Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘dropped out’ as in Joe Biden as in Kamala Harris as in Donald Trump as in 2024 elections. Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race. Pressure had been mounting for weeks. The Democratic Party has been pushing for this. Now what? Now where are we? (13:55) Sorry, St. Louis. 2nd time my show was canceled. This one definitely wasn’t my fault. Outages worldwide. Flights c...

Today’s word of the day is ‘PAB’ as in Post All-Star Break as in 2nd part of MLB season as in playoff race as in trade deadline as World Series. Let’s take a look at what interests me. The AL East, the AL West, NL Wild Card, Paul Skenes! TRADE DEADLINE! (15:08) NPPOD. (17:15) Let’s break down everything that happened during the Las Vegas Stadium Authority got the Athletics plans. The development p...

Today’s word of the day is ‘value’ as in what is the value as in WNBA as in media right as in $2.2 billion as in NBA value. Let’s discuss what the WNBA is getting from the NBA and beyond. What are the players going to do? What are the networks going to do? What are the leagues going to do? (15:50) Angel City FC is now under new management. Willow Bay and Bob Iger takeover. What does the valuation...

Today’s word of the day is ‘hey now’ as in hey now you’re an All-Star as in the MLB All-Star Game as in American League as in Ohtani as in throwing gas. (18:10) Rob Manfred spoke at All-Star weekend. What did he have to say? The future of baseball - robot umps, jerseys, streaming. (35:28) Review: Dancer in the Dark. (40:03) We have an update on the Athletics. John Fisher has spoken. And he made me...

Today’s word of the day is ‘dinger’ as in home run derby as in Teoscar Hernandez as in long ball as in dong shot as in Bobby Witt Jr. How did you feel about it? Did you like the new rules? (13:30) Are you ready for the All-Star Game? It’s time! Paul Skenes. 105 MPH! I’m ready! (27:00) Let’s talk about the pre-all-star-break baseball. Payroll Payroll Payroll! (33:01) Review: Cyndi Lauper. (35:00) D...

Today’s word of the day is ‘scenario’ as in what a weekend as in Trump shot as in CONMEBOL madness as in Wimbledon as in MLB Draft as in so much crazy took place. Some way more disgraceful than others. Former President Donal Trump was on the campaign trail and was shot at. One spectator was killed. The lone gunman was killed. What a disgraceful time we are in. (17:25) What happened in Miami for th...

Charity Lunch Link: https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-pitch-lunch-with-david-samson-host-of-nothing-2990401 Today’s word of the day is ‘no-no’ as in no hitter as in Paul Skenes as in Pirates as in Brewers as in ace. Paul Skenes was pulled from a no-hitter through 7 innings yesterday. Pirates manager Derek Shelton had quite the BS to tell us about why he was pulled. (11:05) We are 2...

Today’s word of the day is ‘malice’ as in Malice at Tepper’s Palace as in Copa America as in Uruguay as in Colombia. Colombia wins the semifinals match and then a HUGE brawl takes place. How does this happen? Why did this happen? (11:00) Kawhi Leonard has dropped out of Team USA. Why? Injury. Just 3 days ago he said he was healthy. He was replace by Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown is not happy! (2...

Today’s word of the day is ‘charged’ as in Wander Franco as in the Tampa Bay Rays. Franco’s career is over. Charged I the Dominican Republic with crimes against a minor. Horrible. Disgusting. See ya. (6:40) The Yankees just keep losing. Worst team in MLB right now. How did they fall so far? (11:33) The Dodgers injured list is All-Star caliber. It’s unreal. Almost the entire rotation is on it. (15:...

Today’s word of the day is ‘disrespected’ as in Paul George as in Clippers as in 76ers as in NBA. Was Paul George right to feel that way? The NBA contracts are out of control because of the TV money. George was offered $30 million a year! That’s disrespect? (7:00) Jalen Brunson has a huge decision to make Friday. Will he sign an extension or wait? If he signs Friday it’s one number. If he waits ti...

