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T&L Extra: ESPN's Peter Burns Returns to The People's Segment Oct 15, 2026

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It's been two years since Mississippi State and LSU have faced off, so it's been that long since we've had the great Peter Burns on the podcast. Brian Hadad welcomes the face of the SEC Network back to the show for a conversation about the league and this weekend's match up in Tiger Stadium. 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 2026-10-14 Oct 15, 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

10-14-26: Can Mississippi State's Defense Lead the Bulldogs to Victory in Tiger Stadium? Oct 14, 2026

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All of the focus this week has been on Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, and whether he will or will not play this Saturday against LSU. Regardless of the status of the Bulldog signal caller, State must be better on defense than they were against Alabama if the maroon and white want any chance of victory. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at the side of the ball nobody is talking about this week. 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: ESPN 104.5's Hunt Palmer Previews LSU and Week 6 Oct 14, 2026

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LSU hosts Mississippi State with a ton of uncertainty on both sidelines. Brian Hadad welcomes ESPN 104.5's Hunt Palmer to the podcast for a look at the Bayou Bengals, a team that knows they have to win out if they want to be in the College Football Playoff. 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

10-13-26: No News Is Just No News on the Kamario Taylor Front Oct 13, 2026

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Jeff Lebby spoke to the media on Monday, and as expected, he had no update on Mississippi State's superstar quarterback Kamario Taylor. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone can only speculate on what is going to happen this weekend as the Bulldogs travel to take on LSU. 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

10-12-26: What's True About This Crazy SEC Football Season? Oct 12, 2026

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Mississippi State had the weekend off, which allowed Bulldog fans a chance to watch the carnage that occurred over one of the craziest Saturdays in recent memory. Brian Hadad talks about what's true around the league as it seems nobody is safe from the upset bug. 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

10-9-26: Mississippi State Men's and Women's Basketball Eye Returns to the Big Dance Oct 09, 2026

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Mississippi State men's and women's basketball both saw their seasons end outside the NCAA Tournament, with the men struggling all season and the women's unable to finish the year on a strong enough note. Can both sets of Bulldogs get back to the Big Dance? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview both teams, including conversations with Coach Chris Jans and Coach Sam Purcell. 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 Bye Week Blitz: Coach Chris Jans Oct 09, 2026

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After three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, Mississippi State was hoping to make it four in a row last season. Instead for the first time under Coach Chris Jans, the Bulldogs found themselves outside the bracket come March. What needs to change, and what does Jans think about his new squad? Brian Hadad caught up with the head coach for a conversation about getting back to the Big Dance. 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 Bye Week Blitz: Coach Sam Purcell Oct 09, 2026

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Coach Sam Purcell knows his team was so close to the NCAA Tournament last season, but a limp to the finish kept them out. Brian Hadad asks the Mississippi State women's basketball coach how he plans to finish strong this season with a squad that returns his best two players from a year ago. 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

10-8-26: What's The Latest on Kamario Taylor? Oct 08, 2026

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Kamario Taylor's injury is the headline, back page, and everything in between for Mississippi State fans this week. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the latest update on the Bulldog quarterback and his chances to play next weekend against LSU. 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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