The Alabama Take

The Alabama Take Podcast is a companion to the Alabama Take Blog, which is a collection of various essays and articles on movies, music, books, television, games, sports, politics, and culture from a few of Alabama’s best and worst writers, thinkers, artists, and ne’er-do-wells. Like the state itself, The Alabama Take wishes to be inclusive, varied, open, thoughtful, diverse, lighthearted, and serious. We would love to have all sorts of additions and many types of contributors. If you wish to contribute to The Alabama Take website, please message us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email us here at TheAlabamaTake@gmail.com. https://thealabamatake.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/TheAlabamaTake/ Twitter and Instagram : @thealabamatake

Philip Shouse 03/11/2020

Philip Shouse If you were around North Alabama in the late '90s, then you probably remember Subterrific Chug-A-Lug. In this episode, I talked to their guitar player, Philip Shouse, who went on to start Thee Rock and Roll Residency in Nashville, tour with Gene Simmons AND Ace Frehley, tour with Accept, and create Mutt Merch. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/13479998

Travis Talbert - Frontier Folk Nebraska 02/26/2020

Travis Talbert - Frontier Folk Nebraska In this episode, I talked to Travis Talbert from the band Frontier Folk Nebraska. We talked about their new album called "Freaks" and the influence that bands like Big Star and the Rolling Stones had on them. We also talked about the late, great Eddie Hinton, Sopranos, Pearl Jam, and more. Check it out! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/13288964

Know Huntsville Episode 02/12/2020

Know Huntsville Episode In this episode, I talked to Tom Patterson and Daniela Perallon from KnowHuntsville.com. They are the hosts of the Know Huntsville Podcast and have recently expanded their site to include several other podcasts that spotlight Huntsville Hip Hop, food, comedy, and more. We talked about their site and show as well as Huntsville musicians and venues, chicken wings, and more. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/13103183

Alan Little 01/29/2020

Alan Little Alan Little is a singer-songwriter in Huntsville, Alabama. Alan is a big promoter of local music and created Listen Local Huntsville with his partner John Schmitt. We talked about the birth of that idea, Huntsville and Shoals music, and much more in this episode. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12889349

Cody Gaisser 01/15/2020

Cody Gaisser Cody Gaisser has been a fixture of Muscle Shoals music for the better part of the last 20 years. In this episode, we talk about some of his past bands and current music as well as his studio contributions on albums by Red Mouth and the Pollies among others. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12745094

Hunter Murphy 01/01/2020

Hunter Murphy I met Hunter Murphy during our Senior year in High School. We became friends quickly, played in a band for a few months and then went our separate ways when college started. Years later, I found him online and realized he had just published his first book called "Imogene in New Orleans" in 2014. He followed that book up with "The Curse of the Bridal Chamber" in 2016. In this episode, we talk about those books, being a Southern writer, Alabama laws and politics, and more. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12583109

Matt "Casio" Mitchell 12/18/2019

Matt "Casio" Mitchell In this episode, I talked to Matt "Casio" Mitchell about comedy, his stints on the Rick and Bubba Show and The Tonight Show, TV, wrestling, Little Debbie snack cakes, and much more! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12445259

Jimbo Hart 12/04/2019

Jimbo Hart In this episode, I talked to Jimbo Hart about his band (Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit), his time on the road before the 400 Unit, Shoals Fest, Jason Newsted and much more. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12256736

Jim Hanke (from the Vinyl Emergency podcast) 11/20/2019

Jim Hanke (from the Vinyl Emergency podcast) In this episode, I talked to Jim Hanke from the Vinyl Emergency podcast about records, Hum, Pearl Jam, Great Peacock, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Never Not Funny, and much more. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/12105596

Space Tyger 11/06/2019

Space Tyger Kyle Bragwell, AKA Space Tyger, is releasing his new album "Bittersweet" on November 8th via Single Lock Records. In this episode, I talked to Kyle about growing up and playing music in the Shoals area of North Alabama, his influences, learning to create music by himself and carving out his own place in Muscle Shoals. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11898395

SHIRTS! 11/03/2019

SHIRTS! Hey everybody! We're currently taking pre-orders for shirts at TheAlabamaTake.com. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11884565

Donnie Fritts Tribute episode 10/23/2019

Donnie Fritts Tribute episode Most of this episode was recorded in a stairwell backstage at "A Celebration of the Life of Donnie Fritts" at Norton Auditorium in Florence, Alabama on October 3rd, 2019. The night featured many performers and friends singing the songs of Donnie Fritts. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11717453

Blake Ells 10/09/2019

Blake Ells In this episode, Blake Ells and I talk about his book - "The Muscle Shoals Legacy of Fame", Jason Isbell shows, R.E.M., bops, and much more. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11555387

D.J. Lewis 09/25/2019

D.J. Lewis Comedian D.J. Lewis has been doing stand-up comedy for years. We talked about comedy, his new podcast with Drew Morgan, conspiracies, funerals, and why he almost cut somebody in defense of his buddy Casio (Matt Mitchell) - who makes a guest appearance on this episode. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11369768

Billy Pettinger 09/11/2019

Billy Pettinger Billy Pettinger is a prolific singer/songwriter with a bunch of albums and EPs under her belt. She's worked with Raine Maida, Garth Hudson, and Frank Turner on some of her previous work. We discuss that and talk about her newest album, "Look At Me, I'm Fine" on this episode of the podcast. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/11202725

Kevin Halbrook 08/28/2019

Kevin Halbrook Kevin Halbrook is co-host of the Where Is the Line? podcast. He's a fixture in Tuscaloosa and has some wild stories to tell. We talk about his main podcast and a series of podcasts that he did last year about Egans Bar in Tuscaloosa. We also talk about his love for the horror genre and bands in Tuscaloosa. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10990655

Matt Patton 08/14/2019

Matt Patton Matt Patton is the bass player for the Dexateens and Drive-By Truckers. In this episode, Corey and Blaine talk to him about his long-time band, Model Citizen, as well as his studio in Water Valley, MS (Dial Back Sound) and life on the road for most of his adult life. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10846067

Bo Hicks 07/31/2019

Bo Hicks Bo Hicks is a god damn Tuscaloosa legend. I talked to him in this episode with special guest hosts Blaine Duncan and Caleb Johnson in the back room of Druid City Brewing - which Bo co-owns. We talked about music, beer, community, the famous chalkboard at the brewery, and taking care of yourself. Give it a holler and share it with your friends. Roll Tide! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10686470

Corey Ryan Forrester 07/17/2019

Corey Ryan Forrester Corey Ryan Forrester - AKA the CHO - is on this week and we talk about his comedy tour with Trae Crowder and Drew Morgan, his friends Matt Mitchell - AKA Casio - and Conrad Thompson, wrestling, music, politics and he tells me what is currently DONE UP REAL GOOD for him. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10507046

Twickenhammer 07/03/2019

Twickenhammer In this episode, I talked to the person behind the Twickenhammer Instagram account. We talked about Huntsville memes, music, food, and so much more. Check it out and share it with your friends. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10351403

Muscle Shoals meets the Rolling Stones 06/19/2019

Muscle Shoals meets the Rolling Stones The first Muscle Shoals Meets the Rolling Stones show took place in Florence on 2/23/19. The show featured The Fiddleworms with an All-Star cast of Muscle Shoals musicians. I was fortunate to snag short interviews with Russell Mefford, Rob Malone, John Tombyll, Clint Bailey, David MacKay, Mitch Mann, Jimmy Johnson, David Hood, Jimmy Nutt, James Leblanc, Angela Hacker, Jerry Phillips, Jamie Barrier, Spooner Oldham, Andreas Werner, Wildman Steve, Travis Wammack, and Jay Burgess. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10170689

Dylan LeBlanc 06/05/2019

Dylan LeBlanc Dylan LeBlanc grew up watching his dad write and record music at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He started writing and recording his own music there while he was still a teenager. Hear how some of those early demos turned into his first album, the early influence of My Morning Jacket, touring with the Pollies, and making his new record with Dave Cobb in Nashville. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/10019372

Stone Anderson 05/22/2019

Stone Anderson Stone Anderson currently handles bass duties for Rob Aldridge and the Proponents as well as Silver Fern. In this episode, we talked about the music he was into as a kid, life with the Proponents, his buddies in The Pollies, and what TV shows are keeping him occupied these days among other things. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/9860993

Adam Morrow 05/08/2019

Adam Morrow Adam Morrow started performing music at a young age. He now fronts the project Della Ray with his wife, Natalie, as well as Speckled Bird. He can also be found out on the road as a member of John Paul White's band. We talk about his musical career, life on the road, and some of our favorite TV shows in this episode. Blaine Duncan takes the 2nd chair as co-pilot for this one. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/9674288

Matt Wake 04/24/2019

Matt Wake In this episode, I talked to writer Matt Wake about North Alabama music (The Pollies, Rob Aldridge and the Proponents, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Belle Adair, Dylan Leblanc, John Paul White), as well as 80s music like Motley Crue and Guns and Roses. He also threw me a curve ball when we ventured into the Nirvana vs Pearl Jam conversation. Give it a listen and share it with your friends. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/9469382

Timbrook Toys 04/10/2019

Timbrook Toys In the first episode of Season 2, I talked to Dustin and Molly Timbrook from Timbrook Toys - the creators of Hedge Lord. We talk about how they got the idea for the new board game and the process of making each game by hand. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/9299570

Season 1 Update - Taking a short break! 02/11/2019

Season 1 Update - Taking a short break! The title says it all, but you can hear a few more details in the podcast. We should be back up and running sometime in March. We have a REALLY FUN episode planned if everything works out right. Thank y'all for listening and please share an episode with a friend. Thanks! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/8594243

Red Mouth 01/16/2019

Red Mouth Red Mouth is on the podcast this week! We learn where he got the name and go in depth about the recording of several of his records. We also discuss his recent announcement of his retirement from music and if he thinks it will last or not. /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/8242700

Red Mouth 01/16/2019

Steve Trash 01/02/2019

Steve Trash Steve Trash has been touring the country (and the rest of the globe too!) since the '80s delivering his family-friendly illusion show to millions of kids and families. I talked to him about why he decided to do a Green Magic show to teach people about recycling and re-using natural resources, the ups and downs of life on the road, and we talk about his last 2 TV shows. He has a brand new show that will be on PBS later this year! /episode/index/show/thealabamatake/id/8103302

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