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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
COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching Carousel update! Jerry wants another ring! (Episode 1399 Hour 1)
Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee Learn more about your ad…
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Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)
We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays…
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NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night…
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It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)
Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the Bucks! Top stories of 2025, looking ahead to 2026! (Episode 1396 Hour 2)
We will see you on FRIDAY! Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G…
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NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs Panthers! Charles Barkely is FED UP with the NFL on Christmas! (Episode 1396 Hour 1)
No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support! Today’s word of the day is ‘savior’ as in the NFL gets a…
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It's a Coca Tuesday! Mets teardown continues, Ravens moving on from Harbaugh? Coaches begging for $20 million? (Episode 1395 Hour 2)
Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday! It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets…
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NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games! Draymond Green leaves mid-game! Chiefs moving to Kansas!? (Episode 1395)
Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf…
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Angels v. Skaggs family has come to a close; Jake Paul's embarrassing payday; RSN collapse is coming! (Episode 1394 Hour 2)
There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while…
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Steelers win wild one over Lions, how was DK Metcalf not ejected? Dodgers set another record! Murakami to the White Sox? (1394 Hour 1)
There will be a show tomorrow, but no shows Wednesday-Friday! Today’s word of the day is ‘motormouth’ as in Pittsburgh as in Detroit as in Steelers as in Lions…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
It's a Coca Thursday! Technical problems, Fenway Sports Group sale, Banner Nights, and getting OLD! (Episode 1393 Hour 2)
Hello, my friends! It's another Coca Thursday! We talk Fenway Sports Group and what that means for the Red Sox, which official scoring rules do you want to see…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
The Dolphins have benched Tua! Are the Chicago Bears moving to INDIANA!? The Oscars on YouTube!? (Episode 1393 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘convicted’ as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Trump 's comments; Choosing your fandom; FIFA and its lies! (Episode 1392 Hour 2)
Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about my views on Trump and his latest comments about Rob…
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Knicks win the NBA Cup! Where's the parade!? NBA expansion is coming!? Tua Time is OVER! (Episode 1392 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘banner’ as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup…
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What a horrific weekend: from Brown University to Bondi Beach to the Reiner Family... (Episode 1391 Hour 2)
What a s**t weekend it was. It started with shooting at Brown University then there was a terrorist attack on Jews on Bondi Beach in Australia, and it ended…
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Patrick Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs see dynasty end; Philip Rivers proved me wrong! Mets fans look away! (Episode 1391 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘depravity’ as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We’re a sports show, so we…
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It's a Coca Thursday! He does NOT lose it over the Mets! Sherrone Moore and Michigan, Notre Dame meltdown, and more! (Episode 1390)
It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo…
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Pete Alonso to the Orioles!? Phillies have decisions to make! Travis Kelce can see the end is near!! (Episode 1390 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘birds’ as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)
Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its…
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Schwarber back with Phillies! Edwin Diaz goes to the Dodgers!? What did Scott Boras say this time!? (Episode 1389 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unattainable’ as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a…
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Netflix's $82.7 BILLION takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery! Did the Baseball Hall of Fame get it right? (Episode 1388 Hour 2)
What in the world is happening with Warner Bros. Discovery? Why is Netflix paying all that money? Is Paramount going to get another chance? Is the Trump…
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College Football Playoff: Miami is IN! Notre Dame is OUT! CHAOS ENSUES! (Episode 1388 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘unlucky’ as in Notre Dame as in Miami as in Alabama as in BYU as in the College Football Playoff as in the committee as in rigged!…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Mets plans, Lane Kiffin departure, Penn State's lack of plan, Baseball Hall of Fame!
Hey all, I am writing to say hello. Thank you for your support this year, and as we continue to establish better on-camera chemistry during this hour. Today…
Nothing Personal with David SamsonDoes Giannis finally want out of Milwaukee? Clippers send Chris Paul packing! Steve Cohen's $8 billion plan! (Episode 1387 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘best fit’ as in Giannis Antetokounmpo as in Milwaukee as in the Bucks as in Doc Rivers as in trade. It looks like Giannis finally…
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Blue Jays sign Cease to record deal! Rendon, Angels buyout! Red Sox and Cardinals payroll updates! (Episode 1386 Hour 2)
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million…
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The Lane Train leaves town: Kiffin joins LSU on chaotic Sunday! What is the ACC doing? (Episode 1386 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘self righteous’ as in Lane Kiffin as in Ole Miss as in LSU as in college football. What a Sunday in the SEC. We saw six schools…
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it's a Coca Wednesday!? Thanksgiving Day games, college sports crazy! Coca's Star Wars journey (Episode 1385 Hour 2)
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! It's a Coca Wednesday! Big games coming up in the NFL, why aren't the NBA games on Friday happening all day? College football…
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Sonny Gray traded to the Red Sox! MLB Pre-Arb bonus pool! Mat Ishbia sued by his partners!? (Episode 1385 Hour 1)
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today’s word of the day is ‘depth’ as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny…
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Saints bring in Justin Tucker for tryout; Chauncey Billups bond hearing; Updates on Ohtani and the next Japanese ace (Episode 1384 Hour 2)
Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups…
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Yankees owner says team doesn't make money AND he wants the payroll down?; Will the Marlins and Pirates be big spenders? (Episode 1384 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘profit’ as in money as in revenue as in checks as in balances as in business as in the New York Yankees. Hall Steinbrenner, the…
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
Pablo Torre is getting sued! Lakers family mess! Klay Thompson's harsh truths to Ja Morant! (Episode 1383 Hour 2)
Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss…
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MLB Trade: Mets send Nimmo to Rangers! Ottavino unleashes on Mendoza! Shedeur Sanders gets his first win! (Episode 1383 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘scenery’ as in change of scenery as in Mets as Rangers as in Brandon Nimmo as in Marcus Semien. We have a one for one trade! Nimmo…
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It's Coca Thursday! Seeing Wicked, NBA injuries, Shedeur Sanders starts, College Football Playoff! (Episode 1382 Hour 2)
Hello friends, Today is another Coca Thursday! We talk about Wicked: For Good, I saw it, and I enjoyed it, kinda! What's going on with all these NBA injuries?…
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MLB announces new media deals with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix! What does this mean for the fans!? (Episode 1382 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shrinking’ as in MLB as in ESPN as in NBC as in Netflix as in FOX as in TBS. What are we talking about? A new media rights deal was…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Load management fines; Orioles major trade; MLB gambling scandal (Episode 1381 Hour 2)
Leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off on load management. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100K…
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Why an MLB record 4 players took the qualifying offer! MLB owners meetings begun! Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss ultimatum? (Episode 1381 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘accepted’ as in offered as in MLB as in qualifying offer as in $22.025 million as in record. Four players accepted the offer, which…
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MLS and Apple make major announcements; MLB MVP talk; Why are the Padres for sale? (Episode 1380 Hour 2)
MLS and Apple have waved the white flag on the whole streaming deal. MLS is going to change its schedule to a new format. Apple is going to get out of its deal…
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NFL Spit-Gate Part 2: Will league suspend Ja'Marr Chase?; Sanders gets into the game! NFL Report Cards (Episode 1380 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘projecting’ as in Ja’Marr Chase as in Jalen Ramsey as in the Bengals and as in the Steelers. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the…
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It's a Coca Thursday! The power of the fan! New owner spending! MLB happenings! NBA All-Star! (Episode 1379 Hour 2)
It's another Coca Thursday! This one is filled with Coca defending fans and David defending ownership! Per usual! Just remember that these are friendly…
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Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and our main man Scott Boras! (Episode 1379 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh’ as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! MLB contracts before CBA! Mental health services! Worst owner in sports! (Episode 1378 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It…
