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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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Is service time manipulation done in MLB? Are the Padres real contenders against the Dodgers in the NL West? Astros or Mariners in the AL West? (Episode 570)
Today’s word of the day is ‘service time’ as in Opening Day is about to be here as in has service time manipulation been deaded by the new CBA? Have you seen…
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Not again! Dan Snyder's adds financial allegations to resume; Carlos Beltran opens up about Astros cheating scandal; Athletics tank again! (Episode 569)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stolen’ as in Dan Snyder just can’t help himself as in the Washington Commanders reportedly withheld ticket revenue from opponents…
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April Fool's Day! Brian Cashman says Yankees should be 2017 World Series Champs! Dan Snyder needs to sell team! Jacob deGrom injury report! (Episode 568)
Today’s word of the day is ‘drought’ but first let’s start with April Fool’s Day as in the day of pranks as in the day of jokes as in the new world order of…
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How badly did Tom Brady want Bruce Arians gone?; Why didn't MLB have something major planned for NOT Opening Day today? (Episode 567)
Today’s word of the day is ‘consultant’ as in assistance as in Assistant to the Regional Manager as in Bruce Arians announced last night he would be stepping…
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Trevor Bauer's lawsuit against Molly Knight/The Athletic; NFL Owners meetings: Deshaun Watson suspension? Lamar Jackson deal? New OT RULES! (Episode 566)
Today’s word of the day is ‘defamation’ as in Trevor Bauer is back! No, not back pitching, but back in the news. Last night Bauer took to Twitter and said he…
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Stadium Building 101: How the Buffalo Bills got the deal done; NFL diversity coaching program has major flaws (Episode 565)
Today’s word of the day is ‘1.4 Billion’ as in $1.4B as in one point four billion dollars as in that’s the cost of the new Buffalo Bills stadium. How does this…
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And the Oscar goes to... Will Smith and Chris Rock; Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Haslam can't get out of their own ways (Episode 564)
Today’s word of the day is ‘smack’ as in the 2022 Oscars will be remembered for the slap heard round the world. Chris Rock was presenting and made a joke about…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonIntroducing The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
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What's Deshaun Watson going to say? Eric Adams did this for the best interest of New York City... Oscar Predictions! (Episode 563)
Today’s word of the day is ‘second’ as in not first as in another one as in grand jury number two convened in Texas to decide whether to indict Deshaun Watson…
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Dolphins go all in on Tyreek Hill trade; Did Steve Cohen save New York sports?; Chelsea fans #NoToRicketts campaign (Episode 562)
Today’s word of the day is ‘because Miami’ as in why did that happen? BECAUSE MIAMI! No, not the Miami Heat kerfuffle. No, not Jorge Masvidal getting arrested…
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MLB Rule Changes: Ghost Runners BACK, The Shohei Ohtani Rule; What is arbitration? Is Aaron Judge still going to get PAID? (Episode 561)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ghost runner’ not ghost rider but ghost runner as in MLB’s rule of having a runner on 2nd base to start extra innings. We need a…
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Will Rob Manfred's letter to Brian Cashman expose the Yankees? Are the Dodgers afraid of the Steve Cohen Tax? (Episode 560)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Dear Brian’ as in Dear, Brian Cashman as in Rob Manfred sent the Yankees a letter in 2017 about sign-stealing. What could be in…
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Cleveland Browns statement on Deshaun Watson tells us everything we already knew about the NFL (Episode 559)
Today’s word of the day is ‘empathetic’ as in showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another as in the Cleveland Browns have traded for…
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Aaron Rodgers has no one left to blame but Aaron Rodgers; Latest on Trevor Bauer (Episode 558)
Today’s word of the day is ‘neighbors’ as in welcome to the neighborhood as in Mr. Rogers as in Davante Adams is moving to Las Vegas and joining the Raiders…
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Freddie Freeman and those Damn Dodgers!!! What exactly is the plan for the Rockies with Kris Bryant? (Episode 557)
Today’s word of the day is ‘D Squared’ as in those damn, Dodgers as in Freddie Freeman is now a Los Angles Dodger. The rich stay getting richer. How did this…
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Introducing 'In Soccer We Trust: A U.S. Soccer Podcast'
Download and follow the brand new In Soccer We Trust podcast, from CBS Sports, for comprehensive coverage of U.S. Soccer featuring former USMNT players, Jimmy…
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New York City mandates impact on Yankees and Mets; Baker Mayfield pens letter to Browns fans (Episode 556)
Today’s word of the day is ‘c’mon c’mon’ as in not in the movie with Joaquin Phoenix as in c’mon with the vaccine talk this deep into Covid. New York still has…
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MLB Tanking: Reds, Athletics hold firesale; Fernando Tatis Jr. injured once more; Atlanta Braves make business decision (Episode 555)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tanking’ as in tearing it down as in restart as in losing games to reset it all as in the Cincinnati Reds and Oakland Athletics…
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Tom Brady is back! What to do with Deshaun Watson? MLB moves are being made - trades, signings, and more! (Episode 554)
Today’s word of the day is ‘I’m back’ as in Michael Jordan as in Tom Brady as in the return. Tom Brady announced on Sunday he would be returning to the Tampa…
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Breaking down the new CBA: Here are the details you should care about! Winners and Losers... Paging Dr. Boras (Episode 553)
Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in a deal in MLB was done as in thank you to the fans as in thank you to the players as in thank you to the owners as…
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BREAKING NEWS: Baseball is back! MLB and MLBPA FINALLY agree on a deal!
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MLB Lockout: Enough is enough - from BOTH sides! Here's what needs to happen. What do UK sanctions mean for Chelsea? (Episode 552)
Today’s word of the day is ‘utmost respect’ as in not just normal level of respect as in the highest level of respect there is as in MLB canceled another set…
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MLB Lockout: Get back in the room and make a deal already! Wilson trade impact on valuation of Broncos before sale (Episode 551)
Today’s word of the day is ‘fool’s gold’ as in a treasure hunt for what could be as in sitting around all night, refreshing Twitter, trying to talk to friends…
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MLB Lockout: Is Tuesday the final countdown? Is MLB bluffing? Let's see if the players are willing to gamble on it (Episode 550)
Today’s word of the day is ‘final countdown’ as in will things ever be the same again as in Europe as in MLB set a new deadline for MLBPA to agree to new…
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MLB Lockout: Prepare for MLB to cancel more games (Episode 549)
Today’s word of the day is ‘breakthrough’ as in we have a crack in the case as in we can sense something is happening in negotiations between MLB and MLBPA…
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MLB Lockout: If Rob Manfred said the sky was blue, Arte Moreno would vote ‘No’ (Episode 548)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Grover Washington Jr’ as in just the two of us as in we can make it if we try as in just the two us you and I. What are we talking…
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Chelsea FC for sale: Don't be fooled by Abramovich's generosity; Mike Trout, players speak out against MLB (Episode 547)
Today’s word of the day is ‘net proceeds’ as in Roman Abramovich is selling Chelsea as in he said he would be donating the proceeds from the sale to the people…
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MLB canceling some games may not be as bad as it can get; Kyler Murray v. Cardinals; Joe Tsai v. WNBA (Episode 546)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disastrous outcome’ as in Rob Manfred had said canceling games would be just that as in the first two series of the season have…
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BREAKING: MLBPA rejects final offer from MLB; Regular season games already canceled; What happens next?
Breaking news out of MLB as the players have rejected the final offer from the owners. What does this mean? Will there be baseball in 2022? The lockout…
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Derek Jeter no longer with the Miami Marlins; MLB Lockout Update: A NEW deadline appears! (Episode 545)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reputation’ as in we all know why you’re here today… our friend… Derek Jeter… Did anything happen yesterday? Did something happen…
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Live from Buenos Aires: MLB lockout final countdown; War in Ukraine; MLB economics lesson for a friend (Episode 544)
This episode was record on an Apple iPad, but could sound like it was recorded on an actual apple. We apologize for the quality, but the content was too…
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February 2022 Mailbag Part Two: Dealing with grief; Shady International Signings; Wait To See Updates
Another mailbag! It’s time for another mailbag! Sorry, but that’s just the way it is! I want to start today talking about grief. Today would have been my…
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February 2022 Mailbag Part One: Best interview questions; Negotiating salary; Top 5 films with music (non-musicals)
It’s a mailbag! A January mailbag! You asked the questions and I answer them! Let’s get into the business. Someone asked me what the best questions are for…
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Samson Sit-Down: Chris Herring | Author: Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. Chris Herring is an author and journalist. He wrote Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks. You…
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Samson Sit-Down: Todd Fuhrman | Former oddsmaker; Gambling analyst
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time Todd Fuhrman joins us with everything gambling. We wanted to talk about the industry boom that is sports gambling. We…
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Samson Sit-Down: Ken Rosenthal | MLB lockout; State of baseball
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time we have Ken Rosenthal. Ken is THE best baseball reporter in the game. It’s time to talk MLB, the lockout, the…
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MLB Lockout Update: Length doesn't matter, frequency does; Will Aaron Judge get MASSIVE Yankees deal? (Episode 543)
Today’s word of the day is ‘quickie’ as in fast as in swift as in a short amount of time as in MLB and MLBPA met for 15 minutes and the meeting was over. There…
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Juan Soto turns down MONSTER deal from Nationals; MLB Lockout Update: Union set to make proposal (Episode 542)
Today’s word of the day is ‘13/350’ as in 13 years and $350M as in that’s the offer that Juan Soto was offered by the Washington Nationals. That’s a lot of…
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Opioid Crisis: Tyler Skaggs death and drugs in sports; Why is the IOC letting Kamila skate?; An apology to Ben Simmons (Episode 541)
Today’s word of the day is ‘opioids’ as in the trial against Eric Kay in the death of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Kay was an employee for the Angels…
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MLB Lockout Update: What's the deal with Minor League cost-cutting? Biggest takeaways from latest MLB proposal (Episode 540)
Today’s word of the day is ‘150’ as in a buck fifty as in last night a report came out that MLB was looking to cut “hundreds of paying jobs to Minor League…
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A super Super Bowl: McVay gets his trophy; Rams went all-in and it worked!; Stop commercial spoilers!; What happened with the refs!? (Episode 539)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Super Bowl’ as in the Los Angeles Rams have done it as in Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham (!), Sean McVay, Aaron…
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NBA Trade Drama: Why I should've known Simmons/Harden trade was coming; Rob Manfred and MLB's major league issues (Episode 538)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blockbuster’ as in not the former movie rental chain that didn’t think Netflix would work it’s as in a big trade. The NBA trade…
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Don't worry! Roger Goodell has EVERYTHING under control! Is Spring Training going to be postponed today? (Episode 537)
Today’s word of the day is ‘music’ as in face the music as in Roger Goodell had his presser during Super Bowl week. Wonder what people wanted to hear him speak…
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MLB owners meet in Orlando, expect Spring Training delays; Will Trevor Bauer be back for the Dodgers now? (Episode 536)
Today’s word of the day is ‘quarterly’ as in 25 percent as in MLB quarterly meetings are here and happening in Orlando. Do you think the owners and Rob Manfred…
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Streaming Wars: Why MLB is FURIOUS with Chicago Cubs; Are steroids back in baseball!? OSCAR NOMS ARE HERE! (Episode 535)
Today’s word of the day is ‘streaming’ as in turning on your smart TV as in Netflix as in Hulu as in P Plus as in the Chicago Cubs are looking to start at…
