Taking It Down – Details, episodes & analysis

This week's episode begins, as usual, with the non-spoiler section. First up, Adam returns and is eager to talk about 'Say Nothing' (0:07). They also talk about 'Shrinking' in the non-spoiler section (7:25). And then give a recommendation or not on the movie on Apple TV+ 'Blitz' (10:41).

As the episode moves into spoilers, the crew discuss the vital Thanksgiving episode of 'Somebody, Somewhere' and how it hits hard (14:34) which leads them to give a special hello and hope for social media (24:14).

Then it's the big question: is this season of 'Shrinking' any good (26:15)? After that, it's the complex interplay of historical drama and personal stories in the FX/Hulu series 'Say Nothing' and its first four episodes (36:31).

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This week's episode begins with some basics on Thanksgiving (0:03) before Blaine and Donovan welcome new listeners who may be from the Bluesky app (2:44). After that, they begin the non-spoiler section for judgements on the TV shows 'Say Nothing' on FX/Hulu which presents a grounded story on the Troubles in Ireland (3:23). Then they explain why 'What We Do In The Shadows' on FX/Hulu still works after six seasons (13:59) and the aspects of HBO's 'Somebody, Somewhere' that works so well (19:42).

Blaine and Donovan then get into the spoilers with 'Say Nothing' and how it tackles the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland in the first two episodes (22:01). They then shift to the specifics and spoilers of hilarity of 'What We Do In The Shadows,' where vampire life in Staten Island is more than immorality (38:23). Finally, for the most recent episodes from 'Somebody, Somewhere,' they talk about how it brings a unique style of realism (50:47).

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In this episode, 'Taking It Down' kicks off by asking the audience for their input on podcast chatter (0:48) before diving into a spoiler-free comparison of Disney+ 'Agatha All Along' and Max's 'The Penguin' (2:22). Next, Donovan joins the show and the two hosts share recommendations for 'Bad Monkey' on Apple TV+ with no spoilers to begin (12:33) before covering Episodes Three through Six in detail and with spoilers (15:24). In it, the two analyze these episodes' plot developments, character arcs, standout moments, and why its so funny.

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For this week's Taking It Down, the gang gives out the Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week award (5:01) after some random beginning musings. From there, it's why Barry may be one of the most American shows on TV now (5:53). After the break, Adam helps the rest of the group like the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi more (33:12) and Natalie chastises Blaine for his vague thoughts on this week's episode of the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel (44:41).

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It's a packed episode as Taking It Down starts with the customary Listener of the Week (3:37) before moving into a spoiler-free talk on what critics get right and wrong about the new Jurassic World: Dominion (5:01). From there, the crew spoil the ending of the current set of episodes from Stranger Things 4 as they contemplate what could come from the series in July (13:54).

After a news update, the conversation shifts to the new Disney+ series Ms. Marvel (35:43), the most recent episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi (43:24), and some spoiler thoughts on the current season of The Challenge: All Stars on Paramount+ (51:09).

Taking It Down kicks off in high gear with Listener of the Week (2:44) then some quick and spoiler-free thoughts on why everyone loves Top Gun: Maverick (4:31). From there, the gang dissects if episodes three and four of Stranger Things 4 improve upon the first two (7:45).

After some news during the break, everyone is all in on the new Wilco album Cruel Country, but why (23:47)? The group also talks a little about what makes the new Drive-by Truckers' record worth your time (23:47).

In a hilarious bit, Donovan can't help but nitpick about the third episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi (31:53) before the podcast winds down with some explanations on why the HBO show We Own This City is one of the best and most vital of the year (36:17).

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In the show this week, Taking It Down doles out the weekly Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week (2:54) before concluding thoughts on the second season of Russian Doll from Netflix (3:47).

In a longer segment, Adam and Blaine discuss the first two episodes of the return to Hawkins with Netflix's Stranger Things 4 (9:31).

After a break, it's brief discussion of The Challenge: All Stars (29:21) before talk on if Star Wars can deepen its mythos with the long-awaited Disney+ show Obi-Wan Kenobi (33:11).

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Taking It Down starts this episode with the Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week (4:31), which leads to a discussion of both The Orion, Huntsville's new amphitheater, and Alabama's spot in current culture (4:57). From there, it's a question of what, exactly is happening in North Alabama and does anyone really know (7:43)?

There is so much television, that the guys briefly mention some that they're watching or planning on watching soon (11:54) before they deep dive into both We Own This City and what policing should do as a whole (19:09).

After a break, it's more lighthearted fare with some discussions on all the possibilities of season three of The Challenge: All Stars, including a favorite topic: coffee enemas (30:51)!

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We start this week with another Done Up Real Good Listener of the Week, and this time, it's someone with a big announcement (1:42). Then the guys talk trailers, particularly two: House of the Dragon (2:10) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (6:21). One of the two has the guys feeling more excited than the other.

Natalie then joins the cast as they lay out how they all feel about Moon Knight and why the finale disappointed -- as well as where it fits as a MCU show (12:29). Blaine then offers some very quick, very vague, and very spoiler-free thoughts on Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (26:02). After that, Donovan and Blaine go deep into the first two episodes of the new HBO and David Simon show We Own This City as well as the show's connections to The Wire (27:33).

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It's a top notch, high quality, fantastic and fun episode of Taking It Down this week, and as is the custom, the gang begins with the Listener of the Week (2:10). Make sure to let us know you're a listener so that you can win the big prize! From there, everyone complains at the news coverage concerning Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: why, oh why (2:39)?! Adam finally wraps up Severance and has a few cursory thoughts on it which he provides without spoiling any of the very spoiler-possible show (4:49). And in keeping with no spoilers, Donovan and Blaine tiptoe around the fifth and penultimate episode of Moon Knight (6:38). Is it still one of the best from Disney+?

From there, it's more in depth discussions, albeit a lot of geeking out, about HBO's excellent series Barry and the first episode of its third season (8:56) and the mind-bending trip of the second season of Russian Doll on Netflix, including what the new season is saying about past trauma (18:52).

We offer listeners a preview -- and maybe a chance to pick -- what we cover next week (38:12)!

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