Season 1

Does 'Dept. Q' Transcend the Genre? Plus, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' and 'Stick'
Taking It DownJune 17, 202540:31

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...

Bono's 'Songs of Surrender' Presents Humanity and How Bad Is FX's 'Adults'?
Taking It DownJune 10, 202546:13

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...

Surfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' Finales
Taking It DownJune 03, 202501:06:16

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...

'The Last of Us' Theme Shift Is Closer Than Thought; Plus, Summer TV and 'The Studio'
Taking It DownMay 27, 202501:13:11

'The Last of Us' Theme Shift Is Closer Than Thought; Plus, Summer TV and 'The Studio'

Blaine begins the episode with a quick welcome before offering an overview of the episode's discussions (0:01). Once Adam and Donovan join the podcast, the three say hello to some specific listeners ...

Art, Ego, Waves, and After Apocalypses: '100 Foot Wave,' 'The Studio,' and 'The Last of Us'
Taking It DownMay 06, 202501:00:46

Art, Ego, Waves, and After Apocalypses: '100 Foot Wave,' 'The Studio,' and 'The Last of Us'

Blaine, Adam, and Donovan reunite after a couple of weeks away from the microphones. First, Blaine welcomes listeners and discusses how listeners can now join The Alabama Take site (0:02). Adam and D...