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
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are a pair of first-year Bulldog pitchers – junior college transfer Chris Billingsley Jr. and promising freshman Jack Bauer. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/12/2026
Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia. 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 2/11/2026
After coming just one out away from a no-hitter in her MSU debut, Bulldog pitcher Peja Goold joins the show to talk about her road to Starkville and her first weekend in Maroon and White.
Published on 2/11/2026
It's been a difficult stretch for Mississippi State men's basketball, but the Dawgs keep grinding. Ahead of a matchup with Tennessee, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's mindset, the leadership of Josh Hubbard 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 2/10/2026
Mississippi State softball opened up its season with a 4-0 start over the weekend. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Samantha Ricketts discusses that and much more 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 2/9/2026
Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are infielder Nick Frontino and catcher Jackson Owen. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/5/2026
It was an up-and-down week for Mississippi State men's basketball last week with a huge road win at LSU and a setback at Missouri. Now, the Bulldogs fight on as they eye a home game against Arkansas on Saturday. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to give an update on his team. 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 2/4/2026
One of the original co-hosts of Rounding Third, Mia Davidson, returns to preview the upcoming season and reflect on the growth of professional softball alongside her future pro teammate and 2026 show host Sierra Sacco.
Published on 2/3/2026
Last week, Mississippi State women's basketball earned a huge road win at Tennessee. The Bulldogs now get to try and pull off another big road victory Thursday at South Carolina. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's opportunity coming up 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 2/3/2026
Chris Hooshyar has started his third year as head coach of Mississippi State women's tennis and things are looking up for the Bulldogs. On Dear Ol' State, Hooshyar and assistant coach Taylor Russo join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss the program's progress. 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 1/30/2026
Dear Ol' State goes both behind the plate and to the mound. Diamond Dawg catcher Kevin Milewski and pitcher Maddox Miller sit down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery as Opening Day nears. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 1/29/2026
Mississippi State women's basketball has another big challenge ahead as the Bulldogs prepare for a road game at No. 17 Tennessee. Head coach Sam Purcell talks about it with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. 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 1/27/2026
After a huge win over No. 7 Kentucky, Mississippi State women's basketball is feeling good and looking to take momentum to Tuscaloosa as the Bulldogs face Alabama on Sunday. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about it on Dear Ol' State. 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 1/23/2026