Take After Take with Carl Prather

Take After Take with Carl Prather

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Take After Take with Carl Prather episodes

  • Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby Saga

    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? 

    40 min
  • Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown Traded, Spurs vs Knicks, and the Fall of Logan's Roadhouse

    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? 

    1 hr 5 min
  • The End of Cupcake Weekend, a 24-Team CFP, and the Knicks in the Finals

    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? 

    50 min
  • Lane Kiffin Makes Headlines (Again), 24-Team CFP Talk & NBA Conference Finals

    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? 

    1 hr 29 min
  • Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings, NBA Playoffs, and Carl’s Star Wars Confession

    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? 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Titans Draft Tate, Ty Simpson is Headed to LA, and a Full NFL Draft Recap

    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.

    54 min
  • NFL Draft Preview, WrestleMania Recap, and Carl Figures Out Podcast Equipment

    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.

    56 min
  • WrestleMania Preview, The Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers, and Is Oba Femi the Next Big Thing?

    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.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Final Four Recap, Geno vs. Dawn, and Lane Kiffin's Year One Hot Seat

    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? 

     

    57 min
  • March Madness Preview, Tennessee Titans' New Look & Carl Meets “Disney Adults”

    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."

    1 hr

About 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…