Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday! It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets trade of Jeff McNeil and what happened inside the clubhouse, what makes a good team leader? Is this VALID or an OVERREACTION - Coca thinks the Ravens and John Harbaugh need to part ways after the season! Arizona Stat head football coach Kenny Dillingham came out publicly begging for someone to cut a $20 million check. Where does it end? Let's debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf as in the NFL as in Steelers as in Lions as in suspension. The NFL handed down a two game suspension for what Metcalf did in grabbing a fan during the Steelers game on Sunday. This could be very costly for Metcalf as his guarantees could now be voided. Uh oh. (12:00) Draymond Green stormed off the bench and into the locker room after an argument with Steve Kerr mid-game! Never seen that before. Ridiculous. (23:30) The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Kansas! Yes, they are leaving Missouri! How could that happen? (35:00) Review: Castaway. (41:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The NBA is trying to figure out ways to have relationships with gambling but make the game safer. Injury reporting. Prop bets. Tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating. Let’s discuss why a settlement was reached and what this means for the Angels. (13:00) Anthony Joshua crushed Jake Paul. Paul should never have been in the ring. The fight was an embarrassment. Paul is a marketing genius, but this was just bad. (18:50) The RSN model collapse is at the door. Let me explain what is happening and the future of the local broadcasts across sports. (32:00) WNBA could face a lockout. The WNBPA could be striking. (40:00) Scott Boras is funny. That’s it. (48:00) Padres bring back Michael King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a show tomorrow, but no shows Wednesday-Friday! Today’s word of the day is ‘motormouth’ as in Pittsburgh as in Detroit as in Steelers as in Lions as in DK Metcalf as in fan. DK Metcalf grabbed a fan and looked to throw a punch at that fan during the Steelers win over the Lions. And nothing happened during the game because the NFL said no flag was thrown? WHAT? Let’s discuss this event and how wrong it was by the fan, by Metcalf and by the NFL. (15:00) The Miami Dolphins will not bring Tua back next year. The Miami Dolphins will bring Mike McDaniel back next year? WHY!? (25:40) The Los Angeles Dodgers have broken another record. This time it’s the size of their luxury tax bill. Awesome! (35:15) Review: Sean Combs: The Reckoning. (40:00) NPPOD. (45:00) Murakami is headed to the Chicago… White Sox? And not on the giant deal everyone thought? Hmmm. (49:30) The St. Louis Cardinals continue its teardown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, my friends! It's another Coca Thursday! We talk Fenway Sports Group and what that means for the Red Sox, which official scoring rules do you want to see changed, hanging banners for the NBA Cup, the Clippers investigation, and what in the world is Puka Nacua thinking? Also - next week's schedule: Live on Monday and Tuesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘convicted’ as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That’s what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it’s Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about my views on Trump and his latest comments about Rob Reiner following the murder of Reiner and his wife Michelle. (16:20) Someone asked about a tweet I sent to Jim Bowden. It was about fandom. Let me explain. (25:00) How does scheduling work in MLB? Is Major League Baseball set teams up to lose later in the year by having long road trips? (34:00) What advice would you give to Ken Babby, the new CEO of the Rays? (44:00) Let’s talk some more FIFA. The ticket prices are sky high, and now FIFA has a plan. A plan to fool you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘banner’ as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don’t want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a s**t weekend it was. It started with shooting at Brown University then there was a terrorist attack on Jews on Bondi Beach in Australia, and it ended with the death of Rob Reiner and his wife at their home in California. Just a s**t weekend. (25:00) The rules coming to see the World Cup could be impossible for some foreign fans. Let’s discuss what the Trump Administration has proposed. (33:00) The fallout of Sherrone Moore has been swift, and sad. And now Michigan is investigating its athletic department. (40:30) NASCAR and Jordan have settled. (46:20) The NBA has responded to an article in The Athletic by John Hollinger. Are their more injuries this year than in any years before? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘depravity’ as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We’re a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs in the NFL. Wow. (27:30) The Mets weekend was something. Pete Alonso gets introduced for the Orioles. Edwin Diaz gets introduced for the Dodgers. And the Mets sign Jorge Polanco. (37:30) Review: Bugonia. (41:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘birds’ as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million deal to join Baltimore. The Orioles have a great core put together. The Mets have now lost out on two fan favorites in two days! (16:30) What is going on with the Phillies? They brought back Kyle Schwarber, but what about the rest of the team? That’s where things get interesting. (26:00) YouTube TV has a new plan. The skinny bundle! It is here, and it is staying. (32:30) Review: Begin Again. (37:30) NPPOD. (41:30) The Chiefs are done. If you listen to Travis Kelce speak, he can see it, we can see it. (48:00) FIFA is corrupt. We know this. And they keep flaunting exactly how corrupt they are right in our faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its new partnership with private equity. Here we go! (13:00) Paramount made another bid for Warner Bros. This is getting ugly. How high will Paramount go? What will Netflix do? (21:00) What is going on with the Astros? The team just sold its minor league teams to Diamond Holdings! What does this mean? (28:00) The White Sox won the draft lottery! The Rockies, the worst team in baseball, was ineligible for the lottery! (35:00) Why are the Marlins grievances not finished yet? What is baseball waiting for? (41:00) Chris Paul bobblehead nigh was canceled. (46:00) Will a new Rays ballpark be done by the start of the 2029 season? No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unattainable’ as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a five-year deal. He’s getting $30 million a year as a 32-year old DH. Wow. Let me explain why this happened and why Philly is mad at the Pirates. (16:00) Edwin Diaz is leaving the Mets for the Dodgers. The Dodgers get stronger. The Mets will now have Devin Williams. Did David Stearns get played? (31:00) Let’s talk about Scott Boras… again. (39:30) Review: This Too Shall Pass. (43:10) Philip Rivers is back! 44-year old QB in the NFL!? The Colts are doing it. (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What in the world is happening with Warner Bros. Discovery? Why is Netflix paying all that money? Is Paramount going to get another chance? Is the Trump administration going to pass the deal? This is major! (19:30) The Baseball Hall of Fame has a new member… it’s Jeff Kent? (31:30) Tony Clark met with his executive council of players. Here’s what is being discussed by the MLBPA. (39:20) NPPOD. (43:00) LeBron James streak is over. 1,297 straight games with double-digit scoring is over. (46:30) NIL lawsuits are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unlucky’ as in Notre Dame as in Miami as in Alabama as in BYU as in the College Football Playoff as in the committee as in rigged! The Miami Hurricanes have made it to the CFP all thanks to Mike Ryan. Notre Dame is out all thanks to Mike Ryan! And is this the end of bowl games? (23:30) Daniel Jones season is over. The Colts season is over. Going all-in got them nowhere. What about the end of that Raiders games? Did you see what Pete Carroll decided? The Bills won a snow game! Josh Allen got it done, Joe Burrow gave it away, kinda. (36:00) Review: Train Dreams. (39:30) Inter Miami gets its cup win. Finally. All that money to Messi has paid off. We also have to talk about the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey all, I am writing to say hello. Thank you for your support this year, and as we continue to establish better on-camera chemistry during this hour. Today David and myself breakdown the Mets plans after signing Devin Williams, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and ESPN's role in the narrative, Penn State not having a head coach, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. No show tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘best fit’ as in Giannis Antetokounmpo as in Milwaukee as in the Bucks as in Doc Rivers as in trade. It looks like Giannis finally wants out. He didn’t ask for a trade, but he asked for a trade. Should Milwaukee facilitate that? Will his latest calf injury keep him from being traded? (12:00) The Los Angeles Clippers have released Chris Paul in what was supposed to be his retirement tour season. What a mess. It looked like Paul and head coach Tyronn Lue just couldn’t get on the same page. (26:30) Zion Williamson is hurt again. Going to miss another three weeks. There was no reason the Pelicans should have guaranteed his contract for this season, and here we are. (34:00) Review: The Descendants. (38:00) NPPOD. (43:30) Steve Cohen is so close to getting his $8.1 billion dream built. The New York State Gaming Commission is a vote away from granting Cohen one of the three gambling licenses. If that happens, a casino is coming to Citi Field. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It’s in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘self righteous’ as in Lane Kiffin as in Ole Miss as in LSU as in college football. What a Sunday in the SEC. We saw six schools make decisions. From Lane being run out of Mississippi to Louisiana, to Florida, to Auburn, to Kentucky, to Arkansas. Did Kiffin think he was going to be able to continue coaching Ole Miss this season? LSU still has to pay Brain Kelly. That divorce ends with Kelly collecting the full $53 million that he was due. (24:00) The ACC did this to themselves. There could be a chance that no ACC team makes the CFP. Is Miami going to be left out? (35:00) Review: Frankenstein. (37:30) NPPOD. (45:00) The Steelers have a problem. Aaron Rodgers is back to being that problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! It's a Coca Wednesday! Big games coming up in the NFL, why aren't the NBA games on Friday happening all day? College football final weekend! Can Miami get enough style points to matter? College basketball has an age problem! And Coca (me) walks everyone through his first time watching the Star Wars movies, it's happening right now! I've watched the first three movies, and they sure are something.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today’s word of the day is ‘depth’ as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let’s break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to his role in a Mafia poker scheme. He was released on a $5 million bond. He is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in the scheme. (22:00) Shohei Ohtani is back in the World Baseball Classic. He announced on Monday that he will return. The MVP from the last tournament is back with the reigning champions of Team Japan. And let’s talk about Tatsuya Imai. The latest Japanese ace that was posted. He wants nothing to do with the Dodgers. He wants to take down the Dodgers. (33:15) The Colorado Rockies have a new manager. It’s the interim Warren Schaeffer. (37:00) James Cameron went off on Netflix. He says Netflix movies should not be up for Oscars. Oh. (47:00) Mike Kafka has fired the Giants DC. A day after saying he didn’t think he’d do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘profit’ as in money as in revenue as in checks as in balances as in business as in the New York Yankees. Hall Steinbrenner, the owner of the Yankees, met the media on Monday, and quite a lot to say. He wants the payroll to come down. He wants people to stop thinking the Yankees always make money. He wants you all to know that competitive balance is still here despite what the Dodgers are doing. (19:30) What are the Pirates and the Marlins doing this offseason? Spending money? Or just pretending to spend money? (37:00) Review: Morning Show Season 4. (40:30) NPPOD. (44:00) David Stearns met the media after trading away Brandon Nimmo. He said the team could not just run it back. Something needed to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss got her brothers fired. Wow. (19:30) Klay Thompson went off on Ja Morant. Haven’t seen a player say something about another current player like this in a long time. Woof. (29:00) The Tampa Bay Rays will have their home ready for next season. The Trop is almost complete. The roof is finally attached. (38:00) Grayson Rodriguez didn’t take a physical with the Angels. Why was that a big deal? He didn’t need to! (47:00) What happened at UAB this weekend is just awful, and crazy, and I cannot believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘scenery’ as in change of scenery as in Mets as Rangers as in Brandon Nimmo as in Marcus Semien. We have a one for one trade! Nimmo, after 14 years within the Mets organization, has been traded to the Mets. Marcus Semien, who won a World Series in 2023 with the Rangers, heads to the Mets to play 2nd base. (10:45) Adam Ottavino went scorched earth on the Mets and Carlos Mendoza. Why? What was the reason for this? (20:40) Shedeur Sanders got the win in his starting debut. First Browns QB in 30 years to pick up a win in his first game. Will he start next week? (31:30) The New York Football Giants are bad. Another game, another blown double-digit lead. Nice. But then after the game injured start WR Malik Nabers tweeted, and deleted, some damning comments about the coaching staff. (39:45) Review: Stiller and Meara - Nothing is Lost. (42:20) NPPOD. (46:30) The 49ers have voided all the guarantees next season for Brandon Aiyuk. $26 million down the drain. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello friends, Today is another Coca Thursday! We talk about Wicked: For Good, I saw it, and I enjoyed it, kinda! What's going on with all these NBA injuries? Is Shedeur Sanders going to play well against the Raiders? Silent counts at home games? And I have an idea to fix the College Football Playoff... for Group of 5 schools! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘shrinking’ as in MLB as in ESPN as in NBC as in Netflix as in FOX as in TBS. What are we talking about? A new media rights deal was announced on Wednesday that will see Major League Baseball games on new networks. Where will each game be? Where can I watch what? Is this a good deal? (27:00) We have an update on the WNBA negotiations. More money. More revenue sharing. But still no deal. (35:15) Review: Midnight Run. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Mark Cuban is back in the Mavericks inner circle. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off on load management. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100K already. We’re only 10 games into the season! (11:30) Do you think the MLB gambling scandal was actually a good thing? Will this prove that the system works? Will this discourage other players? (21:00) Why did the Baltimore Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward? Rodriguez has four more years of team control. Ward has one more year before free agency, and he’s 32 years old. The Orioles desperately need pitching. (34:00) Frankie Montas has been DFA’d by the Mets. What a terrible signing. $34 million down the drain. But let’s discuss rehab and medical for injured cut players. (38:20) Would an international draft actually hurt other countries more because of the posting system? (47:00) How do you feel about this NFL scoring change: teams can keep the ball if they score a TD, but have to kickoff if they kick a field goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘accepted’ as in offered as in MLB as in qualifying offer as in $22.025 million as in record. Four players accepted the offer, which is the most ever. Shota Imanaga, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Trent Grisham. Let me explain why this was done and why so many accepted. (10:30) Josh Naylor is back with the Mariners. They were one win away from a World Series appearance. (16:00) The MLB owners meetings have begun in New York City. This is a major one. CBA talk. Revenue disparity talk. Salary cap talk. (32:00) Review: Being Eddie. (35:00) Lane Kiffin has to give Ole Miss a decision by next week? Huh? Why? He has a longterm deal already! College football is crazy! (48:00) NPOOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLS and Apple have waved the white flag on the whole streaming deal. MLS is going to change its schedule to a new format. Apple is going to get out of its deal 3 years earlier than it was supposed to, but not before getting rid of the MLS Season Pass. (14:00) Shohei Ohtani goes back-to-back-to-back. Aaron Judge goes back-to-back. What seasons we saw from both of them. Feel bad for Cal Raleigh. (21:00) The Padres are for sale. We told you this was going to happen. (33:30) Steph Curry and Under Armour are no more. The deal is done. The lifetime agreement is over. (41:30) Let’s breakdown what’s happening in New Orleans sports. The Saints are bad. The Pelicans are worse. And there’s one person in charge of them both… Gayle Benson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘projecting’ as in Ja’Marr Chase as in Jalen Ramsey as in the Bengals and as in the Steelers. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the Steelers win after punching Chase in the helmet. And after the game Ramsey said he was spit on. Chase said he didn’t spit. But what does the video say? (10:30) Shedeur Sanders got his first career NFL action on Sunday. Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion and in comes Sanders against the Ravens. It did not go well. (17:00) Eagles and Lions was a hard watch. The main thing was how was AJ Brown going to play. He got the targets. He made some impact. But it was the defense that came up big stopping the Lions. (25:00) Why is the NFL so mad about these NFLPA report cards? Filing a grievance over them? (36:10) The Dolphins want to take over all Spanish speaking countries! If your country speaks Spanish, get ready to see more Miami Dolphins games! (42:30) Review: Roofman. (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday! This one is filled with Coca defending fans and David defending ownership! Per usual! Just remember that these are friendly conversations and we all love each other! Hope you enjoy and we'll see you again on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh’ as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let’s take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He’s entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It’s time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone’s time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don’t know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What’s the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘terminated’ as in head coaches as in general managers as in Nico Harrison as in Brian Daboll as in Brian Kelly. We start with the Dallas Mavericks. It all fell apart for Nico and the Mavericks after that Luka Doncic trade. The fans revolted. The Mavs got the 1st pick in the draft. And that was still not enough. (15:30) Brian Daboll was fired by the New York Giants. It went downhill after Year 1. They had no choice. (22:00) What is happening with LSU and Brian Kelly? Has he been fired? Will Kelly get his full buyout? This is a mess! (35:00) Review: The Lowdown. (38:30) MLB and sportsbooks have put a stop to some of the pitching props you can bet on. Now a full stop, but for parlays. And limits have been set at $200 on certain pitch-level markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta is back in baseball. Leaving the Cleveland Browns for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the moneyball man, is back. The Rockies hired him as the president of baseball operations, will it work? (23:00) Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays. He was the bench coach there for a few seasons. (27:00) Another Japanese star is headed to MLB. Munetaka Murakami is coming. He is the Japanese baseball league home run king. (37:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Marshawn Kneeland died from suicide last week. Just two days after he scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Just sad. (48:00) Big Ten investments. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘solidarity’ as in standing together as in my family. I shaved my head. Let me explain why. (16:00) Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted on federal charges over pitch rigging. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged in an illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy. Oh boy. (31:00) President Trump update time. Trump went to the Commanders - Lions game yesterday. Only the 3rd sitting President to do so. Let’s chat about some things he’s done and said recently. (46:00) Review: The Smashing Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do not clone your dog. Adopt, don't shop! It's another Coca Thursday! Cloning your dog: are you in or out on that? Jets and Colts make a Sauce Gardner trade. Dolphins not making any moves. Stop paying average QBs. ESPN Bet is no more! UFC gambling scandal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘options’ as in MLB as in free agency as in player options as in team options as in mutual options. There are some big names we knew would opt out of their deals to become free agents like Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Shota Imanaga is now a free agent, and that surprised a lot of people. Trevor Story opted in to his deal with the Red Sox. (22:00) World Series Game 7 was a huge number. Averaged 51 million across the US, Canada, and Japan. Most-watched baseball game in 34 years! (31:00) Review: Lost in Translation. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:30) The financial report for the Atlanta Braves came out and we have to discuss what we saw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s talk about the latest story involving Steve Ballmer. He finds himself in more of an Aspiration mess. Is this the end of the NBA investigation? Is this what the league needed to rule against the Clippers and Kawhi’s cap circumvention? (15:30) Can you explain what’s going on with Disney and YouTube TV? Are we going to get ESPN back this weekend or what? (23:30) Can you explain clubhouse celebrations? Does the beer move from clubhouse to clubhouse? Did the Dodgers have to bring their own beer? (31:30) Who are the top 3 unsung heroes in the clubhouse? Not players, backend staff. (40:00) Can you explain how the Atlanta Hawks didn’t know an employee was embezzling millions of dollars from the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cholula’ as in sauce as in Sauce Gardner as in Quinnen Williams as in the New York Jets as in the Indianapolis Colts as in the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are in full tear down mode, even though the GM says they are not. (14:40) Let’s talk Blue Jays. Where does that team go now? Pending free agents. Can a team stay healthy? Can they “run it back?” How do you re-capture that? (23:30) Let’s break down the Top 5 storylines for the MLB offseason. Managerial openings and closings. Broadcast deals. Free Agency. (36:20) Review: Adulthood. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Let’s talk Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news in the NFL world from the weekend. We had a 68-yard field goal! An NFL record! What about what’s going on in Miami? The Dolphins finally made a move and fired GM Chris in his 10th season. Something needed to change in Miami Gardens. Can’t get rid of Tua. Not ready to get rid of Mike McDaniel. So the GM had to go. (12:30) The Bengals defense has a major problem. Everyone wants to leave. The defense can’t tackle. (18:00) Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow. It happened during a time he probably should not have been in the game. (22:00) Review: The Roses. (26:30) NYC Marathon was on Sunday. (30:30) Ja Morant was suspended again. This time by the Grizzlies. (36:15) Wait to see updates Part 2! (42:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘slap’ as in Will Smith as in Miguel Rojas as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. What a series. The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from being champions and then it all went wrong in Game 7. Let’s break it all down. (11:30) Yoshinobu Yamamoto did one of the rarest things ever. He picked up three wins in the World Series. Game 2 winner. Game 6 winner. Game 7 winner on no rest! (19:00) We had benches clearing in the World Series! We had heroics from players you’d never think of! Was the IKF lead large enough in the bottom of the 9th? How about the Will Smith home run? (38:15) Baseball is in such a great place after that World Series. Viewership up. Fans up. Attendance up. (42:30) What do the Blue Jays do now? What is going to happen to the league? (49:30) Wait to see updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Coca Thursday because there is no show Friday! Coca wanted to get started today talking about Trey Yesavage and the meteoric rise he's had this season from Single-A ball to World Series ace! Louisiana governor Jeff Landry had an insane press conference to discuss the head football coach at LSU? We dissect Kirby Smart's comments on the firing of Brian Kelly, NBA load management and Michael Jordan's disgust of it, and some chatter on NFL salary caps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today’s word of the day is ‘bang!’ as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as in Blue Jays as in Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from being World Series champions. Trey Yesavage, a rookie, put on a pitching display that people dream about. The Dodgers can’t hit. The Dodgers can’t get on base. And the Blue Jays long ball/small ball has left Los Angeles fans shocked as the series heads back to Toronto. (17:40) NPPOD. (22:00) Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are now on leave WITHOUT pay. The NBPA is going to fight this for Rozier. (30:30) Uh oh. Breaking news about the MLBPA and the feds! Tony Clark finds himself under more heat. Let’s dive into it. (39:00) Review: Fight Club. (41:30) Let’s talk about Dallas. There is a major fight going on between the Stars and the Mavericks. A lawsuit. A countersuit. The works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the NCAA and gambling. The SEC is out on it. The NCAA is in on it. Who will win this battle? (11:00) Let’s go to Turkey. In Turkey it was alleged that almost 75% of the referees have gambling accounts! (21:15) The WNBA CBA expires on Friday. There is no deal. The WNBA asked for an extension of the CBA. (27:45) Can you explain what Clark Hunt is talking about when it comes to the Chiefs stadium? (35:00) Why don’t the Atlanta Braves ever have leaks? We hear from all other teams, but rarely from the Braves. (42:00) How do taxes work for players that don’t travel? (48:30) What is my favorite in-game baseball achievement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘epic’ as in the World Series as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in fantastic baseball! We’ve seen an 18-inning game. We’ve seen monster home runs. We’ve seen terrific, and not so terrific, plays in the field. From Ohtani to Freeman to Guerrero to Bieber and more! (32:15) Review: Big Bold Beautiful Journey. (35:30) Victor Wenbanyama is the real deal. Have you seen him play? It’s magical. (43:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It’s all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson’s injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday’s practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let’s talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn’t want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘city of angels’ as in Los Angeles as in the World Series is headed back to LA tied up at 1 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Game 1 was about the 6th inning for the Blue Jays, capped off by a Grand Slam by Addison Barger. Game 2 was all about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched his 2nd consecutive complete game. Wow. We now have Game 3 coming up today with Max Scherzer for the Blue Jays and Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers. (24:45) The Tush Push has to end. It’s over. Get it out of the game. (33:23) The Jets won a game! Justin Fields led them to a great comeback win in Cincinnati. Wow. What a week for the Jets. Woody Johnson calls out Fields. The Jets want to start Tyrod Taylor, but he gets hurt. And then Fields gets the win. (39:40) Review: Nobody Wants This Season 2. (42:30) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Kelly was fired by LSU last night. Another monster buyout for a coach. It never ends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups have been arrested by the FBI in connection to a gambling probe! We break down the World Series and who has the advantage, how can the Blue Jays win it all, what the Dodgers need to do! How do you feel about ads everywhere? Should some places in sports be sacred, like a World Series logo? Thoughts on Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in it’s only a day away as in World Series as in Game 1 as in the Dodgers as in the Blue Jays. The World Series is finally here. Can Ohtani and Snell and Yamamoto and Glasnow and Freeman and Betts win it all? Can Vladdy and Springer carry Canada on their backs? How does each team win? (14:20) What is going on with the Angels of Anaheim of Los Angeles? Kurt Suzuki gets a one-year deal? Perry Minasian says he’s tied to him? Huh? (31:45) Review: Children of a Lesser God. (35:30) Victor Wenbanyama is an alien. How can he be that tall and move like that? Did you see the Knicks/Cavaliers game? So many fouls. So many free throws. And we end with the Clippers. The No-Show Clippers in Utah. (45:00) NPPOD. (46:40) What are the Jets doing? Everyday it’s something new! Major breaking news as Terry Rozier has been arrested by the FBI! Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI! We break down the World Series again. How do you feel about ads on the World Series logo or during big moment? What about Bad Bunny performing at halftime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! The New York Jets have a problem. Is it the owner? Is it the coach? Is it the quarterback? Is it all of them? So much losing. No playoffs to show for it. And this year, no wins! (15:30) Are the Mariners built to make it back to World Series contention? 