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Nothing Personal with David Samson
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all…
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Goodbye, Oakland: Athletics play final game at Oakland Coliseum; White Sox looking to avoid history with sweep! Ohtani baseball lawsuit! (Episode 1135)
Today’s word of the day is ‘goodbye, farewell, amen’ as in goodbye Oakland, farewell Oakland, amen as in Mash as in the Athletics. That’s it for the team in…
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Hurricane Helene forces Mets-Braves postponement! Caitlin Clark's season is over, now what for WNBA? More on the UNLV mess! (Episode 1134)
Today’s word of the day is ‘contingency’ as in backup plans as in hurricane planning as in Mets as in Braves as in postponed. How did MLB allow this to happen?…
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Stop counting out the Houston Astros! Rowdy Tellez v. the Pittsburgh Pirates! These college football stories are UNREAL! (Episode 1133)
Today’s word of the day is ‘oops’ as in oops they did it again as in the Houston Astros as in dominance as in don’t write them off. They did it again. 7…
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Athletics owner John Fisher pens letter to Oakland fans! The Jaguars have a Trevor Lawrence problem! POSTSEASON BASEBALL IS SO CLOSE! (Episode 1132)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ghostwriter’ as in John Fisher as in letter as in Oakland as in Athletics as in see ya. John Fisher finally spoke out to the fans…
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Cowboys lose again, Andy Dalton shines for Carolina, Fields keeps winning! CJ Abrams demoted by Nats for casino stay! (Episode 1131)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disappointed’ as in Jerry Jones is disappointed as in the Cowboys as in the Ravens as in Dak Prescott. The Cowboys dropped another…
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Shohei Ohtani makes history in EPIC fashion! Texas and the Arch Manning hype train! WNBA playoffs on NFL Sunday.. huh? (Episode 1130)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Marlins Park’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in 50/50 club as in home run as in stolen base as in history. What a game for Ohtani! 6 for 6…
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The final Woj Bomb has been sent: are sports insiders really needed?; Brewers defy the odds!; Toronto sports takeover complete (Episode 1129)
Today’s word of the day is ‘insider’ as in Woj Bomb as in Shams as in Schefter as in Rapoport. What am I talking about? Adrian Wojnarowski is stepping away…
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Tennessee Vols add surcharge to tickets for 'talent fee'! Georgia governor signs order so players can be paid! (Episode 1128)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surcharge’ as in fee as in ticket fee as in Tennessee Vols as in college football as in talent fee. What happened here? Is this new…
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Panthers bench Bryce Young ONE DAY after saying he was the starter; Celtics family feud fueling team sale! (Episode 1127)
Today’s word of the day is ‘benched’ as in Bryce young as in Dave Canales as in the Carolina Panthers. How did this happen? Sunday Canales said Bryce Young was…
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David Tepper's Panthers continue to reach new lows; Cowboys blown out at home, but don't worry!; Gerrit Cole can't be serious (Episode 1126)
Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in Thank You, David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers as in Bryce Young as in bad football. The Panthers won 2 games…
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The Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa are in a dangerous place; A minor league baseball story I've NEVER seen before! (Episode 1125)
Today’s word of the day is ‘concussed’ as in Tua as in the Miami Dolphins as in the Buffalo Bills as in head injury. Just a nightmare for Tua. So avoidable…
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Pac-2 trying to poach schools from Mountain West! Does MLB need more stars? How can they make them? WNBA has another problem (Episode 1124)
Today’s word of the day is ‘designation’ as in the Pac-2 as in the Pac-6 as in the Pac-8 as in the Pac-12. What is happening here? Oregon State and Washington…
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Did you learn anything from the debate?; Deshaun Watson should be suspended! Latest on Tyreek Hill & Miami PD (Episode 1124)
Today’s word of the day is ‘23 years’ as in 23 years since the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Let’s continue talking and continue to remember what…
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49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers comeback debut; Miami PD releases disturbing Tyreek Hill bodycam footage; Deshaun Watson legal troubles return (Episode 1122)
Today’s word of the day is ‘correctable’ as in fixable as in the Jets as in the Niners as in Aaron Rodgers as in Rober Saleh. The Jets got cooked. Brock Purdy…
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Tyreek Hill handcuffed by police before Dolphins game! Dak signs MEGA deal with Cowboys! Tom Brady makes broadcast debut! (Episode 1121)
Today’s word of the day is ‘excessive’ as in excessive speed as in excessive force as in excessive action. Tyreek Hill was detained and handcuffed and shoved…
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Chiefs open season with win by a toe over Ravens! Top NFL storylines for the year! Disney fight with DirecTV continues as ESPN embraces AI (Episode 1120)
Today’s word of the day is ‘toe’ as in foot as in head shoulders knees and toes as in the Chiefs as in the Ravens as in the NFL. The season is here. The Chiefs…
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Commanders VP suspended after video surfaces calling Goodell a puppet, Jerry Jones racist, and players homophobic! We have to talk about Georgia... (Episode 1119)
Today’s word of the day is ‘puppet’ as in Roger Goodell as in Jerry Jones as in Commanders as in undercover reporter. Let me break this down for you. It’s…
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MLB admits winter spending could be down this year! Here's why! Will more NFL players wear Guardian Caps moving forward? (Episode 1118)
Today’s word of the day is ‘posturing’ as in MLB as in Diamond as in winter spending as in local TV money as in free agents. What is happening now? We’ve been…
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Shohei Ohtani aims for 50/50 season! White Sox on pace for WORST SEASON EVER! Brazil bans X in fight with Elon Musk! (Episode 1117)
Today’s word of the day is ‘earth, wind, fire’ as in September as in baseball as in MLB as in postseason push. Let’s discuss the biggest storylines now that…
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Do Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott have beef?; Tom Brady barred from access to NFL facilities! Here is why! (Episode 1116)
Today’s word of the day is ‘weight’ as in public musings of Jerry Jones as in Dak Prescott as in the Dallas Cowboys. What is going on in Dallas? Prescott is a…
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Shohei Ohtani bobblehead madness at Dodger Stadium! Pat McAfee rips reporters for coverage of his show! (Episode 1115)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bobblehead scratcher’ as in bobblehead night as in Shohei Ohtani as in Decoy as in Dodger Stadium as in madness. What went into…
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Private Equity has come for the NFL! NFL says no to first down technology... why don't the use the UFL as a minor league? (Episode 1114)
Today’s word of the day is ‘private equity’ as in our favorite business topic as in sports as in the NFL as in college sports as in big big big money! The NFL…
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College football is back! Deion Sanders bans a reporter! Dabo Swinney bans callers! US Open tennis & PGA Tour Championship BIG BANK (Episode 1113)
Today’s word of the day is ‘personal attacks’ as in Deion Sanders as in Dabo Swinney as in reporters as in fans as in college football is back. Let’s start…
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Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani continue to reach new levels! Griffin Conine gets the call! Jordan Montgomery BLASTS Scott Boras! (Episode 1112)
Today’s word of the day is ‘62 again’ as in Aaron Judge as in home run chase as in MVP season as in record-setting as in Shohei Ohtani as in history as in…
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Mariners fire Scott Servais after blowing 10-game AL West lead; Who is running the Angels!?; NWSL historic CBA means what? (Episode 1111)
Today’s word of the day is ‘vibe’ as in good vibes as in bad vibes as in the Seattle Mariners as in Scott Servais as in Jerry Dipoto. What went wrong for the…
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Brian Flores responds to Tua's comments! Is Jeff Bezos buying the Boston Celtics? NO! (Episode 1109)
Today’s word of the day is ‘correcting’ as in Brian Flores as in Tua Tagovailoa as in the Dolphins as in Dan Le Batard. Why does this story have so much air?…
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Judge & Soto are on FIRE, but is that enough for the Yankees? Joey Votto say goodbye to baseball! Ranking top Quentin Tarantino characters (Episode 1110)
Today’s word of the day is ‘strain’ as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball…
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Tua Tagovailoa calls out former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores! A Dan Le Batard exclusive! (Episode 1108)
Today’s word of the day is ‘coach speak’ as in Tua as in Dolphins as in Brian Flores as in Mike McDaniel as in NFL. What happened here with Tua? He opened up…
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MLB discussing 6 inning limit for starters? No chance!; Dodgers injuries! Yankees closers! Paul Skenes shutdown coming? (Episode 1107)
Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in climbing as in hiking as in mountains as in what I just did this past weekend. (6:45) Let’s get to the 6 inning…
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Mailbag: The new Streaming World; Will NBA owners want more than 50% of the new media deal?; Will MLB turn to WBD now?
