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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 03/10/2026

TD here - I believe Blaine might be out of town today (Possibly for a MLB playoff game? He LOVES baseball, ya know) so I'm gonna steal the company car for quick ride. Here's our picks for this weekend, sorry if you were looking to make money against us - although we've been solid as a group so far

Week 5 picks column from The Alabama Take, pictured are a Gator and a Husker

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 02/10/2026

From yesterday on Hidden Creatures, it's an enticing episode with guest Lance as he talks about strange occurrences on the mysterious Property. Hear it in full on the site or any podcast player!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 29/09/2026

Today on Takin' On Sports, the guys wrap up the Alabama game but also talk about how Florida is scary again, the NFL weekend, and more!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 27/09/2026

Out now! The weekly episode of Taking It Down: they discuss the high points of 'Lanterns' thus far and how 'Ted Lasso' is just fine.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 25/09/2026

It's that time of the week! What do you have to do better than make your picks for tomorrow, and these four can steer you right in the wrong direction! Give it a go each Friday with three college games and one from the NFL -- all against the spread! Yikes!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 24/09/2026

Today's episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion is with Francine from Birmingham, a member of the band Domesticatrix and the Replicants as well as being a member of the Firehouse Community Arts Center. Give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 23/09/2026

Writer Jake Elliff is back to offer twelve suggestions for great movies perfect for the fall season upon us. thealabamatake.com/?...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 22/09/2026

On Takin' On Sports this week, one of the big topics was breaking down Alabama's performance against Florida State.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 20/09/2026

Out now! Taking It Down has the hosts discussing how 'Lanterns' was more than action, some disagreements on this week's 'Ted Lasso,' and why 'Chad Powers' is great!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 18/09/2026

The Lane Train may be rolling into Oxford this weekend for a grudge match, but there's a lot more to watch for this weekend, including Miami, Louisville, Texas A&M, and more! Plus one pick of an NFL game per writer!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 17/09/2026

This week on Hidden Creatures, Bo and Rainey discuss Rat Kings, the Boggle Threshold, and those magical cows in Ireland. Hear the full episode on the site or in any podcast app, including YouTube!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 15/09/2026

This week on Takin' On Sports, the guys unpack the Alabama game as well as the rest of Week Two in college football. Plus, some NFL Week One and MLB talk.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 14/09/2026

Out now! A new episode of Taking It Down that covers 'Lanterns' and the most recent 'Ted Lasso'! thealabamatake.com/t...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 11/09/2026

Takin' On Sports is out today to recap the Week One drama, give some insight on the coming Week Two, and talk some NFL for its opening week. In the clip, they begin their analysis of the Crimson Tide's first win of the season. Listen to the full episode in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 10/09/2026

This week on Punk, Love, & Compassion, it's the first international interview as Bo talks with Mic from the Irish band An Sula. Here, he discusses his early loves and influences in music. Hear it in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 06/09/2026

The TV podcast Taking It Down is out today and they discuss the third episode of 'Lanterns' and why it's the best yet as well as how 'Ted Lasso' has real drama now.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 04/09/2026

Week One looms, and our writers have their bets in place! Join each Friday afternoon to see how they lose (and maybe win)! thealabamatake.com/?...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 03/09/2026

Today on Hidden Creatures, Bo and Rainey talk with Rusty about strange experiences on the Property, including the one from today's clip. Hear it in full on The Alabama Take, in YouTube, or in any podcast player!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 01/09/2026

The guys at Takin' On Sports examine the college football weekend that was and question what is going on at TCU. Also this week: the Notre Dame and the NFL.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 30/08/2026

This week on Taking It Down, the guys try to solve 'Lanterns,' compliment 'Ted Lasso,' and sort through 'Dark Matter.'

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 28/08/2026

'College GameDay' is rotting. Look no further than Pat McAfee. Read it on The Alabama Take.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 27/08/2026

From this week's episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion -- out today! -- Bo discusses every day struggles with Billy Thompson, struggles we all face but don't see in the world.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 26/08/2026

With a series of thoughts on the passing of Dolly Parton, author Kori Hensell reckons with the passing of one so great. thealabamatake.com/2...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 25/08/2026

It's one of our favorite episodes of the sports season: the boys at Takin' It Down make the CFB predictions. This is where you make your millions, fans. (Betting against them!)

