Hail State Podcast Network

The Hail State Podcast Network is your one-stop shop for all things Mississippi State Bulldogs. Dear Ol' State, hosted by Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery, covers current events and highlights the heroes, moments and stories of Mississippi State athletics, past and present. State of Mind features interviews with State student-athletes and more. The State Soccer Scoop keeps you up to date with everything Mississippi State soccer and brings you exclusive interviews and access with coaches and student-athletes. Rounding Third brings you the best Bulldog softball coverage around, and brings you exclusive interviews and access with coaches and student-athletes. And it's all in one place: The Hail State Podcast Network.

Dear Ol’ State: Diamond Dawgs James Nunnallee And Reed Stallman

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery visit with both a new Diamond Dawg and a returner on the latest episode of Dear Ol’ State. James Nunnallee and Reed Stallman join the show to discuss the baseball team’s camaraderie, depth and more.

10-02
27:32

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Seydou Traore

Seydou Traore grew up playing a different kind of football across the pond. But now, the London, England, product is in Starkville, Mississippi, and he’s doing big things for the Bulldogs. On Dear Ol’ State, come hear all about Traore’s unique path to MSU as he sits down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery.

09-30
16:03

Dear Ol’ State: Diamond Dawgs Tomas Valincius And Aidan Teel

On the latest episode of Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery introduce you to a pair of the newest Mississippi State baseball players – pitcher Tomas Valincius and outfielder Aidan Teel.

09-25
31:11

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Jackie Sherrill Talks Snow Bowl

A big weekend is coming up in Starkville. Mississippi State football is hosting No. 15 Tennessee, plus MSU will honor the 25th anniversary of the memorable victory by the 2000 Bulldogs in the Independence Bowl, better known by history as the Snow Bowl. On this week’s Inside The Huddle edition of Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery relive that game by visiting with legendary head coach Jackie Sherrill.

09-24
16:27

Dear Ol’ State: Diamond Dawgs Jacob Parker And Ace Reese

With fall ball about to be underway, it’s time to get to know this year’s Diamond Dawgs. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery begin a Dear Ol’ State series visiting with members of the Mississippi State baseball roster, starting with promising freshman outfielder Jacob Parker as well as All-SEC and All-America slugger Ace Reese.

09-18
28:57

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Hunter Washington

Hunter Washington is among the longest-tenured Bulldogs on the Mississippi State roster. The State safety has seen a lot in Starkville since first suiting up in Maroon and White back in 2022. On Dear Ol’ State, Washington joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his career, MSU’s 3-0 start to the season and much more.

09-16
16:55

Dear Ol’ State: Chatting With Pitching Coach Justin Parker

While there’ll be a lot of new faces in the Diamond Dawg dugout come baseball season, a familiar one will be there, too, in the form of Justin Parker. The Mississippi State pitching coach joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol’ State to talk about remaining a Bulldog, what he’s looking for out of his guys this fall and more.

09-11
23:20

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Isaac Smith

Fresh off a top-15 win over Arizona State, MSU defensive standout Isaac Smith joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his love for Starkville and Mississippi State, and much more.

09-09
19:31

Dear Ol’ State: Get To Know Associate Head Baseball Coach Kevin McMullan

Kevin McMullan has been one of new State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor’s right-hand men for years. On Dear Ol’ State, the associate head coach of the Diamond Dawgs visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his longstanding relationship with O’Connor, his role with the MSU program and much more.

09-04
25:15

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Blake Shapen

Ahead of Saturday’s huge game against Arizona State, quarterback Blake Shapen joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his return from last season’s injury, his off-the-field hobbies, head coach Jeff Lebby’s relatability and more.

09-03
20:07

Dear Ol’ State: Get To Know Assistant Baseball Coach Matt Kirby

On the latest edition of Dear Ol’ State with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery, new assistant baseball coach Matt Kirby drops by to discuss his role with the Bulldogs, what makes head coach Brian O’Connor so special and much, much more.

09-02
27:40

Dear Ol’ State Inside The Huddle: Brenen Thompson

Mississippi State receiver Brenen Thompson is likely to be one of the Bulldogs’ biggest playmakers this season. Get to know the dynamic pass catcher on and off field on the latest edition of Dear Ol’ State as Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery talk with Thompson about his background, his personal life, his recent marriage, his journey to Starkville and much more.

08-28
18:44

Dear Ol’ State: Julie Darty Dennis On A New Year And Her Personal Path

Mississippi State volleyball is about set to get going for a new season. Before that happens, head coach Julie Darty Dennis visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss the upcoming campaign as well as her own journey.

08-20
26:11

Dear Ol’ State: Nick Zimmerman And Dawgs Begin New Era

A new era of Bulldog soccer is here. On the Dear Ol’ State podcast, head coach Nick Zimmerman joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team and priorities for the year ahead.

08-13
20:58

Dear Ol’ State: Brian O’Connor On Two-Plus Months As A Bulldog

After a busy two-plus months at the helm, new Mississippi State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor hops on the Dear Ol’ State podcast with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his program with classes about to start and fall ball nearing.

08-12
27:00

Dear Ol’ State: Catching Up With Tolu Smith Ahead Of NBA Summer League Action

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery visit with Mississippi State men’s basketball great Tolu Smith as Smith and a couple of other Bulldogs get set for NBA Summer League action out in Las Vegas.

07-10
12:55

Dear Ol’ State: Catching Up With Sam Purcell

Joel Coleman visits with MSU head women’s basketball coach Sam Purcell to discuss the offseason, the construction of his roster, the current landscape of college sports and more on the latest episode of Dear Ol’ State.

06-17
12:47

Dear Ol’ State: Celebrating O’Connor And Chatting With Jans

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery provide you a summertime Dear Ol’ State podcast update. The guys celebrate the hire of Brian O’Connor as the new head coach of MSU baseball, plus deliver an insightful interview with Bulldogs men’s basketball coach Chris Jans, who discusses the construction of his roster and more as summer work gets underway.

06-05
42:13

Rounding Third: The Golden Tickets

Fresh off receiving two of the 12 Golden Tickets to be selected in the 2025 AUSL College Draft, Sierra Sacco and Raelin Chaffin join the show to talk about their surprise reveal and future professional path.

04-30
24:46

Dear Ol’ State: Checking In With Some Dawgs Ahead Of The Spring Game

Mississippi State football hosts its annual spring game at noon on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Before that, Joel Coleman brings you comments from four of those who’ll be participating – offensive lineman Jacoby Jackson, running back Davon Booth, linebacker Nic Mitchell and safety Brylan Lanier.

04-17
17:46

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