Nothing Personal with David Samson
Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by former MLB executive David Samson. Drawing on 18 years running a Major League Baseball team, including a World Series ring, a new ballpark, an All-Star Game, and buying and selling a franchise, he breaks down the business and inner workings of sports. Each episode offers candid, articulate commentary on players, owners, and the stories shaping the sports world. It is aimed at fans who want a direct, unfiltered perspective on the day's biggest sports and entertainment topics.
Episodes
Knicks can't get Towns deal done, but Dolan hosts Republican rally; Sophie Cunningham and her platform; Buss family fight! (Episode 1499 Hour 2)
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The New York Knicks season is about to begin. Reigning NBA champions. But the season starts with contract messes. Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new deal. Josh Hart wants a new deal. And the Knicks said no. Not only that but James Dolan is already being James Dolan. (21:30) Sophie Cunningham has
MLB Postseason: Is it time to bench Ohtani? Brewers bullpen is LIGHTS OUT! Guardians just don't quit! (Episode 1499 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Cleveland Guardians as in underdogs? The Milwaukee Brewers are up 2-0 in the series against the Dodgers. Is LA going to bench Ohtani? (13:40) Did Will Smith cost Yamamoto? (20:45) Can the Dodgers get a hit off the B
NFL Week 5: Have you EVER seen so many terrible late game decisions!? Atlanta Dream arena issue! (Episode 1498 Hour 2)
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The NFL had some of the worst coaching decisions I can remember on Sunday. It all started in London with the Eagles loss to the Jaguars. A last-second field goal by Jacksonville for the win. (11:00) What in the world was the end of that Commanders and Giants game? I cannot believe how it ende
MLB Postseason: Brewers take Game 1 over Dodgers! Guardians comeback leads to Rays ALCS matchup! (Episode 1498 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘scripted’ as in the Brewers as in the Dodgers as in Game 1 of the NLCS! Milwaukee was rocking and the Brew Crew took Game 1! Miz didn’t pitch his best game. Skubal only gave up 2 runs. (16:35) The Cleveland Guardians struck out the Chicago White Sox so many times.
It's Coca Friday! Getting old! Throwing out a first pitch! Stephen A's comments on Lane Johnson! (Episode 1497 Hour 2)
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MLB Postseason: Guardians force a Game 5 elimination in Cleveland! MLB sends new proposal to players! (Episode 1497 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘intervention’ as in the Pope as in the White Sox as in the Guardians as in Game 5! The Guardians are headed back to Cleveland, but the White Sox are coming too. The away team has won two games each! Now we get an elimination game! (24:00) Let’s preview Game 1 of th
MLB Postseason: Rays sweep Yankees! Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS rematch! (Episode 1496 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘shocking’ as in ironic as in unsurprising as in the Yankees as in the Rays. New York, New York is out of the postseason again. This time it’s the divisional rival Rays sending them home. And the postgame pressers did not disappoint. Aaron Judge calling out the fr
MLB sends lockout rules to teams! Rockies raising ticket prices!? Is LIV Golf still alive!? (Episode 1496 Hour 2)
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A memo went out to all MLB teams from the league office about the lockout. It was a rules checklist of things teams are permitted to not do. Uh oh. (9:23) Let’s talk about MLB media. Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke on the future of broadcasting. (18:45) The Rockies owner met the media to dis
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Roster sizes! 2003 World Series! MLB guaranteed contracts! (Episode 1495 Hour 1)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! It has finally made its return! The first question we got was about starting pitchers and roster sizes. Is that to blame for openers? (16:50) When did you know the 2003 Marlins team could win a World Series? (21:30) Why are teams pushing for single game
MLB Postseason: Dodgers get another Yamamoto GEM! Padres finally hold off Brewers rally! (Episode 1494 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘unthinkable’ as in a baseball game that went way after midnight as in Shohei Ohtani being dropping fifth in a lineup as in the 3-year anniversary of October 7. The Dodgers won Game 3 on long balls from Kiké Hernandez and Freddie Freeman. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched
Are the Knicks lowballing Karl-Anthony Towns? Giannis praises HEAT CULTURE! Ownership in sports! (Episode 1494 Hour 2)
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Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new contract from the New York Knicks. And the Knicks have offered him well below what his max deal would be. He is not pleased. Does a championship get him to the number he wants? (11:30) Giannis says things are different now. Heat Culture is real. And he is buyin
MLB POSTSEASON: Rays capitalize on Yankees TERRIBLE defense! White Sox magic continues! (Episode 1494 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘ugly’ as in the Yankees as in the Yankees defense as in the Yankees base running as in the Yankees. What a mess last night was against the Rays. In what should have been a close game got out of hand when the Yankees made three first inning errors and then what shou
NFL TAKEAWAYS: NFLPA furious with refs! Tony Romo OUT at CBS! Big Noon gives Portnoy the boot! (Episode 1493 Hour 2)
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What a weekend in sports. We finally get to football! Two incidents happened between players and refs that need to be discussed. The NFLPA is PISSED! (9:37) 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500K for his arrest earlier this summer. Patriots owner Robert Kraft g
MLB Postseason: Ty France HR that wasn't! Austin Wells mistake! The Pope magic lives! (Episode 1493 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘technology’ as in replay as in statcast as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in Ty France. The Padres thought a go-ahead home run and the ball hit the roof? What!? Jackson Chourio got to Mason Miller in Game 2 and the Brewers are one win away! (15:50) ABS in the p
It's Coca Friday! New wave of broadcasters! Your digital footprint! NBA valuations! (Episode 1492 Hour 2)
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Phillies eliminated, but a bigger problem is there! Divisional Series previews! (Episode 1492 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘7-eleven’ as in Ray Kerr as in the store as the starter for the Braves as in the Phillies as in the NL Wild Card. What a moment for him. He was lights out. The Braves bats got to Nola early. And that was it. What happens to the Phillies moving forward? A whole lot
NBA wants HOW MUCH for an expansion fee!? Latest on Trail Blazers in Portland! Protect College Sports Act update! (Episode 1491 Hour 2)
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The NBA is getting over $12 billion for an expansion team. Are you kidding me? The Las Vegas franchise has to pay a huge sum of money for a team. I cannot believe it. Three finalists for the team. It’s crazy! (10:02) We continue to monitor the situation in Portland. What is happening with the
The Boston Red Sox have a BIG problem! Phillies heroics in Game 2! White Sox party hard! (Episode 1491 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘mutiny’ as in Wild Card as in the Red Sox as in the Yankees as in Sonny Gray as in Wilson Contreras as in Chad Tracy. The Yankees swept the Red Sox and it wasn’t really close. No Aaron Judge? No problem! After the game, the Red Sox had some choice words for the fro
Athletics player suing the Tigers!? David Stearns RIDICULOUS presser! Man City GUILTY of 114 charges!? (Episode 1490 Hour 2)
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We’ve got a lawsuit! Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof is suing the Detroit Tigers over an injury he sustained in a game in July. He crashed into a fence and there was no padding. Uh oh. David Stearns says the darnest things. What an end-of-season presser from him. What is happening with the
MLB WILD CARD IS HERE! Ben Rice goes off! Slam Diego! Braves comeback! White Sox! (Episode 1490 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘marathon’ as in what I did in Germany as in life as in the MLB season.The Wild Card is here! Let’s talk about why game times are decided, how they’re decided, and why teams are so mad. The New York Yankees got the best of the Boston Red Sox. Cam Schlittler pitched
Congress DOES NOT need to dictate coach salaries! Beware when you buy at the MLB Trade Deadline!
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The Protect College Sports Act is getting closer to the Senate. (0:30) Buying at the trade deadline isn't all it's cracked up to be. (11:10) The Connecticut Sun are on the move and they aren't staying in the northeast. (20:30) Mark Messier has some strong words on Mike Babcock and the Oiler
Remembering Jose Fernandez | HUGE MLB Playoff talk! The White Sox and the Cubs in the postseason?
