Basketball Dawg Talk Debuts On Monday

by Matt Dunaway, Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State basketball’s radio show, “Dawg Talk” presented by Learfield, makes its 2025-26 season debut on Monday at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux from 7-8 p.m. CT with head coaches Chris Jans and Sam Purcell.
The 60-minute program airs on the MSU Sports Radio Network affiliates from Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux which is locally owned by State alumni and located at 996 MS HWY 12 E in Starkville.
Neil Price, “The Voice of the Bulldogs”, will serve as the show’s host for the men whereas Jason Crowder will act as the host on the women’s side.
For those unable to attend the show in-person, “Dawg Talk” will be streamed courtesy of Hail State On-Demand at www.HailState.com/watch and The Varsity Network App.
Coach Jans is slated to make three additional appearances on Monday’s Jan. 5, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, while Coach Purcell also is scheduled to appear three more times after the joint show on Monday’s Jan. 12, Jan. 26 and Feb. 23.
Each coach will be joined by various staff members and student-athletes throughout the season.
“Dawg Talk” With Chris Jans
Monday, Dec. 8
Monday, Jan. 5
Monday, Feb. 2
Monday, Feb. 9
“Dawg Talk” With Sam Purcell
Monday, Dec. 8
Monday, Jan. 12
Monday, Jan. 26
Monday, Feb. 23
Fans can purchase single game tickets for the program’s remaining home games through Mississippi State’s Athletic Ticket Office at www.HailState.com/tickets or by calling (662) 325-2600 / (888) 463-2947 (GO DAWGS).
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men’s and women’s basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its official social media accounts by searching ‘HailStateMBK’ and ‘HailStateWBK’ on Facebook, X and Instagram.




