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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May 3, 2023 • 47min
NFL Draft 2020: Worst first round of all time!? Does Green Bay have faith in Jordan Love? Grizzlies finally had enough of Dillon Brooks! (Episode 808)
Today’s word of the day is ‘5th year’ as in 5th year options as in the 2020 NFL Draft as in a record-low number of first round picks have worked out. The biggest name is probably Jordan Love and what happened with him and the Packers. No 5th year deal, but a new one-year deal? What? (16:00) The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to let Dillon Brooks enter free agency. We all knew this could happen. And it did. Why? Is this Memphis trying to grow up? Fall guy? (24:55) Review: On a Wing and a Prayer. (27:55) Is the pitch clock causing more injuries? Is this something baseball was worried about? Max Scherzer says just get in shape! (36:45) NPPOD.You ever start forgetting what day of the week it is? Is today Tuesday? Wednesday? Who knows! But what I do know is you're going to have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2, 2023 • 47min
LeBron v. Curry! Let's celebrate greatness! Bryce Harper has changed baseball FOREVER! Bauer being Bauer... here we go again! (Episode 807)
Today’s word of the day is ‘LeBron v. Curry’ as in legacy as in greatness as in the NBA Playoffs as in Lakers vs Warriors. Let’s talk about these GOATs. What are we about to see? Can you watch this series and just appreciate both? What about the MVP award? It comes out tonight. Giannis? Embiid? Jokic? (17:35) Bryce Harper is return from Tommy John surgery faster than any player ever. How should the team treat him? (28:50) Review: Space Oddity and the writer’s strike. (34:50) Trevor Bauer was called out by his teammate in Japan for a “disrespectful” sword celebration he wanted to use during strikeouts. (39:50) NPPOD. (44:30) The Florida Panthers are blocking international fans from buying tickets to its home playoff games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Why?tacooooo tuesday!!!!!! Who do we have winning MVP tonight? I think it should be Jokic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2023 • 47min
NHL upsets everywhere! MLB after one month: Big Payrolls are struggling to get hot! Small payrolls are surging! Maybe not the Athletics... (Episode 806)
Today’s word of the day is ‘1/6’ but first we need to talk about what happened in the NHL on Sunday. The Kraken were released! Big time upsets in the NHL. How does it feel to break the regular season record for most wins and then get bounced in the first round? Ask the Boston Bruins! (7:10) Okay we’re back to 1/6! This means the season is almost over? No! We’re just getting started but you can sense some early trends. Game speed, homers, stolen bases, hits… all up. (9:10) What’s going on with the biggest payrolls in baseball? STRUGGLING! (21:20) Bottom payroll teams are surging! Rays! Orioles! Pirates! Maybe not the Athletics! (32:00) Review: The Diplomat. (35:00) Jacob deGrom is back on the IL. What happened now? (43:40) NPPODHave a beautiful Monday, people! If no one else cares about your day.... I DO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 28, 2023 • 47min
Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to MONSTER deal! CARDINALS TAMPERING ALERT! Was Giannis right about Bucks not failing? (Episode 805)
We started a NPDS Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/wSdqRmerToday’s word of the day is ‘Lamar’ as in Lamar Jackson as in the Baltimore Ravens as in a deal finally got done! How did they get there? What did the deal cost? What about Joey Cool? Will he get a Watson deal? (11:50) What happened with the Arizona Cardinals? We have tampering! The Arizona Cardinals are a mess. They had to swap 2nds with the Eagles over the hiring of Jonathan Gannon. (27:00) Review: Wildflower. (31:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Giannis’ comments about failure. Was the season a failure? (39:40) NPPOD. (43:00) MLB fun police! New Era puts a stop to the Atlanta Braves celebration big hats. Why is that?Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 • 47min
NFL Draft Day! Does CJ Stroud's test score matter to teams? When do trades get made?; Titans getting new stadium! Jordan Walker demoted! (Episode 804)
Today’s word of the day is ‘on the clock’ as in the NFL Draft as in Kansas City as in who’s getting picked as in the event of the offseason. Let’s talk about big boards and trades and red flags and tanking. (17:45) The Tennessee Titans are getting a new stadium. The cycle continues. It will always continue. (32:10) Review: A Good Person. (35:20) St. Louis Cardinals have demoted its top prospect Jordan Walker. Why now? Performance? Service time manipulation? Both? (42:10) NPPOD.It's NFL Draft day people! I hope your team gets everyone you want! Except the Steelers! BOOOO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 47min
