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T&L Extra: The Advocate's Koki Riley Previews Mississippi State-LSU Apr 24, 2026

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LSU comes to Starkville absolutely reeling and on the outside looking in when it comes to the NCAA Tournament. Can the Tigers begin a late push, or will Mississippi State deal the knockout blow to their old rival's postseason hopes? Brian Hadad welcomes Koki Riley from The Advocate to the podcast 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

4-23-26: Should Mississippi State Make Big Changes to Its Starting Lineup? Apr 23, 2026

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Mississippi State is well on its way to hosting postseason baseball, and could even find themselves in the SEC title discussion if things go their way over the next few weeks. You would think that would be a time to let things be, but the Bulldogs have seen some lineup changes recently that have been working. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss whether or not Coach Brian O'Connor is pushing the right buttons. 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 2026-04-22 Apr 23, 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

4-22-26: Super Bulldog Weekend, The Starkville Derby, and The Rumblings Apr 22, 2026

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It's the biggest weekend of the spring coming up in Starkville, with Super Bulldog Weekend and the Starkville Derby make America's Best Small Town the place to be starting Friday. Before you can get to all that fun, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are back with another edition of everybody's favorite, 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

4-21-26: How Should We Describe Mississippi State's Sweep Of South Carolina? Apr 21, 2026

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Mississippi State got the three wins over South Carolina it desperately craved, but does that mean the Bulldogs are back on track? Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan ask how we should describe State's successful weekend, and what lies ahead for the Diamond Dawgs in their quest for hosting a regional. 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: Coach Brian O'Connor Joins SportsTalk Mississippi After Mississippi State's Road Sweep of South Carolina Apr 21, 2026

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Mississippi State got back on a winning track this weekend, with the Bulldogs picking up their third sweep of the season over South Carolina. Richard Cross catches up with Brian O'Connor to get the skipper's thoughts on his team's three wins over the Gamecocks. 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

4-17-26: Did Mississippi State Baseball Hit the Reset Button? Apr 17, 2026

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It wasn't the toughest competition, but on Tuesday night, Mississippi State looked like the baseball team we saw prior to the previous two weekends. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss whether that performance will kickstart the Bulldogs back to their winning ways. 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

4-15-26: The Rumblings Never Have a Losing Streak Apr 15, 2026

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Mississippi State may be struggling a bit on the baseball field, but The Rumblings are always on the winning side of the ledger. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are together for their first ever official mailbag podcast. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone of WCBI Sports, 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

4-14-26: Mississippi State Hits The Road Looking For Some Answers Apr 14, 2026

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Mississippi State squandered two straight home series, now the Bulldogs hit the road looking to bounce back in SEC play. Could getting away from Dudy Noble Field fix what's ailing the Diamond Dawgs? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone catch up with Brooks Bryan to get his thoughts on another tough weekend and how State can snap out of this funk. 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: Coach Brian O'Connor Joins SportsTalk Mississippi After Another Frustrating Weekend Apr 14, 2026

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Mississippi State baseball seems to have hit a wall, following up six straight SEC wins with six straight defeats. Brian Hadad talks with head coach Brian O'Connor following another tough weekend for the Diamond Dawgs. 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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