

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 14, 2026 • 53min
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Tony Romo v. Tom Brady! Jose Ramirez's contract! Blowing up a stadium! (Episode 1401 Hour 2)
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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized whale. He was the cream of the crop. And these past few seasons he has regressed so much as a broadcaster. (14:50) Why did Jose Ramirez take an under market deal? He’s one of the best players in all of baseball! How does the union feel about this? (22:08) What is the Black representation in MLB? Is baseball working on this? (34:45) Who is responsible for stadium demolition? Are the Bills paying for Highmark Stadium to be destroyed? (40:08) What is the owner and GM relationship like? Is there ever a team building power struggle?
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Jan 14, 2026 • 54min
Mike Tomlin done with Steelers after 19 seasons! Does coaching matter? Arenado traded to Dbacks! (Episode 1401 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mitchell’ as in Joni Mitchell as in The Circle Game as in carousel as in Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh. 19 seasons. He had enough after another first round exit in the playoffs. That means that the AFC North will see three new coaches. That means for the first time in 18 years the Ravens and Steelers will have new head coaches. And now Mike Tomlin could be headed from the sidelines to the studio! (15:00) Does coaching matter? (26:10) Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti took to the microphone yesterday and said the quiet part so loudly! And I LOVE it! (33:00) Nolan Arenado has been traded to the Diamondbacks. The St. Louis Cardinals fire sale continues. And they are giving money away to do this. (40:00) The Royals are moving in the fences. Shorter walls. Hitters park?
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Jan 12, 2026 • 52min
Alex Bregman to the Cubs!? Cody Bellinger wants how much!? Tarik Skubal v. Tigers is MAJOR! (Episode 1400 Hour 2)
Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred! (12:00) Cody Bellinger and the Yankees are likely to part ways. Bellinger wants too much. Too much money. Too many years. (21:00) Tarik Skubal filed at $32 million. The Detroit Tigers filed at $19 million. This arbitration battle is going to be something! (33:30) MLB CBA chatter! What is going on between the union and the league? (47:00) The Athletics did not get the trademark they wanted. Does that mean no Las Vegas Athletics? No Sacramento Athletics?
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Jan 12, 2026 • 54min
NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have decisions to make! Who wins the John Harbaugh sweepstakes!? (Episode 1400 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears and the Packers. I cannot believe Green Bay lost that football game. Up 18 points. Division rival. Blow it! Will Green Bay choose to move on from Matt LaFleur? (18:30) How did you feel about the Jacksonville reporter and Liam Coen? Did you wonder if it was the right message, wrong time? (24:00) Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Sirianni? The team is a mess. A home loss to the banged up 49ers. One year removed from a Super Bowl win! (32:00) Seahawks have sent a letter to season ticket holders warning about reselling tickets. Uh oh! (37:00) Review: Golden Globes. (43:00) Mike McDaniel has been fired. It was time. (49:30) NPPOD.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 54min
COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk Miami, College Football Playoff, and more! (Episode 1399 Hour 2)
Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college football and college sports world has become, and some Oregon and Indiana chatter! Enjoy! Have a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2026 • 54min
COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching Carousel update! Jerry wants another ring! (Episode 1399 Hour 1)
Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2026 • 53min
Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank! Blue Jays offseason of spending! (Episode 1398 Hour 2)
We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays have full reloaded. Signing after signing after signing. After losing in the World Series they decided to go all in on free agents. (25:30) What are the Diamondbacks doing with Ketel Marte? He has been rumored to be moved all offseason. Now the GM says they may not move him, but might move him, but probably not, but could. (32:00) Let’s discuss wha happened in Venezuela this weekend. (42:10) Where are the Nationals bringing their TV rights? Will it be MASN? Will it be MLB? (47:00) We end today with Gayle Benson. The owner of the Pelicans and Saints. A common talking point on this show.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 53min
NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens missed FG! Falcons fire coach AND GM! (Episode 1398 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens missed the kick. Wow. (10:15) The Atlanta Falcons have fired its head coach and general manager after a win that eliminated the Buccaneers and gave the division to the Panthers. Did you keep up there? (24:00) The NFL Coaching Carousel is starting to spin. Let’s take a look at some of the other names from the Raiders to the Jets to the Browns and more! (34:00) Myles Garrett has set the record for most sacks in a season. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was so mad about what happened. (40:00) Review: The Running Man. Let’s review both of them! (43:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Winter Classic took place in Miami at Marlins Park. When you think hockey, you think south Florida heat.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 53min
It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff reaction! Transfer Portal! Mic problems! Conspiracy theories! (Episode 1397 Hour 2)
Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows!
We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2026 • 53min
New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in Dallas; MLB UPDATES: Imai to Houston, Rendon to the bank! (Episode 1397 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big trouble. Christian Barmore could be in big trouble. And head coach Mike Vrabel just wants to focus on football. (12:00) The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs. The reports say it was about Diggs not wanting to travel home with the team during Christmas break. Hmm. Is that the whole story? Now he’s in Green Bay. (21:20) Tatsuya Imai is headed to the Houston Astros. One of the best free agents on the market is coming from Japan. But, what happened to the giant multi-year deals Imai and Murakami were supposed to get? (30:50) Anthony Rendon’s time with the Los Angeles Angels is over. That’s it. Rendon agreed to a settlement with the Angels that will see his full salary for the season differed. (36:40) Review: Pluribus. (41:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Let’s end with some ratings talk!
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