Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
Yankees injuries begin to pile up: Carlos Rodon to the IL; Arizona Cardinals OL tells Kyler Murray to 'Grow Up', 2023 Oscar predictions! (Episode 770)
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’forearm strain’ as in pitching as in baseball as in MLB as in Spring Training as in the lockout ended a year ago tod...
Sports Betting BOOM: WWE now wants in on the action! Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL; Ja Morant update: Adam Silver is no David Stern (Episode 769)
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’scripted’ as in the WWE as in professional wrestling as in SORRY TO BREAK IT TO YOU as in the WWE is looking into ge...
NFL Collusion!? Did the Ravens know teams wouldn't offer Lamar Jackson a fully guaranteed deal?; Daniel Jones gets PAID! Aaron Rodgers gets wined and dined! (Episode 768)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’you’re it’ as in tag you’re it as in the franchise tag as in Lamar Jackson was tagged. What does that mean? Peop...
World Baseball Classic is here! Get excited! Jets need a QB: Derek Carr said no... will Aaron Rodgers?; Ja Morant Update: more trouble for the Grizzlies star (Episode 767)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’WBC’ as in World Baseball Classic as in the World Cup of Baseball as in Dominican Republic as in Team USA as in Japa...
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have work to do; What is going on with the Baltimore Ravens!?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Vegas Baby' as in my reflections on a weekend in Vegas. Is the city over saturated with professional sports? Ja Morant has...
NFL's Worst Owner is at it AGAIN: Daniel Snyder's Commanders problems are too big to ignore
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Fifty Five' as in . We have a #Waittosee... Do you think Deshaun Waston will restructure his deal to help the brown? Next ...
Lakers concerned for future: LeBron James out with foot injury; Are the Bears trading the 1st pick or not!?; MLB New Rules and more payroll drama! (Episode 764)
28 Feb 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’indefinitely’ as in LeBron James is out with a foot injury. Oh boy. The Los Angeles Lakers traded for six new player...
Manny Machado gets the bag from the Padres! Is a salary cap coming to MLB!? New rules are here in MLB! Dan Snyder can't be THAT petty! (Episode 763)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’65’ as in 65M as in Manny Machado got paid $65M more than what the Padres originally offered him a few weeks ago. Th...
NPDS QB Darkness Retreat: Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow enter; Eric Bieniemy takes on Washintgon; MLB v. Stick Stuff (Episode 762)
24 Feb 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’darkness’ as in Aaron Rodgers has returned from his Darkness Retreat so we have an NPDS dark retreat as well. Where ...
NBA is back and the West is Wild: LeBron legacy, Warriors end, KD and Kyrie, Jokic looking to 3-peat; MLS expansion and TV talk (Episode 761)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’escape club’ as in Wild, Wild West as in the Western Conference as in the NBA is back tonight and the Western Confer...
MLB Spring Training: Padres, Marlins, Diamondbacks owners all talk payroll and stadiums; Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats can't be serious (Episode 760)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’nuts’ as in owners are talking as in it all seems nuts as in MLB Spring Training is the time of year when you hear f...
MLB Spring Training: The Mets Steve Cohen Plan is here; Can Cole keep HR down, can Judge keep HR up?; Meyers Leonard's send chance (Episode 759)
21 Feb 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’position’ as in Steve Cohen is in position as in 3-5 year plan is here as in MLB and its Economic Reform Committee h...
MLB Payroll Disparity: Phillies, Red Sox, and Orioles owners talk spending while Manfred makes new committee; Can NBA All-Star Weekend be fixed? (Episode 758)
20 Feb 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’Spring microphone’ as in Spring Training is here as in MLB owners are back and they cannot wait to talk! What are we...
Samson Sit-Down: Evan Drellich | Winning Fixes Everything | How the Astros sign-stealing scandal was uncovered
18 Feb 2023
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It's time for another Samson Sit-Down! Evan Drellich - Senior Writer, The Athletic. Author of "Winning Fixes Everything” joins the show! Evan broke ...
MLB Spring Training: Corbin Burnes v. Brewers; Astros new GM makes a mistake; Explaining split-squads; Barcelona referee scandal (Episode 757)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’feelings’ as in getting the feeling back again as in Corbin Burnes said he had his feelings hurt by the Brewers. Why...
MLB Spring Training: Jacob deGrom health, Red Sox injury updates, Bryan Reynolds trade request,; Will Bally's Bankruptcy impact your games?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’injuries and distractions’ as in those were the 2 rules we said yesterday to avoid in Spring Training. And guess wha...
NBA vs Load Management: Will new rules curb superstars from taking games off!? MLB rules enforcement is here and get ready for yelling! (Episode 755)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’overhaul’ as in change as in drastically change as in the NBA is at war with itself. Load management has been plague...
Remembering Nationals owner Ted Lerner; MLB Ghost Runner is here for good: here's why; Crisis on campus: NMSU basketball hazing and Michigan State shooting (Episode 754)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’Ted Lerner’ as in the principal owner of the Washington Nationals. Ted Lerner died yesterday at the age of 97. Let m...
Chiefs win the Super Bowl: Patrick Mahomes greatness, THE flag, and experimental grass?; Ranking Super Bowl commercials! (Episode 753)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’champions’ as in the Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl champions! Let’s break down some of the biggest storyli...
Final Super Bowl Preparations: STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!; Can the Angels afford Shohei Ohtani!?; NBA's RIDICULOUS buyout market (Episode 752)
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’Super Bowl’ as in the Super Bowl is here as in Chiefs as in Eagles as in Mahomes as in Hurts as in FOOTBALL! But wha...
NBA Blockbusters! Kevin Durant gets traded to the Suns! Only Ben Simmons remains in Brooklyn! The Lakers ship Westbrook to Utah! (Episode 751)
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’the sun’ as in Phoenix is the center of the universe as in Kevin Durant to the Suns as in the Super Bowl as in the W...
LeBron James is now the NBA's Scoring KING, but is he the GOAT?; Kyrie Irving let's Brooklyn know how he really feels; Aaron Rodgers darkness retreat (Episode 750)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’King James’ as in LeBron James has passed Kareem as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. I cannot believe it. Didn’...
Sean Payton is letting everyone know he's the sheriff, not Russ; LeBron James and trade deadline pressure; Steve Cohen vs MLB Owners (Episode 749)
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’sheriff’ as in there’s a new sheriff in town as in Sean Payton is here to change the culture for the Denver Bronco...
End of an Error: Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks; Durant last remaining of the Big 3; What is arbitration and should Max Fried be mad? (Episode 748)
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’trade me’ as in Kyrie Irving finally gets his wish. He gets sent to the Dallas Mavericks to join Luka for half a sea...
Mini Samson Sit-Down: Maddie Mastro - Snowboarder - 2x Olympian - World Champion - X-Games Silver Medalist
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mini Sit-Down with snowboard extraordinaire Maddie Mastro! What’s it take to become a professional snowboarder? What’s going to the Olymp...
Great British Takeoff: How Todd Boehly transformed Chelsea and pissed off the Premier League; Orioles leaving Camden Yards?; Jerry Jones is okay with Cowboys being average (Episode 747)
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’transfer window’ as in buying as in selling as in transfer fees as in Todd Boehly took over Chelsea and spent hundre...
How was Tua still in concussion protocol?; When will parents learn not every kid is going pro?; Matt Rhule sues David Tepper and the old boys network (Episode 746)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’cleared’ as in Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared from concussion protocol as in Greg Olsen may clear the FOX booth as ...
Walmart trades for Sean Payton: Can he fix Russell Wilson?; David Tepper thinks the Panthers are different... they aren't; Tom Brady retires again! (Episode 745)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’Payton’s Place’ as in Sean Payton as in traded as in Rob Walton and Walmart are spending spending spending to try ...
