Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
3-year anniversary of NPDS! How will the NFL respond to Dan Snyder threats? Deshaun Watson in more trouble; MLB Postseason update! (Episode 678)
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in 3 years as in 36 months as in 156 weeks and 4 days as in 1,096 days as in 26,304 hours! That’s how long N...
NFL Bombshell report on Daniel Snyder: does he have dirt on Roger Goodell and Jerry Jones!?!; MLB Postseason updates! (Episode 677)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘must win’ as in you need to win as in you have to win as in don’t you dare lose as in it’s the stinking postseas...
Astros saved by Yordan blast, Braves slow start; MLB "freak" injuries list growing; Are Padres trying to keep Dodgers fans in LA? (Episode 676)
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘stale’ as in stale bread as in unripe as in moldy as in sitting around too long as in the Atlanta Braves and Houston...
NFL roughing the passer rule is a JOKE! Does David Tepper know what he's doing? Draymond Green steps away from Warriors EARGATE! (Episode 675)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘protection’ as in over protection as in the NFL as in Tua as in Tom Brady as in Derek Carr as in the officials have ...
MLB Postseason Preview with Will Middlebrooks! Shohei vs Ohtani for MVP! OCTOBER BASEBALL! Awkward steroid testing!
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will Middlebrooks joins us to guide you through the MLB Postseason. We start things off with how Will’s injury ended his first career and forced him...
LeBron James makes it VERY clear he wants a Las Vegas team; NBA fight club; Roger Goodell must be furious over Joe Burrow's concussion comments (Episode 674)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘royal flush’ as in poker as in King James as in LeBron James as in Las Vegas as in LeBron James used his postgame pr...
Aaron Judge finally did it! SELL THAT BALL!; MLB FURIOUS that Game 162 does not matter this year; Tua meets with NFL/NFLPA (Episode 673)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘62’ as in the record as in the Yankees record as in the American League record as in Aaron Judge’s record as in NO...
Fishing and Chess scandals have rocked the sports world! What is going on in the NWSL needs your attention... (Episode 672)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘walleye’ as in a fish as in a yellow pike as in a freshwater perciform fish as in a fishing tournament has rocked th...
NFL, MLB analytics problem: don't just trust the numbers!; Why did Shohei Ohtani take that deal!? Tua situation not going away soon (Episode 671)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘analytics’ as in drones as in computers as in numbers as in charts as in percentages as in the Baltimore Ravens went...
Tua deserved better from the Miami Dolphins; Carlos Correa ridiculous comments; What is happening to the Phillies? (Epsidoe 670)
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘irresponsible’ as in the Miami Dolphins as in Tua Tagovailoa as in if you watched that game last night you knew Tua ...
Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris home run record, NOT MLB RECORD! That Blue Jays fan wishes he had another shot! (Episode 669)
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘mulligan’ as in redo as in try again as in imagine going to the Yankees/Blue Jays game and sitting in the outfield. ...
The Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are still who we thought they were; Insane Herm Edwards firing story; Phil and LIV mack news again... not for golfing! (Episode 668)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘hundo’ as in 100 as in century as in one hundred as in Kyrie Irving said he gave up $100M because he didn’t want t...
My trip to Berlin; Boston Celtics suspend Ime Udoka for the season: what I got wrong; Marlins part ways with Don Mattingly, Pujols hits 700! (Episode 667)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘hubris’ as in I went to compete in my fourth major marathon in Berlin. It didn’t work out too well. My body said n...
Mailbag! How do 3-team trades happen? What does a front office do to player AFTER you trade them? Imposter Syndrome, and more!
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! I’m on another adventure. Another marathon. Another country! Let’s start things off with a question on how 3-team trades work. I...
Samson Sit-Down: Jason Caldwell | Chasing - A race across the Atlantic Ocean... rowing a boat!
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Samson Sit-Down! We’ve got Jason Caldwell on the show today! The man is a legend and the star of his documentary Chasing. It’s about a ra...
Suns/Mercury owner Robert Sarver announces he will sell! Update!
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back like we never left! Robert Sarver came out and said he is selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. How did we get to this point? What happen...
Could ALL your local sports TV go away!?! How much is each Aaron Judge home run ball worth!?; A covid funding scam that should make you FURIOUS! (Episode 666)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘the beatles’ as in the group as in Help Me as in what is going on with Sinclair, Bally’s and the RSN world. What i...
