Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
Spring Training Part 1: Players Perspective (2/17)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what players go through as they prepare for the regular season. ---------------...
Alex Rodriguez could own the New York Mets! Let's slow down (2/14)
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'threesome' and not just because it's Valentine's Day (0:06). Let's break down more of the fallout of the Astros' disastrou...
Houston Astros let baseball down with press conference (2/13)
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Swigert' as in Jack Swigert the famous astronaut from Apollo 13 (0:06). Houston, we have a problem. Let's break down this ...
MLB Spring Training: Beltran targeted, Astros circus, Red Sox interim (2/12)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'delusional' as in Colin Kaepernick must be crazy if he thinks he's getting NFL money from the XFL (0:06). Why does there a...
MLB postseason will expand; deal with it (2/11)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'pepper' as in Pepper Johnson got fired as the defensive coordinator in the XFL after just one game (0:06)! MLB plan for po...
Why was the Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers so confusing? (2/10)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'witness' as in Darren Collison says no to the Lakers and Clippers to stay a Jehovah's Witness (0:06). Let's break down eve...
Boston Red Sox find new manager... I think (2/7)
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'apology' as in Antonio Brown is currently on a hilarious apology tour (0:06). The Boston Red Sox have a ton of issues righ...
This is what it's like to make a trade in sports (2/6)
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'cancer' as in Dillon Brooks used that to describe distractions in the locker room... he needs to cut that out because ther...
This is why the Red Sox traded Mookie Betts (2/5)
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'partisanship' because I watched the State of the Union last night (0:06). This is everything you need to know about why th...
What a day to be a Knicks fan! (2/4)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'privacy' as in we will never know who didn't vote for Derek Jeter (0:06). The Knicks have fired team president Steve Mills...
What planning goes into the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl (2/3)
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'palindrome' as in 02/02/2020 is the first global palindrome date in 900 years (0:06)! The Kansas City Chiefs are your Supe...
📬Mailbag Bonus Episode (2/2)
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers e...
Come for the Super Bowl, stay for my PETA story (1/31)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'postponed' as in the coronavirus has forced China to postpone all soccer matches (0:06). Tom Brady posted a cryptic pictur...
Updates on China, Astros, and the Red Sox offseason plan
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'assumptions' based off a quote from my favorite actor of all time (0:06). I need to apologize to Deion Sanders (2:20). The...
Cubs were ALWAYS going to win grievance case with Kris Bryant (1/29)
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is '#BellLetsTalk' as in get on Twitter and start tweeting about it (0:06). Mental health is a huge struggle in the world so a...
How will the Super Bowl choose to honor Kobe Bryant (1/28)
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'de rien' it's french for 'thank you' (0:06). The sports world can thank me for building Marlins Park as it houses Super Bo...
The death of Kobe Bryant and how the world responded (1/27)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'carpe diem'... When I got word of Kobe Bryant's death the first thing I thought of was work (0:06). This is how the NBA re...
Eli Manning is a Hall of Fame QB now get over it (1/24)
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'contagion' as in the coronavirus is spreading (0:06). Eli Manning held a press conference with the Giants to officially an...
Will Gritty go to jail? (1/23)
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'dedication' as in Maya Moore is dedicated to a cause bigger than the WNBA (0:06). Gritty is being investigated for assault...
Mets and Astros sign-stealing scandal continues (1/22)
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'whistleblower' as in Pedro Martinez is upset with Mike Fiers blowing the whistle on the Astros (0:06). Mets have hired Lui...
🚨Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, and the Steroid Era of the Baseball Hall of Fame - Emergency Podcast (1/21)
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s breakdown the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. Obviously we need to start with Derek Jeter and why he wasn’t unanimous. Larry Walker mad...
Rockies GM should be inducted to the Hall of Fame of what not to do (1/21)
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame...
NFL doesn't need Tom Brady in Super Bowl, it has Patrick Mahomes (1/20)
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the...
Astros scandal becoming disaster for MLB (1/17)
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wea...
Mets, Beltran "mutually" part ways; Beltran's "niece" may end Astros (1/16)
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but th...
Red Sox press conference was a major "what not to do after firing your manager" (1/15)
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press c...
🚨Red Sox, Alex Cora "mutually" agree to part ways - Emergency Podcast (1/14)
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Bo...
MLB makes example out of Houston Astros; Is Alex Cora next? (1/14)
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and...
🚨BONUS POD🚨Astros actually fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch! (1/13)
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hin...
EVERYTHING you need to know about Houston Astros punishment (1/13)
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houst...
Let me explain what MLB arbitration is (1/10)
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'murder' because that's what everyone at Boeing should be charged with (0:06). Today is the day in MLB where players and te...
The NFL gives us the most amazing quotes (1/9)
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'bells' because that's all Jerry Jones heard during his sleepover with Mike McCarthy (0:06). Aaron Rodgers had some fun com...
What do Tom Brady and Anthony Davis have in common...(1/8)
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'seventeen' and Emmanuel Sanders knows why (0:06). Tom Brady took to Instagram to talk about his future (1:51). Anthony Dav...
So now the Red Sox join the Astros in the cheaters' circle (1/7)
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Schitt' because Schitt's Creek is BACK (0:06)! David Tepper broke out his check book and will pay BIG money for Matt Rhule...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made sure NFL playoffs were about him (1/6)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'ecstatic' because I'm finally back (0:06)! Sunday the Dallas Cowboys fired head coach Jason Garrett after one of the most ...
Nothing Personal Bonus Episode 2 (12/30)
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What were the biggest stories of the decade? Let’s discuss. Being the movie buff that I am I’ll give you my list of best movies of the decade. I c...
Nothing Personal Bonus Episode 1 (12/23)
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most tweeted about teams and athletes of 2019 will really surprise you (0:06). I'd like to take some time to chat about community service (8:58). ...
The NCAA has a problem that the NBA can easily solve (12/20)
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'grievance' and the Yankees have 26 million reasons why (0:06) James Wiseman left Memphis and exposed how big of a problem ...
You WON'T BELIEVE Yankees Gerrit Cole's Opt Out Clause (12/18)
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Word of the Day - Schadenfreude. Executives and fans share this feeling for rivals. And it's ok! (1:00) Jaguars fire Tom Coughlin. The Owner says he w...
Gerrit Cole's Yankee press conference made me laugh (12/18)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'dart' because Fallon Sherrock made some history in the sport (0:06). Gerrit Cole is now a Yankee and his press conference ...
The NFL should be FURIOUS with the NFLPA
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'hippophile' and it's all about Madison Bumgarner (:06). The NFL should be absolutely furious with what transpired between ...
The New England Patriots cannot be serious! (12/16)
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'opportunistic' and it's about Marcus Peters and some beers (0:06). The Patriots are caught up in some more spying accusati...
Time to rest Lamar Jackson and what it's like to negotiate with Scott Boras (12/13)
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'suspension' as in Dion Waiters' latest suspension should be the end of his time with the Heat (0:06). Lamar Jackson is the...
MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up and players can now smoke weed (12/12)
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'hypermnesia' and it relates to all sports owners (0:06). Anthony Rendon joins Mike Trout in Anaheim, but if they don't add...
Yankees will win a World Series with Gerrit Cole but... (12/11)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is self 'aggrandizement', yes, that is a word (0:06). Gerrit Cole is rich rich rich and the Yankees were very happy to make th...
Patriots cheated, Jerry Jones flubs a release, and Gerrit Cole's 'mystery team' (12/10)
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is "opt-out" because Stephen Strasburg just secured $145M by using his (0:06). Another SpyGate. Another scandal. Another thing...
Nationals Overpaid for Stephen Strasburg, Perfect Storm for Yankees and Gerrit Cole (12/9)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is "Cartel" after Miss Universe host Steve Harvey gets caught up in another controversy (0:06). Former Marlins President David...
Jerry Jones can't be the owner and GM of the Cowboys anymore (12/6)
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is "slap----" after Blake Snell reacts to the Rays trading away Tommy Pham (0:06). Jerry Jones says he's tired of all the 'los...
Let me clear things up for Mets fans (12/5)
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is "suspended" after a 49ers radio analyst decided to say some ridiculous things about Lamar Jackson (0:06). Okay Mets fans, t...
What a rollercoaster of a day for Mets fans (12/4)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'shuns' and you have Tiger Woods to thank for it (0:06). Zack Wheeler got how much money from the Phillies!? What is that t...
Reading comments from the Chicago Cubs and Carolina Panthers make me laugh (12/3)
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'productive' as in what's happening between MLB and Bernie Sanders is not productive (0:06). Jerry Jones is back in the new...
NFL gambling leads to suspension and the MLB non-tender deadline (12/2)
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'true' because I appreciate Dan Quinn's honesty (0:06). Arizona Cardinals DB Josh Shaw has been suspended for at least next...
Jerry Jones loves keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the news (11/27)
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'clique' in honor of the Kansas City Royals new owner (0:06). Jerry Jones is back! Not that he ever left, but he's back and...
From Calgary Flames to Bernie Sanders... just hear me out (11/26)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Boomer'. Please stop with the 'Ok, Boomer' already (0:06). The Calgary Flames and the NHL are investigating head coach Bil...
The Dallas Cowboys have become a failure on the field (11/25)
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Gore' (0:06). How many people can name the top three rushers in NFL history? Jerry Jones has turned the Dallas Cowboys int...
Billion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Rams and Chargers (11/22)
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Word of the day is 'Nerf' - you better know what a Nerf football is (0:06). Let's do a deep dive into the billion dollar battle for Los Angeles betwee...
