Off Air with Joe and Orel

Episode 25 - Postseason Preview (Dodgers)

October 01, 2020 14:35 - 37 minutes

The postseason is upon us and Joe and Orel devote this week's episode to previewing the series with the Brewers as well as recapping the 2020 regular season. What will it take for the Dodgers to beat Milwaukee? Who will be the team MVP this postseason? Tune in to get the guys' thoughts on that and a lot more. They're then joined by Dave Roberts prior to game 1 to talk about some of the playoff roster decisions and what he feels it will take for the Dodgers to make a World Series run. Finally,...

Episode 24 - Chris Taylor (Dodgers)

September 24, 2020 17:35 - 46 minutes

Chris Taylor joins the guys this week to talk about his youth wrestling career, his swing change prior to the 2017 season and the origin of "barrels are overrated". He also shares a pretty detailed look at how much a hitter's swing and approach at the plate may change based on an individual matchup. Dave Roberts then joins for his weekly segment to discuss the Dodgers clinching their 8th consecutive NL West title and how much he's looking forward to getting the postseason going. All three the...

Episode 23 - Will Smith (Dodgers)

September 17, 2020 13:20 - 50 minutes

Will Smith is the guest this week...and he fills the guys in on the most trouble he ever got in as a kid while talking about his journey from Little League to Major League Baseball. He also talks about his approach at the plate this season before all three brainstorm potential future endorsement deals for him. Dave Roberts then joins for his weekly segment to discuss teaching his daughter to drive and how they're going to approach getting the team ready for the postseason. The top 4 this week...

Episode 22 – Alanna Rizzo (Dodgers)

September 10, 2020 15:55 - 55 minutes

SportsNet LA colleague Alanna Rizzo is the guest this week, and she tells the guys about how she got started in baseball, the steps in the journey that led her to the Dodgers and what she enjoys most about her job. She also provides more information about her charity, Guidry's Guardian Foundation, and its mission to help dogs in need. Dave Roberts then stops by for his weekly visit to talk about how the team is playing and what he enjoyed most from this past week. The guys then all share thei...

Episode 21 - Dustin May (Dodgers)

September 03, 2020 07:15 - 54 minutes

Joe and Orel are joined this week by Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May, who fills the guys in on what it's like growing up in Justin, TX and how he went from barely being recruited out of high school to a Rookie of the Year candidate at age 22. Dustin also shares his favorite ice cream flavor and gives his thoughts on Orel choosing oatmeal as one of his top cereals. Dave Roberts then joins to talk about the emotional series last week in San Francisco and share a little behind-the-scenes of ...

Episode 20 - Dino Ebel, Third Base Coach (Dodgers)

August 20, 2020 14:17 - 54 minutes

Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel joins the guys this week to discuss what it takes to excel at his job, his career as a baseball lifer and what it's like working with superstars like Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. Dino also gives his analysis on what makes this Dodger team so special...and yes, there is talk about his oatmeal consumption. Dave Roberts then joins to go over the week that was in Dodger baseball, including the team's offensive explosion between episodes and Austin Barnes' recent...

Episode 19 - Scott Akasaki, Sr. Director of Team Travel (Dodgers)

August 13, 2020 15:22 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Joe and Orel are joined this week by the Dodgers' Senior Director of Team Travel, Scott Akasaki, who tells the guys about his role with the club and how different things are for him planning travel for the team while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. He also shares his history with the Dodgers and a brief story on the first time he met Orel. Dave Roberts then joins the guys to talk about offense being down across baseball this season and his thoughts on Justin Turner reaching a historic mil...

Episode 19 – Scott Akasaki, Sr. Director of Team Travel (Dodgers)

August 13, 2020 15:17 - 56 minutes

Joe and Orel are joined this week by the Dodgers' Senior Director of Team Travel, Scott Akasaki, who tells the guys about his role with the club and how different things are for him planning travel for the team while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. He also shares his history with the Dodgers and a brief story on the first time he met Orel. Dave Roberts then joins the guys to talk about offense being down across baseball this season and his thoughts on Justin Turner reaching a historic mil...

Episode 18 - AJ Pollock (Dodgers)

August 06, 2020 14:24 - 57 minutes

The guest this week is AJ Pollock, who talks to the guys about his crazy offseason and how he's used everything he's been through this past year to drive his hot start to the 2020 season. AJ also goes into more detail on the premature birth of his daughter Maddi and everything that went into getting her home safely during the pandemic. Manager Dave Roberts then joins to discuss the first couple weeks of the season and what he likes from a lot of the guys on the team so far. He also fills Joe ...

Episode 17 - Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations (Dodgers)

July 30, 2020 13:40 - 59 minutes

This week Joe and Orel are joined by Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Andrew takes the guys inside how the Mookie Betts trade and long-term extensions went down and discusses how he approaches building a roster to routinely compete for championships. Dave Roberts then joins from Houston for his weekly segment and talks about how the first road trip of the season is going. Both guests also address Game 1 of the Houston series, with their views on the altercation betwee...

Episode 16 - Opening Day Special (Dodgers)

July 23, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour

For the very first time Joe and Orel are together for the podcast, as they're back in the booth at Dodger Stadium. They preview the 2020 Dodger season and give their thoughts on potential team and league award winners. They also predict what teams will make the playoffs and what type of statistical numbers will lead Major League Baseball in this shortened season. Manager Dave Roberts then joins the guys to give an early look at the Opening Day lineup and talk about the biggest news of the day...

Episode 15 - Mark Prior, Pitching Coach (Dodgers)

July 16, 2020 13:17 - 1 hour

New Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is the guest this week - and he talks to the guys about his journey through the baseball world as a player, coordinator and now coach. He also shares how his job has changed in this quarantine shortened season and what his staff has done to get the pitching staff ready to go for Opening Day. They then wrap up with some rapid fire questions, including what his favorite cereal was growing up and which Dodgers coach would win in a cage match. Dave Roberts th...

Episode 14 - Brandon McDaniel, Director of Player Performance (Dodgers)

July 09, 2020 13:23 - 1 hour

Brandon McDaniel, the director of player performance for the Dodgers, joins the guys this week to give some insight into how the training staff is handling the irregularities of the shortened season and the rules in place to keep guys safe. Brandon also discusses his journey to the organization and some of the special relationships he's formed over the years with veterans on the team. Joe and Orel then visit with Dave Roberts for his weekly segment - as he provides some player updates and sha...

Episode 13 - Jaime Jarrín (Dodgers)

July 02, 2020 13:52 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Hall of Famer Jaime Jarrín joins the guys this week - as he discusses his journey from Ecuador to Los Angeles as well as his love for the game of baseball as he prepares for his 62nd season as the Spanish language voice of the Dodgers. Before that, though, Dave Roberts gives his weekly update...although this week it comes for the first time from his office at Dodger Stadium. Dave talks about what the first day at "Spring Training 2.0" has been like and discusses some potential strategy for th...

Episode 13 – Jaime Jarrín (Dodgers)

July 02, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour

Hall of Famer Jaime Jarrín joins the guys this week - as he discusses his journey from Ecuador to Los Angeles as well as his love for the game of baseball as he prepares for his 62nd season as the Spanish language voice of the Dodgers. Before that, though, Dave Roberts gives his weekly update...although this week it comes for the first time from his office at Dodger Stadium. Dave talks about what the first day at "Spring Training 2.0" has been like and discusses some potential strategy for th...

Episode 12 - Baseball is Back! (Dodgers)

June 25, 2020 13:32 - 46 minutes

Baseball is officially back...and so are the guys to talk about the upcoming 60-game season. Joe, Orel and Dave go over some of the logistics to get the season started and talk about how a number of the rule changes could impact players and their normal routines. The top 4 this week is "top 4 games I witnessed in-person". Does Orel immediately bend the rules? Tune in to find out. All that and much more on episode 12 of Off Air with Joe and Orel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Episode 11 - Ross Stripling (Dodgers)

June 18, 2020 13:19 - 1 hour

The guys are joined by Dodgers pitcher and fellow podcaster Ross Stripling, who shares his feelings on the rift between MLB owners and the Players Association. He also gets the guys up to speed on what he's been reading and gives some insight on what he might change if he was ever named commissioner for a day. Dave Roberts then joins to talk about the latest positive steps towards baseball in 2020, followed by taking his turn putting on the commissioner hat to talk about some changes he might...

Episode 10 - Max Muncy (Dodgers)

June 11, 2020 13:27 - 59 minutes

Max Muncy is this week's guest - and he talks to the guys about what inspired his fiery response to Madison Bumgarner last season and how he's honing his cooking skills during quarantine. He also gets into his journey from out of the league to now an All-Star w/ the Dodgers. Dave Roberts then joins for his weekly segment as all three discuss the current MLB/MLBPA negotiations and how badly they all miss baseball before getting into this week's top 4 ("top 4 simple pleasures"). All that and a ...

Episode 9 - A Conversation About More Important Things

June 04, 2020 13:36 - 30 minutes

Joe, Orel & Dave open up a dialogue about social injustice in the United States, with a focus on how we can all work to do better moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 8 - Kenley Jansen (Dodgers)

May 28, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour

Kenley Jansen is this week's guest - as he tells the guys about his secret piano skills as well as the fact that he might actually be left-handed. Jansen also talks about his time at Driveline this past offseason and expresses how much he truly misses his teammates and Dodger Stadium. The skipper, Dave Roberts, then joins for his weekly catch-up where all three hosts list their "Top 4 favorite childhood lunch snacks". Will Twinkies or Cheez-Its reign supreme? All that and so much more on epis...

Episode 7 - Walker Buehler (Dodgers)

May 21, 2020 14:03 - 1 hour

Walker Buehler joins Joe and Orel and gives the guys a look into his mindset and approach to pitching as well as an update on where he's at in his preparation for a possible start to the season. Dave Roberts then makes his weekly visit to talk about the health proposal that was recently distributed to players and coaches, including how some of the precautions may impact the way he manages. All three then give their "top 4 comedies" as well as the best thing they saw this week. All that and mo...

Episode 6 - Justin Turner (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 13:40 - 1 hour

Joe and Orel are joined this week by Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, who discusses what he's been up to during the quarantine, how his career has developed since joining the Dodgers, as well what he may do once his playing career is over. Dave Roberts then joins the guys for his weekly check-in and gives his thoughts around Turner potentially having a future as a manager. The guys then get into their "top 4" this week, which is dedicated to moms in honor of Mother's Day. All that and a whole lot mo...

Episode 5 - "The Day I Got the Call" (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 13:37 - 1 hour

This week is all about "the day I got the call" - as Joe, Orel & Dave all share their story of getting called up to the big leagues. From how they got the news & their immediate emotions, to the process of joining up with the team and then finally to the results of their debuts, all three take us through their journey to the show. Then the guys get a surprise guest when Dave calls to check in live with one of the players. All that as well as their "top 4 childhood athletes" this week on Off A...

Ep. 4 : Cody Bellinger (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 05:16 - 49 minutes

NL MVP Cody Bellinger joins the guys to talk about what he's been up to during the quarantine, including his love for Chipotle and his newest hobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 3 : Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 05:12 - 59 minutes

Joe and Orel welcome their first guest, 3-time Cy Young winner and former NL MVP Clayton Kershaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2 : Orel's Emotional take (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour

Orel passionately gives his unfiltered thoughts on the Astros sign-stealing scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2 : Orel's emotional take (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 05:02 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Orel passionately gives his unfiltered thoughts on the Astros sign-stealing scandal

Ep. 1: It’s Happening – Joe & Orel debut the podcast (Dodgers)

May 20, 2020 02:15 - 1 hour

Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser debut the podcast by getting everybody up to speed on how the idea for the podcast came together in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer: Joe & Orel introduce their podcast - Off Air (Dodgers)

May 19, 2020 22:30 - 1 minute - 1.83 MB

Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, the TV voices of the Dodgers, are taking their love of baseball, life and each other to the most casual setting you've heard them yet: a podcast.

Ep. 1: It's Happening - Joe & Orel debut the podcast (Dodgers)

May 19, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser debut the podcast by getting everybody up to speed on how the idea for the podcast came together in the first place.

Trailer: Joe & Orel introduce their podcast — Off Air (Dodgers)

May 19, 2020 22:28 - 2 minutes

Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, the TV voices of the Dodgers, are taking their love of baseball, life and each other to the most casual setting you've heard them yet: a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1/31/19: Dodgers Extras | Pollock, 2019 contributors

January 31, 2019 16:56 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Who's most likely to steal the most bases for the Dodgers this season? What about most likely to hit for the cycle? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) spotlight who's most likely to contribute in a big way this season and break down the benefits of adding A.J. Pollock to the already-sound outfield.

1/15/19: Dodgers Extras | Who will start at catcher?

January 15, 2019 20:33 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Can Russell Martin win the starting catching job over Austin Barnes? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) break down Opening Day projected lineup, Corey Seager's status for Spring Training and the California Strong Foundation's first annual softball game to raise money for Southern California.

1/10/19: Dodgers Extras | Dodgers' plans for catcher

January 10, 2019 18:41 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

J.T. Realmuto is one of the hottest commodities on the market, but what happens if the Dodgers miss out? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) discuss plan B for the backstop position and why the team is playing the patience game this offseason.

1/3/19: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

January 03, 2019 19:45 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MB

What does 2019 have in store for the Dodgers? MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) discuss goals for the upcoming season. Plus, is Bryce Harper still on their wish list? Finally, we dive into the the latest on finding catching help and a right-handed bat for the lineup.

12/20/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

December 20, 2018 20:47 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MB

Could the Dodgers make a move for J.T. Realmuto? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@KenGurnick) break down the club's interest in the Marlins' catcher. They also discuss the biggest takeaways from the Winter Meetings, including the signing of Joe Kelly.

12/12/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

December 12, 2018 20:26 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) report from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas with the latest Hot Stove news and rumors. Could Corey Kluber wind up in LA and what will the future of Yasiel Puig look like? Plus, is it possible that Clayton Kershaw could increase his velocity?

12/11/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

December 12, 2018 02:33 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Dave Roberts speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and talks about his starting rotation, which has depth and is anchored by Clayton Kershaw. Plus, he breaks down the NL West, which could be very competitive in 2019.

11/28/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

November 28, 2018 23:22 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MB

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick discuss Kenley Jansen's heart procedure and how it will impact him moving forward. They also break down the team's acquisition of Adam McCreery as well as the decisions to be made before the non-tender deadline.

11/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

November 07, 2018 19:55 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick break down Farhan Zaidi's departure for San Francisco. They also discuss Clayton Kershaw's new deal, the Dodgers nearing an extension with Dave Roberts and Walker Buehler's NL Rookie of the Year nomination.

11/2/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

November 02, 2018 21:26 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

Clayton Kershaw is staying in LA! MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick discuss the deal and what it means for the starting rotation. Plus, how active will the club be in trying to keep Manny Machado in Dodger blue?

10/26/18: MLB.com Extras l Los Angeles Dodgers

October 26, 2018 13:11 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

The Dodgers trail 2-0 to the Red Sox but head home for the next three games as they look to turn things around. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick preview Game 3 of the World Series and highlight the keys for Los Angeles. Plus, they discuss Walker Buehler's confidence heading into his start on Friday night.

10/15/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

October 15, 2018 19:51 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

The Dodgers head home to try and seal the deal against the Brewers. MLB.com's Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick joins Dani Wexelman to discuss Justin Turner's clutch offense and how the Dodgers can slow down hometown guy Christian Yelich and the rest of the Brewers' offense.

3/23/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Dodgers

March 24, 2018 01:13 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

Who will play third for the Dodgers now that Justin Turner is out with an injury? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Dodgers reporter Ken Gurnick discuss Logan Forsythe moving from second base to play the hot corner and why prospects Walker Buehler and Alex Verdugo have impressed in Spring Training camp.

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