The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

In this special edition of The Hog Pod, we've partnered up with former Razorback football players, Austin Allen & Brooks Ellis, to bring you an exclusive interview with Mackey Award-winner, former Arkansas tight end & current New England Patriot, Hunter Henry. 

The former roommates talk about everything from Henry's rise in the sport, their dynamic as teammates, to his coast-to-coast journe...

In this episode, we sit down with Doug Case, the new head coach of Arkansas men's track and field, to get to know the man taking the baton from longtime leader Chris Bucknam. After 18 years as Bucknam's top assistant, Case steps into the ...

In this week's episode of The Hog Pod, we sit down with Arkansas gymnast Morgan Price to explore her journey from building the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program at Fisk University to returning to Fayetteville as a Razorback. From making history with multiple national titles and a perfect 10, to competing alongside her sister Frankie, Morgan shares the moments, mindset, and family connection that make this year so special. Watch th...

Arkansas freshman guard Meleek Thomas didn't just arrive ready — he was built that way.

Raised on the streets of Pittsburgh, Meleek learned grit, toughness, and resilience long before the spotlight found him. In this episode, he shares how his upbringing shaped his mindset and helped ...

In this episode of The Hog Pod, newly retired Arkansas men's track & field coach Chris Bucknam sits down for an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about closing out his 18-year run leading one of college sports' most storied programs. Bucknam talks about clearing out his office, leaving trophies where they b...

New Arkansas head football coach Ryan Silverfield sits down for his first in-depth conversation since arriving in Fayetteville, opening up about the whirlwind transition from Memphis, the moment he knew the Arkansas job was real, and why he believes the Hogs are primed for a breakthrough.

Silverfield details his

Arkansas guard Taleyah Jones joins the Hog Pod to share her journey from a Hello-Kitty-loving kid in Tulsa to one of the SEC's most dynamic playmakers. She opens up about growing up in a military family, developing confidence through adversity, and the moments that shaped her — including her 37-point high school performance and learning point guard on the fly as a college freshman. Taleyah reflect...

In this episode of The Hog Pod, we sit down with John George, the iconic voice of Razorback athletics for more than 45 years. From calling women's basketball games on a RadioShack stereo to becoming the PA announcer for Arkansas football, men's basketball, and the SEC Tournament, John shares the unforgettable journey that shaped his legendary career. He re...

Razorback goalkeeper Keegan Smith has faced it all — from celebrating an SEC Championship to battling one of the rarest injuries in sports. In this conversation with Hogs+ host Tera Talmadge, Keegan opens up about her small-town New York roots, the family ties that led her to Arkansas, and the powerful influence of her sister and her mom's longtime fri...

Ellen Calipari has spent nearly four decades living life beside one of the biggest names in college basketball. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from small-town Missouri to the center of the college hoops world — sharing what it's really like to be a coach's wife, raise a family through constant moves, and still find humor and grace along the way. From "roommate" and "princess" nicknames to brownies for players and J...

Trevon Brazile's journey at Arkansas has been anything but straightforward. From explosive potential to frustrating setbacks, the Razorback forward has battled injuries, inconsistency, and expectation. Now entering what could be his final season, Brazile sits down with Matt Zimmerman to reflect on the highs and lows, how adversity has shaped his mindset, and why he's approaching this year with complete freedom and urgency. He opens...

VAULT: To celebrate the announcement of Darren McFadden's #5 jersey being honored, we're bringing back the audio versions of the Hogs+ original film, 'Put Em' in the Heisman'.
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Darren McFadden and Houston Nutt were responsible for some of the greatest moments for Razorback football in Arkansas' SEC era. In the first two parts of our exclusive conversation with Nutt and McFadden, we've taken you through the incredible 20...

VAULT: To celebrate the announcement of Darren McFadden's #5 jersey being honored, we're bringing back the audio versions of the Hogs+ original film, 'Put Em' in the Heisman'.

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Darren McFadden burst on to the national scene in 2006, winning the Doak Walker Award and finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting, behind winner Troy Smith. It was a contentious decision at the time, but it set the stage for a big 2007 seas...

VAULT: To celebrate the announcement of Darren McFadden's #5 jersey being honored, we're bringing back the audio versions of the Hogs+ original film, 'Put Em' in the Heisman'. 
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For the first time, Darren McFadden and Houston Nutt sit down and relive the 2006 and 2007 football seasons. In Part 1 of this bonus Hog Pod series, the two cover the 2006 season, winning 10 straight games and clinching an SEC West title.

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Billy Richmond's journey from Memphis to Fayetteville has been fueled by toughness, grit, and belief. In this episode of The Hog Pod, the Razorback sophomore talks with Coach Z about his defensive mindset, how growing up in Memphis shaped his edge, and what it's like playing inside a rocking Bud Walton Arena. He opens up about the influence of his mom, the transition from Kentucky to Arkansas aft...

DJ Wagner has lived his entire life in the shadow of a name that carries weight in basketball circles. His grandfather, Milt Wagner, was a Louisville legend. His father, Dajuan Wagner, was a star at Memphis under John Calipari. Now at Arkansas, DJ is writing his own story—one built on family, competition, and an unwavering drive to win.

In this conversation with Matt Zimmerman, DJ reflects on the lessons he's learned from his dad a...

In this week's episode of The Hog Pod, we sit down with Dwight Stewart, a cornerstone of Arkansas basketball's golden era. Stewart opens up about his journey from Memphis to Fayetteville, the bonds that carried the Razorbacks to the 1994 national championship, and the lessons he learned playing under Coach Nolan Richardson. Known as a versatile role player who could stretch the floor, Stewart shares behind-the-scenes stories about ...