Nothing Personal with David Samson

by Le Batard & Friends, Baseball, MLB
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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

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Recent Episodes
  • NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders NOT taken in first round! Jaguars give up MASSIVE haul for Travis Hunter! (Episode 1263)
    Apr 25, 2025 – 57:03
  • Mets stay red hot, but Juan Soto continues to struggle at the plate! Where is all the Shedeur Sanders hate coming from!? (Episode 1262)
    Apr 24, 2025 – 56:59
  • Rob Manfred AGAIN brought up the SALARY CAP and EXPANSION talk! Did Adam Silver leak the next NBA expansion cities!? (Episode 1261)
    Apr 23, 2025 – 57:05
  • Is the Knicks season going to be one big FLOP? Nico Harrison continues to get it all wrong! JUST FIRE HIM! (Episode 1260)
    Apr 22, 2025 – 56:59
  • Pope Francis dies at 88; NBA Playoffs full of blowouts! Commanders back in DC? Portland wants an MLB team? (Episode 1259)
    Apr 21, 2025 – 56:20
  • Nico Harrison has NO REGRETS about Luka Doncic trade! Sorry, Dirk! What is wrong with the Orioles? (Episode 1258)
    Apr 16, 2025 – 56:58
  • Suns fire Budenholzer after ONE SEASON! The Mat Ishbia Way!; Aaron Judge is Team USA! MLS NEEDS Messi to stay! (Episode 1257)
    Apr 15, 2025 – 57:04
  • NL West is a GAUNTLET this season! Cubs hitting trade market? Nico Iamaleava proves NIL, NCAA is Wild, Wild, West (Episode 1256)
    Apr 14, 2025 – 57:00
  • Athletics in Vegas update: groundbreaking coming soon?; Will MLB add more national games in next TV deal? (Episode 1255)
    Apr 11, 2025 – 57:01
  • Why Canada, MLB owners, and MLBPA could be furious with Vlad Jr signing bonus! Luka return to Dallas! Mat Ishbia's Sun are officially DONE (Episode 1254)
    Apr 10, 2025 – 57:03
  • Nuggets fire Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth with 3 games left!?; Luka gets ejected for what?; Tragedy in the Dominican Republic (Episode 1253)
    Apr 9, 2025 – 57:01
  • Dodgers visit White House, Snell visits doctor! Angels future in Anaheim! Jarren Duran and our hidden struggles! (Episode 1252)
    Apr 8, 2025 – 57:02
  • Vlad Guerrero Jr agrees to $500 MILLION deal with Blue Jays! Pirates terrible Roberto Clemente mistake! Manfred talks no blackouts and more! (Episode 1251)
    Apr 7, 2025 – 57:00
  • Can the Atlanta Braves make history after 0-7 start!? NHL needs the Ovechkin goal and a strong Canadian dollar (Episode 1250)
    Apr 4, 2025 – 56:23
  • MLB teams giving massive extensions to young players! Will it work for the Padres and Red Sox!? (Episode 1249)
    Apr 3, 2025 – 56:38
  • Rays let deadline pass in St. Pete: is relocation happening?; Micah Parsons v. Jerry Jones heats up! Roki Sasaki is having a hard time (Episode 1248)
    Apr 2, 2025 – 56:49
  • Braves awful season start somehow gets worse! Devers can't hit, Crochet signs mega deal! Athletics stadium is a joke! (Episode 1247)
    Apr 1, 2025 – 56:54
  • Torpedo bats have taken over MLB: will they get banned!?; Scherzer hurt, Devers can't hit! (Episode 1246)
    Mar 31, 2025 – 56:57
  • BASEBALL IS BACK! MLB TV crashes on Opening Day! Adam Silver admits All-Star Game was a MESS! (Episode 1245)
    Mar 28, 2025 – 56:19
  • MLB OPENING DAY IS FINALLY HERE! NBA has its first Private Equity problem! LeBron James fires back at Stephen A! (Episode 1244)
    Mar 27, 2025 – 56:59
  • MLB Predictions: World Series, division winners, award winners! Biggest storylines I'm watching this year! (Episode 1243)
    Mar 26, 2025 – 56:58
  • Paul Skenes ready to live up to HIS expectations! Minnesota Twins back on sale! How to fix the CBB Transfer Portal! (Episode 1242)
    Mar 25, 2025 – 56:53
  • MLB Opening Week is here! Did NIL kill March Madness!? (Episode 1241)
    Mar 24, 2025 – 57:03
  • Samson Sit-Down: Mike Matheny! Former Cardinals & Royals manager!
    Mar 23, 2025 – 35:02
  • Boston Celtics selling for pro sports record $6.1 BILLION! Angels ban cell phones from clubhouse! March Madness! (Episode 1240)
    Mar 21, 2025 – 54:11
  • Dept. of Defense scrubs, then restores, Jackie Robinson military history page!?; Cleveland and Browns gear up for major fight (Episode 1239)
    Mar 20, 2025 – 54:45
  • MLB Tokyo Series is BIG business for baseball! Roki Sasaki makes debut! Ohtani homers! Trump and Russia talk hockey!? (Episode 1238)
    Mar 19, 2025 – 54:47
  • BASEBALL IS BACK! Dodgers vs Cubs in Japan! WV Governor wants investigation into NCAA over snub! (Episode 1237)
    Mar 18, 2025 – 54:46
  • MLB Road to October starts tomorrow! March Madness conspiracy: UNC gets in because of its AD!?; ANOTHER update on the Rays! (Episode 1236)
    Mar 17, 2025 – 54:55
  • Tampa Bay Rays HALT plans for new stadium in St. Pete! Rockies owner calls for salary cap! Should Cooper Flagg sit out of tourney? (Episode 1235)
    Mar 14, 2025 – 54:02
  • Can the Rangers keep Jacob deGrom healthy!? Bobby Witt Jr. & Spring Training injury scares! Is MLS on Apple a failure? (Episode 1234)
    Mar 13, 2025 – 54:47
  • How Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, MLB plan to takeover Japan! Vladdy Jr wants how much money!? MLB Overlap hats were an epic failure! (Episode 1233)
    Mar 12, 2025 – 54:52
  • Gerrit Cole OUT FOR SEASON! Mariners shutdown George Kirby! NFL QB carousel spins out of control! Former MLB MVP admits PED use! (Episode 1232)
    Mar 11, 2025 – 54:45
  • Myles Garrett and Josh Allen sign RECORD-SETTING deals! Yankees without Cole!? Rays forced to sell!? (Episode 1231)
    Mar 10, 2025 – 54:46
  • Vladdy Jr asked for a 14-YEAR deal, but not $600 million!?; Ohtani pitching update isn't great! Athletics in Vegas: just more renderings (Episode 1230)
    Mar 7, 2025 – 54:05
  • Justin Turner CRUSHES Mariners ownership for not spending! Barkley, Crosby reset NFL contract markets! Dana White does Saudi business (Episode 1229)
    Mar 6, 2025 – 54:45
  • Will ESPN and MLB find way to make up? Athletics to begin taking Vegas ticket deposits! Mavericks season has truly crumbled (Episode 1228)
    Mar 5, 2025 – 54:46
  • LeBron James continues to amaze at 40 years old! Mavericks are a PR nightmare machine! MASN settlement: are Nationals back on market? (Episode 1227)
    Mar 4, 2025 – 54:41
  • President Donald Trump calls out baseball over Pete Rose!? Will Rob Manfred posthumously unban him!? 2025 Oscars mini Recap! (Episode 1226)
    Mar 3, 2025 – 54:47
  • Oscars Recap with Adnan Virk: Anora is biggest winner! Who was the biggest loser!? Conan O'Brien as host?
    Mar 3, 2025 – 49:25
  • Spring Training updates: Ohtani will debut; Injury scares; Players changing positions! Is ESPN Bet toast?; 2025 OSCAR BALLOT! (Episode 1225)
    Feb 28, 2025 – 54:08
  • Tom Brady pursuit of Matthew Stafford in Montana just a coincidence!?; Braves chairman says ESPN-MLB breakup is no big deal! (Episode 1224)
    Feb 27, 2025 – 54:47
  • MLB iRobot: Max Scherzer is ANTI robot umpires and he wants everyone to know it! It's my birthday today! (Episode 1223)
    Feb 26, 2025 – 54:44
  • Spring Pain-ing: Mets already down TWO starting pitchers! Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred's lockout comments! (Episode 1222)
    Feb 25, 2025 – 54:44
  • MLB and ESPN headed towards a TV divorce: what could this mean to the future of baseball?; Scott Boras calls out MLB! (Episode 1221)
    Feb 24, 2025 – 54:45
  • Samson Sit-Down: Fredi Gonzalez! My former Marlins manager! And manager of the Braves joins to talk about his LONG MLB career!
    Feb 21, 2025 – 54:37
  • Samson Sit-Down: Danny Kanell on the State of College Football and the future of college athletics
    Feb 20, 2025 – 54:00
  • Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre!
