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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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Family! Bronny James introduced by Lakers, LeBron signs new deal with Lakers! Marlins DFA Tim Anderson as team continues to lose money (Episode 1082)
Today’s word of the day is ‘family matters’ as in family as in the Winslow family as in the Lakers family as in the James family. The Lakers introduced Bronny…
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Boston Celtics announce the team is for sale! Warriors Dynasty is officially over! NHL made a very worrisome announcement yesterday (Episode 1081)
Today’s word of the day is ‘another step’ as in step transaction as in sale as in the Boston Celtics are for sale. Another team. Another couple billion. Why…
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Paul George joins Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey on Sixers! MLB June in Review and July Predictions! MLB changes HR Derby rules! (Episode 1080)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mayhem’ as in Monday Mayhem as in NBA Free Agency as in Paul George is now a 76er! The Clippers went for it and failed. 5 years. 0…
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WHAT A JOKE BIDEN AND TRUMP WERE LAST NIGHT! LeBron and Bronny united in Laker Land! NFL Sunday Ticket case could cost league BIG! (Episode 1079)
Today’s word of the day is ‘king’s court’ as in LeBron James as in King James as in Prince James as in Bronny James. The Lakers did it. The Lakers drafted…
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France has taken over the NBA draft! Where was Bronny?; Texas Rangers learn firsthand why it's so hard to repeat! (Episode 1078)
Today’s word of the day is ‘drafty’ as in the NBA Draft as in France as in the takeover as in first round. Wemby took over the draft and the league last year…
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American League Wildness: Contenders keep losing, will Vladdy Jr be traded?; The Nova Knicks?; Nomination for A** of the year (Episode 1077)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Junior Circuit’ as in the American League as in baseball as in trades as in contenders as in the Yankees as in the Orioles as in…
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Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions! JJ Redick officially quits podcasting! Guardians are surprise team of the season! (Episode 1076)
Today’s word of the day is ‘champions’ as in Stanley Cup as in Florida Panthers as in South Florida. They got it done. Greg Cote is vindicated. Connor McDavid…
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Stanley Cup Game 7! Is the LeBatard Show Curse real?; Marlins pitchers ALL hurt! Trevor Bauer wants to sue MLB? (Episode 1075)
Today’s word of the day is ‘historic’ as in history in the making as in Stanley Cup Game 7 as in Panthers as in Oilers. Are the Panthers going to win its first…
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Samson Sit-Down: Mike Ryan
Let’s welcome in Mike Ryan Ruiz! He’s finally joining us on NPDS! We start things off with how he’s doing at Meadowlark Media and what his life is like as an…
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MLB HBP: Judge hit, Betts hurt, Arenado beaned; Should MLB retire No. 24?; Did LeBatard curse the Panthers? (Episode 1074)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bean’ as in hit by pitch as in MLB as in control as in velocity. What is happening in baseball? Why are so many batters getting…
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Samson Sit-Down: Ariel Helwani !!!
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Samson Sit-Down: Bob Costas
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Panthers one win away from first Stanley Cup! TREVOR LAWRENCE GOT HOW MUCH!? The Big 12 is for sale! (Episode 1073)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Alberta’ as in Edmonton as in Canada as in the NHL Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers now lead 3-0. Hockey in South Florida……
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Remembering Jerry West; Celtics have Mavs on sweep alert! Have we been played by BIG HOT DOG!? (Episode 1072)
Today’s word of the day is ‘the logo’ as in Jerry West as in the Lakers as in the Grizzlies as in the Warriors as in the Clippers. All star. Champion…
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NBA Finals: who decides if Prozingis plays? Where in the world is Aaron Rodgers? WE'VE GOT A HOT DOG BEEF FOR THE AGES! (Episode 1071)
Today’s word of the day is ‘retinaculum’ as in an injury as in the ankle as in tendons as in Kristaps Porzingis as in the NBA Finals. Oh boy. What are the…
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Dan Hurley turns down $70 MILLION Lakers offer! Let's talk some Stanley Cup! Buster Onley's hacked account led to baseball madness! (Episode 1070)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unrequited’ as in Dan Hurley as in the Lakers as in UConn as in left at the altar. That’s right, Dan Hurley turned down a massive…
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Are the Celtics just too good for the Mavs? Bryce Harper wants MLB in-season tourney! Caitlin Clark LEFT OFF Team USA (Episode 1069)
Today’s word of the day is ‘31-5’ as in the NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics took Game 2. It’s been ugly, but Tatum…
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Celtics take Game 1! Adam Silver talks Caitlin Clark, TNT, and media rights! Juan Soto hurt? I've HAD IT with social media! (Episode 1068)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 1’ as in NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks as in blowout city. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and…
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NBA Finals Preview: Celtics or Mavericks - who do you have!?; Another Boras Four gets BOOED off field! Kansas wants the Chiefs! (Episode 1067)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finally’ as in the Finals as in the NBA Finals as in The Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. Who do you have? Jayson Tatum…
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MLB hands down lifetime ban to Marcano! MLB clears Shohei Ohtani as Ippei pleads guilty to fraud! (Episode 1066)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lifetime’ as in lifetime ban as in Marcano as in Padres as in Pirates as in MLB as in MiLB as in gambling. It’s the first lifetime…
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MLB player facing LIFETIME BAN for gambling; Stephen A. Smith's hot takes and Pat McAfee's apology for Caitlin Clark comments (Episode 1065)
Today’s word of the day is ‘existential crisis’ as in baseball as in MLB as gambling as in injuries as in Tommy John as in problems. We have a player facing a…
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MLB May Review: Judge & Soto stay scorching hot for Yankees! Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, & what needs to be done (Episode 1064)
Today’s word of the day is ‘35.1 or 37.6’ as in how much of the MLB season is already over. Can you believe it? Let’s recap the biggest storylines from May…
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Florida Panthers superfan! Donald Trump found GUILTY on all charges! Luka to the NBA Finals! Rays new renderings! (Episode 1063)
Today’s word of the day is ‘road wins’ as in the Florida Panthers as in the Dallas Mavericks as in playoffs! Let’s start with the Panthers taking a series lead…
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Dumpster fire: Could things get any worse for the Mets?; Pedro Grifol say Reinsdorf just wants to win!? (Episode 1062)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dumpster fire’ as in the Mets as in Steve Cohen as in Edwin Diaz as in Pete Alonso as in Jorge Lopez. What a day for the Mets…
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Timberwolves find life; Panthers tie it up; Did the Blue miss their window?; Latest on Athletics and Las Vegas (Episode 1061)
Today’s word of the day is ‘13/39’ as in Luka Doncic as in Kyrie Irving as in Mavericks as in Timberwolves as in NBA playoffs. The Mavericks shot terribly. The…
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ANGEL HERNANDEZ HAS FINALLY RETIRED! Ronald Acuña done for season; A look at the Dodgers/Mets; RIP Bill Walton (Episode 1060)
Today’s word of the day is ‘touched by an angel’ as in Angel Hernandez as in umpire as in see ya! The worst umpire in baseball, the worst umpire in my career…
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Rob Manfred says NO to robot umps in 2025; DOJ is suing Live Nation - will that change ticket prices?; NCAA agrees to pay players! (Episode 1059)
Today’s word of the day is ’owners meetings’ as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in umpires as in jerseys as in Athletics as in Nike as in Sacramento as in robots…
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NBA on cusp of $7 BILLION per year in new media rights! Why is Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner still talking!? (Episode 1058)
Today’s word of the day is ’7 billion’ as in NBA as in ESPN as in Amazon as in NBC as TNT. Is TNT left out of the NBA game because it got a little too cocky?…
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What were the 'Josh Hader Rules' and could more MLB players use them? Celtics steal Game 1! GOODBYE NFL CHAIN GANG!? (Episode 1057)
Today’s word of the day is ’Hader Rules’ as in Josh Hader as in rules to pitching as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in arbitration. What…
