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It's another summertime special edition of Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman visits with head men's basketball coach Chris Jans. Jans discusses his thought process behind putting together his 2026-27 roster, his new-look coaching staff, Josh Hubbard and much more.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery pop in for a summer update edition of Dear Ol' State as the guys visit with Mississippi State women's basketball head coach Sam Purcell, who gives an early look at his team for the coming athletic year.

Before heading home from the Eugene Regional, Tyler Bratton breaks down the weekend and State's second run to the Super Regionals.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery wrap up their series of chats with each Diamond Dawg on the roster. Pitcher JT Schnoor and infielder Gatlin Sanders hop on the show to discuss their journeys.

Two members of the Bulldog bullpen hop on Dear Ol' State with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. Jack Gleason and Dane Burns join the show to talk about their paths to State, their development and much more.

The pinch-hitting hero herself, Gretta Grassel, stops by to talk about her growing role on the team and Mississippi State's development of another professional player.

A pair of Bulldog pitchers join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. Patrick Spencer Jr. discusses his development while Brendan Sweeney talks about his upcoming Governor's Cup start against Ole Miss and much more.

Abby Grace Richardson and associate head coach Tyler Bratton reflect on their junior college journeys that led them to Mississippi State ahead of Richardson's final games at Nusz Park.    

Bryce Chance is Maroon to the core. On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, the longtime Diamond Dawg joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his incredible journey that's seen him do exactly what he always wanted to do – wear and compete in the beloved M-over-S.

Mississippi State Director of Player Development Alyssa Loza stops by to discuss her role on staff, her playing career taking her overseas and the experience she's gained by working at the pro level in the AUSL the last two years.

On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, MSU head men's golf coach Dusty Smith stops by and visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery ahead of the Bulldogs' home event – the Mossy Oak Collegiate.

Dear Ol' State makes a call to the bullpen. Key Diamond Dawg relief pitchers Tyler Pitzer and Ben Davis are the latest MSU baseball players to stop by and visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. The two hurlers discuss their roles, mentalities and much more.

Ally Supan, the keeper of Pink Pony, stops by to talk about her role in leading State's dugout antics and the part she plays off the bench as a vital pinch runner in clutch moments.

Two versatile baseball Bulldogs join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on the latest edition of Dear Ol' State. Blake Bevis and Gehrig Frei hop on the show to talk about their journeys, what's made this year's Diamond Dawgs so special and more.

On April Fool's Day, the show opens with our best dad jokes before Morgan Bernardini dives into her development as a player, her small town roots and the relationships she's made in Starkville.

A couple of first-year Diamond Dawgs – junior college transfer Peyton Fowler and freshman Charlie Wortham – are the latest guests on Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery continue their series of chats with each MSU baseball player.

Alyssa Faircloth stops by to break down what she means by "turning her brain off," why she chose her walkup song and the backstory behind her pet cats.

A pair of Diamond Dawg pitchers, Jackson Logar and Maddox Webb, are the latest guests on Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery continue their series of chats with each MSU baseball player.

Fresh off her walk-off home run against No. 1 Tennessee, Taylor Troutman stops by to take us through that moment and break it down from the moment the pitch  was thrown to the celebration afterwards.

Fresh off her no-hitter against Southeast Missouri, Leila Ammon talks about superstitions in the dugout, when she knew she was making history and her viral pup, Finnegan.

Mississippi State has its sights set on making some noise in the Music City. The Bulldogs begin play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, facing Auburn. Ahead of the action, head coach Chris Jans sits down with Joel Coleman to discuss the mindset of his team and more.

Over the last several days, Mississippi State thrower Roury McCloyen has earned both a bronze medal at the SEC Indoor Championships as well as an All-SEC honor. He'll soon compete on the national stage at the NCAA Indoor Championships. On Dear Ol' State, McCloyen sits down with Joel Coleman to discuss his success, his journey to MSU and much more.

On World Hearing Day, Kiarra Sells stops by Rounding Third to talk about her hearing aid journey, success on the field and playing with her younger sister.

MSU men's hoops has arrived at the regular season's final week. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans visits with Joel Coleman and discusses the state of his team, what senior Shawn Jones Jr. has meant to the program and more.

Two more Diamond Dawgs drop by to visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. The man who has been on the mound starting each Friday so far this season, Ryan McPherson, as well as exciting freshman Peter Mershon hop on the pod to discuss their individual paths to MSU, what they like about this year's Bulldog club and more.

Abigail Stevens (aka Vector, aka Gina) gives listeners the rundown on the origin of her many nicknames and what it was like growing up as the daughter of a Diamond Dawg.

Mississippi State is coming off a tough couple of games, but the fight continues with the Dawgs still solidly in the March Madness mix. On Dear Ol' State, MSU head coach Sam Purcell discusses the state of his team and his love for his seniors as the regular season winds down.

Ahead of a trip down Highway 82, head men's basketball coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to look back at Josh Hubbard's historic performance against Auburn and look ahead to Wednesday's game at Alabama.

One of the best hurlers to ever wear Maroon and White, Ethan Small, joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. Small recounts his journey to Starkville, how he turned himself into a national and SEC Pitcher of the Year, what's next in his professional baseball career and more.

The reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, Kinley Keller, stops by to talk about her recruiting journey and take listeners inside a day of outfield practice with associate head coach Tyler Bratton.

Mississippi State women's basketball has won two straight games, and the Bulldogs are looking for a third in a row on Thursday night against Florida. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss his team and its mentality as the squad looks to strengthen its resume with March nearing.

It was a huge weekend for Mississippi State men's basketball. The Bulldogs went to Oxford and earned a double-digit win over rival Ole Miss, led by Josh Hubbard who broke MSU's career record for 3-pointers. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to talk about the victory over the Rebels and look ahead to Wednesday night's home tilt against Auburn.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are a pair of first-year Bulldog pitchers – junior college transfer Chris Billingsley Jr. and promising freshman Jack Bauer.

Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia.

After coming just one out away from a no-hitter in her MSU debut, Bulldog pitcher Peja Goold joins the show to talk about her road to Starkville and her first weekend in Maroon and White. 

It's been a difficult stretch for Mississippi State men's basketball, but the Dawgs keep grinding. Ahead of a matchup with Tennessee, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's mindset, the leadership of Josh Hubbard and more.

Mississippi State softball opened up its season with a 4-0 start over the weekend. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Samantha Ricketts discusses that and much more with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are infielder Nick Frontino and catcher Jackson Owen.

It was an up-and-down week for Mississippi State men's basketball last week with a huge road win at LSU and a setback at Missouri. Now, the Bulldogs fight on as they eye a home game against Arkansas on Saturday. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to give an update on his team.

One of the original co-hosts of Rounding Third, Mia Davidson, returns to preview the upcoming season and reflect on the growth of professional softball alongside her future pro teammate and 2026 show host Sierra Sacco.

Last week, Mississippi State women's basketball earned a huge road win at Tennessee. The Bulldogs now get to try and pull off another big road victory Thursday at South Carolina. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's opportunity coming up and more.

Chris Hooshyar has started his third year as head coach of Mississippi State women's tennis and things are looking up for the Bulldogs. On Dear Ol' State, Hooshyar and assistant coach Taylor Russo join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss the program's progress.

Dear Ol' State goes both behind the plate and to the mound. Diamond Dawg catcher Kevin Milewski and pitcher Maddox Miller sit down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery as Opening Day nears.

Mississippi State women's basketball has another big challenge ahead as the Bulldogs prepare for a road game at No. 17 Tennessee. Head coach Sam Purcell talks about it with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State.

After a huge win over No. 7 Kentucky, Mississippi State women's basketball is feeling good and looking to take momentum to Tuscaloosa as the Bulldogs face Alabama on Sunday. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about it on Dear Ol' State.

On Dear Ol' State, Roberto Ferrer Guimaraes and Marshall Landry drop by to visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery and discuss men's tennis' hot start to the season, plus what has led to the program's sustained success.

Back on campus to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Mississippi State's run to the 1996 Final Four, Bulldog hoops great Darryl Wilson joined Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to reminisce on Dear Ol' State.

One of the greatest Mississippi State basketball stars of all time, Erick Dampier, was back on campus this past weekend. He took a few minutes to reflect on his tremendous career with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State.

Richard Williams oversaw one of the most memorable eras in Mississippi State men's basketball history. On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, the former head coach of the Bulldogs sits down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to look back on his tremendous career – from how he was hired at MSU to the Dawgs' run to the 1996 Final Four.

Mississippi State women's hoops has had a couple of recent setbacks, but head coach Sam Purcell believes there is still plenty of fight left in the Dawgs. On Dear Ol' State, Purcell sits with Joel Coleman and talks about perspective and why he believes his team can bounce back.