Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'shattered' as in Joe Kelly, pitcher for the Dodgers, threw a pitch in his backyard that shattered a window. What this means to me is that players are not ready for seasons to start (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if Jalen Green skipping college mean that men’s college hoops are in trouble. This is a big deal (5:52). What happened between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Mets owner Jeff Wilpon? Well, major problems arose because of.... SCOTT BORAS! and this needs to be addressed (22:30). Could MLB expansion be the answer to economic issues (31:20)? Review - Gladiator (38:42). MLBeard Challenge Day 33: Cleveland Cavaliers get $1K (42:19). Von Miller tested positive for covid-19, but will we ever find out about any other NFL stars? #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'extraocular' as in the muscles used to roll your eyes. Dak Prescott held a dinner party instead of practicing social distancing, which is whatever, the bigger problem was pictures were posted (0:06)! So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Mike Trout doesn't like the Arizona Plan for MLB so will it be dropped now (9:38)? An update came out about Roy Halladay's tragic death and it was revealed he had drugs in his system. Let's discuss the use of drugs by players and how much more it means during quarantine right now (16:13). Review - Rain Man, She's Outta My League (25:13). IOC acknowledged there's no Plan B if the Olympics cannot take place in 2021 (30:40). More problems for the New York Knicks even with no season right now - Charles Oakley called out Patrick Ewing and it all broke my heart (36:40). MLBeard Challenge Day 32: Starting to donate to all 32 NBA cities, Atlanta is up first, $1K to the Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta (42:31). Vegas win totals came out for the NFL and I'm thinking New England fans will be happier than Tampa Bay fans at seasons end. #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'core' as in we honor Jackie Robinson by breaking down his nine core values (0:06). Role Play Alert! President Trump is expected to hold a call today with some of the major leaders in the sports world about REOPENING THE ECONOMY! This is a solid 17 minutes of fun (8:07). MLB is said to be participating in an extensive Covid-19 anitbody study. Let me break down exactly what this means and what I hope happens from this (25:27). Review - The Departed (28:57). MLBeard Challenge Day 31: Feeding South Florida (32:20). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me to elaborate on mascot racing and wondered if these stadium contests were rigged (36:06). Will the Bengals REALLY trade the first overall pick in the NFL Draft? #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'feeshvunt' as in finished or another word for Kyle Larson's NASCAR career (0:06). MLB sent out a memo today about 35% salary cuts and agreeing to pay all employees through at least May... what does it all mean (5:28)? The NCAA will be greatly impacted by coronavirus and one of the first dominoes to fall was the University of Cincinnati's men's soccer team. The school announced today that it will end the program so let's discuss the reality of college athletics moving forward (13:32). Review - The Sting (23:01). Christian McCaffrey is now the highest-paid running back in NFL history and my only questions is why? Let's take a look at the four running backs since 2012 who signed major extensions to see how those played out (25:50). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Will Bill Belichick ever open up and be honest about the end of the Tom Brady era in New England (32:03)? MLBeard Challenge Day 30: Houston Astros - Day 30 means $30K has now been donated to MLB teams ($1K to each of the 30 teams). (38:20) 2018 WS MVP Steve Pearce retired and said the MLB report will show team never cheated... what do I say about that? #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'acquiescence' as in Todd Gurley going public saying Deion Sanders didn't want him to wear the no. 21 jersey for the Falcons (0:06). MLB is Japan!? Should we book our plane tickets now!? NO! It won't happen (3:10). I know you're all fans of the CPBL, right? You know, the Chinese Professional Baseball League, which had Opening Day on Sunday? Well, it's season has started in Taiwain, with no fans (9:11). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what my view was of Ronda Rousey coming out publicly with some very negative comments about fans (13:05). A NASCAR driver has now been suspended without pay for a using a racist remark in an iRacing event. Kyle Larson should be ashamed of himself, and I'm ashamed that his racing team, Chip Ganassi Racing, didn't come out stronger in their statement (19:24). Shaq offered Isiah Rider $10K to fight Kobe Bryant which reminded me of a great story about Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez (26:47). Review - Oliver (32:31). MLBeard Challenge Day 27-29: Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals (37:37). My pick to win it all was Trae Young in the H-O-R-S-E competition and he lost in the first round... I'm back with a winner though! #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'terminated' as in Vince McMahon and the XFL have fired everyone... all the staff.. all the players... see ya (0:06). UFC postponed UFC 249 (we knew this would happen) because Dana White said Disney brass called him and told him to shut it all down. I have a lot of thoughts about this so let's role play a call (4:58)! A new poll conducted by Seton Hall gave some very staggering insight into how fans would feel about going to game prior to a coronavirus vaccine being found (14:14). The MLB has another new rumor, leak, report about what could happen to get baseball back. I love the ideas that keep rolling out, but I'm not sure they've been good ones (23:37). Reports are out that Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship is 'not salvageable' after the whole coronavirus outbreak. You know how many teams can handle players disliking each other (30:25)? All of them! Review - Elephant (34:09). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the three most important things to understand to being a good team owner (40:07). MLBeard Challenge Day 26: Tampa Bay Rays #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'acclimatization' as in sports leagues around the world are starting to get real funky (0:06). In Belarus, soccer leagues are using cutouts to have in the stands, while in Taiwan, teams are using ROBOT MANNEQUINS to fill the stadium (1:24)! The Chicago Bulls hired a new head of basketball ops in a late Wednesday night release. How did this happen? Did the Bulls know Arturas Karnisovas was always their guy? Are the Bulls making smart decisions (3:20)? The NBA is back! Well, not quite, but kind of! It was announced today that a game of H-O-R-S-E will be played and televised starring some NBA and WBNA players (10:27). How does Dave Roberts know that Mookie Betts is happy to be a Dodger? Why do we care even if he is (15:49)!? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I have been watching the replays of the old Marlins playoff runs that have been televised... my answer might surprise you (24:50). Review - Citizen Kane (28:25). Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews took to Twitter to call out the Los Angeles Rams over payments they hadn't received and I'm a little annoyed (32:48). MLBeard Challenge Day 25: Seattle Mariners (and a quick Ichiro story) (38:45). Who wins the inaugural Quarantine NBA H-O-R-S-E challenge!? #waittosee

----------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'redemption' as in a year ago Virginia was able to achieve that in winning the National Championship after being knocked out by a 16-seed in 2018 (0:06). Tom Brady not only penned a letter for the Players' Tribune, but he also went on the Howard Stern show this morning and opened up about the Patriots, his split with them, his wife, his personal problems.. a lot of things to cover (2:04). NFL will host a virtual draft, which we talked about yesterday, but they will host a mock draft for the draft so that things go smoothly (they won't) (17:03). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Are there professional athletes that really live paycheck to paycheck (24:40)? Review - Schitts Creek (it was the series finale. It was emotional. Please watch this show.) (31:37) MLBeard Challenge Day 24: San Diego Padres (I tell you the story of the failed Padres sale and why it failed.) (40:00) How big will the problems be for the NFL virtual draft? #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'Perspicacity' and that comes from a listener, and it's the perfect word for today (0:06). MLB had a plan leak where they want to play all games in Arizona at spring training facilities. There are a plethora of problems with this, so please allow me the time to break down all of those issues. Yes, we all want baseball back, but this isn't going to get it done (1:25). Dana White has plans in place for the UFC to host events from a private island. I just want to know if this is Fantasy Island or Alcatraz (21:08)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked how I would handle this year's Hall of Fame induction for the NBA. Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan will be inducted with Kobe Bryant, and it's those players should all get their proper due (26:04). Review - How to Fix a Drug Scandal (31:19). NFL Draft is going virtual this year! There could be a ton of problems with this too and I hope Roger Goodell is ready for them (37:16). MLBeard Challenge Day 23: San Francisco Giants - I have a great story about the 2003 NL Divisional Series (42:26). Everyone knows how that ended so no need to #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'genug' as in NFL players need to stop gathering together and working out and posting those videos online (0:06). Social distancing literally means distancing! President Trump held a phone conference with the leading Commissioners in all of sports. It had everything from Roger Goodell (NFL) to Dana White (UFC) to Vince McMahon (WWE). Let's role play a little (3:23). When will the NBA be back? Well, it's not looking good for them, but golf wants you to know they have a plan in place. Today the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open all released new dates for its tournaments, while the Open Championship announcement it was canceling (19:19). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Today gets very real. Someone asked me how to talk about compensation in a job interview (25:46). Review - Unorthodox (35:07). MLBeard Challenge Day 20-22: Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals (38:27). PGA Championship announced new dates for its tournament in August, but will it take place then? #waittosee

---------------------------

'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/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices