Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘cheese’ as in cheddar, mozzarella, brie, bleu, cheese head as in the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers might have made up. What exactly does that mean? Rodgers very much dislikes what the team has done. Rodgers very much dislikes the GM, the president, the coach, the drafting, the coffee, the popcorn, the protein shakes, the gatorade selection — everything, basically. So now what happens? Does Rodgers retire or come get paid? (14:10) NFL coaches are walking away from the league because they don’t want to get vaccinated. A Patriots coach and a Vikings coach have both left over this. Life in the NFL is very difficult for unvaccinated people. What is happening? (22:55) Review: Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy (28:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about an update on Eugene Chung v. the NFL. It’s a story we’ve been following where Chung said an NFL team wouldn’t hire him because he wasn’t ‘the right minority’. (37:55) NPPOD. (40:55) The Big 12 is about to be no more. Texas and Oklahoma have went full scorched earth and there’s nothing any other school can do about it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Coca has COVID’ as in exactly that. He’s vaccinated, but still got it. The vaccine did work though because he’s able to function and able to work. The real word of the day is ‘50K’ as in that’s what Deshaun Watson would have been fined each day by the Houston Texans had he not shown up for training camp. Watson is there now and trade talks are booming. The NFL chose not to put him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. (8:45) The San Diego Padres are very active during the trade deadline. Big move made this weekend in acquiring All Star Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates continue to fall deeper and deeper into the void. The Padres will do anything to catch the Dodgers and Giants. Will it work? (15:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me a question about the Montreal Canadiens drafting a player who asked NOT to be drafted. Logan Mailloux tried to renounce himself from the NHL Draft because of legal trouble he got himself into. This is a bizarre situation that we need to talk about. (28:10) Review: Summer of Soul. (32:10) What is going on with the Los Angeles Angels minor leaguers? Arte Moreno has a serious problem on his hands. (38:20) NPPOD. (41:25) The US Men’s basketball team has a problem. Don’t expect to see them win Gold. The rest of the world is ready for battles that this team is not ready for.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘forfeit’ as in the NFL has warned teams that if they have a COVID outbreak they’ll have to pay a big price. Not only will they lose the game, but they’ll also be responsible for any financial fallout. This is the NFL’s way of saying get vaccinated and some players are NOT happy about this. The Buffalo Bills are half science and half conspiracy theory right now. Very strange dynamic. (17:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me who won the Twins/Rays trade for Nelson Cruz. Cruz was traded from the Twins to the Rays for two pitching prospects. (25:45) Anthropocene: The Human Epoch. (31:40) Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was killed after being hit by car riding his bicycle over the weekend. It’s a horrible situation that could have been avoided. (35:25) NPPOD. (37:10) The Cleveland baseball team has a new name! Yay! (40:10) Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick did something so unbelievable that we still can’t believe he did it. He sent a threatening email to former Arizona attorney general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘My Way’ as in Frank Sinatra as in Jerry Jones met the media yesterday and he had some things to say. He talked about his regrets with the Dallas Cowboys and about what he would do for a the team to win another Super Bowl. This was a different kind of Jerry Jones. (19:45) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been a mess. It was moved from 2020 to 2021 and nothing has gone right since. COVID cases are spiking, rules are being broken, competitors are staying home, the creative director was just dismissed, AND THE OPENING CEREMONY HASN”T HAPPENED YET! (36:45) Review: Gunpowder Milkshake. (39:10) NPPOD. (41:55) White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes posted on IG that he was retiring from baseball. He was electric to start the season, was scolded by Tony La Russa, demoted to the Minor Leagues, and now he wants to retire. Will he? #waittosee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’50’ as in 50 years ago the Milwaukee Bucks won their last NBA Championship as in Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 50 points to close out the NBA Finals for the Bucks. Historic performance. Let’s break down some what this championship means for that city and for a player like Giannis. How did Milwaukee do this without a super team? How are the Bucks still in Milwaukee? (18:50) Oakland city council approved a non-binding agreement for the new Howard Terminal. What does this mean for the Athletics? Is the team staying now? (32:30) Review: Naomi Osaka. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:30) Wait to See.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘reasonable’ as in you’re not doing what I want you to do as in Mets owner Steve Cohen tweeted yesterday to play the GM game — he asked if you would trade now and pay a big price or wait for pay a reasonable price! Reasonable! Well… what is reasonable? Let’s discuss the upcoming trade deadline and why no trades have taken place. (18:40) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me a question about owners and taxes and tax rates and revenue and tax relief. Let’s have some fun. (29:20) Review: Mary J Blige - My Life. (33:10) NPPOD - Bucks organization preparing for a championship. (38:25) A report broke that Aaron Rodgers turned down an extension from the Packers that would have made Rodgers the highest-paid player in the NFL. It would have kept him in Green Pay for five more years. What is going on here? (42:10) Wait to See update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in a shooting took place outside Nationals Park during the Nationals-Padres game. The game was stopped, fans were panicking, Manny Machado opened a gate to usher fans to safety. A true nightmare situation. Let’s discuss what protocols take place in these situations. What should happen and what needs to change? (17:25) A fan has been banned for life by MLB after hitting Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo with a ball. What exactly does this mean and how can this be enforced? (27:55) Review: Good on Paper. (32:20) Shohei Ohtani donated his Home Run Derby winnings to clubhouse staffers. It was a classy move by Ohtani, but it was also a smart move.(44:50) NPPOD - Lance Lynn signs new deal with White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing Personal is up for 3 nominations for The People's Choice 2021 Podcast Awards. Please take fewer than 60 seconds & sign up, & vote for us in Male Host, Sports and People's Choice. Thanks for your consideration. We will keep going. #Waittosee http://podcastawards.com/app/signup/Today’s word of the day is ‘Hannibal’ as in Hannibal from the A-Team as in “I love it when a plan comes together” as in the Yankees-Red Sox was supposed to be the first game coming out of the break… and… POOF! The New York Yankees are dealing with a COVID outbreak impacting six players at the moment. The Boston Red Sox now need to get heavy testing done. Aaron Judge is in COVID protocols and was at the All-Star Game so things can get weird fast. (11:00) The Chicago Cubs fire sale has started. Joc Pederson is headed to the Atlanta Braves to try and fill a need for Ronald Acuña. What does this trade mean for Atlanta? What about the Cubs? Is Bryant, Rizzo, or Baez next? (20:43) The Minnesota Twins are offering Byron Buxton $70M. Is that too little? Is that too much? (28:55) Review: A Dangerous Son. (34:05) Tom Brady played last season with torn MCL in his knee. Why is this significant? He never told the team, violating league rules. (38:08) NPPOD. (43:45) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about fan-run media and if MLB would benefit more from partnering up with these people. Is this the future? Is this the now?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘misnomer’ as in wrong or inaccurate name or designation as in it’s time to evaluate my preseason MLB picks at the midway point and see how things are going. What are the biggest surprises? The Yankees offense being a disaster? The NL East being bad? Ohtani being the biggest star? Or the Red Sox and Giants? (15:35) Let’s talk about some 2nd half predictions. What happens in the NL West? Is Jacob deGrom going to stay scorching hot? Will Ohtani burn out? (22:40) News broke yesterday about a scary event involving Richard Sherman. He was arrested and charged with burgalry domestic violence and the entire event is frightening. (33:20) Review: Black Widow. (38:00) NPPOD. (44:50) It’s time for another Trevor Bauer update as his administrative leave has been extended  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘exhibition’ as in the All Star Game as in international players took over the game as in the game was supposed to be in Atlanta, but it was in Denver. Let’s discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Shohei Ohtani, and the biggest storylines of the weekend. (15:50) The Los Angeles Angels drafted 20 pitchers in 20 rounds of the MLB draft. WHAT!? Is this bizarre? Should this work? The New York Mets paid Kumar Rocker $6M, which is nearly $1.3M more than he was slotted to make. (27:20) NPPOD (28:55) Review: State of Texas vs Melissa. (33:10) Rob Manfred met the media before the All Star Game and he answered some very important questions. Will there be shortened double-headers next season? Will the extra inning rule be there next season? Will there be a work stoppage? Will the Athletics be in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices