Triple Take

Triple Take is officially on hiatus as the guys make some changes after my departure from the show. But surprise! Sometimes the mic is live even when we’re not supposed to be recording, and that means our ridiculous between-segment arguments are preserved for posterity (or until I hit delete). John’s episode got us talking about Disney movies, and that … Continue reading Triple Take bonus: Is ‘The Little Mermaid’ appropriate for young girls?

Triple Take is officially on hiatus as the guys make some changes after my departure from the show. But surprise! Sometimes the mic is live even when we’re not supposed to be recording, and that means our ridiculous between-segment arguments are preserved for posterity (or until I hit delete). When Matthew Mayfield joined us to talk about Guns N’ Roses, … Continue reading Triple Take bonus: Are Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana classic rock?

What’s your favorite book? Is it also the book that’s had the greatest influence on you? That’s a question guests must consider before appearing on Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how books, albums and films shape us. Each of our hosts has contemplated this question, as well, and we’ve learned firsthand what a difficult … Continue reading Triple Take 30: Carla Jean Whitley

He’s spent most of his career in sports journalism, but Matt Scalici’s passion is film. He loves sports, don’t get me wrong, but if he’s going to strike up a debate or look for some down-time viewing, you better believe it’ll be movie related. You get a taste of that on each episode of Triple Take, of … Continue reading Triple Take 29: Matt Scalici

If you’ve met John Hammontree, you probably know at least these three facts: He loves Kanye West. He’s a huge Disney fan. He’s really into politics. Then it won’t be a surprise when you hear what Hammontree selected as the album, film and book that most shaped him. Hammontree, who is in charge of opinions … Continue reading Triple Take 28: John Hammontree

The end of a year prompts personal reflection and cultural best-of lists, and Triple Take is no exception. On each episode of the podcast, my cohosts John Hammontree, Matt Scalici and I explore how movies, music and literature affect our lives. Naturally, we had to wrap 2016 by reflecting on the new media that affected us this year. … Continue reading Triple Take 27: 2016 in review

It’s easy to make the case that Matthew Mayfield is a darling of the Birmingham music scene. He’s certainly paid his dues, with The Stewart Mayfield Project, Moses Mayfield, on his own and with his side project, Blue Cut Robbery. The decade-plus he’s spent as part of and a champion of the local music scene has seen Mayfield … Continue reading Triple Take 26: Matthew Mayfield

You might recognize her from Little Red Rocket. Or Azure Ray. Or Now It’s Overhead. Or Bright Eyes. Birmingham-raised Maria Taylor has already lived many musical lives. With Friday’s release of “In the Next Life,” she has seven solo albums to her credit, in addition to the many bands and collaborations she’s been part of over … Continue reading Triple Take 25: Maria Taylor

Lights are up. Mall traffic is sure to increase. You’ll spot Salvation Army volunteers on many corners, and hear jingle bells everywhere. It’s Christmastime, and that means a special Christmas episode of Triple Take. Normally we interview someone about the book, album and film that shaped them. But this week, my cohosts Matt Scalici, John Hammontree and I … Continue reading Triple Take 24: These are a few of our favorite (Christmas) things

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … and a pair of Alabama songbirds will help fans celebrate during their Christmas tour. Sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers perform as The Secret Sisters. The duo, raised in Greenhill, near Muscle Shoals, will perform Friday in Montgomery for the city’s Christmas tree lighting and Saturday in Florence, … Continue reading Triple Take 23: Secret Sisters

I became a passionate advocate for mental healthcare in 2011, after I was finally diagnosed with depression. (I had self identified as depressed since age 14.) I’m comfortable sharing my experience, and I hope it’ll encourage others to seek the help they need. It’s unsurprising, then, that I’m a fan of To Write Love on … Continue reading Triple Take episode 13: To Write Love on Her Arms Founder Jamie Tworkowski

Reed and Will Lochamy must be on a mission to dominate Birmingham media. Or maybe they really, really like to work a lot. Whatever the case, the brothers show up all over the place: Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. on Birmingham Mountain Radio; the SEC Network; monthly “Right You Are!” events at the BJCC … and who knows … Continue reading Triple Take episode 12: The Lochamy Brothers

This week, Birmingham magazine Managing Editor Julia Sayers joined us on Triple Take. The magazine’s September issue, which celebrates the best of Birmingham, is on newsstands now. Julia’s specialties are food and travel writing, and it’s easy to see how the book, film and album she picked influenced her. They are “What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding” … Continue reading Triple Take episode 11: Birmingham magazine’s Julia Sayers

Have you been to a live storytelling event? No? Then you should probably drop everything and, if you’re in Birmingham, Alabama, buy tickets to the Sept. 17 Arc Stories. If you’re out of town, try the Arc Stories podcast instead. (Or drive to Birmingham. It’s a great place.) This week, Arc Stories Director Taylor Robinson joined us on Triple … Continue reading Triple Take episode 10: Arc Stories’ Taylor Robinson

Great news, podcast fans! Triple Take is moving to a weekly schedule. But hey, booking guests takes time (a lot of it, actually). We’ve got many exciting folks on the lineup, but this week we’ve taken another tack. Rather than interviewing someone about the book, album and film that shaped him or her, we’re looking at … Continue reading Triple Take episode 9: Art in the news

Is asking a musician to name a single album that shaped him akin to asking a parent to choose a favorite child? Doesn’t matter. We did it anyway. Secret Stages co-founder and Birmingham musician Jon Poor is the latest Triple Take guest. In advance of the sixth annual festival, which runs Friday and Saturday, we asked … Continue reading Triple Take episode eight: Secret Stages cofounder Jon Poor

Welcome to the seventh episode of Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how favorite films, books and albums shape who we are. Today we’ve flipped the script: Soon-to-be former cohost Edward Bowser is our subject. Edward recently left AL.com for a new pursuit, and by extension, he left Triple Take. We’re not happy about it. … Continue reading Triple Take Episode 7: Edward Bowser

Welcome to the sixth episode of Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how favorite films, books and albums shape who we are. Today’s guest is Elizabeth Hughey, a poet and cofounder of writing center Desert Island Supply Co. We talk to Hughey about the book “Orlando: A Biography” and gender identity; the film “Eternal Sunshine of … Continue reading Triple Take episode six: Poet and Desert Island Supply Co. co-founder Elizabeth Hughey

Welcome to the fifth episode of Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how favorite films, books and albums shape who we are. Today’s guest is Critter Fuqua, cofounder of Old Crow Medicine Show. The band will be in Birmingham, Alabama, June 24 for a show at Iron City. Tickets are $39.50-$45. We talk to Critter about the book … Continue reading Triple Take episode five: Old Crow Medicine Show’s Critter Fuqua

Welcome to the fourth episode of Triple Take, the podcast where we discuss how favorite films, books and albums shape who we are. Today’s guest is Victor Luckerson, an Alabama native and writer for TheRinger.com. Victor breaks the rules a bit in this episode (probably because he’s John’s friend and John’s a bit of a softie); rather … Continue reading Triple Take episode four: TheRinger.com’s Victor Luckerson