

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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Oct 25, 2022 • 48min
adidas terminates deal with Kanye 'Ye' West; MLB Playoff talk: Get Schwarber away from bulls! NFL refs asking Mike Evans for autograph is BAD business (Episode 685)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ye’ as Kanye as Kanye West as in Yeezy as in adidas has announced it has cut ties with Ye after anti-Semitic comments about how the company couldn’t drop him. Well, they did and a statement was released. (13:20) There were some points that we missed yesterday about the NLCS and ALCS series. Here’s what we missed about the Padres, Yankees, Phillies, and Astros. (31:30) Review: The Watcher. (34:30) NPPOD. (35:50) NFL refs asked Mike Evans for his autograph after a game. This is not okay. (43:20) The Indianapolis Colts have benched Matt Ryan. The team traded for Ryan and an undesirable contract. Now Sam Elhinger gets the start and Frank Reich will have his 7th different starting QB since he became head coach.I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022 • 49min
Yankees could not handle Astros smoke they asked for! Bryce Harper sends Phillies to World Series!; Could relegation be coming to the NBA!? (Episode 684)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brooms’ as in swept as in cleaning the floor as in 4-0 as in the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series after shutting down the New York Yankees in the Bronx last night. The Yankees wanted this. The Yankees fans wanted this. The Yankees got more than they could handle. (19:30) The Philadelphia Phillies are headed to the World Series. Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins bats exploded. The starting pitching has taken over. They are playing out of their minds! The San Diego Padres blew the lead in back to back games and are headed home. (32:35) Review: Bullet Train. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:50) Adam Silver met with the Phoenix Suns employees and held a Q+A. It was very odd because of the questions he chose to answer. He addressed the Sarver situation. He addressed tanking? Why would he do that?I hope you had a great weekend! Have an even better Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022 • 49min
Jose Altuve all time slump, but Astros stay winning! Why aren't NFL players calling for Snyder to sell?; Reviewing Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix series (Episode 683)
Today’s word of the day is ‘23’ as in Jordan as in used to be LeBron as in hitless at bats for Jose Altuve in the postseason right now. And the Astros still took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. One long ball from Alex Bregman did it. Are the Yankees ready to panic? (23:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players have responsibility to stand up to owners like LeBron did with Robert Sarver. They were referring to Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Snyder. (31:55) Review: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. (42:30) Let’s talk trades! Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 49ers because the Panthers stink. Elijah Moore wants a trade from the Jets because he’s not getting the ball. Interesting. I hope you have a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022 • 50min
Verlander throws gem, Astros bats come alive! Padres fight back against Phillies!; NBA Overreaction Time: The Brooklyn Nets STINK! (Episode 682)
Today’s word of the day is ‘missed opportunity’ as in what could have been as in what should have been as in it didn’t happen. The Yankees had a chance to take a 1-0 series lead. The Yankees had Justin Verlander on the ropes.. and the Astros played like the Astros. Verlander gets out of the jam. The Astros played the long ball. The Astros have the lead. (13:35) We’ve got a tie series heading back to Philly. The Padres came back from down 4-0 against the Phillies. Back to back jacks from the Padres and some small ball and boom. Nola looked great until he didn’t. The Padres lineup woke up. And now we have a series. (26:20) Review: Aftershock. (31:20) It’s NBA overreaction time! One game into the season and our pet’s heads are falling off! The Brooklyn Nets got run off their home court against the Pelicans. An absolute disaster of a game. Kyrie, KD, and Ben Simmons got smoked. What about the Lakers? What did Westbrook have to say about having to become a 2nd unit guy? (40:20) NPPOD. (42:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tennessee Titans getting a new stadium. Let’s investigate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022 • 50min
NFL Owners War Wages On: Colts owner Jim Irsay says Daniel Snyder needs to go! Jerry Jones tells Robert Kraft not to BLEEP with him! (Episode 681)
