

Nothing Personal with David Samson
Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB
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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Jul 8, 2020 • 46min
Politics are starting to weaponize sports (7/8)
Today's word of the day is 'dangerous' as in the WNBA is in a pickle over comments from Sen. Kelly Loeffler. She is completely against Black Lives Matter being on the court during the WNBA games. Players are upset. Sen. Loeffler is a part owner of the Atlanta Dream. What happens next (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Marlins having the same facial hair policy as the Yankees. Andrew McCutchen said that the policy “takes away from our individualism”. So what was my position as president of the Marlins and has that position changed (16:22). Review - King of Staten Island (28:30). Aaron Judge says he's game-ready. Craig Kimbrel is already giving up home runs for the Cubs. Let's have a discussion about the readiness of MLB players (36:05). #waittosee---------------------------Nominate Nothing Personal with David Samson for the People's Choice Podcast Awards: http://podcastawards.com/app/signup/ 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2020 • 48min
Patrick Mahomes record-breaking deal needs context (7/7)
Today's word of the day is 'guarantee' as in how much money is Patrick Mahomes going to make on his new deal. It was reported to be $500m in total money, but is that true? Let me explain (0:06). Desean Jackson posted some anti-semitic rhetoric on his Instagram page yesterday. He didn't apologize, the team released a statement, and now Jackson has released another apology. How should this have been handled (12:34)? NFL and NFLPA are now fighting over the preseason. WE told you here that there would be these arguments in more than just MLB (20:07). Yesterday Bubba Wallace had to deal with more comments from President Trump. He was asked by President Trump to apologize - for what exactly (28:05)? Review - Athlete A (37:37). #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2020 • 47min
MLB's new Summer Camp is already a disaster (7/6)
Today's word of the day is 'holiday' as in MLB testing was a mess because coronavirus tests couldn't be done on July 4th. Teams are mad. Players are mad. GMs are mad. How did we get here and will it ruin baseball before it starts? What's going to happen with the players who have chosen to opt-out? Could they opt back in now? MLB needed a deadline and it failed (0:06). The Washington Redskins are in the news with a possible name-change on the horizon. That isn't the news. Daniel Snyder is the news. The three minority owners of the Redskins wanting to sell is the news. And you know why that's the news... MONEY (20:35). What will this mean for the Atlanta Braves or the Cleveland Indians? Well the Braves released a ridiculous statement about why the won't change their name (29:30). Review - Hamilton (33:10). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I could explain the Covid injured list in MLB and whether teams could use that list to their advantage (36:50). #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2020 • 34min
Bonus Pod: From Celebrity Fans to Marlins Man - How we deal with fans (7/3)
In today's episode David talks all things fans. From what it will be like to play without them this season to what it's like dealing with them. He'll also talk the start of Marlins Man and his negotiation battle for Ken Griffey Jr's 600 home run ball with a fan. Did he win that battle? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2020 • 49min
Samson Sit-Down: Tim Matheson on shooting Animal House with John Belushi, working with Chris Farley and more (7/2)
Two-time Emmy nominee Tim Matheson joins the show to discuss his illustrious career in film. He talks about what it was like to shoot Animal House with John Belushi, being on set with Chris Farley, and how West Wing helped make an impact on his life. --------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 7min
Samson Sit-Down: Survivor Cagayan Reunion (7/1)
Team Luzon, better known as Brains, from Season 28 of Survivor: Cagayan has reunited for the first time ever. Garrett Adelstein, J'Tia Taylor, Tasha Fox, Spencer Bledsoe, and Kass McQuillen join David Samson to talk about their own Survivor experiences. From the trials and tribulations they all went through to the friendships they made along their journey... you don't want to miss this.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2020 • 47min
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (6/30)
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything baseball and non-baseball related.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2020 • 44min
Samson Sit-Down: Jeff Conine on going from unknown prospect to World Series champion
Two-time World Series champion and Marlins legend Jeff Conine joins Nothing Personal with David Samson to discuss the infamous Marlins bus, how his friendship with David started, and how he went from unknown pitching prospect to World Series champion as an outfielder.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2020 • 47min
MLB schedule release and the impact of Texas and Florida
Today's word of the day is 'YNWA' as in You'll Never Walk Alone as in Liverpool won the Premier League and it got me thinking about how much the US could learn from how England does it. From stadium atmosphere, to youth leagues, to academies, just the whole brand (0:06). Let's talk about MLB schedule release. THIS is what goes into making a schedule and how important each game is to make (13:55). Texas Rangers are selling tickets because they can have fans in the stands... well, Texas and Florida announced today that they're shutting down bars again because of a coronavirus spike. Not only did the Texas Rangers have Globe Life Field get crushed on social media over the design of the new ballpark, now they need to face a tough reality. I've been there before with Marlins Park (19:20). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me why Amazon would pay to name the renovated arena in Seattle the Climate Pledge Arena (34:35). The New York Jets have a major problem and it's not Jamal Adams... it's the head coach. #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020 • 44min
Despite coronavirus spikes sports will go on (6/25)
Today's word of the day is 'Randolph' as in "sell, sell, Mortimer, sell!" as in is this the conversation the Wilpon's are having about selling the Mets. There have been so many rumors about the Mets being sold and all these buyers are showing up and all these prices floated and Alex Rodriguez/Jennifer Lopez duo and Steve Cohen walking away... what is actually going on in Queens (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if it's smart for the PGA to continue with tournaments despite more positive tests. Let's have a conversation about protocols and the reality of life with covid-19 (13:50). Canada has a lot of power on the restarts of two sports leagues, MLB and the NHL. What happens if they say no to allowing teams to travel (26:00)? Review - The Soundtrack of our Lives (35:33). An update on Bubba Wallace and NASCAR (41:35). New York Jets head coach Adam Gase has lost control of his best players and this isn't the first time... what should the front office do? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices