Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
MLB Lockout: Prepare for MLB to cancel more games (Episode 549)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘breakthrough’ as in we have a crack in the case as in we can sense something is happening in negotiations between ML...
MLB Lockout: If Rob Manfred said the sky was blue, Arte Moreno would vote ‘No’ (Episode 548)
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Grover Washington Jr’ as in just the two of us as in we can make it if we try as in just the two us you and I. What ...
Chelsea FC for sale: Don't be fooled by Abramovich's generosity; Mike Trout, players speak out against MLB (Episode 547)
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘net proceeds’ as in Roman Abramovich is selling Chelsea as in he said he would be donating the proceeds from the sal...
MLB canceling some games may not be as bad as it can get; Kyler Murray v. Cardinals; Joe Tsai v. WNBA (Episode 546)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘disastrous outcome’ as in Rob Manfred had said canceling games would be just that as in the first two series of the ...
BREAKING: MLBPA rejects final offer from MLB; Regular season games already canceled; What happens next?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news out of MLB as the players have rejected the final offer from the owners. What does this mean? Will there be baseball in 2022? The lockou...
Derek Jeter no longer with the Miami Marlins; MLB Lockout Update: A NEW deadline appears! (Episode 545)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘reputation’ as in we all know why you’re here today… our friend… Derek Jeter… Did anything happen yesterday?...
Live from Buenos Aires: MLB lockout final countdown; War in Ukraine; MLB economics lesson for a friend (Episode 544)
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was record on an Apple iPad, but could sound like it was recorded on an actual apple. We apologize for the quality, but the content was t...
February 2022 Mailbag Part Two: Dealing with grief; Shady International Signings; Wait To See Updates
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another mailbag! It’s time for another mailbag! Sorry, but that’s just the way it is! I want to start today talking about grief. Today would have ...
February 2022 Mailbag Part One: Best interview questions; Negotiating salary; Top 5 films with music (non-musicals)
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! A January mailbag! You asked the questions and I answer them! Let’s get into the business. Someone asked me what the best question...
Samson Sit-Down: Chris Herring | Author: Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. Chris Herring is an author and journalist. He wrote Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Kn...
Samson Sit-Down: Todd Fuhrman | Former oddsmaker; Gambling analyst
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time Todd Fuhrman joins us with everything gambling. We wanted to talk about the industry boom that is sports gam...
Samson Sit-Down: Ken Rosenthal | MLB lockout; State of baseball
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Samson Sit-Down. This time we have Ken Rosenthal. Ken is THE best baseball reporter in the game. It’s time to talk MLB, the lockout, ...
MLB Lockout Update: Length doesn't matter, frequency does; Will Aaron Judge get MASSIVE Yankees deal? (Episode 543)
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘quickie’ as in fast as in swift as in a short amount of time as in MLB and MLBPA met for 15 minutes and the meeting ...
Juan Soto turns down MONSTER deal from Nationals; MLB Lockout Update: Union set to make proposal (Episode 542)
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘13/350’ as in 13 years and $350M as in that’s the offer that Juan Soto was offered by the Washington Nationals. Th...
Opioid Crisis: Tyler Skaggs death and drugs in sports; Why is the IOC letting Kamila skate?; An apology to Ben Simmons (Episode 541)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘opioids’ as in the trial against Eric Kay in the death of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Kay was an employee fo...
MLB Lockout Update: What's the deal with Minor League cost-cutting? Biggest takeaways from latest MLB proposal (Episode 540)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘150’ as in a buck fifty as in last night a report came out that MLB was looking to cut “hundreds of paying jobs to...
A super Super Bowl: McVay gets his trophy; Rams went all-in and it worked!; Stop commercial spoilers!; What happened with the refs!? (Episode 539)
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Super Bowl’ as in the Los Angeles Rams have done it as in Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham (!), Sean McV...
NBA Trade Drama: Why I should've known Simmons/Harden trade was coming; Rob Manfred and MLB's major league issues (Episode 538)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘blockbuster’ as in not the former movie rental chain that didn’t think Netflix would work it’s as in a big trade...
