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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
Bears head coach makes TERRIBLE mistake in loss to Vikings! Bears stadium deal update! NFL new kickoff is working! (Episode 1352 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘McCarthyism’ as in JJ McCarthy as in the Minnesota Vikings as in the Chicago Bears as in Caleb Williams as in Ben Johnson. The…
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What's with all these fans acting like clowns!? Mets send Senga down! Yes, I got a haircut! (Episode 1351 Hour 2)
Did you see what happened in Miami over the weekend? A Phillies fan went crazy over a home run ball. I couldn’t believe it. But the Marlins and Phillies did…
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Josh Allen wins THRILLER over Lamar Jackson! The Dolphins STINK! Rodgers gets his revenge! (Episode 1351 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘heartbreak’ as in the Ravens as in the Bills as in Josh Allen as in Lamar Jackson. What a game last night! The Bills came back from…
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It's Coca Friday! His gambling cold streak continues! College football ratings! Caitlin Clark! Umpire accountability! (Episode 1350 Hour 2)
It’s a Coca Friday! We talk Eagles! RedZone! College Football! Caitlin Clark! Kawhi Leonard! And we end with bad umpiring! Lock in! Shoutout to everyone in…
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NFL season starts with Jalen Carter SPITTING on Dak Prescott!? Steve Ballmer gives ESPN an interview and oh boy! (Episode 1350 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘spit’ as in the Eagles as in the Cowboys as in Jalen Carter as in Dak Prescott. Jalen Carter was ejected before the first snap of…
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Brady Quinn joins on Arch Manning, NIL parity, Eagles/Cowboys, Lamar or Allen! NFL RedZone has commercials!? (Episode 1349 Hour 2)
We’ve got Brady Quinn joining us today! Former Notre Dame and NFL QB. Current analyst on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX! HE breaks down college football, the Eagles…
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Clippers respond to Kawhi allegations! Mark Cuban defends Ballmer! MLB news on Roman Anthony and the Mets! (Episode 1349 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘untoward’ as in inconvenient as in unexpected and inappropriate as in the Clippers as in the NBA as in Pablo Torre as in Mark…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! MLB strike! Promotions gone wrong! Spurs stadium battle in San Antonio! (Episode 1348 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! These are questions from you! We start off with a question on a…
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Did the Clippers circumvent the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard!? PTFO Reaction! (Episode 1348 Hour 1)
You can watch the latest PTFO episode here for more: https://www.youtube.com/live/1OwzYk6OCFM Today’s word of the day is ‘circumvent’ as in Kawhi Leonard as in…
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Former Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest joins! I give my September predictions for MLB! (Episode 1347 Hour 2)
We’ve got Larry Beinfest on with us today! Former president of baseball operations for the Marlins. He won a World Series with us in 2003 as the general…
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Bill Belichick welcomed to CFB in worst way possible! Arch Manning critics are LOUD! More on the Cowboys and Parsons fallout (Episode 1347 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ichiro’ as in Suzuki as in Japan. Let me tell you about my weekend. It was a fun one! I went to Japan for 48 hours. Yes. (10:30)…
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COCA FRIDAY: Parsons traded to Packers! Cutting a player! Arch Manning debut! MLB teams relying on rookies! (Episode 1346 Hour 2)
You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca It’s Coca Friday people! He joins the show to talk the Micah Parsons trade, what cutting a player is like, team’s…
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Jerry Jones makes Jerry Jones trade Micah Parsons! Are Red Sox fans ready to apologize to Craig Breslow? (Episode 1346 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flabbergasted’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers. Micah Parsons has been…
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Mike Hampton joins on his long MLB career, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and more! (Episode 1345 Hour 2)
The legend Mike Hampton joins the show today! He talks us through what happened back in 2003, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and much more! (30:00) The Minnesota…
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Minneapolis school shooting: when does it end? When does change happen? ... and sports talk (Episode 1345 Hour 1)
There is no word of the day today. What happened in Minnesota yesterday is a disgrace. It was a failure to those children. To the children before. The children…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Blue Jay media rights! MLB negotiations! Jordan v. NASCAR! (Episode 1344 Hour 2)
Leave a voicemail for us at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the Toronto Blue Jays and how an international…
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2026 MLB schedule release: 25th anniversary of 9/11, Athletics in Vegas, Rays back at the Trop? (Episode 1344 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dress’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in engagement as in MLB as in schedule release! The 2026 MLB schedule came out…
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Adnan Virk joins the show on his new book and baseball! Ohio State bans Dave Portnoy!? (Episode 1343 Hour 2)
You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best…
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AL MVP: Cal Raleigh or Aaron Judge!? Yankees done defending Volpe? Bengals give Hendrickson a raise! (Episode 1343 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘two’ as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the first catcher in…
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COCA FRIDAY! How to make the best MLB realignment work! Benches clearing "brawls", Top Sports Movies of All Time! (Episode 1342 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Friday, party people! Today we kick things off with realignment in baseball! How is it going to work so it's not just lopsided divisions?…
