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
A big weekend is coming up in Starkville. Mississippi State football is hosting No. 15 Tennessee, plus MSU will honor the 25th anniversary of the memorable victory by the 2000 Bulldogs in the Independence Bowl, better known by history as the Snow Bowl. On this week's Inside The Huddle edition of Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery relive that game by visiting with legendary head coach Jackie Sherrill. 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 9/24/2025
With fall ball about to be underway, it's time to get to know this year's Diamond Dawgs. Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery begin a Dear Ol' State series visiting with members of the Mississippi State baseball roster, starting with promising freshman outfielder Jacob Parker as well as All-SEC and All-America slugger Ace Reese. 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 9/18/2025
Hunter Washington is among the longest-tenured Bulldogs on the Mississippi State roster. The State safety has seen a lot in Starkville since first suiting up in Maroon and White back in 2022. On Dear Ol' State, Washington joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his career, MSU's 3-0 start to the season 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 9/16/2025
While there'll be a lot of new faces in the Diamond Dawg dugout come baseball season, a familiar one will be there, too, in the form of Justin Parker. The Mississippi State pitching coach joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State to talk about remaining a Bulldog, what he's looking for out of his guys this fall 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 9/11/2025
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