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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Alex Bregman to the Cubs!? Cody Bellinger wants how much!? Tarik Skubal v. Tigers is MAJOR! (Episode 1400 Hour 2)
<p> Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred! (12:00) Cody Bellinger and the Yankees are likely to part ways. Bellinger wants too much. Too much money. Too many years. (21:00) Tarik Skubal filed at $32 million. The Detroit Tigers filed at $19 million. This arbitration battle is going to be something! (33:30) MLB CBA chatter! What is going on between the union and the league? (47:00) The Athletics did not get the trademark they wanted. Does that mean no Las Vegas Athletics? No Sacramento Athletics? </p><p> </p><...
NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have decisions to make! Who wins the John Harbaugh sweepstakes!? (Episode 1400 Hour 1)
<p> Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears and the Packers. I cannot believe Green Bay lost that football game. Up 18 points. Division rival. Blow it! Will Green Bay choose to move on from Matt LaFleur? (18:30) How did you feel about the Jacksonville reporter and Liam Coen? Did you wonder if it was the right message, wrong time? (24:00) Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Sirianni? The team is a mess. A home los...
COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk Miami, College Football Playoff, and more! (Episode 1399 Hour 2)
<p>Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college football and college sports world has become, and some Oregon and Indiana chatter! Enjoy! Have a great weekend!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching Carousel update! Jerry wants another ring! (Episode 1399 Hour 1)
<p>Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)
<p>We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays have full reloaded. Signing after signing after signing. After losing in the World Series they decided to go all in on free agents. (25:30) What are the Diamondbacks doing with Ketel Marte? He has been rumored to be moved all offseason. Now the GM says they may not move him, but might move him, but probably not, but could. (32:00) Let’s discuss wha happened in Venezuela this weekend. (42:10) Where are...
NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens missed the kick. Wow. (10:15) The Atlanta Falcons have fired its head coach and general manager after a win that eliminated the Buccaneers and gave the division to the Panthers. Did you keep up there? (24:00) The NFL Coaching Carousel is starting to spin. Let’s ta...
It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)
<p>Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows!</p> <p><br></p> <p>We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your...
New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big trouble. Christian Barmore could be in big trouble. And head coach Mike Vrabel just wants to focus on football. (12:00) The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs. The reports say it was about Diggs not wanting to travel home with the team during Christmas break. Hmm. Is that the whole story? Now he’s in Green Bay. (21:20) Tatsuya Imai is headed to the Houston Astros. One of the best free age...
Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the Bucks! Top stories of 2025, looking ahead to 2026! (Episode 1396 Hour 2)
<p>We will see you on FRIDAY!</p> <p><br></p> <p> Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G League players going to school. European pro players going to school. What about players in the NBA going back to school? (14:20) Giannis has been going off. He returned to the Bucks and he had some words after the win over the Bulls. (21:10) Let me explain what is happening with technology and MLB. Major League Baseball will be centralizing, and controlling, certain parts of technology...
NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs Panthers! Charles Barkely is FED UP with the NFL on Christmas! (Episode 1396 Hour 1)
<p>No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support!</p> <p> Today’s word of the day is ‘savior’ as in the NFL gets a dream scenario for Week 18 as in Steelers as in Ravens as in Panthers as in Buccaneers as in Seahawks as in 49ers! Wow. The AFC North is up for grabs. The NFC South is up for grabs. The No. 1 seed and the NFC West is up for grabs. And we cannot forget the losers all playing for the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft! Let’s start...