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It's been ten years since the tragic death of Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez. (0:30) It's almost time for MLB Playoffs. (14:45) The White Sox have turned around from a 100 loss season to make the playoffs. (23:45) David gives his personal predictions for the MLB Playoffs. (31:00) There
MLB sees more private equity creeping in! Are the Montreal Expos being revived?
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Private equity keeps creeping its way into baseball. (0:30) Will Montreal be the recipient of an MLB franchise? (10:00) Nothing Personal Pick of the Day (17:00) The Rockies have lost 100 games for a fourth straight year. Is there an end in sight? (21:00) A federal judge has lifted Trump's W
Vladimir Guerrero gets paid for what he did?! Judge wants to come back! NBA contract disputes!
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Blue Jays' slugger Vladimir Guerrero said he's getting paid for what he's done, not what he's going to do! (0:30) Yankees star Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wildcard series! (12:00) Did the Bucks circumvent the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr. (19:00) The Knicks have to figure things out w
Kawhi gets a new deal in Toronto! John Gibson takes over the Clippers, but did he really? Don't be scared of side hustles!
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Kawhi Leonard gets a new two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors. (0:00) John Gibson makes his presence felt as the interim team governor of the Los Angeles Clippers. (7:00) Kim Kardashian has a new show coming out about little league baseball moms? (15:30) LIV Golf is up to something w
Aaron Judge won't be back for the Wildcard Round! Red Sox, Mets take interim tags off!
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Yankees star Aaron Judge is OUT and we don't know till when, but he's at least missing the Wildcard round against the Red Sox. (0:30) Speaking of the Red Sox, the team exercised their option on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and named Chad Tracy the team’s 49th manager in club history
Paul Skenes blames WBC for his season!? Does MLB need to rethink seeding for postseason? (Episode 1486)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘excuses’ as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (
Mets looking for help for David Stearns! Yankees go PE route! Lakers owners need money! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
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Let’s take a deep dive into front offices. The New York Mets are looking for a new baseball mind. Steve Cohen says that David Stearns needs another voice to help guide him. That franchise needs something. (12:37) The Yankees are selling. Well, not the whole team. A percentage of the team has
NFL Week 2: Unfortunate QB injuries, Chargers are in trouble! Alex Bregman freak accident! (Episode 1485 Hour 2)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘atonement’ as in Yom Kippur as in forgiveness. Let’s talk about the NFL and what happened in Week 2. There has been some bad football. Caleb Williams hurt. Jayden Daniels hurt. The Chargers are in trouble. 0-2 in their “easy” games. The offense looks horrid. The
It's Coca Friday! Highmark Stadium! AL MVP Race! When to celebrate! and more! (Episode 1484 Hour 2)
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Could the investigation end with Ballmer in jail!? Mark Walter sells Lakers, Chelsea, and now a lawsuit! (Episode 1484 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Beatles’ as in the Long and Winding Road as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in Kawhi Leonard. The investigation continues. The Department of Justice is on it. How could this one end? Kawhi Leonard is getting an extension from the Toronto Raptors. Two year
Dan Le Batard joins on Joe Buck's mega ESPN deal, Travis Kelce scammer, and more! (Episode 1483 Hour 2)
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Dan Le Batard joins the show! Joe Buck has signed a massive new deal with ESPN. He’s getting money that NBA players are getting! (25:30) Travis Kelce scammed? How could this be! (34:10) Sydney Sweeney is in hot water... with some. Let’s discuss what’s happening.
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MLBPA vs MLB: The fighting intensifies as MLBPA boss blasts league proposals! Aaron Judge rushed back too soon? (Episode 1483 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘disingenuous’ as in Major League Baseball as in the MLBPA as in negotiations as in proposals as in labor as in lockouts. All of it. As the CBA comes to an end, the fighting is picking up. Both sides are angry. Both sides want the other side to fold. (24:31) Aaron
So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Pete Alonso's home run and the Mets fans response! Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? (Episode 1482 Hour 2)
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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pete Alonso hit a game-tying HR against the Mets yesterday. It was his 300th of his career. He got a curtain call. The Mets cheered for him. The Mets fans booed their own team. (19:10) A Braves investor wants the team to sell. Is this the right
Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let’s talk a
Kawhi is headed to Canada! What happened to Edwin Diaz? Big Tech has formed an alliance in streaming (Episode 1481 Hour 2)
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More on the Kawhi Leonard front. He is getting traded to the Raptors. It’s happening. We told you this would happen. All the teams were waiting for was for Steve Ballmer to stand down. (19:20) The Yankees and Dodgers are back in the postseason. Surprise, surprise! (31:40) Edwin Diaz has stun
What happened between Robert Kraft and Macklemore? Does the NHL need to address Ovechkin's Putin ties? (Episode 1481 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘semantics’ as in Robert Kraft as in Macklemore as in Ed Sheeran as in concerts. What do all three of those have to do with one another? (19:00) Alexander Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Alexander Ovechkin is also a big fan of Putin. Tha
MLB Postseason Race: Two weeks left of regular season baseball! What happened to local journalism!? (Episode 1480 Hour 2)
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The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go! What are we watching? (13:10) Greg Cote was let go after 50 years at the Miami Herald. That is the sign of where local journalism is now. Local papers are going away. (22:48) Let’s talk about scheduling. Sunday was the NFL Week 1, MLB gam
Steve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going
It's Coca Friday! Stories from El Camino, Volcanoes in Italy, and other things! (Episode 1479 Hour 2)
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It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew Coca (me) joins David to talk about his journey on the El Camino, what happened in Italy, grief, strength, ending cancer, and then brief sports talk!
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Feds have opened a case against the Clippers, Ballmer, and Kawhi!? 25th anniversary of 9/11 (Episode 1479 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘criminal’ as in the Clippers as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in federal prosecutors are now investigating. Uh oh. What does this all mean? What is the crime? (32:55) Today is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Everyone remembers where they were that day. (4
Mike Ryan joins the show on DLS, NASCAR love, and story fatigue! When will the Kawhi trade go through? (Episode 1478 Hour 2)
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Mike Ryan joins the show today! We talk DLS, Miami Hurricanes, NASCAR! (26:00) What’s the latest on the Kawhi trade? Is he on the Raptors? Is he on the Clippers? (37:40) Aaron Rodgers is back in the news. He just loves to talk. Swears he doesn’t ever want to make headlines, but yet here he
NFL BACK: Darnold injured, Drake Maye disappoints! What's happened to last year's MLB superstars? ESPN responds to our story! (Episode 1478 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘decisions’ as in Drake Maye as in the Patriots as in the Seahawks as in the NFL is back! Sam Darnold got hurt during the first drive of the season. AJ Brown got hurt in his debut. And the Patriots blew a 10-point lead to Drew Lock? (13:16) What is happening to ba
It is HARD being Chris Cote! LSU kicked out of the SEC? Not likely! Let's pour one out for LIV Golf! (Episode 1477 Hour 2)
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We have another guest today! It’s Chris Cote! FOOTBALL IS BACK! How hard is it to be Chris Cote? (27:10) LSU vs the SEC! Here we go! Would the SEC ever decide to kick LSU out of the conference? (37:30) LIV Golf is finished. This is it. Bankrupt. No money. So many people need to be paid. Wil
MVP Struggles: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani; Is this FINALLY the Brewers season? Is it time for MLB expansion? (Episode 1477 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘84’ as in Aaron Judge as missed games as in return to the lineup. The Yankees MVP is back after missing 100 days with a rib injury. He took a very non-traditional route to return. Will it work? (8:02) Shohei Ohtani is having a very weird season. He’s played in 13
Dan Le Batard joins NPDS! (Episode 1476 Hour 2)
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Dan Le Batard joins the show! It’s our first show back in two months, we’re in Miami, so obviously Dan is joining us! A dive into grief, journalism, the Clippers story, and more!
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We are back! Tales from walking El Camino! What is happening with Mark Walter in La? (Episode 1476 Hour 1)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘heavy’ as in heartfelt as in emotional as in Kyra. We are back for the first time since June. Let me tell you where I have been, what I have done, and what will happen moving forward. Things will never be the same, but we keep walking. (15:30) Did anything h
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The Phillies are heating up! Can the Yankees acquire Tarik Skubal? BIG trades ahead of the NBA Draft? (Episode 1475 Hour 2)
The Phillies are starting to ascend the NL East after big performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Will the Yankees try to acquire more pitching in the form of Tarik Skubal? (9:00) The Nothing Personal Pick of the Day with a Yankees-Tigers selection. (17:00) Giannis Antetekoumpo on the move (22:00) and how will the Knicks attack the NBA Draft after hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy? (29:
MLB trying to COMPLETELY change the draft! The Giants are a dumpster fire! (Episode 1475 Hour 1)
Today's word of the day is "draft" as in what the heck is the MLB thinking with this new draft proposal? Why is the MLB wanting to keep graduating high school players out and why would there be an international only draft? Then, the Giants are a TOTAL train wreck right now! Rafael Devers is waving a pinch runner off, Tony Vitello seems clueless with the situation. (28:00) The US Men's National Tea
It's Coca Thursday! Obsession! Italy! Not saying sorry! And slowing the news down! (Episode 1474 Hour 2)
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MLB changing the Home Run Derby rules! Dodgers care plan for Ohtani! Scherzer is done! (Episode 1474 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘swings’ as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules again? There was a clock and now no clock? How many swings? Is it going to matter? Why does Netflix want new rules? (16:50) Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have a care plan. He’s pitching and trying not to hit and hitting and trying not to pitch.
So You Wanna Talk Samson!? NBA ratings explosion! Do executives still reach out to me? Is the franchise tag bad? (Episode 1473 Hour 2)
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NBA Finals ratings. Most watched NBA Finals since 1998!? (6:10) George Pickens will play on his franchise tag. Okay? (15:50) Do front office execs still speak with you now that you’re out of the league? (20:12) How does the MLB trade deadline work for a front office? Who is making the calls? Who is getting the call
MLB sends a warning to players and people have lost their minds! (Episode 1473 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘consistency’ as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting about this? Why are senators asking for answers from Rob Manfred? There is so much misguided anger about this situation. So let’s explain. (23:00) What is the latest with CBA negotiations? Is the league and the union speaking? Now we have forme
NBA offseason is already here! Giannis! Draft! Have you caught World Cup fever!? (Episode 1472 Hour 2)
The NBA offseason is here. The Knicks are your champions. But the calendar turns. It’s time for trades. It’s time for free agency. It’s time for the draft. (16:23) Do you have World Cup fever? Spain vs Cape Verde? A draw being the most exciting matchup! (36:05) Iran has a problem in the World Cup. They go from Mexico to LA then back to Mexico. What? (40:00) Fox is buying Roku. They want in on the
Paul Skenes says players are UNITED! Athletics in Vegas! San Francisco Giants firesale? (Episode 1472 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘united’ as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all
Tarik Skubal makes his return, now what? A problem in San Francisco! More trouble for the Red Sox! (Episode 1471 Hour 2)
Tarik Skubal is back for the Tigers. It was a quick return. Boras was right. I was wrong. Now what happens with Skubal moving forward? (6:20) Something happened with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres over the weekend. Xander Bogaerts was hit in the head. Then the Padres hit Gunnar Henderson. What the Orioles manager said really made Orioles fans mad. (14:00) Giants players protested Pride
Knicks win the NBA championship! Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup! A the White House hosted a UFC fight? (Episode 1471 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘concrete jungle’ as in New York City as in the New York Knicks as in Jalen Brunson as in Mike Brown as in Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks did it. Won a title for the first time since 1973. Brunson gets the MVP. Wemby learns a lesson. And the Knicks party will continue for a long time. (28:00) The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup! 20 years it took to win the 2n
It's another Coca Thursday! David felt like a kid again! NBA Finals takeaways! SOME baseball chatter!
