

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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Sep 1, 2023 • 47min
White Sox fans are NOT HAPPY with owner Jerry Reinsdorf's decision on new GM; The Guardians have claimed everyone! Why!?; ESPN pulls the plug on Charter at kickoff! (Episode 880)
Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Someone promoted from within. How energized are White Sox fans!?!?! (16:25) Waiver claims! The Guardians have taken them all! You waive a player and they’re going to Cleveland! (26:20) Review: The Flash. (28:45) Disney and Charter are in a fight. Bad for fans. ESPN went dark right before the kickoff of Utah and Florida. Uh oh. (38:10) NPPOD. (40:50) It’s Scott Boras time! Welcome back! What did he do now? Just called out the Dodgers over Cody Bellinger.Web it up! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 48min
Mets fire back at claims of Pete Alonso being toxic, but will he be traded?; Update on Wander Franco; Barstool Sports enters layoffs (Episode 879)
For everyone asking about the Wait to Sees, Movie Reviews, and David's Top 100: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jl_qRYCA04IqNp-pmcfGQoaF6rA_7f4RigR1ZPY7dQo/edit?usp=sharingToday’s word of the day is ‘it’s not personal’ as in business as in Pete Alonso as in the New York Mets are having a season to forget. What now? Pete Alonso was called “toxic” but the Mets say that’s BS! What about a trade? It can happen. (13:20) Another bad update with Wander Franco. Another complaint filed against him. (24:20) Review: John Wick 4. (29:30) Barstool Sports has entered the layoffs world. Reportedly 25% of the company has to be cut. This is on the heels of the break up with PENN Entertainment. (36:50) NPPOD. Braves vs Dodgers alert! Betts and Freeman vs Acuña and Olson! (41:00) The Indianapolis Colts have entered the dysfunction market. Welcome! Danny Snyder is gone. Jim Irsay is at the plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 46min
Angels waive Giolito, Yankees waive Donaldson, Bader; MLB cannot allow what happened in Colorado and Chicago to happen again (Episode 878)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surrender’ as in give up as in waving the white flag as in the Los Angeles Angels have given up. Waiving players they traded for to make a playoff push. The Yankees waive Donaldson and Bader. The Mets waived Carrasco. Mike Clevinger got waived. (18:45) MLB, MLBPA will get involved in player safety even more now after what took place in Colorado and Chicago. How did these things take place? How were safety measures lacking so much that this happened? (30:10) Review: BS High. (34:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if expansion will put an end to relocation threats… hmmm. (41:30) NPPOD. (43:15) Free drinks for everyone in Milwaukee! How? If the Jets lose at one bar! But! There are conditions!Go here please: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023 • 48min
Ronald Acuña tackled by fans on field in Colorado! NL MVP race could be most exciting finish ever!; Scherzer booed in return to Citi Field! (Episode 877)
Today’s word of the day is ‘danger’ as in scary as in fan behavior as in Ronald Acuña was tackled by fans in Colorado last night. What the hell is going on? How did this happen? What will MLB do now? (10:30) NL MVP race is on fire. Acuña. Betts. Freeman. Olson. Two sets of teammates in the top 4. Let’s go! (18:05) Max Scherzer was booed last night in his return to Citi Field. He had some things to say about his time with the Mets. (28:20) Review: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. (32:25) What in the world is happening at Petco Park? A story came out about a non-profit makings hundreds of thousands of dollars as a vendor in San Diego… and it’s fake! (42:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 48min
How were 2 fans struck by bullets during White Sox game!? Updates on Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics stadium situations (Episode 876)
Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shooting took place at a White Sox game. Or did it? Two fans in the outfield were struck by bullets. How? 1 died and several were injured during a shooting at an Oklahoma High School football game. WTF! What about in Jacksonville? A racist murdered 3 Black people. Unreal. (27:30) Review: Depp v. Heard. (31:10) What is the latest on the Milwaukee Brewers? No, not the win streak, but the stadium! (37:00) Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is readying a list of demands from MLB if the Athletics need to extend its lease at the Oakland Coliseum. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:50) What the heck is happening in Spain right now!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 47min
