Best Blaine Duncan Podcasts (2025)

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'Plur1bus' Is All Of Us, 'Welcome to Derry' Is Good Enough To Scare, 'The Lowdown' Reveals Its Secrets! 1:00:17

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14d ago1:00:17

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Blaine welcomes everyone to being Taking It Down (0:02) but then Blaine and Donovan get into non-spoilers with all the new television that's currently airing, much of which sound appealing (4:32) as well as the newly filmed 'Frankenstein' (4:53). From there, and still in non-spoilers, they discuss the big hit for Apple TV with 'Pluribus' (5:56) as …

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How Heavy Was 'Task'? Does 'Chad Powers' Deserve to be This Good? First Reactions to 'Welcome to Derry' 1:07:05

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This week, Blaine welcomes Donovan and gives the welcome and overview for this week's episode (0:01). They discuss how there is a lot to pick on TV lately, some of which they'd even like to see if time allowed (3:41). In the non-spoiler section, they begin by talking about how 'Chad Powers' may be a lot better than people expect (5:15). They give t…

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Does 'Task' Do Its Best Yet? What Does 'The Lowdown' Say? Plus, 'Black Rabbit,' Avoid 'The Last Frontier,' and 'Chad Powers' Is Funny 54:23

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After a brief introduction and overview (0:02), Blaine welcomes Donovan and the two hosts begin with why 'Black Rabbit' on Netflix is so digestible, which has a lot to do with stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman (1:00). Then Blaine advises Donovan to avoid the new Apple TV+ drama 'The Last Frontier' with non-spoiler reasons (3:23) but encourages him t…

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'Monster' Bores, 'The Lowdown' with Hidden Purpose, and 'Task' Intensifies 49:36

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Vodka, Aliens, and Parenthood: Third Episode of 'Task' and Wrapping up 'Alien: Earth' 51:56

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Blaine welcomes everyone and admits it almost didn't happen today. (0:02). He brings in Donovan, they get into a discussion about a couple of streaming shows 'The Lowdown' on FX/Hulu which stars Etah Hawke and 'Black Rabbit' on Netflix which features Jude Law and Justin Bateman (1:19). It's interesting that Apple TV+ pulled the plug on the Jessica …

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Family Dynamics in 'Task' and 'Alien Earth' 48:47

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Blaine gives the usual warm welcome for the week (0:02) before he, Adam, and Donovan begin the non-spoiler section with HBO's gripping drama 'Task' and what it says about two family dynamics (1:29). Then Blaine and Dononvan decide upon the FX and Hulu intriguing series 'Alien: Earth' and how much value it has beyond the franchise fans (6:10). Befor…

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Lonely Men, Aliens, and Cops: 'Task' on HBO, 'Alien: Earth' on FX, and 'Blue Lights' on HBO Max 1:20:39

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This week, Blaine begins with an overview (0:01). Amid the current surge of compelling television offerings, the three determine which ones that they may or may not watch in the coming weeks (1:15). They have a spoiler-free talk of how the first episode of HBO's 'Task' explores the moral complexities of its characters (11:48)while 'Alien: Earth' co…

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'Task' to 'Blue Lights': Gritty TV This Week 35:41

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This week, Blaine gives the podcast overview (0:02) before previewing what the crew will cover this week (0:32). From there, all of the hosts preview the possible gritty world of the new HBO series 'Task' as they prepare for the first episode (1:02). As they transition into 'Blue Lights,' Blaine, Adam, and Donovan share insights into the character …

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American Culture of 'It's Always Sunny...'; 'Blue Lights' Massive Threads 51:25

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After an overview of the podcast (0:02) and a preview of this episode (0:27), Blaine welcomes Adam and Donovan to the show (1:05). This week, they begin the non-spoiler section with broad thoughts on how 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' serves as a satirical mirror of American culture (1:48). After that, they discuss how 'Blue Lights' stays inte…

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ESPN App, the Rules of 'Blue Lights,' and Touching Base on 'Alien: Earth' 45:28

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This week's discussion kicks off with the recent debacle surrounding the ESPN app's rollout, raising questions about the ever-evolving landscape of streaming services (0:59). Blaine and Donovan express their frustration with the lack of clarity in ESPN's marketing and ponder the implications of a subscription-based model that seems to be inadverten…

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Fear and Authority: The Dark Underbelly of 'Blue Lights' Revealed 41:35

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This Tuesday, after host Blaine gives a brief overview (0:02), Adam and Donovan join to give some cursory thoughts into the gripping BritBox series 'Blue Lights,' which is also available on HBO Max (1:02). They offer ideas on how the show subverts expectations. Also in the non-spoiler section which begins each episode, the hosts tease upcoming disc…

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From Oasis to the SEC: 'King of the Hill' Returns, 'Any Given Saturday' on Netflix, and 'Blue Lights' Comes to HBO Max 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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This week, Blaine starts with an overview of the entire podcast (0:05) and what to expect before giving a rundown of the weekly episode (0:54). When joined by Donovan and Adam, Adam recounts his visit to the U.K., which included seeing Oasis live with some friends (1:44). For non-spoilers, the hosts talk about 'King of the Hill' and its return on H…

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Politics Invades, Netflix Plans a Correct Release, 'Stick' Continues, and 'It's Always Sunny...' Has Its Best In Years 40:15

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This week in the TV and streaming podcast, Blaine gives an overview (0:02) before he and Donovan discuss how politics has invaded television (1:04) with the funding for PBS (1:06). The question is: does that matter (1:08)? The other big political and TV news came from Colbert this week who had a shocking announcement (6:37). The hosts dissect how N…

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In Purgatory? 'The Bear' Closes Its Recent Season; 'It's Always Sunny...' Returns; Plus, 'Stick' Swings 1:06:26

4M ago1:06:26

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Blaine begins the episode with a podcast overview and the generalities of this week's episode (0:02). Once Donovan joins, they discuss the return of the longest-running TV show, 'It's Always Sunny In Philadephia' and determine how its sustained its longevity (3:15). From there, they have brief discussion on the Apple TV+ series 'Stick' and its most…

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How 'Stick' Turns a Corner and 'The Bear' Pays Off; Plus, 'Andor' and 'Your Friends & Neighbors' 53:21

5M ago53:21

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Weekly host Blaine welcomes and gives an overview for the episode to begin (0:02). Once Donovan and Adam join, Blaine describes how he managed to miss the last few episodes of 'The Bear' and it has everything to do with the Disney+ series 'Andor' (2:08). Also in the non-spoiler section, the guys have an email on 'Your Friends & Neighbors' on Apple …

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The Questions and Answers from 'The Bear' and 'Smoke' Debuts on Apple TV 48:36

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This week on Taking It Down, Blaine begins with a welcome and an overview of the episode (0:02) before welcoming Adam and Donovan to discuss the big Bruce Springsteen music release which coincides with the trailer for his own biopic (1:03). Beginning the non-spoiler section properly, Blaine gives a sense of 'Smoke' from Apple TV+ and if it may be w…

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Golf In 'Stick' Is Only a Game; 'Dept. Q' Played the Best with the Rules 1:08:42

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This week, Blaine has a special guest to give the overview of the weekly episode (0:02) before he brings in co-hosts Adam and Donovan. Adam finally watched an episode of 'Your Friends and Neighbors' on Apple TV+ and he keeps it going with non-spoiler ideas on if he'll continue the series (0:49). Also in the non-spoiler section is the other Apple TV…

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Does 'Dept. Q' Transcend the Genre? Plus, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' 'Andor,' and 'Stick' 40:31

5M ago40:31

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This week, Donovan begins the non-spoiler section with a brief review of 'The Phoenician Scheme,' Wes Anderson's latest (1:11). Then Blaine and Donovan discuss some non-spoiler thoughts on 'Stick' and where it is on Apple TV+ (6:14). Donovan gives his overview of 'Andor,' the Star Wars spinoff, now that it is complete (8:14). Finally to end the non…

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Bono's 'Songs of Surrender' Presents Humanity and How Bad Is FX's 'Adults'? 46:13

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Blaine begins the episode with a welcome and overview (0:02) before he offers Adam and Donovan a recommendation and a nod to Apple TV's 'Stick,' featuring Owen Wilson, which has a surprising potential to charm us all—if it can manage to steer clear of its own sand traps (1:04). From there and still in the non-spoiler section, Blaine and Donovan tak…

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Surfing Through Life's Endings: 'Hacks,' '100 Foot Wave,' and 'The Last of Us' Finales 1:06:16

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Blaine and his sidekick begin with an announcement about the home site The Alabama Take (0:01) before getting into what the episode covers for the week (0:45). Once Adam and Donovan join, Blaine breaks down some things about Todd Chrisley (1:26) before they briefly discuss the new Wes Anderson trailer (4:09) and theater expectations gone wrong (6:2…

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'The Last of Us' Theme Shift Is Closer Than Thought; Plus, Summer TV and 'The Studio' 1:13:11

6M ago1:13:11

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Blaine begins the episode with a quick welcome before offering an overview of the episode's discussions (0:01). Once Adam and Donovan join the podcast, the three say hello to some specific listeners (1:16). They then have a brief tangent on celebrity deaths prompted by the recent passing of George Wendt (5:13). From there, they run down a list of p…

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Art, Ego, Waves, and After Apocalypses: '100 Foot Wave,' 'The Studio,' and 'The Last of Us' 1:00:46

7M ago1:00:46

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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…

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The Good, The Bad, and 'The White Lotus' Finale; Plus, a Plethora of TV 57:51

7M ago57:51

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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 perso…

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'Adolecence' Is The Must-See TV Show 47:49

8M ago47:49

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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 imp…

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'Good American Family' Defies Stereotypes; 'The White Lotus' Asks Its Deepest Questions Yet 42:03

8M ago42:03

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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 …