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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

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  • Today · 41 min

    9-23-26: Rethinking the Expectations For Mississippi State Football After Its Strong Start

    Four weeks ago, the consensus among the people who cover Mississippi State regularly was that this was a 6-6 football team. Three impressive wins later, it's time to take the new information and come to a new conclusion. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the new ceiling on the Bulldogs as they head towards a pivotal matchup with Missouri. 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

  • Today · 13 min

    T&L Opponent Preview: Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune Previews Missouri and Week 4

    Mississippi State hosts Missouri in the first matchup between top 25 teams in 9 years in Starkville. Brian Hadad welcomes back Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the pod for a preview of the Tigers as they head to Davis Wade Stadium for a huge night game. 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

  • Yesterday · 59 min

    9-22-26: Mississippi State Being Ranked Doesn't Hold Much Sway for Jeff Lebby

    For the first time since the final poll of the 2022 season, Mississippi State finds themselves back among the nation's top 25 teams. So what does that achievement mean to head coach Jeff Lebby? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss Lebby's thoughts on his team's early success and why his answer to that question is a good sign for things to come. 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

  • Sunday · 39 min

    9-21-26: What's True After Mississippi State Handles South Carolina With a Dominating Second Half?

    It's tough to win on the road, it's tougher still when you go down three scores in the first half. Nobody told Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State that evidently, as State erased a 16 point deficit in a 41-34 win at South Carolina. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss what we know about the Bulldogs, who continue to look like the SEC's surprise 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

  • Friday · 35 min

    9-18-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-South Carolina

    Mississippi State travels to South Carolina for an SEC opener and a chance to reaffirm the positive start to the season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at this match up between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks, a game that could swing the season for both the winner and loser. 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

  • Thursday · 36 min

    9-17-26: Mississippi State's Improvement in the Trenches Has Been Key to Their Early Success

    It's one of the oldest cliches in football for a reason, games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. A season ago, Mississippi State wasn't good enough up front, through two games in 2026, the Bulldogs appear to be much improved. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone examine both sides of the ball and discuss why things seem better for State through two weeks. 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

  • Thursday · 10 min

    T&L Opponent Preview: Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News Previews South Carolina & Week 3

    Mississippi State and South Carolina meet Saturday in what very well could be a swing game for both team's seasons. Brian Hadad welcomes Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News back to the pod for a preview of the SEC opener for both squads. 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

  • Thursday · 40 min

    SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-09-16

    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

  • September 16 · 37 min

    9-16-26: Mississippi State Fans Should Enjoy The Ride and Ignore The Faulty Narratives

    Mississippi State fans are having as much fun this football season as they have been able to have in many years, but too many of them are wound up too tightly seeking out criticism or false narratives about this Bulldog team. Consider this a public service announcement from Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone, who want the maroon and white faithful to enjoy this early season success, not dwell on what the uninformed are discussing. 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

  • September 15 · 42 min

    9-15-26: Mississippi State's Strong Start Has the Nation's Attention

    It's been a long time since the nation has turned its attention to Starkville during football season, but Mississippi State's strong start powered by Kamario Taylor's spectacular play has people talking about the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss that around Jeff Lebby's weekly press conference, where State's head man appears to be only focused on the next game. 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

  • September 14 · 21 min

    T&L Extra: CBS Sports's John Talty Discusses His New Book Lane Being Lane and Why Lane Kiffin is College Football's Most Polarizing Figure

    There simply is no middle ground when you are talking about LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin, you either love him or hate him. Mississippi State fans have been on the hate side of things for longer than most, so a book about Kiffin and what makes him so polarizing sounds right up their alley. Brian Hadad welcomes John Talty of CBS Sports to discuss his new book, Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin, College Football's Agent of Chaos. 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

  • September 13 · 37 min

    9-14-26: What's True After Mississippi State Dominates The Trenches Against Minnesota?

    They say football games are won in the trenches, so it should be no surprise that with Mississippi State controlling both lines of scrimmage against Minnesota, the Bulldogs coasted to an easy 38-13 win over the Golden Gophers. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss State's impressive win and start to the 2026 season. 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

  • September 13 · 28 min

    T&L Postgame Live: Mississippi State 38 Minnesota 13

    Mississippi State traveled to Big 10 country with one goal, show the nation that this Bulldog team is one to be taken seriously. Jeff Lebby and his squad did just that with a dominating win over Minnesota that pushes State to 2-0 on the young season. Brian Hadad recaps a great day for the maroon and white. 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

  • September 11 · 29 min

    9-11-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Minnesota

    Mississippi State heads to the Land of 10000 Lakes for the first time in school history, and prepares to play a game that has incredibly high stakes for such an early date on the schedule. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview State's SEC-Big 10 showdown with Minnesota. 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

  • September 10 · 47 min

    9-10-26: There's Big Pressure on Kamario Taylor, Jeff Lebby, and Mississippi State This Weekend

    Jeff Lebby's tenure at Mississippi State might be about to face a crossroads, as the Bulldogs face Minnesota in a game they have to win to get anywhere near their goals this season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the match up and the high stakes State faces in Kamario Taylor's fourth ever start. 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

  • September 10 · 9 min

    T&L Opponent Preview: Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune Previews Week 2 and Minnesota

    Minnesota got off to a fast start with an easy win, and now the Golden Gophers prepare to welcome Mississippi State to the Land of 10000 Lakes for the first time in school history. Brian Hadad welcomes Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune back to the podcast for a look at this SEC-Big 10 showdown. 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

  • September 9 · 28 min

    9-9-26: Mississippi State Prepares for Minnesota's Elite Pass Rusher Anthony Smith

    A year ago, matching up with an elite pass rusher like Minnesota's Anthony Smith would have been enough to completely ruin Mississippi State's offensive gameplan. Have the Bulldogs done enough to up grade their front five to handle a player of Smith's caliber and the rest of his Golden Gopher teammates? Brian Hadad takes a look at the Bulldog offensive line and how they hope to contain one of the best defensive linemen in college football. 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

  • September 8 · 36 min

    9-8-26: Mississippi State Knows There's Still So Much More to Accomplish This Season

    After two seasons without a lot of bright spots, Mississippi State could be forgiven for basking in their dominating season opening win over Louisiana-Monroe. Speaking with Coach Jeff Lebby and his players on Monday, its obvious the Bulldogs are very much ready to prove that win was no fluke by handling their business in Minnesota. Brian Hadad discusses how State's mindset appears to be exactly what it is needed for Week 2. 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

  • September 6 · 40 min

    9-7-26: What's True After Mississippi State's Dominating Season Opener?

    It went entriely according to script for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State, absolutely dominating Louisiana-Monroe in a record setting 62-13 win at Davis Wade Stadium Saturday night. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at week one and where the Bulldogs were good, great, and could be better. 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

  • September 6 · 26 min

    T&L Postgame Live: Mississippi State 62 UL-Monroe 13

    Mississippi State started the 2026 season all systems go, with a dominating performance against UL-Monroe and a 62-13 victory. Brian Hadad has the recap from the Davis Wade Stadium press box as year three of the Jeff Lebby Era gets started with a bang. 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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