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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Jun 25, 2025 • 53min
BEWARE OF THE 2ND APRON! NBA teams scrambling to get under it! Aaron Rodgers says he's one and done in Pittsburgh! (Episode 1303 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘apron’ as in luxury tax as in salary cap as in penalties as in the NBA as in MLB. What are we talking about!? The Boston Celtics have been blowing it all up… kinda. Jrue Holiday is gone. Kristaps Porzingis is gone. Hundreds of millions have been saved in penalties. (17:40) The NBA Draft is here! The first round is on Wednesday. Second round on Thursday. Cooper Flagg is an easy number one. Then things get interesting! The Brooklyn Nets have the most first round picks ever! (24:30) Aaron Rodgers says he’s only there for one year. That’s it. Then he will disappear. (34:30) Review: Dean Spanley. (39:30) NPPOD. Everyone needs to watch the Pirates and Brewers game today. Trust me! (43:15) The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting $500 million from the state. Yup, remember public financing was over. Ha!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 53min
Mike Berland joins the show! Mets fans needs to simmer down! WNBA players speak out on CBA! (Episode 1302 Hour 2)
Mike Berland joins the show! He’s an author and political pollster! He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, he’s worked with Michael Bloomberg, he’s worked with Hilary Clinton. You can get his new book TODAY! It's called Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game!
(25:45) The Mets are in a bad place right now. Losing games. Losing division leads. Pitchers can’t pitch. Hitters can’t hit. All around bad. (34:20) The WNBA players are trying to make a statement. The CBA is ending. Negotiations are here. (44:50) The Reds DFA’d a player they just gave big money to. Not ideal. But what the team’s president said is interesting.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 53min
Fernando Tatis Jr lawsuit! Major Wander Franco update! Athletics host groundbreaking ceremony! (Episode 1302 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘predatory’ as in loans as in money as in Fernando Tatis Jr as in Big League Advance. What are we talking here? Well a company is being sued by Tatis Jr because of a contract he signed when he was a teen. Why is he doing this now? (21:02) Wander Franco update. The disgraced Rays star is in court in the Dominican Republic facing charges of sexual abuse against a minor. Just a very gross case. And on Thursday we’ll get a ruling. (31:00) Review: Deep Cover. (35:30) The Athletics held the groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas yesterday. What a special day. (47:00) NPPOD. (49:30) The NBA ratings came out for Game 7. Monster numbers.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 52min
Dodgers donate to Los Angeles; Ohtani makes start 2! Rays have a new bidder! (Episode 1301 Hour 2)
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a $1 million pledge to the city of Los Angeles area services for immigration. They were pressured to do something, anything, and they responded. (13:00) Shohei Ohtani continues to take rehab starts for the Dodgers at the big league level. 1 inning again. But he brought his bat to the game! (20:00) My response to Andrew McCutchen. (24:45) We now know another bidder for the Rays. Trip Miller has gone public saying he wants the team. Uh oh. (33:00) Cal Raleigh continues to destroy baseballs. He’s a monster! Let’s give him some flowers! (38:30) Coastal Carolina was in the College World Series final. Its manager was ejected in the first inning of an elimination game. Unreal. (45:00) Wisconsin is suing Miami. No not the states. The colleges are going after each other over a transfer.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 53min
Thunder win the NBA championship! Haliburton Achilles tear was sad! Durant traded to the Rockets!? (Episode 1301 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tonnerre’ as in Thunder as in Shai as in Sam Presti as in the Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA champions! What a sad start to the game with Tyrese Haliburton going down. He’s now done for all of next season. The Thunder are primed to be great for a few more years too! (21:04) Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets! Wow. The Suns are still in some trouble. The Rockets now have a chance in the Western Conference. (36:30) Review: The Amateur. (39:40) The US has bombed Iran. (48:00) NPPOD.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 54min
Coca Friday: Lakers sale, expansion fees, Dodgers v. Padres rivalry, Red Sox talk! (Episode 1300 Hour 2)
Matthew Coca, a producer who brings fresh insights to the show every Friday, joins the discussion on various hot topics in sports. They analyze the hefty NBA expansion fees, speculating on potential ownership expenses. The fierce Dodgers and Padres rivalry is explored, especially recent controversies surrounding player conduct. Free agency in MLB also takes center stage, with discussions on proposed deadlines and innovative tiered systems for player signings. The episode wraps up with thoughts on tax implications and the Boston Red Sox.
Jun 20, 2025 • 53min
Pacers force Game 7! Lakers are selling! Rays are selling? Earthquakes are selling!? (Episode 1300 Hour 1)
The thrilling anticipation of Game 7 unfolds as the Pacers dominate the Thunder, highlighting turnovers and shooting struggles. Big news shakes the NBA as the Lakers are sold to Mark Walter, leading to discussions on franchise valuations. The potential sale of the Rays sparks intrigue—could a shake-up be coming? Moreover, the San Jose Earthquakes face a potential sale as the owner looks to build a new ballpark for the Athletics in Las Vegas. The interplay of sports, ethics, and finances keeps the discussion lively!
Jun 18, 2025 • 54min
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! If I was MLB Commissioner! Someone puked on my golf bag? (Episode 1299 Hour 2)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s Wednesday! Someone asked me if I was MLB Commissioner… how would I grow the game? (12:00) Would the NBA ever shorten the the season? Is it boring? Is it too long? (18:00) Someone asked me about spring training games and dealing with disgruntled fans during spring training. Hmm. (25:00) Someone asked me for forgiveness for puking on my golf bag. What? (32:40) What was my favorite thing to do as a team president? What were the least favorite jobs I had to do? (45:00) Should the Tigers bump Tarik Skubal to Thursday so fans get to see a Cy Young showdown between he and Paul Skenes? (50:00) Bad free agents. The Angels are not the only team!
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Jun 18, 2025 • 53min
Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions! Oh, now Devers will play 1B! (Episode 1299 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sunrise’ as in Florida as in Panthers as in South Florida as in back-to-back as in the NHL as in the Stanley Cup! The Panthers did it! How have they been so successful? What a franchise. Brad Marchand was brilliant. Sam Reinhart scored 4 goals! Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe. And Connor McDavid goes home without the Cup again. (16:00) Rafael Devers is ready to play everywhere for the Giants. Can you believe it? (30:00) Review: MobLand. (36:00) The Phillies did something that not many would do, they benched a player during a games played streak. Nick Castellanos was benched. (42:00) NPPOD. Giving you a pick of the Thunder and Pacers game. The big story is will Tyrese Haliburton play? (50:00) The Yankees are broken right now. Can’t score runs. Judge is slumping. Yuck!
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Jun 17, 2025 • 53min
Katie Phang joins! We talk ICE, Trump, and more!; Yankees struggles, Commanders stadium update (Episode 1298 Hour 2)
You can follow Katie across social @katiephang or on YouTube at Katie Phang News!
Katie Phang joins the show! We break down ICE raids, protests, Trump, and more! (27:30) Giancarlo Stanton is back for the Yankees, and they need him. The team can’t score right now. Five straight games of just poor offense. Four straight losses. (35:00) What’s going on with the Commanders? Is the deal done or not? (41:00) Attendance! MLB attendance is up right now! Biggest Father’s Day weekend in a long, long time! What about the Club World Cup? Why is the attendance all over the place? Is it the venue choice or a bigger issue?
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