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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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Rob Manfred says NO to robot umps in 2025; DOJ is suing Live Nation - will that change ticket prices?; NCAA agrees to pay players! (Episode 1059)
Today’s word of the day is ’owners meetings’ as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in umpires as in jerseys as in Athletics as in Nike as in Sacramento as in robots…
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NBA on cusp of $7 BILLION per year in new media rights! Why is Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner still talking!? (Episode 1058)
Today’s word of the day is ’7 billion’ as in NBA as in ESPN as in Amazon as in NBC as TNT. Is TNT left out of the NBA game because it got a little too cocky?…
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What were the 'Josh Hader Rules' and could more MLB players use them? Celtics steal Game 1! GOODBYE NFL CHAIN GANG!? (Episode 1057)
Today’s word of the day is ’Hader Rules’ as in Josh Hader as in rules to pitching as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in arbitration. What…
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Chris Sale has found his groove in Atlanta! Cole & Senga updates! Why is Fanatics suing Marvin Harrison Jr!? (Episode 1056)
Today’s word of the day is ’aces wild’ as starting pitchers as in aces as in top of rotation guys as in Chris Sale as in Gerrit Cole as in Kodai Senga. Let’s…
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NBA Playoffs: Does home court advantage matter anymore!? Shota Imanaga is hot, Edwin Diaz is not; WNBA Aces investigation (Episode 1055)
Today’s word of the day is ’home court disadvantage’ as in Game 7 as in NBA Playoffs as in Pacers as in Knicks as in Timberwolves as in Nuggets. The Pacers…
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Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship!? Hal Steinbrenner wants Juan Soto to be a Yankee for life!? (Episode 1054)
Today’s word of the day is ’exceptional circumstances’ as in Scottie Scheffler as in arrested as in PGA Championship. What!? (9:10) Is Juan Soto going to be a…
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NFL Schedule: Get ready to see A LOT of Chiefs & Jets games! NFL on Netflix on Christmas! First glance at the Caitlin Clark Effect! (Episode 1053)
Today’s word of the day is ’addicted’ as in my phone as in as in 3am chat room conversations with Apple. (4:50) Alright, time to get to the NFL. We had…
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Nikola Jokic is too good! The Knicks are 1 win away! Caitlin Clark struggles in her WNBA debut! Are the Jaguars still moving to London? (Episode 1052)
Today’s word of the day is ’prowl’ as in on the prowl as in Nuggets as in the Knicks as in playoff basketball. Nikola Jokic is incredible. He dominated the…
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NFL schedule slowly trickles out; Get excited for more Tom Brady! Where will Bronny James go? MLB teams that will buy or sell! (Episode 1051)
Today’s word of the day is ’greedy’ as in the NFL as in schedule release as in kickoff games as in networks as in Tom Brady as in Patrick Mahomes. The NFL…
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MLB Weekend in Review: Skenes debut, Senga health, Seth Lugo bargain! NBA Playoffs: Oakley not invited, why Murray wasn't suspended (Episode 1050)
Today’s word of the day is ’debut’ as in first career start as in Paul Skenes as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in top prospects. Skenes made his first start…
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia strikes again as he fires Frank Vogel after ONE season! NFL on Netflix on Christmas! What happened to the Cardinals? (Episode 1049)
Today’s word of the day is ’full support’ as in Frank Vogel as in Mat Ishbia as in the Phoenix Suns as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. Vogel gets fired…
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Pirates calling up young phenom Paul Skenes! Ohtani former interpreter to plead guilty! Another day, another streaming bundle! (Episode 1048)
Today’s word of the day is ’anticipation’ as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in Paul Skenes. His time has come. He throws gas. He could be the next great. Why are…
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Is the Astros dynasty over? GM says team still too good to be sellers! Japanese rookie aces and MLB's warning on "draft dodging" (Episode 1047)
Today’s word of the day is ’prophetic’ as in the Houston Astros as in dynasty as in Dana Brown as in when is it time to move on. The Astros have been bad this…
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Knicks win Game 1 with VERY QUESTIONABLE late calls by officials! Is Pat Riley done with Jimmy? Bally's CEO on Athletics! (Episode 1046)
