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The Matrix: Rewatched

The Matrix: Rewatched

Why The 26-Year-Old Movie Hits Different Now

How Drunken Prayer's New Album Could Save Your Soul

How Drunken Prayer's New Album Could Save Your Soul

Gospel grit and real Southern salvation.

What Keeps Us From Transcending? 'And Through The Portal We Go Finds' Answers in Cult Conformity

What Keeps Us From Transcending? 'And Through The Portal We Go Finds' Answers in Cult Conformity

Three Cult Members, One Portal, Infinite Loops: 'And Through The Portal We Go' Review

Five Movies You Should See This Summer

Five Movies You Should See This Summer

It's time to hit the theater again. Here are this summer's best bets with new author Jake Elliff!

Summer Reading, Had Me a Blast

Summer Reading, Had Me a Blast

Laura shares her summer relaxation and reading!

A Close One on 'The Challenge All Stars: Rivals' | "An Un-Rivaled Twist"

A Close One on 'The Challenge All Stars: Rivals' | "An Un-Rivaled Twist"

It's the finale of "The Challenge All Stars: Rivals," the season concludes with a less physically demanding but politically charged competit...

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Does 'Dept. Q' Transcend the Genre? Plus, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' and 'Stick'
Taking It DownJune 17, 2025x
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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...

Happy Father's Day!
Takin' On SportsJune 16, 2025
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59:4081.95 MB

Happy Father's Day!

This week we're takin' on the NBA Finals, College World Series, big trades in the NBA and MLB, some off-season college football, and more. *** NOTE: We're off next week, but we'll see you in two week...

Bono's 'Songs of Surrender' Presents Humanity and How Bad Is FX's 'Adults'?
Taking It DownJune 10, 2025x
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46:1363.47 MB

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...

It's My Son's Fault The Show Is Late
Takin' On SportsJune 09, 2025
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56:0076.91 MB

It's My Son's Fault The Show Is Late

This week: Tyrese Haliburton is inevitable, Texas wins the Women's College World Series, the bats come alive in the NCAA Super Regionals, Justin Lebron is staying in Tuscaloosa, we recall the hottest...

Surfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' Finales
Taking It DownJune 03, 2025x
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01:06:1691.01 MB

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 brea...

We're Not Regional, But We Like to Think We're Super
Takin' On SportsJune 03, 2025
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01:01:5885.11 MB

We're Not Regional, But We Like to Think We're Super

A day late, but not a dollar short. This week we cover the NBA Finals, Women's College World Series, NCAA Baseball regionals, some HUGE news for Bama hoops, possible CFP changes, a trailer for CFB '2...