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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 aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal! Subscribe to Nothing Personal on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@npds
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MLB announces expanded playoffs on Opening Day... what? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day 'sixteen' as in MLB is expanding the postseason to 16 teams instead of 10 teams. Why is this happening? Why did they impose this on Opening Day? Who benefits and who doesn't...
ListenMLB Opening Day is FINALLY HERE! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'over' as in the wait is over as in baseball is back! It's been months since MLB shutdown, but we're finally here. Opening Day. In July (0:06). Let's talk about pressure....
ListenWhy are the Dodgers paying Mookie Betts right now!? (7/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'unbettlievable' as in Mookie Betts is close to a mega long-term deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was always going to happen, but why now!? What are the Dodgers do...
ListenThe NBA Bubble is working... for now! (7/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'nada' or nil or zero as in the amount of positive tests within the NBA bubble. This is a great sign. It means the bubble will work if the players buy into it. Is the bub...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Jonathan Holloway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway joins the show. He is the first African-American President in the history of Rutgers University. He discusses the challenges of the coronavirus pandem...
ListenNFL superstars launch social media campaign to get answers (7/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'synchronized' as in NFL stars take to Twitter to call out the NFL on health protocols. Myles Garrett, JJ Watt, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald, Todd Gurley, Drews Brees, R...
ListenWashington owner Daniel Snyder thinks we're all fools (7/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'rope-a-dope' as in what Daniel Snyder is trying to do right now. The Washington Post released a major story that described a horrific workplace under Snyder with the Was...
ListenHey Twitter people, think before you tweet (7/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'felony' as in what NFL WR Kenny Stills was charged with protesting on the lawn of the Kentucky Attorney General's house. Let's have an honest discussion about the law an...
ListenNBA Bubble is ready to burst (7/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'supremes' as in Diana Ross as in STOP in the name of love! Sacramento Kings Richaun Holmes got caught leaving the NBA Bubble to pick up delivery food and now must quaran...
ListenDaniel Snyder changes the Washington Redskins to the... wait to see (7/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'transparent' as in what the Washington Redskins have done with their new name selection. It was announced on Sunday that the team would announce on Monday, something. No...
ListenThe reason behind MLB's 2021 early schedule release (7/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is '2021' as in MLB released the schedule for next season. This has never been done this early before. Why would they do it now? CASH MONEY (0:06). Big Ten made a major anno...
ListenWhat the Ivy League's fall sports announcement means for college football (7/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'ivy' as in the Ivy League announcement fall sports will be postponed until at least January 1, 2021. This is a major decision in the college sports world. This league wa...
ListenPolitics are starting to weaponize sports (7/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'dangerous' as in the WNBA is in a pickle over comments from Sen. Kelly Loeffler. She is completely against Black Lives Matter being on the court during the WNBA games. P...
ListenPatrick Mahomes record-breaking deal needs context (7/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'guarantee' as in how much money is Patrick Mahomes going to make on his new deal. It was reported to be $500m in total money, but is that true? Let me explain (0:06). De...
ListenMLB's new Summer Camp is already a disaster (7/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'holiday' as in MLB testing was a mess because coronavirus tests couldn't be done on July 4th. Teams are mad. Players are mad. GMs are mad. How did we get here and will i...
ListenBonus Pod: From Celebrity Fans to Marlins Man - How we deal with fans (7/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In today's episode David talks all things fans. From what it will be like to play without them this season to what it's like dealing with them. He'll also talk the start of Marlins Man and his nego...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Tim Matheson on shooting Animal House with John Belushi, working with Chris Farley and more (7/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two-time Emmy nominee Tim Matheson joins the show to discuss his illustrious career in film. He talks about what it was like to shoot Animal House with John Belushi, being on set with Chris Farley,...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Survivor Cagayan Reunion (7/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Team Luzon, better known as Brains, from Season 28 of Survivor: Cagayan has reunited for the first time ever. Garrett Adelstein, J'Tia Taylor, Tasha Fox, Spencer Bledsoe, and Kass McQuillen join Da...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (6/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Jeff Conine on going from unknown prospect to World Series champion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two-time World Series champion and Marlins legend Jeff Conine joins Nothing Personal with David Samson to discuss the infamous Marlins bus, how his friendship with David started, and how he went fr...
ListenMLB schedule release and the impact of Texas and Florida from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'YNWA' as in You'll Never Walk Alone as in Liverpool won the Premier League and it got me thinking about how much the US could learn from how England does it. From stadiu...
ListenDespite coronavirus spikes sports will go on (6/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Randolph' as in "sell, sell, Mortimer, sell!" as in is this the conversation the Wilpon's are having about selling the Mets. There have been so many rumors about the Met...
ListenMLB return comes with significant rule changes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'play ball' as MLB is back! There are so many rule changes and rules being implemented with baseball's return. Let's take a look at some of the bigger issues that are bei...
ListenMLB is back! MLB is back! MLB is back! (sort of) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'no merci' or no, thank you or what the MLBPA said to the last proposal from MLB. It was voted down 33-5 and this is what that means. So now reports are out about a 60-ga...
ListenTrying to keep up with MLB negotiations is exhausting (6/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'abdul' as in Paula Abdul as in every time it seems like MLB takes two steps forward, they take two steps back. It seemed as though a deal was about to be reached and the...
ListenCoronavirus spike could table any MLB agreement (6/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Juneteenth' and I need to admit I didn't know what it was. So I did some research and I spoke to a lot of people about this. Let's talk through what I learned and how im...
ListenDid MLB reach an agreement or not (6/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'face' as in Tony Clark and Rob Manfred sat down for a face-to-face (or mask-to-mask) conversation to try and restart negotiations. Last night it was reported that there ...
ListenWill the NBA bubble at Disney work? (6/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'deep' as in the consequences for breaking the NBA's 113-page health protocol guide is a deep nasal swab. That's a pretty big playbook on coronavirus the NBA released so ...
ListenRob Manfred CANNOT SAVE MLB by himself (6/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'jibe' as in MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred changed directions after a week... and it was a storm. Last week it was" baseball will be back, no question." Yesterday it was "...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Joe Torre on becoming Yankees manager, favorite career moment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre joins Nothing Personal with David Samson to talk about his iconic managerial career with the New York Yankees, what it was like to interview with George Steinbrenner,...
ListenHow bad is this for MLB and the future of baseball (6/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'money' as in MLB is in some uncharted waters right now. MLBPA rejected the most recent proposal from MLB and now this season is in the hands of Rob Manfred. How did we g...
ListenAlex Cora opens up; What's the latest MLB proposal? (6/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'herd mentality' as in Alex Cora said he and Carlos Beltran weren't the only two guys who cheated with the Astros. Does this mean anything? Is this something we didn't kn...
ListenRed Sox take a stand on MLB Draft day (6/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'adage' as in Torii Hunter went public the other day about never wanting to play for Boston because of the fans. People doubted his story. Well, the Boston Red Sox came o...
ListenEverything to know about how the 2020 MLB Draft works (6/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
*Correction * I made a grammatical error yesterday when speaking about Theo Epstein and I need to address it. Today's word of the day is 'roulette' as in this perfectly describes what the MLB draft...
ListenMLB players not happy after latest proposal (6/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'maladminister' as in Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle took to Twitter to air out what he felt was wrong about how MLB was handling the negotiations so publicly. He said ...
