Nothing Personal with David Samson

NFL Thursday flexing is here: the owners want you to know they did it for you!; Tom Brady owns the Raiders... not really! NO CHANCE LeBron retires! (Episode 820)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL o...

Celtics can't stand the Heat, it's time to get out the kitchen! Will the Rays or Athletics saga end anytime soon?; Are the Padres good enough to not be sellers? (Episode 819)

22 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets too...

MAILBAG: What's the pitch for Shohei Ohtani?; What roles do Owner, President, VP, GM play in front office; Do stadium naming rights deals matter?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my...

Spurs win the Wembanyama golden ticket! Doc Rivers gets fired by Commanders owner Josh Harris; Arizona Coyotes are going to have to leave Arizona! (Episode 818)

17 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Ca...

GENERATIONAL! Bally's Chairman says Athletics to Vegas is generational opportunity! NBA Tanking for generational Wembanyama! ... and the Mets STINK right now (Episode 817)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Ba...

NBA has to suspend Ja Morant AT LEAST half of next season! The Process is DONE. It's time for the 76ers to move on. Suns owner is making all the new owner mistakes (Episode 816)

15 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be t...

NFL Schedule Released! Aaron Rodgers brings Jets into the prime time! What's latest on Tom Brady to Vegas? And Manchester United! And Commanders! And Senators! (Episode 815)

12 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! T...

WVU announces MAJOR punishment for Bob Huggins... JK! How Ja Morant missed out on $39 MILLON! JJ Redick to the Raptors!? As head coach!? (Episode 814)

11 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. N...

Is it the heat or the Heat that's impacting the Knicks? Lakers resting starters!? Was the Scherzer signing a bust!? Athletics have ANOTHER Vegas location! (Episode 813)

10 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been...

Do the Knicks even care!? Julius Randle thinks the Heat just want it more! Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper should be fired! (Episode 812)

09 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want ...

Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for shove of Suns owner!? What happened to the Cardinals way!? Yankees have a Rodon problem! (Episode 811)

08 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘elbowing’ as in Nikola Jokic as in Mat Ishbia as in will this altercation lead to suspensions? Fines? Who was at fau...

Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer: Championship or Bust in the NBA! Alabama adds gambling scandal to school activities; MLB Orlando? No chance! (Episode 810)

05 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘refocus’ as in focus but again as in when you fail you have to do things. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Mike Budenh...

Brian Cashman wants ALL the blame for Yankees problems; Angels new media policy; NBA OWNER BEEF! Suns owner calls out Cavs owner! (Episode 809)

04 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘convict’ as in Brian Cashman finally got in front of the media to try and calm down the fanbase calling for everyone...

NFL Draft 2020: Worst first round of all time!? Does Green Bay have faith in Jordan Love? Grizzlies finally had enough of Dillon Brooks! (Episode 808)

03 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘5th year’ as in 5th year options as in the 2020 NFL Draft as in a record-low number of first round picks have worked...

LeBron v. Curry! Let's celebrate greatness! Bryce Harper has changed baseball FOREVER! Bauer being Bauer... here we go again! (Episode 807)

02 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘LeBron v. Curry’ as in legacy as in greatness as in the NBA Playoffs as in Lakers vs Warriors. Let’s talk about th...

NHL upsets everywhere! MLB after one month: Big Payrolls are struggling to get hot! Small payrolls are surging! Maybe not the Athletics... (Episode 806)

01 May 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘1/6’ but first we need to talk about what happened in the NHL on Sunday. The Kraken were released! Big time upsets i...

Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to MONSTER deal! CARDINALS TAMPERING ALERT! Was Giannis right about Bucks not failing? (Episode 805)

28 Apr 2023

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We started a NPDS Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/wSdqRmer Today’s word of the day is ‘Lamar’ as in Lamar Jackson as in the Baltimor...

NFL Draft Day! Does CJ Stroud's test score matter to teams? When do trades get made?; Titans getting new stadium! Jordan Walker demoted! (Episode 804)

27 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘on the clock’ as in the NFL Draft as in Kansas City as in who’s getting picked as in the event of the offseason. L...

Are the Pittsburgh Pirates changing before our eyes!? What is wrong with Chicago White Sox!? Jets GM has to defend Aaron Rodgers trade! (Episode 803)

26 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘richest’ as in richy rich as in money as in big deals as in the Pittsburgh Pirates finally paid Bryan Reynolds. Can ...

Jimmy Butler was the hero Miami needed; Aaron Rodgers finally to the Jets; MLB to Vegas close to done?; Tucker Carlson AND Don Lemon fired! (Episode 802)

25 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘the butler did it’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Jimmy Buckets as in Heat Culture as in the Miami Heat came back to beat ...

NBA Playoffs: Is Dillon Brooks a villain? Is Doc Rivers right about suspending instigators?; NFL and Gambling; Pete Alonso's future payday (Episode 801)

24 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘villain’ as in Joker as in Bane as in Thanos as in Dillon Brooks? The Grizzlies outspoken forward was ejected from a...

EPISODE 800! Why was Max Scherzer suspended without a fight? Diamondbacks DFA Madison Bumgarner; Why was Embiid not ejected?

21 Apr 2023

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It's episode 800 today! Woohoo! Thank you all for listening! Party it up this weekend for us! Today’s word of the day is ‘suspended’ as in no a...

MLB Sticky Stuff: Max Scherzer ejected after foreign substance check; Are the Athletics DEFINITELY moving to Las Vegas now!? (Episode 799)

20 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sticky stuff’ as in sticky icky as in foreign substance as in 4/20 as in Max Scherzer was ejected over alleged stick...

MLB Deal or No Deal: Springs TJ surgery, Hunter Greene, Pablo Lopez extensions; Draymond Green HAS been suspended! Wow! (Episode 798)

19 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘caution’ as in think first before acting as in giving out contracts to players that are under long term contracts. W...

Should Draymond Green be suspended?; Fernando Tatis Jr return, Juan Soto big time struggles! (Episode 797)

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WE had technical difficulties today! We lost the internet and couldn't find it! John Taffer wanted to SHUT! US! DOWN! But we rose up through the flame...

NBA Playoffs: Kings big upset of Warriors upstaged by E40 ejection; Marlins marketing 'mistake'! More MLB umpire problems! (Episode 796)

17 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘playoffs baby’ as in the NBA Playoffs are here and things are happening. Giannis hurt. Morant hurt. Herro hurt. Knic...

Washington Commanders will reportedly sell for $6.05 BILLION! Goodbye, Danny Boy! What's happening with Zion and Ja!? (Episode 795)

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘6.05B’ as in 6 billion and 50 million as in the Washington Commanders are selling to Josh Harris and his group. Is t...

MLB Expansion: Utah joins fight with Nashville, Portland, and Las Vegas to get a team!; Jeff Bezos OUT of Commanders sale!? (Episode 794)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘32’ as in the number of teams MLB wants as in two more to go as in what happens with Oakland and Tampa will impact t...

MLB Early Takeaways: Rays remain perfect while Phillies, Astros, Mets, Dodgers, Cardinals struggle - DO NOT PANIC! (Episode 793)

12 Apr 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s early’ as in the season has just begun as in your team isn’t that bad as in the other teams aren’t that g...

Astros Cheating Exposed... AGAIN: Evan Gattis goes scorched earth! Rudy Gobert gets suspended; Can Daniel Snyder sell the Commanders already!? (Episode 792)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘scorched Earth’ as in burn it down as in don’t care anymore so let’s expose it all as in former Houston Astro Ev...

Mavericks call in the tanks, NBA calls for investigation; Rudy Gobert punches Kyle Anderson; 2nd MLB player steps away to focus on mental health (Episode 791)

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘Sherlock’ as in no s**t Sherlock as in Sherlock and Holmes as in another investigation. This time it’s on integrit...

MLB rainouts with no rain!? Are game speeds going to impact beer and hot dog prices!? When will the sponsorships end!? (Episode 790)

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘rain out’ as in rain rain go away as in postponement as in the Mets postponed their home opener because of rain… t...

Will the Oakland Athletics fans please stand up!?; It's too early to publicly call out players; Ravens BIZARRE press conference (Episode 789)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘AAA’ as in triple A as in the minor leagues as in the Oakland Athletics are getting less fans than the minor league ...

NFL Bombshell: Former Arizona Cardinals exec accuses owner of cheating, bullying, harassment; MLB updates; NBA teams try to shutdown stars (Episode 788)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘burner’ as in burner phone as in the Arizona Cardinals are in some stuff right now. A former top executive has accus...

WWE, UFC merging into $21B Endeavor company; Angels ban reporter over criticism; No, Iowa should not go to the White House! (Episode 787)

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘merged’ as in the WWE and the UFC are becoming one company. Endeavor is leading the charge. The new live sports behe...

