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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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Judge & Soto are on FIRE, but is that enough for the Yankees? Joey Votto say goodbye to baseball! Ranking top Quentin Tarantino characters (Episode 1110)
Today’s word of the day is ‘strain’ as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball…
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Tua Tagovailoa calls out former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores! A Dan Le Batard exclusive! (Episode 1108)
Today’s word of the day is ‘coach speak’ as in Tua as in Dolphins as in Brian Flores as in Mike McDaniel as in NFL. What happened here with Tua? He opened up…
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MLB discussing 6 inning limit for starters? No chance!; Dodgers injuries! Yankees closers! Paul Skenes shutdown coming? (Episode 1107)
Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in climbing as in hiking as in mountains as in what I just did this past weekend. (6:45) Let’s get to the 6 inning…
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Mailbag: The new Streaming World; Will NBA owners want more than 50% of the new media deal?; Will MLB turn to WBD now?
It’s another mailbag! We’ll be back on Monday, but for now I’m on a mountain! Today’s show is all about the new streaming world. Subscriptions and ads are what…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre has returned and it's our time to Find Out!
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Samson Sit-Down: Domonique Foxworth finally joins the show!
Domonique Foxworth joins the show! We talk all things from the NFL, the union, football, sports, life! Everything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Samson Sit-Down: Rich Eisen (with a quick update on where I am this week)
Let me explain what I’m up to this week. It’s pretty cool, pretty major. I’m climbing a mountain! Rich Eisen joins the show! He starts things off, of course…
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Samson Sit-Down: Jeff Berry, former co-head of CAA Baseball and MLB super agent
Jeff Berry joins the show today. He was the Co-head of CAA Baseball. A super agent. Maybe you’ve heard of some of his players: Buster Poser, JT Realmuto, Roy…
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Mailbag: MLB expansion impact on Minor League system; What in the world is Player To Be Named Later!?
Welcome into a mailbag episode. I’m not here, but I’m here. Someone asked me if MLB expands does that mean the ‘feeder’ systems expand too? New AAA teams? New…
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NFL fines teams for fighting; Russell Wilson or Justin Fields?; NCAA and Harbaugh saga continues! Taylor Swift forced to cancel concerts (Episode 1106)
Today’s word of the day is ‘joint’ as in joint practice as in NFL as in fighting as in Lions as in Giants as in fines as in football! The NFL sent a memo and…
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Pitbull Stadium! Mr. Worldwide! Mr. 305!; Olympic Updates; White Sox finally win! The NBA wants to takeover Europe now! (Episode 1105)
Today’s word of the day is ‘give me everything’ as in Pitfall as in Mr. Worldwide as in Mr. 305 as in Florida International University as in naming rights…
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Jim Harbaugh's HILARIOUS response to NCAA violation allegations! Ice Cube wants Big 3 v. Olympic Champs! The White Sox are historically BAD! (Episode 1104)
Today’s word of the day is ‘enthusiasm’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in college football as in the NCAA. What is going on at Michigan? Well, Harbaugh…
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Olympic Gold: the Paris Olympics just continue to deliver big moments!; MLB Weekend Update; Howard Basketball wants to sell, get ready! (Episode 1103)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in Paris as in Noah Lyles as in Novak Djokovic as in Team USA. What a weekend. What a rush. Moments have…
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NFL Sunday Ticket judge rules $4.7 BILLION lawsuit is now ZERO; Olympic boxing controversy was preventable!; Mike Trout done again (Episode 1102)
Today’s word of the day is ‘overturned’ as in the NFL as in NFL Sunday Ticket as in lawsuits as in $4.7 billion. A federal judge has ruled that the NFL now…
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MLB July recap and August predictions; Is NFL technology going to replace some refs!?; The US ARMY v. The Rock!? Who wins? (Episode 1101)
Today’s word of the day is ‘final third’ as in August as in MLB as in making a playoff push as in deadline is over as in baseball! Let’s take a look at July…
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MLB Trade Deadline: Marlins and Rays did what they needed to do! Yankees NEEDED a starter! Mike Trout's season could be over! (Episode 1100)
Today’s word of the day is ‘30’ as in 30 trades as in MLB trade deadline as in excitement as in yes! MLB finally won the news cycle! I couldn’t believe it!…
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MLB Trade Deadline is here! More and more trades! Comcast and Diamond have a deal! What does this mean? (Episode 1099)
Today’s word of the day is ‘10 hours’ as in the trade deadline as in moves are being made still as in late night trades last night as in who is still buying…
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MLB Trades: Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees, Rays selling everyone, who is up next! Tua & Love get $50M a year! Will Dak Prescott? (Episode 1098)
Today’s word of the day is ‘34 hours’ as in the MLB trade deadline is 34 hours away. Trades are happening. Players are moving. Teams are buying. Teams are…
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MLB Chatter: Trades! No-Hitter! BROKEN PINKY! Are the Oilers serious?; The Boneless Wings case that broke my brain! (Episode 1097)
Today’s word of the day is ‘106 hours’ as in MLB trade deadline as in trades have begun as in we have 4 nights to go as in turn the heat up and get to cooking!…
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NBA says hello to Amazon, and goodbye to TNT! The Olympics have been INSANE and it hasn't even started yet!? (Episode 1096)
Today’s word of the day is ‘grossly misinterpreted’ as in Warner Bros. Discovery as in NBA as in Amazon as Disney as in NBC. The new announcement for the NBA…
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Dallas Cowboys problems will never end! MLB Trade Deadline stories! Don't believe that Chicago sports announcement! (Episode 1095)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lone star’ as in the lone star state as in lone star left as in the Dallas Cowboys have some problems. CeeDee Lamb wants a new deal…
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Warner Bros. Discovery will match Amazon for NBA TV rights; Did Cubs wave white flag on season?; Jordan Love should NOT be in $50M club (Episode 1094)
Today’s word of the day is ‘match game’ as in matching rights as in the NBA as in TV Rights as in WBD as in TNT as ESPN as in NBC as in Amazon. Warner Bros…
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2024 Election Update: Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?; Astros stock up, Braves dealing with more injuries! (Episode 1093)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dropped out’ as in Joe Biden as in Kamala Harris as in Donald Trump as in 2024 elections. Joe Biden officially dropped out of the…
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MLB Post All-Star Break preview! EVERYTHING you need to know about the Athletics development plans & the Rays new stadium (Episode 1092)
Today’s word of the day is ‘PAB’ as in Post All-Star Break as in 2nd part of MLB season as in playoff race as in trade deadline as World Series. Let’s take a…
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WNBA getting $2.2 BILLION in new TV deal! MLB Deal or No Deal: Will Jazz, Skubal, or Mason Miller get traded? (Episode 1091)
Today’s word of the day is ‘value’ as in what is the value as in WNBA as in media right as in $2.2 billion as in NBA value. Let’s discuss what the WNBA is…
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MLB All-Star Game Takeaways: Every pitcher throws GAS!; Rob Manfred talks about future of baseball; NBA v. James Dolan (Episode 1090)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hey now’ as in hey now you’re an All-Star as in the MLB All-Star Game as in American League as in Ohtani as in throwing gas…
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Home Run Derby: Did you like the new rules?; All-Star Game preview! Trump and Republicans have named the VP candidate (Episode 1089)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dinger’ as in home run derby as in Teoscar Hernandez as in long ball as in dong shot as in Bobby Witt Jr. How did you feel about…
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Disgraceful: Former President Donald Trump shot at during rally; Copa America MADNESS as Colombia and Argentina fans rush gates (Episode 1088)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scenario’ as in what a weekend as in Trump shot as in CONMEBOL madness as in Wimbledon as in MLB Draft as in so much crazy took…
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Paul Skenes pulled from no-hitter! Did Pirates make right call!?; MLB Draft and trade talk!; Can TNT match Amazon for NBA rights? (Episode 1087)
Charity Lunch Link: https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-pitch-lunch-with-david-samson-host-of-nothing-2990401 Today’s word of the day is ‘no-no’…
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Uruguay v. Colombia turns ugly with players fighting fans in stands! Jaylen Brown calls out Nike! NBA new $76 BILLION deal! (Episode 1086)
Today’s word of the day is ‘malice’ as in Malice at Tepper’s Palace as in Copa America as in Uruguay as in Colombia. Colombia wins the semifinals match and…
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Wander Franco charged in Dominican Republic; Cashman in stands to watch Yankees lose; Dodgers star-studded IL grows (Episode 1085)
Today’s word of the day is ‘charged’ as in Wander Franco as in the Tampa Bay Rays. Franco’s career is over. Charged I the Dominican Republic with crimes…
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Paul George felt 'disrespected' by Clippers offer! Jalen Brunson has MAJOR decision to make! Are NBA dynasties done like Curry says? (Episode 1084)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disrespected’ as in Paul George as in Clippers as in 76ers as in NBA. Was Paul George right to feel that way? The NBA contracts are…
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MLB All-Star youth movement! Will the Yankees ever win a series again!? NBA should investigate Lakers, but they won't! (Episode 1083)
Today’s word of the day is ‘19 yutes’ as in MLB as in All-Star Game as in young players as in Elly as in Skenes as in Witt. Youth takeover has come for the…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Chicago (7/1/24)
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Family! Bronny James introduced by Lakers, LeBron signs new deal with Lakers! Marlins DFA Tim Anderson as team continues to lose money (Episode 1082)
Today’s word of the day is ‘family matters’ as in family as in the Winslow family as in the Lakers family as in the James family. The Lakers introduced Bronny…
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Boston Celtics announce the team is for sale! Warriors Dynasty is officially over! NHL made a very worrisome announcement yesterday (Episode 1081)
Today’s word of the day is ‘another step’ as in step transaction as in sale as in the Boston Celtics are for sale. Another team. Another couple billion. Why…
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Paul George joins Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey on Sixers! MLB June in Review and July Predictions! MLB changes HR Derby rules! (Episode 1080)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mayhem’ as in Monday Mayhem as in NBA Free Agency as in Paul George is now a 76er! The Clippers went for it and failed. 5 years. 0…
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WHAT A JOKE BIDEN AND TRUMP WERE LAST NIGHT! LeBron and Bronny united in Laker Land! NFL Sunday Ticket case could cost league BIG! (Episode 1079)
Today’s word of the day is ‘king’s court’ as in LeBron James as in King James as in Prince James as in Bronny James. The Lakers did it. The Lakers drafted…
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France has taken over the NBA draft! Where was Bronny?; Texas Rangers learn firsthand why it's so hard to repeat! (Episode 1078)
Today’s word of the day is ‘drafty’ as in the NBA Draft as in France as in the takeover as in first round. Wemby took over the draft and the league last year…
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American League Wildness: Contenders keep losing, will Vladdy Jr be traded?; The Nova Knicks?; Nomination for A** of the year (Episode 1077)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Junior Circuit’ as in the American League as in baseball as in trades as in contenders as in the Yankees as in the Orioles as in…
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Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions! JJ Redick officially quits podcasting! Guardians are surprise team of the season! (Episode 1076)
Today’s word of the day is ‘champions’ as in Stanley Cup as in Florida Panthers as in South Florida. They got it done. Greg Cote is vindicated. Connor McDavid…
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Stanley Cup Game 7! Is the LeBatard Show Curse real?; Marlins pitchers ALL hurt! Trevor Bauer wants to sue MLB? (Episode 1075)
Today’s word of the day is ‘historic’ as in history in the making as in Stanley Cup Game 7 as in Panthers as in Oilers. Are the Panthers going to win its first…
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Samson Sit-Down: Mike Ryan
Let’s welcome in Mike Ryan Ruiz! He’s finally joining us on NPDS! We start things off with how he’s doing at Meadowlark Media and what his life is like as an…
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MLB HBP: Judge hit, Betts hurt, Arenado beaned; Should MLB retire No. 24?; Did LeBatard curse the Panthers? (Episode 1074)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bean’ as in hit by pitch as in MLB as in control as in velocity. What is happening in baseball? Why are so many batters getting…
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Samson Sit-Down: Ariel Helwani !!!
We’ve got Ariel Helwani on the show. Yes, that one. Let’s talk some Montreal. Let’s talk some MMA. Let’s see where this goes! Learn more about your ad choices…
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Samson Sit-Down: Bob Costas
Welcome in Bob Costas! Broadcasting legend is back on Nothing Personal for the first time in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Panthers one win away from first Stanley Cup! TREVOR LAWRENCE GOT HOW MUCH!? The Big 12 is for sale! (Episode 1073)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Alberta’ as in Edmonton as in Canada as in the NHL Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers now lead 3-0. Hockey in South Florida……
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Remembering Jerry West; Celtics have Mavs on sweep alert! Have we been played by BIG HOT DOG!? (Episode 1072)
Today’s word of the day is ‘the logo’ as in Jerry West as in the Lakers as in the Grizzlies as in the Warriors as in the Clippers. All star. Champion…
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NBA Finals: who decides if Prozingis plays? Where in the world is Aaron Rodgers? WE'VE GOT A HOT DOG BEEF FOR THE AGES! (Episode 1071)
Today’s word of the day is ‘retinaculum’ as in an injury as in the ankle as in tendons as in Kristaps Porzingis as in the NBA Finals. Oh boy. What are the…
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Dan Hurley turns down $70 MILLION Lakers offer! Let's talk some Stanley Cup! Buster Onley's hacked account led to baseball madness! (Episode 1070)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unrequited’ as in Dan Hurley as in the Lakers as in UConn as in left at the altar. That’s right, Dan Hurley turned down a massive…
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Are the Celtics just too good for the Mavs? Bryce Harper wants MLB in-season tourney! Caitlin Clark LEFT OFF Team USA (Episode 1069)
Today’s word of the day is ‘31-5’ as in the NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics took Game 2. It’s been ugly, but Tatum…
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Celtics take Game 1! Adam Silver talks Caitlin Clark, TNT, and media rights! Juan Soto hurt? I've HAD IT with social media! (Episode 1068)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 1’ as in NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks as in blowout city. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and…
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NBA Finals Preview: Celtics or Mavericks - who do you have!?; Another Boras Four gets BOOED off field! Kansas wants the Chiefs! (Episode 1067)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finally’ as in the Finals as in the NBA Finals as in The Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. Who do you have? Jayson Tatum…
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MLB hands down lifetime ban to Marcano! MLB clears Shohei Ohtani as Ippei pleads guilty to fraud! (Episode 1066)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lifetime’ as in lifetime ban as in Marcano as in Padres as in Pirates as in MLB as in MiLB as in gambling. It’s the first lifetime…
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MLB player facing LIFETIME BAN for gambling; Stephen A. Smith's hot takes and Pat McAfee's apology for Caitlin Clark comments (Episode 1065)
Today’s word of the day is ‘existential crisis’ as in baseball as in MLB as gambling as in injuries as in Tommy John as in problems. We have a player facing a…
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MLB May Review: Judge & Soto stay scorching hot for Yankees! Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, & what needs to be done (Episode 1064)
Today’s word of the day is ‘35.1 or 37.6’ as in how much of the MLB season is already over. Can you believe it? Let’s recap the biggest storylines from May…
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Florida Panthers superfan! Donald Trump found GUILTY on all charges! Luka to the NBA Finals! Rays new renderings! (Episode 1063)
Today’s word of the day is ‘road wins’ as in the Florida Panthers as in the Dallas Mavericks as in playoffs! Let’s start with the Panthers taking a series lead…
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Dumpster fire: Could things get any worse for the Mets?; Pedro Grifol say Reinsdorf just wants to win!? (Episode 1062)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dumpster fire’ as in the Mets as in Steve Cohen as in Edwin Diaz as in Pete Alonso as in Jorge Lopez. What a day for the Mets…
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Timberwolves find life; Panthers tie it up; Did the Blue miss their window?; Latest on Athletics and Las Vegas (Episode 1061)
Today’s word of the day is ‘13/39’ as in Luka Doncic as in Kyrie Irving as in Mavericks as in Timberwolves as in NBA playoffs. The Mavericks shot terribly. The…
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ANGEL HERNANDEZ HAS FINALLY RETIRED! Ronald Acuña done for season; A look at the Dodgers/Mets; RIP Bill Walton (Episode 1060)
Today’s word of the day is ‘touched by an angel’ as in Angel Hernandez as in umpire as in see ya! The worst umpire in baseball, the worst umpire in my career…