Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
MLB Trade Deadline Recap! Padres and Astros BUY! Twins sell it all! Front Office Roundup! (Episode 1327 Hour 1)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘whirlwind’ as in so many trades as in deadline as in mayhem as in Padres as in Astros as in buyer as in sellers! Wha...
Bob Costas joins on Hall of Fame, Ryne Sandberg, and more! Shannon Sharpe fired by ESPN! Scherzer want Manfred meeting! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great, the legendary, the broadcast God, Bob Costas joins us! We talk hall of fame, we talk Ryne Sandberg, we talk hall of fame voting, we talk th...
MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Suarez returns to Mariners! Mets and Phillies bullpen arms race! Yankees win, but ugly! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘arms race’ as in trades as in flurry as in Mets as in Phillies as in Mariners as in buyers as in sellers! Let’s st...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Fatherhood, Yankees v. Red Sox, MLB RedZone? (Episode 1325 Hour 2)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to leave a voice: 631-377-4869 It’s another So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s go! First up is about Tom Brady and his co...
MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Marlins hold the two biggest keys! What will Giants and Twins do? Acuna hurt again! (Episode 1325 Hour 1)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Fleetwood Mac’ as in rumors as in trade deadline as in the Miami Marlins as in sellers as in buyers! The Marlins hav...
Tom Bogert joins on Thomas Muller, Messi, MLS, and more! NFL fining players for tickets! NFLPA in more trouble! (Episode 1324 Hour 2)
29 Jul 2025
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Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks h...
Mass shooting in NYC; Honoring the life of Ryne Sandberg; Bryce Harper & Rob Manfred get into heated exchange! (Episode 1324 Hour 1)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sadness’ as in just a terrible morning for so many of us. Ryne Sandberg died last night after a long battle with can...
Can the Yankees overcome Aaron Judge's injury? Astros IL looks like an All-Star team! Royal extend Seth Lugo!? (Episode 1323 Hour 2)
28 Jul 2025
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Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we’ve ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The...
My weekend in Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions! Yes, Ichiro did shout me out... kinda! (Episode 1323 Hour 1)
28 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘surreal’ as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave...
COCA FRIDAY: David's terrible lists! Are sports curses real? ESPN/NFL new deal! MLS calendar change? (Episode 1322 Hour 2)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Coca Friday! It has yet to crack the Top 100 Podcasts of All Time list, but I'm sure we were 101! As always (IF YOU'RE EV...
It's Baseball Hall of Fame weekend! Commanders stadium update! Will Austin, Texas get an MLB team!? (Episode 1322 Hour 1)
25 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘induction’ as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in the best of the best as in Cooperstown! The weekend is fin...
MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Jim Bowden joins with some insider talk! Are the Diamondbacks and Twins the biggest sellers!? (Episode 1321 Hour 2)
24 Jul 2025
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Jim Bowden joins us today! He’s an MLB Insider for CBS Sports, The Athletic, and you can hear him on SiriusXM. Let’s get into the trade deadline. ...
Aaron Boone ejected as Yankees lose in another ERROR-FEST! MLBPA has problems with ABS already? Ohtani's greatness continues! (Episode 1321 Hour 1)
24 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘defensive’ as in the Yankees as in Aaron Boone as in ejected as in the Blue Jays as in errors. The Yankees defense h...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Forcing owners to sell! Taxes for athletes! WNBA leverage? (Episode 1320 Hour 2)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leave your message at 631-377-4869 for a chance to make it onto the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! First up, someone asked me a...
Rafael Devers makes first base debut! Yankees defend struggling Volpe! LA Times going public??? (Episode 1320 Hour 1)
23 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘crazy train’ as in Ozzy Osbourne as in The Prince of Darkness as in Parkinson's as in the MLB season. Let’s start ...
Evan Drellich joins to discuss the MLB CBA, a new MLB leadership tactic, and a salary cap! More NFL updates! (Episode 1319 Hour 2)
22 Jul 2025
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Evan Drellich joins the show! He’s a senior writer for The Athletic and an author! HE covered some tactics that MLB has taken this year with the CBA...
Jerry Jones simply CANNOT help being Jerry Jones! Micah Parson has to be thrilled! Are the Bengals in the same spot? (Episode 1319 Hour 1)
22 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘manna’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in training camp as in FOOTBALL! Jerry Jones is back and he bro...
Trump threatens Commanders stadium deal over name change! WNBA players take a stand at All-Star weekend. Will it work? (Episode 1318 Hour 2)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has taken aim a the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians. He wants the name changed back. He has threatened the Commanders s...
MLB Weekend Roundup: Brewers are streaking, Dodgers are struggling! Another NFLPA member gets PTFO'd! (Episode 1318 Hour 1)
21 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘sabotage’ as in Dodgers as in Brewers as in Dave Roberts as in down bad. The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the M...
It's Coca Friday! COLDPLAY! More NFLPA talk! Barstool to Fox Sports! Saving the HR Derby! And The Darwin Meter! (Episode 1317 Hour 2)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can yell at Coca on Twitter @matthewcoca It's another Coca Friday! Time to party! Maybe we turn on a little Coldplay and snuggle up on the jumbot...
Lloyd Howell has been PTFO'd! NFLPA needs a new leader! Baseball is back! Caitlin Clark is out! (Episode 1317)
18 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘distraction’ as in Lloyd Howell as in the NFLPA as in Pablo Torre as in Mike Florio as in found out. What a night. I...
Brian Campbell joins the show to talk UFC at the White House, Saudi Arabia taking over the boxing world, and more! (Episode 1316)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Brian Campbell with us today! He’s an MMA expert and Boxing expert and all around good guy! UFC at the White House? Saudi’s boxing tak...
Could 2028 Summer Olympics derail the MLB season!? Have NBA expansion talks cooled off!? (Episode 1316 Hour 1)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in MLB as in baseball as in All-Star Game. What am I talking about? Well, the Summer Olympic...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Angels draft strategy! "Best" sports union! Your questions answered!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call us and leave your question: 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me three questions in one! What is the Ang...
MLB All-Star Game was a HOME RUN! INCREDIBLE! Tony Clark FIRES back at Rob Manfred! (Episode 1315 Hour 1)
16 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘electric’ as in All-Star Game as in swing-off as in MLB as in getting right! What a night for MLB! What a moment! Wo...
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts joins to discuss his campaign for Senate and more! (Episode 1314 Hour 2)
15 Jul 2025
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Terry Virts has joined us today! The former F16 fighter pilot, and NASA astronaut, is running for the Senate in Texas! (27:30) Let’s discuss ICE and...
Home Run Derby robbery! From Raleigh to Rooker to Caminero to the fans! All-Star Game preview! (Episode 1314 Hour 1)
15 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘robbery’ as in Home Run Derby as in Big Dumper as in Cal Raleigh as in Brent Rooker as in Junior Cameniro. What a a ...
Home Run Derby picks! NFLPA still has a major problem! MLB Draft GRADES! ... JK (Episode 1313 Hour 2)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Home Run Derby is tonight! Who’s excited!? We’ve got some big bats going. (11:00) What is going on with the NFLPA is something we haven’t se...
MLB All-Star break: Raleigh and Judge headline monster season! What about those Red Sox! Phillies mad at The Miz! (Episode 1313 Hour 1)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘break’ as in All-Star break as in baseball as in Home Run Derby as in All-Star Game as in the first half is here. Wh...
It's Coca Friday! Weather apps are useless! MLB's plan to own July 4! College is too expensive! (Episode 1312 Hour 2)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Coca Day! We talk weather apps and Prime Day and July 4 baseball and MVP races and Juan Soto and Apple and colleges! Another fun Friday with Co...
Thunder lock Big 3 up for $822 million! Insane! Orioles owner speaks! NFLPA changes are coming ASAP (Episode 1312 Hour 1)
11 Jul 2025
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https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘benjamins’ a...
Mike Tollin, executive producer of The Last Dance, joins the show! Deion Sanders is demands CFB salary cap! Manfred wants MLB salary cap! (Episode 1311)
10 Jul 2025
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Mike Tollin has joined the show! The mastermind of The Last Dance with Michael Jordan! You know him from Smallville and One Tree Hill and Varsity Blue...
Major NFL/NFLPA collusion update! Brian Cashman and Yankees going all-in? ABS in the ASG!? (Episode 1311 Hour 1)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘abhorrent’ as in the NFL as in the NFLPA as in collusion as in appeal as in firings. This is how this ends. Pablo To...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Players Only meetings! AJ Hinch's value! MLB international expansion? (Episode 1310 Hour 2)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call us at 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off with a question about what goes on during a Players’ Only meeti...
NIL has changed the hockey world forever! MLBPA investigating one of its own! Draymond Green NOT happy with CBA and players! (Episode 1310 Hour 1)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘consequences’ as in the NHL as in NIL as in Canada as in change. Gavin McKenna is the lock of all locks to be the No...
Bobby Valentine joins the show and it was FANTASTIC! Kansas is begging Chiefs and Royals to move! WNBA CBA negotiation update! (Episode 1309 Hour 2)
08 Jul 2025
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We’ve got Bobby Valentine with us today! This was a fun one! Bobby V goes off on umpires and catchers! And tells some great stories about being an A...
Suns hitting the reset button on everything! Orlando Magic clock has started! Commanders may need Trump's help! (Episode 1309 Hour 1)
08 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘revelation’ as in the Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Bradley Beal as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. The 2nd Apron ...
Another MLB investigation into gambling! A look at the Big Beautiful Bill and what's inside! (Episode 1308 Hour 2)
07 Jul 2025
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Another professional player is under investigation for gambling. This time it’s in baseball again. Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on leave...
Nationals fire GM AND Manager! Pirates CANNOT get Paul Skenes wins! MLB All-Star snubs!? (Episode 1308 Hour 1)
07 Jul 2025
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https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘unceremonious’...
Boog Sciambi joins the show to talk all things Chicago Cubs! MLB announces All-Star starters! Is WNBA expansion a good thing? (Episode 1307 Hour 2)
03 Jul 2025
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We’ve got Boog Sciambi with us! We’re talking all things Cubs today! Kyle Tucker has been amazing addition in Chicago, but can they sign him? What...
Battle for AL East heats up as Blue Jays sweep Yankees! Dodgers and Mark Walter sued over DEI practices!? Ridiculous! (Episode 1307 Hour 1)
03 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘dogfight’ as in the AL East as in the Blue Jays as in the Yankees as in the Rays. What a division race this has beco...
Stan Van Gundy joins us to talk Kevin Durant, Lakers, Knicks, and more! Malik Beasley investigation! Severino bashes A's! (Episode 1306 Hour 2)
01 Jul 2025
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We’ve got Stan Van Gundy with us! Let’s play a game called Stan Van IN or Stan Van OUT! Is Kevin Durant going to win a title with the Houston Rock...
MLB in June: Astros always end up being good! Juan Soto is hot, Mets are not! The AL Central STINKS outside the Detroit Tigers! (Episode 1306 Hour 1)
01 Jul 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘halfway’ as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let’s start thing...
Kevin Millar joins us! That Aaron Boone HR! 2004 Red Sox comeback vs the Yankees! And more!
30 Jun 2025
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Kevin Millar joins the show! Let’s talk some baseball! We start off today with Kevin Millar’s career. From the Marlins to almost going to Japan to...
COCA FRIDAY! Spilling his morning coffee! NBA Draft being unwatchable! Do ALL teams try to win? (Episode 1305 Hour 2)
27 Jun 2025
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It's time for another Coca Friday! We get things started with how his morning went before the show then kick off the sports talk with his thoughts on ...
Wander Franco found guilty, but still walks free!? NFL suspends Justin Tucker! Guardians/Jays exchange HBP! (Episode 1305 Hour 1)
27 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘unjust’ as in Wander Franco as in the Dominican Republic as in MLB. Wander Franco was found guilty of a heinous crim...
Logan Morrison joins to discuss heckling, ABS, rule changes and more! More stadiums getting public money! (Episode 1304 Hour 2)
26 Jun 2025
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Public financing is not going to end. Everyone said that Kansas City was the end when they voted down those new stadium proposals. Nope. Here we go ag...
Boras Corp. gets to work on Jeremy Pena and Alex Bregman deals! MLB bans a fan from ALL stadiums for Marte taunts! (Episode 1304 Hour 1)
26 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Boras’d’ as in Boras Corp. as in Scott Boras as in Jeremy Pena as in Alex Bregman. It’s that time again. Pena wa...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pablo Torre joins to talk his latest BOMBSHELL reporting on NFL collusion! (Episode 1303 Hour 2)
25 Jun 2025
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Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail to get heard on the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We kick things off with the Mi...
BEWARE OF THE 2ND APRON! NBA teams scrambling to get under it! Aaron Rodgers says he's one and done in Pittsburgh! (Episode 1303 Hour 1)
25 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘apron’ as in luxury tax as in salary cap as in penalties as in the NBA as in MLB. What are we talking about!? The Bo...
Mike Berland joins the show! Mets fans needs to simmer down! WNBA players speak out on CBA! (Episode 1302 Hour 2)
24 Jun 2025
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Mike Berland joins the show! He’s an author and political pollster! He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, he’s worked with Michael Bloomberg, he’...
Fernando Tatis Jr lawsuit! Major Wander Franco update! Athletics host groundbreaking ceremony! (Episode 1302 Hour 1)
24 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘predatory’ as in loans as in money as in Fernando Tatis Jr as in Big League Advance. What are we talking here? Well ...
Dodgers donate to Los Angeles; Ohtani makes start 2! Rays have a new bidder! (Episode 1301 Hour 2)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a $1 million pledge to the city of Los Angeles area services for immigration. They were pressured to do something, a...
Thunder win the NBA championship! Haliburton Achilles tear was sad! Durant traded to the Rockets!? (Episode 1301 Hour 1)
23 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘tonnerre’ as in Thunder as in Shai as in Sam Presti as in the Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA champions! What a s...
Coca Friday: Lakers sale, expansion fees, Dodgers v. Padres rivalry, Red Sox talk! (Episode 1300 Hour 2)
20 Jun 2025
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It's time for Matthew Coca Friday! We kick things off with a discussion about the Los Angeles Lakers sale, the price of expansion, and will Mark Walte...
Pacers force Game 7! Lakers are selling! Rays are selling? Earthquakes are selling!? (Episode 1300 Hour 1)
20 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘madonna’ as in Like A Virgin as in OKC Thunder as in the Indian Pacers as in Game 7. It’s a GAME 7! The Pacers cru...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! If I was MLB Commissioner! Someone puked on my golf bag? (Episode 1299 Hour 2)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call the So You Wanna Talk to Samson hotline at 631-377-4869 So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s Wednesday! Someone asked me if I was MLB Commissio...
Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions! Oh, now Devers will play 1B! (Episode 1299 Hour 1)
18 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘sunrise’ as in Florida as in Panthers as in South Florida as in back-to-back as in the NHL as in the Stanley Cup! Th...
Katie Phang joins! We talk ICE, Trump, and more!; Yankees struggles, Commanders stadium update (Episode 1298 Hour 2)
17 Jun 2025
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You can follow Katie across social @katiephang or on YouTube at Katie Phang News! Katie Phang joins the show! We break down ICE raids, protests, Trump...
Red Sox front office says NO CHANCE Devers situation could have been fixed! OKC takes series lead! Ohtani returns! (Episode 1298 Hour 1)
17 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘alignment’ as in Red Sox as in Rafael Devers as in Sam Kennedy as in Craig Breslow. That was the buzz word. What did...
My weekend at camp; Shooting in Minnesota; Are the baseballs different in MLB this year? (Episode 1297 Hour 2)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I want to start hour 2 talking about how my weekend went. I went back to camp. (9:45) What happened in Minnesota this weekend was a disgrace. What is ...
Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants!? Why right now!?; Stephen A. Smith plays Solitaire at NBA Finals! Ohtani returns! (Episode 1297 Hour 1)
16 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘fait accompli’ as in Rafael Devers as in the Boston Red Sox as in the San Francisco Giants as in traded. How did we ...
Are the Chiefs and Royals staying in Missouri or going to Kansas!? ICE, CBP, and the impact on sports! Title IX lawsuits begin (Episode 1296 Hour 2)
12 Jun 2025
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What is going on in Kansas City? Both of them! The Royals and the Chiefs want stadium money and who is going to pay? (7:00) ICE and Border Patrol is t...
Pacers just might do it! Knicks coaching search off to a terrible start! Where will Durant play? (Episode 1296 Hour 1)
12 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘80.5’ as in percentage as in Pacers as in Thunder as in the NBA finals. The Pacers took Game 3 and now have an 80.5%...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? MLB & Jomboy Media deal! Estate planning! Skener Wieners!? (Episode 1295 Hour 2)
11 Jun 2025
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Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869 for your question to make it on air! So You Wanna Talk to Samson time! It’s the 2nd hour! Our first question ...
Shohei Ohtani pitching return soon!? What are the injury return levels: rehab, bullpen, simulated? (Episode 1295 Hour 1)
11 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘simulated’ as in simulated games as in Shohei Ohtani as in pitching as in Dodgers as in rehab assignments as in bull...
Ken Rosenthal joins the show to talk MLB trade chatter, looming lockout, and more! (Episode 1294 Hour 2)
10 Jun 2025
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Ken Rosenthal joins us! Let’s talk some baseball! A random conversation on the Astros sign-stealing? Sure! Who could be traded this year? Are the Or...
Panthers crush Oilers in Game 3 brawl fest! Red Sox call up Roman Anthony! Giannis staying with Bucks? (Episode 1294 Hour 1)
10 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘rattled’ as in Oilers as in Stanley Cup as in fighting as in the Florida Panthers. That’s right. A Game 3 thrashin...
Colleges can now pay athletes, here come the lawsuits! Rays update! Jordan v. NASCAR! (Episode 1293 Hour 2
09 Jun 2025
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Something major happened in the NCAA this past Friday, the house settlement. Schools can now directly pay college athletes. MAJOR! Let’s talk about ...
Thunder get it done! Alcaraz v. Sinner was GREATNESS! Corbin Burnes out for the year! YIKES! (Episode 1923 Hour 1)
09 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘answer’ as in response as in Thunder as in NBA Finals as in Pacers as in SGA. Oklahoma City rolled in Game 2 like ev...
Coca is here and he is real! Is baseball failing it's fans? Do you believe in the Pacers yet!? (Episode 1292 Hour 2)
06 Jun 2025
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The day has finally come. Matthew Coca, my producer, is joining the show for a whole hour! We discuss the NBA Finals. We discuss service-time manipula...
Haliburton does it again for the Pacers! White Sox are free of Jerry Reinsdorf... maybe! Let me explain! (Episode 1292 Hour1)
06 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘precisely’ as in the Pacers as in Tyrese Haliburton as in the Thunder as in SGA as in NBA Finals. The Pacers did it ...
Pablo Torre joins the show to talk PTFO! FIFA Club World Cup has a problem already! Did the Chicago Fire pass the Sox and Bears!? (Episode 1291 Hour 2)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Silver talked about the NBA All-Star Game and guess what? The format has changed again! The game will be on NBC and next season the network has t...
Oilers win Game 1 OT thriller! Rob Manfred had A LOT to say about ABS, salary caps, TV deals, and more! (Episode 1291 Hour 1)
05 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘McOverrated’ as in Connor McDavid as in the Edmonton Oilers as in NOT overrated. The Panthers jumped out to a 3-1 le...
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? You have questions, I, hopefully, have answers! (Episode 1290 Hour 2)
04 Jun 2025
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Call our So You Wanna Talk to Samson Hotline at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson hour! You asked the questions, and we have the answ...
Did the Knicks overreact in firing Tom Thibodeau!? Ron DeSantis says MLB told him Rays are not leaving!? Stanley Cup! (Episode 1290 Hour 1)
04 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘canned’ as in Thibs as in the Knicks as in James Dolan as in Leon Rose as in Jalen Brunson. After just 5 seasons Tom...
Dan Le Batard joins the show! Inside the NBA is NOT going anywhere! Leave Livvy Dunne alone! (Episode 1289 Hour 2)
03 Jun 2025
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We start Hour 2 with your first guest! Dan Le Batard is here! (22:10) Inside the NBA is not going away. Why is everyone saying it? The show goes on! E...
Is Mets and Dodgers an NLCS preview again? Will Apple come and gobble up more MLB rights!? MLBA FBI investigation! (Episode 1289 Hour 1)
03 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘preview’ as in Dodgers as in Mets as in baseball as in playoffs. Let’s talk about the 4-game series in June and wh...
Corbin Burnes has an elbow problem... uh oh! Yankees fan hit by concrete at Dodger Stadium! (Episode 1288 Hour 2)
02 Jun 2025
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Corbin Burnes is hurt. Felt a pop in his elbow. This is bad bad bad news for the Diamondbacks! (5:26) A Yankees fan was hit by a piece of concrete dur...
Pacers send Knicks home... again! Judge and Ohtani are SO GOOD! How are the Rockies this bad!? (Episode 1288 Hour1)
02 Jun 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘52’ as in welcome to the new NPDS as in new graphics as in new music. The Pacers have eliminated the Knicks once aga...
Knicks may have a chance! Stars coach throws goalie under the Zamboni following elimination! Is Ovi coming back!? (Episode 1287)
30 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Lloyd Christmas’ as in Dumb and Dumber as in so you’re saying there’s a chance as in the Knicks as in Jalen Brun...
MAJOR SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Florida Panthers built a winner! What can the Marlins do with Sandy? (Episode 1286)
29 May 2025
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SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON HOTLINE: 631-377-4869 Today’s word of the day is ‘announcement’ as in Nothing Personal is going to 2 hours! Start...
Tyrese Haliburton HISTORIC Game 4! Kendrick Perkins can't be serious! Update on Athletics! (Episode 1285)
28 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘immaculate’ as in perfect as in overrated as in Tyrese Haliburton as in no turnovers as in big win. Haliburton and t...
MLB Memorial Day: does your team have a chance?; Ohtani takes the mound... kinda! When will Royals call up Jac Caglianone!? (Episode 1284)
27 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Memorial Day’ as in the holiday as in MLB as in standing as in playoffs. What? Well, most people think that what the...
Samson Sit-Down: Paul Rabil, Co-Founder and President of Premier Lacrosse League
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Rabil joins the show today. One of the greatest lacrosse players of all-time went from playing professionally to playing AND owning a professiona...
Colorado Rockies on pace for WORST RECORD in the HISTORY of baseball! Former MLBer suing Reds and he might win! Trump battle vs colleges! (Episode 1283)
23 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘diminished’ as in quality as in performance as in the Colorado Rockies as in Denver as in lawsuits. How can those al...
Pacers epic comeback or Knicks historic choke!? SGA takes home MVP! What are the Enhanced Games!? (Episode 1282)
22 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘deflated’ as in heartbreaking as in PTSD as in choke job as in the Knicks as in the Pacers. What a disaster. What a ...
Thunder use huge 2nd half to cook Timberwolves! Panthers goalfest in Game 1! Walker Buehler's ejection: ump show or justified? (Episode 1281)
21 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘rolling thunder’ as in Oklahoma City as in SGA as in NBA Playoffs as in basketball. The Thunder crushed the Timberwo...
Juan Soto Sadness: Should the Mets be concerned with his lack of hustle?; Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese discourse even MORE toxic (Episode 1280)
20 May 2025
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Today’s word of the day is ‘caveat emptor’ as in buyer beware as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in hustle as in the media. Let’s talk about Ju...
Sports Nerves! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says his nerves fueled him to HUGE win! Orioles fire Brandon Hyde! Phillies suspension! (Episode 1279)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘nerves’ as in nervous as in collapse as in performance as in sweat. What am I talking about? Well, this weekend was ...
Nikola Jokic delivers us a Game 7! BATTLE FOR THE MVP!; Juan Soto makes his Yankee Stadium return! (Episode 1278)
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘brilliant’ as in basketball IQ as in Nikola Jokic as in the Denver Nuggets as in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nugg...
Celtics dominate Knicks in first game without Tatum! Anthony Edwards sends Playoff Jimmy home! NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE! (Episode 1277)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in Celtics as in White as in Brown as in Mazzulla as in Kornet as in the Boston Celtics. They did it ...
Pete Rose reinstated by Rob Manfred, MLB! Will he ever get into Hall of Fame!?; UH OH! Dodgers place Sasaki on IL! (Episode 1276)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘deterrent’ as in Pete Rose as in Shoeless Joe Jackson as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in Hall of Fame. That’s right...
Mavericks win the NBA Draft Lottery! RIGGED!? Celtics lose to Jalen Brunson, and lose Tatum! Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers in 2026!? (Episode 1275)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘NICO’ as in Nico Harrison as in the Dallas Mavericks as in Cooper Flagg as in Luka Doncic as in the NBA Draft Lotter...
Rockies fire Bud Black after HISTORICALLY bad start; Red Sox owners fly to meet Devers; Astros starter receives death threats (Episode 1274)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘unacceptable’ as in the Rockies as in Colorado as in Bud Black as in Dick Monfort as in historic. The Rockies have b...
Pirates week starts with a fan fight and ends with manager firing! Devers tell Red Sox NO! The White Sox have a Pope!? (Episode 1273)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘bleeds’ as in blood as in Pirates blood as in Pittsburgh as in what a week as in what a month as in what a season. T...
The Knicks did it again! Will the Celtics continue to live and die by the 3? Finch, Kerr get into war of words over fouls? (Episode 1272)
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi berra’ as in deja vu as in it happened again as in the Knicks as in the Celtics as in comeback. How did it happ...
Pacers with ANOTHER historic comeback behind 'overrated' Haliburton! Pirates season gets even worse! The Caitlin Clark Effect! (Episode 1271)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘energy’ as in Pacers as Tyrese Haliburton as in the Cavaliers as in the road team as in comeback. The Pacers with an...
EPIC NBA Playoff night! Knicks huge comeback win! Jokic masterclass! Ravens should be embarrassed by Tucker release statement! (Episode 1270)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘45’ as in the Celtics as in the Knicks as in 3-point shooting as in NBA playoffs. What a game. The Knicks came back ...
Long Live Playoff Game 7s! Winnipeg thriller! Warriors resilience!; Is it time for MLB to add another bag at first base!? (Episode 1269)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘2.2 seconds’ as in Winnipeg Jets as in NHL as in hockey as in Game 7 as in madness. What did we just see? The Jets c...