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Chris Sale has found his groove in Atlanta! Cole & Senga updates! Why is Fanatics suing Marvin Harrison Jr!? (Episode 1056)
Today’s word of the day is ’aces wild’ as starting pitchers as in aces as in top of rotation guys as in Chris Sale as in Gerrit Cole as in Kodai Senga. Let’s…
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NBA Playoffs: Does home court advantage matter anymore!? Shota Imanaga is hot, Edwin Diaz is not; WNBA Aces investigation (Episode 1055)
Today’s word of the day is ’home court disadvantage’ as in Game 7 as in NBA Playoffs as in Pacers as in Knicks as in Timberwolves as in Nuggets. The Pacers…
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Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship!? Hal Steinbrenner wants Juan Soto to be a Yankee for life!? (Episode 1054)
Today’s word of the day is ’exceptional circumstances’ as in Scottie Scheffler as in arrested as in PGA Championship. What!? (9:10) Is Juan Soto going to be a…
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NFL Schedule: Get ready to see A LOT of Chiefs & Jets games! NFL on Netflix on Christmas! First glance at the Caitlin Clark Effect! (Episode 1053)
Today’s word of the day is ’addicted’ as in my phone as in as in 3am chat room conversations with Apple. (4:50) Alright, time to get to the NFL. We had…
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Nikola Jokic is too good! The Knicks are 1 win away! Caitlin Clark struggles in her WNBA debut! Are the Jaguars still moving to London? (Episode 1052)
Today’s word of the day is ’prowl’ as in on the prowl as in Nuggets as in the Knicks as in playoff basketball. Nikola Jokic is incredible. He dominated the…
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NFL schedule slowly trickles out; Get excited for more Tom Brady! Where will Bronny James go? MLB teams that will buy or sell! (Episode 1051)
Today’s word of the day is ’greedy’ as in the NFL as in schedule release as in kickoff games as in networks as in Tom Brady as in Patrick Mahomes. The NFL…
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MLB Weekend in Review: Skenes debut, Senga health, Seth Lugo bargain! NBA Playoffs: Oakley not invited, why Murray wasn't suspended (Episode 1050)
Today’s word of the day is ’debut’ as in first career start as in Paul Skenes as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in top prospects. Skenes made his first start…
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia strikes again as he fires Frank Vogel after ONE season! NFL on Netflix on Christmas! What happened to the Cardinals? (Episode 1049)
Today’s word of the day is ’full support’ as in Frank Vogel as in Mat Ishbia as in the Phoenix Suns as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. Vogel gets fired…
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Pirates calling up young phenom Paul Skenes! Ohtani former interpreter to plead guilty! Another day, another streaming bundle! (Episode 1048)
Today’s word of the day is ’anticipation’ as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in Paul Skenes. His time has come. He throws gas. He could be the next great. Why are…
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Is the Astros dynasty over? GM says team still too good to be sellers! Japanese rookie aces and MLB's warning on "draft dodging" (Episode 1047)
Today’s word of the day is ’prophetic’ as in the Houston Astros as in dynasty as in Dana Brown as in when is it time to move on. The Astros have been bad this…
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Knicks win Game 1 with VERY QUESTIONABLE late calls by officials! Is Pat Riley done with Jimmy? Bally's CEO on Athletics! (Episode 1046)
Today’s word of the day is ’preordained’ as in determined as in fate as in the Knicks won another thrilling finish against the Pacers in Game 1. The…
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Marlins start fire sale with trade of Luis Arráez! Lakers fire Darvin Ham! What a weekend of racing! (Episode 1045)
Today’s word of the day is ’future’ as in the Miami Marlins as in the San Diego Padres as in Luis Arráez has been traded already. It’s only May! Why would the…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in New York City with Pablo Torre (4/29/24)
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Knicks send 76ers home! Bucks eliminated and Pat Bev's likely suspension! ANOTHER Athletics & Vegas update (Episode 1044)
Today’s word of the day is ’40’ as in 40 points as in Jalen Brunson as in 3-straight games with 40 points as in goodbye 76ers. The process is over. Joel…
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Sixers buy tickets to keep Knicks fans out of Philly!? Deion Sanders honeymoon phase is OVER at Colorado! (Episode 1043)
Today’s word of the day is ’spooked’ as in scary hours as in the Knicks as in the Sixers as in playoff basketball! Sixers owners and old owners have purchased…
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MLB April in review: Biggest storylines, surprises, disappointments! Mike Trout is injured again! Just can't stay healthy (Episode 1042)
Today’s word of the day is ’17.2-20.3’ as in the percentage of the season that has past in MLB so far. April is over. First month of the season already done…
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Lakers Decision Time: LeBron James' future, Darvin Ham's job; Huge moves happening with Paramount; Another Athletics update! (Episode 1041)
Today’s word of the day is ’ham-mered’ as in Darvin Ham is likely gone as in LeBron James can’t beat the Nuggets as in what are the Lakers going to do. Why…
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Why did the Falcons draft Penix and pay Kirk Cousin!? MLBPA BLASTS Nike over uniforms! Orioles send Holliday back down! (Episode 1040)
Today’s word of the day is ’consensus loser’ as in mock drafts as real drafts as NFL draft as in Atlanta Falcons as in Kirk Cousins as in Michael Penix. What…
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MAILBAG: NPDS Tour and more! Biggest sports business stories I'm following! Building a stadium!
