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Samson Sit-Down: Danny Kanell on the State of College Football and the future of college athletics

20 Feb 2025

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Welcome in Danny Kanell! Our old friend joins to talk about everything that is happening with college sports right now. Players are getting paid. Agen...

Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre!

19 Feb 2025

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Welcome back our dear friend Pablo! What will we find out today? You should all check out his show here: https://www.pablo.show/ Learn more about you...

Samson Sit-Down: Hank Azaria + Bonus Mailbag

18 Feb 2025

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We start the episode with some bonus mailbag! (1:30) Someone asked me what the difference between the President and the General Manager are. What job ...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives Blue Jays by Monday to negotiate longterm deal! Browns are asking public for $1.2 BILLION for new stadium! (Episode 1220)

14 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ’Valentine’ as in will you be my Valentine? (2:50) The Blue Jays have until Monday to negotiate a long-term deal with...

Alex Bregman to the Red Sox! Is this a Boras win?; Angels Rendon problem gets worse! Padres signing signals future problems! (Episode 1219)

13 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ’green monster’ as in Boston as in Red Sox as in Fenway Park as in Alex Bregman. Not the Astros. Not longterm. But Br...

Dodgers tell haters to quiet down as they look to repeat! Aaron Boone mad at Dodgers trash talk! Will White Sox win more games? (Episode 1218)

12 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ’Game 1’ as in Mookie Betts as in Max Muncy as in the Dodgers as in trying to repeat as in the haters. That’s right...

Luka makes his Lakers debut as Mavericks continue dealing with fallout! Alex Rodriguez finally gets his team! Where will Bregman go? (Episode 1217)

11 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ’77’ as Luka Doncic as in Lakers as in LeBron James as in Hollywood. Luka Doncic made his debut. He said he was excit...

Philly Special was a Super Bowl beatdown of Chiefs! Jets unlikely to bring back Rodgers!? Mavs owner FINALLY comments on Luka trade (Episode 1216)

10 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘mortal’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in the Chiefs as in the Super Bowl. That’s right. The Eagles d...

Super Bowl Weekend is here! Is MLB headed towards another lockout!? Ohtani's former interpreter sentenced to for stealing $17 million! (Episode 1215

07 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘impatiently’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in 2 weeks as in it’s finally here. The Chiefs are going for a 3-peat. Th...

Jimmy Butler wins! Heat send Butler to Warriors! Scott Boras loses! Pete Alonso signs back with Mets! (Episode 1214)

06 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘caved’ as in gave in as in Pat Riley as in Jimmy Butler as in the Miami Heat as in the NBA Trade Deadline. It happen...

Lakers introduce a SHOCKED and UPSET Luka Doncic! NFL refs union FURIOUS over Chiefs favoritism claims (Episode 1213)

05 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘high road’ as in Luka Doncic as in the Mavericks as in the Lakers as in Nico Harrison as in Rob Pelinka. He was intr...

Roger Goodell talks Chiefs favoritism, a Super Bowl abroad, and expanded season! MLB fires umpire over betting scandal! (Episode 1212)

04 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘media day’ as in Super Bowl week as in Roger Goodell as in Chiefs as in Eagles as in international games as in inter...

Luka Doncic traded to Lakers in biggest SHOCKBUSTER in sports history! Bulls going full tank mode! Jimmy Butler says no to Warriors! (Episode 1211)

03 Feb 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘shockbuster’ as in shocking as in blockbuster as in Luka Doncic as in Anthony Davis as in the Lakers as in the Maver...

Yankees owner crying over Dodgers spending!? GIVE ME A BREAK! UFC has a problem only TV networks can fix; Ravens have a kicker problem (Episode 1210)

31 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Steinbrenner’ as in Hal Steinbrenner as in the Yankees as in the Dodgers. Hal came out and essentially said not even...

Unthinkable tragedy: American Airlines plane, helicopter crash in DC; Adam Silver wants MAJOR change to NBA games (Episode 1209)

30 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is there is none. We are going to start with the plane crash in DC last night. Horrible. Unimaginable. Disaster. Heartbreaki...

Mark Davis continues to praise Tom Brady, but holds grudge over Gruden! Paul George is mad at Pacers? Focus on the Sixers losing! (Episode 1208)

29 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘chopped off’ as in Raiders as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady in Pete Carroll as in Jon Gruden. What? Why was Mark Dav...

3rd time's a charm: Jimmy Butler is suspended again! Jerry Jones is losing it! Orioles owner wants a salary cap! (Episode 1207)

28 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘disregard’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Miami Heat as in suspension as in suspension as in suspension. This is his 3rd o...

SUPER BOWL REMATCH: Chiefs beat Bills in thriller; Eagles run wild on Commanders! Steve Cohen is FED UP with Alonso/Boras talks (Episode 1206)

27 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘3-peat or ready. Set. Three’ as in the Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl to try and win three straight. I can...

What it was like in Cooperstown this week! The Jaguars very strange coaching turn! 2025 Oscar nominations are out! (Episode 1205)

24 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cooperstown’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a...

Does Shad Khan have any idea what he's doing? Jimmy Butler suspended... AGAIN! Netflix gains more subs, and raises prices (Episode 1204)

23 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘credible’ as in the Jaguars as in Shad Khan as in Trent Baalke as in fired. What is going on? Is Shad Khan lost in t...

2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class announced! Ichiro missed on unanimous by ONE VOTE! Are you kidding me!? (Episode 1203)

22 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘first ballot’ as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That’s it. The whole class is th...

Patrick Mahomes back in the AFC Championship Game! Are the Dodgers really bad for baseball? (Episode 1202)

21 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘lucky 7’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in Andy Reid as in the Kansas City Chiefs. Back in the AFC Cham...

NFL Divisional Round: MVP vs MVP Runner UP! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Tom Brady staying with FOX? HE SHOULDN'T! (Episode 1201)

17 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar ...

Jets coaching and GM search is becoming OUTRAGEOUS! Vlad Jr. to the Mets or is Cohen playing hardball with Alosno? (Episode 1200)

16 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? W...

Steph Curry begs Warriors to not be desperate! Jimmy Butler still wants OUT! Sirriani defends AJ Brown's book club (Episode 1199)

15 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warri...

Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy out, Coach Prime in!? 76ers new arena update to the arena update! Roki Sasaki finalists! (Episode 1198)

14 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided ...

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers should start seeing other people; Mike Vrabel gets Patriots job; MLB bans World Series Yankees fans (Episode 1197)

13 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. An...

Los Angeles fires force NFL to move Rams-Vikings to Arizona; Tom Brady is running the Raiders! MLB Arbitration Deadline update! (Episode 1196)

10 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles a...

Los Angeles fires devastating hundreds of thousands of people; Is Bill Belichick going to ditch UNC?; Brian Flores head coach? No chance (Episode 1195)

09 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroye...

Tom Brady's Las Vegas Raiders takeover has begun! Why hasn't Pete Alonso signed yet? Has Mike McDaniel lost the Dolphins? (Episode 1194)

08 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’...

NFL owners meet the media: Giants are a mess! Jets are a mess! Jags are a mess!; MAJOR fight for control of Padres! (Episode 1193)

07 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘omniscient’ as in knowing everything as in NFL owners as in firing as in hiring as in deciding not to make any moves...

NFL Black Monday: Patriots fire Mayo! Jags fire Pederson! Giants keep Daboll! What will Jerry Jones do!? (Episode 1192)

06 Jan 2025

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Today’s word of the day is ‘trajectory’ as in the NFL regular season has ended as in the the NFL draft order at the top is set as in owners and ...

Samson Sit-Down: Dan Le Batard makes his return!

03 Jan 2025

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Samson Sit-Down: Stugotz! We got him! Hear him like you've never heard him before!

02 Jan 2025

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Stugotz is here. We talk bout everything from his book to his career to his family to his future. You’re going to want to hear this one! You can pu...

Samson Sit-Down: Chris Cote joins to discuss his life, ESPN firing, working with Dan, and his Dad!

31 Dec 2024

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Chris Cote is here! He rarely ever wants to get interviewed, but he’s here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samson Sit-Down: Israel Gutierrez joins to talk about his career in sports and his life!

30 Dec 2024

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Izzy Gutierrez joins us today! We talk about his career, about his life, about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Samson Sit-Down: Amin Elhassan on getting into an NBA front office, his career, and his love of movies

27 Dec 2024

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Amin ElHassan joins us today! We talk everything from front offices, the NBA, movies! We cover it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Samson Sit-Down: Eric Hosmer on his MLB career, what happened with the Juan Soto trade, and the new rules

26 Dec 2024

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Samson Sit-Down: Keith Hernandez on the Juan Soto signing, Mets baseball, and his Hall of Fame career

23 Dec 2024

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Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame legend Keith Hernandez is here with us! We talk everything from Mets to his broadcast career to his playing career. ...

Samson Sit-Down: Nicholas Turturro on his love on baseball, face of Yankees fandom, and more!

21 Dec 2024

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We got him! Nick Turturro is here! The face of Yankees fandom is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James, Adam Silver and the State of the NBA! Sammy Sosa says sorry! My Top 5 Movies and Shows of 2024! (Episode 1191)

20 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘final final’ as in the last live show of the year for NPDS! This is it! We have shows dropping everyday we’re gone...

Nolan Arenado BLOCKS Astros trade! Alabama AD BEGGING fans for money? LSU using JUUL money? Welcome to the new NCAA! (Episode 1190)

19 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘blocked’ as in Nolan Arenado as in the St. Louis Cardinals as in the Houston Astros. What happened here? Well, Arena...

Yankees continue to add after losing Juan Soto! Major Rays stadium update! Falcons bench Kirk Cousins! (Episode 1189)

18 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Plan B2’ as in if Plan B doesn’t work you need a Plan B2 as in Cody Bellinger as in Max Fried as in Devin Williams...

Mark Davis wants Tom Brady to basically run the Raiders! College coaches giving back salary to pay players? WHAT? (Episode 1188)

17 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘breaking point’ as in Tom Brady as in Mark Davis as in the Las Vegas Raiders. The owner of the Raiders keeps being s...

Patrick Mahomes hurt at worst time for Chiefs! Josh Allen is your MVP! Athletics make another trade! Cubs/Yankees add again! (Episode 1187)

16 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘adrenaline’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs as in an ankle injury. Mahomes left the Chiefs win with an ankle ...

Steve Cohen wants 2 to 4 championships from Soto! Belichick says UNC was the dream! ANOTHER NFL quits on his team! (Episode 1186)

13 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘10-year plan’ as in 10 years as in Steve Cohen as in Juan Soto as in Scott Boras as in the New York Mets. Did you wa...

Bill Belichick is ready to change college football forever; MLB Winter Meetings update; Dan crashes the show again! (Episode 1185)

12 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘back to school’ as in Bill Belichick as in the North Carolina Tar Heels as in college football as in who saw this co...

Yankees give Max Fried record-setting deal! MLB Winter Meetings: Signings, trades, Sasaki update!; Manfred trying to save Rays (Episode 1184)

11 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in deja vu as in repeat as in Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in the Yankees as in Max Fried. The...

Fallout of Juan Soto with Mets: Brian Cashman and the Drunken Sailors!; Winter Meetings: All-Stars could be on the move soon! (Episode 1183)

10 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in spending as in free agency as in baseball as in Juan Soto as in Brian Cashman as in David Ste...

Mets sign Juan Soto to $765 MILLION deal! LARGEST CONTRACT IN SPORTS HISTORY! What do the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays do? (Episode 1182)

09 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘precursor’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in Scott Boras as in record-setting as in Steve Cohen...

MLB Winter Meetings are here and Soto is ready to sign! Why did the Athletics give SEVERINO that money!?; Bill Belichick to UNC!? NO CHANCE! (Episode 1181)

06 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘brrrr’ as in cold as in snow as in winter as in the MLB Winter Meetings are here. Is Juan Soto getting signed? Are m...

The Lakers are SO BAD right now! Zion out, Ja done dunking?; Discussion on the United Healthcare CEO gunned down in NYC (Episode 1180)

05 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassed’ as in the Lakers as in LeBron James as in Anthony Davis as in JJ Redick. The Lakers lost by 41 points t...

College Football Playoff committee does whatever it wants! Blake Snell introduced by Dodgers! Juan Soto market hits $600 MILLION! (Episode 1179)

04 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘farce’ as in the CFP selection committee as in the College Football Playoff as in Miami as in Alabama as in 12 teams...

Is the Golden At-Bat rule going to ruin MLB? Will MLB ban deferrals to stop the Dodgers spending? Is Justin Tucker dooming Ravens? (Episode 1178)

03 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘golden at-bat’ as in MLB as in Aaron Judge as in Shohei Ohtani as in best batter as in new rules. Is this something ...

Bears end the Matt Eberflus circus in an embarrassing way! Was hit on Trevor Lawrence dirty? SO MANY FIGHTS in college football! Why? (Episode 1177)

02 Dec 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Thanksgiving as in Chicago Bears as in Matt Eberflus as in fired. It finally happened. Did you see ...

Mailbag: What happens to stadium deals if leagues fold? What are my biggest MLB draft regrets?

29 Nov 2024

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Welcome in to an NPDS mailbag! Someone asked me if in the future if a league folder or a sport ceased to exist - what would happen to all the stadium ...

Dodgers sign Blake Snell! They can't keep getting away with this... can they? (Episode 1176)

27 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘vindication’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the Dodgers as in $182 million. That’s right, the reigning ...

Jets & Giants are about to hit the FULL RESET button at the SAME TIME! YIKES! Soto ready for offers! Bad news for Tampa Bay Rays fans! (Episode 1175)

26 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘maxine nightengale’ as in Get Right Back to Where We Started From as in the New York Jets as in Woody Johnson as in ...

Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard join to discuss the end of Bob’s legendary play-by-play career and what's next

25 Nov 2024

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Welcome in Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard! Bob Costas has had a legendary play-by-play career. He’s decided to hang up his microphone. He joins us bot...

Samson Sit-Down: Tim Matheson - Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

22 Nov 2024

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Welcome in Tim Matheson! Actor! Author! All around great guy! You’ve seen him in The West Wing! You’ve seen him in Animal House! You’re watching...

MLB FINALLY looking to end blackouts!; Yankees owner talks race for Juan Soto!

21 Nov 2024

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Today's Nothing Personal word of the day is "2028," as in the year MLB plans to create national packages for major streaming companies to bid on to en...

Jets fire Joe Douglas: dysfunction level reaches all time high! Is Deion Sanders leaving for NFL?; Update on Rays stadium vote! (Episode 1173)

20 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘unilateral’ as in the Jets as in Woody Johnson and in Aaron Rodgers as in Joe Douglas. What a mess this team is. The...

Pursuit of Juan Soto is HEATING up! Jerry World is the Cowboys own personal hellscape; Rays new stadium deal on brink of collapse! (Episode 1172)

19 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘outbid’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as ...

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and Netflix winners and losers! NFL Takeaways: Bills over Chiefs! Return of Tommy Cutlets!; Inside the NBA to ESPN!? (Episode 1171)

18 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Father Time’ as in Mike Tyson as in Jake Paul as in Netflix as in boxing as in buffering. Let’s discuss the winner...

Rays will play 2025 season at YANKEES SPRING TRAINING! Diamond Sports out of bankruptcy! Jake Paul is a GENIUS! (Episode 1170)

15 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘home sweet home’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in Tropicana Field as New York Yankees as in Spring Training. The Rays ...

Aaron Rodgers is not being truthful with you... again!; What is the Colts masterplan?; Deion Sanders v. The NFL Draft (Episode 1169)

14 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘leader’ as in Aaron Rodgers as in the quarterback as in the leader of men as in the Jets as in Jeff Ulbrich as in 20...

Sports Streaming Future: Pay per game!?; Is a $55 MILLION repair of Tropicana Field worth it?; Will Brian Flores EVER be a head coach again? (Episode 1168)

13 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘array’ as in options as in streaming as in broadcast as in pay per game. Is that what you want as a fan? Diamond Spo...

Dolphins back in playoff race!? NFL coaches and the art of EVALUATING EVERYTHING! Micah Parsons crushed for McCarthy comments (Episode 1167)

12 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘resuscitated’ as in the Miami Dolphins as in Tyreek Hill as in Tua as in Mike McDaniel as in the playoffs are back! ...

Roger Goodell international masterplan!; NFL coaching carousel may start spinning! Jerry Jones WILL NOT block the sun! (Episode 1166)

11 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Guinness’ as in Ireland as in Dublin as in international expansion as in more and more and more NFL games internatio...

Mets owner Steve Cohen get first Juan Soto meeting! Louisiana governor wants a REAL TIGER at game Saturday!?; MLB offseason spending (Episode 1165)

08 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘believe’ as in ya gotta believe as in the New York Mets as in Steve Cohen as in Juan Soto as in Scott Boras. Mets ow...

