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
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 every high-profile matchup this weekend. Can the Tide go 'between the hedges' and come away with a win over Georgia? Will the Dawgs continue their 33-game home winning streak? Can Auburn rebound with a top 10 win on the road versus Texas A&M?

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Sep 26, 2025 6:2 AM
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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 Pat give their take on how each fanbase is feeling so far. Who's riding high? Who feels like the season is already over? After that, it's the debut of a new segment called "Thanks, Coach."

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Sep 19, 2025 10:21 AM
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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 FSU? Are the Auburn Tigers on the rise after an undefeated start? Outside of the SEC, which team has been the most impressive. After that, Carl, Producer Pat, and WAFF Sports Anchor Kaleigh Tingelstad give their CFB picks for Week 3. And to wrap up the show, Producer Pat gives us an update on the Tennessee Titans' #1 pick Cam Ward.

01:20:39
Sep 12, 2025 10:50 AM
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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 top-flight team has the fewest questions heading into 2025? Is Bama in for a dogfight against Florida State? Can Auburn's new QB Jackson Arnold get off to a hot start against Baylor? Also in this episode, Carl sits down with Andy Staples from On3. Listen in as Andy gives his take on why the Auburn Tigers will win 9 games. 

01:12:23
Aug 28, 2025 2:31 PM
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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 Bama offense be with Simpson under center? After that, we have an interview with veteran sportswriter Phil Steele, whose college football preview magazine has been a preseason staple for diehard fans for over three decades.

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Aug 15, 2025 1:41 PM
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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 overrated going into this season? Are too many people sleeping on Texas A&M? What about Alabama and Auburn? After that, we get into some NFL talk, with Cam Ward looking like the man in Tennessee and Micah Parsons holding out in Dallas.

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Aug 8, 2025 3:31 PM
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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 break down every team in the SEC and give their predictions for the season. Does Alabama have its answer at the QB position? Is this a must-win season for Hugh Freeze at Auburn? Plus, in-depth discussion on LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Texas, and more.

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Jul 18, 2025 3:20 PM
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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 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the storylines surrounding Ole Miss, South Carolina, LSU, and Vanderbilt.

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Jul 15, 2025 4:0 AM
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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 start of something special for the Thunder? Should Tyrese Haliburton have even attempted to play? After that, we dive into the world of college football as new FSU QB Thomas Castellanos made headlines this week with his trash talk of Alabama. Should the Tide actually be worried for their first game on the road?

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Jun 26, 2025 2:16 PM
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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 5? Do the Pacers stand a chance down 3-2, or are the Thunder on the brink of winning a title? After that, the guys discuss Texas QB Arch Manning after his viral visit to St. Louis this week. How big of a superstar can Arch be? Is this too much hype for a player who's thrown less than 100 passes?

01:06:27
Jun 19, 2025 5:0 AM
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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 now allow schools to pay their athletes directly. What does this mean for college sports? Is this a step in the right direction, or are more lawsuits to come? To wrap up the show, the guys give their thoughts on the NBA Finals presentation by ESPN. Is it as bad as many fans are claiming?

01:00:35
Jun 12, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 football playoffs as the topic of automatic qualifiers has taken center stage. Should the Big Ten and SEC get four teams each in the CFP? Do more teams in the postseason devalue the regular season? Will SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey get his way in the battle of conference commissioners? To wrap up the show, the guys give their takes on the absurdity of the transfer portal window. Is there a common-sense solution to this? Or is the worst yet to come?

01:00:36
May 29, 2025 4:30 AM
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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: Hair Transplants in Turkey, Carl vs BBQ Pitmasters, UFOs, JFK, an allegedly rigged NBA Draft Lottery, and the Tennessee Titans having a perfect regular season in 2025.

01:02:40
May 22, 2025 4:30 AM
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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? Is the disparity between the "haves" and "have-nots" in the MLB hindering the product? After that, we dive into more college football news. Is moving to a 16-team playoff good or bad? Is this the best class of QBs in the SEC's history? Will the SEC and Big Ten merge into a super conference?

01:06:14
May 15, 2025 4:30 AM
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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 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?

01:04:20
May 8, 2025 4:30 AM
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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?

01:13:04
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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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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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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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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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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Feb 26, 2025 5:30 PM
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