Follow Richard as he follows the Dodgers across the last week of road games against the Cardinals, in St. Louis, and the Trashstros, in Houston.

Follow Richard as he follows the Dodgers across the last week of road games against the Cardinals, in St. Louis, and the Trashstros, in Houston.

"Weekly Re-Cap"

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He calls opposing players names... He slides hard into second base... which is disallowed in today's game. He gets drilled in the ribs by fastballs... and when he does, he hardly blinks.

Is Dalton Rushing the most hated man in baseball?

Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers backup catcher, is off to a historically great start to the 2026 season, offensively speaking. At the same time, he's attracting even more attention than that merits, going "viral" on baseball social media viral for some allegedly untoward comments and epithets hurled at opposing players.

Richard dives in, breaks it down, gets into the backstory, and all that good stuff.

He calls opposing players names... He slides hard into second base... which is disallowed in today's game. He gets drilled in the ribs by fastballs... and when he does, he hardly blinks.
Is Dalton Rushing the most hated man in baseball?
Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers backup catcher, is off to a historically great start to the 2026 season, offensively speaking. At the same time, he's attracting even more attention than that merits, going "viral" on baseball social media viral for some allegedly untoward comments and epithets hurled at opposing players.
Richard dives in, breaks it down, gets into the backstory, and all that good stuff.

"Dalton Crushing"

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In this quasi-"Raw Dog" live-produced ep, Richard seamlessly weaves narratives from the last week of Dodgers baseball into the story of Game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers series, riffing and producing live, during Thursday's ballgame, with the Dodgers in the crosshairs, in danger of getting swept by their rivals to the North. This episode also covers: Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak, pitching pro's and cons, and "the sky is falling" thoughts from your host.

In this quasi-"Raw Dog" live-produced ep, Richard seamlessly weaves narratives from the last week of Dodgers baseball into the story of Game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers series, riffing and producing live, during Thursday's ballgame, with the Dodgers in the crosshairs, in danger of getting swept by their rivals to the North. This episode also covers: Shohei Ohtani's 53-game on-base streak, pitching pro's and cons, and "the sky is falling" thoughts from your host.

"Bay Area Blues" (a quasi-"Raw Dog" live-produced ep)

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Special ep this week! Richard's computer imploded, so... We're raw-doggin' an ep! Uncut, uncensored, like never before... No "podcaster voice"... Just Richard and Angelyne (his mandolin)... live! Spitting thoughts on the last week in Dodger baseball. 

Discussed: why we're raw-doggin' an ep of DBD — "Father of Newgrass" Sam Bush at Dodger Stadium for his birthday — winning series against the Rangers and the Mets last week at Dodger Stadium — RP plays "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" on Angelyne (the mandolin) — the Shohei Ohtani "Greatest Game" bobblehead — Texas Rangers statue controversy — Max Muncy's 3-homer walk-off game — why you should never leave a Dodger game early — cooler weather at the ballpark — transistor radios at the ballpark — Charlie Steiner appreciation — asking Google Gemini how to raw-dog an ep — "The Ace & The Broom" — "Static & Grass" — regulars with "Dugout Club" seats behind home plate you see on the TV broadcasts — "Marlins Man" — the guy with the beard and the fedora who sits near Mary Hart behind home plate — "The Hood" Dodgers Dugout Club Instagram personality — fellow Dodgers podcaster Jeff Snider — Ricky Monday appreciation — Jackie Robinson Day appreciation — Richard plays us out with some of Sam Bush's first "Red Haired Boy" solo from the Tony Rice "All Star" set at Merlefest, 1994.

Thanks for listening.

Special ep this week! Richard's computer imploded, so... We're raw-doggin' an ep! Uncut, uncensored, like never before... No "podcaster voice"... Just Richard and Angelyne (his mandolin)... live! Spitting thoughts on the last week in Dodger baseball.&nbsp;
Discussed: why we're raw-doggin' an ep of DBD &mdash; "Father of Newgrass" Sam Bush at Dodger Stadium for his birthday &mdash; winning series against the Rangers and the Mets last week at Dodger Stadium &mdash; RP plays "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" on Angelyne (the mandolin) &mdash; the Shohei Ohtani "Greatest Game" bobblehead &mdash; Texas Rangers statue controversy &mdash; Max Muncy's 3-homer walk-off game &mdash; why you should never leave a Dodger game early &mdash; cooler weather at the ballpark &mdash; transistor radios at the ballpark &mdash; Charlie Steiner appreciation &mdash; asking Google Gemini how to raw-dog an ep &mdash; "The Ace &amp; The Broom" &mdash; "Static &amp; Grass" &mdash; regulars with "Dugout Club" seats behind home plate you see on the TV broadcasts &mdash; "Marlins Man" &mdash; the guy with the beard and the fedora who sits near Mary Hart behind home plate &mdash; "The Hood" Dodgers Dugout Club Instagram personality &mdash; fellow Dodgers podcaster Jeff Snider &mdash; Ricky Monday appreciation &mdash; Jackie Robinson Day appreciation &mdash; Richard plays us out with some of Sam Bush's first "Red Haired Boy" solo from the Tony Rice "All Star" set at Merlefest, 1994.
Thanks for listening.

