Triple Take is officially on hiatus as the guys make some changes after my departure from the show. But surprise! Sometimes the mic is live even when we’re not supposed to be recording, and that means our ridiculous between-segment arguments are preserved for posterity (or until I hit delete). John’s episode got us talking about Disney movies, and that … Continue reading Triple Take bonus: Is ‘The Little Mermaid’ appropriate for young girls?

Triple Take is officially on hiatus as the guys make some changes after my departure from the show. But surprise! Sometimes the mic is live even when we’re not supposed to be recording, and that means our ridiculous between-segment arguments are preserved for posterity (or until I hit delete). When Matthew Mayfield joined us to talk about Guns N’ Roses, … Continue reading Triple Take bonus: Are Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana classic rock?

What’s your favorite book? Is it also the book that’s had the greatest influence on you? That’s a question guests must consider before appearing on Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how books, albums and films shape us. Each of our hosts has contemplated this question, as well, and we’ve learned firsthand what a difficult … Continue reading Triple Take 30: Carla Jean Whitley

He’s spent most of his career in sports journalism, but Matt Scalici’s passion is film. He loves sports, don’t get me wrong, but if he’s going to strike up a debate or look for some down-time viewing, you better believe it’ll be movie related. You get a taste of that on each episode of Triple Take, of … Continue reading Triple Take 29: Matt Scalici

If you’ve met John Hammontree, you probably know at least these three facts: He loves Kanye West. He’s a huge Disney fan. He’s really into politics. Then it won’t be a surprise when you hear what Hammontree selected as the album, film and book that most shaped him. Hammontree, who is in charge of opinions … Continue reading Triple Take 28: John Hammontree

The end of a year prompts personal reflection and cultural best-of lists, and Triple Take is no exception. On each episode of the podcast, my cohosts John Hammontree, Matt Scalici and I explore how movies, music and literature affect our lives. Naturally, we had to wrap 2016 by reflecting on the new media that affected us this year. … Continue reading Triple Take 27: 2016 in review

It’s easy to make the case that Matthew Mayfield is a darling of the Birmingham music scene. He’s certainly paid his dues, with The Stewart Mayfield Project, Moses Mayfield, on his own and with his side project, Blue Cut Robbery. The decade-plus he’s spent as part of and a champion of the local music scene has seen Mayfield … Continue reading Triple Take 26: Matthew Mayfield

You might recognize her from Little Red Rocket. Or Azure Ray. Or Now It’s Overhead. Or Bright Eyes. Birmingham-raised Maria Taylor has already lived many musical lives. With Friday’s release of “In the Next Life,” she has seven solo albums to her credit, in addition to the many bands and collaborations she’s been part of over … Continue reading Triple Take 25: Maria Taylor

Lights are up. Mall traffic is sure to increase. You’ll spot Salvation Army volunteers on many corners, and hear jingle bells everywhere. It’s Christmastime, and that means a special Christmas episode of Triple Take. Normally we interview someone about the book, album and film that shaped them. But this week, my cohosts Matt Scalici, John Hammontree and I … Continue reading Triple Take 24: These are a few of our favorite (Christmas) things

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and a pair of Alabama songbirds will help fans celebrate during their Christmas tour. Sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers perform as The Secret Sisters. The duo, raised in Greenhill, near Muscle Shoals, will perform Friday in Montgomery for the city’s Christmas tree lighting and Saturday in Florence, … Continue reading Triple Take 23: Secret Sisters