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Nothing Personal with David Samson

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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 of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal! Subscribe to Nothing Personal on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@npds

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  • Yesterday · 53 min

    NVIDIA falling: Jensen Haung out as CEO of $4 TRILLION company! Blue Jays again condemn Santander's social media posts (Episode 1522 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘cratered’ as in NVIDIA as in stock prices as in tech companies as in billions as in family as in reputation as in savings. All of it. Jensen Huang was the head of the most powerful company in the world. And it is all coming crashing down. Employees and spies and everything in-between. This is a massive story. (15:50) The Blue Jays problem with Anthony Santander is growing. Team president Mark Shapiro came out pretty strongly in condemning Santander’s social media posts. (26:30) Let’s take a look at PCA and Yordan Alvarez. Both MVPs. Both on the same deals. But! There’s a big caveat! (36:05) Erik Neyander has won executive of the year in MLB. The Rays head boss put together a team that just wins. Made it all the way to the World Series, but ran into a buzzsaw in Milwaukee. (39:30) Let’s talk about Ohtani. Another top 2 finish in MVP voting. (43:10) NPPOD. (48:55) Review: Billy Crystal 860. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Thursday · 53 min

    Will NBA come down hard on Milwaukee Bucks? Update on Emmanuel Clase trial! Is Montreal losing another team? (Episode 1521 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate There is another situation happening in the NBA that goes with the Kawhi Leonard story. No, it doesn’t involve the Clippers. We head to Milwaukee for the story of Gary Trent Jr. A massive signing. And he doesn’t play. Uh oh. (11:37) The Emmanuel Clase trial is ongoing. What is the latest there? (20:20) LeBron James and Kevin Durant are launching a youth basketball league. They are set to take on Nike’s EYBL circuit. Will it work? (33:33) Randy Levine is the president of the Yankees. But for some reason he is so heavily in the Protect College Sports Act. And he’s using Yankees letterheads? (44:00) CF Montreal has a problem. The MLS has a problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Thursday · 53 min

    Could the players choose to leave the MLBPA? How teams make money during a lockout! MLB agents going public on salary cap! (Episode 1521 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘decertification’ as in MLBPA as in the union as in labor talks as in collective bargaining as in antitrust violations. What the heck am I even talking about? Well, a report came out in the Wall Street Journal on what the MLBPA could do if it took the “nuclear option” in labor talks. (19:20) What happens to teams if there is a lockout? How do they get revenue? How do they make money? (26:45) Junior Caminero’s agent continues to speak out about the proposed salary cap. He took to social media on Wednesday about Caminero’s lack of current salary. (33:20) Scott Boras held court at the GM Meetings on Wednesday. How exciting! (42:00) NPPOD. (45:45) Review: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. (48:00) Let’s talk about all the current front office folk who are talking about the Angels new ownership group. Except they aren’t the Angels new ownership group yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 53 min

    So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Commissioner's role in CBA talks! Brewers top prospects!

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s that time of the week! Mailbag time! Who walks more — me at a marathon or Barry Bonds? (6:40) What is the role of the commissioner in CBA negotiations? (20:45) NBA vs MLB and the idea of taking less in revenue sharing. (28:20) What do the Brewers do with the top prospects on their team? Cooper Pratt is a shortstop on a team friendly deal. Jesus Made is the top prospect in baseball, and also a shortstop. (39:30) Did I ever look to explore any opportunities when I left the Marlins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 53 min

    MLB agents fear only one-year deals are coming! Tarik Skubal meeting with the Mets! NFL Trade Deadline mess! (Episode 1520 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘veterans’ as in Veterans Day as in thank you for your service. (3:00) The GM Meetings are in full swing. We got Scott Boras being angry. We have agents fearing no deals being done. We have GMs and front office staff talking. Love it. (19:25) Tarik Skubal is starting to take meetings. He is the big fish of this class. The 2-time Cy Young Award winner is starting things off with the New York Mets. (27:31) Manager of the Year awards came out! Pat Murphy won his third straight! (33:30) The NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone. The Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings. It is Fernando Mendoza time! And we also need to talk about the Bengals. Fools. (44:20) NPPOD. (45:40) Review: Lioness. (47:40) The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team has joined a union and started a CBA. But! It was a mock! HUH!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 53 min

    MLBPA labor negotiations' important players! The lefty free agent market! Are the Texas Rangers moving on from their stars? (Episode 1519 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate MLB labor talks are ongoing and a prominent name to follow is Andrew Miller. A former player of mine. He’s playing an important role for the union during these round of talks. (11:10) Looking at the free agent market - we look for lefties. We’ll focus on Alex Vesia. (24:00) The Texas Rangers are looking to make moves. Could deGrom be traded? Could Seager be traded? (33:02) Rookie of the Year announcements happened. Managers happen tonight. And Wednesday we have Cy Young. (38:10) Is Seattle getting an expansion team in the NBA or not? (47:30) NBA All-Star game in Miami? It’s happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 53 min

    College Football Playoff Expansion is here! NFL Trade Deadline: Jaguars going "all-in" this year! (Episode 1519 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘augmentation’ as in the College Football Playoff as in expansion as in ESPN as in the future. It is here. 24-team playoff. New rules. Bad for the small schools, great for the power conference schools. (9:42) NFL trade deadline is here! The Jaguars went all in on Monday with a trio of trades. All on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s talk about the idea of going all in and trading away picks for players. (26:45) Dianna Russini is back. She’s launching her own show on Wednesday. A PR blitz in People Magazine. Questions remained unanswered. But it’s her life. (37:50) Review: Charlie Harper. (39:45) NPPOD. (45:40) We need to talk about NVDIA. It’s the biggest story in the country right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 53 min

    MLB Awards week! NFL Week 9: Trade deadline, Chargers & Eagles issues! NHL Quote of the Year! (Episode 1519 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s awards week in MLB! We start off with Rookie of the Year! (4:30) NFL Week 9 is almost over. That means it’s trade deadline time! Who is buying? Who is selling? (11:50) But the Chargers season has been done. Another game just looking like a dumpster fire. How can this go on? (15:40) The Eagles have their own issues. Jalen Hurts season is over. The Eagles season is over. Are things over for Nick Sirriani? (23:45) The New Jersey Devils have given us the quote of the century. I cannot believe what I read. (30:10) Doc Rivers had some harsh words for Giannis. And it did not make Giannis happy in the slightest. (36:20) Bill Simmons is in some hot water over proxy bets. Uh oh. (41:45) Jerry Jones doesn’t want to pay his coaches? That’s the accusation he was forced to respond to. (47:15) Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 53 min

    MLB LOCKOUT: Pedro Martinez urges MLB and players to get deal done! MLB agents speak out on league! (Episode 1518 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in this weekend as in how Pedro Martinez feels about the current CBA talks. Pedro is pissed. He wants a deal done. He wants the league and players to put their pride aside to work together for the fans. Too much momentum of good after the season for this to happen. (11:20) So we: have players speaking out, former players, current players, the league, and fans all speaking out. Well, now we have agents. Power agent Joel Wolfe had some comments on the current negotiations. (27:20) The GM Meetings start today for MLB. A cohort of front office personnel will gather in Las Vegas to talk. Will we see free agent deals get done? Any trades? (36:30) Review: Primetime. (39:30) NPPOD. (45:23) Let me explain with what’s happening at SNY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 6 · 54 min

    Blue Jays release statement after Santander's social posts! Should Albert Pujols take the Astros job? (Episode 1517 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘bumpy’ as in the road to progress as in the road to tolerance as in Anthony Santander as in the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander has been a disappointment for two seasons now. Signed a huge deal. Hasn’t done a thing. And now he’s been accused of posting Islamophobic posts to his instagram. Wonderful. (11:35) Is Albert Pujols going to get his shot as an MLB manager? Is he the right guy for the Houston Astros? Is it a job he should want? (25:30) Let’s talk about Vegas. The Athletics stadium is going up, but the land around it. (33:22) NPPOD. (39:30) Review: The One About Matthew Perry. (42:50) Elon Musk spent $445 million to support Republicans during the midterms. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 5 · 53 min

    Hurricanes star out! NFL has a concussion check problem! What's the deal with the Bay Area teams? (Episode 1516 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Miami Hurricanes are the #1 ranked team in the country. And Heisman hopeful Malachi Toney is out. Hurt his ankle in practice, and now big road dogs to #11 Notre Dame. Uh oh. (5:05) The NFL has a problem. Deshaun Watson was hit in the head. Hard tackle. Left the game to be checked and was cleared to return. And now he’s in concussion protocol and out Sunday. Hmm. (19:47) Brandon Aiyuk is ready to return. The 49ers wish he wouldn’t. How does this end? (29:30) Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors are in a pickle. Porzingis career is likely over because of POTS. He is still on the books for the Warriors and not being paid. (37:00) Mark Cuban is back again. (47:10) NBA and Rwanda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 5 · 54 min

