Nothing Personal with David Samson
Episodes
Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in ...
MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’...
Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline an...
Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that wa...
Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office rol...
Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things! Go to pablo.s...
Samson Sit-Down: Brad Williams, Comedian
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows! For all of Brad's tour dates head to: https://w...
Summer Mailbag: How Do MLB Road Trips Get Planned?; What’s the Experience of a Superstar Getting Sent to Minors
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball...
Summer Mailbag: Favorite Memories of My Time in Montreal; Favorite Marathons I’ve Run
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories...
Summer Mailbag: MLB Limits Spending on Technology; Facial Hair Policies; Are Rain Delays Good for Teams?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue...
Summer Mailbag: Making the Home Run Derby; Should a Small Revenue Team Offer Shohei Ohtani a 3-Year, $75M per Deal?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who deci...
MLB Pre-All Star Break Recap; Post-All Star Break Preview: Surprises, Disappointments, Biggest Storylines you need to watch!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening! ...
MLB All-Star Break is over! Let the games begin! Baltimore Orioles GAUNTLET of a schedule! Northwestern's terrible week continues! (Episode 857)
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 ...
Daniel Snyder, Roger Goodell, John Gruden, and the NFL's dirty secrets; Yankees give in to jersey patch deal; Cardinals readying for fire sale? (Episode 856)
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder ha...
2023 MLB All-Star Game: Biggest Takeaways; Rob Manfred talked expansion, rules, fans; Oakland mayor flies to Seattle to meet with Manfred! (Episode 855)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What ...
Did you enjoy the Home Run Derby?; Shohei Ohtani Recruitment Campaign begins; Northwestern HAD TO fire Pat Fitzgerald! (Episode 854)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the ho...
What in the world is happening at Northwestern!? Bob Huggins v. WVU; MLB All-Star break is here! Did you watch the draft? (Episode 853)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a sus...
Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walk into a bar... The Damian Lillard trade drama is too much! (Episode 852)
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. Wh...
Marlins win ANOTHER 1-run game! Yes, I am rooting for them!; De La Cruz gets bat-checked by Nationals!; Are the Braves for sale!? (Episode 851)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done...
America! Land of the free, Home of the hot dog! Angels curse continues: Trout is out, will Ohtani be dealt?; Dodgers pitching injuries may plague season again (Episode 850)
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with th...
Heat fans celebrate as Damian Lillard finally requests trade from Portland! NBA Free Agency frenzy! MLB All-Star Game rosters revealed! No Tatis Jr!? (Episode 849)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday! Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy a...
NFL has already suspended NINE players for sports betting this year!; Do not trade for James Harden if you want a ring! Supreme Court ends affirmative action (Episode 848)
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gato...
Domingo Germán throws a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics!; Is Mets owner Steve Cohen preparing the team for a fire sale!? (Episode 847)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a p...
Big Moneyball: Mets GM meets the media after Steve Cohen announce Wednesday presser; Do the San Diego Padres have major clubhouse issues? (Episode 846)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conf...
Is the Dame Lillard Trade Saga FINALLY over!? NBA new luxury tax rules are changing everything!; NHL voids a trade over CBA violation!? (Episode 845)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lil...
Rob Manfred had more to say about Oakland A's fans! How hurt is Aaron Judge? When will he be back!?; The Mets trade a vet in the middle of a game! WHAT!? (Episode 844)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘inaction’ as in no action as in lack of action as in Rob Manfred was in London and made some comments about the Oakl...
LIV Golf was just the beginning! Parent company of Wizards, Capitals and Mystics makes deal with Qatari Wealth Fund!; Arizona Diamondbacks latest team to be dropped by Diamond! (Episode 843)
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sovereign fund’ as in LIV Golf as in Saudi Arabia as in Qatari Wealth Fund as in Washington Wizards as in Washington...
2023 NBA Draft! It's time for the Wembanyama takeover! Are Overtime Elite and G League Ignite the real deal alternatives? Rob Manfred and Astros cheating and Oakland issues! (Episode 842)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone who listens and shares NPDS! What a great honor to be a Pick of the Month! Thank you! Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive...
The AL East is a gauntlet! Are the Rays for sale? Are the Orioles for sale? Is Cashman really "happy" with the Yankees? Is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? (Episode 841)
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tightrope’ as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on ...
If the Suns are listening to Isiah Thomas they have a MAJOR problem! Would you trade Zion Williamson? Is Draymond Green going to be the first of the Warriors Big 3 to leave? (Episode 840)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘uh oh’ as in oh no a in a mistake as in a problem as in the Phoenix Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Isiah Thomas as in C...
Ja Morant suspended! Has now cost himself close to $50M!!! Bob Huggins resigns after DUI arrest! Pirates bus driver arrested for DUI while driving team! (Episode 839)
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘back seat’ as in Ja Morant as in Bob Huggins as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ll start with Ja Morant and his susp...
Athletics to Vegas: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Oakland mayor get into war of words over Athletics relocation and Oakland fans! (Episode 838)
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘realization’ as in coming to grips as in seeing it clearly as in Rob Manfred has met the media and he had some thing...
The St. Louis Cardinals have lost their way! What did Hal Steinbrenner have to say about the Yankees? The Athletics move to Las Vegas is not a done deal yet!!! (Episode 837)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘The Cardinal Way’ as in winning as in rings as in playoffs as in what has happened to St. Louis this season? The tea...
Vegas is having a moment! Golden Knights win Stanley Cup! Athletics move one step closer to Vegas move despite reverse boycott in Oakland! (Episode 836)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sin city’ as in Las Vegas as in Vegas, baby as in Golden Knights as in Athletics as in Carson City as in Florida Pan...
Denver Nuggets are your NBA champions! Nikola Jokic is the world's most interesting superstar!; Oakland fans holding reverse boycott at Athletics game! (Episode 835)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Rocky Mountain high’ as in Denver as in Colorado as in Nikola Jokic as in Jamal Murray as in Mike Malone as in Nugge...
Mets owner Steve Cohen learning hard way: Rings have to be earned, not bought! Phillies having major pitch clock problems! Will the Nuggets win it all tonight!? (Episode 834)
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘hedge fund’ as in Steve Cohen as in New York Mets as in stink! How are the Mets this bad? Highest payroll in basebal...
LIV Golf wants everyone "except that little b***h Rory", PGA Tour board member wants to be Liam Neeson in Taken; MLB TRADE DEADLINE TALK! Mets, Padres, Mariners need moves made (Episode 833)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘except Rory’ as in every golfer in the world who wants to golf on LIV except Rory as in LIV is still out to get Rory...
Messi to Inter Miami could be biggest signing in sports history!; Jokic, Murray have historic night in Nuggets win over Heat; PGA, LIV fallout Day 2 (Episode 832)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Messi’ as in Lionel Messi as Miami as in Inter Miami as in MLS has landed the whale. Messi is headed to Inter Miami ...
Jacob deGrom season is OVER! Do Rangers regret giving him $185M?; LIV Golf takeover! How the PGA Tour folded to Saudi money and which sports may be next! (Episode 831)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done ...
Is the Oakland Athletics deal to move to Las Vegas officially DEAD!? What's going on with the Bears move to Arlington!? LeBron to Dallas? NO CHANCE! (Episode 830)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill ...
Heat Culture too much for Denver Nuggets in Game 2 despite 41 from Jokic! Does Golden Knights success mean anything for Athletics in Vegas?; Worst MLB contract of all time! (Episode 829)
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best…...
Is there any chance the Heat can stop Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals?; Adam Silver met the media to discuss Ja Morant investigation and Eric Lewis burner account! (Episode 828)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat can...
NBA Finals are here! Playoff Jimmy or The Joker!? Who will cement their legacy!?; Rob Manfred testifies: MLB has gone to battle with Sinclair over TV rights (Episode 827)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘4’ as in 4 wins as in the NBA Finals start tonight and that’s all that’s left for either the Denver Nuggets and ...
Diamond Sports Group loses San Diego Padres broadcast rights! Future of MLB television is here! Get Ready! Dodgers Dilemma: What is happening in LA? (Episode 826)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘takeover’ as in Diamond Sports Group as in Bally’s as in San Diego Padres as in broadcasts rights as in the Padres...
Miami Heat headed to the NBA Finals! What do Celtics do with Mazzulla, Brown, and Tatum? Would you pick Sixers over Celtics, Suns, Bucks!? (Episode 825)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in the final game as in 151-0 as in the Boston Celtics got run off their home court by the Miami Heat as ...
It's Game 7! Celtics look for history! Heat looking to avoid embarrassment! THERE IS NO ATHLETICS TO VEGAS DEAL YET! NOTHING IS DONE! (Episode 824)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening today! We appreciate you all! Enjoy the day off if you have it. Eat a hot dog! Today’s word of the day is ‘tip in’ as i...
Uh Oh! Are the Celtics going to make history against the Heat!?; NBA looking to end all the flopping! Rob Manfred warns Milwaukee could end up like Oakland!? (Episode 823)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE WILL HAVE A SHOW ON MONDAY! Have a beautiful and fun and safe weekend! Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in is it going to happen as in ...
Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Finals! NO NFL PLAYER SHOULD MAKE MORE THAN PATRICK MAHOMES!!! Ja Morant cryptic posts end with welfare check (Episode 822)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘27’ as in 27 years since the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Finals as in the Florida Panthers are bac...
Big Money, Slow Starts: Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers; The shameful treatment of Vinicius Jr in Spain (Episode 821)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘length’ as in long term as in length of contracts as in Trea Turner as in Xander Bogaerts as in Rafael Devers as in ...
NFL Thursday flexing is here: the owners want you to know they did it for you!; Tom Brady owns the Raiders... not really! NO CHANCE LeBron retires! (Episode 820)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL o...
Celtics can't stand the Heat, it's time to get out the kitchen! Will the Rays or Athletics saga end anytime soon?; Are the Padres good enough to not be sellers? (Episode 819)
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets too...
MAILBAG: What's the pitch for Shohei Ohtani?; What roles do Owner, President, VP, GM play in front office; Do stadium naming rights deals matter?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my...
Spurs win the Wembanyama golden ticket! Doc Rivers gets fired by Commanders owner Josh Harris; Arizona Coyotes are going to have to leave Arizona! (Episode 818)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Ca...
GENERATIONAL! Bally's Chairman says Athletics to Vegas is generational opportunity! NBA Tanking for generational Wembanyama! ... and the Mets STINK right now (Episode 817)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Ba...
NBA has to suspend Ja Morant AT LEAST half of next season! The Process is DONE. It's time for the 76ers to move on. Suns owner is making all the new owner mistakes (Episode 816)
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be t...
NFL Schedule Released! Aaron Rodgers brings Jets into the prime time! What's latest on Tom Brady to Vegas? And Manchester United! And Commanders! And Senators! (Episode 815)
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! T...
WVU announces MAJOR punishment for Bob Huggins... JK! How Ja Morant missed out on $39 MILLON! JJ Redick to the Raptors!? As head coach!? (Episode 814)
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. N...
Is it the heat or the Heat that's impacting the Knicks? Lakers resting starters!? Was the Scherzer signing a bust!? Athletics have ANOTHER Vegas location! (Episode 813)
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been...
Do the Knicks even care!? Julius Randle thinks the Heat just want it more! Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper should be fired! (Episode 812)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want ...
Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for shove of Suns owner!? What happened to the Cardinals way!? Yankees have a Rodon problem! (Episode 811)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘elbowing’ as in Nikola Jokic as in Mat Ishbia as in will this altercation lead to suspensions? Fines? Who was at fau...
Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer: Championship or Bust in the NBA! Alabama adds gambling scandal to school activities; MLB Orlando? No chance! (Episode 810)
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘refocus’ as in focus but again as in when you fail you have to do things. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Mike Budenh...
Brian Cashman wants ALL the blame for Yankees problems; Angels new media policy; NBA OWNER BEEF! Suns owner calls out Cavs owner! (Episode 809)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘convict’ as in Brian Cashman finally got in front of the media to try and calm down the fanbase calling for everyone...
NFL Draft 2020: Worst first round of all time!? Does Green Bay have faith in Jordan Love? Grizzlies finally had enough of Dillon Brooks! (Episode 808)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘5th year’ as in 5th year options as in the 2020 NFL Draft as in a record-low number of first round picks have worked...
LeBron v. Curry! Let's celebrate greatness! Bryce Harper has changed baseball FOREVER! Bauer being Bauer... here we go again! (Episode 807)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘LeBron v. Curry’ as in legacy as in greatness as in the NBA Playoffs as in Lakers vs Warriors. Let’s talk about th...
NHL upsets everywhere! MLB after one month: Big Payrolls are struggling to get hot! Small payrolls are surging! Maybe not the Athletics... (Episode 806)
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘1/6’ but first we need to talk about what happened in the NHL on Sunday. The Kraken were released! Big time upsets i...
Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to MONSTER deal! CARDINALS TAMPERING ALERT! Was Giannis right about Bucks not failing? (Episode 805)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We started a NPDS Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/wSdqRmer Today’s word of the day is ‘Lamar’ as in Lamar Jackson as in the Baltimor...
NFL Draft Day! Does CJ Stroud's test score matter to teams? When do trades get made?; Titans getting new stadium! Jordan Walker demoted! (Episode 804)
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘on the clock’ as in the NFL Draft as in Kansas City as in who’s getting picked as in the event of the offseason. L...
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates changing before our eyes!? What is wrong with Chicago White Sox!? Jets GM has to defend Aaron Rodgers trade! (Episode 803)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘richest’ as in richy rich as in money as in big deals as in the Pittsburgh Pirates finally paid Bryan Reynolds. Can ...
Jimmy Butler was the hero Miami needed; Aaron Rodgers finally to the Jets; MLB to Vegas close to done?; Tucker Carlson AND Don Lemon fired! (Episode 802)
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘the butler did it’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Jimmy Buckets as in Heat Culture as in the Miami Heat came back to beat ...
NBA Playoffs: Is Dillon Brooks a villain? Is Doc Rivers right about suspending instigators?; NFL and Gambling; Pete Alonso's future payday (Episode 801)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘villain’ as in Joker as in Bane as in Thanos as in Dillon Brooks? The Grizzlies outspoken forward was ejected from a...
EPISODE 800! Why was Max Scherzer suspended without a fight? Diamondbacks DFA Madison Bumgarner; Why was Embiid not ejected?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 800 today! Woohoo! Thank you all for listening! Party it up this weekend for us! Today’s word of the day is ‘suspended’ as in no a...
MLB Sticky Stuff: Max Scherzer ejected after foreign substance check; Are the Athletics DEFINITELY moving to Las Vegas now!? (Episode 799)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sticky stuff’ as in sticky icky as in foreign substance as in 4/20 as in Max Scherzer was ejected over alleged stick...
MLB Deal or No Deal: Springs TJ surgery, Hunter Greene, Pablo Lopez extensions; Draymond Green HAS been suspended! Wow! (Episode 798)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘caution’ as in think first before acting as in giving out contracts to players that are under long term contracts. W...
Should Draymond Green be suspended?; Fernando Tatis Jr return, Juan Soto big time struggles! (Episode 797)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE had technical difficulties today! We lost the internet and couldn't find it! John Taffer wanted to SHUT! US! DOWN! But we rose up through the flame...
NBA Playoffs: Kings big upset of Warriors upstaged by E40 ejection; Marlins marketing 'mistake'! More MLB umpire problems! (Episode 796)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘playoffs baby’ as in the NBA Playoffs are here and things are happening. Giannis hurt. Morant hurt. Herro hurt. Knic...
Washington Commanders will reportedly sell for $6.05 BILLION! Goodbye, Danny Boy! What's happening with Zion and Ja!? (Episode 795)
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘6.05B’ as in 6 billion and 50 million as in the Washington Commanders are selling to Josh Harris and his group. Is t...
MLB Expansion: Utah joins fight with Nashville, Portland, and Las Vegas to get a team!; Jeff Bezos OUT of Commanders sale!? (Episode 794)
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘32’ as in the number of teams MLB wants as in two more to go as in what happens with Oakland and Tampa will impact t...
MLB Early Takeaways: Rays remain perfect while Phillies, Astros, Mets, Dodgers, Cardinals struggle - DO NOT PANIC! (Episode 793)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s early’ as in the season has just begun as in your team isn’t that bad as in the other teams aren’t that g...
Astros Cheating Exposed... AGAIN: Evan Gattis goes scorched earth! Rudy Gobert gets suspended; Can Daniel Snyder sell the Commanders already!? (Episode 792)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘scorched Earth’ as in burn it down as in don’t care anymore so let’s expose it all as in former Houston Astro Ev...
Mavericks call in the tanks, NBA calls for investigation; Rudy Gobert punches Kyle Anderson; 2nd MLB player steps away to focus on mental health (Episode 791)
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Sherlock’ as in no s**t Sherlock as in Sherlock and Holmes as in another investigation. This time it’s on integrit...
MLB rainouts with no rain!? Are game speeds going to impact beer and hot dog prices!? When will the sponsorships end!? (Episode 790)
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘rain out’ as in rain rain go away as in postponement as in the Mets postponed their home opener because of rain… t...
Will the Oakland Athletics fans please stand up!?; It's too early to publicly call out players; Ravens BIZARRE press conference (Episode 789)
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘AAA’ as in triple A as in the minor leagues as in the Oakland Athletics are getting less fans than the minor league ...
NFL Bombshell: Former Arizona Cardinals exec accuses owner of cheating, bullying, harassment; MLB updates; NBA teams try to shutdown stars (Episode 788)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘burner’ as in burner phone as in the Arizona Cardinals are in some stuff right now. A former top executive has accus...
