Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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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...
Hurricane Helene forces Mets-Braves postponement! Caitlin Clark's season is over, now what for WNBA? More on the UNLV mess! (Episode 1134)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘contingency’ as in backup plans as in hurricane planning as in Mets as in Braves as in postponed. How did MLB allow ...
Stop counting out the Houston Astros! Rowdy Tellez v. the Pittsburgh Pirates! These college football stories are UNREAL! (Episode 1133)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘oops’ as in oops they did it again as in the Houston Astros as in dominance as in don’t write them off. They did i...
Athletics owner John Fisher pens letter to Oakland fans! The Jaguars have a Trevor Lawrence problem! POSTSEASON BASEBALL IS SO CLOSE! (Episode 1132)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ghostwriter’ as in John Fisher as in letter as in Oakland as in Athletics as in see ya. John Fisher finally spoke ou...
Cowboys lose again, Andy Dalton shines for Carolina, Fields keeps winning! CJ Abrams demoted by Nats for casino stay! (Episode 1131)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘disappointed’ as in Jerry Jones is disappointed as in the Cowboys as in the Ravens as in Dak Prescott. The Cowboys d...
Shohei Ohtani makes history in EPIC fashion! Texas and the Arch Manning hype train! WNBA playoffs on NFL Sunday.. huh? (Episode 1130)
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Marlins Park’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in 50/50 club as in home run as in stolen base as in history. What a game for O...
The final Woj Bomb has been sent: are sports insiders really needed?; Brewers defy the odds!; Toronto sports takeover complete (Episode 1129)
19 Sep 2024
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Today’s word of the day is ‘insider’ as in Woj Bomb as in Shams as in Schefter as in Rapoport. What am I talking about? Adrian Wojnarowski is st...
Tennessee Vols add surcharge to tickets for 'talent fee'! Georgia governor signs order so players can be paid! (Episode 1128)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘surcharge’ as in fee as in ticket fee as in Tennessee Vols as in college football as in talent fee. What happened he...
Panthers bench Bryce Young ONE DAY after saying he was the starter; Celtics family feud fueling team sale! (Episode 1127)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘benched’ as in Bryce young as in Dave Canales as in the Carolina Panthers. How did this happen? Sunday Canales said ...
David Tepper's Panthers continue to reach new lows; Cowboys blown out at home, but don't worry!; Gerrit Cole can't be serious (Episode 1126)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in Thank You, David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers as in Bryce Young as in bad football. The Panth...
The Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa are in a dangerous place; A minor league baseball story I've NEVER seen before! (Episode 1125)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘concussed’ as in Tua as in the Miami Dolphins as in the Buffalo Bills as in head injury. Just a nightmare for Tua. S...
Pac-2 trying to poach schools from Mountain West! Does MLB need more stars? How can they make them? WNBA has another problem (Episode 1124)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘designation’ as in the Pac-2 as in the Pac-6 as in the Pac-8 as in the Pac-12. What is happening here? Oregon State ...
Did you learn anything from the debate?; Deshaun Watson should be suspended! Latest on Tyreek Hill & Miami PD (Episode 1124)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘23 years’ as in 23 years since the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Let’s continue talking and continue to ...
49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers comeback debut; Miami PD releases disturbing Tyreek Hill bodycam footage; Deshaun Watson legal troubles return (Episode 1122)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘correctable’ as in fixable as in the Jets as in the Niners as in Aaron Rodgers as in Rober Saleh. The Jets got cooke...
Tyreek Hill handcuffed by police before Dolphins game! Dak signs MEGA deal with Cowboys! Tom Brady makes broadcast debut! (Episode 1121)
09 Sep 2024
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Today’s word of the day is ‘excessive’ as in excessive speed as in excessive force as in excessive action. Tyreek Hill was detained and handcuff...
Chiefs open season with win by a toe over Ravens! Top NFL storylines for the year! Disney fight with DirecTV continues as ESPN embraces AI (Episode 1120)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘toe’ as in foot as in head shoulders knees and toes as in the Chiefs as in the Ravens as in the NFL. The season is h...
Commanders VP suspended after video surfaces calling Goodell a puppet, Jerry Jones racist, and players homophobic! We have to talk about Georgia... (Episode 1119)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘puppet’ as in Roger Goodell as in Jerry Jones as in Commanders as in undercover reporter. Let me break this down for...
