Nothing Personal with David Samson
Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB
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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Jan 22, 2020 • 13min
🚨Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, and the Steroid Era of the Baseball Hall of Fame - Emergency Podcast (1/21)
Let’s breakdown the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. Obviously we need to start with Derek Jeter and why he wasn’t unanimous. Larry Walker made it by gaining over 20% of votes in his final season… what? What will happen with the Steroid Era? This is the end of the line for a bunch of players who were good, but had no chance. What factors help or hurt a players chance to get someone in or keep them out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2020 • 46min
Rockies GM should be inducted to the Hall of Fame of what not to do (1/21)
Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame day and I need to break down everything that could happen (1:16). Will Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens finally make it? Is Larry Walker done? I'll even talk Derek Jeter. Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have made things very ugly (10:39). J.T. Realmuto wants to reset the market for catchers and he knows it's just business (20:17). Delonte West needs help, but where should it come from (26:19)? Review - Honeyland (30:39). Did you know that leagues pay companies to create storylines for the lead up to championship games (33:05)? Will Derek Jeter join Mariano Rivera in Hall of Fame history? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2020 • 46min
NFL doesn't need Tom Brady in Super Bowl, it has Patrick Mahomes (1/20)
Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the NFL has to be happy about it (1:20). Patrick Mahomes is the most exciting player in the NFL. He is who the NFL needed to be in the Super Bowl. All executives watch championship games even if their team isn't in it (12:55). Tom Brady and Patriots are ready for a divorce, but will there be one (17:43)? Review - Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (26:33). Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman met with the media for the first time and it was a TRAIN WRECK (32:47). I have a lot to say about this mess. Dusty Baker is the Anti-Hinch. Could he actually be a MLB manager again (37:37)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2020 • 46min
Astros scandal becoming disaster for MLB (1/17)
Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wearing a buzzer for the Astros (0:55). Former players, current players, and agents of players are all speaking out now. Carlos Beltran is gone from the Mets and all it cost was $200K donation to Beltran's charity (9:30). Where do these new manager lists get leaked from? I'll tell you. Joe Burrow's dad said that his son would be excited to QB for the Bengals... thanks for that Dad (21:35). Review - 1917 AND Father of the Bride (26:16). Zion Williamson's debut forced ESPN's hand and it's all about the benjamins (30:07). San Francisco Giants should get credit for hiring Alyssa Nakken, but not as much as you think (33:45). Is this the last time LeBron James is the sports most popular player? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2020 • 46min
Mets, Beltran "mutually" part ways; Beltran's "niece" may end Astros (1/16)
Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but then the Mets' said he didn't step down, but he did, but he didn't (1:44). Mets are a mess. Jessica Mendoza said all the wrong things about Mike Fiers and then even more wrong things after (11:44). Odell Beckham Jr. is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons (17:54). Review - Parasite... go see this movie (27:30). Carlos Beltran's alleged niece may have just exposed Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman as real cheaters in baseball (31:13). This story is huge. This story has layers. This story needs to be addressed by MLB. Josh Donaldson deal opens doors for Kris Bryant and Nolan Arenado (38:12). Astros, George Springer settle for what Astros didn't want. Who will manage the Mets next? # waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2020 • 46min
Red Sox press conference was a major "what not to do after firing your manager" (1/15)
Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press conference with all the top brass in the organization after they agreed to "mutually" part ways with Alex Cora (1:22). Carlos Beltran is now in the crosshairs of MLB Twitter because of something Alex Cora said last season (12:00). Josh Donaldson signed with the Minnesota Twins even though he said he would never with the Minnesota Twins (19:15). Luke Kuechly retired in his prime and that should be a major red flag for the NFL (21:20). Review - Bombshell (27:07). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What goes into renaming and relocating a franchise (32:42)? Who will be the next manager of the Boston Red Sox? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2020 • 9min
🚨Red Sox, Alex Cora "mutually" agree to part ways - Emergency Podcast (1/14)
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Boston? Has the punishment gone too far? Is there someone that's next in the crosshairs that we're forgetting? I had to hop on the phone tonight and call into the studio to peel back the layers of this never-ending story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2020 • 46min
MLB makes example out of Houston Astros; Is Alex Cora next? (1/14)
Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch - but what Luhnow had to say was embarrassing (1:02). Let me take you inside the Red Sox front office and chat about what happens here (10:25). Aaron Judge and Logan Morrison had the completely opposite approach into how to deal with this news (14:42). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Should players have been punished (20:53)? Review - Time to talk Oscars (28:38). Kevin Stefanski is a p-u-p-p-e-t. What will the Red Sox do with Alex Cora (36:49)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2020 • 10min
🚨BONUS POD🚨Astros actually fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch! (1/13)
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were just suspended by MLB... Crane fired them! Listen in as I guide you through each detail of the press conference and firing. Here's how we got to this point and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2020 • 46min
EVERYTHING you need to know about Houston Astros punishment (1/13)
Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houston Astros about 2 minutes before I recorded this. Let's go step by step and talk about everything Rob Manfred had to say. This whole podcast is dedicated to Jeff Lunhow, AJ Hinch, and Jim Crane. There will be more and more details released on what's happening so be sure to follow me on Twitter @ DavidPSamson. Will this impact the Astros in 2020 or do I think they're still contenders? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
