Mississippi State's season has reached an interesting point, where the Bulldogs are poised to earn a host spot in the NCAA Tournament, but there's no margin for error. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what this weekend means for the Diamond Dawgs, and the city of Starkville, as the baseball series headlines a massive three days.

One of the most sacred rules of Thunder & Lightning is if you win a national championship, you are on the podcast. Mississippi State's debate team brought home the top prize last week, and so now here they are for not just an interview, but an actual debate against Brian Hadad. Can he topple the best debaters in all the land?

Mississippi State had a bad taste in its mouth leaving Oxford three weekends ago, after dropping the series to the bitter rivals for the first time in seven years. The Bulldogs got a measure of revenge on Wednesday, dominating Ole Miss on the mound and scoring a 5-1 win in the Governor's Cup game. Future Brian has the recap, then Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk talk some big recruiting news for Jeff Lebby and Sam Purcell.

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

April showers bring May flowers, but May 1st brings The Rumblings. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back to dive into the mailbag in this edition of The Rumblings presented by Superior Catfish.

Mississippi State baseball's comeback season continues on, and now the Bulldogs find themselves with a very solid chance to bring a regional to Dudy Noble Field for the first time since the storybook 2021 campaign. What all needs to occur for the Diamond Dawgs and the rest of the SEC to ensure that happens? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk diagram the plan for postseason baseball.

A season ago, Vanderbilt came to Dudy Noble Field and absolutely humilated Mississippi State, scoring 55 runs in a three game sweep. The Diamond Dawgs were able to turn the tables on the Commodores this weekend, heading home from Nashville with a series win in their pocket. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how the path is now set for the Bulldogs to bring postseason baseball back to Dudy Noble Field.

Mississippi State baseball sits in a position where hosting isn't an impossibility, but the Bulldogs have to start piling up some wins. Can that begin this weekend with a tough trip to Vanderbilt? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss a huge series with major implications for the Diamond Dawgs.

A year ago, a man and a wiener dog had a dream, the world's first and biggest Dachshund race in the city of Starkville. That man was Alden Thornhill, and his dream became a reality that brought an unique and outstanding event to town. So what does year two of the Starkville Derby have in store? Brian Hadad welcomes Alden to the pod to discuss a huge event for little dogs.

A year ago, the local media was way off on their predictions about Mississippi State. With a new head coach, new quarterback, and new faces all along the starting lineup, can we be optimistic about the 2024 season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why they got it wrong a year ago, and why it can be different this year.

Mississippi State stands on top of the Southeastern Conference in women's golf, led by Coach Charlie Ewing. He joins the podcast to discuss his team, what they are capable of in the NCAA tournament, and the state of women's golf in Mississippi.

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

Baseball in the stretch run, the weather turning warmer, it's spring in Mississippi. What better way to enjoy it than with another award winning edition of everybody's favorite mailbag? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back with The Rumblings.

Cole Cubelic was in Davis Wade Stadium Saturday for Mississippi State's spring game, and he walked away with some optimism about Jeff Lebby's first season in Starkville. Brian Hadad caught up with the ESPN college football expert to get his thoughts on what 2024 might look like in Starkville.

There was obviously a lot of action on the field this Super Bulldog Weekend, but there may have been even more on the recruiting trail. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk hit three different sports to catch up on the commitments and hot rumors surrounding some potential future Bulldogs.

There's a breath of fresh air in College Station, as Jimbo Fisher's departure gives the Texas A&M program some new life and enthusiasm. Brian Hadad welcomes Travis Brown of the Bryan/College Station Eagle to the pod for a breakdown of the Aggies.

Mississippi State needed a sweep, which is difficult to say and even harder to do. In the end, the Bulldogs got exactly what they needed, all three games from the Auburn Tigers. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down a super Super Bulldog Weekend.

Mississippi State has let some series wins slip through the fingers at Florida and Ole Miss, and now face an Auburn team that has struggled through the first five weeks of SEC play. Is it enough for the Bulldogs to hold serve at home, or do they need to sweep this floundering Tiger team to get the season fully back on track? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the Super Bulldog Weekend preview.

Mississippi State knows everybody is watching their defense this spring, with nearly every position up for grabs. It's in the defensive backfield that the most questions reside for the Bulldogs, as the experience is lacking and the depth is unproven. Can that unit surprise and put together a solid season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the secondary in the final installment of the spring positional previews.

When you hear the term SEC ready, you usually think of a situation of a team not prepared for the increased intensity of playing in college football's most elite conference. When it comes to the 2024 Texas Longhorns, there may never have been a more SEC ready team to break in. Brian Hadad welcomes Joe Cook of InsideTexas.com to take a look at what to expect in year one for the Longhorns.

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

It is time for Mississippi State's spring homecoming, and thousands of Bulldogs will descend on Starkville for the best weekend before football season. Thousands more will head to their mobile device today to enjoy another outstanding edition of the mailbag, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk bring you The Rumblings.

There might not have been two more reliable players in college football the last two seasons than Mississippi State linebackers Bookie Watson and Jett Johnson. That's why one of the biggest questions surrounding the Bulldogs is who will fill those roles this season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk continue the positional breakdowns as we enter the final week of spring practice.

Mississippi State went to Oxford full of confidence they would keep their dominance over Ole Miss. The Bulldogs left Sunday humbled after losing the series and being run ruled by their rivals. What is this Diamond Dawg team, and are the problems with the program too big to be ignored any longer? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what to expect the rest of the way and beyond for this baseball team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight...