https://simplecast.com Longtime pals and unscrupulous mediaphiles Vince Koci and Steve Wilk take a look back at some of the oft-maligned media of the millennial generation to see what great societal secrets emerge upon a long awaited second viewing. 2020 @Takes of our Lives en Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:10 +0000 https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f6332d64-02d6-4bc2-a559-9d24f00f7dde/f1069f0c-6636-4e6f-ba44-822736af982e/3000x3000/takesofourlives-logo-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com episodic Longtime pals and unscrupulous mediaphiles Vince Koci and Steve Wilk take a look back at some of the oft-maligned media of the millennial generation to see what great societal secrets emerge upon a long awaited second viewing. Vince Koci, Steve Wilk yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/1qtybXiX arts, review, casual, takes, comedy, tv, culture, media, movies, reaction Vince Koci, Steve Wilk takesofourlivespod@gmail.com 8b2ba8ab-38cf-42c6-9f6b-c6d7145000c6 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e3-the-edge-of-reason-Jgfc9lSa S2E3: The Edge of Reason Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:31:57 The guys cross a bridge too far as they review the imminently criticizable sequel to Bridget Jones Diary - The Edge of Reason. Vince has a bad trip on a Thai beach. Steve forgets where Germany is. The guys cross a bridge too far as they review the imminently criticizable sequel to Bridget Jones Diary - The Edge of Reason. Vince has a bad trip on a Thai beach. Steve forgets where Germany is. yes full 3 2 18b81cbc-c73f-43e1-b67b-9e3b635b303d Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e2-bridget-jones-movie-U0bd56nA S2E2: Bridget Jones Movie Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:19:07 The boys are back to dissect the silver screen adaptation of Bridget Jones Diary in a discussion about dating after 30 in the age of the answering machine. Steve shows up overdressed to a tarts and vicars party. Vince brews a batch of blue soup. The boys are back to dissect the silver screen adaptation of Bridget Jones Diary in a discussion about dating after 30 in the age of the answering machine. Steve shows up overdressed to a tarts and vicars party. Vince brews a batch of blue soup. yes full 2 2 f2ac9afa-5b49-4dd1-976e-28255a92c6f1 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e1-bridget-jones-diary-KP6bNIAx S2E1: Bridget Jones Diary Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 02:00:31 Vince and Steve shake things up in their Season 2 return with a mini-series about the woman who bridged the Atlantic to start a rom-com dynasty: Bridget Jones. The duo begins their saga with a discussion about the novel, and how the answer to the age old question of 'Darcy or Cleaver?' might just be 'Gav.' Vince and Steve shake things up in their Season 2 return with a mini-series about the woman who bridged the Atlantic to start a rom-com dynasty: Bridget Jones. The duo begins their saga with a discussion about the novel, and how the answer to the age old question of 'Darcy or Cleaver?' might just be 'Gav.' yes full 1 2 61cd2249-901d-496d-9934-f3dcd6a933e4 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e4-bridget-jones-baby-1Wm4KAYe S2E4: Bridget Jones Baby Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:24:29 Take of Our Live wraps up the Season 2 miniseries with an investigation of the last leg of the Bridget Jones trilogy. In diving into Bridget Jones Baby, we find out if Vince really knows the secret to love, or if it's all just numbers on a screen. Steve dances to Gangnam Style. Take of Our Live wraps up the Season 2 miniseries with an investigation of the last leg of the Bridget Jones trilogy. In diving into Bridget Jones Baby, we find out if Vince really knows the secret to love, or if it's all just numbers on a screen. Steve dances to Gangnam Style. yes full 4 2 a63b3ec6-1e9b-47b9-91f0-2415d8b6e597 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:00:08 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e28-the-finale-XeBSfiPX S1E28: The Finale Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:56:44 Vince and Steve sign off for season one with a rundown of all the hottest takes, coolest moments, and lukewarm Luke performances of one of the 2000's most memorable pieces of primetime media. Vince and Steve sign off for season one with a rundown of all the hottest takes, coolest moments, and lukewarm Luke performances of one of the 2000's most memorable pieces of primetime media. yes full 28 1 639598e0-ea96-4e88-bd2c-c86b03b66cb2 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e27-the-ties-that-bind-kZiTi7M8 S1E27: The Ties That Bind Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:16:12 The sun sets on season one of Takes of Our Lives. Vince sets himself up for a take that will take care of him for the rest of his life. Steve sets sail for Tahiti. The sun sets on season one of Takes of Our Lives. Vince sets himself up for a take that will take care of him for the rest of his life. Steve sets sail for Tahiti. yes full 27 1 7ae49262-4c88-4615-8ed7-14b009c93946 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e26-the-strip-Yl0Ji5IN S1E26: The Strip Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:16:12 The takes are as high as the stakes in the crapshoot that is the penultimate season one bachelor party. Steve has a bowling alley in his hotel room. Vince says a risky take and ends up in debt to the wrong UNLV student. The takes are as high as the stakes in the crapshoot that is the penultimate season one bachelor party. Steve has a bowling alley in his hotel room. Vince says a risky take and ends up in debt to the wrong UNLV student. yes full 26 1 72749dc4-e0b0-4cd4-9587-1b94923b750c Fri, 3 Apr 2020 09:50:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e25-the-shower-BjIFOMMH S1E25: The Shower Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:03:21 Steve cannot keep his takes about Aunt Cindy hidden for long. Vince's rambling takes about lunchtime conversation land him in hot water with the audience's dad. Steve cannot keep his takes about Aunt Cindy hidden for long. Vince's rambling takes about lunchtime conversation land him in hot water with the audience's dad. yes full 25 1 1cf91e0b-e0f3-44b8-9c2f-62d9122e3d0c Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:45:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e24-the-proposal-T8hF41U_ S1E24: The Proposal Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:05:23 The guys are finally ready to commit to their takes about Israeli couscous. Vince struggles to get his liquor license sorted out. Steve rocks out to Seger. The guys are finally ready to commit to their takes about Israeli couscous. Vince struggles to get his liquor license sorted out. Steve rocks out to Seger. yes full 24 1 ace316f6-877a-4884-8acd-aba4dd75c0c8 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:40:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e23-the-nana-lIJo4RLw S1E23: The Nana Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:02:50 Steve is running scared at the news of Nana coming to Takes of Our Lives. Vince kills it memorizing the Seder. Steve is running scared at the news of Nana coming to Takes of Our Lives. Vince kills it memorizing the Seder. yes full 23 1 96bf07dc-5309-48bc-a813-a4b66c959687 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:30:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e2-the-la-mSa_qNXv S1E22: The L.A. Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:16:49 Takes of Our Lives gets meta in a conversation about just how old its hosts really are. Steve shows off his band's mixtape. Vince rescues a dancer from her voluntary, paying job. Takes of Our Lives gets meta in a conversation about just how old its hosts really are. Steve shows off his band's mixtape. Vince rescues a dancer from her voluntary, paying job. yes full 22 1 9a53e0e0-2513-44fd-a182-4c03ace9d051 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:25:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e21-the-goodbye-girl-Nc9Tlc1c S1E21: The Goodbye Girl Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:25:31 Takes of Our Lives says farewell to their favorite poorly-dressed pixie powerhouse. Vince has an affair with a much older take. Steve goes to Pittsburg. Takes of Our Lives says farewell to their favorite poorly-dressed pixie powerhouse. Vince has an affair with a much older take. Steve goes to Pittsburg. yes full 21 1 cce9e62c-b00e-47ed-a646-a5d8c5683715 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:15:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e20-the-telenovela-pzHusXvD S1E20: The Telenovela Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:09:54 Vince does a left turn and suddenly insists he's always enjoyed making his takes in Spanish. Steve is the first person to ever contract a coffee shop to cater an event. Vince does a left turn and suddenly insists he's always enjoyed making his takes in Spanish. Steve is the first person to ever contract a coffee shop to cater an event. yes full 20 1 26f8a7af-822f-42e9-9303-550b25fd19ac Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:10:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e19-the-heartbreak-Z8Gpz1G9 S1E19: The Heartbreak Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:17:43 Vince has performance issues as he prepares to take the plunge on formative take. Steve is finding it hard to move on after everything that happened with Oliver. Vince has performance issues as he prepares to take the plunge on formative take. Steve is finding it hard to move on after everything that happened with Oliver. yes full 19 1 17127ffd-4266-4de2-a030-26343a3b6966 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:05:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e18-the-truth-6ycaFnrw S1E18: The Truth Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:30:11 Things with Oliver come to a head as Steve and the bellhops try to talk him off a ledge. Vince has Kirsten deliver his bad takes for him. Things with Oliver come to a head as Steve and the bellhops try to talk him off a ledge. Vince has Kirsten deliver his bad takes for him. yes full 18 1 475ad75c-d042-4ff9-aa5c-a378929dfe2e Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e17-the-rivals-TNv4DEaA S1E17: The Rivals Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:17:18 The boys argue about who's mom's takes are better. Steve invests his life savings in a particularly risky take. Vince goes too big. The boys argue about who's mom's takes are better. Steve invests his life savings in a particularly risky take. Vince goes too big. yes full 17 1 777dc740-25dd-4d7f-9dac-8edbab73341e Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:55:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e16-the-links-Iavc0c2h S1E16: The Links Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:18:25 The boys head to Palm Springs for a much needed vacation. Steve tees up takes about Anna's golf outfit. Vince goes to bed early with a take or two about the Cabbage Patch Kids. The boys head to Palm Springs for a much needed vacation. Steve tees up takes about Anna's golf outfit. Vince goes to bed early with a take or two about the Cabbage Patch Kids. yes full 16 1 f7e12b8f-f2a7-4fce-b111-2c06553032f0 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:50:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e15-the-third-wheel-QD7dgC42 S1E15: The Third Wheel Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:17:56 Vince haggles over where to get some clean takes as Hailey holds the Cohen family hostage. Steve just wants to find a decent bagel. Vince haggles over where to get some clean takes as Hailey holds the Cohen family hostage. Steve just wants to find a decent bagel. yes full 15 1 29adfe59-661c-4db8-8063-7f1b32d07fd5 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:45:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e14-uEmujBRi S1E14: The Countdown Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:10:35 It's New Year's Eve, Vince's favorite night of the year, but Steve is threatening harmony by wanting to spice up the show with a ménage à takes. Will the boys decide on which party they liked best by midnight? It's New Year's Eve, Vince's favorite night of the year, but Steve is threatening harmony by wanting to spice up the show with a ménage à takes. Will the boys decide on which party they liked best by midnight? yes full 14 1 eac5578f-1f17-4708-b7f5-53df3266861f Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:30:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e13-the-best-chrismakkuh-ever-w35R6CYk S1E13: The Best Chrismakkuh Ever Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:08:55 The boys are on the bench as Takes of Our Wives welcomes Sara and Sarah to the show to discuss what they think of the essential Seth Cohen starter pack and whether it's possible for them to really just be friends. The boys are on the bench as Takes of Our Wives welcomes Sara and Sarah to the show to discuss what they think of the essential Seth Cohen starter pack and whether it's possible for them to really just be friends. yes full 13 1 cde1bccd-07e3-406f-82e3-6b78d4aaf1f7 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:20:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e12-the-secret-7QWzs8Ts S1E12: The Secret Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:18:43 Vince grapples with whether or not his latest take is a "booty call." Steve is still nursing a hangover from Thanksgiving margaritas. Vince grapples with whether or not his latest take is a "booty call." Steve is still nursing a hangover from Thanksgiving margaritas. yes full 12 1 47fd80e7-5b12-4fe0-a796-83da91030cfb Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:15:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e11-the-homecoming-TPgNOxJi S1E11: The Homecoming Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:20:26 Steve struggles to decide whether Soundtracked or B's Get Degrees is the right segment for him. Vince visits his bad takes about Marissa in prison. Steve struggles to decide whether Soundtracked or B's Get Degrees is the right segment for him. Vince visits his bad takes about Marissa in prison. yes full 11 1 c2ed0265-45af-4c3f-8fb9-949a4b57bef0 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:05:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e10-the-perfect-couple-Gom5x406 S1E10: The Perfect Couple Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:18:19 Vince's takes threaten to destroy a biodiverse tract of protected wetlands. Steve doesn't know whether his feelings about Takedown Breakdown are real or just a passing fling. Vince's takes threaten to destroy a biodiverse tract of protected wetlands. Steve doesn't know whether his feelings about Takedown Breakdown are real or just a passing fling. yes full 10 1 d0f22b67-921d-4cb3-829e-fa26d65a5c54 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e9-the-heights-IhdM5e8T S1E9: The Heights Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:17:42 Vince goes out for the soccer team but Steve is still stinging from the rash reputation his TJ takes have earned him. Vince goes out for the soccer team but Steve is still stinging from the rash reputation his TJ takes have earned him. yes full 9 1 d5fde03f-5675-4fae-b936-2f34ce2d5d1b Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:40:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e8-the-rescue-HIbBPuHo S1E8: The Rescue Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:03:41 Steve goes undercover as a candy striper to sneak some medical-grade takes into the episode. Vince skips his entrance exam with no consequences. Steve goes undercover as a candy striper to sneak some medical-grade takes into the episode. Vince skips his entrance exam with no consequences. yes full 8 1 219f598c-f13c-4813-99c0-6f7a66c9c8d5 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e7-the-escape-UbjtNKB5 S1E7: The Escape Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:13:47 It's the TJ episode! Steve tries to stop from having a rage blackout as Vince jams out to his favorite song: Out of Control, by the Chemical Brothers. It's the TJ episode! Steve tries to stop from having a rage blackout as Vince jams out to his favorite song: Out of Control, by the Chemical Brothers. yes full 7 1 944b6bd9-8191-4cb2-b75e-a393242274ee Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:25:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e6-the-girlfriend-XdftmQ3G S1E6: The Girlfriend Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:11:18 Vince gets serious in his takes about Gabby. Steve can't believe Sandy would betray him by trying to talk Kirsten out of her career in real estate. Vince gets serious in his takes about Gabby. Steve can't believe Sandy would betray him by trying to talk Kirsten out of her career in real estate. yes full 6 1 36a4856e-2dd9-4937-9286-f7696242c6c1 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:20:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e5-the-outsider-5drvNCUO S1E5: The Outsider Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:05:48 Steve rolls into town with a few takes from the wrong side of the tracks. Vince gets in over his head bringing a knife to a take fight. Steve rolls into town with a few takes from the wrong side of the tracks. Vince gets in over his head bringing a knife to a take fight. yes full 5 1 db4e4cfe-b733-46cb-acb6-0a8d46f2d4b0 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:15:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e4-the-debut-sVeWKFbU S1E4: The Debut Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:05:09 It's cotillion at Takes of Our Lives and Vince is having no luck white knighting for his dream take. Steve throws punches on the dance floor. It's cotillion at Takes of Our Lives and Vince is having no luck white knighting for his dream take. Steve throws punches on the dance floor. yes full 4 1 718a2f47-9967-42bd-a25b-5c5d90446b30 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:10:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e3-the-gamble-AaT59_8c S1E3: The Gamble Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:12:19 Steve puts all his chips on the table in a take about Dawn Atwood. Vince doubles down on doubts that the Cohen house always wins. Steve puts all his chips on the table in a take about Dawn Atwood. Vince doubles down on doubts that the Cohen house always wins. yes full 3 1 c0fc0359-b59f-4314-a656-efdc31962256 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:05:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e2-the-model-home-ISUdzR3B S1E2: The Model Home Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:12:36 Vince starts a fire with some irresponsibly hot takes, but Steve doesn't let bridges burn when he runs back to rescue him from himself. Vince starts a fire with some irresponsibly hot takes, but Steve doesn't let bridges burn when he runs back to rescue him from himself. yes full 2 1 e39a90b1-aa40-4fad-9774-6df7a0dc4fdf Fri, 3 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000 takesofourlivespod@gmail.com (Vince Koci, Steve Wilk) https://takes-of-our-lives.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e1-the-pilot-xHCKxMVo S1E1: The Pilot Vince Koci, Steve Wilk 01:05:03 Vince and Steve kick off Takes of our Lives season one with their own pilot about the classic pilot of one of the early 2000's most memorable prime time soap operas: the OC. Vince and Steve kick off Takes of our Lives season one with their own pilot about the classic pilot of one of the early 2000's most memorable prime time soap operas: the OC. yes full 1 1