Ian Horne

A Couple of Takes

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Ian and Amy are your hosts. We're married, we don't always agree, and each week you’ll get our hot takes on current events, pop culture, and politics. We'll even take suggestions from you. We'll make you laugh, make you think, and sometimes make you mad; we may even get mad at each other. Subscribe, tell your friends, and join us because you never know what we might say.

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Ian Horne

Episodes

A Couple of Takes Ep. 10 - Lighting The Mid-Term Election Dumpster Fire, Read The Room, and A Question About Fire Trucks 09.03.2026 32:22

In this episode, a deep dive into the proposed changes to voter ID/registration. Plus, our daughter shares a funny story about her life as a paramedic, there is a problem with Ian's new tattoo, and he has a question about fire trucks.

A Couple of Takes Ep. 9 - The Broken Bath Mat, War, Money Does By Happiness and More 03.03.2026 28:36

In this episode, Ian breaks the bath mat, Amy doesn't recognize America, Money Does Buy Happiness, we need to normalize foreign-speaking customer service reps, and more.

A Couple of Takes Ep. 8 - We Have Worms, Jelly Roll Has Some 'splainin' to do, 4-way stops suck and more 23.02.2026 26:43

This week, Ian and Amy are having dog troubles. Amy shares a memory from her childhood getting buzzed thanks to her mom's cooking. Jelly Roll could be in hot water because social media has killed, "Innocent until proven guilty" and much more

A Couple of Takes Ep. 7 - Living Your Life Online Comes With Consequences, Valentine's Day Is A Money Grab, Amy Cried An An Estate Sale and More 16.02.2026 29:07

In this week's episode, Amy has a hot take for online influencers and creators. Basically, if you can't stand the online heat, stay out of the online kitchen. My hot take brings out my grumpy old man, again. Plus, Amy has a sweet story about crying at an estate sale, and I ask the question, "Am I A Jerk?"

A Couple of Takes Ep 6 - Good Croissant, Bad Bunny and Amy Admits Ian Was Right and Wants Bathroom Jammers 09.02.2026 31:10

In this episode of A Couple of Takes, Amy has a fail that involved a chocolate croissant from Starbucks. Bad Bunny's halftime show was a party that didn't include people who want separate water fountains. Amy admits Ian was right, TWICE, and Ian says there is something wrong with our cereal.

A Couple of Takes Ep 5 - The Epstein Files, Bill Belichick, Ian Is A Vampire and more 02.02.2026 28:18

In this episode, Amy's got a hot take on the Epstein Files, Ian has the real reason why Bill Belichick missed out 1st time voting for the NFL Hall of Fame, and Ian thinks he's a member of the undead. Plus, more Facebook Marketplace adventures, and people don't know how to use the internet.

A Couple of Takes Ep 4 - Alex Pretti, The Bill of Rights and Cancel The Super Bowl 26.01.2026 24:59

Another episode, more hot takes, and in this episode it's about the 1st and 2nd Amendments, Alex Pretti, the Super Bowl, female meteorologists, and who's better - morning people or night owls?

A Couple of Takes Ep. 3 - The Sniff Test, World War III Is Close and Made You Google 19.01.2026 26:37

This episode, Amy and I jump right into it, covering everything from the sniff test, what to eat, World War III, and more. Thanks for listening.

A Couple of Takes Ep 2 - The Dental Vasectomy, Moonshiners star Tim Smith and Hot Takes 12.01.2026 26:35

This week Ian went to the dentist and had visions of his vasectomy. Ian and Amy talk to Tim Smith, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show "Moonshiners" to get his hot take on self-checkouts and more fun and hot takes.

A Couple of Takes Ep 1 - Grandma Panties and 7-Layer Dip 04.01.2026 18:21

We have to start somewhere. Welcome to the inaugural episode of A Couple of Takes. Ian and Amy give you a feel for what the show is, what it will be and do it talking about Grandmas, 7 layer dip, marijuana and Facebook Marketplace.