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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
My MLB proposal to help bring baseball back (5/10)
On today's bonus episode I'll break down my proposal on how Major League Baseball can start its season in August. This plan outlines Spring Training, Regular…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Bryce Harper wants MLB to stop during 2021 Olympics (5/8)
Today's word of the day is 'halt' as in Bryce Harper says the MLB season should be put on pause during the 2021 Olympics games. Will this happen (0:06)? So You…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Impact on sports if NBA goes rogue (5/7)
Today's word of the day is 'rogue' as in reports are out the NBA could shift start of 2020-21 season to Christmas Day. What happens to other leagues if they do…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What's it like to get a call from space (5/6)
Today's word of the day is 'Major Tom' as in Tom Cruise wants to film a movie in SPACE! My space station/ baseball story with an astronaut aboard the ISS. I…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Corked bats in MLB; Baseball returns in Korea (5/5)
Today's word of the day is 'corked' as in a report came out about Pete Rose and the Expos putting them in bats. How true is this (0:08)? We take our first ever…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Recap: The Last Dance Part V & VI (5/4)
Today's word of the day is 'legend' as in we honor the legendary coach Don Shula following the news today of him dying at the age of 90. Now let's get into…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (5/2)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NASCAR is back and LeBron finally speaks (5/1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘checkered’ as in the flag as in NASCAR is back. Races will start being held starting on May 17th, but does this mean that more…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Can the NBA really be headed to Disney World? (4/30)
Today's word of the day is 'goofy' as in there could be a plan to have NBA games played at Disney World. Yes, that is correct, Disney World (0:06). NFL…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB IS BACK... or is it (4/29)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hyperbole’ as in this morning I discussed the 2007 Miguel Cabrera trade and someone called it the “worst trade in MLB history”. I…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA already facing delays to latest coronavirus plan (4/28)
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredulous’ the Patriots new kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he will remove his tattoo after all the pushback... that isn’t enough…
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Recap: The Last Dance Part III & IV and NFL Draft (4/27)
Today's word of the day is 'revisionist' as in revisionist history. Isiah Thomas used his time in The Last Dance to go on an apology tour of that 1991 season…
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Biggest takeaways from the 2020 NFL Virtual Draft (4/24)
Today's word of the day is 'lemonade' as the NFL was able to make the draft something special and it was important. I was wrong. Here are some of my biggest…
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Red Sox scapegoat; Front office emotions on NFL Draft Day (4/23)
Today's word of the day is 'scapegoat' as in JT Watkins gets blame for all of the Boston Red Sox cheating. How did MLB conclude that it was just him? Does it…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
🚨 Red Sox penalties FAR LESS than Astros for sign-stealing scandal 🚨
David Samson breaks down the breaking news concerning the Boston Red Sox penalties for sign-stealing. --------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
I wonder why Gronk came back... (4/22)
Today's word of the day is 'gronk'd' as in the Buccaneers traded for Rob Gronkowski to team up with Tom Brady in Tampa. Here's how a trade for a retired player…
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Do NOT get into Twitter wars with your players (4/21)
Today's word of the day is 'i-n-c-o-m-p-r-e-h-e-n-s-i-b-l-e' as in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled for the first time since 1945 (0:06). I…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Michael Jordan and The Last Dance: Recapping Parts I & II (4/20)
Today's word of the day is '99' as in Wayne Gretzky's last game was April 18, 1999 and I was there. I got to appreciate greatness one final time (0:10). Review…
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Has the NBA gone to war with the NCAA? (4/17)
Today's word of the day is 'shattered' as in Joe Kelly, pitcher for the Dodgers, threw a pitch in his backyard that shattered a window. What this means to me…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What was Dak Prescott thinking? (4/16)
Today's word of the day is 'extraocular' as in the muscles used to roll your eyes. Dak Prescott held a dinner party instead of practicing social distancing…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Happy Jackie Robinson Day! (4/15)
Today's word of the day is 'core' as in we honor Jackie Robinson by breaking down his nine core values (0:06). Role Play Alert! President Trump is expected to…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus continues to shape future of sports (4/14)
Today's word of the day is 'feeshvunt' as in finished or another word for Kyle Larson's NASCAR career (0:06). MLB sent out a memo today about 35% salary cuts…
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MLB season in Japan!? Stop it (4/13)
Today's word of the day is 'acquiescence' as in Todd Gurley going public saying Deion Sanders didn't want him to wear the no. 21 jersey for the Falcons (0:06)…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
And just like that the XFL is no more (4/10)
Today's word of the day is 'terminated' as in Vince McMahon and the XFL have fired everyone... all the staff.. all the players... see ya (0:06). UFC postponed…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA continues to deliver content for fans (4/9)
Today's word of the day is 'acclimatization' as in sports leagues around the world are starting to get real funky (0:06). In Belarus, soccer leagues are using…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Tom Brady finally opens up to... Howard Stern!? (4/8)
Today's word of the day is 'redemption' as in a year ago Virginia was able to achieve that in winning the National Championship after being knocked out by a…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Major problems with MLB's Arizona plan (4/7)
Today's word of the day is 'Perspicacity' and that comes from a listener, and it's the perfect word for today (0:06). MLB had a plan leak where they want to…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What golf’s new schedule means for rest of sports world (4/6)
Today's word of the day is 'genug' as in NFL players need to stop gathering together and working out and posting those videos online (0:06). Social distancing…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (4/4)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Rex Ryan should have listened to Nothing Personal (4/3)
Today's word of the day is 'sunshine' in honor of Bill Withers who died today at the age of 81 (0:06). Rex Ryan called Amari Cooper a 'turd' today on an ESPN…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Houston Astros can't get out of their own way (4/2)
Today's word of the day is 'C’est moi' as in their is a crusie ship stuck out at sea right outside of my window (0:06). Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Why is the NFL Draft still happening? (4/1)
Today's word of the day is 'fools' as in today is April Fools Day but that doesn't mean you should act like one (0:06). Wimbledon has been canceled; not…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What happens when the NBA comes back? (3/31)
Today's word of the day is 'scenario' as in if the NBA comes back this season how does it finish. Could it go straight to the playoffs? Maybe a preseason like…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Come for the no-hitter, stay for my Jamie Foxx story (3/30)
Today's word of the day is 'appreciation' as in recognize the time we're all living in and appreciate the small things (0:06). Remember that one time.... when…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB/MLBPA reached deal on 2020 season: Here's what to know (3/27)
Today's word of the day is 'agreement' as in the MLB and MLBPA reached on on all the details of the 2020 season. We've all been waiting for this. It was…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB Opening Day like you've never heard before (3/26)
Today's word of the day is 'hope' because that's what Opening Day is in MLB . It's hope: winning the World Series, making the playoffs, winning today, not…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Stop listening to Scott Boras (3/25)
Today's word of the day is 'Cole' or 'Coal' as in Scott Boras has Gerrit Cole signed, but Scott Boras deserves a lump of coal for his awful 'plan' for baseball…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Why did Tom Brady leave the Patriots... MONEY! (3/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘grandparents’ as in we shouldn’t ever talk about the sacrifice of life to save the economy (0:06). Tom Brady held his introductory…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus forces Olympics to be postponed (3/23)
Today's word of the day is 'covidiot' as in people who are hoarding groceries or still partying in groups, basically, not taking this pandemic serious. Don't…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
The NFL continues to churn out content! (3/20)
Today's word of the day is 'au revoir' as in see ya Todd Gurley! Two years after signing the largest RB contract in NFL history the Rams released Gurley and he…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB, MLBPA setting up for major money battle (3/19)
