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Nothing Personal with David Samson

Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB

NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects

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53:14

So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! New CFB World,...

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2026/01/21

Call us: 631-377-4869!It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the National Championship game! Can you give me your opinion on Indiana’s average age of its roster? Is this the new world we’re in? (10:20) Baseball’s media rights deal is up in two seasons, but the CBA is up next season… Why wouldn’t the MLBPA take a one-year extension before signing a new longterm deal? (18:10) Why doesn’t MLB just get rid of deferred contracts? (32:00) How does Tony Clark spread his

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53:01

Beltran, Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame! Are...

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2026/01/21

Today’s word of the day is ‘Fogerty’ as in John Fogerty as in Centerfield as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran is in. Andruw Jones is in. That’s it! Two center fielders have made the Hall after just two in 45 years! (16:30) Baseball is angry. Owners are angry. Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers. Bichette and Robert to the Mets. The spending gap is massive! (33:50) Review: Sentimental Value. (38:10) The Buffalo Bills have fired Sean McDermott. It’s all his fault. GM Brandon Beane gets promoted

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14:27

BREAKING NEWS: Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers for...

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2026/01/16

Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does this mean for baseball? Does this guarantee a lockout?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:28

It's a Coca Thursday! David reviews Game of Thrones!...

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2026/01/15

NO SHOW MONDAY! BACK NEXT WEDNESDAY! And shout out to our social editor Jack Learner! Today is his last day with us as he heads to the EPL (not as a player, although maybe!)! Thank you for what you've done over the past 8 months! It's GAME OF THRONES REVIEW DAY! And David SHOCKED ME with his feelings on the show! We talk Kyle Tucker and what contract makes the most sense for him. Dante Moore is headed back to Oregon, the impact on the 2026 draft AND 2027! Brooks Koepka going back to the PGA

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53:26

Are Red Sox fans happy yet!? John Harbaugh to the New...

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2026/01/15

NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘patience’ as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in Sonny Gray. Are you happy yet, Red Sox fans? Are you okay with this move? Boston gave Ranger Suarez a five-year, $130 million deal! (13:00) John Harbaugh is head to the Giants. He will become the new head coach just a week after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the number option on the market, and the Giants are tired of losing

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53:04

So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Tony Romo v. Tom Brady!...

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2026/01/14

Call us at 631-377-4869!It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized whale. He was the cream of the crop. And these past few seasons he has regressed so much as a broadcaster. (14:50) Why did Jose Ramirez take an under market deal? He’s one of the best players in all of baseball! How does the union feel about this? (22:08) What is the Black representation in MLB? Is baseball working on this? (34:45) Who is

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54:19

Mike Tomlin done with Steelers after 19 seasons! Does...

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2026/01/14

Today’s word of the day is ‘Mitchell’ as in Joni Mitchell as in The Circle Game as in carousel as in Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh. 19 seasons. He had enough after another first round exit in the playoffs. That means that the AFC North will see three new coaches. That means for the first time in 18 years the Ravens and Steelers will have new head coaches. And now Mike Tomlin could be headed from the sidelines to the studio! (15:00) Does coaching matter? (26:10) Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti took

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52:17

Alex Bregman to the Cubs!? Cody Bellinger wants how...

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2026/01/12

Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred! (12:00) Cody Bellinger and the Yankees are likely to part ways. Bellinger wants too much. Too much money. Too many years. (21:00) Tarik Skubal filed at $32 million. The Detroit Tigers filed at $19 million. This arbitration battle is going to be something! (33:30) MLB CBA chatter! What is going on between the union and the league? (47:00) The

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54:00

NFL WILD CARD: Packers collapse! Eagles have...

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2026/01/12

Today’s word of the day is ‘wild’ as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let’s start with the Bears and the Packers. I cannot believe Green Bay lost that football game. Up 18 points. Division rival. Blow it! Will Green Bay choose to move on from Matt LaFleur? (18:30) How did you feel about the Jacksonville reporter and Liam Coen? Did you wonder if it was the right message, wrong time? (24:00) Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Sirianni? The

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53:42

COCA SHOW: Mike Ryan joins live from Arizona to talk...

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2026/01/08

Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college football and college sports world has become, and some Oregon and Indiana chatter! Enjoy! Have a great weekend!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:34

COCA SHOW: Ravens fire John Harbaugh; NFL Coaching...

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2026/01/08

Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittoseeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:18

Monday mourning Coca rant! NFL Tank or Not to Tank!...

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2026/01/05

We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let’s talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays have full reloaded. Signing after signing after signing. After losing in the World Series they decided to go all in on free agents. (25:30) What are the Diamondbacks doing with Ketel Marte? He has been rumored to be moved all offseason. Now the GM says they may not move him, but might move him, but probably not, but could. (32:00) Let’s

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53:03

NFL JOY AND PAIN: Steelers win AFC North on Ravens...

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2026/01/05

Today’s word of the day is ‘finished’ as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it’s over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens missed the kick. Wow. (10:15) The Atlanta Falcons have fired its head coach and general manager after a win that eliminated the Buccaneers and gave the division to the Panthers. Did you keep up there? (24:00) The NFL Coaching

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53:10

It's a Coca Friday! College Football Playoff...

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2026/01/02

Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows!We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA! Learn more about your

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52:59

New England Patriots legal troubles; Diggs end in...

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2026/01/02

Today’s word of the day is ‘new beginnings’ as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big trouble. Christian Barmore could be in big trouble. And head coach Mike Vrabel just wants to focus on football. (12:00) The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs. The reports say it was about Diggs not wanting to travel home with the team during Christmas break. Hmm. Is that the whole story? Now he’s in Green Bay. (21:20) Tatsuya Imai is headed to

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52:38

Lawless world of college basketball! Giannis and the...

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2025/12/29

We will see you on FRIDAY! Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G League players going to school. European pro players going to school. What about players in the NBA going back to school? (14:20) Giannis has been going off. He returned to the Bucks and he had some words after the win over the Bulls. (21:10) Let me explain what is happening with technology and MLB. Major League Baseball will be

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53:38

NFL Week 18 Dream: Steelers vs Ravens! Buccaneers vs...

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2025/12/29

No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support! Today’s word of the day is ‘savior’ as in the NFL gets a dream scenario for Week 18 as in Steelers as in Ravens as in Panthers as in Buccaneers as in Seahawks as in 49ers! Wow. The AFC North is up for grabs. The NFC South is up for grabs. The No. 1 seed and the NFC West is up for grabs. And we cannot forget the losers all playing for the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft! Let’s start with the Steelers and

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53:31

It's a Coca Tuesday! Mets teardown continues, Ravens...

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2025/12/23

Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday!It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets trade of Jeff McNeil and what happened inside the clubhouse, what makes a good team leader? Is this VALID or an OVERREACTION - Coca thinks the Ravens and John Harbaugh need to part ways after the season! Arizona Stat head football coach Kenny Dillingham came out publicly begging for someone to cut a $20 million check. Where does it end

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53:34

NFL suspends DK Metcalf for two games! Draymond Green...

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2025/12/23

Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf as in the NFL as in Steelers as in Lions as in suspension. The NFL handed down a two game suspension for what Metcalf did in grabbing a fan during the Steelers game on Sunday. This could be very costly for Metcalf as his guarantees could now be voided. Uh oh. (12:00) Draymond Green stormed off the bench and into the locker room after an

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53:16

Angels v. Skaggs family has come to a close; Jake...

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2025/12/22

There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating. Let’s discuss why a settlement was reached and what this means for the Angels. (13:00) Anthony Joshua crushed Jake Paul. Paul should never have been in the ring. The fight was an embarrassment. Paul is a marketing genius, but this was just bad. (18:50) The RSN model collapse is at the door. Let me explain what is

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