Nothing Personal with David Samson

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

Episodes

Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)

January 5, 2026 • 53 mins

We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays have full reloaded. Signing after signing after signing. After losing in the World Series they decided to go all in on free agents. (25:30) What are the Diamondbacks doing with Ketel Marte? He has been rumored to be moved all offseason. Now the GM says they may not move him, ...

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NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)

January 5, 2026 • 53 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens missed the kick. Wow. (10:15) The Atlanta Falcons have fired its head coach and general manager after a win that eliminated the Buccaneers and gave the divisio...

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It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)

January 2, 2026 • 53 mins

Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! ...

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New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)

January 2, 2026 • 52 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big trouble. Christian Barmore could be in big trouble. And head coach Mike Vrabel just wants to focus on football. (12:00) The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs. The reports say it was about Diggs not wanting to travel home with the team during Christmas break. Hmm. Is that the w...

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Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the Bucks! Top stories of 2025, looking ahead to 2026! (Episode 1396 Hour 2)

December 29, 2025 • 52 mins

We will see you on FRIDAY! Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G League players going to school. European pro players going to school. What about players in the NBA going back to school? (14:20) Giannis has been going off. He returned to the Bucks and he had some words after the win over the Bulls. (21:10) Let me explain what is happeni...

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NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs Panthers! Charles Barkely is FED UP with the NFL on Christmas! (Episode 1396 Hour 1)

December 29, 2025 • 53 mins

No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support! Today’s word of the day is ‘savior’ as in the NFL gets a dream scenario for Week 18 as in Steelers as in Ravens as in Panthers as in Buccaneers as in Seahawks as in 49ers! Wow. The AFC North is up for grabs. The NFC South is up for grabs. The No. 1 seed and the NFC West is up for grabs. And we cannot forget the losers all playing for...

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It's a Coca Tuesday! Mets teardown continues, Ravens moving on from Harbaugh? Coaches begging for $20 million? (Episode 1395 Hour 2)

December 23, 2025 • 53 mins

Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday! It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets trade of Jeff McNeil and what happened inside the clubhouse, what makes a good team leader? Is this VALID or an OVERREACTION - Coca thinks the Ravens and John Harbaugh need to part ways after the season! Arizona Stat head football coach Kenny Dillingham came out publicly ...

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NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games! Draymond Green leaves mid-game! Chiefs moving to Kansas!? (Episode 1395)

December 23, 2025 • 53 mins

Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf as in the NFL as in Steelers as in Lions as in suspension. The NFL handed down a two game suspension for what Metcalf did in grabbing a fan during the Steelers game on Sunday. This could be very costly for Metcalf as his guarantees could now be voided. Uh oh. (12:00) Draymon...

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Angels v. Skaggs family has come to a close; Jake Paul's embarrassing payday; RSN collapse is coming! (Episode 1394 Hour 2)

December 22, 2025 • 53 mins

There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating. Let’s discuss why a settlement was reached and what this means for the Angels. (13:00) Anthony Joshua crushed Jake Paul. Paul should never have been in the ring. The fight was an embarrassment. Paul is a marketing genius, but this was just bad. ...

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Steelers win wild one over Lions, how was DK Metcalf not ejected? Dodgers set another record! Murakami to the White Sox? (1394 Hour 1)

December 22, 2025 • 53 mins

There will be a show tomorrow, but no shows Wednesday-Friday! Today’s word of the day is ‘motormouth’ as in Pittsburgh as in Detroit as in Steelers as in Lions as in DK Metcalf as in fan. DK Metcalf grabbed a fan and looked to throw a punch at that fan during the Steelers win over the Lions. And nothing happened during the game because the NFL said no flag was thrown? WHAT? Let’s discuss this event and how wrong it was by the fan...

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It's a Coca Thursday! Technical problems, Fenway Sports Group sale, Banner Nights, and getting OLD! (Episode 1393 Hour 2)

December 18, 2025 • 54 mins

Hello, my friends! It's another Coca Thursday! We talk Fenway Sports Group and what that means for the Red Sox, which official scoring rules do you want to see changed, hanging banners for the NBA Cup, the Clippers investigation, and what in the world is Puka Nacua thinking? Also - next week's schedule: Live on Monday and Tuesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Dolphins have benched Tua! Are the Chicago Bears moving to INDIANA!? The Oscars on YouTube!? (Episode 1393 Hour 1)

December 18, 2025 • 51 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘convicted’ as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That’s what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30...

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Trump 's comments; Choosing your fandom; FIFA and its lies! (Episode 1392 Hour 2)

December 17, 2025 • 53 mins

Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about my views on Trump and his latest comments about Rob Reiner following the murder of Reiner and his wife Michelle. (16:20) Someone asked about a tweet I sent to Jim Bowden. It was about fandom. Let me explain. (25:00) How does scheduling work in MLB? Is Major League Baseball set teams up to lose later in the year by having lon...

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Knicks win the NBA Cup! Where's the parade!? NBA expansion is coming!? Tua Time is OVER! (Episode 1392 Hour 1)

December 17, 2025 • 52 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘banner’ as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don’t want to spli...

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What a horrific weekend: from Brown University to Bondi Beach to the Reiner Family... (Episode 1391 Hour 2)

December 15, 2025 • 53 mins

What a s**t weekend it was. It started with shooting at Brown University then there was a terrorist attack on Jews on Bondi Beach in Australia, and it ended with the death of Rob Reiner and his wife at their home in California. Just a s**t weekend. (25:00) The rules coming to see the World Cup could be impossible for some foreign fans. Let’s discuss what the Trump Administration has proposed. (33:00) The fallout of Sherrone Moore h...

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Patrick Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs see dynasty end; Philip Rivers proved me wrong! Mets fans look away! (Episode 1391 Hour 1)

December 15, 2025 • 52 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘depravity’ as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We’re a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs...

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It's a Coca Thursday! He does NOT lose it over the Mets! Sherrone Moore and Michigan, Notre Dame meltdown, and more! (Episode 1390)

December 11, 2025 • 53 mins

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn m...

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Pete Alonso to the Orioles!? Phillies have decisions to make! Travis Kelce can see the end is near!! (Episode 1390 Hour 1)

December 11, 2025 • 53 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘birds’ as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million deal to join Baltimore. The Orioles have a great core put together. The Mets have now lost out on two fan favorites in two days! (16:30) What is going on with the Phillies? They brought back Kyle Schwarber, but what about the rest of the team? That’s where things get interesti...

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)

December 10, 2025 • 53 mins

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 a question about Utah athletics and its new partnership with private equity. Here we go! (13:00) Paramount made another bid for Warner Bros. This is getting ugly. How high will Paramount go? What will Netflix do? (21:00) What is going on with the Astros? The team just sold its minor league teams to Diamond Holdings...

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Schwarber back with Phillies! Edwin Diaz goes to the Dodgers!? What did Scott Boras say this time!? (Episode 1389 Hour 1)

December 10, 2025 • 52 mins

Today’s word of the day is ‘unattainable’ as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a five-year deal. He’s getting $30 million a year as a 32-year old DH. Wow. Let me explain why this happened and why Philly is mad at the Pirates. (16:00) Edwin Diaz is leaving the Mets for the Dodgers. The Dodgers get stronger. The Mets will now have Devin Williams. Did David Stear...

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Episodes

.css-14f5ked{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:2;overflow:hidden;}Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)

It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)

New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)

Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the Bucks! Top stories of 2025, looking ahead to 2026! (Episode 1396 Hour 2)

NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs Panthers! Charles Barkely is FED UP with the NFL on Christmas! (Episode 1396 Hour 1)

It's a Coca Tuesday! Mets teardown continues, Ravens moving on from Harbaugh? Coaches begging for $20 million? (Episode 1395 Hour 2)

NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games! Draymond Green leaves mid-game! Chiefs moving to Kansas!? (Episode 1395)

Angels v. Skaggs family has come to a close; Jake Paul's embarrassing payday; RSN collapse is coming! (Episode 1394 Hour 2)

Steelers win wild one over Lions, how was DK Metcalf not ejected? Dodgers set another record! Murakami to the White Sox? (1394 Hour 1)

It's a Coca Thursday! Technical problems, Fenway Sports Group sale, Banner Nights, and getting OLD! (Episode 1393 Hour 2)

The Dolphins have benched Tua! Are the Chicago Bears moving to INDIANA!? The Oscars on YouTube!? (Episode 1393 Hour 1)

So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Trump 's comments; Choosing your fandom; FIFA and its lies! (Episode 1392 Hour 2)

Knicks win the NBA Cup! Where's the parade!? NBA expansion is coming!? Tua Time is OVER! (Episode 1392 Hour 1)

What a horrific weekend: from Brown University to Bondi Beach to the Reiner Family... (Episode 1391 Hour 2)

Patrick Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs see dynasty end; Philip Rivers proved me wrong! Mets fans look away! (Episode 1391 Hour 1)

It's a Coca Thursday! He does NOT lose it over the Mets! Sherrone Moore and Michigan, Notre Dame meltdown, and more! (Episode 1390)

Pete Alonso to the Orioles!? Phillies have decisions to make! Travis Kelce can see the end is near!! (Episode 1390 Hour 1)

So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Utah private equity, Paramount update, MLB Draft Lottery, and more! (Episode 1389 Hour 2)

Schwarber back with Phillies! Edwin Diaz goes to the Dodgers!? What did Scott Boras say this time!? (Episode 1389 Hour 1)

Popular Podcasts

Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)

NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)