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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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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 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!

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 4h

Go back to James Dean, and every generation has the leading man. Is Chalamet this generation DiCaprio? Culture writer Jake Elliff has the evidence, and the proof is there. Read his argument here, and feel free to swoon a bit: thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 23h

There's more at stake than the Red River Shootout, but each writer has an idea about that game and more this week in Taking Bets! thealabamatake.com/b...

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Taking It Down Podcast @takingitdownpod.bsky.social · 4d

This week, we've got class reunions, 'Chad Powers' trying to come back, 'Monster' is lacking, 'Bad Rabbit' on Netflix, 'The Lowdown' shines on Hulu, and more on 'Task' and the bikers.

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 4d

Plenty of TV this week from Taking It Down: 'Chad Powers,' 'Monster' on Netflix, 'Bad Rabbit,' 'The Lowdown' on Hulu, and 'Task.' Check it out! thealabamatake.com/p...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 5d

Alabama does not look bad in a revenge win. What's wrong with Penn State? Is it Miami's year? Where does Texas fall in this? All that, plus the MLB playoffs in October and the WNBA Finals. A good week on Takin' On Sports!

More Like the Ninny Lions, Am I Right? | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants

Down go the mighty Commodores... no, seriously. Also, what in the world is happening at Penn State? Is Texas actually good? Maybe this is actually Miami's year?...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 7d

As each Friday in college football season continues, our writers make their best bets on The Alabama Take around 4:30 p.m. So far, it's a bit of a disaster, but those are also a lot of fun to watch. Just ask Dabo Swinney. (Or don't.) thealabamatake.com/b...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 10d

Know that sweet voice that begins a lot of our podcasts? Well, she really wants to add a little more to the fundraiser to her Fun Run, which helps raise money for her very good school's playground equipment. Would you want to help? www.getmovinfundhub....

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 11d

Taking It Down, our very own TV podcast, comes out each Tuesday. This week, they talk 'The Lowdown,' 'Black Rabbit,' 'Task,' and 'Alien: Earth.' On the spoiler side of things, they get some tough discussions going about episode three of 'Task' and the ending of 'Alien: Earth.' Well worth the listen!

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 12d

The guys are back this week and it was another fantastic week of football starring Kadyn Proctor, plus a lot more. thealabamatake.com/p...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 14d

There are plenty of NFL teams who need a win and snap the 0-3 start. There are a few of our writers who need a win, too. This week on Taking Bets: thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 18d

This week on what's been hailed as one of the best TV podcasts, if not THE best, it's the second episode of 'Task,' the fourth and fifth episodes of 'Alien: Earth,' and some news on Adam's band Sister Ray Davies. Tune in each Tuesday! thealabamatake.com/p...

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Takin’ On Sports @takinonsports.bsky.social · 19d

Reminder that there’s no show this week while @td2kool.bsky.social is out of town.

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TD @td2kool.bsky.social · 20d

Much better so far this week from everyone.

Blaine is sitting at 2-0 with Miami -8.5
Mal went 2-1 today
Greg went 1-2 (went 0-4 last weekend)
I'm at 2-0 with USC -18.5

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 21d

Week Four and a lot left to figure out about the strange season, namely: can Billy Napier win the game of his life? Our best best and and more, each week: thealabamatake.com/b...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 21d

Week Four and a lot left to figure out about the strange season, namely: can Billy Napier win the game of his life? Our best best and and more, each week: thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 22d

If you haven't checked out The Alabama Take, here are a few reasons!

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 23d

Don't trust what social media shows you. Our newsletter gives you coverage of the site, stories, and a few more bits and pieces, all for fun. You know, what social media used to be. www.thealabamatake.c...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 25d

This week on the TV podcast Taking It Down, it's a lot of good streaming options, the first episode of 'Task,' two episodes of 'Alien: Earth,' and finalizing the second season of 'Blue Lights.' They say it's one of the best episodes to date? thealabamatake.com/p...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 26d

With a wonderful weekend of football, Takin' On Sports discuss the return of Ryan Williams, Georgia breaking Vol hearts, A&M stealing one in South Bend, whatever the hell that was between Florida and LSU, Georgia Tech's big win, and a whole lot more.

Football: Done Up Real Good | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants

It was a wonderful weekend of football, and there ain't much better than that. Some things we cover: Ryan Williams reintroducing himself, Georgia breaking Vol...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 27d

Yesterday's results:

Blaine: 1-2, has Vikings -3.5 today
TD: 1-2, 49ers -3
Mal: 2-1, Steelers -3
Greg: 0-3, Cowboys -5.5

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 28d

Third week, same chaos. Four writers, four games, a mix of confidence and comedy. Read our Week Three football picks now! thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · 28d

Third week, same chaos. Four writers, four games, a mix of confidence and comedy. Read our Week Three football picks now! thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · Sep 11

Some movies do hit on your phone. Here are five genres that actually thrive on the smallest screen from author Jeff Elliff: thealabamatake.com/b...

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · Sep 9

On Taking It Down this week, the hosts discuss the hype for 'Task' on HBO and get deeper into Season Two of 'Blue Lights' with the first four episodes. Hear it here: thealabamatake.com/p...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · Sep 8

It's football season, for sure, and the hosts of Takin' On Sports asks Alabama, "Oh, it's going to be THAT sort of season!?" Hear the full podcast here: thealabamatake.com/p...

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TD @td2kool.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yesterday’s results saw Blaine, Mal, and Greg all go 1-2, while I snuck out with a 2-1 day.

Today, both Blaine & Mal have the Bills +1, Greg has the Ravens -1, and I stayed far away from that game and took the Bengals -5.5.

The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · Sep 5

Everyone ended with the same record, but with an NFL game now in play, does it help or hurt? Well, when Brian Kelly wins, everyone loses anyway. Here are this week's bets: thealabamatake.com/b...

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The Alabama Take @thealabamatake.com · Sep 6

The theme of the early window for our pick ‘em group is outliers: only 2 people picked Iowa over Iowa State, and one person each picked Duke over Illinois, Baylor over SMU, and Virginia over NC State.