Mets go over the Steve Cohen Tax line and are back in the playoffs! Jimmy G gets paid to win! MLB won't move Yankees off Apple TV (Episode 665)
20 Sep 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Cohen Tax’ as in the Steve Cohen Tax as in the luxury tax as in above the threshold as in big time spending in MLB. ...
Tom Brady tumultuous unretirement tour takes a new turn: Wednesday's off; The new Minor League system; Sunflower seeds! The Pirates hit a new low! (Episode 664)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Wednesday’ as in not Monday as in not Tuesday or Thursday, but Wednesday. The middle of the work week. It’s Tom Br...
Pressure builds for sale of Phoenix Suns; Mets prez stepping down - No, I don't want the job! Rays make history... kind of! (Episode 663)
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘good judgement’ as in the Suns scandal will not go away as in the the minority owner of the Suns has written a lette...
How bad did Adam Silver and the NBA mess up this Phoenix Suns scandal? LeBron, Chris Paul not happy; Minor League get major win (Episode 662)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘this league’ as in the NBA is back as in not just yet as in the off court drama that happens in the NBA is just unre...
Did Suns owner Robert Sarver deserve a harsher penalty? Brett Favre scandal rocks Mississippi; World Cup stadiums are a disaster! (Episode 661)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘one year’ as in 365 days as in a lot of hours and a lot of minutes as in Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Sun...
Why did Seattle fans boo Russell Wilson? The NFL where coaches LOVE to say RIDICULOUS things postgame; 2022 Emmy Awards Recap (Episode 660)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘64’ as in the Seahawks beat the Broncos after rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett opted to attempt a field goal inst...
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones continues to have problems with GM Jerry Jones; Lamar Jackson turns down Ravens deal; MLB new rule update (Episode 659)
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tremendously disappointing’ as in the Dallas Cowboys as in Tom Brady as in Dak Prescott as in Jerry Jones as in foot...
MLB rule changes are coming! Baseball is about to be WAY different in 2023!; Los Angeles Angels sued by Dominican players - why? (Episode 658)
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘competition committee’ as in baseball is changing as in pitch clock as in extended bases as in balks as in banning t...
FOOTBALL! The NFL is back! Max Scherzer is back on the IL; The Yankees have owned the Twins for years now! Update on the Queen of England! (Episode 657)
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘kick off’ as in the NFL is here as in FOOTBALL IS BACK! As in Amazon or is it NBC? Hey, what channel is the game on?...
American Takeover: Chelsea FC sack Thomas Tuchel; Will the Yankees lose the Aaron Judge sweepstakes?; Minor leaguers closer to union deal (Episode 656)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sacked’ as in fired as in canned as in Thomas Tuchel has been sacked back Todd Boehly just two months into Beohly’...
MLB races are heating up: Judge for 62! Judge vs Ohtani MVP! Mets vs Braves NL East battle! Can the Dodgers make history!? (Episode 655)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘race’ as in the chase as in eyes on the prize as in Aaron Judge homerun race, as in Judge vs Ohtani MVP race as in t...
Knicks lose Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes to Cavaliers; Russell Wilson's monster deal could hurt Lamar Jackson; Are the Bears relocating or moving? (Episode 654)
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
oday’s word of the day is ‘uhaul’ as in the Utah Jazz backed up the truck and said if you want Donovan Mitchell you are giving us everything you...
Serena Williams is greatness; Tony La Russa career might be over now; MLB lets Angel Hernandez know how bad he is (Episode 653)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘40’ as in Serena Williams as in almost 41 as in Serena Williams at 40 just took down the number 2 seed in the US Ope...
Cy Young favorites Verlander and McClanahan go down with injuries; French star extorted for millions by his brother; What's happening at Yeshiva? (Episode 652)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘disruption’ as in your summer plans are disrupted as in a change in course as in Justin Verlander was placed on the ...
Red Sox officially give up on 2022 season; The Knicks continue to be the Knicks; Jimmy G stays put; Serena's sendoff (Episode 651)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘comfortable’ as in easy as in helpful as in life is good as in the Boston Red Sox have given up. That’s it. Put th...
Julio Rodriguez, Big Money, and trying to strike oil early; Why the MLBPA wants minor league players; What happened to Josh Hader? (Episode 650)
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘scratch the surface’ as in looking for a diamond in the rough as in the early stages of talent as in the Seattle Mar...
The Buffalo Bills have an easy decision to make, the NFL has a problem; Phillies get Harper back and lose Wheeler, Yankees get Stanton back, lose Nestor (Episode 649)
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘due diligence’ as in what you should be doing when you’re drafting a player as in the Buffalo Bills punter Matt Ar...
2023 MLB schedule drops and EVERYTHING has changed; Chet Holmgren hurt and OKC is pissed; Vanessa Bryant wins case against LAFD and Sheriffs (Episode 648)
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatic’ as in drama as in MLB has changed its schedule for 2023 and it was referred to as dramatic! We’ve got le...
Angels are for sale! See ya, Arte! What does this mean for Shohei Ohtani?; Young pitchers and Tommy John surgery; Nets call Kevin Durant's bluff (Episode 647)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘formal process’ as in you know exactly what you are doing as in not an informal process as in the Los Angeles Angels...
Albert Pujols chase for 700 Home Runs: how much is that ball worth!? $1m?! $2m!? ; Will ManU fans run the Glazers out of England? (Episode 646)
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘700’ as in 700 career home runs as in Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth. That’s it. In the history of the gam...
Aaron Boone has reached his boiling point with the Yankees, and so have the fans; Joe Maddon sharing secrets, Tom Brady to Vegas!? (Episode 645)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘boiling point’ as in the temperature in which water boils as in the steam is coming out of your ears as in an erupti...
Deshaun Watson is sorry you were triggered, not for what he did; Fernando Tatis Jr apology tours begins; Where's Tom Brady? (Episode 644)
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘triggered’ as in the new buzz word that people use to say that you’re made because of an event they don’t necess...
We have joined Aaron Rodgers on his spiritual journey. Join us. Please. Will the Atlanta Braves player signing strategy pay off? (Episode 643)
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ayahuasca’ as in the plant as in the tea as in DMT as Aaron Rodgers recently opened up about his use of the psychoac...
Pedro Martinez latest to make excuses for Fernando Tatis Jr; Padres cancel Tatis bobblehead giveaway; Yankees continue to crumble (Episode 642)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘blame’ as in let’s play the blame game as in it was your fault not mine as in Pedro Martinez was on national telev...
Can Tiger Woods save the PGA Tour from LIV Golf?; Fernando Tatis latest excuse for Fernando Tatis Jr.; Is the Dodgers rotation good enough? (Episode 641)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘cavalry’ as in bring in the big guns as in the troops are coming as in the PGA Tour is bringing in Tiger Woods to ca...
Fernando Tatis Jr suspended and the Padres are furious (as they should be); Will the Ravens get Lamar Jackson a new deal? (Episode 640)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ringworm’ as in steroids as in the wrong kind of steroids as in Fernando Tatis Jr has been suspended 80 games for ta...
NBA retires Bill Russell's jersey number: was this the right move?; Walmart takes over the Denver Broncos; I fell for an Antonio Brown meme (Episode 639)
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘6’ as in the number 6 as in jersey number 6 as in Bill Russell as in the NBA has announced that Russell’s jersey w...
Aaron Judge doing everything he can to help Yankees win... and they aren't;Tigers better win after Ilitch blames Al Avila for the losing (Episode 638)
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘bus’ as in tour bus as in school bus as in Greyhound bus as in throwing someone under the bus. That’s what happene...
Roger Goodell finally shares his thoughts on Deshaun Watson; Chris Sale is cursed, but paid; Serena Williams is the GOAT (Episode 637)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in terrible behavior as in Roger Goodell has come out and said the NFL appealed the decision of Deshau...
Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets circus he helped create; The worst rule in baseball is... (Episode 636)
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ultimatum’ as in Kevin Durant has given Joe Tsai and the Brooklyn Nets a choice; either me or Sean Marks and Steve N...
The Mets show out, the Yankees show a weakness, the Dodgers show the Padres who's boss; Pete Rose has returned (Episode 635)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘dominant’ as in Major League Baseball was a showcase of the haves vs have nots. The New York Mets took it to the Atl...
NFL appeals Deshaun Watson suspension, will Roger Goodell get his way? Brittney Griner sentencing; LeBron James meeting with the Lakers (Episode 634)
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘appeal’ as in I had the entire Deshaun Watson situation wrong as in Deshaun Watson has been suspended for 6 games, b...