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What happens in Vegas, NEVER stays in Vegas! MLB Lockout Update: Scherzer speaks! Roger Goodell picks Texans next coach (Episode 534)
Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in crappy or craps as in a lot happened this weekend. There were so many events in Las Vegas this weekend. The Pro Bowl…
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Rodger Goodell's Hell Week: More on Brian Flores allegations, Daniel Snyder and Washington's toxic culture (Episode 533)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unequivocally’ as in a way that leaves no doubt as in Daniel Snyder is back in the news for all the reasons we knew he would be. No…
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Stephen Ross responds to Brian Flores while everyone's asleep! Chicago Blackhawks owner's disgraceful comments (Episode 532)
Today’s word of the day is ‘midnight’ as in the midnight hour as in right after midnight today Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released his statement on the Brian…
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Brian Flores v. the NFL: Tanking, Discrimination, and a text from Bill Belichick; Impact on Roger Goodell, Dolphins, and Giants (Episode 531)
Today’s word of the day is ‘class action’ as in class action lawsuit as in former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL AND the New York…
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A year without my Dad; MLB Lockout Update! Miami Marlins v. Inter Miami: Stadium deals edition (Episode 530)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tempus fugit’ as in time flies as in it’s been 365 days since my father died. I just want to speak for a little on what’s happened…
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Tom Brady retired, but he didn't, but he did, but he didn't?; Are you ready for the SUPER BOWL!? (Episode 529)
Today’s word of the day is ‘retiring’ as in Tom Brady has retired or has Tom Brady not retired? This was the biggest story of the weekend. News broke that Tom…
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Minor League housing, Major League crisis; Is Mike McCarthy a lame duck coach for the Dallas Cowboys? (Episode 528)
Today’s word of the day is ‘feasible’ as in Minor League housing as in drama is back! MLB owners announced they would take care of housing for some minor…
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Will John Mara let the New York Giants be great?; Book banning on Holocaust Remembrance Day?! GMAB! (Episode 527)
Today’s word of the day is ‘continuity’ as in keeping the flow as in when you’re an exec in sports you need to know it. Teams crave this at every level; Front…
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Did the Baseball Hall of Fame get it right?; MLB Lockout Update to the Update! (Episode 526)
Today’s word of the day is ‘controversy’ as in people are going crazy as in that could be about everything, but today it’s about the Baseball Hall of Fame…
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MLB Lockout Update: We have reached the middle of the middle!; Who gets voted into the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame tonight? (Episode 525)
Today’s word of the day is ‘volley’ as in back and forth as in you go then I go then you go then I go as in MLB owners and player’s union met again to…
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NFL is KING: Bills-Chiefs was a classic! BUT CHANGE THE OT RULES!!! What does the future hold for Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady? (Episode 524)
Today’s word of the day is ‘defibrillator’ as in the NFL Divisional Round was out of control as in one of the best weekends of football ever… unless your team…
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Tampa Bay Rays in Montreal was NEVER going to happen! But! Why was it announced now? (Episode 523)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rejected’ as in shut down as in turned down as in the Tampa Bay Rays will not be the half-Tampa, half-Montreal Ex-Rays. WE TOLD YOU…
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Bruce Arians $50K fine for a helmet tap; Michigan's $490M settlement in abuse scandal; MLB Lockout Update: What will the players ask for? (Episode 522)
Today’s word of the day is ‘knock’ as a little love tap as a little smack on the helmet as in Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was fined $50K for smacking…
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Impact of Carlos Correa signing with Scott Boras; Dak Prescott says sorry; Frank Vogel "coaching for job" every night with Lakers (Episode 521)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Groundhog Day’ as in here we go again as in Carlos Correa has fired his agents WME/Endeavor and hired Scott Boras. This comes a day…
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Cowboys "confidence" in McCarthy; Will Nets push New York City for Kyrie Irving?; Joel Embiid says 76ers are fine without Simmons (Episode 520)
Today’s word of the day is ‘confident’ as in the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from the NFL playoffs and it seems as if Jerry Jones and Co think it was a…