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Johnny Packer and Brandon Walley explore what life is like to live with Cystic Fibrosis. A Mississippi State Sports adjacent podcast where some conversations revolve around Bulldog sports and others around life in the South.

Brandon Walley and Johnny Packer

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    Tanner Allen talks new Mississippi State Coaching Hire and NCAA Tourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:20


    Send us a textFormer Mississippi State Diamond Dawg National Champion and SEC Player of the Year Tanner Allen is back on Johnny's World. TA talks about NCAA baseball regionals, MSU coaching hire, and gives his predictions on what teams he thinks will make it to Omaha this year. TA also gives us an update on how he's teaching young kids the game of baseball and how his faith in God plays an important role in his journey.To support our mission to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis be sure to buy a fresh roasted bag of coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Regionals Preview w/Ben McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 39:24


    Send us a textJohnny and BW talk a bit about the MS State Baseball coaching search and share their thoughts on the upcoming regionals. Then Johnny talks with Ben McDonald about the NCAA baseball tournament and the SEC's chances, they also discuss a little MS State news.Support us by ordering a fresh roasted bag of coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    The Weenie Dog's Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 8:40


    Send us a textAlden Thornhill is back on the show to tell us about the 2025 version of the World's Largest Weenie Dog Race held in Starkville MS.To support our cause of raising funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation order a bag of fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    2025 Masters Preview w/Tom Sikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 42:34


    Send us a textTom Sikes joins the show to talk about he and Johnny's trip to the 2008 Masters tournament.  We also make predictions of winners and share a few of our favorite memories.To support our cause check out  johnnypacker.net and order a bag of fresh roasted coffee today!Support the show

    Final 4 Preview with Bart Hyche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 44:09


    Send us a textJohnny and BW talk a bit about the Mississippi State basketball season and everything else going on in Johnny's World then Johnny talks with Bart Hyche about some old MS State Final 4 memories and what to expect in this weekend's Final 4.  To support our mission to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis be sure to visit Johnnypacker.net to order some fresh roasted coffee today!Support the show

    100th Episode and Johnny's Bday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 19:34


    Send us a textJohnny gives an update on his most recent health battles and shares some exciting news about his new dog Natty.  We appreciate everyone for listening to us these last 100 episodes!  If you want to support us go to Johnnypacker.net and order some fresh roasted coffee today!Support the show

    Eggbowl Preview with Jan Gwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 46:23


    Send us a textJan Gwin, a former Mississippi State Bulldog player joins the show.  He tells us about how he ended up on an airplane heading to Starkville with Archie Manning and shares more stories about his time as a Bulldog and the three Egg Bowls he played in.  To support our mission to raise funds ands awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation be sure to order a bag of fresh roasted coffee from JohnnyPacker.netSupport the show

    Mississippi State Vs Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 17:35


    Send us a textJohnny and BW preview the upcoming game vs Missouri.To support our mission to raise funds for CF go to johnnypacker.net and order a fresh bag of coffee.  Support the show

    MS State Dogs vs Tennessee Vols

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 17:58


    Send us a textJohnny and BW preview the upcoming game against TN in Knoxville this weekend.Support us by ordering fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Josh Hubbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 17:39


    Send us a textBulldog basketball great Josh Hubbard joins the show to talk about the upcoming 24-25 season.To support our cause to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis go to Johnnypacker.net and order some fresh roasted coffee today!Support the show

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    MS State Football vs UMASS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 26:23


    Send us a textJohnny and BW preview the upcoming game against UMass and talk a bit more about Jonny's trip to Orlando.Fresh roasted coffee at johnnypacker.net Support the show

    Mississippi State vs Arkansas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 23:39


    Send us a textJohnny joins the show from Universal Studios in Orlando, we talk about last weeks game against A&M, the 2014 team reunion and make predictions about this weeks game against Arkansas.  johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    BONUS EPISODE-Richie Brown Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 19:54


    Send us a textFormer Bulldog linebacker Richie Brown joins the show to talk about the 2014 Mississippi State football team who reached #1 in the polls for the first time in school history. Richie talks about how he ended up at Mississippi State and all the memories from his Bulldog career including the Texas A&M game in 2014 where he had 3 interceptions. He shares what it meant to reach #1 and gives us an update on what he is doing now. To support our mission to raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation be sure to visit johnnypacker.net for some fresh roasted coffeeSupport the show

    Texas A&M vs Mississippi State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 19:22


    Send us a textThe upset minded Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Texas A&M Aggies this weekend.  Johnny and BW preview the game and talk about last week's action.  To support our mission to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis be sure to order a bag of fresh roasted coffee from johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    MS State vs Georgia Preview and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 30:30


    Send us a textJohnny and BW attended the Uncork The Cure Event for The Midsouth Cystic Fibrosis foundation in Memphis last week, they talk everything that happened there and the money that was raised for CF.  Then we recap the crazy week of college football last week with #1 Bama going down to Vandy and preview this week's game against the Georgia Bulldogs.  Order fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.net to support our cause.  Support the show

    Vic Schaefer and Texas Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 43:23


    Send us a textJohnny and BW talk about last weeks game and their time together in Starkville.  They preview the Bulldogs game vs The University of Texas Longhorns this weekend and Johnny is joined by MSU Women's Basketball coaching legend Vic Schaefer to talk a bit about life in Austin TX.  Support our show by ordering a bag of fresh roasted coffee at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Mississippi State vs Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 24:36


    Send us a textJohnny and BW shortly lament the poor performance by the Bulldogs against Toledo in last weeks matchup.  As the Bulldogs hope to bounce back this week the guys share their thoughts on the game and season going forward.  Support us by ordering a bag of fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Toledo Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 37:40


    Send us a textJohnny and BW preview the upcoming MS State Football game vs Toledo.  They also share some news about a Cystic Fibrosis event they will be attending in a couple of weeks.  Support the show

    Arizona State Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 30:24


    Send us a textThe Bulldogs travel to Tempe Arizona this weekend to take on the Arizona State Sundevils.  Johnny and BW talk a little about last weeks victory over Eastern Kentucky and preview this weeks game against Arizona State.Support our show by ordering a fresh bag of roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Eastern Kentucky Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 23:28


    Send us a textJohnny and BW make predictions for Mississippi State's first game of the season against Eastern Kentucky.  If you would like to join our Pick'Em League on Yahoo click on this link https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroupGroup ID: 5832Password: #HailStateSupport our cause to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by ordering a bag of fresh roasted coffee at Johnnypacker.netSupport the Show.

    Episode 85-MS State Football Season Preview 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 37:07


    Send us a Text Message.Johnny and BW make their predictions for the 2024 Mississippi State Football Season.If you would like to join our Pick'Em League on Yahoo click on this link https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroupGroup ID: 5832Password: #HailStateSupport our cause to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by ordering a bag of fresh roasted coffee at Johnnypacker.netSupport the Show.

    Episode 84-Steve Azar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 33:56


    Send us a Text Message.The Official Music and Cultural Ambassador of the State of Mississippi, Steve Azar joins the show.  He discusses his Mississippi roots and why he and his family moved back to his hometown of Greenville after spending several years in Nashville pursuing his music career.  He also shares how he become the Music and Cultural Ambassador of the state and how that led to him recording his well known song, One Mississippi.  To learn more about Steve's foundation and everything he is doing go to https://www.steveazar.com/ and as always to support our show by ordering some fresh roasted coffee go to johnnypacker.netSupport the Show.

    Episode 83-Hobie Hobart and Key West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 41:15


    Send us a Text Message.Hobie Hobart joins the show to talk Key West. Johnny and Hobie sit down at Hobie's bar called Hobie's On Main which is located in downtown Starkville and it has Key West theme to the bar. They talk about their favorite restaurants and places to go and things to do while in Key West. Hobie talks about his experience with the late Coach Mike Leach in Key West and meeting up with him at Coach Leach's favorite bar called Captain Tony's. They also talk about all things Jimmy Buffett and how Hobie became a parrothead and what makes Key West such a special place! Support the Show.

    Episode 82-Starkville Derby 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 28:29


    Johnny and BW talk about Johnny's recent trip to Memphis, the NBA playoffs and MS State Baseball.  Johnny interviews Alden Thornhill the founder of the Starkville Derby, the world's largest wiener dog race.  Support our cause and order some fresh coffee today from Johnnypacker.netSupport the Show.

    Episode 80-Masters Preview and Johnny's World Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 35:03


    Johnny and BW give a few updates on what's been going on around Johnny's world.  They talk a bit about the NCAA Basketball Championship game,  Mississippi State Baseball, the NBA and of course the 2024 Masters.  If you would like to support our mission to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis visit Johnnypacker.net and order some fresh roasted coffee today.  Support the show

    Episode 80-Will Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 32:34


    Johnny was invited to join The Road in Between Podcast to help them interview the University of Washington Huskies QB, Will Rogers. The former Mississippi State signal caller dishes on his journey from Brandon, MS to Washington State University to MS State University & now to the University of Washington. Will's Road in Between has many curves but he shares how his faith continues to guide his path!To support our mission to raise funds and awareness about Cystic Fibrosis be sure to go to our website Johnnypacker.net and order a fresh roasted bag of coffee.  Support the show

