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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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All Episodes

62:52

Auburn Fires Freeze, the Coaching Carousel Spins, and...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/11/07

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

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44:35

Week 9 College Football Preview and a Chat with...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/10/24

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.

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81:28

Auburn's Struggles, Ty Simpson's a Star, Plus a...

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2025/10/17

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).

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93:00

Bama With a Massive Win, Auburn's Offensive Woes...

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2025/10/03

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

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70:46

Previewing a HUGE CFB Weekend, including Bama vs...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/09/26

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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81:44

Vibe Check of SEC Teams Through 3 Weeks, Plus the...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/09/19

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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81:39

Bama Football on High Alert, Auburn on the Rise, and...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/09/12

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

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73:23

CFB Week 1 Preview, Bama vs FSU, Auburn vs Baylor,...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/08/28

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.

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30:31

Ty Simpson Named the Starter for Bama, Plus an...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/08/15

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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63:41

College Football Coaches Poll, Plus Cam Ward is a Guy...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/08/08

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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79:22

SEC Media Days Recap: On the Road Edition

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/07/18

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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65:23

Day One SEC Media Days: Ole Miss, South Carolina,...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/07/15

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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42:05

FSU QB Trash Talks Bama, Plus OKC Wins it All and...

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2025/06/26

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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67:57

NBA Finals Thoughts and Arch Manning is the Lisan al...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/06/19

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?

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62:05

Historic NCAA Settlement, SEC QBs, and the Lackluster...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/06/12

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?

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62:06

Battle Over Automatic Qualifiers in the CFP and...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/05/29

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

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64:10

NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracies, Titans Going 17-0,...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/05/22

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.

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67:44

16-Team College Football Playoff, A Stacked SEC...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/05/15

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?

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65:50

College Football National Championship Odds, Season...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/05/08

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

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74:34

Can Cam Ward Save the Titans? Plus Shedeur's Historic...

Take After Take with Carl Prather ·

2025/05/01

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

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