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Taking It Down

You work hard. TV is overcrowded. Other podcasts wish for show outcomes rather than discuss what happens. Not Taking It Down, The Alabama Take"s TV podcast. Every episode begins spoiler free so that you can decide: is this show worth my time? Then the podcast goes deeper. Taking It Down analyzes what"s on screen and what it means to the working class, both text and subtext. This is for people who love TV, think critically, work hard, and can"t chase takes. Every episode brings thoughtful

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01:01:46

Steve Carell's Greatness in 'Rooster' and the Tones...

Taking It Down ·

2026/03/24

This week, per usual, host Blaine opens the episode with an introduction and overview of what's to come (0:02). From there with Adam and Donovan, they discuss the non-spoilers for the week. First, you have to see 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' (1:02). From there, it's the big events in TV in the past week with 'The Pitt' and 'The Bachelorette,' but how do they know about this stuff (5:05)? Still in non-spoilers, the guys discuss the tones of 'DTF St. Louis' and how it achieves some specific

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01:05:56

'DTF St. Louis' and Its Vibes; Steve Carell Returns...

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2026/03/17

To help both the podcast and The Alabama Take site itself, consider making a donation of any size with the link here.In this week's episode of the TV and streaming podcast Taking It Down, Blaine welcomes and gives a quick overview of the episode (0:02) before introducing Adam and explaining Donovan's absence (1:31). From there, the two hosts are in non-spoilers and discuss a certain oddity to the series 'DTF St. Louis' found on HBO (1:31). They also discuss 'DTF St. Louis' in comparison to the new

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53:09

Unraveling 'DTF St. Louis' and 'Shrinking' Does Its Best

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2026/03/10

In the weekly episode, Blaine introduces the show with a welcome and overview as well as the topics of the week (0:03). When Donovan and Adam join Blaine, Blaine gives a special thank you to someone who helped with the fundraising for the host site and podcasts (1:23). In the non-spoiler section, the hosts introduce the the new series on HBO 'DTF St. Louis' and hint that it may be better than most critics would say (2:23). After that, they discuss without spoilers how 'Shrinking' may have aired its

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56:37

How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'How to Get...

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2026/03/03

To help with funding, which is only asked for once every four years or so, click here. On this fine week of Taking It Down, Blaine introduces the show as well as explains how listeners can help both the show and the website The Alabama Take (0:03). They could use the help!After the introductions, there are a few thank yous to be said to those who have donated to help the podcasts and site, which leads to the Madness of March, somehow (1:49). Plus, Blaine reads a comment from the site about the

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01:27:44

An XL Episode From Rewatches to 'A Knight of the...

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2026/02/24

To help this podcast continue and the website The Alabama Take keep going, click this link to donate as much or as little as you wish. Every bit helps. Thank you!They're back after a hiatus that lasted too long! And it's with a plus-sized episode!This week, Blaine begins with how to make a donation for The Alabama Take, why it's important, and how the funds will be used (0:02) Blaine then gives an overview of the episode (1:47).In the non-spoilers, which begin every episode, Blaine, Adam, and

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53:48

It's the Seventies in Russia and 'A Knight' Makes Us...

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2026/01/27

This week, Blaine welcomes everyone and gives a quick overview of the episode (0:02). From there, Donovan gives the guys the scoop on what the hype is behind the HBO series 'Heated Rivalry' (1:33). After that, the weekend was abuzz because of Netflix's live event 'Skyscraper Live,' which Donovan could not watch (9:31). Continuing in non-spoilers, they introduce 'PONIES' on Peacock (15:09), why 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' is must-see (20:53), and how great it is to be back in Westeros with

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29:54

The Big TV Preview Episode!

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2026/01/16

The podcast episode is a unique, spoiler-free preview of upcoming TV shows set to debut from January through April. Blaine begins everything with a quick overview (0:03) before Adam and Donovan join and get a chance to rebuke his best-of-TV list from 2025 (2:42). Then it's time to discuss what's coming to TV this late winter and early spring as well as gauge our interest on various series (7:42). For more, visit The Alabama Take website with this link.To sign up for the site's newsletter, visit the

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01:00:43

TV Finales: 'Stranger Things,' 'Plur1bus,' 'Welcome...

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2026/01/13

This week, the episode kicks off with the trio—Adam, Donovan, and Blaine—reuniting after their holiday break to discuss the endings of 2025's television. To begin, Blaine breaks down where they've been and how it almost ended (0:02). In the non-spoiler section, the guys join Blaine to talk about 'Stranger Things 5' and its return to form (2:29). They also discuss the finales, without spoilers, for 'Plur1bus' (4:56), 'Welcome to Derry' (6:19), and 'The Chair Company' (9:07). In the spoiler section,

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54:14

Inconsistence in 'Welcome to Derry' and 'Plur1bus'...

Taking It Down ·

2025/12/16

This week, Blaine gives a welcome and overview (0:02) before Donovan joins to talk non-spoilers about the D&D heavy episodes of 'Stranger Things 5' (1:12). They briefly talk about the new Netflix film 'Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man' (6:24). From there, they continue some non-spoiler ideas on if 'Welcome to Derry' is good (7:43) and the amount of episodes left for 'Pluribus' (11:04). In non-spoilers, the bulk of the discussion revolves around 'Welcome to Derry,' where they analyze the show's

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01:15:54

How 'Train Dreams' Is the Movie of the Year,...

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2025/12/09

This week, Blaine offers an overview of the podcast as a whole (0:02) before welcoming Donovan and Adam. Where has Adam been all this time (1:32)? From there in the non-spoiler section, they all discuss the worries of the Netflix purchase of Warner Bros and HBO (3:01) before discussing 'Stranger Things 5' and its return to Netflix (7:49). Also on Netflix is the movie 'Train Dreams,' which they question who would enjoy it (14:29) before a quick non-spoiler look at 'Plur1bus' on Apple TV and how it is

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42:21

Welcome to Derry: The Horror That Continues Giving...

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2025/12/02

Without Adam and Donovan, what's Blaine to do (0:02)? He's in luck. He introduces one of the higher-ups at The Alabama Take (1:16), and Corey comes to the table to first recount 'Return of the Jedi' from years ago (2:01). From there, they briefly discuss this season of 'The Challenge: Vets and New Threats' (2:52) before getting into the meat of the show, which is HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' and how the show successfully balances horror while remaining engaging for viewers in the nonspoiler section

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55:42

Thanksgiving Special: The Spoiler Episode for...

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2025/11/26

Taking It Down is back again in the same week for a Thanksgiving special wit all spoilers, so be careful and use the time stamps!First, Blaine welcomes and gives an overview of the episode (0:02) before reminding everyone about this different podcast episode for Taking It Down (1:35). Once Donovan joins, the two discuss how 'Welcome to Derry' from HBO has mixed merits (3:32). After that, they shift gears to Netflix's 'Death by Lightning,' as it has a witty and energetic narrative (21:15). The

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41:29

History and Scares: A Non-Spoiler Episode Full of TV...

Taking It Down ·

2025/11/25

Taking It Down comes out this week with two episodes, and this, the first, offers thoughts that are all without spoilers. Blaine begins with a welcome and overview of the first non-spoiler show (0:03), but when Donovan joins, he questions the existence of UMass (2:13). The hosts get into television with Ken Burns, controversy, and his new documentary 'The American Revolution' on PBS (3:56). Has he lost his touch? From there, it's short thoughts on 'The Beast in Me' from Netflix and how Matthew Rhys

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01:00:17

'Plur1bus' Is All Of Us, 'Welcome to Derry' Is Good...

