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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It's another Coca Thursday! Baseball is back and so is his Mets anger! ABS and more rules! The basketball Hall of Fame! (Episode 1434 Hour 2)
<p>Hello, it's me. Bit of a sloppy hour today, but we carry on! See you next week, where the Mets may drive me closer to insanity than I would prefer!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
Another no service time extension coming to MLB!? Sandy subtle dig at Miami! NBA wants Europe! (Episode 1434 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘redux’ as in brought back as in revived as in the Pittsburgh Pirates? Paul Skenes looks like Paul Skenes again. But the bigger story here is that the team wants to sign Konnor Griffin to a longterm deal. Another player with no service time! (13:40) Sandy Alcantara called out the Marlins fans. Because they don’t show up! (19:40) The NBA wants Europe. The bids are coming in. Will it get the global expansion it wants? (32:00) Review: Paradise Season 2. (35:08) The Vancouver Canucks were unhappy with a reporter because of a story he wrote. The Canucks...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson! MLBPA war chest? Cuban regrets selling? Why Bulls waived Ivey (Episode 1433 Hour 2)
<p>CALL US 631-377-4869</p> <p> The MLBPA has a war chest! It is full of gold! What are they preparing for? (17:00) Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks. Who could have seen that one coming!? (22:45) The Chicago Bulls have waived Jaden Ivey. He has spent the past few days saying some pretty damning things on social media. Wow. (33:41) Rather an easy schedule to start or the end of the season. Which would you pick? (37:26) Can you speak on contracts? Why do players not have a player and team option in a deal? (43:23) IS David Rubenstein the best thing...
Tiger Woods stepping away from golf; Put the MLB Worry Meter away for now! (Episode 1433 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘prioritize’ as in Tiger Woods as in stepping away as in getting help. Tiger Woods has announced he is done with golf for now and is seeking treatment after his latest car accident and arrest. (12:00) Let’s go through a bunch of MLB topics. Are you worried about your team? Are you worried about your players? Calm down. (23:00) We’ve got new record deals! No service time, no problem! The Mariners did it. The Brewers did it again. (33:38) Review: Send Help. (36:00) NPPOD. (38:10) The Florida Attorney General came at the NFL over the Rooney Rul...
Rep. Greg Casar joins David to debate his new Home Team Act! What is the bill? Why now?
<p>Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced the 'Home Team Act' to prevent owners from moving teams without giving locals a chance to buy the team. This bill, if passed, would require sports franchises to give a year notice before moving teams to new communities. It would also give those communities a chance to buy the franchise at a fair price.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Rep. Casar joined David to discuss this new bill and why he is so passionate about this cause.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
UConn basketball continues to get it done! WNBA outrage over Sun to Houston! NBA tanking rules are worthless! (Episode 1432 Hour 2)
<p>The Final Four is set in Men’s March Madness! Uconn is back in the Final Four. The Huskies are joined by Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan! (11:41) There is a storm brewing in the WNBA. The Connecticut Sun have been sold to the owner of the Houston Rockets and will move to Houston. Wow. The league shut down a sale and move to Boston last year. (23:23) Tiger Woods was arrested again. It is a sad reality that he is facing at the tail end of his career. (30:40) Alex Bohm is suing his parents. Another sad story. (36:30) Another Phillies story! The te...
MLB's new ABS is here to stay and umpires are feeling the pressure! When MLB owners speak, fans need to listen! (Episode 1432 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘ABS’ as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can’t win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already...
It's Coca Thursday! MLB season predictions! Private equity in baseball! ABS will make umps BETTER! (Episode 1431 Hour 2)
<p>It's Coca Thursday! Coca (me) walks you through his picks for the baseball season! From division winners to Wild Card teams to World Series picks to awards! Comment below where I will be wrong!!!!!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
Yankees win! The Yankees win! How did you feel about the game on Netflix? (Episode 1431 Hour 1)
<p> Today’s word of the day is ‘162-0’ as in undefeated as in Opening Day as in baseball is back. Every team starts the year perfect. Every team has a chance. The Yankees can go 162-0! The Giants cannot. Netflix had the rights. And the feedback is… questionable for some. (11:20) Let’s look through the rest of the Thursday schedule. I am excited. Paul Skenes takes the mound. Tarik Skubal takes the mound. Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound. Shohei Ohtani is back on the field. God, baseball is great! (23:00) NBA commissioner Adam Silver had quite the day yesterday. He talked exp...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Does Boone make the lineups? Kalshi without sports? NBA ending 65-game rule? (Episode 1430 Hour 2)
<p>Call us and complain: 631-377-4869</p> <p> It’s time for So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Aaron Boone and his lineup card. He did a sit-down with The Athletic and he tried to dispel a big myth. (6:35) What is the latest on the prediction markets? The US government is going after them. (20:33) Let’s talk Survivor! My favorite! (25:00) Can I be a Rays fan if I moved there even though I was a Phillies fan for 40 years? (30:03) What happened at La Guardia should not have happened. We are living in a tough time. (37:30) The...