Make Baseball Cool Again: Why Jazz Chisholm's MLB The Show cover is so important; Ronald Acuńa's World Baseball Crisis; Does moving in fences work? (Episode 744)
31 Jan 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’cool’ as ice cold as in what’s colder than be cold as in swag as in bling as in bright lights as in Jazz Chisholm ...
Super Bowl is set! Chiefs vs Eagles! Mahomes vs Hurts! How did we get here? Damar Hamlin releases statement for trolls; LeBron takes on NBA refs... again
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’conference championship’ as in Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won with the help of a late hit by the Ben...
NFL Coaching Carousel spins out of control: Steve Wilks flames NFL after not getting Panthers job; Jerry LOVES McCarthy in Dallas; James Dolan takes on New York (Episode 742)
27 Jan 2023
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Today’s word of the day is ’legitimate race problem’ as in the NFL might have a problem. Steve Wilks was the interim head coach for the Carolina...
Patrick Mahomes says he's ready to go vs Bengals: how true is that?; 49ers making very questionable decision; Did The Razzies need to go this far? (Episode 741)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’gamesmanship’ as in Patrick Mahomes is hurt. We all saw it. He hurt his ankle bad. But he’s back at practice and l...
MLB inconsistent domestic violence investigations and statements; Baseball Hall of Fame voting process; Miami Marlins are NOT for sale... right now (Episode 740)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’inconsistency’ as in different as in not the same as in MLB is now investigating Mike Clevinger further than before ...
Los Angeles Angels are NOT for sale! Sorry Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani!; Cowboys social media problems; 2023 Oscar Nominations! (Episode 739)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’crystalized’ as in forming crystals as in taking a definite form as in Arte Moreno is no longer selling the Los Ange...
Jerry Jones said the Dallas Cowboys loss made him SICK! Mahomes battles through ankle injury; Joe Burrow outplays Josh Allen - will he be out paid now? (Episode 738)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’sickening’ as in not feeling good as is nausea as in heartburn as in indigestion as in Jerry Jones is sick of the Co...
NFL Job Fair: Ravens, Dolphins, Vikings, Buccaneers all fire coordinators; Will Lamar Jackson stay in Baltimore? Will Bears stay in Chicago? (Episode 737)
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’necessary’ as in was it necessary as in was it unnecessary as in either the head coach is fired or the offensive coo...
What is Sean Payton worth? $20 Million? 1st round pick? Would you trade for him?; Cowboys bring in another kicker; Luka needs help in Dallas now! (Episode 736)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’worth’ as in what is your value to a team as in what does it cost as in what will you be paid. Those are three diffe...
Sports and egos: Cardinals GM won't tolerate them, Aaron Rodgers shows his to Packers; which is right? Joe Burrow extension talk; Boras doing Correa damage control (Episode 735)
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’ego’ as in lego my ego as in new Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort said ego would not be tolerated in his organiz...
Did we just witness Tom Brady's last game ever!? Cowboys get it done, but here's the kicker; LeBron calls out NBA officiating; Major fighting in Baltimore (Episode 734)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’what’s next’ as in not now as in not before as in what comes after as in Tom Brady might have just played his last...
SUPER WILD CARD: Should Chargers collapse cost Staley his job?; Dolphins hang tough in Buffalo, but McDaniel time management doesn't; Paying Daniel Jones his money! (Episode 733)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’super wild card’ as in not average wild card as in not kind cool wild card as in not really cool wild card as in SUP...
Patriots Succession Plan: Is Jerod Mayo the key to life after Bill Belichick?; Woody Johnson says Jets are a QB away; Future of Trevor Bauer in MLB (Episode 732)
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’PSP’ as in Patriots Succession Plan as in the Patriots announced they want Jerod Mayo to stay longterm as in Bill Be...
MLB sets revenue record: Where's the money going!?; Carlos Correa is really, truthfully, officially a Twin again; Dana White and a job of zero consequences (Episode 731)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’record’ as in setting a high as in MLB has set a new revenue record! Can you believe it!? Isn’t baseball a dying s...
Circle of life: Carlos Correa is back to the Twins! Red Sox announce Story surgery; Bears drafting a QB!? Jeff Saturday back in Indy!? (Episode 730)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’circle’ as in the circle of life as in Simba as in Nala as in Mufasa as in Scar as in Carlos Correa is back to the M...
Breaking: Carlos Correa agrees to 6-year, $200M with Minnesota Twins! HERE WE GO AGAIN!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Correa is onto his 3rd team of the offseason. First it was the Giants. 2nd it was the Mets. Now it’s back to the Twins! How did this happen? ...
Kyler Murray wins: Kliff Kingsbury and Steve Keim out in Arizona; NFL continues to protect Goodell from Bills-Bengals; Caarlos Correa to the TWINS!? (Episode 729)
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’extension’ as in extended as in one more year as in two more years as in three mores years and so on! Kliff Kingsbur...
Will Aaron Rodgers walk away from the Packers this year?; Texans fire Lovie Smith after winning, but losing top pick!; Trevor Bauer career in LA is over (Episode 728)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’carousel’ as in the coaching carousel as in the QB carousel as in Aaron Rodgers and the Packers did not make the pla...
NFL cancels Bills-Bengals, releases every possible AFC Playoff scenario: neutral-site AFC Champ game, coin toss advantages; Chris Beard fired by Texas (Episode 727)
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’won’ as in Damar Hamlin asked if the Bills had won the game against the Bengals he was rushed away from. The Bills-B...
Rafael Devers gets MONSTER deal from Red Sox; 10 days since a Carlos Correa update; US Soccer gives us craziest story of 2023! (Episode 726)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’discount’ as in the Boston Red Sox have signed Rafael Devers to an 11-year, $331M deal. Are you happy Red Sox fans? ...
NFL postpones Bills-Bengals and here's how it happened; Is Tua Time over in Miami this year? Why so much silence following Dana White incident? (Episode 725)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’protocol’ as in what happened after Bills Damar Hamlin went down and the decisions that were made by the NFL to post...
2022 is over! Top Sports Stories of the Year! Top 10 Movies of the Year! Top 6 TV Shows of the Year! How is it already 2023!?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘2022’ as in this is the last NPDS of the year. 2022 was here and now it’s gone. How fast is time flying? Is 2020 s...
Is Carlos Correa going to be on the Mets or not!? What is MLB doing right now?; Russell Wilson or Nathaniel Hackett: Who do the Broncos keep? (Episode 724)
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’progress’ as in Carlos Correa is a Met but he’s not a Met but he is a Met? What in the world is happening? Were th...
Trevor Bauer is back in MLB - Will the Dodgers welcome him home?; WE told you MLB owners were going to be mad at Steve Cohen! (Episode 723)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’reinstated’ as in you are allowed back as in Trevor Bauer got the approval to return to the Dodgers as in an indepen...
Did Scott Boras really give the Giants time for Carlos Correa? Suns selling for $4B and here's what that means (Episode 722)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’’reasonable time’ as in giving you a few minutes as in a few hours as in not a few days. What are we talking about...
Carlos Correa is now a New York Met! How did this happen!? Steve Cohen, Scott Boras, and some pissed off MLB owners (Episode 721)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’are you not entertained!?” as in Gladiator as in Maximus Decimus Meridius as in Steve Cohen walked into the Coliseum...
MLB Spending Arms Race: Fans will NEVER be satisfied!; NFL teams paying $800M to fired coaches and executives! (Episode 720)
20 Dec 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ’satisfaction’ as in I can’t get no as in Dodgers grab J.D. Martinez as in Red Sox grab Justin Turner as in is ther...
Witnessing Messi's magical World Cup moment; A WILD weekend in the NFL ends with the refs blowing a call in Commanders-Giants (Episode 719)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’proportional’ as in what a weekend of sports we just had as in the World Cup Final as in the ending of the Giants-Co...
