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Thunder & Lightning

SuperTalk Mississippi Media
Mississippi State
Mississippi State Baseball
Mississippi State University
Baseball
Mississippi State Bulldogs
SEC
Transfer Portal
Mississippi State Football
Ole Miss
College Baseball
Basketball
Mississippi State Athletics
Mississippi State Basketball
Kamario Taylor
Georgia Bulldogs
SEC Baseball
NIL
LSU
College Football
UCLA

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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You can never say the offseason is boring when Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are answering your questions. The guys are back with another award winning edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississip... more

Jeff Lebby's career as a play caller has put some big numbers up at the quarterback position. What does that portend for Kamario Taylor in his first year as Mississippi State's starter? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the numbers and try to p... more

June has traditionally been a good month for recruiting with Mississippi State football, and Jeff Lebby seems to be finding his stride as the offseason heats up. Brian Hadad takes a look at the newest additions to the Class of 2027 and explains why i... more

School may be out for high school and college students, but for Carlo Barone, class is in session, and the course is Mississippi State History 101. Brian Hadad is the professor, and the first lesson as the guys put together the all time Bulldog footb... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Sayer
Dawgs247 reporter covering the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team
Dawgs247
Episode: T&L Extra: Dawgs247's Olivia Sayer Previews Mississippi State-Georgia and the Athens Super Regional
Lulu Kessin
Reporter covering South Carolina for the Greenville News
Greenville News
Episode: 5-1-26: Mississippi State Heads to Texas With Everything to Play For
Lulu Kesin
Greenville News reporter covering the South Carolina Gamecocks
Greenville News
Episode: T&L Spring Football Series: Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News Previews South Carolina
Eddie Radosevich
Senior writer for Soonerscoop.com, Oklahoma Sooners insider
Soonerscoop.com
Episode: T&L SEC Spring Football Series: SoonerScoop.com's Eddie Radosevich Preview Oklahoma
Jeremy Jackson
Former Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs pitcher
Mississippi State University
Episode: T&L Extra: Former Diamond Dawg Jeremy Jackson Relives His Mississippi State-LSU Memories
Koki Riley
Avid baseball journalist and staff writer for The Advocate
The Advocate
Episode: T&L Extra: The Advocate's Koki Riley Previews Mississippi State-LSU
Dr. Hindle
President/Administrator at Northwest Community College
Northwest Community College
Episode: SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-04-22
Dr. Connell
Administrator at Northwest Community College
Northwest Community College
Episode: SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-04-22
Brooks Bryan
Former Diamond Dog; frequent guest and sideline correspondent
Mississippi State baseball community
Episode: 4-14-26: Mississippi State Hits The Road Looking For Some Answers

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

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
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    Pray Robbie is okay

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States20 days ago
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    :(

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
    United States2 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • Help

    STATE needs to learn how to che@t better. STATE is getting killed in the football portal. If STATE has enough money then the people handling the money are unlikeable/idiots.

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    BullyBoy BullyBoy
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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: Dawgs247's Olivia Sayer Previews Mississippi State-Georgia and the Athens Super Regional
Q: How is Georgia handling the pressure of past super regional appearances, and what does that mean for this series?
They've shown an ability to stay calm, not panic, and play their game even when behind, which indicates a mature approach that could help them close out the series if they stay true to their fundamentals.
T&L Extra: Dawgs247's Olivia Sayer Previews Mississippi State-Georgia and the Athens Super Regional
Q: What are the immediate pitching plans for Georgia in game one, and how might that affect the rest of the series?
The hosts suggest Volchko will start game one, with potential alternates like Dylan Vigue or Matt Scott depending on how the series unfolds and the matchup, aiming to balance length and control while keeping options open for subsequent games.
5-28-26: Ryan McPherson Is Mississippi State's X Factor in Postseason Play
Q: How do you plan to set the rotation around McPherson for the regional and potential super regional?
We are still evaluating after the regional pairings are announced, but the focus is on winning the weekend and using the best matchups.
5-28-26: Ryan McPherson Is Mississippi State's X Factor in Postseason Play
Q: Is McPherson at the point where you can just let him go and not worry about limits?
From a health standpoint he is ready, but the game will determine how many pitches he can throw and how far we push him.
5-28-26: Ryan McPherson Is Mississippi State's X Factor in Postseason Play
Q: One o'clock first pitch. Are you a big proponent of taking that game one slot in the regional and avoiding weather or extra inning pitfalls?
Yes, we decided to play game one to maximize the chances of starting the weekend with a win, reduce weather risk, and set the tone for the series.

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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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