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Dodger Talk with David Vassegh, Ned Colletti, Jerry Hairston Jr and Nomar Garciaparra, bringing you the latest on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

David Vassegh


    • Sep 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 4,880 EPISODES

    4.2 from 333 ratings Listeners of Dodger Talk that love the show mention: dv, nomar, big mac, dodgers, dodger fan, love the info, kennedy, analysts, callers, 2021, baseball, david, blue, aka, players, dave, coaches, negative, much love, monday.


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    The Dodger Talk podcast is a must-listen for any fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hosted by David Vassegh, the show offers insightful analysis, recaps of games, and fan reactions. Vassegh's informed opinions and inside knowledge make him a great host who provides valuable insight into the team and its players. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the supporting cast, including Tim Cates, who complements Vassegh's personality with his patient and forgiving approach to callers. The show is a great resource for fans who don't get much live game time, providing recaps and discussions about the team. Overall, it's a fantastic podcast that keeps listeners engaged with Dodger baseball.

    One of the best aspects of The Dodger Talk podcast is David Vassegh's deep knowledge of Dodgers baseball and his ability to provide solid insight and analysis. He has earned the trust and respect of the players, allowing him to offer insider information without compromising his relationships. Additionally, his willingness to listen to callers who are direct and to-the-point enhances the quality of the show. The supporting cast, including Colletti's insight and guest appearances from former players like Nomar Garciaparra and Orel Hershiser, add value to each episode.

    However, one negative aspect of the podcast is Vassegh's occasional condescension towards callers. While he may have extensive knowledge about the game, it can come across as belittling when he dismisses or ridicules callers who may not have the same level of expertise. This can deter some listeners from fully enjoying the show.

    In conclusion, The Dodger Talk podcast hosted by David Vassegh is an informative and engaging resource for Dodgers fans. Despite some occasional condescension towards callers, Vassegh's depth of knowledge about Dodgers baseball shines through in his insights and analysis. The supporting cast adds further value to each episode, making it a must-listen for any fan of the Dodgers.



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    Dodgers on Deck (9-3-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 43:33 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch betwee the Dodgers and the Pirates. Dave Roberts talks about Shohei Ohtani's cold. DV catches up with Rick Monday. 

    Dodger Talk (9-2-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 32:13 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers fall to the Pirates, 9-7. Clayton Kershaw talks to the media after the loss. 

    Dodgers on Deck (9-2-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 43:47 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Pirates. Kirsten's Corner. A Matt Kemp Hoffy Magical Moment. Charlie Steiner and Rick Mondy preview the series.

    Dodger Talk (8-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 31:48 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after Will Smith hits a pinch-hit walk-off HR to lift the Dodgers over the Dbacks, 5-4. Miguel Rojas talks about the massive victory.

    Will Smith Postgame (8-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 1:13 Transcription Available


    Will talks to DV after hitting a pinch-hit walk-off HR against the Dbacks. 

    Blake Snell (8-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 7:23 Transcription Available


    Blake talks about the birth of his second child, learning from Clayton Kershaw, and the NL West race against the Padres.

    Dodgers on Deck (8-31-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 42:03 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale between the Dodgers and the Dbacks. A Hoffy Moment that celebrates the anniversary of Sandy Koufax's 18 K game. DV chats with Rick Monday. Snellzilla Sunday. 

    Dodger Talk (8-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 46:45 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers fall to the Dbacks, 6-1. Tyler Glasnow and Kiké Hernández address the media. Alex Vesia talks about his new IPA. 

    Emmet Sheehan (8-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 6:06 Transcription Available


    Emmet talks about striking out a career-high 10 in his last outing, using technology to improve on the mound, and his fantasy football team. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-30-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 41:58 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Dbacks. Dave Roberts shares some injury updates. DV catches up with Rick Monday and Emmet Sheehan. 

    Dodger Talk (8-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 33:43 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dbacks shutout the Dodgers, 3-0. DV addresses the Red Sox releasing Walker Buehler.

    Dalton Rushing (8-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 6:25 Transcription Available


    Dalton talks about catching Shohei Ohtani, his clutch HR in San Diego, playing angry, and being a foodie. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-29-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 41:29 Transcription Available


    DV gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Dbacks. Kirsten's Corner. Brad Paisley talks about Clayton Kershaw's greatness. Charlie and Rick discuss the club's stretch-run. DV catches up with Dalton Rushing. 

    Dodger Talk (8-28-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 47:54 Transcription Available


    Off-day Dodger Talk with David Vassegh before the Dodgers begin a weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Country music superstar and Dodger fan Brad Paisley calls in to talk to Dave,

    Brad Paisley (8-28-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 19:16 Transcription Available


    David Vassegh talks to country music superstar and Dodger fan Brad Paisley on off-day Dodger Talk.

    Dodger Talk (8-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 25:02 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers sweep the Reds. Shohei Ohtani records his first win as a Dodger. 

    Shohei Ohtani Postgame (8-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:47 Transcription Available


    Shohei talks to DV after picking up his first win as a Dodger. 

    Max Muncy (8-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:43 Transcription Available


    Max talks about his oblique injury, the team's recent success at the plate, and Clayton Kershaw's competitive nature on the mound. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-27-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 41:35 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale against the Reds on Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Night. Kirsten's Corner. DV catches up with Rick Monday and Max Muncy.

    Dodger Talk (8-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 32:42 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers defeat the Reds, 6-3. Clayton Kershaw addresses the media after his dominant start. Alex Vesia talks about his oblique injury. Gavin Lux shares his memories of the 2024 World Series. 

    Will Smith Postgame (8-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 1:11 Transcription Available


    Will talks to DV after catching a Clayton Kershaw gem and hitting a HR in the Dodgers, 6-3 win over the Reds. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-26-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 41:47 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Reds. Dave Roberts talks about Kiké Hernández's return. Alex Vesia is placed on the IL. DV and Rick Monday talk about Reds manager, Terry Francona. 

    Dodger Talk (8-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:28 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers shutout the Reds, 7-0. Emmet Sheehan talks to the media after the best start of his young career. DV shares his postgame interview with Mookie Betts. Kiké Hernandez talks about his arduous injury rehab. 

    Mookie Betts Postgame (8-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 1:34 Transcription Available


    Mookie talks to DV after making a specatular play at SS in the Top of the 7th, then hitting a HR in the Bottom of the 7th on his World Series ring night.

    Kirby Yates (8-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:42 Transcription Available


    Kirby talks about his 1st appearance off the injured list, the NL West race against the Padres, and DV's hair. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-25-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 42:17 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 3-game series against the Reds. Kirsten's Corner. Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday preview the series. DV catches up with Kirby Yates. 

    Dodger Talk (8-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 31:08 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Padres, 8-2 to move back into a tie atop the NL West. Dave Roberts talks about the teams' improved at-bats in the victory. 

    Dalton Rushing Postgame (8-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 1:35 Transcription Available


    Dalton talks to DV after hitting a clutch go-ahead 3-run HR in the Dodgers 8-2 win over the Padres. 

    Alex Freeland (8-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 4:33 Transcription Available


    DV catches up with the rookie on his 24th birthday. Alex talks about hitting his first big league HR and contributing in meaningful games down the stretch. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-24-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 41:21 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale between the Dodgers and Padres. A Mookie Betts Hoffy Magical Moment. DV catches up with Rick Monday and Alex Freeland. 

    Dodger Talk (8-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 41:39 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers lose to the Padres, 5-1 and fall out of 1st place in the NL West. Miguel Rojas, Will Smith, and Dave Roberts talk about the lack of hitting. DV shares part of his pregame interview with Mookie Betts. 

    Tanner Scott (8-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 4:39 Transcription Available


    Tanner talks about his injury rehab, and playing on both sides of the Dodgers-Padres rivalry. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-23-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 41:38 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Padres. An Adrián González Hoffy Magical Moment. Charlie and Rick recap last night's exciting game. DV catches up with Tanner Scott. 

    Dodger Talk (8-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 33:52 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls after the Dodgers fall to the Padres, 2-1. Teoscar Hernández talks to the media after the loss.

    Mookie Betts (8-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 5:59 Transcription Available


    Mookie addresses the LA Times story about his "meeting" with Dave Roberts. He also talks about his relationship with JD Martinez and the team's sense of urgency down the stretch. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-22-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 41:35 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a huge 3-game series against the Padres. Dave Roberts talks about the return of Tanner Scott. Charlie and Rick preview the series. DV catches up with Mookie Betts. 

    Dodger Talk (8-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 23:32 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Rockies, 9-5. Dave Roberts talks to the media after the victory. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-21-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 41:32 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale between the Dodgers and Rockies. Kirsten's Corner. A Hoffy Moment from 2023. DV chats with Rick Monday.

    Dodger Talk (8-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 34:05 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers lose to the Rockies, 8-3. Dave Robets talks to the media about Shohei's rough outing. Mark Prior talks about possibly bringing Shohei out of the bullpen in the postseason. 

    Alex Wood (8-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 12:42 Transcription Available


    Alex talks about his decision to retire, the 2017 Dodgers, and being teammates with Clayton Kershaw. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-20-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 41:37 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Rockies. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 1996. DV catches up with Alex Wood. 

    Dodger Talk (8-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 42:08 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Rockies, 11-4. Freddie Freeman talks to the media after hitting his 540th career 2B. Dave Roberts talks about his "meeting" with Mookie Betts. 

    Dino Ebel (8-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 5:49 Transcription Available


    Dino talks about coaching 3rd base at Coors Field, the difficulties of playing outfield in Colorado, and Tommy Lasorda's mentorship. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 41:35 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates walks you up to first pitch between the Dodgers and Rockies. Dave Roberts talks about his meeting with Mookie Betts. DV catches up with Dino Ebel. 

    Dodger Talk (8-18-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 38:30 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers lose to the Rockies, 4-3. Teoscar Hernández and Dave Roberts talk to the media. 

    Andre Ethier (8-18-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 11:51 Transcription Available


    Andre Ethier talks about the series against the Padres, Clayton Kershaw setting the tone for the team, and Mookie Betts' unique season. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-18-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 41:50 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready before the Dodgers start a 4-game series in Colorado. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 2016. DV catches up with Rick Monday and Andre Ethier.

    Dodger Talk (8-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 40:28 Transcription Available


    DV takes your calls after the Dodgers defeat the Padres, 5-4 and complete the sweep at home. Mookie Betts addresses the media after hitting a clutch go-ahead HR in the 8th. Tyler Glasnow talks to the media after a strong start. DV shares part of his pregame interview with Blake Treinen. 

    Freddie Freeman Postgame (8-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 1:28 Transcription Available


    Freddie talks to DV after hitting a massive 3-run HR in the 1st inning to help the Dodgers beat the Padres, 5-4. Freddie talks about the huge sweep against the Padres and Mookie's clutch go-ahead HR.

    Buddy Kennedy (8-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 5:25 Transcription Available


    DV chats with the newest Dodger before the series finale against the Padres. Buddy talks about his game day routine, and his relationship with Mike Trout. 

    Dodgers on Deck (8-17-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 41:45 Transcription Available


    Tim Cates gets you ready for the series finale between the Dodgers and Padres. A Hoffy Magical Moment from 1992.  Charlie Steiner catches up with Rick Monday. DV chats with newest Dodger, Buddy Kennedy. 

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