Nothing Personal with David Samson
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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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Description:
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
Twitter:
@DavidPSamson
Language:
English
Contact:
6108128732
Episodes
MLS and Apple make major announcements; MLB MVP talk; Why are the Padres for sale? (Episode 1380 Hour 2)
11/17/2025
MLS and Apple have waved the white flag on the whole streaming deal. MLS is going to change its schedule to a new format. Apple is going to get out of its deal 3 years earlier than it was supposed to, but not before getting rid of the MLS Season Pass. (14:00) Shohei Ohtani goes back-to-back-to-back. Aaron Judge goes back-to-back. What seasons we saw from both of them. Feel bad for Cal Raleigh. (21:00) The Padres are for sale. We told you this was going to happen. (33:30) Steph Curry and Under Armour are no more. The deal is done. The lifetime agreement is over. (41:30) Let’s breakdown what’s happening in New Orleans sports. The Saints are bad. The Pelicans are worse. And there’s one person in charge of them both… Gayle Benson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:20
NFL Spit-Gate Part 2: Will league suspend Ja'Marr Chase?; Sanders gets into the game! NFL Report Cards (Episode 1380 Hour 1)
11/17/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘projecting’ as in Ja’Marr Chase as in Jalen Ramsey as in the Bengals and as in the Steelers. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the Steelers win after punching Chase in the helmet. And after the game Ramsey said he was spit on. Chase said he didn’t spit. But what does the video say? (10:30) Shedeur Sanders got his first career NFL action on Sunday. Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion and in comes Sanders against the Ravens. It did not go well. (17:00) Eagles and Lions was a hard watch. The main thing was how was AJ Brown going to play. He got the targets. He made some impact. But it was the defense that came up big stopping the Lions. (25:00) Why is the NFL so mad about these NFLPA report cards? Filing a grievance over them? (36:10) The Dolphins want to take over all Spanish speaking countries! If your country speaks Spanish, get ready to see more Miami Dolphins games! (42:30) Review: Roofman. (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:53
It's a Coca Thursday! The power of the fan! New owner spending! MLB happenings! NBA All-Star! (Episode 1379 Hour 2)
11/13/2025
It's another Coca Thursday! This one is filled with Coca defending fans and David defending ownership! Per usual! Just remember that these are friendly conversations and we all love each other! Hope you enjoy and we'll see you again on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:34
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and our main man Scott Boras! (Episode 1379 Hour 1)
11/13/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh’ as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let’s take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He’s entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It’s time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone’s time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:21
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! MLB contracts before CBA! Mental health services! Worst owner in sports! (Episode 1378 Hour 2)
11/12/2025
Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don’t know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What’s the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:25
Mavericks fire Nico Harrison after fan pressure was too much! Giants fire Brian Daboll! Kelly v. LSU legal fight! (Episode 1378 Hour 1)
11/12/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘terminated’ as in head coaches as in general managers as in Nico Harrison as in Brian Daboll as in Brian Kelly. We start with the Dallas Mavericks. It all fell apart for Nico and the Mavericks after that Luka Doncic trade. The fans revolted. The Mavs got the 1st pick in the draft. And that was still not enough. (15:30) Brian Daboll was fired by the New York Giants. It went downhill after Year 1. They had no choice. (22:00) What is happening with LSU and Brian Kelly? Has he been fired? Will Kelly get his full buyout? This is a mess! (35:00) Review: The Lowdown. (38:30) MLB and sportsbooks have put a stop to some of the pitching props you can bet on. Now a full stop, but for parlays. And limits have been set at $200 on certain pitch-level markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:54
MLB qualifying offer; Colorado Rockies going Moneyball; Next Japanese MLB star is coming? (Episode 1377 Hour 2)
11/10/2025
NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta is back in baseball. Leaving the Cleveland Browns for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the moneyball man, is back. The Rockies hired him as the president of baseball operations, will it work? (23:00) Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays. He was the bench coach there for a few seasons. (27:00) Another Japanese star is headed to MLB. Munetaka Murakami is coming. He is the Japanese baseball league home run king. (37:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Marshawn Kneeland died from suicide last week. Just two days after he scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Just sad. (48:00) Big Ten investments. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:20
