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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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- Nothing Personal with David Samson
LeBron James makes it VERY clear he wants a Las Vegas team; NBA fight club; Roger Goodell must be furious over Joe Burrow's concussion comments (Episode 674)
Today’s word of the day is ‘royal flush’ as in poker as in King James as in LeBron James as in Las Vegas as in LeBron James used his postgame presser to…
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Aaron Judge finally did it! SELL THAT BALL!; MLB FURIOUS that Game 162 does not matter this year; Tua meets with NFL/NFLPA (Episode 673)
Today’s word of the day is ‘62’ as in the record as in the Yankees record as in the American League record as in Aaron Judge’s record as in NOT the MLB record…
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Fishing and Chess scandals have rocked the sports world! What is going on in the NWSL needs your attention... (Episode 672)
Today’s word of the day is ‘walleye’ as in a fish as in a yellow pike as in a freshwater perciform fish as in a fishing tournament has rocked the US like never…
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NFL, MLB analytics problem: don't just trust the numbers!; Why did Shohei Ohtani take that deal!? Tua situation not going away soon (Episode 671)
Today’s word of the day is ‘analytics’ as in drones as in computers as in numbers as in charts as in percentages as in the Baltimore Ravens went for it on 4th…
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Tua deserved better from the Miami Dolphins; Carlos Correa ridiculous comments; What is happening to the Phillies? (Epsidoe 670)
Today’s word of the day is ‘irresponsible’ as in the Miami Dolphins as in Tua Tagovailoa as in if you watched that game last night you knew Tua should not have…
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Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris home run record, NOT MLB RECORD! That Blue Jays fan wishes he had another shot! (Episode 669)
Today’s word of the day is ‘mulligan’ as in redo as in try again as in imagine going to the Yankees/Blue Jays game and sitting in the outfield. Imagine Aaron…
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The Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are still who we thought they were; Insane Herm Edwards firing story; Phil and LIV mack news again... not for golfing! (Episode 668)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hundo’ as in 100 as in century as in one hundred as in Kyrie Irving said he gave up $100M because he didn’t want to get vaccinated…
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My trip to Berlin; Boston Celtics suspend Ime Udoka for the season: what I got wrong; Marlins part ways with Don Mattingly, Pujols hits 700! (Episode 667)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hubris’ as in I went to compete in my fourth major marathon in Berlin. It didn’t work out too well. My body said no. (4:00) Let’s…
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Mailbag! How do 3-team trades happen? What does a front office do to player AFTER you trade them? Imposter Syndrome, and more!
It’s a mailbag! I’m on another adventure. Another marathon. Another country! Let’s start things off with a question on how 3-team trades work. Interesting…
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Samson Sit-Down: Jason Caldwell | Chasing - A race across the Atlantic Ocean... rowing a boat!
It’s a Samson Sit-Down! We’ve got Jason Caldwell on the show today! The man is a legend and the star of his documentary Chasing. It’s about a race across the…
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Suns/Mercury owner Robert Sarver announces he will sell! Update!
