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· 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!
From this week on Takin' On Sports!
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
From this week on Takin' On Sports!
The Seahawks defense killed Drake Maye. Plus, Bama hoops, a big move for North Dakota State, plus a lot more. thealabamatake.com/p...
February 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The Seahawks defense killed Drake Maye. Plus, Bama hoops, a big move for North Dakota State, plus a lot more. thealabamatake.com/p...
The debut episode of Hidden Creatures hit podcasts today! Hidden Creatures is a father and son discussion and sometimes interview on the M.C.F.A.P.: mythical, cryptid, fae/fairy, the abnormal, and the paranormal. For the old heads, think Coast to Coast AM. thealabamatake.com/p...
February 6, 2026 at 3:43 AM
The debut episode of Hidden Creatures hit podcasts today! Hidden Creatures is a father and son discussion and sometimes interview on the M.C.F.A.P.: mythical, cryptid, fae/fairy, the abnormal, and the paranormal. For the old heads, think Coast to Coast AM. thealabamatake.com/p...
It's brand new! For fans of the old Coast to Coast AM or anyone interested in the unknown or unexplained comes a family friendly uncovering of these things with father and son. Join Bo and Rainey in Hidden Creatures every two weeks on Thursdays starting today! thealabamatake.com/p...
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's brand new! For fans of the old Coast to Coast AM or anyone interested in the unknown or unexplained comes a family friendly uncovering of these things with father and son. Join Bo and Rainey in Hidden Creatures every two weeks on Thursdays starting today! thealabamatake.com/p...
Whoa! Takin' On Sports slipped right by us, but they had one helluva show! Super Bowl preview, NBA trade deadlines, Bruce Pearl being dumb. You know, the usual. thealabamatake.com/p...
February 5, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Whoa! Takin' On Sports slipped right by us, but they had one helluva show! Super Bowl preview, NBA trade deadlines, Bruce Pearl being dumb. You know, the usual. thealabamatake.com/p...
Tomorrow's the big debut of Hidden Creatures, the first of two of our new podcasts. Hidden Creatures shares stories of those things in the shadows, those beings you're sure exist, but you can't explain. With the trailer, you can follow in your favorite podcast app:
February 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Tomorrow's the big debut of Hidden Creatures, the first of two of our new podcasts. Hidden Creatures shares stories of those things in the shadows, those beings you're sure exist, but you can't explain. With the trailer, you can follow in your favorite podcast app:
Taking It Down is back: Netflix goes live with 'Skyscraper,' 'PONIES' has a lot to like, why you should watch 'The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' and love for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'!
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Taking It Down is back: Netflix goes live with 'Skyscraper,' 'PONIES' has a lot to like, why you should watch 'The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' and love for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'!
Today! It's the weekly recap and analysis of all things sports with Takin' On Sports: those championship games (one good, one meh), Alabama basketball, all the coaching moves, and the end of Stafford? Hear the full thing in any podcast app or YouTube. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Today! It's the weekly recap and analysis of all things sports with Takin' On Sports: those championship games (one good, one meh), Alabama basketball, all the coaching moves, and the end of Stafford? Hear the full thing in any podcast app or YouTube. thealabamatake.com/p...
We're working on getting the two new podcasts available on Apple and YouTube. For now, they're in a lot of spots, including Spotify. And, as always, you can hear any of our family of podcasts on the site. Hidden Creatures and Punk, Love, & Compassion will be everywhere soon!
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
We're working on getting the two new podcasts available on Apple and YouTube. For now, they're in a lot of spots, including Spotify. And, as always, you can hear any of our family of podcasts on the site. Hidden Creatures and Punk, Love, & Compassion will be everywhere soon!
Use the trailer, become a fan today!
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Use the trailer, become a fan today!
Today, make your existence all the more better by subscribing to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe. As host, Bo attempts to make sense of plenty of radical voices who have the less-than-typical story to share, those stories that we can relate to and can be difficult or scary to share.
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Today, make your existence all the more better by subscribing to Punk, Love, & Compassion with Bo Wolfe. As host, Bo attempts to make sense of plenty of radical voices who have the less-than-typical story to share, those stories that we can relate to and can be difficult or scary to share.
Coming February 12th is one of our most thoughtful podcasts yet: Punk, Love, & Compassion has host Bo Wolfe uncovering radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. Use the trailer to subscribe today and you'll be ready for episode one!
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Coming February 12th is one of our most thoughtful podcasts yet: Punk, Love, & Compassion has host Bo Wolfe uncovering radical voices telling stories of resilience and hope. Use the trailer to subscribe today and you'll be ready for episode one!