Shohei Ohtani should reconsider playing again this year! Stephen Strasburg retires, but still paid! The BIG drama inside the White Sox front office (Episode 875)
davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘deflection’ as in misdirection as in pass it somewhere else as in who’s to blame for Shohei Ohtani’s injury? Him? The team? Lady Luck? Anyone? (12:35) Stephe Strasburg has retired. Kind of. He will still get paid his full contract AND the deferred money. (28:50) Review: Like Harvey, Like Son. (33:50) How bad were things inside the White Sox front office? What led to the end of Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams in Chicago? (39:10) The NFL is here. Joint practices. Fights. Preseason games. The field where it happens. (45:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023 • 47min
Shohei Ohtani suffers 2nd career UCL tear! How much will it cost him in free agency!?; Oakland Athletics owner finally speaks... SOFTBALL ALERT! (Episode 874)
Visit davidsamsonpodcast.com for merch or if you wannna talk to SamsonToday’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as depressing as in Shohei Ohtani has hurt his elbow again. Another UCL tear. Will he need Tommy John surgery again? How many millions will he lose out on now? Will he ever be the same? (17:20) John Fisher has finally spoken. He’s the owner of the Oakland Athletics. And he only sat down with a paper in Nevada. None in Oakland. Wonder why. (37:00) Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline. (45:00) Baker Mayfield has some off the field distractions. $12M worth of them. (46:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 47min
Chicago White Sox clean house! Fire longtime GM and EVP of baseball!; Wander Franco being erased from Rays stadium; Harden gets fined (Episode 873)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Southside blues’ as in Chicago as in White Sox as in Jerry Reinsdorf as in overhaul as in you’re all fired. Reinsdorf fired his two main men. Both the guys who oversaw the baseball operations. Are the White Sox moving? To where? To What? (28:00) An update on Wander Franco. He has been moved to admin leave. The Rays have been removing his picture from everywhere around the stadium. (34:50) Review: Untold - Hall of Shame. (39:00) NPPOD. (40:30) James Harden has been fined $100K for his comments about Daryl Morey and the playing for the Sixers. What happens next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 48min
Orioles owner says team will have to DRAMATICALLY raise stadium prices to keep young stars!?; Athletics stadium update; Commanders owner talks Harden (Episode 872)
Leave a question or buy some merch! davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘dramatically’ as in over the top as in the Baltimore Orioles as in John Angelos as in what is he thinking? He spoke with the New York Times said in order to pay for his young stars he’ll have to raise prices around the stadium! (20:00) The Oakland Athletics have hired a contractor for its new stadium in Las Vegas. What does it mean? Anything? (30:45) Review: Untold - Jake Paul Problem Child. (34:30) What is happening with James Harden and the Sixers? He called Darryl Morey a liar. Now Josh Harris has spoken. (40:20) NPPOD. (41:40) Michigan has suspended Jim Harbaugh for 3 games this season. You won’t believe who they play. It’s all a joke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 48min
Astros call team meeting after being swept by Mariners! Gunnar Henderson doesn't "settle" for cycle; Pete Alonso's big blunder! (Episode 871)
If you wannnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘veteran’ as in team meeting as in getting swept as in keeping composure as in the Houston Astros needed to get together and talk things through. The postseason races are going crazy and the Astros could miss out on them. The Mariners are hot. The Blue Jays are waiting. The Red Sox are surprising. (11:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Gunnar Henderson was a single away from the cycle, but legged it out for a double — would I want that? (19:20) Pete Alonso made a mistake. The internet crushed him. Was it fair? No. (28:10) Review: No Hard Feelings. (32:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels already calling up its 2023 draft pick this season. What? (45:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices