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7-20-26: Mississippi State is Set for SEC Media Days Jul 19, 2026

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SEC Media Days is the unofficial start of the college football season, and it is here starting Monday in Tampa, Florida. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss who Mississippi State is sending, what they want to learn from the Bulldogs, and a few other items worth finding out about as talking season begins. 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

T&L Extra: Talking College Football With SEC Legend Jacob Hester Jul 17, 2026

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Let's just talk some college football with one of the toughest running backs to ever suit up in the SEC. Former LSU Tiger and current SiriusXM host Jacob Hester joins Brian Hadad to hit on some big picture topics in the SEC before giving some thoughts on Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor. 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

T&L Summer School: Two Great Safeties Make the All Time Mississippi State Squad Jul 16, 2026

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Cornerback was a position for Mississippi State historically loaded with elite talent, but safety has also seen its share of all time great Bulldogs. Brian Hadad has the unenviable task of narrowing the list down to two, as class is back in session for Carlo Barone. 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

T&L Opponent Preview: Horns247's Eric Henry Previews Texas Jul 16, 2026

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A year ago, Mississippi State had Texas on the ropes before ultimately giving away a seemingly sure win in Starkville. With the series headed back to Austin, can the Bulldogs deliver a knockout blow this season? Brian Hadad welcomes Eric Henry of Horns247 to the pod for a preview of the Longhorns. 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

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-07-15 Jul 16, 2026

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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

7-15-26: We'll Rumble All the Way Through the Summer Jul 15, 2026

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We're about halfway through the offseason, but until we get to Labor Day weekend, we'll have to settle for The Rumblings. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are back with another award winning edition of the best Twitter mailbag out there. 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

7-14-26: Josh Hubbard and Mississippi State Plan to Be Back in the NCAA Tournament Jul 14, 2026

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Last season saw Mississippi State miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Chris Jans, a fate that Bulldog star Josh Hubbard is not planning on repeating. Brian Hadad caught up with State's sharpshooting guard for a great conversation about the upcoming season, and the players that Hubbard himself draws inspiration from. 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

T&L Exclusive: Josh Hubbard on His Mississippi State Team, His Inspirations, and His Legacy Jul 14, 2026

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Josh Hubbard enters his senior season in search of redemption after suffering through the first season with an NCAA Tournament appearance in his Mississippi State career. Brian Hadad caught up with the Bulldog sharpshooter to ask about what he learned last season, and what he's bringing to the court in year four to get the Bulldogs back into the postseason. 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

7-13-26: Mississippi State Thrives Throughout the Major League Baseball Draft Jul 13, 2026

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This weekend's Major League Baseball draft provided two issues for Mississippi State, wanting to see their current players get drafted while getting as many members of their highly rated recruiting class on to campus. It was mission accomplished for Brian O'Connor, who saw five of his top eight prospects avoid being selected while getting to congratulate Ace Reese on becoming the latest Diamond Dawg to go in the first round. Brian Hadad looks at how it all came together for State. 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

T&L Summer School: Cornerback Provides The Toughest Decision Yet Jul 10, 2026

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Every decision Brian Hadad has made in putting together his all time Mississippi State team has been a tough one, but today he really felt the pressure of making his choice. Carlo Barone is in for another lesson as the top two cornerbacks in Bulldog history are added to the 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

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