I’ll Take 3

I’ll Take 3

Meet Alex, Jacob, and Kristyn: a tight knit trio with varied taste in movies and your hosts at I’ll Take 3. Each week they pick a movie around a monthly theme like “Movies with Great Soundtracks” or “Prequels” and share three unique takes. Expect lively debates, family banter, and plenty of laughs as they break down films with fresh perspectives. Pull up a seat and join the fun!

Episodes

July 14, 2025 4 mins

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 ...

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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)

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July 12, 2025 106 mins

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! 

 

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Next Episode: Bladerunner (1982)

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July 12, 2025 78 mins

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)

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July 12, 2025 104 mins

.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)

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January 7, 2024 97 mins

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)

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November 25, 2023 93 mins

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)

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November 8, 2023 75 mins

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

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October 19, 2023 77 mins

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)

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October 12, 2023 126 mins

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)

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June 22, 2023 90 mins

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)

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June 15, 2023 84 mins

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)

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June 7, 2023 65 mins

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)

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May 17, 2023 72 mins

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)

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May 10, 2023 69 mins

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)

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May 3, 2023 79 mins

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)

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April 14, 2023 95 mins

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)

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April 6, 2023 86 mins

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!

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February 23, 2023 100 mins

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)

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February 3, 2023 90 mins

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)

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