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Dodgers get swept by Diamondbacks! Does LA need to make changes!?; Bryce Harper got angry and made Braves pay!; Yankees president calls out Marlins and Rays (Episode 909)

12 Oct 2023

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If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘ugh’ as in woof as in really as in cmon as in here we go again a...

Rangers headed to ALCS! Astros looking to make it all-Texas ALCS!; A quick shoutout to Barry Melrose!; Is LeBron the next Jordan? (Episode 908)

11 Oct 2023

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If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘three’ as in three games as in the LDS as in three wins are need...

MLB Divisional Series: Braves late-game magic ties series with Phillies!; NFL turf monster has gone global!; My thoughts on what's taking place in Israel (Episode 907)

10 Oct 2023

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If you want to talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘home’ — we’re going to talk sports to start the show. Play...

MLB Divisional Series: Here's what has interested me!; Can someone explain what happened with the Miami Hurricanes?; Blue Jays GM puts blame on manager (Episode 906)

09 Oct 2023

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BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘underway’ as in happening as in started as in not ended as in the MLB postseason ...

Why didn't Mets tell the truth about Billy Eppler's resignation? MLB Divisional Round previews! Fitzgerald suing Northwestern for $130 MILLION! (Episode 905)

06 Oct 2023

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BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘flushed’ as in flushing as in swept away as in resigning as in Billy Eppler is ou...

MLB Wild Card: You get a SWEEP! and you get a SWEEP! and you get a SWEEP! and you get a SWEEP!; World Cup updates and trying to find Messi (Episode 904)

05 Oct 2023

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Check out the new Wait to See tee: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘swept’ as in sweep as in postseason baseball as in four s...

MLB Wild Card: Rays have RECORD LOW attendance for Game 1 loss!; When is okay to do a champagne shower?; Mariners Pres. has one of the WORST quotes EVER (Episode 903)

04 Oct 2023

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Please buy our new shirt! (or some stickers!): davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘elimination’ as in gone as in destroyed as in...

MLB Wild Card preview and picks! Will any team sign Trevor Bauer next season?; Padres making no front office changes, Angels fire manager (Episode 902)

03 Oct 2023

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NEW MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘wild card’ as in MLB as in postseason as in baseball as in let’s go! Let’...

MLB Regular season is over! Let the postseason begin!he Marlins are back in! Mets and Giants fire managers! The Bears are still BAD! (Episode 901)

02 Oct 2023

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NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW: davidsamsonpodcast.com We’re going to start things off with a word on Tim Wakefield who died at age 57. Special shouto...

Final weekend of MLB regular season is here and there's A LOT to play for!; Curt Schilling can't help himself! Did the Trail Blazers really ask Dame to tank!? (Episode 900)

29 Sep 2023

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Get yourself a Horse Hockey! tee here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘final weekend’ as in Friday as in Saturday as in Sund...

Sorry, Heat fans! Damian Lillard traded to the Milwaukee Bucks out of nowhere!; MLB Postseason races are WILD! Cubs? Marlins? Astros? Mariners? (Episode 899)

28 Sep 2023

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MERCH AND MORE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘buck’ as in a doe as in a deer as in antlers as in Giannis as in Milwaukee as...

Mets-Marlins rain delay disaster! How could this happen!?; Josh Harris wants all. the sports teams!; Colin Kaepernick letter to Jets leaked by J. Cole? What? (Episode 898)

27 Sep 2023

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You can talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tarp’ as in rain as in rain delay as in groundscrew as in the M...

Why the Bengals front office felt they needed to play Joe Burrow; Broadway Joe says Zach Wilson has to go!; I was RIGHT about the San Diego Padres (Episode 897)

26 Sep 2023

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Ya wannnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘aspiration’ as in hope as in expectations as in belief as in the ...

Recapping the 4x4x48 Challenge; The Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos are down BAD! Can it really get worse!? (Episode 896)

25 Sep 2023

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Donate, if you wanna talk to Samson, or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘mentality’ as in the mind as in the brain...

Welcome to FIFA's Golden Bachelor: Jerry Jones, Stan Kroenke, John Mara try and win Gianni Infantino's heart; Tommy Pham calls out the Mets! (Episode 895)

22 Sep 2023

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DONATE HERE: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘rose’ as in the Golden Bachelor as in Gianni Infantino...

