Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘golden at-bat’ as in MLB as in Aaron Judge as in Shohei Ohtani as in best batter as in new rules. Is this something MLB would do? Why would they do it? How would they do it? Is it something that MLB should do? (15:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Is MLB going to change the deferred rules or are the Dodgers and the rich going to get richer? Wow. Let’s discuss this one. (25:25) What is happening in Tampa and Las Vegas with the Rays and Athletics? Any movement? (36:01) Review: The Wild Robot. (39:20) Now let’s talk about what’s happening in Vegas. (43:32) NPPOD. (48:01) The Ravens have a problem with their kicker. Justin Tucker can’t hit field goals.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Thanksgiving as in Chicago Bears as in Matt Eberflus as in fired. It finally happened. Did you see the ending to the Bears and Lions game? This was the inevitable ending to Eberflus’ tenure in Chicago. But the way it went down was EMBARRASSING! (12:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Bears settlement with Arlington Heights. They want to know if this means the Bears are moving there. Hm. (17:20) What did you think of the hit on Trevor Lawrence? Let’s discuss the offsetting penalties and how that only hurt the Jaguars. (25:30) The Bills crushed the 49ers on Sunday in a snow bowl. Are you for or against these games? Did the Bills need to build a dome? (35:15) Review: We Live In Time. (38:30) Why were there so many fights in college football this weekend? It was an embarrassment! Michigan vs Ohio State massive brawl and players were pepper sprayed!? WHAT!? (46:20) NPPOD. (48:10) Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden before leaving office. After saying he would not do it. And he did it.

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Welcome in to an NPDS mailbag! Someone asked me if in the future if a league folder or a sport ceased to exist - what would happen to all the stadium deals? Do they just go away? Are they still paid to someone? (8:50) Was there ever a player you wanted to draft but were talked out of it and now regret? Was there ever a player you thought would be a star and wasn’t? (28:30) Someone asked me about sports leagues getting away with being 501c3 tax exempt? Is this still a thing? (38:53) Do you think that lowered attendance at Camden Yards for the playoffs is a sign that fandom is dwindling?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘vindication’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the Dodgers as in $182 million. That’s right, the reigning World Series champions have signed Blake Snell. Wow. A rotation of Snell, Glasnow, Yamamoto, and Ohtani? That is some good stuff. Unless you’re a fan of another team. (12:10) Let’s talk about what’s going on in college football now. Pay to play is alive and well. You have donors, you have recruits. It’s the Wild Wild West! How do you feel about this? (22:00) Jake Paul and his promotional team had release a statement about his fight with Mike Tyson. People thought it was a fake, fixed, a Fugazi. Well… (35:35) Review: Call Me Ted. (40:30) The Atlanta Hawks were fined by the NBA. Keep resting players, keep getting fined. (46:20) NPPOD.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘maxine nightengale’ as in Get Right Back to Where We Started From as in the New York Jets as in Woody Johnson as in Aaron Rodgers as in search committees. The Jets have problems everywhere. They need a GM. They need a coach. They may need a new QB. (11:26) Are the Giants a bigger mess than the Jets right now? Can’t be, right? But, yet… it seems like it’s a tight race. (21:25) Juan Soto is ready to get offers. How exciting? Are you all jacked up about these signings we’ve seen? Ha. (25:00) What’s the latest with the Rays? Nothing good if you’re a fan in the Tampa area! (35:40) Review: Emilia Perez. (38:50) Let me tell you about my weekend! (43:30) How bad were my MLB preseason predictions? They were so so so so so bad! (46:20) NPPOD.

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Welcome in Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard! Bob Costas has had a legendary play-by-play career. He’s decided to hang up his microphone. He joins us both to discuss the ending of his career, what happened with the Yankees-Royals series, and what happens next.

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Welcome in Tim Matheson! Actor! Author! All around great guy! You’ve seen him in The West Wing! You’ve seen him in Animal House! You’re watching him on Virgin River! And now he’s released his memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.

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Today's Nothing Personal word of the day is "2028," as in the year MLB plans to create national packages for major streaming companies to bid on to end local blackouts. (17:06) Will Juan Soto end up back in The Bronx? Hal Steinbrenner met with Soto, saying he has "no idea" if the superstar will sign with the Yankees...yikes. Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal are your 2024 Cy Young Winners. MLB MVPs will be announced tonight, SPOILER: expect Ohtani and Judge. (30:23) Review: People Versus Larry Flynt (35:28) A Florida man is suing Netflix because he couldn't access the Tyson Paul fight. (40:14) NBA and Disney are producing an animated Alt-Cast called "Dunk The Halls." It'll be a Mickey and Friends-themed version of Knicks Vs. Spurs at noon ET on Christmas Day. (45:15) Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (D) plans to introduce a bill called the fair ball act which would roll back MLB’s exclusion meaning they would have to pay minor leaguers fair wages and overtime.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘unilateral’ as in the Jets as in Woody Johnson and in Aaron Rodgers as in Joe Douglas. What a mess this team is. The Athletic released an article after Johnson fired Douglas yesterday and it’s damning. (11:55) Deion Sanders is the hottest name in coaching right now. His son may be a Top 5 pick. His other player Travis Hunter may be a Top 5 pick. Is Sanders following them? Is he the next Cowboys head man? (17:10) What is happening with the Rays? Is a new stadium happening? Is the county commission finally going to vote? Is the Rays letter going to get anything done? (34:00) Review: My Old Ass. (37:10) The Sixers have some issues. Big issues. Embiid sized issues. The 76ers reportedly have a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Embiid. Uh oh. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:20) Manager of the Year was announced. Congrats! Vogt and Murphy win the award in their debut seasons. Wow. (49:20) I was supposed to be there for Rafa Nadal’s final match at the Davis Cup and the universe had other plans! Spain was eliminated!

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Today’s word of the day is ‘outbid’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in Scott Boras. What is the latest on the pursuit of Juan Soto? (12:10) The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released. Ichiro and CC Sabathia are the two favorites to get in. (17:40) Rookie of the Year was announced yesterday. Paul Skenes and Luis Gil were your winners! (20:20) The Dallas Cowboys are a disaster. Jerry World is a doom hole of abyss. They can’t win at home. Jerry Jones is losing it. This is bad bad bad. (33:15) Review: Between the Temples. (35:25) The Houston Astros have a new stadium name. So long Minute Maid Park. Hello, Daikin Park. (38:07) NPPOD. (41:00) Today is a monumental day for the Tampa Bay Rays. There’s a vote today. If it doesn’t go well the new stadium deal in St. Pete is all but dead. (46:35) The Buffalo Bills are taking on money. The Pegula Family is set to sell 20% of the Bills to investors!

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