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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
Dept. of Defense scrubs, then restores, Jackie Robinson military history page!?; Cleveland and Browns gear up for major fight (Episode 1239)
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- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB Tokyo Series is BIG business for baseball! Roki Sasaki makes debut! Ohtani homers! Trump and Russia talk hockey!? (Episode 1238)
Today’s word of the day is ’yen’ as in dollars as in business as in Major League Baseball as in MLB Tokyo Series as in Dodgers as in Cubs. Let’s focus on the…
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BASEBALL IS BACK! Dodgers vs Cubs in Japan! WV Governor wants investigation into NCAA over snub! (Episode 1237)
Today’s word of the day is ’good morning’ as in MLB Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in baseball is back! The Tokyo Series is here. The crowd has been roaring…
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MLB Road to October starts tomorrow! March Madness conspiracy: UNC gets in because of its AD!?; ANOTHER update on the Rays! (Episode 1236)
Today’s word of the day is ’commencement’ as in MLB as in Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in regular season! Opening Day is tomorrow. The season starts. The…
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Tampa Bay Rays HALT plans for new stadium in St. Pete! Rockies owner calls for salary cap! Should Cooper Flagg sit out of tourney? (Episode 1235)
Today’s word of the day is ’check’ as in not check mate yet as in the Rays as in St. Pete as in Tampa as in new stadium. Here we are again. The Rays have…
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Can the Rangers keep Jacob deGrom healthy!? Bobby Witt Jr. & Spring Training injury scares! Is MLS on Apple a failure? (Episode 1234)
Today’s word of the day is ’velocity’ as in fastball as in baseball as in Jacob deGrom as in Tommy John. The Texas Rangers have a major deGrom problem. They…
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How Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, MLB plan to takeover Japan! Vladdy Jr wants how much money!? MLB Overlap hats were an epic failure! (Episode 1233)
Today’s word of the day is ’icon’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in Dodgers as in MLB as in Fortnite as in Demon Slayer. What!? Ohtani is ready to takeover Japan…
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Gerrit Cole OUT FOR SEASON! Mariners shutdown George Kirby! NFL QB carousel spins out of control! Former MLB MVP admits PED use! (Episode 1232)
Today’s word of the day is ’mileage’ as in Gerrit Cole as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in Tommy John. That’s it. Cole’s season is done before the end of…
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Myles Garrett and Josh Allen sign RECORD-SETTING deals! Yankees without Cole!? Rays forced to sell!? (Episode 1231)
Today’s word of the day is ’change of heart’ as in Myles Garrett as in the Browns as in Cleveland as in the NFL. Garrett is staying in Cleveland. Wanted out…
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Vladdy Jr asked for a 14-YEAR deal, but not $600 million!?; Ohtani pitching update isn't great! Athletics in Vegas: just more renderings (Episode 1230)
Today’s word of the day is ’working’ as in going to work as in Vladdy Jr. as in the Blue Jays as in Juan Soto. What are we talking about? Vladimir Guerrero Jr…
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Justin Turner CRUSHES Mariners ownership for not spending! Barkley, Crosby reset NFL contract markets! Dana White does Saudi business (Episode 1229)
Today’s word of the day is ’truth’ as in Justin Turner as in Seattle Mariners as in MLB as in owners as in spending. Turner was on the Mariners last season…
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Will ESPN and MLB find way to make up? Athletics to begin taking Vegas ticket deposits! Mavericks season has truly crumbled (Episode 1228)
Today’s word of the day is ’grasping’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in TV rights as in leaks. What is going on? MLB will have to find a new network for its…
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LeBron James continues to amaze at 40 years old! Mavericks are a PR nightmare machine! MASN settlement: are Nationals back on market? (Episode 1227)
Today’s word of the day is ’50,000’ as in points as in basketball as in LeBron James as in Lakers as in Cavaliers as in Heat. That’s right, LeBron James is…
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President Donald Trump calls out baseball over Pete Rose!? Will Rob Manfred posthumously unban him!? 2025 Oscars mini Recap! (Episode 1226)
Today’s word of the day is ’fat, lazy ass’ as in baseball as in Pete Rose as in Donald Trump as in Rob Manfred. That’s right, President Trump is going to…
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Oscars Recap with Adnan Virk: Anora is biggest winner! Who was the biggest loser!? Conan O'Brien as host?
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Spring Training updates: Ohtani will debut; Injury scares; Players changing positions! Is ESPN Bet toast?; 2025 OSCAR BALLOT! (Episode 1225)
Today’s word of the day is ’Ides of March’ as in March as in Spring Training as in MLB as in baseball as in here we go. Injuries? Debuts? Caution? Precautions?…
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Tom Brady pursuit of Matthew Stafford in Montana just a coincidence!?; Braves chairman says ESPN-MLB breakup is no big deal! (Episode 1224)
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MLB iRobot: Max Scherzer is ANTI robot umpires and he wants everyone to know it! It's my birthday today! (Episode 1223)
Today’s word of the day is ’humans’ as in robots as in umpires as in pitchers as in baseball as in MLB. What am I talking about? The new automated…
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Spring Pain-ing: Mets already down TWO starting pitchers! Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred's lockout comments! (Episode 1222)
Today’s word of the day is ’Spring Pain-ing’ as in Spring Training as in pain as in injuries as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in every team. This is the…
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MLB and ESPN headed towards a TV divorce: what could this mean to the future of baseball?; Scott Boras calls out MLB! (Episode 1221)
Today’s word of the day is ’prudent’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in Rob Manfred as in TV as in broadcast rights as in $550 million. Here we go. It looks like ESPN…
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Samson Sit-Down: Fredi Gonzalez! My former Marlins manager! And manager of the Braves joins to talk about his LONG MLB career!
Welcome in Fredi Gonzalez! Former Marlins and Braves manager! An all-around great baseball mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Samson Sit-Down: Danny Kanell on the State of College Football and the future of college athletics
Welcome in Danny Kanell! Our old friend joins to talk about everything that is happening with college sports right now. Players are getting paid. Agents are…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre!
Welcome back our dear friend Pablo! What will we find out today? You should all check out his show here: https://www.pablo.show/ Learn more about your ad…
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Samson Sit-Down: Hank Azaria + Bonus Mailbag
We start the episode with some bonus mailbag! (1:30) Someone asked me what the difference between the President and the General Manager are. What job does the…
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives Blue Jays by Monday to negotiate longterm deal! Browns are asking public for $1.2 BILLION for new stadium! (Episode 1220)
Today’s word of the day is ’Valentine’ as in will you be my Valentine? (2:50) The Blue Jays have until Monday to negotiate a long-term deal with Vladimir…
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Alex Bregman to the Red Sox! Is this a Boras win?; Angels Rendon problem gets worse! Padres signing signals future problems! (Episode 1219)
Today’s word of the day is ’green monster’ as in Boston as in Red Sox as in Fenway Park as in Alex Bregman. Not the Astros. Not longterm. But Bregman is back…
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Dodgers tell haters to quiet down as they look to repeat! Aaron Boone mad at Dodgers trash talk! Will White Sox win more games? (Episode 1218)
Today’s word of the day is ’Game 1’ as in Mookie Betts as in Max Muncy as in the Dodgers as in trying to repeat as in the haters. That’s right, baseball is…
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Luka makes his Lakers debut as Mavericks continue dealing with fallout! Alex Rodriguez finally gets his team! Where will Bregman go? (Episode 1217)
Today’s word of the day is ’77’ as Luka Doncic as in Lakers as in LeBron James as in Hollywood. Luka Doncic made his debut. He said he was excited. Said he was…
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Philly Special was a Super Bowl beatdown of Chiefs! Jets unlikely to bring back Rodgers!? Mavs owner FINALLY comments on Luka trade (Episode 1216)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mortal’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in the Chiefs as in the Super Bowl. That’s right. The Eagles did it. A complete…
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Super Bowl Weekend is here! Is MLB headed towards another lockout!? Ohtani's former interpreter sentenced to for stealing $17 million! (Episode 1215
Today’s word of the day is ‘impatiently’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in 2 weeks as in it’s finally here. The Chiefs are going for a 3-peat. The Eagles are…
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Jimmy Butler wins! Heat send Butler to Warriors! Scott Boras loses! Pete Alonso signs back with Mets! (Episode 1214)
Today’s word of the day is ‘caved’ as in gave in as in Pat Riley as in Jimmy Butler as in the Miami Heat as in the NBA Trade Deadline. It happened. Pat Riley…
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Lakers introduce a SHOCKED and UPSET Luka Doncic! NFL refs union FURIOUS over Chiefs favoritism claims (Episode 1213)
Today’s word of the day is ‘high road’ as in Luka Doncic as in the Mavericks as in the Lakers as in Nico Harrison as in Rob Pelinka. He was introduced by the…
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Roger Goodell talks Chiefs favoritism, a Super Bowl abroad, and expanded season! MLB fires umpire over betting scandal! (Episode 1212)
Today’s word of the day is ‘media day’ as in Super Bowl week as in Roger Goodell as in Chiefs as in Eagles as in international games as in international Super…
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Luka Doncic traded to Lakers in biggest SHOCKBUSTER in sports history! Bulls going full tank mode! Jimmy Butler says no to Warriors! (Episode 1211)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shockbuster’ as in shocking as in blockbuster as in Luka Doncic as in Anthony Davis as in the Lakers as in the Mavericks. What in…
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Yankees owner crying over Dodgers spending!? GIVE ME A BREAK! UFC has a problem only TV networks can fix; Ravens have a kicker problem (Episode 1210)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Steinbrenner’ as in Hal Steinbrenner as in the Yankees as in the Dodgers. Hal came out and essentially said not even us, the mighty…
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Unthinkable tragedy: American Airlines plane, helicopter crash in DC; Adam Silver wants MAJOR change to NBA games (Episode 1209)
Today’s word of the day is there is none. We are going to start with the plane crash in DC last night. Horrible. Unimaginable. Disaster. Heartbreaking. (7:53)…
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Mark Davis continues to praise Tom Brady, but holds grudge over Gruden! Paul George is mad at Pacers? Focus on the Sixers losing! (Episode 1208)
Today’s word of the day is ‘chopped off’ as in Raiders as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady in Pete Carroll as in Jon Gruden. What? Why was Mark Davis bringing up…
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3rd time's a charm: Jimmy Butler is suspended again! Jerry Jones is losing it! Orioles owner wants a salary cap! (Episode 1207)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disregard’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Miami Heat as in suspension as in suspension as in suspension. This is his 3rd one in a month…
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SUPER BOWL REMATCH: Chiefs beat Bills in thriller; Eagles run wild on Commanders! Steve Cohen is FED UP with Alonso/Boras talks (Episode 1206)
Today’s word of the day is ‘3-peat or ready. Set. Three’ as in the Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl to try and win three straight. I can’t believe it…
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What it was like in Cooperstown this week! The Jaguars very strange coaching turn! 2025 Oscar nominations are out! (Episode 1205)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cooperstown’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place…
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Does Shad Khan have any idea what he's doing? Jimmy Butler suspended... AGAIN! Netflix gains more subs, and raises prices (Episode 1204)
Today’s word of the day is ‘credible’ as in the Jaguars as in Shad Khan as in Trent Baalke as in fired. What is going on? Is Shad Khan lost in the sauce? Fired…
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2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class announced! Ichiro missed on unanimous by ONE VOTE! Are you kidding me!? (Episode 1203)
Today’s word of the day is ‘first ballot’ as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That’s it. The whole class is three players. And…
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Patrick Mahomes back in the AFC Championship Game! Are the Dodgers really bad for baseball? (Episode 1202)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lucky 7’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in Andy Reid as in the Kansas City Chiefs. Back in the AFC Championship Game…
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NFL Divisional Round: MVP vs MVP Runner UP! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Tom Brady staying with FOX? HE SHOULDN'T! (Episode 1201)
Today’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar Jackson vs Josh…
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Jets coaching and GM search is becoming OUTRAGEOUS! Vlad Jr. to the Mets or is Cohen playing hardball with Alosno? (Episode 1200)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? Why are the Jets…
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Steph Curry begs Warriors to not be desperate! Jimmy Butler still wants OUT! Sirriani defends AJ Brown's book club (Episode 1199)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warriors. Let’s talk…
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Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy out, Coach Prime in!? 76ers new arena update to the arena update! Roki Sasaki finalists! (Episode 1198)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided to move on after…
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Mike Tomlin and the Steelers should start seeing other people; Mike Vrabel gets Patriots job; MLB bans World Series Yankees fans (Episode 1197)
Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. Another season of…
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Los Angeles fires force NFL to move Rams-Vikings to Arizona; Tom Brady is running the Raiders! MLB Arbitration Deadline update! (Episode 1196)
Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles are still raging…
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Los Angeles fires devastating hundreds of thousands of people; Is Bill Belichick going to ditch UNC?; Brian Flores head coach? No chance (Episode 1195)
Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroyed as in lives…
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Tom Brady's Las Vegas Raiders takeover has begun! Why hasn't Pete Alonso signed yet? Has Mike McDaniel lost the Dolphins? (Episode 1194)
Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’s right, Tom Brady…
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NFL owners meet the media: Giants are a mess! Jets are a mess! Jags are a mess!; MAJOR fight for control of Padres! (Episode 1193)
Today’s word of the day is ‘omniscient’ as in knowing everything as in NFL owners as in firing as in hiring as in deciding not to make any moves. Let’s go…
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NFL Black Monday: Patriots fire Mayo! Jags fire Pederson! Giants keep Daboll! What will Jerry Jones do!? (Episode 1192)
Today’s word of the day is ‘trajectory’ as in the NFL regular season has ended as in the the NFL draft order at the top is set as in owners and front offices…
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Samson Sit-Down: Dan Le Batard makes his return!
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Samson Sit-Down: Stugotz! We got him! Hear him like you've never heard him before!
Stugotz is here. We talk bout everything from his book to his career to his family to his future. You’re going to want to hear this one! You can purchase a…
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Samson Sit-Down: Chris Cote joins to discuss his life, ESPN firing, working with Dan, and his Dad!
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Samson Sit-Down: Israel Gutierrez joins to talk about his career in sports and his life!
Izzy Gutierrez joins us today! We talk about his career, about his life, about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Samson Sit-Down: Amin Elhassan on getting into an NBA front office, his career, and his love of movies
Amin ElHassan joins us today! We talk everything from front offices, the NBA, movies! We cover it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Samson Sit-Down: Eric Hosmer on his MLB career, what happened with the Juan Soto trade, and the new rules
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Samson Sit-Down: Keith Hernandez on the Juan Soto signing, Mets baseball, and his Hall of Fame career
Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame legend Keith Hernandez is here with us! We talk everything from Mets to his broadcast career to his playing career. Learn…