    Feb 19, 2025 – 54:13
  • Samson Sit-Down: Hank Azaria + Bonus Mailbag
    Feb 18, 2025 – 54:21
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives Blue Jays by Monday to negotiate longterm deal! Browns are asking public for $1.2 BILLION for new stadium! (Episode 1220)
    Feb 14, 2025 – 53:39
Recent Reviews
  • ags62
    Great Show
    Very insightful show. Your experience gives us great perspective. Thank you David
  • Unc_Zach13
    If AI was a podcast created by spoiled rich kids
    Repetition, always the same takes on the same issues. Refuses to look at other perspectives. If AI was a podcast created by spoiled rich kids.
  • mister.windsor
    Insightful
    I love NPDS. I listen literally every day and it’s the most insightful sports business+insider podcast that I know of. I hope to hear him on Meadowlark long into the future ! It’s also fun when Dan comes on the show and balances out David’s strong assertions and I really enjoy The Sporting Class… TSC is by far the most fun and informative sports show, in my opinion! Cheers David and all
  • Lolo13419
    Happy birthday David!!
    Best wishes to you 🧁
  • Fan of all podcast.
    I enjoy podcast.
    Smart and topical.
  • Coach Mac21
    Unique, interesting and informative
    Super smart show that lifts up the curtain and gives you insight into how the behind the scenes decisions are made in baseball and beyond.
  • Charliipresley
    David is quite good
    Really enjoy David’s takes and his …. 4-8-6-9. David’s takes and knowledge are really insightful and I enjoy listening to him. 1 star off for talking to “Coke-uh.” Give this person a voice if you’re going to talk to them otherwise it sounds like you’re talking to yourself.
  • Frenchman622
    small man syndrome
    David is a nepo baby, and ya know it!
  • Rokka222
    Everything wrong with the world today
    Samson is a great talker who is a fraud fooling people because he can talk. His worldview is everything I hate and he is a soulless bag of bones. Nobody should listen to this podcast
  • meanxdean
    Love David
    Just tells it how it is and you got to like that
  • chweka805
    Samsons sit downs
    Loving your counter to Dan south beach sessions..your interviewing style is different but effective in getting out what we wanna hear 🙏🏼✌🏼
  • Coomes21
    Listen to this!
    I’m new to NPDS but not David Samson so had some sort of idea going in what to expect. Have been blown away by the variety of topics and approach by Samson, definitely a good listen! Also- the sit downs with Lebatard folks have been great!
  • MindyAListener
    always excellent!
    GREAT podcast and have been listening for quite some time! David is smart, honest and provocative.
  • kunicki
    Pardon Me?
    11 years of a free pass!!! C’mon David. You cannot stick up for what just happened. If you do, that means you believe Lying!… is justified.
  • Rich S in NY
    David sampson
    Love Dave I only wish he had co host like Amin or Mike ryan ?
  • Hakdnajdj
    Awful
    This guy stinks
  • weatogue
    Odd title
    for a guy who takes everything personally
  • DJ Delish
    More Dan!
    More Dan and Dave or Dave and Dan!!
  • C0M0
    Explains things well
    He gives more details and context than other podcasts, and is great at “here’s how this works behind the scenes.” Lots of other sports commentators assume we know the ins and outs of how salary caps work, contract structures, etc. David explains that side of sports really well because of his experience as a Marlins exec.
  • ttskobe16
    Great Ep.
    Great episode with Jeff Berry. Healthy disagreement and discourse always makes for good content and you do well with it.
  • VivaMatadors
    Hello, David...
    Give Me A Small Break if you're not listening daily.
  • MarkCycle
    Great show
    Today’s show was informative and well done David!!!! Great breakdown of the debate!!
  • GotzArmyGeneral
    David
    Love the show keep it up !
  • Tbuwalda
    Usually, I love the show
    I really like the daily show, despite levels always being off. However, these live shows from the tour are making me cringe. They feel sort of unhinged.
  • RedFox4224
    Great Podcast for all sports fans!
    Hey David. Thanks for always covering a variety of topics. My question is do minor league baseball teams create their schedule based on major league schedules. An example is the Atlanta Braves and Gwinnett Stripers. The AAA affiliate is about 45ish min away. Wouldn’t the minor league team benefit from scheduling home games when the Braves are away? Thanks JG2
  • jcicnelxo
    Random
    Is it a baseball show? A sports show? A film review show? Or a political show? Depends on how the wind is blowing I guess. I really wish people would stop pushing political agendas in everything that is not politics, it’s everywhere these days. I downloaded a baseball podcast to listen to baseball related things, period.
  • The-embassy
    Brilliant
    Great insight into baseball and sports business. Thoughtful, intelligent, and provocative with clarity.
  • Jesús Orozco, Jr.
    No show today?
    I’m not seeing the show on my feed.
  • Beau H. 25
    Shows Bleepin’ Great
    David is extremely professional about the show but doesn’t take himself too seriously while giving more than a look behind the curtain of MLB & its inter-webbings. David’s hate of Scott Borass quickly becomes a delight, he has human mishap moments that seem to cost him $5, Half baked movie cut intros & his deep knowledge of why & how teams work or don’t work make it bleepin’ great
  • Gr2323
    Informative and entertaining!
    Samson is super smart with a wildly refreshing perspective and personality! Great podcast
  • perspective1
    No one
    No one actually listens to this. It just seems like people do because it gets auto-downloaded on LeBatard and Friends
  • Hotrod1515
    Sons of Anarchy
    Hello David You should try sons of anarchy you will not be disappointed
  • D Trapp
    Must be nice to be white
    You have a very big blind spot if you think what the Supreme Court did will have no effect. University of Michigan only had 9% black students when they decided it was unfair and now what is it about 4%. And that was before the Supreme Court. Black people have never gotten a “fair” chance to succeed. Just because you don’t “see color “ doesn’t mean others in places of power don’t. Wait to see!!!!! Enrollment of ethnic people will drop everywhere! We’ll check back and see. Promise I will check back!
  • gfwyr
    Why is this explicit
    Why did this podcast change to explicit??
  • ZHolter
    So you want to talk to Samson
    Hi David I know you have a wait to see the Ichiro will be the first fielder to get 100%. But do you have a list of players you feel should have been 100%. I’d start my list with Ken Griffey Jr.
  • phil8989001
    It’s Arlington Heights
    Dear David, Know you’re a perfectionist so please know when discussing the Chicago Bears they’re considering moving to Arlington Heights, a Chicago suburb NOT Arlington. Details. Thanks for the great show.
  • aceOSU
    Cutter Philly is not for me Gauthier
    Hellloooo David, Fascinated by this Cutter Gauthier story. Have you ever experienced a situation where a top pick of your refused to play for you? Seems bizarre especially in a city like Philadelphia, what can it be??? Anyway his return trips to the city of brotherly love gonna be a little extra spicy.
  • abe711
    Uniforms
    Love the show and the insight. Question...? Who decides when the team gets a new uniform design? What is the process and who gets final say in approving the design and logo ? Thanks in advance
  • MJI78!
    Hello David
    With the Dodgers paying Ohtani 2 million for 10 years then starting in 2034 paying him 68 million for 10 years. Does that mean in 2034 68 million will go against their cap or is it now separate? Love the show. Happy Holidays!
  • Outyyy
    Refreshing
    David Sampson’s ‘Nothing Personal’ offers a new and refreshing view on sports and more. Hearing current events spun through the lens of his past experiences as an executive is captivating and thought provoking. This is a great daily listen!
  • kennwin1
    Great Show!
    One of the best sports podcasts in existence.
  • Cletus Turbrow
    Hot Sauce David
    The man can down the hot sauce.
  • Jeff T was already taken
    Black Friday Podcast
    Thanks for producing a show when most others don’t. A big effort! Does no TV remote mean no movie reviews? Check the between the cushions again. It has to be there.
  • Scott Cousi
    Addicting!
    Great show, clear and concise, look forward to listening every day. Will sit in my car in my driveway if it’s not finished as my wife and dogs stare at me out the window! Enjoy the movie reviews too!
  • Retired good for the soul
    Always interesting
    Although I don’t always agree with David, his commentary is always interesting and informative Lee E
  • Mr. Hosack
    Hi David,
    Great show! I look forward to listening in my office before my daily meeting! Keep it up!
  • Davidg19
    Insight
    Want to know who is going to win the battle between Drew Brees and Kurt Warner in 2023? This is the show for you
  • TigersMac31
    A daily must listen
    I look forward each morning to listening to NPDS. David provides a perspective that many in sports do not have, and I enjoy learning about the business side of sports.
  • GinnThomas
    Smartest man in podcasting
    Smartest man in podcasting
  • Twitter.com/DANDREKID
    Down bad
    Gaza is an out door prison /camp your rant was so one sided and personal I can’t support this.
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