Taking It Down

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Edifying TV discussion from the working class South. Every episode of Taking It Down starts spoiler free and moves into specifics for analysis after a break. It's a look at both the show and what lies underneath. Join hosts Blaine, Adam, and Donovan each Tuesday morning. A part of The Alabama Take podcast family since 2019: the only working class TV podcast.

23 小時前

Solving 'Lanterns' and 'Ted Lasso' Is on Track; Plus, Return of 'Dark Matter'

This week, host Blaine gives an introduction, overview, and an idea on how you can take part in the upcoming 300th episode with the link below (0:02). In the non-spoiler section, the hosts determine how well they're enjoying 'Ted Lasso' this season (0:58), how 'Lanterns' is shaping up after two episodes (5:06), and the return of 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV (11:08). In spoilers, they discuss what made 'Ted Lasso' click this week (18:01), what is to like and dislike with 'Lanterns' on HBO (30:59), and how 'Dark Matter' is intelligent sci-fi. For more, visit The Alabama Take. To participate with a question or comment for the upcoming 300th episode, submit something here.
8月23日

'Ted Lasso' Improves and 'Lanterns' Make a Launch

In this week's episode, Blaine gives a welcome, overview, and announcement on how you can get involved for the upcoming 300th episode by sending in a question or comment (0:02). Once all the hosts are present, they discuss why the return of 'Chad Powers' makes them excited (1:01). Also in non-spoilers, Blaine and Donovan explain why 'Furious' on Hulu is worth the time (3:04) as well as 'Ted Lasso' and its improvements (6:11) and the mixed reaction of HBO's 'Lanterns' (10:33). In spoilers, the guys detail how 'Ted Lasso' finally improved in its third episode, though not without faults (14:38) and provide examples why one of them is hesitant while the other is not on the new HBO drama 'Lanterns' (32:10). To give a question or comment for the upcoming 300th episode, submit one -- more more -- at the link here. For more, visit The Alabama Take and check out the new facelift!
8月16日

Who Won 'House of the Dragon' and Is 'Ted Lasso' Copying Itself?

This week, after a quick overview and introduction (0:04), the hosts talk about the recent stats about the podcast, some of which are quite surprising for them (0:34). After that, the three preview 'Lanterns' and gauge their interests in the show (1:56). For non-spoilers, they determine if the season of 'House of the Dragon' was a success (7:15) and how they felt about the second episode of the new season of 'Ted Lasso' (12:25). In spoilers, the hosts dole out specific opinions about the finale of 'House of the Dragon' (16:23) as well as why some of them think that 'Ted Lasso' may be a bit of a retread (40:23). For more, visit The Alabama Take site.
8月9日

The Silent Explosions in the Penultimate 'House of the Dragon'; Plus, The First of 'Ted Lasso' Again

This week after a quick hello and episode overview (0:04), Blaine gets Adam and Donovan to join the episode where they begin with some non-spoiler thoughts on the penultimate episode of 'House of the Dragon' (0:35). After that, they discuss the first episode return of 'Ted Lasso' in non-spoilers (7:26). Lastly in non-spoilers, it's an overview of who and who wouldn't like the new Hulu show 'Furious' (13:08). In spoilers, it's a discussion about how the explosives of the penultimate 'House of the Dragon' are more silent this time (18:48). Plus, they break down what is happening in the opening of 'Ted Lasso' and its fourth season (43:26). For more, be sure to visit The Alabama Take and its home site.
8月4日

'House of the Dragon' and the Rule of Women; Plus, 'Cape Fear'

This week after a brief welcome (0:02), the hosts discuss the return of 'Ted Lasso': is there any excitement left (0:47)? Then Blaine makes a recommendation for the show 'Furious' on Hulu (3:35). Continuing in non-spoilers, they talk about how they felt with "Faceless Men" on 'House of the Dragon' (5:18) as well as a determination on if 'Cape Fear' is good or bad (11:07). In spoilers, it's a deep dive into 'House of the Dragon' (15:40) and a final look at what 'Cape Fear' had to say (36:45). For more, visit The Alabama Take website. If you would like to submit a question or comment for the upcoming 300th episode, you can do so here.
7月28日

Are The Little Things Done Right? 'House of the Dragon' and 'Warfare' on HBO

This week on the podcast, Blaine gives an overview and welcome to all listeners (0:02) before inviting Adam and Donovan to discuss what they've done on the two week break (0:45). After that, Blaine explains in non-spoilers why 'Lucky' on Apple TV doesn't cut it for engaging viewing, but it may have a redeeming use (1:47). Also in non-spoilers, the hosts discuss their overall view of this season of 'House of the Dragon' (3:49) and the movie 'Warfare,' which is now streaming on HBO Max (8:04). In spoilers, they discuss how 'House of the Dragon' is getting some major, but little, things right this season (11:51) as well as what makes 'Warfare' a crucial film (47:09). For more, visit The Alabama Take site and sign up for the newsletter!
7月7日

Dragons, Drama, and Dilemmas on 'House of the Dragon' and Its Second Episode

This week, host Blaine gives a welcome, overview, and note about next week (0:03). After that, Donovan, Adam, and Blaine begin general thoughts on the second episode of the third season of 'House of the Dragon' (1:19). After a short break, they dive into unpacking the events of the episode of 'House of the Dragon' and what that means for some of the major players (14:29). For more, visit The Alabama Take's website with the link here: https://www.thealabamatake.com
6月30日

Back to 'House of the Dragon' and Why 'Cape Fear' Isn't What We Thought

This week, Blaine gives an overview of the episode (0:03) before he, Adam, and Donovan discuss what they want after five seasons of 'The Bear' on Hulu (0:38). From there and staying in non-spoilers, they get back into 'House of the Dragon' and its return (3:47). They also discuss that 'Cape Fear' may be a different type of show than initially suspected (12:23). After a break, they dive into spoilers for the first episode of 'House of the Dragon' on HBO (15:47) as well as spoilers to prove their points on 'Cape Fear' from Apple TV (38:41). For more, visit The Alabama Take's website: https://www.thealabamatake.com Or for the YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/@thealabamatake

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Blaine Duncan

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Adam Morrow

主持人
Donovan Reinwald

主持人
Natalie Morrow

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Edifying TV discussion from the working class South. Every episode of Taking It Down starts spoiler free and moves into specifics for analysis after a break. It's a look at both the show and what lies underneath. Join hosts Blaine, Adam, and Donovan each Tuesday morning. A part of The Alabama Take podcast family since 2019: the only working class TV podcast.