What in the world is going on with the Chicago Bears!?; Investigation into fan death at Patriots/Dolphins game; James Dolan hates being an owner (Episode 894)

21 Sep 2023

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Donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation here and let's help find a cure for Parkinson's: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s wo...

Did Rams head coach Sean McVay know the spread!?; Is the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal?; Michigan State v. Mel Tucker: The $79M battle (Episode 893)

20 Sep 2023

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Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it...

Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Pete! Goodbye relocation, hello expansion!?; NFL files grievance against NFLPA over running backs! Mahomes gets his BAG! (Episode 892)

19 Sep 2023

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Link to donate to Parkinson's Research/4x4x48 Challenge: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘never a doub...

Shohei Ohtani season is over! Is his career with Angels done too!?; Dodgers win NL West for 10th time in 11 years: does lack of rings impact dynasty talk? (Episode 891)

18 Sep 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘procedure’ as in plan as in an outline as in an operation as in Shohei Ohtani is going to get one. Will be it be Tom...

Boston Red Sox, Mookie Betts, and the downfall of Chaim Bloom; Is foreign money coming to takeover the NFL?; Where is Alek Manoah? (Episode 890)

15 Sep 2023

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Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Re...

NFL players want grass, Roger Goodell says some want turf... which ones?; Max Scherzer likely done for the season; Thunder get VERY generous new arena deal (Episode 889)

14 Sep 2023

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Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in th...

Are the Jets Zach Wilson's team now? Or just for now?; New NFL lawsuit alleges Cowboys, Bills owners said racist remarks about players! Mets set to hire David Stearns (Episode 888)

13 Sep 2023

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Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tactfully’ as in tactics as in game planning as in carefu...

Thrill & Agony: Jets win on walk-off punt return in OT, lose Aaron Rodgers to feared Achilles tear 4 plays into debut; Another day, another athlete arrested for domestic violence (Episode 887)

12 Sep 2023

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You wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in...

22 years since 9/11/01... Mel Tucker is the latest in the "College Sports Has a Problem" cycle; Nationals owner releases statement on Strasburg (Episode 886)

11 Sep 2023

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It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect. Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid...

Chiefs don't look like Super Bowl contenders! Joe Burrow is now the HIGHEST PAID player EVER! What in the world is happening with the Nationals!? (Episode 885)

08 Sep 2023

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HORSE HOCKEY! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re off!’ no not us taking a break as in the NFL season is here as in the ...

Could USC star Caleb Williams REALLY skip the 2024 NFL Draft!?; Chiefs have a Chris Jones sized problem!; Update on the Marlins and Dodgers ace Julio Urías (Episode 884)

07 Sep 2023

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Get your Horse Hockey! shirt here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb W...

Giancarlo Stanton joins the 400 HR Club; Scherzer v. Verlander for first time ever!; Where was Ohtani on picture day!? (Episode 883)

06 Sep 2023

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NEW MERCH ALERT! Horse Hockey! tee is now live! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘400’ as in Mark McGwire as in Babe Ruth as i...

Dodgers ace Julio Urías arrested for felony domestic violence... again; Shohei Ohtani's agent gives update on injury; Is this the end for Anthony Rendon? (Episode 882)

05 Sep 2023

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NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW AT 8AM ET ON DAVIDSAMSONPODCAST.COM Today’s word of the day is ‘you’re out’ as in no more strikes as in no more ch...

Braves flex on Dodgers this weekend!; Deion Sanders brings Colorado into the Prime time; Oakland mayor has had enough of John Fisher (Episode 881)

04 Sep 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 fr...

White Sox fans are NOT HAPPY with owner Jerry Reinsdorf's decision on new GM; The Guardians have claimed everyone! Why!?; ESPN pulls the plug on Charter at kickoff! (Episode 880)

01 Sep 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Som...

Mets fire back at claims of Pete Alonso being toxic, but will he be traded?; Update on Wander Franco; Barstool Sports enters layoffs (Episode 879)

31 Aug 2023

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For everyone asking about the Wait to Sees, Movie Reviews, and David's Top 100: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jl_qRYCA04IqNp-pmcfGQoaF6rA_7f...

