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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
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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…
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Samson Sit-Down: Nicholas Turturro on his love on baseball, face of Yankees fandom, and more!
We got him! Nick Turturro is here! The face of Yankees fandom is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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LeBron James, Adam Silver and the State of the NBA! Sammy Sosa says sorry! My Top 5 Movies and Shows of 2024! (Episode 1191)
Today’s word of the day is ‘final final’ as in the last live show of the year for NPDS! This is it! We have shows dropping everyday we’re gone, but I won’t be…
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Nolan Arenado BLOCKS Astros trade! Alabama AD BEGGING fans for money? LSU using JUUL money? Welcome to the new NCAA! (Episode 1190)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blocked’ as in Nolan Arenado as in the St. Louis Cardinals as in the Houston Astros. What happened here? Well, Arenado has a…
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Yankees continue to add after losing Juan Soto! Major Rays stadium update! Falcons bench Kirk Cousins! (Episode 1189)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Plan B2’ as in if Plan B doesn’t work you need a Plan B2 as in Cody Bellinger as in Max Fried as in Devin Williams as in the New…
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Mark Davis wants Tom Brady to basically run the Raiders! College coaches giving back salary to pay players? WHAT? (Episode 1188)
Today’s word of the day is ‘breaking point’ as in Tom Brady as in Mark Davis as in the Las Vegas Raiders. The owner of the Raiders keeps being so vocal and so…
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Patrick Mahomes hurt at worst time for Chiefs! Josh Allen is your MVP! Athletics make another trade! Cubs/Yankees add again! (Episode 1187)
Today’s word of the day is ‘adrenaline’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs as in an ankle injury. Mahomes left the Chiefs win with an ankle injury at a…
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Steve Cohen wants 2 to 4 championships from Soto! Belichick says UNC was the dream! ANOTHER NFL quits on his team! (Episode 1186)
Today’s word of the day is ‘10-year plan’ as in 10 years as in Steve Cohen as in Juan Soto as in Scott Boras as in the New York Mets. Did you watch that press…
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Bill Belichick is ready to change college football forever; MLB Winter Meetings update; Dan crashes the show again! (Episode 1185)
Today’s word of the day is ‘back to school’ as in Bill Belichick as in the North Carolina Tar Heels as in college football as in who saw this coming? I cannot…
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Yankees give Max Fried record-setting deal! MLB Winter Meetings: Signings, trades, Sasaki update!; Manfred trying to save Rays (Episode 1184)
Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in deja vu as in repeat as in Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in the Yankees as in Max Fried. The Yankees signed…
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Fallout of Juan Soto with Mets: Brian Cashman and the Drunken Sailors!; Winter Meetings: All-Stars could be on the move soon! (Episode 1183)
Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in spending as in free agency as in baseball as in Juan Soto as in Brian Cashman as in David Stearns as in Hal…
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Mets sign Juan Soto to $765 MILLION deal! LARGEST CONTRACT IN SPORTS HISTORY! What do the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays do? (Episode 1182)
Today’s word of the day is ‘precursor’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in Scott Boras as in record-setting as in Steve Cohen. The New York…
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MLB Winter Meetings are here and Soto is ready to sign! Why did the Athletics give SEVERINO that money!?; Bill Belichick to UNC!? NO CHANCE! (Episode 1181)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brrrr’ as in cold as in snow as in winter as in the MLB Winter Meetings are here. Is Juan Soto getting signed? Are more contract…
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The Lakers are SO BAD right now! Zion out, Ja done dunking?; Discussion on the United Healthcare CEO gunned down in NYC (Episode 1180)
Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassed’ as in the Lakers as in LeBron James as in Anthony Davis as in JJ Redick. The Lakers lost by 41 points to the Heat last…
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College Football Playoff committee does whatever it wants! Blake Snell introduced by Dodgers! Juan Soto market hits $600 MILLION! (Episode 1179)
Today’s word of the day is ‘farce’ as in the CFP selection committee as in the College Football Playoff as in Miami as in Alabama as in 12 teams as in circus…
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Is the Golden At-Bat rule going to ruin MLB? Will MLB ban deferrals to stop the Dodgers spending? Is Justin Tucker dooming Ravens? (Episode 1178)
Today’s word of the day is ‘golden at-bat’ as in MLB as in Aaron Judge as in Shohei Ohtani as in best batter as in new rules. Is this something MLB would do?…
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Bears end the Matt Eberflus circus in an embarrassing way! Was hit on Trevor Lawrence dirty? SO MANY FIGHTS in college football! Why? (Episode 1177)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Thanksgiving as in Chicago Bears as in Matt Eberflus as in fired. It finally happened. Did you see the ending to…
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Mailbag: What happens to stadium deals if leagues fold? What are my biggest MLB draft regrets?
Welcome in to an NPDS mailbag! Someone asked me if in the future if a league folder or a sport ceased to exist - what would happen to all the stadium deals? Do…
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Dodgers sign Blake Snell! They can't keep getting away with this... can they? (Episode 1176)
Today’s word of the day is ‘vindication’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the Dodgers as in $182 million. That’s right, the reigning World Series…
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Jets & Giants are about to hit the FULL RESET button at the SAME TIME! YIKES! Soto ready for offers! Bad news for Tampa Bay Rays fans! (Episode 1175)
Today’s word of the day is ‘maxine nightengale’ as in Get Right Back to Where We Started From as in the New York Jets as in Woody Johnson as in Aaron Rodgers…
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Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard join to discuss the end of Bob’s legendary play-by-play career and what's next
Welcome in Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard! Bob Costas has had a legendary play-by-play career. He’s decided to hang up his microphone. He joins us both to…
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Samson Sit-Down: Tim Matheson - Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches
Welcome in Tim Matheson! Actor! Author! All around great guy! You’ve seen him in The West Wing! You’ve seen him in Animal House! You’re watching him on Virgin…
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MLB FINALLY looking to end blackouts!; Yankees owner talks race for Juan Soto!
Today's Nothing Personal word of the day is "2028," as in the year MLB plans to create national packages for major streaming companies to bid on to end local…
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Jets fire Joe Douglas: dysfunction level reaches all time high! Is Deion Sanders leaving for NFL?; Update on Rays stadium vote! (Episode 1173)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unilateral’ as in the Jets as in Woody Johnson and in Aaron Rodgers as in Joe Douglas. What a mess this team is. The Athletic…
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Pursuit of Juan Soto is HEATING up! Jerry World is the Cowboys own personal hellscape; Rays new stadium deal on brink of collapse! (Episode 1172)
Today’s word of the day is ‘outbid’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in Scott Boras…
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Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and Netflix winners and losers! NFL Takeaways: Bills over Chiefs! Return of Tommy Cutlets!; Inside the NBA to ESPN!? (Episode 1171)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Father Time’ as in Mike Tyson as in Jake Paul as in Netflix as in boxing as in buffering. Let’s discuss the winners and losers of…
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Rays will play 2025 season at YANKEES SPRING TRAINING! Diamond Sports out of bankruptcy! Jake Paul is a GENIUS! (Episode 1170)
Today’s word of the day is ‘home sweet home’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in Tropicana Field as New York Yankees as in Spring Training. The Rays announced…