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Taking It Down

Taking It Down

Watch TV from a different angle

Blaine Duncan · Blaine Duncan, TV Analyst

298 episodesENExplicit

Show overview

Taking It Down has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 298 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Blaine Duncan, TV Analyst.

Episodes
298
Running
2019–2026 · 7y
Median length
51 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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 interpretation, honesty, and perfect recommendations, all without taking itself too seriously or talking down. Join hosts Blaine, Adam, and Donovan each Tuesday morning. It's worth your time.

Latest Episodes

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'Lanterns' Flies Higher Than Comic Book Fare; 'Ted Lasso' Is Just Good Enough

Sep 27, 202651 min

'Lanterns' Was More Than Action, 'Ted Lasso' Disagreements, and 'Chad Powers' is King

Sep 20, 20261h 1m

Depth of 'Lanterns' and a Bland 'Ted Lasso'

Sep 13, 202654 min

'Lanterns' Best Yet and 'Ted Lasso' Has Drama

Sep 6, 202642 min

Solving 'Lanterns' and 'Ted Lasso' Is on Track; Plus, Return of 'Dark Matter'

Aug 30, 20261h 1m

'Ted Lasso' Improves and 'Lanterns' Make a Launch

Aug 23, 202646 min

Who Won 'House of the Dragon' and Is 'Ted Lasso' Copying Itself?

Aug 16, 202650 min

The Silent Explosions in the Penultimate 'House of the Dragon'; Plus, The First of 'Ted Lasso' Again

Aug 9, 202651 min

'House of the Dragon' and the Rule of Women; Plus, 'Cape Fear'

Aug 4, 202653 min

Are The Little Things Done Right? 'House of the Dragon' and 'Warfare' on HBO

Jul 28, 20261h 3m

Dragons, Drama, and Dilemmas on 'House of the Dragon' and Its Second Episode

Jul 7, 202642 min

Back to 'House of the Dragon' and Why 'Cape Fear' Isn't What We Thought

Jun 30, 202655 min

Where Does 'Widow's Bay' Go From Here?

Jun 23, 202634 min

How 'Widow's Bay' Sets Up What's Left and 'Cape Fear' Seeds a Good Series; Plus, 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed'

Jun 16, 20261h 4m

Time in 'Widow's Bay'; Plus, a Preview of 'Cape Fear'

Jun 9, 202634 min

Mysteries of 'Widow's Bay'; Plus, 'The Boroughs,' 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' and More!

Jun 2, 202648 min

What 'Euphoria' Says About Culture; Plus, the Joy of 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and a Classic 'Widow's Bay'

May 26, 202641 min

Comfort Shows and TV That Says Something: 'Rooster,' 'Lord of the Flies,' and 'Widow's Bay'

May 19, 20261h 2m

Sabotage and Horror: 'Beef' and 'Widow's Bay'

May 11, 202655 min

The Best TV of 2026 Thus Far

May 5, 202610 min
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