Streaming is scattered. You need to know what's worth your time Taking It Down offers TV recommendations, where to find them, and thoughtful ideas on each show: recs first, analysis later. Watch TV from a different angle. 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've earned your time; learn where to spend it.
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Check out the new fun video podcast from Daemon's TV, DVR (Daemon Video Recap), chipmunk style. So far the TV shows covered only include "Lost," but will be expanded in the future.
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On The Comoot, Adam Taneski and Ruben Sooriya, two Aussies based in New York come together to re-live the movies and TV shows we're all watching. Adam is sick of binge watching culture and too many streaming services splitting the peoples attention and wants to bring us all in under the same umbrella to talk about and appreciate the stuff we're all watching right now. Ruben has the elephant's memory of all the classic film and tv we've watched over the years so together we can enjoy the clas ...
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Hi! We're Angela, Jean & Valerie -- aka 'The Daemons' -- we talk about the All Souls Series by Deborah Harkness. This includes the trilogy (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life), Time's Convert, and The World of All Souls and any future books incoming to the universe at large. As new episodes are released in the US/Canada, we also unpack the television series based on these beloved books (titled A Discovery of Witches). Go on! Put in your ear buds, pull up your chair, br ...
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The GenNEXUS of NERD (formerly The Amber Spycast)
The Amber Spycast, Joanna Martinez, Travis Johnson, Alaric Hahn
We used to read and discuss Philip Pullman's phenomenal His Dark Materials series but now that we've completed that adventure, we're diving into genre entertainment and nerd cultural touchstones. Look for us on YouTube and pretty much anywhere else podcasts are available. Our first episode should drop soon! Please join us and listen!!
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Every great Jonathan Creek episode consists of three parts or acts: The Effect, The Method, and The Reveal. There’s also a fair amount of grot, things that really shouldn’t be said anymore, and one of television’s most enduring romances. Join Gav Murphy and Daniel Krupa as they break down all 32 episodes of Jonathan Creek, the classic British TV show about a magician’s assistant who solves impossible crimes, which they watched religiously as kids (and now, as adults). Up The Creek is the def ...
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Welcome to Can We Save the Cat, an entertainment podcast where we pick a random idea or "concept" and attempt to develop it into a quality TV/Film pitch. In the end, we'll decide if we want to save the project or scratch it. Listen on Tuesdays for new episodes. Contact us at cwstcpodcast@gmail.com to… Advertise with us. Book a private working session. Pitch an idea for the podcast. Give us feedback. Just say hi.
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Welcome to the Doctor Who Match Machine, the game that is all about you! Music credit: https://soundcloud.com/tempusware/doctor-who-theme-remix-8-16-bit © 2017 Amanda Cole
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What Does 'Ripley' Say About Today's America, Art, and Class?
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How to avoid some social media problems? The introduction this week of Taking It Down makes its case (0:01). Blaine begins with a thanks to many listeners and friends which leads to thoughts on evolution (1:11). Blaine gets Donovan into the show by talking general TV, including 'Bad Monkey,' 'Ripley,' and those two shows' relationships to what happ…
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TV for the Fall and the End of Alabama Slam; Plus 'The Challenge'
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Blaine laments his illness of Covid (2:09) which makes him have time for a little college football TV antics before he dissects what's possibly worth everyone's time this coming Fall on TV. Find some shows, watch along, and we may cover those after covering 'Ripley' on Netflix (5:08) and 'Bad Monkey' from Apple TV+ (6:35). Towards the middle Blaine…
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Why 'Lady in the Lake' Sinks, How 'Ripley' Transports, and 'The Challenge' Turns 40
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The podcast comes out of its yearly August break with TV you should miss and TV you can't miss! Adam's short movie marathon during the break included the perplexing 'Kneecap' and the ADHD-fueled 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' but it all leaves Blaine bewildered and Adam twitchy (5:56). No spoilers! The hosts dive into 'Lady in the Lake' from Apple TV+, …
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The Third Season of 'The Bear' Had Hits and Misses, a Sweet Review of 'IF,' and Reading On Tour
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This this short episode from Taking It Down, Adam discusses what books are perfect if a musician is on tour (2:42) and the whole crew discusses the hits and misses of the third season of 'The Bear' (4:53). In the last bit, Blaine welcomes back his special guest for a quick review of 'IF,' a movie now streaming on Paramount+ (11:08). Taking It Down …
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Marvel's Scared Money, 'Presumed Innocent' Finale, New Netflix Series 'The Decameron,' and More
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This week begins with no spoilers but some thoughts on how 'Presumed Innocent' came to its ending (1:27). Once Adam and Donovan join the conversation, talk turns to that big Olympics opening and question why Blaine hates the competitions (4:29) before catching their breaths over the huge Comic Con news from Marvel (13:09). Or was it as big as the M…
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What Halts 'House of the Dragon,' Plus 'Presumed Innocent' and 'The Bear'
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This week, Blaine begins with why you should be watching 'Presumed Innocent' as it winds down for the finale this week (1:52) before he gets into spoilers for the show penultimate episode (3:04). From there, it's episodes five and six of this season of 'House of the Dragon' with spoilers (7:27) before he brings in a special co-host for a brief trip…
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Family Warfare and Dysfunction in 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Bear'
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It all boils down to family and dysfunction this week on Taking It Down. Blaine begins with his weekly thoughts on 'Presumed Innocent' which will have spoilers (1:18). Adam and Donovan join to talk about the dragon warfare and political drama of the fourth episode of 'House of the Dragon,' titled "The Red Dragon and the Gold" (5:15). In the second …
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Sympathetic Villains in 'House of the Dragon' and Fear in 'The Bear'
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This week, Blaine recommends 'Presumed Innocent' on Apple TV+ with no spoilers (1:57) before getting into the specifics of what makes it worth watching (4:37). Once Adam and Donovan join, they reveal some random TV they normally don't discuss on the podcast (11:43) before the entire crew dig into the third episode of 'House of the Dragon,' titled "…
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The Boys - Homelander goes home, tragedy on ice - S4 E3 & E4
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The Boys - Season 4: Eps 3 &4 Ruben and Adam roll on with the next two episodes of Season 4. There are laserings on ice, lobotomies, Homelander goes back to the lab, more laserings, Starlight loses it and more...
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The Boys are indeed back - our favorite on screen bromance of Butcher and Homelander returns to our homes and WE ARE EXCITED - Ruben and Adam re-live the first two episodes of the new season, what's exciting and what could we care less about. Are you a Hometeamer? or a Starlighter?By Comoot Podcast Network
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Daemon Is The Trump of 'House of the Dragon,' The Horror of the Finale of 'Dark Matter,' and More
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It's a stellar episode this week as Blaine welcomes any new listeners, of which there are several these days (0:01). Plus, there's the newsletter, and Blaine explains why it exists (0:51) as well as what's new in the store (1:54). Apple TV+ cancels 'The Big Door Prize' and he explains why that's both sad and worrisome (2:13). Blaine previews next w…
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Aemond.. Daemon... And Alan... It's our House of the Dragon Episode 1 and 2 Re-cap!
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Join the Comoot as we chart a course through Westeros and re-live each episode of House of The Dragon! This week we look at the opening two episodes of the new season!By Comoot Podcast Network
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'Hit Man' Dresses Up Netflix, 'Bodkin' Podcasts Murders, and Identity Crisis in 'Dark Matter'
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It's a bonus episode this week! For episode 201, Blaine Duncan begins with a few odd stats with the podcast (1:43) before giving very brief and non-spoiler thoughts the Netflix show 'Eric' (2:19) and the Apple TV+ series 'Presumed Innocent,' which could be the show of the summer (3:17). And since he's had time to wrap up '3 Body Problem' on Netflix…
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Episode 200! Listener Questions, Memorable Moments, and Who's Who in 'House of the Dragon'
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It is Episode 200! Blaine offers some background of The Alabama Take and the podcast (2:56) and a preview (5:56). When Donovan and Adam join, the hosts reflect on their journey with Taking It Down (7:18). Then it's one of their favorite segments in quite some time: listener questions (9:31)! With listeners' help, they discuss other media (10:12), T…
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The Jedi are back! and so are Ruben and Adam - here to talk through the first two episodes of the new Disney (Star Wars Universe) show "The Acolyte" Trinity Jedi is a thing! and Jedi Wookies! Many Jedi, must excite....By Comoot Podcast Network
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The Nostalgia of Reading with a Documentary and 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+
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This week, Taking it Down begins with some thoughts on the next episode, which will be the 200th of the podcast (1:26)! How can you get in on the action? After that, Blaine gives final thoughts on 'Sugar' from Apple TV+ with no spoilers now that it has ended its run (2:08) as well as a check-in with no spoilers on 'Under the Bridge,' which is neari…
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How Many Versions of You Are in 'Dark Matter' and 'The Sympathizer'; 'Shōgun' News
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This week, Blaine checks in on 'Manhunt' from Apple TV+ (1:23) before pondering why people are missing 'The Big Door Prize' (3:15). When the entire crew joins, they toss ideas for the upcoming 200th episode (7:16) before discussing the depth of the ideas in 'Dark Matter' as well as non-spoiler thoughts on the show itself from Apple TV+ (9:38). Afte…
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When Spoilers Find You: Vulture Should Be Ashamed
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Blaine flies solo this week, but not without a lot to say. This week's episode begins with some of the latest from The Alabama Take (0:16) before he gives brief and non-spoiler thoughts on the fourth episode of 'The Sympathizer' (1:15). He ponders the news on 'Shōgun' (1:44), recommends 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+ (2:53), and explains what '3 Body P…
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Direction of 'The Challenge' and Dualities in 'The Sympathizer'
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This week, Blaine begins with various TV shows without spoilers, including final thoughts on 'The Gentleman' on Netflix. From there, it's a brief opinion on the most recent episode of 'Under the Bridge' on Hulu; he gets to the big event of the Apple TV+ show 'Sugar'; then he comes down more friendly on 'Manhunt' from Apple TV+. Adam and Donovan joi…
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Satisfying Finale of 'Shōgun' and Heavy Themes of 'Baby Reindeer' Four Episodes Deep
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This week, Blaine begins with a few non-spoiler thoughts on the Netflix sensation 'Baby Reindeer' (0:42) before he laments all the shows that seem worth watching, from 'The Sympathizer,' 'Under the Bridge,' 'The Big Door Prize,' all the way down to 'Manhunt' (2:26). What should be next? From there, the entire crew join in to talk without spoilers o…
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Previewing 'Baby Reindeer'; Plus, Hot Chemistry in 'Shōgun' and a Promising 'Sympathizer'
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This week, Blaine starts with an entire bundle of television. First, he lets listeners know how to leave the podcast a voice message (1:30) as well as how to sign up for The Alabama Take's newsletter (2:16). Then it's the new series from Netflix 'Baby Reindeer,' which is gaining some traction; this segment does not contain spoilers for the show (2:…
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Intensity Heats Up in 'Shōgun' and A Mystery in 'Sugar'
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This week, Blaine begins with The Alabama Take and its newest endeavor: a newsletter, plus some more news (1:40)! Blaine then talks about headlines in pop culture that contain spoilers for TV shows and movies -- and he calls out names (3:30). Donovan joins the podcast, and they briefly discuss what they may think of the new Apple TV+ series 'Frankl…
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Brilliance in 'Shōgun' and Don't Miss 'Sugar'
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In this week's TV and streaming coverage on Taking It Down, the hosts discuss the TV series Shōgun and the two-episode premier of the Apple TV+ show Sugar. To begin, Blaine has brief thoughts without any spoilers for 3 Body Problem from Netflix (2:07) and Manhunt (3:09) before he brings in Adam and Donovan to give them advice on transcripts with po…
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Host Blaine flies solo this week to discuss what in the world is up with Mary Poppins (3:54) before he talks broadly about Shōgun with no spoilers (6:03) and then dissects the sixth episode of Shōgun titled "Ladies of the Willow World" (7:19). This week's episode features an ad from our friends at the podcast Polyphonic Press, a show for music fans…
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The Danger of Customs in 'Shōgun'; Plus, 'Manhunt' and '3 Body Problem'
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This week on Taking It Down, Blaine begins with a quick, non-spoiler thought on Netflix's The Gentlemen (2:59). From there, he discusses without spoiling Manhunt from Apple TV+ (3:16) and 3 Body Problem on Netflix with no spoilers (5:47). After a hello from Adam, the two give some non-spoiler thoughts on Shōgun overall (8:39) before discussing TV's…
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The TV and streaming from The Alabama Take family of podcasts returns! This week, Taking It Down begins with a new introduction from host Blaine (0:00), which also includes a few non-spoiler thoughts about the Netflix series The Gentlemen starring Theo James and created by Guy Ritchie (4:20). The co-hosts then join the discussion: can they recommen…
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Is 'True Detective: Night Country' Too Much or Just Enough? | Episode 188
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In this episode, Blaine and Donovan discuss the recent change in the video schedule for Taking It Down On Video (1:22) before they then delve into the setting of Alaska in True Detective: Night Country to answer the question: is it attempting too much (3:06)? To end, the two discuss various topics, including Apple TV+ originals, and other TV shows …
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