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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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  • September 14 · 53 min

    MLB Postseason Race: Two weeks left of regular season baseball! What happened to local journalism!? (Episode 1480 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go! What are we watching? (13:10) Greg Cote was let go after 50 years at the Miami Herald. That is the sign of where local journalism is now. Local papers are going away. (22:48) Let’s talk about scheduling. Sunday was the NFL Week 1, MLB games, the US Open Men’s Final, and the Women’s FIBA World Cup Final. Why? (28:10) Ted Cruz was on College Gameday. The schilling is continuing. (37:20) Mark Walter is selling more. This time it is Chelsea. Before it was the Lakers. Sell Sell Sell! (43:20) The Premier League is having a TV issue. Like every sports league in the world sans the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 14 · 53 min

    Steve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 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 ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going on with the Cleveland Browns? Why can’t they just stop being themselves? Deshaun Watson is not an NFL quarterback anymore. Stop the circus. (27:10) What are some other takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season? (34:40) Review: Disclosure Day. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:50) Cam Schlitter is the Cy Young winner. Aaron Judge says he’s team MVP, but no league MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 11 · 52 min

    It's Coca Friday! Stories from El Camino, Volcanoes in Italy, and other things! (Episode 1479 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew Coca (me) joins David to talk about his journey on the El Camino, what happened in Italy, grief, strength, ending cancer, and then brief sports talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 11 · 53 min

    Feds have opened a case against the Clippers, Ballmer, and Kawhi!? 25th anniversary of 9/11 (Episode 1479 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 ‘criminal’ as in the Clippers as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in federal prosecutors are now investigating. Uh oh. What does this all mean? What is the crime? (32:55) Today is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Everyone remembers where they were that day. (43:30) Review: Chris and Martina - The Final Set. (46:15) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 10 · 53 min

    Mike Ryan joins the show on DLS, NASCAR love, and story fatigue! When will the Kawhi trade go through? (Episode 1478 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Mike Ryan joins the show today! We talk DLS, Miami Hurricanes, NASCAR! (26:00) What’s the latest on the Kawhi trade? Is he on the Raptors? Is he on the Clippers? (37:40) Aaron Rodgers is back in the news. He just loves to talk. Swears he doesn’t ever want to make headlines, but yet here he goes again. (44:10) Tennis talk! The WTA could go bankrupt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 10 · 53 min

    NFL BACK: Darnold injured, Drake Maye disappoints! What's happened to last year's MLB superstars? ESPN responds to our story! (Episode 1478 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 ‘decisions’ as in Drake Maye as in the Patriots as in the Seahawks as in the NFL is back! Sam Darnold got hurt during the first drive of the season. AJ Brown got hurt in his debut. And the Patriots blew a 10-point lead to Drew Lock? (13:16) What is happening to baseball’s superstars? ESPN wrote about stars from last season that have not performed this year. What’s going on? (29:17) Review: Mayday. (31:50) ESPN finally responded to that Clippers report. You know which one I’m talking about. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 9 · 53 min

    It is HARD being Chris Cote! LSU kicked out of the SEC? Not likely! Let's pour one out for LIV Golf! (Episode 1477 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate We have another guest today! It’s Chris Cote! FOOTBALL IS BACK! How hard is it to be Chris Cote? (27:10) LSU vs the SEC! Here we go! Would the SEC ever decide to kick LSU out of the conference? (37:30) LIV Golf is finished. This is it. Bankrupt. No money. So many people need to be paid. Will they? (46:00) Victory+ is finished. Another startup streaming service that was bringing pro sports teams to you to replace RSNs. Done already. This is the new reality for regional sports networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 9 · 52 min

    MVP Struggles: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani; Is this FINALLY the Brewers season? Is it time for MLB expansion? (Episode 1477 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 ‘84’ as in Aaron Judge as missed games as in return to the lineup. The Yankees MVP is back after missing 100 days with a rib injury. He took a very non-traditional route to return. Will it work? (8:02) Shohei Ohtani is having a very weird season. He’s played in 130 games, but the injuries have piled up. He was pitching and now he’s not. He was hitting and now he’s struggling. What is the plan? (14:12) The Milwaukee Brewers keep widening the gap in the NL Central. Another comeback win against the Chicago Cubs. How does Pat Murphy keep doing it? (23:40) MLB expansion is coming? We’ve been talking about this for how long? WE told you this already. This isn’t new! (34:00) Review - Dark. (37:12) NPPOD. (41:10) The NFL is back! What are my top storylines for the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 8 · 53 min

    Dan Le Batard joins NPDS! (Episode 1476 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! It’s our first show back in two months, we’re in Miami, so obviously Dan is joining us! A dive into grief, journalism, the Clippers story, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 8 · 53 min

    We are back! Tales from walking El Camino! What is happening with Mark Walter in La? (Episode 1476 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘heavy’ as in heartfelt as in emotional as in Kyra. We are back for the first time since June. Let me tell you where I have been, what I have done, and what will happen moving forward. Things will never be the same, but we keep walking. (15:30) Did anything happen when I was gone? Are the Lakers really selling? Are the Dodgers going to be for sale? What is happening!? (42:44) So many teams have sold since I left! The Padres! The Angels!? That’s right, so long Arte Moreno! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 23 · 37 min