Indiana Hoosiers are on top with an undefeated season! Plus, some transfer portal talk, NFL coaches, and Alabama basketball. This week on Takin' On Sports! thealabamatake.com/p...
January 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Indiana Hoosiers are on top with an undefeated season! Plus, some transfer portal talk, NFL coaches, and Alabama basketball. This week on Takin' On Sports! thealabamatake.com/p...
It's a bonus episode from the TV and streaming podcast where it's completely spoiler free as the guys preview upcoming shows from January until April. They gauge their interests and sound out if anything is worth their time. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It's a bonus episode from the TV and streaming podcast where it's completely spoiler free as the guys preview upcoming shows from January until April. They gauge their interests and sound out if anything is worth their time. thealabamatake.com/p...
Ever wondered if something was following you on the walk in the woods? Or that shadow was more than a shadow? Welcome to the world of M.C.F.A.P. and the new podcast from The Alabama Take: Hidden Creatures. Find the trailer here and all podcast apps: player.captivate.fm/...
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Ever wondered if something was following you on the walk in the woods? Or that shadow was more than a shadow? Welcome to the world of M.C.F.A.P. and the new podcast from The Alabama Take: Hidden Creatures. Find the trailer here and all podcast apps: player.captivate.fm/...
Fans of Coast to Coast will love our new podcast: Hidden Creatures, where father and son uncover the world of MCFAP: mythical, crypted, fae, alien, and the paranormal. Join them every other Thursday for stories of those things you just can't explain.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Fans of Coast to Coast will love our new podcast: Hidden Creatures, where father and son uncover the world of MCFAP: mythical, crypted, fae, alien, and the paranormal. Join them every other Thursday for stories of those things you just can't explain.
Coming February 5th from The Alabama Take! Have you ever wondered if something weird was in the woods with you? Or seen something you just can't explain?
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Coming February 5th from The Alabama Take! Have you ever wondered if something weird was in the woods with you? Or seen something you just can't explain?
Taking It Down returns this week to discuss 2025's big finales from 'Stranger Things 5' to 'Plur1bus.' They also discuss 'Welcome to Derry' and 'The Chair Company.' One of these shows may be the weirdest of all. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Taking It Down returns this week to discuss 2025's big finales from 'Stranger Things 5' to 'Plur1bus.' They also discuss 'Welcome to Derry' and 'The Chair Company.' One of these shows may be the weirdest of all. thealabamatake.com/p...
This afternoon, we'll present the world with a newsletter that's been a long time coming. It'll have announcement on a couple of new endeavors from The Alabama Take. Be sure to sign up on the site! thealabamatake.com/n...
January 13, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This afternoon, we'll present the world with a newsletter that's been a long time coming. It'll have announcement on a couple of new endeavors from The Alabama Take. Be sure to sign up on the site! thealabamatake.com/n...
Is Indiana a powerhouse? And goodbye to John Harbaugh. Plus more NFL football this week on Takin' On Sports. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Is Indiana a powerhouse? And goodbye to John Harbaugh. Plus more NFL football this week on Takin' On Sports. thealabamatake.com/p...
How 'bout some highlights from this week's podcast episode of Takin' On Sports? Yeah, it was that bad for Alabama fans.
January 7, 2026 at 1:21 AM
How 'bout some highlights from this week's podcast episode of Takin' On Sports? Yeah, it was that bad for Alabama fans.
Takin' On Sports breaks out of holiday mode to give Coach DeBoer his year-end review, cuss at the Ravens, and discuss some Alabama basketball in their SEC games. thealabamatake.com/p...
January 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Takin' On Sports breaks out of holiday mode to give Coach DeBoer his year-end review, cuss at the Ravens, and discuss some Alabama basketball in their SEC games. thealabamatake.com/p...
Yesterday, editor Sam Simmons shared an interesting story of the former prince Andrew and his time in Alabama. Find out more here: thealabamatake.com/b...
January 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Yesterday, editor Sam Simmons shared an interesting story of the former prince Andrew and his time in Alabama. Find out more here: thealabamatake.com/b...
Resident librarian and avid reader brings the best and worst from her reading list in 2025. It's been a year!
Bookify Wrapped | The Alabama Take - Compositions, Podcasts, and Miscreants
Resident librarian and avid reader Laura gives her bookify wrapped for the year 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Resident librarian and avid reader brings the best and worst from her reading list in 2025. It's been a year!
Serious questions: Is ‘The Sound of Music’ a Christmas movie? If not, why isn’t it as hotly debated as ‘Die Hard’?
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Serious questions: Is ‘The Sound of Music’ a Christmas movie? If not, why isn’t it as hotly debated as ‘Die Hard’?