How good did the Yankees get with Carlos Rodon?; Trade Losers: Red Sox DFA Downs, don't blame Chaim Bloom! I was SO WRONG about Zion (Episode 718)
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’New York New York!” as in Frank Sinatra as in the New York Yankees as in the New York Mets as in how much money is g...
Buyer's Remorse? What are teams doing after they sign their stars (Carlos Correa, Aaron Judge) - Latest on Carlos Rodon; Tom Brady and Big Papi and FTX (Episode 717)
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’the day after’ as in today but tomorrow as in a TV show as in deceived as in how do you feel the next day as in MLB ...
Scott Boras always wins in the end: Carlos Correa gets $330M from Giants; Shortstop market has exploded; What's going on with the Red Sox? (Episode 716)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’timing’ as in clockwork as great timing as in poor timing as in no better timing than to be a shortstop in MLB this ...
NFL is making a massive statement fining teams and players for faking injuries; Chris Beard arrested for DV; What happens when outside money buys into NBA, MLB? (Episode 715)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’and the award goes to’ as in nominations as in awards as in oscars as in golden globes as in Emmys as in the NFL is ...
Can you buy a World Series? Is that what Steve Cohen and the Mets are trying to do?; NBA CBA negotiations are here. How exciting! (Episode 714)
12 Dec 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ’correlation’ as in the league’s highest payroll as in winning a championship as in Steve Cohen is spending money l...
The many sides to Brittney Griner's release; Mets fan should be thrilled Steve Cohen is laughing at the Steve Cohen Tax; Netflix wants profits, not sports (Episode 713)
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’trade’ as in the biggest of business as in the US and Russian governments traded Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout. Th...
The Judge Effect: San Diego Padres lose out on Judge, but get Xander Bogaerts; What are the Dodgers big plans now!? MLB should be worried! (Episode 712)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’the Judge Effect’ as in Aaron Judge signs for $360M and things start to get out of control. Word came out that the S...
Rob Manfred needs to stop lying to fans! Aaron Judge is going to the Giants! Wait, no! He's going back to the YANKEES! (Episode 711)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’goldilocks’ as in those 3 bears as in not too hot, not too cold, it’s just right as in it’s not too deadened, it...
MLB Hot Stove SIZZLING! DeGrom to Texas! Verlander to Mets! Turner to Phillies! Yankees get Cashman back, will they get Aaron Judge!? (Episode 710)
06 Dec 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ’sizzling’ as in a fajita as in hot, hot, hot as in the hot stove as in MLB Winter Meetings are taking place and play...
BREAKING NEWS: Jacob deGrom signs with the Texas Rangers! What do the Mets do now!?
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happened. The New York Mets nightmare has happened. Jacob deGrom is going to the Texas Rangers. A half year of Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom. T...
Deshaun Watson returns to the NFL and to Houston; Patrick Mahomes draft secrets; LeBron wants you to ask him about EVERYTHING except... (Episode 709)
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’football only’ as in no questions as in no soccer as in no off field issues as in no politics as in just football or...
Should the Packers shut down Aaron Rodgers? Will Rodgers be in Green Bay in 2023? Is it possible Ronald turns down $200M PER YEAR!? (Episode 708)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’resentment’ as in Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are nearing a crossroad and picking which way to go will c...
USA is moving on! Can MLS capitalize on World Cup fever!?; Qatar admits what we already know!; What are the Mets big plans for pitching? (Episode 707)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’knockout’ as in the knockout round as in I got the fever as in the World Cup games have been great and exciting and ...
USA v Iran: Tyler Adams wins first World Cup match with his answer at the presser; Messi to Miami? How can this be?; Top 5 Miguel Cabrera moments (Episode 706)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’composure’ as in calm as in cool as in collected as in Tyler Adams of the USMNT was asked some tough, and interestin...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has some more explaining to do; Commanders embarrass themselves AGAIN; The Arizona Cardinals are a HUGE MESS (Episode 705)
28 Nov 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ’curious’ as in eager to know or learn something as in Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, said he was curi...
