Take It Personal
Claim This Podcastby Steph, Will, and Jamie
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<p>Take It Personal is a weekly conversation where three friends say the quiet part out loud.</p><p>Hosted by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@steph4sum">Stephanie Bartlett</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@willtakesitpersonal">Will Austen</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1143549">Jamie Renell</a>, and produced by Lindsay Abrams, the show combines hot takes, cultural commentary, and personal insights in a clever, hilarious, and relatable manner. </p><p>The podcast unpacks the complexities of the internet, pop culture, society, and their own lives. It’s a little messy, a little meaningful, and always personal.</p><p>Take It Personal invites listeners to join the conversation as it dives into trending topics and shares personal experiences behind the headlines. </p><p>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/"><strong>"Take It Personal" Substack</strong></a>, as well as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItPersonal_podcast"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takeitpersonal_podcast"><strong>TikTok </strong></a>channels, to join the conversation as we dive into trending topics and share personal experiences behind the headlines. </p>
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Publishing Since
5/16/2025
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March 22, 2026
Episode 15 | The System Became Visible: CBAs, Bam’s 83, and Why the NBA Feels Broken
<p>This week on Take It Personal, we follow one idea all the way through:</p><p>What happens when the system becomes visible?</p><p>We start with a conversation about time after Will's article about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/willtookitpersonal/p/whatever-happened-to-meet-me-at-high?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web">how something as simple as the clock is actually a system someone chose</a> — and use that lens to unpack what’s happening across sports right now.</p><p>From there, we get into:</p><ul><li>The MLB vs WNBA CBA and what players are really fighting over</li><li>Why Unrivaled is more than a league — it’s leverage</li><li>Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game and why the reaction split the internet</li><li>The bigger question: why the NBA feels harder to watch than it should</li><li>March Madness, NIL, and why college basketball feels different right now</li></ul><p>This episode is about power, structure, and who gets to set the terms.</p><p>Subscribe + follow Take It Personal so you never miss an episode:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/"><strong>TIP Website</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Subscribe for full episodes, writing, video diaries, and updates</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItPersonal_podcast"><strong>YouTube:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Subscribe for full episodes and clips.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takeitpersonal_podcast"><strong>TikTok: </strong></a>Follow for highlights, hot takes, and between-episode moments</li><li>Wherever you listen to podcasts: Follow and turn on notifications so new episodes drop automatically</li></ul>
March 1, 2026
Episode 14 | Sinners, One Battle, BAFTA Winners, Broadcast Controversy, and a Hamnet Deep Dive
<p>The BAFTAs were supposed to be calm — and then the night went sideways. We unpack the broadcast controversy, what accountability should look like with a tape delay, and what the winners signaled: Sinners, One Battle, plus why Hamnet hit so hard.</p><p>Subscribe + follow Take It Personal so you never miss an episode:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/"><strong>TIP Website</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Subscribe for full episodes, writing, video diaries, and updates</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItPersonal_podcast"><strong>YouTube:</strong></a><strong> </strong>Subscribe for full episodes and clips.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takeitpersonal_podcast"><strong>TikTok: </strong></a>Follow for highlights, hot takes, and between-episode moments</li><li>Wherever you listen to podcasts: Follow and turn on notifications so new episodes drop automatically</li></ul>
February 20, 2026
Smoke Break Ep 2: JAŸ-Z and the Cost of Re-Entry
<p>Jay-Z’s umlaut shows up again — <strong>JAŸ-Z</strong> — and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@steph4sum">Steph</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@willtakesitpersonal">Will</a> treat it like an operator signal: a subtle, coordinated move across platforms that makes the ecosystem react. They connect that kind of “signal” behavior to Ye’s paid Wall Street Journal apology as a premium-room strategy: not optimized for the timeline, but for the financiers, insurers, and gatekeepers who decide what gets funded.</p><p>Then they bring in Travis Scott as connective tissue, including his proximity to Beyoncé via their 2023 collaboration, to explore how Lane 1 (Trending) and Lane 2 (Premium Rooms) interact when major cultural players are “activated.”</p><p><strong>Start here if you haven’t yet:</strong> Smoke Break Episode 1 (our first processing session on Ye’s paid apology): <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/p/processing-yes-paid-apology-not-a">https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/p/processing-yes-paid-apology-not-a</a></p><ul><li>For more episodes, clips, & articles: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com">https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com</a></li><li>Follow @takeitpersonal_podcast on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItPersonal_podcast">YouTube</a> & <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takeitpersonal_podcast">TikTok</a></li></ul>
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- What is Take It Personal?
<p>Take It Personal is a weekly conversation where three friends say the quiet part out loud.</p><p>Hosted by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@steph4sum">Stephanie Bartlett</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@willtakesitpersonal">Will Austen</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1143549">Jamie Renell</a>, and produced by Lindsay Abrams, the show combines hot takes, cultural commentary, and personal insights in a clever, hilarious, and relatable manner. </p><p>The podcast unpacks the complexities of the internet, pop culture, society, and their own lives. It’s a little messy, a little meaningful, and always personal.</p><p>Take It Personal invites listeners to join the conversation as it dives into trending topics and shares personal experiences behind the headlines. </p><p>Subscribe to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.takeitpersonalpodcast.com/"><strong>"Take It Personal" Substack</strong></a>, as well as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TakeItPersonal_podcast"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@takeitpersonal_podcast"><strong>TikTok </strong></a>channels, to join the conversation as we dive into trending topics and share personal experiences behind the headlines. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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