Take After Take with Carl Prather

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.

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Take After Take with Carl Prather
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 the finals? Is the "face of the league" title up for grabs during these playoffs? After that, we dive into some national championship odds for college football. Who is the betting favorite? Which longshot does Carl like best? And to wrap up the show, we're talking season outlooks for Alabama & Auburn. Can Alabama get back to its championship ways? What has to go right for the Auburn Tigers this season?

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May 8, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 Director Carl Prather makes his passionate claim for the gorilla in this contest. After that, the guys give their thoughts on the disastrous Bill Belichick CBS Interview and his 24-year-old girlfriend. Is she secretly running the show in Chapel Hill? What does this mean for North Carolina football? To wrap things up, we talk the NFL Draft winners and losers. Will Cam Ward be the savior of the franchise for Tennessee? What really caused Shedeur Sanders to fall in the draft?

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May 1, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 the main event scene in WWE go from here? After that, it's on to the NFL Draft. Which prospect is a lock to have success in the NFL? Who is flying under the radar? Where does Shedeur Sanders land?

01:00:57
Apr 24, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 story, and how this is a sign of things to come in college football. After that, the guys dive into the NFL Draft. Listen as Titans superfan Producer Pat gives his take on Cam Ward and makes a bold claim about the upcoming season. To wrap up the show, Carl talks Wrestlemania and why Jacob Fatu is quickly becoming a favorite. 

01:25:45
Apr 17, 2025 4:0 AM
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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? Where does Florida now rank in the college basketball hierarchy? After that, we switch gears to the NFL Draft, where Miami QB Cam Ward looks to be the #1 pick. Can Ward save the Tennessee Titans franchise? Why is Shedeur Sanders getting so much hate? And can Alabama QB Jalen Milroe sneak into the first round? Wrapping up the show, we dive into the decline of spring ball in college football. Is it time for programs and conferences to switch things up?

00:56:05
Apr 10, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 their matchup against Florida. Can Bruce Pearl and company punch their ticket to the National Championship? How do the Tigers match up against Duke, Florida, or Houston? After that, Carl's alter-ego "Preacher Prather" returns to the podcast. Hear what he has to say to Alabama fans who are disappointed with the loss against Duke. To wrap up the show, we dive into the Atlanta Braves' historically horrific start to the season. Will the Braves be able to turn it around this season?

00:58:23
Apr 2, 2025 11:52 PM
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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 officially dead in college basketball, and is NIL to blame? After that, we get into Sweet Sixteen predictions. Is John Calipari and Arkansas this year's Cinderella team? Are Auburn and Alabama Elite Eight bound? To wrap up this week's show, Carl lets us in on his March Madness tradition.

00:53:21
Mar 26, 2025 10:54 PM
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Take After Take with Carl Prather
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 brackets and give their Final Four predictions. Will Auburn or Alabama head to San Antonio for the Final Four? Or have both teams run out of steam?

00:35:04
Mar 19, 2025 9:40 PM
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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 sustain their high level of offense? Is there a potential Cinderella team in the conference this year? After that, we switch gears to NFL free agency. Have the Titans tipped their hand about what they'll do with the #1 pick? Is the franchise doomed to pick in the top 5 again next year?

00:52:37
Mar 12, 2025 10:14 PM
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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 basketball as both programs suffer late-season losses? What other SEC teams could make a deep run in the tourney? After that, we switch over to the NFL combine. Which players showed out and elevated their stock? Who from this draft class does Producer Pat think is a future Hall of Famer? To wrap up the show, for the first time ever, the guys dive into the world of professional wrestling. What happens next now that John Cena has turned heel? Was this turn as big as Hulk Hogan's from the 90s?

00:58:33
Mar 6, 2025 1:52 PM
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Take After Take with Carl Prather
Auburn and Alabama Basketball, the Gauntlet of the SEC, and Why Travis Hunter Should be the No. 1 Pick

On this week's show, Carl gives his thoughts on Auburn and Alabama basketball as we inch closer to March Madness. Can Alabama's high-powered offense carry them to a title? Will Auburn's dominance continue to the Final Four? After that, we touch on the SEC basketball gauntlet as a record number of teams are projected to make the NCAA tournament. To wrap up the show, the guys dive into the NFL Draft. Hear why Producer Pat believes the Titans should take Travis Hunter first overall.

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Take After Take is now airing live every Wednesday at 2 pm on WAFF.com and WAFF's Facebook and YouTube pages.

00:39:53
Feb 26, 2025 5:30 PM
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Take After Take with Carl Prather
Super Bowl Recap: the Game, the Commercials, Halftime Show, and Jalen Hurts

On this week's show, it's all things Super Bowl. Carl and Producer Pat give their thoughts on the big game. What went wrong for the Chiefs? How were the Eagles able to dominate and spoil history? After that, we get into the commercials. Does Seal need money? Have Super Bowl commercials gone downhill in recent years? To wrap up the episode, the guys discuss Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts. Is he the most-liked Alabama player from the Saban era? Is Hurts now a top 5 quarterback in the NFL?

YOU CAN NOW CATCH THE PODCAST LIVE!

Take After Take is now airing live every Wednesday at 2 pm on WAFF.com and WAFF's Facebook and YouTube pages.

00:56:27
Feb 13, 2025 12:29 AM
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Take After Take with Carl Prather
Super Bowl Picks and Fun Prop Bets, Plus Ryan Grubb is the New Bama OC and Luka Gets Traded to the Lakers

The big game is finally here! The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to square off for Round 2 in New Orleans. Carl and Producer Pat go on the record with their picks. Can the Eagles play spoiler to a three-peat? Are Mahomes and the Chiefs destined to do something no other NFL team has ever done? What are the paths to victory for each team? After that, the guys run down a list of fun prop bets. How long will the national anthem last? What color Gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach? To wrap things up, Carl gives his thoughts on Ryan Grubb reuniting with Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa and why the Mavericks might not be so crazy for trading away Luka Doncic. 

01:22:22
Feb 5, 2025 12:42 PM
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Chiefs vs Eagles Round 2, Plus the Tragedy of Josh Allen, the Hatred of Greatness, the Brilliance of the Eagles' Front Office, and the Dominance of SEC Basketball

To kick things off, Carl gives his thoughts on Conference Championship weekend in the NFL. Why are people hating on the greatness of Mahomes & the Chiefs? Is this destined to be Josh Allen's legacy? Do the Eagles have a legitimate shot of stopping a three-peat? And where does Nick Sirianni rank among the head coaches in the NFL? Next, we touch on the coaching carousel in college football with a few big-time coordinators leaving their respective schools. To wrap things up, we hit on the SEC's dominance in college basketball before everything goes off the rails. Stick around for the end, where topics include Lionel Richie, white cornerbacks, a brief summary of American history, and commodores.

01:06:36
Jan 29, 2025 12:42 AM
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Ohio State Wins It All, Plus Way Too Early 2025 College Football Predictions, NFL Conference Championship Preview, and Mike Borgonzi is the New Titans GM

The Ohio State Buckeyes are your new national champs. Carl gives his thoughts on the title game and what this means for Ryan Day. Is Coach Day off the hot seat for life in Columbus? Are Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish now perennial contenders in college football? After that, we jump into some way too early 2025 college football talk. Who are the teams to look out for? What does next year look like for Auburn and Alabama? To wrap up this week's episode, we dive into Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL and Tennessee Titans' new GM, Mike Borgonzi.

01:39:07
Jan 24, 2025 6:0 PM
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SMU In, Alabama Out, and Carl Takes a Victory Lap Over the Terrible Tennessee Titans

On this week's show, Carl gives his thoughts on the college football playoff bracket. Did the playoff committee get it right? What needs to change with next year's format? Next, we dive into a small preview of some of the first-round matchups, including Tennessee vs Ohio State. Will this be the last game for Ryan Day? To wrap up the show, Carl takes a victory lap over the terrible Tennessee Titans, including their embarrassing loss at home to the Jaguars. Is there any hope on the horizon for Titans fans?

01:38:32
Dec 11, 2024 3:24 PM
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