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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
It's Coca Thursday! David's WBC moment; Giannis drama continues; Hall of Fame v. Jack Hughes! (Episode 1428 Hour 2)
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt…
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Final takeaways from the WBC! The WNBA has a new CBA agreement: who won!? (Episode 1428 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘culture’ as in Venezuela as in America as in Puerto Rico as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in Korea as in Italy as in World…
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Dan Le Batard joins the show! What will they talk about? CLICK HERE! FIND OUT BEFORE PABLO! (Episode 1427 Hour 2)
Dan Le Batard joins the show! Hurray! (33:30) What is going on in Pittsburgh? Are the Penguins for sale again? It as only five years ago that Fenway Sports…
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WBC FINAL IS SET! USA vs VENEZUELA! JUDGE vs ACUNA! NBA expansion is coming!? (Episode 1427 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Miami as in USA as in Venezuela as in Ronald Acuna Jr as in Aaron Judge. What a…
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More and more WNBA negotiations! NFL wants more money from Paramount! Uh oh! (Episode 1426 Hour 2)
More and more and more and more and more WNBA negotiations are ongoing. It’s been all night meetings after all night meetings. And there is still no deal done…
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USA gets it done over Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic semifinal! 2026 Oscars Recap! Sorry you died! (Episode 1426 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pitching and defense’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Team USA as in Team Dominican Republic as in incredible. What a…
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It's Coca Thursday! Ravens back out of Crosby trade! Steve Kerr wants shorter season! WBC! Oscars! (Episode 1425 Hour 2)
So much Coca this week you all must be tired of me! Sorry! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15…
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World Baseball Classic! Team USA moves on thanks to Italy! Let's go behind the scenes! (Episode 1425 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘relief’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Team Italy as in thank you. With Team Italy’s big win over Mexico on…
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COCA SHOW with Jeremy Tache: BAM's BIG NIGHT! 83! HEEL TURN: Are these 'good' guys? (Episode 1424 Hour 2)
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday with 83 points! Jeremy Tache is here to break it all down! And then we get into some HEELS! Timothée…
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COCA SHOW with Adnan Virk: What happened to Team USA at the WBC!? OSCAR SUNDAY IS HERE! (Episode 1424 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘calculations’ as in Mark DeRosa as in Team USA as in the WBC as in Italy. In a shocking result, Team USA lost to Italy 8-6 on…
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Trump now wants to 'Save College Sports' with new committee! Tua has been released by the Dolphins! (Episode 1423 Hour 2)
President Trump is trying to save college sports. A committee of mega minds came to the White House. You name em, and they were there. Well, except for any…
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World Baseball Classic Magic! Skubal wants more! Shohei moments!; MLBPA guarantees a lockout... IF! (Episode 1423 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘juggernaut’ as in Team USA as in WBC as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in walk offs as in homers as in magic! The World…
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It's a Coca Thursday! MLB CBA! WNBA CBA! Prediction markets are out of control! (Episode 1422 Hour 2)
Next week's schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday! Welcome to another Coca Thursday! Or as we are now calling it Coca will debate David about some random topic…
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Detroit Tigers owner SHOCKED me with what he said! Rays use AI for renderings! FIFA has more problems! (Episode 1422 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘evaluate’ as in Chris Ilitich as in the Detroit Tigers as in Tarik Skubal as in labor disputes as in World Series. What the heck am…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Cardinals free food! Replacement players? A question about Stugotz! (Episode 1421 Hour 2)
LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 631-377-4869 So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the St. Louis Cardinals! Free food and soda! (8:43) If there is…
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The World Baseball Classic is here! How dumb is Profar? How worried are the Dodgers with Sasaki? (Episode 1421 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Bryce Harper as in Aaron Judge as in Bobby Witt as in Kyle Schwarber…
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My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds; NIL madness in Mississippi; NFLPA report cards! (Episode 1420 Hour 2)
My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You…
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My experience running the Tokyo Marathon; War with Iran; Update on the Padres sale (Episode 1420 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘arigato’ as in thank you as in Japan as in marathon as in wow. I can’t believe I got it done. I finished the Tokyo Marathon… and I…
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It's a Coca Wednesday! Happy Birthday (Thursday) David! ABS has broken umpires! Spring Training watch! (Episode 1419 Hour 2)
Everyone go wish David a Happy Birthday on Thursday! We won't be back until next Tuesday! David is going to run a marathon in Japan! How cool!? Learn more…
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The State of the Union is... winning?; Breaking down the latest Paramount offer for Warner Bros.! (Episode 1419 Hour 1)
WE WILL BE BACK NEXT TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘sotu’ as in State of the Union as in President Trump as in Republican as in Democrat. What did you…
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NBA's 65-game rule could eliminate multiple MVP candidates! WNBA CBA update! A deadline has been given! (Episode 1418 Hour 2)
Could the MVP of the NBA not actually be the MVP of the NBA? It could happen. The 65-game rule has come under a microscope and it is interesting. SGA? Wemby?…
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WBC update: Skubal only pitching one game for USA!?; Would you turn down a State of the Union invite? (Episode 1418 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lobby’ as in Tarik Skubal as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in regular season as in Detroit Tigers. The best pitcher…
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MLB Preseason Hot Seat already!? Bears in Indiana? No chance! NBA tanking talk has reach PEAK crazy! (Episode 1417 Hour 2)
It’s time for the preseason hotseat! Jayson Stark wrote about it for The Athletic. Who is getting fired by May? (17:43) Are the Chicago Bears now the Indiana…
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Team USA sweeps Canada for Olympic hockey golds! Angels owner says winning isn't Top 5 for fans!? (Episode 1417 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘toothless’ as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Award-winner! What happens in a CBA negotiation? How much will the Seahawks sell for!? (Episode 1416 Hour 2)
Matthew Coca joins me again for another Coca Thursday! This week we discuss more on the CBA negotiations in MLB, the sale of the Seahawks, his favorite show on…
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MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer, what comes next? Guardians GM says quiet part out loud! Paramount and the UFC have a MAJOR problem (Episode 1416 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘interim’ as in MLBPA as in executive director as in Bruce Meyer as in Tony Clark as in a new day. Bruce Meyer, who was the No. 2 in…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Tony Vitello's awkward interview! WNBA update! 11-year old signs with Phillies!? (Episode 1415 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start with Tony Vitello. He’s the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants…
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SHOCKING scandal rocks MLBPA leading to Tony Clark's resignation! What does this mean for labor negotiations with MLB!? (Episode 1415 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘peace’ as in labor peace as in Major League Baseball as in Tony Clark as in MLBPA as in negotiations as in resignation. Wow. A…
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MLB commissioner meets the media! Mets owner Steve Cohen is fed up with losing! Aaron Judge was happy with the Yankees signings? (Episode 1414 Hour 2)
Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual…
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NBA All-Star Weekend: A success or another failure?; Adam Silver wants to fix tanking, can he? (Episode 1414 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘urgency’ as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Things get HEATED discussing the Olympic ban of an athlete! Understanding Super Bowl numbers! (Episode 1413 Hour 2)
NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT THERE IS A SHOW TUESDAY! It's another Coca Thursday! Today we discuss the Olympic committee's decision to ban a Ukrainian athlete over…
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LeBron, Jokic, Giannis, Wemby and the 65-game rule! MORE Spring Training injuries! (Episode 1413 Hour 1)
NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT WE WILL HAVE A SHOW TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘offload’ as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Did Cardi B perform at halftime!? Is the Baseball Hall of Fame losing its prestige? (Episode 1412 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Prediction markets! Are you using them? Kalshi? Polymarket? Cardi B? What am I talking…
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BASEBALL IS BACK! And... so are the injuries for every team! Are the Mavericks for sale again!? (Episode 1412 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shocked’ as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer…
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NBA tanking has officially jumped the shark! Giannis and Kalshi? Absolutely not! (Episode 1411 Hour 2)
The NBA has some big problems right now. Anthony Davis gets traded to the Wizards and Washington immediately shuts him down for the season. Giannis staying in…
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SUPER BOWL REACTION! Seahawks were too good! Bad Bunny's performance was perfect! (Episode 1411 Hour 1)
Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl…
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It's another Coca Thursday! Washington Post talk, algorithms control our lives, All-Star games, stadium food! (Episode 1410 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! Today my microphone worked, but at one point my brain did not. Hopefully next week I can get both to work at the same time! Until…
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Super Bowl LX preview! What am I watching!? Framber Valdez to the Tigers!? What about Skubal! (Episode 1410 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘carrots’ as in Bad Bunny as in Super Bowl as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Santa Clara! The Super Bowl is here! Can Sam Darnold…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Fantatics mess, Rozier money, Padres lawsuit! (Episode 1409 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with Fantatics. What a week for that company. What…
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James Harden gets his wish! Roger Goodell comments on Giants owner, international games, and more! (Episode 1409 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘chase’ as in ring chasing as in James Harden as in Clippers as in Cavaliers as in the NBA. James Harden is now on the Cavaliers. No…
