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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
Wemby and the Spurs have arrived! Nothing like an NHL Game 7! (Episode 1458 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘motivation’ as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double…
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Blake Snell and the loose body problem! Edwin Diaz implicated in illegal cockfighting ring! Is Tampa getting a new Rays stadium now!? (Episode 1457 Hour 2)
We have reached the loose body problem portion of the season. Blake Snell is now on the injured list. Blake Snell has loose bodies in his elbow. He is added to…
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Cavs SMOKE Pistons in Game 7 blowout! Are you mad at Shams over the MVP tweet? The Bucks have ANOTHER problem! (Episode 1457 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘disadvantage’ as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed…
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It's Coca Thursday! More trouble with ABS! Special assistants! Are you for or against the AI BOOM! (Episode 1456 Hour 2)
Hello friends, I am writing to inform you all that this is the last show of the week! That means the weekend is swiftly approaching! Get outside and have a…
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The Miz is throwing GAS we've never seen before! Ohtani the ace! Yankees could have ANOTHER pitching problem! (Episode 1456 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flamethrower’ as in Jacob Misiorowski as in Brewers as in torch as in speed as in velocity. He is doing things we’ve never seen in…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The REAL Albert Pujols offer; Rays to Orlando!? Why don't contenders make trades right now!? (Episode 1455 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about Albert Pujols and his recent comments on a contract that he was offered…
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MLB and MLBPA meetings have begun! What happened to Fernando Tatis Jr.? Spurs get a HUGE win! (Episode 1455 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ultramarathon’ as in not a sprint as in not a marathon as in CBA as in MLB as in MLBPA. Let the games begin. The league office and…
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Raleigh and Ohtani SLUMPING! What is the Skubal Scope? Mets desperation! Phillies rebounding! (Episode 1454 Hour 2)
Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn’t matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It’s a slump! (6:48) What is going on…
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Was that the last of LeBron in a Lakers uniform? Pistons FURIOUS about free throws! Giannis is really getting traded! Maybe! Probably! Who knows! (Episode 1454 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘alphaville’ as in forever young as in LeBron James as in the Lakers as in the Heat as in the Cavaliers as in a legend. The 41-year…
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More ABS problems! Dodgers slumping! Yankees are okay! Murakami Madness! (Episode 1453 Hour 2)
ABS is still causing problems. There were two in the same game against both the Orioles and Athletics. What happens when you want to challenge a pitch, but the…
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Knicks invasion too much for Sixers! NBA Draft Lottery! Who is most angry!? Kerr back with the Warriors? (Episode 1453 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘invasion’ as in Knicks as in Sixers as in Philadelphia as in New York. The Knicks got it done in dominant fashion! A beatdown. A…
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It's Coca Thursday! Respect my award! Freak injuries! The Future of ABS! PITCHING INJURIES STINK! (Episode 1452 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! Welcome you beautiful people! Have a great day! Have a great weekend! Eat an extra slice of pizza because YOU deserve it! Learn…
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Remembering Ted Turner! NBA Playoffs heating up! NL Central is a rock fight, but the American League is mid? (Episode 1452 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘superstation’ as in Ted Turner as in TBS as CNN as TNT as in Cartoon Network as in the Atlanta Braves. Turner was a media titan. He…
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NFL scheduling secrets exposed! Was the NHL lottery rigged? Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torres joins! (Episode 1451 Hour 2)
The NFL schedule is being planned. There are a lot of different discussions that go into this planning. Let’s look at what the league said and if it makes…
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AJ Hinch calls out his own pitcher!? Can the Orioles turn the season around? Can the Dodgers afford to not hit Ohtani? (Episode 1451 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘intentional’ as in the Detroit Tigers as in Framber Valdez as in AJ Hinch as in the Red Sox as in Trevor Story. Valdez got smoked…
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Mark Cuban wants the Mavs back? Magic fire the head coach! Amin Elhassan joins! (Episode 1450 Hour 2)
Mark Cuban really hates that he sold the Dallas Mavericks. Is it because of the money? Is it because of the fame? Is it because of the power? The Mavericks…
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We won a Pulitzer!!! Knicks crush the Sixers! Tarik Skubal and the Tigers have a PROBLEM! (Episode 1450 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Pulitzer’ as in the Pulitzer Prize as in Pablo Torre Finds Out as in Pablo Torre as in David Samson as in Amin Elhassan. Yes, they…
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Are the Angels ever going to be good? Mets give Mendoza the vote of confidence! Braves lose Acuna during red hot start! (Episode 1449 Hour 2)
The Los Angeles Angels are terrible. Just a bad franchise. A bad team. A bad owner. They can’t win. They can’t make the playoffs. Each year it’s the same…
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NBA Playoffs: Epic comebacks or historic collapses!? Jaylen Brown livestream meltdown over loss to Sixers! (Episode 1449 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘onward’ as in the NBA playoffs as in the Pistons as in the Cavaliers as in 76ers. We had a couple of Game 7s and they all…
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It's Coca Thursday! How contracts get negotiated! Latency issue in streaming! MLS vs Vancouver! (Episode 1448 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday, people! Yes, I complain about the Mets again. Yes, I root for BAD teams! But, let's talk about contracts. How do they get…
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LIV Golf, your time has come! Red Sox place Crochet on IL as more Breslow news trickles out! (Episode 1448 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finit’ as in ends as in goodbye as in that’s all folks as in LIV Golf. It’s over. No matter what they yelled about two weeks ago…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Botox!? Manager's power! Pitch counts! LIV! (Episode 1447 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s time for me to answer your questions! (3:40) Who controls MLB teams? Like what is the job of a…
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Phillies fire Rob Thomson and try for Alex Cora! Ohanti wants that Cy Young! NBA has a new anti-tanking proposal! (Episode 1447 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘2022’ as in the Phillies as in Dave Dombrowski as in Rob Thomson as in Alex Cora. The Phillies fired Thomson after a terrible start…
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FOUL OR FAIR: Mason Miller's scoreless streak ends! Padres in business! Paige Bueckers addresses relationship! adidas is having a moment (Episode 1446 Hour 2)
The San Diego Padres are trying their best. Can they catch the Dodgers? Mason Miller has been lights out. His streak is finally over though. 34.2 innings of…
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Red Sox stay hot after Cora firing! Pat Riley tells Heat fans he isn't going anywhere! Blue Jays pitching band-aids (Episode 1446 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘remedy’ as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing…
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NFL Draft! Vrabel stays home! A running back in the Top 3!? Harbaugh handles Nabers comments perfectly! (Episode 1445 Hour 2)
It was NFL Draft weekend! Did your team get the player you wanted? What was your draft grade? Well, the Patriots reportedly didn’t speak with Mike Vrabel on…
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Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora because a scapegoat was needed! Are the Mets, Phillies, or Astros next? (Episode 1445 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘patsy’ as in fall guy as in Alex Cora as in Craig Breslow as in Sam Kennedy as in John Henry as in the Boston Red Sox. Cora has…
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It's Coca Thursday! The Mets win! Vrabel madness! And the funniest moment in show history happens! (Episode 1444 Hour 2)
It's Coca show time! Please listen to the Kalshi discussion towards the end today! Was truly the funniest moment ever for me. Tears. I hope you all laugh too!…
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The Mets finally won! And the Phillies can't win! Mike Vrabel story has reached a new level of ridiculous! (Episode 1444 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘abnormal’ as in the Mets as in Juan Soto as in Francisco Lindor as in group texts. The losing streak is over! The Mets have done…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The Bulls did it again! How do 3-team trades work? End of MLB blackouts is coming! (Episode 1443 Hour 2)
Call us 631-377-4869! The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are no more! What happened to Michael Reinsdorf and his whole speech? Wha was the point of that?…
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The Mets find a new way to keep the losing streak alive! Spurs without Wemby!? Mike Vrabel FINALLY addresses the media (Episode 1443 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dozen’ as in 12 as in 12 straight as in the Mets as in losing. Nolan McLean had a perfect game through five innings. A 3-run lead…
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NFL DRAFT WEEK! Geoff Schwartz joins on Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Giants, Chiefs, and more! (Episode 1442 Hour 2)
It’s NFL Draft week! Let’s go! We have Geoff Schwartz joining us today to break it all down for me, and for you! Fernando Mendoza a lock at 1? What are the…
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Knicks blow it at home! Is CJ McCollum a villain? Dodgers lose another closer! Phillies in doomsday mode! (Episode 1442 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cocksure’ as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was…
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The Warriors dynasty has run its course! NBA Playoffs and so many blowouts! James Dolan's surveillance state! (Episode 1441 Hour 2)
The Golden State Warriors reign is over. They are not going to get that old thing back. Steph Curry is old. Draymond Green is old. Jimmy Butler is hurt and…
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Mets season in FULL SOS mode! What can change? Padres $3.9 BILLION sale does not mean what you think! (Episode 1441 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stern’ as in David Stearns as in the Mets as in disaster as in Steve Cohen. The Mets are bad. Very bad. 11-straight losses. The…
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COCA THURSDAY: Mets STINK! Audio issues! How David should start to talk about business! (Episode 1440 Hour 2)
I promise someday soon there will be no audio issues and life will be bliss, but sadly, that is not today! SORRY! Today is a really good one, once Coca's mic…
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Clippers give Thunder another gift! Is the Kawhi investigation over? Let's show some love to the Pittsburgh Pirates! (Episode 1440 Hour 1)
Next week will go Monday through Thursday! Mark your calendars! Today’s word of the day is ‘unintended’ as in unintended consequences as in the Golden State…
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Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic! WNBA commissioner wild response to a question! (Episode 1439 Hour 2)
The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first…
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Happy Birthday to my daughter... Mets, Brewers, and Astros have entered the MLB Danger Zone (Episode 1439 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘28’ as in her 28th birthday as in my daughter. (17:00) Welcome to the MLB Danger Zone. The Mets, Brewers, and Astros are there…
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Rory goes back-to-back! The NBA regular season ending was...woof! NFL media scandal (?) rocks the internet! (Episode 1438 Hour 2)
Rory McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion. Only the fourth golfer to ever do it. What a tournament for him. (7:08) The NBA regular season is over. Did…
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Yankees and Mets on the struggle bus together! Astros have some SERIOUS pitching problems! Are the Rockies for sale?! (Episode 1438 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mingus’ as in Charles Mingus as in jazz as in Jazz Chisholm as in the New York Yankees as in the New York Mets. Both teams are…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Masters week! What is your sports bucket list!? FIFA pulls a bait & switch! And more fun! (Episode 1437 Hour 2)
What is on your sports bucket list! It could be a game, event, stadium! Let us know in the comments or shoot me a DM (@matthewcoca) and we can talk about it!…
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TANKING TANKING TANKING! It's all the NBA is talking about! Is Doc Rivers done in Milwaukee? (Episode 1437 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘miscalculated’ as in tanking as in Sacramento Kings as in Doug Christie as in the NBA. This has gotten out of control. The whole…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The Chicago Bulls dumpster fire! Fenway Sports Group booing! Mets ticket giveaway! (Episode 1436 Hour 2)
Leave a voicemail: 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Bulls. What an absolute mess. Bulls fans used to just have to…
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MLB FIGHT NIGHT! Soler and Lopez throwdown! Will MLB suspend Contreras!? Sandy NOT happy with Marlins decision! (Episode 1436 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘TKO’ as in knockout as in Jorge Soler as in Reynaldo Lopez as in Braves as in Angels. We had a benches clearing brawl yesterday!…
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March Madness expansion is coming! Giannis and the Bucks drama continued! The Lakers season is sadly over! (Episode 1435 Hour 2)
NCAA tournament expansion? It’s coming! 76 teams! (7:00) President Trump has signed an executive order trying to “fix” college sports. Does it mean a thing?…
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The Boston Red Sox are off to a disastrous start! Mike Trout NOT happy with pitchers! It's time to set 10 alarms! (Episode 1435 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blue sox’ as in the Boston Red Sox as in struggles as in offense as in defense as in down bad. The Red Sox have the worst record in…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Baseball is back and so is his Mets anger! ABS and more rules! The basketball Hall of Fame! (Episode 1434 Hour 2)
Hello, it's me. Bit of a sloppy hour today, but we carry on! See you next week, where the Mets may drive me closer to insanity than I would prefer! Learn more…
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Another no service time extension coming to MLB!? Sandy subtle dig at Miami! NBA wants Europe! (Episode 1434 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘redux’ as in brought back as in revived as in the Pittsburgh Pirates? Paul Skenes looks like Paul Skenes again. But the bigger…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson! MLBPA war chest? Cuban regrets selling? Why Bulls waived Ivey (Episode 1433 Hour 2)
CALL US 631-377-4869 The MLBPA has a war chest! It is full of gold! What are they preparing for? (17:00) Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks. Who…
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Tiger Woods stepping away from golf; Put the MLB Worry Meter away for now! (Episode 1433 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prioritize’ as in Tiger Woods as in stepping away as in getting help. Tiger Woods has announced he is done with golf for now and is…
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Rep. Greg Casar joins David to debate his new Home Team Act! What is the bill? Why now? Will it work?
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced the 'Home Team Act' to prevent owners from moving teams without giving locals a chance to buy…
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UConn basketball continues to get it done! WNBA outrage over Sun to Houston! NBA tanking rules are worthless! (Episode 1432 Hour 2)
The Final Four is set in Men’s March Madness! Uconn is back in the Final Four. The Huskies are joined by Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan! (11:41) There is a…
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MLB's new ABS is here to stay and umpires are feeling the pressure! When MLB owners speak, fans need to listen! (Episode 1432 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ABS’ as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back…
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It's Coca Thursday! MLB season predictions! Private equity in baseball! ABS will make umps BETTER! (Episode 1431 Hour 2)
It's Coca Thursday! Coca (me) walks you through his picks for the baseball season! From division winners to Wild Card teams to World Series picks to awards!…
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Yankees win! The Yankees win! How did you feel about the game on Netflix? (Episode 1431 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘162-0’ as in undefeated as in Opening Day as in baseball is back. Every team starts the year perfect. Every team has a chance. The…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Does Boone make the lineups? Kalshi without sports? NBA ending 65-game rule? (Episode 1430 Hour 2)
Call us and complain: 631-377-4869 It’s time for So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Aaron Boone and his lineup card. He did a sit-down with…
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MLB SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT! BASEBALL IS BACK! (Episode 1430 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘deja’ as in deja vu as in Opening Day as in Major League Baseball as in we have finally made it! The Yankees head to San Francisco…
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MLB inks HUGE deal with Polymarket!? Cam Skatebo with the quickest (forced) apology of all-time? (Episode 1429 Hour 2)
MLB has done a deal with Polymarket. A prediction market. Wow. (17:05) Let’s talk about Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins. He loves to give interviews…
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Has the new NCAA world shattered the Cinderella story? BASEBALL IS HERE! Top prospects are being optioned! (Episode 1429 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cinderella’ as in NCAA as in March Madness as in mid-major as in high-major as in power conference. This March Madness is full of…