We’re back like we never left! Robert Sarver came out and said he is selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. How did we get to this point? What happens next?…
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Could ALL your local sports TV go away!?! How much is each Aaron Judge home run ball worth!?; A covid funding scam that should make you FURIOUS! (Episode 666)
Today’s word of the day is ‘the beatles’ as in the group as in Help Me as in what is going on with Sinclair, Bally’s and the RSN world. What is the RSN world?…
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Mets go over the Steve Cohen Tax line and are back in the playoffs! Jimmy G gets paid to win! MLB won't move Yankees off Apple TV (Episode 665)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Cohen Tax’ as in the Steve Cohen Tax as in the luxury tax as in above the threshold as in big time spending in MLB. $290M. MLB…
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Tom Brady tumultuous unretirement tour takes a new turn: Wednesday's off; The new Minor League system; Sunflower seeds! The Pirates hit a new low! (Episode 664)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Wednesday’ as in not Monday as in not Tuesday or Thursday, but Wednesday. The middle of the work week. It’s Tom Brady’s new off…
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Pressure builds for sale of Phoenix Suns; Mets prez stepping down - No, I don't want the job! Rays make history... kind of! (Episode 663)
Today’s word of the day is ‘good judgement’ as in the Suns scandal will not go away as in the the minority owner of the Suns has written a letter that has…
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How bad did Adam Silver and the NBA mess up this Phoenix Suns scandal? LeBron, Chris Paul not happy; Minor League get major win (Episode 662)
Today’s word of the day is ‘this league’ as in the NBA is back as in not just yet as in the off court drama that happens in the NBA is just unreal. Adam Silver…
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Did Suns owner Robert Sarver deserve a harsher penalty? Brett Favre scandal rocks Mississippi; World Cup stadiums are a disaster! (Episode 661)
Today’s word of the day is ‘one year’ as in 365 days as in a lot of hours and a lot of minutes as in Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury…
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Why did Seattle fans boo Russell Wilson? The NFL where coaches LOVE to say RIDICULOUS things postgame; 2022 Emmy Awards Recap (Episode 660)
Today’s word of the day is ‘64’ as in the Seahawks beat the Broncos after rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett opted to attempt a field goal instead of trusting…
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones continues to have problems with GM Jerry Jones; Lamar Jackson turns down Ravens deal; MLB new rule update (Episode 659)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tremendously disappointing’ as in the Dallas Cowboys as in Tom Brady as in Dak Prescott as in Jerry Jones as in football is back!…
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MLB rule changes are coming! Baseball is about to be WAY different in 2023!; Los Angeles Angels sued by Dominican players - why? (Episode 658)
Today’s word of the day is ‘competition committee’ as in baseball is changing as in pitch clock as in extended bases as in balks as in banning the shift as in…
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FOOTBALL! The NFL is back! Max Scherzer is back on the IL; The Yankees have owned the Twins for years now! Update on the Queen of England! (Episode 657)
Today’s word of the day is ‘kick off’ as in the NFL is here as in FOOTBALL IS BACK! As in Amazon or is it NBC? Hey, what channel is the game on? Let’s make…
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American Takeover: Chelsea FC sack Thomas Tuchel; Will the Yankees lose the Aaron Judge sweepstakes?; Minor leaguers closer to union deal (Episode 656)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sacked’ as in fired as in canned as in Thomas Tuchel has been sacked back Todd Boehly just two months into Beohly’s new reign as…
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MLB races are heating up: Judge for 62! Judge vs Ohtani MVP! Mets vs Braves NL East battle! Can the Dodgers make history!? (Episode 655)
Today’s word of the day is ‘race’ as in the chase as in eyes on the prize as in Aaron Judge homerun race, as in Judge vs Ohtani MVP race as in the Yankees race…
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Knicks lose Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes to Cavaliers; Russell Wilson's monster deal could hurt Lamar Jackson; Are the Bears relocating or moving? (Episode 654)
oday’s word of the day is ‘uhaul’ as in the Utah Jazz backed up the truck and said if you want Donovan Mitchell you are giving us everything you got. The…
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Serena Williams is greatness; Tony La Russa career might be over now; MLB lets Angel Hernandez know how bad he is (Episode 653)
Today’s word of the day is ‘40’ as in Serena Williams as in almost 41 as in Serena Williams at 40 just took down the number 2 seed in the US Open. What? She…
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Cy Young favorites Verlander and McClanahan go down with injuries; French star extorted for millions by his brother; What's happening at Yeshiva? (Episode 652)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disruption’ as in your summer plans are disrupted as in a change in course as in Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day IL with…
