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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Aug 9, 2023 • 48min
ESPN Bet coming soon: Why ESPN made the deal with PENN Entertainment, Why PENN decided to let go of Barstool (Episode 863)
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
Aug 8, 2023 • 49min
Baltimore Orioles quietly suspend broadcaster for delivering game notes!? WHAT!?; White Sox comment on culture problems (Episode 862)
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
Aug 7, 2023 • 47min
MLB meets MMA: Ramirez drops Anderson in White-Sox/Guardians brawl; Are the Angels still cursed?; USWNT receive hate that's nothing to do with soccer (Episode 861)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have happened? What happens next? Just take a look at the White Sox clubhouse for answers on how bad things have gone. (16:10) Are the Angels cursed? They have to be. Buyers at the deadline and still can’t win. Shohei Ohtani on fire… still can’t win. (27:00) Review: 65. (30:10) The USWNT had its earliest exit from the World Cup ever. After the loss… the hate was strong from the critics. But was it about soccer? Nope. (38:55) NPPOD. (41:55) The Pac-12 is dead. It was ended overnight. What was supposed to be a new media rights deal ended with 4 schools remaining. The Big Ten is now 18. The Big 12 is now 16. GO HERE NOW: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2023 • 48min
MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s from a hit to the head in May! What? (13:20) LEt’s update what happened with Domingo German. It’s just all bad for the Yankees. (18:45) The Orlando Magic find themselves in a weird spot. The NBPA released a statement after it was uncovered the team gave Ron DeSantis a donation. (32:30) Review: The Crowded Room. (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (44:45) NPPODIf you didn't know by now.... we have merch! And more to come so sign up here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2023 • 47min
Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is crumbling. What is happening with college athletics!? The Big Ten is looking to steal more schools. The Big 12 stole Colorado. Florida State wants out of the ACC! (16:15) Mets owner Steve Cohen had to meet the media. He flew to Kansas City to that. What does the future of the Mets look like? Are they punting on 2024? (27:10) Review: Happiness for Beginners. (32:30) Domingo German has been added to the restricted list. His career may be over. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:20) The gambling problems are getting worse. Look at what’s happening in Iowa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2023 • 48min
MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.comToday’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out the door! What happened during the MLB Trade Deadline? (5:30) The New York Mets are selling. They are kicking everyone out the club. Scherzer gone. Verlander gone. Pham gone. Robertson gone. (23:20) What is the No-Trade Clause? How do players use it? Why would someone not go to a contender? (27:20) The St. Louis Cardinals sold. Flaherty sold. Hicks sold. Montgomery sold. DeJong sold. (29:30) What did the Yankees do? Nothing. Made one trade at the deadline. That’s it. What did Chaim Bloom say about the Red Sox? ( 37:55) Shohei Ohtani was not traded. What is the Angels plan? Are they ready to lose him? (44:00) What did the Padres do? Anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023 • 45min
Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline!Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all had some questions! Questions not exactly about the deadline but about trades in general! (7:45) How did Jeff Conine make it to the Marlins? How did that trade go down? Is this how most trades go down? (28:55) Someone asked me about Cincinnati Reds ownership and if they knew the Diamond Sports fiasco was on its way so they cut spending. Interesting. (38:00) Someone asked me about trading for a player with a checkered past. This was based off someone like Antonio Brown. How is this handled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023 • 43min
Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was interested in sports administration. (12:10) Do teams have insurance coverage on players? Does insurance cover all expenses on an injured player? (23:10) What about Fernando Tatis Jr and his suspension or motorcycle accident? (27:50) Elly De La Cruz first home run ball was caught by a young fan. The kid held out for a trade. He got meet and greets, signed baseballs, signed hats, signed bat. Was that good enough? (36:20) What is Big League Advantage? Why do players sign up for this? Is it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023 • 48min
Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023 • 47min
Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things!Go to pablo.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
