Both Mississippi State basketball programs have big opportunities this coming weekend. The men travel and face Utah on Saturday while the women host Southern Miss on Sunday. On Dear Ol' State, women's head coach Sam Purcell and men's bench boss Chris Jans talk about their upcoming games with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. 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 12/11/2025
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery check in with two more Diamond Dawgs as pitchers Parker Rhodes and Braden Booth join the show. The hurlers discuss their first few months with Brian O'Connor and more on Dear Ol' State. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 12/10/2025
The band is back together. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery welcome back to Dear Ol' State its honorary third host – Bulldog legend Jake Mangum – who recounts his first year in Major League Baseball and what it was like to put back on the M-over-S and play in the Diamond Dawg Classic. 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 12/3/2025
Head coach Sam Purcell's Mississippi State women's basketball team is off to a 7-1 start this season. But the Bulldogs are hungry for more and will look to keep surging this week. On Dear Ol' State, Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to give an update on his squad and talk about what he wants to see in the week ahead. 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 12/2/2025
Mississippi State men's basketball has gotten off to a slow start this season, but the Bulldogs are battling to get right. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery and discusses what his team is focusing on with two more opportunities ahead this week. 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 12/1/2025
Josh Hubbard is one of the most successful basketball Bulldogs of all time and one of the secrets to his success is how he thrives on thankfulness. On the latest episode of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery chat with Hubbard about his background and why he's so appreciative for the chances he's been given. 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 11/25/2025
Mississippi State men's basketball is getting set for play in the Hall of Fame Classic. Ahead of the event, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to give an update on his team and where he believes the Bulldogs stand after three games. 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 11/19/2025
With a tough road game at Texas Tech just ahead, Mississippi State head women's basketball coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his 4-0 Bulldogs and what he thinks of his squad so far this season. 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 11/18/2025
After a tough Monday Night against No. 16 Iowa State, MSU head men's basketball coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss what he's learned about his team and what he'd like to see out of the group as the Bulldogs try to bounce back. 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 11/12/2025
You can't win them all if you don't win the first three, and Mississippi State women's basketball has done exactly that. Off to a 3-0 start, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss what he's seen so far, plus Purcell gives insight into a few of his players that have been doing big things for the Bulldogs. 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 11/11/2025
The Diamond Dawg Classic is nearly here. On the latest Dear Ol' State, Team Lightning manager and Mississippi State baseball legend Rafael Palmeiro joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss the highly-anticipated event. 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 11/5/2025
Mississippi State baseball legend Will Clark joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss managing Team Thunder for the highly-anticipated Diamond Dawg Classic and how special it is to be associated with MSU baseball. 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 11/4/2025
As Mississippi State men's basketball gets set to tip off a new campaign on Wednesday evening, head coach Chris Jans visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to preview his team and his early-season goals. 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 11/3/2025
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery check in with two more Diamond Dawgs as outfielder Vytas Valincius and two-way freshman Tanner Beliveau join the show. Come and get to know a couple of the newest Bulldogs on Dear Ol' State. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 10/31/2025
On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery visit with head women's basketball coach Sam Purcell, who gives fans a glimpse of what they can expect out of the Bulldogs in the upcoming season. 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 10/28/2025
It's another Diamond Dawg episode of Dear Ol' State. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery check in with a pair of the transfers from Virginia – infielder/utility man Chone James and pitcher William Kirk. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 10/23/2025
Brylan Lanier continues to be a big piece of what's been a very strong Mississippi State defense this season. On Dear Ol' State, the safety sits down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his success, his winding collegiate journey, how special Starkville is 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 10/21/2025
Two more Diamond Dawgs hop on the latest edition of Dear Ol' State. Logan Lowery chats with pitcher Duke Stone and infielder Drew Wyers about fall ball and more on the latest episode. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 10/17/2025
Kelley Jones continues to emerge as one of the top cornerbacks in the country. On Dear Ol' State, the State star visits with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his growth at the position, his background 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 10/14/2025
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery bring you two more baseball interviews on the latest Dear Ol' State. Diamond Dawg infielder Ryder Woodson and pitcher Charlie Foster stop by to discuss fall ball and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 10/9/2025
On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, Logan Lowery talks a little MSU tennis as he visits with three-time All-Americans and the nation's top-ranked doubles team, Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez, as well as head men's tennis coach Matt Roberts. 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 10/8/2025
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. 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 10/2/2025
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. 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 9/30/2025
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. 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 9/25/2025