Today's word of the day is 'loophole' as in most NFL teams are using one to announce trades and signings and everything, even though that's breaking NFL rules…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Buccaneers hit jackpot with Tom Brady (3/18)
Today's word of the day is 'simulation' as in every is running simulations on events that will never happen (0:06). Tom Brady is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NFL frenzy starts with Tom Brady, Patriots divorce (3/17)
Today’s word of the day is 'frenzy' as in the NFL free agent frenzy started before it was supposed to start and big names are on the move... reportedly…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Hey NBA/MLB, the NFL doesn't care about your coronavirus concerns! (3/16)
Today's word of the day is 'distancing' as in social distancing needs to be taken seriously if we want to combat the coronavirus (:06) ! Let's get you updated…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus Update: How did we get here and where to now (3/13)
Today's word of the day is 'Boomer Remover' and I need to know why everyone hates us so much (0:06)!? Rudy Gobert apologizes to the world after testing…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus: Everything MLB, NFL, NBA, and NCAA March Madness (3/12)
Today's show is a special one - we've got you covered on everything coronavirus. Let's start from the beginning, where Rudy Gobert testing positive forced the…
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Coronavirus forces MLB, NBA to react (3/11)
Today's word of the day is 'burn' as in Charles Barkley roasted Draymond Green with some trash talk (0:06). Coronavirus update! This is just the start…
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Coronavirus locker room ban is just the start (3/10)
Today's word of the day is 'snorting' as in snorting cocaine and drinking bleach will NOT fight against the coronavirus (0:06). The Ivy League has cancelled…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus impact on sports becoming major issue (3/9)
Today’s 's word of the day is 'collateral damage' as in parents are getting divorces in Xian, China at an unprecedented clip because of the coronavirus and…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (3/7)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Mark Cuban's fine by NBA was a joke (3/6)
Today's word of the day is '0.8%' as in the $500M Mike Bloomberg spent on ads for his failed campaign and also the amount of NFL players that will read the new…
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Is Christian Yelich's new deal with Brewers worth it? Wait to see (3/4)
Today's word of the day is 'sanitize' as in the coronavirus has forced teams around the world to sanitize their facilities (0:06). Tom Brady and Bill Belichick…
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Super Tuesday: New York Knicks vs Spike Lee (3/3)
Today's word of the day is 'vote' as in make your voice be heard and get out there and vote! Spike Lee and James Dolan are exchanging words over an altercation…
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Knicks announce Leon Rose; MLB un-juicing their balls (3/2)
Today's word of the day is 'autograph' as in CJ McCollum will not be signing autographs because of the coronavirus (0:06). New York Knicks new team president…
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What's taking Jerry Jones so long to sign Dak Prescott? It's simple. He's Jerry Jones (2/28)
Today's word of the day 'colonel' as in Colonel Sanders as in Garth Brooks wore a BARRY SANDERS jersey and fans thought it was Bernie Sanders, I thought it was…
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Tom Brady, Patriots breaking up!? Are the Yankees doomed!? Wait to see (2/27)
Today's word of the day 'Philippines' as in Tim Tebow is playing for them in the World Baseball Classic and he can because his parents did it missionary…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NFL CBA negotiations could fall apart soon; Coronavirus now messing with all sports (2/26)
Today's word of the days is 'midget' as in what a radio host was suspended for calling Baker Mayfield (0:06). The NFL player reps voted on a new CBA and now…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spring Training stats don't matter; Coronavirus scare could impact Olympics (2/25)
Today's word of the day is 'nicked' as in Jose Altuve was nicked by a pitch in his first Spring Training game. What's MLB going to do because I thought we had…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Kobe Bryant Memorial - Line between honor and exploitation (2/24)
Today's word of the day is 'F.Y.M.' as in F*** You Money as in Mark Cuban unleashed a flurry of tweets about NBA officials and he'll pay it (0:06). Kobe and…
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Could there be a strike in the NFL soon? (2/21)
Today's word of the day is 'procrastination' as in Rockies GM said he still hasn't spoken with Nolan Arenado yet (:35). NFL owners and NFLPA are about to go to…