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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Dec 9, 2023 • 29min
🚨 SHOHEI OHTANI JOINS THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Shohei Ohtani has signed a $700 MILLION deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! Sorry, Anaheim! Sorry, Toronto! Sorry, San Francisco! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2023 • 46min
Bills head coach Sean McDermott apologizes for 9/11 analogy in 2019!; Brian Cashman and Yankee DNA! Are the Orioles going to sell!? (Episode 948)
HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘communication’ as in speaking as in speeches as in motivation as in locker room addresses as in Sean McDermott could use some help with his. He had to apologize for citing the 9/11 terrorists in a 2019 team address. WHAT!? (8:05) Brian Cashman got his guy. Juan Soto. The Yankee DNA is back. George Steinbrenner has risen! (17:05) Are the Baltimore Orioles about to sell? Could it be!? All these teams are for sale! (29:12) Review: Wind/Float. (37:00) Why did Jerry Reinsdorf meet with the Mayor of Nashville? Are the White Sox moving!? (42:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2023 • 48min
Juan Soto traded to the Yankees! We told you the Padres HAD TO trade him!; GTA Duval: ex-Jaguars employee steals $22 MILLION from team! (Episode 947)
HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘damn yankees’ as in the New York Yankees have done it again. This time they trade a bunch of prospects to the Padres for Juan Soto. What went wrong for the Padres? What went right for the Yankees? (18:20) Eduardo Rodriguez has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Loved Detroit. Didn’t want the Dodgers. But he’ll take $80M from Arizona! (22:00) Shohei Ohtani update! What happens if the Blue Jays miss out on Soto and Ohtani!? Then what!? (31:20) Review: Fearless. (35:10) The Jacksonville Jaguars were robbed. By an employee. For $22 million! (44:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 6, 2023 • 48min
Shohei Ohtani Watch: Did Dave Roberts ruin Dodgers chances to sign star!?; MLB Winter Meetings... a bunch of CRICKETS! (Episode 946)
HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘crickets’ as in where is the news as in the MLB Lottery as in MLB Winter Meetings as in no big trades as in no big signings. Wake up MLB! Wake up agents! The media is hungry! (11:30) What’s happening at the winter meetings? Anything? Anything!? ANYTHING!? (16:19) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (26:23) Review: Love Has Won. (32:40) The Oakland* Athletics plan! Will they get free agents? Will they have a stadium? (39:55) NPPOD. (41:20) Florida lawmakers are ready to sue the NCAA over the CFP results. Perfect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2023 • 48min
Robert Saleh forced to respond to reports that Zach Wilson doesn't want to start!?; Ohtani meets with the Blue Jays! (Episode 945)
HOLIDAY MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘apprehensive’ as in the Jets as in Zach Wilson as in Robert Saleh as in Aaron Rodgers as in how could it get worse? Well with the Jets it can always get worse. (12:45) Shohei Ohtani has reportedly met with the Toronto Blue Jays!? (18:30) Mookie Betts is now a 2nd baseman. Every day. Gold Glove in right field and now the infielder for the Dodgers. (29:20) Review: May December. (34:24) Jim Leyland is in the Baseball Hall of Fame! (38:40) NPPOD. (43:35) James Harden finally opened up with his divorce from Daryl Morey and the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2023 • 47min
College Football Playoff leaves FSU at home because... SEC means more; Latest on Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto! (Episode 945)
MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘musical chairs’ as in someone is in when the music stops but someone is also out. Let’s look at the College Football Playoff. Florida State did everything it needed to to get in… and they were left out. Alabama the brand name gets the final spot. Why? Because it’s a TV product! (15:45) We have the MLB Winter Meetings! Trades are happening! Mariners trade! Are we now on Ohtani Watch? $600M bidding war!? (29:20) Soto stalemate? Do the Yankees not want to up the trade? Are the Padres asking for too much? (35:45) Review: The Holdovers. (38:25) Eagles and Niners was a thrashing. The Niners took out some revenge on the Eagles. But the bigger story was a scuffle on the sidelines! (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 47min
Brewers sign top prospect to richest deal ever! Will it work better than the last few?; MLB Winter Meetings: How to prepare (Episode 943)
MERCH SALE: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/shop/Today’s word of the day is ‘risk’ as in calculated risk as in risk management as in the Milwaukee Brewers did something that has not worked out for many teams. They gave a top prospect a top end deal and they’re hoping it works out! (13:40) The New York Yankees decided to release a stament about the death of Henry Kissinger. Huh? (23:50) Review: Rustin. (28:10) NFL Flex is here for Monday Night Football. Goodbye Patriots/Chiefs and hello, Eagles/Seahawks. (34:30) NPPOD. (36:00) MLB Winter Meetings start on Sunday. How do you prepare for them? Why do they still take place? (43:00) What is happening with the PGA? Wasn’t there supposed to be a deal with LIV? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023 • 47min
Juan Soto Trade: Should the Yankees go all-in!? Why are the Padres trading him?; MLB Winter Meetings: Is Shohei Ohtani going to sign? (Episode 942)
MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shopToday’s word of the day is ‘rental’ as in one year as in short term as in Juan Soto as in the San Diego Padres as in the New York Yankees. The rumors now are the Yankees want Soto, but the Padres are asking for a lot. Is it worth it? Should the Yankees go all in for Soto? (15:33) MLB Winter Meetings are about to start on Sunday. What should we expect? Is this when Soto gets traded? Is this when Shohei Ohtani signs? (21:05) Is Aaron Rodgers going to return? Should he return? Do fans want him to return? (30:50) Review: Inception. (36:25) Let’s give a Mark Cuban update. He is not running for president. (41:00) NPPOD. (44:40) Andre Dawson wants to change his Baseball Hall of Fame team. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023 • 48min
Mark Cuban is selling the Dallas Mavericks!??!; The Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in ANOTHER mess!; WWE/UFC merger update (Episode 941)
Holiday sale still going on: davidsamsonpodcast.com/shopToday’s word of the day is ‘shark tank’ as in let’s make a deal as in business as in Mark Cuban as in the Dallas Mavericks. What is happening here!? Could Mark Cuban really be selling the team? I never saw this coming! (15:11) What the heck is going on with Chicago Blackhawks? The team released a player. Rumors are lighting the internet on fire. A young superstar that now has to deal with it all. (30:20) Review: Lessons In Chemistry. (34:45) What is going on with the WWE and the UFC merger? A lawsuit! (43:00) NPPOD. (46:50) We have a David Tepper update. He is a patient man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023 • 47min
Carolina Reaper: Panthers owner David Tepper fires Frank Reich after 11 games; Sports Illustrated accused of using AI to write stories! (Episode 940)
MERCH SALE: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘Carolina reaper’ as in the pepper as in the grim reaper as in hot seat as in David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers have fired Frank Reich. 11 games into his first season. Tepper is onto coach number 6 (interims included) in 7 years. (17:38) Sports Illustrated using AI to write stories!? Say it ain’t so! (34:07) Review: Oppenheimer. (40:07) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the latest additions to the team. (45:12) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
