The Alabama Take
Interviews
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
Location:
United States
Description:
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
Twitter:
@thealabamatake
Language:
English
Contact:
256-366-8856
Episodes
Philip Shouse
3/11/2020
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!
Duration:00:38:09
Travis Talbert - Frontier Folk Nebraska
2/26/2020
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!
Duration:00:57:07
Know Huntsville Episode
2/12/2020
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.
Duration:00:51:46
Alan Little
1/29/2020
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.
Duration:00:53:50
Cody Gaisser
1/14/2020
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.
Duration:00:52:10
Hunter Murphy
1/1/2020
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.
Duration:00:38:45
Matt "Casio" Mitchell
12/18/2019
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!
Duration:01:05:53
Jimbo Hart
12/4/2019
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.
Duration:00:48:37
Jim Hanke (from the Vinyl Emergency podcast)
11/20/2019
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.
Give it a listen and be sure to check out his great podcast - Vinyl Emergency.
Duration:01:04:34
Space Tyger
11/6/2019
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.
Duration:00:47:10
SHIRTS!
11/2/2019
Hey everybody! We're currently taking pre-orders for shirts at TheAlabamaTake.com.
Take a listen to this short announcement and get the scoop and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the new episode of the podcast on Wednesday.
Duration:00:01:46
Donnie Fritts Tribute episode
10/23/2019
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. I was able to record some short conversations backstage with many of the people involved. Andreas Werner, Ben Tanner, Donnie Lowery, Jimbo Hart, Jimmy Nutt, JM Van Eaton, Johnny Belew, Kimi Samson, Reed Watson, Russell Mefford, Shonna Tucker,...
Duration:00:33:16
Blake Ells
10/9/2019
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.
Duration:00:48:24
D.J. Lewis
9/25/2019
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.
Duration:00:34:41
Billy Pettinger
9/11/2019
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.
Duration:00:54:12
Kevin Halbrook
8/28/2019
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.
This episode may not be for the squeamish.
Duration:01:04:14
Matt Patton
8/14/2019
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.
Duration:00:57:21
Bo Hicks
7/31/2019
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!
Duration:01:07:33
Corey Ryan Forrester
7/17/2019
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.
Duration:00:45:28
Twickenhammer
7/3/2019
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.
Duration:01:16:12