ListenIs MLB offering a fair deal? (6/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'bagel' as in six of one and a half a dozen of the other. MLB has leaked a new proposal on what they'd offer the MLBPA. Both sides want baseball, but are we getting any c...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (6/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenAre MLB/MLBPA negotiations a failure? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'leverage' as in who has the upper-hand in the MLB negotiations with the MLBPA. The negotiations have been public and they have not been pretty. Why is that (0:06)? NFL s...
ListenThe Drew Brees apology train has left the station (6/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'inevitable' as in the Drew Brees apology was seen from miles and miles away. A day after Brees' comments on kneeling during the anthem he released an apology. The NFL ha...
ListenWhat took MLB so long to say something? (6/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'hoard' as in Cubs owner Tom Ricketts says teams don't keep cash lying around. They spend and spend or lose and lose loads of cash. Let's dissect this (0:06). We take a l...
ListenJames Dolan chooses to stay silent (6/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'd flat' as in James Dolan and his statement he released to Knicks employees fell as flat as possible. How did this happen? Every company has a responsibility to its empl...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Darren Rovell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Darren Rovell joins the show to discuss his start in the sports business world, sports memorabilia, and how he handles hate on social media. He is a Sports Business Reporter & Senior Executive Prod...
ListenChange starts with all of us (6/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'history' as in we are living through history. It's important to take stock in what's happening right now in our country. We need to speak about it. We need to make a cha...
ListenEverything's bigger in Texas (5/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'reply all' as in Scott Boras makes himself part of the story AGAIN! This time he sends an email to all of his clients about MLB negotiations and somehow it got leaked to...
ListenIt's bigger than sports today (5/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'kneel' as in I want to talk about something bigger than sports before I get to some sports talk. Let's revisit why Colin Kaepernick chose to kneel and what's going on in...
ListenWill there be an MLB season now? (5/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'disappointment' as in the MLBPA is very mad at the latest economic proposal given to them by MLB. Let's break down the information that was leaked from the proposal and ...
ListenReggie Bush and the college athlete fight to get paid (5/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'NIL' as in zero as in name, image, and likeness. Reggie Bush spoke out in an interview with Playboy about college athletes being paid. Let's discuss the quote and headli...
ListenSPORTS ARE COMING BACK! (5/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'fore' as in this weekend was The Match Part II with Woods, Mickelson, Manning and Brady. The weather was terrible, but the event was a big success for one big reason... ...
ListenALL IN on new NFL Rules; MLB battle happening this weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘backdoor’ as in let’s talk about some new NFL rules. I am all for the new Onside Kick rule of getting rid of that and implementing a 4th and 15 instead (0:06). MLBPA res...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Dan Le Batard on ESPN career, Miami sports scene, infamous HOF ballot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Le Batard joins the show to discuss his infamous 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame vote and his friendship with David. He is the host of ESPN's The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz and Highly Questiona...
ListenColleges have a VERY interesting problem right now; Ohio State may have an answer (5/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word is 'sex dolls' as in a South Korean soccer team was fined for having sex dolls in the stands as fans. What?! (0:06)? Colleges are going to have big problems this year with what to do w...
ListenChris Sale says Astros cheating was "no big deal" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'self awareness' as in Chris Sale as in he said the Astros cheating was blown out of proportion and that there was no reason for Red Sox to fire Alex Cora. Why did Carlos...
ListenMLB Economics 101: What the media is getting wrong (5/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'petty' as in Tom Petty as in STOP as in the US/Canada border isn't supposed to open for another month (0:06). What does this mean to the return for sports? Virtual class...
ListenRecap: The Last Dance - Michael Jordan had too much control (5/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'now what?' as in now that The Last Dance is over, what do we do? My biggest takeaway was... where was Jordan as a Wizard? What about Jordan as an owner in Charlotte? Why...
ListenWhat was in the envelope Mike Tomlin gave to James Harrison? (5/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'picker upper' as in bounty as in former Steelers LB James Harrison said his coach Mike Tomlin gave him an envelope after a hit during a game. He was fined $75K for the h...
ListenBlake Snell takes a stand; Survivor Finale Recap (5/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'furlough' as in a report came out and the Miami Marlins are going to let go of a bunch of employees and guess what... I understand why (0:06). Rays pitcher Blake Snell w...
ListenDoes NBA return when LeBron James says it will? (5/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'poll' as in the NBA poll happened (or didn't happen) and the players want games back. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, K...
ListenTale of the tape: MLB v. MLBPA (5/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'presentation' as in MLB is presenting items to the union and the union is expected to respond. What is in this presentation? Who will win the fight (0:06)? Dr. Fauci gav...
ListenRecap: Michael Jordan & The Last Dance Part VII & VIII (5/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'I'm Back' or 'fax' as in what Michael Jordan said when he returned from his short lived retirement. There is so much hate directed toward Jerry Krause, but where is the ...
ListenMy MLB proposal to help bring baseball back (5/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's bonus episode I'll break down my proposal on how Major League Baseball can start its season in August. This plan outlines Spring Training, Regular season, and what will happen in the Pos...
ListenBryce Harper wants MLB to stop during 2021 Olympics (5/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'halt' as in Bryce Harper says the MLB season should be put on pause during the 2021 Olympics games. Will this happen (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked ...
ListenImpact on sports if NBA goes rogue (5/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'rogue' as in reports are out the NBA could shift start of 2020-21 season to Christmas Day. What happens to other leagues if they do this (0:06)? NFL schedule release is ...
ListenWhat's it like to get a call from space (5/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Major Tom' as in Tom Cruise wants to film a movie in SPACE! My space station/ baseball story with an astronaut aboard the ISS. I got a phone call from NASA astronaut Ter...
ListenCorked bats in MLB; Baseball returns in Korea (5/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'corked' as in a report came out about Pete Rose and the Expos putting them in bats. How true is this (0:08)? We take our first ever break so I can read an OPED from Scot...
ListenRecap: The Last Dance Part V & VI (5/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'legend' as in we honor the legendary coach Don Shula following the news today of him dying at the age of 90. Now let's get into Michael Jordan and The Last Dance. Kobe B...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (5/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenNASCAR is back and LeBron finally speaks (5/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘checkered’ as in the flag as in NASCAR is back. Races will start being held starting on May 17th, but does this mean that more sports will follow (0:06)? LeBron James is...
ListenCan the NBA really be headed to Disney World? (4/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'goofy' as in there could be a plan to have NBA games played at Disney World. Yes, that is correct, Disney World (0:06). NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo yester...
ListenMLB IS BACK... or is it (4/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘hyperbole’ as in this morning I discussed the 2007 Miguel Cabrera trade and someone called it the “worst trade in MLB history”. I need to talk about this with you (0:06)...
ListenNBA already facing delays to latest coronavirus plan (4/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredulous’ the Patriots new kicker Justin Rohrwasser says he will remove his tattoo after all the pushback... that isn’t enough (0:06). The NBA had announced plans to ...
ListenRecap: The Last Dance Part III & IV and NFL Draft (4/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'revisionist' as in revisionist history. Isiah Thomas used his time in The Last Dance to go on an apology tour of that 1991 season ender vs the Bulls. Let's discuss that ...
ListenBiggest takeaways from the 2020 NFL Virtual Draft (4/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'lemonade' as the NFL was able to make the draft something special and it was important. I was wrong. Here are some of my biggest takeaways from the draft. This isn't a p...
ListenRed Sox scapegoat; Front office emotions on NFL Draft Day (4/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'scapegoat' as in JT Watkins gets blame for all of the Boston Red Sox cheating. How did MLB conclude that it was just him? Does it now pay to cheat in baseball? Ron Roeni...
Listen? Red Sox penalties FAR LESS than Astros for sign-stealing scandal ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Samson breaks down the breaking news concerning the Boston Red Sox penalties for sign-stealing. --------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podca...
ListenI wonder why Gronk came back... (4/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'gronk'd' as in the Buccaneers traded for Rob Gronkowski to team up with Tom Brady in Tampa. Here's how a trade for a retired player works and why it happened (0:06). The...
ListenDo NOT get into Twitter wars with your players (4/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'i-n-c-o-m-p-r-e-h-e-n-s-i-b-l-e' as in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled for the first time since 1945 (0:06). I have some advice for Tony Khan, son of...
ListenMichael Jordan and The Last Dance: Recapping Parts I & II (4/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is '99' as in Wayne Gretzky's last game was April 18, 1999 and I was there. I got to appreciate greatness one final time (0:10). Review - The Last Dance. Let's take a deeper...
ListenHas the NBA gone to war with the NCAA? (4/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'shattered' as in Joe Kelly, pitcher for the Dodgers, threw a pitch in his backyard that shattered a window. What this means to me is that players are not ready for seaso...
ListenWhat was Dak Prescott thinking? (4/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'extraocular' as in the muscles used to roll your eyes. Dak Prescott held a dinner party instead of practicing social distancing, which is whatever, the bigger problem wa...
ListenHappy Jackie Robinson Day! (4/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'core' as in we honor Jackie Robinson by breaking down his nine core values (0:06). Role Play Alert! President Trump is expected to hold a call today with some of the maj...
ListenCoronavirus continues to shape future of sports (4/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'feeshvunt' as in finished or another word for Kyle Larson's NASCAR career (0:06). MLB sent out a memo today about 35% salary cuts and agreeing to pay all employees throu...
ListenMLB season in Japan!? Stop it (4/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'acquiescence' as in Todd Gurley going public saying Deion Sanders didn't want him to wear the no. 21 jersey for the Falcons (0:06). MLB is Japan!? Should we book our pla...
ListenAnd just like that the XFL is no more (4/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'terminated' as in Vince McMahon and the XFL have fired everyone... all the staff.. all the players... see ya (0:06). UFC postponed UFC 249 (we knew this would happen) be...
ListenNBA continues to deliver content for fans (4/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'acclimatization' as in sports leagues around the world are starting to get real funky (0:06). In Belarus, soccer leagues are using cutouts to have in the stands, while i...
ListenTom Brady finally opens up to... Howard Stern!? (4/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'redemption' as in a year ago Virginia was able to achieve that in winning the National Championship after being knocked out by a 16-seed in 2018 (0:06). Tom Brady not on...
ListenMajor problems with MLB's Arizona plan (4/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 play all games in Arizona at spring trai...
ListenWhat golf’s new schedule means for rest of sports world (4/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 literally means distancing! President ...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (4/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenRex Ryan should have listened to Nothing Personal (4/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 show. He failed to keep things business...
ListenHouston Astros can't get out of their own way (4/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 has been exonerated by MLB.... WHAT (2...
ListenWhy is the NFL Draft still happening? (4/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 postponed; not rescheduled; it has been canc...
ListenWhat happens when the NBA comes back? (3/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 I suggested. Where did this idea to ha...
ListenCome for the no-hitter, stay for my Jamie Foxx story (3/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Henderson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter ...
ListenMLB/MLBPA reached deal on 2020 season: Here's what to know (3/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 released that the owners voted unanimously o...
ListenMLB Opening Day like you've never heard before (3/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 finishing in last place. It's all hope (0:...
ListenStop listening to Scott Boras (3/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 (0:06). Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy ...
ListenWhy did Tom Brady leave the Patriots... MONEY! (3/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 press conference... sorry, his video c...
ListenCoronavirus forces Olympics to be postponed (3/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 be a covidiot (0:06). It's very importa...
ListenThe NFL continues to churn out content! (3/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 now settles for a one-year deal with ...
ListenMLB, MLBPA setting up for major money battle (3/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 (0:06). A quick lesson on hand sanitiz...
ListenBuccaneers hit jackpot with Tom Brady (3/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Let's talk about what this means and why ...
ListenNFL frenzy starts with Tom Brady, Patriots divorce (3/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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... because it's not legal... or it is legal.....
ListenHey NBA/MLB, the NFL doesn't care about your coronavirus concerns! (3/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 on the coronavirus: CDC says no large ...
ListenCoronavirus Update: How did we get here and where to now (3/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 positive for Covid-19 and the whirlwind that ...
ListenCoronavirus: Everything MLB, NFL, NBA, and NCAA March Madness (3/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 NBA to suspend the season (0:12). Gary...
ListenCoronavirus forces MLB, NBA to react (3/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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... Golden State Warriors are going to host hom...
ListenCoronavirus locker room ban is just the start (3/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 it's conference basketball tournaments a...
ListenCoronavirus impact on sports becoming major issue (3/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 having to spend time with one another (0:...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (3/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Adnan Virk | Sportscaster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
MLB/NHL Network host Adnan Virk joins Nothing Personal for a Samson Sit-Down. He talks working for MLB Network, fallout from ESPN, and his love of film. Virk is also the host of his own podcast 'Ci...
ListenMark Cuban's fine by NBA was a joke (3/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 proposed CBA (0:06). Mark Cuban was f...
ListenWhy won’t James Harden answer my calls!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘ghosted’ as in a ghost as in disappearing as in someone talks to you and then poof (!) they just disappear and you never hear from them again. What are we talking about?...
ListenIs Christian Yelich's new deal with Brewers worth it? Wait to see (3/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 had a phone call on Tuesday that repo...
ListenLeBron James, Anthony Davis get max deals with Lakers, MLB Free Agency Tracker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘max’ as in the most as in the most you can get paid as in what LeBron James and Anthony Davis just signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Why would LeBron sign just a 2-yea...
ListenSuper Tuesday: New York Knicks vs Spike Lee (3/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 between Spike and security at Madison...
ListenMLB tender deadline could lead to historic free agent market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘tender’ as in chicken tender as in ballpark tenders as in the tender deadline is here in MLB. What exactly does it mean? It means there could be a record number of free ...
ListenKnicks announce Leon Rose; MLB un-juicing their balls (3/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 is Leon Rose, the former big-time NBA a...
ListenDealing with PED users; How Chicago front office should handle Matt Nagy’s comments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘misplaced’ as in where did I put it as in I thought I put this somewhere else as in Will Fuller said his trust was misplaced with a doctor! Excuse me! After testing posi...
ListenWhat's taking Jerry Jones so long to sign Dak Prescott? It's simple. He's Jerry Jones (2/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Colonel Sanders... or did I (0:06)? D...
ListenIs NFL unfairly punishing teams over covid protocols? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘fire drill’ as in it’s time to get moving as in panic as in the Baltimore Ravens are scurrying around trying to figure out what in the world went wrong inside the locker...
ListenTom Brady, Patriots breaking up!? Are the Yankees doomed!? Wait to see (2/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 style... they were missionaries in the Phili...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (11/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenNFL CBA negotiations could fall apart soon; Coronavirus now messing with all sports (2/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 it's all going downhill. Russell Wilson ...
ListenClemson-FSU beef gets real; Dolphins choice to bench Tua was wrong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘Dabo’ as in Dabo Swinney as in Clemson’s head football coach felt the need to ignite the flames against Florida State on Sunday. The two teams were supposed to play on S...
ListenSpring Training stats don't matter; Coronavirus scare could impact Olympics (2/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 to suspend and fine everyone for this ...
ListenPandemic impacting sports in new ways; Knicks are back to being the Knicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘freedom’ as in being able to do what you want as in being able to say what you want as in what Kelly Stafford is learning about the consequences of this. Kelly is the wi...
ListenKobe Bryant Memorial - Line between honor and exploitation (2/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Gianna Bryant's memorial was held at Sta...
ListenRobinson Cano suspended for year; What we learned from the NBA Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘Cano cannot’ as in Cano cannot help himself as in Cano Cannot get into Cooperstown now as in Cano Cannot play next season. For the second time in his career he has been ...
ListenCould there be a strike in the NFL soon? (2/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 battle over the CBA. Here's everythin...
ListenWhere will Theo Epstein be in 2021? Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger getting shoulder surgery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘rainman’ as in the movie with Dustin Hoffman as in Theo Epstein doesn’t really know what he wants, but everything sounds good. Will he take off 2021? Probably not. Does ...
ListenWas Rob Manfred right to not punish Astros players? (2/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Mayweather (0:06). We need to update the Astros...
Listen? BREAKING NEWS: Theo Epstein steps down as Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operation Theo Epstein has officially stepped down today after nine seasons with the club. Under his guidance the Cubs won its first World Series in 108 years in ...
ListenSpring Training Part 3: Front Office Perspective (2/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
ListenHarden wants out of Houston; Milwaukee doing everything to keep Giannis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘beard’ as in facial hair as in The Beard as in James Harden. Everyone knows James Harden because of his beard. Well, Harden wants out of Houston in the worst way possibl...
ListenSpring Training Part 2: Coaches Perspective (2/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Sam...
ListenMarlins make historic hire; NFL’s new diversity hiring rule from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘glass ceiling’ as in breaking the glass ceiling as in raising up the ranks as in the Miami Marlins made a big time hire on Friday by hiring Kim Ng. She becomes the first...
ListenSpring Training Part 1: Players Perspective (2/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Sam...
ListenAlex Rodriguez could own the New York Mets! Let's slow down (2/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 conference (1:40). Cody Bellinger did n...
ListenHouston Astros let baseball down with press conference (2/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 press conference (1:41). I want to start...
ListenMLB Spring Training: Beltran targeted, Astros circus, Red Sox interim (2/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 have to be a scapegoat? A report is out t...
ListenMLB postseason will expand; deal with it (2/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 expansion gets leaked (1:00). This is ...
ListenWhy was the Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers so confusing? (2/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 detail we know about the Mookie Betts...
ListenBoston Red Sox find new manager... I think (2/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 whether it be the hiccup in the Mookie Be...
ListenThis is what it's like to make a trade in sports (2/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 real world out there (0:06). Let me take ...
ListenThis is why the Red Sox traded Mookie Betts (2/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 made the Mookie Betts and David Price...
ListenWhat a day to be a Knicks fan! (2/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 where will they go (1:05)? A lot of qu...
ListenWhat planning goes into the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl (2/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 LIV winners so what were my biggest take...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (2/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. Le...
ListenCome for the Super Bowl, stay for my PETA story (1/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 of his social media accounts and the s...
ListenUpdates on China, Astros, and the Red Sox offseason plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 China's relationship is in a bad place...
ListenCubs were ALWAYS going to win grievance case with Kris Bryant (1/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 we can do something positive we need to...
ListenHow will the Super Bowl choose to honor Kobe Bryant (1/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 day. The NBA chose to postpone the Lak...
ListenThe death of Kobe Bryant and how the world responded (1/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 why it reacted this way (3:21). NBA g...
ListenEli Manning is a Hall of Fame QB now get over it (1/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 his retirement... how are the Giants hel...
ListenWill Gritty go to jail? (1/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 will the Philadelphia Flyers do about th...
ListenMets and Astros sign-stealing scandal continues (1/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 to be the new manager after firing Carl...
Listen?Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, and the Steroid Era of the Baseball Hall of Fame - Emergency Podcast (1/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 gaining over 20% of votes in his final seas...
ListenRockies GM should be inducted to the Hall of Fame of what not to do (1/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 I need to break down everything that c...
ListenNFL doesn't need Tom Brady in Super Bowl, it has Patrick Mahomes (1/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 to be happy about it (1:20). Patrick M...
ListenAstros scandal becoming disaster for MLB (1/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wearing a buzzer for the Astros (0:55). Former pla...
ListenMets, Beltran "mutually" part ways; Beltran's "niece" may end Astros (1/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but then the Mets' said he didn't step down, but he d...
ListenRed Sox press conference was a major "what not to do after firing your manager" (1/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press conference with all the top brass in the organiz...
Listen?Red Sox, Alex Cora "mutually" agree to part ways - Emergency Podcast (1/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Boston? Has the punishment gone too far? Is there...
ListenMLB makes example out of Houston Astros; Is Alex Cora next? (1/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch - but what Luhn...
Listen?BONUS POD?Astros actually fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch! (1/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were just suspended by MLB... Crane fired th...
ListenEVERYTHING you need to know about Houston Astros punishment (1/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houston Astros about 2 minutes before I recorded thi...
ListenLet me explain what MLB arbitration is (1/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'murder' because that's what everyone at Boeing should be charged with (0:06). Today is the day in MLB where players and teams can avoid arbitration. I need to explain wh...
ListenThe NFL gives us the most amazing quotes (1/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'bells' because that's all Jerry Jones heard during his sleepover with Mike McCarthy (0:06). Aaron Rodgers had some fun comments on the hiring of Mike McCarthy by Dallas ...
ListenWhat do Tom Brady and Anthony Davis have in common...(1/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'seventeen' and Emmanuel Sanders knows why (0:06). Tom Brady took to Instagram to talk about his future (1:51). Anthony Davis obviously rejected the Lakers max-offer, but...
ListenSo now the Red Sox join the Astros in the cheaters' circle (1/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Schitt' because Schitt's Creek is BACK (0:06)! David Tepper broke out his check book and will pay BIG money for Matt Rhule... why (1:28)? The New York Giants made a pani...
ListenCowboys owner Jerry Jones made sure NFL playoffs were about him (1/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'ecstatic' because I'm finally back (0:06)! Sunday the Dallas Cowboys fired head coach Jason Garrett after one of the most bizarre weeks in football (0:58). Monday the Da...
ListenNothing Personal Bonus Episode 2 (12/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What were the biggest stories of the decade? Let’s discuss. Being the movie buff that I am I’ll give you my list of best movies of the decade. I can’t believe I’m doing this, but it’s time to start...
ListenNothing Personal Bonus Episode 1 (12/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The most tweeted about teams and athletes of 2019 will really surprise you (0:06). I'd like to take some time to chat about community service (8:58). It was a big part of our Marlins team. Here are...
ListenThe NCAA has a problem that the NBA can easily solve (12/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'grievance' and the Yankees have 26 million reasons why (0:06) James Wiseman left Memphis and exposed how big of a problem the NCAA has when it comes to college basketbal...
ListenYou WON'T BELIEVE Yankees Gerrit Cole's Opt Out Clause (12/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Word of the Day - Schadenfreude. Executives and fans share this feeling for rivals. And it's ok! (1:00) Jaguars fire Tom Coughlin. The Owner says he was going to be fired after the season. Why do i...
ListenGerrit Cole's Yankee press conference made me laugh (12/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'dart' because Fallon Sherrock made some history in the sport (0:06). Gerrit Cole is now a Yankee and his press conference was hilarious (1:22). Let's talk about why. Doc...
ListenThe NFL should be FURIOUS with the NFLPA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'hippophile' and it's all about Madison Bumgarner (:06). The NFL should be absolutely furious with what transpired between the Jaguars and the NFLPA (3:21). So You Wanna ...
ListenThe New England Patriots cannot be serious! (12/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'opportunistic' and it's about Marcus Peters and some beers (0:06). The Patriots are caught up in some more spying accusations and now there's video of the alleged incide...
ListenTime to rest Lamar Jackson and what it's like to negotiate with Scott Boras (12/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'suspension' as in Dion Waiters' latest suspension should be the end of his time with the Heat (0:06). Lamar Jackson is the best QB in football and the Ravens absolutely ...
ListenSteve Cohen wins first Mets presser; Tony La Russa in the danger zone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in the New York Mets held a press conference yesterday to introduce Steve Cohen. He used his time to talk about how bad he wants to win, spending money, gett...
ListenMLB Winter Meetings wrapped up and players can now smoke weed (12/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'hypermnesia' and it relates to all sports owners (0:06). Anthony Rendon joins Mike Trout in Anaheim, but if they don't add pitching, that's a pretty expensive playoff-le...
ListenShould the Chicago White Sox fire Tony La Russa? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘sleeping’ as falling asleep as in being asleep at the wheel as in Tony La Russa was charged with a DUI just one day before being named manager of the Chicago White Sox. ...
ListenYankees will win a World Series with Gerrit Cole but... (12/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is self 'aggrandizement', yes, that is a word (0:06). Gerrit Cole is rich rich rich and the Yankees were very happy to make that happen (1:12). Boston Red Sox are now ready ...
ListenMore Astros drama; extremely packed sports weekend update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘cause’ no not because or not cause something will happen; this is as in terminating a contract for cause. Former Houston Astros president Jeff Luhnow is suing the Housto...
ListenPatriots cheated, Jerry Jones flubs a release, and Gerrit Cole's 'mystery team' (12/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is "opt-out" because Stephen Strasburg just secured $145M by using his (0:06). Another SpyGate. Another scandal. Another thing the Patriots admit wasn't done on purpose (0:5...
ListenBreaking news: Steve Cohen, Mets clean house; fire GM Brodie Van Wagenen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the first day Steve Cohen was the new owner of the New York Mets he decided, along with president Sandy Alderson, to clean house. GM Brodie Van Wagenen was fired a year into his tenure. Who will...
ListenNationals Overpaid for Stephen Strasburg, Perfect Storm for Yankees and Gerrit Cole (12/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is "Cartel" after Miss Universe host Steve Harvey gets caught up in another controversy (0:06). Former Marlins President David Samson explains why the Nationals will have bu...
ListenNFL brings hammer down on Raiders; Red Sox bringing back Alex Cora (11/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘roulette’ as in the casino game as in gambling as in the Las Vegas Raiders gambled with the NFL….. and it lost… big time. On Thursday the NFL handed down a substantial f...
ListenJerry Jones can't be the owner and GM of the Cowboys anymore (12/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is "slap----" after Blake Snell reacts to the Rays trading away Tommy Pham (0:06). Jerry Jones says he's tired of all the 'losing, losing, losing', but Jason Garrett shouldn...
ListenNFL Trade Deadline passes: How to deal with selfish players (11/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘selfish’ as in being all about one’s self as in Golden Tate as in the New York Giants are having a problem with Golden Tate. A few weeks back he got into a postgame figh...
ListenLet me clear things up for Mets fans (12/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is "suspended" after a 49ers radio analyst decided to say some ridiculous things about Lamar Jackson (0:06). Okay Mets fans, this is for you. Let me clear things up on the "...
ListenElection 2020 Update: What issues do sports owners care about? (11/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘insomnia’ as in counting sheep as in using Calm as in watching movies or reading as in not being able to get your brain to slow down to go to sleep. Who else has it? Who...
ListenWhat a rollercoaster of a day for Mets fans (12/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'shuns' and you have Tiger Woods to thank for it (0:06). Zack Wheeler got how much money from the Phillies!? What is that team doing (2:07)? The Mets are reportedly looki...
ListenElection Day 2020; MLB Awards; Bill Belichick admits Patriots aren’t good (11/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘democracy’ as in the election is today as in go out and vote as in you have no excuse to not vote. Let’s talk about the election. Let’s talk about the process of voting....
ListenReading comments from the Chicago Cubs and Carolina Panthers make me laugh (12/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'productive' as in what's happening between MLB and Bernie Sanders is not productive (0:06). Jerry Jones is back in the news today and he loves it (0:52). Chicago Cubs GM...
ListenMLB offseason here in a hurry; NFL covid protocols are a problem for league (11/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘opt-in’ as opposed to opt-out, or what players did at the start of the season. This opt-in is about players choosing to pick up the option on their deals for next season...
ListenNFL gambling leads to suspension and the MLB non-tender deadline (12/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'true' because I appreciate Dan Quinn's honesty (0:06). Arizona Cardinals DB Josh Shaw has been suspended for at least next season for gambling on the NFL (1:08). Freddie...
ListenBreaking MLB News: Hinch To Detroit, Cohen Owns Mets, La Russa Takes Over White Sox from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David is bringing you a second episode today to break down all of the breaking news around the MLB. A.J. Hinch was hired as the Detroit Tigers manager. The MLB approved Steve Cohen's purchase of th...
ListenJerry Jones loves keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the news (11/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'clique' in honor of the Kansas City Royals new owner (0:06). Jerry Jones is back! Not that he ever left, but he's back and he said some great things about Jason Garrett ...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (10/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenFrom Calgary Flames to Bernie Sanders... just hear me out (11/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Boomer'. Please stop with the 'Ok, Boomer' already (0:06). The Calgary Flames and the NHL are investigating head coach Bill Peters for alleged racial slurs used 10 years...
ListenWorld Series Fallout: MLB investigating Justin Turner incident (10/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'emphatic' as in the investigation that MLB is now conducting into Just Turner's postgame incident. Turner tested positive for coronavirus, was taken out of the game, tol...
ListenThe Dallas Cowboys have become a failure on the field (11/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Gore' (0:06). How many people can name the top three rushers in NFL history? Jerry Jones has turned the Dallas Cowboys into the world's biggest off-field success and one...
ListenLos Angeles Dodgers win the World Series: Seager wins MVP, Kershaw gets a ring, Turner gets covid (10/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Queen' as in We Are The Champions as in the Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series. First World Series title since 1988. How did they do it? Drama and drama and d...
ListenBillion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Rams and Chargers (11/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Word of the day is 'Nerf' - you better know what a Nerf football is (0:06). Let's do a deep dive into the billion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Chargers and Rams (1:04). Yes, Jerry Jone...
ListenWorld Series Game 6 Preview: Will Dodgers regret not pitching Buehler? (10/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'regret' as looking back on a decision you made as in will the Dodgers regret not starting Walker Buehler tonight? It's Game 6 of the World Series and Dave Roberts has de...
ListenMyles Garrett better have some proof (11/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Penny' because that's how James Wiseman should pay back the NCAA for what his coach did (0:06). Myles Garrett's suspension was upheld by the NFL, but a story broke sayin...
ListenWorld Series recap: Dodgers one game away from rings; Kershaw silences the haters again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'narrative' as in changing the storyline as in Clayton Kershaw comes out for a second time in the World Series and shuts down the Tampa Bay Rays. Now the Los Angeles Dodg...
ListenSo, Orlando wants an MLB team (11/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'fifteen' because we're talking hockey (0:06). Orlando wants a baseball team or do they or is it only just a dream (1:30)? Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Dolphins both had ...
ListenWorld Series Game 3: No comparing Mookie Betts to Mike Trout (10/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'October' as in postseason baseball is here as in recency bias is here as well. Is Mookie Betts the best player in baseball? No. He's a phenomenal baseball player, but Mi...
ListenFrom Redskins to Panthers, let's decode some owners (11/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'ha*ash' (0:06). Clippers gambled on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George being able to play together, but we've yet to see it (1:02). MLB is looking to eliminate 42 MiLB teams ...
ListenWorld Series Game 2 Recap: The Rays bats wake up, Snell pitches a gem (10/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Yogi' as in Yogi Berra as in it ain't over til it's over as in the Tampa Bay Rays are back in the series after winning Game 2 of the World Series. How'd the Rays get it ...
ListenKaepernick's NFL workout was destined to fall apart (11/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is "gronk'd" as we await his Tuesday announcement (0:06). Colin Kaepernick had a workout this weekend except it was nothing like what the NFL had planned, but exactly as we ...
ListenWorld Series Game 1: Kershaw quiets the haters; Dallas Cowboys have MAJOR problem (10/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'shhh' as in shhhhhhh as in to shush as in to quiet down as in last night Clayton Kershaw silenced all his haters last night in Game 1 of the World Series. The label 'Pos...
ListenAre you not entertained!? (11/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'sellout' as in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish home sellout streak is over (0:06). There was mayhem in the NFL last night with Myles Garrett (1:09) and Mason Rudolph, but ...
ListenThe World Series is here: Kershaw vs. Glasnow (10/20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'sizer' as in ring sizer as in the jingle jangle of the ring sizer as in the World Series is here and with that comes the championship ring. Let me tell you some good rin...
Listen‘Stealing Signs’ is just the Astros favorite indie band (11/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'mea culpa' because I messed up (0:06). I am sorry. Move on. Houston Astros make headlines again after The Athletic uncovered them stealing signs (1:08). What makes this ...
ListenWorld Series set: Dodgers vs Rays; Why Marlins let Mike Hill go (10/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'pennant' as in winning your league in MLB as in the World Series is now set (0:06). The Tampa Bay Rays held out the Houston Astros in 7 games. The Los Angeles Dodgers ca...
ListenHere, have a gummy (11/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is in honor of Sesame Street, it's 'snuffleupagus' (0:06). The MLB GM meetings started today in Arizona and they basically mean nothing (1:14). Dion Waiters had a panic atta...
ListenMLB Postseason views; Daryl Morey was FIRED by the Houston Rockets over China tweet (10/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Barbra Streisand' as in memory as in not having one as in the Atlanta Braves came back from the 15-3 beatdown to absolutely smoke the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. One ...
ListenNo load management here (11/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is made up. It's "Barkley'd" and you have Hassan Whiteside to thank for that (0:08). CC Sabathia said something about Gerrit Cole that everyone knew, but I'm still glad he s...
ListenI am the mush. Dodgers, Astros stay alive with wins (10/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in the Dodgers bats are alive as in the Atlanta Braves allowed 11 first-inning runs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. What went wrong for the Braves? We knew ...
ListenCollusion is just an illusion (11/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'off' in honor of Mitchell Trubisky (:10). The MLBPA thinks what Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos did was collusion... HA (1:00)! That's nothing. The Pittsburgh Pirates are usi...
ListenAre the Dodgers and Astros really going to get swept!? (10/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'yips' as in one of the worst things to happen in sports as in what's happening right now to Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve. He had ZERO errors in the regular season and l...
ListenIf you don't learn anything today, blame my producer (11/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'bleep'. Scott Boras owns the offseason so let's hope he doesn't make us wait all winter (1:02). Roboumps are coming! Get prepared now (4:44). John Collins is suspended f...
ListenBreaking News: Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw scratched from Game 2 with back spasms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dodgers scratch ace Clayton Kershaw from Game 2 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves. Will Kershaw make it back for Game 3? Are the Atlanta Braves going to make any changes to their lineup? #wait...
ListenThe Chargers' Owner has lost his mind (11/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is Cat, like the black cat that scared the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. MLB Free Agency started at midnight and who better to get a first hand approach than for...
ListenAre Tampa Bay Rays bringing Moneyball back? (10/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'scrutiny' as in what front offices in MLB are doing right now as in the Tampa Bay Rays are changing the game again. Can the Rays win the World Series? Of course. Will ot...
ListenWe need to teach kids how to lose (11/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'gold' (0:06). Adam Gase is an absolute disaster as a head coach so let's breakdown whether or not he should be fired right now (0:55). Odell Beckham Jr. is a quote machi...
ListenCBS Sports Presents: ¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
'¡Qué Golazo! A Daily CBS Soccer Podcast' debuts on Wednesday, October 14. Download and subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and whenever else podcasts are found to get the first episode in yo...
ListenWhat's the point in saying "We've got to win now!"? (11/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is for a Chicago legend - 'Sweetness'. Trent Williams could have handled this situation better if he would have just been honest day one. Rob Manfred is happy that the Natio...
ListenRemembering the life of Joe Morgan; Will Jerry Jones pay Dak Prescott now? (10/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Let's start today's show by remembering the life of Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. He died today at the age of 77. 10-time All-Star, two-time MVP, two-time World Series Champion... what a career and wha...
ListenGerrit Cole should have demanded to pitch in Game 7 (10/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Samson shares his thoughts on Game 7 of the World Series as the Nationals claimed their first title in franchise history. He details why Zack Greinke shouldn't have been removed in the 7th in...
ListenNLCS set: Dodgers and Braves is the best possible matchup (10/9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'doughnut' as in 0 as in shutout as in what the Atlanta Braves have been able to do four times in five postseason games. The Braves shutout the Marlins to close up its NL...
ListenWake up! It's Game 7! (10/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'tuchus'. Let's discuss everything you need to know about Game 6 of the World Series (:15). I'll start with Verlander succumbing to his 1st inning demons (1:40) and I end...
ListenMLB postseason beef making games more exciting than usual (10/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'phew' as thank God as in Los Angeles Dodgers are phewing themselves right now after Kenley Jansen almost blew Game 3 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Joe Kell...
ListenDon't believe the leaks (10/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We start today off with the NPDS Word of the Day! Today's word is PUPPET (0:06). The NFL trade deadline was happening live and David fills you in with everything you need to know about it - from ho...
ListenNFL covid outbreak could impact entire league (10/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'spaghettiOs" as in uh oh as in uh oh spaghettiO as in the NFL has a covid problem on its hands. Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for coronavirus following the Patriot...
ListenThis isn't just a baseball pod (10/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Warriors are winless still and experiencing what all mortal teams do (0:06). The Nationals lost Game 5 before the game even started (0:54). For all the off-field drama the Astros front office h...
ListenHouston Texans fire Bill O'Brien and the Dolphins tank is on (10/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'business' as in this show as in it's always business as in Bill O'Brien knew that getting fired was business. Why was he fired? A laundry list of reasons. He was the hea...
ListenEven If They Win, The Astros Already Lost (10/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Vince Carter still playing in the NBA is remarkable (:10). Let's talk about how rare what he's doing is. We have a full weekend of games to get to, but it all starts tonight. The Astros need to win...
ListenNFC East is the laughing stock of the NFL (10/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘least’ as in the NFC Least as in the NFC East is as bad as it gets in the NFL. Th Dallas Cowboys almost came back in miracle fashion again. Is Dak Prescott the problem? ...
ListenNationals shouldn't plan World Series parade yet (10/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We start today off recapping what happened in Game 2. Where did things go wrong for the Astros? (0:10) Will the Nationals be able to keep things up at home? Dynasties are very hard to start and it...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (10/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenWhy Didn't Springer Run? (10/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Los Angeles is clearly home to the Lakers which gives the Clippers all the more reason to move. [0:07] With all the drama going on with the Astros front office I'll tell you what the Owners Suite w...
ListenJ-E-T-S! JETS! JETS! JETS! Does Adam Gase have to go? (10/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'melee' as in a fight as in a brawl as in the Jets-Broncos game on Thursday night could have ended in one. Why? The New York Jets are a disaster. Six personal foul penalt...
ListenHouston, we already have a World Series problem (10/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tom Brady is looking to sell his house, does that mean he's also out the door? [0:19] World Series starts tonight and before we talk about the game, let's talk about the series. [1:06] I lay out ev...
ListenMLB Postseason, NBA Finals... How do we watch it all!? (10/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'overstimulated' as in 8 playoff games and a finals game as in so much sports as in how do we watch it all!? Let's talk about how crazy of a sports day Wednesday actually...
ListenMatt Nagy needs to stop talking, and just coach (10/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Aaron Judge said the Yankees season was 'a failure' so let's take a dive into what went wrong. Where do the Yankees go from here? Jalen Ramsey miraculously recovered from his back injury after he w...
ListenNFL makes first covid postponement decision with Titans-Steelers (9/30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'flowchart' as in the NFL will update it's chart as in what is being decided is what we discussed yesterday. The Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers game will not be...
ListenHere's what Jordan, Jeter, and Elway have in common (10/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brian Cashman and the new look Yankees were made to make it TO October but not THROUGH October. [0:42] We all reacted the same way when Patrick Mahomes got hurt, but I'll fill you on what went down...
ListenLos Angeles Clippers fire Doc Rivers; NFL dealing with Titans coronavirus outbreak (9/29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'vision' as in I want to share my vision as in selling a vision to your team as in when you're the owner of a team you have a vision to win a title every year as in Steve...
ListenHey Draymond, I got some news for you! (10/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kyle Shanahan was very honest about his time in Washington, [0:30] but he didn't need to burn bridges. Draymond Green had some choice words for the Phoenix Suns so I let him in on some news. [5:06]...
ListenEverything we learned from MLB regular season and Wild Card predictions (9/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Here's everything we learned from MLB regular season. The season was in jeopardy to and no one thought we'd have a season, but it's playoff time. When we look back on the 2020 season what will we m...
ListenWe're In the Midst of a Player Revolt (10/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Nationals have finally made the World Series and I'd like to take a little credit for that [0:06]. How did we manage to break the trophy after winning the pennant in 2003 [5:07]? Roger Goodell ...
ListenThe final Power 5 conference has spoken: the Pac-12 is returning to play (9/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Gary Coleman' as in "What you talkin' bout Willis!?" as in what are you trying to say as in Oregon president Michael Schill said the Pac-12 returning to play college foo...
ListenI can't believe LeBron said that! (10/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
LeBron James had some choice words for Daryl Morey [6:05], but what did it all mean? On today’s episode David Samson walks you through exactly what King James was saying. There’s also a major probl...
ListenExplaining verdict in Breonna Taylor ruling; Biggest stories in MLB (9/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'tragedy' as in "not all tragedy is a crime" as in explaining what happened with the verdict in Kentucky in the Breonna Taylor case. It has been a big topic in this count...
ListenWhat you should know about the MLB playoffs (10/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Samson takes you inside this year's MLB playoffs [0:41]. He gives some inside secrets into whether or not the baseballs are still "juiced" [30:07]. Are the Miami Dolphins really tanking [6:36...
ListenMLB commissioner Rob Manfred says 2021 postseason expansion will be different than 2020 (9/23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'marginalize' as in to treat as insignificant or peripheral as in what MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said about this season's postseason format. Why would he say that? Thi...
ListenWelcome to Nothing Personal with David Samson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nothing Personal with David Samson offers an unprecedented look at the reality of sports instead of simply speculation. Host David Samson spent 18 years as a MLB executive and will provide the trut...
ListenNFL hands down massive fine for masks; Are Mets targeting Brian Cashman from Yankees? (9/22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'somebody stop me!' as in Jim Carey as in The Mask as in NFL coaches were fined HUGE money for not wearing a mask this weekend. Not really not wearing a mask, but not wea...
ListenNFL weekend overshadowed by death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (9/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'fervent' as in the final words of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Who was she? A legend, that's who. Let me fill in some listeners on who she was and what she meant to this country...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Terry Virts | Astronaut (9/18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
NASA astronaut Terry Virts joins Nothing Personal for a Samson Sit-Down. They talk about all things space including how to become an astronaut, what it's like to be in space, and even aliens! Terry...
ListenLet's use the rest of the time in 2020 to educate ourselves (9/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'survey' as in one was conducted and the results were scary. It was one on the Holocaust and the amount of young adults who didn't know 6 million Jews were killed is shoc...
ListenBig Ten announces college football will return this fall (9/16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'unanimous' as in the voting process in the Big Ten as in college football was cancelled this fall in the conference and then un-cancelled after another vote by school pr...
ListenNew York Mets fans are dancing in the streets today (9/15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is '23' as in 23 votes needed as in Steve Cohen will be the new owner of the New York Mets if he gets 23 votes from MLB owners. So let's talk about this deal. What will chan...
ListenAre you ready for some football!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'seurat' as in the famous painter Seurat as in Sunday Afternoon as in the NFL is back! Did you watch!? We had some great games in week one of the NFL season. Let's start ...
ListenWhat happened inside MLB during 9/11 attacks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'surreal' as in what happened on September 11, 2001. Let me walk you through what happened that day when I was vice president of the Montreal Expos. We'll talk about what...
ListenWhat else is 2020 going to throw at us? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'apocalypse' as in what else is going to happen this year as in coronavirus as in hurricanes as in west coast wildfires. We live in one of the most insane years ever and ...
ListenIt's time for JLo and Arod to give up on their New York Mets dream from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'dinero' as in the green, the money, the cash flow. We all just want that dinero. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are back in the news again because they won't give up ...
ListenServing you a Labor Day Weekend sports update (9/8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'default' as in what happened to Novak Djokovic as in he got the boot from the U.S. Open for hitting accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a tennis ball (:...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Dave McGillivray | Race Director of Boston Marathon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dave McGillivray joins Nothing Personal with David Samson. McGillivray is the Race Director of the Boston Marathon. He also is an ultra marathon runner and author. The two talk the Boston Marathon ...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (9/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenWhat not to say: David Tepper & Kirk Cousins edition (9/3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s word of the day is ‘selfless’ as in David Tepper, owner of the Carolina Panthers, made some staff cuts, BUT, he did it for them! That’s according to him. He said these are difficult times, ...
ListenThe new AL East Rivalry: Yankees v. Rays? (9/2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'headhunting' as in the Yankees and Rays now have some big time beef. Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph pitch at a Rays players' head and that was enough. Benches cleared a...
ListenTHE BIG TEN IS BACK! ... in the news again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'discovery' as in a lawsuit by Nebraska football players against the Big Ten conference. Is football going to come back this fall? Well, President Donald Trump said he wa...
ListenBonus Pod: MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You knew you were going to get an MLB Trade Deadline bonus pod! Let's go through some winners and losers of the deadline. Loser alert! The Texas Rangers opened a new ballpark this year and had to b...
ListenSan Diego Padres blockbuster deal on Deadline Day (8/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Monty Hall' as in Let's Make a Deal as in it's MLB trade deadline day. So what goes down during the trade deadline? What are teams doing? Well, the San Diego Padres had ...
ListenNew York Mets incompetence is nothing new (8/28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'sampson' as in misspelling my name as in Brody's as in how the New York Mets misspelled Brodie Van Wagenen's name in a press release last night. Why was a press release ...
ListenThe night the sports world stopped (8/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is '2020' as in it has been a year to remember and a year to forget. Last night the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs. What happened after that w...
ListenIs a potential boycott going to happen in the NBA? (8/26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'boycott' as in NBA players are meeting to talk about potentially sitting out games of the playoffs. Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was very open about his thoughts ...
ListenNBA bubble has been punctured (8/25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'statement' as in Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers released statements following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Let's discuss the statements each team rele...
ListenJust another manic Monday in the NFL (8/24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'altercation' as in Earl Thomas gets into a fight in practice and the Baltimore Ravens choose to release him. Now a legal battle will take place over the money the team c...
ListenYour favorite MLB team STINKS (8/21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'jackson' as in Janet Jackson as in what have you done for me lately. What's going on with your favorite MLB team? How mad are you at the offseason signings or the lack o...
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Today's word of the day is 'Castellanos' as in Nick Castellanos as in the worst home run call of all time as in what was Thom Brennaman thinking! Last night he was broadcasting for the Cincinnati R...
ListenMy plan for an MLB postseason bubble (8/19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'bubblicious' as in immediate burst of flavor as in bubble gum as in how would an MLB bubble work. Well, I'm glad you asked. This is how a postseason bubble could work. A...
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Today's word of the day is 'unwritten' as in baseball's unwritten rules. It's time to burn that book. Kill it with fire. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grandslam up 10-3 in the 8th inning against the Tex...
ListenCollege football has lost its collective mind! (8/17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'petition' as in Ohio State QB Justin Fields started a petition asking the Big Ten to un-cancel the 2020 season. Parents of players from Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, P...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Jayson Stark | The State of MLB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jayson Stark joins Nothing Personal for a conversation on the state of MLB in 2020. He is a senior baseball writer for The Athletic. He and David discuss how irregular the season has been, the inju...
ListenFrom the NFL to MLB: you can't stop players from being players (8/14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'nailed' as in he got nailed as in Kemah Siverand, rookie for the Seattle Seahawks, was just cut on Thursday for breaking team rules. What were those rules? Well, he got ...
ListenThe NFL goes where Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys take it (8/13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'grace' as in Jerry Jones is back as in the NFL is back. So what did he have to say? Well, he talked about showing 'grace' when talking about kneeling for the anthem, he ...
ListenCollege football is making MLB look like a perfect league (8/12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'cornhuskers' as in Nebraska as in what in the world is that school doing. The Big Ten decided to cancel the fall season and now Nebraska wants to go rogue. Do they not c...
ListenBig Ten cancels fall football season... now what? (8/11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'now what' as in now what's going to happen in the Big Ten? The conference Presidents have voted and football will not be played this fall. It hopes to play in the Spring...
ListenBig Ten leading charge to cancel college football season (8/10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'power' as in the Power Five or as in who has all the power. Right now in college football things are happening. A report came out that the Big Ten Presidents got togethe...
ListenJim Harbaugh can't beat Ohio State so he's resorted to using the Snitch Line (8/7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'rivalry' as in what Jim Harbaugh and Michigan mean to Ryan Day and Ohio State. The two coaches had a conference call and Harbaugh actually used his time to snitch on Ohi...
ListenMLB doing what it can to save 2020 season (8/6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'Orwellian' as in George Orwell as in MLB is now acting as Big Brother and watching over the players now like hawks. New protocols have been issued by MLB. Players are no...
ListenIs the NCAA ready for a college football season? (8/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'NCAA' as in college athletics as in college football as in what is this mess we're dealing with? UCONN announced today that it would be cancelling its football season (0...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Joe Vardon takes us inside the NBA bubble (8/5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joe Vardon of The Athletic joins Nothing Personal to give us an inside look at the NBA bubble at Disney World in Orlando, FL. He talks bubble protocols, what the atmosphere is like, and how success...
ListenMLB just going to keep on keeping on (8/4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'salacious' as in the word Derek Jeter used to describe the Marlins behavior, or rather, the behavior the team did not engage in. So what exactly happened with the Marlin...
ListenSamson Sit-Down: Jon Anik talks UFC Fight Island and getting his start in broadcasting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The voice of the UFC Jon Anik joins Nothing Personal. He talks everything you need to know about what happened behind the scenes at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, his path that led him to the UFC, ...
ListenYoenis Cespedes & the New York Mets: A Brodie Van Wagenen Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'BVW' as in Brodie Van Wagenen as in what a mess the New York Mets are. Yoenis Cespedes goes AWOL before a game in Atlanta vs the Braves. The Mets released a statement sa...
Listen?Mailbag Bonus Episode (8/1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 baseball and non-baseball related. --...
ListenMLB has become a circus... whose fault is this? (7/31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'circus' as in what MLB has become. Coronavirus outbreak has now spread to the St. Louis Cardinals, who now have to quarantine and postpone games. What about the Marlins?...
ListenWhat's Rob Manfred's plan for MLB? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'vitriol' as in the public's emotion after the 8 game suspension was handed down to Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly for throwing at Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros. Let's br...
ListenMLB puts the Miami Marlins season on pause from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'pause' as in what MLB did to the Miami Marlins. After the coronavirus outbreak with the Marlins, MLB had to do something. The team is stuck in Philadelphia. The Yankees-...
ListenMiami Marlins outbreak keeps getting worse for MLB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'anarchy' as in what's happening in MLB right now. After more positive tests came back for the Miami Marlins, a report came out that Washington Nationals players are refu...
ListenMarlins coronavirus outbreak could derail MLB season (7/27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's word of the day is 'outbreak' as in what has happened with the Miami Marlins. After 11 players have now tested positive for covid-19 MLB is scrambling to figure things out. Tonight's Yankee...
ListenCBS Sports Presents: 'All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' from 2020-09-16T15:29
'All Things Covered' with Patrick Peterson&Bryant McFadden' debuts on Tuesday, September 22nd with special guest Tyrann Mathieu. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as ...
ListenCBS Sports Presents: 'Fantasy Football Today in 5' podcast from 2020-08-26T14:48:03
Fantasy Football Today in 5, the fastest way to keep up with fantasy football, debuts on Monday, August 31. Download and subscribe now to get the first episode in your feed as soon as it is release...
ListenWelcome to Nothing Personal with David Samson from 2019-10-10T12:00
Nothing Personal with David Samson offers an unprecedented look at the reality of sports instead of simply speculation. Host David Samson spent 18 years as a MLB executive and will provide the trut...
ListenWelcome to Nothing Personal with David Samson from 2019-10-10T12:00
Nothing Personal with David Samson offers an unprecedented look at the reality of sports instead of simply speculation. Host David Samson spent 18 years as a MLB executive and will provide the trut...
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