It’s another mailbag! Sorry still out of the country! Did you enjoy the NFL draft? Did your team get everything right? (2:11) Someone asked me about the NPDS…
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Chicago Bears announce $5 BILLION stadium project day before NFL Draft! What will Jerry Jones do with Cowboys? Blake Snell to IL! (Episode 1039)
Today’s word of the day is ’rinse & repeat’ as in another stadium as in another press conference as in another handshake deal as in the Chicago Bears. Another…
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Ohtani and Betts red hot starts being held back by Dodgers pitching! Update on White Sox stadium plans; MAJOR FTC ANNOUNCEMENT! (Episode 1038)
Today’s word of the day is ’expectations’ as in the Dodgers as in World Series as in Shohei Ohtani as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in 100 games as…
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LeBron James and Joel Embiid call out refs! Aaron Boone gets ejected 5 pitches into a game! WHAT IS GOING ON!? (Episode 1037)
Today’s word of the day is ’mental fortitude’ as in running as in the London Marathon as in tired as in sore. Yes, I ran the marathon. Yes, I am exhausted…
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MAILBAG: London Marathon and running; NFL Draft Week! Fanatics and MLB's uniform problem
Mailbag time! I’m in London right now having just run the London Marathon. Someone asked me about getting started running a marathon. This is what you do…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Pittsburgh
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Nashville (4/15/24)
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NHL Hockey is going to Utah! Goodbye, Arizona! Hello, Salt Lake City!; INJURIES STINK! Will Heat and Pelicans overcome them? (Episode 1036)
Today’s word of the day is ’relocated’ as in relocation as in Arizona as in Utah as in Coyotes as in *blank* as in hockey! The team has been sold to Ryan…
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NBA bans Jontay Porter for gambling violations! Robert Kraft vs Bill Belichick!?; What's happened to the White Sox, Rockies, & Astros!? (Episode 1035)
Today’s word of the day is ’banned’ as in gambling as in NBA as in Jontay Porter as in Adam Silver as in see ya. Jontay Porter, younger brother of Michael…
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Is the Warriors dynasty officially done? WNBA draws record-breaking viewership: can they capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact? (Episode 1034)
Today’s word of the day is ’the end’ as in it’s the end of the dynasty as we know it as in the Golden State Warriors as in see ya. The Kings beat the Warriors…
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Caitlin Clark WNBA Era has begun! Tyler Glasnow drops MLB truth bomb about pitchers! Let's explain the Marlins decision on Meyer (Episode 1033)
Today’s word of the day is ’fever’ as in Indiana Fever as in Caitlin Clark as in the WNBA draft as in expansion. Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA…
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NBA regular season is over! Playoff time! MLB velocity problem continues! Jackson Holliday's very tough start to career (Episode 1032)
Today’s word of the day is ’82’ as in the NBA regular season is over, but first we have to talk Boston Marathon! It’s today! (3:13) Alright, it’s time for some…
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Nothing Personal Live Tour: A Night in Boston with Dave McGillivray (4/10/24)
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