Don't worry! Roger Goodell has EVERYTHING under control! Is Spring Training going to be postponed today? (Episode 537)
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘music’ as in face the music as in Roger Goodell had his presser during Super Bowl week. Wonder what people wanted to...
MLB owners meet in Orlando, expect Spring Training delays; Will Trevor Bauer be back for the Dodgers now? (Episode 536)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘quarterly’ as in 25 percent as in MLB quarterly meetings are here and happening in Orlando. Do you think the owners ...
Streaming Wars: Why MLB is FURIOUS with Chicago Cubs; Are steroids back in baseball!? OSCAR NOMS ARE HERE! (Episode 535)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘streaming’ as in turning on your smart TV as in Netflix as in Hulu as in P Plus as in the Chicago Cubs are looking t...
What happens in Vegas, NEVER stays in Vegas! MLB Lockout Update: Scherzer speaks! Roger Goodell picks Texans next coach (Episode 534)
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in crappy or craps as in a lot happened this weekend. There were so many events in Las Vegas this weekend. ...
Rodger Goodell's Hell Week: More on Brian Flores allegations, Daniel Snyder and Washington's toxic culture (Episode 533)
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘unequivocally’ as in a way that leaves no doubt as in Daniel Snyder is back in the news for all the reasons we knew ...
Stephen Ross responds to Brian Flores while everyone's asleep! Chicago Blackhawks owner's disgraceful comments (Episode 532)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘midnight’ as in the midnight hour as in right after midnight today Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released his statemen...
Brian Flores v. the NFL: Tanking, Discrimination, and a text from Bill Belichick; Impact on Roger Goodell, Dolphins, and Giants (Episode 531)
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘class action’ as in class action lawsuit as in former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL AND th...
A year without my Dad; MLB Lockout Update! Miami Marlins v. Inter Miami: Stadium deals edition (Episode 530)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tempus fugit’ as in time flies as in it’s been 365 days since my father died. I just want to speak for a little on...
Tom Brady retired, but he didn't, but he did, but he didn't?; Are you ready for the SUPER BOWL!? (Episode 529)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘retiring’ as in Tom Brady has retired or has Tom Brady not retired? This was the biggest story of the weekend. News ...
Minor League housing, Major League crisis; Is Mike McCarthy a lame duck coach for the Dallas Cowboys? (Episode 528)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘feasible’ as in Minor League housing as in drama is back! MLB owners announced they would take care of housing for s...
Will John Mara let the New York Giants be great?; Book banning on Holocaust Remembrance Day?! GMAB! (Episode 527)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘continuity’ as in keeping the flow as in when you’re an exec in sports you need to know it. Teams crave this at ev...
Did the Baseball Hall of Fame get it right?; MLB Lockout Update to the Update! (Episode 526)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘controversy’ as in people are going crazy as in that could be about everything, but today it’s about the Baseball ...
MLB Lockout Update: We have reached the middle of the middle!; Who gets voted into the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame tonight? (Episode 525)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘volley’ as in back and forth as in you go then I go then you go then I go as in MLB owners and player’s union met ...
NFL is KING: Bills-Chiefs was a classic! BUT CHANGE THE OT RULES!!! What does the future hold for Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady? (Episode 524)
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘defibrillator’ as in the NFL Divisional Round was out of control as in one of the best weekends of football ever… ...
Tampa Bay Rays in Montreal was NEVER going to happen! But! Why was it announced now? (Episode 523)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘rejected’ as in shut down as in turned down as in the Tampa Bay Rays will not be the half-Tampa, half-Montreal Ex-Ra...
Bruce Arians $50K fine for a helmet tap; Michigan's $490M settlement in abuse scandal; MLB Lockout Update: What will the players ask for? (Episode 522)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘knock’ as a little love tap as a little smack on the helmet as in Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was fined $50K ...