Today’s word of the day is ’preordained’ as in determined as in fate as in the Knicks won another thrilling finish against the Pacers in Game 1. The…
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Marlins start fire sale with trade of Luis Arráez! Lakers fire Darvin Ham! What a weekend of racing! (Episode 1045)
Today’s word of the day is ’future’ as in the Miami Marlins as in the San Diego Padres as in Luis Arráez has been traded already. It’s only May! Why would the…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in New York City with Pablo Torre (4/29/24)
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Knicks send 76ers home! Bucks eliminated and Pat Bev's likely suspension! ANOTHER Athletics & Vegas update (Episode 1044)
Today’s word of the day is ’40’ as in 40 points as in Jalen Brunson as in 3-straight games with 40 points as in goodbye 76ers. The process is over. Joel…
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Sixers buy tickets to keep Knicks fans out of Philly!? Deion Sanders honeymoon phase is OVER at Colorado! (Episode 1043)
Today’s word of the day is ’spooked’ as in scary hours as in the Knicks as in the Sixers as in playoff basketball! Sixers owners and old owners have purchased…
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MLB April in review: Biggest storylines, surprises, disappointments! Mike Trout is injured again! Just can't stay healthy (Episode 1042)
Today’s word of the day is ’17.2-20.3’ as in the percentage of the season that has past in MLB so far. April is over. First month of the season already done…
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Lakers Decision Time: LeBron James' future, Darvin Ham's job; Huge moves happening with Paramount; Another Athletics update! (Episode 1041)
Today’s word of the day is ’ham-mered’ as in Darvin Ham is likely gone as in LeBron James can’t beat the Nuggets as in what are the Lakers going to do. Why…
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Why did the Falcons draft Penix and pay Kirk Cousin!? MLBPA BLASTS Nike over uniforms! Orioles send Holliday back down! (Episode 1040)
Today’s word of the day is ’consensus loser’ as in mock drafts as real drafts as NFL draft as in Atlanta Falcons as in Kirk Cousins as in Michael Penix. What…
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MAILBAG: NPDS Tour and more! Biggest sports business stories I'm following! Building a stadium!
It’s another mailbag! Sorry still out of the country! Did you enjoy the NFL draft? Did your team get everything right? (2:11) Someone asked me about the NPDS…
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Chicago Bears announce $5 BILLION stadium project day before NFL Draft! What will Jerry Jones do with Cowboys? Blake Snell to IL! (Episode 1039)
Today’s word of the day is ’rinse & repeat’ as in another stadium as in another press conference as in another handshake deal as in the Chicago Bears. Another…
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Ohtani and Betts red hot starts being held back by Dodgers pitching! Update on White Sox stadium plans; MAJOR FTC ANNOUNCEMENT! (Episode 1038)
Today’s word of the day is ’expectations’ as in the Dodgers as in World Series as in Shohei Ohtani as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in 100 games as…
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LeBron James and Joel Embiid call out refs! Aaron Boone gets ejected 5 pitches into a game! WHAT IS GOING ON!? (Episode 1037)
Today’s word of the day is ’mental fortitude’ as in running as in the London Marathon as in tired as in sore. Yes, I ran the marathon. Yes, I am exhausted…
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MAILBAG: London Marathon and running; NFL Draft Week! Fanatics and MLB's uniform problem
Mailbag time! I’m in London right now having just run the London Marathon. Someone asked me about getting started running a marathon. This is what you do…
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Pittsburgh
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Nashville (4/15/24)
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NHL Hockey is going to Utah! Goodbye, Arizona! Hello, Salt Lake City!; INJURIES STINK! Will Heat and Pelicans overcome them? (Episode 1036)
Today’s word of the day is ’relocated’ as in relocation as in Arizona as in Utah as in Coyotes as in *blank* as in hockey! The team has been sold to Ryan…
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NBA bans Jontay Porter for gambling violations! Robert Kraft vs Bill Belichick!?; What's happened to the White Sox, Rockies, & Astros!? (Episode 1035)
Today’s word of the day is ’banned’ as in gambling as in NBA as in Jontay Porter as in Adam Silver as in see ya. Jontay Porter, younger brother of Michael…
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Is the Warriors dynasty officially done? WNBA draws record-breaking viewership: can they capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact? (Episode 1034)
Today’s word of the day is ’the end’ as in it’s the end of the dynasty as we know it as in the Golden State Warriors as in see ya. The Kings beat the Warriors…
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Caitlin Clark WNBA Era has begun! Tyler Glasnow drops MLB truth bomb about pitchers! Let's explain the Marlins decision on Meyer (Episode 1033)
Today’s word of the day is ’fever’ as in Indiana Fever as in Caitlin Clark as in the WNBA draft as in expansion. Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA…
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NBA regular season is over! Playoff time! MLB velocity problem continues! Jackson Holliday's very tough start to career (Episode 1032)
Today’s word of the day is ’82’ as in the NBA regular season is over, but first we have to talk Boston Marathon! It’s today! (3:13) Alright, it’s time for some…
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Nothing Personal Live Tour: A Night in Boston with Dave McGillivray (4/10/24)
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Nothing Personal Tour Live: A Night in Atlanta featuring Dan Uggla and Juju Gotti (4/8/24)
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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter stole $16 MILLION from him, placed 19,000 bets and down $40 MILLION! WHAT!?!?!?! (Episode 1031)
Today’s word of the day is ‘affidavit’ as in 37 pages as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in FBI as in gambling as in $16 million. This Ohtani has exploded. His…
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Shohei Ohtani off the hook!? Former interpreter to plead guilty!?; Arizona Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City!? (Episode 1030)
Today’s word of the day is ‘guilty plea’ as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in theft as in fraud as in Dodgers. What happened? Did Shohei gamble on sports? Did…
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Orioles call up top prospect Jackson Holliday! Emotional day for the Boston Red Sox; Former Dodgers pitcher charged & will never pitch in MLB again (Episode 1029)
Today’s word of the day is ‘window’ as in wins as in success as in Houston Astros as in Toronto Blue Jays as in the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have called…
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UConn basketball goes back-to-back! Can WNBA capitalize on NCAA Women's TV boom!? MORE AND MORE PITCHING INJURIES! (Episode 1028)
Today’s word of the day is ‘champion’ as in UConn as in back-to-back as in dynasty as in college basketball runs through Connecticut. UConn smoked Purdue in…
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South Carolina's perfect season ends with title win over Caitlin Clark!; MLB has a pitching problem: what will fix it!? (Episode 1027)
Today’s word of the day is ‘undefeated’ as in perfect season as in South Carolina as in Dawn Staley as in Caitlin Clark. What a tournament it was for the…
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Nothing Personal Live Tour: A night in Philadelphia! (4/2/24)
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Athletics officially in Sacramento (for now) - What did John Fisher, Vivek Ranadivé, and Rob Manfred say; Did the Dodgers bully a fan over Ohtani home run ball? (Episode 1026)
Today’s word of the day is ‘intimate’ as in closeness as in personal as in the Athletics are moving to Sacramento for an interim period. A 14,000 seat ballpark…
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Is a college football SUPER LEAGUE coming!?; When do MLB teams press the panic button!?; Is Sacramento trying to steal the Athletics? (Episode 1025)
Today’s word of the day is ‘super league’ as in college football as in promotion as relegation as in no more conferences. That’s what’s happening now. We have…
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Kansas City vote: does a NO vote mean the Chiefs AND Royals are leaving!?; Latest update on the Oakland and the Athletics! (Episode 1024)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cheesesteak’ as in Philly as in live in Philadelphia as in my first live show. What a night. What an experience. (3:30) What a…
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark drops 41 in win vs LSU to advance to Final Four! We have the first no-hitter of the MLB season! MAJOR votes in Kansas City tonight! (Episode 1023)
Today’s word of the day is ‘palindrome’ as in same forwards as backwards as in today’s date as in what are we talking about? Let’s get to women’s college…
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MLB Opening Weekend takeaways! Athletics attendance woes and new Oakland offer! NCAA should be ASHAMED of what happened ahead of NC State v. Texas! (Episode 1022)
Today’s word of the day is ‘early returns’ as in baseball is back as in weekend baseball is back as in Juan Soto as in Mookie Betts as in the Angels as in the…
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Dodgers and Orioles look GOOD, Athletics abysmal attendance will continue! Why did the Timberwolves sale to ARod collapse!? (Episode 1021)
Today’s word of the day is ‘commencer’ as in something French that David said as in Opening Day was here as in what happened in baseball. The Dodgers look…
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MLB OPENING DAY IS HERE! Are the Yankees good? How are the Dodgers spending this much!? The Baltimore Orioles have a new owner! (Episode 1020)
Today’s word of the day is ‘opening day’ as in baseball is back as in no more offseason as in real games as in home runs as in strikeouts as in World Series…
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MLB Predictions and stories to follow this season! MVP! World Series! Disappointments! Scott Boras officially loses the offseason (Episode 1019)
Today’s word of the day is ‘limb’ as in out on a limb as in predictions as in 2024 MLB season is here! Let’s start things off with Jordan Montgomery and the…
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Shohei Ohtani says he NEVER bet on baseball or any other sport!; NBA has some explaining to do after Jontay Porter prop bet investigation! (Episode 1018)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dishonest’ as in where is the truth as in not a press conference as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei as in the Dodgers as in gambling…
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MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani! What does this mean for Ohtani and the Dodgers!?; Is the fight for power inside the MLBPA over!? (Episode 1017)
Today’s word of the day is ‘clarity’ as in crystal clear as in details as in maybe the truth as in Shohei Ohtani is expected to meet the media today. He has…
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Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over alleged 'MASSIVE THEFT' after close to $4.5 million in gambling debt! (Episode 1016)
Today’s word of the day is ‘translate’ as in translator as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei Mizuhara as in gambling. What is happening here? Did Ohtani have a…
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A bomb threat before Dodgers-Padres in Korea!? MLBPA just got even uglier! Jazz Chisholm calls out former teammates! (Episode 1015)
Today’s word of the day is ‘opening day lite’ as in Dodgers as in Padres as in South Korea. Why is it happening now? Why is next week Opening Day for every…
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Blake Snell FINALLY signs! MAJOR FIGHTING inside the MLBPA! Trevor Bauer is back... with a Mexican pro team? (Episode 1014)
Today’s word of the day is ‘definitive loss’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the San Francisco Giants. Why is this a loss for Snell? Is this a loss…
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MLB season starts this week! Dodgers v. Padres! What did Cohen have to say about Mets!? Justin Fields & Kenny Pickett traded! (Episode 1013)
Today’s word of the day is ‘two sleeps’ as in baseball is back as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in Seoul as in Opening Day as in the Mets as in the…
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Is MLB Spring Breakout a good enough showcase for young stars?; Are the Chiefs threatening to leave Kansas City!? (Episode 1012)
Today’s word of the day is ‘breakout’ as in Spring Training and Spring Breakouts as in the inaugural MLB showcase. Did you watch the games? Did you see the top…
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Padres trade for Dylan Cease!; Yankees ace Gerrit Cole done for at least 1-2 months!; Aaron Rodgers... Welcome to politics! (Episode 1011)
Today’s word of the day is ‘PSA’ as in Preller Strikes Again as in the San Diego Padres have traded for Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox. Grade the…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may want AARON RODGERS as his VP!?; Yankees injuries continue to pile up as Judge joins Cole in MRI World (Episode 1010)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dummy call’ as in a fake audible as in a fugazi as in Aaron Rodgers as Vice President… what!? Yup, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has…
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UH OH! Yankees ace Gerrit Cole getting MRI on elbow! NFL Free Agency: Barkley v. Tiki, BIG business of Kirk Cousins (Episode 1009)
Today’s word of the day is ‘elbow discomfort’ as in fatigue as in MRI as in Gerrit Cole as in the Yankees. UH OH! Bad news bears once again for Boone and…
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2024 Oscars Recap from the extra Stained Carpet! Trevor Bauer pitches... did you watch?; Are the Bears now staying IN Chicago? (Episode 1008)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stained carpet’ as in the Oscars as in the Academy Awards as in watch party as in Oppenheimer as in Jimmy Kimmel as in John Cena as…