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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NBA tanking has officially jumped the shark! Giannis and Kalshi? Absolutely not! (Episode 1411 Hour 2)
<p> The NBA has some big problems right now. Anthony Davis gets traded to the Wizards and Washington immediately shuts him down for the season. Giannis staying in Milwaukee. Then signing a deal with Kalshi? The Utah Jazz? A straight tank job like we've never seen before. (18:00) More on the Giannis and Kalshi deal. How is this allowed? (30:00) James Pearce Jr was arrested and charged with a litany of felonies. Horrible. He should never play in the NFL again. (37:50) The Pro Football Hall of Fame could be changing its voting process. Yes, Belichick and Kraft were snubbed. Yes, the voting...
SUPER BOWL REACTION! Seahawks were too good! Bad Bunny's performance was perfect! (Episode 1411 Hour 1)
<p> Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl performance by the Seahawks. Absolutely shut down the Patriots offense. Drake Maye was running for his life! Sam Darnold is a champion. Wow. (25:45) Let's talk commercials! It's one of my favorite things. Are they still good? (32:37) NPPOD. (34:20) Review: The Housemaid. (36:10) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tarik Skubal. And Skubal won. $32 million. Most ever. Record-breaking raise. (45:48) More on the World Baseball Classic here. More insurance...
It's another Coca Thursday! Washington Post talk, algorithms control our lives, All-Star games, stadium food! (Episode 1410 Hour 2)
<p>It's another Coca Thursday! Today my microphone worked, but at one point my brain did not. Hopefully next week I can get both to work at the same time! Until then please enjoy our conversation this week on what killed the Washington Post, the Super Bowl, All-Star game festivities needing another makeover, stadium food selection, and more!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
Super Bowl LX preview! What am I watching!? Framber Valdez to the Tigers!? What about Skubal! (Episode 1410 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘carrots’ as in Bad Bunny as in Super Bowl as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Santa Clara! The Super Bowl is here! Can Sam Darnold lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory? Is Drake Maye going to become the youngest QB to ever win a Super Bowl? Is Mike Vrabel going to go from Patriots player winning a title to a Patriots head coach winning a title? Are people going to tune out of Bad Bunny’s halftime show? So many storylines! (12:28) NPPOD. (19:03) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tar...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Fantatics mess, Rozier money, Padres lawsuit! (Episode 1409 Hour 2)
<p>Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail!</p> <p> So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with Fantatics. What a week for that company. What should be a layup with Super Bowl week, has turned into a nightmare. (15:20) Terry Rozier is getting his money. An arbitrator ruled in his favor. Why? (21:45) Can MLB or the union look at the way the Dodgers will look a load management? Or does that already happen? (28:45) Do Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have something on the owner? (32:00) The Padres family fight could be over and done with...
James Harden gets his wish! Roger Goodell comments on Giants owner, international games, and more! (Episode 1409 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘chase’ as in ring chasing as in James Harden as in Clippers as in Cavaliers as in the NBA. James Harden is now on the Cavaliers. No more LA, no more Kawhi Leonard, no more Steve Ballmer. (13:20) NPPOD. (16:20) It’s Super Bowl week! That means Roger Goodell is meeting with the media. Epstein Files. Coaching hirings. International games. 18-game schedule. You name it! (35:00) Review: Secret Mall Apartment. (37:00) Robert Kraft is not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wow. No Patriots. No Kraft, no Belichick. (42:10) Let’s talk RSNs. Baseball is at a break...
NBA suspends Paul George for 25 games! Jason Kidd has had ENOUGH! WNBA strike is coming! (Episode 1408 Hour 2)
<p>The NBA has suspended Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. George apologized for “mistakenly” taking prescription drugs. Yikes. $11 million suspension. But for the 76ers, they get help when it comes to the luxury tax. (9:28) Jason Kidd has had enough. Could it be the pressure of the Luka trade fallout has caught up to him? (19:10) The WNBA will not start on time. It cannot. The fighting is too much. They are no closer to a deal now than they were 3 months ago. (28:45) Another pro player wants to go back to school. How fun. We all saw th...
Latest Epstein File release exposes numerous sports figures! World Baseball Classic drama! Dodgers load management begins! (Episode 1408 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘files’ as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases was full of sports figures. The New York Giants have a problem. The LA Olympics have a problem. A lot of people have problems, but will ANYTHING happen? (19:50) The WBC has some problems. Team Puerto Rico could pull out of the tournament. And it’s all because of insurance? (28:30) The Dodgers have brought load management to MLB. And we are going to see it even more this year. Bl...
It's a Coca Thursday! Mic problems, Hall of Fame nonsense, Deion fines, and more meltdowns! (Episode 1407 Hour 2)
<p>I am really sorry about the audio problems I experienced. These will be addressed. And if they happen again I am going to throw my computer out my window!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
Is this FINALLY the Yankees year? Brady, Kraft come to Belichick's defense! Is LIV Golf dead? (Episode 1407 Hour 1)
<p>Today’s word of the day is ‘exposure’ as in the Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Cody Bellinger. The Yankees re-signed Bellinger, MVP Judge returns, Gerrit Cole might return, and Cashman’s confidence is sky high. Are they as good as he says they are? Will this be the year the Yankees win a World Series again? (16:33) Bill Belichick has gotten everyone to come out and defend him. Tom Brady. Robert Kraft. And now the Pro Football Hall of Fame is releasing statements! (29:45) The Browns always seem to do something wrong. Todd Monken is the n...
