Justify Your Existence
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsThis is a feed of the Daily Journal's latest audio offerings of all things SEC, Ole Miss and Mississippi State sports.
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6/26/24: Rewind Time: Blocked FG Edition
June 26, 2024 18:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBBrendan and James look back at Ole Miss' win over Texas A&M last season and talk about what it meant for the team. Follow Brendan and James on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
6/19/24: Rewind Time
June 19, 2024 20:21 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, Brendan and James Murphy go back and rewatch last year's Ole Miss-LSU game. We talk about the highlights of the game and how much it meant for Ole Miss moving forward. Follow Brendan and James on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
6/5/24: Home for the Summer feat. Robbie Faulk
June 05, 2024 18:49 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMississippi State baseball's season came to an end in the Charlottesville Regional. Let's talk about it. Follow Brendan and Robbie on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
5/14/24: NCAA Softball Tournament preview with Benjamin Rosenberg
May 14, 2024 20:35 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, Brendan is joined by the Commercial-Dispatch's Benjamin Rosenberg to talk about Mississippi State softball, the SEC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. Follow Brendan and Benjamin on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
5/7/24: Ole Miss by the numbers feat. CFBNumbers
May 07, 2024 21:01 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Brendan is joined by Jason DeLoach (also known as CFBNumbers on Twitter) to talk about football analytics and where Ole Miss stands heading into next season. Follow Brendan and Jason on X (formerly known as Twitter) Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/30/24: Visiting Vanderbilt and a couple notes on the NFL Draft
April 30, 2024 18:51 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, Brendan is joined by the Clarion Ledger's Stefan Krajisnik to talk about Mississippi State baseball taking a series against Vanderbilt on the road and how former State football players fared at the NFL Draft. Follow Brendan and Stefan on X (formerly known as Twitter) Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/23/24: Mississippi State spring game recap with Paul Jones
April 23, 2024 21:36 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week, Brendan is joined by Maroon and White Daily's Paul Jones to talk about Jeff Lebby's first spring game as Mississippi State's head coach. Follow Brendan and Paul on X (formerly known as Twitter) Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/17/24: Hot Dogs and Spring Football feat. Michael Katz
April 17, 2024 19:49 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBBrendan Farrell is joined by Michael Katz to recap Ole Miss' Grove Bowl Games this past weekend and discuss why spring football isn't real. Follow Brendan and Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/8/24: In the Circle with Benjamin Rosenberg
April 09, 2024 01:47 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week, Brendan is joined by the Commercial-Dispatch's Benjamin Rosenberg to talk about Mississippi State softball and the Bulldogs' season so far. Follow Brendan and Benjamin on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/3/24: Boulder Season feat. Michael Katz
April 03, 2024 20:48 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week, Brendan Farrell is joined by Michael Katz, the Daily Journal's Ole Miss reporter. We discuss the start of spring football season and how high expectations are for Ole Miss' football team this season. Follow Brendan and Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
3/26/24: Tournament Wrap-Up
March 26, 2024 19:47 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBBrendan and James discuss Mississippi State's men's basketball team's loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament and where the Bulldogs can go from here in the future. Follow Brendan and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
3/11/24: Tournament talk
March 11, 2024 20:51 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOle Miss women's basketball just concluded its run to the SEC Tournament semifinals, while Ole Miss and Mississippi State's mens teams just wrapped their regular season. Brendan Farrell and James Murphy get you caught up on this week's show. Follow Brendan and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
