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T&L Summer School: Examining Mississippi State's Rich History of Running Backs Jun 19, 2026

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Mississippi State has always been identified with great running backs, a lineage that goes back decades. Brian Hadad has class back in session for Carlo Barone, as they discuss the greatest rushers in Bulldog history, and give the top two that have made the T&L All Time Team. 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

6-18-26: How Can Mississippi State Reclaim The Golden Egg and In-State Superiority? Jun 18, 2026

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It's been the biggest stretch of Ole Miss dominance in the annual Battle for the Golden Egg since the 1980's, and Mississippi State is desperate to turn the rivalry back in their favor. With another loaded Rebel roster to contend with, how can the Bulldogs reclaim the trophy and the moniker of best in the state? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the first opponent preview of the summer with a look at State's most bitter rival. 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 - Michael Borkey Previews Ole Miss and The Battle for the Golden Egg Jun 18, 2026

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It's a tradition on Thunder & Lightning, starting the opponent previews at the end of the season and jumping into the Egg Bowl in June. Brian Hadad welcomes his SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey to the pod for a look at the Ole Miss Rebels and the Battle for the Golden Egg. 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 2026-06-17 Jun 18, 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

6-17-26: It's a Summer Full of Rumblings Jun 17, 2026

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You can never say the offseason is boring when Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are answering your questions. The guys are back with another award winning edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, 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

6-16-26: Jeff Lebby's Aggregate Quarterback Provides Optimism for Kamario Taylor Jun 16, 2026

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Jeff Lebby's career as a play caller has put some big numbers up at the quarterback position. What does that portend for Kamario Taylor in his first year as Mississippi State's starter? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the numbers and try to predict what Taylor's stats might be by season's end. 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

6-15-26: Mississippi State Has Picked Up Some Recruiting Momentum in June Jun 14, 2026

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June has traditionally been a good month for recruiting with Mississippi State football, and Jeff Lebby seems to be finding his stride as the offseason heats up. Brian Hadad takes a look at the newest additions to the Class of 2027 and explains why its critical for the Bulldogs to get some top high school talent in one area specifically. 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: No Debating Dak Prescott is the Greatest Mississippi State Quarterback of All Time Jun 12, 2026

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School may be out for high school and college students, but for Carlo Barone, class is in session, and the course is Mississippi State History 101. Brian Hadad is the professor, and the first lesson as the guys put together the all time Bulldog football team is there is only room for one in the quarterback room, the legend Dak Prescott. 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

6-11-26: Jacob Parker's Mississippi State Legacy Only Continues to Grow Jun 11, 2026

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Mississippi State got some great news on Wednesday with Jacob Parker's announcement he'll be back for another season at Dudy Noble Field. Brian Hadad continues to lavish praise on the Bulldog freshman, and discusses the players State is bringing in from the portal to go with their freshman All-American. 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 2026-06-10 Jun 11, 2026

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