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Hail State Podcast Network

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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.
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Episodes

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.

Aug 12, 202527 min

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.

Jun 17, 202513 min

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.

Jun 05, 202542 min

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.

Apr 30, 202525 min

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.

Apr 17, 202518 min

Rounding Third: Ella Wesolowski

The reigning SEC Co-Player of the Week Ella Wesolowski stops by to talk about getting the job done at the plate and behind it!

Apr 17, 202537 min

Dear Ol’ State: Diamond Dawgs Keep The Momentum

Mississippi State baseball has been surging of late, and the momentum continued on Tuesday night with a 16-2, run-rule win at Dudy Noble Field. Joel Coleman discusses the red-hot Bulldogs and brings you comments from head coach Chris Lemonis and players Gehrig Frei and Steven Spalitta on Dear Ol’ State.

Apr 16, 202520 min

Rounding Third: Jessie Blaine

Senior catcher Jessie Blaine joins the show to talk about her defensive growth, managing the pitching staff and preparing for law school by debating official scoring rules.

Apr 09, 202540 min

Dear Ol’ State: Another Spring Update From Coach Lebby

Less than a couple of weeks of spring football practice remain at Mississippi State. How are the Bulldogs progressing? Joel Coleman gets you up to date as he brings you the latest from head coach Jeff Lebby on the Dear Ol’ State podcast.

Apr 08, 202515 min

Dear Ol’ State: Diamond Dawgs Defend The Dude

Mississippi State baseball needed a big series win over the weekend and the Bulldogs got it. MSU took two out of three from South Carolina to start building some momentum. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery talk about it on the latest Dear Ol’ State, plus bring you comments from head coach Chris Lemonis, pitcher Karson Ligon and second baseman Gatlin Sanders.

Apr 07, 202533 min

Dear Ol’ State: Four More Dawgs Talk Spring Ball

More spring football talk is headed your way on Dear Ol’ State. Joel Coleman brings you the latest interviews featuring running back Johnnie Daniels, defensive lineman Deonte Anderson, linebacker Branden Jennings and offensive lineman Canon Boone.

Apr 03, 202515 min

Rounding Third: Morgan Stiles

The theme of this week's episode is underrated - from underrated stats to a guest who has sometimes been a little underrated herself. Morgan Stiles joins the show to talk about the fastest MSU team to 30 wins in program history.

Apr 03, 202540 min

Dear Ol’ State: No. 12 State Tennis Team Surging Down The Stretch

Ahead of the final two regular season matches of the season, Mississippi State head men’s tennis coach Matt Roberts and senior Dusan Milanovic join Joel Coleman to discuss how the Bulldogs are surging down the stretch and eyeing big things in the weeks ahead.

Apr 02, 202521 min

Dear Ol’ State: Lebby Liking What He’s Seeing

Spring football is rolling along at Mississippi State and head coach Jeff Lebby is liking what he’s seeing. On the latest episode of Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman brings you the very latest comments from Lebby regarding his MSU squad and the progress the Bulldogs are making.

Apr 01, 202513 min

Dear Ol’ State: More Spring Ball Talk With Stonka And More

Mississippi State football spring practice continues. On Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman brings you the latest interviews from the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex. Hear from safety Braylon “Stonka” Burnside, linebacker Zakari Tillman, receiver Brenan Thompson and offensive lineman Luke Work on the latest episode.

Mar 31, 202515 min

Dear Ol’ State: Bulldogs Discuss MSU Pro Day

Mississippi State football’s pro day was held on campus Thursday. On Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman brings you interviews with five of the participants – JP Purvis, Sulaiman Kpaka, Justin Ball, Kelly Akharaiyi and Ethan Miner.

Mar 27, 202523 min

Rounding Third: Riley Hull

Riley Hull began her career as the first Bulldog softball player ever from the state of Kentucky. She will end it as the last member of the 2022 Super Regional team left on the roster. Hull stopped by Rounding Third to discuss her career and the leadership she's been able to provide this season.

Mar 26, 202534 min

Dear Ol’ State: Back In The Win Column With Baton Rouge On Deck

Mississippi State baseball got back to its winning ways with a 6-1 midweek victory over Samford on Tuesday. There was a lot to like in the triumph as the Diamond Dawgs try and carry that momentum down to Baton Rouge for a big three-game series at LSU starting on Thursday. On Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman discusses the Bulldogs, plus brings you Tuesday night’s interviews with head coach Chris Lemonis, catcher Joe Powell and pitcher Dane Burns.

Mar 26, 202528 min

Dear Ol’ State: Sam Purcell On His Dancing Dawgs And A Shot At The Sweet 16

Mississippi State took down Cal in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday to move on to the Round of 32 where on Monday night, the Bulldogs will battle No. 1 seed USC. On Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman catches up with Sam Purcell ahead of Monday evening’s huge game as Purcell talks about what went right against Cal and MSU’s mentality as the Dawgs try to reach the Sweet 16.

Mar 24, 202517 min

Dear Ol’ State: Chatting With National Champion Peyton Bair

Last weekend, Mississippi State’s Peyton Bair became a national champion as he won the NCAA crown in the heptathlon. On Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman chats with Bair about his national title, his incredibly unique journey to MSU and much more.

Mar 20, 202520 min

Dear Ol’ State: Spring Football Is Here

Bulldog football is back! Mississippi State opened up spring practice this week. On the latest Dear Ol’ State, Joel Coleman brings you all that head coach Jeff Lebby had to say after day one. Plus hear from Chris Lemonis after the Diamond Dawgs got back on the winning track with a midweek victory over Jackson State.

Mar 19, 202531 min

Dear Ol’ State: Purcell And Dawgs Ready To Dance In Hollywood

For the second time in three seasons, Mississippi State women’s basketball is about to dance. Ahead of his team’s first NCAA Tournament game on Saturday, MSU head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to talk about his team’s path to March Madness and more.

Mar 18, 202512 min

Rounding Third: Raelin Chaffin

After claiming her nation-leading 14th win of the season, Raelin Chaffin stops by for a special edition of the Rounding Third podcast covering the first two weeks of SEC play as the crew catches up from Spring Break.

Mar 18, 202536 min
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