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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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Direction of 'The Challenge' and Dualities in 'The Sympathizer'

Direction of 'The Challenge' and Dualities in 'The Sympathizer'

This week, Blaine begins with various TV shows without spoilers, including final thoughts on 'The Gentleman' on Netflix. From there, it's a brief opinion on the most recent episode of 'Under the Brid…

00:49:18  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Satisfying Finale of 'Shōgun' and Heavy Themes of 'Baby Reindeer' Four Episodes Deep

Satisfying Finale of 'Shōgun' and Heavy Themes of 'Baby Reindeer' Four Episodes Deep

This week, Blaine begins with a few non-spoiler thoughts on the Netflix sensation 'Baby Reindeer' (0:42) before he laments all the shows that seem worth watching, from 'The Sympathizer,' 'Under the B…

00:48:37  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
Previewing 'Baby Reindeer'; Plus, Hot Chemistry in 'Shōgun' and a Promising 'Sympathizer'

Previewing 'Baby Reindeer'; Plus, Hot Chemistry in 'Shōgun' and a Promising 'Sympathizer'

This 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…

00:50:47  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Intensity Heats Up in 'Shōgun' and A Mystery in 'Sugar'

Intensity Heats Up in 'Shōgun' and A Mystery in 'Sugar'

This 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 a…

00:36:58  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Brilliance in 'Shōgun' and Don't Miss 'Sugar'

Brilliance in 'Shōgun' and Don't Miss 'Sugar'

In 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…

00:38:10  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
The Women of 'Shōgun'

The Women of 'Shōgun'

Host 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

00:18:26  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
The Danger of Customs in 'Shōgun'; Plus, 'Manhunt' and '3 Body Problem'

The Danger of Customs in 'Shōgun'; Plus, 'Manhunt' and '3 Body Problem'

This 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 Prob…

00:37:27  |   Tue 26 Mar 2024
How 'Shōgun' Become Popular

How 'Shōgun' Become Popular

The 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…

00:39:39  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Too Much or Just Enough? | Episode 188

Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Too Much or Just Enough? | Episode 188

In 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 Count…

00:33:38  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
'Masters of the Air' and Its Predecessors; Plus, How Good Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Now?

'Masters of the Air' and Its Predecessors; Plus, How Good Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Now?

To 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…

00:42:53  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Unpacking 'True Detective: Night Country' Part Two | Episode 186

Unpacking 'True Detective: Night Country' Part Two | Episode 186

Look 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…

00:32:27  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
WTF The Ending Of 'The Curse,' Perfect Finale With 'Fargo,' and As Strong as First Episodes Get With 'True Detective' | Episode 185

WTF The Ending Of 'The Curse,' Perfect Finale With 'Fargo,' and As Strong as First Episodes Get With 'True Detective' | Episode 185

This 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 w…

00:56:30  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
What To Make Of 'Saltburn' and the Recently on 'Fargo' | Episode 184

What To Make Of 'Saltburn' and the Recently on 'Fargo' | Episode 184

For 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 epis…

00:38:39  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
The Best of 2023 and Excitement for 2024 | Episode 183

The Best of 2023 and Excitement for 2024 | Episode 183

This 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.

Bl…

00:52:04  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
Tensions Mount Over 'Leave the World Behind'! | Episode 182

Tensions Mount Over 'Leave the World Behind'! | Episode 182

The 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 revol…

00:28:33  |   Tue 12 Dec 2023
Is 'The Curse' Funny, Latest on 'Fargo,' and a 'Loki' Look Back | Episode 181

Is 'The Curse' Funny, Latest on 'Fargo,' and a 'Loki' Look Back | Episode 181

For 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 (…

00:42:00  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
What 'Napoleon' Needed and 'Fargo' Is Back To Form | Episode 180

What 'Napoleon' Needed and 'Fargo' Is Back To Form | Episode 180

This 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…

00:42:09  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
New Annoyances on 'The Challenge' and Why Watch 'The Killer' | Episode 179

New Annoyances on 'The Challenge' and Why Watch 'The Killer' | Episode 179

In 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:…

00:39:24  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
The Beatles? Yes, The Beatles

The Beatles? Yes, The Beatles

With 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, album…

00:33:46  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
The Payoff Of 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher'

The Payoff Of 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher'

This 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 Perr…

00:36:47  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
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