

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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Nov 1, 2019 • 46min
What's the point in saying "We've got to win now!"? (11/1)
Today's word of the day is for a Chicago legend - 'Sweetness'. Trent Williams could have handled this situation better if he would have just been honest day one. Rob Manfred is happy that the Nationals won, but not for the reason you think. MLBPA did something ridiculous and it's going to backfire. BREAKING NEWS! The Mets are hiring Carlos Beltran! It was always going to be him! Jeter is a bad businessman and I'll tell you why. Padres announce that they "need to win now"... who doesn't!? More drama with Adam Gase and Le'Veon Bell. Review of the day - 'Yesterday'. With all the issues with Golden State, and a new arena opening up, I'll tell you how the Warriors' owners feel. I'll take you inside the mind of Pat Riley and their new unknown hero, Kendrick Nunn. Chevy paid Manchester United $560 MILLION for a sponsorship deal, will the team get more money for a new deal in 2021? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2019 • 41min
Gerrit Cole should have demanded to pitch in Game 7 (10/31)
David Samson shares his thoughts on Game 7 of the World Series as the Nationals claimed their first title in franchise history. He details why Zack Greinke shouldn't have been removed in the 7th inning and how embarrassing it was that Gerrit Cole didn't come in to replace him. Next, developments in the Kyrie Irving saga, followed by the 'Review of the Day' which is 'Shawshank Redemption'. Samson then details his spin on Mattress Mack and Deadspin. Will load management work its way into the next CBA? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2019 • 46min
Wake up! It's Game 7! (10/30)
Today's word of the day is 'tuchus'. Let's discuss everything you need to know about Game 6 of the World Series (:15). I'll start with Verlander succumbing to his 1st inning demons (1:40) and I end with a full breakdown of that 7th inning mishap (9:10). Baker Mayfield did everything we say is wrong when it comes to dealing with the media (14:00). Jamal Adams decided to call out his GM on Twitter for whatever reason (18:50). Bud Light gave a man an extra 15 minutes of fame and I love it. Review of the day is 'Mad Max 2 - The Road Warrior'. Game 7 is tonight and an unsung hero will win this game, or maybe it's the pitching, or maybe it's both #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2019 • 46min
Don't believe the leaks (10/29)
We start today off with the NPDS Word of the Day! Today's word is PUPPET (0:06). The NFL trade deadline was happening live and David fills you in with everything you need to know about it - from how a story is leaked and when are trades actually discussed (1:30)? World Series deep dive! Verlander looks to exorcise his demons while Strasburg is pitching for his future (10:53). A guy from Nepal did the impossible and I'll tell you what he did (21:50). California made the NCAA 'bend the knee' but it will open up a can of worms like never seen before (25:40). Review of the day is 'Dolemite is My Name' (31:07). I make the case for roboumps in MLB (33:39) - listen, learn, accept. Will it be Joe Girardi, or David Ross, who makes the playoffs first? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2019 • 46min
This isn't just a baseball pod (10/28)
The Warriors are winless still and experiencing what all mortal teams do (0:06). The Nationals lost Game 5 before the game even started (0:54). For all the off-field drama the Astros front office has caused the team was always going to be ready on the field (4:58). Bill Belichick gets his 300th career win as a head coach and I'll tell you why him and Robert Kraft have worked so well together for so long (7:37). Tiger Woods picks up his 82nd career PGA Tour win, the big question now is when will the sponsors come back (10:03)? Joe Flacco made a fool of himself and his coaches - what will come of that (15:44)? Astros' owner Jim Crane apologized to the Sports Illustrated reporter and now needs to apologize for how bad that apology was (21:24). The Pittsburgh Pirates are a huge mess and I'll tell you where it all went wrong (26:02). Kris Bryant will be the offseasons biggest loser and rightfully so (32:12). Review of the day is 'Ask Dr. Ruth.' (38:55) Do I think the Patriots or 49ers will win the Super Bowl? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2019 • 46min
Even If They Win, The Astros Already Lost (10/25)
Vince Carter still playing in the NBA is remarkable (:10). Let's talk about how rare what he's doing is. We have a full weekend of games to get to, but it all starts tonight. The Astros need to win Game 3 and I'll tell you how they do it (:55). If the Nationals want to win I'll tell you what they can't do. Houston GM Jeff Luhnow couldn't have messed up his press conference worse than he did (9:30). This front office had a chance to get things right and they didn't. The NBA and MLB are very similar and I'll explain how (18:00). It's time we talk about players and fans and the broken relationship they have - how can we fix it? The XFL isn't paying its' players any money and that's the first of many problems (28:30). On this day in 2003 I won a World Series (30:30). Let me tell you exactly how that day went. Review of the day is 'Sleepers' (36;20) Will the XFL play a full season? #Waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2019 • 46min
Nationals shouldn't plan World Series parade yet (10/24)
We start today off recapping what happened in Game 2. Where did things go wrong for the Astros? (0:10) Will the Nationals be able to keep things up at home? Dynasties are very hard to start and it's greed that usually tears them apart - Astros and Warriors could both fall this year(4:19). The MLB is investigating an umpire because of his tweets and this is exactly the type of thing Commissioner Manfred doesn't want this week (8:00). Public Relations teams kill stories, but what happens to the business side (13:52)? What are both teams doing on their day's off? Hint: Nothing fun. We have some new baseball managers in MLB and I'll break them all down for you (21:06). The Mets missed out on Joe Girardi (30:18). Hint: He was never getting that job. Review of the day is 'Iron Cowboy' (35:17). Do I think the World Series is over? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2019 • 46min
Why Didn't Springer Run? (10/23)
Los Angeles is clearly home to the Lakers which gives the Clippers all the more reason to move. [0:07] With all the drama going on with the Astros front office I'll tell you what the Owners Suite was probably like. [1:00] In-game decisions impact everything - here's what each team got right and wrong. George Springer could have made it to 3rd base if he was sprinting. [5:59] This is not a debate. John Elway comments on trading Emmanuel Sanders, but what was he really saying? [10:00] The Cubs lied about their coaching search - David Ross was always getting the job. [12:57] Let's hope Joe Girardi has changed since 2005. [17:26] Raptors got their championship rings last night and that reminds me of a great story about my World Series ring. [22:20] "Mic'd Up" segments are great for owners and fan and here's how it all works. [31:55] Game 2 of the World Series is tonight and the most pressure is on....? [35:17]Today I review 'Yellowstone', the show, not the national park. [39:42] Where does Joe Girardi end up in 2020? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2019 • 46min
Houston, we already have a World Series problem (10/22)
Tom Brady is looking to sell his house, does that mean he's also out the door? [0:19] World Series starts tonight and before we talk about the game, let's talk about the series. [1:06] I lay out everything you need to know about both teams. As far as tonight goes, this is a baseball fan's dream come true. Cole vs Scherzer then tomorrow Verlander vs Strasburg. The Jets have been seeing ghosts for years now, but Sam Darnold and Adam Gase realized firsthand that Bill Belichick is the Bogeyman. [9:52] The NBA scheduling tip-off against the World Series is a problem - let's discuss why. NBA stars moving out west is not what the NBA wants and Zion being hurt is not what the NBA needs. [14:53] We have some BREAKING NEWS concerning the Houston Astros! I'll tell you why their front office should be ashamed of themselves... this is big. [24:56] Instead of one review, I'll give you my top 5 Baseball movies of all time. [40:14] Debate me if you dare. Who wins a title first in LA... Clippers or Lakers? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2019 • 46min
Matt Nagy needs to stop talking, and just coach (10/21)
Aaron Judge said the Yankees season was 'a failure' so let's take a dive into what went wrong. Where do the Yankees go from here? Jalen Ramsey miraculously recovered from his back injury after he was traded. Did Shad Khan make the right decision? This situation with the Jets and Kelechi Osemele is going to get uglier and fast. When an owner endorses his coach in a losing season I'll fill you in on what he's really saying. Bears head coach Matt Nagy had an all-time moment at his presser - I have some strong advice for him and how he should handle his players. I'll tell you why Roger Goodell was wrong for fining Clay Matthews and Baker Mayfield for saying what everyone has been thinking. Review of the day is a Tom Brady/Paul Rudd mashup. Now that you know what Arthur Blank is really saying about Dan Quinn - will he be the head coach in 2020? #Waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


