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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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Samson Sit-Down: Todd Fuhrman | Former oddsmaker; Gambling analyst
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time Todd Fuhrman joins us with everything gambling. We wanted to talk about the industry boom that is sports gambling. We…
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Samson Sit-Down: Ken Rosenthal | MLB lockout; State of baseball
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time we have Ken Rosenthal. Ken is THE best baseball reporter in the game. It’s time to talk MLB, the lockout, the…
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MLB Lockout Update: Length doesn't matter, frequency does; Will Aaron Judge get MASSIVE Yankees deal? (Episode 543)
Today’s word of the day is ‘quickie’ as in fast as in swift as in a short amount of time as in MLB and MLBPA met for 15 minutes and the meeting was over. There…
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Juan Soto turns down MONSTER deal from Nationals; MLB Lockout Update: Union set to make proposal (Episode 542)
Today’s word of the day is ‘13/350’ as in 13 years and $350M as in that’s the offer that Juan Soto was offered by the Washington Nationals. That’s a lot of…
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Opioid Crisis: Tyler Skaggs death and drugs in sports; Why is the IOC letting Kamila skate?; An apology to Ben Simmons (Episode 541)
Today’s word of the day is ‘opioids’ as in the trial against Eric Kay in the death of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Kay was an employee for the Angels…
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MLB Lockout Update: What's the deal with Minor League cost-cutting? Biggest takeaways from latest MLB proposal (Episode 540)
Today’s word of the day is ‘150’ as in a buck fifty as in last night a report came out that MLB was looking to cut “hundreds of paying jobs to Minor League…
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A super Super Bowl: McVay gets his trophy; Rams went all-in and it worked!; Stop commercial spoilers!; What happened with the refs!? (Episode 539)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Super Bowl’ as in the Los Angeles Rams have done it as in Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham (!), Sean McVay, Aaron…
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NBA Trade Drama: Why I should've known Simmons/Harden trade was coming; Rob Manfred and MLB's major league issues (Episode 538)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blockbuster’ as in not the former movie rental chain that didn’t think Netflix would work it’s as in a big trade. The NBA trade…
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Don't worry! Roger Goodell has EVERYTHING under control! Is Spring Training going to be postponed today? (Episode 537)
Today’s word of the day is ‘music’ as in face the music as in Roger Goodell had his presser during Super Bowl week. Wonder what people wanted to hear him speak…
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MLB owners meet in Orlando, expect Spring Training delays; Will Trevor Bauer be back for the Dodgers now? (Episode 536)
Today’s word of the day is ‘quarterly’ as in 25 percent as in MLB quarterly meetings are here and happening in Orlando. Do you think the owners and Rob Manfred…
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Streaming Wars: Why MLB is FURIOUS with Chicago Cubs; Are steroids back in baseball!? OSCAR NOMS ARE HERE! (Episode 535)
Today’s word of the day is ‘streaming’ as in turning on your smart TV as in Netflix as in Hulu as in P Plus as in the Chicago Cubs are looking to start at…
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What happens in Vegas, NEVER stays in Vegas! MLB Lockout Update: Scherzer speaks! Roger Goodell picks Texans next coach (Episode 534)
Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in crappy or craps as in a lot happened this weekend. There were so many events in Las Vegas this weekend. The Pro Bowl…
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Rodger Goodell's Hell Week: More on Brian Flores allegations, Daniel Snyder and Washington's toxic culture (Episode 533)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unequivocally’ as in a way that leaves no doubt as in Daniel Snyder is back in the news for all the reasons we knew he would be. No…
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Stephen Ross responds to Brian Flores while everyone's asleep! Chicago Blackhawks owner's disgraceful comments (Episode 532)
Today’s word of the day is ‘midnight’ as in the midnight hour as in right after midnight today Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released his statement on the Brian…
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Brian Flores v. the NFL: Tanking, Discrimination, and a text from Bill Belichick; Impact on Roger Goodell, Dolphins, and Giants (Episode 531)
Today’s word of the day is ‘class action’ as in class action lawsuit as in former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL AND the New York…
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A year without my Dad; MLB Lockout Update! Miami Marlins v. Inter Miami: Stadium deals edition (Episode 530)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tempus fugit’ as in time flies as in it’s been 365 days since my father died. I just want to speak for a little on what’s happened…
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Tom Brady retired, but he didn't, but he did, but he didn't?; Are you ready for the SUPER BOWL!? (Episode 529)
Today’s word of the day is ‘retiring’ as in Tom Brady has retired or has Tom Brady not retired? This was the biggest story of the weekend. News broke that Tom…
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Minor League housing, Major League crisis; Is Mike McCarthy a lame duck coach for the Dallas Cowboys? (Episode 528)
Today’s word of the day is ‘feasible’ as in Minor League housing as in drama is back! MLB owners announced they would take care of housing for some minor…
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Will John Mara let the New York Giants be great?; Book banning on Holocaust Remembrance Day?! GMAB! (Episode 527)
Today’s word of the day is ‘continuity’ as in keeping the flow as in when you’re an exec in sports you need to know it. Teams crave this at every level; Front…
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Did the Baseball Hall of Fame get it right?; MLB Lockout Update to the Update! (Episode 526)
Today’s word of the day is ‘controversy’ as in people are going crazy as in that could be about everything, but today it’s about the Baseball Hall of Fame…
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MLB Lockout Update: We have reached the middle of the middle!; Who gets voted into the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame tonight? (Episode 525)
Today’s word of the day is ‘volley’ as in back and forth as in you go then I go then you go then I go as in MLB owners and player’s union met again to…
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NFL is KING: Bills-Chiefs was a classic! BUT CHANGE THE OT RULES!!! What does the future hold for Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady? (Episode 524)
Today’s word of the day is ‘defibrillator’ as in the NFL Divisional Round was out of control as in one of the best weekends of football ever… unless your team…
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Tampa Bay Rays in Montreal was NEVER going to happen! But! Why was it announced now? (Episode 523)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rejected’ as in shut down as in turned down as in the Tampa Bay Rays will not be the half-Tampa, half-Montreal Ex-Rays. WE TOLD YOU…
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Bruce Arians $50K fine for a helmet tap; Michigan's $490M settlement in abuse scandal; MLB Lockout Update: What will the players ask for? (Episode 522)
Today’s word of the day is ‘knock’ as a little love tap as a little smack on the helmet as in Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was fined $50K for smacking…
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Impact of Carlos Correa signing with Scott Boras; Dak Prescott says sorry; Frank Vogel "coaching for job" every night with Lakers (Episode 521)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Groundhog Day’ as in here we go again as in Carlos Correa has fired his agents WME/Endeavor and hired Scott Boras. This comes a day…
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Cowboys "confidence" in McCarthy; Will Nets push New York City for Kyrie Irving?; Joel Embiid says 76ers are fine without Simmons (Episode 520)
Today’s word of the day is ‘confident’ as in the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from the NFL playoffs and it seems as if Jerry Jones and Co think it was a…
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How I felt on my daughter's wedding day; NFL Wild Card Weekend was ruled by the refs; Novak deported from Australia (Episode 519)
Today’s word of the day is ‘father of the bride’ as in my daughter got married yesterday. First child, oldest child, my daughter. We drank. We danced. We…
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Houston Texans want to be the Patriots so bad... NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! MLB Lockout Update: What happened at the meeting? (Episode 518)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sugar ray’ as in all around the world, statues crumble for me. Who knows how long I’ve loved you. I just wanna fly. Put your arms…
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MLB Lockout Update: MLB to present economic proposal to Union; John Mara, Joe Judge, and the New York Giants dysfunction (Episode 517)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mazel tov’ as in congratulations as in MLB plans to meet with the Union to discuss its economic proposal. What exactly is going to…
