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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
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Paul Skenes blames WBC for his season!? Does MLB need to rethink seeding for postseason? (Episode 1486)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Bad tech issues today! Sorry! We're working on it!…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Mets looking for help for David Stearns! Yankees go PE route! Lakers owners need money! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Let’s take a deep dive into front offices. The New…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NFL Week 2: Unfortunate QB injuries, Chargers are in trouble! Alex Bregman freak accident! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘atonement’ as in Yom…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
It's Coca Friday! Highmark Stadium! AL MVP Race! When to celebrate! and more! (Episode 1484 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Hey everyone - Thank you for listening or watching…
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Could the investigation end with Ballmer in jail!? Mark Walter sells Lakers, Chelsea, and now a lawsuit! (Episode 1484 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘Beatles’ as in the Long…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Dan Le Batard joins on Joe Buck's mega ESPN deal, Travis Kelce scammer, and more! (Episode 1483 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! Joe Buck has signed a…
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MLBPA vs MLB: The fighting intensifies as MLBPA boss blasts league proposals! Aaron Judge rushed back too soon? (Episode 1483 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘disingenuous’ as in Major…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Pete Alonso's home run and the Mets fans response! Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? (Episode 1482 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pete…
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Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Kawhi is headed to Canada! What happened to Edwin Diaz? Big Tech has formed an alliance in streaming (Episode 1481 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate More on the Kawhi Leonard front. He is getting traded…
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What happened between Robert Kraft and Macklemore? Does the NHL need to address Ovechkin's Putin ties? (Episode 1481 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘semantics’ as in Robert…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonMLB Postseason Race: Two weeks left of regular season baseball! What happened to local journalism!? (Episode 1480 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go!…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonSteve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonIt's Coca Friday! Stories from El Camino, Volcanoes in Italy, and other things! (Episode 1479 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonFeds have opened a case against the Clippers, Ballmer, and Kawhi!? 25th anniversary of 9/11 (Episode 1479 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘criminal’ as in the…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonMike Ryan joins the show on DLS, NASCAR love, and story fatigue! When will the Kawhi trade go through? (Episode 1478 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Mike Ryan joins the show today! We talk DLS, Miami…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonNFL BACK: Darnold injured, Drake Maye disappoints! What's happened to last year's MLB superstars? ESPN responds to our story! (Episode 1478 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘decisions’ as in Drake…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonIt is HARD being Chris Cote! LSU kicked out of the SEC? Not likely! Let's pour one out for LIV Golf! (Episode 1477 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate We have another guest today! It’s Chris Cote!…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonMVP Struggles: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani; Is this FINALLY the Brewers season? Is it time for MLB expansion? (Episode 1477 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘84’ as in Aaron Judge as…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Dan Le Batard joins NPDS! (Episode 1476 Hour 2)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! It’s our first show…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonWe are back! Tales from walking El Camino! What is happening with Mark Walter in La? (Episode 1476 Hour 1)
You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘heavy’ as in heartfelt…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
For My Daughter Kyra
Donate to The Kyra Fund: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Kyra Samson Scholarship Fund…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
The Phillies are heating up! Can the Yankees acquire Tarik Skubal? BIG trades ahead of the NBA Draft? (Episode 1475 Hour 2)
The Phillies are starting to ascend the NL East after big performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Will the Yankees try to acquire more pitching in…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB trying to COMPLETELY change the draft! The Giants are a dumpster fire! (Episode 1475 Hour 1)
Today's word of the day is "draft" as in what the heck is the MLB thinking with this new draft proposal? Why is the MLB wanting to keep graduating high school…
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It's Coca Thursday! Obsession! Italy! Not saying sorry! And slowing the news down! (Episode 1474 Hour 2)
Alright, I'm off to Italy. Don't call. Don't text. Unless it's a recommendation! But, go see Obsession while I'm gone so we can talk about it! Learn more about…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB changing the Home Run Derby rules! Dodgers care plan for Ohtani! Scherzer is done! (Episode 1474 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘swings’ as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules…
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So You Wanna Talk Samson!? NBA ratings explosion! Do executives still reach out to me? Is the franchise tag bad? (Episode 1473 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NBA Finals ratings. Most watched NBA Finals since 1998!? (6:10) George…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB sends a warning to players and people have lost their minds! (Episode 1473 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘consistency’ as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA offseason is already here! Giannis! Draft! Have you caught World Cup fever!? (Episode 1472 Hour 2)
The NBA offseason is here. The Knicks are your champions. But the calendar turns. It’s time for trades. It’s time for free agency. It’s time for the draft…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Paul Skenes says players are UNITED! Athletics in Vegas! San Francisco Giants firesale? (Episode 1472 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘united’ as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone…
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Tarik Skubal makes his return, now what? A problem in San Francisco! More trouble for the Red Sox! (Episode 1471 Hour 2)
Tarik Skubal is back for the Tigers. It was a quick return. Boras was right. I was wrong. Now what happens with Skubal moving forward? (6:20) Something…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Knicks win the NBA championship! Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup! A the White House hosted a UFC fight? (Episode 1471 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘concrete jungle’ as in New York City as in the New York Knicks as in Jalen Brunson as in Mike Brown as in Victor Wembanyama. The…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
It's another Coca Thursday! David felt like a kid again! NBA Finals takeaways! SOME baseball chatter!
