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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…
Episodes
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Mets season in FULL SOS mode! What can change? Padres $3.9 BILLION sale does not mean what you think! (Episode 1441 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stern’ as in David Stearns as in the Mets as in disaster as in Steve Cohen. The Mets are bad. Very bad. 11-straight losses. The…
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COCA THURSDAY: Mets STINK! Audio issues! How David should start to talk about business! (Episode 1440 Hour 2)
I promise someday soon there will be no audio issues and life will be bliss, but sadly, that is not today! SORRY! Today is a really good one, once Coca's mic…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Clippers give Thunder another gift! Is the Kawhi investigation over? Let's show some love to the Pittsburgh Pirates! (Episode 1440 Hour 1)
Next week will go Monday through Thursday! Mark your calendars! Today’s word of the day is ‘unintended’ as in unintended consequences as in the Golden State…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic! WNBA commissioner wild response to a question! (Episode 1439 Hour 2)
The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Happy Birthday to my daughter... Mets, Brewers, and Astros have entered the MLB Danger Zone (Episode 1439 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘28’ as in her 28th birthday as in my daughter. (17:00) Welcome to the MLB Danger Zone. The Mets, Brewers, and Astros are there…
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Rory goes back-to-back! The NBA regular season ending was...woof! NFL media scandal (?) rocks the internet! (Episode 1438 Hour 2)
Rory McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion. Only the fourth golfer to ever do it. What a tournament for him. (7:08) The NBA regular season is over. Did…
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Yankees and Mets on the struggle bus together! Astros have some SERIOUS pitching problems! Are the Rockies for sale?! (Episode 1438 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mingus’ as in Charles Mingus as in jazz as in Jazz Chisholm as in the New York Yankees as in the New York Mets. Both teams are…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Masters week! What is your sports bucket list!? FIFA pulls a bait & switch! And more fun! (Episode 1437 Hour 2)
What is on your sports bucket list! It could be a game, event, stadium! Let us know in the comments or shoot me a DM (@matthewcoca) and we can talk about it!…
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TANKING TANKING TANKING! It's all the NBA is talking about! Is Doc Rivers done in Milwaukee? (Episode 1437 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘miscalculated’ as in tanking as in Sacramento Kings as in Doug Christie as in the NBA. This has gotten out of control. The whole…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The Chicago Bulls dumpster fire! Fenway Sports Group booing! Mets ticket giveaway! (Episode 1436 Hour 2)
Leave a voicemail: 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Bulls. What an absolute mess. Bulls fans used to just have to…
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MLB FIGHT NIGHT! Soler and Lopez throwdown! Will MLB suspend Contreras!? Sandy NOT happy with Marlins decision! (Episode 1436 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘TKO’ as in knockout as in Jorge Soler as in Reynaldo Lopez as in Braves as in Angels. We had a benches clearing brawl yesterday!…
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March Madness expansion is coming! Giannis and the Bucks drama continued! The Lakers season is sadly over! (Episode 1435 Hour 2)
NCAA tournament expansion? It’s coming! 76 teams! (7:00) President Trump has signed an executive order trying to “fix” college sports. Does it mean a thing?…
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The Boston Red Sox are off to a disastrous start! Mike Trout NOT happy with pitchers! It's time to set 10 alarms! (Episode 1435 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blue sox’ as in the Boston Red Sox as in struggles as in offense as in defense as in down bad. The Red Sox have the worst record in…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Baseball is back and so is his Mets anger! ABS and more rules! The basketball Hall of Fame! (Episode 1434 Hour 2)
Hello, it's me. Bit of a sloppy hour today, but we carry on! See you next week, where the Mets may drive me closer to insanity than I would prefer! Learn more…
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Another no service time extension coming to MLB!? Sandy subtle dig at Miami! NBA wants Europe! (Episode 1434 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘redux’ as in brought back as in revived as in the Pittsburgh Pirates? Paul Skenes looks like Paul Skenes again. But the bigger…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson! MLBPA war chest? Cuban regrets selling? Why Bulls waived Ivey (Episode 1433 Hour 2)
CALL US 631-377-4869 The MLBPA has a war chest! It is full of gold! What are they preparing for? (17:00) Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks. Who…
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Tiger Woods stepping away from golf; Put the MLB Worry Meter away for now! (Episode 1433 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prioritize’ as in Tiger Woods as in stepping away as in getting help. Tiger Woods has announced he is done with golf for now and is…
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Rep. Greg Casar joins David to debate his new Home Team Act! What is the bill? Why now? Will it work?
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced the 'Home Team Act' to prevent owners from moving teams without giving locals a chance to buy…
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UConn basketball continues to get it done! WNBA outrage over Sun to Houston! NBA tanking rules are worthless! (Episode 1432 Hour 2)
The Final Four is set in Men’s March Madness! Uconn is back in the Final Four. The Huskies are joined by Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan! (11:41) There is a…
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MLB's new ABS is here to stay and umpires are feeling the pressure! When MLB owners speak, fans need to listen! (Episode 1432 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ABS’ as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back…
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It's Coca Thursday! MLB season predictions! Private equity in baseball! ABS will make umps BETTER! (Episode 1431 Hour 2)
It's Coca Thursday! Coca (me) walks you through his picks for the baseball season! From division winners to Wild Card teams to World Series picks to awards!…
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Yankees win! The Yankees win! How did you feel about the game on Netflix? (Episode 1431 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘162-0’ as in undefeated as in Opening Day as in baseball is back. Every team starts the year perfect. Every team has a chance. The…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Does Boone make the lineups? Kalshi without sports? NBA ending 65-game rule? (Episode 1430 Hour 2)
Call us and complain: 631-377-4869 It’s time for So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Aaron Boone and his lineup card. He did a sit-down with…
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MLB SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT! BASEBALL IS BACK! (Episode 1430 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘deja’ as in deja vu as in Opening Day as in Major League Baseball as in we have finally made it! The Yankees head to San Francisco…
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MLB inks HUGE deal with Polymarket!? Cam Skatebo with the quickest (forced) apology of all-time? (Episode 1429 Hour 2)
MLB has done a deal with Polymarket. A prediction market. Wow. (17:05) Let’s talk about Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins. He loves to give interviews…
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Has the new NCAA world shattered the Cinderella story? BASEBALL IS HERE! Top prospects are being optioned! (Episode 1429 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cinderella’ as in NCAA as in March Madness as in mid-major as in high-major as in power conference. This March Madness is full of…
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It's Coca Thursday! David's WBC moment; Giannis drama continues; Hall of Fame v. Jack Hughes! (Episode 1428 Hour 2)
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt…
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Final takeaways from the WBC! The WNBA has a new CBA agreement: who won!? (Episode 1428 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘culture’ as in Venezuela as in America as in Puerto Rico as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in Korea as in Italy as in World…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Dan Le Batard joins the show! What will they talk about? CLICK HERE! FIND OUT BEFORE PABLO! (Episode 1427 Hour 2)
Dan Le Batard joins the show! Hurray! (33:30) What is going on in Pittsburgh? Are the Penguins for sale again? It as only five years ago that Fenway Sports…
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WBC FINAL IS SET! USA vs VENEZUELA! JUDGE vs ACUNA! NBA expansion is coming!? (Episode 1427 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Miami as in USA as in Venezuela as in Ronald Acuna Jr as in Aaron Judge. What a…
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More and more WNBA negotiations! NFL wants more money from Paramount! Uh oh! (Episode 1426 Hour 2)
More and more and more and more and more WNBA negotiations are ongoing. It’s been all night meetings after all night meetings. And there is still no deal done…
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USA gets it done over Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic semifinal! 2026 Oscars Recap! Sorry you died! (Episode 1426 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pitching and defense’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Team USA as in Team Dominican Republic as in incredible. What a…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
It's Coca Thursday! Ravens back out of Crosby trade! Steve Kerr wants shorter season! WBC! Oscars! (Episode 1425 Hour 2)
So much Coca this week you all must be tired of me! Sorry! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15…
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World Baseball Classic! Team USA moves on thanks to Italy! Let's go behind the scenes! (Episode 1425 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘relief’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Team Italy as in thank you. With Team Italy’s big win over Mexico on…
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COCA SHOW with Jeremy Tache: BAM's BIG NIGHT! 83! HEEL TURN: Are these 'good' guys? (Episode 1424 Hour 2)
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday with 83 points! Jeremy Tache is here to break it all down! And then we get into some HEELS! Timothée…
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COCA SHOW with Adnan Virk: What happened to Team USA at the WBC!? OSCAR SUNDAY IS HERE! (Episode 1424 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘calculations’ as in Mark DeRosa as in Team USA as in the WBC as in Italy. In a shocking result, Team USA lost to Italy 8-6 on…
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Trump now wants to 'Save College Sports' with new committee! Tua has been released by the Dolphins! (Episode 1423 Hour 2)
President Trump is trying to save college sports. A committee of mega minds came to the White House. You name em, and they were there. Well, except for any…
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World Baseball Classic Magic! Skubal wants more! Shohei moments!; MLBPA guarantees a lockout... IF! (Episode 1423 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘juggernaut’ as in Team USA as in WBC as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in walk offs as in homers as in magic! The World…
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It's a Coca Thursday! MLB CBA! WNBA CBA! Prediction markets are out of control! (Episode 1422 Hour 2)