"Raw-Doggin' an Ep"

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This last week, we saw a 2025 World Series re-match, with the Dodgers taking two out of three games in a series against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Sadly, Dodgers infielder (and 2025 World Series hero) Miguel Rojas lost his father while the Dodgers were in Toronto. And Blue Jays manager John Schneider blew his top over a ticky-tack balk call, and was ejected, in a classic display of Baseball Theatre. Richard delivers these headlines, in DBD style.

This last week, we saw a 2025 World Series re-match, with the Dodgers taking two out of three games in a series against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Sadly, Dodgers infielder (and 2025 World Series hero) Miguel Rojas lost his father while the Dodgers were in Toronto. And Blue Jays manager John Schneider blew his top over a ticky-tack balk call, and was ejected, in a classic display of Baseball Theatre. Richard delivers these headlines, in DBD style.

"Tragedy & Theatre in Toronto"

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We'll always remember the first week of the 2026 Dodgers baseball season: a new iconic trumpet intro, 5 a.m. lines for promotional giveaways, and a triumvirate of Japanese starting pitchers... Richard breaks it down, so you don't have to.

We'll always remember the first week of the 2026 Dodgers baseball season: a new iconic trumpet intro, 5 a.m. lines for promotional giveaways, and a triumvirate of Japanese starting pitchers... Richard breaks it down, so you don't have to.

"A First Week To Remember"

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Out here in L.A., we're "Dreaming Of Three" as the Los Angeles Dodgers season gets underway with Opening Day. In the firsts episode of Season 3 of Dodger Blue Dream, we show you why Opening Day still hits in 2026, we look at the star power of this Dodgers dynasty that brought us here, and we turn a light on the new faces joining this stacked roster.

Out here in L.A., we're "Dreaming Of Three" as the Los Angeles Dodgers season gets underway with Opening Day. In the firsts episode of Season 3 of Dodger Blue Dream, we show you why Opening Day still hits in 2026, we look at the star power of this Dodgers dynasty that brought us here, and we turn a light on the new faces joining this stacked roster.

"Dreaming Of Three" (Dodgers 2026 Season Primer)

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Richard brings you the latest news from Dodger-land: a deal with a clothing company for Dodger Stadium's naming rights, some falsely-reported news involving Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, and some thoughts on the 2026 WBC.

Richard brings you the latest news from Dodger-land: a deal with a clothing company for Dodger Stadium's naming rights, some falsely-reported news involving Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, and some thoughts on the 2026 WBC.

"Naming Rights, False News, and the WBC"

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Richard and Wes get breakfast and chat about the Dodgers, Spring Training, and the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Plus: Patty, a server at the Astro Family Restaurant in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, shares an Eddie Murphy story.

Richard and Wes get breakfast and chat about the Dodgers, Spring Training, and the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Plus: Patty, a server at the Astro Family Restaurant in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, shares an Eddie Murphy story.

"Breakfast Special"

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Richard breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's critical comments about Dodger fans, and then takes a drive around the city, to see what's up, this last week of February. Plus: a contribution from the host of the "L.A. In A Minute" podcast and Instagram account, Evan Lovett.

Richard breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong's critical comments about Dodger fans, and then takes a drive around the city, to see what's up, this last week of February. Plus: a contribution from the host of the "L.A. In A Minute" podcast and Instagram account, Evan Lovett.

"Spring Scuttlebutt and Mellow Reportage"

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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.

To support Dodger Blue Dream, please visit: http://www.patreon.com/DodgerBlueDream.

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 &mdash; in this case Dodgers fandom &mdash; 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.
To support Dodger Blue Dream, please visit: http://www.patreon.com/DodgerBlueDream.

Dodger Blue Dream

Named a "Best New Podcast" in 2024 by Audible and Vulture. A documentary about the Los Angeles Dodgers "made in real time, as the season unfolds" by writer, documentarian, and lifelong Dodger fan Richard Parks III. For fans, casual fans, and non-fans alike. "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.

To support Dodger Blue Dream, please visit: http://www.patreon.com/DodgerBlueDream.

Dodger Blue Dream

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