The Scott Boras circus was back in town! Updates on Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Blake Snell! Are the Browns finally done with Watson? (Episode 1164)

07 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘magic juan’ as in Juan Soto as is Blake Snell as in Pete Alonso as in Alex Bregman as in Corbin Burnes as in yesterd...

Donald Trump wins presidential election against Kamala Harris; Dodgers continue to dunk on Yankees; Embiid gets suspended (Episode 1163)

06 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘the day after’ as in the day after the election as in Donald Trump as in Kamala Harris as in 47th President as in Tr...

Election Day! Get out and vote!; Cashman calls Boras and Cole's bluff! Cowboys lose Dak & Saints fire Dennis Allen (Episode 1162)

05 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Election Day’ as in go out and vote as in make it count. (9:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about...

MLB Opt Season: Is Gerrit Cole going to stay a Yankee?; NFL season full of BAD football teams!; Jason Kelce and Joel Embiid incidents (Episode 1161)

04 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘deadline’ as in players and teams are facing a deadline as in Gerrit Cole as in Yankees as in Scott Boras. The Yanke...

Biggest MLB offseason storylines you need to know! RSN business! Juan Soto Watch!; ANOTHER Athletics update! An ode to Bob Costas (Episode 1160)

01 Nov 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘fugue for tinhorns’ as in the offseason is here as in baseball is already off to the races. Free agency. Juan Soto. ...

Dodgers win World Series with EPIC comeback vs Yankees! End of Boone? What does the future hold for Juan Soto!? (Episode 1159)

31 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘5’ as in Freddie Freeman as in 5 runs as in 5th inning as in Game 5. Can you believe what you saw? An epic meltdown ...

Yankees bats wake up in Game 4 World Series thrashing of Dodgers! Colts bench Richardson for Flacco! NBA fines Sixers ALREADY! (Episode 1158)

30 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘25%’ as in the Yankees are back in it as in the Yankees finally scored runs as in the Dodgers didn’t try to pitch ...

Dodgers one win away from World Series sweep! Freeman stays hot! Judge ice cold!; Browns have a real problem! Did Colts lose faith in Richardson? (Episode 1157)

29 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘disconsolate’ as in despondent as in Dodgers as in Yankees as in MLB as in World Series. The Dodgers are one game aw...

Dodgers up 2-0 on Yankees! Is Ohtani hurt? Should Yankees move Judge? Why did Nestor pitch in that spot!? (Episode 1156)

28 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in 54 outs away as in the Dodgers are up 2-0 as in Yankees have to turn things around. How did we get here? N...

World Series starts today! 2013 World Series champion Will Middlebrooks joins the show! (Episode 1155)

25 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘butterflies’ as in nerves as in that feeling of anxiety in your tummy as in the World Series is here! Let’s discus...

World Series Keys to Victory: Will Ohtani or Judge rise up?; John Fisher is on the hunt for $500 MILLION!? Dallas Cowboys cannot avoid distractions (Episode 1154)

24 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘one fine day’ as in one more day until the World Series as in tomorrow as in keys to victory as in things to watch. ...

World Series rotations: do the Dodgers or Yankees have the edge?; Update on ugly Timberwolves sale process; Jerry Jones is back again! (Episode 1153)

23 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘rotation’ as in starters as in Gerrit Cole as in Jack Flaherty as in Carlos Rodon as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in bul...

NBA is back already!? How will Lakers handle LeBron & Bronny James?; WNBA players opt out of CBA!; Tua is coming back, should he? (Episode 1152)

22 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘already’ as in the NBA is already back as in Bron as in Bronny as in JJ Redick as in the 76ers as in Embiid as in Pa...

MLB gets DREAM World Series: Yankees v. Dodgers! Ohtani & Judge! Fans cheer Deshaun Watson injury; Jets are still as bad as ever (Episode 1151)

21 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘43 years’ as in Yankees as in Dodgers as in New York as in Los Angeles as in World Series. It happened. Top seeds in...

Guardians & Yankees was a perfect postseason game! Dodgers have found a juggernaut groove! James Dolan is at it again! (Episode 1150)

18 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘probability’ as in chances as in up as in down as in Yankees as in Guardians as in Judge as in Stanton as in Noel as...

Dodgers flex on Mets in Game 3; Is Jerry Reinsdorf finally selling the Chicago White Sox!? (Episode 1149)

17 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘pivotal’ as in LCS as in Dodgers as in Mets as in Yankees as in Guardians. The Dodgers shutout the Mets again. The D...