Colts owner Jim Irsay DOES NOT need to keep talking! World Cup update: Be careful what you say! Aaron Judge update: Giants are ELATED by visit! (Episode 704)
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’personal’ as in was it just business and nothing personal or was it personal and business as in Jim Irsay keeps on t...
Jets bench Zach Wilson now, but is he the future? What about all the other Covid QBs taken in 2021? We hand out the TURKEY OF THE YEAR! (Episode 703)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’wavering’ as in fluctuate in opinion or allegiance as in Robert Saleh loves to use that word when describing Zach Wi...
Cristiano Ronaldo out at Manchester United and the club is for sale! Glazer's Out has worked! What goes into moving an NFL game to Detroit (Episode 702)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’immediate effect’ as in the World Cup is going on right now and Manchester United decided that Tuesday was a good da...
Is Gerrit Cole the biggest cheater in MLB!? Jaylen Brown apologizes for tweets; Aaron Judge is in San Francisco! (Episode 701)
22 Nov 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ’worst cheater’ as in biggest cheater as in Alek Monoah called out Gerrit Cole for being the biggest cheater in MLB b...
FIFA president can try all he wants to keep politics away from World Cup; Zach Wilson is not what the Jets need; Giannis postgame incident (Episode 700)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’infantile’ as in infant as in child as in baby as in Gianni Infantino has done nothing worthy of being the leader he...
2022 World Cup is here! No beer! No human rights! No problem! FIFA does what it wants, where it wants! (Episode 699)
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’World Cup’ as in it’s here. Futbol. Soccer. Football. In Qatar. There’s a lot going on here. Human Rights Violat...
How much trouble are the Mets and Yankees in over Aaron Judge? Bryce Harper's major surgery; Downfall of Nationals continues; FTX lawsuit update! (Episode 698)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’conspiring’ as in collusion as in MLB owners are under the microscope right now over an article from a few weeks ago...
Holiday Season is here and everyone wants a new stadium: Kansas City, New York City FC, Bears, Bills! MLB Free Agency Update! (Episode 697)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’pothole’ as in the hole in the street that gets fixed and comes back and fixed and comes back and fixed and comes ba...
Reaction to what happened in Virginia; The cases for Josh McDaniels and Jeff Saturday; MLB Free Agency: Qualifying Offers and Planning for Judge (Episode 696)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’unimaginably sad day’ as in the words used by Virignia president Jim Ryan to describe what happened on Sunday night ...
We're Back!!! Recapping my F1 trip to Brazil; Why Houston and James Click parted ways; Daniel Snyder must have missed me! FTX, Crypto, and Sports (Episode 695)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’lights out’ as in vroom vroom as in F1 as in Formula 1 as in I spent the weekend watching my first F1 race in Brazil...
Mailbag: The power of Jerry Reinsdorf; How players pick translators; Why don't teams build smaller ballparks?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Someone asked me about Jerry Reinsdorf and the power he has in Major League Baseball. This a is a fun question. He ran the Bulls dur...
MLB Season Wrap Up: Astros win the World Series! Remember the lockout!? Where will Judge, deGrom, Correa land?; Latest on Kyrie Irving and more! (Episode 694)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’98’ as in 98 days until Spring Training. Yes, it’s right around the corner. The season is over. The new season beg...
Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Nets. Let this be our final discussion on the topic. Let's all be better. (Episode 693)
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘open dialogue’ as in a discussion as in listening as having good intentions as in Kyrie Irving has now apologized fo...
WORLD SERIES NO HITTER! Kyrie and the Nets release LAME statement; DANNY BOY IS SELLING THE COMMANDERS! IT'S HAPPENING! (Episode 692)
03 Nov 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘unhittable’ as in no hits as in Cristian Javier as in Bryan Abreu as in Rafael Montero as in Ryan Pressly. The Houst...
World Series Meltdown: Was Lance McCullers tipping his pitches!? Were the garbage cans back!?; The Nets are a dumpster fire in a dumpster fire (Episode 691)
02 Nov 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘neck brace’ as in rubber neck as in pain as in that girl from the exorcist as in Lance McCullers gave up five home r...
BREAKING NEWS: Brooklyn Nets fire Steve Nash! Kevin Durant gets his wish!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Brooklyn Nets have fired Steve Nash. 7 games into the season. A no-win situation for Nash. Kevin Durant. James Harden. Kyrie Irving. Ben Simmons. ...
World Series Rainout: Do Phillies or Astros benefit more?; NBA TAMPERING PUNISHMENT IS A JOKE! (Episode 690)
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ripple’ as in ripple effect as in one thing leads to another leads to another leads to another. What are we talking ...
World Series Twitter Conspiracy Hour: Are the Astros cheating again?; MLB diversity problem?; Kyrie Irving continues to be a major problem (Episode 689)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘split’ as in the World Series is even at 1-1 after two games between the Phillies and Astros. How did we get here? B...
World Series starts today: Astros or Phillies, who is the better team RIGHT NOW?; David Stearns headed to the METS!? (Episode 688)
28 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘game day’ as in the World Series is here as in Philadelphia Phillies as in Houston Astros as in Aaron Nola as in Jus...
World Series Eve! What are the Phillies and Astros doing today?; Aaron Boone is back in the Bronx! Will Dan Campbell and Nathaniel Hackett be fired? (Episode 687)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! This is just a test to see if you actually read this. I hope you all have a great day. Do something that'll make you smile. For me, it...
The new MLB chase: will the Yankees do enough to keep Aaron Judge?; Jaylen Brown and Aaron Donald leave Donda Sports (Episode 686)
26 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘pinstripes’ as in the Yankees as in the Bronx Bombers as in Hal Steinbrenner as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone a...
adidas terminates deal with Kanye 'Ye' West; MLB Playoff talk: Get Schwarber away from bulls! NFL refs asking Mike Evans for autograph is BAD business (Episode 685)
25 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘ye’ as Kanye as Kanye West as in Yeezy as in adidas has announced it has cut ties with Ye after anti-Semitic comment...
Yankees could not handle Astros smoke they asked for! Bryce Harper sends Phillies to World Series!; Could relegation be coming to the NBA!? (Episode 684)
24 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘brooms’ as in swept as in cleaning the floor as in 4-0 as in the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series after...
Jose Altuve all time slump, but Astros stay winning! Why aren't NFL players calling for Snyder to sell?; Reviewing Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix series (Episode 683)
21 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘23’ as in Jordan as in used to be LeBron as in hitless at bats for Jose Altuve in the postseason right now. And the ...
Verlander throws gem, Astros bats come alive! Padres fight back against Phillies!; NBA Overreaction Time: The Brooklyn Nets STINK! (Episode 682)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘missed opportunity’ as in what could have been as in what should have been as in it didn’t happen. The Yankees had...
NFL Owners War Wages On: Colts owner Jim Irsay says Daniel Snyder needs to go! Jerry Jones tells Robert Kraft not to BLEEP with him! (Episode 681)
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘merit’ as in Jim Irsay as in Daniel Snyder as in Jerry Jones as in Roger Goodell as the owners meetings took place i...
Guardians vs Yankees: Is MLB to blame for rain out disaster?; NBA is back! Tank alert! LeBron Alert! Warriors repeat? NLCS Preview: Phillies or Padres (Episode 680)
18 Oct 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘rain delay’ as in the Yankees as in the Guardians as in 3:30 hours of nothing as in MLB took that long to make a dec...
Congrats to the Padres and Phillies; Dodgers and Braves go home with their 100+ win seasons! No NBA team can be happy with the Warriors (Episode 679)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘despondent’ as in working all year for one goal and failing as in the Dodgers won 111 games and then lost it all in ...
Samson Sit-Down: Tyler Kepner | Author of THE GRANDEST STAGE: A History of the World Series
14 Oct 2022
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It’s a Samson Sit-Down with columnist and author Tyler Kepner! We talk all things baseball. MLB postseason. History of the World Series! A baseball ...