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12-29-25: Mississippi State Faces a Crossroads to Get Back on Track in Football Dec 29, 2025

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Mississippi State has come to a point within its own program, and with the actions of others around them, that football is either going to move forward or fall impossibly far behind. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the factors in play for the Bulldogs are trending positively. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: Baseball America's Jacob Rudner Talks College Baseball Dec 27, 2025

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50 days until Opening Day, but we are all in on talking baseball on Thunder & Lightning. Baseball America's Jacob Rudner joins the pod to hit on some national topics before giving his thoughts on Mississippi State. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-24-25: Have a Holly Jolly Rumblings Christmas! Dec 24, 2025

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Merry Christmas from Thunder & Lightning! Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk's gift to you is another edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-23-25: Who Will Get a Chance to Shine in Mississippi State's Duke's Mayo Bowl Appearance? Dec 23, 2025

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Mississippi State is seeing a lot of its reserve players make their way into the transfer portal, leaving some big gaps in the depth chart going into next week's appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who needs to step up, and who may be given a chance to shine in the postseason. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-22-25: Zac Selmon Appears Poised to Lead Mississippi State Into 2026 and Beyond Dec 21, 2025

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When Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his retirement effective the end of the year, many assumed Mississippi State athletic director to be the natural choice as his successor. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why it appears Selmon will remain in Starkville, and why that decision keeps the Mississippi State athletic department on a path of progress. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-19-25: Mississippi State's Road to Respectability Can Begin With a Win Over Memphis Dec 19, 2025

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To say Mississippi State's basketball season hasn't gone according to plan would be a massive understatement. While making a fourth straight NCAA Tournament may already be out of the question, there's still games to be played and respect to be earned for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk examine Saturday's matchup with the Memphis Tigers and why that game could spark a little something at The Hump. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: D1Baseball's Mark Etheridge on the SEC, Mississippi State, and Who Else Could Win a National Title Dec 19, 2025

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Mark Etheridge just wrote the Mississippi State fall preview for D1Baseball, so Brian Hadad got him on the podcast while he had Bulldogs on the brain. He discusses State's deep roster, plus takes a look around the SEC and the nation at who the Bulldogs will have to beat to claim a second national championship. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-18-25: Outlining Mississippi State's Plan for the Transfer Portal Dec 18, 2025

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Mississippi State awaits January 2 for two reasons. One, the Bulldogs will finish their season in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, but more importantly, the transfer portal will open for business. What must Jeff Lebby and his staff prioritize for the upcoming season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the biggest needs for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-17-25: Hark The Herald Rumblings Sing Dec 17, 2025

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We're just days away from Christmas, but its OK to open a gift early. In your case, the gift is Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk presenting you with America's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12-16-25: What Has Mississippi State Actually Lost Thus Far to the Transfer Portal? Dec 16, 2025

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Officially the transfer portal doesn't open for another two and a half weeks, but several Mississippi State players have already announced their intentions to leave Starkville. Have the Bulldogs lost any players they'd actually like to have back for 2026? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at that plus State's ongoing search for a new wide receivers coach. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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