Nothing Personal with David Samson

Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB
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Dec 5, 2019 • 46min

Let me clear things up for Mets fans (12/5)

Today's word of the day is "suspended" after a 49ers radio analyst decided to say some ridiculous things about Lamar Jackson (0:06). Okay Mets fans, this is for you. Let me clear things up on the "sale" of the Mets (1:11). It's time for a stadium discussion - what's going on with the Angels and the Rays (8:51)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? The Yankees are exploring selling the teams streaming rights to Amazon and a listener asked me to explain that (17:13). We need to have a talk about high school sports and exploiting those kids for views (23:31). The White Sox have been complete fools in free agency (27:05). Review of the Day - The Report (30:14). Cyber Monday saw Lamar Jackson sell the most merchandise in all of sports, but who had the best jersey sale (34:01)? The Pope even got a Lamar Jackson autographed jersey, but do I think that it made it back to the Vatican City? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2019 • 46min

What a rollercoaster of a day for Mets fans (12/4)

Today's word of the day is 'shuns' and you have Tiger Woods to thank for it (0:06). Zack Wheeler got how much money from the Phillies!? What is that team doing (2:07)? The Mets are reportedly looking to shed 'bad' salary... sure (6:38). Let's talk about the MLB and its relationship with adderall (14:04). Eli Manning is back for the Giants (25:11)! Pop some bottles of champagne! Party time! BREAKING NEWS VIA SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON!? What does this Steve Cohen/Wilpon deal mean for the future of the New York Mets (28:13). Review of the Day - The Kominsky Review (36:26). Miami Marlins announce the team will move the fences in at Marlins Park... I tried that already (38:26). Could the Patriots really bring back Antonio Brown? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 3, 2019 • 46min

Reading comments from the Chicago Cubs and Carolina Panthers make me laugh (12/3)

Today's word of the day is 'productive' as in what's happening between MLB and Bernie Sanders is not productive (0:06). Jerry Jones is back in the news today and he loves it (0:52). Chicago Cubs GM Theo Epstein had some great things to say about not offering a deal to Addison Russell (4:47). Starling Marte wants a trade to the Mets, but he should have kept that to himself (9:48). Let's do a follow up on Josh Shaw gambling (13:17). Jaguars bench Nick Foles and now have a huge decision to make (15:58). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the show 'The Franchise' and why it fell apart during the Marlins year (20:26). BREAKING NEWS! Panthers fire Ron Rivera so let's break down what owner David Tepper really was saying in his release (27:48). Review of the Day - 'Ad Astra' (31:47). Phil Mickelson is going to Saudi Arabia (33:47) and the Chicago Blackhawks make my head hurt (36:40). I've got bad news for the Pelicans and I hope I'm wrong. #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2019 • 46min

NFL gambling leads to suspension and the MLB non-tender deadline (12/2)

Today's word of the day is 'true' because I appreciate Dan Quinn's honesty (0:06). Arizona Cardinals DB Josh Shaw has been suspended for at least next season for gambling on the NFL (1:08). Freddie Kitchens continues to be a fool for the Cleveland Browns (5:36). Greg Sciano worked his magic and got Rutgers to fall for his trap (11:33). Monday night is the non-tender deadline in MLB, so let's talk about what that means (13:58). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? - Here's how I started a newspaper delivery business after law school and got caught up in a murder case (18:24). Today's review is 'The Irishman' (29:35). I've got some good stories about Bobby Valentine (32:00). Nameless executives are cowards (35:18). Chris Sale met with Dr. James Andrews so I'll tell you what those meetings are like. James Harden is a scoring machine, but after scoring 61 points the other night will he score 62 points in a game this year? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2019 • 46min

Jerry Jones loves keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the news (11/27)

Today's word of the day is 'clique' in honor of the Kansas City Royals new owner (0:06). Jerry Jones is back! Not that he ever left, but he's back and he said some great things about Jason Garrett (3:13). Steve Kerr needs to stop with the nicknames and start with proving he's a good coach (7:48). So you wanna talk to Samson!? A listener asked me how I felt about the Knicks and I need to vent to you all (10:28). The NBA forgot to talk to its players about some of the changes they want to make and James Harden is mad (16:42). Let's review the new Aladdin and see how it hold up against the old one (18:56). Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said some ridiculous things, only for Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan to say something even more ridiculous (21:00). Are you voting for the MLB All-MLB team? No you're not. Stop it (27:24). I'll tell you everything you need to know about Papa John's and how stadium pizza deals get done (32:46). Will Joel Embiid be held scoreless again tonight? #waittosee BONUS! Inaugural Turkey of the Year is handed out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 26, 2019 • 46min

From Calgary Flames to Bernie Sanders... just hear me out (11/26)

Today's word of the day is 'Boomer'. Please stop with the 'Ok, Boomer' already (0:06). The Calgary Flames and the NHL are investigating head coach Bill Peters for alleged racial slurs used 10 years ago (2:45). Let's discuss what SHOULD happen vs what WILL happen. Bernie Sanders wrote a letter to MLB and I'll tell you everything he got wrong (14:15). Marcus Smart had some real interesting things to say about why last seasons Celtics stunk (19:21). Jim Boylen also said some interesting things last night (31:21). Let's laugh together. Derek Jeter, remember me, your pal David Samson, it's time we have a talk (24:31). Review of the day - Blinded By The Light (29:26). A report came out about Vlade Divac passing on Luka Doncic because of his dad (36:30)! I have some good stories about this. It's not about IF, but about WHEN Jerry Jones fires his whole coaching staff (41:46). #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 25, 2019 • 46min

The Dallas Cowboys have become a failure on the field (11/25)

Today's word of the day is 'Gore' (0:06). How many people can name the top three rushers in NFL history? Jerry Jones has turned the Dallas Cowboys into the world's biggest off-field success and one of the biggest on-filed disappointments (1:29). I have a message for Cleveland Brown's fans. It's not a good one (5:06). Dwayne Haskins taking a selfie during the game needs to be talked about (8:17). The NBA wants to make big changes and the MLB is jealous (11:15). Seattle Mariners signed its top prospect to a major league deal and he hasn't played above Double-A ball before... what (18:29)? Eagles guard Brandon Brooks had to leave the game on Sunday because of anxiety - we need to discuss this and how valuable his message was today (22:38). This is the real reason there was a protest at Harvard/Yale (27:39). I'm jealous a football game was played at Marlins Park (32:54). Review of the day - 'Man in the High Castle' (37:30). Colin Kaepernick is not playing in the NFL this season, but what about next one (43:18)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2019 • 46min

Billion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Rams and Chargers (11/22)

Word of the day is 'Nerf' - you better know what a Nerf football is (0:06). Let's do a deep dive into the billion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Chargers and Rams (1:04). Yes, Jerry Jones and the Yankees are involved. Speaking of the Yankees, they want Jacoby Ellsbury to pay and this is how they'll try and do it (11:35). You Wanna Talk to Samson?! Today's listener wanted me to breakdown the Chicago Cubs offseason plans, so I did (16:03). Fans should not have to worry about a strike in the MLB (21:04). Who is the best player for each NBA franchise? I cannot believe how mad I got over this list (29:31). Review of the Day - my top 3 favorite Josh Gad roles (34:54). Washington Redskins and Nike, and the Salute to Service scam (38:14). So many big games this weekend in the NFL and I have three favorites that will surely hit or will they? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2019 • 46min

Myles Garrett better have some proof (11/21)

Today's word of the day is 'Penny' because that's how James Wiseman should pay back the NCAA for what his coach did (0:06). Myles Garrett's suspension was upheld by the NFL, but a story broke saying that he alleged Mason Rudolph of using a racial slur leading up to their fight (1:04). That's major and he better have proof. Yasmani Grandal signed a record deal with the White Sox the day after Jacoby Ellsbury and Wei-Yin Chen were released over mega deals - let's discuss roster management (7:31). YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON!? A listener asked me to comment on Astros owner Jim Crane refusing to comment on the sign-stealing scandal (16:34). Gregg Popovich will likely make history AND had the chance to make history, but he didn't (23:42). Shame. Mark Cuban took Luka Doncic because he's never been afraid to make those moves, and that's why the MLB was scared of him (29:47). Review of the day 'Shakespear In Love' (35:51). It's time to talk about cyber threats (38:21). They are real and they are hurtful. Will Jose Mourinho be successful in his first game as Tottenham's head man (42:13)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2019 • 46min

So, Orlando wants an MLB team (11/20)

Today's word of the day is 'fifteen' because we're talking hockey (0:06). Orlando wants a baseball team or do they or is it only just a dream (1:30)? Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Dolphins both had players arrested and accused of serious crimes - here is how teams deal with those (7:13). A former Sacramento Kings exec stole $13.4 million from the team and NOBODY knew about it... yea right (12:27). Let's revisit the Browns/Steelers fight. There's something else we should discuss about it (17:27). Review of the day is 'Who Do I Think I Am' (20:34). Inter Miami is almost here so let's have a good laugh about that teams future (23:47). Tottenham fire Muaricio Pochettino for Jose Mourinho (29:19). That was talking soccer with Samson. Carmelo Anthony is not a winner, but will his stint with the Blazers change my mind (37:17)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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