The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

We catch up with two former Razorback baseball stars, Heston Kjerstad & Dominic Fletcher to talk about their journey to the Big Leagues, life since and why they come back to Fayetteville every offseason. 

Fan favorite & SportsCenter top 10 regular Michael Qualls sits down to tell his story, reflect on his favorite memories as a Razorback, and update us on where he's at now. All while celebrating the 10th anniversary of his career-defining buzzer-beating dunk against Kentucky. 

Freshman guard Taliah Scott burst onto the scene for the Razorbacks this season. The lights-out three-point shooter has solidified herself as one of the best players in the country. With freshman stats that rival Kelsey Plum's the rising star didn't get there on her own. Growing up with a D1 basketball player for a father and learning from Steph Curry himself, Scott has built her game into one tha...

The high-flying Missouri transfer, Trevon Brazile quickly became a fan favorite after joining Eric Musselman's squad in 2022. His eye-catching dunks and unique personal style cemented him as a player to watch for the Hogs. But, after suffering a season-ending ACL tear Brazile's future was in question. In this episode we take you behind the injury, his return and everything in between. 

Quinn Grovey is the only starting quarterback to record back-to-back 10-win seasons in Arkansas football history. We sit down with the Razorback great to get his story, including how he left the state of Oklahoma to come to Arkansas. He has a great story about Andre Ware and Houston, and talks about how he found out Ken Hatfield was leaving. Later, we get into how his broadcast career started, and...

What's it like being the son of legendary golfer John Daly? In this episode of the Hog Pod, we sit down with John Daly II right before the PNC Championship to find out. Plus, we get his thoughts on Charlie & Tiger Woods, and his emerging career as a Razorback. 

In this episode of the Hog Pod, we take an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at how head coach Jason Watson has taken the Arkansas volleyball program from afterthought to NCAA contender in just a few years. It's a story told by those who know it best: Watson, Hunter Yurachek, Jill Gillen, Maggie Cartwright and Hannah Hogue.   FIND US ONLINE: Twitter:  @HogsPlus Instagram:  @thehogpod Email: theh...

Taylor Head loves to compete more than just about anything. The senior outside hitter for the Razorback volleyball team comes from a family of college athletes, which brought her a love of competition from an early age. And it's something on display every time she takes the court. She's been a big part of the rebirth of the Arkansas volleyball program, and Head is quick to credit coach Jason Watso...

If there's one thing Razorback basketball fans have already figured out about Khalif Battle, it's that he can flat-out score. The grad transfer from Temple is off to a hot start in his Arkansas career, which shouldn't come as a surprise considering he averaged nearly 18 points a game last season. Battle's childhood shaped who he's become as a player, and n ow that he's showcasing his talents on on...

When you come from a big basketball family like Arkansas grad transfer Chandler Lawson, you're always dealing with expectations. Lawson left his hometown of Memphis—where his two older brothers played—for a fresh start at Oregon. After two years with the Ducks, he returned home to the Tigers, where the pressure was familiar. If that fan passion sounds familiar, then Lawson should be a perfect fit...

If you had to pick one word to describe Tramon Mark, it'd be winner . Mark won 66 games at Houston, and his penchant for coming through in the big moments helped the Cougars advance to a Sweet 16 and a Final Four. He averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for parts of three seasons with the Cougars, while missing most of his sophomore season with an injury. Seeking a fresh start, Mark entered...

It's been a long road to the top of college basketball for Denijay Harris. Underrecruited out of high school, Harris went the JUCO route, but after just two games, a major injury would end his next two seasons of hoops, and it was a struggle just to make it back. Harris would transfer to Southern Miss, and finally returned to game action in 2020. He would go on to help lead that program to a Sun B...

Jeremiah Davenport has seen what an Eric Musselman coached team can do. A grad transfer from Cincinnati, Davenport knew this was the place for him to continue his long journey in basketball … one that started from a young age in a family that was always around the sport.  His late father—who tragically passed away in 2021—had a major impact on his life, and he carries those lessons with him today....

