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Essays and podcasts on movies, music, books, television, games, sports, politics, and culture from a few of Alabama’s best and worst miscreants. https://www.TheAlabamaTake.com

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In today's episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion, the members of the band No Offense gather to discuss issues of social media, streaming, connections, and performing. thealabamatake.com/p...

12.03.2026 15:45 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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In Keith O'Brien's recent work 'Heartland,' he avoids basic nostalgia to recount a full story of Larry Bird and the Indiana State team. Read the full review here: thealabamatake.com/b...

12.03.2026 13:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Today is the release date for Taking It Down, our TV/streaming podcast. They question whether 'DTF St. Louis' is better than what critics think and note that 'Shrinking' made its best episode yet. thealabamatake.com/p...

10.03.2026 12:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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A short set of clips from this week's episode of Takin' On Sports with -- as you expect -- a lot of basketball in March. Hear it in full in any podcast app, on the site, or on YouTube.

09.03.2026 21:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This week on Takin' On Sports, it's plenty of good college hoops. Plus, there were some NFL. How will those play out? And thanks for donating, too! thealabamatake.com/p...

09.03.2026 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We reached our funding goal! And we couldn't thank everyone who helped enough. So, thank you, at the very least. The Alabama Take, and it's podcasts, will continue on. (And hopefully will be in no need of funding again for many years.) We hope you all have a great day with the extra daylight.

08.03.2026 19:27 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

This is it! It's the last day to chip in as little or as much as you'd like to help the site! Thank you so much to all who've given and plan on giving! gofund.me/b5e5712f9

07.03.2026 18:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's almost the last day to help The Alabama Take fund its podcast and site hosting costs! Saturday is it! Thanks to so many who've helped, but you have a little time! gofund.me/b5e5712f9

06.03.2026 15:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We close our funding on Saturday if you wanted to donate but haven't yet. So many hugs and thanks to those who have helped! gofund.me/b5e5712f9

06.03.2026 02:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Don't miss the new episode of Hidden Creatures out today! Bo and Rainey talk about the Batsquatch and the Skeppsra! Spooky! Funny! Family friendly! Family created! thealabamatake.com/p...

06.03.2026 00:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This week on Takin' On Sports, it's Alabama's big win in Knoxville, plus some other college basketball. The guys also get around to Greg getting kicked out of a gymnastics meet. thealabamatake.com/p...

03.03.2026 21:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Taking It Down returns in their weekly slot with more dong talk than can even be necessary: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' ends perfectly; 'Shrinking' may have improved; 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' could be more than a mystery. It's all on this week's episode! thealabamatake.com/p...

03.03.2026 14:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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From Friday: The guys from We Are A Star War to look back at 'Return of the Jedi.' What do you think: do the Ewoks make or break the movie? And what of that ending? Hear the podcast from the three here: thealabamatake.com/p...

02.03.2026 16:16 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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In the second of Punk, Love, and Compassion, Bo talks to Jeremy Aitken from Birmingham, Alabama and known for his band Spirit Guardian as well as much more. Here, they discuss belonging, the ethos of music, and accepting others. Hear it on the site or in any podcast app! thealabamatake.com/p...

26.02.2026 13:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yikes! We're almost there! Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty close. Can you help us close the gap or even get to our goal before we'd even planned to stop campaigning? If so, thank you so much! gofund.me/8d867f91e

24.02.2026 22:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Back from the dead! It's Taking It Down, thanking our donors by name, 'Wonder Man' is the MCU's best in years, HBO's 'A Knight...,' 'Shrinking' is stinking, and coming to Netflix's 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast'! Plus more! An extra large episode! thealabamatake.com/p...

24.02.2026 13:00 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

@elonmusk We appreciate what you do. Would you consider giving off even making a small donation to our site in order to help with site and podcast hosting costs? Than you! gofund.me/6afc6fa0e

24.02.2026 04:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From today's release and return of Takin' On Sports: Alabama basketball, Winter Olympics, the dunk contest, and wrestling. Hear it in full in any podcast app!

24.02.2026 00:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The boys are back! They're talking Alabama baseball and softball as well as an entertaining Winter Olympic weekend! Hear them all here or pick your favorite podcast in the same link: thealabamatake.com/p...

23.02.2026 17:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We have a bit more to go, and if you haven't read the reason why and how it hit us that we may be more important than we thought, at least go and read through it. Thanks to all who've helped! Thanks to all who will! gofund.me/dd2adf5e8

21.02.2026 23:58 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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We are encouraged and thankful that so many would help us cover website, podcasting, and software costs as we wish to continue. Thank you! Still time to help of you want! gofund.me/ae8a9fbce

20.02.2026 00:11 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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A road mystery, UFOs, and more in the second episode of Hidden Creatures. Out today! thealabamatake.com/p...

19.02.2026 17:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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They call it a solar farm. We call it home. A personal story from Stockton, Alabama about wetlands, community, and what’s at stake in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. thealabamatake.com/b...

18.02.2026 14:00 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

We have been an independent site for regional voices, essays, and podcasts. Our annual operating costs are due in late Feb. and early March, and we’re asking for support to keep the site and podcasts going into another year. Every donation supports hosting and production. gofund.me/f90243f0d

17.02.2026 23:33 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2
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On the first episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion, Sah Rah visits with host Bo to discuss struggles such as imposter syndrome and depression as well as a craft which helps cope. thealabamatake.com/p...

12.02.2026 14:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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From this week on Takin' On Sports!

10.02.2026 01:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Seahawks defense killed Drake Maye. Plus, Bama hoops, a big move for North Dakota State, plus a lot more. thealabamatake.com/p...

09.02.2026 17:41 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The debut episode of Hidden Creatures hit podcasts today! Hidden Creatures is a father and son discussion and sometimes interview on the M.C.F.A.P.: mythical, cryptid, fae/fairy, the abnormal, and the paranormal. For the old heads, think Coast to Coast AM. thealabamatake.com/p...

06.02.2026 03:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's brand new! For fans of the old Coast to Coast AM or anyone interested in the unknown or unexplained comes a family friendly uncovering of these things with father and son. Join Bo and Rainey in Hidden Creatures every two weeks on Thursdays starting today! thealabamatake.com/p...

05.02.2026 14:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Whoa! Takin' On Sports slipped right by us, but they had one helluva show! Super Bowl preview, NBA trade deadlines, Bruce Pearl being dumb. You know, the usual. thealabamatake.com/p...

05.02.2026 01:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0