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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 ... more

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Today’s word of the day is ‘augmentation’ as in the College Football Playoff as in expansion as in ESPN as in the future. It is here. 24-team p... more

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It’s awards week in MLB! We start off with Rookie of the Year! (4:30) NFL Week 9 is almost over. That means it’s trade deadline time! Who is bu... more

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Today’s word of the day is ‘crap’ as in this weekend as in how Pedro Martinez feels about the current CBA talks. Pedro is pissed. He wants a de... more

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Recent Guests

Maury Brown
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Dan Le Batard
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Episode: Dan Le Batard joins on Joe Buck's mega ESPN deal, Travis Kelce scammer, and more! (Episode 1483 Hour 2)
Adam Silver
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Episode: Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1)
Mike Ryan
Member of the Dan LeBatard Show, invited guest on Nothing Personal
Dan LeBatard Show
Episode: Mike Ryan joins the show on DLS, NASCAR love, and story fatigue! When will the Kawhi trade go through? (Episode 1478 Hour 2)
Chris Cote
Co-host on the show and frequent guest on Nothing Personal and The Dan LeBatard Show
Dan LeBatard Show / Nothing Personal
Episode: 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)
Patrick from Montreal
Caller questioning Coca's comment from previous episode
Episode: It's Coca Thursday! Obsession! Italy! Not saying sorry! And slowing the news down! (Episode 1474 Hour 2)
Tom Glavin
Former MLB pitcher, discussed as a notable figure in player negotiations
Episode: MLB sends a warning to players and people have lost their minds! (Episode 1473 Hour 1)
Brian Wright
Head of Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
Episode: THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN NBA HISTORY! THE KNICKS DID IT! (Episode 1470 Hour 1)
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut
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Episode: Is private equity ruining youth sports? Sen. Chris Murphy joins to discuss a bill to stop it

Host

David Samson
Former Miami Marlins president with 18 years in Major League Baseball

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • First Pitch…

    Lakewood Blueclaws.

    Do it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kunicki
    United Statesa month ago
  • Welcome Back David!!

    So glad to have you back. My days are now back on track with you first thing, followed by Lebatard Show every morning. Love your sports business news, insight, and analysis.

    So sorry for your loss! Stay strong, and I hope you’re doing okay. Great to have you back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ Delish
    United States2 months ago
  • Welcome back, David!

    We have missed you terribly, but I understand your need for some time off. Please know that we love you (and I’ve been a Marlins fan from day 1)!

    Best summary of the business of sports I’ve ever heard. Love his Marlin stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddeppman
    United States2 months ago
  • 3-G Force

    Welcome back, David. I am so sorry about Kyra. My sister died in 1986. Over forty years, to honor her, I follow a personal 3-G Force. Be good, generous, grateful. May the forces guide you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    425w
    United States2 months ago
  • Welcome Back

    Glad you are back David. Heavy as it is, glad you are healing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    giffsod
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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A listener raised concerns about perceived conflicts in coverage of sports betting.
Listeners value Samson's behind-the-scenes perspective on baseball and the business decisions fans rarely hear about.
Fans praise his direct, candid analysis and experience in sports management.
Some listeners find his delivery and opinions abrasive or self-justifying.

Chart Rankings

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#2
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#118
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#2
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#10
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#68
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#3
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So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Lockout fear! Sports radio rights! Nepo hires! (Episode 1510 Hour 2)
Q: With MLB proposing to share media revenue equally among teams, is there a way for teams like the Dodgers to hide some media revenue, and how detailed would an agreement need to be?
Samson says all teams have incentives to keep revenue outside the sharing system. Regional sports network equity distributions and revenue from development outside ballpark boundaries can be excluded, while MLB's Revenue Sharing Definitions Committee can scrutinize whether reported rights fees reflect a deal's true value. Including off-site revenue in a new system would require difficult auditing rules.
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Lockout fear! Sports radio rights! Nepo hires! (Episode 1510 Hour 2)
Q: At what point do we need to see a deal happen in MLB in order to avoid the loss of regular-season games?
Samson expects a lockout to begin December 1 and says spring training delays could force a newly negotiated schedule. He predicts that April, rather than the winter months, may bring the hardest bargaining and the greatest risk of games being lost.
It's Coca Friday! Halloween! MLB Free Agency spending plans! What's with all the NBA injuries!
Q: What is the NBA doing about all these injuries, and why is there no messaging to us about whether the league is looking into this?
Samson says injuries are occurring across sports and may relate to the demands athletes place on their bodies, training, and physical profiles. He argues that the causes and possible rule changes differ by sport, while Coca says fans are entitled to raise the question.
It's Coca Friday! Halloween! MLB Free Agency spending plans! What's with all the NBA injuries!
Q: If you were the president of a team right now, how are you handling the signing of these free agents?
Samson would prepare a target list and talk with players and agents, but would wait on major free agents until the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement became clearer.
So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Knicks ring night! Rays victory speech! ALL things CBA + Minor League Baseball (Episode 1505 Hour 2)
Q: With this pending lockout, do you think we'll see MLB players playing in foreign and independent leagues? And how could this be different for free agents versus players under contract?
Players can play abroad while locked out, but contracted players risk violating guarantees if injured. Samson expects union funds to support players and believes the lockout would likely end before players needed to replace their income.

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Daily commentary on professional sports, with a strong focus on Major League Baseball and the business decisions behind teams, leagues, labor agreements, media rights and player contracts. David Samson draws on 18 years as a baseball executive to explain how owners and team leaders weigh competitive goals against financial and operational realities. Episodes combine news analysis, listener questions, predictions and personal stories from his time in baseball, with occasional discussion of other sports, entertainment and business topics. A recurring producer joins some conversations, adding a second voice to the analysis. The perspective is distinctive for its emphasis on sports as an industry, including the trade-offs and context behind dec... more

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