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NFL Black Monday: Dolphins fire Brian Flores, Giants plans for Joe Judge, how does Matt Rhule have a job? (Episode 516)
Today’s word of the day is ’Black Monday’ as in the worst day in the NFL to be a head coach or general manager. What happens on that day? It’s the first day…
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Playing for the tie! We needed a Roger Goodell live stream!; Nick Saban wants players to be paid as long as Alabama leads the way (Episode 515)
Today’s word of the day is ’tie’ as in one of the wildest endings to a NFL regular season in the history of the game. The Jacksonville Jaguars eliminated the…
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Buccaneers, Antonio Brown continue war of words following release; Broncos ownership battle for sale (Episode 514)
Today’s word of the day is ’rebuttal’ as in Antonio Brown is back in the news like he never left. Bruce Arians has responded to AB. Antonio Brown tried…
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365 days since the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building; Antonio Brown serious accusations against Bucs; Aaron Rodgers and the MVP voters (Episode 513)
Today’s word of the day is ‘365 days’ as in one year as in the one-year anniversary of the storming of the US Capitol building. Let’s discuss what happened…
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Kyrie Irving set to make season-debut for Brooklyn Nets; We NEED the Chargers and Raiders to play for a tie! NEED IT! (Episode 512)
Today’s word of the day is ‘part time lover’ as in Stevie Wonder as in Kyrie Irving is back in the news with his return to court coming tonight in Indiana. Why…
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MLB Lockout update: Max Scherzer speaks for Boras; Dan Snyder's House of Horrors; The truth about MLB Network (Episode 511)
Today’s word of the day is ‘proxy’ as in doing someone else’s bidding as in Max Scherzer continues to be the mouthpiece for Scott Boras. The lockout is still…
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Antonio Brown streaks his way out of the NFL; 2022 New Year's Resolutions; Judgement Day coming for New York Giants (Episode 510)
Today’s word of the day is ‘streaking’ as in we’re going streaking through the quad and into the gymnasium as in Antonio Brown had a meltdown to remember…
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FINAL NPDS OF 2021! ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! Carlos Correa, Cubs "mutual interest"; Blank Hall of Fame Ballots (12/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutual’ as in reciprocal as in connected as in bilateral as in Carlos Correa and the Chicago Cubs reportedly have mutual interest…
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How close was the NFL to canceling games? The NBA might soon need YOU to suit up for a game! (12/23)
Today’s word of the day is ‘worry’ as in panic as in anxiety as in NFLPA president JC Tretter said the union was worried about NFL games being cancelled due to…
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Can the Mets teach an old dog new tricks? Bills new fan policy; Will the Cleveland Guardians become the Yankees? (12/22)
Today’s word of the day is ‘10/10’ as in the interview score given by Sandy Alderson to Buck Showalter. A perfect score! Buck did it. Cannot believe it. He’s…
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NHL is SHUTTING DOWN!... for Christmas break; Buccaneers: Brady, Bruce, Brown...Bah humbug (12/21)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Christmas Break’ as in the holidays are here, the NBA usually plays, the NFL may play some games, but what about the NHL? It’s…
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NFL, NBA and NHL Are in TROUBLE... or are they? | Ep. 505
Today's words of the day are 'He's BACKKKK' as in Kyrie Irving's return to the court. NFL, NBA and NHL are having major issues with the Covid-19 spike. What…
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Urban Meyer's firing cements him as the worst hire ever, NIL has forever changed college sports (12/16)
Today's word of the day is 'boiled' as in Urban Meyer is completely cooked (0:20). And it's not crazy for me to call him the worst coaching hire in the history…
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Has Dan Snyder Gone too Far? | Ep. 503
Today’s word of the day is 'Obstruction' as in Dan Snyder and the Washington Football Team. The situation in Washington keeps getting worse but what will…
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Urban Meyer, Jacksonville Have MASSIVE Problems
Today’s word of the day is ‘Encore’ because Covid is back and the NFL had 37 positive tests in one day. The Bulls have postponed two games. What needs to be…
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MAILBAG: Supreme Court Arguments, Biggest PR Mistake, Top 10 Business Movies and more! (12/13)
Another mailbag! Please listen to this first topic. Please give it a chance. Someone asked me to discuss the Supreme Court and the oral arguments that happened…
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MAILBAG: From joy to sadness; Best commissioner in sports; How to get out of debt (12/9)
It’s a mailbag! A December mailbag! You guys got to me on twitter at DavidPSamson and we have to answer these! Someone asked me about what it’s like to win the…
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Unanswered questions of Cristobal hire by Miami; Arizona Coyotes locked out; Luka and Zion workout program (12/9)
Today’s word of the day is ‘censorship’ as stopping the ability to talk freely about a given subject as Mario Cristobal is the new coach of the Miami…
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Samson Sit-Down: Matthew Coca | Icon, Legend, NPDS producer... real person (12/8)
Critics are raving about this episode of Nothing Personal with David Samson! Some say it's the best episode of a podcast in podcast history! Wow! Today is…
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College Football Arms Race: $50K for Pancakes at Texas, $100M for coaches not to coach! (12/7)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pancake’ as in the Pancake Factory as in the University of Texas offensive line will now receive $50K each for NIL and charitable…
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Who runs the Baseball Hall of Fame?; Miami Hurricanes will pay anything for Mario Cristobal: where does the money come from?!
Today’s word of the day is ‘committee’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We could have talked about the College Football Playoff Committee, but what happens in…
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MLB Lockout Day 2: Rob Manfred disaster press conference, what the negotiating room looks like, when will it end (12/3)
Today’s word of the day is ‘struggle’ as in what a struggle as in everybody struggles as in Rob Manfred did a press conference on Thursday and it was a…
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MLB Lockout: Everything you NEED to know with NO BS (12/2)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lockout’ as in it is December 2nd and Major League Baseball has announced a lockout. Stay with us here at Nothing Personal and…
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Doctored baseballs, MLB Doomsday, and remembering to stay calm (12/1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘balls’ as in baseballs as in sticky substances as in MLB used different baseballs this season!? Did they? Is it true!? A report…
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Lockout looming! Free agent spending spree! Negotiations! OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF! (11/30)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Chuck Norris’ as in Walker, Texas Ranger as in the Texas Rangers now have the most expensive middle infield in the history of…
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MONEY MONEY MONEY! Max Scherzer gets record deal from New York Mets; Steve Cohen meets Scott Boras (11/29)
Max Scherzer to the New York Mets! Steve Cohen said he was ready to spend money and he is. This deal is reported as a 3-year, $130M, which would be around $43M…
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No Scared Money: Why MLB teams are giving MONSTER DEALS before lockout; Blue Jays, Mets, Rangers leading the way (11/29)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scared money’ as in scared money don’t no money as in you have to risk it for the biscuit as in MLB teams are spending out of…
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Thanksgiving traditions: Being grateful and terrible football; Where does the $790M Stan Kroenke owes St. Louis go? (11/26)
Today’s word of the day is ‘grateful’ as in yesterday was Thanksgiving and let’s talk about what we appreciate in our lives. Yes, we’re getting sentimental…
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Wander Franco cashes in early in Tampa, or Montreal! Steve Cohen has dinner with Baez Tuesday, Twitter meltdown over Matz on Wednesday (11/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mon dieux’ as in MY GOD as in the Tampa Bay Rays have signed Wander Franco to a massive 12-year contract! 11 years and $182M…
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The Steroid HOF Ballot is here: A-Rod, Bonds, Sosa, Clemens, Ortiz; SF Giants looking for an encore (11/23)
Today’s word of the day is ‘encore’ as in running it back as in trying to hit the jackpot again as in what we tried to do with the Marlins after the 2003…
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The highest of highs to the lowest of lows; MLB labor negotiation updates; China, Peng Shuai, and Enes Kanter's message (11/22)
Today’s word of the day is ‘nostalgia’ as in we traveled to Austin, Texas and saw The Rolling Stones. It was time to get out of work mode and just live a…