Talk Dodgers to Me

We’re kicking off this week’s episode with a recap of Game 1 of the Dodgers-Braves series, breaking down what we saw, what stood out, and where the Dodgers go from here. Oh, and how much we enjoyed Clayton Kershaw in the broadcast booth!
Then, we’re joined by someone we’ve loved watching shine at Dodger Stadium: on-air personality, radio host, and Dodger Stadium host Natalia Perez!
Natalia truly couldn’t have been kinder to spend some time with us, and after seeing her bring so much energy and personality to the field, we were so excited to finally get to know more about the woman behind the mic. We talk about her journey in radio and sports, her love of connecting with people, what it’s like being part of the experience at Dodger Stadium, and so much more.
This conversation is exactly what Talk Dodgers to Me is all about, because it’s always more than baseball. 💙

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If you listened to Talk Dodgers to Me during the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara story, or recently, you know Melissa was obsessed. So when the 30 for 30 podcast series came out, she became equally fascinated by the person working to uncover the truth: ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson. So naturally, we had to have her on the podcast.Tisha joins Talk Dodgers to Me for a conversation that goes far beyond the headlines, taking us behind the scenes of investigative journalism and her reporting on the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara story — including what it takes to verify information when the entire sports world is waiting for answers, the responsibility that comes with reporting on one of the biggest athletes in the world, and what she learned through the investigation.We also talk about Shohei on the other side of the story and the relationship between truth and power. Plus, Tisha opens up about what led her to sports journalism and why getting the story *right* matters more than getting it first.We really couldn’t have loved talking to Tisha any more! This was a conversation we’ve wanted to have for a long time, and it reminded us once again why it’s always more than baseball. 💙⚾ Subscribe for more Dodgers conversations, stories and interviews.

This week, it’s a Dodgers podcast crossover! We’re joined by Jake Reiner and Kevin Klein of The Incline to talk all things Dodgers — how their podcast came to be, how they’re feeling about the state of the team right now, what they want to see heading into October, and who they think the Dodgers could be facing in the World Series.But as so often happens on Talk Dodgers to Me, the conversation became about something much bigger than baseball.Jake opened up about the recent loss of both of his parents, how he’s navigating grief, and the role baseball has played in helping him through an incredibly difficult time. We’re so grateful to Jake for trusting us with such a personal part of his story and for being willing to share where he is right now.Because yes, we can talk Dodgers all day — but it’s always more than baseball. 💙
Make sure to check out Kevin & Jake's podcast  ⁨@theinclinedodgers⁩

Olympic silver medalist Alex Walsh joins us for a conversation about what it really takes to compete at the highest level.
Alex shares how she got into swimming, what it’s like competing alongside her sister Gretchen Walsh, her experience at the Olympics, and what she’s looking forward to on the road to LA 2028.
We also dive into the mindset behind being an elite athlete — from positive self-talk and handling pressure to navigating the inevitable highs and lows of competition. Alex shares what it means to her to be a woman in sports right now and to be part of a generation helping push women’s sports forward.
And now that she calls Los Angeles home, we had to talk Dodgers! With the team going through a tough stretch, Alex’s perspective on resilience, trusting yourself, and moving forward feels especially fitting.
A conversation about mindset, sisterhood, resilience, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. 💙
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The Dodgers are officially in a rough stretch, and we're talking through all of it.After watching the Dodgers get swept by a red-hot Red Sox team and on the verge of being swept by the Cubs, we have to admit something we never do... we turned the game off before it ended. But even after a frustrating week, we're not hitting the panic button. This team has earned our trust after winning back-to-back World Series championships.This week we're breaking down everything that's happened since the trade deadline, including the blockbuster addition of Tarik Skubal and what we saw from his first start in Dodger blue. We also discuss what's gone wrong over the past week, why every championship team goes through difficult stretches, and why we still believe this group has what it takes to turn things around.Sometimes being a fan means celebrating the highs. Sometimes it means sticking with your team through the lows. As always... we'll be right here doing both.⚾️ Subscribe for new episodes every week!💙 If you're enjoying the show, please like, comment, share, and leave us a review—it helps us reach more Dodgers fans!#LetsGoDodgers #Dodgers #backtobackchamps #baseball #mlb