MLB admits winter spending could be down this year! Here's why! Will more NFL players wear Guardian Caps moving forward? (Episode 1118)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘posturing’ as in MLB as in Diamond as in winter spending as in local TV money as in free agents. What is happening n...
Shohei Ohtani aims for 50/50 season! White Sox on pace for WORST SEASON EVER! Brazil bans X in fight with Elon Musk! (Episode 1117)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘earth, wind, fire’ as in September as in baseball as in MLB as in postseason push. Let’s discuss the biggest story...
Do Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott have beef?; Tom Brady barred from access to NFL facilities! Here is why! (Episode 1116)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘weight’ as in public musings of Jerry Jones as in Dak Prescott as in the Dallas Cowboys. What is going on in Dallas?...
Shohei Ohtani bobblehead madness at Dodger Stadium! Pat McAfee rips reporters for coverage of his show! (Episode 1115)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘bobblehead scratcher’ as in bobblehead night as in Shohei Ohtani as in Decoy as in Dodger Stadium as in madness. Wha...
Private Equity has come for the NFL! NFL says no to first down technology... why don't the use the UFL as a minor league? (Episode 1114)
28 Aug 2024
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Today’s word of the day is ‘private equity’ as in our favorite business topic as in sports as in the NFL as in college sports as in big big big ...
College football is back! Deion Sanders bans a reporter! Dabo Swinney bans callers! US Open tennis & PGA Tour Championship BIG BANK (Episode 1113)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘personal attacks’ as in Deion Sanders as in Dabo Swinney as in reporters as in fans as in college football is back. ...
Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani continue to reach new levels! Griffin Conine gets the call! Jordan Montgomery BLASTS Scott Boras! (Episode 1112)
26 Aug 2024
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Today’s word of the day is ‘62 again’ as in Aaron Judge as in home run chase as in MVP season as in record-setting as in Shohei Ohtani as in his...
Mariners fire Scott Servais after blowing 10-game AL West lead; Who is running the Angels!?; NWSL historic CBA means what? (Episode 1111)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘vibe’ as in good vibes as in bad vibes as in the Seattle Mariners as in Scott Servais as in Jerry Dipoto. What went ...
Brian Flores responds to Tua's comments! Is Jeff Bezos buying the Boston Celtics? NO! (Episode 1109)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘correcting’ as in Brian Flores as in Tua Tagovailoa as in the Dolphins as in Dan Le Batard. Why does this story have...
Judge & Soto are on FIRE, but is that enough for the Yankees? Joey Votto say goodbye to baseball! Ranking top Quentin Tarantino characters (Episode 1110)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘strain’ as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postsea...
Tua Tagovailoa calls out former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores! A Dan Le Batard exclusive! (Episode 1108)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘coach speak’ as in Tua as in Dolphins as in Brian Flores as in Mike McDaniel as in NFL. What happened here with Tua?...
MLB discussing 6 inning limit for starters? No chance!; Dodgers injuries! Yankees closers! Paul Skenes shutdown coming? (Episode 1107)
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in climbing as in hiking as in mountains as in what I just did this past weekend. (6:45) Let’s get ...
Mailbag: The new Streaming World; Will NBA owners want more than 50% of the new media deal?; Will MLB turn to WBD now?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another mailbag! We’ll be back on Monday, but for now I’m on a mountain! Today’s show is all about the new streaming world. Subscriptions...
Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre has returned and it's our time to Find Out!
15 Aug 2024
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Welcome back, Pablo! Friend of the show has returned. What are his favorite episodes of PTFO? Where should a new fan start? Learn more about your ad c...
Samson Sit-Down: Domonique Foxworth finally joins the show!
14 Aug 2024
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Domonique Foxworth joins the show! We talk all things from the NFL, the union, football, sports, life! Everything! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Samson Sit-Down: Rich Eisen (with a quick update on where I am this week)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me explain what I’m up to this week. It’s pretty cool, pretty major. I’m climbing a mountain! Rich Eisen joins the show! He starts things o...
Samson Sit-Down: Jeff Berry, former co-head of CAA Baseball and MLB super agent
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Berry joins the show today. He was the Co-head of CAA Baseball. A super agent. Maybe you’ve heard of some of his players: Buster Poser, JT Real...
