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Nothing Personal with David Samson

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’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Wow! MVP vs MVP runner-up in a rubber match. Patrick Mahomes looks to return to his place at the AFC Championship game. (12:00) Tom Brady’s agent said Tom Brady is staying with FOX for the long haul. Are we sure about that? (17:00) The NBA could be getting a rival league. That’s if Maverick Carter can get it off the ground. (32:10) Review: The Order. (36:50) Unrivaled starts tonight. Women sports are exploding. Is this going to push the WNBA to make changes? (45:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Los Angeles fires are still going on. Tragedy continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? Why are the Jets interviewing so many people? 30 coaches and GMs? For what!? (13:06) The Cleveland Browns are now being sued by Cleveland. Uh oh. Stadium deals always lead to something! (20:21) Are the Mets going to trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr? Are the Blue Jays parting with the All-Star? What happens to Pete Alonso? (30:45) Review: Rain Man. (32:23) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about players not signing stuff for fans. We’re talking about Wemby and his jersey swap! (45:40) NPPOD. (46:43) LIV Golf has a TV deal now! FOX is here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warriors. Let’s talk about what Steph Curry said about him not wanting the Warriors to be desperate. The end is near. Curry can see it. Draymond can see it. Kerr can see it. What will the Warriors do? (9:20) Jimmy Butler sat down with Pat Riley, and he still wants out. What went wrong here? Can it ever be righted? (19:55) AJ Brown was caught on camera reading a book during the Eagles game. Nick Sirriani is okay with it. Should he be? (34:00) Review: Squid Game 2. (38:22) The Cincinnati Reds returned to Ballys (FanDuel Sports Network). Didn’t think any team would do it, and I’m wrong. (46:20) NPPOD. (47:30) Are the 2028 Summer Olympics in trouble? The LA fires have continued to ravage the greater area.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided to move on after contract negotiations didn’t work out. GM Jerry Jones strikes again. Now where does Dallas go? The Cowboys haven’t seen success in decades! Is it Coach Prime time? (15:20) Sam Darnold was seeing ghosts again. The Rams routed the Vikings in the Wild Card game in Arizona. Now what do the Vikings do? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about OCD and success and Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez. (31:30) Review: Landman. (35:30) The Sixers had plans to build a new Sixers arena downtown. And then said… never mind. WHAT!? (45:40) NPPOD. (48:50) Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are coming to an end. The finalists are the Padres, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. Another season of Mike Tomlin being .500 or better and being immediately booted from the playoffs. The Ravens ran all over the Steelers. Is it time to move on? (8:55) Mike Vrabel is back with the Patriots. Another former Patriot to be the Patriot Way. (16:00) What else happened in the playoffs this weekend? The Packers stunk. The Chargers stunk. Josh Allen looked great. (30:00) Review: Shrinking Season 2. (32:45) We’ve got an MLB ban! The two Yankees fans who grabbed Mookie Betts in the World Series have been banned from all MLB stadiums and events. (44:35) NPPOD. (49:00) Wait to see updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles are still raging on. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Disaster. (9:40) Do you believe me now about Tom Brady? He is fully a Raider. That’s it. (16:35) Yesterday was Arbitration Deadline in MLB. Who avoided it? Who got an agreement done? (35:05) Review: Gladiator 2. (39:00) Venu Sports is no more. Disney, WB, Fox combined deal is over before it began. (41:00) Tyreek Hill’s agent spoke yesterday. He said Hill was committed to the Dolphins, but then said he wasn’t committed to the Dolphins? (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroyed as in lives have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated. The Kings postponed. The Lakers likely will. There’s an NFL game on Monday, will that be impacted? (20:30) Is Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina? Could that happen? No way, right? (26:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brian Flores. Is he going to be a head coach again? (37:45) Review: The Breakfast Club. (42:25) The College Football Playoff semifinals are here! Get excited! (48:10) NPPOD. (50:00) Are the Twins going to sell before Opening Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’s right, Tom Brady is expected to be heavily involved in this coaching search. And the quarterback search. (8:30) Has Mike McDaniel lose the locker room? It seems like it. Players mad. Players late to meetings. Players being fined. Tyreek Hill may want out. (15:25) What is happening with Pete Alonso? Why hasn’t he signed yet? Did Scott Boras screw this up? (31:10) Review: A Real Pain. (37:45) Justin Verlander is headed to the San Francisco Giants. 42-year old signed a one-year deal for $15 million. (41:24) Brent Rooker signed a nice deal for himself with the Athletics. But stop saying the Athletics are spending money! (45:05) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Gavin Lux trade and what it means for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘omniscient’ as in knowing everything as in NFL owners as in firing as in hiring as in deciding not to make any moves. Let’s go through some of the moves made yesterday during NFL Black Monday. Robert Kraft followed up his statement on firing Jerod Mayo with another statement. John Mara spoke. Shad Khan spoke. (18:00) Jets owner Woody Johnson had to come out and defend his son from reports of his involvement in the Jets. What a mess that organization is. (32:13) Review: Wicked. (36:15) There’s a huge fight brewing for control of the San Diego Padres right now. The widow of Peter Seidler is now suing his brothers over control of the team. Oh boy. (45:12) We have an update on the Rays again! The team came out and says it wants the Trop to be fixed now! Huh!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘trajectory’ as in the NFL regular season has ended as in the the NFL draft order at the top is set as in owners and front offices are starting to make decisions as in the Patriots have fired Jerod Mayo. One season and Mayo is gone. From the first pick to the 4th pick in the draft. Wooof! (7:15) Did you hear what Jerry Jones said? He gave you the hard truth about the Dallas Cowboys! (13:00) Let me tell you about my trip! (18:10) What happened in New Orleans is a disgrace. (30:30) Review: Golden Globes. (33:00) Dave Kaval has resigned as the president of the Athletics. Wow. (40:20) The Jaguars have fired Doug Pederson! But, Trent Baalke is staying! The Giants are bringing back Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. Interesting. (46:00) What in the world is going on in Miami? The Dolphins are a mess. The Marlins are a mess. The Heat are a mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan has made his return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stugotz is here. We talk bout everything from his book to his career to his family to his future. You’re going to want to hear this one! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://stugotzbook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Cote is here! He rarely ever wants to get interviewed, but he’s here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Izzy Gutierrez joins us today! We talk about his career, about his life, about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amin ElHassan joins us today! We talk everything from front offices, the NBA, movies! We cover it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome in Eric Hosmer! 2015 World Series champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame legend Keith Hernandez is here with us! We talk everything from Mets to his broadcast career to his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We got him! Nick Turturro is here! The face of Yankees fandom is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘final final’ as in the last live show of the year for NPDS! This is it! We have shows dropping everyday we’re gone, but I won’t be here! (4:00) LeBron James finally said something about the NBA play. Too many 3s? Lack of hustle? What is the problem with the NBA right now? (12:00) Sammy Sosa has said sorry to the Cubs and to fans. Sorry for what? Sosa has not been invited back to any Cubs event since he retired almost 2 decades ago. (18:40) Woody Johnson and the Jets. What a mess. Madden ratings? Cmon. Kids showing up to the locker room? (24:05) NPPOD. (33:25) Top 5 movies of 2024. (41:00) My top 5 shows of the year! (44:00) We end the show and the year the same way we end every year… resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s word of the day is ‘blocked’ as in Nolan Arenado as in the St. Louis Cardinals as in the Houston Astros. What happened here? Well, Arenado has a no-trade clause in his contract and he used it. Does this mean Arenado will never be a Cardinal? No. (8:45) Charles Barkley continues to be public about his contract negotiations. Non-stop. It’s been months. And he continues to want us to care. (16:15) College sports is all on the fans now. You have top tier schools begging fans to donate. Begging fans to buy merch. Begging fans to buy tickets. It’s all on the fans. Welcome to the NIL Era. (35:35) Review: No Country for Old Men. (38:55) Survivor Finale. (40:45) NPPOD. (43:45) The NFL QB Carousel continues to spin and spin and spin. At least 7 teams could be using a new QB this week. It’s Week 16! (49:25) Aaron Rodgers is at it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ross

hurt

Jan 17th
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Ross

wolfman

Jan 17th
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Ross

hey Dave I'm Ross big fan of all mtl yes and you but I'm Jarry park . you stomp those floors. listened in my bed with a little yellow transistor. took it to cottage st.jovite area and at night I could get Buffalo and hear you know my memory.

Jan 17th
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Ross Mahaffey

Samson follow nhl.

Dec 18th
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Ross Mahaffey

a mention of ca I meant

Dec 18th
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Ross Mahaffey

ds don't forget where sga derives from.

Dec 18th
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Ross Mahaffey

think of everything that is. cheaper than gas. go figure. walking is semi free.

Dec 6th
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Ross Mahaffey

where do you live that you can buy a whole donut for a single dollar in cdn please explain this. let's deal in donuts. canadian krypto

Dec 6th
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Ross Mahaffey

People will follow the leader. djprez says kill. says seek retribution. elect him and follow his credo. hope for pardon or cabinet position

Dec 5th
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Ross Mahaffey

didn't sound very E David

Nov 16th
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Rozz

obviously you can't afford it so don't buy it.

Apr 18th
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Rozz

why do billionaires expect people who are struggling to pay for a playground for millionaires. Bunch of trumps.

Apr 18th
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Don Maloney

Origins of Parkinson’s may lie in the gut. Researchers hope to prove it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/09/28/parkinsons-disease-gut-brain-connection/ You may have read this already but I thought I'd send it to you anyway. Good luck to your friend in his fight against Parkinson's. You are a good friend to him. Keep up the great work with you or podcast and thank you. Don Maloney

Sep 28th
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Adam Balogh

good show

Sep 15th
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Adam Balogh

fascinating content!!!

Jul 17th
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Adam Balogh

took me some work to locate this but damn it was worth it..!!!!

Jul 17th
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Jeff Fignar

@David Sampson Im 31 now I used to get autographs and sells them myself when I was 12 at Roger Dean all the time lol

Jun 6th
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Mark Frantz

sorry for your loss....thoughts are with you and your family

Feb 1st
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Greg Knoch

another douchebag liberal

Jan 7th
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Timmy Tuffnuts

David needs to stick to sports. No one gives a shit about his politics.

Jun 2nd
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