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Thunder & Lightning
by SuperTalk Mississippi
Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of 24/7 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
Episodes
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10-21-26: Can Mississippi State Find A Way to Overpower Oklahoma on the Line of Scrimmage?
Mississippi State has been pushed around on the line of scrimmage the past two games, and the issues from a season ago seem to be cropping up once again. About to face an outstanding Oklahoma defense, can the Bulldogs put it together to protect their star quarterback Kamario Taylor this Saturday?...
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T&L Opponent Preview: SoonerScoop.com's Eddie Radosevich Previews Oklahoma and Week 7
Oklahoma heads to Starkville to take on Mississippi State for the first time ever this Saturday. Both teams are in desperate need of a win, who will come out on top? Brian Hadad welcomes Eddie Radosevich of SoonerScoop.com to the podcast for a preview. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and...
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10-20-26: Jeff Lebby's Update on Kamario Taylor Doesn't Really Tell Us Much
Jeff Lebby gave a short update on Kamario Taylor's health on Monday, but did we really learn anything about the status of Mississippi State's superstar quarterback? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the latest on Taylor, and ask the question, should this team be better than they are without him?...
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10-19-26: What's True After Mississippi State Can't Do Anything Against LSU?
Mississippi State knew going into Tiger Stadium their chances of victory were slim, but the Bulldogs didn't do enough to give themselves even the slightest advantage in Saturday's 31-0 defeat to LSU. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone examine why State didn't look ready to play against the Tigers, and...
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T&L Postgame Live: LSU 31 Mississippi State 0
No K1, no Fluff, no chance for Mississippi State, as the Bulldogs were never really in the game in a 31-0 defeat to LSU. Brian Hadad recaps a day Bulldog fans will want to forget as they hope their star quarterback can return sooner rather than later. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and…
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10-16-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-LSU
Mississippi State travels to LSU for the first time since 2022, and they'll do so missing their superstar quarterback Kamario Taylor. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss State's chances for an upset win without the engine that makes the Bulldog offense run. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi...
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10-15-26: This Is Our Show Returns For Mississippi State-LSU
College football is all about tradition, and one of our favorite traditions is the family reunion that occurs when Mississippi State and LSU go head to head. Brian Hadad welcomes his cousins, Marty, John, and Stephen Agostinelli to the podcast for a game that has lost some luster but still packs...
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T&L Extra: ESPN's Peter Burns Returns to The People's Segment
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.…
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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-10-14
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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10-14-26: Can Mississippi State's Defense Lead the Bulldogs to Victory in Tiger Stadium?
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…
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T&L Opponent Preview: ESPN 104.5's Hunt Palmer Previews LSU and Week 6
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…
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10-13-26: No News Is Just No News on the Kamario Taylor Front
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...
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10-12-26: What's True About This Crazy SEC Football Season?
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...
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10-9-26: Mississippi State Men's and Women's Basketball Eye Returns to the Big Dance
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…
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T&L Bye Week Blitz: Coach Chris Jans
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?...
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T&L Bye Week Blitz: Coach Sam Purcell
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...
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10-8-26: What's The Latest on Kamario Taylor?
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...
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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-10-07
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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10-7-26: A Bye Week Return For The Rumblings
With football off this week, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone decided to bring back The Rumblings. The guys dive back into the mailbag, which is loaded after being on hiatus the past few weeks. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan…
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10-6-26: Mississippi State Fans Still Have Plenty to Be Excited About
There was obvious disappointment from Mississippi State fans following Saturday's loss to Alabama. As the Bulldog football team puts that loss aside, so must the fans who support them. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan discuss why there's still plenty to look forward to in the stretch run of the…
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T&L Bye Week Blitz: Coach Samantha Ricketts
Coach Samantha Ricketts is getting used to making history with her Mississippi State softball team, and she isn't content to stop now. Brian Hadad catches up with the Bulldog softball skipper for a preview of what's to come after last year's run to the Women's College World Series. Brian Hadad of...
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10-5-26: What's True After Alabama Manhandles Mississippi State?
Any hope Mississippi State had of a historic upset of Alabama washed away in the game's opening minutes, as the Bulldogs were dominated start to finish by the Crimson Tide in a 56-23 decision. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the recap as they discuss what went wrong, and why plenty can still go...
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T&L Postgame LIVE: Alabama 56 Mississippi State 23
Mississippi State hosted Alabama hoping that today wouldn't be like the previous sixteen contests against the Crimson Tide. It was unfortunately more of the same, as the Crimson Tide dominated from start to finish in a 56-23 victory over the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad reports from the press box...
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The Mississippi State Tailgate Show - Week 5 vs Alabama
It's been too long since the biggest game in college football was in Davis Wade Stadium, but that is the case on Saturday as Mississippi State welcomes Alabama for a battle of unbeatens. Brian Hadad has the preview for the Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide in an early season battle that could have…
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10-2-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Alabama
A top 25 showdown in Starkville, two electric quarterbacks, and the winner with a clearer path to the college football playoff, that's what is on the line as Mississippi State takes on Alabama. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview the biggest game Davis Wade Stadium has seen in many years. Brian...
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T&L Opponent Preview: AL.com's Matt Stahl Previews Alabama and Week 5
Mississippi State's scintillating start has this weekend's game with Alabama loaded with playoff scenarios and top ten possibilities. Brian Hadad welcomes Matt Stahl of AL.com back to the podcast for a preview of the Crimson Tide, back on State's schedule after a two year absence. Brian Hadad of...
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10-1-26: The Matchup That Might Determine Who Wins Between Mississippi State and Alabama
There's plenty to break down for Saturday's top 20 showdown between Mississippi State and Alabama, but the game may come down to one match up between two of the best players in the country. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how two All-American players might hold the key to victory in their...
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T&L Extra: ESPN's Aaron Murray on Kamario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell, and Mississippi State's Chances Against Alabama
ESPN's Aaron Murray remains the all time leading passer in SEC history, so he knows a thing or two about what makes an elite college quarterback. Brian Hadad welcomes Murray back to T&L for a conversation about Kamario Taylor and what has made him the most exciting player in college football.…
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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-09-30
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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9-30-26: Mississippi State's Super Sophomores Provide Year Round Excitment for Bulldog Fans
Does any university in the country have a dynamic duo of sophomores like Mississippi State's phenom quarterback Kamario Taylor and super slugger Jacob Parker? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone debate that as part of a deeper conversation about the surge in athletics Bulldog fans are enjoying across…
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T&L Exclusive: Mississippi State's Jacob Parker Wants to Lead the Bulldogs Back to Omaha
Mississippi State's Jacob Parker was a sensation as a true freshman, but ultimately saw his team come up short of their goal of a national championship. Back for his sophomore season, what does Parker think about his team this year, and what is he expecting from himself in year two. Brian Hadad...
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9-29-26: Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett's Chemistry is Fueling Mississippi State's Success
Two coaches that had never worked together, two men who have held the same job, two alpha dogs who don't accept anything but the best from their players, that's the description for Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan discuss how that unique relationship is one…
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9-28-26: What's True After Mississippi State's Huge Home Victory Over Missouri?
Mississippi State didn't play its best, made a lot of mistakes, missed some big chances, and still walked off the field with a 31-24 win over #19 Missouri at Davis Wade Stadium Saturday night. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone recap the win and the start of a season that has Bulldog fans dreaming…
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T&L Postgame LIVE: Mississippi State 31 Missouri 24
A great game of college football, Mississippi State finds a way back from a 24-17 deficit to claim a 31-24 win over Missouri, moving to 4-0 on the season. Brian Hadad reports from Davis Wade Stadium as the Bulldogs put together a great win. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone,...
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9-25-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Missouri
Mississippi State hosts Missouri in the first top 25 match up at Davis Wade Stadium in 9 seasons. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the preview ready as the Bulldogs and Tigers get set for SEC football on a Saturday night. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with…
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9-24-26: What Has Made Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor College Football's Most Exciting Player?
Kamario Taylor has quickly become the shiny new toy of college football, with his deep throws and laser accuracy catching the eye of everyone who covers the sport. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss Mississippi State's super sophomore, with help from the Film Guy, On3's Brooks Austin. Brian…
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T&L Exclusive: On3's Brooks Austin Explains Why He Isn't Surprised by Kamario Taylor
Brooks Austin has earned his rep as The Film Guy, as he has become a YouTube staple for his channel breaking down games and players. Brian Hadad welcomes Austin to the pod for a breakdown of perhaps his favorite player in college football today, Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor. Brian Hadad of...
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SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-09-23
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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…
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Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of 24/7 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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