Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'Boomer'. Please stop with the 'Ok, Boomer' already (0:06). The Calgary Flames and the NHL are investigating head coach Bill Peters for alleged racial slurs used 10 years ago (2:45). Let's discuss what SHOULD happen vs what WILL happen. Bernie Sanders wrote a letter to MLB and I'll tell you everything he got wrong (14:15). Marcus Smart had some real interesting things to say about why last seasons Celtics stunk (19:21). Jim Boylen also said some interesting things last night (31:21). Let's laugh together. Derek Jeter, remember me, your pal David Samson, it's time we have a talk (24:31). Review of the day - Blinded By The Light (29:26). A report came out about Vlade Divac passing on Luka Doncic because of his dad (36:30)! I have some good stories about this. It's not about IF, but about WHEN Jerry Jones fires his whole coaching staff (41:46). #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'Gore' (0:06). How many people can name the top three rushers in NFL history? Jerry Jones has turned the Dallas Cowboys into the world's biggest off-field success and one of the biggest on-filed disappointments (1:29). I have a message for Cleveland Brown's fans. It's not a good one (5:06). Dwayne Haskins taking a selfie during the game needs to be talked about (8:17). The NBA wants to make big changes and the MLB is jealous (11:15). Seattle Mariners signed its top prospect to a major league deal and he hasn't played above Double-A ball before... what (18:29)? Eagles guard Brandon Brooks had to leave the game on Sunday because of anxiety - we need to discuss this and how valuable his message was today (22:38). This is the real reason there was a protest at Harvard/Yale (27:39). I'm jealous a football game was played at Marlins Park (32:54). Review of the day - 'Man in the High Castle' (37:30). Colin Kaepernick is not playing in the NFL this season, but what about next one (43:18)? #waittosee