Next week's schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday! Welcome to another Coca Thursday! Or as we are now calling it Coca will debate David about some random topic…
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Detroit Tigers owner SHOCKED me with what he said! Rays use AI for renderings! FIFA has more problems! (Episode 1422 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘evaluate’ as in Chris Ilitich as in the Detroit Tigers as in Tarik Skubal as in labor disputes as in World Series. What the heck am…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Cardinals free food! Replacement players? A question about Stugotz! (Episode 1421 Hour 2)
LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 631-377-4869 So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the St. Louis Cardinals! Free food and soda! (8:43) If there is…
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The World Baseball Classic is here! How dumb is Profar? How worried are the Dodgers with Sasaki? (Episode 1421 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Bryce Harper as in Aaron Judge as in Bobby Witt as in Kyle Schwarber…
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My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds; NIL madness in Mississippi; NFLPA report cards! (Episode 1420 Hour 2)
My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You…
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My experience running the Tokyo Marathon; War with Iran; Update on the Padres sale (Episode 1420 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘arigato’ as in thank you as in Japan as in marathon as in wow. I can’t believe I got it done. I finished the Tokyo Marathon… and I…
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It's a Coca Wednesday! Happy Birthday (Thursday) David! ABS has broken umpires! Spring Training watch! (Episode 1419 Hour 2)
Everyone go wish David a Happy Birthday on Thursday! We won't be back until next Tuesday! David is going to run a marathon in Japan! How cool!? Learn more…
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The State of the Union is... winning?; Breaking down the latest Paramount offer for Warner Bros.! (Episode 1419 Hour 1)
WE WILL BE BACK NEXT TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘sotu’ as in State of the Union as in President Trump as in Republican as in Democrat. What did you…
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NBA's 65-game rule could eliminate multiple MVP candidates! WNBA CBA update! A deadline has been given! (Episode 1418 Hour 2)
Could the MVP of the NBA not actually be the MVP of the NBA? It could happen. The 65-game rule has come under a microscope and it is interesting. SGA? Wemby?…
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WBC update: Skubal only pitching one game for USA!?; Would you turn down a State of the Union invite? (Episode 1418 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lobby’ as in Tarik Skubal as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in regular season as in Detroit Tigers. The best pitcher…
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MLB Preseason Hot Seat already!? Bears in Indiana? No chance! NBA tanking talk has reach PEAK crazy! (Episode 1417 Hour 2)
It’s time for the preseason hotseat! Jayson Stark wrote about it for The Athletic. Who is getting fired by May? (17:43) Are the Chicago Bears now the Indiana…
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Team USA sweeps Canada for Olympic hockey golds! Angels owner says winning isn't Top 5 for fans!? (Episode 1417 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘toothless’ as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Award-winner! What happens in a CBA negotiation? How much will the Seahawks sell for!? (Episode 1416 Hour 2)
Matthew Coca joins me again for another Coca Thursday! This week we discuss more on the CBA negotiations in MLB, the sale of the Seahawks, his favorite show on…
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MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer, what comes next? Guardians GM says quiet part out loud! Paramount and the UFC have a MAJOR problem (Episode 1416 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘interim’ as in MLBPA as in executive director as in Bruce Meyer as in Tony Clark as in a new day. Bruce Meyer, who was the No. 2 in…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Tony Vitello's awkward interview! WNBA update! 11-year old signs with Phillies!? (Episode 1415 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start with Tony Vitello. He’s the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants…
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SHOCKING scandal rocks MLBPA leading to Tony Clark's resignation! What does this mean for labor negotiations with MLB!? (Episode 1415 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘peace’ as in labor peace as in Major League Baseball as in Tony Clark as in MLBPA as in negotiations as in resignation. Wow. A…
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MLB commissioner meets the media! Mets owner Steve Cohen is fed up with losing! Aaron Judge was happy with the Yankees signings? (Episode 1414 Hour 2)
Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual…
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NBA All-Star Weekend: A success or another failure?; Adam Silver wants to fix tanking, can he? (Episode 1414 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘urgency’ as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Things get HEATED discussing the Olympic ban of an athlete! Understanding Super Bowl numbers! (Episode 1413 Hour 2)
NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT THERE IS A SHOW TUESDAY! It's another Coca Thursday! Today we discuss the Olympic committee's decision to ban a Ukrainian athlete over…
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LeBron, Jokic, Giannis, Wemby and the 65-game rule! MORE Spring Training injuries! (Episode 1413 Hour 1)
NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT WE WILL HAVE A SHOW TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘offload’ as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Did Cardi B perform at halftime!? Is the Baseball Hall of Fame losing its prestige? (Episode 1412 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Prediction markets! Are you using them? Kalshi? Polymarket? Cardi B? What am I talking…
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BASEBALL IS BACK! And... so are the injuries for every team! Are the Mavericks for sale again!? (Episode 1412 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shocked’ as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer…