The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

FROM THE VAULT Anthony Lucas was ahead of his time. The talented receiver made big play after big play and rewrote the Arkansas record books in the late '90s. Those records would stand until the age of wide-open offense came to college football. And yet he still holds the career record for most 100-yard receiving games. He's one of the greats. But how much did he have to overcome to get there? Luc...

FROM THE VAULT Over thirty years ago, something happened that would change the course of Arkansas athletics forever—the Razorbacks left the Southwest Conference for the SEC. It's a move that has been a boon for the Razorbacks—not only did they join what's become the best conference in collegiate athletics, but the financial benefits have allowed Arkansas to be nationally competitive with some of t...

Jaydon Hibbert's resume speaks for itself—2x NCAA Champion, World Under 20 Triple Jump Record, Bowerman Trophy Award Winner & Olympic qualifier. And he's done it before turning 20.  You'd think the global success at such a young age, track would consume him. But, the Jamaican native is all about keeping the vibes good.  Known as (_.wunderkid_) on social media Jaydon is all about fusing his two wor...

In this special edition of The Hog Pod, we've partnered up with former Razorback football players, Austin Allen & Brooks Ellis, to bring you an exclusive interview with Mackey Award-winner, former Arkansas tight end & current New England Patriot, Hunter Henry.  The former roommates talk about everything from Henry's rise in the sport, their dynamic as teammates, to his coast-to-coast journey in th...

Zvonimir Ivišić , aka Big Z, filled the first spot on Coach John Calipari's—following him from Kentucky.  Growing up in Croatia, Zvonimir always loved basketball. His 7'2" height never kept him from becoming a well-rounded player. He played as a guard through most of high school before signing with an amateur league right out of school, catching the eye of Cal from across the world.  Big Z has bee...

Will McEntire has been a staple in the Razorback bullpen for years. He's done it all: started, closing, relief work. Whatever the Hogs need to win the game he's willing to make it happen. The Arkansas native has been through a roller coaster of adversity during his career, from reworking his entire approach to the game after redshirting, to leading the Hogs to victory in Omaha. But, he has learned...

Hagen Smith is Arkansas' new all-time strikeout leader. But, his pitching prowess didn't happen by chance—for Smith, mediocrity has never been an option. He's had success throughout his career with the Hogs', but it has never been enough for him. After underperforming, in his eyes, last season he made it his goal to be the top pitcher in the country. By all accounts he's succeeded, leading the cou...

Mason Molina was one of the hottest commodities in the transfer portal in the offseason. With dozens of schools interested Arkansas made him a pitch he couldn't refuse. We sat down with the Texas Tech transfer to talk about his baseball journey and how he hopes to be the missing piece the Razorbacks need to go the distance.  -------- The full video version of this episode, including behind-the-sce...

Peyton Stovall is a name Arkansas fans were familiar with before he ever reached campus. He was a top high school prospect and projected to be a first-round pick in the MLB draft. Looking at a 7-figure signing bonus, he decided to forego it all and be a Razorback. Since, Stovall has had a career of highs and lows—from leading the team to Omaha to battling through multiple injuries, he's been throu...

Bo Mattingly sits down with the chairman of Tyson Foods, John Tyson, to discuss his role in bringing John Calipari to Arkansas, the landscape of NIL, and why he believes the Razorbacks have a chance to compete at the highest level in college sports. -------- The full video version of this episode, including behind-the-scenes stories and insights, is available exclusively on HogsPlus.com Follow us...

Maria José Marin has exploded onto the collegiate golf scene during her freshman season at Arkansas—from setting a 54-hole record during her debut outing, to being ranked the No. 1 women's college golfer in the country. The 17-year-old Columbia native is somewhat of a golf prodigy. She picked up her first golf club at the age of 3 and was competing internationally by the time she was 8. The young...

Bri Ellis is a home run machine for the Razorback softball team. But, the Auburn transfer and former SEC Freshman of the Year had quite the journey to Arkansas. Growing up as a young girl in Texas, she dreamed of playing softball for Texas A&M, but sometimes dreams don't play out the way we intend. This episode takes Hog fans through Bri's journey from a girl who thought she'd never play softball...

Arkansas Razorback basketball has a new man in charge, John Calipari. But, behind every coaching hire, there is the Athletic Director who brought it home. Hunter Yurachek sat down with us to take hog fans through the entire process—f rom Muss' departure, and initial meetings with Calipari, to introducing the Hall of Famer as Arkansas' new head coach. This episode takes you through the entire journ...

It's official. John Calipari is the head coach for the Arkansas Razorback men's basketball team. Bo sits down with the Hall of Famer to talk about his decision to leave Kentucky, what excites him about this program and what to expect next.  -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes stories and insights is available exclusively on  HogsPlus.com Follow us on social...

Razorback wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa lives and breathes football and is fueled by NFL dreams. But, his path toward that goal is a little different than most. He went from a high school quarterback to a wide receiver lighting up his DII program—throwing up numbers that caught the eyes of DI recruiters all over the country. After dozens of programs came after him, he chose Arkansas and has been all...

Thirty years ago Scotty Thurman made the shot that sealed Arkansas basketball its National Championship. Thurman was a prolific high school and college basketball player. He was a freshman All-American, a 1,000-point scorer, and a 40-plus percent 3-point shooter. Despite his accolades and departing Arkansas a year early, he never played a game in the NBA. We dive into the man off the court and rev...

Eric Mateos is the new man at the helm of the Razorbacks' offensive line. But, it's not his first time working under Sam Pittman at Arkansas. Ten years ago Mateos served under then-offensive line coach Sam Pittman as a grad assistant as he tried to break into division I football from the JUCO ranks. Since then it's been full speed ahead—coaching at programs like LSU, BYU & Baylor before coming ful...

Chris Johnson worked in the background as an assistant under Lance Harter for 12 years. He watched the legend rack up 7 National Titles as Head Coach. Now, Johnson is the head man for Arkansas women's track and he's already solidifying himself as the man for the job—winning the indoor national championship in his first season at the helm of the program. Some say you never want to follow a legend,...

Hogs+ producer and host Tera Talmadge sat down with Razorback gymnast, Maddie Jones, to talk about her journey on The Hill and life outside the gym. From making the call to Arkansas herself as a young gymnast to becoming part of the digital staff for the Hogs football team, Maddie is pulling off a balancing act. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes team stori...

Samara Spencer has been a constant presence during her three seasons at Arkansas. Spencer has done it all since arriving on the hill—she won SEC Freshman of the Year, broke program records for playing time, and even eclipsed the 1,000-point mark, all in just three years. Hogs+ host Tera Talmadge sat down with Spencer to talk about her journey, what's driven her, and what's next with one season lef...

Known by Arkansas fans as the resident DJ at Razorback sporting events—DJ Derrick has been hyping up Hog fans for over a decade.   He doesn't constrict his talents to just Arkansas sporting events. Derrick Dansby aka DJ Derrick, has spun at events across the realm of sports: SEC Championships, SEC Tournaments, MLB events—basketball, football, softball, baseball, gymnastics, track & field, you name...

With a 7-time Women's College World Series champion, Patty Gasso, for a mother, Razorback hitting coach DJ Gasso has grown up immersed in the sport of softball. After building a reputation as one of the premier hitting coaches in college softball, Gasso finds himself on Courtney Deifel's staff in his first season at Arkansas. We sat down with the new Hogs' assistant to talk about his life growing...

Dean Weber has an appropriate name, because he really is the Dean of Arkansas football. In this vault episode we bring back our conversation with the longtime athletic trainer, who's accrued more years of service at the university than anyone other than Frank Broyles and Norm DeBriyn. We get into how he started his career working for legendary coach Dean Smith, and how he ended up at Arkansas. Nex...

Hogs+ senior contributor, Clay Henry gets you ready for Razorback baseball—sitting down with pitching coach Matt Hobbs to break down this year's pitching staff and what to expect out of the Hogs this season. 

Dre Greenlaw has been through more in life than most. As the 2024 Super Bowl approaches - we revist his incredible story and how football gave him the home he never had.