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Red Sox officially give up on 2022 season; The Knicks continue to be the Knicks; Jimmy G stays put; Serena's sendoff (Episode 651)
Today’s word of the day is ‘comfortable’ as in easy as in helpful as in life is good as in the Boston Red Sox have given up. That’s it. Put the 2022 season…
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Julio Rodriguez, Big Money, and trying to strike oil early; Why the MLBPA wants minor league players; What happened to Josh Hader? (Episode 650)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scratch the surface’ as in looking for a diamond in the rough as in the early stages of talent as in the Seattle Mariners signed…
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The Buffalo Bills have an easy decision to make, the NFL has a problem; Phillies get Harper back and lose Wheeler, Yankees get Stanton back, lose Nestor (Episode 649)
Today’s word of the day is ‘due diligence’ as in what you should be doing when you’re drafting a player as in the Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was hit with…
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2023 MLB schedule drops and EVERYTHING has changed; Chet Holmgren hurt and OKC is pissed; Vanessa Bryant wins case against LAFD and Sheriffs (Episode 648)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatic’ as in drama as in MLB has changed its schedule for 2023 and it was referred to as dramatic! We’ve got less division…
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Angels are for sale! See ya, Arte! What does this mean for Shohei Ohtani?; Young pitchers and Tommy John surgery; Nets call Kevin Durant's bluff (Episode 647)
Today’s word of the day is ‘formal process’ as in you know exactly what you are doing as in not an informal process as in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are…
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Albert Pujols chase for 700 Home Runs: how much is that ball worth!? $1m?! $2m!? ; Will ManU fans run the Glazers out of England? (Episode 646)
Today’s word of the day is ‘700’ as in 700 career home runs as in Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth. That’s it. In the history of the game. Now Albert…
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Aaron Boone has reached his boiling point with the Yankees, and so have the fans; Joe Maddon sharing secrets, Tom Brady to Vegas!? (Episode 645)
Today’s word of the day is ‘boiling point’ as in the temperature in which water boils as in the steam is coming out of your ears as in an eruption of anger is…
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Deshaun Watson is sorry you were triggered, not for what he did; Fernando Tatis Jr apology tours begins; Where's Tom Brady? (Episode 644)
Today’s word of the day is ‘triggered’ as in the new buzz word that people use to say that you’re made because of an event they don’t necessarily agree with…
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We have joined Aaron Rodgers on his spiritual journey. Join us. Please. Will the Atlanta Braves player signing strategy pay off? (Episode 643)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ayahuasca’ as in the plant as in the tea as in DMT as Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about his use of the psychoactive in helping…
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Pedro Martinez latest to make excuses for Fernando Tatis Jr; Padres cancel Tatis bobblehead giveaway; Yankees continue to crumble (Episode 642)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blame’ as in let’s play the blame game as in it was your fault not mine as in Pedro Martinez was on national television yesterday…
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Can Tiger Woods save the PGA Tour from LIV Golf?; Fernando Tatis latest excuse for Fernando Tatis Jr.; Is the Dodgers rotation good enough? (Episode 641)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cavalry’ as in bring in the big guns as in the troops are coming as in the PGA Tour is bringing in Tiger Woods to calm the seas…
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Fernando Tatis Jr suspended and the Padres are furious (as they should be); Will the Ravens get Lamar Jackson a new deal? (Episode 640)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ringworm’ as in steroids as in the wrong kind of steroids as in Fernando Tatis Jr has been suspended 80 games for taking anabolic…
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NBA retires Bill Russell's jersey number: was this the right move?; Walmart takes over the Denver Broncos; I fell for an Antonio Brown meme (Episode 639)
Today’s word of the day is ‘6’ as in the number 6 as in jersey number 6 as in Bill Russell as in the NBA has announced that Russell’s jersey will be retired by…
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Aaron Judge doing everything he can to help Yankees win... and they aren't;Tigers better win after Ilitch blames Al Avila for the losing (Episode 638)
Today’s word of the day is ‘bus’ as in tour bus as in school bus as in Greyhound bus as in throwing someone under the bus. That’s what happened with the…
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Roger Goodell finally shares his thoughts on Deshaun Watson; Chris Sale is cursed, but paid; Serena Williams is the GOAT (Episode 637)
Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in terrible behavior as in Roger Goodell has come out and said the NFL appealed the decision of Deshaun Watson’s…
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Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets circus he helped create; The worst rule in baseball is... (Episode 636)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ultimatum’ as in Kevin Durant has given Joe Tsai and the Brooklyn Nets a choice; either me or Sean Marks and Steve Nash. What? What…