Aaron Rodgers & Davante Adams reunited; Yankees up 2-0 in ALCS; Jerry Jones is MAD!; Where will Rays play in 2025? (Episode 1148)

16 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘reunited’ as in reunited and it feels so good as in Aaron Rodgers as in Davante Adams as in Green Bay as in New York...

Jets & Bills ugly MNF flagfest! Mets slam way past Dodgers to tie series! Yanks take Game 1! Deshaun Watson needs to be benched! (Episode 1147)

15 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘preparation’ as Jets as in Bills as in Yankees as in Mets as New York as in prepared to win as in prepared to lose. ...

Happy 5 years of NPDS! Dodgers blank Mets in Game 1! Jerry's birthday gift was Cowboys worst home loss ever! Shad Khan has a Jags problem (Episode 1146)

14 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘5 years’ as in 5 years of Nothing Personal as in 5 years with you all. Thank you! (5:52) The Dodgers and the Mets se...

Yankees advance to ALCS! Guardians force Game 5 vs Tigers! Minnesota Twins are for sale! (Episode 1145)

11 Oct 2024

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Hurricane Relief Merch Drive from now until Sunday night: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/ Today’s word of the day is ‘Frank Sinatra’ as in start...

NPDS with guest co-host Dan Le Batard: Hurricane Milton impact; Mets to NLCS! Bob Costas gets crushed by audience! Ken Rosenthal barred by PAdres (Episode 1144)

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘devastation’ as in Hurricane Milton as in Florida as in Tampa as in St. Pete. Last night and today has been sad for ...

NPDS with guest co-host Dan Le Batard: Jets fire Robert Saleh! The baseball has been GOOD! Hurricane Relief Effort! (Episode 1143)

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘escorted’ as in security as in Robert Saleh as in Aaron Rodgers as in Woody Johnson as in the New York Jets. The Jet...

NPDS with guest co-host Dan Le Batard: Baseball beef is back! Jazz says Royals are lucky! Dave Roberts calls out Machado! BASEBALL! (Episode 1142)

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in brink of hurricane as in brink of elimination from the playoffs as in brink of my career. What is happe...

NPDS with guest co-host Dan Le Batard: Anniversary of Oct. 7; Fan behavior in Padres-Dodgers; Deshaun Watson is BAD (Episode 1141)

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘thrust’ as in thrust into the world as in thrust into the DLS world as in Dan Le Batard is here! We start today with...

THE METS DID IT! Divisional Round previews! Reds hire Terry Francona! The Miami Marlins FIRE EVERYONE! (Episode 1140)

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week we are doing the show from Miami... and Dan Le Batard will be co-hosting! Today’s word of the day is ‘moving on’...

MLB Wild Card: Brewers steal Game 2! Bye, Bye Astros! Royals & Tigers advance! Jordan sues NASCAR! STOP DMING PLAYERS IF YOU LOSE A BET! (Episode 1139)

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘statistics’ as in stats as in the trend isn’t your friend or is it as in Wild Card baseball! Let’s start with th...

MLB Wild Card: Mets rally, Royals & Tigers upsets, Padres look GOOD! Diamondbacks owner rips himself over signing? WHAT? (Episode 1138)

02 Oct 2024

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Today’s word of the day is ‘87.5%’ as in road wins as in game 1 winners as win wild card as in postseason baseball! Let’s start with the Tiger...

Will MLB ever reinstate Pete Rose for a chance at the Baseball Hall of Fame?; MLB Postseason Predictions! Giants hire Buster Posey!? (Episode 1137)

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘hit king’ as in Pete Rose as in Hall of Fame as in RIP. On the eve of the MLB postseason, Pete Rose died at age 83 y...

Mets-Braves doubleheader madness! Chiefs freak injury; Jets DISASTER loss; MLB managerial moves and White Sox record! (Episode 1136)

30 Sep 2024

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PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/5622717 Today’s word of the day is ‘disincentive’ as in Monday doubleheader a...

Goodbye, Oakland: Athletics play final game at Oakland Coliseum; White Sox looking to avoid history with sweep! Ohtani baseball lawsuit! (Episode 1135)

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word of the day is ‘goodbye, farewell, amen’ as in goodbye Oakland, farewell Oakland, amen as in Mash as in the Athletics. That’s it f...