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates changing before our eyes!? What is wrong with Chicago White Sox!? Jets GM has to defend Aaron Rodgers trade! (Episode 803)
Today’s word of the day is ‘richest’ as in richy rich as in money as in big deals as in the Pittsburgh Pirates finally paid Bryan Reynolds. Can you believe it? The first 9-figure deal in team history. The Pirates are the story of the season. But… don’t get ahead of yourselves. (13:30) What is wrong with the Chicago White Sox? Are they broken? Cursed? (22:30) Jets GM Joe Douglas had to defend the Aaron Rodgers trade already. What did he say? (32:30) Review: Judy Blume Forever. (34:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Marcel Ozuna and why he’s still on the Braves. Oh boy. (43:00) NPPOD.Hump Day!!!!!!! It's here people! We almost made it through another week. Have the best day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023 • 47min
Jimmy Butler was the hero Miami needed; Aaron Rodgers finally to the Jets; MLB to Vegas close to done?; Tucker Carlson AND Don Lemon fired! (Episode 802)
Today’s word of the day is ‘the butler did it’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Jimmy Buckets as in Heat Culture as in the Miami Heat came back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks after a historic performance by Butler. And I was there! (8:25) Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. It happened. Finally. Who won the trade? (17:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rob Manfred’s comments on the A’s being more competitive in Vegas. (29:35) Review: Ghosted. (32:30) Ice Udoka is the new coach of the Houston Rockets. Welcome back. Why were you fired from the Boston Celtics again? (37:55) NPPOD. (41:55) What a day it was for political commentary TV yesterday. Fox News fired Tucker Carlson. CNN fired Don Lemon. Life goes on!Everyone have a great day! Remember to try and do something that'll make you smile at least once a day! You deserve it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 47min
NBA Playoffs: Is Dillon Brooks a villain? Is Doc Rivers right about suspending instigators?; NFL and Gambling; Pete Alonso's future payday (Episode 801)
Today’s word of the day is ‘villain’ as in Joker as in Bane as in Thanos as in Dillon Brooks? The Grizzlies outspoken forward was ejected from a Game 3 loss for hitting LeBron James in the groin. After the game Brooks decided not to meet with the media. Why now? (14:15) Doc Rivers opened up about the Draymond Green incident and the future of the NBA because of suspensions. What did he have to say? (20:15) The NFL has suspended 6 players for breaking the gambling policy. The big name was Jameson Williams, who was suspended for 6 games. The league has a problem. (32:50) Review: Jury Duty. (36:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Mets and Pete Alonso. When is he going to get his big deal? (44:00) NPPODHave yourself a great day, people! It's Monday, but that doesn't mean it has to be a stinker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2023 • 46min
EPISODE 800! Why was Max Scherzer suspended without a fight? Diamondbacks DFA Madison Bumgarner; Why was Embiid not ejected?
It's episode 800 today! Woohoo! Thank you all for listening! Party it up this weekend for us!Today’s word of the day is ‘suspended’ as in no appeal as in sticky stuff as in foreign substance as in Max Scherzer has been suspended by MLB for 10 games. Why did this happen? Did Scherzer use the sticky icky? (15:00) Madison Bumgarner’s time in Arizona is over. The team announce it will DFA him and pay him to just go away. This happens ALL the time! (20:45) We are already having public CBA negotiations in MLB. Rob Manfred vs Tony Clark is back in action. Why now? (30:30) Review: The Promise. (34:30) NPPOD. Why was Joel Embiid not ejected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023 • 48min
MLB Sticky Stuff: Max Scherzer ejected after foreign substance check; Are the Athletics DEFINITELY moving to Las Vegas now!? (Episode 799)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sticky stuff’ as in sticky icky as in foreign substance as in 4/20 as in Max Scherzer was ejected over alleged sticky stuff usage yesterday. It was a huge event. Max said he did nothing. Umpires said liar! Max said he swears he just used rosin. Umpires said more lies! (17:35) Are the Athletics finally leaving Oakland? The team announce it is closing in on a deal to buy land to build a stadium in Las Vegas. (34:30) Review: Square Grouper (36:20) Should Tua walk away from football? He said it’s his decision. And it is. (42:00) NPPODHappy 4/20 to all those that celebrate. Have yourself a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
