Nothing Personal with David Samson

Team Luzon, better known as Brains, from Season 28 of Survivor: Cagayan has reunited for the first time ever. Garrett Adelstein, J'Tia Taylor, Tasha Fox, Spencer Bledsoe, and Kass McQuillen join David Samson to talk about their own Survivor experiences. From the trials and tribulations they all went through to the friendships they made along their journey... you don't want to miss this.

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David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything baseball and non-baseball related.

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Two-time World Series champion and Marlins legend Jeff Conine joins Nothing Personal with David Samson to discuss the infamous Marlins bus, how his friendship with David started, and how he went from unknown pitching prospect to World Series champion as an outfielder.

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today's word of the day is 'YNWA' as in You'll Never Walk Alone as in Liverpool won the Premier League and it got me thinking about how much the US could learn from how England does it. From stadium atmosphere, to youth leagues, to academies, just the whole brand (0:06). Let's talk about MLB schedule release. THIS is what goes into making a schedule and how important each game is to make (13:55). Texas Rangers are selling tickets because they can have fans in the stands... well, Texas and Florida announced today that they're shutting down bars again because of a coronavirus spike. Not only did the Texas Rangers have Globe Life Field get crushed on social media over the design of the new ballpark, now they need to face a tough reality. I've been there before with Marlins Park (19:20). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me why Amazon would pay to name the renovated arena in Seattle the Climate Pledge Arena (34:35). The New York Jets have a major problem and it's not Jamal Adams... it's the head coach. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson

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Today's word of the day is 'Randolph' as in "sell, sell, Mortimer, sell!" as in is this the conversation the Wilpon's are having about selling the Mets. There have been so many rumors about the Mets being sold and all these buyers are showing up and all these prices floated and Alex Rodriguez/Jennifer Lopez duo and Steve Cohen walking away... what is actually going on in Queens (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if it's smart for the PGA to continue with tournaments despite more positive tests. Let's have a conversation about protocols and the reality of life with covid-19 (13:50). Canada has a lot of power on the restarts of two sports leagues, MLB and the NHL. What happens if they say no to allowing teams to travel (26:00)? Review - The Soundtrack of our Lives (35:33). An update on Bubba Wallace and NASCAR (41:35). New York Jets head coach Adam Gase has lost control of his best players and this isn't the first time... what should the front office do? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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Today's word of the day is 'play ball' as MLB is back! There are so many rule changes and rules being implemented with baseball's return. Let's take a look at some of the bigger issues that are being addressed (0:06). Several NBA players have opted out of joining the bubble and it's caused a little rift between players. The Lakers are down a man, the Trail Blazers are down a man, and the Wizards are down a man. Evan Fournier has something to say about that (24:05). An update on the Bubba Wallace situation from NASCAR and the FBI (30:06). Review - The Show Must Go On (35:45). Minor league teams are suing insurance companies for losses. Here's why this matters and what this means (38:30). #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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Today's word of the day is 'no merci' or no, thank you or what the MLBPA said to the last proposal from MLB. It was voted down 33-5 and this is what that means. So now reports are out about a 60-game season being handed down by Commissioner Rob Manfred, but FIRST something needs to be done by the players. Here is what that is (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what impact will this labor dispute have on the 2021 negotiations for a CBA (11:10). Dak Prescott signed his franchise-tag and now him and the Cowboys have until July 15th to sign a long-term deal. Will they reach a deal by then? Let's see what Jerry Jones has to say about it (16:35). Review: Bully. Coward. Victim: The Story of Roy Cohn (23:30). The NWSL is about to be the first team sports league to come back and it already has problems. Orlando Pride have pulled out of the tournament because 6 players and 4 staff members tested positive for covid-19. What can these problems tell us about possible problems for MLB and the NBA (28:12)? In more coronavirus news - Novak Djokovic announced that he has tested positive after playing in a much criticized tournament (33:20). University of Cincinnati is taking Marge Schott's name off its stadium. We talked about it here in an earlier episode about who she was. This is progress (37:00). MLBeard Challenge Day 100: National Civil Rights Museum. That's it for the MLBeard Challenge (39:45). #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today's word of the day is 'abdul' as in Paula Abdul as in every time it seems like MLB takes two steps forward, they take two steps back. It seemed as though a deal was about to be reached and then covid-19 spiked and now things look bad again for the return of sports (0:06). Orlando cases are spiking and that's not great for the NBA bubble at Disney. Rumors are swirling that LeBron James and the Lakers are holding secret practices at a Staples Center replica court. Let's talk about why this is bad for business (15:34). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace reportedly had a noose put in his garage area at Talladega. It was found by a member of his team. As we await more details to come out on this story let's talk about how racism is still at the forefront of NASCAR (23:25). MLBeard Challenge Day 97-99: The Education Trust, University of Wisconsin, Camp Interlaken JCC (29:12). Review - Boyz N the Hood (34:40). Eagles TE Dallas Goedert was sucker punched at a bar in South Dakota over the weekend. The video is horrible to watch. This is my experience with situations like this as President of the Marlins (38:30). #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson

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Today's word of the day is 'Juneteenth' and I need to admit I didn't know what it was. So I did some research and I spoke to a lot of people about this. Let's talk through what I learned and how important it is (0:06). You're not going to believe this, but the MLB and MLBPA have released MORE STATEMENTS! We're a broken record here on Nothing Personal because everyday is the same thing between the two (9:00). Five Philadelphia Phillies players and some staffers have tested positive for covid-19 and this is major. We've been focusing on the economic side of negotiations for MLB, but it's this that could end baseball (18:25). Review - Dead to Me (Season 1 & 2) (24:30). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Eugene Melnyk, Ottawa Senators ending relations with the Senators Foundation - an organization I have donated to in the MLBeard Challenge. There are reports that only $5000 of a budgeted $100,000 were contributed to Melnyk's Organ Project. What do I make of this and from my Montreal and Miami experience, could I please explain the key relationship dynamics between a team and its associated charities/foundations (26:48). MLBeard Challenge Day 96: Guitars Over Guns. NBA players will wear rings that could predict if you have coronavirus or not (33:10). The Oura Ring measures temperature, heart rates, and other health factors. Will NBA players wear these? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson

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Today's word of the day is 'face' as in Tony Clark and Rob Manfred sat down for a face-to-face (or mask-to-mask) conversation to try and restart negotiations. Last night it was reported that there was a deal and then it was reported that there wasn't a deal. What went wrong (0:06)? Dr. Fauci addressed his thoughts and concerns on the NFL returning this fall. It took the NFL less than an hour to respond to him. Will there be football (14:55)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if the risks of the negotiations/CBA/short season on the long term outlook of MLB (23:19). Review - Dave Chappelle 8:46 (32:15). MLBeard Challenge Day 95: Camillus House (36:10). LaMelo Ball lost out on his bid to buy an Aussie professional basketball team. Here's what everyone should learn from that. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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