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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
Major problems with MLB's Arizona plan (4/7)
Today's word of the day is 'Perspicacity' and that comes from a listener, and it's the perfect word for today (0:06). MLB had a plan leak where they want to…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What golf’s new schedule means for rest of sports world (4/6)
Today's word of the day is 'genug' as in NFL players need to stop gathering together and working out and posting those videos online (0:06). Social distancing…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (4/4)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Rex Ryan should have listened to Nothing Personal (4/3)
Today's word of the day is 'sunshine' in honor of Bill Withers who died today at the age of 81 (0:06). Rex Ryan called Amari Cooper a 'turd' today on an ESPN…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Houston Astros can't get out of their own way (4/2)
Today's word of the day is 'C’est moi' as in their is a crusie ship stuck out at sea right outside of my window (0:06). Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Why is the NFL Draft still happening? (4/1)
Today's word of the day is 'fools' as in today is April Fools Day but that doesn't mean you should act like one (0:06). Wimbledon has been canceled; not…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What happens when the NBA comes back? (3/31)
Today's word of the day is 'scenario' as in if the NBA comes back this season how does it finish. Could it go straight to the playoffs? Maybe a preseason like…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Come for the no-hitter, stay for my Jamie Foxx story (3/30)
Today's word of the day is 'appreciation' as in recognize the time we're all living in and appreciate the small things (0:06). Remember that one time.... when…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB/MLBPA reached deal on 2020 season: Here's what to know (3/27)
Today's word of the day is 'agreement' as in the MLB and MLBPA reached on on all the details of the 2020 season. We've all been waiting for this. It was…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB Opening Day like you've never heard before (3/26)
Today's word of the day is 'hope' because that's what Opening Day is in MLB . It's hope: winning the World Series, making the playoffs, winning today, not…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Stop listening to Scott Boras (3/25)
Today's word of the day is 'Cole' or 'Coal' as in Scott Boras has Gerrit Cole signed, but Scott Boras deserves a lump of coal for his awful 'plan' for baseball…
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Why did Tom Brady leave the Patriots... MONEY! (3/24)
Today’s word of the day is ‘grandparents’ as in we shouldn’t ever talk about the sacrifice of life to save the economy (0:06). Tom Brady held his introductory…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus forces Olympics to be postponed (3/23)
Today's word of the day is 'covidiot' as in people who are hoarding groceries or still partying in groups, basically, not taking this pandemic serious. Don't…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
The NFL continues to churn out content! (3/20)
Today's word of the day is 'au revoir' as in see ya Todd Gurley! Two years after signing the largest RB contract in NFL history the Rams released Gurley and he…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB, MLBPA setting up for major money battle (3/19)
Today's word of the day is 'loophole' as in most NFL teams are using one to announce trades and signings and everything, even though that's breaking NFL rules…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Buccaneers hit jackpot with Tom Brady (3/18)
Today's word of the day is 'simulation' as in every is running simulations on events that will never happen (0:06). Tom Brady is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NFL frenzy starts with Tom Brady, Patriots divorce (3/17)
Today’s word of the day is 'frenzy' as in the NFL free agent frenzy started before it was supposed to start and big names are on the move... reportedly…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Hey NBA/MLB, the NFL doesn't care about your coronavirus concerns! (3/16)
Today's word of the day is 'distancing' as in social distancing needs to be taken seriously if we want to combat the coronavirus (:06) ! Let's get you updated…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus Update: How did we get here and where to now (3/13)
Today's word of the day is 'Boomer Remover' and I need to know why everyone hates us so much (0:06)!? Rudy Gobert apologizes to the world after testing…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Coronavirus: Everything MLB, NFL, NBA, and NCAA March Madness (3/12)
Today's show is a special one - we've got you covered on everything coronavirus. Let's start from the beginning, where Rudy Gobert testing positive forced the…
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Coronavirus forces MLB, NBA to react (3/11)
Today's word of the day is 'burn' as in Charles Barkley roasted Draymond Green with some trash talk (0:06). Coronavirus update! This is just the start…
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Coronavirus locker room ban is just the start (3/10)
Today's word of the day is 'snorting' as in snorting cocaine and drinking bleach will NOT fight against the coronavirus (0:06). The Ivy League has cancelled…
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Coronavirus impact on sports becoming major issue (3/9)
Today’s 's word of the day is 'collateral damage' as in parents are getting divorces in Xian, China at an unprecedented clip because of the coronavirus and…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (3/7)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Mark Cuban's fine by NBA was a joke (3/6)
Today's word of the day is '0.8%' as in the $500M Mike Bloomberg spent on ads for his failed campaign and also the amount of NFL players that will read the new…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Is Christian Yelich's new deal with Brewers worth it? Wait to see (3/4)
Today's word of the day is 'sanitize' as in the coronavirus has forced teams around the world to sanitize their facilities (0:06). Tom Brady and Bill Belichick…
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Super Tuesday: New York Knicks vs Spike Lee (3/3)
Today's word of the day is 'vote' as in make your voice be heard and get out there and vote! Spike Lee and James Dolan are exchanging words over an altercation…
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Knicks announce Leon Rose; MLB un-juicing their balls (3/2)
Today's word of the day is 'autograph' as in CJ McCollum will not be signing autographs because of the coronavirus (0:06). New York Knicks new team president…
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What's taking Jerry Jones so long to sign Dak Prescott? It's simple. He's Jerry Jones (2/28)
Today's word of the day 'colonel' as in Colonel Sanders as in Garth Brooks wore a BARRY SANDERS jersey and fans thought it was Bernie Sanders, I thought it was…
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Tom Brady, Patriots breaking up!? Are the Yankees doomed!? Wait to see (2/27)
Today's word of the day 'Philippines' as in Tim Tebow is playing for them in the World Baseball Classic and he can because his parents did it missionary…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
NFL CBA negotiations could fall apart soon; Coronavirus now messing with all sports (2/26)
Today's word of the days is 'midget' as in what a radio host was suspended for calling Baker Mayfield (0:06). The NFL player reps voted on a new CBA and now…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spring Training stats don't matter; Coronavirus scare could impact Olympics (2/25)
Today's word of the day is 'nicked' as in Jose Altuve was nicked by a pitch in his first Spring Training game. What's MLB going to do because I thought we had…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Kobe Bryant Memorial - Line between honor and exploitation (2/24)
Today's word of the day is 'F.Y.M.' as in F*** You Money as in Mark Cuban unleashed a flurry of tweets about NBA officials and he'll pay it (0:06). Kobe and…
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Could there be a strike in the NFL soon? (2/21)
Today's word of the day is 'procrastination' as in Rockies GM said he still hasn't spoken with Nolan Arenado yet (:35). NFL owners and NFLPA are about to go to…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Was Rob Manfred right to not punish Astros players? (2/20)
Today's word of the day is 'Mayweather' as in Browns OL Greg Robinson was arrested for having gotten caught with 157 pounds of marijuana or one Floyd…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spring Training Part 3: Front Office Perspective (2/19)
As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what the front office goes through as they prepare for the regular season…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spring Training Part 2: Coaches Perspective (2/18)
As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what coaches go through as they prepare for the regular season…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Spring Training Part 1: Players Perspective (2/17)
As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what players go through as they prepare for the regular season…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Alex Rodriguez could own the New York Mets! Let's slow down (2/14)
Today's word of the day is 'threesome' and not just because it's Valentine's Day (0:06). Let's break down more of the fallout of the Astros' disastrous press…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Houston Astros let baseball down with press conference (2/13)
Today's word of the day is 'Swigert' as in Jack Swigert the famous astronaut from Apollo 13 (0:06). Houston, we have a problem. Let's break down this entire…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB Spring Training: Beltran targeted, Astros circus, Red Sox interim (2/12)
Today's word of the day is 'delusional' as in Colin Kaepernick must be crazy if he thinks he's getting NFL money from the XFL (0:06). Why does there always…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
MLB postseason will expand; deal with it (2/11)
Today's word of the day is 'pepper' as in Pepper Johnson got fired as the defensive coordinator in the XFL after just one game (0:06)! MLB plan for postseason…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Why was the Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers so confusing? (2/10)
Today's word of the day is 'witness' as in Darren Collison says no to the Lakers and Clippers to stay a Jehovah's Witness (0:06). Let's break down every single…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Boston Red Sox find new manager... I think (2/7)
Today's word of the day is 'apology' as in Antonio Brown is currently on a hilarious apology tour (0:06). The Boston Red Sox have a ton of issues right now…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
This is what it's like to make a trade in sports (2/6)
Today's word of the day is 'cancer' as in Dillon Brooks used that to describe distractions in the locker room... he needs to cut that out because there's a…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
This is why the Red Sox traded Mookie Betts (2/5)
Today's word of the day is 'partisanship' because I watched the State of the Union last night (0:06). This is everything you need to know about why the Red Sox…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What a day to be a Knicks fan! (2/4)
Today's word of the day is 'privacy' as in we will never know who didn't vote for Derek Jeter (0:06). The Knicks have fired team president Steve Mills and now…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
What planning goes into the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl (2/3)
Today's word of the day is 'palindrome' as in 02/02/2020 is the first global palindrome date in 900 years (0:06)! The Kansas City Chiefs are your Super Bowl…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (2/2)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Come for the Super Bowl, stay for my PETA story (1/31)
Today's word of the day is 'postponed' as in the coronavirus has forced China to postpone all soccer matches (0:06). Tom Brady posted a cryptic picture on all…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Updates on China, Astros, and the Red Sox offseason plan
Today's word of the day is 'assumptions' based off a quote from my favorite actor of all time (0:06). I need to apologize to Deion Sanders (2:20). The NBA and…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Cubs were ALWAYS going to win grievance case with Kris Bryant (1/29)
Today's word of the day is '#BellLetsTalk' as in get on Twitter and start tweeting about it (0:06). Mental health is a huge struggle in the world so any time…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
How will the Super Bowl choose to honor Kobe Bryant (1/28)
Today's word of the day is 'de rien' it's french for 'thank you' (0:06). The sports world can thank me for building Marlins Park as it houses Super Bowl media…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
The death of Kobe Bryant and how the world responded (1/27)
Today's word of the day is 'carpe diem'... When I got word of Kobe Bryant's death the first thing I thought of was work (0:06). This is how the NBA reacted and…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Eli Manning is a Hall of Fame QB now get over it (1/24)
Today's word of the day is 'contagion' as in the coronavirus is spreading (0:06). Eli Manning held a press conference with the Giants to officially announce…
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Will Gritty go to jail? (1/23)
Today's word of the day is 'dedication' as in Maya Moore is dedicated to a cause bigger than the WNBA (0:06). Gritty is being investigated for assault! What…
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Mets and Astros sign-stealing scandal continues (1/22)
Today's word of the day is 'whistleblower' as in Pedro Martinez is upset with Mike Fiers blowing the whistle on the Astros (0:06). Mets have hired Luis Rojas…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
🚨Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, and the Steroid Era of the Baseball Hall of Fame - Emergency Podcast (1/21)
Let’s breakdown the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. Obviously we need to start with Derek Jeter and why he wasn’t unanimous. Larry Walker made it by…
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Rockies GM should be inducted to the Hall of Fame of what not to do (1/21)
Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame day and…
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NFL doesn't need Tom Brady in Super Bowl, it has Patrick Mahomes (1/20)
Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the NFL has…