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Nothing Personal with David Samson

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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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  • Today · 54 min

    Blue Jays release statement after Santander's social posts! Should Albert Pujols take the Astros job? (Episode 1517 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘bumpy’ as in the road to progress as in the road to tolerance as in Anthony Santander as in the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander has been a disappointment for two seasons now. Signed a huge deal. Hasn’t done a thing. And now he’s been accused of posting Islamophobic posts to his instagram. Wonderful. (11:35) Is Albert Pujols going to get his shot as an MLB manager? Is he the right guy for the Houston Astros? Is it a job he should want? (25:30) Let’s talk about Vegas. The Athletics stadium is going up, but the land around it. (33:22) NPPOD. (39:30) Review: The One About Matthew Perry. (42:50) Elon Musk spent $445 million to support Republicans during the midterms. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 53 min

    Hurricanes star out! NFL has a concussion check problem! What's the deal with the Bay Area teams? (Episode 1516 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Miami Hurricanes are the #1 ranked team in the country. And Heisman hopeful Malachi Toney is out. Hurt his ankle in practice, and now big road dogs to #11 Notre Dame. Uh oh. (5:05) The NFL has a problem. Deshaun Watson was hit in the head. Hard tackle. Left the game to be checked and was cleared to return. And now he’s in concussion protocol and out Sunday. Hmm. (19:47) Brandon Aiyuk is ready to return. The 49ers wish he wouldn’t. How does this end? (29:30) Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors are in a pickle. Porzingis career is likely over because of POTS. He is still on the books for the Warriors and not being paid. (37:00) Mark Cuban is back again. (47:10) NBA and Rwanda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 54 min

    Atlanta Braves financials: Is the baseball side making money? MLB Network reverses course! Pat Murphy apology to Yankees (Episode 1516 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘energizer’ as in the energizer bunny as in a battery as in Battery Park as in the Atlanta Braves! The financials for the Braves were released on Wednesday so let’s dissect it. Is the baseball side making money? Is it the real estate side that makes money? (19:15) MLB Network reversed course on Intentional Talk. It was canceled and then brought back in a few short weeks. Why? (25:50) World Series champion manager Pat Murphy said sorry to the Yankees. He had some comments for Jake Bauers that took a slight shot at the Yankees team. (35:52) NPPOD. (40:00) Review: What Dreams May Come. (45:30) LIV is over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 53 min

    Midterm Elections: Democrats win Senate and House, take control of Congress! What does it mean for college sports!? (Episode 1515 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Midterm elections have gone and went. And change has come. An absolute whooping by the Democratic Party. Look at the results from Texas and Georgia and Michigan and Iowa and Maine! Even South Carolina! (26:45) Let’s talk about Nebraska and its quest to quash online gambling. And it worked. (36:40) A second-tier Spanish league soccer player died the other day after taking a knee to the chest from a keeper. Horrific. (43:40) What is the Cultural Exchange Club and where have my been favorite places to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 53 min

    MLB PROPOSAL: League offers salary cap pushed to 2028! What does it all mean? (Episode 1515 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘smoother’ as in step-by-step as in MLB as in MLBPA as in salary cap as in proposals. MLB has sent its latest proposal to the union. Let’s break it all down. Why push the salary cap to 2028? (23:40) The Seattle Mariners have a new manager. Jason Kanzler is the new head honcho out there. Seattle loves themselves a manager with no managerial experience. (30:40) Is Mark Walter selling more? Looks like it! (41:40) NPPOD. (45:30) Review: The Dog Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 53 min

    Contemporary Baseball Hall of Fame ballot! Are the Knicks going to the White House? College sports buyout market is absurd! (Episode 1514 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee has announced eight finalists for the Hall of Fame. There are some huge names on the list, but not everyone will get in. How do you find a way to leave off Dusty Baker or Bruce Bochy or Joe Maddon or Ted Turner or Lou Piniella!? (17:00) Are the Knicks going to the White House? Now Spike Lee is talking about it. (26:08) NPPOD. (31:54) We have a trial on our hands! Do you remember Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz? (42:10) Getting paid not to work. That’s the buyout market. No better job in sports than being a fired head coach with a buyout. Mike Norvell is getting $50 million to never coach at Florida State again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 53 min

    MLB FREE AGENCY: Qualifying offers, free agents, Japanese posting market! (Episode 1514 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘rhabdomyolysis’ as in a rare condition that cause your muscles to break down because of exertion. A 24-year old runner died during the NY Marathon, two miles from the finish. (4:20) The lockout is almost here. A month away. A one-year, $23.5 million deal is on the table for eight different players. Is it worth it to take it this offseason? (20:00) Free agency is here. 40-man rosters needed to be set on Monday by big league teams. There are some big names available to sign. Who gets a deal done before the December 1 expiration of the CBA? (31:12) We need to talk about the posting system in MLB from Japan. Three major players from Japan have been posted and the rules are different this year. Players posted from Japan usually have 45 days to sign, but because of the lockout they have only until December 1. (42:50) - Review: DK Top 50 movies. (46:40) Did you know marathon runners do steroids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 53 min

    Midterm elections tomorrow! NBA injuries continue to take center stage! Buss Family fight heats up! (Episode 1513 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Tomorrow is the Midterm elections. No NBA games. Get out and vote! (11:04) The NBA Cup has started. Get excited! (14:24) The Thunder lost another starting player. Chet Holmgren joins J-Dub and Cason Wallace on the injured list. Woof. (24:33) Let’s talk about the Lakers. The team is for sale and there’s business to discuss there. But there’s also a Buss family fight taking place that continues to leak into the public. (40:42) The Brewers are World Series champions. And the business of the Brewers is booming because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 53 min

    Three NFL teams have major decisions to make and they WON'T make them! My NY Marathon experience! (Episode 1513 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘confidence’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in Brian Schottenheimer as in collapse. The Cowboys blew a double-digit lead at home to the Arizona Cardinals. They had a shot in overtime and blew it there. Disaster. Jerry says he is not firing anyone just yet. Why? Another year of losing. (11:40) What are the Jets doing? It’s so bad. Aaron Glenn is the defensive guy and the defense is atrocious! (20:45) How does Mike McDaniel have a job still? The Chargers offense is a nightmare. The team is a nightmare. Justin Herbert looks like a shell of himself. Jim Harbaugh continues to protect his guy. (32:15) We have an update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit! (39:00) I did the NY Marathon on Sunday. I made it. (46:13) Review: Run for Your Life. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 30 · 54 min

    Let's talk about context! Sports Trading: Trades that didn't happen, trades that weren't asked for, and trade requests (Episode 1511 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘context’ as in the take economy as in misrepresentation as in aggregation as in listening to the actual work, or reading the actual work. I said some things on Wednesday about baseball on radio, and people are upset with me for it. I tried to understand why, and it’s a combination of things. (18:00) There were three stories this week about trades: trades that didn’t happen, trades that were requested, and trades that seemed like a surprise. Tarik Skubal was almost on the Brewers. Instead he was sent to the Dodgers. The Athletic reports that the Tigers had a deal in place and then ghosted the Brewers! (31:30) Jeffery Simmons was traded to the Chicago Bears on Thursday. An All-Pro for two first rounds to the Tennessee Titans. Do these kind of trades work? (41:05) Hockey talk! Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay by the Detroit Red Wings. Why? He wants out of Detroit. (46:21) NPPOD. (50:00) Review: Backrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 29 · 52 min

    Andy Reid's response to questions about Tucker signing; Ernie Johnson says goodbye; Mark Walter talks Dodgers (Episode 1511 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be a team of second chances. Do the players they sign deserve these chances? Now it’s Justin Tucker who’s signed to the practice squad. You remember him? (12:10) Ernie Johnson announced this is the final year of Inside the NBA for him. A legend. A man who does things the right way. Let’s talk about the future of the best sports studio show of all time. (21:20) Mark Cuban continues to complain about the Dallas Mavericks sale. It won’t ever stop. (28:48) Mark Walter continues to to talk. He said the Dodgers are not for sale. Is he sure about that? (39:50) CTE is real. And a new study says it’s more prevalent in NFL players than previously studied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 29 · 54 min

    The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! (Episode 1511 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘20,658’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the amount of days between the first game of the Brewers in Milwaukee to winning a World Series. Incredible. The best team in baseball all season long delivered. William Contreras wins MVP. Pat Murphy leads a franchise to its first crown. (26:30) What a special moment for the city of Milwaukee. Let’s talk about what it means for that community. (35:15) What happens next for the Brewers? It is REALLY hard to run it back with the same team. But when the confetti stops falling… you have to move on. (43:20) People watched. That’s another story of this series. Two small revenue teams. The jokes were there, but the fans showed up. Maybe not the level of the Dodgers or the Yankees, but we watched. (46:00) NPPOD. (48:00) Review: Nobody Wants This Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 28 · 53 min