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NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games! Jason Kidd has had ENOUGH! WNBA strike is coming! (Episode 1408 Hour 2)
The NBA has suspended Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. George apologized for “mistakenly” taking prescription drugs…
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Latest Epstein File release exposes numerous sports figures! World Baseball Classic drama! Dodgers load management begins! (Episode 1408 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘files’ as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases…
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Is this FINALLY the Yankees year? Brady, Kraft come to Belichick's defense! Is LIV Golf dead? (Episode 1407 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘exposure’ as in the Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Cody Bellinger. The Yankees re-signed Bellinger, MVP Judge…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Mic problems, Hall of Fame nonsense, Deion fines, and more meltdowns! (Episode 1407 Hour 2)
I am really sorry about the audio problems I experienced. These will be addressed. And if they happen again I am going to throw my computer out my window!…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! What's happening at the Washington Post? College Buyouts, more MLB lockout talk! (Episode 1406 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 and ask a question! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start with what’s going on at the Washington Post. Could the entire…
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Bill Belichick NOT a FIRST BALLOT Hall of Famer!? Josh Allen gets his hire! Coco Gauff is right! (Episode 1406 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘second down’ as in Bill Belichick as in Hall of Fame as in denied as in shocker. Wow. A story came out on ESPN last night that 8x…
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What's happening in Minnesota needs to end. Why didn't the Twins join the Wild and Timberwolves? (Episode 1405 Hour 2)
We cannot ignore what’s happening in Minnesota. Tragic. Heartbreaking. No matter where you stand politically. It is awful. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose to…
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Super Bowl is set! Seahawks and Patriots rematch! Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh!? What's happening with Darvish? (Episode 1405 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Santa Clara’ as in the Super Bowl as in the Seattle Seahawks as in the New England Patriots as in rematch as in Russell Wilson as…
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It's a Coca Thursday! The Mets made a move! MLB fighting! 49ers super powers? Is AI good? (Episode 1404 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! The Mets made a nice trade! But let's focus on the Brewers... is what they are doing going to lead to more fighting? Best record in…
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Bills press conference was a MASTERCLASS in MESSY! Bellinger back to Yankees! Peralta to Mets! (Episode 1404 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘lowmark’ as in the Buffalo Bills as in Terry Pegula as in Brandon Beane as in Sean McDermott as in Josh Allen. What an absolute…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! New CFB World, MLB media rights, an end to deferred money? (Episode 1403 Hour 2)
Call us: 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the National Championship game! Can you give me your opinion on…
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Beltran, Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame! Are the Dodgers destroying baseball? Some owners think so! (Episode 1403 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Fogerty’ as in John Fogerty as in Centerfield as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran is in. Andruw Jones is in. That’s it!…
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BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers for $240 MILLION!
Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does this mean for baseball? Does this guarantee a lockout? Learn more about your…
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It's a Coca Thursday! David reviews Game of Thrones! Kyle Tucker offers, Dante Moore back to school, LIV v. PGA! (Episode 1402 Hour 2)
NO SHOW MONDAY! BACK NEXT WEDNESDAY! And shout out to our social editor Jack Learner! Today is his last day with us as he heads to the EPL (not as a player…
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Are Red Sox fans happy yet!? John Harbaugh to the New York Football Giants!? (Episode 1402 Hour 1)
NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘patience’ as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Tony Romo v. Tom Brady! Jose Ramirez's contract! Blowing up a stadium! (Episode 1401 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized…
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Mike Tomlin done with Steelers after 19 seasons! Does coaching matter? Arenado traded to Dbacks! (Episode 1401 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mitchell’ as in Joni Mitchell as in The Circle Game as in carousel as in Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh. 19 seasons. He had…
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Alex Bregman to the Cubs!? Cody Bellinger wants how much!? Tarik Skubal v. Tigers is MAJOR! (Episode 1400 Hour 2)
Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred!…
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NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have decisions to make! Who wins the John Harbaugh sweepstakes!? (Episode 1400 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears…
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COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk Miami, College Football Playoff, and more! (Episode 1399 Hour 2)
Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college…