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Buy our merch! davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘buckle’ as in belt buckle as in Texas as in Houston as in the battle for Texas in the ALCS. The Rangers took Game 1. Got 2 runs off Verlander and that was enough. The Rangers have still yet to lose in the postseason! (10:30) Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks… who ya got!? (21:45) Review: Fair Play. (28:40) The San Franci...

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘atta boy’ as in Bryce Harper as in Nick Castellanos as in Trea Turner as in the Philadelphia Phillies have eliminated the Atlanta Braves again. Back-to-back seasons in the NLDS to reach the NLCS. How did they get it done? Braves had the best record in baseball and got 1 postseason win to show for it. And let’s stop tal...

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘ugh’ as in woof as in really as in cmon as in here we go again as in sweeps! Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers! What? How did the Dodgers collapse again? The Arizona Diamondbacks. The underdogs! (10:50) The Phillies have the lead! Bryce Harper is beast. That’s it. The Braves got him angry. It is now the story of the serie...

If you wanna talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘three’ as in three games as in the LDS as in three wins are needed. The Houston Astros are now one win away from getting back to the ALCS. The bats came alive and the Minnesota Twins could do nothing about it. The Astros are too good. (8:30) The Texas Rangers are headed to the ALCS for the first time since 2011. The Ba...

If you want to talk to Samson: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘home’ — we’re going to talk sports to start the show. Playoff baseball. And then we’ll get to Israel and Palestine. Let’s begin with the Braves and Phillies. What a game! Is playoff rust a thing with #1 seeds? Can that be real? The Diamondbacks are going to do it. The Dodgers are cooked! (12:50) We have more turf dra...

BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘underway’ as in happening as in started as in not ended as in the MLB postseason is here and the Divisional Round is here. What’s been happening? For all you football distracted people, we’ve got you covered! Let’s start with the Rangers and Orioles. Texas is too good. Baltimore is too young. (13:50) The Astros and Twins split the games...

BUY MERCH: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘flushed’ as in flushing as in swept away as in resigning as in Billy Eppler is out of Flushing. What happened? Why did the Mets GM choose to resign now? MLB is investigation Eppler over Injured List violations? What? (15:00) Let’s chat about the MLB Divisional Series! Rangers or Orioles? Twins or Astros? Diamondbacks or Dodgers? Phillie...

Check out the new Wait to See tee: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘swept’ as in sweep as in postseason baseball as in four series as in four sweeps as in MLB is despondent! Where were the Rays fans again? Record low crowds. 99 win team, swept at home. Sad. The Texas Rangers were just better. (9:10) The Minnesota Twins won a postseason series! Stop the presses! It happened. 21 ye...

Please buy our new shirt! (or some stickers!): davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘elimination’ as in gone as in destroyed as in see you later as in four teams in the Wild Card Round are facing elimination already. It happens that quickly! Let’s start with the Rangers and Rays. Where were the fans? How big of a problem is this? Can you believe there was a live break-in during the Ra...

NEW MERCH ALERT: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘wild card’ as in MLB as in postseason as in baseball as in let’s go! Let’s preview it all! Rays and Rangers! Twins and Blue Jays! Brewers and Diamondbacks! Marlins and Phillies! And what are my picks!? ALSO! WE HAVE A NEW MERCH DROP! (19:45) Review: Saint of Second Chances. (24:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me ab...

NEW MERCH DROPPING TOMORROW: davidsamsonpodcast.com We’re going to start things off with a word on Tim Wakefield who died at age 57. Special shoutout to Miguel Cabrera. What a career. What a player. (5:55) Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s over’ as in the regular season has come to an end… it’s now time for the MLB postseason! The best time of year! The Astros win the AL West on the final day! Now...

Get yourself a Horse Hockey! tee here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘final weekend’ as in Friday as in Saturday as in Sunday as in the regular season in MLB is about to be over! So much is still on the line! Will the Marlins have to play a half-inning on Monday!? Did the Cubs implosion continue? Who wins the AL West? Who makes the AL Wild Card!? (12:30) The Baltimore Orioles h...

MERCH AND MORE: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘buck’ as in a doe as in a deer as in antlers as in Giannis as in Milwaukee as in Damian Lillard has been traded to the Bucks! Not Miami! Not Toronto! Player empowerment finished? Not so fast! (12:20) The MLB postseason is so close! Big losses! Big wins! Teams crumbling! Teams making runs! This is baseball! Cubs? Marlins? Should the...

You can talk to Samson here: davidsamsonpodcast.com Today’s word of the day is ‘tarp’ as in rain as in rain delay as in groundscrew as in the Mets and Marlins game was postponed after hours of talking about the field. The Marlins are furious. What happened? How could this happen? (10:15) Josh Harris opens up to ESPN about why he needed to own the Washington Commanders. He is on a quest. He now has...

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 injuri...

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 we...

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 sea...

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 coor...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....