Nothing Personal with David Samson
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the...
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Comedian Brad Williams joins the show! Are the Bears going to figure out Chicago? Jaguars win the battle vs Urban Meyer! (Episode 1458 Hour 2)
<p>Brad Williams joins the show! He’s got a new special out on his YouTube channel called Live on Short Street! Go check it out YouTube.com/@BradWilliamsComedy. (28:30) What is happening in Chicago? Are they getting a new stadium for the Bears or are they moving to Indiana? (35:47) The Mets new signing Bo Bichette had some interesting things to say about his deal. It’s a 3-year deal, but with two opt-outs. BUT! He says he looks at it like a 3-year deal. (40:20) We have a slight correction on Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal. (44:30) Urban Meyer did not get paid...
Wemby and the Spurs have arrived! Nothing like an NHL Game 7! (Episode 1458 Hour 1)
<p> Today’s word of the day is ‘motivation’ as in SGA as in Chet as in the Oklahoma City Thunder as in Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime. Wemby went off for 40/20. Wemby played a game that people will remember for a long, long time. What a performance from he, and Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. (12:10) The Buffalo Sabres waited 15 years to get back to the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres lost a Game 7 at home against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Sad. But the Canadiens did it on the road. It was the theme of this s...
Blake Snell and the loose body problem! Edwin Diaz implicated in illegal cockfighting ring! Is Tampa getting a new Rays stadium now!? (Episode 1457 Hour 2)
<p> We have reached the loose body problem portion of the season. Blake Snell is now on the injured list. Blake Snell has loose bodies in his elbow. He is added to the long list of players dealing with this. (9:08) The Dodgers might have a slight Edwin Díaz problem. A report from USA Today exposed him as being part of an illegal cockfighting ring in Puerto Rico. Uh oh. (28:10) The Phillies are HOT! (33:50) The Tampa Bay Rays are closer to a new stadium in Tampa. Is this deja vu? Another announcement! Does this one mean anything more? (42:25) There’s ano...
Cavs SMOKE Pistons in Game 7 blowout! Are you mad at Shams over the MVP tweet? The Bucks have ANOTHER problem! (Episode 1457 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘disadvantage’ as in home-court as in NBA as in playoffs as in Game 7 as in Pistons as in Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Pistons. Embarrassing display. 3rd largest Game 7 blowout on the road in NBA history. (10:08) SGA is back. As in back-to-back MVP. But let’s discuss something that happened with the announcement. (20:54) The Bucks have a problem. Myles Turner went on his podcast and just aired out the dirt inside the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Woof. (30:20) The Vegas Golden Knights are in trouble. A fine for the coach. A draft pick lost. Yi...
It's Coca Thursday! More trouble with ABS! Special assistants! Are you for or against the AI BOOM! (Episode 1456 Hour 2)
<p>Hello friends, I am writing to inform you all that this is the last show of the week! That means the weekend is swiftly approaching! Get outside and have a day! Feel that sun shine down on you! YOU DESERVE IT!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
The Miz is throwing GAS we've never seen before! Ohtani the ace! Yankees could have ANOTHER pitching problem! (Episode 1456 Hour 1)
<p> Today’s word of the day is ‘flamethrower’ as in Jacob Misiorowski as in Brewers as in torch as in speed as in velocity. He is doing things we’ve never seen in the game before. He holds the top 9 spots for fastest pitches by a starter since at least 2008. Just in awe of what he is doing. (9:00) Shohei Ohtani is just amazing. I just keep saying it. Another pitching outing where he goes seven innings and doesn’t allow a run. (15:50) The Yankees have a pitching problem. Max Fried got pulled from his start with an elbow issue. Say it ain...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The REAL Albert Pujols offer; Rays to Orlando!? Why don't contenders make trades right now!? (Episode 1455 Hour 2)
<p>Call us at 631-377-4869!</p> <p> So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about Albert Pujols and his recent comments on a contract that he was offered in 2011 for $315 million. Hmm. (9:00) Is Orlando now on the table for relocation? A new billionaire has entered the fray! He says he will give money, but ONLY if the Rays choose Orlando. (21:10) Why don’t teams that are contenders make trades this early in a season? (33:30) The head groundskeeper from Williamsport called into the show! They want to know what the relationship was between a team and a gr...
MLB and MLBPA meetings have begun! What happened to Fernando Tatis Jr.? Spurs get a HUGE win! (Episode 1455 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘ultramarathon’ as in not a sprint as in not a marathon as in CBA as in MLB as in MLBPA. Let the games begin. The league office and the union are starting to meets. Presentations made. Hellos and how are you doings. (12:30) What in the world is wrong with Fernando Tatis Jr? No home runs? No power? (25:30) The Spurs took a 3-2 lead over the Timberwolves. Wemby is just so fun to watch. Thankfully there were no elbows thrown. (31:33) Review: Rooster. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:20) The Sixers have fired Daryl Morey. He rebuilt the team and th...
Raleigh and Ohtani SLUMPING! What is the Skubal Scope? Mets desperation! Phillies rebounding! (Episode 1454 Hour 2)
<p>Cal Raleigh is slumping. Cal Raleigh cannot hit. Doesn’t matter what he did last year. Could have been an MVP. Relax! It’s a slump! (6:48) What is going on with Tarik Skubal? According to Scott Boras he is the first person to ever undergo this new surgery! Is Skubal going to come back sooner!? (18:53) The Mets still have the worst record in baseball. It’s all still going badly. Are they thinking sell sell sell? (27:00) The Phillies are hot. Rob Thomson is out. Don Mattingly in. And the Phillies are HOT! (36:00) I need to talk about a moment from S...
Was that the last of LeBron in a Lakers uniform? Pistons FURIOUS about free throws! Giannis is really getting traded! Maybe! Probably! Who knows! (Episode 1454 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘alphaville’ as in forever young as in LeBron James as in the Lakers as in the Heat as in the Cavaliers as in a legend. The 41-year old was eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night. Swept by the Thunder. Where does LeBron go now? What does he do? What a career. (14:00) The Cavaliers have tied the series against the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell had a historic run in the 2nd half. Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff was FURIOUS over the free throw shooting disparity. (23:40) Wemby did NOT get suspended. One ejection was good e...