An update on my family; MLB Gambling Scandal: Guardians pitchers charged in gambling, money laundering conspiracy (Episode 1377 Hour 1)
11/10/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘solidarity’ as in standing together as in my family. I shaved my head. Let me explain why. (16:00) Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted on federal charges over pitch rigging. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged in an illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy. Oh boy. (31:00) President Trump update time. Trump went to the Commanders - Lions game yesterday. Only the 3rd sitting President to do so. Let’s chat about some things he’s done and said recently. (46:00) Review: The Smashing Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:56
It's a Coca Thursday! Dog cloning? NFL trade deadline moves! ESPN Bet is no more! (Episode 1376 Hour 2)
11/6/2025
Do not clone your dog. Adopt, don't shop! It's another Coca Thursday! Cloning your dog: are you in or out on that? Jets and Colts make a Sauce Gardner trade. Dolphins not making any moves. Stop paying average QBs. ESPN Bet is no more! UFC gambling scandal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:24
MLB Opt-In or Opt-Out: Imanaga, Brewers, Trevor Story, and more! World Series viewership! Braves finances! (Episode 1376 Hour 1)
11/6/2025
NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘options’ as in MLB as in free agency as in player options as in team options as in mutual options. There are some big names we knew would opt out of their deals to become free agents like Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Shota Imanaga is now a free agent, and that surprised a lot of people. Trevor Story opted in to his deal with the Red Sox. (22:00) World Series Game 7 was a huge number. Averaged 51 million across the US, Canada, and Japan. Most-watched baseball game in 34 years! (31:00) Review: Lost in Translation. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:30) The financial report for the Atlanta Braves came out and we have to discuss what we saw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:14
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Steve Ballmer gets sued! YouTube TV vs Disney! Hawks embezzlement! (Episode 1375 Hour 2)
11/5/2025
Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s talk about the latest story involving Steve Ballmer. He finds himself in more of an Aspiration mess. Is this the end of the NBA investigation? Is this what the league needed to rule against the Clippers and Kawhi’s cap circumvention? (15:30) Can you explain what’s going on with Disney and YouTube TV? Are we going to get ESPN back this weekend or what? (23:30) Can you explain clubhouse celebrations? Does the beer move from clubhouse to clubhouse? Did the Dodgers have to bring their own beer? (31:30) Who are the top 3 unsung heroes in the clubhouse? Not players, backend staff. (40:00) Can you explain how the Atlanta Hawks didn’t know an employee was embezzling millions of dollars from the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:24
Jets go ALL IN on rebuild mode! Can the Blue Jays just "run it back" next season? Top 5 MLB Offseason storylines! (Episode 1375 Hour 1)
11/5/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘cholula’ as in sauce as in Sauce Gardner as in Quinnen Williams as in the New York Jets as in the Indianapolis Colts as in the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are in full tear down mode, even though the GM says they are not. (14:40) Let’s talk Blue Jays. Where does that team go now? Pending free agents. Can a team stay healthy? Can they “run it back?” How do you re-capture that? (23:30) Let’s break down the Top 5 storylines for the MLB offseason. Managerial openings and closings. Broadcast deals. Free Agency. (36:20) Review: Adulthood. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Let’s talk Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:43
NFL Week 9: Long kicks, Dolphins changes, Jayden Daniels injury! Ja Morant suspended! World Series ratings! (Episode 1374 Hour 2)
11/3/2025
Big news in the NFL world from the weekend. We had a 68-yard field goal! An NFL record! What about what’s going on in Miami? The Dolphins finally made a move and fired GM Chris in his 10th season. Something needed to change in Miami Gardens. Can’t get rid of Tua. Not ready to get rid of Mike McDaniel. So the GM had to go. (12:30) The Bengals defense has a major problem. Everyone wants to leave. The defense can’t tackle. (18:00) Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow. It happened during a time he probably should not have been in the game. (22:00) Review: The Roses. (26:30) NYC Marathon was on Sunday. (30:30) Ja Morant was suspended again. This time by the Grizzlies. (36:15) Wait to see updates Part 2! (42:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:23
Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles! From Yamamoto to Rojas to Smith! Discussing the IKF lead! (Episode 1374 Hour 1)
11/3/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘slap’ as in Will Smith as in Miguel Rojas as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. What a series. The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from being champions and then it all went wrong in Game 7. Let’s break it all down. (11:30) Yoshinobu Yamamoto did one of the rarest things ever. He picked up three wins in the World Series. Game 2 winner. Game 6 winner. Game 7 winner on no rest! (19:00) We had benches clearing in the World Series! We had heroics from players you’d never think of! Was the IKF lead large enough in the bottom of the 9th? How about the Will Smith home run? (38:15) Baseball is in such a great place after that World Series. Viewership up. Fans up. Attendance up. (42:30) What do the Blue Jays do now? What is going to happen to the league? (49:30) Wait to see updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:50
It's a Coca Thursday! Trey Yesavage appreciation; the lunacy of college football; Jordan on load management (Episode 1373 Hour 2)
10/30/2025
It's a Coca Thursday because there is no show Friday! Coca wanted to get started today talking about Trey Yesavage and the meteoric rise he's had this season from Single-A ball to World Series ace! Louisiana governor Jeff Landry had an insane press conference to discuss the head football coach at LSU? We dissect Kirby Smart's comments on the firing of Brian Kelly, NBA load management and Michael Jordan's disgust of it, and some chatter on NFL salary caps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:29
Blue Jays are one win away! Update on the Billups, Rozier scandal! A new MLBPA scandal has dropped! (Episode 1373 Hour 1)
10/30/2025
NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today’s word of the day is ‘bang!’ as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as in Blue Jays as in Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from being World Series champions. Trey Yesavage, a rookie, put on a pitching display that people dream about. The Dodgers can’t hit. The Dodgers can’t get on base. And the Blue Jays long ball/small ball has left Los Angeles fans shocked as the series heads back to Toronto. (17:40) NPPOD. (22:00) Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are now on leave WITHOUT pay. The NBPA is going to fight this for Rozier. (30:30) Uh oh. Breaking news about the MLBPA and the feds! Tony Clark finds himself under more heat. Let’s dive into it. (39:00) Review: Fight Club. (41:30) Let’s talk about Dallas. There is a major fight going on between the Stars and the Mavericks. A lawsuit. A countersuit. The works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:58
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! NCAA gambling, Turkish ref gambling, WNBA negotiations! (Episode 1372 Hour 2)
10/29/2025
Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the NCAA and gambling. The SEC is out on it. The NCAA is in on it. Who will win this battle? (11:00) Let’s go to Turkey. In Turkey it was alleged that almost 75% of the referees have gambling accounts! (21:15) The WNBA CBA expires on Friday. There is no deal. The WNBA asked for an extension of the CBA. (27:45) Can you explain what Clark Hunt is talking about when it comes to the Chiefs stadium? (35:00) Why don’t the Atlanta Braves ever have leaks? We hear from all other teams, but rarely from the Braves. (42:00) How do taxes work for players that don’t travel? (48:30) What is my favorite in-game baseball achievement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:32
World Series tied up through 4 games! Should the Ghost Runner be in the postseason!? Wemby's greatness, Zion's injuries (Episode 1372 Hour 1)
10/29/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘epic’ as in the World Series as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in fantastic baseball! We’ve seen an 18-inning game. We’ve seen monster home runs. We’ve seen terrific, and not so terrific, plays in the field. From Ohtani to Freeman to Guerrero to Bieber and more! (32:15) Review: Big Bold Beautiful Journey. (35:30) Victor Wenbanyama is the real deal. Have you seen him play? It’s magical. (43:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:48
Continued fallout of the NBA gambling scandal! Ravens injury reporting issue! Harper responds to Dombrowski! (Episode 1371 Hour 2)
10/27/2025
Let’s break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It’s all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson’s injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday’s practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let’s talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn’t want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:53:24
World Series tied up! Yamamoto's GEM in Game 2! Game 3 Preview! End the Tush Push! Brian Kelly fired! (Episode 1371 Hour 1)
10/27/2025
Today’s word of the day is ‘city of angels’ as in Los Angeles as in the World Series is headed back to LA tied up at 1 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Game 1 was about the 6th inning for the Blue Jays, capped off by a Grand Slam by Addison Barger. Game 2 was all about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched his 2nd consecutive complete game. Wow. We now have Game 3 coming up today with Max Scherzer for the Blue Jays and Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers. (24:45) The Tush Push has to end. It’s over. Get it out of the game. (33:23) The Jets won a game! Justin Fields led them to a great comeback win in Cincinnati. Wow. What a week for the Jets. Woody Johnson calls out Fields. The Jets want to start Tyrod Taylor, but he gets hurt. And then Fields gets the win. (39:40) Review: Nobody Wants This Season 2. (42:30) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Kelly was fired by LSU last night. Another monster buyout for a coach. It never ends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duración:00:52:53