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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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Beavers, Penguins, Challenges, and Disclaimers!

Beavers, 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 'H…

00:57:24  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
Shenanigans of 'Bad Monkey' Are Top Notch! Pitting 'Penguin' Against 'Agatha,' and What Threads Says

Shenanigans of 'Bad Monkey' Are Top Notch! Pitting 'Penguin' Against 'Agatha,' and What Threads Says

This 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 i…

00:46:28  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
The Haunting Light of 'I Saw the TV Glow' and the Second Episode of 'The Penguin'

The Haunting Light of 'I Saw the TV Glow' and the Second Episode of 'The Penguin'

This week's episode begins with how to help out the podcast if you wanted (0:58) before moving into some brief thoughts on the new trailer for season two of 'The Last of Us' from HBO (2:51).

In the n…

00:52:58  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Is 'Bad Monkey' Vince Vaughn's Best Role? Plus, First Episode of 'The Penguin' and 'Agatha All Along'

Is '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 M…

01:34:58  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Unexpected Brilliance of 'Bad Monkey' and Hollow Magic of 'Agatha All Along'

Unexpected Brilliance of 'Bad Monkey' and Hollow Magic of 'Agatha All Along'

In this episode, 'Taking It Down' kicks off by asking the audience for their input on podcast chatter (0:48) before diving into a spoiler-free comparison of Disney+ 'Agatha All Along' and Max's 'The …

00:40:46  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Why You Should Watch 'Bad Monkey' and 'English Teacher' Is Good

Why You Should Watch 'Bad Monkey' and 'English Teacher' Is Good

It'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 …

00:53:50  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
What Does 'Ripley' Say About Today's America, Art, and Class?

What 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 evolu…

00:45:14  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
TV for the Fall and the End of Alabama Slam; Plus 'The Challenge'

TV 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…

00:28:09  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Why 'Lady in the Lake' Sinks, How 'Ripley' Transports, and 'The Challenge' Turns 40

Why 'Lady in the Lake' Sinks, How 'Ripley' Transports, and 'The Challenge' Turns 40

The 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 'Dea…

01:07:30  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
The Third Season of 'The Bear' Had Hits and Misses, a Sweet Review of 'IF,' and Reading On Tour

The Third Season of 'The Bear' Had Hits and Misses, a Sweet Review of 'IF,' and Reading On Tour

This this short episode from Taking It Down, Adam discusses what books are perfect if a musician is on tour (2:42) and the whole crew discusses the hits and misses of the third season of 'The Bear' (…

00:11:21  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
Marvel's Scared Money, 'Presumed Innocent' Finale, New Netflix Series 'The Decameron,' and More

Marvel's Scared Money, 'Presumed Innocent' Finale, New Netflix Series 'The Decameron,' and More

This week begins with no spoilers but some thoughts on how 'Presumed Innocent' came to its ending (1:27).

Once Adam and Donovan join the conversation, talk turns to that big Olympics opening and ques…

01:06:33  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
What Halts 'House of the Dragon,' Plus 'Presumed Innocent' and 'The Bear'

What Halts 'House of the Dragon,' Plus 'Presumed Innocent' and 'The Bear'

This week, Blaine begins with why you should be watching 'Presumed Innocent' as it winds down for the finale this week (1:52) before he gets into spoilers for the show penultimate episode (3:04).

Fro…

00:27:31  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Family Warfare and Dysfunction in 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Bear'

Family Warfare and Dysfunction in 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Bear'

It all boils down to family and dysfunction this week on Taking It Down. Blaine begins with his weekly thoughts on 'Presumed Innocent' which will have spoilers (1:18).

Adam and Donovan join to talk a…

01:03:43  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
Sympathetic Villains in 'House of the Dragon' and Fear in 'The Bear'

Sympathetic 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…

01:08:18  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Daemon Is The Trump of 'House of the Dragon,' The Horror of the Finale of 'Dark Matter,' and More

Daemon Is The Trump of 'House of the Dragon,' The Horror of the Finale of 'Dark Matter,' and More

It'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 …

00:54:17  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
'Hit Man' Dresses Up Netflix, 'Bodkin' Podcasts Murders, and Identity Crisis in 'Dark Matter'

'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…

00:54:46  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Episode 200! Listener Questions, Memorable Moments, and Who's Who in 'House of the Dragon'

Episode 200! Listener Questions, Memorable Moments, and Who's Who in 'House of the Dragon'

It is Episode 200!

Blaine offers some background of The Alabama Take and the podcast (2:56) and a preview (5:56). When Donovan and Adam join, the hosts reflect on their journey with Taking It Down (7…

01:08:18  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
The Nostalgia of Reading with a Documentary and 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+

The Nostalgia of Reading with a Documentary and 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+

This week, Taking it Down begins with some thoughts on the next episode, which will be the 200th of the podcast (1:26)! How can you get in on the action?

After that, Blaine gives final thoughts on 'S…

00:48:02  |   Tue 28 May 2024
How Many Versions of You Are in 'Dark Matter' and 'The Sympathizer'; 'Shōgun' News

How Many Versions of You Are in 'Dark Matter' and 'The Sympathizer'; 'Shōgun' News

This 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 …

00:52:32  |   Tue 21 May 2024
When Spoilers Find You: Vulture Should Be Ashamed

When Spoilers Find You: Vulture Should Be Ashamed

Blaine 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…

00:14:36  |   Tue 14 May 2024
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