2/19/24: Taking in The Dude
February 19, 2024 22:49 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSpring sports season is here and that means worlds are colliding. Brendan and James give you a college baseball update and an Ole Miss/Mississippi State hoops preview in this episode. Brendan also recaps his first trip to Dudy Noble Field, where he took in an MSU loss to Air Force. Brendan, Robbie, and Michael on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
2/13/24: Baseball Preview Extravaganza
February 13, 2024 21:58 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBrendan Farrell chats with Robbie Faulk, of On3 Sports' Maroon and White Daily, and Daily Journal Ole Miss beat reporter Michael Katz on this week's show. The topic: baseball. Hear Robbie and Michael's thoughts on how the Bulldogs and Rebels might look on the diamond this season. Make sure to follow Brendan, Robbie, and Michael on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
2/5/24: Basketball Egg Bowl recap
February 05, 2024 20:22 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBBrendan Farrell and James Murphy discuss what went wrong in weekend losses for Ole Miss (against Auburn) and Mississippi State (against Alabama). They also look back at the electrifying matchup between the Rebels and Bulldogs in Oxford last Tuesday. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
1/30/24: Egg Basketball Preview
January 30, 2024 13:43 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOle Miss and Mississippi State will face off for the first of two regular season matchups tonight in Oxford. Brendan Farrell and James Murphy discuss the keys for both teams on this week's episode. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
1/23/24: Michael Katz joins the show
January 24, 2024 14:16 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBDaily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins Brendan Farrell this week to discuss Lane Kiffin's portal haul going into the spring semester and Chris Beard's team heading into February. Make sure to follow Brendan, and Michael on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
1/23/23: Michael Katz joins the show
January 24, 2024 14:16 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDaily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins Brendan Farrell this week to discuss Lane Kiffin's portal haul going into the spring semester and Chris Beard's team heading into February. Make sure to follow Brendan, and Michael on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
1/16/24: Winter storm edition
January 19, 2024 01:36 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB*This episode is coming to you two days late, due to technical difficulties* Brendan and James are stuck in their homes due to icy conditions across Northeast Mississippi this week. Still, they bring you an update on Mississippi State and Ole Miss men's hoops. And James shares his final thoughts on his Michigan Wolverines' national championship. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook ...
1/8/24: New year, new energy
January 08, 2024 18:47 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBBrendan and James are back from the Holidays and refreshed for a new year. They recap Ole Miss' Peach Bowl win over Penn State, as well as the Rebels' portal haul. They end the show by reviewing the opening weekend of conference play for SEC basketball programs. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
12/18/23: Transfer portal talk + SEC hoops in Tupelo
December 18, 2023 23:44 - 29 minutes - 27 MBBrendan Ferrell and James Murphy took in Mississippi State vs. North Texas men's hoops at the Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo on Sunday. They discuss their experience seeing Chris Jans' team up close and follow with talk about Ole Miss' transfer portal heater. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
12/11/23: Hoops and recruits
December 12, 2023 18:32 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDaily Journal Digital Editor (and resident Ole Miss basketball stan) John Luke McCord joins Brendan Farrell and James Murphy on this week's show. John Luke and Brendan open the show with a discussion about Ole Miss basketball's undefeated start. Then James joins Brendan in the second half of the show to discuss Mississippi State's big football recruiting weekend. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississipp...
12/4/23: Lane and the Giant Peach
December 05, 2023 01:33 - 32 minutes - 30 MBDaily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins Brendan Farrell and James Murphy on this week's show. The crew discusses Ole Miss' matchup against Penn State in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30, as well as other College Football Playoff topics, now that the field is set. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
11/27/23: Recapping the week that was in the Egg Bowl rivalry
November 28, 2023 14:37 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOle Miss won last Thursday night's Egg Bowl, but did Mississippi State win the press conference with its hiring of Jeff Lebby? Brendan Farrell and James Murphy discuss on this week's show. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
11/20/23: Paul Jones talks Mississippi State coaching search, Egg Bowl
November 20, 2023 19:03 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBBrendan Farrell is joined by Paul Jones, of Maroon and White Daily on the On3 Sports network. They discuss Mississippi State's ongoing coaching search and possible outcomes for Thursday night's Egg Bowl. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
11/8/23: Michael Katz joins the show
November 08, 2023 17:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBrendan Farrell and James Murphy are back for episode two of the 2023 football season. Daily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins the guys to talk Ole Miss vs. Georgia in Athens this week, plus a look back to the Rebels win over Texas A&M and a look at Mississippi State's struggles this season. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
10/30/23: New faces, same place
October 30, 2023 20:04 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWelcome to a new era of the JYE pod. Meet your new hosts — Brendan Farrell and James Murphy — and get caught up on the weekend that was in college football. They also look forward to crucial matchups this weekend for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
WVUA's Gary Harris on Ole Miss' hiring of Pete Golding
January 19, 2023 17:39 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBGary Harris, of WVUA in Tuscaloosa, joins Parrish Alford to discuss the impact Pete Golding could bring to Oxford. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow Gary Harris on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
Matt Wyatt talks Zach Arnett
January 13, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMatt Wyatt, GM of HailState+ and host of The Matt Wyatt Show, joins Parrish Alford to discuss new Mississippi State head football coach Zach Arnett. Wyatt, who was a quarterback for the Bulldogs from 1995-99, shares why he feels Arnett is ready to be a head coach in the SEC, how he will handle recruiting and the transfer portal, the makeup of his staff and what the program's identity could look like going forward. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Fol...
12/1/22: Transitioning to the transfer portal
December 01, 2022 17:07 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBTheo is back this week. He, Parrish Alford and Michael Katz give final thoughts on the Egg Bowl, including naming an MVP of Mississippi State's win. The crew caps the show with discussion of transfer portal targets for Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin, as well as thoughts on Auburn's hiring of Hugh Freeze. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
11/17/22: Where will Lane Kiffin be in 2023?
November 17, 2022 15:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MBParrish Alford and Michael Katz examine the Lane Kiffin to Auburn speculation on this episode. They also discuss the state of SEC officiating (no fines were levied in the making of today's show), and this Saturday's games for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
11/10/22: Fish sandwiches and lemonade
November 10, 2022 15:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBParrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa put down their fish sandwiches and lemonade to discuss the challenging Saturday ahead for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. The Rebels face Alabama off of a loss, which magnifies that challenge, while Mississippi State will have a narrow path to victory against top-ranked Georgia that is reinvigorated following a win over Tennessee. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mis...
10/27/22: Hoops season is just around the corner
October 27, 2022 15:07 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBParrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa discuss Ole Miss' trip to College Station and what Mississippi State needs to accomplish during an off week. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
10/20/22: Previewing challenging weekend road trips for Ole Miss, Mississippi State
October 20, 2022 15:41 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis is quite the packed show. Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa look ahead to a big weekend on the road for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Parrish looks back to his story on the 1972 'clock game' between Ole Miss and LSU, the crew previews this Saturday's Magnolia bowl matchup, they also preview Mississippi State vs. Alabama and they also share thoughts on the passing of MSU walk-on offensive lineman from Tupelo, Samuel Westmoreland. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and T...
10/13/22: Is Deion a fit on The Plains?
