Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'scapegoat' as in JT Watkins gets blame for all of the Boston Red Sox cheating. How did MLB conclude that it was just him? Does it now pay to cheat in baseball? Ron Roenicke will be named permanent manager of the Red Sox... did he not know what was happening? Alex Cora was the bench coach of the team before he was named manager of the Red Sox (0:06)! MLBeard Challenge Day 39: Orlando Magic; Today is also the day of what we would look like if we made it to the final tribal on Survivor (check my twitter @ davidpsamson for a picture) (13:16). Review - Ghandi (18:50). Live Golf Alert !!! A made for TV foursome starring Tiger and Phil and Peyton and Brady all for charity (22:07). NFL DRAFT DAY! Where do all these rumors come from? Tua's hip? Joe Burrow already the first pick? Jerry Jeudy's knee? What are front offices doing today on draft day (30:35)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked When the media says I am hearing this or I am hearing that, are they responding to what other media members have heard or what they have actually directly heard (39:05). Trades and trades and trades! Will there be trades in the Top 5 tonight? #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Samson breaks down the breaking news concerning the Boston Red Sox penalties for sign-stealing.--------------------------- '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

Today's word of the day is 'gronk'd' as in the Buccaneers traded for Rob Gronkowski to team up with Tom Brady in Tampa. Here's how a trade for a retired player works and why it happened (0:06). The NFL virtual draft is taking place tomorrow so how are teams preparing? This is a very weird time, but let me walk you through how we would get ready for the draft (8:20). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if it's true that contraction of 42 teams is a done deal in minor league baseball (16:18). Is the NHL coming back in July? Well, Panthers president Matt Caldwell says there is a plan in place (23:45). Review - Gangs of New York (28:15). Corey Gauff cares more about money than his daughter Coco and made that clear by going public against his daughter's comments saying that she has never been diagnosed with depression. How pathetic of this father. Let me explain (31:35). MLBeard Challenge Day 38: Washington Wizards (38:16). Steve Kerr came out publicly refuting some things that Michael Jordan said during The Last Dance... will he be the last person to do so? #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'i-n-c-o-m-p-r-e-h-e-n-s-i-b-l-e' as in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled for the first time since 1945 (0:06). I have some advice for Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. He got into a twitter fight with Yannick Ngakoue and it's a terrible look for both of them (3:55). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me to explain the new lawsuit filed against MLB and all teams and stub hub and ticketmaster (13:37). MLB has another new plan! It's plan 50 so far and this one involves Texas, Arizona, AND Florida (24:20). Review - Swiss Army Man (30:35). MLBeard Challenge Day 37: Charlotte Hornets (35:30). Let me make this clear - Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez will NOT be the Mets new owners. #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is '99' as in Wayne Gretzky's last game was April 18, 1999 and I was there. I got to appreciate greatness one final time (0:10). Review - The Last Dance. Let's take a deeper look at the first two parts of the Michael Jordan documentary. From a young Jordan to Scottie Pippen to Jerry Krause to Phil Jackson to Jerry Reinsdorf there is a lot to unpack (3:20). MLBeard Challenge Day 34-36: Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls (34:15). NFL Draft is going virtual and we already have problems! ESPN reported that Cincinnati had a glitch with the first pick in the NFL mock today (36:30). Will more people watch Parts III & IV of The Last Dance than watched Parts I & II now that they know what it's about? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'shattered' as in Joe Kelly, pitcher for the Dodgers, threw a pitch in his backyard that shattered a window. What this means to me is that players are not ready for seasons to start (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if Jalen Green skipping college mean that men’s college hoops are in trouble. This is a big deal (5:52). What happened between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Mets owner Jeff Wilpon? Well, major problems arose because of.... SCOTT BORAS! and this needs to be addressed (22:30). Could MLB expansion be the answer to economic issues (31:20)? Review - Gladiator (38:42). MLBeard Challenge Day 33: Cleveland Cavaliers get $1K (42:19). Von Miller tested positive for covid-19, but will we ever find out about any other NFL stars? #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'extraocular' as in the muscles used to roll your eyes. Dak Prescott held a dinner party instead of practicing social distancing, which is whatever, the bigger problem was pictures were posted (0:06)! So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Mike Trout doesn't like the Arizona Plan for MLB so will it be dropped now (9:38)? An update came out about Roy Halladay's tragic death and it was revealed he had drugs in his system. Let's discuss the use of drugs by players and how much more it means during quarantine right now (16:13). Review - Rain Man, She's Outta My League (25:13). IOC acknowledged there's no Plan B if the Olympics cannot take place in 2021 (30:40). More problems for the New York Knicks even with no season right now - Charles Oakley called out Patrick Ewing and it all broke my heart (36:40). MLBeard Challenge Day 32: Starting to donate to all 32 NBA cities, Atlanta is up first, $1K to the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta (42:31). Vegas win totals came out for the NFL and I'm thinking New England fans will be happier than Tampa Bay fans at seasons end. #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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'core' as in we honor Jackie Robinson by breaking down his nine core values (0:06). Role Play Alert! President Trump is expected to hold a call today with some of the major leaders in the sports world about REOPENING THE ECONOMY! This is a solid 17 minutes of fun (8:07). MLB is said to be participating in an extensive Covid-19 anitbody study. Let me break down exactly what this means and what I hope happens from this (25:27). Review - The Departed (28:57). MLBeard Challenge Day 31: Feeding South Florida (32:20). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me to elaborate on mascot racing and wondered if these stadium contests were rigged (36:06). Will the Bengals REALLY trade the first overall pick in the NFL Draft? #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'feeshvunt' as in finished or another word for Kyle Larson's NASCAR career (0:06). MLB sent out a memo today about 35% salary cuts and agreeing to pay all employees through at least May... what does it all mean (5:28)? The NCAA will be greatly impacted by coronavirus and one of the first dominoes to fall was the University of Cincinnati's men's soccer team. The school announced today that it will end the program so let's discuss the reality of college athletics moving forward (13:32). Review - The Sting (23:01). Christian McCaffrey is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history and my only questions is why? Let's take a look at the four running backs since 2012 who signed major extensions to see how those played out (25:50). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Will Bill Belichick ever open up and be honest about the end of the Tom Brady era in New England (32:03)? MLBeard Challenge Day 30: Houston Astros - Day 30 means $30K has now been donated to MLB teams ($1K to each of the 30 teams). (38:20) 2018 WS MVP Steve Pearce retired and said the MLB report will show team never cheated... what do I say about that? #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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'acquiescence' as in Todd Gurley going public saying Deion Sanders didn't want him to wear the no. 21 jersey for the Falcons (0:06). MLB is Japan!? Should we book our plane tickets now!? NO! It won't happen (3:10). I know you're all fans of the CPBL, right? You know, the Chinese Professional Baseball League, which had Opening Day on Sunday? Well, it's season has started in Taiwain, with no fans (9:11). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what my view was of Ronda Rousey coming out publicly with some very negative comments about fans (13:05). A NASCAR driver has now been suspended without pay for a using a racist remark in an iRacing event. Kyle Larson should be ashamed of himself, and I'm ashamed that his racing team, Chip Ganassi Racing, didn't come out stronger in their statement (19:24). Shaq offered Isiah Rider $10K to fight Kobe Bryant which reminded me of a great story about Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez (26:47). Review - Oliver (32:31). MLBeard Challenge Day 27-29: Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals (37:37). My pick to win it all was Trae Young in the H-O-R-S-E competition and he lost in the first round... I'm back with a winner though! #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices