Blaine Duncan, TV Analyst

Taking It Down

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Edifying TV disussion from the working class South. Every episode of Taking It Down starts spoiler free and goes into specifics for analysis later: a look at both text and subtext. Join hosts Blaine, Adam, and Donovan each Tuesday morning. A part of The Alabama Take podcast family. Since 2019. The only working class TV podcast.

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Blaine Duncan, TV Analyst

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18. Okt 2026

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The Plot Against America Finale and The Last Dance 28.04.2020

In this week's Taking It Down, Adam and Blaine start with general news about being indoors and what that's led to them doing. Then they discuss the recent news about Star Wars and Disney+ (6:28) before diving into their regular check-in with the Morrow Movie Marathon (9:38).  Then the guys discuss the griping finale of the HBO show  The Plot Against America  (16:28) as well as the most recent epis...

Fiona Apple, The Last Dance, HBO's Run, and More 21.04.2020

It's jam packed for Taking It Down  this week! Adam and Blaine check back in with the Morrow Movie Marathon to start (3:10) and then discuss how to make a record from home, which includes a sneak preview of a new Della Ray tune (14:50). After that, the guys stay in music mode and discuss the new Fiona Apple album  Fetch the Bolt Cutters  (24:53).  Everyone in America seems to have watched  The Las...

The Music of John Prine, Netflix's Unorthodox, I Am Not Okay With This, and More 14.04.2020

In Taking It Down  this week, Blaine and Adam are joined by Donovan Reinwald to mourn the death of the great John Prine and discuss his music (1:17). After the break, Adam and Blaine break down the ideas in the Netflix show  Unorthodox (32:16), discuss the penultimate episode of the Hulu show Devs  (45:00), explain how MTV's The Challenge  will be covered on the website (54:09), and wrap with the...

Live Events Online, The Plot Against America, The Challenge, and Devs 07.04.2020

In Episode Twenty-Two of Taking It Down,  Blaine and Adam discuss a plethora of topics, starting with the new streaming service Quibi and why the hell it exists (3:14). They shift from that into something that's more likely worth your time: live and free music events online during the quarantine (6:11). The guys give a quick update on the Morrow Movie Marathon, and it's a sad one (12:30). Then it'...

Morrow Movie Marathon, Dylan's New Masterpiece, and The Plot Against America 31.03.2020

Taking It Down is back in its usual Tuesday slot for you and all your entertainment digesting needs! For Episode Twenty-One, Blaine checks in with co-host Adam Morrow on the Morrow Movie Marathon and how that's proceeded during the coronavirus self-quarantine (3:18). Then they talk extensively about the surprise release from Bob Dylan, the epic song "Murder Most Foul" (8:04). After the break, it's...

Coronavirus Thoughts, Movies, Devs, and Tiger King 26.03.2020

No, your eyes do not deceive you.  Taking It Down is bringing you an extra episode this week as we all self quarantine. Plus, we thought we would fill in the gap left from The Alabama Take being off for the time being. Corey and  The Alabama Take  podcast will return soon! In this episode, Blaine and Adam wrestle with thoughts on the coronavirus and its effect on social media (1:00). Then they off...

Coronavirus, Show Finales, Devs, and The Plot Against America 19.03.2020

It's a jam-packed episode for you! We're one day later than usual, but we have the coverage to make up for it. In Episode Nineteen, host Blaine Duncan talks with co-host Adam Morrow about life and entertainment during the coronavirus and what that means for smaller operations (1:18). Then they discuss their thoughts on the recent finales of HBO's The Outsider (13:28) and the documentary series McM...

McMillions, The Outsider, and Amazon's Hunters 03.03.2020

Taking It Down is back this week to break down some television.   For Episode Eighteen, hosts Blaine Duncan and Adam Morrow talk general television to begin (1:14), which leads them to an insightful talk about the documentary series McMillion$ (11:06) -- including a shout-out to their friend Frank Columbo! --  and more on  The Outsider  as it starts to unravel all of its mysteries (20:34).  For th...

Upcoming Movies, Music, Television, and HBO's McMillions 18.02.2020

If you need a podcast to help you sort through the coming entertainment options, we have you covered!  In Episode Seventeen of  Taking It Down , hosts Blaine Duncan and Adam Morrow are back to converse about some recent shows they've been watching (2:39), including a check-in with the HBO series The Outsider (15:06), which they can't get enough of.  After that, the guys break down upcoming spring...

What Did Jack Do and Netflix's Cheer 04.02.2020

Taking It Down  is back with some thoughts and opinions from host Blaine Duncan and co-host Adam Morrow! First up, it's how The Outsider  is proceeding on HBO (1:26). Then they do a deep dive into the world of David Lynch, specifically the new Netflix movie titled What Did Jack Do?  (13:50).  After the break, Blaine is joined by Kelly Duncan and first-time guest Jaimee Hannah converge for a discus...

HBO's The Outsider and 1917 21.01.2020

Here's a hot one! We've got some things going on in this episode of Taking It Down. First off, Adam Morrow lets listeners in on the glory of Pluto TV (1:40) before he and Blaine wrap up a brief, spoiler-free discussion on the Netflix show Messiah (4:54). After that, they do a deep dive into the first two episodes of the new HBO thriller The Outsider which is currently airing (7:39). Keep in mind t...

Netflix's Messiah, Little Women, and Uncut Gems 07.01.2020

We've got a big episode this time around with all sorts of topics big and small! Episode Fourteen of Taking It Down is here! Adam Morrow joins in for a talk about some quick thoughts on the Golden Globes and the results of the first of the big award shows (2:02) and then they take a deeper dive into the first four episodes of the new Netflix show Messiah (8:37). After the break, Blaine is joined b...

Best Music and Books of the Decade and the Finale of Watchmen 23.12.2019

Taking It Down is back for Episode Thirteen. Co-host Adam Morrow and host Blaine Duncan talk about the best music (3:06) and books (41:33) of the entire decade. In the second half, they break down their thoughts on the finale of the HBO series Watchmen (55:46). There will be spoilers for  Watchmen , so if you're not caught up on the final episode, we advise that you view it before listening.

Best Movies of the Decade and The Good Place 10.12.2019

It's Taking It Down back for Episode Twelve where contributor to the site and cohost Adam Morrow helps Blaine break down the best movies of the decade (02:12). Then in the back half of the pod, Blaine sits with frequent guest and contributor Donovan Reinwald to discuss the recently wrapped first half of the final season of the NBC comedy with a philosophical slant The Good Place  (47:02). 

Disney+, The Mandalorian, and the Best Television of the Decade 26.11.2019

Don't miss this one! Taking It Down comes at you with a packed, insightful Episode Eleven. Not only do we have a new logo, but we have love in our hearts for the decade that's almost over and thoughts in our heads about the new Disney+ show The Mandalorian . In this podcast, host Blaine Duncan sits down with co-host Adam Morrow to sift through the best, most effective, and monumental shows of the...

HBO's Watchmen and Tuscaloosa's Egan's 12.11.2019

Episode Ten is big and drama filled. Host Blaine gathers with Adam Morrow in an attempt to parse out the ongoings of HBO's new masterful series  Watchmen . In the second half of the podcast, Kevin Halbrook, host of  Where's the Line? , sits in to discuss the infamous Tuscaloosa dive bar Egan's and what has gone wrong. You can read a bit of background on what's been happening with Egan's both here...

Halloween and Horror 29.10.2019

Don't be afraid to listen to Episode 9 of  Taking It Down ! Blaine is joined by frequent guest Donovan Reinwald to talk about the genre of horror across the mediums of books and movies: what makes something scary? They also offer up some suggestions and reveal what frightens them. It's our special Halloween episode! Find us online, like, rate, and subscribe!

Joker and the Breaking Bad Movie El Camino 15.10.2019

In episode eight of  Taking It Down , Blaine is joined by Kelly Duncan to discuss the ins and outs of the latest DC Universe (sort of?) movie  Joker  (01:10) and in the second half of the podcast Donovan Reinwald returns to debate the Netflix addition to  Breaking Bad , the movie  El Camino  (21:45). Like, subscribe, and review! Host: Blaine Duncan Guests: Kelly Duncan , Donovan Reinwald

Netflix's Unbelievable and Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires Music 01.10.2019

It's Episode Seven and it's about Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires as well as the Netflix limited series  Unbelievable . Host Blaine Duncan chats with Donovan Reinwald about the music and art of Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires (1:26) who are now touring the Northeast United States but soon to be at work on a new album.  Later, Donovan and Blaine hash out their thoughts with Netflix's show  Unbeliev...

Daniel Johnston and Fall Television 17.09.2019

For Episode Six, host Blaine Duncan is joined by host of  Where Is the Line? podcast Kevin Halbrook. They talk about the life, music, and art of Daniel Johnston (1:00), who recently passed away, as well as the documentary  The Devil and Daniel Johnston. In the back half of the podcast, head writer from  The Alabama Take T.D. Wood  helps host Blaine wrestle with the glut of fall television: What's...

MCU, Joker, The Righteous Gemstones, and Mindhunter Wrap Up 03.09.2019

Head writer from  The Alabama Take T.D. Wood sits down to give thoughts and question motives behind Sony taking their Spider-Man ball and going home (1:09), the upcoming movie  The Joker  (10:50), and HBO's new Danny McBride show  The Righteous Gemstones  (15:51). In the second half of the podcast, we welcome back host of  Where's the Line?  podcast Kevin Halbrook as host Blaine Duncan and Kevin g...

Mindhunter Season Two and College Football 20.08.2019

Netflix's show Mindhunter draws a lot of its narrative from reality. Host Blaine Duncan sits down with host of  Where's the Line?  podcast, Kevin Halbrook, to talk about the new season of  Mindhunter that was just released as well as Kevin's favorite serial killers (0:50). Later on in the podcast, head writer and co-creator of  The Alabama Take  website the one and only T.D. Wood joins Blaine to t...

Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, Last Chance U, and Years and Years 06.08.2019

Host Blaine Duncan sits down with special guest Kelly Duncan to talk about the latest Quentin Tarantino masterpiece  Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood  (0:30).  A little later in the pod, cohost Adam Morrow returns from being on the road to discuss Netflix's football documentary  Last Chance U  (14:40) as well as wrap up some comments on the ending of the HBO show  Years and Years  (42:40).    Host:...

Big Little Lies and the MCU at Comic Con 23.07.2019

As cohost Adam Morrow is on the road, host of Taking It Down Blaine Duncan sits down with special friend of the pod Kelly Duncan to discuss the finale of  Big Little Lies and the season that was (1:00). Later, Blaine is joined by  The Alabama Take host Corey Hannah to break down the big Phase 4 announcements that Marvel made over the weekend at the San Diego Comic Con (23:02).    Host: Blaine Dunc...

Stranger Things 3 and Years and Years 08.07.2019

Host and editor-in-chief of The Alabama Take Blaine Duncan talks with Adam Morrow about the first two episodes of Netflix's Stranger Things third season (0:20) and the first two episodes of the odd HBO show Years and Years (26:10). For even more, such as articles and links to other podcasts, visit The Alabama Take online or across all social media platforms.

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