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Take After Take with Carl Prather
WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather's podcast covers all things sports. Carl will give you his thoughts on everything from the Tide and Tigers to local sports and everything in between, with takes ranging from the spot-on to the downright absurd. If you want to stay up to date in the world of sports and maybe even chuckle a time or two, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bama-LSU’s Playoff Stakes, the First CFP Rankings, and a College Football Saturday Worth Clearing Your Schedule For
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather previews Alabama’s trip to LSU and explains why the Tide need a win. Plus, Carl weighs in on…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn’s Harsh Reality, Georgia-Florida in Atlanta, and the November 7th Mega-Slate
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down Auburn's offensive line struggles against LSU and previews their road matchup at Ole…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn Stuns No. 1 Georgia, Tennessee Bullies Bama, and Five of the Top Seven Go Down
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down an insane Saturday — Auburn's defining win over Georgia with Alex McPherson's…
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Bama-Georgia Fallout, the 24-Team Playoff Era, Auburn Walking Into a Buzzsaw, and a Week 7 Preview
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the missed pass interference call in Alabama-Georgia and how Georgia QB Gunner…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bank Independent Stadium Debut, Alabama's Second Half Surge, and Auburn's Red Flags
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather recaps the sights, sounds, and literal 133-degree field temperature from UNA's first-ever game in…
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Alabama & Auburn Recap and Preview
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather recaps the last week's games from Alabama and Auburn football and previews the biggest…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Keelon Russell’s Debut, Week 1 SEC Overreactions, and a 4-Day Power Outage
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather dives into Week 1 of the college football season. How did Alabama QB Keelon Russell do in his…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
College Football in Ireland, and There'll Never be Another Dolly Parton
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather previews the college football action taking place this weekend, including Bill Belichick and…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Football Season is Finally Here
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives us a final season preview of Alabama and Auburn as football season finally begins.
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
SEC Media Days Recap
On this week's episode, 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and Sports Anchor Kaleigh Tingelstad recap SEC Media Days. Which team stole the spotlight? How did…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
SEC Media Days Preview
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather previews SEC Media Days as the unofficial kickoff to college football season. Which coaches and…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
US Men's Soccer Still Has a Long Way to Go and Talkin' Season is Officially Here
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather kicks things off by breaking down the USMNT's embarrassing World Cup loss to Belgium. What went…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Toughest Places to Play in College Football, Plus Fourth of July Food and World Cup Fever
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather kicks things off by celebrating one of his favorite holidays: the Fourth of July. Then, Carl turns…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
College Football Preseason Top 10
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather brings Take After Take on the road from a golf course. Listen in as he breaks down legendary…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby Saga
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather dives into the Brendan Sorsby saga that is taking the entire sports world by storm. What does this…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown Traded, Spurs vs Knicks, and the Fall of Logan's Roadhouse
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather kicks things off with a pair of blockbuster NFL trades. Are these the rare deals that benefit both…
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The End of Cupcake Weekend, a 24-Team CFP, and the Knicks in the Finals
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down the biggest storylines coming out of the 2026 SEC Meetings, including the heated…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Lane Kiffin Makes Headlines (Again), 24-Team CFP Talk & NBA Conference Finals
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather dives into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy as the now-LSU coach once again found himself…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings, NBA Playoffs, and Carl’s Star Wars Confession
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather dives into ESPN's way-too-early college football power rankings. Which program is getting too much…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Titans Draft Tate, Ty Simpson is Headed to LA, and a Full NFL Draft Recap
WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather is flying solo again this week as he breaks down the biggest storylines from the NFL Draft, including the Tennessee Titans…
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NFL Draft Preview, WrestleMania Recap, and Carl Figures Out Podcast Equipment
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather previews the NFL Draft. Will the Tennessee Titans draft Jeremiyah Love with the fourth pick, or will…
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WrestleMania Preview, The Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers, and Is Oba Femi the Next Big Thing?
