Nothing Personal with David Samson

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NIL has changed the hockey world forever! MLBPA investigating one of its own! Draymond Green NOT happy with CBA and players! (Episode 1310 Hour 1) Jul 09, 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘consequences’ as in the NHL as in NIL as in Canada as in change. Gavin McKenna is the lock of all locks to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. And he’s going to college. A top Canadian JR player headed to the US is unheard of. But NIL has changed the world of hockey forever. (11:00) We have another investigation into an MLB agent. Another case of an agent taking advantage of a foreign player. It’s sad. Someone had asked me a question about MLB owners and the MLBPA so let me answer that. (25:45) We have an F1 update! Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull. Wow. (33:00) Review: Dept. Q. (36:30) Draymond Green sounded off on the new CBA. He said free agency is dead. He said players aren’t educated on business. Hmm. (44:45) The Big Beautiful Bill is already upsetting Congress. Here we go. We’ve got people in Congress writing up bills to change the gambling law in the bill. Woof. (49:00) NPPOD.

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Bobby Valentine joins the show and it was FANTASTIC! Kansas is begging Chiefs and Royals to move! WNBA CBA negotiation update! (Episode 1309 Hour 2) Jul 08, 2025

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We’ve got Bobby Valentine with us today! This was a fun one! Bobby V goes off on umpires and catchers! And tells some great stories about being an All-Star Game manager! (28:00) Clayton Kershaw was named an All-Star and he felt it was “weird”. Why? Because he didn’t think it was anything her deserved! (33:00) Kansas still wants the Chiefs and Royals. It is doing everything it can to help. (40:00) The WNBA has a little money problem. Look at the payouts for the All-Star Game. This is going to be another major point in negotiations. (46:15) Unrivaled vs the WNBA. Is that happening?

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Suns hitting the reset button on everything! Orlando Magic clock has started! Commanders may need Trump's help! (Episode 1309 Hour 1) Jul 08, 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘revelation’ as in the Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Bradley Beal as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. The 2nd Apron is coming for every team. The Big 3 is over. The Suns are looking to hard reset just two seasons later after having NBA Championship aspirations. (9:40) The Orlando Magic 2nd Apron clock has started. A new max extension for Paolo Banchero is here. The Magic need to win now! (16:15) The Miami Heat found a scorer. A 3-team trade that most believe the Heat won. Nice. (23:30) The Washington Nationals announced Miguel Cairo as interim manager. He was the bench coach. (32:00) Review: Squid Game Season 3. (36:20) The Washington Commanders are in a bit of a pickle. They want a new stadium. They need approval. They might need President Trump to help. (44:00) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the Royals and Pirates here.

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Another MLB investigation into gambling! A look at the Big Beautiful Bill and what's inside! (Episode 1308 Hour 2) Jul 07, 2025

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Another professional player is under investigation for gambling. This time it’s in baseball again. Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on leave right now as the league looks into a few pitches he threw. That’s right… this is on PITCHES! Jonas Valanciunas has to honor his contract. That’s what the Denver Nuggets said after trading for the center. He wants to play in Greece. Oh well! Big Beautiful Bill talk. What happened in Texas over the weekend is incredibly sad, and terrifying. My time at the San Siro in Italy. What a stadium. An old stadium.

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Nationals fire GM AND Manager! Pirates CANNOT get Paul Skenes wins! MLB All-Star snubs!? (Episode 1308 Hour 1) Jul 07, 2025

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https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘unceremonious’ as in Mike Rizzo as in Dave MArtinerz as in the Washington Nationals as in fired. That’s right, same day as two Nationals make the All-Star team, the owner fires the GM and manager. Why now? Well, the team has been bad bad bad, but the timing is just odd. (18:00) Paul Skenes can’t get a win. 42 career starts and 17 No Decisions. And it’s not like he’s been bad! He’s been an ACE! (23:00) How should you react during a surprise season? With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching we take a look at three teams: Marlins, Orioles, Braves. How should they each respond? (35:20) Review: Echo Valley. (37:40) MLB All-Star rosters are close to complete. Clayton Kershaw got in as a Legend pick. Nice. Who were the biggest snubs? (48:20) NPPOD.

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Boog Sciambi joins the show to talk all things Chicago Cubs! MLB announces All-Star starters! Is WNBA expansion a good thing? (Episode 1307 Hour 2) Jul 03, 2025

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We’ve got Boog Sciambi with us! We’re talking all things Cubs today! Kyle Tucker has been amazing addition in Chicago, but can they sign him? What do the Cubs need to be real contenders this season? (30:30) The All-Star Game starters were announced for baseball! What were the snubs? How good has Javy Baez been!? Lindor finally gets his nod! (38:00) WNBA expansion is here! Is it a good thing? (45:00) Wimbledon is upon us and Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are both gone. Wow. Let’s talk about Coco Gauff and the pressure she has on herself to be great all the time.

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Battle for AL East heats up as Blue Jays sweep Yankees! Dodgers and Mark Walter sued over DEI practices!? Ridiculous! (Episode 1307 Hour 1) Jul 03, 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dogfight’ as in the AL East as in the Blue Jays as in the Yankees as in the Rays. What a division race this has become. For the first time since April 14 the Yankees do not have sole possession of the division lead! (12:00) Clayton Kershaw picked up his 3,000 K as a member of the Dodgers. He’s only the 20th pitcher to ever do it and just the 4th lefty to do it! But that’s not the biggest story in Dodger Land. A conservative group is suing the Dodgers and Mark Walter over DEI practices. Why? We all know why. (23:30) The Bucks have broken up. After just 2 seasons Giannis and Dame are done. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and will stretch his deal over the next 5 years. Why? (33:30) Review: The Social Network. (38:00) The Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as head coach. Was this the plan all along? Will this work out? (45:00) NPPOD.

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Stan Van Gundy joins us to talk Kevin Durant, Lakers, Knicks, and more! Malik Beasley investigation! Severino bashes A's! (Episode 1306 Hour 2) Jul 01, 2025

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We’ve got Stan Van Gundy with us! Let’s play a game called Stan Van IN or Stan Van OUT! Is Kevin Durant going to win a title with the Houston Rockets!? Did the Knicks make a mistake firing Thibs? Is LeBron going to have a better chance to win a title if he leaves the Lakers? Is expansion going to happen? Are dynasties dead? (30:00) Malik Beasley is under investigation for gambling. Uh oh! (41:00) Luis Severino is having some fun. He got a huge payday from the Athletics and now he’s bashing the club. Love it. (48:30) The Florida Panthers are bringing everyone back, and now all the fans are mad. Bill Zito is getting it done!

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MLB in June: Astros always end up being good! Juan Soto is hot, Mets are not! The AL Central STINKS outside the Detroit Tigers! (Episode 1306 Hour 1) Jul 01, 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘halfway’ as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let’s start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What’s the Bad from the month of June? It’s gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It’s the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD.

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Kevin Millar joins us! That Aaron Boone HR! 2004 Red Sox comeback vs the Yankees! And more! Jun 30, 2025

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Kevin Millar joins the show! Let’s talk some baseball! We start off today with Kevin Millar’s career. From the Marlins to almost going to Japan to ending up with the Red Sox. Millar was a replacement player back in the 90s. He wasn’t part of the union and still made a career out of it. (36:30) Let’s chat about the game today. What looks different today than when Kevin played? Velocity and bullpens and elbows.

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