Impact of Carlos Correa signing with Scott Boras; Dak Prescott says sorry; Frank Vogel "coaching for job" every night with Lakers (Episode 521)
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Groundhog Day’ as in here we go again as in Carlos Correa has fired his agents WME/Endeavor and hired Scott Boras. T...
Cowboys "confidence" in McCarthy; Will Nets push New York City for Kyrie Irving?; Joel Embiid says 76ers are fine without Simmons (Episode 520)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘confident’ as in the Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from the NFL playoffs and it seems as if Jerry Jones and Co thin...
How I felt on my daughter's wedding day; NFL Wild Card Weekend was ruled by the refs; Novak deported from Australia (Episode 519)
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘father of the bride’ as in my daughter got married yesterday. First child, oldest child, my daughter. We drank. We d...
Houston Texans want to be the Patriots so bad... NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! MLB Lockout Update: What happened at the meeting? (Episode 518)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sugar ray’ as in all around the world, statues crumble for me. Who knows how long I’ve loved you. I just wanna fly...
MLB Lockout Update: MLB to present economic proposal to Union; John Mara, Joe Judge, and the New York Giants dysfunction (Episode 517)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘mazel tov’ as in congratulations as in MLB plans to meet with the Union to discuss its economic proposal. What exact...
NFL Black Monday: Dolphins fire Brian Flores, Giants plans for Joe Judge, how does Matt Rhule have a job? (Episode 516)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’Black Monday’ as in the worst day in the NFL to be a head coach or general manager. What happens on that day? It’s...
Playing for the tie! We needed a Roger Goodell live stream!; Nick Saban wants players to be paid as long as Alabama leads the way (Episode 515)
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’tie’ as in one of the wildest endings to a NFL regular season in the history of the game. The Jacksonville Jaguars e...
Buccaneers, Antonio Brown continue war of words following release; Broncos ownership battle for sale (Episode 514)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’rebuttal’ as in Antonio Brown is back in the news like he never left. Bruce Arians has responded to AB. Antonio Brow...
365 days since the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building; Antonio Brown serious accusations against Bucs; Aaron Rodgers and the MVP voters (Episode 513)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘365 days’ as in one year as in the one-year anniversary of the storming of the US Capitol building. Let’s discuss ...
Kyrie Irving set to make season-debut for Brooklyn Nets; We NEED the Chargers and Raiders to play for a tie! NEED IT! (Episode 512)
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘part time lover’ as in Stevie Wonder as in Kyrie Irving is back in the news with his return to court coming tonight ...
MLB Lockout update: Max Scherzer speaks for Boras; Dan Snyder's House of Horrors; The truth about MLB Network (Episode 511)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘proxy’ as in doing someone else’s bidding as in Max Scherzer continues to be the mouthpiece for Scott Boras. The l...
Antonio Brown streaks his way out of the NFL; 2022 New Year's Resolutions; Judgement Day coming for New York Giants (Episode 510)
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘streaking’ as in we’re going streaking through the quad and into the gymnasium as in Antonio Brown had a meltdown ...
FINAL NPDS OF 2021! ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! Carlos Correa, Cubs "mutual interest"; Blank Hall of Fame Ballots (12/24)
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutual’ as in reciprocal as in connected as in bilateral as in Carlos Correa and the Chicago Cubs reportedly have mu...
How close was the NFL to canceling games? The NBA might soon need YOU to suit up for a game! (12/23)
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘worry’ as in panic as in anxiety as in NFLPA president JC Tretter said the union was worried about NFL games being c...
Can the Mets teach an old dog new tricks? Bills new fan policy; Will the Cleveland Guardians become the Yankees? (12/22)
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘10/10’ as in the interview score given by Sandy Alderson to Buck Showalter. A perfect score! Buck did it. Cannot bel...
NHL is SHUTTING DOWN!... for Christmas break; Buccaneers: Brady, Bruce, Brown...Bah humbug (12/21)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Christmas Break’ as in the holidays are here, the NBA usually plays, the NFL may play some games, but what about the...
NFL, NBA and NHL Are in TROUBLE... or are they? | Ep. 505
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's words of the day are 'He's BACKKKK' as in Kyrie Irving's return to the court. NFL, NBA and NHL are having major issues with the Covid-19 spike...
Urban Meyer's firing cements him as the worst hire ever, NIL has forever changed college sports (12/16)
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'boiled' as in Urban Meyer is completely cooked (0:20). And it's not crazy for me to call him the worst coaching hire in th...
Has Dan Snyder Gone too Far? | Ep. 503
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is 'Obstruction' as in Dan Snyder and the Washington Football Team. The situation in Washington keeps getting worse but what...
Urban Meyer, Jacksonville Have MASSIVE Problems
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Encore’ because Covid is back and the NFL had 37 positive tests in one day. The Bulls have postponed two games. What...
MAILBAG: Supreme Court Arguments, Biggest PR Mistake, Top 10 Business Movies and more! (12/13)
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another mailbag! Please listen to this first topic. Please give it a chance. Someone asked me to discuss the Supreme Court and the oral arguments that...
MAILBAG: From joy to sadness; Best commissioner in sports; How to get out of debt (12/9)
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a mailbag! A December mailbag! You guys got to me on twitter at DavidPSamson and we have to answer these! Someone asked me about what it’s li...
Unanswered questions of Cristobal hire by Miami; Arizona Coyotes locked out; Luka and Zion workout program (12/9)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘censorship’ as stopping the ability to talk freely about a given subject as Mario Cristobal is the new coach of the ...
Samson Sit-Down: Matthew Coca | Icon, Legend, NPDS producer... real person (12/8)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Critics are raving about this episode of Nothing Personal with David Samson! Some say it's the best episode of a podcast in podcast history! Wow! Toda...
College Football Arms Race: $50K for Pancakes at Texas, $100M for coaches not to coach! (12/7)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘pancake’ as in the Pancake Factory as in the University of Texas offensive line will now receive $50K each for NIL a...
Who runs the Baseball Hall of Fame?; Miami Hurricanes will pay anything for Mario Cristobal: where does the money come from?!
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘committee’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We could have talked about the College Football Playoff Committee, but w...
MLB Lockout Day 2: Rob Manfred disaster press conference, what the negotiating room looks like, when will it end (12/3)
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘struggle’ as in what a struggle as in everybody struggles as in Rob Manfred did a press conference on Thursday and i...
MLB Lockout: Everything you NEED to know with NO BS (12/2)
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘lockout’ as in it is December 2nd and Major League Baseball has announced a lockout. Stay with us here at Nothing Pe...
Doctored baseballs, MLB Doomsday, and remembering to stay calm (12/1)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘balls’ as in baseballs as in sticky substances as in MLB used different baseballs this season!? Did they? Is it true...
Lockout looming! Free agent spending spree! Negotiations! OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF! (11/30)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Chuck Norris’ as in Walker, Texas Ranger as in the Texas Rangers now have the most expensive middle infield in the h...
MONEY MONEY MONEY! Max Scherzer gets record deal from New York Mets; Steve Cohen meets Scott Boras (11/29)
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Max Scherzer to the New York Mets! Steve Cohen said he was ready to spend money and he is. This deal is reported as a 3-year, $130M, which would be ar...
No Scared Money: Why MLB teams are giving MONSTER DEALS before lockout; Blue Jays, Mets, Rangers leading the way (11/29)
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘scared money’ as in scared money don’t no money as in you have to risk it for the biscuit as in MLB teams are spen...
Thanksgiving traditions: Being grateful and terrible football; Where does the $790M Stan Kroenke owes St. Louis go? (11/26)
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘grateful’ as in yesterday was Thanksgiving and let’s talk about what we appreciate in our lives. Yes, we’re gett...
Wander Franco cashes in early in Tampa, or Montreal! Steve Cohen has dinner with Baez Tuesday, Twitter meltdown over Matz on Wednesday (11/24)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Mon dieux’ as in MY GOD as in the Tampa Bay Rays have signed Wander Franco to a massive 12-year contract! 11 years a...
