The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

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 ...

In this episode of The Hog Pod, Razorback basketball's Karter Knox opens up about his journey through a challenging freshman year, the lessons learned while testing the NBA Draft, and the decision to return to Fayetteville with "unfinished business." From growing up in a fiercely competitive athletic family to carving out his own identity on the court, Knox shares the mindset driving him into his second season and what Razorback fa...

Mike Washington's journey to Fayetteville is anything but ordinary. Overlooked out of high school and faced with multiple transfers, limited portal interest, and academic hurdles, Washington had to fight for every step of his football career. In this episode of The Hog Pod, Washington opens up about the discipline he learned from his family, the challenges that nearly derailed his path, and the g...

After a devastating injury left her with both bones in her leg snapped, multiple surgeries, infections, and doctors telling her she may never play again, Arkansas soccer's Taylor Tommack refused to give up on her dream. In this episode, Taylor opens up about the moment her injury happened, the grueling recovery that followed, and the mental and physical battles she faced along the way. From the fear of losing her leg to the joy of ...

In this week's episode, we bring you a special excerpt from the newst Hogs+ original film, One Five.  You'll hear from Razorback legends like Joe Adams, Jarius Wright, Tyler Wilson and Bobby Petrino as they take you through the 2010 run to the Sugar Bowl.

One Five is a powerful and emotional journey through the life and legacy of Ryan Mallett, the legendary Arkansas quarterback whose arm, charisma...