The Alabama Take
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The Alabama Take
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· Nov 13
Hey, y'all! We're grateful for all of the recent follows and salutations. We almost forgot that we'd put this infographic together as an introduction! Might as well keep it pinned, too. Thanks, everyone! Reach out if you need anything!
Today, make your existence all the more better by subscribing to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe. As host, Bo attempts to make sense of plenty of radical voices who have the less-than-typical story to share, those stories that we can relate to and can be difficult or scary to share.
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Today, make your existence all the more better by subscribing to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe. As host, Bo attempts to make sense of plenty of radical voices who have the less-than-typical story to share, those stories that we can relate to and can be difficult or scary to share.
Coming February 12th is one of our most thoughtful podcasts yet: Punk, Love, & Compassion has host Bo Wolfe uncovering radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. Use the trailer to subscribe today and you'll be ready for episode one!
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Coming February 12th is one of our most thoughtful podcasts yet: Punk, Love, & Compassion has host Bo Wolfe uncovering radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. Use the trailer to subscribe today and you'll be ready for episode one!
Indiana Hoosiers are on top with an undefeated season! Plus, some transfer portal talk, NFL coaches, and Alabama basketball. This week on Takin' On Sports! thealabamatake.com/p...
January 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Indiana Hoosiers are on top with an undefeated season! Plus, some transfer portal talk, NFL coaches, and Alabama basketball. This week on Takin' On Sports! thealabamatake.com/p...
It's a bonus episode from the TV and streaming podcast where it's completely spoiler free as the guys preview upcoming shows from January until April. They gauge their interests and sound out if anything is worth their time. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's a bonus episode from the TV and streaming podcast where it's completely spoiler free as the guys preview upcoming shows from January until April. They gauge their interests and sound out if anything is worth their time. thealabamatake.com/p...
Ever wondered if something was following you on the walk in the woods? Or that shadow was more than a shadow? Welcome to the world of M.C.F.A.P. and the new podcast from The Alabama Take: Hidden Creatures. Find the trailer here and all podcast apps: player.captivate.fm/...
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Ever wondered if something was following you on the walk in the woods? Or that shadow was more than a shadow? Welcome to the world of M.C.F.A.P. and the new podcast from The Alabama Take: Hidden Creatures. Find the trailer here and all podcast apps: player.captivate.fm/...
Coming February 5th from The Alabama Take! Have you ever wondered if something weird was in the woods with you? Or seen something you just can't explain?
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Coming February 5th from The Alabama Take! Have you ever wondered if something weird was in the woods with you? Or seen something you just can't explain?
Taking It Down returns this week to discuss 2025's big finales from 'Stranger Things 5' to 'Plur1bus.' They also discuss 'Welcome to Derry' and 'The Chair Company.' One of these shows may be the weirdest of all. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Taking It Down returns this week to discuss 2025's big finales from 'Stranger Things 5' to 'Plur1bus.' They also discuss 'Welcome to Derry' and 'The Chair Company.' One of these shows may be the weirdest of all. thealabamatake.com/p...
This afternoon, we'll present the world with a newsletter that's been a long time coming. It'll have announcement on a couple of new endeavors from The Alabama Take. Be sure to sign up on the site! thealabamatake.com/n...
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This afternoon, we'll present the world with a newsletter that's been a long time coming. It'll have announcement on a couple of new endeavors from The Alabama Take. Be sure to sign up on the site! thealabamatake.com/n...
Is Indiana a powerhouse? And goodbye to John Harbaugh. Plus more NFL football this week on Takin' On Sports. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Is Indiana a powerhouse? And goodbye to John Harbaugh. Plus more NFL football this week on Takin' On Sports. thealabamatake.com/p...
How 'bout some highlights from this week's podcast episode of Takin' On Sports? Yeah, it was that bad for Alabama fans.
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
How 'bout some highlights from this week's podcast episode of Takin' On Sports? Yeah, it was that bad for Alabama fans.
Takin' On Sports breaks out of holiday mode to give Coach DeBoer his year-end review, cuss at the Ravens, and discuss some Alabama basketball in their SEC games. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Takin' On Sports breaks out of holiday mode to give Coach DeBoer his year-end review, cuss at the Ravens, and discuss some Alabama basketball in their SEC games. thealabamatake.com/p...
Yesterday, editor Sam Simmons shared an interesting story of the former prince Andrew and his time in Alabama. Find out more here: thealabamatake.com/b...
January 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Yesterday, editor Sam Simmons shared an interesting story of the former prince Andrew and his time in Alabama. Find out more here: thealabamatake.com/b...
Resident librarian and avid reader brings the best and worst from her reading list in 2025. It's been a year!
Bookify Wrapped | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants
Resident librarian and avid reader Laura gives her bookify wrapped for the year 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Resident librarian and avid reader brings the best and worst from her reading list in 2025. It's been a year!
Serious questions: Is ‘The Sound of Music’ a Christmas movie? If not, why isn’t it as hotly debated as ‘Die Hard’?
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Serious questions: Is ‘The Sound of Music’ a Christmas movie? If not, why isn’t it as hotly debated as ‘Die Hard’?
Our pal and writer Jake Elliff gives you twenty ideas for movie watching over the holidays with twenty films you probably didn't see in 2025, but you definitely should! Here's the list and why each is worth it! thealabamatake.com/b...
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our pal and writer Jake Elliff gives you twenty ideas for movie watching over the holidays with twenty films you probably didn't see in 2025, but you definitely should! Here's the list and why each is worth it! thealabamatake.com/b...
Now here are the shows to avoid from 2025. It's the Worst of TV in 2025! Read it on the site: thealabamatake.com/b...
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Now here are the shows to avoid from 2025. It's the Worst of TV in 2025! Read it on the site: thealabamatake.com/b...
Our writer has shared his top ten (well, twenty) shows of the year. What were some of yours? Any of them in common with the Take's take? And how many of y'all remember how heavy our TVs were in the 80s!? thealabamatake.com/b...
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our writer has shared his top ten (well, twenty) shows of the year. What were some of yours? Any of them in common with the Take's take? And how many of y'all remember how heavy our TVs were in the 80s!? thealabamatake.com/b...
What were the best television shows of 2025? And were they better than last year? It's the best of TV from 2025! thealabamatake.com/b...
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What were the best television shows of 2025? And were they better than last year? It's the best of TV from 2025! thealabamatake.com/b...
Taking It Down has thoughts on 'Stranger Things 5' in the non-spoilers. In both spoilers and non-spoilers, they judge the consistency of 'Welcome to Derry' and question if 'Plur1bus' has enough landing space. Give it a whirl! thealabamatake.com/p...
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Taking It Down has thoughts on 'Stranger Things 5' in the non-spoilers. In both spoilers and non-spoilers, they judge the consistency of 'Welcome to Derry' and question if 'Plur1bus' has enough landing space. Give it a whirl! thealabamatake.com/p...
It's a wild and funny ride this week on Takin' On Sports! Here are some of the bits, but the whole thing is in any podcast app, directly on the site, or on YouTube!
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It's a wild and funny ride this week on Takin' On Sports! Here are some of the bits, but the whole thing is in any podcast app, directly on the site, or on YouTube!
Takin' On Sports was going to be a normal, calm college football playoffs prediction show this week, but then Michigan happened. What the hell!? Plus, Alabama loses badly to Arizona and Patrick Mahomes gets badly hurt. Now what? Hear it all this week: thealabamatake.com/p...
December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Takin' On Sports was going to be a normal, calm college football playoffs prediction show this week, but then Michigan happened. What the hell!? Plus, Alabama loses badly to Arizona and Patrick Mahomes gets badly hurt. Now what? Hear it all this week: thealabamatake.com/p...
From this week's Takin' On Sports podcast! Who deserves the Heisman? Plus a lot more!
December 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
From this week's Takin' On Sports podcast! Who deserves the Heisman? Plus a lot more!
These two won't complain about the Playoffs, but Notre Dame fans sure have a right to gripe. Also this week: Alabama basketball, a wild NFL, and more. Check out TD and Greg this week as they scratch their heads on Alabama's performance and entry into the Playoffs: thealabamatake.com/p...
December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
These two won't complain about the Playoffs, but Notre Dame fans sure have a right to gripe. Also this week: Alabama basketball, a wild NFL, and more. Check out TD and Greg this week as they scratch their heads on Alabama's performance and entry into the Playoffs: thealabamatake.com/p...
The hosts claim this is the one to year if you've never heard the podcast. Netflix buying HBO may be a concern. 'Stranger Things' is back and great; 'Train Dreams' is excellence, what 'Plur1bus' needs, and how 'Welcome to Derry' pales to another. Adam returns! Plus more! thealabamatake.com/p...
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The hosts claim this is the one to year if you've never heard the podcast. Netflix buying HBO may be a concern. 'Stranger Things' is back and great; 'Train Dreams' is excellence, what 'Plur1bus' needs, and how 'Welcome to Derry' pales to another. Adam returns! Plus more! thealabamatake.com/p...
Folks, we don't know what to do with Brian and Ari. They're almost always in the top two. Send help. (Brian won, by the way.)
My season-long college pickem comes down to this game. High drama in the @thealabamatake.com finale
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Folks, we don't know what to do with Brian and Ari. They're almost always in the top two. Send help. (Brian won, by the way.)