and how many of its shots and scenes are worth a rewatch (2:23). We tell what to watch for and why. After the break, it's a discussion of the first two episodes of HBO's miniseries White House Plumbers and explain how it maintains its hilarity through its display of history (26:40). Find a transcript of the show on The Alabama Take websi...
How 'Barry' Features Others, What's To Like About 'Love & Death,' and Outrageousness in 'Somebody Somewhere'
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 78.9 MBWe begin with a few brief thoughts on the writers' strike and what that may mean for television: just look at past strikes (1:36). Then, it's the fourth episode of the fourth and final season of Barry, which allows for a lot of its characters not only to carry the episode but also tell large parts of their story (6:36). A listener gets a shoutout and thanks (17:50) before we give the hosts their hellos (18:27). After a break: a discussion on what's working very well for Love & Death on HBO...
'Somebody Somewhere' Is Normcore TV, John Mulaney Explores His Old Self in 'Baby J,' and the End of 'Perry Mason'
May 02, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MBDoes the new stand-up special Baby J from John Mulaney live up to his previous work (1:40)? We explain why Somebody Somewhere on HBO is well done normcore television (15:54). After the break, we have a quick audience question (28:26) before we dissect how Perry Mason does mystery right (28:56).
'The Mandalorian' Was a Bust, 'Ted Lasso' Is At Halfway, and 'Barry' Begins Its End
April 25, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MBWith so much TV, a lot of which is promising, we run down some ideas on what to watch (2:43). Then Natalie gives a few spoiler-free thoughts on The Challenge: World Championships (3:58). It's a lot of bemoaning when it comes to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 (5:07) as well as the planned series for Harry Potter (5:46) from HBO. From there, the crew dissect what a bust the entire season of The Mandalorian was (6:35) before talking about the hits and misses of this third season...
What Makes 'Beef' on Netflix So Delicious
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 73.9 MBMost of the crew are taking a break, but Blaine is joined by special guest and staff writer for The Alabama Take, Ty Edmondson, who is here to talk solely about why Beef is one of the better shows of the year. This week's show is broken into thoughts without spoilers (2:11) and then analysis with spoilers for all ten episodes (17:22). The Alabama Take brings you all the entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! Yet we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the ...
Shrinking on Apple TV+, Perry Mason Continues, and Lucky Hank
April 04, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBOn Taking It Down this week, the gang starts with the noise online with boygenius (2:26) before moving on to discuss the joy of the Apple TV+ show Shrinking and why you should watch the first season (4:49). After a break, Blaine and Donovan continue the Perry Mason investigation and bring some clues together that fans may have missed with episode four of its second season (27:25). To end, it's the AMC series Lucky Hank and why it may have to walk back some ideas from that second episode (39:...
Perry Mason's Plot, The Mandalorian's Problems, and Lucky Hank's Debut
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBThis week, it's Blaine and Donovan discussing the varied plot threads throughout the second season of Perry Mason as they break down the third episode, "Chapter Eleven" (2:42). After a short break, they talk about how The Mandalorian is good, but has big problems (22:48). Lastly, they dissect the pilot episode of Lucky Hank, which stars Bob Odenkirk and airs on AMC each Sunday (34:02). The Alabama Take brings you all the entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! Yet we stil...
Final Thoughts on 'The Last Of Us,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'Perry Mason' with Special Guest Josh Kavanaugh
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBTo help us do a complete wrap on The Last of Us, we bring in host of This Song Sucks Josh Kavanaugh to talk about the show, the game, and if it all worked (2:57). Josh sticks around to help analyze the first three episodes of The Mandalorian and is surprised by The Book of Boba Fett in the process (31:26). At the end of the show, Donovan and Blaine praise the first two episodes of the HBO show Perry Mason for taking it slow and casting Matthew Rhys (46:51). The Alabama Take brings you all...
Listener Questions and Episode Seven of 'The Last Of Us'
March 07, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBWith even more laughs than usual, Taking It Down starts with ads that aren't ads at all as well as music announcements (1:30). From there, the group discusses a goodbye of sorts for Arrested Development, which turns into a lesson on digital versus physical copies (3:51). It all leads to a hilarious set of listener questions that involve spoilers and spoiler hatred (6:02), Point Break (11:23), albums that never get old (13:15), Cocaine Bear (17:05), doing our homework (18:02), an Ant-Man que...
'The Consultant' on Amazon, 'Tár', and 'The Last Of Us'
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBWe begin this week's episode with some spoiler-free thoughts for those considering watching the new Amazon Prime Video series The Consultant, which stars Christoph Waltz (2:58). From there, we have different ideas on the film Tár, which is now streaming on Peacock and in the running for a few Academy Awards (6:23). After the break, some of us more than others are excited for the new season of the HBO show Perry Mason (25:42). To wrap, we give brief thoughts on the sixth episode, "Kin," from ...
The Ant-Man Reviews, James Gunn at DC, and Netflix's 'Cunk On Earth'
February 21, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week, we respond to the reviews of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2:38) before some thoughts on what James Gunn taking over the DC Universe means for those franchises (9:01). After the break, we discuss something that's been very funny: the BBC2 and Netflix series Cunk on Earth (13:44). The Alabama Take brings you all the entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! Yet we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the shop to interest you, feel free to make ...
The Fifth Episode of 'The Last Of Us' and Various Recommendations
February 14, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBIn the crew's goofiest show to date, this episode of Taking It Down easily has more Patrick Mahomes than ever offered in the show's catalog thus far. To begin, the Taking It Down group shares some recommendations and possible ideas for upcoming episodes of the podcast, including: the 1963 unreliable narrator novel It Happened in Boston?; the WWII film Narvik on Netflix; new television from Apple TV+ Shrinking and Servant; and the strange South American novel Tender Is The Flesh (1:19). No s...
The Third Episode of The Last of Us and Wakanda Forever
February 07, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 57 MBThe gang is divided on two topics of recent interest: that third episode of The Last of Us (2:51) and the newly streaming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (19:47). The Alabama Take brings you all the entire family of podcasts and writings -- all with no ads! Yet we still have some bills to pay. If there's nothing in the shop to interest you, feel free to make a donation: venture to Buy Me A Coffee or visit our Venmo and PayPal to help to keep the site, the writings, and podcasts going. Find ...