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Word of the day is 'Nerf' - you better know what a Nerf football is (0:06). Let's do a deep dive into the billion dollar battle for Los Angeles between the Chargers and Rams (1:04). Yes, Jerry Jones and the Yankees are involved. Speaking of the Yankees, they want Jacoby Ellsbury to pay and this is how they'll try and do it (11:35). You Wanna Talk to Samson?! Today's listener wanted me to breakdown the Chicago Cubs offseason plans, so I did (16:03). Fans should not have to worry about a strike in the MLB (21:04). Who is the best player for each NBA franchise? I cannot believe how mad I got over this list (29:31). Review of the Day - my top 3 favorite Josh Gad roles (34:54). Washington Redskins and Nike, and the Salute to Service scam (38:14). So many big games this weekend in the NFL and I have three favorites that will surely hit or will they? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'Penny' because that's how James Wiseman should pay back the NCAA for what his coach did (0:06). Myles Garrett's suspension was upheld by the NFL, but a story broke saying that he alleged Mason Rudolph of using a racial slur leading up to their fight (1:04). That's major and he better have proof. Yasmani Grandal signed a record deal with the White Sox the day after Jacoby Ellsbury and Wei-Yin Chen were released over mega deals - let's discuss roster management (7:31). YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON!? A listener asked me to comment on Astros owner Jim Crane refusing to comment on the sign-stealing scandal (16:34). Gregg Popovich will likely make history AND had the chance to make history, but he didn't (23:42). Shame. Mark Cuban took Luka Doncic because he's never been afraid to make those moves, and that's why the MLB was scared of him (29:47). Review of the day 'Shakespear In Love' (35:51). It's time to talk about cyber threats (38:21). They are real and they are hurtful. Will Jose Mourinho be successful in his first game as Tottenham's head man (42:13)? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'fifteen' because we're talking hockey (0:06). Orlando wants a baseball team or do they or is it only just a dream (1:30)? Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Dolphins both had players arrested and accused of serious crimes - here is how teams deal with those (7:13). A former Sacramento Kings exec stole $13.4 million from the team and NOBODY knew about it... yea right (12:27). Let's revisit the Browns/Steelers fight. There's something else we should discuss about it (17:27). Review of the day is 'Who Do I Think I Am' (20:34). Inter Miami is almost here so let's have a good laugh about that teams future (23:47). Tottenham fire Muaricio Pochettino for Jose Mourinho (29:19). That was talking soccer with Samson. Carmelo Anthony is not a winner, but will his stint with the Blazers change my mind (37:17)? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'ha*ash' (0:06). Clippers gambled on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George being able to play together, but we've yet to see it (1:02). MLB is looking to eliminate 42 MiLB teams and it's the right decision (4:39). Owners will never sell teams so stop crying. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper had some ridiculous things to say about losing (14:42). Antonio Brown can't help himself (17:27). MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred finally commented on the Astros scandal so let's break it all down (21:06). Review of the day is 'The Laundromat' (30:00). Brewers went nostalgic with their new uniforms - why (32:52)? I got gronk'd today... damn. The field in Mexico last night was a mess, but will the NFL acknowledge it (36:31)? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is "gronk'd" as we await his Tuesday announcement (0:06). Colin Kaepernick had a workout this weekend except it was nothing like what the NFL had planned, but exactly as we all predicted (1:20). Tua suffered a gruesome injury in Alabama's win this weekend - let's talk about what this means for the draft (6:04). More on the story that won't go away - the Houston Astros (10:07). The 2020 baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released and I can't believe what I'm about to say (16:02). What went down with the Japanese League's Cy Young award and what we could learn about it (19:23). San Francisco Giants are moving in their fences and it will do nothing (23:15). Review of the day is 'Jack Ryan' Season 2 (28:26). Why did the Jets announce Gase would return for 2020? Fools (30:38). Where do we draw the line when it comes to replay (33:53)? Almost 15% of the NBA season is done with... when do front office start to believe in their teams(39:18)? Do I believe in the Miami Heat? #Waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'sellout' as in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish home sellout streak is over (0:06). There was mayhem in the NFL last night with Myles Garrett (1:09) and Mason Rudolph, but what's the real message? We cheer for extreme violence in sports all the time and NOW we have an issue... let's talk about why. Is today a day that ends in 'Y'? It is? Okay, so the Astros are still cheaters (10:22). Mike Trout and Cody Bellinger won MVP awards last night, but was it best for the MLB (16:11)? The NFL could be heading to a 17-schedule so let's discuss the business side of things (20:15). I don't care about Colin Kaepernick's workout this weekend (25:01). I'll take you inside 'Survivor' and what really goes on on the island (27:09). Pirates fired a minor league coach then hired him back the next day - huh!? - I'll tell you what really went down in Pittsburgh (35:13). Let's talk about my top 5 favorite Kevin Bacon movies (38:49). Of Rendon, Cole and Strasburg - which two clients did Scott Boras lie about signing in December? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'mea culpa' because I messed up (0:06). I am sorry. Move on. Houston Astros make headlines again after The Athletic uncovered them stealing signs (1:08). What makes this big news is they were able to put a name to their source... that's major. Chaim Bloom is going to have a major decision to make in Boston (10:21). Will he trade Mookie Betts and for what? NFL rules are so hard to interpret what can the league do to change it (16:10)? Will they change anything? An LSU postgame speech was recorded by a player of his coach saying some not so nice things about its' rival - how did I handle this in Miami (22:43)? FBI investigation into insider ticketing with the White Sox is a big story. It happened to us, but we dealt with it differently (27:15). Review of the day is the show 'Modern Love' (32:24). Don Cherry said some things that he should have been fired over and he was fired over (34:58). Let's learn a lesson together. I nailed my picks for Rookie of the Year, will I double up with Manager of the Year? #waittosee P.S. We're off Wednesday and Thursday this week. I've made so much money off my Pick of the Day's I decided to take a quick trip to the Bahamas.

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Today's word of the day is in honor of Sesame Street, it's 'snuffleupagus' (0:06). The MLB GM meetings started today in Arizona and they basically mean nothing (1:14). Dion Waiters had a panic attack on a team flight after taking a THC-infused gummy, was the suspension the right move (6:34)? Listen to my story about my panic attack on a flight - spoiler alert - it's scary. What is going on with the Knicks is so Knicks that the only team it would happen to is the Knicks (11:36). Jeff Bezos reportedly wants in on an NFL franchise, but it's the sports leagues that want him... and his money (16:12). Trevor Bauer might have just changed the free-agency game (19:55). The Seattle Sounders won the MLS Cup, but raise your hand if you watched (26:10). The review today was a special one, it's my top 5 Veterans Day movies of all time (34:55). Rookie of the year is named tonight in the MLB... is it Pete Alonso's to lose? #waittosee

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