Takes All Over The Place

Look Over there! It’s Team Takes coming at you with political campaign during quarantine realness (minus any actual political conversation outside of last week’s maxi challenge on drag race.) Platforms include, Nick’s new outlet and the power of electricity, Julie’s Law and Order approach, and a fierce debate about body padding. Also featuring: Rupaul’s Drag Race, Celebrity Drag Race and We’re Her...

It was a sleepy week (or maybe we’re just in another world with our girl Chaka Khan) but Nick’s not sleeping when the moon’s out, Julie’s relaxing with Psychology in Seattle's thoughtful reactions, and we’re not sleeping on season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Featuring: Team takes plays “would you rather?” Nick's all about Archer Psychology in Seattle’s “Therapist Reacts” to Love is Blind (among othe...

Hello! From the side of your brain you let sleep when your phone dies. In it, Nick is now a Georgian (the country) movie connoisseur, Julie can run down most of the content from tv experiment Quibi, and Emma found the Moving Parts documentary and has since experienced movement in various parts of her soul. And of course we stay super current by giving you our takes on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12,...

Team takes is fully remote and we’re checking our levels - sounds, spoons, nicotine and joy. Joy quotient was enhanced this week by extraordinary playlists, Leslie Jordan's instagram and, of course, RuPaul's drag race - namely Gigi's wacky robot and Jonathan Bennett's unabashed enthusiasm. Also featuring: Nick finallllllyy watched Trixie and Katya's Glow Up episode Zima memories 100% Pure Love Sur...

Nick and Julie have many thoughts to share and things to say... the time spent alone is starting to show. Before a thorough review of the of RuPaul's Drag Race (Gay's Anatomy), they talk for 20 mins about Zoom backgrounds, the Tiger King, ice dancing, Lifetime movies and the $100,000 (or $25,000) Pyramid! Check out the website for extras  www.takespod.com And the spotify playlist for the song...

It's the first fashion challenge of Drag Race season 12 and Nick and Julie are bringing you a "live" runway report, in addition to all their other thoughts and feelings. They also do some kegel advocacy, Nick takes some shade for never seeing Steel Magnolias and starts contemplating his spinoff show, “Fears all over the Place.” Find us on instagram, facebook and twitter @takespod and www.takespod....

As we shift and adapt to new realities, Nick and Julie seek their peeps - in the newest crop of queens on drag race (despite the unimpressive episode 3), in the reliably entertaining Liz Lemon and Co., and in YOU - dear podcast listeners. Let's hang out, we've got *a lot* to talk about. PS. We may be gearing up for a 30 Rock rewatch side pod(cast). Stay tuned! Featuring: RuPaul's Drag Race Season...

Nick and Julie are starry-eyed looking at Jan (just Jan) and the rest of the Season 12 queens and Nick floats to another world as he tells the tale of his first field trip to get a spiritual reading with Julie's mom! Also featuring: The Nicki Minaj Roman Holiday memes Ross Matthews' Book "Name Drop" The Men's Bodies episode of Dax Shepherd's Armchair Expert And we have a website:  www.takespo...

This week, Nick, Julie and a lot of the world are distracting themselves from more pressing fears by continuing to delight in the scientific love experiment (reality show) that is Love is Blind. And Season 12 of RuPaul's Drag race starts off with a bang - let's discuss. Also featuring: Jennifer Saunders on Shrek The sex appeal of Steve Buscemi Oprah quoting Mary J Blige on Trevor Noah and TrimSpa?...

…hopefully.  In this delightfully unhinged ep, Nick and Julie share stories of the ups and downs of mental health treatment, bask in the Next in Fashion finale and try to parse meaning from the reality show “Love is Blind.” Also featuring: 28 Days and Sandra Bullock The “Quit Vaping” app Dolly Parton impressions It’s Always Sunny Julie as the Fonz of preschool Ps. I love you Julie and Nick’s...

Nick and Julie are bringing you full-tilt joy this week! Julie tries to stay on topic with an exploration of Netflix's Next in Fashion and the classic, Bridget Jones' Diary, and Nick gets lost in the worlds of tennis, TENS units, and President's Day Party Tricks. Oh yeah, and we tried to like Younger for Nick - it's a struggle. www.takespod.com Show notes and goodies at our  website! Also, fe...

Nick and Julie weave a conversation about Jojo Rabbit and the Oscars with takes on Theon Greyjoy, Laura Dern, Norwegian people, SNL and nicotine addiction. And Nick's next tutorial will be on Tyra Banks and America's Next Top Model

In take 5 of this podcast, we talk in circles about Netflix's reality series 'The Circle', shares lessons learned on Grindr, and get a tutorial from Nick on how to spot (or be) a catfish. And for something you can actually talk about at your Oscars Party this weekend - their takes on Parasite and South Korea's plastic surgery boom.  (*spoiler full*) www.takespod.com Show notes and goodies at...

The takes continue! Nick is still trying to adult and create a will they/won't they story arc between himself and Julie. Meanwhile Julie is ignoring him and giving us hot takes on the latest season of Shrill, the Goop Series and the newest season of Drag Race. Also, Nick is scared of the coronavirus but he probably doesn't have it and neither do you!

Welcome back Gemstones! This week Julie and Nick dive into the darker side of documentaries, make a play for a potentially non-existent listener in the Netherlands, lament The View's take on MLK Jr. Day and somehow manage to discuss the Netflix show "Sex Education" at length with minimal spoilers.  www.takespod.com Show notes and goodies at our new website including Nick's side-by-side with A...

Julie and Nick are back for episode 2! Julie has watched all of Netflix's 'Cheer' and 'AJ and The Queen' for you and Nick hasn't watched any of the movies nominated for Oscars - but he's still got a lot to say about them. Show notes and goodies at our new website including Nick's wedding speech and gravity-defying cheerleader video. Link below:  www.takespod.com 

Nick and Julie share their thoughts on the last ten years of pop culture and more! Get to know your new favorite podcasters as they explain why this podcast is happening and give you their decade-ending takes on:  Grimes, Little House on the Prairie, Schitt's Creek, RuPaul's Drag Race, Kumail Nanjiani, tennis stars, snorting and the spoon theory.  Enjoy! .... Does your brain need a funny...