    So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Lockout fear! Sports radio rights! Nepo hires! (Episode 1510 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? At what point do we have to worry about MLB missing games next year? (12:45) How easy is it to hide media revenue in baseball? (22:50) How much baseball knowledge did you start with and how much did you leave the game with? (30:21) What was it like to hear New York, New York at Yankee Stadium when the Marlins won the 2003 World Series? (40:14) What are the importance of sports radio rights? (47:50) It’s one of our favorite topics… LIV Golf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 28 · 53 min

    World Series Game 4: Rays incredible 12th inning rally extends series! What will Game 5 look like? (Episode 1510 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘Bee Gees’ as in Stayin’ Alive as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in World Series Game 4 as in rally. The Rays went down in the 12th inning and with the series on the line rallied back to win. An error, a hit, a hit, a hit, and two runs later we have a Game 5. Wow. So what does Game 5 look like? Do the Rays have any pitching left? Can Miz give the Brewers a monster performance? (30:30) NPPOD. (33:00) Stand Up 2 Cancer. (39:50) Review: The Diplomat Season 4. (46:00) The NFL and Roc Nation are partners. The NFL hired Roc Nation as a consultant for the Super Bowl Halftime show. And Jay-Z has selected Jay-Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 27 · 53 min

    WNBA moves Game 6 to Thursday midday? Kylian Mbappe forced to apologize to China over meme (Episode 1509 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The WNBA Finals still has an issue. We’re five games into the finals and Golden State has a 3-2 series lead. So all should be good right? Nope. Because Game 6 had a venue problem. So instead of playing at its own arena, the Atlanta Dream are moving Thursday’s Game 6 to State Farm Arena. Hurray, more fans! BUT! It’ll be a 12:30pm tip-off! (10:50) Prediction market time! (17:30) Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says he guarantees that Cooper Flagg wins a title. Oh boy. (24:00) Jeffrey Lurie has inducted himself into the Eagles Hall of Fame. Love it. (31:30) Two US Senators have called for the NBA to end its relationship with Visit Rwanda. (40:00) Mbappe is under fire over his comments around China. Uh oh. Lost sponsorships. Apologies. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 27 · 53 min

    World Series Game 3: An inning the Brewers will NEVER forget and neither will the Rays! (Episode 1509 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘epoch’ as in an event as in a moment in time as in the Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series title! Can you believe that 5th inning? Can you believe what the Brewers did? Just hit after hit. Run after run. I’ve never seen anything like it! (32:00) The crowd in Tampa last night was Brewer fan filled. It looked like the game took place in Milwaukee! (37:30) NPPOD. (40:00) Review: The Weight. (42:30) As the World Series is going on, baseball is doing something. They are attempting new rules. Seeing what works. What doesn’t. (47:30) Let’s talk about the World Series mentality. Being down in 2003 to the Yankees 2 games to 1. Then we were up 3 games to 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 26 · 53 min

    Aaron Rodgers thoughts on NFL International Games; Aaron Glenn must go; WNBA and NBA talk! (Episode 1508 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Aaron Rodgers had a few thoughts about the NFL playing in Paris. He spoke of an international week. All teams playing overseas at the same time. Why isn’t it happening? He says the owners. (14:42) Aaron Glenn’s run in New York is over. He cannot be the head coach of the Jets much longer. Just can’t be. (24:30) Nikola Jokic has called his own fan base. Uh oh. (31:30) The WNBA has another issue. Scheduling! Same thing we talk about previously! (37:49) Mark Walter is selling the Los Angeles Sparks. Add it to the list. (45:30) The Knicks, Heat, and Warriors are all 0-3 to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 26 · 53 min

    World Series: Brewers head to Tampa up 2-0 on Rays! Can the Rays make this a series? (Episode 1508 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in the number of defensive outs the Milwaukee Brewers need to win the World Series. A 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. How did we get here? Who has played great? Who has looked bad? How can the Rays battle back? (25:30) Junior Caminero came out after Game 2 and had some things to say about the Rays. This could be a problem. (32:20) The ticket prices for the games in Milwaukee were record-breaking. More than $2,300 per ticket to just get into the stadium. Not in Tampa though! (38:00) NPPOD. (41:55) Review: Tyson. (45:00) We’re not supposed to be talking about labor during the World Series. It shouldn’t happen. But things are too toxic right now, and here we go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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