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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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Coca is here and he is real! Is baseball failing it's fans? Do you believe in the Pacers yet!? (Episode 1292 Hour 2)
The day has finally come. Matthew Coca, my producer, is joining the show for a whole hour! We discuss the NBA Finals. We discuss service-time manipulation. We…
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Haliburton does it again for the Pacers! White Sox are free of Jerry Reinsdorf... maybe! Let me explain! (Episode 1292 Hour1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘precisely’ as in the Pacers as in Tyrese Haliburton as in the Thunder as in SGA as in NBA Finals. The Pacers did it again. Another…
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Pablo Torre joins the show to talk PTFO! FIFA Club World Cup has a problem already! Did the Chicago Fire pass the Sox and Bears!? (Episode 1291 Hour 2)
Adam Silver talked about the NBA All-Star Game and guess what? The format has changed again! The game will be on NBC and next season the network has the Winter…
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Oilers win Game 1 OT thriller! Rob Manfred had A LOT to say about ABS, salary caps, TV deals, and more! (Episode 1291 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘McOverrated’ as in Connor McDavid as in the Edmonton Oilers as in NOT overrated. The Panthers jumped out to a 3-1 lead and blew it!…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? You have questions, I, hopefully, have answers! (Episode 1290 Hour 2)
Call our So You Wanna Talk to Samson Hotline at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson hour! You asked the questions, and we have the answers! First…
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Did the Knicks overreact in firing Tom Thibodeau!? Ron DeSantis says MLB told him Rays are not leaving!? Stanley Cup! (Episode 1290 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘canned’ as in Thibs as in the Knicks as in James Dolan as in Leon Rose as in Jalen Brunson. After just 5 seasons Tom Thibodeau is…
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Dan Le Batard joins the show! Inside the NBA is NOT going anywhere! Leave Livvy Dunne alone! (Episode 1289 Hour 2)
We start Hour 2 with your first guest! Dan Le Batard is here! (22:10) Inside the NBA is not going away. Why is everyone saying it? The show goes on! Even if…
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Is Mets and Dodgers an NLCS preview again? Will Apple come and gobble up more MLB rights!? MLBA FBI investigation! (Episode 1289 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘preview’ as in Dodgers as in Mets as in baseball as in playoffs. Let’s talk about the 4-game series in June and what it could say…
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Corbin Burnes has an elbow problem... uh oh! Yankees fan hit by concrete at Dodger Stadium! (Episode 1288 Hour 2)
Corbin Burnes is hurt. Felt a pop in his elbow. This is bad bad bad news for the Diamondbacks! (5:26) A Yankees fan was hit by a piece of concrete during a…
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Pacers send Knicks home... again! Judge and Ohtani are SO GOOD! How are the Rockies this bad!? (Episode 1288 Hour1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘52’ as in welcome to the new NPDS as in new graphics as in new music. The Pacers have eliminated the Knicks once again. Pascal…
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Knicks may have a chance! Stars coach throws goalie under the Zamboni following elimination! Is Ovi coming back!? (Episode 1287)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Lloyd Christmas’ as in Dumb and Dumber as in so you’re saying there’s a chance as in the Knicks as in Jalen Brunson as in Game 6…
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MAJOR SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Florida Panthers built a winner! What can the Marlins do with Sandy? (Episode 1286)
SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON HOTLINE: 631-377-4869 Today’s word of the day is ‘announcement’ as in Nothing Personal is going to 2 hours! Starting next week we…
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Tyrese Haliburton HISTORIC Game 4! Kendrick Perkins can't be serious! Update on Athletics! (Episode 1285)
Today’s word of the day is ‘immaculate’ as in perfect as in overrated as in Tyrese Haliburton as in no turnovers as in big win. Haliburton and the Pacers are…
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MLB Memorial Day: does your team have a chance?; Ohtani takes the mound... kinda! When will Royals call up Jac Caglianone!? (Episode 1284)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Memorial Day’ as in the holiday as in MLB as in standing as in playoffs. What? Well, most people think that what the standings look…
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Samson Sit-Down: Paul Rabil, Co-Founder and President of Premier Lacrosse League
Paul Rabil joins the show today. One of the greatest lacrosse players of all-time went from playing professionally to playing AND owning a professional league…
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Colorado Rockies on pace for WORST RECORD in the HISTORY of baseball! Former MLBer suing Reds and he might win! Trump battle vs colleges! (Episode 1283)
Today’s word of the day is ‘diminished’ as in quality as in performance as in the Colorado Rockies as in Denver as in lawsuits. How can those all be connected?…
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Pacers epic comeback or Knicks historic choke!? SGA takes home MVP! What are the Enhanced Games!? (Episode 1282)
Today’s word of the day is ‘deflated’ as in heartbreaking as in PTSD as in choke job as in the Knicks as in the Pacers. What a disaster. What a performance…
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Thunder use huge 2nd half to cook Timberwolves! Panthers goalfest in Game 1! Walker Buehler's ejection: ump show or justified? (Episode 1281)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rolling thunder’ as in Oklahoma City as in SGA as in NBA Playoffs as in basketball. The Thunder crushed the Timberwolves in Game…
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Juan Soto Sadness: Should the Mets be concerned with his lack of hustle?; Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese discourse even MORE toxic (Episode 1280)
Today’s word of the day is ‘caveat emptor’ as in buyer beware as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in hustle as in the media. Let’s talk about Juan Soto and what…
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Sports Nerves! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says his nerves fueled him to HUGE win! Orioles fire Brandon Hyde! Phillies suspension! (Episode 1279)
Today’s word of the day is ‘nerves’ as in nervous as in collapse as in performance as in sweat. What am I talking about? Well, this weekend was full of nerves…
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Nikola Jokic delivers us a Game 7! BATTLE FOR THE MVP!; Juan Soto makes his Yankee Stadium return! (Episode 1278)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brilliant’ as in basketball IQ as in Nikola Jokic as in the Denver Nuggets as in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets got it done…
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Celtics dominate Knicks in first game without Tatum! Anthony Edwards sends Playoff Jimmy home! NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE! (Episode 1277)
Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in Celtics as in White as in Brown as in Mazzulla as in Kornet as in the Boston Celtics. They did it without Tatum…
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Pete Rose reinstated by Rob Manfred, MLB! Will he ever get into Hall of Fame!?; UH OH! Dodgers place Sasaki on IL! (Episode 1276)
Today’s word of the day is ‘deterrent’ as in Pete Rose as in Shoeless Joe Jackson as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in Hall of Fame. That’s right, Pete Rose is…
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Mavericks win the NBA Draft Lottery! RIGGED!? Celtics lose to Jalen Brunson, and lose Tatum! Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers in 2026!? (Episode 1275)
Today’s word of the day is ‘NICO’ as in Nico Harrison as in the Dallas Mavericks as in Cooper Flagg as in Luka Doncic as in the NBA Draft Lottery. What a…
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Rockies fire Bud Black after HISTORICALLY bad start; Red Sox owners fly to meet Devers; Astros starter receives death threats (Episode 1274)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unacceptable’ as in the Rockies as in Colorado as in Bud Black as in Dick Monfort as in historic. The Rockies have been so bad this…
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Pirates week starts with a fan fight and ends with manager firing! Devers tell Red Sox NO! The White Sox have a Pope!? (Episode 1273)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bleeds’ as in blood as in Pirates blood as in Pittsburgh as in what a week as in what a month as in what a season. The Pirates…
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The Knicks did it again! Will the Celtics continue to live and die by the 3? Finch, Kerr get into war of words over fouls? (Episode 1272)
Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi berra’ as in deja vu as in it happened again as in the Knicks as in the Celtics as in comeback. How did it happen again? The…
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Pacers with ANOTHER historic comeback behind 'overrated' Haliburton! Pirates season gets even worse! The Caitlin Clark Effect! (Episode 1271)
Today’s word of the day is ‘energy’ as in Pacers as Tyrese Haliburton as in the Cavaliers as in the road team as in comeback. The Pacers with another historic…
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EPIC NBA Playoff night! Knicks huge comeback win! Jokic masterclass! Ravens should be embarrassed by Tucker release statement! (Episode 1270)
Today’s word of the day is ‘45’ as in the Celtics as in the Knicks as in 3-point shooting as in NBA playoffs. What a game. The Knicks came back from 20 points…
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Long Live Playoff Game 7s! Winnipeg thriller! Warriors resilience!; Is it time for MLB to add another bag at first base!? (Episode 1269)
Today’s word of the day is ‘2.2 seconds’ as in Winnipeg Jets as in NHL as in hockey as in Game 7 as in madness. What did we just see? The Jets came back from a…
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Jalen Brunson was Gotham's hero! Haliburton's Dad gets playoff BAN! Texas Rangers cannot score runs! (Episode 1268)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cheers’ as in everybody knows your name as in Jalen Brunson as in the Knicks as in clutch. Brunson stepped up and hit a HUGE three…
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Scary incident at Pirates game; The Good, The Bad, and The Other from MLB in April! Bill Belichick Saga gets even more bizarre! (Episode 1267)
We start things off today with what happened at PNC ballpark yesterday in Pittsburgh. A fan fell from the right field wall onto to the field. It was an ugly…
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Giannis and Tyrese Haliburton's Dad get into HEATED on-court exchange! Is MSG Network and SNY going away? The Orioles are BAD! (Episode 1266)
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Cavaliers put nails in the coffin of HEAT CULTURE; Bucks have to trade Giannis; Is Manfred going to give Pete Rose a Hall of Fame chance? (Episode 1265)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Huey lewis’ as in Miami Heat as in Heat Culture as in it’s over as in it’s done. It’s time for Pat Riley to make changes. Erik…
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Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft fall full of prank calls and calls for collusion! Major problems continue with replay review! (Episode 1264)
Today’s word of the day is ‘free fall’ as in NFL Draft as in Shedeur Sanders as in prank calls as in collusion as in crazy. Shedeur Sanders was a top QB…
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NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders NOT taken in first round! Jaguars give up MASSIVE haul for Travis Hunter! (Episode 1263)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in NFL Draft as in first round as in Shedeur Sanders as in not selected. That’s right, Shedeur dropped out of the…
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Mets stay red hot, but Juan Soto continues to struggle at the plate! Where is all the Shedeur Sanders hate coming from!? (Episode 1262)
Today’s word of the day is ‘amazin’ as in Mets as in Pete Alonso as in Francisco Lindor as in Juan Soto as in Steve Cohen as in best record in baseball. Can…
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Rob Manfred AGAIN brought up the SALARY CAP and EXPANSION talk! Did Adam Silver leak the next NBA expansion cities!? (Episode 1261)
Today’s word of the day is ‘commissioner’ as in Rob Manfred as in Adam Silver as in MLB as in NBA. Let’s start with baseball and what Rob had to say. He…
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Is the Knicks season going to be one big FLOP? Nico Harrison continues to get it all wrong! JUST FIRE HIM! (Episode 1260)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flop’ as in flail as in faking as in Knicks as in Pistons as in Jalen Brunson as in Mikel Bridges as in Karl-Anthony Towns. The…
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Pope Francis dies at 88; NBA Playoffs full of blowouts! Commanders back in DC? Portland wants an MLB team? (Episode 1259)
We start today with the sudden death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Just yesterday he sat down with Vice President J.D. Vance, made appearances on Easter…
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Nico Harrison has NO REGRETS about Luka Doncic trade! Sorry, Dirk! What is wrong with the Orioles? (Episode 1258)
Today’s word of the day is ‘42’ as in Jackie Robinson Day as in MLB as in honor. Let’s talk about what MLB does for Jackie Robinson Day. Let’s talk about what…
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Suns fire Budenholzer after ONE SEASON! The Mat Ishbia Way!; Aaron Judge is Team USA! MLS NEEDS Messi to stay! (Episode 1257)
Today’s word of the day is ‘fourth’ as in the fourth month as in the fourth coach as in the Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Mike Budenholzer. One season and he’s…
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NL West is a GAUNTLET this season! Cubs hitting trade market? Nico Iamaleava proves NIL, NCAA is Wild, Wild, West (Episode 1256)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bags’ as in under the eyes as in money bags as in the East Coasters trying to watch the NL West. It is a gauntlet. 4 teams are over…
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Athletics in Vegas update: groundbreaking coming soon?; Will MLB add more national games in next TV deal? (Episode 1255)
Today’s word of the day is ‘groundbreaking’ as in Vegas as in the Athletics as in permits as in documents as in construction. What am I talking about? The…
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Why Canada, MLB owners, and MLBPA could be furious with Vlad Jr signing bonus! Luka return to Dallas! Mat Ishbia's Sun are officially DONE (Episode 1254)
Today’s word of the day is ‘$325 million’ as in Vlad Jr as in signing bonus as in Blue Jays as in MLB as in anger. Canada has to be conflicted by this deal…
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Nuggets fire Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth with 3 games left!?; Luka gets ejected for what?; Tragedy in the Dominican Republic (Episode 1253)
Today’s word of the day is ‘no pleasure’ as in fired as in Denver as in Nuggets as in Mike Malone as in winning. The Denver Nuggets decided to fire the head…
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Dodgers visit White House, Snell visits doctor! Angels future in Anaheim! Jarren Duran and our hidden struggles! (Episode 1252)
WARNING: Today's show features a topic about suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling please call or text 988 to speak with someone who can help!…
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Vlad Guerrero Jr agrees to $500 MILLION deal with Blue Jays! Pirates terrible Roberto Clemente mistake! Manfred talks no blackouts and more! (Episode 1251)
Today’s word of the day is ‘astounding’ as in Blue Jays as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in new deal as in $500 million. Wow. The Blue Jays did it. Guerrero Jr…
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Can the Atlanta Braves make history after 0-7 start!? NHL needs the Ovechkin goal and a strong Canadian dollar (Episode 1250)
Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassing’ as in winless as in Atlanta as in the Braves as in disappointing. What happened to the Braves? 0-7 to start the…
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MLB teams giving massive extensions to young players! Will it work for the Padres and Red Sox!? (Episode 1249)
Today’s word of the day is ‘certainty’ as in tariffs as in money as in salary as in players as in Jackson Merrill as in Kristian Campbell as in many others…
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Rays let deadline pass in St. Pete: is relocation happening?; Micah Parsons v. Jerry Jones heats up! Roki Sasaki is having a hard time (Episode 1248)
Today’s word of the day is ‘diligently’ as in Rays as in St. Pete as in pursue as in the Trop as in relocation? What is happening with the Tampa Bay Rays?…
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Braves awful season start somehow gets worse! Devers can't hit, Crochet signs mega deal! Athletics stadium is a joke! (Episode 1247)
Today’s word of the day is ‘fool’ as in April Fool as in Jurickson Profar as in the Atlanta Braves as in disaster. That’s right we have our first PED…
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Torpedo bats have taken over MLB: will they get banned!?; Scherzer hurt, Devers can't hit! (Episode 1246)
Today’s word of the day is ’damn’ as in Damn the Torpedos are is Yankees as in baseball as in new bats. What do you think about these new bats? Aaron Judge…
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BASEBALL IS BACK! MLB TV crashes on Opening Day! Adam Silver admits All-Star Game was a MESS! (Episode 1245)
Today’s word of the day is ’undefeated’ as in who is rooting for a team that won yesterday? (Except the Cubs) Dodgers win again. Yankees started with a win…
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MLB OPENING DAY IS FINALLY HERE! NBA has its first Private Equity problem! LeBron James fires back at Stephen A! (Episode 1244)
Today’s word of the day is ’holiday’ as in Opening Day as in baseball is back as in let’s go! There are so many great games today! Keep your hopes up! Your…
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MLB Predictions: World Series, division winners, award winners! Biggest storylines I'm watching this year! (Episode 1243)
Today’s word of the day is ’predictions’ as in Major League Baseball as in baseball as in Opening Day as in World Series as in MVP as in baseball! Let’s jump…
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Paul Skenes ready to live up to HIS expectations! Minnesota Twins back on sale! How to fix the CBB Transfer Portal! (Episode 1242)
Today’s word of the day is ’bar’ as in raise the bar as in set the bar as in expectations as in Paul Skenes. He’s entering Year 2. Opening Day starter. Cy…
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MLB Opening Week is here! Did NIL kill March Madness!? (Episode 1241)
Today’s word of the day is ’crystal ball’ as in seeing into the future as in MLB season is here as in rosters as in cuts as in rotations as in big decisions…
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Samson Sit-Down: Mike Matheny! Former Cardinals & Royals manager!
Welcome in Mike Matheny! 4x time Gold Glove winning catcher! Former manager of the Cardinals and Royals! He’s also an author! He takes us inside the process of…
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Boston Celtics selling for pro sports record $6.1 BILLION! Angels ban cell phones from clubhouse! March Madness! (Episode 1240)
Today’s word of the day is ’consortium’ as in the Boston Celtics as in the NBA as in ownership as in $6.1 billion. Wow. How are these teams being paid for?…