Myles Garrett better have some proof (11/21)
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'Penny' because that's how James Wiseman should pay back the NCAA for what his coach did (0:06). Myles Garrett's suspension...
So, Orlando wants an MLB team (11/20)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'fifteen' because we're talking hockey (0:06). Orlando wants a baseball team or do they or is it only just a dream (1:30)? ...
From Redskins to Panthers, let's decode some owners (11/19)
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'ha*ash' (0:06). Clippers gambled on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George being able to play together, but we've yet to see it (1:...
Kaepernick's NFL workout was destined to fall apart (11/18)
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is "gronk'd" as we await his Tuesday announcement (0:06). Colin Kaepernick had a workout this weekend except it was nothing li...
Are you not entertained!? (11/15)
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'sellout' as in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish home sellout streak is over (0:06). There was mayhem in the NFL last night wi...
‘Stealing Signs’ is just the Astros favorite indie band (11/12)
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'mea culpa' because I messed up (0:06). I am sorry. Move on. Houston Astros make headlines again after The Athletic uncover...
Here, have a gummy (11/11)
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is in honor of Sesame Street, it's 'snuffleupagus' (0:06). The MLB GM meetings started today in Arizona and they basically mea...
No load management here (11/8)
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is made up. It's "Barkley'd" and you have Hassan Whiteside to thank for that (0:08). CC Sabathia said something about Gerrit C...
Collusion is just an illusion (11/7)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'off' in honor of Mitchell Trubisky (:10). The MLBPA thinks what Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos did was collusion... HA (1:00)!...
If you don't learn anything today, blame my producer (11/6)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'bleep'. Scott Boras owns the offseason so let's hope he doesn't make us wait all winter (1:02). Roboumps are coming! Get p...
The Chargers' Owner has lost his mind (11/5)
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is Cat, like the black cat that scared the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. MLB Free Agency started at midnight and w...
We need to teach kids how to lose (11/4)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'gold' (0:06). Adam Gase is an absolute disaster as a head coach so let's breakdown whether or not he should be fired right...
What's the point in saying "We've got to win now!"? (11/1)
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is for a Chicago legend - 'Sweetness'. Trent Williams could have handled this situation better if he would have just been hone...
Gerrit Cole should have demanded to pitch in Game 7 (10/31)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Samson shares his thoughts on Game 7 of the World Series as the Nationals claimed their first title in franchise history. He details why Zack Gr...
Wake up! It's Game 7! (10/30)
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's word of the day is 'tuchus'. Let's discuss everything you need to know about Game 6 of the World Series (:15). I'll start with Verlander succu...
Don't believe the leaks (10/29)
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We start today off with the NPDS Word of the Day! Today's word is PUPPET (0:06). The NFL trade deadline was happening live and David fills you in with...
This isn't just a baseball pod (10/28)
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors are winless still and experiencing what all mortal teams do (0:06). The Nationals lost Game 5 before the game even started (0:54). For al...
Even If They Win, The Astros Already Lost (10/25)
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Carter still playing in the NBA is remarkable (:10). Let's talk about how rare what he's doing is. We have a full weekend of games to get to, b...
Nationals shouldn't plan World Series parade yet (10/24)
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We start today off recapping what happened in Game 2. Where did things go wrong for the Astros? (0:10) Will the Nationals be able to keep things up...
Why Didn't Springer Run? (10/23)
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles is clearly home to the Lakers which gives the Clippers all the more reason to move. [0:07] With all the drama going on with the Astros fro...
Houston, we already have a World Series problem (10/22)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Brady is looking to sell his house, does that mean he's also out the door? [0:19] World Series starts tonight and before we talk about the game, l...
Matt Nagy needs to stop talking, and just coach (10/21)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Judge said the Yankees season was 'a failure' so let's take a dive into what went wrong. Where do the Yankees go from here? Jalen Ramsey miracul...
Here's what Jordan, Jeter, and Elway have in common (10/18)
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Cashman and the new look Yankees were made to make it TO October but not THROUGH October. [0:42] We all reacted the same way when Patrick Mahome...
Hey Draymond, I got some news for you! (10/17)
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Shanahan was very honest about his time in Washington, [0:30] but he didn't need to burn bridges. Draymond Green had some choice words for the Ph...
We're In the Midst of a Player Revolt (10/16)
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Nationals have finally made the World Series and I'd like to take a little credit for that [0:06]. How did we manage to break the trophy after win...
I can't believe LeBron said that! (10/15)
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James had some choice words for Daryl Morey [6:05], but what did it all mean? On today’s episode David Samson walks you through exactly what ...
What you should know about the MLB playoffs (10/14)
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Samson takes you inside this year's MLB playoffs [0:41]. He gives some inside secrets into whether or not the baseballs are still "juiced" [30:0...
Welcome to Nothing Personal with David Samson
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing Personal with David Samson offers an unprecedented look at the reality of sports instead of simply speculation. Host David Samson spent 18 yea...