Blaine, Adam, and Donovan reunite after a couple of weeks away from the microphones.

First, Blaine welcomes listeners and discusses how listeners can now join The Alabama Take site (0:02).

Adam and Donovan rave about The Alabama Take's newsletter (1:33) before Blaine points to Adam's talents and how not only is he booming but how listeners can find him beyond the podcast (3:36).

Then the podcast gets into the TV and streaming, sort of: to begin with no spoilers, Adam explains why the film 'Sinners' could be a topic for next week as well as why people need to watch it (4:53). They also discuss '100 Foot Wave' and its return to HBO (8:36), 'The Studio' on Apple TV+ (13:45), and 'The Last of Us' and its new season in the non-spoiler section (17:53).

In the spoiler section, the three hosts discuss details on 'The Studio' (20:13) and how it isn't just 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as well as how 'The Last of Us' nearly had them bailing on the show (36:15).

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Blaine, Adam, and Donovan gather together again before a week off.

As always, the episode begins with a section devoted to non-spoilers: Blaine offers a welcome and some episode notes for the week (0:02). After Adam and Donovan join, the three discuss the deluge of television choices that seem high quality and how you could easily see Adam in person in a few months (2:13). Though 'Black Mirror' dropped a new season this weekend, the hosts ponder if its time has come and gone (4:09). Blaine asks Donovan about the lingering images of 'Adolescence' without spoilers as well as the news about it being a part of education (5:46). In a funny moment, Adam admits that the new Apple TV+ show 'The Studio' fills him with anxiety (8:53). Donovan and Adam give ideas on why they enjoy 'Hacks' on Max so much as it returns for its new season (12:49). It's an easy sell, but Blaine hooks the two co-hosts on the other new Apple TV+ series, 'Your Friends and Neighbors,' starring Jon Hamm (16:57). Lastly in the opening segment, they touch on 'The White Lotus' and its recent season (22:39).

After a break, Blaine has a quick question on 'Hacks' that could be a spoiler (26:28) before they complete a character-by-character critique of 'The White Lotus' and its third season as well as a quick ranking of the three seasons (27:22).

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We welcome people who listen as we normally do (0:02). We give the contents of this episode (1:06).

For this special Thursday episode, it's almost all of Netflix's 'Adolescence' as it is the only series we cover -- that is, if you'll forgive some talk about where '30 Rock' lands as a comedy (2:05)

As far as the Netflix, four-part miniseries has import in each scene. We start with no spoilers about the series (5:22) before getting into spoilers for the second, third, and forth episode of the daring series (10:33)

This week, Taking It Down begins with a welcome and how to help if you enjoy the episode (0:01). Also in the introduction is an overview of what the episode covers (1:38).

From there, Blaine begins the non-spoiler section to drop in for a brief thought on the new Apple TV+ show 'The Studio' (2:21). The podcast moves into a non-spoiler presentation of the Hulu sensation 'Good American Family,' a series that due to self-awareness starts its early season incredibly well (3:28). Without spoilers, the guys offer some interesting factoids about the HBO hit 'The White Lotus' (9:35).

In the spoiler half, tensions are running high in 'The White Lotus' and its penultimate episode, but it's a season that may be asking its best questions yet (14:51).

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This week on Taking It Down, host Blaine begins with a welcome and how listeners can help the podcast (0:01).

Once co-host Adam joins, the podcast begins its non-spoiler section as the two hosts question where Donovan is (1:28) before quickly getting into news about 'The Pitt' on Max and what that news tells us about TV (1:59).

Also in non-spoilers is their conversation about the new Apple TV+ series 'The Studio' with Seth Rogen and if listeners should watch it (10:20). Before the break, they also discuss some non-spoilers on the sixth episode of the HBO show 'The White Lotus' (13:52).

After the break, it's time to dig into the spoilers. This week, it's only the sixth episode of 'The White Lotus,' which provides plenty of material as Blaine and Adam note its tantalizing tone (17:30).

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It's an extra episode this week, as we discuss the Netflix' series, 'Adolescence,' a show that's been being lauded by many.

After a short welcome and a method for our audience to help the podcast if they would like (0:01), we briefly discuss some TV of late (2:15). Then we break down some of the buzz surrounding 'Adolescence' in the non-spoiler section (3:03).

After the break, we discuss what makes 'Adolescence' get so much praise.

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This week, we dive deep into emotional waters of our podcast as we first dedicate the episode to the memory of Lauren Beck, a vibrant young writer whose spirit and words brightened our community (0:01).

To begin, we touch base on 'Dope Thief' from Apple TV+ and its third episode, but it's covered in the non-spoiler section for those who are still deciding about the series (3:14).

Also in non-spoilers, we cover quick thoughts on 'The White Lotus' and its fifth episode (04:48) and 'Severance,' with its final episode of the season (7:23).

After the break, 'The White Lotus' gives us plenty to discuss about emotions, resentments, and revelations in the fifth episode (10:23. With 'Severance,' it's even more as we reflect humor, heartbreak, and the season as a whole (31:06).

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This week, Blaine gives a welcome to listeners and lays out the format for anyone new -- as well as small request (0:01).

After a quick hello to Adam and Donovan, Blaine explains to them in the non-spoiler section on why 'Dope Thief' on Apple TV+ could be the next must watch piece of TV (1:11). After that, it's a few cursory thoughts on where 'The White Lotus' is at this point with no spoilers (8:01).

Coming back from a thirty-second break, it is time for spoilers: in this segment, the hosts get into specifically what is still improving with 'The White Lotus' (12:10) and how 'Severance' answers questions, poses new ones, and intentionally stays ambiguous on other issues (34:53).

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Taking It Down begins with host Blaine welcoming new listeners as well as a piece of homework for all interested (0:01)

To kick off the non-spoiler section this week, Blaine gives Adam a list of many new shows that neither have seen to determine what would make for a good episode of the podcast (1:59). 'Celtic City' on HBO shows what good sports documentaries should do (3:05). 'Deli Boys' on Hulu and why it sounds interesting (7:17). 'The Righteous Gemstones' begins its fourth and final season on HBO (8:45). 'Daredevil: Born Again' may not be enough for the wreck of Marvel and Disney+ (10:11). The upcoming 'Dope Thief' has potential on Apple TV+ (11:33).

Also in the non-spoiler section, Adam shares why 'Gladiator II,' now streaming on Paramoutn+, may be more funny than intended (14:16). To end the section, the two both agree about the third episode of 'The White Lotus' on HBO (17:041).

For spoilers and the part of the podcast to avoid each week if you aren't caught up on a series, Blaine and Adam think that the third episode of 'The White Lotus' improved upon the first two and the effect of a bold, conversational choice (20:15).

Finally, the two talk about episode eight of this season of 'Severance' where they break apart episode eight to show that most of the internet is wrong that it is boring (46:01). Answers abound for "Sweet Vitriol" and the two hosts loved it.

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This week, we begin with a welcome and small request (0:09).

Then it's into the TV discussions. 'Zero Day' on Netflix may look like a thrilling ride with Robert De Niro in the lead with an all-star ensemble, but in the non-spoiler section, we begin with it and why it fails (1:11). Also in the non-spoiler section is the HBO show 'The White Lotus' and how the third season needs to change (8:53).

As we switch into the spoiler section, we detail the second episode of 'The White Lotus' and what it is doing right and wrong (13:09). Lastly, we explain how 'Severance' achieved amazing heights with its most recent episode (36:46).

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