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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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Did Rams head coach Sean McVay know the spread!?; Is the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal?; Michigan State v. Mel Tucker: The $79M battle (Episode 893)
Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it as in Sean McVay…
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Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Pete! Goodbye relocation, hello expansion!?; NFL files grievance against NFLPA over running backs! Mahomes gets his BAG! (Episode 892)
Link to donate to Parkinson's Research/4x4x48 Challenge: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘never a doubt’ as in the…
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Shohei Ohtani season is over! Is his career with Angels done too!?; Dodgers win NL West for 10th time in 11 years: does lack of rings impact dynasty talk? (Episode 891)
Today’s word of the day is ‘procedure’ as in plan as in an outline as in an operation as in Shohei Ohtani is going to get one. Will be it be Tommy John? Will…
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Boston Red Sox, Mookie Betts, and the downfall of Chaim Bloom; Is foreign money coming to takeover the NFL?; Where is Alek Manoah? (Episode 890)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Red Sox have…
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NFL players want grass, Roger Goodell says some want turf... which ones?; Max Scherzer likely done for the season; Thunder get VERY generous new arena deal (Episode 889)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in the NFLPA wants…
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Are the Jets Zach Wilson's team now? Or just for now?; New NFL lawsuit alleges Cowboys, Bills owners said racist remarks about players! Mets set to hire David Stearns (Episode 888)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tactfully’ as in tactics as in game planning as in carefully choosing…
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Thrill & Agony: Jets win on walk-off punt return in OT, lose Aaron Rodgers to feared Achilles tear 4 plays into debut; Another day, another athlete arrested for domestic violence (Episode 887)
You wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in Aaron Rodgers…
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22 years since 9/11/01... Mel Tucker is the latest in the "College Sports Has a Problem" cycle; Nationals owner releases statement on Strasburg (Episode 886)
It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect. Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid a Title IX…
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Chiefs don't look like Super Bowl contenders! Joe Burrow is now the HIGHEST PAID player EVER! What in the world is happening with the Nationals!? (Episode 885)
HORSE HOCKEY! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re off!’ no not us taking a break as in the NFL season is here as in the Chiefs vs the…
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Could USC star Caleb Williams REALLY skip the 2024 NFL Draft!?; Chiefs have a Chris Jones sized problem!; Update on the Marlins and Dodgers ace Julio Urías (Episode 884)
Get your Horse Hockey! shirt here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb Williams could…
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Giancarlo Stanton joins the 400 HR Club; Scherzer v. Verlander for first time ever!; Where was Ohtani on picture day!? (Episode 883)
NEW MERCH ALERT! Horse Hockey! tee is now live! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘400’ as in Mark McGwire as in Babe Ruth as in Alex Rodriguez…
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Dodgers ace Julio Urías arrested for felony domestic violence... again; Shohei Ohtani's agent gives update on injury; Is this the end for Anthony Rendon? (Episode 882)
NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW AT 8AM ET ON DAVIDSAMSONPODCAST.COM Today’s word of the day is ‘you’re out’ as in no more strikes as in no more chances as in Julio…
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Braves flex on Dodgers this weekend!; Deion Sanders brings Colorado into the Prime time; Oakland mayor has had enough of John Fisher (Episode 881)
Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 from Mookie Betts…
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White Sox fans are NOT HAPPY with owner Jerry Reinsdorf's decision on new GM; The Guardians have claimed everyone! Why!?; ESPN pulls the plug on Charter at kickoff! (Episode 880)
Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Someone promoted…
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Mets fire back at claims of Pete Alonso being toxic, but will he be traded?; Update on Wander Franco; Barstool Sports enters layoffs (Episode 879)
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Angels waive Giolito, Yankees waive Donaldson, Bader; MLB cannot allow what happened in Colorado and Chicago to happen again (Episode 878)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surrender’ as in give up as in waving the white flag as in the Los Angeles Angels have given up. Waiving players they traded for to…
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Ronald Acuña tackled by fans on field in Colorado! NL MVP race could be most exciting finish ever!; Scherzer booed in return to Citi Field! (Episode 877)
Today’s word of the day is ‘danger’ as in scary as in fan behavior as in Ronald Acuña was tackled by fans in Colorado last night. What the hell is going on?…
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How were 2 fans struck by bullets during White Sox game!? Updates on Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics stadium situations (Episode 876)
Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shooting took place…
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Shohei Ohtani should reconsider playing again this year! Stephen Strasburg retires, but still paid! The BIG drama inside the White Sox front office (Episode 875)
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Shohei Ohtani suffers 2nd career UCL tear! How much will it cost him in free agency!?; Oakland Athletics owner finally speaks... SOFTBALL ALERT! (Episode 874)
Visit davidsamsonpodcast.com for merch or if you wannna talk to Samson Today’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as depressing as in…
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Chicago White Sox clean house! Fire longtime GM and EVP of baseball!; Wander Franco being erased from Rays stadium; Harden gets fined (Episode 873)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Southside blues’ as in Chicago as in White Sox as in Jerry Reinsdorf as in overhaul as in you’re all fired. Reinsdorf fired his two…
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Orioles owner says team will have to DRAMATICALLY raise stadium prices to keep young stars!?; Athletics stadium update; Commanders owner talks Harden (Episode 872)
Leave a question or buy some merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatically’ as in over the top as in the Baltimore Orioles as in John…
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Astros call team meeting after being swept by Mariners! Gunnar Henderson doesn't "settle" for cycle; Pete Alonso's big blunder! (Episode 871)
If you wannnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘veteran’ as in team meeting as in getting swept as in keeping composure…
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Messi thinks MLS can be as good as Europe - will it ever get to that level?; Who are the MLB investigators?; How can you calculate Ohtani's worth? (Episode 870)
ASK SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the league? He’s run…
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Aaron Judge airs frustrations as Yankees continue free fall; Marcus Stroman's Cubs dilemma; Another twist in the Michael Oher story (Episode 869)
Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge. The New York…
