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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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That First Episode of 'Adolescence'

That First Episode of 'Adolescence'

It's an extra episode this week, as we discuss the Netflix' series, 'Adolescence,' a show that's been being lauded by many.

After a short welcome and a method for our audience to help the podcast if …

00:31:51  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Resentments, Decisions, Guns: 'The White Lotus' and Ending of 'Severance'

Resentments, Decisions, Guns: 'The White Lotus' and Ending of 'Severance'

This week, we dive deep into emotional waters of our podcast as we first dedicate the episode to the memory of Lauren Beck, a vibrant young writer whose spirit and words brightened our community (0:0…

01:01:27  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Cost of Class: 'Dope Thief,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Severance'

Cost 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-s…

01:06:41  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
How 'The White Lotus' Improved, The Internet Is Wrong About 'Severance,' and New Shows

How 'The White Lotus' Improved, The Internet Is Wrong About 'Severance,' and New Shows

Taking 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…

01:16:42  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
'Zero Day' Fails, 'The White Lotus' Needs a New Template, and 'Severance' Soars

'Zero Day' Fails, 'The White Lotus' Needs a New Template, and 'Severance' Soars

This week, we begin with a welcome and small request (0:09).

Then it's into the TV discussions. 'Zero Day' on Netflix may look like a thrilling ride with Robert De Niro in the lead with an all-star e…

01:04:31  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Why Watch 'The Pitt,' The Resort of Well Being in 'The White Lotus,' and Conversations in 'Severance'

Why 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 t…

01:06:50  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
Religion and Work: 'American Primeval' and 'Severance'

Religion 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 throug…

00:45:27  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Real or Simulated: 'Severance' and Its Fourth Episode

Real or Simulated: 'Severance' and Its Fourth Episode

This week, it's a quick look at 'American Primeval' on Netflix and a close look into the fourth episode of Apple TV's 'Severance.'

To begin, Blaine gives some non-spoiler thoughts on the first three e…

00:42:49  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
'Severance' Survives Mystery and Idea Explanations of 'The Brutalist'

'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…

01:16:06  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
Your Own Innie: 'Severance' Is Back and the Impact of David Lynch

Your Own Innie: 'Severance' Is Back and the Impact of David Lynch

This week, the Taking It Down cast reflect on the profound work of director and musician David Lynch (1:51).

Then it's the much-anticipated second season of 'Severance' on Apple TV+ as it has finally…

00:47:48  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Bob Dylan, Vampires, and Popes: 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Nosferatu,' and 'Conclave'

Bob Dylan, Vampires, and Popes: 'A Complete Unknown,' 'Nosferatu,' and 'Conclave'

The TV and streaming podcast for The Alabama Take returns from its winter break, which means it's time for movies. It's a set of three films, and every episode begins with some broad and non-spoiler …

01:24:02  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
From Shogun to Shadows: Our Top Picks of 2024 Revealed

From Shogun to Shadows: Our Top Picks of 2024 Revealed

Join 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 televisi…

00:44:35  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
Final Farewell: Grief and Growth on 'Somebody Somewhere'; If 'Silo' Now Sucks; Prepping for Another End

Final Farewell: Grief and Growth on 'Somebody Somewhere'; If 'Silo' Now Sucks; Prepping for Another End

This week on Taking It Down, the hosts get into the emotional finale of HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere,' in broad ways in the non-spoiler section to begin the episode (1:08). Additionally, they discuss th…

00:54:18  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
'Say Nothing' Challenges Good and Evil

'Say Nothing' Challenges Good and Evil

This week, the hosts get to the back half of FX/Hulu's series 'Say Nothing.'

For non-spoilers, they discuss the change in the show in tone and focus (0:55). For spoilers, talk about the specifics of …

00:41:33  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Is 'Shrinking'Good? Thanksgiving with 'Somebody, Somewhere.' More on 'Say Nothing'

Is 'Shrinking'Good? Thanksgiving with 'Somebody, Somewhere.' More on 'Say Nothing'

This week's episode begins, as usual, with the non-spoiler section. First up, Adam returns and is eager to talk about 'Say Nothing' (0:07). They also talk about 'Shrinking' in the non-spoiler section…

00:48:52  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
The IRA,Vampires, and Hope in 'Say Nothing,' 'What We Do In The Shadows,' and 'Somebody, Somewhere'

The 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 secti…

00:59:09  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
What Is Dad TV and Is That What 'Silo' Is? How Good Was 'The Penguin' In The End?

What Is Dad TV and Is That What 'Silo' Is? How Good Was 'The Penguin' In The End?

Easily the best episode to date! This week on Taking It Down, Blaine, Adam, and Donovan start with the debacle of 'Paul vs. Tyson' on Netflix, which somehow results in what social media is of late (0…

00:59:08  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
True Heartland and Big Emotions: 'Somebody, Somewhere' and 'My Old Ass'; Plus, 'Janet Planet' on Max

True Heartland and Big Emotions: 'Somebody, Somewhere' and 'My Old Ass'; Plus, 'Janet Planet' on Max

The 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 …

00:42:43  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
From Marvel to Mental Health: 'Agatha All Along' Finale and 'Shrinking' with T.D. Wood

From Marvel to Mental Health: 'Agatha All Along' Finale and 'Shrinking' with T.D. Wood

This week, Blaine begins with an introduction for anyone listening on Election Day in the United States (0:01) before moving into non-spoiler thoughts on the Disney+ series 'Agatha All Along' (1:17).…

00:36:38  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Unpacking a South: 'TrueSouth' in Jasper and 'Road Diary' with Springsteen's Working Journey

Unpacking a South: 'TrueSouth' in Jasper and 'Road Diary' with Springsteen's Working Journey

This 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 South…

00:25:25  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
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