So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Does Boone make the lineups? Kalshi without sports? NBA ending 65-game rule? (Episode 1430 Hour 2)
25/03/2026 | 53 min
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It’s time for So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Aaron Boone and his lineup card. He did a sit-down with The Athletic and he tried to dispel a big myth. (6:35) What is the latest on the prediction markets? The US government is going after them. (20:33) Let’s talk Survivor! My favorite! (25:00) Can I be a Rays fan if I moved there even though I was a Phillies fan for 40 years? (30:03) What happened at La Guardia should not have happened. We are living in a tough time. (37:30) The 65-game rule has become a major issue. (46:00) The NBA board of governors meeting will be coming up soon. Will they finally discuss the Clippers and Kawhi?
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MLB SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT! BASEBALL IS BACK! (Episode 1430 Hour 1)
25/03/2026 | 53 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘deja’ as in deja vu as in Opening Day as in Major League Baseball as in we have finally made it! The Yankees head to San Francisco to take on the Giants on Netflix. That’s right. Netflix! (10:00) Let’s talk about the top 5 storylines for this upcoming season! (28:00) Prediction time! We’re going through all my picks for the season! (40:07) Win totals! (42:36) Review: No Other Choice. (46:00) NPPOD. (48:15) Frank Thomas is suing the White Sox over jersey sales. What a start to the season.
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MLB inks HUGE deal with Polymarket!? Cam Skatebo with the quickest (forced) apology of all-time? (Episode 1429 Hour 2)
23/03/2026 | 53 min
MLB has done a deal with Polymarket. A prediction market. Wow. (17:05) Let’s talk about Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins. He loves to give interviews. (25:50) Cam Skatebo had an apology ready within 24 hours. The Giants rookie star had to walkback his comments on CTE so quick you could have missed it. (30:50) Trump put an executive order on the Army-Navy. Nice. Why? (35:15) Athletic departments at universities are now full businesses with media departments. It’s big business. CEOs. No longer school being school. (43:45) LeBron James has now played the most games all-time. What a career.
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Has the new NCAA world shattered the Cinderella story? BASEBALL IS HERE! Top prospects are being optioned! (Episode 1429 Hour 1)
23/03/2026 | 52 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘cinderella’ as in NCAA as in March Madness as in mid-major as in high-major as in power conference. This March Madness is full of no upsets. That’s right. The Cinderella is gone. Sweet 16 is full of all major conference schools. Is Texas a Cinderella? No shot! The upsets that took place? All power conference schools. So what caused this? NIL? Transfer portal? All the above? (9:45) The NCAA is suing Draftkings. Okay. (20:20) We are at Opening Day week! It is here! The final days of Spring Training means it’s time to set some rosters. That also means top prospects are being sent to the minors. (35:20) Christopher Sanchez was given an extension by the Phillies. They didn’t need to do it! (43:00) Review: Project Hail Mary. (46:36) NPPOD.
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It's Coca Thursday! David's WBC moment; Giannis drama continues; Hall of Fame v. Jack Hughes! (Episode 1428 Hour 2)
19/03/2026 | 53 min
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt watching the tournament play out in the stadium he built. Cool stuff!
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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 charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal! Subscribe to Nothing Personal on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@npds