Mailbag: MLB expansion impact on Minor League system; What in the world is Player To Be Named Later!?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome into a mailbag episode. I’m not here, but I’m here. Someone asked me if MLB expands does that mean the ‘feeder’ systems expand too? Ne...
NFL fines teams for fighting; Russell Wilson or Justin Fields?; NCAA and Harbaugh saga continues! Taylor Swift forced to cancel concerts (Episode 1106)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘joint’ as in joint practice as in NFL as in fighting as in Lions as in Giants as in fines as in football! The NFL se...
Pitbull Stadium! Mr. Worldwide! Mr. 305!; Olympic Updates; White Sox finally win! The NBA wants to takeover Europe now! (Episode 1105)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘give me everything’ as in Pitfall as in Mr. Worldwide as in Mr. 305 as in Florida International University as in nam...
Jim Harbaugh's HILARIOUS response to NCAA violation allegations! Ice Cube wants Big 3 v. Olympic Champs! The White Sox are historically BAD! (Episode 1104)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘enthusiasm’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in college football as in the NCAA. What is going on at Michigan? W...
Olympic Gold: the Paris Olympics just continue to deliver big moments!; MLB Weekend Update; Howard Basketball wants to sell, get ready! (Episode 1103)
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in Paris as in Noah Lyles as in Novak Djokovic as in Team USA. What a weekend. What a rush. ...
NFL Sunday Ticket judge rules $4.7 BILLION lawsuit is now ZERO; Olympic boxing controversy was preventable!; Mike Trout done again (Episode 1102)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘overturned’ as in the NFL as in NFL Sunday Ticket as in lawsuits as in $4.7 billion. A federal judge has ruled that ...
MLB July recap and August predictions; Is NFL technology going to replace some refs!?; The US ARMY v. The Rock!? Who wins? (Episode 1101)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘final third’ as in August as in MLB as in making a playoff push as in deadline is over as in baseball! Let’s take ...
MLB Trade Deadline: Marlins and Rays did what they needed to do! Yankees NEEDED a starter! Mike Trout's season could be over! (Episode 1100)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘30’ as in 30 trades as in MLB trade deadline as in excitement as in yes! MLB finally won the news cycle! I couldn’...
MLB Trade Deadline is here! More and more trades! Comcast and Diamond have a deal! What does this mean? (Episode 1099)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘10 hours’ as in the trade deadline as in moves are being made still as in late night trades last night as in who is ...
MLB Trades: Jazz Chisholm to the Yankees, Rays selling everyone, who is up next! Tua & Love get $50M a year! Will Dak Prescott? (Episode 1098)
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘34 hours’ as in the MLB trade deadline is 34 hours away. Trades are happening. Players are moving. Teams are buying....
MLB Chatter: Trades! No-Hitter! BROKEN PINKY! Are the Oilers serious?; The Boneless Wings case that broke my brain! (Episode 1097)
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘106 hours’ as in MLB trade deadline as in trades have begun as in we have 4 nights to go as in turn the heat up and ...
NBA says hello to Amazon, and goodbye to TNT! The Olympics have been INSANE and it hasn't even started yet!? (Episode 1096)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘grossly misinterpreted’ as in Warner Bros. Discovery as in NBA as in Amazon as Disney as in NBC. The new announcemen...
Dallas Cowboys problems will never end! MLB Trade Deadline stories! Don't believe that Chicago sports announcement! (Episode 1095)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘lone star’ as in the lone star state as in lone star left as in the Dallas Cowboys have some problems. CeeDee Lamb w...
Warner Bros. Discovery will match Amazon for NBA TV rights; Did Cubs wave white flag on season?; Jordan Love should NOT be in $50M club (Episode 1094)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘match game’ as in matching rights as in the NBA as in TV Rights as in WBD as in TNT as ESPN as in NBC as in Amazon. ...
2024 Election Update: Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?; Astros stock up, Braves dealing with more injuries! (Episode 1093)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘dropped out’ as in Joe Biden as in Kamala Harris as in Donald Trump as in 2024 elections. Joe Biden officially dropp...
MLB Post All-Star Break preview! EVERYTHING you need to know about the Athletics development plans & the Rays new stadium (Episode 1092)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘PAB’ as in Post All-Star Break as in 2nd part of MLB season as in playoff race as in trade deadline as World Series....