The Steroid HOF Ballot is here: A-Rod, Bonds, Sosa, Clemens, Ortiz; SF Giants looking for an encore (11/23)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘encore’ as in running it back as in trying to hit the jackpot again as in what we tried to do with the Marlins after...
The highest of highs to the lowest of lows; MLB labor negotiation updates; China, Peng Shuai, and Enes Kanter's message (11/22)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘nostalgia’ as in we traveled to Austin, Texas and saw The Rolling Stones. It was time to get out of work mode and ju...
Samson Sit-Down: Dan Shaughnessy on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics of the 80s (11/19)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author and sports writer Dan Shaughnessy joins Nothing Personal for a Samson Sit-Down. Dan’s newest book ‘Wish It Lasted Forever’ chronicles the...
50 million dollars!? Verlander new Astros deal; Fenway Sports Group trying to take over sports world; Where is Peng Shuai? (11/18)
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘West Palm Beach’ as in area of south Florida as in the home of the Houston Astros Spring Training facility as in Jus...
Desperate teams spend desperate money! Ben Simmons saga continues; WE'RE BUYING THE GREEN BAY PACKERS! (11/17)
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘desperation’ as in rash or extreme behavior as Arte Moreno is throwing money at anything because he’s desperate. T...
A-Rod fined, Mets new GM, Ohtani not happy with losing, Cleveland Guardians are here! (11/16)
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘82’ as in Happy 82nd Birthday to my dad. This is the first one without him, and I’m not sure how to feel. (3:00) T...
Gruden v. NFL, Kroenke v. St. Louis, and expectations of pre-MLB lockout free agency spree (11/15)
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘justification’ as in justified as in Jon Gurden is suing the NFL after being fired by the Las Vegas Raiders for emai...
MLB leads negotiation leaks with WAR news; ZERO chance MLBPA would agree (11/12)
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘WAR’ as in what is it good for? As in Wins Above Replacement as in the what in the world is MLB trying to say by rec...
Winter Is Coming: The Night King Scott Boras has returned to grace us with his MLB takes (11/11)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Veteran’s Day. Every day we should be thinking about them. Every day we should be supporting them. Not just on Veteran’s Day. Today’s wor...
YOU still have a chance to be Mets GM; Packers fined "big" money; Oakland Athletics fire sale (11/10)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘reluctance’ as in the New York Mets still have no president of baseball ops, they still have no GM, but Sandy Alders...
More trouble for the Las Vegas Raiders; Toxic workplaces in the NBA: first Phoenix, now Portland (11/9)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘resources’ as in the Las Vegas Raiders are a walking Human Resources violation as in the Raiders resources are not i...
New York City Marathon adrenaline rush; MLB qualifying offers to know about; Where will Carlos Correa end up? (11/8)
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘adrenaline’ as in running the New York City Marathon as in that’s what was done yesterday as in a runner’s high ...
Samson Sit-Down: Roy Wood Jr. | Comedy-style, Comedy special, Dave Chappelle, and more! (11/6)
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Wood Jr. joins Nothing Personal for a Samson Sit-Down! Roy has a new special out called Imperfect Messenger that you can catch on Comedy Central. ...
Will Robert Sarver be forced to sell the Phoenix Suns? (11/5)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’hot potato’ as in it’s too hot to hold as in the scandals going around in sports just never end as in which one is...
Aaron Rodgers discount double-checked "vaccine"; Is Buster Posey making the HOF?; Celtics players-only meeting alert! (11/4)
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’shameful’ as in Aaron Rodgers decision to not be vaccinated as in his attempt to work around the NFL protocols as in...
Atlanta Braves win World Series... now what? Top 5 MLB offseason storylines; Henry Ruggs III and another avoidable tragedy (11/3)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ’that’s all folks’ as in the season is over as in the Atlanta Braves are your World Series champions as in Freddie ...
Will we get a World Series Game 7!? New York Mets fire GM who replaced previously fired GM so who will replaced the fired GMs? (11/2)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘denouement’ as in the climax of a chain of events as in tonight is Game 6 of the World Series and the Atlanta Braves...
World Series: Astros head home to Houston with hope vs Braves; Did Manfred invite Trump to the Game 4? Watson trade deadline is here (11/1)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘BBQ’ as in Texas-style BBQ as in the Houston Astros smoked the Atlanta Braves after falling behind 4-0 in the first ...
How the Padres got Bob Melvin from the Athletics; Joel Quenneville was fired, he didn't resign - Expect Winnipeg to make an announcement soon (10/29)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually beneficial’ as in Bob Melvin in the new manager of the San Diego Padres as in Bob Melvin had his deal picke...
World Series all tied up; Cleveland Guardians v. Cleveland Guardians; Will you be the Mets new president of baseball ops? (10/28)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘homonym’ as a word that is either spelled or sounds the same, but has different meanings. Right, Right - Plain or Pl...
Baseball can't catch a break: World Series is here, but the NFL, NHL, and its own commissioner are MUCH BIGGER stories (10/27)
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘fibula’ as in a fractured fibula as in a broken leg as in Braves starter Charlie Morton suffered one and still manag...
World Series: What it's like before Game 1; MLB work stoppage leaks are just beginning (10/26)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘queasy’ as in nervous as in nauseous as in being worried as in it’s Game 1 of the World Series today. Atlanta Brav...
World Series is set: Braves vs Astros - what happens today?; Fan accepts gift card for Tom Brady 600th TD ball!?! (10/25)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘calculated risk’ as in the Los Angeles Dodgers made a decision in the NLDS that hurt them in the NLCS. Max Scherzer ...
Dodgers find hero in Chris Taylor, Congress wants NFL emails, Texas Rangers should expect a call from Rob Manfred (10/22)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Denver’ as in John Denver as in Leaving on a Jet Plane as in the Los Angeles Dodgers have pushed the series against ...
Astros, Braves ONE win away from World Series! Dolphins getting closer to Deshaun Watson trade!?! (10/21)
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘momentum’ as in who has the momentum, who lost the momentum, where’d it go!? The Red Sox had the momentum after th...
ALCS, NLCS: Giving us the sports drama we want! Ben Simmons: Giving the 76ers the dram they DO NOT want! (10/20)
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘5 outs’ as in the Atlanta Braves were 5 outs away from burying the Los Angeles Dodgers as in one pitch changed the g...
Red Sox CRUSH Astros, Yankees bringing Aaron Boone back, Fernando Tatis Jr says no to surgery -- Did we miss anything!? (10/19)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘crushing’ as in the Boston Red Sox have crushed the Houston Astros souls over the past two games. You want a grand s...
MLB Postseason: Dead arms, long games, any other problems?; MLB's historic Minor League Baseball housing announcement (10/18)
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘final four’ as in there are only four teams left in Major League Baseball as in the Dodgers are down two games to no...
Dodgers-Giants postgame, NLCS preview, ALCS preview, YouTube Live Q+A (10/15)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome in to the special edition of Nothing Personal with David Samson! We have you covered with everything you need to know about the MLB postseason...
Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks. Nets star Kyrie Irving speaks. But neither really said anything. (10/14)
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO NOTHING PERSONAL! Today’s word of the day is ‘Dench’ as in Dame Judi Dench as in it’s too late, too late as in ...
NFL LEAKS: What else is in those emails!?; ALCS is set! Astros-Red Sox is just what MLB needed (10/13)
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘avalanche’ as in it starts with a little bit and then, WOOSH! The whole mountain is coming down. This is what’s ha...
Jon Gruden's swift downfall with Raiders was his own fault; How wrong I was about the Red Sox-Rays series (10/12)
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘IT’ as in information technology as in Jon Gruden was caught sending racist, homophobic, sexist emails to then Washi...