I’ll Take 3

Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they discuss the 1992 historical war drama The Last of the Mohicans. This week the gang discussed the Daniel Day-Lewis classic, debate the film’s romantic storyline, and more!Next Episode: Hamnet (2025)

This week the gang dives into the Pauly Shore comedy In the Army Now. Join Alex, Jacob, and Kristyn as they discuss Pauly Shore films, compare this version of Army boot camp to real-life training, and discuss more about this ‘90s military comedy.Next Week: The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

This week the gang kicks off a new theme of war movies with the WWI film 1917. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they cover this film, discuss their knowledge on WW1, and more!Next Week: In the Army Now (1994)

You can’t handle the Cruise! But this week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn are going to try, as they cover the 1992 legal thriller A Few Good Men. Join the gang as they discuss the film’s iconic scene, courtroom movies, and more.Next Episode: 1917 (2019)

Stay gold and listen along with Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they cover the 1983 coming-of-age classic, The Outsiders. This week the gang compares the film to the novel, discuss if this qualifies as a Tom Cruise movie, and more!Next Week: A Few Good Men (1992)

Jump on a couch with Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they kick off a new theme with Tom Cruise movies, starting with the 2014 action flick Edge of Tomorrow. Join the gang as they discuss their feelings on Tom Cruise, time loop movies and more!Next Week: The Outsiders (1983)

You won’t want to mist this week’s episode as the gang discusses the 2007 horror flick, The Mist. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they discuss the infamous ending, Stephen King ensembles, and more!Next Episode: Edge of Tomorrow

If I could only listen to one podcast for the rest of my life? That’s easy, I’ll Take 3! Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they talk about the 1986 classic Stand By Me, childhood memories, and more!Next Week: The Mist (2007)

Here’s Johnny! Alex, Jacob and Kristyn kick off a new theme of Stephen King films this week starting with the 1980 classic The Shining. Join the gang as they discuss Stanley Kubrick, what makes a successful book-to-screen adaptation, and more!Next Week: Stand By Me (1986)

Scruffy! This week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn are joined by special guest from the podcast Filmoscopy, Lance Korber, to discuss the 2007 comedy The Comebacks. Tag along as they discuss spoof movies, how well the jokes hold up, and more!Next week: The Shining (1980)

The gang is Golden this week as the hosts bring on their children as special guests. Tag along as everyone discusses the 2025 smash hit KPop Demon Hunters, the music, and more.Next week: The Comebacks (2007)

For the next 3 episodes, join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn along with special guests as each guest brings in a movie of their own. To kick it off, the host's sister Maggie has selected 2025's The Life of Chuck. Tag along as the gang chat about the film, Stephen King and more! Next Week: K-Pop Demon Hunters (2025)

It's the final week of foreign films for the I'll take 3 gang, and they're wrapping up the them with 1993's Hong Kong martial arts flick Iron Monkey. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as tehy chat about the high wire stunts, the fight against injustice, and more! Next Week: The Life of Chuck (2025)

Alex, Jacob and Kristyn explore Guillermo del Toro's 2006 film Pan's Labyrinth this week on I'll Take 3. Join the gang as they chat about del Toro's unique blending of genres, the power of disobedience, and more!Next week: Iron Monkey (1993).

This week on I'll Take 3 the gang kicks off a new theme of foreign films with 2003's Memories of Murder directed by Bong Joon-ho. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they discuss the film including the cinematography, the real life murder case that influenced the film, and more!Next week: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

One film to start it all. This week it's the final prequel film in the current theme as the gang discuss the 2012 fantasy epic The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they discuss the film and series, special effects, and more!Next week: Memories of Murder (1998)

Let's begin at the beginning this week with 2012's science fiction horror film Prometheus. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they tackle the 2nd of 3 prequel films and discuss this origin story for the Alien franchise, sci-fi flicks, and more!Next week: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

