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. 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 9/9/2025
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. 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 9/4/2025
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. 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 9/3/2025
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. 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 9/2/2025
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. 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 8/28/2025
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. 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 8/20/2025
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. 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 8/13/2025
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. 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 8/12/2025
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. 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 7/10/2025
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. 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 6/17/2025
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. 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 6/5/2025
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.
Published on 4/30/2025
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. 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 4/17/2025
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!
Published on 4/16/2025
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. 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 4/16/2025
Mississippi State softball and baseball each picked up big series wins over the weekend, and MSU football is beginning its final week of spring practice. Joel Coleman chats about it all, plus brings you interviews with Bulldog football players Jordan Mosley, Brenen Thompson and Jahron Manning on the latest edition of 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 4/14/2025
With Mississippi State men's golf's lone home event of the season, the Old Waverly Collegiate Championship, coming up on Monday, head coach Dusty Smith and junior golfer Garrett Endicott join Joel Coleman to preview the tournament and give an update on the Bulldogs' year so far. 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 4/10/2025
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.
Published on 4/8/2025
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. 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 4/8/2025
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. 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 4/7/2025
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. 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 4/3/2025
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.
Published on 4/2/2025
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. 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 4/1/2025
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. 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 4/1/2025