Taking It Down
Get recommendations and unpacking for television from thinkers who ensure zero spoilers until a vote has been cast on if the work is worth taking down from the cluttered, streaming shelf. Stick around for the analysis which unpacks episodes of TV or movies from the Southern thinkers out to destroy Alabama stereotypes. Every Tuesday morning, editor-in-chief of The Alabama Take Blaine Duncan is joined by Adam Morrow, Donovan Reinwald, and others to discuss, dissect, and dive into TV and streaming. You deserve your time, so let Taking It Down decide for you.
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...
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...
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...
'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...
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...