This week, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather steps into the world of professional wrestling with a full preview of WrestleMania 42. Carl breaks down the…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Final Four Recap, Geno vs. Dawn, and Lane Kiffin's Year One Hot Seat
WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down the aftermath of the NCAA tournament. Is a national title in college basketball the toughest championship in…
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March Madness Preview, Tennessee Titans' New Look & Carl Meets “Disney Adults”
Take After Take is back. This week, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather dives into Team USA’s disappointing finish in the World Baseball Classic and…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Super Bowl Snoozer, Bad Commercials, and the NBA's Broken All-Star Game
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on Super Bowl 60, including the good, the bad, and the boring. The good? Seattle's…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Super Bowl Preview and Carl's Advice for Bill Belichick
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down the Super Bowl and the biggest questions surrounding it. Will Sam Darnold…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Indiana Wins It All, College Football Has Never Been Better, and the Titans Land Their Coach
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down the college football season that changed everything, including Indiana’s…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Indiana Smashes Oregon, Miami Survives Ole Miss, and the NFL Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning
On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down a wild College Football Playoff Semifinal weekend, starting with Indiana’s…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
CFP Semifinal Preview, Plus Bama Gets Dominated, and the New Era of College Football is Here
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the CFP Semifinal matchups. Who has the edge in Indiana vs Oregon and Ole Miss vs…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bama vs OU Round 2 and First Round CFP Predictions
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather kicks things off with his take on the first-round College Football Playoff clash between Alabama and…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bama Wins, Kiffin Pulls a Kiffin, New SEC Coaches, and a Conference Championship Weekend Preview
On this week's jam-packed episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down one of the wildest weekends in college football. But first, he's joined by…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
CFP Rankings Reaction, Plus a Preview of Bama vs. OU & Texas vs. Georgia
WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather takes the mic solo this week as he dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings. After that, he breaks down two…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn Fires Freeze, the Coaching Carousel Spins, and the First CFP Rankings
It’s a wild week in college football, and Take After Take is back after a short hiatus. WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and guest co-host Kaylee…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Week 9 College Football Preview and a Chat with Huntsville Native and Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather is flying solo as he breaks down the big matchups for Week 9 in college football. To close the…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn's Struggles, Ty Simpson's a Star, Plus a Preview of Auburn-Mizzou, Bama-Vols, and the Titans Fire a Coach (Again)
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director breaks down the Tide and Tigers seasons so far. Is Hugh Freeze actually coaching for his job on Saturday? Can Ty…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bama With a Massive Win, Auburn's Offensive Woes Continue, Plus a Preview of Vandy vs Bama and a Check-in on the Dumpster Fire Titans
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather recaps the Week 5 slate of CFB games. What went right for Alabama against Georgia? What went wrong…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Previewing a HUGE CFB Weekend, including Bama vs Georgia, LSU vs Ole Miss, and a Recap of Auburn - Oklahoma
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gets you ready for the biggest CFB weekend of the year. Listen in as he gives his takes and picks for…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Vibe Check of SEC Teams Through 3 Weeks, Plus the Debut of "Thanks, Coach"
We're three weeks through the CFB season, which means it's time to check in on the vibes of each SEC program. WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and Producer…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Bama Football on High Alert, Auburn on the Rise, and More Thoughts After Two Weeks of CFB
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the first two weeks of the CFB season. Is Alabama football doomed after a loss to…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
CFB Week 1 Preview, Bama vs FSU, Auburn vs Baylor, and a Talk with On3's Andy Staples
Week 1 of the College Football season is finally here! WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the best games from this weekend's slate. Which…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Ty Simpson Named the Starter for Bama, Plus an Interview with Phil Steele
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on Ty Simpson being named the starting quarterback for Alabama. How successful can the…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