How we failed LSU and Iowa by focusing on the WRONG thing; NBA gets new CBA: who won the deal? (Episode 786)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘lamentable’ as in LSU defeats Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship and the story was less about basketball and mo...

MLB Opening Day: Injuries, pitch clock, stolen bases, dingers, strikeouts - Baseball is so back! (Episode 785)

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘observations’ as in Opening Day is here and gone! Are you sad? Are you excited about your team? Let’s go through w...

MLB OPENING DAY IS HERE! Season Win Total Bets! Minor Leagues get major deal: Here's what you need to know! (Episode 784)

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘Opening Day’ as in baseball is back as in here we go as in everyone’s in first place! What are the biggest storyli...

MLB 2023 PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS: Pitch Clock! Who wins World Series!? Shohei for MVP!? (Episode 783)

29 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in tomorrow tomorrow we get baseball tomorrow it’s only a day away! Opening Day is tomorrow. MLB is b...

Another school shooting... ENOUGH!; Lamar Jackson requests trade from Ravens; Are Jets close to Aaron Rodgers deal? (Episode 782)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No word of the day today. Let’s take a few moments to discuss what’s going on in this country. Another school shooting. More innocents taken away....

Baseball is back... almost! Opening Day matchups, prospects called up or sent down! The Dallas Mavericks are in BIG trouble! (Episode 781)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘opening week’ as in baseball is back as in Opening Day is 3 days away as in what are teams doing to get prepared for...

We finally got off the dinghy: Le Batard, Samson, Collision Course! MLB injuries pile up in Spring Training! CANCEL IT? MLB Forbes valuations are out! (Episode 780)

24 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in an announcement as in the announcement to the announcement as in we are leaving CBS Sports as in we...

Is MLB already changing the new rules!? And... here's another service time manipulation explainer! Mark Cuban and the Mavericks are not happy with NBA officials! (Episode 779)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘memo’ as in notice as in clarification as in MLB sends another memo to teams to clear things up. Or did they? It’s...

MLB dream comes true: Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout ended the WBC Final! What can MLB do to capitalize on that?; NHL and Fanatatics announce deal (Episode 778)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘wake up!’ as in the dream happened the dream is over as in the World Baseball Classic as in Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Tr...

MLB gets DREAM WBC FINAL! Japan vs USA! Ohtani vs Trout!; More players and former players speak out on MLB rule changes; James Dolan can't help himself! (Episode 777)

21 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘incredible’ as in amazing as in perfect as in a dream scenario for MLB has happened. Japan vs USA. Trout vs Ohtani. ...

WBC Madness: Altuve breaks hand, Arenado leaves injured, Trea Turner becomes superstar; Angels owner talks payroll, losing, and Shohei Ohtani! (Episode 776)

20 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘vamos’ as in let’s go as in baseball is here as in another injury at the WBC as in Jose Altuve is out for at least...

Washington Commanders sale IMMINENT! See ya later, Danny Boy!; Jordan wants out of NBA!; Despite Diaz injury, the WBC MATTERS! (Episode 775)

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘imminent’ as in right now as in really soon as in the Washington Commanders sale could be here! What is Danny Boy an...

WBC, MLB and Mets biggest nightmare: Edwin Diaz suffers freak injury celebrating; Ja Morant has been cured; Aaron Rodgers wants NYJ (Episode 774)

16 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘agony’ as in Edwin Diaz as in Alexis Diaz as in Francisco Lindor as in Team Puerto Rico as in the WBC as in the New ...

Aaron Rodgers decision day 2.0!!!! Is he going to the Jets!?; What's the future of the NBA?; EVERYTHING to know about your regional sports network (Episode 773)

15 Mar 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘presumptuous’ as in Aaron Rodgers is having Decision 2.0 as in the New York Jets got a list of targets from Rodgers ...

World Baseball Classic: USA bats wake up, but Scherzer explains why there's no Cy Young stars; Bauer goes to Japan; Morant goes to get help (Episode 772)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘rolling the dice’ as in taking a chance as in gambling as in Max Scherzer spoke about the World Baseball Classic and...

NFL Blockbusters: Panthers go all-in with Bears for #1 pick! Does Packers CEO think Rodgers is a Jet? What happened at the Oscars!? (Episode 771)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘da bears’ as in the Chicago Bears and in the Carolina Panthers as in David Tepper has mortgaged his team’s future ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...