This week it's the first of 3 prequels as the gang kick things off with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they talk about the movie, the Mad Max franchise, and more! Next week: Prometheus (2012)

He's down for the count! It's the final episode in the theme of movies with pro wrestlers, as the gang watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they chat about the MCU, Batista, and more!New Theme: PrequelsNext Episode: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Let’s get ready to rumble! Continuing the theme of pro wrestler movies, this week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn discuss the 2000 wrestling comedy Ready to Rumble. They’ll talk about the film, WCW, and more! Continuing theme: Movies with Pro WrestlersNext Week: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

The I'll Take 3 gang jump off the top rope into a new theme this week with films staring a pro wrestler. To drop-kick us off Alex, Jacob and Kristyn discuss the 2011 film Warrior featuring Kurt Angle. They'll talk about the film, pro wrestling and more!

I’ll Take 3 is back from hiatus! In this update episode, hosts Alex, Jacob, and Kristyn reunite to share what’s new and what’s next for your favorite podcast about movies and themes. We catch up on life behind the scenes, talk about why we took a break, and tease the exciting film discussions and thematic deep-dives coming your way.Whether you love spoiler-filled debates, exploring the big ideas behind your favorite films, or just hanging out with three movie-loving friends, this is the perfect time to jump back in. Hit subscribe and get ready for a new season of laughs, insights, and plenty of popcorn-worthy conversation!

Alex, Jacob and Kristyn sit down this week to discuss the 2006 dramedy The Devil Wears Prada. The gang chats about Meryl Street, the world of fashion and the perils of balancing work and love.  Next Week: Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (2019)

Alex, Jacob and Kristyn wrap up their current theme of films staring musicians by covering the 2006 comedy film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Listen along as they discuss the music, the cameos and see if this film holds up!  Follow us on Twitter @IllTake3PodcastNext Episode: Bladerunner (1982)

This week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn kick off the first of Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy with 1992's Strictly Ballroom. Join the gang as they chat about Luhrmann's style, choreography and more!  Next Week: Romeo + Juliet (1996)

.We're back! Thanks for sticking with us as we took some time off, now let's jump into a new theme of natural disasters in film! First up is 1996's Twister. Listen in as we cover the film, our history with tornadoes, and more!  Next Week: Snowpiercer (2013)

It's all in the reflexes! Welcome back to I'll Take 3 and today the gang chats about 1986's Big Trouble in Little China. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they talk about the film, John Carpenter and John Wayne? Thanks for sticking with us!   Next Episode: Warrior (2011)

I thought hurricane season was over! Well not if they made a sequel to the 2008 film Pineapple Express. Join Alex, Jake and Kristyn as they discuss if this film needed a sequel, the genre of stoner comedies, and more. Thug life!   Next Week: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

There are so many sequels in the cinema world these days, but what about those films that really deserve a sequel? Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they chat about one of those films with 2016’s The Nice Guys and also discuss buddy comedies, the 1970s, and more! Next Week: Pineapple Express

Eruption is near and it's time to wrap up the theme of natural disasters with 1997's Dante's Peak, aka, James Bond & Sarah Conner vs. Volcano. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn to chat all things volcanos, special effects and more!    Next Week: The Nice Guys (2016)

All aboard! Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn for another natural disaster on 2013's Snowpiercer. This week the gang talks about the stellar cast, the brutality of the story and whether this movie even qualifies for this theme?   Next week: Dante's Peak (1997)

So how does it happened: great love? Will Alex, Jacob and Kristyn have the answer after covering the 2005 rom-com Hitch? Tune in to find out and stay along for the ride as they discuss Kevin James, the genre of rom-com's and more!   Next week: Twister (1998)

Get your drum on! This week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn cover the 2002 coming-of-age film, Drumline. Join the gang as they discuss the film, their experiences with music and more!    Next week: Hitch (2005)