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The Mets show out, the Yankees show a weakness, the Dodgers show the Padres who's boss; Pete Rose has returned (Episode 635)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dominant’ as in Major League Baseball was a showcase of the haves vs have nots. The New York Mets took it to the Atlanta Braves and…
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NFL appeals Deshaun Watson suspension, will Roger Goodell get his way? Brittney Griner sentencing; LeBron James meeting with the Lakers (Episode 634)
Today’s word of the day is ‘appeal’ as in I had the entire Deshaun Watson situation wrong as in Deshaun Watson has been suspended for 6 games, but the NFL has…
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My trip to East Africa: what I did, saw, felt... everything. And the Guinness Book of World Records I help set (Episode 633)
Today’s word of the day is ‘East Africa’ as in my month-long trip took place there. Today’s show is about my trip. What I saw. What I did. What I felt. I hope…
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Honoring Vin Scully and Bill Russell; Deshaun Watson and the Browns... SMH; Dolphins, Stephen Ross lose picks and money over Brady, Payton meeting (Episode 632)
Today’s word of the day is ‘legends’ as in we’re going to take a moment to honor the life’s of the legendary sports icons Vin Scully and Bill Russell. (13:00)…
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MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Juan Soto traded in MEGA deal to Padres! What did the Yankees and Mets do? Winners! Losers! EVERYTHING YOU NEED! (Episode 631)
It’s the MLB trade deadline! Let’s go! The Washington Nationals actually traded Juan Soto! I cannot believe it! The San Diego Padres will send most of their…
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MAILBAG: Taking time off; Top 5 Worst Trades; Steve Bartman Game
It’s the final mailbag! It’s here! Thank you for listening! Someone asked me about taking time off. Interesting. They wanted to know if I’m afraid that I’ll…
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MAILBAG: You’re fired! Stealing team gear; That Michelle Tafoya interview
It’s another mailbag. We are sorry! But CONTENT CONTEN CONTENT! Someone asked me about the story of me firing an employee for wearing a Red Sox shirt to a…
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MAILBAG: Marathon Poops, Top 5 Vacations, Top 5 movies I’ve seen in 2022
It’s a mailbag! Welcome back! Well, not to me just yet. Someone asked me about marathon running and the most traumatic thing I’ve seen or done while in a…
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MAILBAG: Juicing balls for Judge; LIV Golf; Hosting World Cup
It’s a mailbag! Yahoo! Still firing them off as we’re gone. Someone asked me about Aaron Judge, MLB, and the juiced baseball chase for the HR record. What!?…
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MAILBAG: Pitchers target practice; Who decides the HBP; Baseball Strategies
It’s a mailbag! Yes… still away! Someone asked me about pitching control. They wanted to know how accurate a pitcher could be if it’s target practice. On the…
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MLB All Star Break: NL first half! MVP; Cy Young, Biggest Storylines; A Random Pete Rose Story
It’s the halfway point of the MLB season! National League storylines coming right up! The New York Mets are the talk of the town. What they’ve been able to do…
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MLB All Star Break: AL first half! MVP; Cy Young, Biggest Storylines
It’s the halfway point of the MLB season! Let’s get things started today focusing on the American League. What are the biggest surprises so far? (15:55) What…
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MAILBAG: Constitution, NRA, Youth Sports Extremism
It’s a mailbag! Yes, still in Africa! Someone asked me about me defining myself as a constitutionalist. They wanted to know what this meant and how this came…
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MAILBAG: Calling up a top MLB prospect; Likability; Farm Systems
It’s a mailbag! Yes, still in Africa! Someone asked me how teams deal with calling up a top prospect to the big leagues. When do you call the prospect up? Was…
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MAILBAG: What I miss about running a team; Dismantling WS winning teams
It’s mailbag! I’m in Africa for the month so this is what you get! Someone asked me what 2 to 3 examples I can give about what I miss running a team and 2 to 3…
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Dysfunctional Browns trade dysfunctional Baker Mayfield to dysfunctional Panthers; Steinbrenner talks Yankees; Shohei Ohtani's greatness (Episode 630)
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MLB added new All Star Game clause for legends; Are the Trailblazers and Seahawks for sale? Not for sale? Maybe for sale? (Episode 629)
Today’s word of the day is ‘clause’ as in Santa Clause as in contract clause as in special clause as in the All Star Game Clause as in huh? Word came out…
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Another day, another mass shooting: on Highland Park; Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale updates; Zion Williamson's crazy new deal (episode 628)
Today’s word of the day is ‘highland park’ as in the town in Illinois that was had to go through another nightmare. A shooter climbed onto the roof of a…