My trip to East Africa: what I did, saw, felt... everything. And the Guinness Book of World Records I help set (Episode 633)
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘East Africa’ as in my month-long trip took place there. Today’s show is about my trip. What I saw. What I did. Wha...
Honoring Vin Scully and Bill Russell; Deshaun Watson and the Browns... SMH; Dolphins, Stephen Ross lose picks and money over Brady, Payton meeting (Episode 632)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘legends’ as in we’re going to take a moment to honor the life’s of the legendary sports icons Vin Scully and Bil...
MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Juan Soto traded in MEGA deal to Padres! What did the Yankees and Mets do? Winners! Losers! EVERYTHING YOU NEED! (Episode 631)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the MLB trade deadline! Let’s go! The Washington Nationals actually traded Juan Soto! I cannot believe it! The San Diego Padres will send mos...
MAILBAG: Taking time off; Top 5 Worst Trades; Steve Bartman Game
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final mailbag! It’s here! Thank you for listening! Someone asked me about taking time off. Interesting. They wanted to know if I’m afra...
MAILBAG: You’re fired! Stealing team gear; That Michelle Tafoya interview
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another mailbag. We are sorry! But CONTENT CONTEN CONTENT! Someone asked me about the story of me firing an employee for wearing a Red Sox shir...
MAILBAG: Marathon Poops, Top 5 Vacations, Top 5 movies I’ve seen in 2022
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Welcome back! Well, not to me just yet. Someone asked me about marathon running and the most traumatic thing I’ve seen or done whi...
MAILBAG: Juicing balls for Judge; LIV Golf; Hosting World Cup
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Yahoo! Still firing them off as we’re gone. Someone asked me about Aaron Judge, MLB, and the juiced baseball chase for the HR reco...
MAILBAG: Pitchers target practice; Who decides the HBP; Baseball Strategies
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Yes… still away! Someone asked me about pitching control. They wanted to know how accurate a pitcher could be if it’s target pra...
MLB All Star Break: NL first half! MVP; Cy Young, Biggest Storylines; A Random Pete Rose Story
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the halfway point of the MLB season! National League storylines coming right up! The New York Mets are the talk of the town. What they’ve bee...
MLB All Star Break: AL first half! MVP; Cy Young, Biggest Storylines
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the halfway point of the MLB season! Let’s get things started today focusing on the American League. What are the biggest surprises so far? (...
MAILBAG: Constitution, NRA, Youth Sports Extremism
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Yes, still in Africa! Someone asked me about me defining myself as a constitutionalist. They wanted to know what this meant and how ...
MAILBAG: Calling up a top MLB prospect; Likability; Farm Systems
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! Yes, still in Africa! Someone asked me how teams deal with calling up a top prospect to the big leagues. When do you call the prospe...
MAILBAG: What I miss about running a team; Dismantling WS winning teams
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s mailbag! I’m in Africa for the month so this is what you get! Someone asked me what 2 to 3 examples I can give about what I miss running a te...
Dysfunctional Browns trade dysfunctional Baker Mayfield to dysfunctional Panthers; Steinbrenner talks Yankees; Shohei Ohtani's greatness (Episode 630)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Follow the show! Rate the show 5 stars! Follow me on Instagram at davidpsamson for updates. Follow us on TikTok at nothingpersonal.npds because Coca i...
MLB added new All Star Game clause for legends; Are the Trailblazers and Seahawks for sale? Not for sale? Maybe for sale? (Episode 629)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘clause’ as in Santa Clause as in contract clause as in special clause as in the All Star Game Clause as in huh? Word...
Another day, another mass shooting: on Highland Park; Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale updates; Zion Williamson's crazy new deal (episode 628)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘highland park’ as in the town in Illinois that was had to go through another nightmare. A shooter climbed onto the r...
The NBA is out of control! Kevin Durant trade request from Nets proves it! USC, UCLA, and Big Ten laughing at NCAA; Freddie Freeman update (Episode 627)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘duranted’ as in Kevin Durant as in the Brooklyn Nets have imploded as in Kyrie Irving as in Ben Simmons as in James ...
Freddie Freeman Drama: NO CHANCE agent withheld offer from Braves; Rays owner sued by limited partners; MLB Anti-trust exemption and minor league future (Episode 626)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘disclosure’ as in hidden as in Freddie Freeman as in a report came out last night that Freddie Freeman’s agent Cas...
