A Couple of Takes

Ian and Amy are your hosts. We're married, we don't always agree, and each week you’ll get our hot takes on current events, pop culture, and politics. We'll even take suggestions from you. We'll make you laugh, make you think, and sometimes make you mad; we may even get mad at each other. Subscribe, tell your friends, and join us because you never know what we might say.

Episodes

Mar 9, 2026

32 min

In this episode, a deep dive into the proposed changes to voter ID/registration. Plus, our daughter shares a funny story about her life as a paramedic, there is a problem with Ian's new tattoo, and he has a question about fire trucks. 

Mar 9, 2026

32 min

Mar 2, 2026

28 min

In this episode, Ian breaks the bath mat, Amy doesn't recognize America, Money Does Buy Happiness, we need to normalize foreign-speaking customer service reps, and more. 

Mar 2, 2026

28 min

Feb 23, 2026

26 min

This week, Ian and Amy are having dog troubles. Amy shares a memory from her childhood getting buzzed thanks to her mom's cooking. Jelly Roll could be in hot water because social media has killed, "Innocent until proven guilty" and much more

Feb 23, 2026

26 min

Feb 16, 2026

29 min

In this week's episode, Amy has a hot take for online influencers and creators. Basically, if you can't stand the online heat, stay out of the online kitchen. My hot take brings out my grumpy old man, again. Plus, Amy has a sweet story about crying at an estate sale, and I ask the question, "Am I A Jerk?"

Feb 16, 2026

29 min

Feb 8, 2026

31 min

In this episode of A Couple of Takes, Amy has a fail that involved a chocolate croissant from Starbucks. Bad Bunny's halftime show was a party that didn't include people who want separate water fountains. Amy admits Ian was right, TWICE, and Ian says there is something wrong with our cereal. 

Feb 8, 2026

31 min

Feb 2, 2026

28 min

In this episode, Amy's got a hot take on the Epstein Files, Ian has the real reason why Bill Belichick missed out 1st time voting for the NFL Hall of Fame, and Ian thinks he's a member of the undead. Plus, more Facebook Marketplace adventures, and people don't know how to use the internet. 

Feb 2, 2026

28 min

Jan 26, 2026

24 min

Another episode, more hot takes, and in this episode it's about the 1st and 2nd Amendments, Alex Pretti, the Super Bowl, female meteorologists, and who's better - morning people or night owls? 

Jan 26, 2026

24 min

Jan 19, 2026

26 min

This episode, Amy and I jump right into it, covering everything from the sniff test, what to eat, World War III, and more. Thanks for listening. 

Jan 19, 2026

26 min

Jan 12, 2026

26 min

This week Ian went to the dentist and had visions of his vasectomy. Ian and Amy talk to Tim Smith, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show "Moonshiners" to get his hot take on self-checkouts and more fun and hot takes. 

Jan 12, 2026

26 min

Jan 4, 2026

18 min

We have to start somewhere. Welcome to the inaugural episode of A Couple of Takes. Ian and Amy give you a feel for what the show is, what it will be and do it talking about Grandmas, 7 layer dip, marijuana and Facebook Marketplace. 

Jan 4, 2026

18 min

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