October 13, 2022 15:04 - 27 minutes - 25 MBTheo is out today, so it's just Parrish and Michael. They discuss the drama surrounding Bryan Harsin at Auburn, whether Deion Sanders would be a good fit on The Plains, what Will Rogers needs to do to enter the Heisman race, and matchups this week — Mississippi State/Kentucky, Ole Miss/Auburn, LSU/Florida and Alabama/Tennessee. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
10/11/22: Get Mike Leach some good coffee
October 11, 2022 18:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMichael Katz and Theo DeRosa wrap up Week 6 in SEC land and turn the focus ahead to this coming Saturday. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
A conversation with Tim Dillard
October 07, 2022 20:21 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBProfessional pitcher turned broadcast Tim Dillard, a Saltillo native and ICC alum, joins Parrish Alford on this episode. Dillard offers his thoughts on the MLB playoffs, a big-picture look at the changes in and future of baseball, plus, his longtime relationship with the Brewers — a team who drafted him twice. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
10/6/22: Concussion recovery, tempo adjustments & Jimbo vs. Saban
October 06, 2022 16:06 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt's a loaded Thursday show with the whole crew in tow. Among today's topics: KJ Jefferson's availability, Malik Heath's impact this season, and how will the Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban play out on the field? Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
10/3/22: Not the upset alert we were expecting
October 03, 2022 23:28 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBTheo's alma mater, Missouri, gave Georgia a closer-than-we-expected call on Saturday. Michael's USC Trojans pulled one out against Herm-less Arizona State. Plus, Mississippi State and Ole Miss pulled out big SEC wins over the weekend. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa wrap up Week 5 of college football and media Monday in Oxford and Starkville. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
9/29/22: We'll know more about Bulldogs, Rebels following Saturday tests
September 29, 2022 15:09 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBParrish Alford is joined by Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa to discuss Mississippi State-Texas A&M and Ole Miss-Kentucky. How does Will Rogers manage the likely absence of left tackle Kwatrivous Johnson? How badly does the Bulldogs need this win to energize the fan base? Will poor tackling show back up for the Rebel defense this weekend? Can the passing game get going a bit more against the Wildcats? Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our ex...
9/22/22: Trap games & the transitive property in CFB
September 22, 2022 14:51 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat is the bigger trap game: Bowling Green or Tulsa? The crew discusses that and more on today's show. Did Ole Miss learn anything about their QB situation at Georgia Tech? How much of Mississippi State's struggles against LSU were self-inflicted? They finish up discussing Bowling Green's transitive property title potential, as well as topics from around the SEC. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi S...
9/15/22: QB1s and transfers
September 15, 2022 16:34 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBParrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa are back together on this episode leading you into Week 3 of the college football season. They talk Will Rogers' performance in Tucson, update the Ole Miss quarterback situation, and then they break down what Lane Kiffin needs to see from his transfers and how Zach Arnett's defense will fare against Jayden Daniels and the LSU offense. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and...
9/12/22: Wrapping up a wild week
September 12, 2022 22:39 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBMichael Kats and Theo DeRosa catch you up on a wild week of college football, including wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. What do this weekend's results mean going forward? Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
9/8/22: Quarterbacks, O-line & Defense ... Oh My
September 08, 2022 14:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MBParrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa are back ahead of Week 2 of the new college football season. They discuss Will Rogers, Ole Miss' quarterback situation and offensive line play. They also breakdown the performance from Mississippi State's defense last week. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
9/6/22: Wrapping up Week 1, working ahead on Week 2
September 06, 2022 15:59 - 1 minute - 995 KBMichael Katz and Theo Derosa look back at Week 1 wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, plus offer updates from Monday's meeting with the media for both schools. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
9/1/22: Pregame notes
September 01, 2022 15:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBParrish Alford catches up with Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa ahead of Saturday's season openers for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. For the Rebels, the discussion centers around quarterbacks, linebackers and Miles Battle. For Mississippi State, the offense's camp performance and injuries on defense are the focus. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/30/22: Digging through depth charts
August 30, 2022 14:27 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThe depth charts are out. Game week has arrived. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa react to the first game week Monday pressers from Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach of the season. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/25/22: End of preseason camp
August 25, 2022 15:32 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBParrish Alford and the crew are back and ready for a new college football season. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa join in as the crew discusses the end of preseason camp for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
8/22/22: Game week is almost upon us
August 22, 2022 23:19 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCollege football is back and the JYE crew is, too. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa discuss where Ole Miss and Mississippi State are in their respective preseason camp journeys and more on this episode. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.
4/18/22: Egg baseball + Spring football
April 18, 2022 16:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBEgg Bowl bragging rights will be about all that's on the line this weekend as Mississippi State and Ole Miss meet on the diamond in Oxford. Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik discuss that upcoming three-game set and offer spring football updates on this week's show. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.