Thunder & Lightning

A week ago, Coach Samantha Ricketts promised that if her Mississippi State softball team advanced to the Women's College World Series, she would come back to Thunder & Lightning for another conversation with Brian Hadad. Consider it done, as the skipper is live from Oklahoma City following her team's historic weekend in Norman. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with leg...

Mississippi State is set for a huge weekend of baseball, hosting postseason play for the first time since 2021. Brian Hadad welcomes D1Baseball's Mark Etheridge to the pod for a preview and to get some insight into the process of projecting a bracket. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi S...

Mississippi State found out on Sunday night they would be hosting postseason baseball at Dudy Noble Field. On Monday, the Bulldogs found out who else would in Starkville over the weekend. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan take a look at the Starkville Regional and give their thoughts on State's chance to advance to the Super Regionals. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with...

It's hard to believe but it has been five seasons since Mississippi State hosted an NCAA Regional game at Dudy Noble Field, but the Diamond Dawgs will once again welcome three squads to Starkville for postseason baseball starting this weekend. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss their thoughts on State hosting and why neither of them really bought into the Sunday hype that the Bulldogs wouldn't b...

There's nothing left for Mississippi State to do but wait after the Bulldogs were eliminated from the SEC Tournament by Georgia. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the latest regional projections and wonder who the Diamond Dawgs could end up matched up with. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into M...

Mississippi State softball is back in a Super Regional for the second time in school history, and both appearances belong to Coach Samantha Ricketts' The Bulldog softball skipper joins Brian Hadad to talk about her teams regional victory in Oregon and Alyssa Faircloth's historic performance on the mound. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Broo...

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

Postseason baseball starts today, and Mississippi State will take their first steps on what they hope is a journey back to the College World Series. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are also on a journey, but theirs will end with America's favorite Twitter mailbag. The guys are back for The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Brya...

Mississippi State's postseason begins Wednesday morning as the Bulldogs take on Missouri in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Brian Hadad catches up with Coach Brian O'Connor to discuss his team's path to Omaha and what the Diamond Dawgs must do to have the postseason they want. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you t...

Mississippi State heads to Hoover for the SEC Tournament pretty secure in the thought they'll be hosting a regional next weekend in Starkville. With that in mind, how should the Bulldogs set up their pitching for the week ahead and the regional to come? Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan take a look at the decisions Brian O'Connor has to make. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Car...

For the second weekend in a row, Mississippi State let a Game 1 victory turn into a series defeat, and now enter the postseason with real questions about how far this team can actually go. Brian Hadad takes a look at what's been an unusual season for the Diamond Dawgs, and asks what will ultimately be the fate of Coach Brian O'Connor's first team in Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississipp...

Let's start with the good news, Mississippi State absolutely scorched Texas A&M at the plate on Thursday, and have all but locked up a host site for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The bad news it should have been much easier, and would have been except for some late inning mistakes that might cost the Bulldogs later this weekend. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan discuss a good start to the we...

Pitching has been a strength for Mississippi State all year long, and as we've reached the final weekend of the regular season, pitching is where the Diamond Dawgs have the advantage against Texas A&M. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone explain why the injury bug has struck the Aggies, and ask if State can get the job done in College Station. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along...

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

There's been a lot of talk about the age divide on Thunder & Lightning, but Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone won't let that stop them from answering your questions. The old guy and the new kid are back with another terrific edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State a...

Mississippi State would already be safely among the hosts in the upcoming NCAA Tournament had the Bulldogs simply won one or two more games, there is no denying that. But could they also have been there had their schedule been a little bit more difficult? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone examine how the Bulldogs need to rethink they way they schedule out of conference opponents. Brian Hadad of SportsT...

Mississippi State started off so well against Auburn, but back to back defeats have the Bulldogs very much on the bubble when it comes to hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament. Brian Hadad talks with Coach Brian O'Connor about his team's performance. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississipp...

After Thursday night's win over Auburn, it seemed Mississippi State had the door wide open to not only host a regional, but a Super Regional in Starkville. Two losses later, and the Diamond Dawgs find themselves needing some final weekend success to secure another game at Dudy Noble Field. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan recap a tough two days for the maroon and white. Brian Hadad of S...

It had been quite awhile for Mississippi State fans to watch their team control an SEC game from start to finish, but between Tomas Valincius dominating on the mound and a fast start sparked by Bryce Chance's second grand slam of the season, the Bulldog fans could breathe easy in a 10-3 Game One over Auburn. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan break down State's win, and discuss the rumors...

Texas A&M isn't on Mississippi State's schedule for the first time since joining the conference, but the Aggies are still a very interesting team coming off their first College Football Playoff appearance. Brian Hadad welcomes David Nuno of TexAgs Radio to the pod for a preview from College Station. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Br...

Mississippi State and Auburn clash this weekend in Starkville, and there could be more than three SEC wins on the line. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview a series that very well could decide who will host a super regional, and who may have to travel for the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan...

Texas is back on Mississippi State's schedule, but will the Longhorns be back in the College Football Playoff? Brian Hadad welcomes Joe Cook of InsideTexas.com to the podcast for a preview from the 40 Acres. 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 n...

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

Baseball's regular season is winding down, and we appear on the precipice of postseason play returning to Starkville for the first time in 5 years. Before Mississippi State fans can enjoy that, they can enjoy the nation's finest Twitter mailbag podcast. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are back with another edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with le...

Preseason expectations could not have been higher for Mississippi State, but now as the regular season winds down, what do we think of the Bulldogs? Is this a team that could find its way to the College World Series, or will their postseason end before Omaha? Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan discuss how this team can continue to improve at this late juncture. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk M...