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Future of MLB looks like ESPN, NBC, and Netflix!? Could there be more!? Jerry Jones media tour against Parsons continues! (Episode 1342 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reconcile’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in broadcast as in baseball as in DTC. What am I talking about? ESPN and MLB are back together…
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Mina Kimes joins on Daniel Jones v. Anthony Richardson, Jags v. Dolphins, and more! (Episode 1341 Hour 2)
Mina Kimes joins the show! She’s here to talk all things football with us! Was Daniel Jones the right choice for the Colts? Is Anthony Richardson’s time in…
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Ohtani rocked by Rockies! Pirates calling up top pitching prospect in baseball for bullpen role!? (Episode 1341 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dominance’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Dodgers as in the Rockies? What? That’s right the Rockies rocked Ohtani in four innings…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Signing non-super stars, Packers season tickets, MLB Nashville push! (Episode 1340 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want to ask Samson (!) a question It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! How do you start talking extensions with players…
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Yankees NEED Judge and Stanton in the lineup! How do they make it work? A SUPER BOWL IN LONDON!? (Episode 1340 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘DH’ as in designated hitter as in Aaron Judge as in Giancarlo Stanton as in the Yankees as in home runs as in Aaron Boone. What a…
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John Calipari joins on transfer rules, NIL, Super Leagues, tampering, March Madness expansion and more! (Episode 1339 Hour 2)
John Calipari joins us this morning! And he tells it like it is on transfers, NIL, expansion, and more! (30:00) The Big Ten wants 28 teams in the College…
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Kyle Tucker getting time off to reset during Brewers series!? AL West hits road block! Is Vladdy Jr hurt!? (Episode 1339)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rebound’ as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series…
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MLB radical realignment through expansion!? Let me explain what Rob Manfred was saying! (Episode 1338 Hour 2)
Rob Manfred spoke last night during the Little League Classic about expansion and geographical realignment. This has been talked about for over a decade! Let’s…
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Brewers streak ends at 14 wins! Kyle Tucker booed at home! Wheeler done for season? Trouble in Arizona! (Episode 1338 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘busted’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally over, but the…
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COCA FRIDAY: MLB collusion, Mets STINK, why does the South only have the Braves?, and more! (Episode 1337 Hour 2)
It’s Coca Friday people! We talk Andre Dawson. Collusion, how bad the Mets are, why the South only has the Braves, movies, and more! You can yell at him on…
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MLB media rights update and NBA schedule means: Get ready to pay for more streaming services! (Episode 1337 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cable’ as in cable TV as in streamers as in MLB as in NBA as in NBC as in Peacock as in Netflix as in Apple as in ESPN! Remember…
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The Mets blew another lead! Baseball Hall of Fame legend Andre Dawson joins to discuss why he resigned from the Hall and collusion! (Episode 1336 Hour 2)
The Mets cannot win. The Mets cannot pitch. The Mets score runs and then blow leads. The Mets are now 5 games back of the Phillies. The Mets now hold just a…
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Sorry Minnesota, the Twins are NOT for sale! The Trail Blazers are though! FREE BURGERS IN MILWAUKEE! (Episode 1336 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘passion’ as in the Minnesota Twins as in MLB as in baseball as in played. That’s how Twins fans feel today. The Pohlad family is no…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Oakland expansion? Ownership cliques! Sports bubble bursting? (Episode 1335 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want your question to make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a personal…
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Wild Wild West: Dodgers, Padres tied in NL! Astros, Mariners tied in AL! (Episode 1335 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Desperado’ as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in the Mariners. Let’s start with the NL West. For the first time…
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Tiki Barber joins to talk New York Giants football! More on the UFC/Paramount deal, and government role in ending blackouts (Episode 1334 Hour 2)
Tiki Barber is with us today! Let’s talk about the Giants! Can they make it back to the postseason? Is Russell Wilson the guy? How is Malik Naber’s foot? Is…
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Yankees continue to own Twins! Ohtani wrapped up in new lawsuit! VERY IMPORTANT story for all parents to hear! (Episode 1334 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘inescapable’ as in the Yankees as in the Twins as in dominated. How do the Yankees just keep doing it against Minnesota? What about…
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What's colder than being cold? The New York Mets! Brewers stay hot, hot, hot! Breaking UFC news! (Episode 1333 Hour 2)
The New York Mets have some problems. Well, a lot of problems. They can’t hit. They can’t pitch. They can’t hold onto leads. It is all bad. Where is Steven…
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The Yankees fall continues as Aaron Boone ejections mount up! Shedeur Sanders impressive debut! (Episode 1333 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ejected’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in losers as in bad as in baseball. It’s been a mess. Aaron Boone is so fed up he…
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It's Coca Friday! Texas Tech spending spree! College media rights! MLB Salary Cap Dream Teams! (Episode 1332 Hour 2)
Do people even read these descriptions? I'm going to say most people don't. But if by chance you do read these captions... the first person to DM me on Twitter…
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NFL preseason injuries are the WORST! NFLPA interim leader releases statement! Braves have SO MUCH MONEY (Episode 1332 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pain’ as in injury as in preseason as in football as in the NFL as in season ender. The Chargers are out Rashawn Slater. He tore…
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Mike Ryan Ruiz joins on Inter Miami, Messi, and expectations for the Miami Hurricanes! (Episode 1331 Hour 2)
Mike Ryan Ruiz is here! We talk Messi, Inter Miami, and the Miami Hurricanes! When you have an expert you let him speak! (29:00) Smelling salts are not banned…
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The New York Mets can't hit for ****! Red Sox lock up young core! Shoutout to Nathan Eovaldi! (Episode 1331 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Siberia’ as in the Mets as in hitting as in terrible as in Soto as in Lindor as in Alonso. What happened to the Mets? It’s been…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! A message from my Mom!? Why are there no transfer fees in MLB!? (Episode 1330 Hour 2)
Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a message from my Mom!? She asked about my…
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ESPN, NFL announce deal! Plus WWE is headed to ESPN! Here's what you can expect as fan! (Episode 1330 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘equity’ as in ESPN as in the NFL as in billions as in Red Zone as in Roger Goodell as in Bob Iger as in journalism! Let’s discuss…
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Jonathan Zaslow joins the show! Is Mike McDaniel on the hotseat? March Madness expansion talks are not dead yet! (Episode 1329 Hour 2)
Jonathan Zaslow joins us! It’s his debut! Let’s go! (29:30) Donald Trump came out and said that Saquon Barkley would be part of the council for fitness, or…
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Yankees and Mets continue to crumble! Can MLB make stars in small markets? (Episode 1329 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘crumble’ as in not the cookie as in the Yankees as in the Mets as in playoff races as in falling apart. Let’s start with the…
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Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones standoff! What the NFL/ESPN deal could mean! WNBA team on the move? (Episode 1328 Hour 2)
Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are in a standoff. Jerry Jones looked at Parsons’ trade request and laughed. Jones looked at the fans and laughed. Jerry…
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Back in Miami to attend a Marlins game! Yankees reach "gut-check time!" Astros/Red Sox sign-stealing scuffle! (Episode 1328 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reunion’ as in back in Miami for the first time to see a Marlins game! What a strange feeling being back. What a great feeling to…
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It's Coca Friday! MLB Trade Deadline! ABS and NFL Hawkeye! More baseball! More fun! (Episode 1327 Hour 2)
And now it's time for Coca Friday! We chat about MLB Trade Deadline! ABS! Replay! A lot of baseball talk! You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca !!! Learn…
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MLB Trade Deadline Recap! Padres and Astros BUY! Twins sell it all! Front Office Roundup! (Episode 1327 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘whirlwind’ as in so many trades as in deadline as in mayhem as in Padres as in Astros as in buyer as in sellers! What a day it was!…
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Bob Costas joins on Hall of Fame, Ryne Sandberg, and more! Shannon Sharpe fired by ESPN! Scherzer want Manfred meeting! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
The great, the legendary, the broadcast God, Bob Costas joins us! We talk hall of fame, we talk Ryne Sandberg, we talk hall of fame voting, we talk the state…
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MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Suarez returns to Mariners! Mets and Phillies bullpen arms race! Yankees win, but ugly! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘arms race’ as in trades as in flurry as in Mets as in Phillies as in Mariners as in buyers as in sellers! Let’s start with the…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Fatherhood, Yankees v. Red Sox, MLB RedZone? (Episode 1325 Hour 2)
If you want to leave a voice: 631-377-4869 It’s another So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s go! First up is about Tom Brady and his comments about…
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MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Marlins hold the two biggest keys! What will Giants and Twins do? Acuna hurt again! (Episode 1325 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Fleetwood Mac’ as in rumors as in trade deadline as in the Miami Marlins as in sellers as in buyers! The Marlins have two of the…
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Tom Bogert joins on Thomas Muller, Messi, MLS, and more! NFL fining players for tickets! NFLPA in more trouble! (Episode 1324 Hour 2)
Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks he’s…
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Mass shooting in NYC; Honoring the life of Ryne Sandberg; Bryce Harper & Rob Manfred get into heated exchange! (Episode 1324 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sadness’ as in just a terrible morning for so many of us. Ryne Sandberg died last night after a long battle with cancer. Sadness…
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Can the Yankees overcome Aaron Judge's injury? Astros IL looks like an All-Star team! Royal extend Seth Lugo!? (Episode 1323 Hour 2)
Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we’ve ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The Astros got…
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My weekend in Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions! Yes, Ichiro did shout me out... kinda! (Episode 1323 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surreal’ as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in…
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COCA FRIDAY: David's terrible lists! Are sports curses real? ESPN/NFL new deal! MLS calendar change? (Episode 1322 Hour 2)
We are back with another Coca Friday! It has yet to crack the Top 100 Podcasts of All Time list, but I'm sure we were 101! As always (IF YOU'RE EVEN READING…