Take After Take with Carl Prather

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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Super Bowl Snoozer, Bad Commercials, and the NBA's Broken All-Star Game

    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?

    59 min

  2. FEB 6

    Super Bowl Preview and Carl's Advice for Bill Belichick

    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.

    58 min

  3. JAN 23

    Indiana Wins It All, College Football Has Never Been Better, and the Titans Land Their Coach

    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.

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 14

    Indiana Smashes Oregon, Miami Survives Ole Miss, and the NFL Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning

    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.

    1h 17m

  5. JAN 8

    CFP Semifinal Preview, Plus Bama Gets Dominated, and the New Era of College Football is Here

    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.

    1h 2m

  6. 12/18/2025

    Bama vs OU Round 2 and First Round CFP Predictions

    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?

    59 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Bama Wins, Kiffin Pulls a Kiffin, New SEC Coaches, and a Conference Championship Weekend Preview

    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.

    1h 16m

  8. 11/14/2025

    CFP Rankings Reaction, Plus a Preview of Bama vs. OU & Texas vs. Georgia

    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.

    48 min
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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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