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Mavericks fire Nico Harrison after fan pressure was too much! Giants fire Brian Daboll! Kelly v. LSU legal fight! (Episode 1378 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘terminated’ as in head coaches as in general managers as in Nico Harrison as in Brian Daboll as in Brian Kelly. We start with the…
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MLB qualifying offer; Colorado Rockies going Moneyball; Next Japanese MLB star is coming? (Episode 1377 Hour 2)
NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying…
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An update on my family; MLB Gambling Scandal: Guardians pitchers charged in gambling, money laundering conspiracy (Episode 1377 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘solidarity’ as in standing together as in my family. I shaved my head. Let me explain why. (16:00) Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Dog cloning? NFL trade deadline moves! ESPN Bet is no more! (Episode 1376 Hour 2)
Do not clone your dog. Adopt, don't shop! It's another Coca Thursday! Cloning your dog: are you in or out on that? Jets and Colts make a Sauce Gardner trade…
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MLB Opt-In or Opt-Out: Imanaga, Brewers, Trevor Story, and more! World Series viewership! Braves finances! (Episode 1376 Hour 1)
NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘options’ as in MLB as in free agency as in player options as in team options as in mutual options. There are some…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Steve Ballmer gets sued! YouTube TV vs Disney! Hawks embezzlement! (Episode 1375 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s talk about the latest story involving Steve Ballmer. He finds himself in more of…
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Jets go ALL IN on rebuild mode! Can the Blue Jays just "run it back" next season? Top 5 MLB Offseason storylines! (Episode 1375 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cholula’ as in sauce as in Sauce Gardner as in Quinnen Williams as in the New York Jets as in the Indianapolis Colts as in the…
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NFL Week 9: Long kicks, Dolphins changes, Jayden Daniels injury! Ja Morant suspended! World Series ratings! (Episode 1374 Hour 2)
Big news in the NFL world from the weekend. We had a 68-yard field goal! An NFL record! What about what’s going on in Miami? The Dolphins finally made a move…
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Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles! From Yamamoto to Rojas to Smith! Discussing the IKF lead! (Episode 1374 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slap’ as in Will Smith as in Miguel Rojas as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. What…
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It's a Coca Thursday! Trey Yesavage appreciation; the lunacy of college football; Jordan on load management (Episode 1373 Hour 2)
It's a Coca Thursday because there is no show Friday! Coca wanted to get started today talking about Trey Yesavage and the meteoric rise he's had this season…
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Blue Jays are one win away! Update on the Billups, Rozier scandal! A new MLBPA scandal has dropped! (Episode 1373 Hour 1)
NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today’s word of the day is ‘bang!’ as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as…
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! NCAA gambling, Turkish ref gambling, WNBA negotiations! (Episode 1372 Hour 2)
Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the NCAA and gambling. The SEC is out on…
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World Series tied up through 4 games! Should the Ghost Runner be in the postseason!? Wemby's greatness, Zion's injuries (Episode 1372 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘epic’ as in the World Series as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in fantastic baseball! We’ve seen an 18-inning game. We’ve…
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Continued fallout of the NBA gambling scandal! Ravens injury reporting issue! Harper responds to Dombrowski! (Episode 1371 Hour 2)
Let’s break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to…
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World Series tied up! Yamamoto's GEM in Game 2! Game 3 Preview! End the Tush Push! Brian Kelly fired! (Episode 1371 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘city of angels’ as in Los Angeles as in the World Series is headed back to LA tied up at 1 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Game…
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It's a Coca Thursday! BREAKING NEWS on Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups! World Series talk, and Bad Bunny! (Episode 1370 Hour 2)
NO SHOW TOMORROW! Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups have been arrested by the FBI in connection to a gambling probe! We break down the World Series and who has…
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World Series Preview! Dodgers or Blue Jays!?; What are the Angels doing? It's a circus! (Episode 1370 Hour 1)
NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in it’s only a day away as in World Series as in Game 1 as in the Dodgers as in the Blue Jays. The…
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Woody Johnson making EVERYTHING WORSE for Jets! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! (Episode 1369 Hour 2)
Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! The New York Jets have a problem. Is it the owner? Is it the coach? Is it the quarterback? Is it all of them?…