Bryce Chance is Maroon to the core. On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, the longtime Diamond Dawg joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his incredible journey that's seen him do exactly what he always wanted to do – wear and compete in the beloved M-over-S. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/16/2026
Mississippi State Director of Player Development stops by to discuss her role on staff, her playing career taking her overseas and the experience she's gained by working at the pro level in the AUSL the last two years.
Published on 4/16/2026
On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, MSU head men's golf coach Dusty Smith stops by and visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery ahead of the Bulldogs' home event – the Mossy Oak Collegiate. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/10/2026
Dear Ol' State makes a call to the bullpen. Key Diamond Dawg relief pitchers Tyler Pitzer and Ben Davis are the latest MSU baseball players to stop by and visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. The two hurlers discuss their roles, mentalities and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/9/2026
Ally Supan, the keeper of Pink Pony, stops by to talk about her role in leading State's dugout antics and the part she plays off the bench as a vital pinch runner in clutch moments.
Published on 4/9/2026
Two versatile baseball Bulldogs join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on the latest edition of Dear Ol' State. Blake Bevis and Gehrig Frei hop on the show to talk about their journeys, what's made this year's Diamond Dawgs so special and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/2/2026
On April Fool's Day, the show opens with our best dad jokes before Morgan Bernardini dives into her development as a player, her small town roots and the relationships she's made in Starkville.
Published on 4/1/2026
A couple of first-year Diamond Dawgs – junior college transfer Peyton Fowler and freshman Charlie Wortham – are the latest guests on Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery continue their series of chats with each MSU baseball player. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 3/26/2026
Alyssa Faircloth stops by to break down what she means by "turning her brain off," why she chose her walkup song and the backstory behind her pet cats.
Published on 3/25/2026
A pair of Diamond Dawg pitchers, Jackson Logar and Maddox Webb, are the latest guests on Dear Ol' State as Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery continue their series of chats with each MSU baseball player. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 3/19/2026
Fresh off her walk-off home run against No. 1 Tennessee, Taylor Troutman stops by to take us through that moment and break it down from the moment the pitch was thrown to the celebration afterwards.
Published on 3/18/2026
Fresh off her no-hitter against Southeast Missouri, Leila Ammon talks about superstitions in the dugout, when she knew she was making history and her viral pup, Finnegan.
Published on 3/11/2026
Mississippi State has its sights set on making some noise in the Music City. The Bulldogs begin play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, facing Auburn. Ahead of the action, head coach Chris Jans sits down with Joel Coleman to discuss the mindset of his team and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 3/10/2026
Over the last several days, Mississippi State thrower Roury McCloyen has earned both a bronze medal at the SEC Indoor Championships as well as an All-SEC honor. He'll soon compete on the national stage at the NCAA Indoor Championships. On Dear Ol' State, McCloyen sits down with Joel Coleman to discuss his success, his journey to MSU and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 3/5/2026
On World Hearing Day, Kiarra Sells stops by Rounding Third to talk about her hearing aid journey, success on the field and playing with her younger sister.
Published on 3/3/2026
MSU men's hoops has arrived at the regular season's final week. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans visits with Joel Coleman and discusses the state of his team, what senior Shawn Jones Jr. has meant to the program and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 3/2/2026
Two more Diamond Dawgs drop by to visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. The man who has been on the mound starting each Friday so far this season, Ryan McPherson, as well as exciting freshman Peter Mershon hop on the pod to discuss their individual paths to MSU, what they like about this year's Bulldog club and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/26/2026
Abigail Stevens (aka Vector, aka Gina) gives listeners the rundown on the origin of her many nicknames and what it was like growing up as the daughter of a Diamond Dawg.
Published on 2/24/2026
Mississippi State is coming off a tough couple of games, but the fight continues with the Dawgs still solidly in the March Madness mix. On Dear Ol' State, MSU head coach Sam Purcell discusses the state of his team and his love for his seniors as the regular season winds down. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/24/2026
Ahead of a trip down Highway 82, head men's basketball coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to look back at Josh Hubbard's historic performance against Auburn and look ahead to Wednesday's game at Alabama. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/23/2026
One of the best hurlers to ever wear Maroon and White, Ethan Small, joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. Small recounts his journey to Starkville, how he turned himself into a national and SEC Pitcher of the Year, what's next in his professional baseball career and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/20/2026
The reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, Kinley Keller, stops by to talk about her recruiting journey and take listeners inside a day of outfield practice with associate head coach Tyler Bratton.
Published on 2/18/2026
Mississippi State women's basketball has won two straight games, and the Bulldogs are looking for a third in a row on Thursday night against Florida. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss his team and its mentality as the squad looks to strengthen its resume with March nearing. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/18/2026
It was a huge weekend for Mississippi State men's basketball. The Bulldogs went to Oxford and earned a double-digit win over rival Ole Miss, led by Josh Hubbard who broke MSU's career record for 3-pointers. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to talk about the victory over the Rebels and look ahead to Wednesday night's home tilt against Auburn. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/16/2026