WWE, UFC merging into $21B Endeavor company; Angels ban reporter over criticism; No, Iowa should not go to the White House! (Episode 787)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘merged’ as in the WWE and the UFC are becoming one company. Endeavor is leading the charge. The new live sports behe...
How we failed LSU and Iowa by focusing on the WRONG thing; NBA gets new CBA: who won the deal? (Episode 786)
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘lamentable’ as in LSU defeats Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship and the story was less about basketball and mo...
MLB Opening Day: Injuries, pitch clock, stolen bases, dingers, strikeouts - Baseball is so back! (Episode 785)
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘observations’ as in Opening Day is here and gone! Are you sad? Are you excited about your team? Let’s go through w...
MLB OPENING DAY IS HERE! Season Win Total Bets! Minor Leagues get major deal: Here's what you need to know! (Episode 784)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Opening Day’ as in baseball is back as in here we go as in everyone’s in first place! What are the biggest storyli...
MLB 2023 PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS: Pitch Clock! Who wins World Series!? Shohei for MVP!? (Episode 783)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in tomorrow tomorrow we get baseball tomorrow it’s only a day away! Opening Day is tomorrow. MLB is b...
Another school shooting... ENOUGH!; Lamar Jackson requests trade from Ravens; Are Jets close to Aaron Rodgers deal? (Episode 782)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No word of the day today. Let’s take a few moments to discuss what’s going on in this country. Another school shooting. More innocents taken away....
Baseball is back... almost! Opening Day matchups, prospects called up or sent down! The Dallas Mavericks are in BIG trouble! (Episode 781)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘opening week’ as in baseball is back as in Opening Day is 3 days away as in what are teams doing to get prepared for...
We finally got off the dinghy: Le Batard, Samson, Collision Course! MLB injuries pile up in Spring Training! CANCEL IT? MLB Forbes valuations are out! (Episode 780)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in an announcement as in the announcement to the announcement as in we are leaving CBS Sports as in we...
Is MLB already changing the new rules!? And... here's another service time manipulation explainer! Mark Cuban and the Mavericks are not happy with NBA officials! (Episode 779)
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘memo’ as in notice as in clarification as in MLB sends another memo to teams to clear things up. Or did they? It’s...
MLB dream comes true: Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout ended the WBC Final! What can MLB do to capitalize on that?; NHL and Fanatatics announce deal (Episode 778)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘wake up!’ as in the dream happened the dream is over as in the World Baseball Classic as in Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Tr...
MLB gets DREAM WBC FINAL! Japan vs USA! Ohtani vs Trout!; More players and former players speak out on MLB rule changes; James Dolan can't help himself! (Episode 777)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredible’ as in amazing as in perfect as in a dream scenario for MLB has happened. Japan vs USA. Trout vs Ohtani. ...
WBC Madness: Altuve breaks hand, Arenado leaves injured, Trea Turner becomes superstar; Angels owner talks payroll, losing, and Shohei Ohtani! (Episode 776)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘vamos’ as in let’s go as in baseball is here as in another injury at the WBC as in Jose Altuve is out for at least...
Washington Commanders sale IMMINENT! See ya later, Danny Boy!; Jordan wants out of NBA!; Despite Diaz injury, the WBC MATTERS! (Episode 775)
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘imminent’ as in right now as in really soon as in the Washington Commanders sale could be here! What is Danny Boy an...
WBC, MLB and Mets biggest nightmare: Edwin Diaz suffers freak injury celebrating; Ja Morant has been cured; Aaron Rodgers wants NYJ (Episode 774)
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘agony’ as in Edwin Diaz as in Alexis Diaz as in Francisco Lindor as in Team Puerto Rico as in the WBC as in the New ...
Aaron Rodgers decision day 2.0!!!! Is he going to the Jets!?; What's the future of the NBA?; EVERYTHING to know about your regional sports network (Episode 773)
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘presumptuous’ as in Aaron Rodgers is having Decision 2.0 as in the New York Jets got a list of targets from Rodgers ...
World Baseball Classic: USA bats wake up, but Scherzer explains why there's no Cy Young stars; Bauer goes to Japan; Morant goes to get help (Episode 772)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘rolling the dice’ as in taking a chance as in gambling as in Max Scherzer spoke about the World Baseball Classic and...
NFL Blockbusters: Panthers go all-in with Bears for #1 pick! Does Packers CEO think Rodgers is a Jet? What happened at the Oscars!? (Episode 771)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘da bears’ as in the Chicago Bears and in the Carolina Panthers as in David Tepper has mortgaged his team’s future ...