Welcome back to the Coca Hour of the show. Short and sweet description this week. Stay till the end. Shoutout to my Grandpa. Turning 97 this year. He's an original Knicks fan! Seen it all, lived it all. I hope they get it done for him!
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THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN NBA HISTORY! THE KNICKS DID IT! (Episode 1470 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘slow motion’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals as in the greatest NBA comeback of all time. The end of that game was wild. I was there. I cannot believe what my eyes saw. A Knicks comeback. A Spurs collapse of epic proportions. OG, Brunson, and Alvarado. That was the late game secret sauce. (23:40) The World Cup starts today! Mexico takes on South Af
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Explaining revenue-sharing! Will Portland get baseball? (Episode 1469 Hour 2)
It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Why do you think Patrick Corbin’s Nationals contract was bad? They won a World Series! (14:20) Can you explain revenue sharing? There are some people who still don’t understand it. (27:10) Is Portland an option for MLB expansion? (36:00) Can you explain buying into an MLB team? How did Jeffrey Loria buy the shares and get the shares in the Expos? (47:00)
NBA Finals has turned into off-court nonsense! ESPN has BIG decisions to make! A new city wants in on MLB expansion! (Episode 1469 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘pooper’ as in party pooper as in NBA Finals as in MSG as in the mayor as in the police commissioner. What am I talking about? Well the watch party talks have gotten out of control. The fans actions has been out of control. The comments back and forth out of control. Why can we never just focus on the games? (20:00) Let’s talk about ESPN and the decisions they are making
How in the WORLD is the Texas Tech QB cleared to play!? Here's how! More and more off-pitch World Cup drama! (Episode 1468 Hour 2)
I truly cannot believe how crazy college sports have gotten. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been cleared to play football. Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible for gambling against his own team. Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets over the past few years. But! A Lubbock County judge granted him an injunction to play and the college football world was set on fire. (17:22) The World Cup continues
Wemby meets the moment for the Spurs! Athletics host home run derby in Vegas? Alex Bregman knows he stinks right now! (Episode 1468 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘premature’ as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review:
What happened to the San Diego Padres? Yankees have tough questions to answers! The Rays have a BIG stadium problem! (Episode 1467 Hour 2)
What has happened to the Padres? They have been terrible. (13:00) The Yankees have a bigger problem than what they thought. Aaron Judge is out for months, not weeks, and not days. And what about catcher? Is Ben Rice an option? They are hoping not. (25:20) What is the latest with the Rays new stadium? Wasn’t it a done deal? Now, it does not look like it. (44:10) Let’s talk expansion and why soccer
NBA Finals is back at The Garden and a PR battle over Trump has broken out! Trump takes his side in the MLB/MBLPA fight! (Episode 1467 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘prohibited’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret
MINI POD! NBA Finals: Knicks steal Game 1 against Spurs! Adam Silver meets the media! Rob Manfred finally speaks!
Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare!
The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? NHL goes international for All-Star! Curry's $400 million deal! Brewers success, Giants failure! (Episode 1466 Hour 2)
The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you asked about. (11:40) Steph Curry has a new shoe deal. He has signed with Li-Ning. Because of the comfort of the shoes or because of the $400 million? (22:40) Do the Brewers owe their success to David Samson? (31:50) Why are the San Francisc
Trouble brewing in Boston for Craig Breslow? Aaron Judge and the Yanks need good news! Downtown Dallas losing pro sports!? (Episode 1466 Hour 1)
Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday!
Today’s word of the day is ‘support’ as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees
Myles Garrett from "CAREER BROWN" to traded? Will the Bears get a deal done? An Aspiration update! (Episode 1465 Hour 2)
The Cleveland Browns are funny. Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams. Two months we were told it would never happen! (13:20) AJ Bown has been traded. Can you believe it? Was this a shocker? (20:20) What is going on with the Chicago Bears new stadium? Why haven’t they picked a location? Why aren’t shovels in the ground? Are they headed to Indiana? (29:00) Aspiration update! The co-founder was
MLB CBA FIGHT: The back-and-forth will continue! Buckle up! Why anonymous execs are saying MLB expansion is NOT happening! (Episode 1465 Hour 1)
Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems!
Today’s word of the day is ‘tactics’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but t
MLB in May! June predictions! A freak injury I have NEVER seen before! MORE ABS challenge problems!? (Episode 1464 Hour 2)
If you didn't read the description from Hour 1 -- David is in Germany for the week. Apologies for any freezes or quality issues. Thank you for your understanding!
What happened in Major League Baseball during May? A lot of good baseball, and a lot of bad baseball. (23:10) Jesus Sanchez was hurt from a ball from the stands during a game? Excuse me? What? (28:10) More ABS problems? Who could have
Spurs take down the Thunder! What does OKC do now? More on the MLB CBA negotiations! Bryce Harper speaks! (Episode 1464 Hour 1)
David is doing the shows from Germany this week as he explained during the episode. We apologize for any freezes, poor quality with audio or video, thank you for your understanding!
Today’s word of the day is ‘now’ as the Spurs as in the Thunder as in the Knicks as in the NBA as in the NBA finals. The Spurs have done it. They took down the Thunder in seven games. Wemby won MVP against the league
MLB sends first counter to MLBPA: A salary floor-and-cap! MLBPA fires back! Let's explain what's happening!
The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in!
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It's Coca Thursday! NL Cy Young race! MLB expansion to Utah? SUMMER HOUSE DRAMA EXPLAINED! (Episode 1463 Hour 2)
Welcome back, friends. It's another Coca Thursday. Today we talk Christopher Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, expansion, college athletics, World Cup (lack of) fever, and then Coca does his best to try and explain the Summer House drama in a way David and the bros can understand.
As always, have a beautiful weekend. Do something fun. Feel the rays of the sun. Drink responsibly. Eat a burger.
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EVERYTHING you need to know about the MLBPA's first proposal to MLB, and how the league will counter! (Episode 1463 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘misdirection’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let’s cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseb
So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Dog cause knee injury to Dodgers prospect!? The Jets are going ALL IN on AI! (Episode 1462 Hour 2)
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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day?
Thunder one win away from NBA Finals! Where was Wemby? How many hip thrusts is too many for the Brewers? (Episode 1462 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘accountable’ as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things h
Athletics in Vegas update! Sacramento wants an MLB team! Tatis Jr fails in court! Mariners have a problem! (Episode 1461 Hour 2)
What is happening with the Athletics in Vegas? Is it being built? Yes. What about the big plans from Bally’s about the rest of the land? Well, there’s an issue there. (8:44) The Athletics are in Sacramento. The Athletics are set to leave Sacramento. But Sacramento wants baseball to stay. (18:30) Fernando Tatis Jr lost in the courts again trying to break his contract with Big League Advance. He owe
Knicks are going to the NBA Finals! What happened to the Cubs? Will Wander Franco get his money from the Rays? (Episode 1461 Hour 1)
Today’s word of the day is ‘ecstasy’ as in the New York Knicks as in the NBA Finals as in 27 years as in holy smokes! The Knicks are going back to the finals! Another sweep! Another beatdown! The Cleveland Cavaliers had no chance. I cannot believe how bad they played in this series. The Cavs were up 22 points in Game 1 and lost… and that was it! (15:22) Spurs and Thunder are all tied up! Now the t
