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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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- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA tanking has officially jumped the shark! Giannis and Kalshi? Absolutely not! (Episode 1411 Hour 2)
The NBA has some big problems right now. Anthony Davis gets traded to the Wizards and Washington immediately shuts him down for the season. Giannis staying in…
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SUPER BOWL REACTION! Seahawks were too good! Bad Bunny's performance was perfect! (Episode 1411 Hour 1)
Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Washington Post talk, algorithms control our lives, All-Star games, stadium food! (Episode 1410 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! Today my microphone worked, but at one point my brain did not. Hopefully next week I can get both to work at the same time! Until…
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Super Bowl LX preview! What am I watching!? Framber Valdez to the Tigers!? What about Skubal! (Episode 1410 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘carrots’ as in Bad Bunny as in Super Bowl as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Santa Clara! The Super Bowl is here! Can Sam Darnold…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Fantatics mess, Rozier money, Padres lawsuit! (Episode 1409 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with Fantatics. What a week for that company. What…
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James Harden gets his wish! Roger Goodell comments on Giants owner, international games, and more! (Episode 1409 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘chase’ as in ring chasing as in James Harden as in Clippers as in Cavaliers as in the NBA. James Harden is now on the Cavaliers. No…
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NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games! Jason Kidd has had ENOUGH! WNBA strike is coming! (Episode 1408 Hour 2)
The NBA has suspended Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. George apologized for “mistakenly” taking prescription drugs…
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Latest Epstein File release exposes numerous sports figures! World Baseball Classic drama! Dodgers load management begins! (Episode 1408 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘files’ as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases…
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Is this FINALLY the Yankees year? Brady, Kraft come to Belichick's defense! Is LIV Golf dead? (Episode 1407 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘exposure’ as in the Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Cody Bellinger. The Yankees re-signed Bellinger, MVP Judge…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Mic problems, Hall of Fame nonsense, Deion fines, and more meltdowns! (Episode 1407 Hour 2)
I am really sorry about the audio problems I experienced. These will be addressed. And if they happen again I am going to throw my computer out my window!…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! What's happening at the Washington Post? College Buyouts, more MLB lockout talk! (Episode 1406 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 and ask a question! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start with what’s going on at the Washington Post. Could the entire…
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Bill Belichick NOT a FIRST BALLOT Hall of Famer!? Josh Allen gets his hire! Coco Gauff is right! (Episode 1406 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘second down’ as in Bill Belichick as in Hall of Fame as in denied as in shocker. Wow. A story came out on ESPN last night that 8x…
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What's happening in Minnesota needs to end. Why didn't the Twins join the Wild and Timberwolves? (Episode 1405 Hour 2)
We cannot ignore what’s happening in Minnesota. Tragic. Heartbreaking. No matter where you stand politically. It is awful. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose to…
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Super Bowl is set! Seahawks and Patriots rematch! Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh!? What's happening with Darvish? (Episode 1405 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Santa Clara’ as in the Super Bowl as in the Seattle Seahawks as in the New England Patriots as in rematch as in Russell Wilson as…
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It's a Coca Thursday! The Mets made a move! MLB fighting! 49ers super powers? Is AI good? (Episode 1404 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! The Mets made a nice trade! But let's focus on the Brewers... is what they are doing going to lead to more fighting? Best record in…
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Bills press conference was a MASTERCLASS in MESSY! Bellinger back to Yankees! Peralta to Mets! (Episode 1404 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lowmark’ as in the Buffalo Bills as in Terry Pegula as in Brandon Beane as in Sean McDermott as in Josh Allen. What an absolute…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! New CFB World, MLB media rights, an end to deferred money? (Episode 1403 Hour 2)
Call us: 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the National Championship game! Can you give me your opinion on…
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Beltran, Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame! Are the Dodgers destroying baseball? Some owners think so! (Episode 1403 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Fogerty’ as in John Fogerty as in Centerfield as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran is in. Andruw Jones is in. That’s it!…
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BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers for $240 MILLION!
Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does this mean for baseball? Does this guarantee a lockout? Learn more about your…
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It's a Coca Thursday! David reviews Game of Thrones! Kyle Tucker offers, Dante Moore back to school, LIV v. PGA! (Episode 1402 Hour 2)
NO SHOW MONDAY! BACK NEXT WEDNESDAY! And shout out to our social editor Jack Learner! Today is his last day with us as he heads to the EPL (not as a player…
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Are Red Sox fans happy yet!? John Harbaugh to the New York Football Giants!? (Episode 1402 Hour 1)
NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘patience’ as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Tony Romo v. Tom Brady! Jose Ramirez's contract! Blowing up a stadium! (Episode 1401 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized…
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Mike Tomlin done with Steelers after 19 seasons! Does coaching matter? Arenado traded to Dbacks! (Episode 1401 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mitchell’ as in Joni Mitchell as in The Circle Game as in carousel as in Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh. 19 seasons. He had…
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Alex Bregman to the Cubs!? Cody Bellinger wants how much!? Tarik Skubal v. Tigers is MAJOR! (Episode 1400 Hour 2)
Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred!…
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NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have decisions to make! Who wins the John Harbaugh sweepstakes!? (Episode 1400 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears…
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COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk Miami, College Football Playoff, and more! (Episode 1399 Hour 2)
Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college…
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COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching Carousel update! Jerry wants another ring! (Episode 1399 Hour 1)
Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee Learn more about your ad…
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Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)
We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays…
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NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night…
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It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)
Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching…
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New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big…
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Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the Bucks! Top stories of 2025, looking ahead to 2026! (Episode 1396 Hour 2)
We will see you on FRIDAY! Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G…
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NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs Panthers! Charles Barkely is FED UP with the NFL on Christmas! (Episode 1396 Hour 1)
No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support! Today’s word of the day is ‘savior’ as in the NFL gets a…
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It's a Coca Tuesday! Mets teardown continues, Ravens moving on from Harbaugh? Coaches begging for $20 million? (Episode 1395 Hour 2)
Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday! It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets…
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NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games! Draymond Green leaves mid-game! Chiefs moving to Kansas!? (Episode 1395)
Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf…
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Angels v. Skaggs family has come to a close; Jake Paul's embarrassing payday; RSN collapse is coming! (Episode 1394 Hour 2)
There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while…
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Steelers win wild one over Lions, how was DK Metcalf not ejected? Dodgers set another record! Murakami to the White Sox? (1394 Hour 1)
There will be a show tomorrow, but no shows Wednesday-Friday! Today’s word of the day is ‘motormouth’ as in Pittsburgh as in Detroit as in Steelers as in Lions…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Technical problems, Fenway Sports Group sale, Banner Nights, and getting OLD! (Episode 1393 Hour 2)
Hello, my friends! It's another Coca Thursday! We talk Fenway Sports Group and what that means for the Red Sox, which official scoring rules do you want to see…
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The Dolphins have benched Tua! Are the Chicago Bears moving to INDIANA!? The Oscars on YouTube!? (Episode 1393 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘convicted’ as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Trump 's comments; Choosing your fandom; FIFA and its lies! (Episode 1392 Hour 2)
Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about my views on Trump and his latest comments about Rob…
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Knicks win the NBA Cup! Where's the parade!? NBA expansion is coming!? Tua Time is OVER! (Episode 1392 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘banner’ as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup…
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What a horrific weekend: from Brown University to Bondi Beach to the Reiner Family... (Episode 1391 Hour 2)
What a s**t weekend it was. It started with shooting at Brown University then there was a terrorist attack on Jews on Bondi Beach in Australia, and it ended…
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Patrick Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs see dynasty end; Philip Rivers proved me wrong! Mets fans look away! (Episode 1391 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘depravity’ as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We’re a sports show, so we…
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It's a Coca Thursday! He does NOT lose it over the Mets! Sherrone Moore and Michigan, Notre Dame meltdown, and more! (Episode 1390)
It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo…
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Pete Alonso to the Orioles!? Phillies have decisions to make! Travis Kelce can see the end is near!! (Episode 1390 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘birds’ as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)
Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its…
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Schwarber back with Phillies! Edwin Diaz goes to the Dodgers!? What did Scott Boras say this time!? (Episode 1389 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unattainable’ as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a…
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Netflix's $82.7 BILLION takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery! Did the Baseball Hall of Fame get it right? (Episode 1388 Hour 2)
What in the world is happening with Warner Bros. Discovery? Why is Netflix paying all that money? Is Paramount going to get another chance? Is the Trump…
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College Football Playoff: Miami is IN! Notre Dame is OUT! CHAOS ENSUES! (Episode 1388 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unlucky’ as in Notre Dame as in Miami as in Alabama as in BYU as in the College Football Playoff as in the committee as in rigged!…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Mets plans, Lane Kiffin departure, Penn State's lack of plan, Baseball Hall of Fame!
Hey all, I am writing to say hello. Thank you for your support this year, and as we continue to establish better on-camera chemistry during this hour. Today…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonDoes Giannis finally want out of Milwaukee? Clippers send Chris Paul packing! Steve Cohen's $8 billion plan! (Episode 1387 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘best fit’ as in Giannis Antetokounmpo as in Milwaukee as in the Bucks as in Doc Rivers as in trade. It looks like Giannis finally…
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Blue Jays sign Cease to record deal! Rendon, Angels buyout! Red Sox and Cardinals payroll updates! (Episode 1386 Hour 2)
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million…
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The Lane Train leaves town: Kiffin joins LSU on chaotic Sunday! What is the ACC doing? (Episode 1386 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘self righteous’ as in Lane Kiffin as in Ole Miss as in LSU as in college football. What a Sunday in the SEC. We saw six schools…
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it's a Coca Wednesday!? Thanksgiving Day games, college sports crazy! Coca's Star Wars journey (Episode 1385 Hour 2)
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! It's a Coca Wednesday! Big games coming up in the NFL, why aren't the NBA games on Friday happening all day? College football…
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Sonny Gray traded to the Red Sox! MLB Pre-Arb bonus pool! Mat Ishbia sued by his partners!? (Episode 1385 Hour 1)
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today’s word of the day is ‘depth’ as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny…
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Saints bring in Justin Tucker for tryout; Chauncey Billups bond hearing; Updates on Ohtani and the next Japanese ace (Episode 1384 Hour 2)
Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups…
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Yankees owner says team doesn't make money AND he wants the payroll down?; Will the Marlins and Pirates be big spenders? (Episode 1384 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘profit’ as in money as in revenue as in checks as in balances as in business as in the New York Yankees. Hall Steinbrenner, the…
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Pablo Torre is getting sued! Lakers family mess! Klay Thompson's harsh truths to Ja Morant! (Episode 1383 Hour 2)
Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss…
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MLB Trade: Mets send Nimmo to Rangers! Ottavino unleashes on Mendoza! Shedeur Sanders gets his first win! (Episode 1383 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scenery’ as in change of scenery as in Mets as Rangers as in Brandon Nimmo as in Marcus Semien. We have a one for one trade! Nimmo…
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It's Coca Thursday! Seeing Wicked, NBA injuries, Shedeur Sanders starts, College Football Playoff! (Episode 1382 Hour 2)
Hello friends, Today is another Coca Thursday! We talk about Wicked: For Good, I saw it, and I enjoyed it, kinda! What's going on with all these NBA injuries?…