College Football Coaches Poll, Plus Cam Ward is a Guy and the Micah Parsons Holdout
Football season is almost here! On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the Top 25 Coaches Poll. Is Ohio State…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
SEC Media Days Recap: On the Road Edition
SEC Media Days is over, which means the college football season is right around the corner. Listen as WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and Producer Pat…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Day One SEC Media Days: Ole Miss, South Carolina, LSU, and Vanderbilt
The unofficial start to the college football season is here: SEC Media Days. Our week-long coverage kicks off with a recap of Day One. Listen in as WAFF 48…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
FSU QB Trash Talks Bama, Plus OKC Wins it All and Haliburton's Devastating Injury
We're back with another speedy episode for the summer. On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the NBA Finals. Is this the…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
NBA Finals Thoughts and Arch Manning is the Lisan al Gaib
Kicking off this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the NBA Finals. Did ESPN get it right with their presentation of Game…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Historic NCAA Settlement, SEC QBs, and the Lackluster Presentation of the NBA Finals
We're back after a week off with a jam-packed episode. Up first, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the landmark court case that will…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Battle Over Automatic Qualifiers in the CFP and Fixing the Transfer Portal Window
It's an all college football episode this week. To kick things off, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the future of the college…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracies, Titans Going 17-0, Plus Turkish Hair Transplants, Carl vs BBQ Pitmasters, and More
If you're looking for insightful sports commentary, this week's episode isn't it. But hopefully you'll laugh. Topics this week include but are not limited to…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
16-Team College Football Playoff, A Stacked SEC Quarterback Class, and The Future of Baseball
Kicking off this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director gives his thoughts on the future of Major League Baseball. How can the sport engage future generations?…
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College Football National Championship Odds, Season Outlooks for Alabama & Auburn, and the NBA Playoffs
Kicking off this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs so far. Which matchup would the NBA like to see in…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Can Cam Ward Save the Titans? Plus Shedeur's Historic Slide, Bill Belichick's Girlfriend, and 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla Debate
To kick off this week's show, the guys debate the topic that has caught fire on the internet...100 men vs 1 gorilla - who you got? Listen as WAFF 48 Sports…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
John Cena Makes History, An Underwhelming WrestleMania, and Final NFL Draft Thoughts
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his thoughts on WrestleMania weekend. What went wrong with Cody Rhodes vs John Cena? Where does…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Nico Iamaleava leaves Tennessee, the Hope of the NFL Draft, and WrestleMania Preview
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director gives his thoughts on QB NIco Iamaleava leaving Tennessee. Hear why he believes there are no winners in this…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn Falls and Florida Wins It All, Plus Cam Ward to the Titans, Jalen Milroe in the 1st Round, and the Decline of Spring College Football
On this week's show, Carl gives his thoughts on the Final Four, including Auburn's loss to the Florida Gators. What went wrong for Bruce Pearl and company?…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn is Final Four Bound, Carl Delivers a Sermon to Bama Fans, and the Braves Sluggish Start
The Auburn Tigers are headed to the Final Four. On this week's show, Carl gives his thoughts on the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games for the Tigers and previews…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Is the Mid-Major in College Basketball Dead? Plus Sweet Sixteen Predictions and Carl's Frosted Flakes Tradition
On this week's show, we're marching through March Madness. WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather recaps the first weekend of the tournament. Is the mid-major…
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March Madness is Finally Here, Plus Final Four Predictions
One of the best sports weekends of the calendar year is finally here: March Madness. On this week's condensed show, Carl and Producer Pat fill out their…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
SEC Tournament Storylines, NFL Free Agency, and Who is Playing QB for the Tennessee Titans?
On this week's show, Carl gives his thoughts on the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. Is Auburn still the favorite despite two straight losses? Can Alabama…
- Take After Take with Carl Prather
Late-Season Losses for Alabama and Auburn Hoops, 5 Future Hall of Famers from this year's NFL Draft class, and John Cena's Heel Turn
To kick us off, Carl gives his thoughts on the state of SEC basketball as we move closer to March Madness. Is there cause for concern for Auburn and Alabama…