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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RSS FeedOn 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?
