Take After Take with Carl Prather

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 first-timers Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall handle the SEC stage? Is this the quietest it's ever been surrounding the Crimson Tide? And is Georgia somehow flying under the radar?

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 players is he most excited to hear from? What are the biggest storylines surrounding the conference's top contenders? And what's the biggest question for every SEC team?

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 wrong? Is this the beginning of a new era for American soccer, or just more of the same? Then, with talking season officially underway, Carl reacts to the biggest headlines and most interesting quotes coming out of Big 12 Media Days.

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 his attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the knockout stage heats up. How far can Team USA realistically go? Is a deep tournament run in the cards? To wrap up the show, Carl breaks down EA Sports College Football's annual Toughest Places to Play rankings. Which stadium earned the No. 1 spot? Which fan bases got snubbed? 

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 college football expert Phil Steele's preseason top 10. Who comes in at #1? Is this finally the year for Notre Dame? Can Lane Kiffin live up to the high expectations in year one?

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 mean for the world of college football? Should Sorsby even be allowed to play this season? 

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 teams involved? Could Myles Garrett's arrival in Los Angeles be enough to lure Aaron Donald out of retirement? Does adding AJ Brown help keep New England in Super Bowl contention?

Then, we shift to the NBA finals as the Knicks and Spurs are set to square off. Can New York finish its improbable run? Or is this the moment Victor Wembanyama officially takes the mantle as the best player in the world?

To wrap things up, Producer Pat takes the microphone to examine the rise and fall of Logan's Roadhouse. What happened to this once go-to dining destination? 

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 debate surrounding College Football Playoff expansion and the SEC’s move to a 9-game conference schedule. Would a 24-team playoff actually benefit the SEC, or would it water down the regular season? Is Greg Sankey publicly pushing back on expansion while quietly positioning the conference to benefit from it down the road? And why do so many SEC coaches suddenly seem hesitant about adding another conference game?

To wrap up the show, Carl shifts to the NBA Playoffs. Is this finally the year the Knicks break through? Can the Thunder finish the job in the West, or are the Spurs ready to make their leap into contention? 

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 at the center of the college football conversation. Why are we still surprised by anything Kiffin says or does? And were his latest comments simply dumb, or completely calculated?

After that, Carl gives his thoughts on the growing talk around a potential 24-team College Football Playoff. Has the playoff already become too big? Would expansion help the sport or completely water down the regular season?

To wrap up the show, Carl breaks down the biggest storylines left in the NBA Conference Finals. Is this finally the year for the New York Knicks? Can Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs pull off the upset against the Oklahoma City Thunder? 

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 hype coming out of spring practice, and is this finally the year for the Texas Longhorns? After that, it's all about the NBA playoffs. What happened to the Boston Celtics? Can anyone beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? Also in this episode, Carl admits he's never seen Star Wars, and the guys bring up the ultimate question: who is the GOAT of all GOATs? 

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 selecting Carnell Tate with the 4th overall pick. Plus, Carl takes a victory lap after the Los Angeles Rams’ surprise selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Will the Rams’ long-term thinking cost them this season? To wrap up the show, Carl recaps the rest of the first round and beyond, giving his take on the biggest winners and losers from this year’s draft.

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 the Arizona Cardinals swoop in at three? How high will Alabama QB Ty Simpson go? Who else does Carl like in the first round?

Then, Carl gives his WrestleMania recap. Hear his thoughts about each night of action, and why he believes CM Punk vs Roman Reigns was one of the best WrestleMania main events ever.

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 biggest matches on the card, shares which storylines have him the most interested, and gives his thoughts on which superstars could steal the show on wrestling's biggest stage.

Plus, hear why he believes Oba Femi has all the tools to become WWE's next breakout star.

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 team sports? And is the Cinderella team officially a thing of the past?

Then, Carl dives into the heated moment between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley during the women's Final Four.

To wrap things up, it's all about college football. Is Lane Kiffin actually on the hot seat in year one? And how has Curt Cignetti's rapid rise at Indiana changed the conversation around coaching success? 

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 looks ahead to March Madness. Will chaos return, or are we in for another year of chalk?

Then, Carl and Producer Pat break down the Tennessee Titans’ offseason outlook and debate whether star running back Jeremiyah Love should be in play with the No. 4 overall pick.

To close things out, Carl recaps his trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios and gives his thoughts on "Disney Adults."

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 dominating defense and Sam Darnold's redemption story. The bad? Pretty much everything else. From a game that never got interesting to the long-awaited commercials that fell flat, Carl dives into why this year's "big game" felt more like a nap.

To wrap up the show, the guys dive into All-Star Weekend in the NBA. Is there a way to fix the All-Star game?

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 finally turn back into the old Sam Darnold? Can Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye pull off the upset?

Plus, Carl weighs in on the Hall of Fame snub heard around the league, offering some advice for Bill Belichick after the eight-time Super Bowl winner was left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.

On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down the college football season that changed everything, including Indiana’s improbable, undefeated national championship run. Was this the best college football season ever? How did Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers pull off an unprecedented two-year turnaround? And what does Indiana’s title mean for the future of the sport?

To wrap up the show, the guys shift to the NFL, reacting to the Tennessee Titans hiring Robert Saleh as their new head coach and what it means for the franchise.

On this week’s episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather breaks down a wild College Football Playoff Semifinal weekend, starting with Indiana’s total domination over Oregon and Miami's survival against Ole Miss.

From there, we look ahead to the National Championship game, breaking down the matchup, the storylines, and what each team needs to do to finish the season on top. Finally, we shift gears to the NFL, where the head coaching carousel is already spinning.

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 Miami? Which of the remaining four has the best chance to win it all? Also on this week's show, Carl recaps Alabama's blowout loss in the Rose Bowl and gives his thoughts on what went wrong for the Crimson Tide in 2025.

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 Producer Pat for a post-Thanksgiving recap. Is green bean casserole actually good? And where do we stand on bringing alcohol to a family gathering? From there, the guys dive into the Lane Kiffin reality show. Who deserves more blame: Kiffin or the broken CFB calendar? And what's next for Ole Miss as they gear up for their first-ever playoff run? To wrap up the show, Carl gives his take on Bama's Iron Bowl win, the new coaches in the SEC, and conference championship weekend.

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 marquee matchups on the slate: Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Texas vs. Georgia. 

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 Tinglestad dive deep into the first College Football Playoff rankings, the chaos of coaching firings, and what makes this one of the most unpredictable Novembers in years. From Alabama’s grueling SEC slate to the ripple effect of major program shakeups at Auburn, LSU, and Penn State, Carl and KT break down the power dynamics shaping college football right now.

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 show, Carl is joined by Rocket City native and Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall. Listen in as Coach Sumrall chats on the Green Wave’s Success, Huntsville Memories from his days as a Grissom High Tiger, and what it's like to hear his name being brought up in college football's coaching carousel.