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Nothing Personal with David Samson
Nothing Personal with David Samson
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in cha
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Why the Bengals front office felt they needed to play Joe Burrow; Broadway Joe says Zach Wilson has to go!; I was RIGHT about the San Diego Padres (Episode 897)
Ya wannnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘aspiration’ as in hope as in expectations as in belief as in the Cincinnati Bengals want a Super Bowl. 2 seasons ago it was a Super Bowl loss. Last season was an AFC Championship loss. Now Joe Burrow has a calf injury and he doesn’t look good. Last night he struggled, but they won. How do teams handle these player injuries? (10:30) What are the Jets doing with Zach Wilson. He is bad. The team is losing. Saleh is doubling down. Joe Namath is fuming. (28:55) Review: Bank of Dave. (36:20) What is going on with the Padres? Everything we told would happen. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Bengals front office felt they needed to play Joe Burrow; Broadway Joe says Zach Wilson has to go!; I was RIGHT about the San Diego Padres (Episode 897)
Ya wannnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘aspiration’ as in hope as in expectations as in belief as in the Cincinnati Bengals want a Super Bowl. 2 seasons ago it was a Super Bowl loss. Last season was an AFC Championship loss. Now Joe Burrow has a calf injury and he doesn’t look good. Last night he struggled, but they won. How do teams handle these player injuries? (10:30) What are the Jets doing with Zach Wilson. He is bad. The team is losing. Saleh is doubling down. Joe Namath is fuming. (28:55) Review: Bank of Dave. (36:20) What is going on with the Padres? Everything we told would happen. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:46
26 Sep 23
Recapping the 4x4x48 Challenge; The Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos are down BAD! Can it really get worse!? (Episode 896)
Donate, if you wanna talk to Samson, or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘mentality’ as in the mind as in the brain as in the drive as in the 4x4x48 Challenge was grueling. Rain. Cold. Winds. Sleep deprivation. Tears. But we did it. (10:45) The Bears are in a bad place. Bad week. DC resigns. Stolen equipment. Getting blown out with Taylor Swift in attendance. Bad bad week. (17:35) The Dolphins dropped a 70 Burger on the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Sean Payton is in the deep end. Russell Wilson is a shell of himself. Woof. (22:35) That wasn’t the only big L in Colorado this weekend. The Buffs got beat bad. Deion Sanders first bit of adversity. (31:25) The Writers Guild has an agreement in place with the studios! The strike is almost over! What needs to happen next? (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about about retirement tour gifts. How are they chosen? Did the Athletics drop the ball on the Miggy Tour? (44:30) NPPOD - What has happened to the Houston Astros? They have sputtered. Fallen apart. May now miss the postseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping the 4x4x48 Challenge; The Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos are down BAD! Can it really get worse!? (Episode 896)
Donate, if you wanna talk to Samson, or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘mentality’ as in the mind as in the brain as in the drive as in the 4x4x48 Challenge was grueling. Rain. Cold. Winds. Sleep deprivation. Tears. But we did it. (10:45) The Bears are in a bad place. Bad week. DC resigns. Stolen equipment. Getting blown out with Taylor Swift in attendance. Bad bad week. (17:35) The Dolphins dropped a 70 Burger on the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Sean Payton is in the deep end. Russell Wilson is a shell of himself. Woof. (22:35) That wasn’t the only big L in Colorado this weekend. The Buffs got beat bad. Deion Sanders first bit of adversity. (31:25) The Writers Guild has an agreement in place with the studios! The strike is almost over! What needs to happen next? (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about about retirement tour gifts. How are they chosen? Did the Athletics drop the ball on the Miggy Tour? (44:30) NPPOD - What has happened to the Houston Astros? They have sputtered. Fallen apart. May now miss the postseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:38
25 Sep 23
Welcome to FIFA's Golden Bachelor: Jerry Jones, Stan Kroenke, John Mara try and win Gianni Infantino's heart; Tommy Pham calls out the Mets! (Episode 895)
DONATE HERE: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘rose’ as in the Golden Bachelor as in Gianni Infantino as in Jerry Jones as in Stan Kroenke as in John Mara as in the NFL owners want FIFA’s rose. Why? The World Cup Final is at stake! Millions and millions and millions of dollars at stake. And the battle is on! (14:20) The Mets. Here we go again. Disaster season gets worse and worse and worse. What happened now? (28:30) Review: Just One Mile. (34:40) NPPOD. Amazon is bringing ads. Get ready to pay more. The Cubs are in some trouble! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to FIFA's Golden Bachelor: Jerry Jones, Stan Kroenke, John Mara try and win Gianni Infantino's heart; Tommy Pham calls out the Mets! (Episode 895)
DONATE HERE: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘rose’ as in the Golden Bachelor as in Gianni Infantino as in Jerry Jones as in Stan Kroenke as in John Mara as in the NFL owners want FIFA’s rose. Why? The World Cup Final is at stake! Millions and millions and millions of dollars at stake. And the battle is on! (14:20) The Mets. Here we go again. Disaster season gets worse and worse and worse. What happened now? (28:30) Review: Just One Mile. (34:40) NPPOD. Amazon is bringing ads. Get ready to pay more. The Cubs are in some trouble! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:21
22 Sep 23
What in the world is going on with the Chicago Bears!?; Investigation into fan death at Patriots/Dolphins game; James Dolan hates being an owner (Episode 894)
Donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation here and let's help find a cure for Parkinson's: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘storied’ as in historic as in past time as in historic as in the Chicago Bears. What is happening with this team? Did Justin Fields call out his coaches did he not? Are the Bears leaving downtown or are they not? Did the defensive coordinator resign or did he not? What is happening!? (24:45) Something happened at the Patriots game over the weekend and a fan died. It could be from a fight with a rival fan. It may have been caused by health reasons. (36:15) Review: Virgin River Season 5. (37:40) James Dolan doesn’t like being an owner. Hates it. Despises it. His words! (44:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What in the world is going on with the Chicago Bears!?; Investigation into fan death at Patriots/Dolphins game; James Dolan hates being an owner (Episode 894)
Donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation here and let's help find a cure for Parkinson's: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘storied’ as in historic as in past time as in historic as in the Chicago Bears. What is happening with this team? Did Justin Fields call out his coaches did he not? Are the Bears leaving downtown or are they not? Did the defensive coordinator resign or did he not? What is happening!? (24:45) Something happened at the Patriots game over the weekend and a fan died. It could be from a fight with a rival fan. It may have been caused by health reasons. (36:15) Review: Virgin River Season 5. (37:40) James Dolan doesn’t like being an owner. Hates it. Despises it. His words! (44:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:50
21 Sep 23
Did Rams head coach Sean McVay know the spread!?; Is the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal?; Michigan State v. Mel Tucker: The $79M battle (Episode 893)
Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it as in Sean McVay said he had no idea what the spread was in the Rams and 49ers game. What happened? Why is it important? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium. What are the big talking points from the team’s presser yesterday? (25:40) Review: The List (28:35) What’s going on with Mel Tucker and Michigan State? He’s going to get fired. Is he going to get paid? (39:40) NPPOD. (42:20) Merger Alert! It looks as if the XFL and USFL will be merging. Spring football! Will it ever work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Rams head coach Sean McVay know the spread!?; Is the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal?; Michigan State v. Mel Tucker: The $79M battle (Episode 893)
Wanna Talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘oblivious’ as in ignorant as in didn’t know it as in didn’t see it as in Sean McVay said he had no idea what the spread was in the Rams and 49ers game. What happened? Why is it important? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium. What are the big talking points from the team’s presser yesterday? (25:40) Review: The List (28:35) What’s going on with Mel Tucker and Michigan State? He’s going to get fired. Is he going to get paid? (39:40) NPPOD. (42:20) Merger Alert! It looks as if the XFL and USFL will be merging. Spring football! Will it ever work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:57
20 Sep 23
Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Pete! Goodbye relocation, hello expansion!?; NFL files grievance against NFLPA over running backs! Mahomes gets his BAG! (Episode 892)
Link to donate to Parkinson's Research/4x4x48 Challenge: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘never a doubt’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays are not going to Montreal. They are not going to Vegas. They are not going to Orlando. They are staying in St. Pete. 30,000 seat stadium. Fixed domed. (12:45) We have a fight between the NFL and the union right now. The league is alleging that the NFLPA told running backs to fake injuries in contract negotiations. What!? (26:35) Review: Winning Time S2. (31:15) Patrick Mahomes is back to being the highest paid player in the league. The Chiefs re-worked his deal to give him $210M guaranteed over the next 4 years. Why did they do it? (41:50) NPPOD. What is wrong with the Padres? Why did this season fail so spectacularly? The team fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Pete! Goodbye relocation, hello expansion!?; NFL files grievance against NFLPA over running backs! Mahomes gets his BAG! (Episode 892)
Link to donate to Parkinson's Research/4x4x48 Challenge: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/4638040 Today’s word of the day is ‘never a doubt’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays are not going to Montreal. They are not going to Vegas. They are not going to Orlando. They are staying in St. Pete. 30,000 seat stadium. Fixed domed. (12:45) We have a fight between the NFL and the union right now. The league is alleging that the NFLPA told running backs to fake injuries in contract negotiations. What!? (26:35) Review: Winning Time S2. (31:15) Patrick Mahomes is back to being the highest paid player in the league. The Chiefs re-worked his deal to give him $210M guaranteed over the next 4 years. Why did they do it? (41:50) NPPOD. What is wrong with the Padres? Why did this season fail so spectacularly? The team fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:00
19 Sep 23
Shohei Ohtani season is over! Is his career with Angels done too!?; Dodgers win NL West for 10th time in 11 years: does lack of rings impact dynasty talk? (Episode 891)
Today’s word of the day is ‘procedure’ as in plan as in an outline as in an operation as in Shohei Ohtani is going to get one. Will be it be Tommy John? Will he get a bionic arm? Will it just be plasma injections? What is it and what’s his future!? (11:20) The Dodgers have won the West again. 10 titles in 11 years. Sorry Padres fans. (28:55) Top 5 Most Memorable Actor Expressions in Movies. (32:30) Mike Babcock has resigned. Welp, guess that podcast was right! (37:10) NPPOD. (40:35) Alexander Mattison posted messages that he received after the Vikings loss. Racist. Garbage. Fans all need to be better. People need to be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shohei Ohtani season is over! Is his career with Angels done too!?; Dodgers win NL West for 10th time in 11 years: does lack of rings impact dynasty talk? (Episode 891)
Today’s word of the day is ‘procedure’ as in plan as in an outline as in an operation as in Shohei Ohtani is going to get one. Will be it be Tommy John? Will he get a bionic arm? Will it just be plasma injections? What is it and what’s his future!? (11:20) The Dodgers have won the West again. 10 titles in 11 years. Sorry Padres fans. (28:55) Top 5 Most Memorable Actor Expressions in Movies. (32:30) Mike Babcock has resigned. Welp, guess that podcast was right! (37:10) NPPOD. (40:35) Alexander Mattison posted messages that he received after the Vikings loss. Racist. Garbage. Fans all need to be better. People need to be better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:14
18 Sep 23
Boston Red Sox, Mookie Betts, and the downfall of Chaim Bloom; Is foreign money coming to takeover the NFL?; Where is Alek Manoah? (Episode 890)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after (almost) 4 seasons with the club. Why now? What did Bloom do wrong? The Mookie Betts trade? Was that on him? (14:10) Is foreign money coming to the NFL? Does this sound familiar? Could it be the Saudi fund? Hmmmmm… (24:30) Review: Kielce. (28:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Alek Manoah and where he is. Huh!? (39:10) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the future of the Portland Trail Blazers? Why haven’t they been sold? (45:40) What are the Suns doing with TV? Do you need an antennae? We’ll give them to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boston Red Sox, Mookie Betts, and the downfall of Chaim Bloom; Is foreign money coming to takeover the NFL?; Where is Alek Manoah? (Episode 890)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘CBO’ as in Chief as in Baseball as in Officer as in the Red Sox have fired Chaim Bloom after (almost) 4 seasons with the club. Why now? What did Bloom do wrong? The Mookie Betts trade? Was that on him? (14:10) Is foreign money coming to the NFL? Does this sound familiar? Could it be the Saudi fund? Hmmmmm… (24:30) Review: Kielce. (28:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Alek Manoah and where he is. Huh!? (39:10) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the future of the Portland Trail Blazers? Why haven’t they been sold? (45:40) What are the Suns doing with TV? Do you need an antennae? We’ll give them to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:52
15 Sep 23
NFL players want grass, Roger Goodell says some want turf... which ones?; Max Scherzer likely done for the season; Thunder get VERY generous new arena deal (Episode 889)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in the NFLPA wants grass and Roger Goodell says maybe, maybe not. Are the players going to get the change? Goodell says he’s heard ‘mixed opinions’ from players. Which players? (14:15) Max Scherzer is done for the year. Another injury. The Rangers are despondent. What of all the teams that also went all-in at the deadline? At the waiver deadline? (27:20) Let’s do something different today. I have a question. (31:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oklahoma City Thunder new arena deal. It blew my mind. (38:50) What is the future of the Rays? Are they for sale? Are they moving? Are they real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL players want grass, Roger Goodell says some want turf... which ones?; Max Scherzer likely done for the season; Thunder get VERY generous new arena deal (Episode 889)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘artificial’ as in turf as in grass as in bermuda as in the NFLPA wants grass and Roger Goodell says maybe, maybe not. Are the players going to get the change? Goodell says he’s heard ‘mixed opinions’ from players. Which players? (14:15) Max Scherzer is done for the year. Another injury. The Rangers are despondent. What of all the teams that also went all-in at the deadline? At the waiver deadline? (27:20) Let’s do something different today. I have a question. (31:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oklahoma City Thunder new arena deal. It blew my mind. (38:50) What is the future of the Rays? Are they for sale? Are they moving? Are they real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:04
14 Sep 23
Are the Jets Zach Wilson's team now? Or just for now?; New NFL lawsuit alleges Cowboys, Bills owners said racist remarks about players! Mets set to hire David Stearns (Episode 888)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tactfully’ as in tactics as in game planning as in carefully choosing next step as in Aaron Rodgers is done for the season and now what? Robert Saleh took the microphone and tried to rally the troops around Zach Wilson. (12:10) A new lawsuit has been filed against the NFL by longtime writer Jim Trotter and it’s a banger. He has alleged that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Bills owner Terry Pegula said racist remarks about players. Uh oh. (29:00) Review: Barbie. (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Columbus Blue Jackets and what’s going on with new coach Mike Babcock. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:45) The Mets are set to hire David Stearns. The hottest name in baseball. The first president of the Mets ever. Here we go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Jets Zach Wilson's team now? Or just for now?; New NFL lawsuit alleges Cowboys, Bills owners said racist remarks about players! Mets set to hire David Stearns (Episode 888)
Wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tactfully’ as in tactics as in game planning as in carefully choosing next step as in Aaron Rodgers is done for the season and now what? Robert Saleh took the microphone and tried to rally the troops around Zach Wilson. (12:10) A new lawsuit has been filed against the NFL by longtime writer Jim Trotter and it’s a banger. He has alleged that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Bills owner Terry Pegula said racist remarks about players. Uh oh. (29:00) Review: Barbie. (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Columbus Blue Jackets and what’s going on with new coach Mike Babcock. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:45) The Mets are set to hire David Stearns. The hottest name in baseball. The first president of the Mets ever. Here we go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:41
13 Sep 23
Thrill & Agony: Jets win on walk-off punt return in OT, lose Aaron Rodgers to feared Achilles tear 4 plays into debut; Another day, another athlete arrested for domestic violence (Episode 887)
You wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in Aaron Rodgers was injured 4 plays into his Jets debut. Horrifying. Team fears an achilles tear. But, hey, the Jets still won on a walk-off punt return TD in overtime! (16:20) Another day, another NBA player charged with domestic violence. Here we go again. (24:10) The Dodgers have scrubbed Julio Urías from the team. Locker gone. Murals gone. (29:45) NBA wants to fight against load management. First it was awards. Now it’s nationally televised games! (35:45) Review: Kim v. Kanye - The Divorce. (40:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players comments impact MLB decisions when talking robot umps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thrill & Agony: Jets win on walk-off punt return in OT, lose Aaron Rodgers to feared Achilles tear 4 plays into debut; Another day, another athlete arrested for domestic violence (Episode 887)
You wanna talk to Samson or buy merch: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘misery’ as in pain as in agony as in heartbreak as in Aaron Rodgers was injured 4 plays into his Jets debut. Horrifying. Team fears an achilles tear. But, hey, the Jets still won on a walk-off punt return TD in overtime! (16:20) Another day, another NBA player charged with domestic violence. Here we go again. (24:10) The Dodgers have scrubbed Julio Urías from the team. Locker gone. Murals gone. (29:45) NBA wants to fight against load management. First it was awards. Now it’s nationally televised games! (35:45) Review: Kim v. Kanye - The Divorce. (40:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players comments impact MLB decisions when talking robot umps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:01
12 Sep 23
22 years since 9/11/01... Mel Tucker is the latest in the "College Sports Has a Problem" cycle; Nationals owner releases statement on Strasburg (Episode 886)
It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect. Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid a Title IX investigation into sexual assault and an inappropriate relationship with sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy. What happened? Why did Michigan State wait so long to announce the suspension? What happens next? (18:45) Art Briles was on the field after the Oklahoma win. It never ends. (26:00) Review: Somebody, Somewhere. (30:50) Nationals owner Mark Lerner released a statement about the Stephen Strasburg canceled retirement ceremony. What did he have to say? Did he clean up the mess? (36:50) NPPOD. - Can Aaron Rodgers live up to the hype? Are the Jets more than just offseason talk? (40:00) Is Mike Trout going to get traded? He has a no-trade clause! (44:30) Mariners P George Kirby unloaded after a loss because he felt he didn’t want the ball anymore. What? A pitcher wanted to come out of a game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 years since 9/11/01... Mel Tucker is the latest in the "College Sports Has a Problem" cycle; Nationals owner releases statement on Strasburg (Episode 886)
It’s been 22 years since 9/11/2001. Let’s take some time to remember and reflect. Michigan State has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker amid a Title IX investigation into sexual assault and an inappropriate relationship with sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy. What happened? Why did Michigan State wait so long to announce the suspension? What happens next? (18:45) Art Briles was on the field after the Oklahoma win. It never ends. (26:00) Review: Somebody, Somewhere. (30:50) Nationals owner Mark Lerner released a statement about the Stephen Strasburg canceled retirement ceremony. What did he have to say? Did he clean up the mess? (36:50) NPPOD. - Can Aaron Rodgers live up to the hype? Are the Jets more than just offseason talk? (40:00) Is Mike Trout going to get traded? He has a no-trade clause! (44:30) Mariners P George Kirby unloaded after a loss because he felt he didn’t want the ball anymore. What? A pitcher wanted to come out of a game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:52
11 Sep 23
Chiefs don't look like Super Bowl contenders! Joe Burrow is now the HIGHEST PAID player EVER! What in the world is happening with the Nationals!? (Episode 885)
HORSE HOCKEY! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re off!’ no not us taking a break as in the NFL season is here as in the Chiefs vs the Lions as in Patrick Mahomes as in Dan Campbell bitting kneecaps as in footballllll!!!! (5:45) Joe Burrow is now a paid man. $275M. On the eve of the football season. At the start of the Chiefs game. NFL quarterbacks are getting big big big money. (10:45) Justin Jefferson wants a new contract from the Vikings. He’s going to get a new deal, but unlike others he’s still playing games. (12:30) Quick detour on the U.S. Open and protesters. Welp. (16:55) Back to Justin Jefferson! (19:25) Goodbye, Danny Boy. The times we had together. But it’s now time for Josh Harris to lead the Commanders and everything will be different. (30:25) Review: In the Company of Rose. (36:30) What in the world is happening in Washington right now? No, not the politicians. No, not the Commanders. We’re talking about the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg! (44:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chiefs don't look like Super Bowl contenders! Joe Burrow is now the HIGHEST PAID player EVER! What in the world is happening with the Nationals!? (Episode 885)
HORSE HOCKEY! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re off!’ no not us taking a break as in the NFL season is here as in the Chiefs vs the Lions as in Patrick Mahomes as in Dan Campbell bitting kneecaps as in footballllll!!!! (5:45) Joe Burrow is now a paid man. $275M. On the eve of the football season. At the start of the Chiefs game. NFL quarterbacks are getting big big big money. (10:45) Justin Jefferson wants a new contract from the Vikings. He’s going to get a new deal, but unlike others he’s still playing games. (12:30) Quick detour on the U.S. Open and protesters. Welp. (16:55) Back to Justin Jefferson! (19:25) Goodbye, Danny Boy. The times we had together. But it’s now time for Josh Harris to lead the Commanders and everything will be different. (30:25) Review: In the Company of Rose. (36:30) What in the world is happening in Washington right now? No, not the politicians. No, not the Commanders. We’re talking about the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg! (44:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:51
8 Sep 23
Could USC star Caleb Williams REALLY skip the 2024 NFL Draft!?; Chiefs have a Chris Jones sized problem!; Update on the Marlins and Dodgers ace Julio Urías (Episode 884)
Get your Horse Hockey! shirt here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb Williams could skip the NFL draft. What? The reigning Heisman Trophy winner going back to school for another year? Could it happen? That’s what his father said! NGTH! (9:10) The Kansas City Chiefs have a problem. Where is Chris Jones? Star defensive tackle is holding out over a new deal. (17:35) Nick Bosa has gotten paid. Big money! (20:50) NFL predictions! (28:20) Review: Unknown - Cave of Bones. (33:40) The Marlins are facing big challenges in the wild card race. Sandy is hurt. Soler is hurt. But the team keeps winning. (36:10) Julio Urías has been placed on the Administrative Leave list. Same place as Wander Franco. The Dodgers also canceled a bobblehead night for Julio. (40:35) NPPOD. (44:00) Cheating in marathon running is at an all time high. And it doesn’t work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could USC star Caleb Williams REALLY skip the 2024 NFL Draft!?; Chiefs have a Chris Jones sized problem!; Update on the Marlins and Dodgers ace Julio Urías (Episode 884)
Get your Horse Hockey! shirt here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘apple’ as as in two bites as in two chances as in Caleb Williams could skip the NFL draft. What? The reigning Heisman Trophy winner going back to school for another year? Could it happen? That’s what his father said! NGTH! (9:10) The Kansas City Chiefs have a problem. Where is Chris Jones? Star defensive tackle is holding out over a new deal. (17:35) Nick Bosa has gotten paid. Big money! (20:50) NFL predictions! (28:20) Review: Unknown - Cave of Bones. (33:40) The Marlins are facing big challenges in the wild card race. Sandy is hurt. Soler is hurt. But the team keeps winning. (36:10) Julio Urías has been placed on the Administrative Leave list. Same place as Wander Franco. The Dodgers also canceled a bobblehead night for Julio. (40:35) NPPOD. (44:00) Cheating in marathon running is at an all time high. And it doesn’t work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:55
7 Sep 23
Giancarlo Stanton joins the 400 HR Club; Scherzer v. Verlander for first time ever!; Where was Ohtani on picture day!? (Episode 883)
NEW MERCH ALERT! Horse Hockey! tee is now live! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘400’ as in Mark McGwire as in Babe Ruth as in Alex Rodriguez as in Giancarlo Stanton. He did it. Last night he became the 4th fastest to join the 400 club! (15:40) NPPOD - we’ve got Max Scherzer v. Justin Verlander today! First time ever! Two hall of famers. Teammates. (23:20) Review: Telemarketers. (25:50) Where was Ohtani!? Los Angeles Angels had a stand-in for him in the team photos. What? (31:35) It’s time to take a trip to the U.S. Open. What happened? Novak didn’t lose. American Ben Shelton has arrived. Coco Gauff is making history. (41:20) Are you for this new Vegas giveaway or do you think it’s a bit much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giancarlo Stanton joins the 400 HR Club; Scherzer v. Verlander for first time ever!; Where was Ohtani on picture day!? (Episode 883)
NEW MERCH ALERT! Horse Hockey! tee is now live! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘400’ as in Mark McGwire as in Babe Ruth as in Alex Rodriguez as in Giancarlo Stanton. He did it. Last night he became the 4th fastest to join the 400 club! (15:40) NPPOD - we’ve got Max Scherzer v. Justin Verlander today! First time ever! Two hall of famers. Teammates. (23:20) Review: Telemarketers. (25:50) Where was Ohtani!? Los Angeles Angels had a stand-in for him in the team photos. What? (31:35) It’s time to take a trip to the U.S. Open. What happened? Novak didn’t lose. American Ben Shelton has arrived. Coco Gauff is making history. (41:20) Are you for this new Vegas giveaway or do you think it’s a bit much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:50
6 Sep 23
Dodgers ace Julio Urías arrested for felony domestic violence... again; Shohei Ohtani's agent gives update on injury; Is this the end for Anthony Rendon? (Episode 882)
NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW AT 8AM ET ON DAVIDSAMSONPODCAST.COM Today’s word of the day is ‘you’re out’ as in no more strikes as in no more chances as in Julio Urías has been arrested and charged with felony domestic violence again. He was suspended 20 games in 2019 for the same thing. He’s a pending free agent. What will MLB do? What will the Dodgers do? (12:20) Shohei Ohtani’s agent has gone public with Ohtani’s future. Kind of. (20:45) What is it with the Angels? Let’s take a look at Anthony Rendon and his tenure with the team. What did he have to say about his injury? Nothing. (30:00) Review: House of Cards. (34:45) What is Cody Bellinger worth in free agency? Would you give him $200M? (42:20) NPPOD. (44:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the 3rd Wild Card spot and if MLB caused problems with it. What problems? Teams buying when they should sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dodgers ace Julio Urías arrested for felony domestic violence... again; Shohei Ohtani's agent gives update on injury; Is this the end for Anthony Rendon? (Episode 882)
NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW AT 8AM ET ON DAVIDSAMSONPODCAST.COM Today’s word of the day is ‘you’re out’ as in no more strikes as in no more chances as in Julio Urías has been arrested and charged with felony domestic violence again. He was suspended 20 games in 2019 for the same thing. He’s a pending free agent. What will MLB do? What will the Dodgers do? (12:20) Shohei Ohtani’s agent has gone public with Ohtani’s future. Kind of. (20:45) What is it with the Angels? Let’s take a look at Anthony Rendon and his tenure with the team. What did he have to say about his injury? Nothing. (30:00) Review: House of Cards. (34:45) What is Cody Bellinger worth in free agency? Would you give him $200M? (42:20) NPPOD. (44:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the 3rd Wild Card spot and if MLB caused problems with it. What problems? Teams buying when they should sell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:51
5 Sep 23
Braves flex on Dodgers this weekend!; Deion Sanders brings Colorado into the Prime time; Oakland mayor has had enough of John Fisher (Episode 881)
Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 from Mookie Betts and the Dodgers. Was this an NLCS preview? Are the Braves just too good? (11:35) Deion Sanders is in the prime time. Colorado with a major upset alert in Sanders debut. His son played phenomenal. Set records. How did Colorado pay for Deion? (23:20) Review: Past Lives. (27:40) We have another Oakland update. It never stops. This time Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has taken the gloves off against Athletics owner John Fisher. (36:35) NPPOD. (39:40) The pitch clock is here to stay in the postseason. Players didn’t want it. But MLB does. (45:40) The Baltimore Orioles made a late waiver claim from the Marlins for a player who was good for them in the past. He cannot pitch in the postseason… so why do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Braves flex on Dodgers this weekend!; Deion Sanders brings Colorado into the Prime time; Oakland mayor has had enough of John Fisher (Episode 881)
Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Atlanta Braves as in the Los Angeles Dodgers as in Ronald Acuña and the Braves took 3 of 4 from Mookie Betts and the Dodgers. Was this an NLCS preview? Are the Braves just too good? (11:35) Deion Sanders is in the prime time. Colorado with a major upset alert in Sanders debut. His son played phenomenal. Set records. How did Colorado pay for Deion? (23:20) Review: Past Lives. (27:40) We have another Oakland update. It never stops. This time Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has taken the gloves off against Athletics owner John Fisher. (36:35) NPPOD. (39:40) The pitch clock is here to stay in the postseason. Players didn’t want it. But MLB does. (45:40) The Baltimore Orioles made a late waiver claim from the Marlins for a player who was good for them in the past. He cannot pitch in the postseason… so why do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:15
4 Sep 23
White Sox fans are NOT HAPPY with owner Jerry Reinsdorf's decision on new GM; The Guardians have claimed everyone! Why!?; ESPN pulls the plug on Charter at kickoff! (Episode 880)
Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Someone promoted from within. How energized are White Sox fans!?!?! (16:25) Waiver claims! The Guardians have taken them all! You waive a player and they’re going to Cleveland! (26:20) Review: The Flash. (28:45) Disney and Charter are in a fight. Bad for fans. ESPN went dark right before the kickoff of Utah and Florida. Uh oh. (38:10) NPPOD. (40:50) It’s Scott Boras time! Welcome back! What did he do now? Just called out the Dodgers over Cody Bellinger. Web it up! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White Sox fans are NOT HAPPY with owner Jerry Reinsdorf's decision on new GM; The Guardians have claimed everyone! Why!?; ESPN pulls the plug on Charter at kickoff! (Episode 880)
Today’s word of the day is ‘energized’ as in excited as in pumped up as in game changing as in the White Sox have named a new GM. Who is it? Someone promoted from within. How energized are White Sox fans!?!?! (16:25) Waiver claims! The Guardians have taken them all! You waive a player and they’re going to Cleveland! (26:20) Review: The Flash. (28:45) Disney and Charter are in a fight. Bad for fans. ESPN went dark right before the kickoff of Utah and Florida. Uh oh. (38:10) NPPOD. (40:50) It’s Scott Boras time! Welcome back! What did he do now? Just called out the Dodgers over Cody Bellinger. Web it up! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:29
1 Sep 23
Mets fire back at claims of Pete Alonso being toxic, but will he be traded?; Update on Wander Franco; Barstool Sports enters layoffs (Episode 879)
For everyone asking about the Wait to Sees, Movie Reviews, and David's Top 100: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jl_qRYCA04IqNp-pmcfGQoaF6rA_7f4RigR1ZPY7dQo/edit?usp=sharing Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s not personal’ as in business as in Pete Alonso as in the New York Mets are having a season to forget. What now? Pete Alonso was called “toxic” but the Mets say that’s BS! What about a trade? It can happen. (13:20) Another bad update with Wander Franco. Another complaint filed against him. (24:20) Review: John Wick 4. (29:30) Barstool Sports has entered the layoffs world. Reportedly 25% of the company has to be cut. This is on the heels of the break up with PENN Entertainment. (36:50) NPPOD. Braves vs Dodgers alert! Betts and Freeman vs Acuña and Olson! (41:00) The Indianapolis Colts have entered the dysfunction market. Welcome! Danny Snyder is gone. Jim Irsay is at the plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mets fire back at claims of Pete Alonso being toxic, but will he be traded?; Update on Wander Franco; Barstool Sports enters layoffs (Episode 879)
For everyone asking about the Wait to Sees, Movie Reviews, and David's Top 100: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jl_qRYCA04IqNp-pmcfGQoaF6rA_7f4RigR1ZPY7dQo/edit?usp=sharing Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s not personal’ as in business as in Pete Alonso as in the New York Mets are having a season to forget. What now? Pete Alonso was called “toxic” but the Mets say that’s BS! What about a trade? It can happen. (13:20) Another bad update with Wander Franco. Another complaint filed against him. (24:20) Review: John Wick 4. (29:30) Barstool Sports has entered the layoffs world. Reportedly 25% of the company has to be cut. This is on the heels of the break up with PENN Entertainment. (36:50) NPPOD. Braves vs Dodgers alert! Betts and Freeman vs Acuña and Olson! (41:00) The Indianapolis Colts have entered the dysfunction market. Welcome! Danny Snyder is gone. Jim Irsay is at the plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:30
31 Aug 23
Angels waive Giolito, Yankees waive Donaldson, Bader; MLB cannot allow what happened in Colorado and Chicago to happen again (Episode 878)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surrender’ as in give up as in waving the white flag as in the Los Angeles Angels have given up. Waiving players they traded for to make a playoff push. The Yankees waive Donaldson and Bader. The Mets waived Carrasco. Mike Clevinger got waived. (18:45) MLB, MLBPA will get involved in player safety even more now after what took place in Colorado and Chicago. How did these things take place? How were safety measures lacking so much that this happened? (30:10) Review: BS High. (34:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if expansion will put an end to relocation threats… hmmm. (41:30) NPPOD. (43:15) Free drinks for everyone in Milwaukee! How? If the Jets lose at one bar! But! There are conditions! Go here please: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angels waive Giolito, Yankees waive Donaldson, Bader; MLB cannot allow what happened in Colorado and Chicago to happen again (Episode 878)
Today’s word of the day is ‘surrender’ as in give up as in waving the white flag as in the Los Angeles Angels have given up. Waiving players they traded for to make a playoff push. The Yankees waive Donaldson and Bader. The Mets waived Carrasco. Mike Clevinger got waived. (18:45) MLB, MLBPA will get involved in player safety even more now after what took place in Colorado and Chicago. How did these things take place? How were safety measures lacking so much that this happened? (30:10) Review: BS High. (34:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if expansion will put an end to relocation threats… hmmm. (41:30) NPPOD. (43:15) Free drinks for everyone in Milwaukee! How? If the Jets lose at one bar! But! There are conditions! Go here please: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:23
30 Aug 23
Ronald Acuña tackled by fans on field in Colorado! NL MVP race could be most exciting finish ever!; Scherzer booed in return to Citi Field! (Episode 877)
Today’s word of the day is ‘danger’ as in scary as in fan behavior as in Ronald Acuña was tackled by fans in Colorado last night. What the hell is going on? How did this happen? What will MLB do now? (10:30) NL MVP race is on fire. Acuña. Betts. Freeman. Olson. Two sets of teammates in the top 4. Let’s go! (18:05) Max Scherzer was booed last night in his return to Citi Field. He had some things to say about his time with the Mets. (28:20) Review: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. (32:25) What in the world is happening at Petco Park? A story came out about a non-profit makings hundreds of thousands of dollars as a vendor in San Diego… and it’s fake! (42:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ronald Acuña tackled by fans on field in Colorado! NL MVP race could be most exciting finish ever!; Scherzer booed in return to Citi Field! (Episode 877)
Today’s word of the day is ‘danger’ as in scary as in fan behavior as in Ronald Acuña was tackled by fans in Colorado last night. What the hell is going on? How did this happen? What will MLB do now? (10:30) NL MVP race is on fire. Acuña. Betts. Freeman. Olson. Two sets of teammates in the top 4. Let’s go! (18:05) Max Scherzer was booed last night in his return to Citi Field. He had some things to say about his time with the Mets. (28:20) Review: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. (32:25) What in the world is happening at Petco Park? A story came out about a non-profit makings hundreds of thousands of dollars as a vendor in San Diego… and it’s fake! (42:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:33
29 Aug 23
How were 2 fans struck by bullets during White Sox game!? Updates on Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics stadium situations (Episode 876)
Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shooting took place at a White Sox game. Or did it? Two fans in the outfield were struck by bullets. How? 1 died and several were injured during a shooting at an Oklahoma High School football game. WTF! What about in Jacksonville? A racist murdered 3 Black people. Unreal. (27:30) Review: Depp v. Heard. (31:10) What is the latest on the Milwaukee Brewers? No, not the win streak, but the stadium! (37:00) Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is readying a list of demands from MLB if the Athletics need to extend its lease at the Oakland Coliseum. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:50) What the heck is happening in Spain right now!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How were 2 fans struck by bullets during White Sox game!? Updates on Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics stadium situations (Episode 876)
Talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘security’ as in metal detectors as in police as in cameras as in a shooting took place at a White Sox game. Or did it? Two fans in the outfield were struck by bullets. How? 1 died and several were injured during a shooting at an Oklahoma High School football game. WTF! What about in Jacksonville? A racist murdered 3 Black people. Unreal. (27:30) Review: Depp v. Heard. (31:10) What is the latest on the Milwaukee Brewers? No, not the win streak, but the stadium! (37:00) Oakland mayor Sheng Thao is readying a list of demands from MLB if the Athletics need to extend its lease at the Oakland Coliseum. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:50) What the heck is happening in Spain right now!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:34
28 Aug 23
Shohei Ohtani should reconsider playing again this year! Stephen Strasburg retires, but still paid! The BIG drama inside the White Sox front office (Episode 875)
davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘deflection’ as in misdirection as in pass it somewhere else as in who’s to blame for Shohei Ohtani’s injury? Him? The team? Lady Luck? Anyone? (12:35) Stephe Strasburg has retired. Kind of. He will still get paid his full contract AND the deferred money. (28:50) Review: Like Harvey, Like Son. (33:50) How bad were things inside the White Sox front office? What led to the end of Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams in Chicago? (39:10) The NFL is here. Joint practices. Fights. Preseason games. The field where it happens. (45:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shohei Ohtani should reconsider playing again this year! Stephen Strasburg retires, but still paid! The BIG drama inside the White Sox front office (Episode 875)
davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘deflection’ as in misdirection as in pass it somewhere else as in who’s to blame for Shohei Ohtani’s injury? Him? The team? Lady Luck? Anyone? (12:35) Stephe Strasburg has retired. Kind of. He will still get paid his full contract AND the deferred money. (28:50) Review: Like Harvey, Like Son. (33:50) How bad were things inside the White Sox front office? What led to the end of Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams in Chicago? (39:10) The NFL is here. Joint practices. Fights. Preseason games. The field where it happens. (45:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:19
25 Aug 23
Shohei Ohtani suffers 2nd career UCL tear! How much will it cost him in free agency!?; Oakland Athletics owner finally speaks... SOFTBALL ALERT! (Episode 874)
Visit davidsamsonpodcast.com for merch or if you wannna talk to Samson Today’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as depressing as in Shohei Ohtani has hurt his elbow again. Another UCL tear. Will he need Tommy John surgery again? How many millions will he lose out on now? Will he ever be the same? (17:20) John Fisher has finally spoken. He’s the owner of the Oakland Athletics. And he only sat down with a paper in Nevada. None in Oakland. Wonder why. (37:00) Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline. (45:00) Baker Mayfield has some off the field distractions. $12M worth of them. (46:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shohei Ohtani suffers 2nd career UCL tear! How much will it cost him in free agency!?; Oakland Athletics owner finally speaks... SOFTBALL ALERT! (Episode 874)
Visit davidsamsonpodcast.com for merch or if you wannna talk to Samson Today’s word of the day is ‘crestfallen’ as in despondent as in sad as depressing as in Shohei Ohtani has hurt his elbow again. Another UCL tear. Will he need Tommy John surgery again? How many millions will he lose out on now? Will he ever be the same? (17:20) John Fisher has finally spoken. He’s the owner of the Oakland Athletics. And he only sat down with a paper in Nevada. None in Oakland. Wonder why. (37:00) Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline. (45:00) Baker Mayfield has some off the field distractions. $12M worth of them. (46:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:15
24 Aug 23
Chicago White Sox clean house! Fire longtime GM and EVP of baseball!; Wander Franco being erased from Rays stadium; Harden gets fined (Episode 873)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Southside blues’ as in Chicago as in White Sox as in Jerry Reinsdorf as in overhaul as in you’re all fired. Reinsdorf fired his two main men. Both the guys who oversaw the baseball operations. Are the White Sox moving? To where? To What? (28:00) An update on Wander Franco. He has been moved to admin leave. The Rays have been removing his picture from everywhere around the stadium. (34:50) Review: Untold - Hall of Shame. (39:00) NPPOD. (40:30) James Harden has been fined $100K for his comments about Daryl Morey and the playing for the Sixers. What happens next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago White Sox clean house! Fire longtime GM and EVP of baseball!; Wander Franco being erased from Rays stadium; Harden gets fined (Episode 873)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Southside blues’ as in Chicago as in White Sox as in Jerry Reinsdorf as in overhaul as in you’re all fired. Reinsdorf fired his two main men. Both the guys who oversaw the baseball operations. Are the White Sox moving? To where? To What? (28:00) An update on Wander Franco. He has been moved to admin leave. The Rays have been removing his picture from everywhere around the stadium. (34:50) Review: Untold - Hall of Shame. (39:00) NPPOD. (40:30) James Harden has been fined $100K for his comments about Daryl Morey and the playing for the Sixers. What happens next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:29
23 Aug 23
Orioles owner says team will have to DRAMATICALLY raise stadium prices to keep young stars!?; Athletics stadium update; Commanders owner talks Harden (Episode 872)
Leave a question or buy some merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatically’ as in over the top as in the Baltimore Orioles as in John Angelos as in what is he thinking? He spoke with the New York Times said in order to pay for his young stars he’ll have to raise prices around the stadium! (20:00) The Oakland Athletics have hired a contractor for its new stadium in Las Vegas. What does it mean? Anything? (30:45) Review: Untold - Jake Paul Problem Child. (34:30) What is happening with James Harden and the Sixers? He called Darryl Morey a liar. Now Josh Harris has spoken. (40:20) NPPOD. (41:40) Michigan has suspended Jim Harbaugh for 3 games this season. You won’t believe who they play. It’s all a joke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orioles owner says team will have to DRAMATICALLY raise stadium prices to keep young stars!?; Athletics stadium update; Commanders owner talks Harden (Episode 872)
