Nothing Personal with David Samson

ASK SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the league? He’s run wild. Scores in every game. Social media exploded. But he met the media and said some things about the MLS and US Soccer and was he being truthful? (15:00) Sports owners are all making real estate plays. That’s what’s been happening. Always has. Let me explain what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing as all other teams are doing with new stadiums. (19:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about who does the investigations for MLB. Interesting. (29:40) Review: Prisoner’s Daughter. (33:50) How much money is Ohtani going to get? How can you get to that number? Who can calculate his worth? (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees have fallen apart. Last in the AL East. Under .500 and in danger of having its worst season in almost 30 years. (14:30) Marcus Stroman wanted an extension from the Cubs. He didn’t get it. Now he’s hurt. Oh boy. (25:10) Review: King of Clones. (33:45) We have an update to the Michael Oher story. The Tuohy family has responded with claims that Oher is attempting a shakedown. This has gotten ugly. (49:45) NPPOD. (41:10) The Kansas City Royals need a new stadium. Here we go again! Welcome to the cycle!Submit your So You Wanna Talk to Samson questions here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk to Samson HERE: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘bad timing’ as in not great as in coincidence as in bad luck as in snowball as in the Tampa Bay Rays are in trouble. Not just the Wander Franco situation, but the pitching staff. Tommy John might be a player on the team because of all the elbow injuries. (17:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about signing younger players to longterm deals versus signing older players to longterm deals. (26:20) Review: Heart of Stone. (29:20) Angel Hernandez has lost his lawsuit appeal against MLB. He was suing the league over discrimination. (36:20) NPPOD. (40:00) We have an update to the update to the update to the update on the Oakland Athletics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you wannnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as in hoodwinked as in led astray as in Michael Oher is alleging that he was not adopted by a family, but instead got Britney’d. What is happening? Why is this coming out now? (14:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the restricted list in MLB and what the latest update is on Wander Franco. (25:55) Review: The Thief Collector. (30:00) Justin Verlander had to respond to criticism from anonymous Mets calling him a diva and detached from his teammates while in New York. Why is this coming out? (36:14) NPPOD. (39:45) It’s the Messi Effect. He has taken over MLS. He was taken over stadiums. But is everyone happy about it? (44:50) The alleged Neymar contract with Saudi Arabia is a doozy. One of the biggest contracts ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can ask David questions for the show here: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB and the Rays have a problem with their star Wander Franco. Serious allegations were brought to light during the game yesterday and it’s all weird. Scheduled day off? Hat giveaway? Leaving during the game? (11:45) James Harden is done with the Sixers. It’s over. They ended trade talks, but Harden said nope. He wants out and took to a mic in China and sounded off on Daryl Morey. (24:35) Review: Hijack. (29:10) What happened with the Orioles and broadcaster Kevin Brown? Took another strange turn. (37:30) NPPOD. (38:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brewers stadium situation and what will happen with the team. What about the Orioles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar is tired of the losing. In danger of missing the postseason? Yes. In danger of losing Soto? Yes. (11:45) We have an update on the Athletics situation. Kind of. Athletics president Dave Kaval spoke with the media over night. What did he have to say? (29:55) Review: The Beanie Bubble. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about former players being named managers and what the expectations are when they are hired. (41:30) Marlins/Yankees 20 years later… (46:30) NPPODSTORE IT UP THIS WEEKEND: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the Phillies. Was the trade worth it!? You betcha! (8:20) Did the White Sox leave Keynan Middleton’s name off the board last night on purpose? Let’s investigate! (15:55) NPPOD (17:55) Northwestern is a mess. An absolute mess. Removing the coach has done nothing to help change the culture. (28:00) Review: The Out-Laws. (30:55) What is the latest update on the Buffalo Bills stadium? Here’s what’s happening and what you should know. (39:45) Ron Rivera has walked back his comments on Eric Bieniemy. Took a day. Why even speak? Think first! (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Daniel Jones and the hate he gets. How do organizations drown out the noise?Go to this website! I double doggy dare you! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at us! (6:20) Astros Framber Valdez throws a no-hitter! How cool! First left in Houston history to get that done. What else did they do? Landed Justin Verlander! (10:20) It’s time for the GM Round Up! What did the executives have to say post-Trade Deadline? Brian Cashman, hello! Billy Eppler, hello! A.J. Preller, hello! Mike Elias, hello! (30:20) Review: Platonic. (33:45) What is going on with running backs? Saquon didn’t get his deal. Jonathan Taylor didn’t get a deal. Colts owner Jim Irsay said oh well! (45:14) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals. ESPN Bet is here and Barstool Sportsbook is no more. ESPN’s new $2B deal with PENN will see a new sportsbook enter the market. Why now? (28:55) Review: You Hurt My Feelings. (33:40) We have more Commanders drama. It never ends with that team! (41:00) The Atlanta Braves are built different. The team has 4 players (Acuna, Allies, Olson, Riley) that have played in the team’s first 111 games. And they are great. And they keep winning. (44:50) NPPODBuy Merch, Be Happy: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? The Orioles quietly suspended a broadcaster for giving game notes. That’s it. Huh!? (15:55) We have the suspension report from the White Sox-Guardians brawl. Tim Anderson got more games and lost the fight! What else is happening in the White Sox clubhouse? We’ve got the front office against the players. (27:50) Review: The Lincoln Lawyer. (31:20) The Pac-12 became the Pac-9 and then overnight became the Pac-4. Is the league done? Where has the NCAA been throughout all of this? (40:20) NPPOD. (45:30) Wait to see updateMERCH IT UP: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices