Johnny's World
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.
Bulldogs Roll On: Minnesota Recap, South Carolina Preview & the LSU-Ole Miss Game Drama
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Johnny and BW break down Mississippi State's big win over Minnesota, look ahead to the Bulldogs' upcoming matchup against South Carolina, and dive into the drama from the LSU vs. Ole Miss showdown. Bulldog fans, this one's for you — recap, preview, and rivalry talk all in one episode.
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Gophers on Deck: Recapping UL Monroe & Previewing Minnesota
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Johnny and BW break down last week's win over UL Monroe and look ahead to this week's showdown with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. They also dig into a hypothetical: what football would look like for Mississippi State outside the SEC
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Week 1-Mississippi State vs UL Monroe
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Johnny and BW preview the Mississippi State Bulldog's first game of the season against UL Monroe.
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Anthony Craven and 2026 Mississippi State Football Season Preview
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PA announcer for MSU Football and Basketball, Anthony Craven, stops by to talk about his path into the booth — plus his 2026 season predictions. Then Johnny and BW break down every game on the schedule with their picks.
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Sean Owen Of PKL Row in Starkville
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On this brand new episode of the Johnny’s World Podcast, Sean Owen of PKL Row joins the show to talk with Johnny and BW about all things pickleball. We talk about how the idea was formed and what all PKL Row has to offer in Starkville. If you are interested in playing pickleball or just want to find a good place to hangout and watch sports then this place is for you! You can follow them on social media at PKL Row and you can check out their website at ...
Mississippi Entrepreneur Carl Craig
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On this brand new episode of the Johnny’s World Podcast I am joined by my longtime friend Carl Craig. Carl is the owner of two restaurants in Brookhaven, MS called Magnolia Blues BBQ Company and Serio’s Pizzeria. His recent endeavor is a baseball card shop in Brookhaven called The Bullpen Collectibles.
Opened in April of 2026, The Bullpen Collectibles is your go to card shop for baseball cards and Pokémon cards. We talk about how collecting cards is a generational hobby and we both a...
Johnny In Key West
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Vikash, Morgan and Caroline of Danger Charters join the show for this episode to talk all things Key West. They talk about what brought them down to the Conch Republic and what it’s like to live in paradise. They talk about some of the good places to eat and drink when visiting the island. We also talk about Danger Charters and what working for them entails and all the types of excursions they offer. We all agree there is nothing quite like a Key West sunset! If you are ever interested in...
Diamond Dog Luke Alexander
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Former Mississippi State Diamond Dawg Luke Alexander joins the show as our guest this episode. Luke talks about his career playing baseball for the Bulldogs and what it was like hitting a home run in his first game. He also talks about his walk off wins including the one on the biggest stage of college baseball at the College World Series in Omaha where he hit the game winning hit against Washington. Luke talks about his latest endeavor which is developing his own clothing line. You can check out his new Bulldog a...
Jake Mangum and Bowl Preview
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Johnny and BW recap the 2025 football season and discuss the upcoming bowl game.
Then, The Mayor Jake Mangum joins Johnny to discuss his upcoming pro season, the alumni baseball game held on campus this fall and his thoughts on the upcoming Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball season.
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Egg Bowl Preview with Steve Robertson
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Our good friend and host Steve Robertson joins us to talk about this week's Egg Bowl matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels. They also talk a bit about the current state of Mississippi State Basketball and Baseball. Then Johnny and BW close out the show with their Egg Bowl picks.
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Josh Hubbard Interview
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Bulldog basketball star Josh Hubbard is back on the show to talk about the 2025-26 basketball season. He talks about playing with a whole new roster and about building relationships with the new players. He speaks on how Coach Jans has restored to program back to where it was two decades ago when Coach Stansbury had the Bulldogs in the postseason every season. Josh also talks about his partnership with Make A Wish and what it means to give back. He explains how the players feed off the fans emotions at the games. S...
Jaden Walley and Missouri Game Preview
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Johnny and BW talk a bit about last week's loss to Georgia and the upcoming game against Missouri. Can the Mississippi State Bulldogs get bowl eligible?
Then, Jaden Walley joins the show and shares some of his favorite memories playing for the Bulldogs.
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Joe Birch Interview and Georgia Game Preview
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Johnny and BW talk a bit about last weeks SEC win against Arkansas and preview this weeks game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Then they are joined by Memphis' Action News 5 Anchor Joe Birch. Joe helps support the Cystic Fibrosis foundation and many other local philanthropies in Memphis. He talks a bit about how he ended up in Memphis and ultimately became a news anchor for channel 5. He also discusses his involvement with the St. Jude Marathon.
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Mississippi State Vs Arkansas 2025 Game Preview
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Johnny and BW talk about the devastating loss to the Texas Longhorns last week and find some funny moments amongst the disappointment. They talk about what they expect for the rest of the season and how the Bulldogs may do this weekend against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Mississippi State vs Texas 2025
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Johnny talks about his trip last week to Orlando and his unfortunate visit to the Swamp to watch the Bulldogs lose a game to the Gators. Johnny goes on a RANT about the game and what he thinks should happen the rest of the season for the Dogs to get back on track. We also make predictions about our WINNABLE game against the Texas Longhorns.
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Mississippi State Vs Florida
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Johnny and BW preview Mississippi State's matchup this week against the Gators at the Swamp.
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Texas A&M vs Mississippi State 2025
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Johnny and BW recap last week's heartbreaking loss to Tennessee and preview this weeks' matchup against the Aggies of Texas A&M.
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Mississippi State vs Tennessee Game Preview and Jan Gwin on D.D. Lewis
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Mississippi State Football alum Jan Gwin joins us again to talk about his time spent playing with Bulldog Football great D.D. Lewis. He talks about their time together in Starkville and his accomplishments with the Dallas Cowboys. We also preview this weeks matchup against the Tennessee Vols.
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Mississippi State vs Northern Illinois Game Preview
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Johnny and BW talk about Mississippi State's victory last weeks over Alcorn State and preview the game this week against Northern Illinois.
Johnny also shares some exciting news about Natty Waylon Packer becoming Starkville Mississippi's second Pet Mayor.
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Jay Perry and Mississippi State Vs Alcorn State
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Johnny and BW recap the Bulldog's victory over Arizona State last week. Bulldog sideline reporter Jay Perry joins Johnny and shares some fun stories from times spent with Dan Mull, Mike Leach and other Bulldog coaches. He talks about being on the sideline for last weeks win over Arizona State and talks about the rest of the season.
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Mississippi State Vs Arizona State Game Preview
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Johnny and BW talk about last weeks victory over Southern Miss. They also preview and make their picks for this weeks pivotal matchup with Arizona State at Davis Wade stadium.
Ryan from the Oktibbeha County Humane Society joins the show to talk about this weekends Dog Paddle Fundraiser at Moncrief Park in Starkville.
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Peter Burns SEC Preview and Mississippi State vs USM Game Preview
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This week we’re joined by ESPN’s Peter Burns for a deep dive into Mississippi State Bulldog football. Peter shares his expectations for the Dawgs, gives his take on how the SEC season will play out, and makes bold predictions about who we’ll see in Atlanta for the SEC Championship — and which SEC team could punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff.
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Mississippi State Football 2025 Season Preview
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Johnny and BW are back for a new season of Mississippi State Football.
They discuss what they have been doing this summer, why they are doing the show and make their picks and predictions for the 2025 Bulldog Football Season.
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Tanner Allen talks new Mississippi State Coaching Hire and NCAA Tourney
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Former 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.
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Regionals Preview w/Ben McDonald
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Johnny 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.
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The Weenie Dog's Are Back
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Alden 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.
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2025 Masters Preview w/Tom Sikes
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Tom 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.
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Final 4 Preview with Bart Hyche
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Johnny 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.
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100th Episode and Johnny's Bday
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Johnny gives an update on his most recent health battles and shares some exciting news about his new dog Natty.
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Eggbowl Preview with Jan Gwin
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Jan 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.
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Mississippi State Vs Missouri
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Johnny and BW preview the upcoming game vs Missouri.
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MS State Dogs vs Tennessee Vols
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Johnny and BW preview the upcoming game against TN in Knoxville this weekend.
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Josh Hubbard
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Bulldog basketball great Josh Hubbard joins the show to talk about the upcoming 24-25 season.
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MS State Football vs UMASS
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Johnny and BW preview the upcoming game against UMass and talk a bit more about Jonny's trip to Orlando.
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Mississippi State vs Arkansas 2024
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Johnny 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.
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BONUS EPISODE-Richie Brown Interview
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Former 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.
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Texas A&M vs Mississippi State
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The 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.net
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MS State vs Georgia Preview and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Update
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Johnny 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.
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Vic Schaefer and Texas Game Preview
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Johnny 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.
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Mississippi State vs Florida
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Johnny 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.
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