Take After Take with Carl Prather
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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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

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 (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?

Previewing a HUGE CFB Weekend, including Bama vs Georgia, LSU vs Ole Miss, and a Recap of Auburn - Oklahoma

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?

Vibe Check of SEC Teams Through 3 Weeks, Plus the Debut of "Thanks, Coach"

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."

Bama Football on High Alert, Auburn on the Rise, and More Thoughts After Two Weeks of CFB

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.

CFB Week 1 Preview, Bama vs FSU, Auburn vs Baylor, and a Talk with On3's Andy Staples

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. 

Ty Simpson Named the Starter for Bama, Plus an Interview with Phil Steele

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.

College Football Coaches Poll, Plus Cam Ward is a Guy and the Micah Parsons Holdout

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.

SEC Media Days Recap: On the Road Edition

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.

Day One SEC Media Days: Ole Miss, South Carolina, LSU, and Vanderbilt

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.

FSU QB Trash Talks Bama, Plus OKC Wins it All and Haliburton's Devastating Injury

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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