About this episode

Blaine discusses the successes of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' while also addressing podcast funding and listener engagement.

To help with funding, which is only asked for once every four years or so, click here . On this fine week of Taking It Down, Blaine introduces the show as well as explains how listeners can help both the show and the website The Alabama Take (0:03). They could use the help! After the introductions, there are a few thank yous to be said to those who have donated to help the podcasts and site, which leads to the Madness of March, somehow (1:49). Plus, Blaine reads a comment from the site about the podcast and asks for help with an Irish term (3:42). Continuing the non-spoiler talk, it's high praise for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' (6:16), a nod to a slight improvement from 'Shrinking' (10:31), and some broad love for 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' (13:02). After a break, the hosts discuss the specifics of why the finale of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' had a perfect ending, which actually included no dongs (19:50). They spoil the most recent episode of 'Shrinking' to talk about some minor improvements for this season (28:08). Finally, the hosts discuss how 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' had resonance and depth perhaps missed upon first viewing (35:22). For more…

People in this episode

Host: Blaine Duncan

Topics covered

• film reviews
• TV shows
• podcast funding
• non-spoiler discussion
• episode analysis

Keywords

• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
• How to Get to Heaven From Belfast
• Shrinking
• podcast funding
• TV reviews

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Alabama Take

Books & works: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, How to Get to Heaven From Belfast, Shrinking

More episodes of Taking It Down

• The Best TV of 2026 Thus Far · May 5, 2026 · 10 min
• 'Euphoria' Disappoints, Promising Shows, and 'DTF St. Louis' Finale, · April 21, 2026 · 55 min
• How People Watch TV Wrong with 'DTF St. Louis,' 'Rooster,' and 'Shrinking' · April 14, 2026 · 1h 7m
• Steve Carell's Greatness in 'Rooster' and the Tones of 'DTF St. Louis' · March 24, 2026 · 1h 2m
• 'DTF St. Louis' and Its Vibes; Steve Carell Returns to the Spotlight in 'Rooster' · March 17, 2026 · 1h 6m
• Unraveling 'DTF St. Louis' and 'Shrinking' Does Its Best · March 10, 2026 · 53 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Taking It Down podcast page.