It’s another mailbag! We’ll be back on Monday, but for now I’m on a mountain! Today’s show is all about the new streaming world. Subscriptions and ads are what…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre has returned and it's our time to Find Out!
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Samson Sit-Down: Domonique Foxworth finally joins the show!
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Samson Sit-Down: Rich Eisen (with a quick update on where I am this week)
Let me explain what I’m up to this week. It’s pretty cool, pretty major. I’m climbing a mountain! Rich Eisen joins the show! He starts things off, of course…
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Samson Sit-Down: Jeff Berry, former co-head of CAA Baseball and MLB super agent
Jeff Berry joins the show today. He was the Co-head of CAA Baseball. A super agent. Maybe you’ve heard of some of his players: Buster Poser, JT Realmuto, Roy…
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Mailbag: MLB expansion impact on Minor League system; What in the world is Player To Be Named Later!?
Welcome into a mailbag episode. I’m not here, but I’m here. Someone asked me if MLB expands does that mean the ‘feeder’ systems expand too? New AAA teams? New…
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NFL fines teams for fighting; Russell Wilson or Justin Fields?; NCAA and Harbaugh saga continues! Taylor Swift forced to cancel concerts (Episode 1106)
Today’s word of the day is ‘joint’ as in joint practice as in NFL as in fighting as in Lions as in Giants as in fines as in football! The NFL sent a memo and…
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Pitbull Stadium! Mr. Worldwide! Mr. 305!; Olympic Updates; White Sox finally win! The NBA wants to takeover Europe now! (Episode 1105)
Today’s word of the day is ‘give me everything’ as in Pitfall as in Mr. Worldwide as in Mr. 305 as in Florida International University as in naming rights…
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Jim Harbaugh's HILARIOUS response to NCAA violation allegations! Ice Cube wants Big 3 v. Olympic Champs! The White Sox are historically BAD! (Episode 1104)
Today’s word of the day is ‘enthusiasm’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in college football as in the NCAA. What is going on at Michigan? Well, Harbaugh…
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Olympic Gold: the Paris Olympics just continue to deliver big moments!; MLB Weekend Update; Howard Basketball wants to sell, get ready! (Episode 1103)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in Paris as in Noah Lyles as in Novak Djokovic as in Team USA. What a weekend. What a rush. Moments have…
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NFL Sunday Ticket judge rules $4.7 BILLION lawsuit is now ZERO; Olympic boxing controversy was preventable!; Mike Trout done again (Episode 1102)
Today’s word of the day is ‘overturned’ as in the NFL as in NFL Sunday Ticket as in lawsuits as in $4.7 billion. A federal judge has ruled that the NFL now…
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MLB July recap and August predictions; Is NFL technology going to replace some refs!?; The US ARMY v. The Rock!? Who wins? (Episode 1101)
Today’s word of the day is ‘final third’ as in August as in MLB as in making a playoff push as in deadline is over as in baseball! Let’s take a look at July…
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MLB Trade Deadline: Marlins and Rays did what they needed to do! Yankees NEEDED a starter! Mike Trout's season could be over! (Episode 1100)
Today’s word of the day is ‘30’ as in 30 trades as in MLB trade deadline as in excitement as in yes! MLB finally won the news cycle! I couldn’t believe it!…
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MLB Trade Deadline is here! More and more trades! Comcast and Diamond have a deal! What does this mean? (Episode 1099)
Today’s word of the day is ‘10 hours’ as in the trade deadline as in moves are being made still as in late night trades last night as in who is still buying…
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MLB Trades: Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees, Rays selling everyone, who is up next! Tua & Love get $50M a year! Will Dak Prescott? (Episode 1098)
Today’s word of the day is ‘34 hours’ as in the MLB trade deadline is 34 hours away. Trades are happening. Players are moving. Teams are buying. Teams are…
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MLB Chatter: Trades! No-Hitter! BROKEN PINKY! Are the Oilers serious?; The Boneless Wings case that broke my brain! (Episode 1097)
Today’s word of the day is ‘106 hours’ as in MLB trade deadline as in trades have begun as in we have 4 nights to go as in turn the heat up and get to cooking!…
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NBA says hello to Amazon, and goodbye to TNT! The Olympics have been INSANE and it hasn't even started yet!? (Episode 1096)
Today’s word of the day is ‘grossly misinterpreted’ as in Warner Bros. Discovery as in NBA as in Amazon as Disney as in NBC. The new announcement for the NBA…
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Dallas Cowboys problems will never end! MLB Trade Deadline stories! Don't believe that Chicago sports announcement! (Episode 1095)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lone star’ as in the lone star state as in lone star left as in the Dallas Cowboys have some problems. CeeDee Lamb wants a new deal…
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Warner Bros. Discovery will match Amazon for NBA TV rights; Did Cubs wave white flag on season?; Jordan Love should NOT be in $50M club (Episode 1094)
Today’s word of the day is ‘match game’ as in matching rights as in the NBA as in TV Rights as in WBD as in TNT as ESPN as in NBC as in Amazon. Warner Bros…
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2024 Election Update: Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?; Astros stock up, Braves dealing with more injuries! (Episode 1093)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dropped out’ as in Joe Biden as in Kamala Harris as in Donald Trump as in 2024 elections. Joe Biden officially dropped out of the…
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MLB Post All-Star Break preview! EVERYTHING you need to know about the Athletics development plans & the Rays new stadium (Episode 1092)
Today’s word of the day is ‘PAB’ as in Post All-Star Break as in 2nd part of MLB season as in playoff race as in trade deadline as World Series. Let’s take a…
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WNBA getting $2.2 BILLION in new TV deal! MLB Deal or No Deal: Will Jazz, Skubal, or Mason Miller get traded? (Episode 1091)
Today’s word of the day is ‘value’ as in what is the value as in WNBA as in media right as in $2.2 billion as in NBA value. Let’s discuss what the WNBA is…
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MLB All-Star Game Takeaways: Every pitcher throws GAS!; Rob Manfred talks about future of baseball; NBA v. James Dolan (Episode 1090)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hey now’ as in hey now you’re an All-Star as in the MLB All-Star Game as in American League as in Ohtani as in throwing gas…
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Home Run Derby: Did you like the new rules?; All-Star Game preview! Trump and Republicans have named the VP candidate (Episode 1089)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dinger’ as in home run derby as in Teoscar Hernandez as in long ball as in dong shot as in Bobby Witt Jr. How did you feel about…
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Disgraceful: Former President Donald Trump shot at during rally; Copa America MADNESS as Colombia and Argentina fans rush gates (Episode 1088)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scenario’ as in what a weekend as in Trump shot as in CONMEBOL madness as in Wimbledon as in MLB Draft as in so much crazy took…
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Paul Skenes pulled from no-hitter! Did Pirates make right call!?; MLB Draft and trade talk!; Can TNT match Amazon for NBA rights? (Episode 1087)
Charity Lunch Link: https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-pitch-lunch-with-david-samson-host-of-nothing-2990401 Today’s word of the day is ‘no-no’…
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Uruguay v. Colombia turns ugly with players fighting fans in stands! Jaylen Brown calls out Nike! NBA new $76 BILLION deal! (Episode 1086)
Today’s word of the day is ‘malice’ as in Malice at Tepper’s Palace as in Copa America as in Uruguay as in Colombia. Colombia wins the semifinals match and…
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Wander Franco charged in Dominican Republic; Cashman in stands to watch Yankees lose; Dodgers star-studded IL grows (Episode 1085)
Today’s word of the day is ‘charged’ as in Wander Franco as in the Tampa Bay Rays. Franco’s career is over. Charged I the Dominican Republic with crimes…
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Paul George felt 'disrespected' by Clippers offer! Jalen Brunson has MAJOR decision to make! Are NBA dynasties done like Curry says? (Episode 1084)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disrespected’ as in Paul George as in Clippers as in 76ers as in NBA. Was Paul George right to feel that way? The NBA contracts are…
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MLB All-Star youth movement! Will the Yankees ever win a series again!? NBA should investigate Lakers, but they won't! (Episode 1083)
Today’s word of the day is ‘19 yutes’ as in MLB as in All-Star Game as in young players as in Elly as in Skenes as in Witt. Youth takeover has come for the…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Chicago (7/1/24)
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