Welcome back to the Coca Hour of the show. Short and sweet description this week. Stay till the end. Shoutout to my Grandpa. Turning 97 this year. He's an…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN NBA HISTORY! THE KNICKS DID IT! (Episode 1470 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slow motion’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals as in the greatest NBA comeback of all time. The end of that…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Explaining revenue-sharing! Will Portland get baseball? (Episode 1469 Hour 2)
It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Why do you think Patrick Corbin’s Nationals contract was bad? They won a World Series! (14:20) Can you explain…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA Finals has turned into off-court nonsense! ESPN has BIG decisions to make! A new city wants in on MLB expansion! (Episode 1469 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pooper’ as in party pooper as in NBA Finals as in MSG as in the mayor as in the police commissioner. What am I talking about? Well…
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How in the WORLD is the Texas Tech QB cleared to play!? Here's how! More and more off-pitch World Cup drama! (Episode 1468 Hour 2)
I truly cannot believe how crazy college sports have gotten. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been cleared to play football. Brendan Sorsby was ruled…
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Wemby meets the moment for the Spurs! Athletics host home run derby in Vegas? Alex Bregman knows he stinks right now! (Episode 1468 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘premature’ as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What happened to the San Diego Padres? Yankees have tough questions to answers! The Rays have a BIG stadium problem! (Episode 1467 Hour 2)
What has happened to the Padres? They have been terrible. (13:00) The Yankees have a bigger problem than what they thought. Aaron Judge is out for months, not…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NBA Finals is back at The Garden and a PR battle over Trump has broken out! Trump takes his side in the MLB/MBLPA fight! (Episode 1467 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prohibited’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals…
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MINI POD! NBA Finals: Knicks steal Game 1 against Spurs! Adam Silver meets the media! Rob Manfred finally speaks!
Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare! The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? NHL goes international for All-Star! Curry's $400 million deal! Brewers success, Giants failure! (Episode 1466 Hour 2)
The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you…
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Trouble brewing in Boston for Craig Breslow? Aaron Judge and the Yanks need good news! Downtown Dallas losing pro sports!? (Episode 1466 Hour 1)
Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘support’ as in the Red Sox as in Boston as…
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Myles Garrett from "CAREER BROWN" to traded? Will the Bears get a deal done? An Aspiration update! (Episode 1465 Hour 2)
The Cleveland Browns are funny. Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams. Two months we were told it would never happen! (13:20) AJ Bown has been traded. Can…
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MLB CBA FIGHT: The back-and-forth will continue! Buckle up! Why anonymous execs are saying MLB expansion is NOT happening! (Episode 1465 Hour 1)
Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today’s word of the day is ‘tactics’ as in MLBPA…
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MLB in May! June predictions! A freak injury I have NEVER seen before! MORE ABS challenge problems!? (Episode 1464 Hour 2)
If you didn't read the description from Hour 1 -- David is in Germany for the week. Apologies for any freezes or quality issues. Thank you for your…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spurs take down the Thunder! What does OKC do now? More on the MLB CBA negotiations! Bryce Harper speaks! (Episode 1464 Hour 1)
David is doing the shows from Germany this week as he explained during the episode. We apologize for any freezes, poor quality with audio or video, thank you…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB sends first counter to MLBPA: A salary floor-and-cap! MLBPA fires back! Let's explain what's happening!
The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a…
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It's Coca Thursday! NL Cy Young race! MLB expansion to Utah? SUMMER HOUSE DRAMA EXPLAINED! (Episode 1463 Hour 2)
Welcome back, friends. It's another Coca Thursday. Today we talk Christopher Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, expansion, college athletics, World Cup (lack of) fever…
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EVERYTHING you need to know about the MLBPA's first proposal to MLB, and how the league will counter! (Episode 1463 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘misdirection’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Dog cause knee injury to Dodgers prospect!? The Jets are going ALL IN on AI! (Episode 1462 Hour 2)
Call us! 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers…
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Thunder one win away from NBA Finals! Where was Wemby? How many hip thrusts is too many for the Brewers? (Episode 1462 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘accountable’ as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his…
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Athletics in Vegas update! Sacramento wants an MLB team! Tatis Jr fails in court! Mariners have a problem! (Episode 1461 Hour 2)
What is happening with the Athletics in Vegas? Is it being built? Yes. What about the big plans from Bally’s about the rest of the land? Well, there’s an issue…
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Knicks are going to the NBA Finals! What happened to the Cubs? Will Wander Franco get his money from the Rays? (Episode 1461 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ecstasy’ as in the New York Knicks as in the NBA Finals as in 27 years as in holy smokes! The Knicks are going back to the finals!…
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Is private equity ruining youth sports? Sen. Chris Murphy joins to discuss a bill to stop it
Sen. Chris Murphy joins NPDS to discuss the Let Kids Plat Act. A bill that is trying to stop private equity from taking over youth sports. You can read more…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Relegation battles! Spying! Minor League giveaways! MORE! (Episode 1460 Hour 2)
Just a reminder there is no show on Monday! Have a fun, and safe, holiday weekend! Do something fun! Do something for yourself! Eat some cake! Live your best…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Thunder win Game 2! The ultimate value of a young ace! The Angels may lose Los Angeles!? (Episode 1460 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘squiggly’ as in squiggly line as in the Thunder as in the Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. The series is all tied up. Jalen Williams is…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! 2012 Marlins troubles! Handling of top MLB prospects! (Episode 1459 Hour 2)
It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about the 2012 Marlins and what went wrong with that team. (19:43) Does signing these new…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Brunson leads Knicks to HISTORIC comeback! Jason Kidd loses the Mavericks battle for control! (Episode 1459 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi’ as in it is never over till it’s over as in the Knicks as in the Cavaliers as in historic. The Knicks came back from down 22…
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Comedian Brad Williams joins the show! Are the Bears going to figure out Chicago? Jaguars win the battle vs Urban Meyer! (Episode 1458 Hour 2)
Brad Williams joins the show! He’s got a new special out on his YouTube channel called Live on Short Street! Go check it out YouTube.com/@BradWilliamsComedy…