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Tampa Bay Rays facing major problems on and off the field!; Update to the update to the update on the Oakland Athletics (Episode 868)
Talk to Samson HERE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘bad timing’ as in not great as in coincidence as in bad luck as in snowball as in the…
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Blindsided by the 'real' Blindside story; Update on the Wander Franco situation; Justin Verlander responds to anonymous Mets (Episode 867)
If you wannnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as in hoodwinked as in…
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MLB, Tampa Bay Rays investigating serious allegations against Wander Franco; James Harden sounds off on Daryl Morey in China (Episode 866)
You can ask David questions for the show here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB and the Rays have…
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Juan Soto is tired of the Padres just "giving up" when things go wrong!; We have an Athletics/Oakland update... kind of! Marlins/Yankees 20 years later (Episode 865)
Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar is tired of the…
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Philly Phenom! Another no-hitter thrown in MLB!; Did the White Sox purposefully leave Middleton off video board!? Northwestern's problems aren't getting fixed! (Episode 864)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the Phillies. Was…
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Houston Astros big day! Valdez throws no-hitter! Team trades for Verlander! MLB Trade Deadline Aftermath! What happened to the NFL Running Back? (Episode 858)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at us! (6:20) Astros…
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ESPN Bet coming soon: Why ESPN made the deal with PENN Entertainment, Why PENN decided to let go of Barstool (Episode 863)
Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals. ESPN Bet is…
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Baltimore Orioles quietly suspend broadcaster for delivering game notes!? WHAT!?; White Sox comment on culture problems (Episode 862)
Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? The Orioles…
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MLB meets MMA: Ramirez drops Anderson in White-Sox/Guardians brawl; Are the Angels still cursed?; USWNT receive hate that's nothing to do with soccer (Episode 861)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have happened? What…
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MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s…
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Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is…
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MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out…
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Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all…
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Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was…
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Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and…
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Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things! Go to pablo.show Learn…
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Samson Sit-Down: Brad Williams, Comedian
We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows! For all of Brad's tour dates head to…
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Summer Mailbag: How Do MLB Road Trips Get Planned?; What’s the Experience of a Superstar Getting Sent to Minors
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball road trips…
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Summer Mailbag: Favorite Memories of My Time in Montreal; Favorite Marathons I’ve Run
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories in…
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Summer Mailbag: MLB Limits Spending on Technology; Facial Hair Policies; Are Rain Delays Good for Teams?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue teams. MLB…
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Summer Mailbag: Making the Home Run Derby; Should a Small Revenue Team Offer Shohei Ohtani a 3-Year, $75M per Deal?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who decides who is…
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MLB Pre-All Star Break Recap; Post-All Star Break Preview: Surprises, Disappointments, Biggest Storylines you need to watch!
This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening! Welcome to…
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MLB All-Star Break is over! Let the games begin! Baltimore Orioles GAUNTLET of a schedule! Northwestern's terrible week continues! (Episode 857)
NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 at 6pm…
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Daniel Snyder, Roger Goodell, John Gruden, and the NFL's dirty secrets; Yankees give in to jersey patch deal; Cardinals readying for fire sale? (Episode 856)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder had one ready to…
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2023 MLB All-Star Game: Biggest Takeaways; Rob Manfred talked expansion, rules, fans; Oakland mayor flies to Seattle to meet with Manfred! (Episode 855)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What were the story…
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Did you enjoy the Home Run Derby?; Shohei Ohtani Recruitment Campaign begins; Northwestern HAD TO fire Pat Fitzgerald! (Episode 854)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the home run derby!…
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What in the world is happening at Northwestern!? Bob Huggins v. WVU; MLB All-Star break is here! Did you watch the draft? (Episode 853)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a suspension. We…
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Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walk into a bar... The Damian Lillard trade drama is too much! (Episode 852)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. What happened…
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Marlins win ANOTHER 1-run game! Yes, I am rooting for them!; De La Cruz gets bat-checked by Nationals!; Are the Braves for sale!? (Episode 851)
Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done it again. A…
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America! Land of the free, Home of the hot dog! Angels curse continues: Trout is out, will Ohtani be dealt?; Dodgers pitching injuries may plague season again (Episode 850)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with the hot dog…
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Heat fans celebrate as Damian Lillard finally requests trade from Portland! NBA Free Agency frenzy! MLB All-Star Game rosters revealed! No Tatis Jr!? (Episode 849)
Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday! Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy as in crazy…
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NFL has already suspended NINE players for sports betting this year!; Do not trade for James Harden if you want a ring! Supreme Court ends affirmative action (Episode 848)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gatorade as in the…
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Domingo Germán throws a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics!; Is Mets owner Steve Cohen preparing the team for a fire sale!? (Episode 847)
Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a perfect game…
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Big Moneyball: Mets GM meets the media after Steve Cohen announce Wednesday presser; Do the San Diego Padres have major clubhouse issues? (Episode 846)
Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conference on…
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Is the Dame Lillard Trade Saga FINALLY over!? NBA new luxury tax rules are changing everything!; NHL voids a trade over CBA violation!? (Episode 845)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lillard doing? Are…