Grab yourself some Reese's Pieces and click 'play' to learn about the making of the iconic alien E.T.! Listen as Miles talks all about the costumes, animatronics, stunts, and childhood trauma needed to make this film possible. From what started as an imaginary friend of Spielberg as a child to one of the most well-known aliens in film history, this episode dives into how this movie was made.

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We're heading up river and into the heart of insanity with Apocalypse Now! In today's episode, Moriah leads the boys through the madness that was the production of Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film. This might be the most challenging production we've covered yet, with dead bodies on set, unruly actors, heart attacks, seizures, typhoons, stolen money, and a production that lasted 238 days. If you want to know more about one of the most iconic productions in film history, give it a listen now!

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse: Watch here on Tubi

"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad: Buy here

A Production Timeline by AFI: Read here

The Strained Making of Apocalypse Now: Read here

The Marlon Brando/Dennis Hopper Feud: Read here

17 Fascinating Facts about Apocalypse Now: Read here

10 Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Read here

The Making Of Apocalypse Now: Article: Read here

50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos: See here

Why Everything About Apocalypse Now's Production Was Unorthodox: Read here

A Match Made in Hell: Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now: Read here

Get your party hats and cats to put in them! It’s our 100th episode woohoo! For today’s episode Stephan leads a conversation on 2003’s The Cat in the Hat, with a twist. Throughout the episode our noble hosts will answer film trivia, and wrong answers are punished with hot sauce or bad alcohol. Can they remember trivia from their previous episodes, or will they suffer? Tune-in for our 100th episode extravaganza!

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

The Making of Featurette: Watch here

Props Stolen: Read here

General Insight: Read here

Mike Meyers Forced Fun: Read here

Calling all adventurers and treasure hunters! We've got an episode filled with gems and goodies all about the making of Steven Spielberg's action-packed Raiders of the Lost Ark! If you want to learn all about the behind-the-scenes of the film that started the Indiana Jones franchise, listen now and click the links below to check out more.

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

Behind the Scenes Documentary: Watch here

The Making Of Article: Read here

Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery: See here

29 Behind the Scenes Gems: Read here

Howdy, partners and space rangers! We're covering Toy Story today and the journey of the first ever computer-generated animated film! John Lassetter and Pixar had an uphill battle to make their dream a reality, working with (or against) Disney to bring Woody, Buzz, and the whole crew to life. If you want to learn more about the making of this film, hit "play" and sit back and listen to this rollercoaster of a production.

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

The Making of Toy Story: Watch here

The First Version of Toy Story Starred a Creepy Dummy: Read here

Toy Story at 20 Years: Read here

The CGI Making of Toy Story: Watch here

Tin Toy Short Film: Watch here

The Adventures of André and Wally B Short Film: Watch here

She’s got a great PODCAST! Welcome to this week’s episode on Michael Mann’s  electric HEAT. Stephan leads a discussion through the history and film production for the ultimate film in cops and robbers. Neil McCauley is far more than JUST a character, he was a real thief! Listen to find out what it takes to film a world-class bank robbery, how to ask your cop buddies to ride around with them, and how REAL criminals worked with the director to make this film reality. 

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

The Making of Featurette: Watch here

The REAL Neil McCauley: Read here 

The REAL Neil McCauley Part 2: Read here

Editing Heat: Read here

An Oral History of Heat: Read here 

Heat at 25: Read here 

Interview with Dante Spinotti: Read here 

Filming Locations: Read here

Thief Background: Read here 

Gather around, all you citizens and civilians, because we've got a brand new episode about people fighting bugs in space! That's right, today Miles is taking us through the making of Starship Troopers. From what was once considered an extremely pro-fascist piece of literature from the 1950s, Paul Verhoeven and crew turned this story into the classic campy sci-fi adventure we know today. If you like crusty CGI and practical effects, dig into this episode like the Brain Bug pincer into human brains.

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

The Making of Starship Troopers: Watch here

How We Made Starship Troopers: An Interview with Paul Verhoeven: Read here

Behind the Scenes Featurette: Watch here

Ranker's Behind the Scenes Details: Read here

The Shower Scene BTS: Read here

Wiki on the Special Effects: Read here

Oh yahh you better cozy on up for the first episode of 2026 as we talk about the making of the Coen brothers' classic Fargo! We're diving into what made this film possible, and you betcha we're gonna talk about if it's ACTUALLY based on a true story, how much fake snow was involved, and where that wood chipper ended up. If you're a fan of the Coens, murder, or Frances McDormand saying "Oh yahh" a million times, give this episode a listen and let us know what ya think!

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

Behind the Scenes video: Watch here

10 Facts of Fargo's Behind the Scenes: Read here

Fargo Filming Locations: Read here

Fargo Audition Tapes: Watch here

William H Macy Interview: Watch here

A 1996 Interview with the Coen Brothers: Read here

Is Fargo Based on a True Story?: Read here

ASC Interview with Roger Deakins: Read here

2025 has come to an end, which means it's time for our yearly episode where we talk about what we watched this year and we pass out the coveted TOOKIES Awards! But we're not just interested in Best Cinematography or Score, NO! We're giving out awards for Most Surprising, Best Worst Movie, and more! We've got Isa joining in for this special episode and we hope you join us in as we hang out and celebrate the year. Happy Holidays from us at The Takes It Took!

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The…the…the….THE GRINCH. Happy Holidays one and all, it’s time for everyone’s favorite Green Meany. Stephan leads this episode through the making of 2000’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. An immense auction, impossible script revisions, cut jokes, audacious set designs, and of course the suffocating make-up. Find out why Jim Carrey needed a CIA operative to teach him coping skills and his make-up artist needed therapy.

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Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:

The Making Of Featurette: Watch here 

Basic Pre-Production Background: Read here

Grinch Gatekeeping: Read here

The Price of Grinch: Read here

Rick Baker’s Makeup: Read here

John Stamos?: Read here 

Audrey’s Rejections: Read here 

Whoville Inspirations: Read here