Knicks can never do anything right; Russell Westbrook payday; Baker Mayfield hurt feelings; Athletics relocation coming? (Episode 625)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘futility’ as in so many franchises in professional sports as in the New York Knicks. Why do we always have to talk a...
Roe v. Wade Overturned; Angels-Mariners Brawl: Who is to blame? Kyrie Irving returns to the Nets... of course! (Episode 624)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘overturned’ as in the decision is changed as in Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court last Friday. Let me ...
NBA Draft ruined by spoiled picks and the New York Knicks! Yankees-Astros beef still going; What you need to know about Aaron Judge hearing (Episode 623)
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘spoiled’ as in ruined as in excitement is over as in the NBA Draft took place last night and it was over before it b...
Does the NFL finally have enough to remove Dan Snyder from Washington? MLB it's time... Robot umps! Robot umps! Robot umps! (Episode 622)
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘subpoena’ as in you have to do something as in Daniel Snyder did not show up to testify to the House Oversight Commi...
Will latest allegations be enough to sink Daniel Snyder's battleship? Deshaun Watson settles; PGA's plan for LIV Golf may not be enough (Episode 621)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘battle ship’ as in the game as in B4 as in C4 as in D4 as in E4 as in you sunk my battle ship! Why is that the word ...
It's the summer solstice! The Yankees are REALLY good right now, will they make a move? Brooks Koepka to LIV Golf: is it time PGA takes it serious? (Episode 620)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘summer solstice’ as in the longest day of the year as in it’s lighter outside for a little bit longer as in everyd...
Message to the Knicks: Please do NOT sign Kyrie! Angels dilemma: slick balls and a Shohei Ohtani deal (Episode 619)
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘epiphany’ as in I had one as in I spent the weekend in Austin and something hit me. But before that! What’s the de...
Golden State Warriors win NBA title: Is Steph Curry Top 5 ever!? MLB Owner's meetings and Rob Manfred had A LOT to say (Episode 618)
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘champions’ as in NBA champions as in 4x champions as in Steph Curry as in Klay Thompson as in Draymond Green as in S...
WWE Vince McMahon and the dirty NDA business; Aaron Judge bet on himself and some team will pay BIG - Will it be the Yanekes? (Episode 617)
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘NDA’ as in non-disclosure as in shhhh as in it never happened as in Vince McMahon is in the news after it was report...
LIV Golf takes over US Open week! Deshaun Watson meets the media; MLB updates: Eduardo Rodriguez, Walker Buehler, Tatis Jr, and Strasburg! (Episode 616)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Open’ as in open for business as in the US Open is here as in LIV vs PGA as in Phil Mickelson vs Rory McIlroy. There...
What is a Bear Market and how concerned should you be? Cryptocurrency crashing and why this is a MAJOR problem for sports (Episode 615)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘bear’ as in polar bear as in grizzly bear as in teddy bear as in a bear market. Let me explain exactly what’s goin...
Succession: The Family Battle for the Orioles and Chargers - Nobody wins when the family feuds; Update on Jack Del Rio and the Commandskins (Episode 614)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘succession’ as not in the TV show as in the real life family fight for a major asset as in the Baltimore Orioles as ...
How close was Tom Brady to being a Dolphin? Tony La Russa is right and we're wrong! PGA Tour bark is worse than its bite against LIV Golf (Episode 613)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘613’ as in my favorite number as in number of career victories Red Holtzman had as head coach of the Knicks as in th...
Will there ever be a good news day for the Washington Commanders?; Gymnasts are suing the FBI: here's why it matters (Episode 612)
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘copy/paste’ as in no edits as in no fixes as in PR has sent a message and you just send it out to the masses as in J...
Deshaun Watson's time in the NFL should be over. Will it be?; Joe Maddon fired by Angels, could Mattingly be next? (Episode 611)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘66’ as in 66 massage therapists as in a report came out yesterday that Deshaun Watson used 66 massage therapists in ...
Phil Mickelson's 200 million reasons to join LIV Golf; Deshaun Watson finds himself in more trouble; Florida won't fund Rays project (Episode 610)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in LIV as in fifty-four as in three days of golf is 54 holes as in LIV Golf is back in the news because Phil ...
BRUCEEEEEE! Phillies fire Joe Girardi; Mike Trout and the Angels have fallen from heaven; Tampa Bay Rays Pride Night opt out (Episode 609)
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Bruce!” as in Bruce Springsteen as in Coldplay as in last night I went to a concert and Bruce showed up! Couldn’t ...
Will Goodell or Snyder show up to court? Soto trades and more! Depp v. Heard comes to end (Episode 608)
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘request’ as in please show up as in are you going to come as in Roger Goodell and Dan Snyder were asked to come answ...
LIV MAS: Dustin Johnson headlines Saudi-backed golf tour; Deshaun Watson's 23rd accuser comes forward; Rafa Nadal is KING (Episode 607)
01 Jun 2022
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Today’s word of the day is ‘LIV’ as in the nightclub in Miami as in partying the night away as in the LIV Golf that is fully-Saudi backed tour t...
Gabe Kapler's anthem protest; Phillies are a dumpster fire; Liverpool demands apology from UEFA, France (Episode 606)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘consistency’ as in it’s Memorial Day as in Gabe Kapler put a pause on his protest to come out for the National Ant...
Yankees and Rays take Twitter action to curb gun violence; Miami Heat take on Marco Rubio; Josh Donaldson's apology (Episode 605)
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘action’ as in a call to action as in lights, camera, action as in what is everyone doing? Everyone said now is the t...
NPDS Research Project Update; Angels and Commanders stadium deals falling apart; What's happening with the Pro Bowl? (Episode 604)
26 May 2022
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An update on Wednesday’s show. We are still looking to hire a researcher for a part-time/one-off project we are working on. Please send your resume ...
Uvalde, Texas: Another mass shooting. Another school. Another politician tweeting their thoughts and prayers. WE need to do more! (Episode 603)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are not just a sports show. We hope you can listen to us when it matters. This is not a political show. This is not a sermon. This is an open and h...
What is Dan Snyder up to now? Update on Josh Donaldson; Did the Florida Panthers REALLY hit the poles in Tampa? (Episode 602)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Danny Boy’ as in dan Snyder is back. He never left. But he’s back. What are the Washington Commanders up to now? W...
My weekend from Hell: Snow storms, flight cancellations, and the Colorado mountains; Should Josh Donaldson be suspended? (Episode 601)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘stranded’ as in stuck as in left as in a snow storm hit Colorado this weekend and I was trapped . Maybe you’ll fin...
MAILBAG: Dee Gordon's home run for Jose; How ballparks are made; Do people in MLB front offices like me?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! You asked questions and now you’re getting the answers! Go to Apple Podcasts and let a 5-star review with your question! First up,...
EPISODE 600! Nick Saban is very mad at Jimbo Fisher; Max Scherzer's injury; Messi to Miami!? DO NOT TRADE WITH THE PADRES!
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘600’ as in episode 600 as in there are now 600 numbered episodes of Nothing Personal. Who would have thought that? T...
FBI involved in Angels land deal; Athletics prez and Major League the movie; Red Sox Panic Meter; Matt Harvey deserved far worse punishment from MLB (Episode 599)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘wiretap’ as in Watergate as in the FBI as in Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu was caught on a call allegedly trying to get ...
Deshaun Watson meeting with Roger Goodell; Nestor Cortes and the dangers of social media; NBA Conference Finals and the lottery! (Episode 598)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘conclusion’ as in the end result as in finished as in Deshaun Watson’s investigation by the NFL is almost done. Wa...
Moment of silence: guns, racism and why more of the same reaction to it all has to stop. Now. (Episode 597)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a deep episode. It’s not right to start about sports when so much happens outside the sports world that we cannot ignore. Today’s word o...
Samson Sit-Down: Drew Robinson | Alive - Mental Health Advocacy, Suicide Prevention, Inspiration
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time Drew Robinson joins the show. Drew is a former Major League and Minor League baseball player. In April of 20...
Welcome to the Ump Show! MLB has a serious problem that needs to be addressed! Astros owner fires back at Yankees; Kyrie's future in Brooklyn (Episode 596)
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tossed’ as in thrown out as in the Ump Show is here as in Kevin Plawecki and Alex Cora were thrown of last night’s...
Reid Detmers threw a no hitter for the Angels!? WHO!? Tom Brady is getting paid HOW MUCH MONEY by Fox!? (Episode 595)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘no no’ as in no hits allowed as in the Los Angeles Angels have thrown a no hitter. Reid Detmers threw it. A rookie. ...