We think 'Black Rabbit' still works and here's why; sadly, 'The Last Frontier' does not work at all; 'Chad Powers' has actual tension; 'The Lowdown' has things to say, and not just about Tulsa; 'Task' could have made the best episode of the year. Hear the full podcast in any pod app!

This week, we've got class reunions, 'Chad Powers' trying to come back, 'Monster' is lacking, 'Bad Rabbit' on Netflix, 'The Lowdown' shines on Hulu, and more on 'Task' and the bikers.

How about a preview a day early? Here are the highlights from the coming podcast. Go to your favorite app, find Taking It Down, subscribe, leave a beautiful review, and if you feel great financially, donate here to help with podcast hosting and website costs: https://buymeacoffee.com/thealabamatake

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Hey, y'all! I swear, we're putting out can't-miss episodes. This week in non-spoilers it's 'The Lowdown,' 'Black Rabbit,' 'Task,' and 'Alien: Earth.' Then when we talk some deep spoilers, it's only the third episode of 'Task' and the ending of 'Alien: Earth.' Philosophical and shit!

From this week's episode, we discuss 'Task' episode two, 'Alien: Earth' episodes 4-5, and a little news from Adam and his band. Here's a highlight reel, but the true grit is in the whole episode!

There's no doubt now. Taking It Down is easily the best TV podcast. These are can't miss each Tuesday. This week: 'Task' episode 2, 'Alien: Earth' episodes 4-5, and news from Sister Ray Davies. You may as well subscribe.

We say it early in today's episode that this is the one to share. Our TV analysis on the three shows is as good as we've gotten. Thanks all for listening!

This week, we discuss all the streaming options suddenly available, the first episode of 'Task,' the first two episodes of 'Alien: Earth,' and the second season of 'Blue Lights' in full. It's one of our best episodes to date!

On this week's podcast episode, we preview the HBO crime drama 'Task' as well as get deep into episodes one through four of 'Blue Lights' Season Two. And we have a ton of fun. All podcast episodes are divided into non-spoilers to begin and spoilers after a break! Lord!

Coming Tuesday! We're excited about 'Task'! So we preview it! We are still loving 'Blue Lights'! So we talk about it! Come one, come all! It's free!

For our folks who hit the gym, mow the yard, or listen on the ride home - our afternoon & evening listeners. All the apps are here. Enjoy the ride. It's a good one. Much love.

How 'It's Always Sunny...' is the American example; plus, 'Blue Lights' continues into season two, episode one but does not miss a beat of quality. As always, it's non-spoilers first before the spoiler section. Listen in any podcast app you prefer! https://thealabamatake.com/podcast/taking-it-down

Happy Labor Day! New episode coming tomorrow: how 'It's Always Sunny...' is all of America and 'Blue Lights' widens its scope in the second season and deepens! All that and more tomorrow morning! Bright and early!

This week on our show, we talk about how the ESPN app was a debacle and adds to confusion, how 'Blue Lights' decides its rules, and why 'Alien: Earth' still cooks in a brief check in with that series. In spoilers, we break down episodes three through six of 'Blue Lights.' Catch the highlights here!

THIS TUESDAY! You cannot miss it! Taking It Down calls ESPN out for their big fail! The hosts talk rules and regulations on 'Blue Lights'! And 'Alien: Earth'? What do we think? Subscribe and never miss an episode. All for free!

This week: the first three episodes of 'Blue Lights' builds on regional fear; plus, a short preview of 'Alien: Earth.' Give it a go, but let this highlight reel thoroughly entice!

Tuesday morning! Get it while it's fresh! Taking It Down Tuesday!

Come for the TV analysis, stay for the bad Hank Hill impression. Here's a clip from this week's episode, though you can find the full thing in any podcast app of The Alabama Take's YouTube channel.

We're back from the break! We've got first-hand UK notes, who Hank Hill voted for, what the Netflix series 'Any Given Saturday' is missing, and how 'Blue Lights' on HBO Max is so much better than its name implies.

Tomorrow, we return from a customary break to discuss seeing Oasis live, determining Hank Hill's voting preferences ('King of the Hill'), knowing what's missing in 'SEC Football: Any Given Saturday' on Netflix, and grading the first episode of 'Blue Lights' on HBO Max.

Here’s an announcement for our three fans to say we’ll be back on Tuesday, and helping me is none other than “The Voice of the Alabama Take”! She ropes in unwilling surprise guests, too.

As is necessary, we tend to take a late summer break for August. We'll be back on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Bright & early. Whilst you wait, hit up the podcast, leave a comment or review, and cry real tears of pain. Talk to y'all soon!

Usually, we record on Sundays. Tomorrow would be the day. But we're lost at sea. Donovan is out of pocket, which happens. Adam's been in the UK for two weeks and making music, which means not a lot of TV things. And I've watched things, but it seems like the last several episodes of TV...

Let's get the politics out of eating dookie!

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Come for the rare mix of the political and TV, stay for the bad Owen Wilson impression. This week: why PBS cuts matter, Netflix gets one release correct, 'Stick' continues, and 'It's Always Sunny...' had one of its greats. Hear the full episode: https://thealabamatake.com/podcast/taking-it-down

In our episode this week, we get into the longest-running TV show ever, what that show says about us, how 'Stick' may have aired its best episode, and 'The Bear' in its fourth season. Head to any podcast app or the YouTube channel for The Alabama Take to hear it in full!

On Tuesday: the final four episodes of 'The Bear,' the newest from 'Stick' may be the best yet, and 'It's Always Sunny...' returns to 'Abbott Elementary.' Plus, where you can see Adam if you're in England. Follow the show!

This week's episode? Well, it's awesome, that's what. Blaine tells how 'Andor' caused him to miss some of 'The Bear,' but they talk how 'Stick' may have turned the corner and the middle eps of 'The Bear.' Plus, an email on 'Your Friends & Neighbors' for the non-spoiler section.

On Tuesday, we'll briefly bring up 'Andor' and 'Your Friends & Neighbors' before we discuss 'Stick' and 'The Bear' at length. There's always the non-spoiler segment to begin, so fear not and dive in! Talk to you on Tuesday!

Happy Fourth of July, United States! Be sure to deport a brown person who’s not doing anything but trying to make a living and/or raise a family today! Oh, and shoot some firecrackers afterwards.

Happy Fourth of July! Or as we knew it growing up, the first day we could turn on the air conditioner!

A brand new edition of the newsletter hits email inboxes today around 3:00 pm. If you have never signed up, you won't get it. Here's where to sign up: thealabamatake.com/n...

In this week's episode during the break, there's a simple thing to do which will get you a small token of thanks. You should give it a try! Listen to the podcast, hear what it is, give it a go, see what you get. As always, no spoilers first and spoilers in the back half of the episode. Enjoy!

This Tuesday on a great episode: Springsteen, the biopic, and his new (old) music; will 'Smoke' on Apple TV be worth it; the new episode of 'Stick'; non-spoilers on 'The Bear' and its Netflix model drop; finally, spoilers on the first three episodes of this season of 'The Bear'! Bam!

We are excited for tomorrow’s podcast episode! We get into a fun tangent — for us as a TV podcast — on Springsteen’s new releases, but we venture into ‘Smoke’ on Apple and the first 3 of ‘The Bear.’ We don’t do spoilers until we take a break midway, so check in to say hey each week!

Hey, TV fans! As always, each Tuesday we do no spoilers to begin! Don't be afraid to tune every week to see if a show's for you. This week: the new Springsteen movie, a little about 'Smoke' on Apple TV+, and then a lot on 'The Bear' and its new season - in both non-spoilers and spoilers. Tune in!

Some of our very important thoughts from this week's episode, but the full podcast is amazing. If missed, you'll have regret.

Coming tomorrow morning, it's the 3rd season of Short Takes! On Friday on YouTube, sit down with various folks, musicians, & rascals for a chat & four questions you won't hear anywhere else. This week, Birmingham's own Will Stewart. Here's the preview, but enjoy the full episode in the morning!

Here's a piece of today's podcast, but the best part is that you can hear it in full and the second best part is that all podcast apps are right here: thealabamatake.com/podcast/taki...

On Tuesday's episode: 'Sticks' could be the summer show; 'Adults' definitely is not; 'Bono: Songs of Surrender' has something for everyone, even those who don't like Bono.

On Tuesday's episode: 'Sticks' could be the summer show; 'Adults' definitely is not; 'Bono: Songs of Surrender' has something for everyone, even those who don't like Bono.

Here's twenty seconds of this week's podcast, and if this doesn't entice you to hear the rest, well, then [shrug emoji].

Three finales, one new show, and judgements on all. This Tuesday, we'll break down the new show 'Duster' from Max, and the finales of 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us.' One of them rises above the rest.

From this week’s episode: “Every time that happens, I think, ‘Do you want me to start talking for an hour about the last television show I watched?’ Probably not. This is not how we behave in a society.”

If you love TV podcasts but they sound too elite or aren't aimed for you, that's where Taking It Down fits. And today's release was a very good one. I don't think it was our best, but it's great. (We're honest.) Subscribe here on any podcast app you like:

This reel of this week's podcast should entice you to hear the whole episode, but if not, we discuss summer TV options, how 'The Studio' makes for flawed characters yet great comedy, and how the thematic shift in 'The Last of Us' wasn't quite as abrupt as we thought. Hear it in any pod app!

Tell y'all what! We're so pumped about being back tomorrow, and we hope that you are, too. Here's tomorrow's highlights. Think we provide enough context? Not enough? Should they be longer? Shorter? You let us know! Talk to you tomorrow, and some of you get a shout out!

Tuesday! The podcast no one talks about is back!