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Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.
This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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August 22 · 38 min
8-24-26: Jeff Lebby's Air of Confidence Seems Like Good News for Mississippi State
Jeff Lebby spoke with the media following his Mississippi State team's second scrimmage of preseason camp, and you are starting to see a different side to the Bulldog head coach. Lebby appears more confident and comfortable than ever, so what does that mean for the Bulldogs? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how Lebby's demeanor comes across as a man who believes he's got a winning team to work with. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 21 · 31 min
8-21-26: The Tenth Annual Mississippi State Media Poll
Every year since 2016, Brian Hadad has taken the pulse of his cohorts on the Mississippi State beat, getting the opinions of everybody in the press box on the upcoming season. He and Carlo Barone unveil this year's Media Poll, which has as much agreement as has been seen over the past decade. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 20 · 40 min
8-20-26: The Annual T&L All 22 Rankings
It's one of the traditions of the offseason, as we rank the potential starters for the upcoming season. Which Mississippi State Bulldog has the trust of Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone, and who needs to show something before they can have the belief of the guys. It's the annual All 22 Rankings for the 2026 season. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 20 · 40 min
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-08-19
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 19 · 28 min
8-19-26: Whose Season Can Mississippi State Spoil in 2026?
Yesterday's AP Top 25 has Mississippi State with six games against ranked opponents. Who do the Bulldogs have the best chance to upset, and how many upsets are realistic for the maroon and white? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how Jeff Lebby's squad can spoil quite a few seasons for their SEC foes. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 18 · 38 min
8-18-26: How Quickly Can Mississippi State Be a Top 25 Team?
A season ago, Mississippi State was unranked despite a 4-0 start. What would happen if the Bulldogs replicate that feat in 2026? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the preseason AP Top 25 and ask what if State can get through its first four games unscathed? Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 17 · 48 min
8-17-26: Mississippi State's Depth Will Be Tested This Season
Mississippi State has two coaches in Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett who are among the most aggressive play callers on their respective sides of the ball. Do the Bulldogs have the depth to play with that much energy? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone ask that question as they recap the first scrimmage of preseason camp. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 14 · 45 min
8-14-26: Comparing Depth Charts Year One to Year Three for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State
How much better is the roster for Jeff Lebby in year three as opposed to his first season in charge at Mississippi State? The only way to tell is to break out the depth charts and compare. Brian Hadad does exactly that, going position by position to see how much improvement there's truly been under Lebby. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 14 · 10 min
T&L Extra: Coach Brian O'Connor on the Portal, His Grade For Year One, and His Superstar Sophomore Jacob Parker
Year one of the Brian O'Connor era in Starkville had some big highs and some tough lows, but the Mississippi State skipper is already full speed ahead into year two. Brian Hadad catches up with the head Diamond Dawg to get his offseason thoughts about his team that will be among the favorites to win it all in 2027. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 14 · 13 min
T&L Opponent Preview: The Columbia Tribune's Calum McAndrew Previews Missouri
Mississippi State's SEC home opener will bring the Missouri Tigers back to Starkville. Can the Bulldogs finally snap their three season long drought in SEC home games, or will the Tigers tame Jeff Lebby's squad for the third straight season? Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the pod for a preview. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 13 · 1 hr 1 min
8-13-26: Can Mississippi State Bring Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla Back to Campus?
Courtrooms, injunctions, and appeals are as much a part of college football today as touchdowns, tackles, and field goals. Will the latest NCAA drama bring two key players back to Mississippi State in time for the 2026 season. Brian Hadad examines what Coach Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon had to say regarding a possible return for Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 13 · 20 min
T&L Extra: Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selmon Joins the Not Fall Camp Tour
There's a lot going on at Mississippi State, and the man behind all of it is Bulldog athletic director Zac Selmon. The boss joins Brian Hadad and Michael Borkey on the Not Fall Camp Tour for an update of everything happening in Starkville as the athletic year gets underway. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 13 · 11 min
T&L Extra: Coach Chris Jans Explains Why His Mississippi State Team Will Bounce Back This Season
Last season saw Mississippi State basketball miss the postseason for the first time under Coach Chris Jans, a result that frustrated nobody more than the Bulldog head man. Jans joins Brian Hadad to discuss what he did to correct the mistakes from a season ago, and why he believes his team will be back in the Big Dance this spring. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 13 · 14 min
T&L Opponent Preview: AL.com's Matt Stahl Previews Alabama
Alabama is back on the Mississippi State schedule after a two year absence, and this might be the best chance for the Bulldogs to pick up a win over the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban's first season in Tuscaloosa. Brian Hadad welcomes Matt Stahl of AL.com back to the pod for a preview. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 12 · 1 hr 9 min
8-12-26: Maybe The Hottest Rumblings Ever Recorded
You may read today's podcast title and thing, wow did Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone hit some controversial topics? No they did not, but dang it is blazing hot outside. The guys get out of the weather and into the mailbag with another elite edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 12 · 13 min
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby Discuss the Early Returns of the Preseason at STM's Not Fall Camp Tour
We are only a few practices into preseason camp at Mississippi State, but Jeff Lebby is already seeing some things he likes from his Bulldogs. Brian Hadad catches up with the head coach prior to SportsTalk Mississippi's live show at The Landing for the Not Fall Camp Tour. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 11 · 34 min
8-11-26: What is Mississippi State's Most Important Game in 2026?
Jeff Lebby will be mad at today's edition of Thunder & Lightning, as Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone look well past week one and rank all 12 games on the season in order of importance. What are the must-wins, and where is there less pressure for Lebby and his Mississippi State squad. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 10 · 36 min
8-10-25: Confidence is Running High After Mississippi State's First Week of Preseason Camp
A few weeks ago at SEC Media Days, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone told you that the Mississippi State contigent seemed to have a confidence about them that was easy to notice. Now with preseason camp underway, that attitude continues to shine as the Bulldogs speak to the media following practice. The guys discuss why the reasons for optimism are there for the maroon and white faithful. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 6 · 40 min
SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-08-05
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
August 4 · 44 min
8-5-26: Mississippi State's Assistant Coaches Have Plenty to Say
We only get the assistant coaches at Mississippi State once a season, so Monday's run through was very interesting as we heard from Jeff Lebby's staff. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down two interviews, defensive coordinator Zach Arnett and quarterbacks coach Kevin Johns, to give their thoughts on what was said prior to the start of preseason camp. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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