Nothing Personal with David Samson

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

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How in the WORLD is the Texas Tech QB cleared to play!? Here's how! More and more off-pitch World Cup drama! (Episode 1468 Hour 2)

June 9, 2026 • 53 mins
I truly cannot believe how crazy college sports have gotten. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been cleared to play football. Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible for gambling against his own team. Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets over the past few years. But! A Lubbock County judge granted him an injunction to play and the college football world was set on fire. (17:22) The World Cup continues to be a mess. Beautiful. It’s such...
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Wemby meets the moment for the Spurs! Athletics host home run derby in Vegas? Alex Bregman knows he stinks right now! (Episode 1468 Hour 1)

June 9, 2026 • 52 mins
Today’s word of the day is ‘premature’ as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review: Your Friends and Neighbors. (37:20)...
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What happened to the San Diego Padres? Yankees have tough questions to answers! The Rays have a BIG stadium problem! (Episode 1467 Hour 2)

June 8, 2026 • 53 mins
What has happened to the Padres? They have been terrible. (13:00) The Yankees have a bigger problem than what they thought. Aaron Judge is out for months, not weeks, and not days. And what about catcher? Is Ben Rice an option? They are hoping not. (25:20) What is the latest with the Rays new stadium? Wasn’t it a done deal? Now, it does not look like it. (44:10) Let’s talk expansion and why soccer could impact it in baseball! Le...
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NBA Finals is back at The Garden and a PR battle over Trump has broken out! Trump takes his side in the MLB/MBLPA fight! (Episode 1467 Hour 1)

June 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Today’s word of the day is ‘prohibited’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret Service. The vibes are down, but n...
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MINI POD! NBA Finals: Knicks steal Game 1 against Spurs! Adam Silver meets the media! Rob Manfred finally speaks!

June 4, 2026 • 38 mins
Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare! The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met wit...
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? NHL goes international for All-Star! Curry's $400 million deal! Brewers success, Giants failure! (Episode 1466 Hour 2)

June 3, 2026 • 53 mins
The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you asked about. (11:40) Steph Curry has a new shoe deal. He has signed with Li-Ning. Because of the comfort of the shoes or because of the $400 million? (22:40) Do the Brewers owe their success to David Samson? (31:50) Why are the San Francisco Giants so bad against teams with ...
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Trouble brewing in Boston for Craig Breslow? Aaron Judge and the Yanks need good news! Downtown Dallas losing pro sports!? (Episode 1466 Hour 1)

June 3, 2026 • 53 mins
Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘support’ as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. H...
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Myles Garrett from "CAREER BROWN" to traded? Will the Bears get a deal done? An Aspiration update! (Episode 1465 Hour 2)

June 2, 2026 • 53 mins
The Cleveland Browns are funny. Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams. Two months we were told it would never happen! (13:20) AJ Bown has been traded. Can you believe it? Was this a shocker? (20:20) What is going on with the Chicago Bears new stadium? Why haven’t they picked a location? Why aren’t shovels in the ground? Are they headed to Indiana? (29:00) Aspiration update! The co-founder was sentenced to 14 years in jail! (39:...
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MLB CBA FIGHT: The back-and-forth will continue! Buckle up! Why anonymous execs are saying MLB expansion is NOT happening! (Episode 1465 Hour 1)

June 2, 2026 • 53 mins
Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today’s word of the day is ‘tactics’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but this time he spoke with the media ov...
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MLB in May! June predictions! A freak injury I have NEVER seen before! MORE ABS challenge problems!? (Episode 1464 Hour 2)

June 1, 2026 • 53 mins
If you didn't read the description from Hour 1 -- David is in Germany for the week. Apologies for any freezes or quality issues. Thank you for your understanding! What happened in Major League Baseball during May? A lot of good baseball, and a lot of bad baseball. (23:10) Jesus Sanchez was hurt from a ball from the stands during a game? Excuse me? What? (28:10) More ABS problems? Who could have seen that coming!? (34:40) Fernando...
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Spurs take down the Thunder! What does OKC do now? More on the MLB CBA negotiations! Bryce Harper speaks! (Episode 1464 Hour 1)

