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Take It Personal

Take It Personal

By: Steph Will and Jamie
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Take It Personal is a weekly podcast where three friends say the quiet part out loud.

Hosted by Stephanie Bartlett, Will Austen, and Jamie Renell and produced by Lindsay Abrams, the show blends hot takes, cultural commentary, and personal truths in a clever, hilarious, and deeply relatable way.

From unfiltered conversations about what’s trending to the personal experiences behind the headlines, Take It Personal invites listeners into the group chat you wish you were in.

The hosts unpack the internet, pop culture, society, and their lives each week.

It’s a little messy. A little meaningful. And always personal.

New episodes every week. Follow us for hot takes and random thoughts @takeitpersonal_podcast on TikTok and YouTube.

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Episodes
  • Episode 3:| "Dogs, Doritos & Destiny's Daughters"

    Episode 3:| "Dogs, Doritos & Destiny's Daughters"
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode of Take It Personal, things become raw, quirky, and almost sacred.

    Steph, Jamie, and Will explore the grief of losing Jamie’s foster dog Mugsy and ponder big questions: Do animals have souls?

    Can grief be sacred? Should we trust advice from genuinely caring people? They also discuss Tina Knowles’ memoir Matriarch, the pain and awkwardness of past journal entries, and the excitement—and fear—of making friends through online gaming.

    A lively debate about Tolkien versus Harry Potter, a summary of political narcissism and taco diplomacy, and a sidetrack into NBA 2K Discords and petty college football rivalries are included. Plus: Bible verses, Kraft cheese, and a bold opinion on why Big T might finally crack. Enjoy the jokes and group chat therapy—this one’s dedicated to Mugsy.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 2 | "The Art, the Artist, and the Absurdity of It All""

    Episode 2 | "The Art, the Artist, and the Absurdity of It All""
    Jun 7 2025

    In Episode 2 of Take It Personal, Steph, Jaimie, and Will dive deep into everything from the NBA playoffs to the ethics of separating art from the artist. It’s a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation on reality TV, political corruption, housing market chaos, and cultural accountability—with plenty of laughs (and gasps) along the way.

    Topics include:

    • Jason Tatum's legacy and the Celtics' identity crisis
    • Chrisley pardons, Below Deck, and reality TV rabbit holes
    • The ridiculousness of the housing market in ATL and DC
    • Crypto corruption and what it means for democracy
    • Wrestling with childhood memories in the wake of Diddy allegations
    • Should art made by problematic people be archived or erased?

    Plus: conspiracy theories about Stone Mountain, Top Chef nostalgia, and a 200-pound dog named Pickle.

    This episode is a messy, meaningful, and very personal exploration of how we make sense of our culture—and our place in it.
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    1 hr and 54 mins

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