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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

Latest Episodes:

It's Jerry's World: Cowboys bringing back Mike McCarthy; Eagles Sirianni presenting owner with masterplan! Is Amazon saving the RSNs? (Episode 971) Jan 18, 2024

Show notes

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘layers’ as in a cake as chocolate as in vanilla as in sponge as in fondant as in sprinkles as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys are bringing back McCarthy for year 5. Sorry, despondent fans. (10:30) Nick Sirianni is meeting with Jeff Lurie with a plan. What plan? The same plan Doug Pederson had when he got fired? (18:23) Is Amazon here to save Diamond? What does that even mean? Can it happen? Is this the future? (32:30) Review: Tootsie. (37:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the sudden death of a Warriors assistant coach and why the team canceled the game. (44:10) NPPOD. (45:00) What are the Clippers plans for the future? New stadium. All-Star Game. Kawhi longterm. What about James Harden? Or Westbrook? Or Paul George?

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Knicks, Rangers owner James Dolan bombshell lawsuit; An update on the Athletics relocation; Another new MLB team plans for its TV future (Episode 970) Jan 17, 2024

Show notes

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘due process’ as in court as in lawsuit as in James Dolan as in the Knicks as in the Rangers as in Madison Square Garden. What happened now? A lawsuit was filed against Dolan for alleged sexual assault. Also named in the suit is disgraced Harvey Weinstein. Adam Silver said he’s only aware of the article, not the story. (14:30) What’s happening with Jim Irsay? A report has come out that he overdosed in December. Could he be forced to sell? (17:00) What is going on with the Athletics relocation? Any word? Any whispers? Any rumors? (29:00) Review: You Are What You Eat. (35:30) The St. Louis Cardinals are getting ready for the end of regional sports networks. What do they have plans for? What could the collapse mean for competition? (43:00) NPPOD. (43:50) We have another story about Saudi Arabia and sports washing. What happened now? Just your ole intimidation, harm, and corruption.

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Mahomes v. Allen Playoff Trilogy: Swifties battle Bills Mafia!; What happened to the Eagles!?; Caleb Williams or a Bears trade? (Episode 969) Jan 16, 2024

Show notes

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘trilogy’ as in number 3 as in the NFL playoffs as in the Buffalo Bills as in the Kansas City Chiefs as in Josh Allen as in Patrick Mahomes. We did it, folks. Chiefs at Bills. It’ll be the third time we see it in the past 4 seasons. (9:48) The Eagles collapsed. It happened. From 10-1 to 1-6 and out in the first round. Woof. Could Sirianni be out? Bill Belichick is making the rounds! (18:20) Did you see the Cowboys-Packers ratings? 40 million viewers! Every league, every show, every network wants what the NFL has. (21:45) What is happening with the NFL and ESPN? (30:48) Review: Top 5 takeaways from the Emmys. (37:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB’s international signing period, how it works, and why teams do it. (42:55) NPPOD. (43:30) Caleb Williams has declared for the NFL draft. Who saw that coming?

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Jerry Jones "floored" by Cowboys historic loss to Packers! How's that Deshaun Watson trade looking? Dolphins still can't overcome the cold! (Episode 968) Jan 15, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘floored’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers as in Mike McCarthy as in playoffs, baby! The Cowboys got smoked, bbq’d, and run out of Jerry World. Is Mike McCarthy done? How about you Packers fans? Are you in love with Love yet? (13:10) Did you watch the Browns-Texans in the Watson-less Bowl? CJ Stroud lit up the Browns. Joe Flacco threw pick sixes like they were beads at Mardi Gras. And Deshaun Watson wasn’t playing. (15:34) The Miami Dolphins still cannot win games in the cold. The Kansas City Chiefs looked like the Chiefs again. And Taylor Swift went home happy! (21:20) No knee caps are safe around Dan Campbell, but he can coach! The Lions won a playoff game! Goff wins, Stafford loses! (23:20) The Buffalo Bills game got postponed because of snow. How do these decisions get made? (32:40) Review: American Symphony. (35:35) The Chicago Bulls held a Ring of Honor ceremony during a game and the fans viciously booed the picture of Jerry Krause. Why? What were they thinking? (46:00) NPPOD

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The New Patriot Way: Belichick is out, Mayo is in; MLB Arbitration: Soto, Alonso settle, which players didn't? (Episode 967) Jan 12, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘responsibility’ as in the Patriots as in Robert Kraft as in Bill Belichick as in the Patriot Way. Yesterday was the joint press conference between Kraft and Bill and we saw the amicable split. What happens next? Why did the move happen now? (9:33) MLB Arbitration deadline happened and what stood out? Juan Soto and the Yankees set a record. Pete Alonso settled with the Mets. Vlad, Adolis, and Arraez didn’t get deals done. And the Yankees signed free agent Stroman! (27:41) Review: Immediate Family. (31:30) We are seeing more and more Succession in real life. Now we’re seeing it with the McNair Family in Houston. (39:30) NPPOD. (42:32) And the Emmy goes to… who!? What did ESPN do?