Angels waive Giolito, Yankees waive Donaldson, Bader; MLB cannot allow what happened in Colorado and Chicago to happen again (Episode 878)

30 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘surrender’ as in give up as in waving the white flag as in the Los Angeles Angels have given up. Waiving players the...

Ronald Acuña tackled by fans on field in Colorado! NL MVP race could be most exciting finish ever!; Scherzer booed in return to Citi Field! (Episode 877)

29 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘danger’ as in scary as in fan behavior as in Ronald Acuña was tackled by fans in Colorado last night. What the hell...

How were 2 fans struck by bullets during White Sox game!? Updates on Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics stadium situations (Episode 876)

28 Aug 2023

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Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shoo...

Shohei Ohtani should reconsider playing again this year! Stephen Strasburg retires, but still paid! The BIG drama inside the White Sox front office (Episode 875)

25 Aug 2023

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Shohei Ohtani suffers 2nd career UCL tear! How much will it cost him in free agency!?; Oakland Athletics owner finally speaks... SOFTBALL ALERT! (Episode 874)

24 Aug 2023

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Visit davidsamsonpodcast.com for merch or if you wannna talk to Samson Today’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as d...

Chicago White Sox clean house! Fire longtime GM and EVP of baseball!; Wander Franco being erased from Rays stadium; Harden gets fined (Episode 873)

23 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Southside blues’ as in Chicago as in White Sox as in Jerry Reinsdorf as in overhaul as in you’re all fired. Reinsd...

Orioles owner says team will have to DRAMATICALLY raise stadium prices to keep young stars!?; Athletics stadium update; Commanders owner talks Harden (Episode 872)

22 Aug 2023

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Leave a question or buy some merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatically’ as in over the top as in the Baltimore Ori...

Astros call team meeting after being swept by Mariners! Gunnar Henderson doesn't "settle" for cycle; Pete Alonso's big blunder! (Episode 871)

21 Aug 2023

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If you wannnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘veteran’ as in team meeting as in getting swept as in kee...

Messi thinks MLS can be as good as Europe - will it ever get to that level?; Who are the MLB investigators?; How can you calculate Ohtani's worth? (Episode 870)

18 Aug 2023

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ASK SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the leag...

Aaron Judge airs frustrations as Yankees continue free fall; Marcus Stroman's Cubs dilemma; Another twist in the Michael Oher story (Episode 869)

17 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge....

Tampa Bay Rays facing major problems on and off the field!; Update to the update to the update on the Oakland Athletics (Episode 868)

16 Aug 2023

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Talk to Samson HERE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘bad timing’ as in not great as in coincidence as in bad luck as in snow...

Blindsided by the 'real' Blindside story; Update on the Wander Franco situation; Justin Verlander responds to anonymous Mets (Episode 867)

15 Aug 2023

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If you wannnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as i...

MLB, Tampa Bay Rays investigating serious allegations against Wander Franco; James Harden sounds off on Daryl Morey in China (Episode 866)

14 Aug 2023

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You can ask David questions for the show here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB an...

Juan Soto is tired of the Padres just "giving up" when things go wrong!; We have an Athletics/Oakland update... kind of! Marlins/Yankees 20 years later (Episode 865)

11 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar i...

Philly Phenom! Another no-hitter thrown in MLB!; Did the White Sox purposefully leave Middleton off video board!? Northwestern's problems aren't getting fixed! (Episode 864)

10 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the...

Houston Astros big day! Valdez throws no-hitter! Team trades for Verlander! MLB Trade Deadline Aftermath! What happened to the NFL Running Back? (Episode 858)

09 Aug 2023

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MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at ...

ESPN Bet coming soon: Why ESPN made the deal with PENN Entertainment, Why PENN decided to let go of Barstool (Episode 863)

09 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals....

Baltimore Orioles quietly suspend broadcaster for delivering game notes!? WHAT!?; White Sox comment on culture problems (Episode 862)

08 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? ...

MLB meets MMA: Ramirez drops Anderson in White-Sox/Guardians brawl; Are the Angels still cursed?; USWNT receive hate that's nothing to do with soccer (Episode 861)

07 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have h...

MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)

04 Aug 2023

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yanke...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...