Take off My Mic
Take off My Mic
Dillon and Kate
Reality superfans Kate and Dillon talk trash TV as a way of getting at truths of American culture and as an excuse to hang out. We’re not critics, we’re critical. We’re not casuals, we’re obsessives. We’re not friends, we’re best friends. New episodes coming out weekly.
Keep the Tribe Strong (Survivor 43, ep 1-3)
We're back with a new intro song and a new season of Survivor! This episode, we talk about our big picture feelings on the cast and the twists, as well as our favorite plays from the first three episodes of Survivor 43.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]
Oct 17, 2022
2 hr 4 min
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever (VPR S9E17)
This week, we discuss every miserable boat ride and shouting match from the (perfect) season finale of Vanderpump Rules. We also break down why this season was so underrated and our theories of what's next for Raquel, James, and Lala.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]
Jan 25, 2022
1 hr 31 min
Much-Maligned Cool Girl (VPR S9E16)
Join us as we continue to spiral out over how good this season of Vanderpump Rules is! Plus, Dillon names his picks for who will return from last season's Survivor cast and Kate explains why Cheer is low key republican.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]
Jan 25, 2022
1 hr 43 min
New Variant, New Season
We're back for Season 3! In this episode, we give our hottest takes on the latest season of Selling Sunset and the first season of Selling Tampa (spoiler alert: we loved it). We also check in on Vanderpump Rules and our hopes for the rest of the season.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]
Jan 19, 2022
1 hr 31 min
Brush with fame (Married at First Sight Ep. 13)
We recap week 13 of Married at First Sight in an attempt to answer the question: should any of these couples actually stay together? Plus, Kate details her failed attempt to get cast in a reality show and Dillon breaks down the pan-African food challenge on Top Chef.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected] 
Apr 27, 2021
2 hr 6 min
Closure is a Lie (Married at First Sight Ep. 12)
It's another week of Married at First Sight and our Chris apology tour continues. After debating whether Dr. Pepper Schwartz is the only sane expert on this show, we talk about the couples' sit downs with the experts in preparation for decision day. Plus, Dillon makes a case for why Master Chef is better than Top Chef. 
Apr 15, 2021
1 hr 43 min
Shah-denfreude (RHOSLC + MAFS + Top Chef)
We have been SWAMPED with reality TV news this week. First, we break down Jen Shah's arrest and legal charges. Then we recap this week's nightmare episode of Married at First Sight and talk through the season premier of Top Chef. Diversions include Project Runway, Dress to Impress, and Dillon's upcoming book release.  We want to hear from you! Send your hot takes and spoilers to [email protected] or DM us on twitter @takeoffmymic. You can also pre-order Dillon's book at https://www.wordwest.co/online-store/a-study-of-frustration-poems-p294371629 
Apr 5, 2021
2 hr 16 min
Diana baggage (Married at First Sight ep. 11 + Meghan and Harry)
We discuss the latest episode of Married at First Sight, including a revision of our opinion of Ryan and updates on Paige and Chris. Then, as part of our bigger project of figuring out what the hell LifeTime TV is, we break down about our reactions to the announcement of the Meghan and Harry royal exit movie. Diversions include axe throwing and HGTV.  We want to hear from you! Send your spoilers or hot takes to [email protected] or DM us on Twitter @takeoffmymic. 
Mar 30, 2021
2 hr 5 min
Dr. Viv is a War Criminal (Married at First Sight ep. 10)
We've got a new name and a new logo, but the same grudge against Dr. Viviana. This episode, we break down all of Dr. Viv's crimes against women in week 10 of Married at First Sight. Dillon also helps Kate pinpoint the exact moment when she turned on Paige and takes a dangerous step towards becoming a Chris apologist.  We want to hear from you! Send your spoilers and hot takes to [email protected] or DM us on twitter @takeoffmymic. 
Mar 25, 2021
1 hr 34 min
Opposites don't actually attract (MAFS ep. 9)
After a quick detour to dunk on everyone still watching the Bachelor, we get into week 9 of Married at First Sight and all of the obvious existential issues in these miserable relationships. Digressions include the prison of American masculinity and a defense of Stassi Schroeder that nobody asked for. 
Mar 8, 2021
1 hr 31 min
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