The gang are kicking off a new theme this week with 2001's Rat Race as they cover films that fill them with nostalgia. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn to find out why this movie is nostalgic as they also discuss the star-studded cast and why this is an under-the-radar comedy!    Next Week: Drumline(2002)

This week the gang caps off the trio of gambling flicks with 1994’s Maverick. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they chat about the film, navigate the plot, and find out what their old pappy used to say. Next Week: Rat Race (2001)

This week, the gang goes full tilt with 2017's biopic Molly's Game. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they cover the film and discuss Aaron Sorkin, poker, and more!     Next Week: Maverick(1994)

Put it all on black and kick off the first of three gambling films with 1974’s California Split. Rated the #1 gambling film by Vulture, how will Alex, Jacob and Kristyn feel about it? Tag along as they also discuss their gambling histories and more! Next Week: Molly’s Game (2017)

Baz Lurhmann wrapped up his Red Curtain Trilogy with 2001's Moulin Rouge! and this week the gang discusses the film, it's soundtrack, and of course Lurhmann's style. Will this be the one that gets too wild for Alex, Jacob and Kristyn?     Next Week: California Split (1974)

What's in a name? What if you add it to another name? Find out this week as Alex, Jacob and Kristyn discuss Baz Lurhmann's second film Romeo + Juliet. The gang discuss Shakespeare, the dialogue and Luhrmann's divisive directing style.    Next week: Moulin Rouge!

Can you be nostalgic for a time period you never experienced? Alex, Jacob and Kristyn tackle that question this week as they cover 2019's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and share their thoughts on Quentin Tarantino, cults and more.    Next Week: Strictly Ballroom (1992)

Time to get into character with Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they cover 2008's satirical action-comedy Tropic Thunder. Tag along as they discuss the film, how its aged, and of course Tom Cruise's unforgettable cameo.    Next Week: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Grab a controller because this week Alex, Jacob and Kristyn are covering the video game-themed horror film Stay Alive. Join the gang as they chat through their experiences with horror video games, the vibes of the mid-2000's and more.   Next week:  Tropic Thunder (2008)

Heads or tails - a flip of the coin delivers Ben Stiller and 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Join Alex, Jacob and Kristyn as they discuss the film plus daydreaming, adrenaline, and more.    Next week: Stay Alive (2006). 

This week we are actually on the hunt as we cover the Taika Watiti New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople.    Next week: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013).

Hop on into our time machine and let's head back to 2009 with the bromantic comedy I Love You, Man. Join us as we talk about that late 2000s feeling, the challenges of adult friendship, and wrap up our theme of movies with Man in the title.   Next week: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Man oh man, we're back for another film with - you guessed it - Man in the title. This week it's the 1995 comedy Man of the House starring Chevy Chase and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Join us as we talk about both the nostalgia and the problematic aspects of this forgotten Disney flick.    Next Week: I Love you, Man (2009). 

Welcome back to another season of I'll Take 3, and we're off on another treasure hunt - this time for movies with "Man" in the title. This week we kick things off with 1962's The Music Man. Join the gang as we chat about musicals, on-screen chemistry, and so much more!    Next Week: The Man of the House (1995)

Let's wrap up this classic trilogy of Adam Sandler flicks as the gang chats about the 2019 thriller Uncut Gems. Tune in as they talk about gambling, jewelry, and the stress of it all!     Follow us on Twitter @IllTake3Podcast Next Episode: Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

Jump back in the Adam Sandler theme for a revamped version of I'll Take 3 as the gang discussed the 1998 rom-com The Wedding Singer. Get ready to dive into the 80's of it all the chemistry between Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and more!     Follow us on Twitter @IllTake3Podcast Next Episode: Uncut Gems (2019)

Get in the flask and let's dive into the forgotten 2000 comedy Little Nicky. This week the gang chat about their feelings on Adam Sandler, Popeye's chicken, and this era of comedy films.    Follow us on Twitter @IllTake3Podcast Next Episode: The Wedding Singer (1998)