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Named a "Best New Podcast" in 2024 by Audible and Vulture. "This is no simple sports-recap podcast. Instead, each episode plays a bit like a dispatch from a foreign land — in this case Dodgers fandom — in which a local correspondent (that would be Parks) walks you through present concerns." (Vulture) Noted for its storytelling, sound design, and original music. A love letter to baseball and radio by a born-and-raised Angeleno.

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Today · 23 min
DBD DAILY: Dodgers Down 0-3 in NLCS, Facing Brewers Sweep
The Dodgers lost to the Brewers 6-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS tonight at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers are one win away from sweeping the Dodgers, and going to their first World Series since 1982. Only one team in the history of baseball has come back to win after facing a 0-3 deficit in a best of seven series. The Dodgers will attempt to avoid the sweep tomorrow, Thursday, at 5 p.m., very specifically, Pacific Time, at Dodger Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 19 min
DBD DAILY: RP3's 3 Things To Watch In NLCS Game 3
Game 3 of the NLCS is today in L.A. 5 p.m., very specifically, Pacific Time. Blake Snell on the bump. The Dodgers trail the Brewers 2-0 in this 7-game series. And that is concerning. How concerning? Well, in the history of baseball, a team has gotten out to a 2-0 in a best-of-7 series 95 times. Of those 95 times, 79 times the leading team went on to win the series. I.e., 83.2 percent of the time. So being down 0-2 is close to a death sentence. Richard Parks III (a.k.a. RP3) looks at the history of Dodgers (and other baseball teams) who have been able to come back from a 2-0 deficit in a 7-game series. Because that’s exactly what the Dodgers are going to have to do here in Game3, in order to advance past the NLCS to the World Series, and win a third-straight championship, a.k.a. 3peat. Then, RP3 picks out 3 things to watch in this all-important NLCS Game 3. Thing #1: The Shohei Factor. RP3 summarizes and updates the unfolding conversation about a significant slump the Dodgers two-way star has been mired in, which lead to a talk with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Since our last episode. Thing #2: Believe! RP3 muses on previous low-points from throughout Dodgers post-season history, and rallies for the type of “belief” espoused by legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who once said, “All you gotta do is believe.” Thing #3: Snellzilla. He’s the “little girl with the curl” as Vin Scully used to say. Snell had a sparkling October in 2025. But in his sole start in the 2026 post-season, Game 2 of the NLDS, Snell couldn’t get through 4 innings, and he walked 5. His reputation as a Dodger and as a post-season performer is on the line today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 18 min
DBD DAILY: Shohei Struggles + NLCS Game 2 Re-Cap
We awoke this morning to find the entire baseball world speculating on whether a struggling, injured Shohei Ohtani should be benched for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Brewers. Richard contextualizes that conversation, and weighs in. (Kinda.) Then, Richard re-caps the Dodgers' 7-4 loss in Game 2. (Expanding on the live-taped reactions to Game 2 from our previous, impressionistic DBD Daily, released last night.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 12 min
DBD DAILY: Dodgers Drop Game 2 to Brew Crew
Sit with Richard for the last two innings of the Dodgers 7-4 loss at the hands of the Brewers tonight in Game 2 of the NLCS. An audio diary of sorts, with live-recorded analysis, with evocative underscore by William Ryan Fritch. The Dodgers are in the hole 0-2 as the best-of-seven series heads to L.A. for Game 3 on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 17 min
DBD DAILY: Dodgers Bats "Miz" Opportunities in Game 1, Milwaukee Takes CS Lead
It was a tough loss for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS tonight (Sunday) in Milwaukee. Tarik Skubal and the Boys in Blue fell to Jacob Misiorowski and the Brewers, 2-1. But it wasn't quite the pitchers' duel you'd expect. Richard re-caps everything you need to know in 15ish minutes. Get ready for a series! Best of 7. Game 2 is tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunday · 17 min
REBROADCAST: "Mookie Is Spookied"
On the Eve of Game 1 of the NLCS in Milwaukee, we bring you this episode from our archives, about the Pfister Hotel, where the Dodgers stay when they're in town to play the Brewers -- well, most of the Dodgers. Mookie Betts, for one, decides to stay elsewhere. Because they say that the Pfister Hotel is... haunted! This episode was first aired in 2024, when Mookie was just rejoining the team after a couple months on the injured list. As a reminder, 2024 was also the season Mookie was making the transition from right field, to short stop. Getting ready for tomorrow's Game 1 (in 2026) Max Muncy was asked about the hotel and its ghosts. His response kept it loose. Which seems like a good sign, as the Boys in Blue kick off this all-important series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E54
Friday · 28 min
“Brewers vs. Dodgers = Ali vs. Frazier” (2026 NLCS Preview)
This year’s 2026 NLCS is a re-match of last year’s: Brewers vs. Dodgers. Last year, the Dodgers swept. But this year, it’s a different story. And it's being talked about as the “Ali-Frazier” matchup of October baseball this year. First, Richard looks back on how the Dodgers were able to sweep the Brewers last year. Then, Richard looks at the differences between the 2026 version of these teams and last year's, including discussion of: the pitching situation(s), the Shohei Ohtani factor, the Jacob Misiorowski factor, the bullpens, Tarik Skubal, how each team won their division series, key Dodger injuries, scoring via the homerun vs. via other methods, hitting with runners on, Jackson Chourio, the X factor of playing confidence, playing with a chip on your shoulder, Brewers manager Pat Murphy's "average Joe" narrative, William Contreras' lengthy homerun trots, and more! This should be everything you need to know to appreciate this highly anticipated series, which kicks off Sunday, in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E53
October 8 · 17 min
"Dodgers Onto Championship Series!"
With their 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, the Dodgers have won the National League Division Series! They're onto the National League Championship Series next, starting Sunday. Richard re-caps the Game 4 win in Atlanta Wednesday night, and celebrates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E52
October 7 · 32 min
“One Win Away From the CS”
Richard recaps the Dodgers 3-1 win over the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday. The Boys in Blue need just one more win to eliminate the Braves and advance to the NLCS. They will have two chances to get that last win -- starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, with Game 4, in Atlanta. If needed, Game 5 will be back in L.A. on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E51
October 6 · 34 min
"Dodgers Drop NLDS Game 2 to Braves"
Richard attended the Dodgers-Braves NLDS Game 2 in the sweltering L.A. heat on Sunday, only to see the Boys in Blue fall to the Atlanta team, 3-2. Snell faltered, Muncy rallied, but ultimately, it was a game of both good and bad -- but, probably mostly bad, because it was a loss. Richard recaps highlights and low-lights, and dives deep on a terrific Max Muncy at bat in the 9th, that can tell you a lot about this game, and this series. Then, Richard looks forward, as the 1-1 series heads to Atlanta, with two aces on the mound for Game 3. Hooooooo doogie! October is here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E50
October 4 · 43 min
“Triple-Digit Game 1 Win in Dodgers DS!”
Recording live in his living room, Richard recaps Game 1 of the Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS, just after it ends in a 5-3 victory for the Boys in Blue in the 100-degree Los Angeles heat. He does so while keeping half-to-one-third of an eye on Yankees-Rays ALDS Game 1 (which at the time of this recording, was in a no-hitter in the 8th inning) and a little bit of the Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 1, too. Hey even mentions the White Sox-Guardians ALDS Game 1! So that's everything you need to know about the Dodgers to get you ready for Game 2 of the DS tomorrow in L.A., PLUS everything you need to know about the rest of the post-season, as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at 6:57 p.m. very specifically Pacific Time. “Triple-Digit Game 1 Win in Dodgers DS!” WOW. If you like the show, PLEASE rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or however you can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E49
October 3 · 41 min
"October Is Here"
Richard shares a "season redux" he produced for 89.9FM KCRW in Los Angeles, and then, shares a rundown of what to watch for this post-season, including thoughts from the Wild Card Series, and a look-ahead at the National League Division Series, which kicks off tomorrow, October 3, at Dodger Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 27 · 13 min
DBD CLASSICS: "40-40 Vision"
Yesterday, we posted the first in a pair of classic episodes that we love, from our archives: "This Is (Almost) 40-40." Today, we're posting the second of that classic pair: "40-40 Vision." Listen to yesterday's, and then dive into this one -- to revisit one of the best moments from this Dodgers' run. This one is from August 25, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 26 · 12 min
DBD CLASSICS: "This Is (Almost) 40-40"
A re-broadcast of our classic episode "This Is (Almost) 40-40" from August 20, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E48
September 25 · 28 min
“Diced White Onion Dispenser Deep Dive”
Sometimes, you gotta make an ep like this. Richard takes a deep dive on Dodger Stadium diced white onion dispenser technique. (Seriously.) Then, Richard catches you up on what’s been going on with the Boys in Blue since the last ep: the end of the team-wide slump, Josue DePaula's AAA callup experience, Shohei's return from injury, and more. Then: he takes a look at the (very very good) 2026 post-season pitching rotation, and compares it to others over the past 5 years. Plus: a 5-star listener review from Apple Podcasts, read aloud, and elaborated upon. Solid ep. Go Dodgers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E47
September 18 · 45 min
"Dodgers Win West! 100 Eps of DBD!"
In this episode, we're celebrating two momentous events: The Dodgers have clinched the National League West division title, for the 13th time in 14 years! This is the 100th episode of the Dodger Blue Dream podcast! To celebrate the latter, we take a look back at some favorite moments from the last 100 eppies. Get ready for another post-season, y'all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E46
September 10 · 23 min
"Heat Wave Hot Streak"
The heat and humidity in the Southland have the Dodgers heating up on the ballfield, as September kills off an all-August-long team-wide slump. Richard shares a piece he made for his local public radio station, KCRW, about a new independent baseball team in Long Beach, The Long Beach Coast. And last, Richard shares some news about the future of Dodger Blue Dream, in a PSA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 42 min
REBROADCAST: "Mookie's Best"
Our 2024 episode "Mookie's Best" about Mookie Betts' improbable late-career transition from right field to shortstop... still relevant as ever, as we head down the stretch and look toward October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E45
August 28 · 28 min
"Braves Sweep. Sky's Falling"
We’re getting down to the wire, folks. As the Dodgers suffer their third straight loss to the Atlanta Braves, who thereby completed a sweep against the Boys in Blue Thursday night, Richard breaks down the MLB playoff format, how it might impact the Dodgers, and digs in deep about this series against the Braves – and the concerns it raises for the Dodgers 2026 post-season run. This is an unusually "cup half empty" episode, for DBD, but hey, we just got swept by the Braves! The sky's falling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S2 · E44
August 21 · 33 min
"Let's Talk Kyle Tucker Turkey"
Kyle Tucker signed a record-high contract with the Dodgers this past off-season, worth $60M a season. Tucker came to the Dodgers with Hall of Fame-caliber numbers. But so far in 2026, he’s been mired in a season-long slump. Things reach a low point this week, in a game where Tucker went 0-5 and dropped an easy fly ball in the outfield. Richard looks back on Tucker’s signing, the expectations, and the way the season has played out so far for "King Tuck" in Los Angeles. Let's Talk Kyle Tucker Turkey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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