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 23/08/2026

It's Sunday! The possible new day for Taking It Down! This week, they talk 'Ted Lasso' improvements and 'Lanterns' debuting on HBO. Hear it in any podcast or directly on the site!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 22/08/2026

The site got an update this week! www.thealabamatake.com

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 22/08/2026

Taylor Hollingsworth is back today with a full-length and he's better than ever. Read the review on The Alabama Take this evening: thealabamatake.com/2...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 21/08/2026

Finally! TD and Greg have come back to Takin' On Sports! It's their SEC preview show - out today! Hear it directly on the Take!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 21/08/2026

Yesterday on Hidden Creatures, Bo talked about the mythical tommy knockers and Rainey examines the hagstones. Hear the full episode on The Alabama Take!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 17/08/2026

This week, Taking It Down comes out on Sunday again. That's right! Get it now if you wish! They discuss 'House of the Dragon' and its finale as well as ideas on the second episode of 'Ted Lasso.' Listen to it in any podcast app: thealabamatake.com/p...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 15/08/2026

Which social media do you use the most? And why? Comment below.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 13/08/2026

In today's episode of Punk, Love, & Compassion, it's Joey from the Birmingham band Or Else, and here he talks about how the hardest person on you is often yourself. Hear the full episode in the next post.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 11/08/2026

One Alabama Take editor picked a political convention over the Lego one and ended up in politics. Read how on The Alabama Take today in "How I Became a Politician"! thealabamatake.com/b...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 10/08/2026

Today on Takin' On Sports, it's the Big 12 preview, but the guys couldn't help but talking about the Pac-12, too. Hear the full episode in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 10/08/2026

It's a special Sunday release from the TV podcast Taking It Down. This week, those guys talk about the penultimate episode of 'House of the Dragon' as well as their thoughts on the first episode of 'Ted Lasso' in its season back. Out now!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 08/08/2026

Our latest review explores why John R. Miller's new album 'The Great Unknowing' features some of his finest yet. Read it now on The Alabama Take. thealabamatake.com/b...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 07/08/2026

Our editor-in-chief has been adding some thoughts to Substack. If you're there (or not), check out the notes and posts! Plus, be on the lookout today for a newsletter to your email if you're a subscriber. It's free! Go to The Alabama Take to sign up! thealabamatake.subst...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 06/08/2026

This week on Hidden Creatures -- out now -- Bo and Rainey interview two sisters from the Maliseet Tribe in Maine to discuss the fascinating things they've seen. Hear the full episode in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 05/08/2026

There are so many Big 10 teams, but the guys at Takin' On Sports run down all with some thoughts on the upcoming season. It's August now!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 04/08/2026

Today on the podcast Taking It Down, the hosts discuss 'House of the Dragon' and its episode "Faceless Men" as well as the full season of 'Cape Fear.' Hear it in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 01/08/2026

We're on Substack. We're using it for the feed there - if you're a newsletter subscriber, you'll still get it as normal. Our notes on Substack will be less formal, smaller bites of random takes. If you're there, hit us up! substack.com/profile...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 30/07/2026

In today's episode, host Bo talks to Phil from the bands Eugenius, Maw, and Culture Void. Here, Phil talks about the current state of the punk scene. Hear the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 28/07/2026

This week on Taking It Down: discussion of the little things done right in 'House of the Dragon' and the film 'Warfare,' which is now streaming on HBO Max as well. Hear the full episode in any podcast app or directly on the site:

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 27/07/2026

This week, Takin' On Sports get deeper into their college football preview by dissecting the ACC and leaving with one question: is Miami the team to beat again? thealabamatake.com/p...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 24/07/2026

If you own any of these albums on CD, you may be entitled to compensation.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 23/07/2026

This week on the father-son exploration of the strange and unexplained, comes a story of a possible ghost or unexplained figure. Give the family-friendly podcast 'Hidden Creatures' a listen on the site or wherever you get podcasts! thealabamatake.com/p...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 21/07/2026

This week from Takin' On Sports: proposed changes to the World Cup. The full episode begins the two hosts' preview of the College Football season to come, beginning with the Group of 6. Hear it in any podcast app!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 17/07/2026

From today's episode of Short Takes with James Spann. Hear it in any podcast app or watch it on YouTube! thealabamatake.com/p...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 17/07/2026

It's the season finale, and it is none other than James Spann, known all around Alabama for his reliability and presence. Here, James discusses what he does when he's not on camera, what he considers art, friendship, negative replies, and what's done up real good. @spannwx thealabamatake.com/p...

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