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Thunder & Lightning

SuperTalk Mississippi Media
Mississippi State
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Baseball
Baseball
Mississippi State Bulldogs
SEC
Ole Miss
Georgia Bulldogs
Kamario Taylor
College Baseball
Basketball
Josh Hubbard
Louisiana State University
Jeff Lebby
UCLA
Vanderbilt
NIL
SEC Baseball
Charity Bowl
Super Bowl

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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It looked like Mississippi State might have gotten a little preseason buzz at SEC Media Days, but the poll released on Friday showed the Bulldogs have a long way to go before they'll get any respect from the press that covers the conference. Brian Ha... more

We've still got a ways to go before the start of the college football season, but if the attitude displayed by Coach Jeff Lebby and his Mississippi State contingent at SEC Media Days is any indication, this could be a season to look forward to in Sta... more

Coach Jeff Lebby enters year three at Mississippi State with a potential superstar quarterback, a much improved roster, and an experienced defensive coordinator ready to bolster that side of the ball. Brian Hadad talks with the Bulldog head man about... more

There may be no player in the SEC receiving more preseason hype than Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor. QB1 for the Bulldogs joins Brian Hadad to talk about his physical gifts, his expectations for his team, and his love of Batman. Brian Hadad of Sp... more

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Recent Guests

Camario Taylor
Mississippi State quarterback
Mississippi State University
Episode: 7-24-26: Mississippi State Speaks Confidently at SEC Media Days
Kelley Jones Jones
Mississippi State All-American defensive back
Mississippi State University
Episode: T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Kelley "Kelley Jones" Jones at SEC Media Days
Anthony Evans
Mississippi State wide receiver
Mississippi State University
Episode: T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Anthony Evans at SEC Media Days
Jacob Hester
Former LSU standout, NFL/Arena football analyst, ESPN/SiriusXM contributor
ESPN/SiriusXM, former LSU star
Episode: 7-20-26: Mississippi State is Set for SEC Media Days
Eric Henry
Eric Henry, college football analyst for Horns 24-7
Horns 24-7
Episode: T&L Summer School: Two Great Safeties Make the All Time Mississippi State Squad
Josh Hubbard
Mississippi State basketball superstar
Mississippi State University
Episode: SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-07-15
Adam Cole
Auburn beat writer, Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery Advertiser
Episode: 7-9-26: Mississippi State's Season Will Be Defined in the First Four Weeks
Rob Hataway
Listener/caller asking questions
Episode: 7-8-26: Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar All Love the Rumblings
Arya Gerson
Journalist covering Vanderbilt football
Nashville, Tennessee
Episode: T&L Summer School: An Embarrassment of Riches for Mississippi State's All Time Defensive Line

Hosts

Brian Hadad
Host of Thunder & Lightning; frequently leads discussions and conducts interviews
Carlo Barone
Co-host providing analysis and context; often handles intro and banter
Brooks Bryan
Former Diamond Dawg; guest analyst on MSU baseball insights

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Best of the worst

    State has horrible podcasters but I guess this this the best one. I wish we could get good podcasters like other universities!

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    Sheep Herder
    United States19 days ago
  • Pray

    Pray Robbie is okay

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States2 months ago
  • :(

    :(

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States3 months ago
  • T&L future

    Please don’t get an ole miss guy to replace Robbie. The majority of this fan base can’t handle an Ole miss guy being critical of state. We need a homer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosco Tebowski
    United States4 months ago
  • Guru Robbi

    Robbi is so smart…everybody listen close when Robbi tells you how to be a fan.

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States5 months ago

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- Some criticism around handling of fan debates or controversial takes.
- Guests with MSU or SEC insider perspectives are highly valued.
- Chemistry between hosts is a strong draw for listeners.
- Fans value blunt, insightful MSU baseball analysis.

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T&L Extra: Talking College Football With SEC Legend Jacob Hester
Q: Who's going to be the most improved team in the SEC this year?
The guest argues LSU should be the pick due to high expectations and the influx of new elements, while also noting the pressure to perform beyond last year's seven-win outcome.
T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Anthony Evans at SEC Media Days
Q: What do you want to accomplish this season with Mississippi State's offense?
Evans emphasizes collective development, aiming to maximize the offense as a unit, push toward higher production, and chase significant team goals while acknowledging God's plan guiding their season.
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby at SEC Media Days
Q: You're an offensive coach. If you had to game plan against that guy right there, Kelly Jones. Aside from saying, don't throw at him, how do you attack when a guy takes away half the field?
It's uncomfortable. I know that, but I'm glad he's on our team and we don't have to game plan against him. That's a win for me.
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby at SEC Media Days
Q: In year three now, how do you feel? I'm sure as a coach, you set markers. This is where we want to be in year three. What are those markers like for you?
I've talked non-stop about trajectory, like trending the right way. And to me, we took this great step, year one to year two, and now we're built and set up to go take the same step, year two to year three, and confident for a lot of reasons.
T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby at SEC Media Days
Q: First real question here is this. This is your third media days. This is your third time without a tie. How many ties do you own?
Maybe two.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder & Lightning

What is Thunder & Lightning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show provides in-depth analysis of Mississippi State athletics, with a heavy emphasis on Bulldog baseball, including game-by-game breakdowns, pitching and bullpen discussions, scheduling, and postseason implications. Hosts frequently bring on guests from the baseball world and college sports media to add context on rosters, matchups, and bracketology, while weaving in local Starkville culture, sponsor reads, and fan interactions. The format blends blunt performance critique with practical insights on hosting, regional outcomes, and recruiting strategy, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways about MSU sports and the college baseball landscape.

- A standout angle is the dual focus on on-field performance and progra... more

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2. Kelley Jones Jones
3. Anthony Evans
4. Jacob Hester
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6. Josh Hubbard
7. Adam Cole
8. Rob Hataway

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