Today’s word of the day is ‘merit’ as in Jim Irsay as in Daniel Snyder as in Jerry Jones as in Roger Goodell as the owners meetings took place in the NFL and mutiny arose. Chaos. Jim Irsay openly says Daniel Snyder needs to go. Dan Snyder writes a letter to the owners. Jerry Jones tells Robert Kraft not to f*** with him! And that was just by lunch! (38:35) Roger Goodell is going to get a new deal. Jerry Jones does not want him to have the deal he currently has. Jerry let Robert Kraft know how he felt. (43:40) MLB postseason is in full swing! The Yankees did what they needed to do. Judge homer. Stanton homer. Gem from Nestor. Onto Houston! NPPOD. Phillies/Padres, Yankees/Astros.I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022 • 48min
Guardians vs Yankees: Is MLB to blame for rain out disaster?; NBA is back! Tank alert! LeBron Alert! Warriors repeat? NLCS Preview: Phillies or Padres (Episode 680)
Today’s word of the day is ‘rain delay’ as in the Yankees as in the Guardians as in 3:30 hours of nothing as in MLB took that long to make a decision about Game 5 last night. It was complete disrespect towards the fans that were in the stadium. Major League Baseball is in charge of deciding this. Advantage whom now? Yankees get Nestor Cortes. Astros get the winner on short rest. (18:40) Let’s talk about the NBA! It’s back today! I know there’s been stories for weeks now. Tanking alert! Watchout for it! What will happen with the Lakers and Celtics? Are the Nets still a mess? Do the Warriors hate each other? (25:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me who I think will win the NBA title this year because they want to fade my pick! (30:15) Review: The Redeem Team. (33:15) We have more postseason baseball today! Another round. Phillies vs Padres. Let’s discuss. (38:40) NPPOD.I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2022 • 49min
Congrats to the Padres and Phillies; Dodgers and Braves go home with their 100+ win seasons! No NBA team can be happy with the Warriors (Episode 679)
Today’s word of the day is ‘despondent’ as in working all year for one goal and failing as in the Dodgers won 111 games and then lost it all in 4 as in the Braves won 101 games and wanted to try and repeat and lost as in that’s baseball. All the respect in the world to the Padres and Phillies for getting it done. All it took was one road win and the series flipped. How is MLB feeling about this? Do you think they like the double underdog story? (30:30) Review: Nothing Compares. (34:55) The Golden State Warriors are paying a premium. They will have almost half a BILLION dollars in payroll next season! (43:40) NPPOD.I hope everyone has a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022 • 32min
Samson Sit-Down: Tyler Kepner | Author of THE GRANDEST STAGE: A History of the World Series
It’s a Samson Sit-Down with columnist and author Tyler Kepner! We talk all things baseball. MLB postseason. History of the World Series! A baseball fan’s dream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022 • 49min
3-year anniversary of NPDS! How will the NFL respond to Dan Snyder threats? Deshaun Watson in more trouble; MLB Postseason update! (Episode 678)
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in 3 years as in 36 months as in 156 weeks and 4 days as in 1,096 days as in 26,304 hours! That’s how long Nothing Personal has been around for! (2:10) Let’s update the Daniel Snyder situation. I cannot believe that Al Michaels brought it up! I was wrong! This has been a disaster for the NFL, especially when the Thursday games have been horrible! (11:45) Another woman has come forward and filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson. We’re getting close to 30 women now. Will Watson be suspended for more games now? (17:20) MLB Postseason update! Yordan Alvarez is having a series to remember. Two games. Two mammoth home runs for the Houston Astros. (31:00) Review: Sidney. (36:10) Carlos Correa has opted out of his deal with the Twins. He said he wanted to be a Twin then said he didn’t want to be a Twin. He still may be a Twin, but he wants to get paid! What a story. (41:10) NPPOD. (45:20) Is it time for Theo Watch? Are the Mets going to do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022 • 45min
NFL Bombshell report on Daniel Snyder: does he have dirt on Roger Goodell and Jerry Jones!?!; MLB Postseason updates! (Episode 677)
Today’s word of the day is ‘must win’ as in you need to win as in you have to win as in don’t you dare lose as in it’s the stinking postseason! Win every game! The Atlanta Braves came back to win Game 2 against the Phillies. The Padres took Game 2 from the Dodgers. Must wins! Let’s take a look at where these series are at. (16:01) A new bombshell report was dropped by ESPN about Washington Commanders Daniel Snyder. It has been alleged that Snyder has dirt on Roger Goodell. Has dirt on Jerry Jones. Has private investigators following owners. Other owners privately spoke with ESPN and had some pretty damning things to say about Snyder. Whoa! (31:20) Davante Adams finds himself in some legal trouble after shoving a photographer. He has been charged with assault. Woof. (38:20) NPPOD. (39:55) Review: Mr. Harrington’s Phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices