Nothing Personal with David Samson

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Nothing Personal with David Samson episodes

April 23 The Mets finally won! And the Phillies can't win! Mike Vrabel story has reached a new level of ridiculous! (Episode 1444 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘abnormal’ as in the Mets as in Juan Soto as in Francisco Lindor as in group texts. The losing streak is over! The Mets have done it! A 3-2 game that felt more like a World Series Game 7. What a moment! But, we need to address this Soto texting situation. A veteran Mets player said it was normal. I am telling you it’s not. (10:25) The Phillies are in trouble now. No more Mets streak so the Phillies are in the spotlight. The losing is too much, but Dave Dombrowski says it’s not that bad… yet. (18:50) This Mike Vrabel story is now fully out of control. I cannot believe it. (30:50) Review: Wuthering Heights. (33:10) Devin Booker is going to get fiend. It’s a given. He called out the officials by name after the loss to the Thunder. Wow. (44:05) George Pickens isn’t getting a longterm deal this season. The Cowboys said it ain’t happening. The bigger story here is that it was Stephen Jones who was the messenger, not Jerry. (49:20) NPPOD.

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April 22 So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? The Bulls did it again! How do 3-team trades work? End of MLB blackouts is coming! (Episode 1443 Hour 2)
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The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are no more! What happened to Michael Reinsdorf and his whole speech? Wha was the point of that? (8:48) How do you set up a 3-team trade? How do you identify a third team? (17:45) Will the Angels trade Jose Soriano? He has been LIGHTS OUT for the Angels this year. (24:35) What goes into projecting a position for a prospect? How did JT Realmuto become an All-Star catcher as a QB and SS prospect? (37:50) Who controls the broadcast decisions for MLB teams now that teams are under the league umbrella? (46:20) Why is blackouts in MLB still a thing in the streaming era?

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April 22 The Mets find a new way to keep the losing streak alive! Spurs without Wemby!? Mike Vrabel FINALLY addresses the media (Episode 1443 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dozen’ as in 12 as in 12 straight as in the Mets as in losing. Nolan McLean had a perfect game through five innings. A 3-run lead. And the Mets still lost. How is this happening? (13:30) Craig Counsell is sick of the Ohtani Rule. He is not alone in baseball. But, don’t ask Dave Roberts about it! (22:10) The Spurs lost a game to the Trail Blazers last night, but they also lost Victor Wembanyama. A concussion. Uh oh. (32:00) Review: Outcome. (36:10) The Lakers are up 2-0 on the Rockets! Without Luka and Austin Reaves! LeBron continues to be a marvel! And the Celtics lost at home to the Sixers? Huh!? (38:50) Mike Vrabel met the media yesterday to speak on the fallout of the photos dropping of he and Dianna Russini in Arizona. He didn’t say yes, but he also didn’t say no. (47:40) NPPOD.

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April 21 NFL DRAFT WEEK! Geoff Schwartz joins on Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Giants, Chiefs, and more! (Episode 1442 Hour 2)
It’s NFL Draft week! Let’s go! We have Geoff Schwartz joining us today to break it all down for me, and for you! Fernando Mendoza a lock at 1? What are the Giants and Chiefs going to do? Will the Jets go QB? (28:25) Philadelphia announced its World Cup plan. And it’s not a great look for New Jersey! (36:10) The White House UFC event is not political. No, that’s not what I’m saying. That’s what UFC President Dana White said! (44:05) AN interesting interview by the PGA took place about LIV Golf and we need to discuss.

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April 21 Knicks blow it at home! Is CJ McCollum a villain? Dodgers lose another closer! Phillies in doomsday mode! (Episode 1442 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cocksure’ as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let’s talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he’s already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can’t pitch. Can’t hit. Can’t win. (49:33) NPPOD.

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April 20 The Warriors dynasty has run its course! NBA Playoffs and so many blowouts! James Dolan's surveillance state! (Episode 1441 Hour 2)
The Golden State Warriors reign is over. They are not going to get that old thing back. Steph Curry is old. Draymond Green is old. Jimmy Butler is hurt and old. And Steve Kerr might be done. (11:53) The NBA Playoffs have begun. Blowout after blowout after blowout! No close games. Only one road team won. (18:30) The New York Knicks have been exposed for the surveillance they do on their fans at MSG. James Dolan is a paranoid owner. The level in which they “spy” on fans. (29:45) Luka and Cade are now eligible for regular season honors. They got the exemption! (39:30) The NFL is selling more broadcast packages. This time it’s YouTube? That’s right.

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April 20 Mets season in FULL SOS mode! What can change? Padres $3.9 BILLION sale does not mean what you think! (Episode 1441 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stern’ as in David Stearns as in the Mets as in disaster as in Steve Cohen. The Mets are bad. Very bad. 11-straight losses. The team can’t score. The team can’t win. And the team is worth $380 million! (18:51) Let’s take a look at the big spenders in baseball. Where do they rank so far? (25:00) The San Diego Padres are selling for a record! $3.9 billion! WHAT! (36:00) Review: Big Mistakes. (39:30) NPPOD. (45:20) The Royals are in trouble. Bad record. Bad arguing. Salvador Perez is the captain. And he’s in a public spat with the manager!

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April 16 COCA THURSDAY: Mets STINK! Audio issues! How David should start to talk about business! (Episode 1440 Hour 2)
I promise someday soon there will be no audio issues and life will be bliss, but sadly, that is not today! SORRY!

Today is a really good one, once Coca's mic started to work again. He explains to David that we (fans) want to hear about business in a way that explains the reasoning behind a business decision. Not that we just have to deal with that decision! Hopefully you enjoy!

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April 16 Clippers give Thunder another gift! Is the Kawhi investigation over? Let's show some love to the Pittsburgh Pirates! (Episode 1440 Hour 1)
Next week will go Monday through Thursday! Mark your calendars!
Today’s word of the day is ‘unintended’ as in unintended consequences as in the Golden State Warriors as in the Los Angeles Clippers. The biggest winners of the night didn’t even play! It’s the Oklahoma City Thunder, who get a lottery pick from the Clippers! Oh no! The Warriors move on and the Clippers title aspirations are over. (13:10) LaMelo Ball is not getting suspended. He got fined. That’s it. Should he have been suspended? (24:25) The Detroit Tigers have joined the ranks of rookie extensions. Kevin McGonigle gets $150 million! Interesting! (32:43) Review: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. (35:15) The Pittsburgh Pirates are hot! Where are the doubters now!? (43;40) Is LIV Golf over? Is it ending? Is Saudi Arabia pulling its funding?

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April 15 Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic! WNBA commissioner wild response to a question! (Episode 1439 Hour 2)
The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That’s what we’re seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That’s what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof.

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About 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…