Today’s word of the day is ‘19 yutes’ as in MLB as in All-Star Game as in young players as in Elly as in Skenes as in Witt. Youth takeover has come for the All-Star Game. Is this good for baseball? What about snubs? What about hosting the game but not having a bunch of players? (9:50) The Yankees are bad. Very very bad. What is happening with them? Is Aaron Boone safe? Is Brian Cashman going to ma...

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Today’s word of the day is ‘family matters’ as in family as in the Winslow family as in the Lakers family as in the James family. The Lakers introduced Bronny James with JJ Redick and Rob Plink. Just some unreal quotes. (11:20) The James family isn’t the only Laker family in the news. Klay Thompson’s dad was not happy with him. Mychal Thompson wanted his son to be a Laker. (17:10) Tim Anderson was...

Today’s word of the day is ‘another step’ as in step transaction as in sale as in the Boston Celtics are for sale. Another team. Another couple billion. Why are the Celtics owners selling now? On the same day that Jayson Tatum signs a historic deal? (12:35) Klay Thompson is no longer on the Warriors. It’s over. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. 4 rings. 6 Finals. Countless 3-pointers...

Today’s word of the day is ‘mayhem’ as in Monday Mayhem as in NBA Free Agency as in Paul George is now a 76er! The Clippers went for it and failed. 5 years. 0 rings. 0 Finals appearances. The PG and Kawhi Leonard partnership was for naught. (9:52) LeBron James opts out of his deal with the Lakers. Why? What else happened? Chris Paul is out of Golden State. (16:30) It’s time for the MLB June recap!...

Today’s word of the day is ‘king’s court’ as in LeBron James as in King James as in Prince James as in Bronny James. The Lakers did it. The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th pick of the NBA Draft. Historic moment. (11:30) A jury has ruled against the NFL in its antitrust Sunday Ticket case. This could cost the NFL $14 billion. This could have a major impact on fans, on the league, on playe...

Today’s word of the day is ‘drafty’ as in the NBA Draft as in France as in the takeover as in first round. Wemby took over the draft and the league last year from France. Now this year, we have 3 top 6 picks that are all Frenchmen. We also had some big announcements about the Heat and the Suns. The Heat signed Bam to a big deal, but reportedly Jimmy Butler won’t sign. Suns owner Mat Ishbia said Ke...

Today’s word of the day is ‘Junior Circuit’ as in the American League as in baseball as in trades as in contenders as in the Yankees as in the Orioles as in the Mariners. What’s going on in the American League and what will contenders do? Is Vladdy Jr going to be traded? (17:30) NPPOD. (21:20) The Nets traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks! The Nova Knicks are complete! What a wild night in NBA trade...

Today’s word of the day is ‘champions’ as in Stanley Cup as in Florida Panthers as in South Florida. They got it done. Greg Cote is vindicated. Connor McDavid still won the Conn Smythe Trophy. But the Florida Panthers are the champions! (15:05) JJ Redick has been introduced about as Lakers head coach. He said he didn’t talk to LeBron about the job beforehand… hmmmmm. (27:30) Review:The Ministry of...

Today’s word of the day is ‘historic’ as in history in the making as in Stanley Cup Game 7 as in Panthers as in Oilers. Are the Panthers going to win its first Cup? Are the Oilers going to overcome a 0-3 deficit? Is Connor McDavid still overrated? Did the LeBatard Show curse their own team? (11:00) JJ Redick will be the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. (18:25) Have you ever seen an injure...

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Today’s word of the day is ‘bean’ as in hit by pitch as in MLB as in control as in velocity. What is happening in baseball? Why are so many batters getting hit? These past 4 seasons have been record-setting. Mookie Betts is out. Aaron Judge got hit. Nolan Arenado got hit. (10:52) Rest in peace to the great Willie Mays. Tonight MLB plays at Rickwood and it was meant to honor Mays who sadly died a f...

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Alberta’ as in Edmonton as in Canada as in the NHL Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers now lead 3-0. Hockey in South Florida… huh! It seems improbable that this is the case. (7:10) Trevor Lawrence just got a monster deal from the Jaguars. What is Jacksonville doing? Lawrence still had 2 years left on his deal. Now, by total guarantee, he’s the 4th highest paid QB in...