    For My Daughter Kyra

    Donate to The Kyra Fund: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Kyra Samson Scholarship Fund: https://jewishbroward.donorsphere.org/donate/ab7b876f-ccb6-47db-aa1e-66d7bd8a87bd Thank you all for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past month. It did not go unnoticed. While there is no targeted return date for the show right now we will keep you updated. Thank you again. Love, Coca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 22 · 53 min

    The Phillies are heating up! Can the Yankees acquire Tarik Skubal? BIG trades ahead of the NBA Draft? (Episode 1475 Hour 2)

    The Phillies are starting to ascend the NL East after big performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Will the Yankees try to acquire more pitching in the form of Tarik Skubal? (9:00) The Nothing Personal Pick of the Day with a Yankees-Tigers selection. (17:00) Giannis Antetekoumpo on the move (22:00) and how will the Knicks attack the NBA Draft after hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy? (29:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 22 · 52 min

    MLB trying to COMPLETELY change the draft! The Giants are a dumpster fire! (Episode 1475 Hour 1)

    Today's word of the day is "draft" as in what the heck is the MLB thinking with this new draft proposal? Why is the MLB wanting to keep graduating high school players out and why would there be an international only draft? Then, the Giants are a TOTAL train wreck right now! Rafael Devers is waving a pinch runner off, Tony Vitello seems clueless with the situation. (28:00) The US Men's National Team still has a long way to go as they head into the Knockout Round of the World Cup, fresh off of beating Australia. (38:00) The Review (45:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 18 · 53 min

    MLB changing the Home Run Derby rules! Dodgers care plan for Ohtani! Scherzer is done! (Episode 1474 Hour 1)

    Today’s word of the day is ‘swings’ as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules again? There was a clock and now no clock? How many swings? Is it going to matter? Why does Netflix want new rules? (16:50) Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have a care plan. He’s pitching and trying not to hit and hitting and trying not to pitch. He’s dealing with a knee issue. He was dealing with a blister issue. But, he’s still being world class through it all. (24:10) Max Scherzer is finished. It’s over. Age comes for us all. (31:33) Review: In The Grey. (34:40) NPPOD. (39:10) Fox is upset with ESPN over its coverage of the World Cup. Why? (46:40) The Knicks parade is today! People lining up overnight! 10,000 NYPD officers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 17 · 53 min

    So You Wanna Talk Samson!? NBA ratings explosion! Do executives still reach out to me? Is the franchise tag bad? (Episode 1473 Hour 2)

    Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NBA Finals ratings. Most watched NBA Finals since 1998!? (6:10) George Pickens will play on his franchise tag. Okay? (15:50) Do front office execs still speak with you now that you’re out of the league? (20:12) How does the MLB trade deadline work for a front office? Who is making the calls? Who is getting the calls? (30:30) Should coaches encourage players to acknowledge the other team when they lose? (36:00) How do mascots work? (43:10) Was there ever something I was able to do for a friend to get them through a rough time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 17 · 53 min

    MLB sends a warning to players and people have lost their minds! (Episode 1473 Hour 1)

    Today’s word of the day is ‘consistency’ as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting about this? Why are senators asking for answers from Rob Manfred? There is so much misguided anger about this situation. So let’s explain. (23:00) What is the latest with CBA negotiations? Is the league and the union speaking? Now we have former players coming forward. (28:50) John Fisher has finally spoken with the media. What are his thoughts? He is sorry for how he handled himself. (37:17) Review: Dreams. (39:17) NPPOD. (45:25) The Mariners are going full piggyback. That means two starters per game through the All-Star break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 16 · 53 min

    NBA offseason is already here! Giannis! Draft! Have you caught World Cup fever!? (Episode 1472 Hour 2)

    The NBA offseason is here. The Knicks are your champions. But the calendar turns. It’s time for trades. It’s time for free agency. It’s time for the draft. (16:23) Do you have World Cup fever? Spain vs Cape Verde? A draw being the most exciting matchup! (36:05) Iran has a problem in the World Cup. They go from Mexico to LA then back to Mexico. What? (40:00) Fox is buying Roku. They want in on the streaming boom. They want a way to distribute more sports. (47:00) MLB All-Star ballots are out. What’s the update? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 16 · 52 min

    Paul Skenes says players are UNITED! Athletics in Vegas! San Francisco Giants firesale? (Episode 1472 Hour 1)

    Today’s word of the day is ‘united’ as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 15 · 53 min

    Tarik Skubal makes his return, now what? A problem in San Francisco! More trouble for the Red Sox! (Episode 1471 Hour 2)

    Tarik Skubal is back for the Tigers. It was a quick return. Boras was right. I was wrong. Now what happens with Skubal moving forward? (6:20) Something happened with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres over the weekend. Xander Bogaerts was hit in the head. Then the Padres hit Gunnar Henderson. What the Orioles manager said really made Orioles fans mad. (14:00) Giants players protested Pride Night in San Francisco. Players wrote bible verses on their hats or didn’t wear them at all. (23:40) The Boston Red Sox season is still going down down down. Now the team president has publicly called the season embarrassing! Yikes! (33:20) Aroldis Chapman is going to get traded. Is he going to get traded to the Yankees? (38:10) The Miami Marlins are .500! What will the team do? (45:00) There’s a major story sweeping through sports. A highly-regarded surgeon has been accused of pushing UFC star Conor McGregor to using steroids. Uh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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