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.
A Couple of Takes Ep. 10 - Lighting The Mid-Term Election Dumpster Fire, Read The Room, and A Question About Fire Trucks
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.
3 Mar 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep. 9 - The Broken Bath Mat, War, Money Does By Happiness and More
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.
23 Feb 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep. 8 - We Have Worms, Jelly Roll Has Some 'splainin' to do, 4-way stops suck and more
One of the dogs has worms, Jelly Roll is dealing with controversy, social media is killing ”innocent until proven guilty, Amy got buzzed at the dinner table and more
16 Feb 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep. 7 - Living Your Life Online Comes With Consequences, Valentine's Day Is A Money Grab, Amy Cried An An Estate Sale and More
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?"
9 Feb 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep 6 - Good Croissant, Bad Bunny and Amy Admits Ian Was Right and Wants Bathroom Jammers
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.
2 Feb 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep 5 - The Epstein Files, Bill Belichick, Ian Is A Vampire and more
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.
26 Jan 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep 4 - Alex Pretti, The Bill of Rights and Cancel The Super Bowl
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?
19 Jan 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep. 3 - The Sniff Test, World War III Is Close and Made You Google
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.
12 Jan 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep 2 - The Dental Vasectomy, Moonshiners star Tim Smith and Hot Takes
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.
4 Jan 2026
A Couple of Takes Ep 1 - Grandma Panties and 7-Layer Dip
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.
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