June 1, 2026 • 53 mins
David is doing the shows from Germany this week as he explained during the episode. We apologize for any freezes, poor quality with audio or video, thank you for your understanding! Today’s word of the day is ‘now’ as the Spurs as in the Thunder as in the Knicks as in the NBA as in the NBA finals. The Spurs have done it. They took down the Thunder in seven games. Wemby won MVP against the league MVP. But what about the Thunder? I...
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MLB sends first counter to MLBPA: A salary floor-and-cap! MLBPA fires back! Let's explain what's happening!

May 29, 2026 • 26 mins
The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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It's Coca Thursday! NL Cy Young race! MLB expansion to Utah? SUMMER HOUSE DRAMA EXPLAINED! (Episode 1463 Hour 2)

May 28, 2026 • 53 mins
Welcome back, friends. It's another Coca Thursday. Today we talk Christopher Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, expansion, college athletics, World Cup (lack of) fever, and then Coca does his best to try and explain the Summer House drama in a way David and the bros can understand. As always, have a beautiful weekend. Do something fun. Feel the rays of the sun. Drink responsibly. Eat a burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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EVERYTHING you need to know about the MLBPA's first proposal to MLB, and how the league will counter! (Episode 1463 Hour 1)

May 28, 2026 • 53 mins
Today’s word of the day is ‘misdirection’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let’s cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don’t think The Athleti...
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Dog cause knee injury to Dodgers prospect!? The Jets are going ALL IN on AI! (Episode 1462 Hour 2)

May 27, 2026 • 53 mins
Call us! 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day? (29:00) Who would host an Athletic...
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Thunder one win away from NBA Finals! Where was Wemby? How many hip thrusts is too many for the Brewers? (Episode 1462 Hour 1)

May 27, 2026 • 53 mins
Today’s word of the day is ‘accountable’ as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the...
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Athletics in Vegas update! Sacramento wants an MLB team! Tatis Jr fails in court! Mariners have a problem! (Episode 1461 Hour 2)

May 26, 2026 • 53 mins
What is happening with the Athletics in Vegas? Is it being built? Yes. What about the big plans from Bally’s about the rest of the land? Well, there’s an issue there. (8:44) The Athletics are in Sacramento. The Athletics are set to leave Sacramento. But Sacramento wants baseball to stay. (18:30) Fernando Tatis Jr lost in the courts again trying to break his contract with Big League Advance. He owes the company 10% of his MLB earnin...
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Knicks are going to the NBA Finals! What happened to the Cubs? Will Wander Franco get his money from the Rays? (Episode 1461 Hour 1)

May 26, 2026 • 52 mins
Today’s word of the day is ‘ecstasy’ as in the New York Knicks as in the NBA Finals as in 27 years as in holy smokes! The Knicks are going back to the finals! Another sweep! Another beatdown! The Cleveland Cavaliers had no chance. I cannot believe how bad they played in this series. The Cavs were up 22 points in Game 1 and lost… and that was it! (15:22) Spurs and Thunder are all tied up! Now the teams head back to Oklahoma City. Ca...
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Is private equity ruining youth sports? Sen. Chris Murphy joins to discuss a bill to stop it

May 23, 2026 • 24 mins
Sen. Chris Murphy joins NPDS to discuss the Let Kids Plat Act. A bill that is trying to stop private equity from taking over youth sports. You can read more about the bill here: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/let_kids_play_act_one_pager.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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It's another Coca Thursday! Relegation battles! Spying! Minor League giveaways! MORE! (Episode 1460 Hour 2)

May 21, 2026 • 53 mins
Just a reminder there is no show on Monday! Have a fun, and safe, holiday weekend! Do something fun! Do something for yourself! Eat some cake! Live your best life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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