Blaine Duncan
@blaineduncan.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief of The Alabama Take. I love reading about what I just read.
Host of Taking It Down, The Alabama Take’s TV and streaming podcast.
Host of Taking It Down, The Alabama Take’s TV and streaming podcast.
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If you've been thinking of subscribing to The Alabama Take's newsletter, today is the day! We've got things cooking, and we'd want subscribers to be the first to hear! www.thealabamatake.c...
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I am totally behind the site's newsletter, so unless you like your IQ points dropping exponentially, I'd advise against subscribing.
I shouldn't have eaten so much doo-doo today, but it was Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I shouldn't have eaten so much doo-doo today, but it was Thanksgiving.
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It's been 2 weeks, but for thousands of people who've asked, "Where are y'all?" God bless us all! ('Task,' 'Chad Powers,' & 'Welcome to Derry'!)
How Heavy Was 'Task'? Does 'Chad Powers' Deserve to be This Good? First Reactions to 'Welcome to Derry' | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants
This week, Blaine welcomes Donovan and gives the welcome and overview for this week's episode (0:01). They discuss how there is a lot to pick on TV lately, some...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's been 2 weeks, but for thousands of people who've asked, "Where are y'all?" God bless us all! ('Task,' 'Chad Powers,' & 'Welcome to Derry'!)
Now look what we've become!
I'm old enough to remember when Axel Rose sang with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on the VMAs as the closing act.
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Now look what we've become!
I'm old enough to remember when Axel Rose sang with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on the VMAs as the closing act.
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm old enough to remember when Axel Rose sang with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on the VMAs as the closing act.
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Some of our very important thoughts from this week's episode, but the full podcast is amazing. If missed, you'll have regret.
June 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Some of our very important thoughts from this week's episode, but the full podcast is amazing. If missed, you'll have regret.
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It's Tuesday! It's Taking It Down! In the non-spoiler segment, the hosts talk about 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' 'Stick,' and 'Dept. Q.' In the spoilers, it's only Netflix's 'Dept. Q' and its mysteries. thealabamatake.com/p...
Taking It Down | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants
Get recommendations and unpacking for television from thinkers who ensure zero spoilers until a vote has been cast on if the work is worth taking down from the...
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June 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's Tuesday! It's Taking It Down! In the non-spoiler segment, the hosts talk about 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' 'Stick,' and 'Dept. Q.' In the spoilers, it's only Netflix's 'Dept. Q' and its mysteries. thealabamatake.com/p...
What's going to be my new favorite song? I'll give it an earnest listen today if you tell me by 3:30 or so -- assuming I've not already heard it. Even then, I may listen again.
June 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
What's going to be my new favorite song? I'll give it an earnest listen today if you tell me by 3:30 or so -- assuming I've not already heard it. Even then, I may listen again.
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On Tuesday’s coming episode, it’s like we’ve gone to the movies! We’ll talk ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ and ‘Conclave’!
January 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
On Tuesday’s coming episode, it’s like we’ve gone to the movies! We’ll talk ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ and ‘Conclave’!
I bet I’m not the only one, but I can down a cup of coffee and immediately fall asleep.
January 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I bet I’m not the only one, but I can down a cup of coffee and immediately fall asleep.
This country really did go to shit when they put Chrisley in jail. That man knew when to give folks the what-for!
January 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This country really did go to shit when they put Chrisley in jail. That man knew when to give folks the what-for!
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The semifinals begin tonight! Our writers make their penultimate bets for the college football season and try to get a few more in the money column. Read their predictions on the college #football games this evening and tomorrow: www.thealabamatake.c...
Taking Bets Semifinal | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants
The writers make their best bets for the semifinals of the first twelve-team playoffs in college football.
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January 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The semifinals begin tonight! Our writers make their penultimate bets for the college football season and try to get a few more in the money column. Read their predictions on the college #football games this evening and tomorrow: www.thealabamatake.c...
I’ve come to the wonderful conclusion that I may not care what many of social media thinks.
January 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I’ve come to the wonderful conclusion that I may not care what many of social media thinks.
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Happy birthday to the best ever on TV. Still miss him.
December 23, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Happy birthday to the best ever on TV. Still miss him.
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Our episode this Tuesday — the last of the year, no less — has us discussing some things we liked in TV (and beyond) this year, the conclusion of ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ and fanbases who want to write the show. #TV
December 23, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Our episode this Tuesday — the last of the year, no less — has us discussing some things we liked in TV (and beyond) this year, the conclusion of ‘What We Do In The Shadows,’ and fanbases who want to write the show. #TV
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Hell yeah
Paul Thureen, creator & writer on 'Somebody Somewhere,' mentioned us in Deadline. So nice to be noticed; so amazing when it's by someone whose work you love. Watch 'Somebody Somewhere'! deadline.com/2024/12/some...
‘Somebody Somewhere’: Bridget Everett & The Creators Address Series Finale And Why It’s Wrong To Think Sam Is “Fixed”
The Peabody-winning comedy about a Kansas gal who finds out there's no place like home ended its too-short run on HBO Dec. 8.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Hell yeah
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Hey all , I've mentioned it before but on Dec 18th there is a benefit in Tuscaloosa to help my brewery. It feats short Stripped down sets from Brittany Howard, Mike Cooley, Lee Bains, Wanda and Jameson Hubbard. T-shirt pre-sale and donations. www.tuscaloosagetup.com.
It'll be fun and so help us!
It'll be fun and so help us!
December 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Hey all , I've mentioned it before but on Dec 18th there is a benefit in Tuscaloosa to help my brewery. It feats short Stripped down sets from Brittany Howard, Mike Cooley, Lee Bains, Wanda and Jameson Hubbard. T-shirt pre-sale and donations. www.tuscaloosagetup.com.
It'll be fun and so help us!
It'll be fun and so help us!
I’ve been staying off social media a little less these days, but a few months ago, I was sold on Threads. Now every time I go on there, I see I have four or five notifications. They’re all “Picked For You.” Not what I want. Anyways!
December 7, 2024 at 3:31 AM
I’ve been staying off social media a little less these days, but a few months ago, I was sold on Threads. Now every time I go on there, I see I have four or five notifications. They’re all “Picked For You.” Not what I want. Anyways!
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It is Giving Tuesday, and we welcome any and all support. If you're strapped for cash like we often are, a free way to show your support of our podcast is to leave a review where you like to listen. If you want, you can send us a screen shot and we'll say hello next Tuesday. Take care, y'all!
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December 3, 2024 at 7:42 PM
It is Giving Tuesday, and we welcome any and all support. If you're strapped for cash like we often are, a free way to show your support of our podcast is to leave a review where you like to listen. If you want, you can send us a screen shot and we'll say hello next Tuesday. Take care, y'all!
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Here's a short reel of what's happening this week, but for non-spoilers, we discuss 'Say Nothing,' 'Shrinking,' and 'Blitz.' For spoilers, we dig into 'Somebody, Somewhere' and Thanksgiving, if 'Shrinking' is any good this season, and how tense 'Say Nothing' can be. It's in any podcast app!
December 3, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Here's a short reel of what's happening this week, but for non-spoilers, we discuss 'Say Nothing,' 'Shrinking,' and 'Blitz.' For spoilers, we dig into 'Somebody, Somewhere' and Thanksgiving, if 'Shrinking' is any good this season, and how tense 'Say Nothing' can be. It's in any podcast app!
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On Tuesday morning, this podcast will discuss the first four episodes of ‘Say Nothing,’ the current season of ‘Shrinking,’ and the Thanksgiving episode of ‘Somebody, Somewhere.’ It’ll be fun!
December 1, 2024 at 11:17 PM
On Tuesday morning, this podcast will discuss the first four episodes of ‘Say Nothing,’ the current season of ‘Shrinking,’ and the Thanksgiving episode of ‘Somebody, Somewhere.’ It’ll be fun!
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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!
November 28, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!
I’m imposing tariffs on Thanksgiving this year.
November 27, 2024 at 4:39 PM
I’m imposing tariffs on Thanksgiving this year.
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With the new episode out today, how about a reel that'll give you a sense of what you'd want to avoid? In this week's episode, we discuss the IRA and Ireland with the show 'Say Nothing,' those silly vampires in 'What We Do In The Shadows,' and some Midwestern hope in 'Somebody, Somewhere.'
November 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM
With the new episode out today, how about a reel that'll give you a sense of what you'd want to avoid? In this week's episode, we discuss the IRA and Ireland with the show 'Say Nothing,' those silly vampires in 'What We Do In The Shadows,' and some Midwestern hope in 'Somebody, Somewhere.'
Does anyone have any opinions on politics or anything like that?
November 26, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Does anyone have any opinions on politics or anything like that?