If there's one thing El Ellis knows how to do, it's score. The talent has always been there, but Ellis started his journey at the JUCO level, and had to fight for his opportunities. Ellis made it work, transferring to Louisville, where he played the past two seasons, leading the Cardinals in scoring. But he wanted to achieve more. Now at Arkansas as a grad transfer, he knows the work doesn't stop....

Ronnie Brewer is a lifelong Razorback. He grew up watching his dad, Ron, play for Eddie Sutton.  Then, he followed in his footsteps, leading Arkansas to a couple of NCAA Tournament appearances before setting off for the NBA and becoming a first-round draft pick by the Utah Jazz, where he found a role as an elite defender. Now, he's back with the Razorbacks as an assistant coach. His story has come...

Jill Gillen doesn't lack confidence. The senior volleyball standout thrives on people telling her what she can't do and proving them wrong. She's one of the best players in Razorback volleyball history, and has helped turn around a program that was once an afterthought. In this episode, we discover how people doubting her abilities fueled Jill Gillen to become the best version of herself and help...

Andrew Armstrong has had quite the journey to Arkansas and the SEC—college football's grandest stage. Underrecruited, Armstrong went to D2 Texas A&M-Commerce… where he spent four years, but didn't even play the first two after a redshirt season and a lost season due to Covid. Then, he excelled.  Now, Armstrong has emerged as a go-to target for quarterback KJ Jefferson and the Arkansas offense. And...

Few Razorback football players through the years were as exciting to watch as Felix Jones. Alongside Darren McFadden, he formed one of the greatest backfields in college football history. Jones still holds the Arkansas school record for career yards per rush, was a First-Team All-American in 2007, and was part of some of the most memorable Razorback moments of the past quarter century.  And though...

Original episode synopsis: We sit down with former Arkansas coach Houston Nutt for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation. Nutt talks about his life growing up and getting recruited by Bear Bryant and Frank Broyles. We get into his playing career at Arkansas and why he transferred to Oklahoma State, as well how he got his break in coaching. He tells us how he got the Arkansas job and what mad...

If you find yourself trying to figure out who No. 40 is on Arkansas' defensive line this season, you won't be alone. Landon Jackson looks like a different person. The junior is entering his second season with the Razorbacks after transferring from LSU, has added 40-plus pounds to his frame in the offseason. But gaining that much weight is a lot of work—and a LOT of eating. In this episode, we talk...

It's hard to believe that Sam Pittman is entering his fourth season as Arkansas' head coach. In many ways, what he's done in such a short amount of time has been remarkable, turning the program around and restoring Razorback pride throughout the state with the program's first nine-win season in a decade, and back-to-back bowl wins for only the second time in school history. In this episode, we cha...

KJ Jefferson has evolved into one of the best quarterbacks in Razorback history. As he enters his senior season at Arkansas, he's within striking distance of Matt Jones' school record for total offense. But it's not just the records. KJ has grown into a major leadership role with the team. In this episode, we chat with KJ Jefferson about how he got to where he is today, why he decided to come back...

Did you know, that prior to Colby Hale's arrival at Arkansas, the Razorback soccer program had never been to the NCAA Tournament? Now, they've been nine times in his 11 years in charge. And after back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight, Hale's ready for the program to take the next step. In this episode, we go inside that process—from where it started to where the program is today—as Colby Hale look...

Gritty. Tough. Hard-nosed. All words to describe Arkansas co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson. It just so happens they also describe Sam Pittman and the Razorback football program. Which makes Woodson and Arkansas a match in Hog Heaven. Woodson grew up in a hard-working, blue-collar family. That mentality helped him earn a scholarship at Ole Miss. And even though his playing career was cut sho...

Jimmy Smith has had a rapid ascent through the football coaching ranks. Just five years ago, he was in his fifth season as a high school head coach in Atlanta. Now, he's in his fourth season coaching running backs at Arkansas, and serves as Sam Pittman's associate head coach. Whether it's coaching up Rocket Sanders or heading out on the recruiting trail, his background as a high school coach serve...