Nothing Personal with David Samson

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NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have decisions to make! Who wins the John Harbaugh sweepstakes!? (Episode 1400 Hour 1) Jan 12, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears and the Packers. I cannot believe Green Bay lost that football game. Up 18 points. Division rival. Blow it! Will Green Bay choose to move on from Matt LaFleur? (18:30) How did you feel about the Jacksonville reporter and Liam Coen? Did you wonder if it was the right message, wrong time? (24:00) Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Sirianni? The team is a mess. A home loss to the banged up 49ers. One year removed from a Super Bowl win! (32:00) Seahawks have sent a letter to season ticket holders warning about reselling tickets. Uh oh! (37:00) Review: Golden Globes. (43:00) Mike McDaniel has been fired. It was time. (49:30) NPPOD.

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COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk Miami, College Football Playoff, and more! (Episode 1399 Hour 2) Jan 08, 2026

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Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college football and college sports world has become, and some Oregon and Indiana chatter! Enjoy! Have a great weekend!

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COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching Carousel update! Jerry wants another ring! (Episode 1399 Hour 1) Jan 08, 2026

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Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee

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Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2) Jan 05, 2026

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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, but might move him, but probably not, but could. (32:00) Let’s discuss wha happened in Venezuela this weekend. (42:10) Where are the Nationals bringing their TV rights? Will it be MASN? Will it be MLB? (47:00) We end today with Gayle Benson. The owner of the Pelicans and Saints. A common talking point on this show.

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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) Jan 05, 2026

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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 division to the Panthers. Did you keep up there? (24:00) The NFL Coaching Carousel is starting to spin. Let’s take a look at some of the other names from the Raiders to the Jets to the Browns and more! (34:00) Myles Garrett has set the record for most sacks in a season. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was so mad about what happened. (40:00) Review: The Running Man. Let’s review both of them! (43:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Winter Classic took place in Miami at Marlins Park. When you think hockey, you think south Florida heat.

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It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2) Jan 02, 2026

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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! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA!

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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) Jan 02, 2026

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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 whole story? Now he’s in Green Bay. (21:20) Tatsuya Imai is headed to the Houston Astros. One of the best free agents on the market is coming from Japan. But, what happened to the giant multi-year deals Imai and Murakami were supposed to get? (30:50) Anthony Rendon’s time with the Los Angeles Angels is over. That’s it. Rendon agreed to a settlement with the Angels that will see his full salary for the season differed. (36:40) Review: Pluribus. (41:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Let’s end with some ratings talk!

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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) Dec 29, 2025

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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 happening with technology and MLB. Major League Baseball will be centralizing, and controlling, certain parts of technology in the minor leagues. (34:00) It’s the end of the year. You know what that means. Let’s go over everything that happened this past year, and what will happen in the new year.

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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) Dec 29, 2025

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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 the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft! Let’s start with the Steelers and DK Metcalf. (19:20) Saturday is locked up with two great games next weekend. That NFC South clash matters, but the Falcons could have a major say. What about the NFC West? The NFL could have to get through San Francisco to claim a title. (25:15) Are you interested in the No. 1 pick? We’ve got a five team battle! What’s going on with the Raiders and Maxx Crosby? (33:40) Charles Barkley has a big issue with the NFL. He is sick of them playing on Christmas, and he made it known. (40:40) Review: Jay Kelly. (44:20) NPPOD.

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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) Dec 23, 2025

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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 begging for someone to cut a $20 million check. Where does it end? Let's debate!

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