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Taking It Down

Streaming is scattered. What's worth watching? Taking It Down is intelligent Southern accents covering scattered TV, catered to thinkers in the working class. Recommendations first, insights and spoilers later. Watch TV from a different angle.

Every Tuesday morning, editor-in-chief of The Alabama Take Blaine Duncan is joined by Adam Morrow, Donovan Reinwald, and others to recommend and analyze what's on TV and streaming. You've earned your time; know where to spend it.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
50 minutes
Episodes
256
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Lonely Men, Aliens, and Cops: 'Task' on HBO, 'Alien: Earth' on FX, and 'Blue Lights' on HBO Max

Lonely Men, Aliens, and Cops: 'Task' on HBO, 'Alien: Earth' on FX, and 'Blue Lights' on HBO Max

This week, Blaine begins with an overview (0:01).

Amid the current surge of compelling television offerings, the three determine which ones that they may or may not watch in the coming weeks (1:15).

01:20:39  |   Tue 16 Sep 2025
'Task' to 'Blue Lights': Gritty TV This Week

'Task' to 'Blue Lights': Gritty TV This Week

This week, Blaine gives the podcast overview (0:02) before previewing what the crew will cover this week (0:32).

From there, all of the hosts preview the possible gritty world of the new HBO series '…

00:35:41  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
American Culture of 'It's Always Sunny...'; 'Blue Lights' Massive Threads

American Culture of 'It's Always Sunny...'; 'Blue Lights' Massive Threads

After an overview of the podcast (0:02) and a preview of this episode (0:27), Blaine welcomes Adam and Donovan to the show (1:05).

This week, they begin the non-spoiler section with broad thoughts on…

00:51:25  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
ESPN App, the Rules of 'Blue Lights,' and Touching Base on 'Alien: Earth'

ESPN App, the Rules of 'Blue Lights,' and Touching Base on 'Alien: Earth'

This week's discussion kicks off with the recent debacle surrounding the ESPN app's rollout, raising questions about the ever-evolving landscape of streaming services (0:59). Blaine and Donovan expre…

00:45:28  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Fear and Authority: The Dark Underbelly of 'Blue Lights' Revealed

Fear and Authority: The Dark Underbelly of 'Blue Lights' Revealed

This Tuesday, after host Blaine gives a brief overview (0:02), Adam and Donovan join to give some cursory thoughts into the gripping BritBox series 'Blue Lights,' which is also available on HBO Max (…

00:41:35  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
From Oasis to the SEC: 'King of the Hill' Returns, 'Any Given Saturday' on Netflix, and 'Blue Lights' Comes to HBO Max

From Oasis to the SEC: 'King of the Hill' Returns, 'Any Given Saturday' on Netflix, and 'Blue Lights' Comes to HBO Max

This week, Blaine starts with an overview of the entire podcast (0:05) and what to expect before giving a rundown of the weekly episode (0:54).

When joined by Donovan and Adam, Adam recounts his visi…

01:11:53  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Politics Invades, Netflix Plans a Correct Release, 'Stick' Continues, and 'It's Always Sunny...' Has Its Best In Years

Politics Invades, Netflix Plans a Correct Release, 'Stick' Continues, and 'It's Always Sunny...' Has Its Best In Years

This week in the TV and streaming podcast, Blaine gives an overview (0:02) before he and Donovan discuss how politics has invaded television (1:04) with the funding for PBS (1:06). The question is: d…

00:40:15  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
In Purgatory? 'The Bear' Closes Its Recent Season; 'It's Always Sunny...' Returns; Plus, 'Stick' Swings

In Purgatory? 'The Bear' Closes Its Recent Season; 'It's Always Sunny...' Returns; Plus, 'Stick' Swings

Blaine begins the episode with a podcast overview and the generalities of this week's episode (0:02).

Once Donovan joins, they discuss the return of the longest-running TV show, 'It's Always Sunny In…

01:06:26  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
How 'Stick' Turns a Corner and 'The Bear' Pays Off; Plus, 'Andor' and 'Your Friends & Neighbors'

How 'Stick' Turns a Corner and 'The Bear' Pays Off; Plus, 'Andor' and 'Your Friends & Neighbors'

Weekly host Blaine welcomes and gives an overview for the episode to begin (0:02).

Once Donovan and Adam join, Blaine describes how he managed to miss the last few episodes of 'The Bear' and it has e…

00:53:21  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
The Questions and Answers from 'The Bear' and 'Smoke' Debuts on Apple TV

The Questions and Answers from 'The Bear' and 'Smoke' Debuts on Apple TV

This 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 wi…

00:48:36  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Golf In 'Stick' Is Only a Game; 'Dept. Q' Played the Best with the Rules

Golf In 'Stick' Is Only a Game; 'Dept. Q' Played the Best with the Rules

This 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' …

01:08:42  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Does 'Dept. Q' Transcend the Genre? Plus, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' and 'Stick'

Does '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' an…

00:40:31  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Bono's 'Songs of Surrender' Presents Humanity and How Bad Is FX's 'Adults'?

Bono'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 potentia…

00:46:13  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Surfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' Finales

Surfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' Finales

Blaine 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 bre…

01:06:16  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
'The Last of Us' Theme Shift Is Closer Than Thought; Plus, Summer TV and 'The Studio'

'The Last of Us' Theme Shift Is Closer Than Thought; Plus, Summer TV and 'The Studio'

Blaine begins the episode with a quick welcome before offering an overview of the episode's discussions (0:01).

Once Adam and Donovan join the podcast, the three say hello to some specific listeners…

01:13:11  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Art, Ego, Waves, and After Apocalypses: '100 Foot Wave,' 'The Studio,' and 'The Last of Us'

Art, 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 D…

01:00:46  |   Tue 06 May 2025
The Good, The Bad, and 'The White Lotus' Finale; Plus, a Plethora of TV

The Good, The Bad, and 'The White Lotus' Finale; Plus, a Plethora of TV

Blaine, 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…

00:57:51  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
'Adolecence' Is The Must-See TV Show

'Adolecence' Is The Must-See TV Show

We welcome people who listen as we normally do (0:02). We give the contents of this episode (1:06).

For this special Thursday episode, it's almost all of Netflix's 'Adolescence' as it is the only ser…

00:47:49  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
'Good American Family' Defies Stereotypes; 'The White Lotus' Asks Its Deepest Questions Yet

'Good American Family' Defies Stereotypes; 'The White Lotus' Asks Its Deepest Questions Yet

This week, Taking It Down begins with a welcome and how to help if you enjoy the episode (0:01). Also in the introduction is an overview of what the episode covers (1:38).

From there, Blaine begins …

00:42:03  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
The Darker Approach of 'The White Lotus'; Plus, What News on 'The Pitt' Says for TV

The Darker Approach of 'The White Lotus'; Plus, What News on 'The Pitt' Says for TV

This 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 ques…

00:42:16  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
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