Leave a question or buy some merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘dramatically’ as in over the top as in the Baltimore Orioles as in John Angelos as in what is he thinking? He spoke with the New York Times said in order to pay for his young stars he’ll have to raise prices around the stadium! (20:00) The Oakland Athletics have hired a contractor for its new stadium in Las Vegas. What does it mean? Anything? (30:45) Review: Untold - Jake Paul Problem Child. (34:30) What is happening with James Harden and the Sixers? He called Darryl Morey a liar. Now Josh Harris has spoken. (40:20) NPPOD. (41:40) Michigan has suspended Jim Harbaugh for 3 games this season. You won’t believe who they play. It’s all a joke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:40
22 Aug 23
Astros call team meeting after being swept by Mariners! Gunnar Henderson doesn't "settle" for cycle; Pete Alonso's big blunder! (Episode 871)
If you wannnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘veteran’ as in team meeting as in getting swept as in keeping composure as in the Houston Astros needed to get together and talk things through. The postseason races are going crazy and the Astros could miss out on them. The Mariners are hot. The Blue Jays are waiting. The Red Sox are surprising. (11:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Gunnar Henderson was a single away from the cycle, but legged it out for a double — would I want that? (19:20) Pete Alonso made a mistake. The internet crushed him. Was it fair? No. (28:10) Review: No Hard Feelings. (32:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels already calling up its 2023 draft pick this season. What? (45:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros call team meeting after being swept by Mariners! Gunnar Henderson doesn't "settle" for cycle; Pete Alonso's big blunder! (Episode 871)
If you wannnnnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘veteran’ as in team meeting as in getting swept as in keeping composure as in the Houston Astros needed to get together and talk things through. The postseason races are going crazy and the Astros could miss out on them. The Mariners are hot. The Blue Jays are waiting. The Red Sox are surprising. (11:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Gunnar Henderson was a single away from the cycle, but legged it out for a double — would I want that? (19:20) Pete Alonso made a mistake. The internet crushed him. Was it fair? No. (28:10) Review: No Hard Feelings. (32:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels already calling up its 2023 draft pick this season. What? (45:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:07
21 Aug 23
Messi thinks MLS can be as good as Europe - will it ever get to that level?; Who are the MLB investigators?; How can you calculate Ohtani's worth? (Episode 870)
ASK SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the league? He’s run wild. Scores in every game. Social media exploded. But he met the media and said some things about the MLS and US Soccer and was he being truthful? (15:00) Sports owners are all making real estate plays. That’s what’s been happening. Always has. Let me explain what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing as all other teams are doing with new stadiums. (19:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about who does the investigations for MLB. Interesting. (29:40) Review: Prisoner’s Daughter. (33:50) How much money is Ohtani going to get? How can you get to that number? Who can calculate his worth? (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Messi thinks MLS can be as good as Europe - will it ever get to that level?; Who are the MLB investigators?; How can you calculate Ohtani's worth? (Episode 870)
ASK SAMSON: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘Not Messi’ng Around’ as in Messi as in MLS as in is he good or bad for the league? He’s run wild. Scores in every game. Social media exploded. But he met the media and said some things about the MLS and US Soccer and was he being truthful? (15:00) Sports owners are all making real estate plays. That’s what’s been happening. Always has. Let me explain what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing as all other teams are doing with new stadiums. (19:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about who does the investigations for MLB. Interesting. (29:40) Review: Prisoner’s Daughter. (33:50) How much money is Ohtani going to get? How can you get to that number? Who can calculate his worth? (45:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:10
18 Aug 23
Aaron Judge airs frustrations as Yankees continue free fall; Marcus Stroman's Cubs dilemma; Another twist in the Michael Oher story (Episode 869)
Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees have fallen apart. Last in the AL East. Under .500 and in danger of having its worst season in almost 30 years. (14:30) Marcus Stroman wanted an extension from the Cubs. He didn’t get it. Now he’s hurt. Oh boy. (25:10) Review: King of Clones. (33:45) We have an update to the Michael Oher story. The Tuohy family has responded with claims that Oher is attempting a shakedown. This has gotten ugly. (49:45) NPPOD. (41:10) The Kansas City Royals need a new stadium. Here we go again! Welcome to the cycle! Submit your So You Wanna Talk to Samson questions here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aaron Judge airs frustrations as Yankees continue free fall; Marcus Stroman's Cubs dilemma; Another twist in the Michael Oher story (Episode 869)
Today’s word of the day is ‘O’Captain, My Captain!” as in Derek Jeter as in Don Mattingly as in Babe Ruth as in Lou Gehrig as in Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees have fallen apart. Last in the AL East. Under .500 and in danger of having its worst season in almost 30 years. (14:30) Marcus Stroman wanted an extension from the Cubs. He didn’t get it. Now he’s hurt. Oh boy. (25:10) Review: King of Clones. (33:45) We have an update to the Michael Oher story. The Tuohy family has responded with claims that Oher is attempting a shakedown. This has gotten ugly. (49:45) NPPOD. (41:10) The Kansas City Royals need a new stadium. Here we go again! Welcome to the cycle! Submit your So You Wanna Talk to Samson questions here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:06
17 Aug 23
Blindsided by the 'real' Blindside story; Update on the Wander Franco situation; Justin Verlander responds to anonymous Mets (Episode 867)
If you wannnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as in hoodwinked as in led astray as in Michael Oher is alleging that he was not adopted by a family, but instead got Britney’d. What is happening? Why is this coming out now? (14:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the restricted list in MLB and what the latest update is on Wander Franco. (25:55) Review: The Thief Collector. (30:00) Justin Verlander had to respond to criticism from anonymous Mets calling him a diva and detached from his teammates while in New York. Why is this coming out? (36:14) NPPOD. (39:45) It’s the Messi Effect. He has taken over MLS. He was taken over stadiums. But is everyone happy about it? (44:50) The alleged Neymar contract with Saudi Arabia is a doozy. One of the biggest contracts ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blindsided by the 'real' Blindside story; Update on the Wander Franco situation; Justin Verlander responds to anonymous Mets (Episode 867)
If you wannnnnna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘blindsided’ as in didn’t see it coming as in tricked as in hoodwinked as in led astray as in Michael Oher is alleging that he was not adopted by a family, but instead got Britney’d. What is happening? Why is this coming out now? (14:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the restricted list in MLB and what the latest update is on Wander Franco. (25:55) Review: The Thief Collector. (30:00) Justin Verlander had to respond to criticism from anonymous Mets calling him a diva and detached from his teammates while in New York. Why is this coming out? (36:14) NPPOD. (39:45) It’s the Messi Effect. He has taken over MLS. He was taken over stadiums. But is everyone happy about it? (44:50) The alleged Neymar contract with Saudi Arabia is a doozy. One of the biggest contracts ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:24
15 Aug 23
MLB, Tampa Bay Rays investigating serious allegations against Wander Franco; James Harden sounds off on Daryl Morey in China (Episode 866)
You can ask David questions for the show here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB and the Rays have a problem with their star Wander Franco. Serious allegations were brought to light during the game yesterday and it’s all weird. Scheduled day off? Hat giveaway? Leaving during the game? (11:45) James Harden is done with the Sixers. It’s over. They ended trade talks, but Harden said nope. He wants out and took to a mic in China and sounded off on Daryl Morey. (24:35) Review: Hijack. (29:10) What happened with the Orioles and broadcaster Kevin Brown? Took another strange turn. (37:30) NPPOD. (38:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brewers stadium situation and what will happen with the team. What about the Orioles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB, Tampa Bay Rays investigating serious allegations against Wander Franco; James Harden sounds off on Daryl Morey in China (Episode 866)
You can ask David questions for the show here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘allegations’ as in investigation as in MLB and the Rays have a problem with their star Wander Franco. Serious allegations were brought to light during the game yesterday and it’s all weird. Scheduled day off? Hat giveaway? Leaving during the game? (11:45) James Harden is done with the Sixers. It’s over. They ended trade talks, but Harden said nope. He wants out and took to a mic in China and sounded off on Daryl Morey. (24:35) Review: Hijack. (29:10) What happened with the Orioles and broadcaster Kevin Brown? Took another strange turn. (37:30) NPPOD. (38:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brewers stadium situation and what will happen with the team. What about the Orioles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:02
14 Aug 23
Juan Soto is tired of the Padres just "giving up" when things go wrong!; We have an Athletics/Oakland update... kind of! Marlins/Yankees 20 years later (Episode 865)
Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar is tired of the losing. In danger of missing the postseason? Yes. In danger of losing Soto? Yes. (11:45) We have an update on the Athletics situation. Kind of. Athletics president Dave Kaval spoke with the media over night. What did he have to say? (29:55) Review: The Beanie Bubble. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about former players being named managers and what the expectations are when they are hired. (41:30) Marlins/Yankees 20 years later… (46:30) NPPOD STORE IT UP THIS WEEKEND: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Juan Soto is tired of the Padres just "giving up" when things go wrong!; We have an Athletics/Oakland update... kind of! Marlins/Yankees 20 years later (Episode 865)
Today’s word of the day is ‘give up’ as in surrender as in no mas as in Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres have a problem. The young superstar is tired of the losing. In danger of missing the postseason? Yes. In danger of losing Soto? Yes. (11:45) We have an update on the Athletics situation. Kind of. Athletics president Dave Kaval spoke with the media over night. What did he have to say? (29:55) Review: The Beanie Bubble. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about former players being named managers and what the expectations are when they are hired. (41:30) Marlins/Yankees 20 years later… (46:30) NPPOD STORE IT UP THIS WEEKEND: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:40
11 Aug 23
Philly Phenom! Another no-hitter thrown in MLB!; Did the White Sox purposefully leave Middleton off video board!? Northwestern's problems aren't getting fixed! (Episode 864)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the Phillies. Was the trade worth it!? You betcha! (8:20) Did the White Sox leave Keynan Middleton’s name off the board last night on purpose? Let’s investigate! (15:55) NPPOD (17:55) Northwestern is a mess. An absolute mess. Removing the coach has done nothing to help change the culture. (28:00) Review: The Out-Laws. (30:55) What is the latest update on the Buffalo Bills stadium? Here’s what’s happening and what you should know. (39:45) Ron Rivera has walked back his comments on Eric Bieniemy. Took a day. Why even speak? Think first! (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Daniel Jones and the hate he gets. How do organizations drown out the noise? Go to this website! I double doggy dare you! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Philly Phenom! Another no-hitter thrown in MLB!; Did the White Sox purposefully leave Middleton off video board!? Northwestern's problems aren't getting fixed! (Episode 864)
Today’s word of the day is ‘dividends’ as in trade as in grade the trade as in Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter in his 2nd start with the Phillies. Was the trade worth it!? You betcha! (8:20) Did the White Sox leave Keynan Middleton’s name off the board last night on purpose? Let’s investigate! (15:55) NPPOD (17:55) Northwestern is a mess. An absolute mess. Removing the coach has done nothing to help change the culture. (28:00) Review: The Out-Laws. (30:55) What is the latest update on the Buffalo Bills stadium? Here’s what’s happening and what you should know. (39:45) Ron Rivera has walked back his comments on Eric Bieniemy. Took a day. Why even speak? Think first! (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Daniel Jones and the hate he gets. How do organizations drown out the noise? Go to this website! I double doggy dare you! davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:23
10 Aug 23
Houston Astros big day! Valdez throws no-hitter! Team trades for Verlander! MLB Trade Deadline Aftermath! What happened to the NFL Running Back? (Episode 858)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at us! (6:20) Astros Framber Valdez throws a no-hitter! How cool! First left in Houston history to get that done. What else did they do? Landed Justin Verlander! (10:20) It’s time for the GM Round Up! What did the executives have to say post-Trade Deadline? Brian Cashman, hello! Billy Eppler, hello! A.J. Preller, hello! Mike Elias, hello! (30:20) Review: Platonic. (33:45) What is going on with running backs? Saquon didn’t get his deal. Jonathan Taylor didn’t get a deal. Colts owner Jim Irsay said oh well! (45:14) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston Astros big day! Valdez throws no-hitter! Team trades for Verlander! MLB Trade Deadline Aftermath! What happened to the NFL Running Back? (Episode 858)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in back as in here as in returned as in vacation as in look at us! (6:20) Astros Framber Valdez throws a no-hitter! How cool! First left in Houston history to get that done. What else did they do? Landed Justin Verlander! (10:20) It’s time for the GM Round Up! What did the executives have to say post-Trade Deadline? Brian Cashman, hello! Billy Eppler, hello! A.J. Preller, hello! Mike Elias, hello! (30:20) Review: Platonic. (33:45) What is going on with running backs? Saquon didn’t get his deal. Jonathan Taylor didn’t get a deal. Colts owner Jim Irsay said oh well! (45:14) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:17
9 Aug 23
ESPN Bet coming soon: Why ESPN made the deal with PENN Entertainment, Why PENN decided to let go of Barstool (Episode 863)
Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals. ESPN Bet is here and Barstool Sportsbook is no more. ESPN’s new $2B deal with PENN will see a new sportsbook enter the market. Why now? (28:55) Review: You Hurt My Feelings. (33:40) We have more Commanders drama. It never ends with that team! (41:00) The Atlanta Braves are built different. The team has 4 players (Acuna, Allies, Olson, Riley) that have played in the team’s first 111 games. And they are great. And they keep winning. (44:50) NPPOD Buy Merch, Be Happy: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN Bet coming soon: Why ESPN made the deal with PENN Entertainment, Why PENN decided to let go of Barstool (Episode 863)
Today’s word of the day is ‘divest’ as in Barstool as in ESPN as in PENN Entertainment as in gambling as in sportsbooks as in blockbuster deals. ESPN Bet is here and Barstool Sportsbook is no more. ESPN’s new $2B deal with PENN will see a new sportsbook enter the market. Why now? (28:55) Review: You Hurt My Feelings. (33:40) We have more Commanders drama. It never ends with that team! (41:00) The Atlanta Braves are built different. The team has 4 players (Acuna, Allies, Olson, Riley) that have played in the team’s first 111 games. And they are great. And they keep winning. (44:50) NPPOD Buy Merch, Be Happy: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:38
9 Aug 23
Baltimore Orioles quietly suspend broadcaster for delivering game notes!? WHAT!?; White Sox comment on culture problems (Episode 862)
Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? The Orioles quietly suspended a broadcaster for giving game notes. That’s it. Huh!? (15:55) We have the suspension report from the White Sox-Guardians brawl. Tim Anderson got more games and lost the fight! What else is happening in the White Sox clubhouse? We’ve got the front office against the players. (27:50) Review: The Lincoln Lawyer. (31:20) The Pac-12 became the Pac-9 and then overnight became the Pac-4. Is the league done? Where has the NCAA been throughout all of this? (40:20) NPPOD. (45:30) Wait to see update MERCH IT UP: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baltimore Orioles quietly suspend broadcaster for delivering game notes!? WHAT!?; White Sox comment on culture problems (Episode 862)
Today’s word of the day is ‘egregious’ as in bad as in bad PR as in bad ownership as in the Baltimore Orioles just love the bad. What happened? The Orioles quietly suspended a broadcaster for giving game notes. That’s it. Huh!? (15:55) We have the suspension report from the White Sox-Guardians brawl. Tim Anderson got more games and lost the fight! What else is happening in the White Sox clubhouse? We’ve got the front office against the players. (27:50) Review: The Lincoln Lawyer. (31:20) The Pac-12 became the Pac-9 and then overnight became the Pac-4. Is the league done? Where has the NCAA been throughout all of this? (40:20) NPPOD. (45:30) Wait to see update MERCH IT UP: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:35
8 Aug 23
MLB meets MMA: Ramirez drops Anderson in White-Sox/Guardians brawl; Are the Angels still cursed?; USWNT receive hate that's nothing to do with soccer (Episode 861)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have happened? What happens next? Just take a look at the White Sox clubhouse for answers on how bad things have gone. (16:10) Are the Angels cursed? They have to be. Buyers at the deadline and still can’t win. Shohei Ohtani on fire… still can’t win. (27:00) Review: 65. (30:10) The USWNT had its earliest exit from the World Cup ever. After the loss… the hate was strong from the critics. But was it about soccer? Nope. (38:55) NPPOD. (41:55) The Pac-12 is dead. It was ended overnight. What was supposed to be a new media rights deal ended with 4 schools remaining. The Big Ten is now 18. The Big 12 is now 16. GO HERE NOW: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB meets MMA: Ramirez drops Anderson in White-Sox/Guardians brawl; Are the Angels still cursed?; USWNT receive hate that's nothing to do with soccer (Episode 861)
Today’s word of the day is ‘brawl’ as in fight as in punch as in Tim Anderson as in Jose Ramirez as in knockout. What happened? Should it have happened? What happens next? Just take a look at the White Sox clubhouse for answers on how bad things have gone. (16:10) Are the Angels cursed? They have to be. Buyers at the deadline and still can’t win. Shohei Ohtani on fire… still can’t win. (27:00) Review: 65. (30:10) The USWNT had its earliest exit from the World Cup ever. After the loss… the hate was strong from the critics. But was it about soccer? Nope. (38:55) NPPOD. (41:55) The Pac-12 is dead. It was ended overnight. What was supposed to be a new media rights deal ended with 4 schools remaining. The Big Ten is now 18. The Big 12 is now 16. GO HERE NOW: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:58
7 Aug 23
MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s from a hit to the head in May! What? (13:20) LEt’s update what happened with Domingo German. It’s just all bad for the Yankees. (18:45) The Orlando Magic find themselves in a weird spot. The NBPA released a statement after it was uncovered the team gave Ron DeSantis a donation. (32:30) Review: The Crowded Room. (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (44:45) NPPOD If you didn't know by now.... we have merch! And more to come so sign up here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB, Yankees need to re-examine how Anthony Rizzo injury was handled; Political donations hidden behind Orlando Magic; Did Eduardo Rodriguez just want more money? (Episode 860)
Today’s word of the day is ‘cognitive impairment’ as in concussion as in brain injury as in Anthony Rizzo is on the IL. What happened? The Yankees say it’s from a hit to the head in May! What? (13:20) LEt’s update what happened with Domingo German. It’s just all bad for the Yankees. (18:45) The Orlando Magic find themselves in a weird spot. The NBPA released a statement after it was uncovered the team gave Ron DeSantis a donation. (32:30) Review: The Crowded Room. (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? (44:45) NPPOD If you didn't know by now.... we have merch! And more to come so sign up here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:02
4 Aug 23
Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is crumbling. What is happening with college athletics!? The Big Ten is looking to steal more schools. The Big 12 stole Colorado. Florida State wants out of the ACC! (16:15) Mets owner Steve Cohen had to meet the media. He flew to Kansas City to that. What does the future of the Mets look like? Are they punting on 2024? (27:10) Review: Happiness for Beginners. (32:30) Domingo German has been added to the restricted list. His career may be over. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:20) The gambling problems are getting worse. Look at what’s happening in Iowa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pac-12 collapsing? Big Ten and Big 12 poaching? Florida State looking to escape ACC!?; Mets owner meets the media to talk 2024 and beyond (Episode 859)
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘poach’ as in poachers as in stealing as in snaking as in college football as in the Pac-12 is crumbling. What is happening with college athletics!? The Big Ten is looking to steal more schools. The Big 12 stole Colorado. Florida State wants out of the ACC! (16:15) Mets owner Steve Cohen had to meet the media. He flew to Kansas City to that. What does the future of the Mets look like? Are they punting on 2024? (27:10) Review: Happiness for Beginners. (32:30) Domingo German has been added to the restricted list. His career may be over. (40:10) NPPOD. (42:20) The gambling problems are getting worse. Look at what’s happening in Iowa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:29
3 Aug 23
MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out the door! What happened during the MLB Trade Deadline? (5:30) The New York Mets are selling. They are kicking everyone out the club. Scherzer gone. Verlander gone. Pham gone. Robertson gone. (23:20) What is the No-Trade Clause? How do players use it? Why would someone not go to a contender? (27:20) The St. Louis Cardinals sold. Flaherty sold. Hicks sold. Montgomery sold. DeJong sold. (29:30) What did the Yankees do? Nothing. Made one trade at the deadline. That’s it. What did Chaim Bloom say about the Red Sox? ( 37:55) Shohei Ohtani was not traded. What is the Angels plan? Are they ready to lose him? (44:00) What did the Padres do? Anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB Trade Deadline: Mets trade Scherzer AND Verlander! WHAT! Shohei Ohtani NOT traded! Did the Yankees do ANYTHING!?
MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘trade deadline’ as in trades in you’re gone as in you’re staying as in you’re packed up and out the door! What happened during the MLB Trade Deadline? (5:30) The New York Mets are selling. They are kicking everyone out the club. Scherzer gone. Verlander gone. Pham gone. Robertson gone. (23:20) What is the No-Trade Clause? How do players use it? Why would someone not go to a contender? (27:20) The St. Louis Cardinals sold. Flaherty sold. Hicks sold. Montgomery sold. DeJong sold. (29:30) What did the Yankees do? Nothing. Made one trade at the deadline. That’s it. What did Chaim Bloom say about the Red Sox? ( 37:55) Shohei Ohtani was not traded. What is the Angels plan? Are they ready to lose him? (44:00) What did the Padres do? Anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:32
1 Aug 23
Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all had some questions! Questions not exactly about the deadline but about trades in general! (7:45) How did Jeff Conine make it to the Marlins? How did that trade go down? Is this how most trades go down? (28:55) Someone asked me about Cincinnati Reds ownership and if they knew the Diamond Sports fiasco was on its way so they cut spending. Interesting. (38:00) Someone asked me about trading for a player with a checkered past. This was based off someone like Antonio Brown. How is this handled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: MLB Trade Deadline is Tomorrow! The Conine Trade; Is it Worth it to Trade for a Toxic Player?
Reminder! NPDS will be back tomorrow evening to recap the trade deadline! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Tomorrow is the MLB trade deadline and you all had some questions! Questions not exactly about the deadline but about trades in general! (7:45) How did Jeff Conine make it to the Marlins? How did that trade go down? Is this how most trades go down? (28:55) Someone asked me about Cincinnati Reds ownership and if they knew the Diamond Sports fiasco was on its way so they cut spending. Interesting. (38:00) Someone asked me about trading for a player with a checkered past. This was based off someone like Antonio Brown. How is this handled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44:38
31 Jul 23
Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was interested in sports administration. (12:10) Do teams have insurance coverage on players? Does insurance cover all expenses on an injured player? (23:10) What about Fernando Tatis Jr and his suspension or motorcycle accident? (27:50) Elly De La Cruz first home run ball was caught by a young fan. The kid held out for a trade. He got meet and greets, signed baseballs, signed hats, signed bat. Was that good enough? (36:20) What is Big League Advantage? Why do players sign up for this? Is it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: Advice to Break into Sports Industry; Why Tatis and De La Cruz Signed with BLA
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about some college advice. Someone asked for advice to a college sophomore that was interested in sports administration. (12:10) Do teams have insurance coverage on players? Does insurance cover all expenses on an injured player? (23:10) What about Fernando Tatis Jr and his suspension or motorcycle accident? (27:50) Elly De La Cruz first home run ball was caught by a young fan. The kid held out for a trade. He got meet and greets, signed baseballs, signed hats, signed bat. Was that good enough? (36:20) What is Big League Advantage? Why do players sign up for this? Is it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
43:04
28 Jul 23
Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samson Sit-Down: Mina Kimes - ESPN NFL Analyst
Mina Kimes joins us today! She is the new queen of the NFL commentary world. We talk how we started in the business, Yale, new media, front office roles, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:02
26 Jul 23
Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things! Go to pablo.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre - Friend, Co-worker, Visionary
We’ve got Pablo Torre back! Meadowlark. Shows. Technology. Planning. Purpose. Friendship. Fun. Entertaining. Words. Sentences. Things! Go to pablo.show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:24
25 Jul 23
Samson Sit-Down: Brad Williams, Comedian
We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows! For all of Brad's tour dates head to: https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samson Sit-Down: Brad Williams, Comedian
We’ve got the hilarious Brad Williams on the show today! Where will this conversation go? Who knows! For all of Brad's tour dates head to: https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50:36
24 Jul 23
Summer Mailbag: How Do MLB Road Trips Get Planned?; What’s the Experience of a Superstar Getting Sent to Minors
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball road trips and how they are planned and executed! (23:30) What is it like for MLB superstars in the minor leagues for rehab starts or to “fix” something? (30:40) How do teams decide to release or trade a player if you’re responsible for part or full salary of a player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: How Do MLB Road Trips Get Planned?; What’s the Experience of a Superstar Getting Sent to Minors
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question on road trips! Not personal ones, those are the best. Someone asked about baseball road trips and how they are planned and executed! (23:30) What is it like for MLB superstars in the minor leagues for rehab starts or to “fix” something? (30:40) How do teams decide to release or trade a player if you’re responsible for part or full salary of a player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45:23
21 Jul 23
Summer Mailbag: Favorite Memories of My Time in Montreal; Favorite Marathons I’ve Run
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories in Montreal. But this actually turns into a conversation about what happened in my time in Montreal. (27:00) Someone asked me about my top 5 marathons. You know we love to run here so let’s get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: Favorite Memories of My Time in Montreal; Favorite Marathons I’ve Run
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start with a question about my time in Montreal. Someone asked me about my favorite moments and memories in Montreal. But this actually turns into a conversation about what happened in my time in Montreal. (27:00) Someone asked me about my top 5 marathons. You know we love to run here so let’s get it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
43:22
20 Jul 23
Summer Mailbag: MLB Limits Spending on Technology; Facial Hair Policies; Are Rain Delays Good for Teams?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue teams. MLB wants to slow down what teams can spend on off the field tech. Why is that? (24:30) The Yankees still have a facial hair policy, why? Is it necessary? Why did I have that briefly with the Marlins. (33:20) Are rain delays actually good for teams? No, not the playing team… the front office business. How do they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: MLB Limits Spending on Technology; Facial Hair Policies; Are Rain Delays Good for Teams?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with technology. The world is changing and so is baseball. Small Revenue v. Big Revenue teams. MLB wants to slow down what teams can spend on off the field tech. Why is that? (24:30) The Yankees still have a facial hair policy, why? Is it necessary? Why did I have that briefly with the Marlins. (33:20) Are rain delays actually good for teams? No, not the playing team… the front office business. How do they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39:14
19 Jul 23
Summer Mailbag: Making the Home Run Derby; Should a Small Revenue Team Offer Shohei Ohtani a 3-Year, $75M per Deal?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who decides who is in it? Who has the final say? (16:20) Someone asked me if a small market team that is a player away offering Shohei Ohtani and short term deal but with huge money attached. Hmm. (28:30) When do you know if it’s time to buy or sell? How soon before the deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer Mailbag: Making the Home Run Derby; Should a Small Revenue Team Offer Shohei Ohtani a 3-Year, $75M per Deal?
Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with the Home Run Derby! Do front offices like when their players participate? Who decides who is in it? Who has the final say? (16:20) Someone asked me if a small market team that is a player away offering Shohei Ohtani and short term deal but with huge money attached. Hmm. (28:30) When do you know if it’s time to buy or sell? How soon before the deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39:25
18 Jul 23
MLB Pre-All Star Break Recap; Post-All Star Break Preview: Surprises, Disappointments, Biggest Storylines you need to watch!
This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with baseball! Let’s do some chattering about the pre-All Star Break and post-All Star Break! What are the biggest disappointments so far? (10:00) Biggest surprises… yes, the Marlins. (14:50) Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! (22:30) What are the Yankees going to do? Big trades? More firings? (24:20) What are the Phillies up to? (28:10) Trades! Trades! Trades! Trades! (33:45) Prediction updates for awards and postseason! (35:10) Manager hot seat! (38:20) What will the top offseason storylines be? There will be firings. There will be signings. There will be fighting. There will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB Pre-All Star Break Recap; Post-All Star Break Preview: Surprises, Disappointments, Biggest Storylines you need to watch!
This is the first episode of our Summer Mailbag Series! We'll have episodes each weekday (but one) while we're on vacation! Thank you for listening! Welcome to the Summer Mailbag Series! Let’s start things off with baseball! Let’s do some chattering about the pre-All Star Break and post-All Star Break! What are the biggest disappointments so far? (10:00) Biggest surprises… yes, the Marlins. (14:50) Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! Shohei Ohtani! (22:30) What are the Yankees going to do? Big trades? More firings? (24:20) What are the Phillies up to? (28:10) Trades! Trades! Trades! Trades! (33:45) Prediction updates for awards and postseason! (35:10) Manager hot seat! (38:20) What will the top offseason storylines be? There will be firings. There will be signings. There will be fighting. There will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44:50
17 Jul 23
MLB All-Star Break is over! Let the games begin! Baltimore Orioles GAUNTLET of a schedule! Northwestern's terrible week continues! (Episode 857)
NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 at 6pm for a LIVE MLB trade deadline show! Enjoy! Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in All Star Break is over and regular season baseball is back as in I’m back at home (for today) as in post-all star break news is here. We’ll have trades. We’ll have teams fall apart. We’ll have teams make runs. We’ll find out what the Baltimore Orioles are made of by mid-August. Their schedule is a gauntlet! (19:30) Northwestern has fired its baseball coach after one season. Two days after firing its football coach for the same hostile work environment. (33:10) Review: Asteroid City. (38:00) Is ESPN for sale? Maybe. Maybe not. (43:50) Rory McIlroy is so against LIV Golf it’s admirable. Any chance he gets to poo poo it he will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB All-Star Break is over! Let the games begin! Baltimore Orioles GAUNTLET of a schedule! Northwestern's terrible week continues! (Episode 857)
NPDS Summer Mailbag Series will begin on Monday while David is away! We have shows for you each weekday (except July 27)!!! We'll be back on August 1 at 6pm for a LIVE MLB trade deadline show! Enjoy! Today’s word of the day is ‘we’re back’ as in All Star Break is over and regular season baseball is back as in I’m back at home (for today) as in post-all star break news is here. We’ll have trades. We’ll have teams fall apart. We’ll have teams make runs. We’ll find out what the Baltimore Orioles are made of by mid-August. Their schedule is a gauntlet! (19:30) Northwestern has fired its baseball coach after one season. Two days after firing its football coach for the same hostile work environment. (33:10) Review: Asteroid City. (38:00) Is ESPN for sale? Maybe. Maybe not. (43:50) Rory McIlroy is so against LIV Golf it’s admirable. Any chance he gets to poo poo it he will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:23
14 Jul 23
Daniel Snyder, Roger Goodell, John Gruden, and the NFL's dirty secrets; Yankees give in to jersey patch deal; Cardinals readying for fire sale? (Episode 856)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder had one ready to go in a way to strong-arm NFL owners and Roger Goodell. Or did he? What the heck is happening here? (26:10) Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. We also need to discuss the writers and actors strike and what it means for TV/Film. (34:30) The New York Yankees have a jersey patch sponsor. Uh oh. (39:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals president and what he said about trading players. I needed today to be Friday so bad! But whatever! We make the best of it! Keep going! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Snyder, Roger Goodell, John Gruden, and the NFL's dirty secrets; Yankees give in to jersey patch deal; Cardinals readying for fire sale? (Episode 856)
Today’s word of the day is ‘blackmail powerpoint’ as in blackmail as in powerpoint as in dirty secrets as in presentation as in Daniel Snyder had one ready to go in a way to strong-arm NFL owners and Roger Goodell. Or did he? What the heck is happening here? (26:10) Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. We also need to discuss the writers and actors strike and what it means for TV/Film. (34:30) The New York Yankees have a jersey patch sponsor. Uh oh. (39:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals president and what he said about trading players. I needed today to be Friday so bad! But whatever! We make the best of it! Keep going! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:39
13 Jul 23
2023 MLB All-Star Game: Biggest Takeaways; Rob Manfred talked expansion, rules, fans; Oakland mayor flies to Seattle to meet with Manfred! (Episode 855)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What were the story lines? Are the jerseys as bad as we think they are? (16:40) Rob Manfred met with the media during the All-Star Game. He talked expansion. He talked about fans. He talked about the rule changes. And of course, the Oakland Athletics. Oakland mayor Sheng Thao travelled to Seattle to meet with Rob Manfred. And then she sat down with Ken Rosenthal to tell all. (33:10) Review: Beau is Afraid. (36:20) Tony Clark also met with the media. What did he have to say? Pitch clock! I was also not a fan of the All Star jerseys! Bring back the regular team uniforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 MLB All-Star Game: Biggest Takeaways; Rob Manfred talked expansion, rules, fans; Oakland mayor flies to Seattle to meet with Manfred! (Episode 855)
Today’s word of the day is ‘shine’ as in bright as in focused as in MLB All-Star Game was here and it was great… kind of. What happened? What were the story lines? Are the jerseys as bad as we think they are? (16:40) Rob Manfred met with the media during the All-Star Game. He talked expansion. He talked about fans. He talked about the rule changes. And of course, the Oakland Athletics. Oakland mayor Sheng Thao travelled to Seattle to meet with Rob Manfred. And then she sat down with Ken Rosenthal to tell all. (33:10) Review: Beau is Afraid. (36:20) Tony Clark also met with the media. What did he have to say? Pitch clock! I was also not a fan of the All Star jerseys! Bring back the regular team uniforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:41
12 Jul 23
Did you enjoy the Home Run Derby?; Shohei Ohtani Recruitment Campaign begins; Northwestern HAD TO fire Pat Fitzgerald! (Episode 854)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the home run derby! Julio put on a show but didn’t make the finals! Did you enjoy it? Did it move to fast? (8:40) The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are going to be crazy. Free agency. Losing. Ohtani is asked about it all. What is going to happen? (18:20) The Yankees have fired their hitting coach and hired a new one. Same old story. What did Brian Cashman want done differently now? (27:55) Review: Paint (31:20) Pat Fitzgerald as fired by Northwestern. Northwestern had a problem. Has a problem. Could still be a problem. (42:00) Bob Huggins still thinks he’s the basketball coach at WVU. West Virginia said no. He said yes. West Virginia said no. What? Slow news day, huh? Appreciate you all for sticking with us! Enjoy the all-star game tonight and a free slurpee today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you enjoy the Home Run Derby?; Shohei Ohtani Recruitment Campaign begins; Northwestern HAD TO fire Pat Fitzgerald! (Episode 854)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slurpee’ as in 7/11 as in free slurpee day as in why are we talking about this? (2:10) Vlad Guerrero Jr. wins the home run derby! Julio put on a show but didn’t make the finals! Did you enjoy it? Did it move to fast? (8:40) The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are going to be crazy. Free agency. Losing. Ohtani is asked about it all. What is going to happen? (18:20) The Yankees have fired their hitting coach and hired a new one. Same old story. What did Brian Cashman want done differently now? (27:55) Review: Paint (31:20) Pat Fitzgerald as fired by Northwestern. Northwestern had a problem. Has a problem. Could still be a problem. (42:00) Bob Huggins still thinks he’s the basketball coach at WVU. West Virginia said no. He said yes. West Virginia said no. What? Slow news day, huh? Appreciate you all for sticking with us! Enjoy the all-star game tonight and a free slurpee today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:30
11 Jul 23
What in the world is happening at Northwestern!? Bob Huggins v. WVU; MLB All-Star break is here! Did you watch the draft? (Episode 853)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a suspension. We have letters. We have allegations. We have backlash. What the hell is going on here!? (13:00) What the hell is going on at WVU!? Bob Huggins is saying he didn’t resign? Then what did he do? (28:10) Review: Wham! (31:10) NPPOD. (33:10) We’ve made it to the MLB All-Star Break! MLB Draft happening! Home Run Derby is here! (41:20) We have a new NBA in-season tournament! Are you excited!? If Pete Alonso wins the derby tonight the Mets are making the playoffs! Book it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What in the world is happening at Northwestern!? Bob Huggins v. WVU; MLB All-Star break is here! Did you watch the draft? (Episode 853)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hazing’ as in terrible behavior as in toxic as in cover ups as in Northwestern football has a problem. We have a suspension. We have letters. We have allegations. We have backlash. What the hell is going on here!? (13:00) What the hell is going on at WVU!? Bob Huggins is saying he didn’t resign? Then what did he do? (28:10) Review: Wham! (31:10) NPPOD. (33:10) We’ve made it to the MLB All-Star Break! MLB Draft happening! Home Run Derby is here! (41:20) We have a new NBA in-season tournament! Are you excited!? If Pete Alonso wins the derby tonight the Mets are making the playoffs! Book it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:21
10 Jul 23
Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walk into a bar... The Damian Lillard trade drama is too much! (Episode 852)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. What happened with Spurs security? Who do we believe? Is this what Wemby will have to deal with everywhere he goes? (25:55) Review: Clean. (29:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard’s agent now speaking out. This drama has become too much! (38:20) NPPOD Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walk into a bar... The Damian Lillard trade drama is too much! (Episode 852)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tapped’ as in slapped as in grabbed as in Britney Spears as in Victor Wembanyama as in this story cannot be real. What happened with Spurs security? Who do we believe? Is this what Wemby will have to deal with everywhere he goes? (25:55) Review: Clean. (29:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard’s agent now speaking out. This drama has become too much! (38:20) NPPOD Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:00
7 Jul 23
Marlins win ANOTHER 1-run game! Yes, I am rooting for them!; De La Cruz gets bat-checked by Nationals!; Are the Braves for sale!? (Episode 851)
Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done it again. A one-run game is the Marlins specialty this year. (15:10) Elly De La Cruz is a phenom. He’s doing great and exciting things for the Reds. What happened that set off Nationals manager Dave Martinez yesterday? (29:30) Review: How Do You Measure a Year? (34:00) Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? What does this split Liberty Media is doing mean? (40:00) Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the remainder of the season for violating the league’s Domestic Abuse policy. Another Yankees pitcher. (46:20) NPPOD It's another hot one! Stay hydrated folks! Summer officially feels here even though it's been here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marlins win ANOTHER 1-run game! Yes, I am rooting for them!; De La Cruz gets bat-checked by Nationals!; Are the Braves for sale!? (Episode 851)
Today’s word of the day is ‘walk-off error’ as in game-winner as in bottom of the 9th as in the Marlins as in the Cardinals as in Miami has done it again. A one-run game is the Marlins specialty this year. (15:10) Elly De La Cruz is a phenom. He’s doing great and exciting things for the Reds. What happened that set off Nationals manager Dave Martinez yesterday? (29:30) Review: How Do You Measure a Year? (34:00) Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? What does this split Liberty Media is doing mean? (40:00) Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the remainder of the season for violating the league’s Domestic Abuse policy. Another Yankees pitcher. (46:20) NPPOD It's another hot one! Stay hydrated folks! Summer officially feels here even though it's been here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:36
6 Jul 23
America! Land of the free, Home of the hot dog! Angels curse continues: Trout is out, will Ohtani be dealt?; Dodgers pitching injuries may plague season again (Episode 850)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with the hot dog eating contest that we just can’t look away!? (11:35) Mike Trout is out again. 6th time in 7 seasons. Broken bone in his wrist. The Angels simply cannot afford this. The postseason? Ohtani? Gone? (22:35) The Los Angeles Dodgers have some issues. Clayton Kershaw is hurt again. Dustin May is out for the season. Noah Syndergaard is still on the IL with a blister. Julio Arias has not been an ace. (33:00) Review: Somewhere In Queens. (38:00) The Mets did something that other teams don’t like. They trade for 2 players. Paid one of them $4M and DFA’d him immediately. Why? (43:30) NPPOD. (43:40) The NBA is working on new rules. Beware of the flop! Top of the morning! Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America! Land of the free, Home of the hot dog! Angels curse continues: Trout is out, will Ohtani be dealt?; Dodgers pitching injuries may plague season again (Episode 850)
Today’s word of the day is ‘gluttony’ as in eating as in binging as in chow down as in hot dogs as in July 4th as in America! What is it with the hot dog eating contest that we just can’t look away!? (11:35) Mike Trout is out again. 6th time in 7 seasons. Broken bone in his wrist. The Angels simply cannot afford this. The postseason? Ohtani? Gone? (22:35) The Los Angeles Dodgers have some issues. Clayton Kershaw is hurt again. Dustin May is out for the season. Noah Syndergaard is still on the IL with a blister. Julio Arias has not been an ace. (33:00) Review: Somewhere In Queens. (38:00) The Mets did something that other teams don’t like. They trade for 2 players. Paid one of them $4M and DFA’d him immediately. Why? (43:30) NPPOD. (43:40) The NBA is working on new rules. Beware of the flop! Top of the morning! Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:15
5 Jul 23
Heat fans celebrate as Damian Lillard finally requests trade from Portland! NBA Free Agency frenzy! MLB All-Star Game rosters revealed! No Tatis Jr!? (Episode 849)
Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday! Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy as in crazy spending as in big money as in Damian Lillard as in the NBA is a frenzy! Dillion Brooks $80M! Tyrese Halliburton and Desmond Bane getting $200M! LaMelo Ball $200M! What!? (4:30) Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. Welp. Where’s he going to go? He wants Miami, but does Portland want him to go to Miami? (8:20) What other NBA signings stood out? Where is Draymond going? Is Kyrie leaving Dallas? Westbrook knows his worth. (18:00) We have our MLB All-Star lineups! Woohoo! Yay! So many Braves! So many Rangers! (31:55) Review: The Idol. (34:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Aroldis Chapman trade and if the Royals should have waited. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) Supreme Court rulings are out. What happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heat fans celebrate as Damian Lillard finally requests trade from Portland! NBA Free Agency frenzy! MLB All-Star Game rosters revealed! No Tatis Jr!? (Episode 849)
Have a SAFE and fun July 4 celebration/bbq/cookout! We will be back on Wednesday! Today’s word of the day is ‘frenzy’ as in free agent frenzy as in crazy spending as in big money as in Damian Lillard as in the NBA is a frenzy! Dillion Brooks $80M! Tyrese Halliburton and Desmond Bane getting $200M! LaMelo Ball $200M! What!? (4:30) Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. Welp. Where’s he going to go? He wants Miami, but does Portland want him to go to Miami? (8:20) What other NBA signings stood out? Where is Draymond going? Is Kyrie leaving Dallas? Westbrook knows his worth. (18:00) We have our MLB All-Star lineups! Woohoo! Yay! So many Braves! So many Rangers! (31:55) Review: The Idol. (34:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Aroldis Chapman trade and if the Royals should have waited. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) Supreme Court rulings are out. What happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:53
3 Jul 23
NFL has already suspended NINE players for sports betting this year!; Do not trade for James Harden if you want a ring! Supreme Court ends affirmative action (Episode 848)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gatorade as in the NFL has a problem. It’s trying to be addressed as 9 players have now been suspended this year already. (12:00) James Harden wants a trade. Shocking. Would be his 4th team in 2 years. Lovely. (23:55) Review: South Beach Shark Club. (30:00) MLB has announced the starting lineups for the All-Star Game. What stood out? (38:20) NPPOD (41:45) US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote to end affirmative action. What happened and what does this mean? Have a great weekend everyone! It's the weekend so do something fun! Get some fresh air! Eat that burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL has already suspended NINE players for sports betting this year!; Do not trade for James Harden if you want a ring! Supreme Court ends affirmative action (Episode 848)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prop’ as in prop bets as in over as in under as in how long will the national anthem be as in what color is the gatorade as in the NFL has a problem. It’s trying to be addressed as 9 players have now been suspended this year already. (12:00) James Harden wants a trade. Shocking. Would be his 4th team in 2 years. Lovely. (23:55) Review: South Beach Shark Club. (30:00) MLB has announced the starting lineups for the All-Star Game. What stood out? (38:20) NPPOD (41:45) US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote to end affirmative action. What happened and what does this mean? Have a great weekend everyone! It's the weekend so do something fun! Get some fresh air! Eat that burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:45
30 Jun 23
Domingo Germán throws a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics!; Is Mets owner Steve Cohen preparing the team for a fire sale!? (Episode 847)
Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics for the Yankees! First Dominican-born player to do so. Was horrible in his previous starts. How mad is MLB at who did it? (17:40) What else is happening in Oakland? Why didn’t this perfect game happen in Las Vegas!? (28:20) Review: McGregor Forever. (32:10) Steve Cohen spoke yesterday about the Mets. What did he have to say? Something we have been preaching for 2 years! (43:20) NPPOD Have a great day! If you're reading this know how much I appreciate your support of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Domingo Germán throws a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics!; Is Mets owner Steve Cohen preparing the team for a fire sale!? (Episode 847)
Today’s word of the day is ‘perfection’ as in perfect as in no runs as in no hits as in no walks as in no errors as in Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Oakland Athletics for the Yankees! First Dominican-born player to do so. Was horrible in his previous starts. How mad is MLB at who did it? (17:40) What else is happening in Oakland? Why didn’t this perfect game happen in Las Vegas!? (28:20) Review: McGregor Forever. (32:10) Steve Cohen spoke yesterday about the Mets. What did he have to say? Something we have been preaching for 2 years! (43:20) NPPOD Have a great day! If you're reading this know how much I appreciate your support of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:55
29 Jun 23
Big Moneyball: Mets GM meets the media after Steve Cohen announce Wednesday presser; Do the San Diego Padres have major clubhouse issues? (Episode 846)
Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conference on Wednesday, but on Tuesday Billy Eppler took the mic. Why? What is happening? What could be happening? (18:45) How can the San Diego Padres be this bad!? Tatis Jr. Soto. Machado. Bogaerts. Snell. Darvish. Musgrove. How are they so bad!? (32:10) Review: Take Care of Maya. (40:35) NPPOD. (45:40) Is Alek Manoah broken? Can he be fixed? I tried something a little different today with the presser! If you don't like it just DM and tell me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Moneyball: Mets GM meets the media after Steve Cohen announce Wednesday presser; Do the San Diego Padres have major clubhouse issues? (Episode 846)
Today’s word of the day is ‘straight’ as in give it to me straight as in no lies as in Steve Cohen has had enough. He tweeted about a press conference on Wednesday, but on Tuesday Billy Eppler took the mic. Why? What is happening? What could be happening? (18:45) How can the San Diego Padres be this bad!? Tatis Jr. Soto. Machado. Bogaerts. Snell. Darvish. Musgrove. How are they so bad!? (32:10) Review: Take Care of Maya. (40:35) NPPOD. (45:40) Is Alek Manoah broken? Can he be fixed? I tried something a little different today with the presser! If you don't like it just DM and tell me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:32
28 Jun 23
Is the Dame Lillard Trade Saga FINALLY over!? NBA new luxury tax rules are changing everything!; NHL voids a trade over CBA violation!? (Episode 845)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lillard doing? Are the Blazers keeping him? Trading him? What is happening with the new CBA that teams are dumping salaries? Are teams scared? (17:35) The NHL has stepped in and voided a trade. Why did it happen? Should it have happened? (29:10) Review: Extraction 2.(33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about sportsbooks and the deals with teams that have gone south. (41:50) NPPOD. (43:10) ESPN anchor Sage Steele is in a lawsuit against ESPN, Disney. What happened? What will happen? I am currently sick! I blame it on the weather! The sun hasn't been out in the Northeast in what feels like a month! It's supposed to be summer!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the Dame Lillard Trade Saga FINALLY over!? NBA new luxury tax rules are changing everything!; NHL voids a trade over CBA violation!? (Episode 845)
Today’s word of the day is ‘reset’ as in roster reset as in trades as in salary dumps as in free agents as in the draft as in what is Damian Lillard doing? Are the Blazers keeping him? Trading him? What is happening with the new CBA that teams are dumping salaries? Are teams scared? (17:35) The NHL has stepped in and voided a trade. Why did it happen? Should it have happened? (29:10) Review: Extraction 2.(33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about sportsbooks and the deals with teams that have gone south. (41:50) NPPOD. (43:10) ESPN anchor Sage Steele is in a lawsuit against ESPN, Disney. What happened? What will happen? I am currently sick! I blame it on the weather! The sun hasn't been out in the Northeast in what feels like a month! It's supposed to be summer!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:44
27 Jun 23
Rob Manfred had more to say about Oakland A's fans! How hurt is Aaron Judge? When will he be back!?; The Mets trade a vet in the middle of a game! WHAT!? (Episode 844)
Today’s word of the day is ‘inaction’ as in no action as in lack of action as in Rob Manfred was in London and made some comments about the Oakland A’s fans… again. Did he walk things back? Did he say sorry? Or did he double down? (10:00) What is wrong with Aaron Judge’s toe? How bad was it? How bad is it? (23:20) Review: The Bear S2. (28:00) NPPOD. (30:20) Will we ever see a MLB team forfeit? Would the Rockies losing 25-1 to the Angels be a time where a Mercy Rule should be in effect? (38:10) It’s time for MLB trade talk! What are teams thinking? Buying or selling? Taking on terrible contracts? Today feels like the most Monday Monday of all the Mondays! Wooof! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Manfred had more to say about Oakland A's fans! How hurt is Aaron Judge? When will he be back!?; The Mets trade a vet in the middle of a game! WHAT!? (Episode 844)
Today’s word of the day is ‘inaction’ as in no action as in lack of action as in Rob Manfred was in London and made some comments about the Oakland A’s fans… again. Did he walk things back? Did he say sorry? Or did he double down? (10:00) What is wrong with Aaron Judge’s toe? How bad was it? How bad is it? (23:20) Review: The Bear S2. (28:00) NPPOD. (30:20) Will we ever see a MLB team forfeit? Would the Rockies losing 25-1 to the Angels be a time where a Mercy Rule should be in effect? (38:10) It’s time for MLB trade talk! What are teams thinking? Buying or selling? Taking on terrible contracts? Today feels like the most Monday Monday of all the Mondays! Wooof! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:48
26 Jun 23
LIV Golf was just the beginning! Parent company of Wizards, Capitals and Mystics makes deal with Qatari Wealth Fund!; Arizona Diamondbacks latest team to be dropped by Diamond! (Episode 843)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sovereign fund’ as in LIV Golf as in Saudi Arabia as in Qatari Wealth Fund as in Washington Wizards as in Washington Mystics as in Washington Capitals. Foreign money is here. Just like it came for European soccer. What does it mean? (16:10) Mike Dunleavy Jr first move was to trade away Jordan Poole. And it’s what he said a few days ago that we need to talk about. (18:10) Diamond Sports Group announced yesterday that it is seeking approval to ditch the Arizona Diamondbacks TV deal. Uh oh. (28:00) Review: Working - What We Do All Day. (33:40) The MLB London Series is here. Why is it happening? What is the big deal surrounding European games? (40:30) NPPOD. (43:50) Tampa Bay Rays have benched Wander Franco. Why? Have an incredible weekend everyone! Try and get some fresh air! I'll do that after binge watching The Bear Season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIV Golf was just the beginning! Parent company of Wizards, Capitals and Mystics makes deal with Qatari Wealth Fund!; Arizona Diamondbacks latest team to be dropped by Diamond! (Episode 843)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sovereign fund’ as in LIV Golf as in Saudi Arabia as in Qatari Wealth Fund as in Washington Wizards as in Washington Mystics as in Washington Capitals. Foreign money is here. Just like it came for European soccer. What does it mean? (16:10) Mike Dunleavy Jr first move was to trade away Jordan Poole. And it’s what he said a few days ago that we need to talk about. (18:10) Diamond Sports Group announced yesterday that it is seeking approval to ditch the Arizona Diamondbacks TV deal. Uh oh. (28:00) Review: Working - What We Do All Day. (33:40) The MLB London Series is here. Why is it happening? What is the big deal surrounding European games? (40:30) NPPOD. (43:50) Tampa Bay Rays have benched Wander Franco. Why? Have an incredible weekend everyone! Try and get some fresh air! I'll do that after binge watching The Bear Season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:57
23 Jun 23
2023 NBA Draft! It's time for the Wembanyama takeover! Are Overtime Elite and G League Ignite the real deal alternatives? Rob Manfred and Astros cheating and Oakland issues! (Episode 842)
Thank you to everyone who listens and shares NPDS! What a great honor to be a Pick of the Month! Thank you! Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive’ as in he’s coming as in NBA Draft night is here as in Victor Wembanyama is here. The 7’4 unicorn from France is here to take over the NBA. The Spurs will get him. Is Pop ready? How will they handle him? (10:30) Who is making the pick for the Charlotte Hornets? It will not be Michael Jordan! And this is a huge decision! What about alternates to college basketball? It’s happening! (18:00) Rob Manfred did a sit-down interview with TIME magazine and covered myriad topics. Astros scandal. Oakland issues. (31:10) Review: White Men Can’t Jump. (35:00) Major League Baseball is being sued by former scouts who allege the league kept a blacklist of “non-hirable scouts” based on age. (43:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 NBA Draft! It's time for the Wembanyama takeover! Are Overtime Elite and G League Ignite the real deal alternatives? Rob Manfred and Astros cheating and Oakland issues! (Episode 842)
Thank you to everyone who listens and shares NPDS! What a great honor to be a Pick of the Month! Thank you! Today’s word of the day is ‘il arrive’ as in he’s coming as in NBA Draft night is here as in Victor Wembanyama is here. The 7’4 unicorn from France is here to take over the NBA. The Spurs will get him. Is Pop ready? How will they handle him? (10:30) Who is making the pick for the Charlotte Hornets? It will not be Michael Jordan! And this is a huge decision! What about alternates to college basketball? It’s happening! (18:00) Rob Manfred did a sit-down interview with TIME magazine and covered myriad topics. Astros scandal. Oakland issues. (31:10) Review: White Men Can’t Jump. (35:00) Major League Baseball is being sued by former scouts who allege the league kept a blacklist of “non-hirable scouts” based on age. (43:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:25
22 Jun 23
The AL East is a gauntlet! Are the Rays for sale? Are the Orioles for sale? Is Cashman really "happy" with the Yankees? Is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? (Episode 841)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tightrope’ as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on their heels as in the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all in striking distance of the Wild Card. (6:00) Are the Rays for sale? Are the Rays getting a new stadium? Are the Rays ever going to fill up a stadium? (11:30) What is going on with the Baltimore Orioles? Is the team for sale? A settlement just took place with the Nationals that sees Baltimore paying $100M over a settlement. (16:15) What is happening with the Yankees? Cashman is “happy” with the team. Even with that payroll? (20:40) What is Chaim Bloom’s future in Boston? Can the Red Sox keep momentum going? (24:00) NPPOD. (29:10) Review: Sweeney Todd. (32:10) Is Las Vegas ready for an NBA team? Is it happening? Is the Oak View Group proposal a real one? (36:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard and if this a player I’d want on my team. (42:10) It’s time for sub talk! Have a great Wednesday, party people! The weekend is so close! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AL East is a gauntlet! Are the Rays for sale? Are the Orioles for sale? Is Cashman really "happy" with the Yankees? Is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? (Episode 841)
Today’s word of the day is ‘tightrope’ as in the AL East as in closing in on MLB halfway point as in the Rays lead MLB as in the Orioles are on their heels as in the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all in striking distance of the Wild Card. (6:00) Are the Rays for sale? Are the Rays getting a new stadium? Are the Rays ever going to fill up a stadium? (11:30) What is going on with the Baltimore Orioles? Is the team for sale? A settlement just took place with the Nationals that sees Baltimore paying $100M over a settlement. (16:15) What is happening with the Yankees? Cashman is “happy” with the team. Even with that payroll? (20:40) What is Chaim Bloom’s future in Boston? Can the Red Sox keep momentum going? (24:00) NPPOD. (29:10) Review: Sweeney Todd. (32:10) Is Las Vegas ready for an NBA team? Is it happening? Is the Oak View Group proposal a real one? (36:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Damian Lillard and if this a player I’d want on my team. (42:10) It’s time for sub talk! Have a great Wednesday, party people! The weekend is so close! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:52
21 Jun 23
If the Suns are listening to Isiah Thomas they have a MAJOR problem! Would you trade Zion Williamson? Is Draymond Green going to be the first of the Warriors Big 3 to leave? (Episode 840)
Today’s word of the day is ‘uh oh’ as in oh no a in a mistake as in a problem as in the Phoenix Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Isiah Thomas as in Chris Paul. CP3 is doing a media tour and said that Isiah and Mat didn’t want him anymore. Ishbia said Isiah didn’t have a role in the team but yet he does. Uh oh! (10:20) Is Zion Williamson getting traded? Would you trade him? Everything off the court with him is bad. (19:20) Is this the end of the Warriors dynasty? Is Draymond Green that important to the Warriors? Green has declined his player option and he’s now a free agent. (27:45) Review: Shiny Happy People. (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Braves optioning a player before a game in which his Dad was going to throw the first pitch. (41:00) NPPOD. (42:30) Did you know the Texas Rangers are the ONLY MLB team without a Pride Night? Shoutout to orcas. If you're an orca and you're reading this just know I am no enemy of yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If the Suns are listening to Isiah Thomas they have a MAJOR problem! Would you trade Zion Williamson? Is Draymond Green going to be the first of the Warriors Big 3 to leave? (Episode 840)
Today’s word of the day is ‘uh oh’ as in oh no a in a mistake as in a problem as in the Phoenix Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Isiah Thomas as in Chris Paul. CP3 is doing a media tour and said that Isiah and Mat didn’t want him anymore. Ishbia said Isiah didn’t have a role in the team but yet he does. Uh oh! (10:20) Is Zion Williamson getting traded? Would you trade him? Everything off the court with him is bad. (19:20) Is this the end of the Warriors dynasty? Is Draymond Green that important to the Warriors? Green has declined his player option and he’s now a free agent. (27:45) Review: Shiny Happy People. (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Braves optioning a player before a game in which his Dad was going to throw the first pitch. (41:00) NPPOD. (42:30) Did you know the Texas Rangers are the ONLY MLB team without a Pride Night? Shoutout to orcas. If you're an orca and you're reading this just know I am no enemy of yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:45
20 Jun 23
Ja Morant suspended! Has now cost himself close to $50M!!! Bob Huggins resigns after DUI arrest! Pirates bus driver arrested for DUI while driving team! (Episode 839)
Today’s word of the day is ‘back seat’ as in Ja Morant as in Bob Huggins as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ll start with Ja Morant and his suspension. 25 games. No pay. Was it enough? (15:10) Bob Huggins was arrested for a DUI over the weekend. He had a BAC of .21. Just unreal. This is his second major distraction of the offseason and now he is gone. Retired. Resigned. Fired. (22:50) Pittsburgh Pirates team bus driver was arrested and charged with a DUI… while driving the team! WHAT!? (32:50) Review: It Ain’t Over. (36:55) Bradley Beal is being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Does this trade make sense? Can the Suns afford this trade? (44:40) NPPOD. Have a great day today! And as you can see from the theme of the show DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ja Morant suspended! Has now cost himself close to $50M!!! Bob Huggins resigns after DUI arrest! Pirates bus driver arrested for DUI while driving team! (Episode 839)
Today’s word of the day is ‘back seat’ as in Ja Morant as in Bob Huggins as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ll start with Ja Morant and his suspension. 25 games. No pay. Was it enough? (15:10) Bob Huggins was arrested for a DUI over the weekend. He had a BAC of .21. Just unreal. This is his second major distraction of the offseason and now he is gone. Retired. Resigned. Fired. (22:50) Pittsburgh Pirates team bus driver was arrested and charged with a DUI… while driving the team! WHAT!? (32:50) Review: It Ain’t Over. (36:55) Bradley Beal is being traded to the Phoenix Suns. Does this trade make sense? Can the Suns afford this trade? (44:40) NPPOD. Have a great day today! And as you can see from the theme of the show DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:34
19 Jun 23
Athletics to Vegas: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Oakland mayor get into war of words over Athletics relocation and Oakland fans! (Episode 838)
Today’s word of the day is ‘realization’ as in coming to grips as in seeing it clearly as in Rob Manfred has met the media and he had some things to say and it was all about the Oakland Athletics. What happened? What did he say? Was it a disaster? (26:30) What about Pride Night? Manfred addressed this too. (35:30) Review: Chantilly Bridge. (37:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Miami Heat and Conor McGregor sexual assault accusations that happened at the arena. What? At the arena? (45:30) NPPOD Have a great weekend!!! Eat that burger you've been dreaming about! Maybe add in some ice cream for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletics to Vegas: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Oakland mayor get into war of words over Athletics relocation and Oakland fans! (Episode 838)
Today’s word of the day is ‘realization’ as in coming to grips as in seeing it clearly as in Rob Manfred has met the media and he had some things to say and it was all about the Oakland Athletics. What happened? What did he say? Was it a disaster? (26:30) What about Pride Night? Manfred addressed this too. (35:30) Review: Chantilly Bridge. (37:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Miami Heat and Conor McGregor sexual assault accusations that happened at the arena. What? At the arena? (45:30) NPPOD Have a great weekend!!! Eat that burger you've been dreaming about! Maybe add in some ice cream for fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:58
16 Jun 23
The St. Louis Cardinals have lost their way! What did Hal Steinbrenner have to say about the Yankees? The Athletics move to Las Vegas is not a done deal yet!!! (Episode 837)
Today’s word of the day is ‘The Cardinal Way’ as in winning as in rings as in playoffs as in what has happened to St. Louis this season? The team is failing. The team is blowing saves. The team is the worst in the National League right now! Where did it all go wrong!? (13:50) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner talked rookie Anthony Volpe and his poor start. He also brought up last year’s trade deadline moves and what’s to come. (28:50) Review: Creed III. (36:45) Are the Athletics in Las Vegas yet? Is the deal done? Is the stadium built? Are the moving trucks there? Are the jerseys released? (46:55) NPPOD HAVE A GREAT DAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! IT'S THIRSTY THURSDAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The St. Louis Cardinals have lost their way! What did Hal Steinbrenner have to say about the Yankees? The Athletics move to Las Vegas is not a done deal yet!!! (Episode 837)
Today’s word of the day is ‘The Cardinal Way’ as in winning as in rings as in playoffs as in what has happened to St. Louis this season? The team is failing. The team is blowing saves. The team is the worst in the National League right now! Where did it all go wrong!? (13:50) Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner talked rookie Anthony Volpe and his poor start. He also brought up last year’s trade deadline moves and what’s to come. (28:50) Review: Creed III. (36:45) Are the Athletics in Las Vegas yet? Is the deal done? Is the stadium built? Are the moving trucks there? Are the jerseys released? (46:55) NPPOD HAVE A GREAT DAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! IT'S THIRSTY THURSDAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:58
15 Jun 23
Vegas is having a moment! Golden Knights win Stanley Cup! Athletics move one step closer to Vegas move despite reverse boycott in Oakland! (Episode 836)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sin city’ as in Las Vegas as in Vegas, baby as in Golden Knights as in Athletics as in Carson City as in Florida Panthers as in Oakland as in hockey as in baseball! What a day it was for Nevada! We had the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup. An expansion team within 6 years! Wow! (15:40) We had the Senate vote yes to give public funds to John Fisher. How did this happen? What was in the amended bill? (28:45) We had a reverse boycott! In Oakland! Stadium packed! Sell the team! Fire Fisher to the moon! (34:30) Review: Blackberry. (38:50) The Ottawa Senators are being sold for $950M! What does that mean for the league? (43:40) NPPOD It's officially baseball season! That's it! No NBA. No NHL! Baseball is king! But the Mets still STINK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vegas is having a moment! Golden Knights win Stanley Cup! Athletics move one step closer to Vegas move despite reverse boycott in Oakland! (Episode 836)
Today’s word of the day is ‘sin city’ as in Las Vegas as in Vegas, baby as in Golden Knights as in Athletics as in Carson City as in Florida Panthers as in Oakland as in hockey as in baseball! What a day it was for Nevada! We had the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup. An expansion team within 6 years! Wow! (15:40) We had the Senate vote yes to give public funds to John Fisher. How did this happen? What was in the amended bill? (28:45) We had a reverse boycott! In Oakland! Stadium packed! Sell the team! Fire Fisher to the moon! (34:30) Review: Blackberry. (38:50) The Ottawa Senators are being sold for $950M! What does that mean for the league? (43:40) NPPOD It's officially baseball season! That's it! No NBA. No NHL! Baseball is king! But the Mets still STINK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:54
14 Jun 23
Denver Nuggets are your NBA champions! Nikola Jokic is the world's most interesting superstar!; Oakland fans holding reverse boycott at Athletics game! (Episode 835)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Rocky Mountain high’ as in Denver as in Colorado as in Nikola Jokic as in Jamal Murray as in Mike Malone as in Nuggets as in NBA Finals as in 2023 NBA champions. The Miami Heat were close to sending this to a Game 6 back in South Beach, but came up short. What a finals. What a player Nikola Jokic is. (15:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oakland fans holding a reverse boycott. What is the front office doing about this? Do they care? What is even happening to Athletics to Vegas? Is that close? (32:20) Review: Brad’s Status. (35:00) How many pitches is too many pitches? Stanford let Quinn Mathews throw 156 pitches in a game. 334 pitches in a 10-day period. Let’s discuss. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) The Athletic fired 20 journalists yesterday. From covering the local beat to now being a national audience. Hmm… Nikola Jokic is the most interesting man in the world. It's official. Go enjoy your horses this summer, big guy. You deserve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denver Nuggets are your NBA champions! Nikola Jokic is the world's most interesting superstar!; Oakland fans holding reverse boycott at Athletics game! (Episode 835)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Rocky Mountain high’ as in Denver as in Colorado as in Nikola Jokic as in Jamal Murray as in Mike Malone as in Nuggets as in NBA Finals as in 2023 NBA champions. The Miami Heat were close to sending this to a Game 6 back in South Beach, but came up short. What a finals. What a player Nikola Jokic is. (15:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oakland fans holding a reverse boycott. What is the front office doing about this? Do they care? What is even happening to Athletics to Vegas? Is that close? (32:20) Review: Brad’s Status. (35:00) How many pitches is too many pitches? Stanford let Quinn Mathews throw 156 pitches in a game. 334 pitches in a 10-day period. Let’s discuss. (40:30) NPPOD. (45:00) The Athletic fired 20 journalists yesterday. From covering the local beat to now being a national audience. Hmm… Nikola Jokic is the most interesting man in the world. It's official. Go enjoy your horses this summer, big guy. You deserve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:21
13 Jun 23
Mets owner Steve Cohen learning hard way: Rings have to be earned, not bought! Phillies having major pitch clock problems! Will the Nuggets win it all tonight!? (Episode 834)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hedge fund’ as in Steve Cohen as in New York Mets as in stink! How are the Mets this bad? Highest payroll in baseball. Home Run leader. Verlander. Scherzer. And they’re 9.5 GB of the Braves! Behind the Marlins! (16:20) Pitch clock problems! The Phillies are alleging that the pitch clock at home is moving faster than every other ballpark! What!? (27:30) Review: Smartless. (30:45) Blue Jays DFA relief pitcher Anthony Bass. It took them long enough. Why did they handle it like they did? (38:40) NPPOD (43:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Billy the Marlin was ever hurt like Burnie was by Conor McGregor… oh boy! It's a gloomy Monday in the northeast, but that shouldn't stop you from trying to have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mets owner Steve Cohen learning hard way: Rings have to be earned, not bought! Phillies having major pitch clock problems! Will the Nuggets win it all tonight!? (Episode 834)
Today’s word of the day is ‘hedge fund’ as in Steve Cohen as in New York Mets as in stink! How are the Mets this bad? Highest payroll in baseball. Home Run leader. Verlander. Scherzer. And they’re 9.5 GB of the Braves! Behind the Marlins! (16:20) Pitch clock problems! The Phillies are alleging that the pitch clock at home is moving faster than every other ballpark! What!? (27:30) Review: Smartless. (30:45) Blue Jays DFA relief pitcher Anthony Bass. It took them long enough. Why did they handle it like they did? (38:40) NPPOD (43:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Billy the Marlin was ever hurt like Burnie was by Conor McGregor… oh boy! It's a gloomy Monday in the northeast, but that shouldn't stop you from trying to have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:41
12 Jun 23
LIV Golf wants everyone "except that little b***h Rory", PGA Tour board member wants to be Liam Neeson in Taken; MLB TRADE DEADLINE TALK! Mets, Padres, Mariners need moves made (Episode 833)
Today’s word of the day is ‘except Rory’ as in every golfer in the world who wants to golf on LIV except Rory as in LIV is still out to get Rory McIlroy and Rory McIlroy is out to get LIV. What happened now? Will it ever end? Will the merger work? (14:45) It’s time for teams to start thinking trades. How long can you wait? Can the Mets, Padres, and Mariners afford to wait? Are the Royals ready for a fire sale? (30:45) Review: Arnold. (33:10) Noah Syndergaard has been placed on the IL for a blister on his pitching hand. Is that the truth? What about Alek Manoah? He’s not hurt, is he? The Blue Jays sent him to SINGLE A! (41:00) NPPOD. Have a great weekend! Do something fun! The air seems better? Maybe? Go outside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIV Golf wants everyone "except that little b***h Rory", PGA Tour board member wants to be Liam Neeson in Taken; MLB TRADE DEADLINE TALK! Mets, Padres, Mariners need moves made (Episode 833)
Today’s word of the day is ‘except Rory’ as in every golfer in the world who wants to golf on LIV except Rory as in LIV is still out to get Rory McIlroy and Rory McIlroy is out to get LIV. What happened now? Will it ever end? Will the merger work? (14:45) It’s time for teams to start thinking trades. How long can you wait? Can the Mets, Padres, and Mariners afford to wait? Are the Royals ready for a fire sale? (30:45) Review: Arnold. (33:10) Noah Syndergaard has been placed on the IL for a blister on his pitching hand. Is that the truth? What about Alek Manoah? He’s not hurt, is he? The Blue Jays sent him to SINGLE A! (41:00) NPPOD. Have a great weekend! Do something fun! The air seems better? Maybe? Go outside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:06
9 Jun 23
Messi to Inter Miami could be biggest signing in sports history!; Jokic, Murray have historic night in Nuggets win over Heat; PGA, LIV fallout Day 2 (Episode 832)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Messi’ as in Lionel Messi as Miami as in Inter Miami as in MLS has landed the whale. Messi is headed to Inter Miami on a deal that we haven’t seen in league history. Streaming money, adidas money, team money, all the money… except turning down a cool billion of Saudi money. (18:10) The Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Miami Heat. And the Nuggets made history. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to record 30-pt triple doubles in the same game. HISTORY! (29:00) Review: Missing. (32:00) What’s Day 2 of the LIV, PGA merger like? Rory McIlroy finally spoke. Jay Monahan spoke again. More mess. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:20) What is the update on Athletics to Vegas? Is there any? I'm slightly under the weather today. Being sick stinks on ice! But! I hope you all have a great day for me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Messi to Inter Miami could be biggest signing in sports history!; Jokic, Murray have historic night in Nuggets win over Heat; PGA, LIV fallout Day 2 (Episode 832)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Messi’ as in Lionel Messi as Miami as in Inter Miami as in MLS has landed the whale. Messi is headed to Inter Miami on a deal that we haven’t seen in league history. Streaming money, adidas money, team money, all the money… except turning down a cool billion of Saudi money. (18:10) The Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Miami Heat. And the Nuggets made history. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to record 30-pt triple doubles in the same game. HISTORY! (29:00) Review: Missing. (32:00) What’s Day 2 of the LIV, PGA merger like? Rory McIlroy finally spoke. Jay Monahan spoke again. More mess. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:20) What is the update on Athletics to Vegas? Is there any? I'm slightly under the weather today. Being sick stinks on ice! But! I hope you all have a great day for me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:16
8 Jun 23
Jacob deGrom season is OVER! Do Rangers regret giving him $185M?; LIV Golf takeover! How the PGA Tour folded to Saudi money and which sports may be next! (Episode 831)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done for the season and needs Tommy John surgery. Did the Rangers know? Was this inevitable? (13:40) LIV Golf and PGA Tour announced a merger yesterday. What happened? What changed? What will change? Is the Saudi-backed business good for golf? (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what happens next with Saudi money. Will this money trickle into MLB? NFL? NBA? MLS? NHL? Where does it end? (44:00) NPPOD. It's a weird one in the northeast still! Air quality isn't great so instead of the usual "get some sun" -- i'll say be safe, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacob deGrom season is OVER! Do Rangers regret giving him $185M?; LIV Golf takeover! How the PGA Tour folded to Saudi money and which sports may be next! (Episode 831)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done for the season and needs Tommy John surgery. Did the Rangers know? Was this inevitable? (13:40) LIV Golf and PGA Tour announced a merger yesterday. What happened? What changed? What will change? Is the Saudi-backed business good for golf? (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what happens next with Saudi money. Will this money trickle into MLB? NFL? NBA? MLS? NHL? Where does it end? (44:00) NPPOD. It's a weird one in the northeast still! Air quality isn't great so instead of the usual "get some sun" -- i'll say be safe, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:09
7 Jun 23
Is the Oakland Athletics deal to move to Las Vegas officially DEAD!? What's going on with the Bears move to Arlington!? LeBron to Dallas? NO CHANCE! (Episode 830)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill did not pass! What does this mean? No public financing! What about a special session? Doesn’t look likely! (17:00) Are the Bears moving to Arlington Heights or not? What is happening here? Stadium deals! (21:55) LeBron to Dallas? Kyrie Irving wants to make it happen. Leaking this during the NBA Finals? Woof. (32:30) Review: 3000 Years of Longing. (37:00) Why is Matt Ishbia overpaying for coaching? Does the team need this? How does the league feel? (44:00) NPPOD No Stanley Cup or NBA Finals tonight!? What do we do with our free time!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the Oakland Athletics deal to move to Las Vegas officially DEAD!? What's going on with the Bears move to Arlington!? LeBron to Dallas? NO CHANCE! (Episode 830)
Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill did not pass! What does this mean? No public financing! What about a special session? Doesn’t look likely! (17:00) Are the Bears moving to Arlington Heights or not? What is happening here? Stadium deals! (21:55) LeBron to Dallas? Kyrie Irving wants to make it happen. Leaking this during the NBA Finals? Woof. (32:30) Review: 3000 Years of Longing. (37:00) Why is Matt Ishbia overpaying for coaching? Does the team need this? How does the league feel? (44:00) NPPOD No Stanley Cup or NBA Finals tonight!? What do we do with our free time!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:55
6 Jun 23
Heat Culture too much for Denver Nuggets in Game 2 despite 41 from Jokic! Does Golden Knights success mean anything for Athletics in Vegas?; Worst MLB contract of all time! (Episode 829)
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best… not giving up. Denver Nuggets had another Jokic game, had a huge lead, and still lost at home. Now Miami gets the home court advantage for the final 5. (14:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why I don’t think the Athletics would work as well as the Golden Knights have in Vegas. Interesting. (28:55) Review: Victim/Suspect. (37:40) Stephen Strasburg is done again. He signed a 7-year, $245M deal in December 2019 and has started just 8 games. Worst contract all time? (45:50) NPPOD. It's Monday... a bit chilly right now.. but that won't stop us from having a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heat Culture too much for Denver Nuggets in Game 2 despite 41 from Jokic! Does Golden Knights success mean anything for Athletics in Vegas?; Worst MLB contract of all time! (Episode 829)
Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best… not giving up. Denver Nuggets had another Jokic game, had a huge lead, and still lost at home. Now Miami gets the home court advantage for the final 5. (14:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why I don’t think the Athletics would work as well as the Golden Knights have in Vegas. Interesting. (28:55) Review: Victim/Suspect. (37:40) Stephen Strasburg is done again. He signed a 7-year, $245M deal in December 2019 and has started just 8 games. Worst contract all time? (45:50) NPPOD. It's Monday... a bit chilly right now.. but that won't stop us from having a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:42
5 Jun 23
Is there any chance the Heat can stop Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals?; Adam Silver met the media to discuss Ja Morant investigation and Eric Lewis burner account! (Episode 828)
Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat cannot stop him for 4 games. Will not happen. (8:20) Adam Silver met with the media yesterday and he had some things to say. Did he have to say any of it? TV deals. Streaming. Refs. And Ja Morant! (16:30) We’ve got another Twitter burner account situation! This time it’s an NBA referee! What!? (29:40) Review: Dave Season 3. (34:20) We have an update to the MLB v. Sinclair case. The judge has ruled in favor of MLB. What now? (38:40) NPPOD. (42:20) What is going on in the NFL? The disconnect between Goodell and the players is staggering. Does he care? Have a great weekend! We've got the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there any chance the Heat can stop Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals?; Adam Silver met the media to discuss Ja Morant investigation and Eric Lewis burner account! (Episode 828)
Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat cannot stop him for 4 games. Will not happen. (8:20) Adam Silver met with the media yesterday and he had some things to say. Did he have to say any of it? TV deals. Streaming. Refs. And Ja Morant! (16:30) We’ve got another Twitter burner account situation! This time it’s an NBA referee! What!? (29:40) Review: Dave Season 3. (34:20) We have an update to the MLB v. Sinclair case. The judge has ruled in favor of MLB. What now? (38:40) NPPOD. (42:20) What is going on in the NFL? The disconnect between Goodell and the players is staggering. Does he care? Have a great weekend! We've got the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:26
2 Jun 23
NBA Finals are here! Playoff Jimmy or The Joker!? Who will cement their legacy!?; Rob Manfred testifies: MLB has gone to battle with Sinclair over TV rights (Episode 827)
Today’s word of the day is ‘4’ as in 4 wins as in the NBA Finals start tonight and that’s all that’s left for either the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat to be crowned champions. Nikola Jokic. Jimmy Butler. Jamal Murray. Bam Adebayo. Michael Porter Jr. Caleb Martin. Coach Spo. Coach Malone. Let’s go! (16:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rob Manfred saying teams will get 80% of money back after losing out on Diamond Sports Group money. (33:55) Review: Ted Lasso. (37:50) How did Minnesota pay off its stadium debt 23 years early? (44:50) NPPOD. It's the NBA Finals! Who wins it all!? I want to see Jimmy Butler get a ring, but the Denver Nuggets are a WAGON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Finals are here! Playoff Jimmy or The Joker!? Who will cement their legacy!?; Rob Manfred testifies: MLB has gone to battle with Sinclair over TV rights (Episode 827)
Today’s word of the day is ‘4’ as in 4 wins as in the NBA Finals start tonight and that’s all that’s left for either the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat to be crowned champions. Nikola Jokic. Jimmy Butler. Jamal Murray. Bam Adebayo. Michael Porter Jr. Caleb Martin. Coach Spo. Coach Malone. Let’s go! (16:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rob Manfred saying teams will get 80% of money back after losing out on Diamond Sports Group money. (33:55) Review: Ted Lasso. (37:50) How did Minnesota pay off its stadium debt 23 years early? (44:50) NPPOD. It's the NBA Finals! Who wins it all!? I want to see Jimmy Butler get a ring, but the Denver Nuggets are a WAGON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:45
1 Jun 23
Diamond Sports Group loses San Diego Padres broadcast rights! Future of MLB television is here! Get Ready! Dodgers Dilemma: What is happening in LA? (Episode 826)
Today’s word of the day is ‘takeover’ as in Diamond Sports Group as in Bally’s as in San Diego Padres as in broadcasts rights as in the Padres rights are now owned by MLB. How did that happen? What does it mean for the Padres? What about the future of MLB broadcasts? (27:30) Review: Cherry. (31:00) What is going on with the Dodgers right now? Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, Trevor Williams speak out against Dodgers re-inviting a group to a game. (42:50) NPPOD. (44:50) Bob Myers is leaving the Golden State Warriors. After 4 championships. After 2 NBA Executive of the Year awards. Is this the end of the dynasty? HUMP DAY! Have a great day! Enjoy the weather if you can! Get that sun in your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diamond Sports Group loses San Diego Padres broadcast rights! Future of MLB television is here! Get Ready! Dodgers Dilemma: What is happening in LA? (Episode 826)
Today’s word of the day is ‘takeover’ as in Diamond Sports Group as in Bally’s as in San Diego Padres as in broadcasts rights as in the Padres rights are now owned by MLB. How did that happen? What does it mean for the Padres? What about the future of MLB broadcasts? (27:30) Review: Cherry. (31:00) What is going on with the Dodgers right now? Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, Trevor Williams speak out against Dodgers re-inviting a group to a game. (42:50) NPPOD. (44:50) Bob Myers is leaving the Golden State Warriors. After 4 championships. After 2 NBA Executive of the Year awards. Is this the end of the dynasty? HUMP DAY! Have a great day! Enjoy the weather if you can! Get that sun in your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:29
31 May 23
Miami Heat headed to the NBA Finals! What do Celtics do with Mazzulla, Brown, and Tatum? Would you pick Sixers over Celtics, Suns, Bucks!? (Episode 825)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in the final game as in 151-0 as in the Boston Celtics got run off their home court by the Miami Heat as in the Heat held the Celtics to a season-low in points as in the Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals! How did it get done? What do the Celtics do now with Mazzulla and Brown and Tatum? (18:20) Nick Nurse is now the coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Is this a good deal for both parties? Is Joel Embiid okay with it? Would you pick the Sixers over Bucks, Celtics, Suns? (30:00) Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5. (35:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Anthony Bass and his social media post and whether or not I would allow a player to play who had different views than me. Interesting. (44:20) NPPOD. Wow, did the Celtics stink it up in Game 7 or what? South Florida is on fire right now! Congrats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Miami Heat headed to the NBA Finals! What do Celtics do with Mazzulla, Brown, and Tatum? Would you pick Sixers over Celtics, Suns, Bucks!? (Episode 825)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in the final game as in 151-0 as in the Boston Celtics got run off their home court by the Miami Heat as in the Heat held the Celtics to a season-low in points as in the Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals! How did it get done? What do the Celtics do now with Mazzulla and Brown and Tatum? (18:20) Nick Nurse is now the coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Is this a good deal for both parties? Is Joel Embiid okay with it? Would you pick the Sixers over Bucks, Celtics, Suns? (30:00) Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5. (35:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Anthony Bass and his social media post and whether or not I would allow a player to play who had different views than me. Interesting. (44:20) NPPOD. Wow, did the Celtics stink it up in Game 7 or what? South Florida is on fire right now! Congrats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:39
30 May 23
It's Game 7! Celtics look for history! Heat looking to avoid embarrassment! THERE IS NO ATHLETICS TO VEGAS DEAL YET! NOTHING IS DONE! (Episode 824)
Thank you for listening today! We appreciate you all! Enjoy the day off if you have it. Eat a hot dog! Today’s word of the day is ‘tip in’ as in Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are headed to Game 7 as in the Heat have blown a 3-0 lead as in the Celtics get to host Game 7. What happened? How did it happen? Did the Heat blow this? Did the Celtics win this? (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Athletics to Vegas deal. Is it final? What is next? Is it not final? (34:45) Review: Succession Season 4. (39:45) Aaron Boone needs to relax. He’s now been suspended because of the amount of ejections he has this season. He has more ejections since he became Yankees manager than any other manager in baseball. Why? (45:30) NPPOD - Welcome back, Liam Hendriks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Game 7! Celtics look for history! Heat looking to avoid embarrassment! THERE IS NO ATHLETICS TO VEGAS DEAL YET! NOTHING IS DONE! (Episode 824)
Thank you for listening today! We appreciate you all! Enjoy the day off if you have it. Eat a hot dog! Today’s word of the day is ‘tip in’ as in Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are headed to Game 7 as in the Heat have blown a 3-0 lead as in the Celtics get to host Game 7. What happened? How did it happen? Did the Heat blow this? Did the Celtics win this? (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Athletics to Vegas deal. Is it final? What is next? Is it not final? (34:45) Review: Succession Season 4. (39:45) Aaron Boone needs to relax. He’s now been suspended because of the amount of ejections he has this season. He has more ejections since he became Yankees manager than any other manager in baseball. Why? (45:30) NPPOD - Welcome back, Liam Hendriks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48:10
29 May 23
Uh Oh! Are the Celtics going to make history against the Heat!?; NBA looking to end all the flopping! Rob Manfred warns Milwaukee could end up like Oakland!? (Episode 823)
WE WILL HAVE A SHOW ON MONDAY! Have a beautiful and fun and safe weekend! Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in is it going to happen as in is history being made as in the Boston Celtics have taken Game 5 against the Miami Heat and we have a series again. PANIC! What happened? Did the Celtics remember they are the better team? Is Jimmy Butler too tired? (12:00) The NBA wants to get rid of flopping. How will they do it? (23:30) Review: Love & Death. (29:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Milwaukee Brewers and the stadium. Is there a chance the team could move? What about Rob Manfred’s comments on Milwaukee and Oakland. (44:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uh Oh! Are the Celtics going to make history against the Heat!?; NBA looking to end all the flopping! Rob Manfred warns Milwaukee could end up like Oakland!? (Episode 823)
WE WILL HAVE A SHOW ON MONDAY! Have a beautiful and fun and safe weekend! Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in is it going to happen as in is history being made as in the Boston Celtics have taken Game 5 against the Miami Heat and we have a series again. PANIC! What happened? Did the Celtics remember they are the better team? Is Jimmy Butler too tired? (12:00) The NBA wants to get rid of flopping. How will they do it? (23:30) Review: Love & Death. (29:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Milwaukee Brewers and the stadium. Is there a chance the team could move? What about Rob Manfred’s comments on Milwaukee and Oakland. (44:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:40
26 May 23
Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Finals! NO NFL PLAYER SHOULD MAKE MORE THAN PATRICK MAHOMES!!! Ja Morant cryptic posts end with welfare check (Episode 822)
Today’s word of the day is ‘27’ as in 27 years since the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Finals as in the Florida Panthers are back in the finals as in go hockey go! Will the Miami Heat be joining them? (8:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Patrick Mahomes and his contract. Should he re-work his? He is by far the best QB in the NFL, but he’s the 7th-highest paid one! (18:45) Ben Roethlisberger opened up about why he didn’t want Kenny Picket to be good. Most people feel this but don’t say this! (26:35) Review: Survivor 44. (30:10) What is happening with Ja Morant? A welfare check was done on Ja Morant after cryptic social media posts. (38:00) NPPOD. What is going on with the Chicago Cubs? What about how good the Texas Rangers have been? Have a great day! Will today end with 2 South Florida teams in a league final! WHO KNOWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Florida Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Finals! NO NFL PLAYER SHOULD MAKE MORE THAN PATRICK MAHOMES!!! Ja Morant cryptic posts end with welfare check (Episode 822)
Today’s word of the day is ‘27’ as in 27 years since the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Finals as in the Florida Panthers are back in the finals as in go hockey go! Will the Miami Heat be joining them? (8:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Patrick Mahomes and his contract. Should he re-work his? He is by far the best QB in the NFL, but he’s the 7th-highest paid one! (18:45) Ben Roethlisberger opened up about why he didn’t want Kenny Picket to be good. Most people feel this but don’t say this! (26:35) Review: Survivor 44. (30:10) What is happening with Ja Morant? A welfare check was done on Ja Morant after cryptic social media posts. (38:00) NPPOD. What is going on with the Chicago Cubs? What about how good the Texas Rangers have been? Have a great day! Will today end with 2 South Florida teams in a league final! WHO KNOWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:51
25 May 23
Big Money, Slow Starts: Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers; The shameful treatment of Vinicius Jr in Spain (Episode 821)
Today’s word of the day is ‘length’ as in long term as in length of contracts as in Trea Turner as in Xander Bogaerts as in Rafael Devers as in Carlos Correa. What’s going on with them? All got big deals. All have slow starts. Is it worth it? (13:50) Roger Goodell is here to say. Boo him all you want. But the extension is here. (25:45) Review: The Covenant. (30:30) What’s happening in Spain right now needs to be addressed. Vinicius Jr needs all the support he can get. What happens when a league and country don’t do enough to protect a player? (42:20) NPPOD Let's be better today! I'm going to go for a run. Get some fresh air! Let's have a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Money, Slow Starts: Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers; The shameful treatment of Vinicius Jr in Spain (Episode 821)
Today’s word of the day is ‘length’ as in long term as in length of contracts as in Trea Turner as in Xander Bogaerts as in Rafael Devers as in Carlos Correa. What’s going on with them? All got big deals. All have slow starts. Is it worth it? (13:50) Roger Goodell is here to say. Boo him all you want. But the extension is here. (25:45) Review: The Covenant. (30:30) What’s happening in Spain right now needs to be addressed. Vinicius Jr needs all the support he can get. What happens when a league and country don’t do enough to protect a player? (42:20) NPPOD Let's be better today! I'm going to go for a run. Get some fresh air! Let's have a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:25
24 May 23
NFL Thursday flexing is here: the owners want you to know they did it for you!; Tom Brady owns the Raiders... not really! NO CHANCE LeBron retires! (Episode 820)
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL owners meetings are happening and votes are happening and things are changing… but the owners want you to believe it’s good for you! (16:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Tom Brady’s ownership. And he’s working for Fox. Will he play too? (31:55) Review: Big George Foreman (37:30) NPPOD. (42:15) Is LeBron James retiring? Have a great day, party people! Do something fun! Eat some pizza for lunch or something! Get that burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL Thursday flexing is here: the owners want you to know they did it for you!; Tom Brady owns the Raiders... not really! NO CHANCE LeBron retires! (Episode 820)
Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL owners meetings are happening and votes are happening and things are changing… but the owners want you to believe it’s good for you! (16:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Tom Brady’s ownership. And he’s working for Fox. Will he play too? (31:55) Review: Big George Foreman (37:30) NPPOD. (42:15) Is LeBron James retiring? Have a great day, party people! Do something fun! Eat some pizza for lunch or something! Get that burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:32
23 May 23
Celtics can't stand the Heat, it's time to get out the kitchen! Will the Rays or Athletics saga end anytime soon?; Are the Padres good enough to not be sellers? (Episode 819)
Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets took a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. How strange it is? Two teams nobody trusted for different reasons are 1 game away from the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler and the undrafteds. Nikola Jokic and the non-superstars. How? (11:25) What’s the best Finals matchup? Heat vs Nuggets? Don’t think so! Let’s talk about what Adam Silver is feeling right now. (19:00) Are the Rays and Athletics issues ever going to be solved? Are the Rays for sale? Are the Athletics moving? (27:50) Review: Anna Nicole Smith - You Don’t Know Me. (33:45) The Padres are bad. They can still get better. But how do they do that? Spending hasn’t worked. (43:00) NPPOD - Yankees DFA Aaron Hicks. Happy Monday! Get excited! Drink that coffee! Eat that bagel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celtics can't stand the Heat, it's time to get out the kitchen! Will the Rays or Athletics saga end anytime soon?; Are the Padres good enough to not be sellers? (Episode 819)
Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets took a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. How strange it is? Two teams nobody trusted for different reasons are 1 game away from the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler and the undrafteds. Nikola Jokic and the non-superstars. How? (11:25) What’s the best Finals matchup? Heat vs Nuggets? Don’t think so! Let’s talk about what Adam Silver is feeling right now. (19:00) Are the Rays and Athletics issues ever going to be solved? Are the Rays for sale? Are the Athletics moving? (27:50) Review: Anna Nicole Smith - You Don’t Know Me. (33:45) The Padres are bad. They can still get better. But how do they do that? Spending hasn’t worked. (43:00) NPPOD - Yankees DFA Aaron Hicks. Happy Monday! Get excited! Drink that coffee! Eat that bagel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:15
22 May 23
MAILBAG: What's the pitch for Shohei Ohtani?; What roles do Owner, President, VP, GM play in front office; Do stadium naming rights deals matter?
Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my Shohei Ohtani pitch now or is it too early? (13:45) Someone asked me about the roles in a front office: President, VP, GM, etc. (27:45) Someone asked me about service time and exactly how it works: bring up a player, send them down, end season on big league roster, but start next season in AAA. (39:45) Someone asked me about naming rights deals for fields and if there is any ROI on these. Thank you all for your questions! We're going to need a lot more for July so keep on sending them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MAILBAG: What's the pitch for Shohei Ohtani?; What roles do Owner, President, VP, GM play in front office; Do stadium naming rights deals matter?
Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my Shohei Ohtani pitch now or is it too early? (13:45) Someone asked me about the roles in a front office: President, VP, GM, etc. (27:45) Someone asked me about service time and exactly how it works: bring up a player, send them down, end season on big league roster, but start next season in AAA. (39:45) Someone asked me about naming rights deals for fields and if there is any ROI on these. Thank you all for your questions! We're going to need a lot more for July so keep on sending them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:25
18 May 23
Spurs win the Wembanyama golden ticket! Doc Rivers gets fired by Commanders owner Josh Harris; Arizona Coyotes are going to have to leave Arizona! (Episode 818)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Can you feel it? Can you feel the energy for Wembanyama madness in Texas? (13:30) We have a Ja Morant update! It’s not a big update. Adam Silver was “shocked”. Ja Morant said he’s sorry. What now? (17:00) Doc Rivers has been fired. See ya. Everyone knew that was the case. Josh Harris just had to make it official. Josh Harris had some other things going on that got leaked about the Commanders. (29:10) Review: Still - A Michael J. Fox Movie. (35:20) What is happening with the Arizona Coyotes? Tempe said no to its stadium projects. Sorry. See Ya. Will the NHL make them move? (43:30) NPPOD Is today really only Wednesday? Feels like a Monday. But it's actually my Friday! What a weird week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spurs win the Wembanyama golden ticket! Doc Rivers gets fired by Commanders owner Josh Harris; Arizona Coyotes are going to have to leave Arizona! (Episode 818)
Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Can you feel it? Can you feel the energy for Wembanyama madness in Texas? (13:30) We have a Ja Morant update! It’s not a big update. Adam Silver was “shocked”. Ja Morant said he’s sorry. What now? (17:00) Doc Rivers has been fired. See ya. Everyone knew that was the case. Josh Harris just had to make it official. Josh Harris had some other things going on that got leaked about the Commanders. (29:10) Review: Still - A Michael J. Fox Movie. (35:20) What is happening with the Arizona Coyotes? Tempe said no to its stadium projects. Sorry. See Ya. Will the NHL make them move? (43:30) NPPOD Is today really only Wednesday? Feels like a Monday. But it's actually my Friday! What a weird week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:53
17 May 23
GENERATIONAL! Bally's Chairman says Athletics to Vegas is generational opportunity! NBA Tanking for generational Wembanyama! ... and the Mets STINK right now (Episode 817)
Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Bally’s Chairman says that the Athletics moving to Las Vegas would be a generational opportunity. What? Is that true? Are the Athletics for real moving? How bad are things in Oakland? (14:10) Who get Victor Wembanyama? He’s supposed to be the unicorn of all unicorns! When do we yell RIGGED! (25:40) Review: The Mother. (28:00) What is the latest on the lawsuit against the Arizona Cardinals? Terry McDonough added something to the lawsuit. (33:20) NPPOD. (40:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Mets and Nationals rain delay. What happened? Also, how bad are the Mets right now… What are your power rankings of screaming RIGGED! tonight? I say if the Rockets, Mavericks, or Hornets win the lotto we scream it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GENERATIONAL! Bally's Chairman says Athletics to Vegas is generational opportunity! NBA Tanking for generational Wembanyama! ... and the Mets STINK right now (Episode 817)
Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Bally’s Chairman says that the Athletics moving to Las Vegas would be a generational opportunity. What? Is that true? Are the Athletics for real moving? How bad are things in Oakland? (14:10) Who get Victor Wembanyama? He’s supposed to be the unicorn of all unicorns! When do we yell RIGGED! (25:40) Review: The Mother. (28:00) What is the latest on the lawsuit against the Arizona Cardinals? Terry McDonough added something to the lawsuit. (33:20) NPPOD. (40:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Mets and Nationals rain delay. What happened? Also, how bad are the Mets right now… What are your power rankings of screaming RIGGED! tonight? I say if the Rockets, Mavericks, or Hornets win the lotto we scream it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:11
16 May 23
NBA has to suspend Ja Morant AT LEAST half of next season! The Process is DONE. It's time for the 76ers to move on. Suns owner is making all the new owner mistakes (Episode 816)
Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be the end? Let’s see what Ja Morant is up to. For the 2nd time this season Morant has been suspended for appearing on video with a gun. He didn’t learn. Will he ever? (15:00) The Celtics ended The Process. It’s done. Finished. See ya. (27:30) Review: Air. (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what Mat Ishbia has done with the Phoenix Suns and what it all means. The Suns fired Monty Williams. The Suns tried to start a streaming deal violating bankruptcy laws. The Suns said they weren’t bringing in Isiah Thomas and then did. The Suns owner got into a tussle with Jokic during a game. (40:30) NPPOD - What’s next for the Golden State Warriors dynasty? Do you run it back? Happy Monday! Have yourself a day. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA has to suspend Ja Morant AT LEAST half of next season! The Process is DONE. It's time for the 76ers to move on. Suns owner is making all the new owner mistakes (Episode 816)
Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be the end? Let’s see what Ja Morant is up to. For the 2nd time this season Morant has been suspended for appearing on video with a gun. He didn’t learn. Will he ever? (15:00) The Celtics ended The Process. It’s done. Finished. See ya. (27:30) Review: Air. (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what Mat Ishbia has done with the Phoenix Suns and what it all means. The Suns fired Monty Williams. The Suns tried to start a streaming deal violating bankruptcy laws. The Suns said they weren’t bringing in Isiah Thomas and then did. The Suns owner got into a tussle with Jokic during a game. (40:30) NPPOD - What’s next for the Golden State Warriors dynasty? Do you run it back? Happy Monday! Have yourself a day. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:44
15 May 23
NFL Schedule Released! Aaron Rodgers brings Jets into the prime time! What's latest on Tom Brady to Vegas? And Manchester United! And Commanders! And Senators! (Episode 815)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! The NFL schedule release has become this big deal. Teams are released tiktoks and twitters and instagrams to show off. But what did we see in the schedule that matters? (10:30) Tom Brady is in deep discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. What does this mean? What about Manchester United? What about the Washington Commanders? What about the Ottawa Senators? (28:45) Review: Renfield. (33:00) NPPOD. (36:10) Mark Jackson admitted to mistakenly leaving Nikola Jokic off his ballot. How should voting work for awards? (44:00) Top prospect Eury Perez is making his Marlins debut tonight. He’s the youngest pitcher to debut in Marlins history. It's hot dog weather! Yes!!!! I'm going to a ballgame tonight and you bet I'm getting a hot duggggg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL Schedule Released! Aaron Rodgers brings Jets into the prime time! What's latest on Tom Brady to Vegas? And Manchester United! And Commanders! And Senators! (Episode 815)
Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! The NFL schedule release has become this big deal. Teams are released tiktoks and twitters and instagrams to show off. But what did we see in the schedule that matters? (10:30) Tom Brady is in deep discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. What does this mean? What about Manchester United? What about the Washington Commanders? What about the Ottawa Senators? (28:45) Review: Renfield. (33:00) NPPOD. (36:10) Mark Jackson admitted to mistakenly leaving Nikola Jokic off his ballot. How should voting work for awards? (44:00) Top prospect Eury Perez is making his Marlins debut tonight. He’s the youngest pitcher to debut in Marlins history. It's hot dog weather! Yes!!!! I'm going to a ballgame tonight and you bet I'm getting a hot duggggg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:34
12 May 23
WVU announces MAJOR punishment for Bob Huggins... JK! How Ja Morant missed out on $39 MILLON! JJ Redick to the Raptors!? As head coach!? (Episode 814)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. New contract is year-by-year. Sensitivity training. LOL. (12:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Ja Morant and what it means to not make All-NBA this year. Well, it means he’s missing out on $39M! (27:00) Review: Rye Lane. (30:45) Will JJ Redick be the latest booth to bench? The Toronto Raptors reportedly interviewed Redick for the team’s vacant head coaching job. (40:15) NPPOD. It's Thursday! Get outside and get some sun! Some fresh air! Take an extended lunch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WVU announces MAJOR punishment for Bob Huggins... JK! How Ja Morant missed out on $39 MILLON! JJ Redick to the Raptors!? As head coach!? (Episode 814)
Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. New contract is year-by-year. Sensitivity training. LOL. (12:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Ja Morant and what it means to not make All-NBA this year. Well, it means he’s missing out on $39M! (27:00) Review: Rye Lane. (30:45) Will JJ Redick be the latest booth to bench? The Toronto Raptors reportedly interviewed Redick for the team’s vacant head coaching job. (40:15) NPPOD. It's Thursday! Get outside and get some sun! Some fresh air! Take an extended lunch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:29
11 May 23
Is it the heat or the Heat that's impacting the Knicks? Lakers resting starters!? Was the Scherzer signing a bust!? Athletics have ANOTHER Vegas location! (Episode 813)
Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been the Knicks biggest problem? Stop with the hot takes! Stop the excuses! Should the Lakers rest starters in Game 5 vs the Warriors? This was another take! (10:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if the Max Scherzer signing was a bust for the New York Mets. What is happening with him? Is he a bust? (17:30) NFL Schedule release! Get excited! The international games have been announced! The Jaguars will become the first team to play back-to-back weeks in London! (24:30) Review: 38 at The Garden (31:10) We have another update to the update to the update: the Athletics have found another location in Las Vegas. (38:50) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the latest on Tiger Woods? He broke up with his girlfriend via a lawyer. In a very messy way. And now she’s suing him. HUMP DAY! Let's go! Hope everyone is having a great week! If you read this have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it the heat or the Heat that's impacting the Knicks? Lakers resting starters!? Was the Scherzer signing a bust!? Athletics have ANOTHER Vegas location! (Episode 813)
Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been the Knicks biggest problem? Stop with the hot takes! Stop the excuses! Should the Lakers rest starters in Game 5 vs the Warriors? This was another take! (10:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if the Max Scherzer signing was a bust for the New York Mets. What is happening with him? Is he a bust? (17:30) NFL Schedule release! Get excited! The international games have been announced! The Jaguars will become the first team to play back-to-back weeks in London! (24:30) Review: 38 at The Garden (31:10) We have another update to the update to the update: the Athletics have found another location in Las Vegas. (38:50) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the latest on Tiger Woods? He broke up with his girlfriend via a lawyer. In a very messy way. And now she’s suing him. HUMP DAY! Let's go! Hope everyone is having a great week! If you read this have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:32
10 May 23
Do the Knicks even care!? Julius Randle thinks the Heat just want it more! Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper should be fired! (Episode 812)
Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want it more than Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat do. What is happening? Last week the city was beaming with pride with this Knicks team. Now? Out hustled, outplayed, out everything! (11:15) What shouldn’t you say into a microphone? WVU coaching legend Bob Huggins used homophobic slurs when referring to Xavier fans on Cincinnati radio. Unreal. Will he be fired? (19:35) Athletics play-by-play Glen Kuiper used a racial slur when trying to highlight his trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Oh no. (31:30) Review: Acidman. (37:30) What is happening with Andrew Luck and the Commanders? Tampering! (43:35) NPPOD - Iowa and Iowa State hit with gambling violations are student-athletes reportedly violated gambling policies. Happy Tuesday! Be kind to others. That's a good lesson to learn from today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do the Knicks even care!? Julius Randle thinks the Heat just want it more! Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper should be fired! (Episode 812)
Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want it more than Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat do. What is happening? Last week the city was beaming with pride with this Knicks team. Now? Out hustled, outplayed, out everything! (11:15) What shouldn’t you say into a microphone? WVU coaching legend Bob Huggins used homophobic slurs when referring to Xavier fans on Cincinnati radio. Unreal. Will he be fired? (19:35) Athletics play-by-play Glen Kuiper used a racial slur when trying to highlight his trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Oh no. (31:30) Review: Acidman. (37:30) What is happening with Andrew Luck and the Commanders? Tampering! (43:35) NPPOD - Iowa and Iowa State hit with gambling violations are student-athletes reportedly violated gambling policies. Happy Tuesday! Be kind to others. That's a good lesson to learn from today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:38
9 May 23
Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for shove of Suns owner!? What happened to the Cardinals way!? Yankees have a Rodon problem! (Episode 811)
Today’s word of the day is ‘elbowing’ as in Nikola Jokic as in Mat Ishbia as in will this altercation lead to suspensions? Fines? Who was at fault? Should an owner know better? Should Jokic have been ejected? (14:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the mess they are in. What is going on with Wilson Contreras? What is going on with that team? (26:10) Review: John Mulaney: Baby J. (29:15) What is going on with the Yankees and Carlos Rodon? From a forearm strain to chronic back issues!? HOW!? (36:00) NPPOD. (39:50) What is happening at Churchill Downs? The off track drama overshadowed what happened during the main race. Happy Monday! It's a beautiful day outside where I live! It's starting to warm up! GET SOME SUN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for shove of Suns owner!? What happened to the Cardinals way!? Yankees have a Rodon problem! (Episode 811)
Today’s word of the day is ‘elbowing’ as in Nikola Jokic as in Mat Ishbia as in will this altercation lead to suspensions? Fines? Who was at fault? Should an owner know better? Should Jokic have been ejected? (14:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the mess they are in. What is going on with Wilson Contreras? What is going on with that team? (26:10) Review: John Mulaney: Baby J. (29:15) What is going on with the Yankees and Carlos Rodon? From a forearm strain to chronic back issues!? HOW!? (36:00) NPPOD. (39:50) What is happening at Churchill Downs? The off track drama overshadowed what happened during the main race. Happy Monday! It's a beautiful day outside where I live! It's starting to warm up! GET SOME SUN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:57
8 May 23
Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer: Championship or Bust in the NBA! Alabama adds gambling scandal to school activities; MLB Orlando? No chance! (Episode 810)
Today’s word of the day is ‘refocus’ as in focus but again as in when you fail you have to do things. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Mike Budenholzer after five seasons. That’s what happens when you get upset in the first round by an 8th seed. Should it be? Or was this always going to happen? It’s championship or bust season in the NBA! (17:10) We have a betting scandal! This takes us to the University of Alabama baseball team. What happened? How did this happen? (28:10) Review: The Son. (38:40) NPPOD. (43:20) Is baseball coming to Orlando? At all? Ever? It's the weekend, party people! We made it! You made it! Have some fun or relax or whatever! But try not to think about work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks fire Mike Budenholzer: Championship or Bust in the NBA! Alabama adds gambling scandal to school activities; MLB Orlando? No chance! (Episode 810)
Today’s word of the day is ‘refocus’ as in focus but again as in when you fail you have to do things. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Mike Budenholzer after five seasons. That’s what happens when you get upset in the first round by an 8th seed. Should it be? Or was this always going to happen? It’s championship or bust season in the NBA! (17:10) We have a betting scandal! This takes us to the University of Alabama baseball team. What happened? How did this happen? (28:10) Review: The Son. (38:40) NPPOD. (43:20) Is baseball coming to Orlando? At all? Ever? It's the weekend, party people! We made it! You made it! Have some fun or relax or whatever! But try not to think about work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47:12
5 May 23
Brian Cashman wants ALL the blame for Yankees problems; Angels new media policy; NBA OWNER BEEF! Suns owner calls out Cavs owner! (Episode 809)
Today’s word of the day is ‘convict’ as in Brian Cashman finally got in front of the media to try and calm down the fanbase calling for everyone’s job. The team is hurt. $152M on the IL. But whose fault is this? Is it just bad roster construction? Or something else? (12:30) The St. Louis Cardinals have a serious problem. (13:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels new media policy with assistant coaches. The team will refuse an interview if questions are deemed “too negative”. Hmm. (25:10) Review: Jesus Revolution. (32:30) We have NBA owner beef! Dan Gilbert vs Matt Ishbia. Cavaliers vs Suns. What is happening here!? (37:50) NPPOD. (40:20) What is the latest on the Washington Commanders sale? MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU TODAY! I don't watch Star Wars, but I can appreciate people's dedication to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Cashman wants ALL the blame for Yankees problems; Angels new media policy; NBA OWNER BEEF! Suns owner calls out Cavs owner! (Episode 809)
Today’s word of the day is ‘convict’ as in Brian Cashman finally got in front of the media to try and calm down the fanbase calling for everyone’s job. The team is hurt. $152M on the IL. But whose fault is this? Is it just bad roster construction? Or something else? (12:30) The St. Louis Cardinals have a serious problem. (13:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels new media policy with assistant coaches. The team will refuse an interview if questions are deemed “too negative”. Hmm. (25:10) Review: Jesus Revolution. (32:30) We have NBA owner beef! Dan Gilbert vs Matt Ishbia. Cavaliers vs Suns. What is happening here!? (37:50) NPPOD. (40:20) What is the latest on the Washington Commanders sale? MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU TODAY! I don't watch Star Wars, but I can appreciate people's dedication to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46:59
4 May 23
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