Taking It Down ·

2025/11/11

Blaine welcomes everyone to being Taking It Down (0:02) but then Blaine and Donovan get into non-spoilers with all the new television that's currently airing, much of which sound appealing (4:32) as well as the newly filmed 'Frankenstein' (4:53). From there, and still in non-spoilers, they discuss the big hit for Apple TV with 'Pluribus' (5:56) as it reunites the 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' crew. They stay with non-spoilers for the second and scary episode of 'Welcome to Derry' (10:14) as

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01:07:05

How Heavy Was 'Task'? Does 'Chad Powers' Deserve to...

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2025/11/04

This week, Blaine welcomes Donovan and gives the welcome and overview for this week's episode (0:01). They discuss how there is a lot to pick on TV lately, some of which they'd even like to see if time allowed (3:41). In the non-spoiler section, they begin by talking about how 'Chad Powers' may be a lot better than people expect (5:15). They give their first reactions to the HBO series 'It: Welcome to Derry' (14:26). Lastly, in the non-spoilers is the talk of 'Task' on HBO (24:14). To begin

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54:23

Does 'Task' Do Its Best Yet? What Does 'The Lowdown'...

Taking It Down ·

2025/10/14

After a brief introduction and overview (0:02), Blaine welcomes Donovan and the two hosts begin with why 'Black Rabbit' on Netflix is so digestible, which has a lot to do with stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman (1:00). Then Blaine advises Donovan to avoid the new Apple TV+ drama 'The Last Frontier' with non-spoiler reasons (3:23) but encourages him to catch up on 'Chad Powers' because it is more than funny as he explains what it examines (7:02). They then talk about the first three episodes of the FX

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49:36

'Monster' Bores, 'The Lowdown' with Hidden Purpose,...

Taking It Down ·

2025/10/07

Blaine and Donovan are back this week with plenty of TV discussions. After an introduction and overview (0:02), the two begin with a talk on class reunions (1:28). Then it's to television and the non-spoiler section to begin with a lighthearted look at 'Chad Powers' on Hulu (4:24). Moving on, they tackle Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story', where the hosts critique its slow pacing and over-the-top performances (8:27). They also discuss 'Black Rabbit,' noting the dynamics between Jude Law and

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51:56

Vodka, Aliens, and Parenthood: Third Episode of...

Taking It Down ·

2025/09/30

Blaine welcomes everyone and admits it almost didn't happen today. (0:02). He brings in Donovan, they get into a discussion about a couple of streaming shows 'The Lowdown' on FX/Hulu which stars Etah Hawke and 'Black Rabbit' on Netflix which features Jude Law and Justin Bateman (1:19). It's interesting that Apple TV+ pulled the plug on the Jessica Chastain series 'The Savan' because of recent events (4:49). Blaine comments more on the FX series 'The Lowdown' (6:01) from Sterling Harjo before they

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48:47

Family Dynamics in 'Task' and 'Alien Earth'

Taking It Down ·

2025/09/23

Blaine gives the usual warm welcome for the week (0:02) before he, Adam, and Donovan begin the non-spoiler section with HBO's gripping drama 'Task' and what it says about two family dynamics (1:29). Then Blaine and Dononvan decide upon the FX and Hulu intriguing series 'Alien: Earth' and how much value it has beyond the franchise fans (6:10). Before they break for spoilers, Blaine checks in with Adam and his burgeoning band Sister Ray Davies as well as their upcoming album (9:49). After the break,

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01:20:39

Lonely Men, Aliens, and Cops: 'Task' on HBO, 'Alien:...

Taking It Down ·

2025/09/16

This week, Blaine begins with an overview (0:01). Amid the current surge of compelling television offerings, the three determine which ones that they may or may not watch in the coming weeks (1:15). They have a spoiler-free talk of how the first episode of HBO's 'Task' explores the moral complexities of its characters (11:48)while 'Alien: Earth' combines thrilling sci-fi elements with thematic questions (20:19). They also touch on general thoughts on the second season of 'Blue Lights' (22:37).As

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