    Episode 79-Josh Hubbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 23:18


    Current Mississippi State Basketball and former Madison-Ridgeland Academy player Josh Hubbard is our guest today.  Josh talks about his early days at MRA and what it was like playing for coaching legend Richard Duease and how that prepared him for being such an impactful player at State.  He also shares about the illness he battled when he was younger that put him in Batson Children's Hospital where Johnny was a patient and later an employee.   We talk a bit about his High School scoring title and this years Bulldog team as well.   Josh has a great career ahead of him and we are grateful he joined us to support our mission to raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis foundation.  If you would like to support us please go to Johnnypacker.net and order a fresh roasted bag of coffee.Support the show

    Episode 78-Johnny's BDay and Super Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 28:53


    Johnny talks about his courtside experience at The Hump for his Bday and some of his other birthdays watching Bulldogs basketball.  We also make picks and preview the Super Bowl.If you would like to support our mission to raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis foundation be sure to by a bag of fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 77-Ann Hart Preus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 27:08


    Ann Hart Preus, a Starkville resident and native of the Mississippi Delta, joins the show to talk about her book “Out of Texas” which she cowrote with Joseph Caldwell Townsend. It is a historical fiction novel that dates back to the 1800s and takes place in cities like Winona, Mississippi. “Out of Texas” can be found at the Book Mart on Main if you are in Starkville or can be ordered on Amazon. Thanks for your continued support of johnnypacker.net as we help raise funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through fresh roasted coffee.  Support the show

    Episode 76-Tanner Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 33:18


    Mississippi State Baseball legend Tanner Allen joins the show to discuss some of his favorite moments as a Bulldog and gives us an update on his MLB career.  If you would like to support our mission to raise fund and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis buy a fresh roasted bag of coffee from us at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 76-College Football Playoff and Coaching Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 31:40


    Johnny and BW close out the year with their thoughts on Mississippi State Bulldog Football's new coach Jeff Lebby.  They also discuss the shocking Final 4 of the College Football Playoff and make predictions on who they think will win it all.Support our mission to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis by purchasing a bag of freshly roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 75-Kevin Fant and Egg Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 45:44


    Johnny and BW preview the Egg Bowl and make their predictions for the game.  Former MS State QB Kevin Fant talks with Johnny about what he is doing now and some of his favorite times at State.Support us by ordering a fresh roasted bag of coffee at JohnnyPacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 74-MS State Football Coaching Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 36:54


    The Bulldogs have moved on from Coach Zach Arnett in his first full season.  Johnny and BW discuss a few potential hires and what direction they think AD Zac Selmon will go.  They also preview this weekends Southern Miss game.'Be sure to support our mission to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis research by ordering a fresh bag of coffee from us at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 73-Coach Jackie Sherrill and TX A&M Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 26:19


    Coach Sherrill is back on the podcast to talk about the time he spent in Starkville last weekend being honored with the '98 SEC West Champ Team.  He tells us what that meant to be back and shares a little about what folks can expect at TX A&M this weekend.  Johnny and BW preview the game as well.Support us by ordering a bag of fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 72-Wayne Madkin and Kentucky Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 52:03


    Former Bulldog great Wayne Madkin joins the show and talks about some of his favorite moments in the Maroon and White.  Wayne played on some of the most legendary and talented teams in MS State history, they are getting honored this weekend at the game so be sure to show up and support them.  Johnny and BW preview the Kentucky game and have some words of motivation for Coach ArnettSupport our mission to support the CF foundation by purchasing a bag of fresh roasted coffee from johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 71-Michael Henig and Auburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 32:36


    Former MS State QB Michael Henig talks about his memories from the 2007 team that beat Auburn.  Michael also shares what he is doing now and some of his favorite spots to eat in Starkville.  Before our guest Johnny and BW preview this week's matchup against Auburn.Support us by ordering some fresh roasted coffee from Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 70-Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 19:25


    Johnny and BW talk about what they did during the Bye week and make predictions for the upcoming must win Arkansas game.Support us by ordering some fresh roasted coffee at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 69-Robbie Faulk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 55:38


    Johnny and BW talk about last weeks loss to Bama and make predictions for this weeks game against Western Michigan.  Then Robbie Faulk or 24/7 Sports, The Starkville Daily News and Thunder and Lightning joins and talks with Johnny about the current state of MS State Basketball, Baseball and what he thinks about this football team after their loss to Bama and what to expect for the rest of the season.  Be sure to support of efforts to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis by purchasing some fresh roasted coffee from www.johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 68-Johnny's Locks Sep 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 7:52


    Johnny's Locks for the week of Sept 29 2023.Support our cause and buy some fresh roasted coffee from https://www.johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 67-Titus Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 34:15


    Former MS State Bulldog Titus Brown talks about some of his favorite times as a Bulldog, what it's like to beat Alabama and what he's doing now.  Johnny and BW also make their picks for this weeks game.Support our cause by ordering some fresh roasted coffee at www.johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 66-South Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 33:24


    Johnny and BW talk about last weeks at home loss to the Tigha's and preview this weeks matchup at South Carolina.Buy coffee hereSupport the show

    Episode 65-Dan Mullen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 61:10


    Former Bulldog Head Coach Dan Mullen joins the show and previews the LSU game, talks a bit about the SEC and relives some of his favorite memories and games during his time in Starkville.Support our cause by buying some fresh roasted coffee at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 64- Rod Gibson and Arizona Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 39:49


    Rod Gibson, former MS State player and current Director Of Football Recruiting Communication joins the show.  Rod has worked under Coaches Dan Mullen, Joe Moorehead, Mike Leach, and Zach Arnett.  He talks about some of his favorite memories as a player in the late 90's and what it has been like working as a recruiter the last several years.  He discusses what type of player the program is looking like as a whole and how it changes from coach to coach.  Then Johnny and BW preview the upcoming Arizona game.  Don't forget to support the show by ordering fresh coffee from us at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 63-Southeast Louisiana Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 19:57


    The Bulldogs welcome Southeast Louisiana into Starkville this weekend to open the season.  Johnny and BW preview the game and give a few suggestions for some new restaurants around Starkville.If you are interested in joining our annual Pick 'Em contest follow this link.https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/college/register/joingroup?guccounter=1Go to Join Private GroupGroup ID: 8186Password:  JohnnyDon't forget to support the show by ordering fresh coffee from us at Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 62-Peter Burns and MS State Football Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 47:35


    Peter Burns joins the show to talk about his expectations for MS State Football this year.  He also makes some early predictions about how he thinks the SEC will play out this year.  After that Johnny and BW make predictions about how they think the MS State Football will do this year.To support our mission you can purchase fresh roasted coffee from us at http://www.johnnypacker.net where a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Johnny and his lifelong fight with CF.  Support the show

    Episode 61-Mario Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 46:45


    Mario Austin, Mississippi State Bulldog Basketball legend joins the show.  Mario talks about what he is doing now and shares some of his favorite memories, games, and times while in Starkville.  He tells the unlikely story of how he ended up at Mississippi State and why he had to make the tough decision to leave early and declare for the draft.  Mario loves Mississippi State and still bleeds Maroon and White to this day, don't miss this interview!To support our show be sure to order a fresh roasted back of coffee from us at Johnny Packer Coffee right here.  Support the show

    Episode 60-Johnny Packer Coffee Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 37:54


    BW shares the exciting news that he has found a new coffee roaster and Johnny Packer Coffee is back.  Be sure to visit our new website HERE.  When you get to checkout put the discount code JOHNNY in to save 10%.  This is our primary way to raise money to support the Cystic Fibrosis foundation so please consider trying some today.  Johnny also talks about his trip to Chicago to see Dead and Co and we close by talking a little about the College World Series.Johnnypacker.netSupport the show

    Episode 59-Brylie St. Clair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 22:45


    Mississippi State softball player Brylie St. Clair joins the show and tells us how she ended up in Starkville and some of her favorite things about her time spent here.  She also talks about one of her favorite hobbies, noodling for catfish.  Support the show

    The Starkville Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 15:39


    Johnny is joined by Alden Thornhill who came up with the idea of TheStarkville Derby: Dachshund Dash. It will be held this Saturday May 6 in the Cotton District from 11am-2pm. He talks about how it will be the biggest Weiner dog race in the country. Over 150 weiner dogs are signed up and folks as far as Colorado will be coming to attend with their Weiner dogs. The best part is proceeds go to the Oktibbeha County Human Society. So if you can't make it to the Kentucky Derby this weekend come on over to the Starkville Derby to watch the weiner dogs race for a good cause.Support the show

    Episode 57-Tim Brando Final Four Recap and Masters Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 71:28


    Tim Brando is back on the show to recap the Men's and Women's Final Four and to help us preview the Masters.  He also talks about the recent announcement that Jim Nantz is stepping away from college basketball and shares a few great stories along the way.  Support the show

    Episode 56-Ben McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 55:29


    Johnny and BW share some exciting news then they are joined by former All American Pitcher, Gold Medalist, Golden Spikes Winner and member of the college baseball hall of fame Ben McDonald.Support the show

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