Nothing Personal with David Samson

You can talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘tarp’ as in rain as in rain delay as in groundscrew as in the Mets and Marlins game was postponed after hours of talking about the field. The Marlins are furious. What happened? How could this happen? (10:15) Josh Harris opens up to ESPN about why he needed to own the Washington Commanders. He is on a quest. He now has 4 Infinity Stones of franchises. (19:40) Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to the Jets. It was released by J. Cole. What did the letter say? Will the Jets give him a chance? (32:35) Review: Theater Camp. (36:00) Is Damian Lillard getting traded? We’re going into Month 4 of this. Now the Raptors are the favorites? What happened to the Heat? Is he going to stay a Blazer? (42:35) NPPOD. (44:55) Time to talk Swifties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ya wannnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘aspiration’ as in hope as in expectations as in belief as in the Cincinnati Bengals want a Super Bowl. 2 seasons ago it was a Super Bowl loss. Last season was an AFC Championship loss. Now Joe Burrow has a calf injury and he doesn’t look good. Last night he struggled, but they won. How do teams handle these player injuries? (10:30) What are the Jets doing with Zach Wilson. He is bad. The team is losing. Saleh is doubling down. Joe Namath is fuming. (28:55) Review: Bank of Dave. (36:20) What is going on with the Padres? Everything we told would happen. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate, if you wanna talk to Samson, or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘mentality’ as in the mind as in the brain as in the drive as in the 4x4x48 Challenge was grueling. Rain. Cold. Winds. Sleep deprivation. Tears. But we did it. (10:45) The Bears are in a bad place. Bad week. DC resigns. Stolen equipment. Getting blown out with Taylor Swift in attendance. Bad bad week. (17:35) The Dolphins dropped a 70 Burger on the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Sean Payton is in the deep end. Russell Wilson is a shell of himself. Woof. (22:35) That wasn’t the only big L in Colorado this weekend. The Buffs got beat bad. Deion Sanders first bit of adversity. (31:25) The Writers Guild has an agreement in place with the studios! The strike is almost over! What needs to happen next? (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about about retirement tour gifts. How are they chosen? Did the Athletics drop the ball on the Miggy Tour? (44:30) NPPOD - What has happened to the Houston Astros? They have sputtered. Fallen apart. May now miss the postseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DONATE HERE: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040Today’s word of the day is ‘rose’ as in the Golden Bachelor as in Gianni Infantino as in Jerry Jones as in Stan Kroenke as in John Mara as in the NFL owners want FIFA’s rose. Why? The World Cup Final is at stake! Millions and millions and millions of dollars at stake. And the battle is on! (14:20) The Mets. Here we go again. Disaster season gets worse and worse and worse. What happened now? (28:30) Review: Just One Mile. (34:40) NPPOD. Amazon is bringing ads. Get ready to pay more. The Cubs are in some trouble! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation here and let's help find a cure for Parkinson's: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040Today’s word of the day is ‘storied’ as in historic as in past time as in historic as in the Chicago Bears. What is happening with this team? Did Justin Fields call out his coaches did he not? Are the Bears leaving downtown or are they not? Did the defensive coordinator resign or did he not? What is happening!? (24:45) Something happened at the Patriots game over the weekend and a fan died. It could be from a fight with a rival fan. It may have been caused by health reasons. (36:15) Review: Virgin River Season 5. (37:40) James Dolan doesn’t like being an owner. Hates it. Despises it. His words! (44:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it as in Sean McVay said he had no idea what the spread was in the Rams and 49ers game. What happened? Why is it important? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium. What are the big talking points from the team’s presser yesterday? (25:40) Review: The List (28:35) What’s going on with Mel Tucker and Michigan State? He’s going to get fired. Is he going to get paid? (39:40) NPPOD. (42:20) Merger Alert! It looks as if the XFL and USFL will be merging. Spring football! Will it ever work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Link to donate to Parkinson's Research/4x4x48 Challenge: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040Today’s word of the day is ‘never a doubt’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays are not going to Montreal. They are not going to Vegas. They are not going to Orlando. They are staying in St. Pete. 30,000 seat stadium. Fixed domed. (12:45) We have a fight between the NFL and the union right now. The league is alleging that the NFLPA told running backs to fake injuries in contract negotiations. What!? (26:35) Review: Winning Time S2. (31:15) Patrick Mahomes is back to being the highest paid player in the league. The Chiefs re-worked his deal to give him $210M guaranteed over the next 4 years. Why did they do it? (41:50) NPPOD. What is wrong with the Padres? Why did this season fail so spectacularly? The team fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘procedure’ as in plan as in an outline as in an operation as in Shohei Ohtani is going to get one. Will be it be Tommy John? Will he get a bionic arm? Will it just be plasma injections? What is it and what’s his future!? (11:20) The Dodgers have won the West again. 10 titles in 11 years. Sorry Padres fans. (28:55) Top 5 Most Memorable Actor Expressions in Movies. (32:30) Mike Babcock has resigned. Welp, guess that podcast was right! (37:10) NPPOD. (40:35) Alexander Mattison posted messages that he received after the Vikings loss. Racist. Garbage. Fans all need to be better. People need to be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after (almost) 4 seasons with the club. Why now? What did Bloom do wrong? The Mookie Betts trade? Was that on him? (14:10) Is foreign money coming to the NFL? Does this sound familiar? Could it be the Saudi fund? Hmmmmm… (24:30) Review: Kielce. (28:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Alek Manoah and where he is. Huh!? (39:10) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the future of the Portland Trail Blazers? Why haven’t they been sold? (45:40) What are the Suns doing with TV? Do you need an antennae? We’ll give them to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in the NFLPA wants grass and Roger Goodell says maybe, maybe not. Are the players going to get the change? Goodell says he’s heard ‘mixed opinions’ from players. Which players? (14:15) Max Scherzer is done for the year. Another injury. The Rangers are despondent. What of all the teams that also went all-in at the deadline? At the waiver deadline? (27:20) Let’s do something different today. I have a question. (31:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oklahoma City Thunder new arena deal. It blew my mind. (38:50) What is the future of the Rays? Are they for sale? Are they moving? Are they real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices