Take After Take with Carl Prather

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 show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather kicks things off with his take on the first-round College Football Playoff clash between Alabama and Oklahoma. Can John Mateer and his squad make it 2-0 against the Tide this season? What are Alabama’s best paths to victory? Then, the crew dives into the rest of the CFP bracket and looks ahead. Who’s the real favorite to win it all? 

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.

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 Simpson lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship? Plus, we give a preview of Auburn-Mizzou under the lights in Jordan-Hare, and the annual "Third Saturday in October." To wrap up the episode, the guys talk a little NFL as Producer Pat's beloved Tennessee Titans fire a head coach (again).

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 (and continues to go wrong) for Auburn? Should Tide fans be concerned about star wideout Ryan Williams? After that, we preview the SEC games for Week 6, including the marquee matchup Vanderbilt vs Alabama. Can Vandy pull the upset two years in a row? To wrap up the show, the guys talk a little NFL. Is Brian Callahan the worst coach in Titans history?

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?

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."

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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. 

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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. 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.

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.