Nothing Personal with David Samson

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Billy Corben joins the show! We talk directing, documentaries, Cocaine Cowboys! How did he get his start in film making? When did he become an activist? BECAUSE MIAMI! We talk Florida, A-Rod, and everything that makes Billy Corben, Billy Corben. 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘dinger’ as in a home run as in the name of the Colorado Rockies mascot. We spoke yesterday about the investigation the Rockies conducted to get to the bottom of an alleged racial incident against Marlins player Lewis Brinson. The team confirmed it was dinger that was used. Let’s discuss this whole situation. (14:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me the role an agent has when they represent two competing free agents. Interesting. (24:45) Review: She’s In Portland. (28:40) Carmelo Anthony opened up about joining LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. He said not having a ring keeps him up at night. (34:40) NPPOD. (37:40) Barstool Sports is reportedly working with MLB on a deal. Some people are mad. Some people are happy. Why would baseball be doing this? 

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Today’s word of the day is ‘zero tolerance’ as in we have zero tolerance for this situation as in an incident happened in the Colorado Rockies game that we need to discuss. In the 9th inning vs the Marlins it sounded as if a fan screamed out a racial slur at Lewis Brinson. Some fans thought someone was yelling to the Rockies mascot. We’re not going to get into what was said — we’re going to discuss how this investigation is handled by the team. (14:50) Jed Hoyer spoke about the Cubs not being able to sign Bryant, Rizzo, or Baez to new deals before trading them away. Kris Bryant has responded to this. (22:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the San Diego Padres possibly moving Fernando Tatis Jr to the outfield. Would I consider doing this? (33:00) Review: The Suicide Squad. (35:40) Wait to see updates — NBA investigating tampering. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:40) Xavien Howard gets more money from the Dolphins. This is a bad precedent to set if you’re Miami.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘adios’ as in goodbye as in Messi is out of Barcelona as in hasta la vista, baby as in La Liga Fair Play will not allow Barcelona to re-sign Lionel Messi to a new contract. What in the world is happening here!? How problematic is this Barcelona team? Whose fault is it that one of the best players in the history of the sport is out at Barcelona? (15:20) Deshaun Watson could be traded to the Eagles? Interesting. Why would a team trade for him right now? Why would a franchise risk trading first round picks and taking on BIG salary for a player who might be suspended? (19:30) Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended another 7 days. Why not longer? The union has to protect a player even if it doesn’t want to. (24:58) Review: American Animals. (31:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I could build a sportsbook at a stadium would I do it…. OF COURSE! (36:50) NPPOD. (43:00) Former President Trump released a statement about the USWNT. The women brought home a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Something we should be proud of. What are we doing here?

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Thank you. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Thank you to everyone who had kind things to say. And thank you to everyone who had something cruel to say — for showing your true colors. (6:30)

Today’s word of the day is ‘Wait til next year’ as in the slogan of the long-suffering Cubs fans when the ‘curse’ was still a thing as in MLB released the schedule for 2022. Let’s talk about how these games are made, who makes these decisions, and why it’s released now. (20:10) Aaron Rodgers says his relationship with the Packers GM is a ‘work in progress’. Yes, we can all agree that that’s HORSE HOCKEY! (28:10) Review: Jolt. (32:55) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about stadium security, fan behavior, and what the HELL is going on in the world! (40:35) NPPOD. (41:35) Urban Meyer coaching style is odd. His tenure as the Jaguars coach is going to be odd. Will he turn things around with the Jaguars?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sibling’ — this show is dedicated to my sister Nancy. She died last night after a three year battle with cancer. Thank you for being the best big sister. (9:55) The New York Giants had a brawl at camp yesterday. Joe Judge made the team run laps and pushups. Was this the right movie? (18:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? 33-year old Steph Curry has a new contract with the Golden State Warriors. It’s a 4-year extension that will pay him $59M in the last year of the deal! What!? How will this end up? (22:30) The Los Angeles Lakers made more signings — Carmelo Anthony has joined the team. Is LeBron James collecting friends going to result in a ring? (24:10) Review: Woodstock 99. (27:45) NCAA released findings from an outside investigation in gender equality between the Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments. Will any change come from this? Let’s take a look at the report. (39:55) NPPOD. (42:40) Marcell Ozuna update. 

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