    Atlanta Braves financials: Is the baseball side making money? MLB Network reverses course! Pat Murphy apology to Yankees (Episode 1516 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘energizer’ as in the energizer bunny as in a battery as in Battery Park as in the Atlanta Braves! The financials for the Braves were released on Wednesday so let’s dissect it. Is the baseball side making money? Is it the real estate side that makes money? (19:15) MLB Network reversed course on Intentional Talk. It was canceled and then brought back in a few short weeks. Why? (25:50) World Series champion manager Pat Murphy said sorry to the Yankees. He had some comments for Jake Bauers that took a slight shot at the Yankees team. (35:52) NPPOD. (40:00) Review: What Dreams May Come. (45:30) LIV is over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 4 · 53 min

    Midterm Elections: Democrats win Senate and House, take control of Congress! What does it mean for college sports!? (Episode 1515 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Midterm elections have gone and went. And change has come. An absolute whooping by the Democratic Party. Look at the results from Texas and Georgia and Michigan and Iowa and Maine! Even South Carolina! (26:45) Let’s talk about Nebraska and its quest to quash online gambling. And it worked. (36:40) A second-tier Spanish league soccer player died the other day after taking a knee to the chest from a keeper. Horrific. (43:40) What is the Cultural Exchange Club and where have my been favorite places to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 4 · 53 min

    MLB PROPOSAL: League offers salary cap pushed to 2028! What does it all mean? (Episode 1515 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘smoother’ as in step-by-step as in MLB as in MLBPA as in salary cap as in proposals. MLB has sent its latest proposal to the union. Let’s break it all down. Why push the salary cap to 2028? (23:40) The Seattle Mariners have a new manager. Jason Kanzler is the new head honcho out there. Seattle loves themselves a manager with no managerial experience. (30:40) Is Mark Walter selling more? Looks like it! (41:40) NPPOD. (45:30) Review: The Dog Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 3 · 53 min

    Contemporary Baseball Hall of Fame ballot! Are the Knicks going to the White House? College sports buyout market is absurd! (Episode 1514 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee has announced eight finalists for the Hall of Fame. There are some huge names on the list, but not everyone will get in. How do you find a way to leave off Dusty Baker or Bruce Bochy or Joe Maddon or Ted Turner or Lou Piniella!? (17:00) Are the Knicks going to the White House? Now Spike Lee is talking about it. (26:08) NPPOD. (31:54) We have a trial on our hands! Do you remember Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz? (42:10) Getting paid not to work. That’s the buyout market. No better job in sports than being a fired head coach with a buyout. Mike Norvell is getting $50 million to never coach at Florida State again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 3 · 53 min

    MLB FREE AGENCY: Qualifying offers, free agents, Japanese posting market! (Episode 1514 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘rhabdomyolysis’ as in a rare condition that cause your muscles to break down because of exertion. A 24-year old runner died during the NY Marathon, two miles from the finish. (4:20) The lockout is almost here. A month away. A one-year, $23.5 million deal is on the table for eight different players. Is it worth it to take it this offseason? (20:00) Free agency is here. 40-man rosters needed to be set on Monday by big league teams. There are some big names available to sign. Who gets a deal done before the December 1 expiration of the CBA? (31:12) We need to talk about the posting system in MLB from Japan. Three major players from Japan have been posted and the rules are different this year. Players posted from Japan usually have 45 days to sign, but because of the lockout they have only until December 1. (42:50) - Review: DK Top 50 movies. (46:40) Did you know marathon runners do steroids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 2 · 53 min

    Midterm elections tomorrow! NBA injuries continue to take center stage! Buss Family fight heats up! (Episode 1513 Hour 2)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Tomorrow is the Midterm elections. No NBA games. Get out and vote! (11:04) The NBA Cup has started. Get excited! (14:24) The Thunder lost another starting player. Chet Holmgren joins J-Dub and Cason Wallace on the injured list. Woof. (24:33) Let’s talk about the Lakers. The team is for sale and there’s business to discuss there. But there’s also a Buss family fight taking place that continues to leak into the public. (40:42) The Brewers are World Series champions. And the business of the Brewers is booming because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • November 2 · 53 min

    Three NFL teams have major decisions to make and they WON'T make them! My NY Marathon experience! (Episode 1513 Hour 1)

    You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘confidence’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in Brian Schottenheimer as in collapse. The Cowboys blew a double-digit lead at home to the Arizona Cardinals. They had a shot in overtime and blew it there. Disaster. Jerry says he is not firing anyone just yet. Why? Another year of losing. (11:40) What are the Jets doing? It’s so bad. Aaron Glenn is the defensive guy and the defense is atrocious! (20:45) How does Mike McDaniel have a job still? The Chargers offense is a nightmare. The team is a nightmare. Justin Herbert looks like a shell of himself. Jim Harbaugh continues to protect his guy. (32:15) We have an update on the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit! (39:00) I did the NY Marathon on Sunday. I made it. (46:13) Review: Run for Your Life. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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