Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘stale’ as in stale bread as in unripe as in moldy as in sitting around too long as in the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros both found themselves down early in their games. The Braves tried to make a comeback against the Phillies but fell a run short. The Astros needed a historic blast from Yordan Alvarez to walk-off against the Mariners. (11:00) Scott Servais chose to pitch Robbie Ray in the 9th inning against Yordan Alvarez. Do you agree with that move? Did this backfire? (17:10) we have a Draymond Green update. He’ll be back sooner than most thought. (20:40) We had news of two different sort of freak injuries that will keep pitchers from the Divisional Series. David Robertson got hurt celebrating a Bryce Harper home run by jumping! Phil Maton broke his hand punching a locker angry after a game. WHAT!? Inexcusable. (29:00) Review: Don’t Make Me Go. (31:10) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Padres trying to keep Dodgers fans away from San Diego for the Divisional Series. Hmm. Will it work? (35:45) NPPOD. (39:30) We have an update on Eric Kay, former Los Angeles Angels staffer, he’s going to jail. Adnan Syed is getting out of jail. Brett Favre, not going to jail, but should be in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘protection’ as in over protection as in the NFL as in Tua as in Tom Brady as in Derek Carr as in the officials have no idea what they’re doing anymore. Have you seen these flags? Tom Brady gets tackled… FLAG! Derek Carr gets tackled… FLAG! (9:15) David Tepper and the Carolina Panthers have fired Matt Rhule. Rhule got a huge deal and stunk! David Tepper and his comments were hilarious. What a guy! (19:55) Review: Confess, Fletch. (22:55) Draymond Green is stepping away from the Warriors. He punched Jordan Poole in the face in practice. Wasn’t the biggest deal… then the video dropped. (33:45) NPPOD. (41:20) The embarrassment of EarGate between Joe Musgrove and Buck Showalter. What went down there?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Middlebrooks joins us to guide you through the MLB Postseason. We start things off with how Will’s injury ended his first career and forced him into a tough decision. (7:15) What were the biggest surprises of the 2022 MLB regular season? (19:50) Who wins the MVP? Judge or Ohtani!? (28:20) It’s time for some Wild Card predictions! (And some talk about steroids!) (45:55) And we end giving out some World Series picks! We’re sorry Atlanta if we curse you!If you are reading this... have the best weekend! Love, Coca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘royal flush’ as in poker as in King James as in LeBron James as in Las Vegas as in LeBron James used his postgame presser to communicate his wanting of the Las Vegas NBA franchise. He wants a team. He wants ownership. The NBA is going to expand. But, was this the right setting? (11:55) Draymond Green got into a fight with Jordan Poole in practice. What is happening? Coming of an NBA title. (19:55) Joe Burrow continues to speak out when he sees an issue. He was asked about Tua and concussions. Burrow said he’s played in games where he doesn’t remember the 2nd half. Oh boy. (28:40) Review: The Beach Bum. (32:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels. My favorite. Mike Trout spoke at season’s end and had some things to say. The Angels brought the interim manager Phil Nevin back for next year. The team is still for sale. Ohtani may still leave. (39:45) NPPOD. (43:15) The regular season is over! Remember the lockout!? Remember the doom and gloom!? We have reach the postseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘62’ as in the record as in the Yankees record as in the American League record as in Aaron Judge’s record as in NOT the MLB record. Good for him. What’s next? Judge is going to get PAID! Postseason baseball is right around the corner. (10:00) There is no drama left for Game 162 in MLB. None. Everything is set. MLB must be FURIOUS! (18:00) Remember the drama of the Super League in soccer? Remember the backlash? Well, talks have returned! Florentino Perez is the president of Real Madrid and he wants the Super League back! (29:00) Review: Mack & Rita. (34:40) Tua Tagovailoa has met with the NFL and NFLPA. He is still in the concussion protocol and will be out this weekend. (41:50) NPPOD. (44:50) the Houston Astros have won 100 games again. They are the best team in the AL. But yet, the manager and GM do not have new deals yet. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘walleye’ as in a fish as in a yellow pike as in a freshwater perciform fish as in a fishing tournament has rocked the US like never before! We have a scandal on our hands! The two winning anglers were stuffing their fish with weights and got caught! (14:10) Another scandal is afoot! And we, detectives of Samson & Coca LLC, are here to investigate! Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has created a big drama show in the chess world after accusing Hans Niemann of cheating. (19:25) Tony La Russa is out as White Sox manager. In what was a disappointing return to managing. It’s because of health reasons, but it was also because of poor performance on the field. (26:00) Review: The Greatest Beer Run Ever. (33:40) Another scandal has rocked the NWSL. Coaching and leadership malpractice. A report came out from the New York Times about the abuse, harassment, and terrible culture surrounding the league. (43:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘analytics’ as in drones as in computers as in numbers as in charts as in percentages as in the Baltimore Ravens went for it on 4th and goal, didn’t get it, lost the game, and John Harbaugh said it was analytics! Why even have a coach anymore? There needs to be harmony, balance, in order for these things to work. (9:55) The NFL is in crisis mode. Tua Tagovailoa has a serious concussion. The Dolphins are under fire. The NFL is under fire. The NFLPA found the fall guy in the doctor that treated Tua. A lot of changes were made on the fly to the concussion protocol. (20:40) Review: Blonde. (24:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking arbitration deal. Very interesting! (37:00) Aaron Judge is still trying for 62 home runs. Have you seen his attempts? It is being forced on us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘irresponsible’ as in the Miami Dolphins as in Tua Tagovailoa as in if you watched that game last night you knew Tua should not have played. He did and suffered another head injury that was so scary to see. The Dolphins let this happen. (14:45) Does Carlos Correa want to be a Twin? He did on August 23! But now? His new comments were all about how the Twins better make a big deal of the pursuit of him. This is a Scott Boras special. (23:30) Review: Wedding Season. (29:30) What is going on with the Phillies? Just an absolute meltdown. They may miss the playoffs! (37:30) NPPOD. (41:30) What is going on in Anaheim? Shohei Ohtani is still unreal. I will DIE on the hill that he is the MVP. But that’s not the biggest story!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘mulligan’ as in redo as in try again as in imagine going to the Yankees/Blue Jays game and sitting in the outfield. Imagine Aaron Judge steps up to the plate. Imagineer Aaron Judge hits a laser coming right at you. It’s his 61st home run ball! And you miss it! (13:00) Dusty Baker says the Astros are done resting players. The team has games agains the Rays and Phillies left. The Phillies are fighting for a Wild Card spot. Love it! The Marlins sent an email trying to get Mets fans to show up! Hate it! (21:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about teams capitalizing on gambling losses by fans. What?! What does this mean? (34:15) Review: The Case Against Adnan Syed. (42:55) Mac Jones has a high ankle sprain. Common. Mac Jones is getting a 2nd opinion. Common. But how does this come about? Don’t ask Bill Belichick. (47:00) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘hundo’ as in 100 as in century as in one hundred as in Kyrie Irving said he gave up $100M because he didn’t want to get vaccinated. Really? Sean Marks said it could be true! But that’s not it! Kevin Durant is still in Brooklyn. Steve Nash is still in Brooklyn. Ben Simmons is still in Brooklyn. The drama continues on! (13:00) Herm Edwards was fired in his fifth season at Arizona State. (24:40) Phil Mickelson and a few other golfers have pulled their names from the lawsuit against the PGA. Fun! Have you been watching LIV? (35:50) Review: Only Murders in the Building S2 (40:00) NPPOD. If you are in the hurricane's path, please be safe! Please take precautions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices