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Thunder & Lightning

SuperTalk Mississippi Media
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Kamario Taylor
Mississippi State Baseball
Jeff Lebby
Camario Taylor
SEC
Baseball
Missouri Tigers
Ole Miss
Louisiana State University
Georgia Bulldogs
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Football
Southeastern Conference
SEC Media Days
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama
NIL

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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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 Mississ... more

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, alon... more

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 ... more

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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 t... more

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Recent Guests

Will Cantrell
General manager, Mississippi Peanut Supply Company
Mississippi Peanut Supply
Episode: The Mississippi State Tailgate Show - Week 5 vs Alabama
Matt Stahl
AL.com writer covering Crimson Tide football
Al.com
Episode: 10-1-26: The Matchup That Might Determine Who Wins Between Mississippi State and Alabama
Aaron Murray
ESPN analyst, SEC all-time leading passer
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Episode: 10-1-26: The Matchup That Might Determine Who Wins Between Mississippi State and Alabama
Jacob Parker
Mississippi State Diamond Dogs center fielder, sophomore slugger
Mississippi State University
Episode: 9-30-26: Mississippi State's Super Sophomores Provide Year Round Excitment for Bulldog Fans
Brooks Austin
Analyst known as The Film Guy, affiliated with On3 Sports
On3 Sports
Episode: T&L Exclusive: On3's Brooks Austin Explains Why He Isn't Surprised by Kamario Taylor
John Talty
CBS Sports writer and author
CBS Sports
Episode: 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
Carlo Barone
WCBI Sports analyst, co-host of Thunder & Lightning
WCBI Sports / Thunder & Lightning
Episode: The Mississippi State Tailgate Show - Week 1 vs Louisiana Monroe
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune covers the Golden Gophers
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Episode: 8-28-26: Never Mind on That Whole Manning-Sylla at Mississippi State Thing
Steve Robertson
Sports writer and analyst introduced as part of poll participants
Mississippi State beat writer
Episode: 8-21-26: The Tenth Annual Mississippi State Media Poll

Hosts

Brian Hadad
Host of Thunder & Lightning on SuperTalk Mississippi with a focus on Mississippi State athletics; co-anchors with a partner to deliver analysis and banter.
Carlo Barone
Co-host of Thunder & Lightning, contributing deep-dive MSU coverage and guest interviews alongside the main host.

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 States3 months ago
  • Pray

    Pray Robbie is okay

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States4 months ago
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    :(

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States6 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.

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    Rosco Tebowski
    United States6 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 States7 months ago

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Some critics want more balanced coverage and less homer perspective.
Listeners appreciate the mix of analysis with light banter and sponsor reads.
Many readers say episodes are essential MSU content for staying updated.
Fans praise sharp insight and chemistry between hosts.

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10-1-26: The Matchup That Might Determine Who Wins Between Mississippi State and Alabama
Q: What makes Camario Taylor effective in Jeff Lebe's offense?
Camario Taylor is effective due to his rare combination of elite arm talent, pocket movement, and the ability to throw downfield accurately while still benefiting from a fast, game-ready supporting cast; the system amplifies his strengths through spread concepts and read-option looks.
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Q: What are your expectations for the Alabama game given MSU's 4-0 start and the talent on both sides of the ball?
Expectations hinge on Camario Taylor's ability to extend plays and translate big-game production into a sustained offensive rhythm, while Kelly Jones must shut down Ryan Coleman Williams to limit Alabama's receiving corps; if MSU protects Taylor and wins the turnover battle, they have a strong chance to stay competitive and possibly win.
T&L Extra: ESPN's Aaron Murray on Kamario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell, and Mississippi State's Chances Against Alabama
Q: Can Mississippi State win this game at home given the matchup with Alabama?
Yes, they can win; they have home-field advantage and the crowd support, and while Alabama is strong, State has momentum and a capable offense that could make it a competitive game.
T&L Extra: ESPN's Aaron Murray on Kamario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell, and Mississippi State's Chances Against Alabama
Q: Are you surprised at how much of the offense Fluff Bothwell has been asked to handle recently?
No, because the defense is willing to concede longer drives and force mistakes rather than allow explosive plays, and Fluff's role has grown as part of the overall run-heavy, multi-dimensional attack.
T&L Extra: ESPN's Aaron Murray on Kamario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell, and Mississippi State's Chances Against Alabama
Q: What is state doing offensively that's benefiting Kamario Taylor?
The offense spreads defenses and uses an RPO-heavy approach that requires the quarterback to be a dynamic athlete who can run, while the system relies on fit with the personnel to create stress on opposing defenses.

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A North Mississippi sports-focused show delivers in-depth MSU athletics coverage, blending roster analysis, depth charts, and game previews with candid coaching and administration insights. Episodes commonly feature coach and staff interviews, beat writers, and guest experts who dissect roster development, transfer dynamics, and schedule implications, while interlacing local sponsor reads and fan banter. The format tends toward energetic, opinionated discussions with a strong regional flavor and long-form conversations that unpack strategy, governance, and NIL considerations around Mississippi State sports. A standout trait is the mix of on-the-record coaching perspectives, insider access to university administration, and timely previews of... more

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