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Bill Belichick out in New England! Nick Saban out in Alabama! Pete Carroll out in Seattle! WHOA! (Episode 966) Jan 11, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘centrifuge’ as in carousel as in spinning and spinning and spinning as in Pete Carroll then Nick Saban and then Bill Belichick! What a day. The end of multiple eras. Let’s start with Billy B and the New England Patriots. (14:00) Nick Saban has retired from Alabama. Another legendary coach. Why now? NIL? Is he tired? Too much competition? Transfer portal? (23:30) Pete Carroll is out in Seattle. We thought that’d be the biggest news of the day… and it wasn’t close! (31:55) Review: Continental Divide. (37:20) NPPOD. (39:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NFL and the retirement package deals they are giving to employees. Why is this happening?

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Disney Nightmare continued: Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel feud again; NBA refs cause Raptors coach to lose his mind! (Episode 965) Jan 10, 2024

Show notes

We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘enough already’ as in we get it as in please stop as in Jimmy Kimmel as in Aaron Rodgers as in Pat McAfee as in it’s never ending. Why? Why so public? What is Disney doing? What is ESPN doing? (14:10) The Tennessee Titans fired Mike Vrabel. Fine, that’s their decision. But, when asked about trading him… the owner said it would take too long? Huh? (28:07) Review: Good Grief. (34:23) NPPOD - The Raptors head coach went off on the refs. My lanta! (44:00) What is going on with MLB and Amazon and Diamond Sports Group? Let’s update you on the future of streaming.

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Michigan wins the National Championship! What will Jim Harbaugh do next!?; Draymond Green says Adam Silver stopped his retirement! (Episode 964) Jan 09, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘euphoria’ as in excitement as in Michigan as in the Wolverines as in Jim Harbaugh as in college football as in the Michigan Wolverines are the champions of the college football world. What is next for Harbaugh? More suspensions? Back to Michigan? Headed to the NFL? (13:20) We have to update the Wait To See. Accountability! (15:20) We interrupt this Wait To See to talk about Josh Harris and the Commanders. (24:20) We are back to Wait To See. (35:20) Review: Anatomy of a Fall. (37:51) NPPOD. (42:00) Draymond Green says he would have retired if it weren’t fort for Adam Silver. What?

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ESPN Nightmare continued: Pat McAfee calls exec a "rat" on air; NFL Black Monday: Commanders fire Rivera mid-show! (Episode 963) Jan 08, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us now:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘decision pt.2’ as in choices as in business as in ESPN as in Pat McAfee as in Norby Williamson. What are we talking about? Friday was a day ESPN wished it could forget. (15:20) The NFL playoffs are set! Who made it? Who fell apart? Coaches are getting fired! GMs are getting fired! It’s all happening live! (23:50) Should Dennis Allen keep his job with the Saints? The team doesn’t think so! (34:10) Review: Golden Globes. (40:40) NPPOD

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Trevor Bauer apology tour has started - Will any MLB team sign him?; Is Darvin Ham about to be Vogel'd by the Lakers (Episode 962) Jan 05, 2024

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We’ve been nominated in two categories for the Sports Podcast Awards! Best Baseball Podcast! Best Sports Business Podcast! You can vote for us here:

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/

Today’s word of the day is ‘last gasp’ as in the final stand as in the apology tour as in Trevor Bauer is back. He appeared on Fox News and apologized for being Trevor Bauer. Why now? He wants a job. (14:30) We spoke about the Chris Sale trade and then something happened. The Braves gave him a new deal. WHAT!? (26:40) Review: Apollo 13. (32:15) Darvin Ham about to be out? Is he about to get Frank Vogel’d? What is wrong with the Lakers? (39:26) NPPOD - let’s discuss the Brooklyn Nets and the NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18.

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