9 outs away from a World Series and then George Springer happened. (22:10) Did the Dodgers get the $700 million they owe Shohei Ohtani back in just Year 1? (31:40) What is going on in Miami? The Dolphins are BAD! The Heat are BAD! And the Marlins? Still bad! (41:00) What went into the Marlins rebrand? How does that work? (48:00) LaLiga is now not going to Miami. The fans won. The players won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘o canada’ as in Toronto as in the Blue Jays as in the World Series as in the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays did it. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a stud. George Springer with a blast to remember. And Toronto is back for the first time since 1993. And Seattle still remains World Series appearance-less. Let’s give some brief insight into the World Series. How are the Dodgers going to play? Is it Ohtani vs Vlad? (22:00) The NBA is back and it’s on NBC! Roundball Rock! Michael Jordan! Mike Tirico! Kevin Durant and the Rockets vs SGA and the Thunder! Luka! Curry! (33:15) The WNBA CBA is set to expire next week. Adam Silver had to speak on what was happening again. This time it was all about revenue share. (39:30) Review: Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday! The NBA season begins tomorrow! Can you believe it’s already back? Can the Knicks finally do it? Kevin Durant is on the Rockets now and he just became the largest career earner in NBA history! Is LeBron going to be able to make a run? (16:30) Review: The Lost Bus. (20:40) NPPOD. (25:00) Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman met the media. They spoke on the Yankees disappointing season. On what went wrong. On what’s to come. And Yankees fans are not having it. (36:30) Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are $250 million off in contract talks. That is a huge amount. Will he be traded? Will he get what he’s looking for? (46:00) Are the Giants going the college route? San Fran could be in line to hire Tony Vitello as the next manager. (49:00) Let’s end today with the Phillies. Dave Dombrowski called out Bryce Harper. Yikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sensational’ as in Game 7 as in ALCS as in Blue Jays as in Mariners as in World Series berth on the line! The Blue Jays at home were able to get a win last night and force the Game 7. This is what it’s all about. Shane Bieber vs George Kirby. Will Vlad continue to crush? Can Cal Raleigh’s tremendous season continue? (19:00) Shohei Ohtani. That’s it. That’s the tweet. (25:30) Did the Giants really lose that game? Up 19? Up 26-8? Gave up 33 points in the 4th!? (32:00) Today has to be the day. There is no reason for the Dolphins to employ Mike McDaniel. Embarrassed by the Browns. Benched Tua. It’s disgusting. (42:00) Remember when Aaron Glenn yelled a reporter about the future of the Jets QB and then he benched Justin Fields. We all remember that. (48:00) Let me get back to the Dodgers real quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Friday, but on a Thursday! We get started talking about Vladdy Jr. not being able to complete his cycle. Should Albert Pujols take the Baltimore job over the Angels? Will Florida fire Billy Napier now? Is Mike McDaniel gone? Will the Jets rush Aaron Glenn? The NBA is back next week and load management can be at an all-time high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘espresso’ as in the Blue Jays as in the Mariners as in Toronto has finally decided to show up. The Toronto Blue Jays went off for 18 hits yesterday. They had five home runs. And the Blue Jays have a win in the ALCS. The Mariners started off hot with a Julio 2-run homer. But it wasn’t enough. (10:30) Are the Brewers going to make this a series? Can they? The Dodgers have Tyler Glasnow going tonight. The Brewers haven’t announced. (21:15) The Steelers and Browns were not happy with the field. The grass was bad. Players got hurt. Another stadium that somehow can’t get it right. (33:15) Review: Legends of the Fall. (39:40) NPPOD. (44:20) Let’s talk about Tua again. This team can’t get out of its own way. Tua had to meet the media again and apologize. It’s Coca Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave your voicemail at 631-377-4869! We need more! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s get things going! (7:00) When a player like Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso opt-out of their deals, do there current teams get the first bid or first meeting? Does it change if it’s not a Scott Boras client? (22:00) Who picks the camera angles during playoff games? Why not show Judge making throws? Why is the Brewers camera angle different? (30:30) Let’s talk about Cleveland. The Browns. The Cavaliers. So much is happening there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘anniversary’ as in the six year anniversary of Nothing Personal with David Samson. Thank you to all who listen, watch, support what we do here. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (5:00) The Los Angeles Dodgers are as good as we all thought. The Brewers haven’t been able to do a thing. Yamamoto pitched a complete game in Game 2. Blake Snell went 8 innings in Game 1. The bats are awake for LA, but the Brewers can’t even get a runner in scoring position. (27:20) The Mariners head back to Seattle up 2-0 agains the Blue Jays. The Mariners big dogs are being big dogs. The Blue Jays big dogs have disappeared. (32:00) NPPOD. (35:00) Review: John Candy - I Like Me. (38:00) Mike Shildt has resigned as the manager of the Padres. It’s over after two seasons. The Padres have been a World Series contender for years now and have yet to make it there. (50:00) The Tennessee Titans are firing everyone, every year. Brian Callahan gone in his second season. Now onto the 3rd head coach in 4 years. The team is onto its 3rd GM in 4 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW - BACK ON WEDNESDAY The New York Jets went to London and played one of the worst football games we’ve ever seen. Justin Fields was sacked 9 times in the loss to the Broncos. The Jets had negative 10 pass yards. First-year head coach Aaron Glenn was pretty angry when questioned about who the team’s QB is moving forward. (12:00) The Dolphins are still in an awful spot. Mike McDaniel has to go. He just does. Tua called out his teammates. They keep losing in terrible ways. The season is gone. (23:00) Brian Daboll is going to get fined. He went into the blue tent and yelled at the team doctor because Jaxon Dart was getting check for a concussion. (29:00) James Franklin is finally gone. 12 years and no major wins to show for it. But he’s not leaving empty handed. He gets a $50 million buyout. (35:00) The NFL just keeps losing lawsuits. John Gruden. Brian Flores. Both had major victories in court. (44:40) Stu Sternberg is paying millions of dollars to his former employees. He sold the Rays and decided to give all 500+ full-time employees bonuses as he leaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW - BACK ON WEDNESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘final four’ as in the Mariners as in the Blue Jays as in Seattle as in Toronto as in the ALCS! The Mariners took the first game 3-1 behind great pitching and the big players making big moments. Cal Raleigh homered. Jorge Polanco picked up two RBI. The Blue Jays couldn’t hit. Long series though! (19:20) The Dodgers are going with Blake Snell and then Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2. Where is Ohtani? Well, the Dodgers have a plan for that. What about the Brewers? An opener? (31:30) Let’s go back to that Phillies loss. A rushed errant throw by Orion Kerkering was it. A mental mistake for the ages. (36:00) What are the Cubs going to do with Kyle Tucker? Is he a longterm Cub? Is he leaving? (38:30) Review: Play Dirty. (45:00) It looks like Albert Pujols is likely to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels. Welp. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! It’s Coca Friday…. On a Thursday! Bill Belichick has created the ultimate mess at North Carolina. And who knows when it can be cleaned up. College athletes allowed to gamble on sports? It might happen! What about schools getting MASSIVE donations that go to just the football program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘inferior’ as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in the ALDS as in the ALCS as in the AL East. The Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees at Yankee Stadium last night. The Yankees high-powered offense was nowhere to be found. Vladimir Guerrero Jr had himself a series. Aaron Judge had himself a series. And the Yankees still lost. (15:00) The Tigers beat the Mariners. Series extended. The bats woke up. And now they head to Seattle with Tarik Skubal on the mound. The Chicago Cubs got a win. 4 runs in the first. And that was it. What about the Phillies? Welcome to the series Kyle Schwarber. Thank you for showing up! (27:00) Review: Coda. (30:00) Let’s bring Coca in. (43:00) NPPOD. (45:00) What is going on with Giannis? Is he staying? Is he going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! But, we forgot to give the Nothing Personal Pick of the Day in the first hour… so here we go! (8:00) What do you think of more teams being added to the playoffs? Does it devalue the regular season? (19:50) What are players doing that don’t make the postseason roster? (28:00) What is going on behind the scenes of the Tigers, Mariners, and MLB to determine a rain delay will happen? (37:00) We always hear about teams and revenue… talk to us about profits. (47:00) What would LeBron get paid for Decision 2.0? Were you surprised by it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘interview’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in comeback win! Let’s start by talking about the interview Boone did mid-game. How do you feel about these? Aaron Judge finally had his moment. What a monster home run by him when the team looked to be dead. The Blue Jays were hot to start, but that Judge moment may loom big in this series. (21:30) Cal Raleigh HR. Eugenio Suarez HR. And the Mariners take a 2-1 lead vs the Tigers. (24:00) Jerry Jones got fined $250K for giving the middle finger. Excuse me? That’s all he did? (33:30) The Arizona Cardinals fined head coach Jonathan Gannon $100K for slapping Emari Demercado in the chest during Sunday’s loss to the Titans. $100K!?!? (40:00) Review: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley. (43:00) The Rays new ownership group met the media yesterday. The team wants a new stadium by 2029. The team won’t comment on payroll. The team wants to win the big one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let me revisit something I talked about in the first hour. (12:00) Adam Silver had to respond to so many things happening right now in the NBA and the WNBA. Aspiration. The WNBA CBA negotiations. Kawhi Leonard. Cathy Engelbert. The All-Star Game. (24:00) Conor McDavid re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. And he shocked everyone by taking far less money to do so. He was set to be a free agent after next season, but signed a 2-year extension for $25 million. Not per year. Total! (34:00) LeBron James is having another Decision. Nice. Can’t wait. Is it an ad deal? (40:00) We have another lawsuit in Cleveland. That’s what the new Browns stadium has become. (48:00) UEFA is mad. But not mad enough that it stopped La Liga teams from playing in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘wheel’ as in the Dodgers as in the Phillies as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in Nick Castellanos. What am I talking about? Well, the biggest play in the Dodgers win yesterday when the Dodgers ran a wheel play where Muncy threw to Betts at 3rd to get the runner out on a bunt. Unreal! (18:00) The Brewers took a 2-0 series lead against the Cubs. Crazy! The Cubs jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first and the Brewers matched it in the bottom of the first! Vaughn 3-run shot. A Jackson Chourio 3-run shot. And the Cubs are on the brink. (25:00) Let’s preview the ALDS today. We have the Tigers/Mariners Game 3 today. Series is tied 1-1. The Yankees and Blue Jays will play tonight too. The Yankees could be eliminated. And then. (36:00) Review: Caught Stealing. (39:00) It is not going great at North Carolina for Bill Belichick. It’s a mess! (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk some football! This story with Mark Sanchez is so wild and crazy, it’s hard to believe it’s even true. I cannot believe it. We talk about the Dolphins and how Mike McDaniel needs to go. WE talk about fumbling running into the end zone. We talk about the Eagles problems. And then we get Coca losing his mind over the Ravens and Mets! (39:00) NPPOD. (42:00) What’s going on with college football now? Well it looks like schools have fully given up on the NIL Clearinghouse. Great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘moral victory’ as in the postseason as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in beatdown! The Blue Jays crushed the Yankees in Game 1. The Blue Jays crushed the Yankees in Game 2. Vlad Guerrero Jr. is having a series to remember. The Yankees pitchers are having a series to forget. (19:10) The Mariners were able to tie up the series by getting the win through Tarik Skubal. Wow. Good for them. The Tigers were able to steal Game 1. The Tigers have found a way to comeback late, but can they keep that up? (24:00) The Brewers crushed the Cubs in Game 1. A 9-3 after putting up six runs in the first inning. Do you think the Brewers were ready for that game? (29:00) The Phillies blew it in Game 1 agains the Dodgers. Ohtani had a great start on the mound, not great at the plate. Roki Sasaki is back and he’s throwing 100! (33:00) Review: Bad Shabbos. (36:00) The Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy spoke about the future of MLB media. He’s a big fan of the centralized TV rights deal. (46:00) What is going on with Perry Minasian and the Angels? Disaster. Just a disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I really appreciate everyone's messages sent to David these past few weeks. It means a lot that you all care. If you take one thing away from today's episode, outside of us arguing about ticket prices again, it's that you are never as alone as you feel. Your friends care. Your family cares. People care. Doesn't matter the size of the issue you are facing or feeling. Reach out to someone. Talk. Communicate as best you can what you're going through. It's life... we will all face pain at some point, but doing it NOT alone helps greatly. Let's all be great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Schlitt’s Creek’ as in Cam Schlittler as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in Wild Card as in history. Schlittler pitched one of the best elimination games in the history of the sport. 8 innings. 12 strikeouts. No runs. The Yankees blanked the Red Sox to advance! (23:00) The Padres and Cubs game was a wild! ABS needs to get here now! The Padres team lost its mind after the game for a blown called strike that was a ball. (30:00) The Tigers eliminated the Guardians! So much for that 15.5-game blown lead for the division! (40:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Caitlin Clark finally spoke. She agreed with Napheesa Collier. The WNBA is in a bad spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are going with Dillon Garbiel in London! Not Shedeur Sanders. Not Joe Flacco. So much noise around this team. It’s ridiculous! It is always a mess with this team! (16:00) The Colorado Rockies have fired its GM. One of the worst seasons of all time. Bill Schmidt has been there since 1999, GM since 2021. Three straight 100-game losing seasons. 119 losses this year. Terrible farm system. (25:30) Bruce Bochy will not be the Giants manger. Not happening said Buster Posey. (30:20) What is going on with the Cardinals? What happened to the winning? Chaim Bloom is trying to change it. (37:00) Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion… by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Excuse me? (44:00) The Big Ten is about to get into bed with private equity. A $2 billion plan? What does that mean for the future of that conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘statistics’ as in numbers as in facts as in predictions as in MLB as in baseball as in Wild Card. Let’s take a look at where these series stand. Three elimination games. The Dodgers swept the Reds. Baseball! We start with the Yankees and Red Sox. The Yankees took Game 2, but the biggest play happened when the 3rd base coach for the Red Sox held up a runner when he had a very easy chance to score. Why? (15:45) The Guardians tied up the series with the Tigers. Another elimination game tonight! (23:30) The Padres bullpen was lights out. Mason Miller… wow! 104.5 mph! Another elimination game! (30:30) The Dodgers swept the Reds. This series could have been an email. (34:15) Review: Boyhood. (40:30) NPPOD. (43:00) Brian Snitker stepped down as manager of the Braves. His contract was up and he decided it’s time. Now what for the Braves? A terrible season, but a great roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! You call in or write in, and I answer your questions! We start things off with the Tampa Bay Rays. A new owner is in town. Stu Sternberg is old news. (14:00) Why is your nickname Sparky? (20:00) The Cleveland Guardians? What are they doing? That’s what a caller wanted to know. (27:00) IS ABS is a prelude to the robot umpire down there road? (32:00) Why isn’t Cal Raleigh the MVP favorite? (38:00) Who killed the Montreal Expos? (46:00) Would you have Kershaw on the postseason roster moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in brink of elimination as in the Wild Card as in the postseason. The Yankees blew it at home. They had a chance at the end and were unable to score with bases loaded and no outs! (13:30) Tarik Skubal is the best. What a start for the Tigers. How can anyone score multiple against him? (17:00) The Dodgers crushed the Reds. Who didn’t see that coming? (19:40) Cubs beat the Padres. The Padres could not buy a hit after the first few innings. (24:30) Napheesa Collier went off on the WNBA commissioner. Never seen anything like it. Wow. (41:30) Review: Aka Charlie Sheen. (43:30) Ron Washington is out in LA. No longer the Angels manager. This will be the 5th manager they’ll need to hire in past seven years. No postseason again. Get it, Arte! (48:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s dive back into this Kawhi Leonard story. Pablo Torre continues to uncover even more details from this Steve Ballmer, Aspiration, Clippers, Kawhi story. It never seems to end! But now Kawhi had to answer some media questions. (19:30) The Clippers weren’t done yet. A new patch deal with Rwanda? Huh? (25:10) Steve Cohen finally tweeted. What a guy. What an owner. Then we had David Stearns talk about the Mets season. And sorry Mets fans, but Carlos Mendoza is coming back. (37:30) Dolphins got a win. But, they lost Tyreek Hill, for likely a long time. Devastating injury. (44:30) NPPOD. (46:30) LeBron James met with media yesterday. Is this it for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cat stevens’ as in Wild World as in Wild Card as in baseball! It’s the postseason! It’s here! Let’s take a look at these matchups. Red Sox vs Yankees!? Padres vs Cubs!? Reds vs Dodgers!? Tigers vs Guardians!? Let’s go! And let me give you my predictions! (35:40) Review: We Were Liars. (40:00) A lot of manager moves have happened. Yesterday the Giants got rid of Bob Melvin after two seasons. Buster Posey wants his own guy in there. The Rangers got rid of Bruce Bochy. Could he land back in San Francisco? The Twins moved on from Rocco Baldelli after another disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets are not in the playoffs. $391 million. No postseason. All they need was a win on Sunday vs the Marlins and they were shutout. 3rd time they’ve been eliminated by the Marlins on the final day of the season. (19:00) Now let’s talk about the Astros. Houston has a problem for the first time in years. They missed the postseason. (24:30) The Toronto Blue Jays have won the AL East. Tied with the New York Yankees, but the tiebreaker got the win. First title since 2015! Alex Cora talked after the Red Sox made the postseason. He said no one believed in them. Hmm. (37:00) The Guardians did it. They won the AL Central. How? 15.5 games back! Sorry, Detroit! (42:00) Let’s go over my preseason predictions in baseball. Aaron Judge is the MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘love’ as in family. This is a tough one. We’ve been gone for two weeks. Let me explain where I was. (29:30) The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers game ended in a tie. Why are there ties? We had the highest scoring one of all-time. Dallas has the number 1 offense and last ranked defense. Fun! Jerry Jones must love this! (38:20) Let’s talk about the turf at MetLife again. Another year, another game, another injury. Malik Nabers is done for the season with a torn ACL. Wow. (46:00) A player on the Steelers was jumped and robbed in Ireland during the NFL’s international game weekend. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feedback is always essential! Let us know what you want us to talk about! Or you can DM me and yell at me! Whatever works, but have a great weekend! It’s another Coca Friday! Coca and David disagree strongly on his analogies! D you know what your friends do for work? Fired over social media comments? Mariners fan hires a witch! Coca has a full breakdown over the Mets season! Coca makes his picks for the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘nightsweats’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in the Cowboys as in the Packers. Micah Parsons is a beast for the Packers through two games. He’s been everything the team wanted. The Packers are 2-0 and last night made the Commanders look like a bad football team. Jayden Daniels could do nothing! (8:15) Lamar Jackson will not be fined or suspended by the NFL for pushing a fan. A Bills fan slapped him in the helmet, Jackson pushed back. Case closed. (20:20) What is going on with the Dolphins and Tyreek Hill? He has now been accused of his ex-wife of eight different occasions of being physical with her. This is not good. The team also had a players only meeting! It was one week! (32:10) Review: Honey Don’t. (35:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Anthony Volpe has a labrum tear. It happened back in May! Why has he been playing? He’s had multiple shots in his shoulder. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have Will Middlebrooks and Jenny Dell on with us today! Both broadcasters. Jenny is the lead sideline reporter for the Big Ten on CBS. Will is the color analyst for the Red Sox. (29:00) Let’s talk about the MLB season right now.(39:30) Who killed the Montreal Expos? (43:00) The NBA heave is back. No longer will heaves be counted against players. It’s now a team stat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘breadcrumbs’ as in small details as in bits of information as in Pablo Torres as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in Adam Silver. We have an update. And this could be what the NBA is looking for. (22:25) Yesterday political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a college campus in Utah. Horrifying act. Disgraceful. Whether you agree with what he says or disagree with what he says, no one deserves that. (32:50) It’s the 24th anniversary of 9/11. (39:00) The Detroit Tigers have been exposed by The Athletic for fostering a culture of disgusting behavior. The investigation done shows that the misconduct towards women ran rampant. Eight employees were accused, many of which are no longer there. (48:00) Review: Ex Machina. (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and your question can make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Ben Simmons turned down a contract offer from the Knicks. And then his agent dropped him. What is going on there? (14:30) How do 50/50 work at a stadium? Toronto has a regular 50/50 and a mega 50/50. Let me explain how these work. (23:00) Why doesn’t the MLBPA just purchase the Minor League Baseball teams? Wouldn’t that give you more control or leverage with MLB? (28:15) What do you think of the job Peter Bendix has done with the Marlins? Can they be contenders anytime soon? (35:00) Can you tell us the story about the bus again? (43:00) Can you explain the Murdoch Family settlement? The one about FOX? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Jurassic Park’ as in dinosaurs as in Raptors as in Toronto Raptors as in Kawhi Leonard as in Uncle Dennis. What am I talking about? Well, a week after the Kawhi and Clippers and Ballmer news dropped, we have a story about his time with the Raptors. A report was released yesterday about what Kawhi’s Uncle Dennis requested from the team that is so absurd that it has to be true! (17:30) Jalen Carter will not get anymore games of suspension. Just the game he was ejected from. A fined his game check. Was that enough? (25:30) The Denver Broncos, city and state officials, announced a new stadium project yesterday. Well, that’s not true. There are so many things that still need to be done, but the Broncos didn’t say that part! (35:00) Review: Highest 2 Lowest. (38:00) The New York Mets are in panic mode. The losing continues. The bad pitching continues. The lack of hitting continues. Uh oh. (45:00) The Yankees blow it again. Just imploded against the Tigers. Anthony Volpe was bad bad bad. Just another game of bad. (49:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pablo Torre joins! He’s giving us an update on his latest Pablo Torre Finds Out investigation into the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Steve Ballmer! (30:00) The succession plan. Family fighting is so typical in sports ownership. And we have another one. This time it’s with the Houston Texans and the McNair family. (40:00) An update on Unrivaled. The league is now worth $340 million, up from $34 million last year. It’s big business for women in basketball. The WNBA had a chance to invest but passed. (48:00) Luis Suarez got suspended for three games by MLS. He was suspended for six games by the Leagues Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘McCarthyism’ as in JJ McCarthy as in the Minnesota Vikings as in the Chicago Bears as in Caleb Williams as in Ben Johnson. The Bears blew a 4th quarter lead and then Ben Johnson made his first big mistake as head coach. It all took place with a kickoff with 2:02 left in the game. Let me explain why. (10:45) What is the latest on the Bears new stadium? The team has its eyes set on Arlington Heights. Kevin Warren, the Bears president, says the team will need no public money. But, he’s not telling the whole truth. Let me explain. (23:00) Supertramp. (26:00) Kickoffs. Let me discuss the kickoffs. Do you like them? There’s been more returns than ever through one week! (33:30) Review: Thursday Murder Club. (37:00) The book is out on Tua. That’s what his former teammate in Indianapolis said. How true is it? (46:00) NPPOD. (49:00) The New York Giants are sticking with Russell Wilson for Week 2. Sorry to some Giants fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you see what happened in Miami over the weekend? A Phillies fan went crazy over a home run ball. I couldn’t believe it. But the Marlins and Phillies did right by the young fan who was berated by an older woman in the stands. A terrible situation turned right. (11:00) Trea Turner has a hamstring issue. Same problem he had last year. Uh oh. (17:40) Kodai Senga was sent down to AAA. He’s struggled so much since his return from the IL. I didn’t think it would happen. (26:00) Bubba Chandler had a horrible start for the Pirates. It was his first in his career after three appearances out of the bullpen. (29:00) Bill Belichick clarified the Patriots ban situation at North Carolina. I said it was all teams. He said nope, just the Patriots. (32:00) Let’s do a baseball update on the Dodgers. Shoehi Ohtani stepped up to start as Tyler Glasnow was scratched with a back injury. (35:00) Carlos Alcaraz is a beast. 6th Grand Slam title before turning 23. Sinner had no response. Donald Trump showed up. How fun. (43:00) Angel Reese got suspended by her team for her comments. Suspended for a half? Huh? (46:20) My haircut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘heartbreak’ as in the Ravens as in the Bills as in Josh Allen as in Lamar Jackson. What a game last night! The Bills came back from a 15-point deficit late in the 4th quarter to beat the Ravens on a last-second field goal. We saw Josh Allen make incredible throws, the Bills players make incredible plays. Lamar Jackson balled out himself. Derrick Henry was a wrecking ball and then fumbled the game away. Wow. (9:15) Is the Dolphins season over already? They got their doors blown off by the Colts. Daniel Jones had the game of his life against Miami. And Mike McDaniel’s hot seat is so hot right now… ooooh buddy! (20:00) The Giants have a problem too. It’s a QB. Russell Wilson is just not good. The Giants never had a chance against the Commanders. (26:00) Aaron Rodgers got his revenge against the Jets yesterday. He had a throwback game. Four touchdowns and no interceptions. Justin Fields looked great, but the defense couldn’t hold it. (33:00) Review: Sorry, Baby. (37:10) The Packers looked as good as advertised. The Lions look sloppy and bad. Micah Parsons made plays in his Green Bay debut. (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Coca Friday! We talk Eagles! RedZone! College Football! Caitlin Clark! Kawhi Leonard! And we end with bad umpiring! Lock in! Shoutout to everyone in live chat for having my back! I speak for the people! I speak for the trees! (Not Kawhi's trees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘spit’ as in the Eagles as in the Cowboys as in Jalen Carter as in Dak Prescott. Jalen Carter was ejected before the first snap of the game for spitting on Dak. What an embarrassment. Are you kidding me? (17:40) Steve Ballmer did an in-person interview with ESPN last night. He denied, obviously. But it’s what he didn’t say that’s most important here. (32:00) Review: Katrina - Hell or High Water. (35:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Bill Belichick has banned Patriots staff from North Carolina. Excuse me? (43:20) We have our first report on the NCAA and its clearinghouse. There is so much money being thrown around. And a lot of deals have been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Brady Quinn joining us today! Former Notre Dame and NFL QB. Current analyst on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX! HE breaks down college football, the Eagles and Cowboys, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and more! (27:30) My Super Bowl picks! (30:00) NFL RedZone with commercials? How dare they? (36:00) Roger Goodell went on the Today Show to talk about the season. Let’s break it all down. (47:00) Aaron Boone was ejected. Devin Williams was ejected. The Yankees are furious with Brian Walsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘untoward’ as in inconvenient as in unexpected and inappropriate as in the Clippers as in the NBA as in Pablo Torre as in Mark Cuban. We have a ton of updates from the PTFO episode that was released yesterday. The Clippers say it was false. Cuban says Ballmer would never! But the reporting is the reporting! (20:40) Now we get to Mark Cuban. (33:30) Review: The War of the Roses. (37:40) Roman Anthony is hurt. Not good! (43:40) The New York Mets have two major problems. Pitching and pitching. (48:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! These are questions from you! We start off with a question on a looming MLB strike! (10:30) What’s the difference between a Team President, President of Baseball Operations, and a General Manager? (21:10) Did you ever have promotions go wrong? Any too dangerous? (29:00) What’s going on with the Spurs and San Antonio? That battle for an arena is UGLY. (38:50) Savannah Bananas residency in Vegas? I don’t know about that! (46:30) Is Vegas always going to make room for more teams to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can watch the latest PTFO episode here for more: https://www.youtube.com/live/1OwzYk6OCFM Today’s word of the day is ‘circumvent’ as in Kawhi Leonard as in Steve Ballmer as in the NBA Salary Cap as in the NBA as in Pablo Torre. What do all those things have to do with each other? Well go listen to the latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. The Clippers did something that the other NBA owners are going to be furious about! (17:00) Did you see Framber Valdez yesterday? Let me explain what happened. (24:00) Juan Soto is having a down year. That’s what everyone is saying. It’s ridiculous! He’s having a historic season! A historically good one! (32:30) Review: The Hunting Wives. (37:00) Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic. That’s the tweet. (44:30) NPPOD. (48:30) I still disagree strongly with how the Pirates are using Bubba Chandler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Larry Beinfest on with us today! Former president of baseball operations for the Marlins. He won a World Series with us in 2003 as the general manager! (29:00) Let’s go over my August predictions from the MLB. What did I get right? Wrong? (33:00) Here are my September predictions! (38:40) Wait to see updates! (42:30) The Angels are furious with the Astros ballpark after Taylor Ward’s injury. He split his face open on the out-of-town scoreboard in left field. Brutal. (46:00) Aaron Judge talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ichiro’ as in Suzuki as in Japan. Let me tell you about my weekend. It was a fun one! I went to Japan for 48 hours. Yes. (10:30) Bill Belichick made his UNC debut on Monday and the Tar Heels were crushed. A-list celebrities in the crowd. High expectations. A 7-0 lead. And then the wheels fell off! How bad does he want this? (18:15) People are crushing Arch Manning after one game. Lose to the Buckeyes in Ohio by 7 points. That’s it. Season over…. GIVE ME A BREAK! (24:00) Let’s talk about Micah Parsons again. There’s two stories here. First we have the Cowboys players talking about the trade. Part deux is about the back injury Parsons is dealing with. (34:10) Review: F1. (38:00) Luis Suarez spit on a Seattle Sounders staffer after Miami lost in the Leagues Cup final. Disgraceful. (46:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca It’s Coca Friday people! He joins the show to talk the Micah Parsons trade, what cutting a player is like, team’s relying on rookies, Arch Manning, and ESPN’s demotion of Doris Burke!Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘flabbergasted’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers. Micah Parsons has been traded. Wow. Are you shocked? This fight was something serious in the end. And Jerry believed the Cowboys could not come to any sort of resolution to keep Micah in Dallas. Did the Cowboys get enough back? Did they make a mistake? Is the future brighter in Dallas or Green Bay or both? (23:00) How are the Red Sox doing without Rafael Devers? DO you believe in Craig Breslow now? The Red Sox are rolling! (30:30) Kyle Schwarber had a monster night. Historic night. Four home runs. 9 RBI. What a night! (37:40) Review: Hostage. (39:00) How do you feel about the Savannah Bananas? Do you think they’re in competition with MLB? They don’t think so. MLB doesn’t think so. But business is booming. (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legend Mike Hampton joins the show today! He talks us through what happened back in 2003, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and much more! (30:00) The Minnesota Timberwolves have hired away Matthew Caldwell from the Florida Panthers. That’s a HUGE hire for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. Let me explain why! (36:00) Mark Cuban is still talking about the Dallas Mavericks. Why? (46:00) International football! No, not soccer. We mean the NFL abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no word of the day today. What happened in Minnesota yesterday is a disgrace. It was a failure to those children. To the children before. The children that come after. Another school shooting. Another unspeakable tragedy that probably could have been prevented. But here we are again. (19:00) Micah Parsons fight with the Dallas Cowboys continues. This time it’s a grievance. (29:00) The Tom Brady Rules have been amended by the NFL. He is now allowed in production meetings… remotely. Still no practices! (33:00) Review: Moulin Rouge. (36:30) NPPOD. (39:00) The Brewers have lost its closer. A flexor strain for Trevor Megill. Not good. (43:00) Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson have filed all these trademarks this year. Gold Digger. No Days Off. Trail of Salty Tears? What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave a voicemail for us at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the Toronto Blue Jays and how an international team fits into MLB’s next media rights deal. (11:40) An update on Ohio State v. Dave Portnoy. (15:30) Someone asked me about streaming company leverage in the next round of media rights deals. Huh? Just because Ohtani and Judge are older? (19:00) What are your thoughts on the PGA Tour returning to Trump Doral? (24:30) Let’s talk about Jordan and NASCAR. They are due back in court for this ongoing lawsuit. (33:30) Wy are the Texans renovating for $1.4 billion and not building a new one? (40:50) Bat boy ejected for arguing with umps. What!? Do they ever share dugout info with the other team? (48:00) Difference between arbitration, rookie deals, and free agent deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dress’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in engagement as in MLB as in schedule release! The 2026 MLB schedule came out yesterday. Let’s take a look at some of the series that were announced. What stood out to you? (19:00) The Houston Astros are still in trouble, but finally got some good news. Yordan Alvarez is back in the lineup! He missed 100 games with his hand injury. And the Astros have been bad bad bad recently. (23:15) Nathan Eovaldi is done for the season. Terrible. He was having a career-year at age 35. (33:40) Review: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. (37:45) Andrew Heaney was released by the Pirates. People have criticized Pittsburgh for doing this when he has bonus incentives to hit. It’s wrong. (45:10) FIFA and Trump are hand in hand right now. Get ready for the World Cup Draw in DC. (51:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best-book-for-film-buffs?srsltid=AfmBOorphyKn_qOLFzX38i6fG12LdYad9Fa381K67YkwK9TCT9p5vCLI We have Adnan Virk with us! He’s an author now! Go buy his book! Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet! (28:30) Ohio State has barred Dave Portnoy from the stadium. He works for Big Noon Kickoff now. Wow. Never seen anything like it. (36:00) Fox and YouTube TV are in a dispute. Every year it’s some new network. This means you may not get college football this weekend. Or Fox News. Or the NFL. Woof! (44:00) Are you paying attention to the US Open? (46:00) The Field of Dreams game will be back next year. Phillies vs Twins. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘two’ as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs. He became the second switch-hitter to do so. Is he the MVP? Is Aaron Judge the MVP? The race is HOT! (11:30) Anthony Volpe has been bad all season. The Yankees have defended him all season. Until now. He’s been benched. (21:40) Trey Hendrickson got a $14 million raise for this season from the Bengals. Why? Why would every player not hold out now? The NFLPA must love this! Teams must hate this! (30:00) The Browns traded Kenny Pickett. Now the team is down to three. Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are on the team. (35:40) Review: Amy Bradley is Missing. (39:00) The Orioles signed a new catcher in Samuel Basallo to a longterm deal before he has played a game. Why? How do the other core players feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Friday, party people! Today we kick things off with realignment in baseball! How is it going to work so it's not just lopsided divisions? Breaking Malik Beasley news! Top 25 Sports Movies of All Time! Well, we just give our Top 5! As always, you can reach me @matthewcoca on Twitter or IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘reconcile’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in broadcast as in baseball as in DTC. What am I talking about? ESPN and MLB are back together again. It looks like MLB games will come to the new service that ESPN launched. National games, out-of-market, and so on. Sunday Night Baseball? That could be headed to NBC! And the Home Run Derby… Netflix! (13:00) NBC wants to takeover the sports world. Give me NFL! Give me NBA! Give me MLB! The Peacock is showing off now! (23:30) Jerry Jones just can’t help himself. Every day is something new. And he’s pushing Micah Parsons to the point where we don’t know if he’ll ever play for the Cowboys again. (33:40) Review: Somebody Somewhere. (37:00) NPPOD. (41:00) Pat Fitzgerald settled with Northwestern over his major lawsuit against the university. And he’s getting big bucks. And he was proven innocent. Woof. (49:00) The Brewers won on Thursday. Kyle Tucker played. Tucker went hitless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes joins the show! She’s here to talk all things football with us! Was Daniel Jones the right choice for the Colts? Is Anthony Richardson’s time in Indy over? Jaguars or Dolphins? Super Bowl in London? (27:45) The Jets held a players-only practice. How do I feel about that? This is Aaron Glenn’s first season as a head coach and he’s trying to change the culture. (34:20) Myles Garrett wouldn’t answer questions about his speeding tickets. This is someone who keeps getting them. And he won’t talk about it? Cmon! (40:30) Caitlin Clark has only played 13 games this season. That’s it. And now we’re learning she picked up another injury. Oh boy. (45:00) What is the latest on the Connecticut Sun? Is the WNBA forcing a sale to itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dominance’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Dodgers as in the Rockies? What? That’s right the Rockies rocked Ohtani in four innings. It was his worst outing of the season, in a time where the Dodgers can’t afford to drop these games. Not only that, Ohtani was hit by a comeback. Wooof. (14:30) We need to talk about what happened with one of the Yankees recent draft picks. He did something in college that is shameful, disrespectful, and downright horrible. But the Yankees still took him. (25:30) The Diamondbacks removed its 3rd base coach with five weeks left in the season. Manager Torey Luvollo said too many mistakes were made. Very rare. (34:00) Review: The Usual Suspects. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:30) The Pittsburgh Pirates have the top pitching prospect in baseball. And he was just called up. But for a bullpen role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want to ask Samson (!) a question It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! How do you start talking extensions with players that aren’t superstars? How do you keep a fan favorite before the market has been set for a player like that? (8:00) Who provides the equipment for MLB players? Do they have to buy their own bats, gloves, batting gloves? (17:45) The Green Bay Packers are cancelling season tickets for people who sell their season tickets on the secondary market. Uh oh! (30:00) Someone asked if the NBA and NHL would ever look to invest into ESPN like the NFL did. Would MLB do it? (37:00) Is Nashville getting an MLB team? A group in the city is talking like it REALLY wants one. (47:00) How do losing cities change the losing culture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘DH’ as in designated hitter as in Aaron Judge as in Giancarlo Stanton as in the Yankees as in home runs as in Aaron Boone. What a game last night for the Yankees. The bats were alive. How can the Yankees keep this lineup together? What is Judge’s arm health? Why did Aaron Boone not know? (16:00) Victor Robles has been suspended by MLB for 10 games. That’s a huge number for what he did in his rehab assignment. Threw a bat at a pitcher! (27:30) The Super Bowl in London? Roger Goodell wants it! Would it ever happen? (36:00) Review: Eddington (39:30) The Indianapolis Colts are going with Daniel Jones as QB. Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 pick from 2023, has found himself back on the bench. Wow. (48:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Calipari joins us this morning! And he tells it like it is on transfers, NIL, expansion, and more! (30:00) The Big Ten wants 28 teams in the College Football Playoff? What? (35:30) Let’s take a look at what’s going on at Middle Tennessee State University. No more alternate jerseys. Wow. They also have a plan for NIL and how players get that money. (44:00) Trey Hendrickson is still out for the Bengals. Not playing. No deal. Wants a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rebound’ as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 of the series 7-0. Kyle Tucker struggled again. And the Cubs have decided to give him a few days off. Wow. (15:30) The AL West has a small problem right now. Every one of the teams is struggling at the same time. The Astros have been getting shut out. The Mariners are losing. And the Rangers fell off a cliff. (25:00) The St. Louis Cardinals have some problems. Attendance. For the first time in 21 years the Cardinals attendance will finish outside the top 7 in MLB. (33:27) Review: Just A Bit Outside. (39:45) Vlad Guerrero Jr got hurt yesterday doing a split. Now he needs an MRI. Oh boy. This is the last thing the Blue Jays needed. (45:00) NPPOD. Let’s talk about Tommy Pham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Manfred spoke last night during the Little League Classic about expansion and geographical realignment. This has been talked about for over a decade! Let’s explain what this all means and what could happen. (19:00) NPPOD. (22:00) What is going on with the Browns QB battle? Is it Shedeur? Is it Gabriel? Is it Flacco? (29:15) This isn’t the biggest story for the Browns executives. They have run into a slight stadium problem. (35:00) Michigan’s punishment has been released by the NCAA. It could cost the university around $30 million in total. Wow. (45:00) The NBA wants to do away with prop bets as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘busted’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally over, but the Brewers had a shot. Friday a comeback. Saturday a comeback. Sunday a comeback, but blew it in the 9th! Now it’s time for a 5-game series against the Chicago Cubs. HUGE for both teams! (12:30) The Cubs fans booed Kyle Tucker on Sunday. He didn’t run out a ground ball. He hasn’t homered since July 1. The Brewers are up 8 games in the division. He’s a free agent after the season. (20:40) Zack Wheeler’s season is likely over. A blood clot in his shoulder and it’s over. Terrible news for the team. (29:30) The Dodgers swept the Padres. San Diego had the division lead for 1 days and the Dodgers took it back. (34:30) Review: Everything’s Going to be Great. (39:30) Victor Robles is going to get suspended. Has to! He launched his bat at a pitcher during a rehab game. (45:20) What is going on with the Arizona Diamondbacks? A new report says teammates are fed up with Ketel Marte. That he was in the Dominican Republic after the all-star break… not at his home that was robbed in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Coca Friday people! We talk Andre Dawson. Collusion, how bad the Mets are, why the South only has the Braves, movies, and more! You can yell at him on Twitter @ matthewcoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cable’ as in cable TV as in streamers as in MLB as in NBA as in NBC as in Peacock as in Netflix as in Apple as in ESPN! Remember the death of cable TV? Don’t you wish it didn’t go away? Let’s start with MLB and its broadcast rights. Where will MLB games be next season? Apple? NBC? Netflix? ESPN? Could be! (16:00) The NBA schedule was released yesterday and guess what? You need at least four different subscriptions to watch national games! NBC! Peacock! ESPN! ABC! Prime! How fun? We’ll take a look some of the new wrinkles in these schedules. Sorry, East Coast! (30:00) Review: Untamed. (33:20) Brian Flores is still wrapped up in a lawsuit against the NFL over discrimination. And he just got a big win in court. (42:30) The NFLPA is in deep water again. It never ends. (50:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets cannot win. The Mets cannot pitch. The Mets score runs and then blow leads. The Mets are now 5 games back of the Phillies. The Mets now hold just a 1-game lead over the Reds. (10:39) We have the great Andre Dawson on with us today! He takes us through why he’s not talking with the Baseball Hall of Fame and why he wanted his hat changed! (44:00) Let’s talk about the Cubs. Their GM Carter Hawkins spoke on the trade deadline and it left me stumped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘passion’ as in the Minnesota Twins as in MLB as in baseball as in played. That’s how Twins fans feel today. The Pohlad family is no longer selling the team. What happened? Why? (12:30) The Portland Trail Blazers have sold. The team was for sale when Paul Allen died back in 2018. It’ll be bought for $4.25 billion to the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes. Will the team move? (23:00) The Dallas Cowboys are the most expensive team in the world. Valued over $12 billion! Let’s take a look at team valuations from each of the major sports in the United States. (33:00) Review: Interstellar. (36:00) NPPOD. (39:00) The Milwaukee Brewers have won 12-straight. That means the city of Milwaukee will be getting free burgers! (46:30) The Dodgers got swept by the Angels. The Dodgers are now behind the Padres in the NL West. Oh boy. (49:30) The Texas Rangers need to get it going. Fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want your question to make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a personal question! (12:00) Is Oakland an expansion city or is it not? Is baseball gone forever? (18:00) How do ownership cliques work? Does this impact trades? Voting? Free agency? (27:00) Is the sports bubble going to burst? Is the economic disparity between fans and athletes just too large now? (38:30) Where do you want to see MLB play a special game at? Was there a place you wanted to play but it got turned down? (46:00) Why is Chris Sale making rehab starts? (48:30) What is the future for Ichiro with the Mariners or with baseball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Desperado’ as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in the Mariners. Let’s start with the NL West. For the first time since May we have a tie atop the standings. The Padres are hot. The Dodgers are not. And guess what? We get 6 games between the two in a 10-day span starting Friday! (14:10) The Mariners have caught the Astros! 8-straight wins! 10 of 11! And that’s how it’s done. The Astros haven’t even been bad! (21:20) What else happened in baseball last night? The Brewers beatdown of Paul Skenes. Pete Alonso became the Mets all-time HR leader! (27:00) The Boston Celtics step transaction is no more. It never was. Let me explain. (33:00) Review: Dangerous Animals. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:45) Michael Porter Jr. shared his thoughts on gambling. And… I don’t know. (47:00) Travis Kelce opened up about his past two years. He said he’s been distracted. He said he’s been focused on life after football. But, this year is different! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiki Barber is with us today! Let’s talk about the Giants! Can they make it back to the postseason? Is Russell Wilson the guy? How is Malik Naber’s foot? Is the defense any better? We know that defensive line is ELITE! (30:00) We need to revisit that UFC deal. More and more details have come out about this deal. Let’s break it all down. (41:00) Is the end of blackouts coming in sports? Can we finally watch everything? No. Not yet. But the government is now getting involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘inescapable’ as in the Yankees as in the Twins as in dominated. How do the Yankees just keep doing it against Minnesota? What about the aces on the mound yesterday? Eovaldi? Shelled. Crochet? Shelled! (9:30) Shohei Ohtani is wrapped up in legal trouble again. Last year it was a gambling scandal. This year, well, now we have a major lawsuit out of Hawaii over a real estate deal. Woof. (21:10) Jon Gruden got a major legal win against the NFL. Uh oh! (27:00) The Athletic released its QB Tier list and it was a fun one. What happens when you pay huge money to a QB and they’re only in Tier 3? Can you still win? (36:00) Review: The Pickup. (39:00) The rise of sextortion in the United States needs to be spoken about and Dan Wetzel of ESPN made sure to do it. So sad. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets have some problems. Well, a lot of problems. They can’t hit. They can’t pitch. They can’t hold onto leads. It is all bad. Where is Steven Cohen? (14:30) The Brewers are so hot right now. 34-9 in past 43 games is a franchise record. Scorching. (28:00) Jen Pawol made her debut. And she got crushed for questionable calls. Hahah! (33:00) The UFC is headed to Paramount Plus. A major deal. $1.1 billion per year! And no more PPV! (41:00) The Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to talk about you again. New season ticket plans. Then some broadcast news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ejected’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in losers as in bad as in baseball. It’s been a mess. Aaron Boone is so fed up he probably got ejected on purpose. The Yankees have been one of the worst teams in baseball since June 13. Only better than three other teams. Aaron Judge is back, but he hasn’t been able to get it going. What needs to change? (12:00) The Yankees Old-Timers’ Day returned and Mariano Rivera got hurt. A ruptured Achilles! Take a look at wha the Brewers did for the alum. Way better! (23:30) Ichiro had his moment, again. This time the Seattle Mariners retired his jersey! And he’s getting a statue! (27:00) NPPOD. (32:00) Review: Jurassic World: Rebirth. (35:00) Shedeur Sanders made his debut for the Browns and he impressed everyone. Best performance of all-time! Just kidding. He played good. Can’t we just leave it at that!? (42:00) Preseason injuries happen. Every year NFL teams lose starters for the year. We had a scary one in the Lions game when a player got knocked out and did the fencer pose. The game was called. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do people even read these descriptions? I'm going to say most people don't. But if by chance you do read these captions... the first person to DM me on Twitter will win a piece of NPDS merch. Me, is Matthew Coca, not David. Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pain’ as in injury as in preseason as in football as in the NFL as in season ender. The Chargers are out Rashawn Slater. He tore his patella tendon in practice and will miss the season. Brutal. Crushing. The Colts QB Anthony Richardson dislocated his pinky. Two more players in the game tore their ACLs. (8:00) The Colts QB battle is a doozy! (14:30) We have another update on the NFLPA. A new person, David White, is now the interim head of the shop. (26:15) The Atlanta Braves are printing money. They chose to not spend at the deadline. It was smart. But they want you to know that they could have! (35:00) Review: Overcompensating. (37:00) We have more to the ESPN story. It’s not done yet, ESPN wants more! (44:00) Diana Taurasi documentary alert! Meadowlark dropped a new one! (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz is here! We talk Messi, Inter Miami, and the Miami Hurricanes! When you have an expert you let him speak! (29:00) Smelling salts are not banned. Who knew? (32:00) Joint practices need to end. Mike Vrabel was bloodied up after breaking up a camp fight. It never ends! (39:00) Teddy Bridgewater spoke publicly for the first time about his suspension as a high school coach in Miami. He was suspended for providing food, and Ubers, and recovery, and clothing for kids in inner city Miami. What are we doing? (45:30) The Boston Celtics are shedding money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Siberia’ as in the Mets as in hitting as in terrible as in Soto as in Lindor as in Alonso. What happened to the Mets? It’s been over a month now and they are the worst hitting team in baseball. They have fallen in the standings. And the excuses keep piling up. (12:00) The Boston Red Sox signed Roman Anthony to a longterm deal. Huge pre arbitration deal for him. Boston has now locked up its core all through at least 2030. Major moves! (22:00) Nathan Eovaldi is having a career-year at 35 years old. What a season. (29:12) Review: Up in the Air. (33:00) Shohei Ohtani is the greatest. Just watching him in awe every day. We are so lucky. We also have an update on Roki Sasaki. Do you even remember him? (42:30) We have history in the making. Jen Pawol will become the first female umpire to call a Major League Baseball game! (47:00) NPPOD. (48:30) No more position player pitching. The Rockies catcher gave up 8 runs to the Blue Jays yesterday. Toronto outscored the Rockies 45-6 over 3 games. Cmon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a message from my Mom!? She asked about my friendship early on with Red Holzman and Jack McKeon. What was the most important thing I learned from them. (11:00) How much can a team trade in cash to acquire a player? Can you spend $120 million to acquire Paul Skenes? (19:00) Service time manipulation! Let’s go! (28:00) Someone asked me about Jose Alvarado and the statement that he released. Are you kidding me? (34:30) The Dallas Stars own the hockey rinks around the Frisco area. It’s become a nightmare for the locals. Woof. (43:00) Revenue sharing. How does it work in MLB? Is sharing a percentage of revenue with employees a good business model? (49:00) The WNBA has a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘equity’ as in ESPN as in the NFL as in billions as in Red Zone as in Roger Goodell as in Bob Iger as in journalism! Let’s discuss what the NFL is doing, what ESPN is doing, and what the future holds for us all. ESPN is getting the NFL. ESPN is getting the WWE crown jewel events. Bob Iger says that journalism will live there… how? (26:30) The NFL has banned smelling salts. Huh? Ah, concussion cover ups! (32:30) Review: Captain America - Brave New World. (34:30) Will Kyle Schwarber get a career payday? He’s in the final year of his deal now with the Phillies and he is MASHING! (40:10) Devin Williams fell apart again yesterday. Devin Williams is bad. The Yankees are bad. Jake Bird, new acquired? Demoted! (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Zaslow joins us! It’s his debut! Let’s go! (29:30) Donald Trump came out and said that Saquon Barkley would be part of the council for fitness, or something. Well, it turns out that Barkley is not on that board. (35:30) Jobs report. (39:40) Giannis is on the Milwaukee Bucks. Why do we have to hear about this everyday? (47:00) The Cubs are going through it. Last week they acquired Mike Soroka, and in his first start he’s hurt. Straight to the IL. Horrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘crumble’ as in not the cookie as in the Yankees as in the Mets as in playoff races as in falling apart. Let’s start with the Yankees. Another blown save from Devin Williams. Another bullpen acquisition given up a walk off homer. What about the Mets? They’ve been bad since mid-June! Starting pitching stinks. (17:00) Let’s review our July predictions. And then discuss some August predictions. (22:30) Can you be a star in a small market in baseball? Can Elly De La Cruz be a star in Cincinnati? Let’s discuss because David Ortiz and Derek Jeter had some thoughts. (34:00) Review: The Life of Chuck. (38:30) What is the Browns plan at quarterback? Is it Flacco? Is it Pickett? Is it Gabriel? Is it Sanders? Is it Watson? Is it Huntley? (44:30) The Chargers/Lions preseason game was watched by 6.9 million people. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are in a standoff. Jerry Jones looked at Parsons’ trade request and laughed. Jones looked at the fans and laughed. Jerry Jones will not change. Year in and year out, it’s all the same! Who is right and who is wrong here? (11:45) ESPN and the NFL have an agreement over media assets. It’s a monster deal. Billions of dollars. (22:30) NPPOD (25:30) What is going on with the Connecticut Sun? Are they moving to Boston? Are they being sold? (33:15) We got a Commanders vote. The first approval has been done by the D.C. City Council. But it’s still not done. More talking, more votes, more revisions. (39:00) Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio wants to do away with prop bets. Two Cleveland Guardian pitchers are out right now as an investigation is ongoing into betting on baseball. (46:00) Luka is back with the Lakers. He’s got a new deal. He’s setting himself up for an even greater deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘reunion’ as in back in Miami for the first time to see a Marlins game! What a strange feeling being back. What a great feeling to see the stadium rocking. The Marlins are HOT right now! (13:40) The Yankees are a mess right now. There is so much bad that this team does. The little mistakes add up and Aaron Boone is finding out the hard way that letting his players get away with those mistakes isn’t good! (27:00) The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox got into this weekend… over sign-stealing! But it was the Astros mad at the Red Sox! (34:30) Review: Materialists. (38:00) MLB had its Bristol Speedway Classic on Saturday. Disaster. No food. Bad views. Bad weather. A suspended game in the first inning. Nightmare. (44:20) The NFLPA has its new interim boss. The same guy who was a finalist with Lloyd Howell. The same guy who had past problems. But the NFLPA doesn’t seem to care. Welcome David White to the party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And now it's time for Coca Friday! We chat about MLB Trade Deadline! ABS! Replay! A lot of baseball talk! You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca !!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘whirlwind’ as in so many trades as in deadline as in mayhem as in Padres as in Astros as in buyer as in sellers! What a day it was! Let’s kick things off with the San Diego Padres. AJ Preller has done it again. Trading away one of the top prospects in all of baseball for a reliever and a starting pitcher. Wow. (8:40) Carlos Correa is back with the Astros! And the Twins are paying big money in order to save money. The Astros are going for it again. (11:00) The Twins have traded everyone. 11 players traded away. 40% of the roster switched over. (20:00) It’s time for a Front Office Roundup. So many GMs and team presidents spoke yesterday. These were our favorites. (39:30) Review: On Swift Horses. (42:00) NPPOD. (47:00) Wait to see updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The great, the legendary, the broadcast God, Bob Costas joins us! We talk hall of fame, we talk Ryne Sandberg, we talk hall of fame voting, we talk the state of baseball! (30:30) Max Scherzer is a funny guy. He said he can’t wait to have a face-to-face with Rob Manfred. Why? You have his number! (37:00) Shannon Sharpe is out at ESPN. Done. Finished. Just weeks after his lawsuit was settled. (45:00) Gilbert Arenas was arrested for hosting poker games. Here’s why he can’t do that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘arms race’ as in trades as in flurry as in Mets as in Phillies as in Mariners as in buyers as in sellers! Let’s start with the slugger. Eugenio Suarez is back to the Mariners. Big pop. Joins Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez. (13:00) The Mets and Phillies is the real arms race. The Mets trade for a bullpen arm. The Phillies trade for a closer. The Mets then trade for another bullpen arm! That’s how it goes. The divisional race then the bullpen race. (26:00) The Reds have traded for Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pirates. He is an elite defensive player. He is so bad at the plate. (32:50) The Red Sox traded for Steven Matz last night. He’s a starter that’s been in the bullpen. (35:30) Review: Field of Dreams. (40:00) Shohei Ohtani was pulled from his start for cramping in his hip. It was the first time he went into inning 4 this year. He stayed in the game as DH. (44:00) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the Yankees and Anthony Volpe. The errors won’t stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to leave a voice: 631-377-4869 It’s another So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s go! First up is about Tom Brady and his comments about Scottie Scheffler and fatherhood. Hmm. (13:40) How much control does the manager have during and before a game? Does a manager like Bruce Bochy get more control? (26:30) Does the Yankees ownership cave to fans? (33:45) Why doesn’t MLB have a RedZone channel? Is this something they will do? (42:00) How do teams authenticate that trade proposals are real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Fleetwood Mac’ as in rumors as in trade deadline as in the Miami Marlins as in sellers as in buyers! The Marlins have two of the biggest trade chips in the sport right now with Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera. What calls are they taking? Are they holding out for more? (12:00) The Giants have the worst record in baseball since the trade for Rafael Devers. Oh boy. What will Buster Posey do? (16:40) We have a rare trade! A trade in-between a doubleheader! (23:00) The Minnesota Twins are finished. Byron Buxton is hurt again. Horrible. (25:30) Ronald Acuna is hurt again. This is a sad one. He’s missed so many games due to injury. (28:30) Framber Valdez was not happy with his teammate. (35:00) Review: The Accountant 2. (38:45) There’s been updates on the shooting in NYC the other day. The man had a suicide note about his brain, and CTE, and how much he hated the NFL. (43:35) Jimmy Haslam had some more quotes that need to be discussed. He’s the owner of the Cleveland Browns. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks he’s underpaid. Here is why. Equity. (37:00) NPPOD. (40:00) NFL players are in big trouble for selling Super Bowl tickets. Uh oh! (47:00) The NFLPA is still going through it. Every week is a new story. This time its a criminal investigation into funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sadness’ as in just a terrible morning for so many of us. Ryne Sandberg died last night after a long battle with cancer. Sadness because of a mass shooting in New York City yesterday after a gunman stormed a building and killed four people. What are we doing? What is this country? (9:00) Trying to honor Ryne Sandberg on a day like today is hard, but he deserves it. (16:30) Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred got into it. Wow. Harper cussed out Manfred over a meeting that the commissioner was having with the Phillies. Manfred stood his ground. This CBA negotiation will be ugly. (29:50) Review: Sovereign. (39:40) Eugenio Suarez was hit on the hand yesterday. Uh oh. X-rays were negative, sigh of relief. (41:00) Emmanuel Clase is under investigation for gambling. Here we go again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we’ve ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The Astros got swept by the Athletics. So many injuries for Houston. How will they respond? Are reinforcements coming? (23:00) The Atlanta Braves are finished. All five Opening Day starters are on the IL. That’s how fast things end in MLB. (28:00) Seth Lugo is signing an extension with the Royals. One of the biggest trade chips is now off the market. (34:10) Review: Stick. NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘surreal’ as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave Parker as in Dick Allen. An unbelievable weekend. I’m still a bit speechless with what happened in Cooperstown. This first hour is all about the Hall of Fame. There’s just too much to cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with another Coca Friday! It has yet to crack the Top 100 Podcasts of All Time list, but I'm sure we were 101! As always (IF YOU'RE EVEN READING THIS) you can yell at me on Twitter @matthewcoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘induction’ as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in the best of the best as in Cooperstown! The weekend is finally here! My guy! Our guy! Ichiro Suzuki! What a weekend it’s going to be and I’ll be there! (12:00) The trades are starting! The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Josh Naylor yesterday to the Seattle Mariners. Seattle desperately needed to make that move. (24:00) The Washington Commanders still need a stadium. Despite President Trump’s threats, the D.C. Council still needs to vote. The clock is ticking if the city wants a new stadium on the Commanders timeline. (33:30) Review: KPop Demon Hunters. (37:00) Austin, Texas wants baseball. It’s trying to get a Major League Baseball team. It really doesn’t have a chance. (42:00) Hulk Hogan has died at 71. What a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Bowden joins us today! He’s an MLB Insider for CBS Sports, The Athletic, and you can hear him on SiriusXM. Let’s get into the trade deadline. The Diamondbacks and Twins are the two teams that have to sell! What other teams should we be paying attention to? (28:45) Messi didn’t play in the All-Star Game yesterday. Wow. For rest? (39:00) NFL isn’t going anywhere. The Packers financials came out. And MONEY! But that’s not all. More NFLPA drama. (48:00) A concession strike! No food or drink for you at Fenway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘defensive’ as in the Yankees as in Aaron Boone as in ejected as in the Blue Jays as in errors. The Yankees defense has been bad. Anthony Volpe has been bad. The Yankees are now 4 games back of the Blue Jays and lost the tiebreaker if the season ends tied. Let’s talk about Boone and his comments postgame. (9:50) Automated ball-strike system is coming to baseball. It’s a guarantee. The union is going to do what it can to make the transition as difficult as possible. Tony Clark wants a buffer-zone? WHAT!? (21:40) Would you trade for Dylan Cease? That’s the big question for teams right now. Why are the Padres selling? (28:15) Shohei Ohtani is magic. Everything he does is magic. Are you paying attention? (36:00) Review: RRR. (39:00) Review: Part 2: One Night in Idaho. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Mets got a sweep of the Angels. Are they back? Is the team ready? But let’s talk about Mike Trout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave your message at 631-377-4869 for a chance to make it onto the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! First up, someone asked me about an owner being forced out. What would it take? How does it work? (10:00) Someone asked me about how taxes work for athletes. Do they have to play in games to be taxed? Just show up? (15:30) A correction for Coca? It can’t be! (20:00) Why has no one asked Mookie Betts about that early season sickness? He lost a lot of weight. He has not been himself this year. (25:30) Pat McAfee wanted to step up and pay for budget cuts. Hmm. (37:00) What is a workout like for a player that wants to be signed in season? The Phillies signed David Robertson recently. How did that look? (43:00) We have a question about the WNBA and CBA negotiations. Does expansion mean anything for leverage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘crazy train’ as in Ozzy Osbourne as in The Prince of Darkness as in Parkinson's as in the MLB season. Let’s start with Rafael Devers. He made his debut at first base with the Giants yesterday. Said he loves playing the field. Oh? (9:30) Aaron Boone is having a rough go of it right now. He went off on the Jomboy team. The Yankees have a problem with Anthony Volpe. He has been bad bad bad at short stop, and Boone and Cashman will defend him to the grave. (23:40) Ethan Holliday is the new record holder in Draft history. A monster $9 million signing bonus! (32:40) Review: My Mom Jayne. (36:15) The Los Angeles Times going public? That’s the plan. Will it work? (43:00) NPPOD. (48:20) Qatar wants the Olympics in 2036. Is it going to happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Drellich joins the show! He’s a senior writer for The Athletic and an author! HE covered some tactics that MLB has taken this year with the CBA fast approaching. MLB wants to be cool and win over the fans. This is how they’re doing it! Is a salary cap coming? (27:30) Let’s talk about paywalls. (39:30) Trey Hendrickson is not showing up for camp. Whoops! (42:00) Lloyd Howell is done at The Carlyle Group. Back week to be him. (48:30) Chris Paul is back with the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘manna’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in training camp as in FOOTBALL! Jerry Jones is back and he brought his fastball with him! You want hope for the season? Well Jerry spent time bashing Micah Parsons who wants a new contract. What a guy! (21:30) Now we move to the Bengals owner and his comments on Shemar Stewart, who has still yet to sign. What is happening there? (27:45) Phillies owner John Middleton met with the media about his trade plans. Is he satisfied? No, he wants a ring. (35:30) Review: Dying for Sex. (39:45) Will Levis season over before it started. Wow. Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick from the 2025 draft, is now the starter for good. Why did Levis wait so long? (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has taken aim a the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians. He wants the name changed back. He has threatened the Commanders stadium deal. This is a big deal. (16:00) The WNBA All-Star Game was this weekend. Did you watch? The players wore shirts before the game calling out the league. The CBA negotiations are ongoing and that are contentious. (28:00) Dee Strange-Gordon went viral for his comments on the 2015 season. He said a player, alluding to Bryce Harper, called him and told him not to win the batting title. What!? (36:30) We have the numbers on some first round picks in the MLB Draft. The Nationals are giving Eli Willits nearly $3 million under slot. Why is that? (46:00) Scottie Scheffler wins again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sabotage’ as in Dodgers as in Brewers as in Dave Roberts as in down bad. The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and Dave Roberts can’t figure it out. The Dodgers have struggled over the past few weeks and have lost ground in the division. The Brewers, however, have been streaking… 10-straight! (12:30) The Mets still have some problem. 2nd worst record in baseball over the past 31 games. Not great! (16:30) The Yankees and Braves have some beef that MLB is going to look into. (23:00) Ketel Marte was on the Restricted List after his house was burglarized during the All-Star break. He said over $400K was stolen from his home! A ring was busted for stealing from other professional athletes recently. (31:40) Review: The Phoenician Scheme. (36:00) J.C. Tretter is out at the NFLPA. Finished. Another member of the NFLPA has been PTFO’d. (48:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can yell at Coca on Twitter @matthewcoca It's another Coca Friday! Time to party! Maybe we turn on a little Coldplay and snuggle up on the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium? Shoutout to Pablo Torre for his reporting! Barstool going to save Fox Sports? And we play a new game with Coca called The Darwin Meter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘distraction’ as in Lloyd Howell as in the NFLPA as in Pablo Torre as in Mike Florio as in found out. What a night. It needed to happen. We told you it would happen. It started with a possible collusion coverup then went to advisor of a PE firm then landed on another coverup. Will the players finally care? Now we hear about the former NFLPA president told players to fake injuries! WHAT!? (19:30) It’s time for the sprint for October in MLB. Trade deadline is approaching. Postseason approaching. We have some huge series ready to go. (31:15) Review: Old Guard 2. (34:30) Caitlin Clark is out of the All-Star Game that’ll be played in Indiana. Sad. Injuries suck. That’s a huge story for the country, but a huge story for the players… CBA negotiations. (42:00) Damian Lillard is back with the Portland Trail Blazers. He is making so much money next year and guess what… not playing! (45:00) NPPOD. (46:00) TJ Watt is now the highest non-QB in the NFL. A monster deal and now other teams have some issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Brian Campbell with us today! He’s an MMA expert and Boxing expert and all around good guy! UFC at the White House? Saudi’s boxing takeover? The business of Jake Paul! (29:45) NFL Draft problems are here. 2nd rounders holding out for guaranteed deals. Uh oh! (42:00) Bradley Beal has given back money and will now be a free agent. And will now sign with Clippers! (45:30) Turning down $10 million? The International Tennis Hall of Fame did! We have an update on this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in MLB as in baseball as in All-Star Game. What am I talking about? Well, the Summer Olympics will take place in 2028 in California. Will MLB stars be allowed to play in it? Will the season be impacted? Will there be an All-Star Game? (17:20) The Minnesota Twins sale is an interesting one. The Ishbia family was close to buying it, and then decided to stick with the White Sox. Now what? Rob Manfred had some items to share. (28:30) Is the NBA going to expand? Seattle? Las Vegas? Looks like the momentum has cooled after hearing Adam Silver talk. (38:30) Review: Missing. (41:00) The Texas Rangers have paid Nathan Eovaldi his $100K All-Star bonus even though he didn’t make the team. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and leave your question: 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me three questions in one! What is the Angels draft strategy? Why do they seem to try and find prospects they can rush to the big leagues? Which union is the best in American sports? (15:30) Someone asked me about Dontrelle Willis, arbitration, and if I play both sides of the arbitration argument. (22:10) Which other league would I want to be president in? Is promotion/relegation better than what we have? (27:00) Leadership. Let’s discuss leadership and the role it plays. (35:30) What happens when a player gets traded or brought up? Who handles the moving? The expenses? (45:00) Is the RSN issue going to be the end of iconic and longtime voices we hear? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘electric’ as in All-Star Game as in swing-off as in MLB as in getting right! What a night for MLB! What a moment! Wow! Let’s break down the game and all the moments. From ABS to Hank Aaron tributes to dingers to Schwarbombs. LOVED IT! (21:40) MLBPA executive director Tony Clark met with the media before the All-Star Game and he had very strong feelings about the salary cap idea. Woof. Collusion? GMAB! (31:30) The Tampa Bay Rays are going to play games at home in the postseason… if it happens! Shocker! (37:50) Review: Thunderbolts. (39:10) Emmy nominations are out! (43:40) NPPOD. (44:00) Scottie Scheffler gave some responses to some questions before The Open Championship and whoa. The level of depth in his answers. The level of truth. It’s something you rarely see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry Virts has joined us today! The former F16 fighter pilot, and NASA astronaut, is running for the Senate in Texas! (27:30) Let’s discuss ICE and professional athletes. MLB is full of immigrants, and where this country is right now, baseball needs to protect its players. (38:30) A rich dude bought his way into a tennis tournament and people are MAD! (46:00) Donald Trump made himself the story of the Club World Cup. He had to be on stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘robbery’ as in Home Run Derby as in Big Dumper as in Cal Raleigh as in Brent Rooker as in Junior Cameniro. What a a night. Everyone was made from the production to the broadcast to the rules. Everything. But Cal Raleigh had his moment with his father and brother. We saw Junior Caminero hit some bombs. We saw Jazz show up for the fun of it. We saw a measuring stick come out. (21:35) How excited are you for the All-Star Game? Paul Skenes. Tarik Skubal. What more can you want!? (30:30) Review: Friendship. (35:30) Rob Manfred met with the media to talk about new broadcast deals. MLB still doesn’t have them. (43:05) The Tampa Bay Rays sale is expected to be complete by September. Wow. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Home Run Derby is tonight! Who’s excited!? We’ve got some big bats going. (11:00) What is going on with the NFLPA is something we haven’t seen in the sports world for quite some time. The collusion story gets deeper and deeper. This time the NFLPA has released a statement questioning the reports, but also said it was looking into the reports. Not great. (23:00) Club World Cup final. Big money. Big fans. Big problems? (36:20) Go Messi Go! Lionel Messi is setting MLS records and the league needs him so badly. (41:00) MLB Draft time! Let me explain to you what happened yesterday. (50:30) Cooper Flagg shutdown… he is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘break’ as in All-Star break as in baseball as in Home Run Derby as in All-Star Game as in the first half is here. What were the biggest observations from the pre-ASG? Remember when everyone wanted Craig Breslow fired? That was just a month ago! What about the Brewers and Blue Jays season!? Are the Rockies going to break the record!? (23:00) Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh are having themselves a season. The MVP race is on! (32:40) Review: Heads of State. (36:20) MLB decided to put Jacob Misirowoski in the All-Star Game and Phillies players and fans went crazy. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Coca Day! We talk weather apps and Prime Day and July 4 baseball and MVP races and Juan Soto and Apple and colleges! Another fun Friday with Coca! You can follow him (me) on Twitter @matthewcoca if you want more terrible takes, or if you want to yell at me! Whatever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘benjamins’ as in big bills as in Brinks truck as in Thunder as in SGA as in Jalen Williams as in Chet Holmgren. That’s right. The Thunder won the NBA title and now have locked up its Big 3 for $800 million! WHAT!? (10:30) Giannis has spoken. What did he say? A clue! A crumb! (17:00) Orioles owner David Rubenstein finally spoke for the first time since Brandon Hyde was fired. That was a month ago. Woof. What did he have to say? Injuries. (28:30) Review: The Bear Season 4. (34:15) Another American woman is in a Grand Slam Final. Amanda Anisimova is back in a final for the first time in 6 years. She had previously taken time off for mental health struggles. (42:50) We have another update on Lloyd Howell and the NFLPA. Uh oh. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Tollin has joined the show! The mastermind of The Last Dance with Michael Jordan! You know him from Smallville and One Tree Hill and Varsity Blues and Radio and All That! (28:45) We have a stadium CEO accused of rigging a bid! Oh boy! And it involves some heavy hitters! (38:40) Deion Sanders sounded off on the state of college football. He has a problem with salary. He has a problem with tampering. (44:00) Rob Manfred wants a salary cap. Players are worried. What will happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘abhorrent’ as in the NFL as in the NFLPA as in collusion as in appeal as in firings. This is how this ends. Pablo Torre had broken this story wide open two weeks ago, and now the NFLPA is not happy. The players union will try and appeal this decision now. How does it end? (17:50) The Yankees have DFA’d DJ LeMahieu and owe him $22 million. Brian Cashman then met the media to explain the decision, talk about the trade deadline, and defend Anthony Volpe. (35:00) Review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. (38:00) Apple may go all in on Formula 1 US rights. Whoa. (42:30) Automated balls-strikes is coming for the MLB All-Star Game. Uh oh. Is this what players don’t want? Do they want it? Is this a small test to get us all ready for next year? (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off with a question about what goes on during a Players’ Only meeting! (8:10) Is A.J. Hinch the most valuable manager in baseball? (14:10) How do you deal with loss? Especially when you are the head of a business or company. (23:00) Mount Rushmore of candy! (31:20) This is just a big ole pat on the back for me! (34:30) Could you see MLB expand internationally to make the game more global? Does it make sense to do this? (44:05) Banana Ball! Should MLB we worried about the success of the Savannah Bananas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘consequences’ as in the NHL as in NIL as in Canada as in change. Gavin McKenna is the lock of all locks to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. And he’s going to college. A top Canadian JR player headed to the US is unheard of. But NIL has changed the world of hockey forever. (11:00) We have another investigation into an MLB agent. Another case of an agent taking advantage of a foreign player. It’s sad. Someone had asked me a question about MLB owners and the MLBPA so let me answer that. (25:45) We have an F1 update! Christian Horner has been fired by Red Bull. Wow. (33:00) Review: Dept. Q. (36:30) Draymond Green sounded off on the new CBA. He said free agency is dead. He said players aren’t educated on business. Hmm. (44:45) The Big Beautiful Bill is already upsetting Congress. Here we go. We’ve got people in Congress writing up bills to change the gambling law in the bill. Woof. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Bobby Valentine with us today! This was a fun one! Bobby V goes off on umpires and catchers! And tells some great stories about being an All-Star Game manager! (28:00) Clayton Kershaw was named an All-Star and he felt it was “weird”. Why? Because he didn’t think it was anything her deserved! (33:00) Kansas still wants the Chiefs and Royals. It is doing everything it can to help. (40:00) The WNBA has a little money problem. Look at the payouts for the All-Star Game. This is going to be another major point in negotiations. (46:15) Unrivaled vs the WNBA. Is that happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘revelation’ as in the Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Bradley Beal as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. The 2nd Apron is coming for every team. The Big 3 is over. The Suns are looking to hard reset just two seasons later after having NBA Championship aspirations. (9:40) The Orlando Magic 2nd Apron clock has started. A new max extension for Paolo Banchero is here. The Magic need to win now! (16:15) The Miami Heat found a scorer. A 3-team trade that most believe the Heat won. Nice. (23:30) The Washington Nationals announced Miguel Cairo as interim manager. He was the bench coach. (32:00) Review: Squid Game Season 3. (36:20) The Washington Commanders are in a bit of a pickle. They want a new stadium. They need approval. They might need President Trump to help. (44:00) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the Royals and Pirates here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another professional player is under investigation for gambling. This time it’s in baseball again. Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on leave right now as the league looks into a few pitches he threw. That’s right… this is on PITCHES! Jonas Valanciunas has to honor his contract. That’s what the Denver Nuggets said after trading for the center. He wants to play in Greece. Oh well! Big Beautiful Bill talk. What happened in Texas over the weekend is incredibly sad, and terrifying. My time at the San Siro in Italy. What a stadium. An old stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘unceremonious’ as in Mike Rizzo as in Dave MArtinerz as in the Washington Nationals as in fired. That’s right, same day as two Nationals make the All-Star team, the owner fires the GM and manager. Why now? Well, the team has been bad bad bad, but the timing is just odd. (18:00) Paul Skenes can’t get a win. 42 career starts and 17 No Decisions. And it’s not like he’s been bad! He’s been an ACE! (23:00) How should you react during a surprise season? With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching we take a look at three teams: Marlins, Orioles, Braves. How should they each respond? (35:20) Review: Echo Valley. (37:40) MLB All-Star rosters are close to complete. Clayton Kershaw got in as a Legend pick. Nice. Who were the biggest snubs? (48:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Boog Sciambi with us! We’re talking all things Cubs today! Kyle Tucker has been amazing addition in Chicago, but can they sign him? What do the Cubs need to be real contenders this season? (30:30) The All-Star Game starters were announced for baseball! What were the snubs? How good has Javy Baez been!? Lindor finally gets his nod! (38:00) WNBA expansion is here! Is it a good thing? (45:00) Wimbledon is upon us and Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are both gone. Wow. Let’s talk about Coco Gauff and the pressure she has on herself to be great all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dogfight’ as in the AL East as in the Blue Jays as in the Yankees as in the Rays. What a division race this has become. For the first time since April 14 the Yankees do not have sole possession of the division lead! (12:00) Clayton Kershaw picked up his 3,000 K as a member of the Dodgers. He’s only the 20th pitcher to ever do it and just the 4th lefty to do it! But that’s not the biggest story in Dodger Land. A conservative group is suing the Dodgers and Mark Walter over DEI practices. Why? We all know why. (23:30) The Bucks have broken up. After just 2 seasons Giannis and Dame are done. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and will stretch his deal over the next 5 years. Why? (33:30) Review: The Social Network. (38:00) The Knicks are set to hire Mike Brown as head coach. Was this the plan all along? Will this work out? (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Stan Van Gundy with us! Let’s play a game called Stan Van IN or Stan Van OUT! Is Kevin Durant going to win a title with the Houston Rockets!? Did the Knicks make a mistake firing Thibs? Is LeBron going to have a better chance to win a title if he leaves the Lakers? Is expansion going to happen? Are dynasties dead? (30:00) Malik Beasley is under investigation for gambling. Uh oh! (41:00) Luis Severino is having some fun. He got a huge payday from the Athletics and now he’s bashing the club. Love it. (48:30) The Florida Panthers are bringing everyone back, and now all the fans are mad. Bill Zito is getting it done! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘halfway’ as in MLB season as in June as in predictions as in recap as in The Good as in The Bad. Let’s start things off with my June predictions. How did I do? (7:00) The Good from MLB in June: The Houston Astros. This team just wins and wins and wins! The Rays win too! Can you believe it?(15:00) What’s the Bad from the month of June? It’s gotta be the Mets! Horrible pitching right now. Just bad! And what about the AL Central? It’s the Tigers and who? (26:00) Here are my predictions for July! (33:07) Review: TrainWreck: Poop Cruise. (38:15) Rob Manfred keeps going after the MLBPA in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s been incredible to see. (49:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Millar joins the show! Let’s talk some baseball! We start off today with Kevin Millar’s career. From the Marlins to almost going to Japan to ending up with the Red Sox. Millar was a replacement player back in the 90s. He wasn’t part of the union and still made a career out of it.  (36:30) Let’s chat about the game today. What looks different today than when Kevin played? Velocity and bullpens and elbows.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Coca Friday! We get things started with how his morning went before the show then kick off the sports talk with his thoughts on the NBA Draft. Where will the Rays play postseason baseball? Are the Marlins going to want to host those games? Does every MLB try to win? Not the players, but the front office? Public money will never end. We've now seen 3 teams in the past week get hundreds of millions! And fake news is out there so please be safe folks! You can follow Coca on social media @matthewcoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unjust’ as in Wander Franco as in the Dominican Republic as in MLB. Wander Franco was found guilty of a heinous crime, but he will see no jail time. Is that justice? The mother of the girl in the case was sentenced to 10 years! (10:30) Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has now been suspended for 10 games. Will he ever kick again in the NFL? Should he ever be allowed to? (18:23) The Blue Jays and the Guardians exchanged hit by pitches yesterday between the two best players in the game. Both left hurt. Vlad Guerrero Jr. Jose Ramirez. (32:00) Review: Fight or Flight. (36:20) We have another update to the bombshell report from PTFO. (46:22) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Public financing is not going to end. Everyone said that Kansas City was the end when they voted down those new stadium proposals. Nope. Here we go again! The Cleveland Browns are about to get $600 million to build a new stadium! And this is a good one! (8:30) The Washington Commanders are still trying to get a new stadium. And now we have lawmakers in DC that want to talk and talk and talk! (12:20) Logan Morrison joins the show! We talk baseball, heckling and more! (39:25) Premiere Lacrosse League signed a new deal with ESPN. This one is an interesting one because ESPN has taken a small stake in the league. (44:33) Jacob deGrom almost pitched a perfect game yesterday. Would the team ever have taken him out? Should they have protected him if it came to it or just let him fire it off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Boras’d’ as in Boras Corp. as in Scott Boras as in Jeremy Pena as in Alex Bregman. It’s that time again. Pena wants a new deal. Bregman wants a new deal. And now Boras will have his moment again. (16:15) A White Sox fan has been ban from all MLB ballparks after taunting Ketel Marte. Was this the right reaction from the league? Too much? (24:00) The NBA Draft round 1 happened last night! Cooper Flagg could be the billion dollar man? Ace Bailey got draft by the Jazz after saying no to the Jazz? The Nets used all 5 picks! (35:00) Review: Animal House. (38:45) The All-Star Game is headed to Atlanta and Ronald Acuna is in the Home Run Derby! (44:30) Young stars are making a lot of mistakes in baseball. Why is that? (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail to get heard on the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We kick things off with the Minnesota Timberwolves! What’s the first few days of being an owner going to look like for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. (9:30) Someone asked me if there’s any evidence that it’s better for stadiums to sell cheaper hot dogs and beer. Interesting. (15:00) Billboards of other players over my players? Yes I would! (23:30) Pablo Torre has joined us to discuss collusion in the NFL. Was it actually happening? (50:00) Where is Corbin Day from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘apron’ as in luxury tax as in salary cap as in penalties as in the NBA as in MLB. What are we talking about!? The Boston Celtics have been blowing it all up… kinda. Jrue Holiday is gone. Kristaps Porzingis is gone. Hundreds of millions have been saved in penalties. (17:40) The NBA Draft is here! The first round is on Wednesday. Second round on Thursday. Cooper Flagg is an easy number one. Then things get interesting! The Brooklyn Nets have the most first round picks ever! (24:30) Aaron Rodgers says he’s only there for one year. That’s it. Then he will disappear. (34:30) Review: Dean Spanley. (39:30) NPPOD. Everyone needs to watch the Pirates and Brewers game today. Trust me! (43:15) The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting $500 million from the state. Yup, remember public financing was over. Ha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Berland joins the show! He’s an author and political pollster! He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, he’s worked with Michael Bloomberg, he’s worked with Hilary Clinton. You can get his new book TODAY! It's called Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game! (25:45) The Mets are in a bad place right now. Losing games. Losing division leads. Pitchers can’t pitch. Hitters can’t hit. All around bad. (34:20) The WNBA players are trying to make a statement. The CBA is ending. Negotiations are here. (44:50) The Reds DFA’d a player they just gave big money to. Not ideal. But what the team’s president said is interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘predatory’ as in loans as in money as in Fernando Tatis Jr as in Big League Advance. What are we talking here? Well a company is being sued by Tatis Jr because of a contract he signed when he was a teen. Why is he doing this now? (21:02) Wander Franco update. The disgraced Rays star is in court in the Dominican Republic facing charges of sexual abuse against a minor. Just a very gross case. And on Thursday we’ll get a ruling. (31:00) Review: Deep Cover. (35:30) The Athletics held the groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas yesterday. What a special day. (47:00) NPPOD. (49:30) The NBA ratings came out for Game 7. Monster numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a $1 million pledge to the city of Los Angeles area services for immigration. They were pressured to do something, anything, and they responded. (13:00) Shohei Ohtani continues to take rehab starts for the Dodgers at the big league level. 1 inning again. But he brought his bat to the game! (20:00) My response to Andrew McCutchen. (24:45) We now know another bidder for the Rays. Trip Miller has gone public saying he wants the team. Uh oh. (33:00) Cal Raleigh continues to destroy baseballs. He’s a monster! Let’s give him some flowers! (38:30) Coastal Carolina was in the College World Series final. Its manager was ejected in the first inning of an elimination game. Unreal. (45:00) Wisconsin is suing Miami. No not the states. The colleges are going after each other over a transfer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘tonnerre’ as in Thunder as in Shai as in Sam Presti as in the Oklahoma City Thunder are your NBA champions! What a sad start to the game with Tyrese Haliburton going down. He’s now done for all of next season. The Thunder are primed to be great for a few more years too! (21:04) Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets! Wow. The Suns are still in some trouble. The Rockets now have a chance in the Western Conference. (36:30) Review: The Amateur. (39:40) The US has bombed Iran. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for Matthew Coca Friday! We kick things off with a discussion about the Los Angeles Lakers sale, the price of expansion, and will Mark Walter be the big spender with the team like he is with the Dodgers? (13:55) The Dodgers and Padres are a real rivalry. A LOT of bad blood between them. We also discuss the situation before the game where the Dodgers had to release a statement about immigration agents showing up to the stadium. (28:42) What's the deal with MLB free agency? Is there going to be a deadline added so that there's more excitement around it? (40:34) We end today with discussion on taxes, the Florida Panthers, and the Boston Red Sox! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘madonna’ as in Like A Virgin as in OKC Thunder as in the Indian Pacers as in Game 7. It’s a GAME 7! The Pacers crushed the Thunder in Game 6. The Thunder kept turning the ball over. The Thunder couldn’t shoot. The Pacers looked like the better team. (10:30) The Lakers have been sold. Mark Walter, the owner of the Dodgers, has purchased the majority stake from the Buss family. A $10 billion valuation? What!? (23:30) Are the Rays finally for sale? Is it happening? Is Stu Sternberg ready to let go of the team? (34:10) Review: Your Friends and Neighbors. (39:00) John Fisher is selling the San Jose Earthquakes. John Fisher is trying to build a ballpark in Las Vegas for the Athletics. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call the So You Wanna Talk to Samson hotline at 631-377-4869 So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s Wednesday! Someone asked me if I was MLB Commissioner… how would I grow the game? (12:00) Would the NBA ever shorten the the season? Is it boring? Is it too long? (18:00) Someone asked me about spring training games and dealing with disgruntled fans during spring training. Hmm. (25:00) Someone asked me for forgiveness for puking on my golf bag. What? (32:40) What was my favorite thing to do as a team president? What were the least favorite jobs I had to do? (45:00) Should the Tigers bump Tarik Skubal to Thursday so fans get to see a Cy Young showdown between he and Paul Skenes? (50:00) Bad free agents. The Angels are not the only team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sunrise’ as in Florida as in Panthers as in South Florida as in back-to-back as in the NHL as in the Stanley Cup! The Panthers did it! How have they been so successful? What a franchise. Brad Marchand was brilliant. Sam Reinhart scored 4 goals! Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe. And Connor McDavid goes home without the Cup again. (16:00) Rafael Devers is ready to play everywhere for the Giants. Can you believe it? (30:00) Review: MobLand. (36:00) The Phillies did something that not many would do, they benched a player during a games played streak. Nick Castellanos was benched. (42:00) NPPOD. Giving you a pick of the Thunder and Pacers game. The big story is will Tyrese Haliburton play? (50:00) The Yankees are broken right now. Can’t score runs. Judge is slumping. Yuck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can follow Katie across social @katiephang or on YouTube at Katie Phang News! Katie Phang joins the show! We break down ICE raids, protests, Trump, and more! (27:30) Giancarlo Stanton is back for the Yankees, and they need him. The team can’t score right now. Five straight games of just poor offense. Four straight losses. (35:00) What’s going on with the Commanders? Is the deal done or not? (41:00) Attendance! MLB attendance is up right now! Biggest Father’s Day weekend in a long, long time! What about the Club World Cup? Why is the attendance all over the place? Is it the venue choice or a bigger issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘alignment’ as in Red Sox as in Rafael Devers as in Sam Kennedy as in Craig Breslow. That was the buzz word. What did Boston’s front office have to say? The usual! Another big surprise was how David Ortiz took to the media to defend the Red Sox. Never go against the family! (21:40) The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally taken a series lead! Up 3-2 now after Jalen Williams and SGA had themselves a game. Tyrese Haliburton re-injured his calf and was held without a field goal! (30:20) Review Rolling Along. (35:20) Shohei Ohtani has returned for the Dodgers. He pitched 1 inning. That’s it. But he had the juice! (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) Ippei Mizuhara is on his way to prison. The day Ohtani gets his start. LOL. (48:00) Gage Wood threw a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday! 19 strikeouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I want to start hour 2 talking about how my weekend went. I went back to camp. (9:45) What happened in Minnesota this weekend was a disgrace. What is wrong with this country? We continue to just not get it. (19:30) What’s going on with the Washington Nationals? Falling apart and the manager just blamed the players. That’s it. Said it’s not on the coaches. Hmm. (34:30) Are the baseballs different in MLB this year? Yes, but no one inside baseball will acknowledge it. Andrew McCutchen will! (47:50) Desmond Bane was traded for a monster return to the Orlando Magic. It is over for Memphis. The Western Conference passed them by. Now the Magic have a real shot to do something in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fait accompli’ as in Rafael Devers as in the Boston Red Sox as in the San Francisco Giants as in traded. How did we get here? Who is to blame for this falling out? Craig Breslow? John Henry? Red Sox fans are furious about this — they think it’s Mookie Betts all over again. (16:00) The Florida Panthers are a win away from a repeat! Brad Marchand is playing like a man possessed! Sam Bennett keeps scoring! (23:00) What is going on with the NBA Finals? Everyone seems to be mad about something. There have been excellent games on the court, but the stories have been off the court. (36:00) Review: Holy Cow. (40:00) NPPOD. (42:45) We have two stories about the Dodgers right now. Shohei Ohtani is back to pitching. He’ll be on the mound tonight. First time in almost 2 years he’ll pitch in an MLB game. The other is about Clayton Kershaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is going on in Kansas City? Both of them! The Royals and the Chiefs want stadium money and who is going to pay? (7:00) ICE and Border Patrol is the big thing in our country right now. With the FIFA Club World Cup being here, with the World Cup next year, things are scary for some. Let’s discuss this impact on sports, and the country. FIFA is basically giving away tickets to the opening game in Miami. (28:15) The House Settlement has rocked the college world. We knew this would happen. Everyone knew this would happen. And the lawsuits are here. (40:00) I want to spend some time about business and sports and movies, and when you know things are going bad. What if you don’t have the power to change those things? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘80.5’ as in percentage as in Pacers as in Thunder as in the NBA finals. The Pacers took Game 3 and now have an 80.5% chance to win the series according to past results. Tyrese Haliburton did it again. Another late run by the Pacers and the Thunder couldn’t stop it. Now just 2 games away from a title! (10:15) What are the Knicks doing? The Knicks have asked 5 different teams to speak with its head coach and they all said no! What was the plan here? (21:20) Kevin Durant wants out of Phoenix. What? Another trade!? Another team? Oh, what the Suns could have been. (33:30) Review: Groundhog Day. (42:00) The Athletic released its poll about Major League Baseball. Who did the players vote on the worst organizations? It’s not surprising! (49:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869 for your question to make it on air! So You Wanna Talk to Samson time! It’s the 2nd hour! Our first question is about estate planning and why teams sell for these purposes. Hmm. (10:00) Someone asked me about the MLB Draft. Will it ever be reformed? Why are there separate drafts for international players? Will there ever just be one draft? (19:00) Someone asked me about the biggest fight or argument I ever saw in a clubhouse. This should be good. (26:00) What do you think about Skener Wieners? Huh!? (34:20) Someone asked me about the new deal between MLB and Jomboy Media. How do you feel about it? Should MLB be doing this? (46:00) Someone asked me about the ABS system and the impact it will have on umpires, players, fans, and the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘simulated’ as in simulated games as in Shohei Ohtani as in pitching as in Dodgers as in rehab assignments as in bullpen sessions. Let’s cover everything about injuries and returns to play. We start with the Dodgers and their trio of big name arms: Ohtani, Snell, Glasnow. (17:30) Let’s break down the rest of the Dodgers pitchers now, and some other big names in the league. Sean Manaea and Giancarlo Stanton had rehab assignments last night. (33:30) Review: Sinners. (38:00) The Phillies are not doing great right now. Injuries happen. But the bullpen isn’t good. The team is struggling. (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Rosenthal joins us! Let’s talk some baseball! A random conversation on the Astros sign-stealing? Sure! Who could be traded this year? Are the Orioles sellers? Is a lockout coming!? (27:30) Private equity has come for college sports. It’s happened. Took 2 days after the House Settlement! (36:20) The Club World Cup starts Saturday and we still have drama. How much fun! The MLS players are NOT happy about the pay. (42:10) The Rays and Blue Jays are pushing the Yankees right now. Not the Red Sox, not the orioles. (47:30) Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins came out and said he’d never play for the Yankees ever. He said he’d retire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rattled’ as in Oilers as in Stanley Cup as in fighting as in the Florida Panthers. That’s right. A Game 3 thrashing by the Panthers and it’s now a 2-1 series lead. The Oilers looked like the Panthers just got to their heads and they couldn’t do anything but fight and commit penalty after penalty. The Panthers are deep, scoring from most shifts. The Oilers rely so much on McDavid and Draisaitl that when they dont produce, they lose. (14:30) The Red Sox called up top prospect Roman Anthony yesterday and he debuted vs the Rays. Not a great game, but that’s not the story. (33:00) Review: Better Sister. (36:30) What is happening with Giannis? Is he staying? Will he request a trade? What will happen!? (44:40) The Pacers are already focused on the offseason. Well, the front office is. What will happen with Myles Turner? (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something major happened in the NCAA this past Friday, the house settlement. Schools can now directly pay college athletes. MAJOR! Let’s talk about what will happen next. Tanking. Lawsuits. Drama. Transfers. You name it. (18:00) Craig Kimbrel was DFA’d by after one game. Woof. Why did the Braves do this? (28:30) The Rays stadium may be fixed. More and more money being spent to fix The Trop. How fun. (34:30) Michael Jordan is in some trouble. This time in NASCAR. Let’s talk about why he’s in trouble and what could happen. (41:00) NBA expansion. Is it happening or not? Is Seattle and Vegas getting a team or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘answer’ as in response as in Thunder as in NBA Finals as in Pacers as in SGA. Oklahoma City rolled in Game 2 like everyone thought they would. Heartbreak in Game 1, but this team knows how to respond. How about the NBA putting the logo on the court digitally? Were you a fan of that? (11:00) Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played one of the best tennis matches you’ll ever see in the French Open final. Amazing tennis. What a comeback. Couldn’t believe my eyes. On the opposite side we have Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff won her second Grand Slam. Sabalenka won the first set and then was outplayed. After the match… sore loser times a million. (30:00) Review: Pee Wee as Himself (34:10) Corbin Burnes is done for the season. Another pitcher needing Tommy John. Here we go again. (44:00) I have never seen what happened to Ryan Weathers happen before. Drilled in the head by a throw to 2nd in a warmup. And he stayed in the game after being flat on the field. What? Are the Marlins serious? (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day has finally come. Matthew Coca, my producer, is joining the show for a whole hour! We discuss the NBA Finals. We discuss service-time manipulation. We discuss making stars. We discuss Elon v. Trump! We discuss it all! You can follow him on TWITTER @matthewcoca I am Matthew Coca writing this whole thing hehehehe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘precisely’ as in the Pacers as in Tyrese Haliburton as in the Thunder as in SGA as in NBA Finals. The Pacers did it again. Another comeback win late. How are they doing this? It looked like the Thunder were going to win by 50! And then Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winner. The Thunder just crumbled in the final 2 minutes. (10:40) The White Sox are for sale, but not really. Jerry Reinsdorf is ready to hand the team over to an Ishbia. Not the Suns owner, but his brother Justin! No later than 2034! (26:30) Review: Mountainhead. (35:00) Aaron Rodgers has joined the Steelers. How fun. The Steelers are suckers. (43:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Silver talked about the NBA All-Star Game and guess what? The format has changed again! The game will be on NBC and next season the network has the Winter Olympics! (5:00) Our Thursday guest this week is Pablo Torre and he has joined the show! (27:00) FIFA is slashing prices for the Club World Cup already. Who could have seen this coming? Not even Messi could pull this many fans. Is it the stadium size? (38:00) The Chicago Fire have lapped the Bears and the White Sox for a new stadium! What!? How did this happen!? (46:00) The French Open is going on! Are you watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘McOverrated’ as in Connor McDavid as in the Edmonton Oilers as in NOT overrated. The Panthers jumped out to a 3-1 lead and blew it! Leon Draisaitl had the game-winner, McDavid had two assists. And Edmonton has the 1-0 series lead. Who doesn’t love playoff overtime? We will also break down taxes! Who doesn’t love taxes!? (16:00) Rob Manfred met the media yesterday. He had a whole lot to say about some major things. ABS is coming to baseball. Robot umps? Kind of! Automated Ball-Strike System is here in 2026. (22:00) Rob Manfred also spoke on the TV contracts. Where is the next media deal? Could be coming this July. He also had to comment on Pete Rose, Donald Trump, and the impact of the tariffs. (33:05) Review: 500 Days of Summer. (38:00) What is going on with the MLB salary cap? Is it happening? Will it happen? Should it happen? (44:00) NBA Finals are here! Are you excited? (51:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call our So You Wanna Talk to Samson Hotline at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson hour! You asked the questions, and we have the answers! First question was about thanking the fans! I forgot to do it! OOOOOF! (5:10) Someone asked me about Canadian teams and how much harder it is to win because of currency change. Is this a real thing? Let’s discuss! (16:00) What’s happening with MLB broadcasts? The Arizona Diamondbacks local broadcast was taken over by MLB and it’s been seamless. Nice. But what happens when MLB makes new TV deals. (26:30) Someone asked me if I could cover gambling and the moves by gambling companies. Or if I have to bow down to the powers that be. (35:00) What happens if the Rays and A’s make the playoffs? Where would they play home games? Can’t be where they both currently play! (43:00) Will the Pirates trade Paul Skenes? NO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘canned’ as in Thibs as in the Knicks as in James Dolan as in Leon Rose as in Jalen Brunson. After just 5 seasons Tom Thibodeau is out in New York. Eastern Conference Finals appearance? Who cares! Back-to-back 50-win seasons? Who cares! That’s what went down. (15:15) What is happening with the Rays? Are they staying or leaving? Is the Trop being fixed or not? Is Florida giving the Rays money or not? Ron DeSantis is all over it! (23:00) The Orioles are in a bad spot. The team is bad, but on a nice run right now. Disappointing team. Fans aren’t showing up like they have in the past few seasons. (32:50) Review: Luckiest Man in America. (38:00) Wake Forest had to apologize for its head baseball coach after the team was eliminated from the College World Series. Tom Walter was caught on camera yelling an anti-gay slur at a Tennessee player. Uh oh. Consequences? Haven’t seen them. (48:00) NPPOD. Let’s talk the Stanley Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start Hour 2 with your first guest! Dan Le Batard is here! (22:10) Inside the NBA is not going away. Why is everyone saying it? The show goes on! Even if Sir Charles he’s leaving… he won’t! (32:45) Texas Tech is head to the Women’s College World Series all because of NIL money. $1 million. That’s what it took to get NiJaree Canady. And she delivered and took down a dynasty! (39:30) Livvy Dunne Tok to TikTok and had some choice words for autograph chasers. It’s a bad situation for everyone. (46:00) Seattle Sounders want a bigger share of money from FIFA. The clubs are getting huge money. The leagues are getting huge money. But what about the players playing extra games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘preview’ as in Dodgers as in Mets as in baseball as in playoffs. Let’s talk about the 4-game series in June and what it could say for both teams moving forward. Will we see a rematch of last season’s NLCS? I’d also like to talk about Lou Gehrig Day in MLB and what an awful disease ALS is. (10:30) Fredi Gonzalez is back! Our guy! He’s back with the Braves! (18:00) When will we know where MLB games where MLB games will be played next year? Is it ESPN? Is it Apple? Is it NBC? Is it somewhere else!? (31:20) Review: Hacks Season 4. (35:10) Let’s talk about ratings! Everyone is obsessed with ratings. From press releases to cover stories to talking fans. Why are we so into the ratings? (42:30) NPPOD. (47:40) The FBI is investigation the MLBPA and NFLPA. Uh oh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corbin Burnes is hurt. Felt a pop in his elbow. This is bad bad bad news for the Diamondbacks! (5:26) A Yankees fan was hit by a piece of concrete during a Dodgers game this past weekend. How can that happen? What happens next? (15:00) Cooper Flagg reportedly made some huge money at Duke. New Balance paid up. Fanatics paid up. NIL money is something serious. (24:00) NPPOD. (29:40) Zion Williamson is in some trouble. He’s been accused of rape, abuse, mental abuse, you name it. It stems from a previous relationship he was in. What a bad career he’s had to this point. True or not here. Just a disappointment. (93:00) Jackie Caglianone is getting called up. Big time prospect. Is this smart for the team’s future? Should they have waited? (39:00) The online abuse needs to stop. Fans need to stop. We’ve reach a point where enough has to be enough. We cannot accept all the threats being sent player’s, or people’s, way. (51:00) The Marlins DFA’d a player after a 3-error game. Woof. Let’s explain what happened here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘52’ as in welcome to the new NPDS as in new graphics as in new music. The Pacers have eliminated the Knicks once again. Pascal Siakam won the MVP. Haliburton had another great game. And the Knicks will go home losers again. (11:00) What happened in May in baseball? It’s time for the Good and the Bad! We start with the Detroit Tigers and the insane season they’re having! The Minnesota Twins had an incredible May to get them back into the season. Season was saved! (18:40) The St. Louis Cardinals won the most games in all of baseball in May. Who!? Yes, the Cardinal Way was back… at least for a month! (21:40) The Washington Nationals continue to surprise us all. How? Young players outperforming! That’s what a team like the Nationals needs. (23:40) Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are just so much better than everyone else. (31:00) Review: Deaf President Now. (37:15) Now let’s get into the bad in May. We start with Juan Soto. He had such a bad month. What’s wrong? Will it change? (41:10) The Athletics are bad again. Damn. But not as bad as the Rockies. How can a team be as bad as the Rockies are? (45:00) Let’s go over my predictions from May and the predictions for June Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Lloyd Christmas’ as in Dumb and Dumber as in so you’re saying there’s a chance as in the Knicks as in Jalen Brunson as in Game 6. The Knicks got it done on Thursday night! Tyrese Haliburton had a poor game. Can they do it? Can the Knicks really do it? (8:50) The Dallas Stars got eliminated from the Western Conference Finals for the 3rd straight season. Peter DeBoer pulled his goalie Jake Oettinger 7 minutes into the game! And then after the game he threw him under the bus! (17:50) Is Alex Ovechkin returning next season? Maybe! The Capitals say an email was sent out by mistake saying Ovi was coming back! (31:30) Review: Sirens. (37:00) MLB is investing into a women’s pro softball league. It’s a major investment that also includes TV rights and marketing. Why now? (46:00) NPPOD. (49:00) Braves pitchers had a great and bad day yesterday. Chris Sale got 2,500 K’s in his career. And the team lost AJ Smith-Shawver to an elbow injury.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON HOTLINE: 631-377-4869 Today’s word of the day is ‘announcement’ as in Nothing Personal is going to 2 hours! Starting next week we move to 2 hours a day! (7:17) The Florida Panthers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final! That’s three straight years! How have they been able to do it? (13:33) Sandy Alcantara is having a miserable, no good, very bad season. This is not good for the Marlins who knew they’d want to trade him. What now? How can they fix him? (22:30) What happened to the Red Sox? They were everyone’s (including mine) dark horse to win the World Series. And now it’s injuries. Now it’s drama. And now it’s almost last place in the AL East. (36:30) Review: Bugsy. (39:45) The Oklahoma City Thunder are a machine. They are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. And they destroyed the Timberwolves in 5 games. Young and hungry team. (44:50) NPPOD. (48:10) Trump’s new bill has a small line that sports owners are not going to like. Let me explain what’s happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘immaculate’ as in perfect as in overrated as in Tyrese Haliburton as in no turnovers as in big win. Haliburton and the Pacers are now just one win away from the NBA Finals. Haliburton made history with a 30/15/10/0 stat line. The Knicks just have no answer for that. (10:35) Kendrick Perkins had some thoughts on why Anthony Edwards can’t be the face of the league. Well… (20:00) We have another update on the Athletics of wherever they are from these days. A huge update. A concessionaire is going to invest in the club and the Athletics desperately need that money. (32:30) Review: Survivor Season 48. (43:00) Terry Bradshaw is not happy with the Steelers. Not happy with Aaron Rodgers. Not happy with the handling of Kenny Pickett. Woooo buddy! (47:45) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Memorial Day’ as in the holiday as in MLB as in standing as in playoffs. What? Well, most people think that what the standings look like now will be the standings when the season ends. (5:15) Shohei Ohtani has taken to the mound for the first time in over 600 days. He threw live BP before the Mets game on Sunday at Citi Field and he’s starting to look good. (14:48) Tarik Skubal might just do it again. He is a full blown ace and showed it. (20:30) When will the Royals call up Jac Caglianone? He is crushing it in the minor leagues right now. Power bat. Record-setting. And the Royals could definitely use him! (33:10) Review: The Last of Us Season 2. (36:20) Caitlin Clark is hurt and this is big business. Uh oh. (44:10) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the playoffs. Knicks have life for now. Timberwolves had life. And now the Hurricanes have some life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Rabil joins the show today. One of the greatest lacrosse players of all-time went from playing professionally to playing AND owning a professional league to now just running the PLL! He stops by to break down all things business related to the league including what you can expect this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘diminished’ as in quality as in performance as in the Colorado Rockies as in Denver as in lawsuits. How can those all be connected? The Rockies are off to the worst start by a Major League Baseball team in over 100 years. A full century! And now the team is being sued by a fan for being bad! (13:30) We have another lawsuit! This time a former player is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an unpadded tarp that took out his knee. He never played again. (23:00) The Denver Nuggets have a new coach! It’s the interim! Still no GM though, but it’s all about putting a team around Jokic. (32:20) Review: The Studio. (35:20) Donald Trump is trying to pass a new bill. Donald Trump is at war with universities around the country. Let’s talk about it all.  (46:00) Bill Belichick story is not going away. And Pablo Torre is all over it. (49:20) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deflated’ as in heartbreaking as in PTSD as in choke job as in the Knicks as in the Pacers. What a disaster. What a performance. Haliuburton and Nesmith and Reggie Miller. I was there. I saw it live. It was remarkable for both teams. (15:30) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won MVP last night. His first. It’s the 7th straight international winner of the award! Wow. And now SGA can sign a MEGA deal. (24:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about NBC and the reported offer the company made for MLB rights. Hmm. (35:50) Review: The Way. (38:00) Colts owner Jim Irsay died at the age of 65. On the day of the Owners Meetings. Sad end. The Tush Push is here to stay, as voted on by those same owners. (46:05) NPPOD. (47:10) Enhanced Games? How is this a thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rolling thunder’ as in Oklahoma City as in SGA as in NBA Playoffs as in basketball. The Thunder crushed the Timberwolves in Game with a huge 2nd half. Stop shooting so many 3s! The Timberwolves were ice cold. SGA was red hot. Not a great recipe! (9:30) The Florida Panthers are GOOD. Road warriors. The Carolina Hurricanes have been so bad in the Conference Finals. (14:00) NPPOD. (22:45) Walker Buehler and Alex Cora were ejected in the 3rd inning yesterday after arguing with an ump. That’s fine. It happens. But the comments after the game are what stand out by the ump. (35:30) Review: Bob Trevino Likes It. (42:40) Is MLB about to add even more reviews? On checked swings? Really? (49:30) The NFL voted to allow players to participate in the Olympics. Nice! Flag football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘caveat emptor’ as in buyer beware as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in hustle as in the media. Let’s talk about Juan Soto and what we’ve seen through 48 games so far in his Mets career. The hustle? Not quite there. The private plane to games? Horse hockey. The expectations? You signed that contract! (16:45) Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese conversation is in a gross place. We have turned what should be great basketball into nonsense. (33:30) Review: SNL 50 - Beyond Saturday Night. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:40) Is the NFL going to allow players into the Olympics? It could happen today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘nerves’ as in nervous as in collapse as in performance as in sweat. What am I talking about? Well, this weekend was full of nerves. Game 7s, PGA Championship final round. And we heard from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who could be the MVP, go out and be his best self and then after the game talked about how nervous he was. Nikola Jokic on the other hand was honest about his thoughts about this current Nuggets team. (16:30) The Florida Panthers smoked the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7. Woof. The Maple Leafs still haven’t won a title since 1967! (20:40) Brandon Hyde was fired by the Baltimore Orioles. It came just 2 weeks after his GM, Mike Elias, gave him the kiss of death… a vote of confidence. (34:10) Review: Elton John - Never Too Late. (36:20) The Phillies are in some trouble. Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games for a weight-loss drug. No postseason for him. (47:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brilliant’ as in basketball IQ as in Nikola Jokic as in the Denver Nuggets as in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets got it done at home on Thursday night and it’s all thanks to Nikola Jokic and his play. The game had so many fouls. So many runs of missed and made baskets. And now we’re off to OKC on Sunday. MVP vs MVP. (12:00) NPPOD. (20:08) Juan Soto is returning to Yankee Stadium for the first time as a Met. He was asked about his expectations and he said they are going to boo and they are allowed to boo. (30:32) Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island. (39:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Javy Baez and how he’s been able to turn things around. (46:30) The price of teams are going up and up and up and up! The 49ers are selling for a valuation of $8.5 billion!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in Celtics as in White as in Brown as in Mazzulla as in Kornet as in the Boston Celtics. They did it without Tatum. So many great shots made. Jalen Brunson picked up 5 fouls in one quarter! And now we go onto Game 6 back in MSG. Could the Celtics really do it? (8:30) The Warriors are done. Playoff Jimmy did not show up. Steph Curry was hurt. And now Anthony Edwards is back into the Western Conference Finals. (18:15) The NFL schedule release was yesterday. The NFL owned the day again. I can’t believe it. Leaks. Madness. Hype videos. Social videos. Full on productions! (35:00) Review: Dead Poet’s Society. (40:45) The Portland Trail Blazers are finally for sale. It’s been 7 years since the death of owner Paul Allen and the team has not sold yet. Until now. Except Phil Knight does not want it. (46:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deterrent’ as in Pete Rose as in Shoeless Joe Jackson as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in Hall of Fame. That’s right, Pete Rose is banned no longer. Why was this done? What does it mean? Are all these reinstated players getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame? (16:40) Roki Sasaki is now on the IL. The Dodgers have a serious pitching problem. So many arm injuries. What happened here? (23:00) An article was released about MLB, Roku, and Apple, and if this hurt baseball. Let’s clear some things up. (33:15) Review: A Nice Indian Boy. (36:40) NBA Playoffs have been great. The Pacers upset the Cavaliers. The Nuggets collapsed in another close game again the Thunder. Nikola Jokic had zero help. It was sad to see. (45:00) NPPOD. (49:30) The Florida Panthers saw one of its limited partners get suspended for a social media back in forth between he and a random person.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘NICO’ as in Nico Harrison as in the Dallas Mavericks as in Cooper Flagg as in Luka Doncic as in the NBA Draft Lottery. What a night. Was it all rigged? Did Adam Silver do this? Fans are furious. Never moved up in the lottery before. Never won the draft lottery. 4th lowest chances ever. It’s crazy! (10:40) Is Giannis on the move? Could he be going to the Spurs? They have the pieces to do something like that. Does Giannis even want out? Can the Bucks build a team around him? (17:20) Knicks Tape took over again. Jalen Brunson is so good. Knicks took a 3-1 lead. Jayson Tatum likely tore his achilles. Bad bad bad. (26:40) The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 now. Anthony Edwards got it done. Jimmy Butler was nowhere to be found. (31:40) Review: Nonnas. (34:40) Michael Jordan is back in the NBA. No, not like that. On NBC! (42:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Are the Dodgers going to sign Kyle Tucker!? (49:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unacceptable’ as in the Rockies as in Colorado as in Bud Black as in Dick Monfort as in historic. The Rockies have been so bad this year that this move surprised absolutely nobody. Could they break the record for most losses all-time that was just set last year by the White Sox? This Rockies team lost 21-0 on Saturday! (15:00) The Boston Red Sox ownership group flew to Kansas City to meet with Rafael Devers. Why now? (21:45) Is anyone else as confused as I am in watching the Knicks and Celtics series? Boston hit its shots and won big. Another 20+ point lead for them but held on. (27:25) The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are both tired. That’s what Nuggets coach David Adelman said. One of the worst first quarters you’ll ever see. And the Nuggets somehow almost held on, but the Thunder got it done. Back to OKC we go tied up. (32:45) Review: Sacramento. (36:35) Astros starter Lance McCullers was emotional after his last outing after saying he received death threats for his performance. Not just him, but his children were targeted. Disgraceful. (44:20) The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight! Who will get the magic ball? Who has waved the white flag for Cooper Flagg enough? (47:00) NPPOD. (48:20) Bill Belichick and UNC is a nightmare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘bleeds’ as in blood as in Pirates blood as in Pittsburgh as in what a week as in what a month as in what a season. The Pirates fired Derek Shelton after 28 games into his 6 seasons. Whose fault is this? Shelton? The front office? The players? (12:20) Rafael Devers is furious with the Red Sox. They moved him to DH after signing Alex Bregman, and now they asked him to play first after Casas got hurt. He said no. He won’t move again. Go find a 1B. (20:50) Draymond Green went off on the media for calling him angry. Is it the media’s fault? The Timberwolves tied up the series at 1 a piece. But things were said after that we have to discuss. (33:15) Review: The Penguin Lessons. (36:20) We have an American Pope. And he’s a White Sox fan! We have Americanized the pope position in ways it never has happened in history! (44:10) NPPOD.  Can the Celtics come back? Do they have enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘yogi berra’ as in deja vu as in it happened again as in the Knicks as in the Celtics as in comeback. How did it happen again? The Celtics blew a 20-point 3rd quarter lead again. So many missed threes. Why are the Celtics still doing this? The Knicks just never give up. (13:45) The Thunder smoked the Nuggets. Wasn’t close. More records set. (18:00) Chris Finch and Steve Kerr are complaining through the media about foul calls. Finch says one thing. Kerr says another. It’s the playoffs! Is it let them play or do you want whistle whistle whistle!? (32:30) Review: The Illusionist. (37:00) The Brewers started a Hot Dog Club and fans could get free hot dogs at games. The problem is the team was charging fans for free hot dogs. What!? Let’s talk about what teams do and if it ever works. (46:00) NPPOD. (49:40) Donald Trump wants Nick Saban to save college sports. How fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘energy’ as in Pacers as Tyrese Haliburton as in the Cavaliers as in the road team as in comeback. The Pacers with another historic comeback. How are they doing it? The Pacers went on an 8-0 run in the final minute to win it on a Haliburton 3! (10:22) The Warriors held off the Timberwolves yesterday. But Steph Curry is hurt, and that is bad for the Warriors. Very bad. (14:22) The Pittsburgh Pirates are having a season to forget and it’s only May. Statement after statement after statement. Mess after mess after mess. (26:12) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Reds rookie who broke his forearm making a play. (33:45) Review: The Friend. (37:37) Funding for traumatic brain injury could be slashed by Washington. Is this as big of a deal as it appears? (43:00) NPPOD. (46:45) Caitlin Clark is a market mover. It’s official. Going into year 2 of her WNBA career and the ratings are already insane. More people watched her preseason game than Game 1 of the WNBA Finals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘45’ as in the Celtics as in the Knicks as in 3-point shooting as in NBA playoffs. What a game. The Knicks came back from 20 points down to win Game 1 of the Second Round. At what point do the Celtics stop shooting like that? Never? Will they ever miss that many again? (10:20) The Denver Nuggets came back to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on the back of Nikola Jokic again. He dropped a monster game. And Aaron Gordon dropped the game-winner. (14:30) Justin Tucker was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday. We all knew it was coming. But the Ravens statement… what was that? (23:50) The NFL Draft is coming to Washington D.C. Donald Trump, Roger Goodell, and Josh Harris made the announcement together. Hmmmmm. (32:25) Review: Another Simple Favor. (36:05) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about trading Sandy Alcantara. Is his value plummeting with how bad he has been? (45:50) NPPOD. (48:11) The Texas Rangers fired its hitting coach on Sunday. It’s been a bad, bad , bad season for them offensively. In comes Brett Boone to save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘2.2 seconds’ as in Winnipeg Jets as in NHL as in hockey as in Game 7 as in madness. What did we just see? The Jets came back from a 2-goal deficit with 1:55 left. Wow. And then win it in 2OT!? Sorry, St. Louis. What could have been! (7:30) Another Game 7 happened but in the NBA. The Warriors did it on the road. Wow. Steph Curry had a huge 4th quarter. Buddy Hield had the game of his life. (15:30) We talked recently about adding another bag at first base will not happen, but should it? Triston Casas is the latest player to be done for the season after suffering a serious injury running to first. (24:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about contraction in MLB. What would need to happen for MLB to consider the Rockies or Marlins or Pirates as possible teams to go away? (33:34) Review: Good Night and Good Luck. (42:30) Gregg Popovich is headed to the front office. He was named the preisdent of the Spurs. Sad end to his coaching career, but needed move. The best to ever do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cheers’ as in everybody knows your name as in Jalen Brunson as in the Knicks as in clutch. Brunson stepped up and hit a HUGE three for the win against the Pistons. And now they have to play the Boston Celtics. Are they ready for that? (6:50) John Haliburton has been ban from attending Pacers games moving forward. Welp. (13:20) The Texas Rangers are down bad right now. A promotion for the fans that a home win streak would see them get free tickets lasted just 1 game. The team can’t score runs. The team can’t hit. Can’t stay healthy. Bad. (24:23) What are the Athletics up to? You can now go to an interactive pop-up in the Fall. But only if you have an appointment. For what you may ask? To look at a stadium that has yet to exist. (34:15) Review: Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. (40:02) May predictions for baseball! (41:45) NPPOD. (46:00) The Lakers end of season presser was all about LeBron James and his future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start things off today with what happened at PNC ballpark yesterday in Pittsburgh. A fan fell from the right field wall onto to the field. It was an ugly scene. The fan is reportedly in critical condition. Just a nightmare scenario. Today’s word of the day is ‘First A’ as in the first A of the baseball season is over with as in April ball is done as in the good as in the bad as in the other. We start with the GOOD of April… it’s Aaron Judge. That’s it. He’s on a different planet! (12:00) Here’s what was bad through April… the Rockies. (14:00) Remember torpedo bats? Remember the Rays? (16:40) What in the world is going on with Bill Belichick? (32:45) Review: Sideways. (37:50) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the Lakers. Not great! (46:45) The Falcons were fined big money for the Jax Ulbrich incident. DC Jeff Ulbrich was also fined big money. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code SAMSON at https://huel.com/SAMSON. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Today’s word of the day is ‘disrespect’ as in Giannis as in the Bucks as in the Pacers as in Haliburton as in NBA playoffs! What a moment after the Bucks blew a 7-point lead! Bucks eliminated. And then after the game a very heated Giannis was seen arguing with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad? WHAT! (12:00) The Knicks lost to the Pistons in a crucial Game 5 at MSG. Brunson couldn’t hit shots. The Pistons just out hustled them. Now back to Detroit they go. (18:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MSG Network and if it goes away would that really hurt the Knicks and Rangers? (27:16) What is the future of SNY? The Mets don’t own it. The Wilpon Family does and it could be up for sale! (36:50) Review: Ex-Husbands. (39:22) NPPOD. What is going on with Sandy Alcantara? Is his trade value plummeting? (43:15) What is going on with the Orioles? Everything is bad right now. High expectations and low results. (49:30) What are the Cubs going to offer Kyle Tucker? Well, it looks like whatever he wants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Huey lewis’ as in Miami Heat as in Heat Culture as in it’s over as in it’s done. It’s time for Pat Riley to make changes. Erik Spoelstra has to make changes. The Cleveland Cavaliers finished them in a way we’ve never seen before. Embarrassing. (15:00) The Milwaukee Bucks are next up on the chopping block. One game away from being finished by the Pacers. Damian Lillard is done with a ruptured achilles. Giannis is playing out of his mind and it’s not going to be enough. It’s bad. (22:45) The Eagles made their visit to the White House yesterday. President Trump welcomed them with talks of Tush Push and begging the Giants not to get rid of Saquon. (33:50) Review: We Will Dance Again. (39:00) Rob Manfred met with Donald Trump to talk baseball issues. Like visas and Pete Rose? (47:00) NPPOD. (50:50) The Commanders have a stadium deal, but not a done deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘free fall’ as in NFL Draft as in Shedeur Sanders as in prank calls as in collusion as in crazy. Shedeur Sanders was a top QB prospect and he fell to the 5th round. People lost their minds. Experts lost their minds. Analysts lost their minds. Why? Another part of the Sanders story was a prank call he received… from the son of the Falcons defensive coordinator! (18:50) Devin Williams is no longer the Yankees closer. We are one month into the season. Woof. (27:10) A Guardians fan was removed from the stadium on Sunday after horrific comment made to Red Sox LF Jarren Duran. Just awful stuff. (36:50) Review: The Assessment. (39:10) What is the purpose of replay in sports if in the most critical moments you miss things and can’t review? (45:32) NPPOD. (47:05) Tyler Glasnow is hurt again. Before it was cramps and now it’s his shoulder. He joins a long list of Dodgers pitchers that are all hurt. Why is this happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in NFL Draft as in first round as in Shedeur Sanders as in not selected. That’s right, Shedeur dropped out of the first round. Wow. The Jaguars traded up for Travis Hunter and gave the Browns a massive trade haul. The Browns need to rebuild. (14:00) The Knicks got to escape with the win over the Pistons in Game 3. They take a 2-1 series lead and regain the home-court advantage. (19:20) Another update on the NBA in Europe. The Euroleague is not too thrilled about the NBA trying to step on its European toes. (29:50) Review: North of North. (33:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Padres manager Mike Shildt saying he wants two bags at first base. Hmmm. (42:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘amazin’ as in Mets as in Pete Alonso as in Francisco Lindor as in Juan Soto as in Steve Cohen as in best record in baseball. Can you believe how hot the Mets have been? Soto has struggled at the plate. But Lindor and Alonso are on fire! And let’s talk about this pitching! (19:20) Blake Snell had a setback. Uh oh. But the Dodgers say they are NOT worried about it. (31:00) NPPOD. (36:00) Review: Curious Case of Benjamin Button. (39:20) What is with the Shedeur Sanders hate right now? Every draft there is a player that falls. Every year there’s a player that gets ripped right before the draft. Why? (46:10) Why are the Angels playing at 6:29 PT tonight? Why such a weird number? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘commissioner’ as in Rob Manfred as in Adam Silver as in MLB as in NBA. Let’s start with baseball and what Rob had to say. He brought up expansion and salary caps and softball. What does it all mean? (15:50) Adam Silver then took the stage and he had some things to say: expansion, NBA Europe. (34:07) Review: Number One on the Call Sheet. (39:10) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Lakers bounced back! Luka and LeBron were not going down 0-2. The Thunder and Grizzlies series is not a fair matchup. The Pacers and Bucks do not like each other and it shows. (41:40) Anthony Edwards keeps getting fined. He’s up to $370,000 in fines this year. Is this form of punishment just not working? (44:30) NPPOD. (46:00) The NFL draft is tomorrow from Green Bay! But we’ll focus on the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones teased a trade, but that was it. What does that mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘flop’ as in flail as in faking as in Knicks as in Pistons as in Jalen Brunson as in Mikel Bridges as in Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks lost a close one last night to the Pistons at The Garden. The internet is all over Brunson for flopping. Bridges and Towns were bad. The Pistons got its first playoff win since 2008! (12:45) Kawhi Leonard is healthy and the Clippers have a chance. This was the plan. The only way they could contend against the Nuggets and Jokic is Leonard. (16:00) NPPOD. (20:02) Nico Harrison sat in front of the cameras yesterday and had to talk. The things he said were just mind boggling. The miscalculation of the Luka trade by he and Patrick Dumont was… something. (36:45) Review: Becoming Led-Zeppelin. (40:01) The Academy announced a change to voting. All voters must watch the movies. How about that? (47:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Spencer Strider and his hamstring injury and what will happen to the Braves now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start today with the sudden death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Just yesterday he sat down with Vice President J.D. Vance, made appearances on Easter Sunday. Today’s word of the day is ‘drubbing’ as in blowout as in huge win as in NBA Playoffs. The Thunder won by 51. The Nuggets won by 2. 7 of the 8 Game 1s were double-digits. Woof! (19:45) Jazz Chisholm found himself in some trouble for tweeting from the clubhouse after an ejection. He was suspended a game and is now appealing. (24:25) Ronald Acuna is hurt. Ronald Acuna took to social media and called out the Braves for not disciplining Jared Kelenic for something he did 6 years earlier. (35:15) Review: Eephus. (37:20) The Commanders return to DC could be coming soon. But, there is a catch. (43:45) Portland wants a Major League Baseball team. The state of Oregon just voted on a “jock tax” that would increase amount of possible income tax state would receive from MLB players. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘42’ as in Jackie Robinson Day as in MLB as in honor. Let’s talk about what MLB does for Jackie Robinson Day. Let’s talk about what the White House has been trying to do. (5:03) Nico Harrison defended his trade of Luka Doncic yesterday. He also said Sorry, Dirk, I’ll do what I want. The fans are furious. The team doesn’t care. And there’s still a game left to play! (24:10) Does MLB have attendance problem right now? Numbers are down across the board. Rob Manfred thought it’d be up. (37:25) Review: The Last Five Years. (41:00) NPPOD. (46:00) The Baltimore Orioles do not look good. The pitching is bad. There was no replacement for Corbin Burnes. The young players haven’t been given extensions. They’re in last place. Panic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fourth’ as in the fourth month as in the fourth coach as in the Suns as in Mat Ishbia as in Mike Budenholzer. One season and he’s gone. Just like Frank Vogel. Most expensive team in the NBA and Durant, Booker, and Beal couldn’t make the play-in. Ishbia can’t help himself! (14:50) The Pelicans have fired David Griffin. He put all his eggs in the Zion Williamson basket and it failed. (23:15) World Baseball Classic time is here. Well, it’s next year, but Aaron Judge was just announced as captain of Team USA. This will be his debut! (35:00) Review: Princess Cyd. (38:00) NPPOD. (45:20) Messi is MLS. MLS needs Messi. US Soccer needs Messi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘bags’ as in under the eyes as in money bags as in the East Coasters trying to watch the NL West. It is a gauntlet. 4 teams are over .500 right now. The Padres haven’t lost at home. The Dodgers are losing games. The Giants are surprising. The Diamondbacks are hot. The Rockies are… existing. (8:40) The Chicago Cubs got some bad, bad news. Justin Steele is done for the season. Counsell thought it was short-term and it’s not. Now what do the Cubs do? (14:05) Mike Trout got into a little situation with a fan on a play for a fly ball right on the edge of the stands. Interference or not? Doesn’t matter because Trout made the best of it and acknowledge he didn’t know the rules and then met with the fan after the game! (18:45) What just went down between Tennessee and Nico Iamaleava is exactly what the NCAA has created. A world of a mess. A QB wants more money. The school says no. And now he’s out of a job (?) and Tennessee is out of a QB. (35:50) Review: Novocaine. (38:30) Rory McIlroy finally got his green jacket. Almost was the same story as always with him, but he did it. (43:41) The NBA Play-in and Playoffs are here! A wild Sunday saw a bunch of teams change positions. The Warriors down to the play-in. Western Conference was wild. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘groundbreaking’ as in Vegas as in the Athletics as in permits as in documents as in construction. What am I talking about? The Athletics said they are ready to break ground come June. For a stadium to open in 2028. Can it happen? What about the tariffs? (12:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about having a renewed interest in baseball, but none of the games are on national TV. Where can we watch that doesn’t cost extra? How can MLB grow the game this way? (20:10) What is going on with MLB TV though? Why are they looking to license it? (30:05) Review: Liza. (37:35) The NBA on TNT held a sendoff last night. Inside The NBA said goodbye to the regular season. Next season games move to Amazon and NBC. (40:40) NPPOD. (43:10) let’s talk about what happened at Pat McAfee’s live show. Just another bad moment for the Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘$325 million’ as in Vlad Jr as in signing bonus as in Blue Jays as in MLB as in anger. Canada has to be conflicted by this deal. Why? Because Vlad’s signing bonus is taxed by Florida… where there’s no income tax. How will other owner’s and the MLBPA feel about this? (19:20) Luka Doncic went off in his return to Dallas. It was emotional. It was tough. And Nico Harrison was booed the whole time. (30:10) Review: True Romance. (33:15) The Phoenix Suns are done. Toast. Lights out. Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker. Max money and no playoffs. WOOF! (41:38) NPPOD. (44:00) Let’s talk about tariffs. Trump reversed course some and announced a 90-day pause on everyone but China. Jumps and dives and volatility is off the charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘no pleasure’ as in fired as in Denver as in Nuggets as in Mike Malone as in winning. The Denver Nuggets decided to fire the head coach and GM with 3 games left in the regular season! WHAT!? The Nuggets president came out and released a statement and then went on TV and made a different statement! (16:01) Luka got ejected for trash talking a fan in the Lakers game last night. The ref took it personal. Why is this always happening? Why can’t refs get together and say “hey, we made a mistake here?” And now Luka returns to Dallas. (22:20) Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic yesterday. At least 70 people died when the roof collapsed at a nightclub. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel died. Former MLB player Tony Blanco died. Nelson Cruz’s sister died. Just a horrible, horrible tragedy. (34:35) Review: October 8. (41:30) NPPOD. (44:30) Skenes Day in Pittsburgh was not great. He got shelled. And no fans were there. Under 9,000! (49:22) Caitlin Clark Effect is real. We have seen it. It continues. Are the residual effects happening?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WARNING: Today's show features a topic about suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling please call or text 988 to speak with someone who can help! Today’s word of the day is ‘inflammation’ as in the Dodgers as in Blake Snell as in the White House as in big money as in replacements. Blake Snell said he’s been trying to tough it out through shoulder soreness but could not make it through a bullpen. First year of $182 million deal. Yikes. Except the Dodgers were all smiles at the White House, because their roster is stacked. (11:30) The Mayor of Anaheim wants the Angels to be from Anaheim. That’s what she said in a letter if the team wants to stay there with a new stadium. (18:00) Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox opened up about his struggles in a new documentary on Netflix. He spoke about his mental health troubles and a time where tried to take his own life. So many people and so many athletes struggle. Please call or text 988 if you need to talk. (30:15) Review: Black Bag. (34:20) The Detroit Tigers tried to fire an Assistant GM last week and he resigned before that. Why? He was sending lewd photos to female staffers. Rising star no more. (42:40) NPPOD. (47:40) Is Ted Leonsis primed to buy the Nationals? He owns the Wizards and the Capitals and he owns the local RSN. But the only way the Nationals get on his station… is if he owns them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘astounding’ as in Blue Jays as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in new deal as in $500 million. Wow. The Blue Jays did it. Guerrero Jr gets his wish with a new deal with no deferrals and $500 million. (11:15) The Pirates messed up big time. They replaced a decal honoring Roberto Clemente with an advertisement for a vodka drink. Wow. (22:40) Rob Manfred spoke again about myriad of baseball items: torpedo bats, spending, broadcast deals, expansion, robot umps. (35:00) Review: White Lotus Season 3. (39:40) Alex Ovechkin is now the all-time leader in goals in the NHL. Wow. Never thought we’d see the day. (45:10) Ja Morant was fined by the NBA for his gun gesture celebration. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassing’ as in winless as in Atlanta as in the Braves as in disappointing. What happened to the Braves? 0-7 to start the season. Last winless team. No team to start 0-7 has EVER made the postseason! (12:40) Alex Ovechkin is so close to making NHL history. He’s 3 goals away from passing Gretzky for most all time. Networks are doing everything to get the game that breaks it. 7 games to go! (19:30) The NHL just signed a huge deal with Rogers in Canada. 12 years for $7.7 billion! (32:40) Review: Companion. (35:00) What is going on with Ja Morant? Warned on Thursday about gun gestures during games and what does he do Thursday night? (48:00) We have another Tropicana Field update! Roof fixing is here. Is this just prolonging the inevitable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘certainty’ as in tariffs as in money as in salary as in players as in Jackson Merrill as in Kristian Campbell as in many others. (7:30) The Padres gave Jackson Merrill a massive deal. They didn’t need to! They’ve been trying to shed payroll and now they are adding and now they have a core locked through 2033! Can they sustain that payroll? (17:20) The Red Sox gave Kristian Campbell a longterm deal. 5 games into his big league career. They did the same thing last year! (24:00) The Arizona Diamondbacks did something that I’m not sure why they did it. Ketel Marte got another extension. He was under contract for 2 more years and the team extended him! (34:15) Review: The Princess Bride. (38:40) Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night ended with a bang! Walk off homer! Let’s talk bobbles! (43:15) Timberwolves sale is now complete. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are now the owners. Just waiting on a vote. $1.5 billion and lawyers later, we have a deal. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘diligently’ as in Rays as in St. Pete as in pursue as in the Trop as in relocation? What is happening with the Tampa Bay Rays? Right now the team is playing at the Yankees Spring Training facility. It’s a one year deal. And then what? Well a major deadline just passed and the Rays let it pass. (11:40) Randy Levine of the Yankees had a statement that is hard to believe. It wasn’t a normal statement. It was a Thank You letter to politicians. (18:08) Jerry Jones has found himself in another situation due to no one other than Jerry Jones. Micah Parsons wants a new deal. Jerry Jones went out of his way to disrespect Parsons agent. Fun! (32:24) Review: Adult Best Friends. (37:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Roki Sasaki and his body language after struggling through 2 starts. Hmm. (46:00) NPPOD. (49:00) The St. Louis Cardinals continue to head in the wrong direction. The team underperformed, but the fans showed up. Now the team is just bad, and the fans aren’t showing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fool’ as in April Fool as in Jurickson Profar as in the Atlanta Braves as in disaster. That’s right we have our first PED suspension of the big league season and Profar is done for 80 games. Fool! Can the Braves rebound from this dreadful start? (13:00 ) Rafael Devers still can’t hit. Still can’t make contact. Historically bad start. But the team did sign Garrett Crochet for a record deal! Happy! (21:25) Athletics played in Sacramento. Minor league ballpark. And they got crushed. And a drone stopped the game. And the media center is a tent. (33:00) Review: The Room Next Door. (35:13) Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally admitted what we all know… the Deshaun Watson trade as a disaster. (42:40) Woody Johnson met the media and said the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers but wasn’t his choice! Also talked about buyouts for employees. Also mentioned the NFLPA being a joke. What a guy! (50:08) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’damn’ as in Damn the Torpedos are is Yankees as in baseball as in new bats. What do you think about these new bats? Aaron Judge doesn’t use them. A bunch of other Yankees who homered did. Is MLB going to get rid of these? (18:20) Max Scherzer is hurt. Max Scherzer told us he was going to get hurt. (24:40) Rafael Devers has been historically bad to start the season. Strike outs everywhere. Can’t hit. Can’t make contact. (34:21) Review: Reacher Season 3. (36:00) Let’s talk about what MLB did about Opening Day. They gave customers who missed out due to some tech issues a discount on merch. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) The Final Four on the men’s side is set. It’s all top seeds. (48:00) The Memphis Grizzlies fired its head coach with 10 games left. A 4/5 seed in the NBA. Why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’undefeated’ as in who is rooting for a team that won yesterday? (Except the Cubs) Dodgers win again. Yankees started with a win. Juan Soto had a chance for the Mets and didn’t get it done. The Orioles looked hot. Baseball is back! (10:43) Vladdy Jr reportedly got a new deal offered to him by the Blue Jays. (18:20) MLB had a problem. Streaming was down. App was down. Uh oh. (23:30) The media problems never end! What about the Yankees and Comcast? More problems! (35:00) Review: Last Breath. (38:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Adam Silver had to meet the media yesterday and he had a lot to say. All Star Game problems. Expansion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’holiday’ as in Opening Day as in baseball is back as in let’s go! There are so many great games today! Keep your hopes up! Your team has a chance! (9:08) Rob Manfred made his media rounds yesterday and had a lot to say about a lot. He commented on Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers, ESPN, and more! (17:20) MLB win totals! Let’s make some magic! (24:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, and the Red Sox decision making. (34:23) Review: The Killing Fields. (39:00) The Boston Celtics sale has hit a snag. Can Bill Chisholm not afford it? Is there too much private equity involved? (45:40) NPPOD. (47:20) LeBron went on the Pat McAfee show and let everyone have it. He spoke about MJ, his son, Stephen A, reporters. Everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’predictions’ as in Major League Baseball as in baseball as in Opening Day as in World Series as in MVP as in baseball! Let’s jump right into the biggest storylines! (16:00) What are the biggest storylines I’m following this year!? (27:25) Review: The Brutalist. (32:20) NPPOD. (37:30) Let’s talk division winners! (45:40) Wild Card time! (48:00) World Series time! (49:40) Award time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’bar’ as in raise the bar as in set the bar as in expectations as in Paul Skenes. He’s entering Year 2. Opening Day starter. Cy Young favorite. He spoke with a reporter about what he thinks of the Pirates. What he means to the team. (9:20) Andrew Miller spoke yesterday about salary caps and dynasties in baseball. He now works for the MLBPA. (18:40) The Minnesota Twins want to sell. The Twins owners want $1.7 billion. The Twins hold a ton of debt. The Twins will still sell. (26:01) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Giants and Red Sox approaches to the game and spending. Who will be right? (37:00) A national security failure already. What a world we live in. (43:55) NPPOD. (46:15) The college basketball transfer portal has opened up. A record number of players in there. The system is broken. It’s all broken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’crystal ball’ as in seeing into the future as in MLB season is here as in rosters as in cuts as in rotations as in big decisions. From Mookie Betts being sick to Jordan Montgomery not making the rotation to Mitch Haniger being cut by the Mariners. There are so many decisions being made this week; forced or chosen. (15:45) The March Madness is madness’ing this year. No Cinderellas. Only power conferences. (32:50) Review: Severance Season 2. (36:08) Dan Hurley is the most outspoken coach in college basketball right now. Love him or hate him, but he’s going to say what’s on his mind. Is an ACC/Big East merger coming? (45:30) NPPOD. (46:45) Let’s talk about what MLB quietly did over the weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Mike Matheny! 4x time Gold Glove winning catcher! Former manager of the Cardinals and Royals! He’s also an author! He takes us inside the process of his new book The Dad Coach - How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’consortium’ as in the Boston Celtics as in the NBA as in ownership as in $6.1 billion. Wow. How are these teams being paid for? What does the future of ownership look like? Is expansion coming? (12:50) The Los Angeles Angels have banned cell phones from the clubhouse. That will do the trick! The losing is over! (20:20) Is ESPN looking to get back into business with MLB? Maybe! (33:41) Review: Flow. (36:09) NPPOD. (47:12) Michigan had a problem. Now the former co-offensive coordinator has even bigger problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today’s word of the day is ’yen’ as in dollars as in business as in Major League Baseball as in MLB Tokyo Series as in Dodgers as in Cubs. Let’s focus on the money. This is a huge success for baseball. Roki Sasaki made his debut for the Dodgers today and you could see the stuff he has, but the command was off. 100 mph fastballs. Bad placement. But he got out without getting shelled. Ohtani got his first home run of the year… but was it one? (20:30) Is the NHL really going to get back into business with Russia? Well, that’s what Trump and Putin are saying. But, how does the NHL feel about that? (33:31) Review: The Last Showgirl (36:00) Private equity isn’t going anywhere. Now the San Francisco Giants are involved. Even more than before. (44:50) Is the Aaron Rodgers saga coming to a close? Maybe. The Vikings are reportedly out! (49:45) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’good morning’ as in MLB Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in baseball is back! The Tokyo Series is here. The crowd has been roaring for Shohei Ohtani. Baseball is back! (6:10) WV Governor is wants an investigation into the NCAA. What is happening? Is this The Onion? (12:40) What happened in the NIT? Was it any better there? NOPE! Look at South Alabama! (19:42) Are the Minnesota Twins ever going to stay healthy? Can it happen this year? Royce Lewis is hurt again. Byron Buxton has yet to play a full season. Carlos Correa is coming off injury. (25:10) Max Scherzer has a thumb problem. How bad could this get? (32:30) Review: The Franchise. (35:20) The Marlins can not have a practice squad. Sorry! (37:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the BEARS Act in Illinois. What in the world is this!? (42:40) Are the Pittsburgh Pirates choosing not to spend? Can the Pirates afford more? Are the Pirates pocketing money? (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’commencement’ as in MLB as in Tokyo as in Dodgers as in Cubs as in regular season! Opening Day is tomorrow. The season starts. The Road to October is here. (8:11) The Vedder Cup is here! What in the world? Well, it’s a new series cup for the Mariners and Padres rivalry game! Will the fans care? The players? The teams? (18:55) March Madness is here. Drama is here. Conspiracy is here. North Carolina makes the tournament as its AD is the head of the committee. Wow. (34:20) Review: Adolescence. (39:45) What is the latest on the Tampa Bay Rays? Is there a new deal on the horizon? (47:30) The Bengals signed their WR duo to record deals. Will they be the Eagles or will they be the Dolphins? (51:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’check’ as in not check mate yet as in the Rays as in St. Pete as in Tampa as in new stadium. Here we are again. The Rays have announced they are not moving forward with a new stadium in St. Pete right no. Nice. So now what? Is this just more negotiating? Is this the team trying to get to Tampa? Is a sale coming? (19:20) We have more owner fights about to start. This time it’s Rockies owner Dick Monfort publicly calling for salary caps. And the Reds owner is in on it too. (25:30) The Marlins want to hire you. Seriously. You can go play for the team! (34:25) Review: Babygirl. (36:40) Should Cooper Flagg sit out the tournament? (41:00) Marquette head coach Shaka Smart says he will not negotiate deals with agents of players. They get paid what they get paid, and that’s it. (46:25) UNLV cannot pay its head coach Dan Mullen. What? (52:04) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’velocity’ as in fastball as in baseball as in Jacob deGrom as in Tommy John. The Texas Rangers have a major deGrom problem. They paid him to pitch and he doesn’t pitch. How can they keep him healthy? (13:00) Bobby Witt Jr. had an injury scare yesterday. Got hit by a pitch and went down. How does it feel to be in the front office watching this happen? (18:00) Josh Allen spoke after getting his big deal. He said he took less money so the team could sign some more players. Good for him. (26:20) The Jets have officially released Aaron Rodgers. What’s he going to do? (32:30) Review: Jerry Maguire. (38:00) NPPOD. (42:30) The Utah Jazz were fined for not making players available for national games. The tank is on. Fail for Flagg! (45:10) Apple and MLS was never a good deal. MLS needs more viewers. It needs more reach. Is it time to call this broadcast deal a failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’icon’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in Dodgers as in MLB as in Fortnite as in Demon Slayer. What!? Ohtani is ready to takeover Japan again. But this feels so much bigger. Let’s discuss this series for MLB and the activation of promotion that MLB has done there. (13:20) Vladdy Jr wants $500 million. No deferrals. That was his last offer to the Blue Jays. (23:15) Brian Cashman said exactly what we said! The Yankees will not spend right now on a new starter. Not going to happen. (28:50) Review: The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist. (34:24) The great Junior Bridgeman died yesterday. What a legacy he leaves behind. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the new MLB Overlap hats from New Era. Who approved them!? (43:33) NBA to NIL is the new way. Steph Curry and Davidson. James Harden and Arizona State. Russell Westbrook and UCLA? (51:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’mileage’ as in Gerrit Cole as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in Tommy John. That’s it. Cole’s season is done before the end of March. What a disaster for the Yankees and for Cole. (11:07) The Seattle Mariners are already down a starter. George Kirby is shutdown because of shoulder inflammation. Uh oh. The team says not to be worried, but Mariners fans still are. (24:00) The Dodgers just gave Dave Roberts a huge new deal. Another record-setting contract. Good for him. (33:15) Review: The Girl with the Needle. (35:30) The NFL QB carousel is spinning and spinning and spinning. Seahawks traded one away and signed one. Jets got one. Steelers need one. Giants need one. Vikings need one. (47:01) Former MVP Mo Vaughn admitted to HGH use. He was in the 2007 Mitchell Report, but now he’s on record. (51:20) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’change of heart’ as in Myles Garrett as in the Browns as in Cleveland as in the NFL. Garrett is staying in Cleveland. Wanted out. Browns said no. Browns paid him record-setting money. What happened to winning? (13:30) Josh Allen is the new highest paid player in NFL history. $250 million guaranteed. Sorry, Watson. (18:45) Gerrit Cole could be done for the season. This is a nightmare for the Yankees. (28:50) The Mets will be without catcher Francisco Alvarez for 8 weeks. Here we ago again! (33:45) Review: Goodrich. (36:10) It’s Rays update time. This is a big one. (47:00) The Sacramento Athletics of Las Vegas has a huge announcement. Was it a move? Was it the new stadium? Was it a sale? Nope. It was a new patch. (50:34) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’working’ as in going to work as in Vladdy Jr. as in the Blue Jays as in Juan Soto. What are we talking about? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he asked for 14 years but fewer than $600 million. He said he didn’t want Juan Soto money, but he did want the years! Is he going to get close to that? (9:45) The Yankees are falling apart before the season begins. Luis Gil is out. DJ LaMeheiu is out. Giancarlo Stanton is out. (14:50) What is the latest on Shohei Ohtani? Did he have a setback? Is he going to pitch this year? (20:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if I ever put a player on an innings limit because I knew he’d be traded later in the season… wow. (31:48) Review: All We Imagine as Light. (34:15) Athletics are back in the news. A new team president. New renderings. A new extension to a young player. So much positivity… but where is the stadium? (46:50) NPPOD. (49:20) Mark Cuban shared his thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade. Oh boy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’truth’ as in Justin Turner as in Seattle Mariners as in MLB as in owners as in spending. Turner was on the Mariners last season. And he has some things to say about the Mariners offseason spending… or lack of it. (11:35) I have an update or correction on the MASN deal between the Orioles and Nationals. (17:11) WBD prez David Zaslav says the company never needed the NBA. He said they have NASCAR and CFP games and soccer games and more! (32:40) Review: La La Land. (37:00) Saquon Barkley record-setting contract. Maxx Crosby record-setting contract. NFL players are getting paid big money. Markets are getting reset. What does it all mean? (46:05) NPPOD. (47:40) Sportswashing is over. It worked. The Saudis have done it. TKO announced a deal with the Saudis to create a boxing league. Dana White will be the face of it. Congrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’grasping’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in TV rights as in leaks. What is going on? MLB will have to find a new network for its broadcasts with ESPN opting out. Is ESPN going to find a way to still get games? Did MLB leak the reported offer that ESPN gave them that was a slap in the face? (13:03) It’s time to talk about the Athletics again. Now the team will begin to take deposits for season tickets in Vegas. How fun! Well, where is the stadium? (22:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why teams still get public financing. (34:20) Review: Paradise. (37:50) NPPOD (40:10) The Dallas Mavericks are down bad. No Luka. Everyone hates Nico. Anthony Davis hurt. Increased ticket prices. And now Kyrie Irving is out for the season. (48:00) UNC and Belichick are no longer doing Hard Knocks. Why? The NFL is mad. And his girlfriend is reportedly too involved. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’50,000’ as in points as in basketball as in LeBron James as in Lakers as in Cavaliers as in Heat. That’s right, LeBron James is about to have 50,000 career points. No one else is close. He is 40. Unreal. (11:40) Another PR nightmare for the Mavericks. Here we go again. This time its ticket price increases! (21:02) NPPOD. (22:25) MSG Network is in some trouble. Bankruptcy could be on the horizon. Why is this happening and what could it mean? (34:30) Review: The Gorge. (38:00) The MASN fight is over! Orioles and Nationals have reached a settlement. Never thought the day would come! (45:30) The Houston Dynamo did something so pathetic it hurts. It offered fans a complimentary ticket because Messi didn’t play. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’fat, lazy ass’ as in baseball as in Pete Rose as in Donald Trump as in Rob Manfred. That’s right, President Trump is going to pardon Pete Rose. Okay? For? Who knows! But he wants Rose to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sure? What is happening here? (13:12) Spring Training updates! We are two weeks away from the first regular season games! Ohtani homered. (19:00) What a weekend I had. I spent some time with Saquon Barkley over the weekend and he’s one of the nicest athletes of all time! We spoke about the Deebo Samuel trade to the Commanders! Go all-in with a rookie QB! (28:50) Oscars recap time! (37:18) Hard Knocks is headed to college! Bill Belichick and North Carolina are the new targets because no NFL team wants to do it! (42:40) Matthew Stafford is going back to the Rams. He’s not a Raider. He’s not a Giant. So now who are the Giants going to after? Aaron Rodgers!? (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today’s word of the day is ’Ides of March’ as in March as in Spring Training as in MLB as in baseball as in here we go. Injuries? Debuts? Caution? Precautions? What is the front office looking at? New arm angles and new batting stances! (13:50) We have a bunch of players trying out new positions. Jasson Dominguez. Alex Bregman. Jose Altuve. When does a team nix that change? (19:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about PENN Entertainment and ESPN Bet and Draftkings and FanDuel. What do they want to know? (29:09) NPPOD. (34:28) Review: Oscar Ballot. (39:23) Travis Kelce is back. Year 13. Everyone thought the Chiefs would win the Super Bowl and he’d ride off into the sunset. Didn’t win. Didn’t happen. (43:21) We have some rule changes coming to the NFL. Good bye, chain gang! We’ve got technology! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today’s word of the day is ’humans’ as in robots as in umpires as in pitchers as in baseball as in MLB. What am I talking about? The new automated balls-strikes system in baseball is here in Spring Training. And Max Scherzer hates it. (11:00) FOX did the anti-ESPN this week. FOX announced its plan for 2025. And it’s packed with big games and big moments. (15:45) Spring Training is here and some legends have returned. Sammy Sosa is with the Cubs! (34:30) Review: The Seed of the Sacred Fig. (37:20) Today is my birthday! (43:40) NPPOD. (46:40) The GM for the Browns still says that Myles Garrett is not being traded. Not taking calls. Not moving him. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’Spring Pain-ing’ as in Spring Training as in pain as in injuries as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in every team. This is the time of year. Players show up. Players get hurt. Teams scramble. Lovely! (10:00) Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with a double elbow problem. WOOF! But on the bright side they are now allowing beards! Yay! (22:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Tony Clark’s comments to Rob Manfred about a lockout in baseball. Hmmmmm. (36:50) Review: Nickel Boys. (38:30) Is it the end of the Tush Push? The talk is back. The Packers want it gone. The Eagles run it to great success. (44:40) NPPOD. (45:45) The Sixers are falling apart again. Joel Embiid might be done. His knees are cooked. The Sixers keep losing. The Big 3 didn’t work. (50:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s brother, Justin, has moved on from the Minnesota Twins. Uh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’prudent’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in Rob Manfred as in TV as in broadcast rights as in $550 million. Here we go. It looks like ESPN and MLB are headed for a divorce and we’ve got issues. Where will MLB games be? Will they get more money from somewhere else? Is this the end of baseball on cable? IS this going to impact player salaries? (17:20) Our dear friend Scott Boras is back. He is on a mission to make MLB ownership mad. He called teams out for poor spending. He called the league out for TV rights deals. (32:20) Review: SAG Awards. (35:40) Mets owner Steve Cohen gave a warning about his spending. Said it isn’t going to happen for long. He can do it, but he’s losing money. Most owners are! (43:31) The NHL had a hit with the 4 Nations Cup. Canada got the win. The NHL got a win. But, what now? (52:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Fredi Gonzalez! Former Marlins and Braves manager! An all-around great baseball mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Danny Kanell! Our old friend joins to talk about everything that is happening with college sports right now. Players are getting paid. Agents are stealing money. Schools could be cutting programs. Where is the oversight!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back our dear friend Pablo! What will we find out today? You should all check out his show here: https://www.pablo.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the episode with some bonus mailbag! (1:30) Someone asked me what the difference between the President and the General Manager are. What job does the President do that the General Manger can’t? (10:40) Someone asked me about MLB team spending. He wants to know why teams aren’t all spending $200 million per year if they’re all making $300 million. What? Welcome in the great Hank Azaria! Master of voices! Emmy winner! The Simpsons! Brockmire! ALONG CAME POLLY! Do you want scuba? We got it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’Valentine’ as in will you be my Valentine? (2:50) The Blue Jays have until Monday to negotiate a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This has been a long, drawn-out process. Are the Blue Jays going to lose him? Will they lose their rebuild star? (13:30) Marcus Stroman didn’t show up. We’ve been talking about him a lot lately because of the “awkward” situation with the Yankees. (21:20) The Browns want a new stadium. Outside of Cleveland. But guess what? They want more public money! (34:05) Review: September 5. (39:45) The Jets have said goodbye to Aaron Rodgers. 2 years. Fever dream. (47:02) The WNBA/NBA 3-point shootout is over. One and done. Steph vs Sabrina. Would have been great in the Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’green monster’ as in Boston as in Red Sox as in Fenway Park as in Alex Bregman. Not the Astros. Not longterm. But Bregman is back with Alex Cora. (12:55) Anthony Rendon is hurt again. Every season. The Angels will go down as giving the worst free agent signing of all time. When does this end? (20:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about why Yamamoto and Sasaki are starting in Japan. Whose idea was it? (31:40) Review: Let It Ride. (34:46) The Padres signed Nick Pavetta to a strange looking deal. When you look at the Padres cap and roster and future… we got some problems. (41:00) NPPOD. (45:00) Yesterday on DLS we spoke about Title IX and a reverse of an order the Biden Administration made. Let me continue this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’Game 1’ as in Mookie Betts as in Max Muncy as in the Dodgers as in trying to repeat as in the haters. That’s right, baseball is back! Mookie Betts wants everyone to remain focused on the team. Max Muncy was the haters to shush. (11:02) The Yankees are mad. They say they aren’t mad, but they are mad. Aaron Boone is still talking about the Dodgers. He’s got some bigger problems to deal with. (21:45) How bad will the White Sox be again? GM Chris Getz says they will win more games. Nice! (32:20) Review: Queer. (34:25) Super Bowl ratings are out! A lot of people watched! (42:30) Dak Prescott wants you to know the Cowboys were close. They could have done it. The Eagles got lucky cause the Cowboys were close. (46:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’77’ as Luka Doncic as in Lakers as in LeBron James as in Hollywood. Luka Doncic made his debut. He said he was excited. Said he was nervous. He hadn’t played since Christmas Day. Now we see where the Lakers go. (12:20) We’re bringing back Patrick Dumont. The Mavericks owner was at the Mavs game yesterday and that team still can’t help itself. A fan was kicked out for saying Fire Nico on the video board. Woof. (18:55) The Timberwolves look like they’ll have a new owner. A saga that started back in 2021 could be wrapped up now. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez in. Glen Taylor out. (34:45) Review: Avicii - I’m Tim. (39:00) Alex Bregman is still not signed. Is he going back to the Astros? Is he getting 6 years? (45:30) NPPOD. (48:30) We have another A’s in Vegas update. This time it’s about parking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘mortal’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in the Chiefs as in the Super Bowl. That’s right. The Eagles did it. A complete beatdown from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. This was all about the Birds’ defense. Wow. (13:30) NPPOD. (16:00) Super Bowl commercials. Let’s walk through the best of the best. (22:10) Aaron Rodgers time with the Jets could be over. The team is saying nothing. But reports are it’s a money move, not a football move. (33:24) Review: Soundtrack to a Coup d’etat. We’re a week post-Luka/AD trade. Where do both teams stand? Well, Anthony Davis is hurt. Luka has yet to debut. The Lakers rescinded a trade with the hornets. And the Mavs owner finally spoke. (47:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why the Marlins never retired numbers or had a Hall of Fame. The team just did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘impatiently’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in 2 weeks as in it’s finally here. The Chiefs are going for a 3-peat. The Eagles are looking to avenge a loss from Super Bowl LIX to the Chiefs. And the MVP was handed out. Josh Allen wins it over Lamar Jackson. Wow. (13:20) Is a lockout coming for MLB? The way teams and owners and players and fans are talking about spending and salary caps… woof! (31:30) Review: A Complete Unknown. (35:00) Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was just sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing money from Ohtani. Around $17 million. Wow. (38:50) The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone. Jimmy goes to Golden State. Luka goes to the Lakers. And 20 other trades happened! (48:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘caved’ as in gave in as in Pat Riley as in Jimmy Butler as in the Miami Heat as in the NBA Trade Deadline. It happened. Pat Riley shipped Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. And Butler reportedly agreed to an extension. Wow. (16:00) The Lakers got a big man. Mark Williams from the Hornets. Great big, oft injured. (20:00) Pete Alonso is back with the Mets. It happened. But not for the deal he wanted. Scott Boras didn’t get it done. (33:08) Review: Grand Canyon. (36:23) What is going on with the Rays in St. Petersburg? Are they leaving? Are they staying? Who’s to know! (43:30) NPPOD. (46:16) The NFLPA is mad at the NFL. The NFL says an 18-game season is coming. The NFLPA says it is not. Who wins this battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘high road’ as in Luka Doncic as in the Mavericks as in the Lakers as in Nico Harrison as in Rob Pelinka. He was introduced by the Lakers yesterday and he did not look happy. (10:40) Are the Mavericks giving refunds to season ticket holders? The team wouldn’t confirm, but fans say it is happening. (19:20) The referees union of the NFL has come out against claims the refs favor the Chiefs. This is not what the NFL needs this week. More drama before the Super Bowl. (26:20) Pat Riley owns the trademark for 3-peat. And now the NFL have struck a deal to use it. (33:30) Review: Norman’s Rare Guitars. (35:30) The NBA Trade Deadline is looming. What will happen with Jimmy Butler? What will happen with Kevin Durant? What will the Lakers do? What will anyone do!? (42:09) NPPOD. (45:03) Who is going to buy the Boston Celtics? Jeffrey Laurie, owner of the Eagles, says it won’t be him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘media day’ as in Super Bowl week as in Roger Goodell as in Chiefs as in Eagles as in international games as in international Super Bowl. Roger Goodell met the media and was forced to answer questions. What did he have to say? (8:18) Is an 18-game NFL season coming? You betcha it is! (15:00) How does Goodell feel about international expansion? He wants it. He sees it. And even a Super Bowl there? (19:31) Is Tom Brady staying on FOX? How can this be allowed? (22:00) Another betting scandal has rocked MLB before the season started. Last year it was Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter. This year it’s an umpire. Wow. (35:15) Review: Sing Sing. (38:40) Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland. The GM Andrew Berry says they will not trade him. Oh. (46:50) NPPOD. (48:10) We end the show where we started. New Orleans. Super Bowl week. Except this is about the Saints. And a scandal that seems to be brushed under the rug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘shockbuster’ as in shocking as in blockbuster as in Luka Doncic as in Anthony Davis as in the Lakers as in the Mavericks. What in the world happened? We are all stunned. Why did the Mavericks do this? There are so many more questions than answers here. (21:00) De’Aaron Fox was traded to the Spurs. Great get for Wemby! The Bulls shipped out Zach Levine. Here comes the tank. Sorry, Chicago. (26:15) When will the Jimmy Butler saga end? Will it ever end? He has reportedly told the Warriors he won’t sign there. So what is left? (31:00) NPPOD. (35:00) Review: Bad Sisters Season 2. (37:30) Shohei Ohtani gave an update on his pitching. Could it be by May? Earlier? Do the Dodgers need to rush him back? (44:00) Jack Flaherty is back with the Tigers. He was traded by the Tigers to the Dodgers last year. Always fun. (50:00) Faye Vincent died over the weekend. Former MLB commissioner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Steinbrenner’ as in Hal Steinbrenner as in the Yankees as in the Dodgers. Hal came out and essentially said not even us, the mighty Yankees, can keep up with the Dodgers. Wow. (8:25) The Dodgers are donating $100 million to the LA fire recovery effort. Incredible gesture. (14:10) Max Scherzer is in Toronto now. $15.5 million for one year. Really? (16:37) NPPOD. (24:50) Review: Dune 2. (27:12) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bryce Mitchell’s absurd comments and the lack of punishment from the UFC and Dana White. Interesting. (39:10) Justin Tucker has found himself in a place no one should be in. The same place Deshaun Watson is in. Another massage therapy problem. (48:00) Another investigation into gambling in sports. Here we go again. This time it’s about Terry Rosier, but it’s the same ring that got Jontay Porter ban! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is there is none. We are going to start with the plane crash in DC last night. Horrible. Unimaginable. Disaster. Heartbreaking. (7:53) Is the NBA about to make some major changes? Adam Silver seems to think changing the length of games is key. What!? Shorter games? That’s your fix? (17:30) Caitlin Clark is not participating in NBA All-Star Weekend. There were rumors she may. (24:02) Should the Super Bowl trophy be named after Tom Brady? No more Lombardi? That’s what Bill Belichick thinks! (36:33) Review: Silkwood. (40:05) Utah Hockey Club. That’s the name. But not for long, maybe? Could have been the Yeti, but it was denied. How could this be? (47:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Apple and MLS are already making changes. Oh boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘chopped off’ as in Raiders as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady in Pete Carroll as in Jon Gruden. What? Why was Mark Davis bringing up Jon Gruden? Why was that a topic? Is Mark Davis furious with the NFL still? (10:00) Paul George is mad that Indiana hasn’t given him any tributes. Who makes these decisions for the Pacers? (19:50) The bigger story that George should worry about is playing with the Sixers. He misses time. Joel Embiid is missing time. So much money, so many missed games. And no rings to show for it. (28:50) NPPOD. (34:20) Review: Black Box Diaries. (37:00) Jake and Logan Paul are marketing geniuses. Doesn’t matter what they are doing. They are getting paid. (41:30) What is happening with the Rays? Are they leaving? Are they staying? Are they building? (50:00) NFL ratings are out for conference champion weekend. Huge numbers in the AFC. Bad numbers in the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘disregard’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Miami Heat as in suspension as in suspension as in suspension. This is his 3rd one in a month. Missing practice, missing flights, walking out of practices. What is happening!? (10:40) Jerry Jones is starting to lose it. The things he’s starting to say. The way he’s starting to act. The Dallas Cowboys have some problems. (24:22) Is this a new era for the Jets? Aaron Glenn was introduced. Woody Johnson is ready to evolve, he says! (33:30) Review: Lee. (35:30) Is a salary cap coming to MLB? Orioles owner David Rubenstein is advocating for it. Publicly. Wow. (43:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Commanders being warned about giving up a TD for all the offside penalties against the Eagles. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘3-peat or ready. Set. Three’ as in the Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl to try and win three straight. I can’t believe it. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid and Travis Kelce. The Bills were so close, but Josh Allen fell short again. (15:20) The Eagles are back in the Super Bowl! It’s a rematch! The Eagles ran all over the Commanders. They couldn’t stop the freight train that was Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley. AJ Brown showed up. I wonder who Daniel Snyder was rooting for in this one. (26:00) Brian Schottenheimer is the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. What a hire. Way to get things going in Dallas. (35:00) Review: Hacks. (40:00) Steve Cohen had some harsh words about Pete Alonso and Scott Boras. Woof. (48:00) Jose Altuve will move to left field if the team brings Alex Bregman back. Wow. (51:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cooperstown’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPOD. (49:00) Let’s give an update on the Tampa Bay Rays and the Trop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘credible’ as in the Jaguars as in Shad Khan as in Trent Baalke as in fired. What is going on? Is Shad Khan lost in the sauce? Fired the coach 2 weeks ago. Kept the GM despite what everyone said to do. And now here we are. (11:30) The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as the new head coach. What was the point of the search firm? You needed that? (20:45) Jimmy Butler has been suspended again. This saga with the Heat is beyond ridiculous. (28:40) NPPOD. (33:30) Review: The Crying Game. (37:25) Netflix gained more subs. Netflix has live events. Netflix is making you pay. (46:20) The Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki yesterday. Here’s what he said and what the Dodgers said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘first ballot’ as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That’s it. The whole class is three players. And Ichiro missed being unanimous by just one single vote. Just like Derek Jeter. Unreal. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Paul Skenes rookie card bounty and what the Pirates should offer now. They also want to know if I would sign Skenes longterm now. Hm. (33:05) Review: Blue Velvet. (36:20) The Chicago Bears went big and hired Ben Johnson. The hottest name in NFL coaching. They needed to make a splash for Caleb Williams. (43:40) College sports have changed everything. Now comes the ugly. Wisconsin and the Big Ten are ready to battle Miami and a player over a transfer. Here is why. (51:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lucky 7’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in Andy Reid as in the Kansas City Chiefs. Back in the AFC Championship Game. Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen is what the people wanted. The Ravens blew it. Jayden Daniels is a rookie to watch. Saquon Barkley is unreal! (14:30) Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers. Who could have seen that coming? Are the Dodgers bad for baseball? So much spending. So many deferrals. (28:00) Anthony Santander signed with the Blue Jays. They finally signed someone! (33:31) Review: Virgin River. (37:25) Donald Trump is back in office. Yesterday was Inauguration Day. (45:40) It is Baseball Hall of Fame Day! Who is getting in? Who is left out? (50:18) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Wow! MVP vs MVP runner-up in a rubber match. Patrick Mahomes looks to return to his place at the AFC Championship game. (12:00) Tom Brady’s agent said Tom Brady is staying with FOX for the long haul. Are we sure about that? (17:00) The NBA could be getting a rival league. That’s if Maverick Carter can get it off the ground. (32:10) Review: The Order. (36:50) Unrivaled starts tonight. Women sports are exploding. Is this going to push the WNBA to make changes? (45:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Los Angeles fires are still going on. Tragedy continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? Why are the Jets interviewing so many people? 30 coaches and GMs? For what!? (13:06) The Cleveland Browns are now being sued by Cleveland. Uh oh. Stadium deals always lead to something! (20:21) Are the Mets going to trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr? Are the Blue Jays parting with the All-Star? What happens to Pete Alonso? (30:45) Review: Rain Man. (32:23) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about players not signing stuff for fans. We’re talking about Wemby and his jersey swap! (45:40) NPPOD. (46:43) LIV Golf has a TV deal now! FOX is here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warriors. Let’s talk about what Steph Curry said about him not wanting the Warriors to be desperate. The end is near. Curry can see it. Draymond can see it. Kerr can see it. What will the Warriors do? (9:20) Jimmy Butler sat down with Pat Riley, and he still wants out. What went wrong here? Can it ever be righted? (19:55) AJ Brown was caught on camera reading a book during the Eagles game. Nick Sirriani is okay with it. Should he be? (34:00) Review: Squid Game 2. (38:22) The Cincinnati Reds returned to Ballys (FanDuel Sports Network). Didn’t think any team would do it, and I’m wrong. (46:20) NPPOD. (47:30) Are the 2028 Summer Olympics in trouble? The LA fires have continued to ravage the greater area.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided to move on after contract negotiations didn’t work out. GM Jerry Jones strikes again. Now where does Dallas go? The Cowboys haven’t seen success in decades! Is it Coach Prime time? (15:20) Sam Darnold was seeing ghosts again. The Rams routed the Vikings in the Wild Card game in Arizona. Now what do the Vikings do? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about OCD and success and Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez. (31:30) Review: Landman. (35:30) The Sixers had plans to build a new Sixers arena downtown. And then said… never mind. WHAT!? (45:40) NPPOD. (48:50) Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are coming to an end. The finalists are the Padres, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. Another season of Mike Tomlin being .500 or better and being immediately booted from the playoffs. The Ravens ran all over the Steelers. Is it time to move on? (8:55) Mike Vrabel is back with the Patriots. Another former Patriot to be the Patriot Way. (16:00) What else happened in the playoffs this weekend? The Packers stunk. The Chargers stunk. Josh Allen looked great. (30:00) Review: Shrinking Season 2. (32:45) We’ve got an MLB ban! The two Yankees fans who grabbed Mookie Betts in the World Series have been banned from all MLB stadiums and events. (44:35) NPPOD. (49:00) Wait to see updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles are still raging on. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Disaster. (9:40) Do you believe me now about Tom Brady? He is fully a Raider. That’s it. (16:35) Yesterday was Arbitration Deadline in MLB. Who avoided it? Who got an agreement done? (35:05) Review: Gladiator 2. (39:00) Venu Sports is no more. Disney, WB, Fox combined deal is over before it began. (41:00) Tyreek Hill’s agent spoke yesterday. He said Hill was committed to the Dolphins, but then said he wasn’t committed to the Dolphins? (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroyed as in lives have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated. The Kings postponed. The Lakers likely will. There’s an NFL game on Monday, will that be impacted? (20:30) Is Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina? Could that happen? No way, right? (26:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brian Flores. Is he going to be a head coach again? (37:45) Review: The Breakfast Club. (42:25) The College Football Playoff semifinals are here! Get excited! (48:10) NPPOD. (50:00) Are the Twins going to sell before Opening Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’s right, Tom Brady is expected to be heavily involved in this coaching search. And the quarterback search. (8:30) Has Mike McDaniel lose the locker room? It seems like it. Players mad. Players late to meetings. Players being fined. Tyreek Hill may want out. (15:25) What is happening with Pete Alonso? Why hasn’t he signed yet? Did Scott Boras screw this up? (31:10) Review: A Real Pain. (37:45) Justin Verlander is headed to the San Francisco Giants. 42-year old signed a one-year deal for $15 million. (41:24) Brent Rooker signed a nice deal for himself with the Athletics. But stop saying the Athletics are spending money! (45:05) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Gavin Lux trade and what it means for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘omniscient’ as in knowing everything as in NFL owners as in firing as in hiring as in deciding not to make any moves. Let’s go through some of the moves made yesterday during NFL Black Monday. Robert Kraft followed up his statement on firing Jerod Mayo with another statement. John Mara spoke. Shad Khan spoke. (18:00) Jets owner Woody Johnson had to come out and defend his son from reports of his involvement in the Jets. What a mess that organization is. (32:13) Review: Wicked. (36:15) There’s a huge fight brewing for control of the San Diego Padres right now. The widow of Peter Seidler is now suing his brothers over control of the team. Oh boy. (45:12) We have an update on the Rays again! The team came out and says it wants the Trop to be fixed now! Huh!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘trajectory’ as in the NFL regular season has ended as in the the NFL draft order at the top is set as in owners and front offices are starting to make decisions as in the Patriots have fired Jerod Mayo. One season and Mayo is gone. From the first pick to the 4th pick in the draft. Wooof! (7:15) Did you hear what Jerry Jones said? He gave you the hard truth about the Dallas Cowboys! (13:00) Let me tell you about my trip! (18:10) What happened in New Orleans is a disgrace. (30:30) Review: Golden Globes. (33:00) Dave Kaval has resigned as the president of the Athletics. Wow. (40:20) The Jaguars have fired Doug Pederson! But, Trent Baalke is staying! The Giants are bringing back Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. Interesting. (46:00) What in the world is going on in Miami? The Dolphins are a mess. The Marlins are a mess. The Heat are a mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan has made his return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz is here. We talk bout everything from his book to his career to his family to his future. You’re going to want to hear this one! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://stugotzbook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cote is here! He rarely ever wants to get interviewed, but he’s here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Izzy Gutierrez joins us today! We talk about his career, about his life, about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin ElHassan joins us today! We talk everything from front offices, the NBA, movies! We cover it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Eric Hosmer! 2015 World Series champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame legend Keith Hernandez is here with us! We talk everything from Mets to his broadcast career to his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got him! Nick Turturro is here! The face of Yankees fandom is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘final final’ as in the last live show of the year for NPDS! This is it! We have shows dropping everyday we’re gone, but I won’t be here! (4:00) LeBron James finally said something about the NBA play. Too many 3s? Lack of hustle? What is the problem with the NBA right now? (12:00) Sammy Sosa has said sorry to the Cubs and to fans. Sorry for what? Sosa has not been invited back to any Cubs event since he retired almost 2 decades ago. (18:40) Woody Johnson and the Jets. What a mess. Madden ratings? Cmon. Kids showing up to the locker room? (24:05) NPPOD. (33:25) Top 5 movies of 2024. (41:00) My top 5 shows of the year! (44:00) We end the show and the year the same way we end every year… resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘blocked’ as in Nolan Arenado as in the St. Louis Cardinals as in the Houston Astros. What happened here? Well, Arenado has a no-trade clause in his contract and he used it. Does this mean Arenado will never be a Cardinal? No. (8:45) Charles Barkley continues to be public about his contract negotiations. Non-stop. It’s been months. And he continues to want us to care. (16:15) College sports is all on the fans now. You have top tier schools begging fans to donate. Begging fans to buy merch. Begging fans to buy tickets. It’s all on the fans. Welcome to the NIL Era. (35:35) Review: No Country for Old Men. (38:55) Survivor Finale. (40:45) NPPOD. (43:45) The NFL QB Carousel continues to spin and spin and spin. At least 7 teams could be using a new QB this week. It’s Week 16! (49:25) Aaron Rodgers is at it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Plan B2’ as in if Plan B doesn’t work you need a Plan B2 as in Cody Bellinger as in Max Fried as in Devin Williams as in the New York Yankees. The Yankees continue to add after losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The Yankees traded with the Chicago Cubs to acquire Bellinger for an older relief pitcher. Cubs are also throwing in some cash. (15:00) Here is the latest on the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium. We had a county vote yesterday. Does it change anything? (22:40) The Falcons gave Kirk Cousins $90 million guaranteed in March and 14 games later he has been benched. Woof! (33:00) Review: Juror No. 2. (36:50) The NBA announced a new format to the All-Star Game. Are you excited?? (42:14) NPPOD - let’s discuss the NBA Cup. (45:30) MLB released results of its pitching injury study. Why are there so many arm injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘breaking point’ as in Tom Brady as in Mark Davis as in the Las Vegas Raiders. The owner of the Raiders keeps being so vocal and so public about his wants for Tom Brady to have a huge voice in the organization. What? The TV analyst? Davis wants Brady to have input in the draft and coaching and everything! (8:45) NPPOD. Is the NBA expanding to Vegas? (16:00) The 49ers have suspended De’Vondre Campbell for the rest of the regular season. Woof. (21:10) Diontae Johnson and the Ravens are taking another week off from each other. (31:30) Review: Nutcrackers. (35:07) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Garrett Crochet and his comments since joining the Red Sox. How do you feel about it? (43:00) Why are coaches taking pay cuts to pay the players? This is crazy to me. Mike Norvell gave $4.5 million back to start a new school campaign. Was this by choice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘adrenaline’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in the Chiefs as in an ankle injury. Mahomes left the Chiefs win with an ankle injury at a very bad time for the Chiefs. They have two games in the next 10 days and Mahomes might miss them. The Bills are on their tails for the top seed in the AFC. This is what the NFL set up with these schedules! (6:50) Josh Allen made his case for MVP in a win vs the Lions. Another shootout. Josh Allen had another 4 TD day. Dan Campbell and the Lions made another head scratching decision. (15:16) There was a major issue in Commanders-Saints. The refs stopped the clock with 9 seconds left and 4 seconds of real time happened before it started again. The Saints were able to clock the ball with 3 seconds left and scored on the next play. Commanders held on and were not happy. (18:20) The Athletics made another trade. Another added starter. Another bigger contract. They have to spend! (21:25) Kyle Tucker was traded to the Cubs. The Cubs keep making moves and won’t stop making moves. Why did the Astros make this trade? (33:22) Review: The Apprentice. (37:42) The Yankees went out and grabbed Devin Williams. Clay Holmes is on his way to the Mets. Juan Soto is on his way to the Mets. Signed Max Fried and now this. (41:50) NPPOD. (44:25) The Ishbia brothers want another team. This time it’s the Minnesota Twins. (49:25) Colts RB Jonathan Taylor dropped the ball running into the end zone. Again? Why does this continue to happen!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘10-year plan’ as in 10 years as in Steve Cohen as in Juan Soto as in Scott Boras as in the New York Mets. Did you watch that press conference yesterday? Steve Cohen wants 2 to 4 championships from Soto. And he’s willing to pay for it all! (14:30) Bill Belichick was introduced yesterday at UNC. I still cannot believe what we’re seeing. The contract is public. The money is public. College football is a brand new world. (29:17) Review: Black Doves. (31:45) Lions took season tickets away from a fan yesterday. The fan got into an incident with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and the Lions agreed with the Packers coach. Uh oh. (40:30) NPPOD. Did you see the 49ers-Rams game? It was bad. You know what is worse? Quitting on your team. A disaster for the 49ers, likely out of the postseason, and had LB De’Vondre Campbell walk off the field. (49:30) Emirates Cup semifinals is here! Get excited! Hawks! Bucks! Thunder! Rockets!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘back to school’ as in Bill Belichick as in the North Carolina Tar Heels as in college football as in who saw this coming? I cannot believe it. The college football has changed forever. Belichick is turning the college into a pro team. That’s the present we live in. This hiring completely shifts the landscape of the sport and how schools will operate. (11:12) MLB Winter Meetings are over. The Red Sox responded to the Yankees and Blue Jays moves with a big trade for Garrett Crochet. Wow. Another trade between the Sox and Sox for a big time lefty starter? Hmmmm. (19:30) Scott Boras is back. We love it. Corbin Burnes is Elvis? Pete Alonso is the Polar Express? Love it. (32:10) Review: Pulp Fiction. (36:00) Jimmy Butler’s agent sounded off on Shams yesterday. Wow. Haven’t seen something that public in a while. (44:00) Steve Kerr had a huge meltdown yesterday in the loss to the Rockets. The Warriors are falling apart. The end is near. Dell Curry. Steph Curry. LeBron Curry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in deja vu as in repeat as in Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in the Yankees as in Max Fried. The Yankees signed Max Fried to the largest deal ever for a left-handed pitcher. A day after saying they wouldn’t spend wildly. They did it. They need pitching. They need hitting. They were going to spend! (12:00) The Texas Rangers gave Nathan Eovaldi 3 years. Big money. Hmmm. They also made a late night trade for Jake Burger from the Marlins. (20:40) Roki Sasaki’s agent met with the media yesterday to speak about possible landing spots. The issue Joel Wolfe said Sasaki is having is the Japanese media is being harsh on him. So will Sasaki land somewhere “soft” so the media leaves him be? (31:30) Review: Conclave. (38:55) Quick shoutout to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg. Now onto Jed Hoyer and the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki could be traded. Why? Fans are not happy. (43:00) Rob Manfred is in Tampa, not Dallas this week. Why? Because the stadium for the Rays needs to be built and there are big problems going on with the county. (50:55) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘drunken sailors’ as in spending as in free agency as in baseball as in Juan Soto as in Brian Cashman as in David Stearns as in Hal Steinbrenner as in Steve Cohen. Let’s talk about the fallout of the Juan Soto signing with the Mets. What does it mean for the Yankees now? Well, Brian Cashman met the media to talk about Soto and Snell and what now. (18:20) Let’s go around the world on the rest of the Winter Meetings… starting with the Toronto Blue Jays! Why didn’t they land Juan Soto? Are they going to extend Vlad? (21:30) What are the Astros up to? Is this the end of the Houston powerhouse? Is Kyle Tucker getting moved? Is Alex Bregman coming back? (25:02) Are the Cardinals hitting the hard reset button? Looks like it. Nolan Arenado is on the block. (32:00) Golden Globe Nominations have dropped. Let’s discuss. (33:50) Jed Hoyer came out and had some comments about why the Cubs didn’t go after Soto. Do you believe what he’s saying? (37:20) Are the White Sox doing anything? Anything!? (46:50) NPPOD. (49:10) Is Bill Belichick really going to be a college football head coach? Is North Carolina really going to hire a 72-year old coach after firing a 73-year old coach? Wait to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘precursor’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in Scott Boras as in record-setting as in Steve Cohen. The New York Mets have signed Juan Soto for $765 million. WHAT!? The largest contract in the history of professional sports! Steve Cohen said he was going to spend and spend and spend to win a ring and this Soto signing is a huge step! Promises kept! (18:50) What do the other MLB teams do now? Yankees? Red Sox? Blue Jays? (34:00) Review: A Different Man. (38:20) Is there going to be a push for a salary cap in MLB now? The Dodgers and Mets are spending WAY more than the bottom half of the league. (42:50) Let’s talk some NFL! The Jets are a disaster! Josh Allen will win the MVP! The Giants STINK! (51:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brrrr’ as in cold as in snow as in winter as in the MLB Winter Meetings are here. Is Juan Soto getting signed? Are more contract being tossed around? Who is spending money? Who is saving money? What is happening!? (9:45) The Athletics signed Luis Severino to a $67 million deal! What? I cannot believe it. Why did they do this? (15:13) The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease and non-relocation documents yesterday. What does that mean for the Athletics new stadium? Is this a done deal? (20:20) Did the St. Pete City Council vote mean anything yesterday? Anything???? (28:20) Review: Here. (33:00) Bill Belichick interviewed for the UNC job? I mean… cmon. It’s not going to happen! (37:10) Eric Bieniemy is out at UCLA after one year. He was the offensive coordinator in charge of one of the worst offenses in football. (42:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why SMU is even playing this weekend. Interesting! (47:45) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘embarrassed’ as in the Lakers as in LeBron James as in Anthony Davis as in JJ Redick. The Lakers lost by 41 points to the Heat last night. Are you kidding me? Redick is in his first season as a head coach and the uphill battle he must fight with this Lakers team is gargantuan. (5:09) Zion Williamson is still going to be out. Hamstring. Always the hamstring. (6:50) Ja Morant said he is going to stop dunking. Seriously. (13:02) Yesterday the CEO of United healthcare was assassinated outside of a hotel in New York City. Horrible. The comments and vitriol online towards Brian Thompson and his family is horrifying. (26:31) Review: Parasite. (31:40) The Jaguars ended Trevor Lawrence’s yesterday by placing him on IR. And now he’ll undergo shoulder surgery. The other part to this story is Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension was upheld by the NFL. (38:00) Diontae Johnson has been suspended by the Ravens for a game. Why? Because he wouldn’t enter a game? What… (43:45) Another betting scandal. Here we go. (50:50) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘farce’ as in the CFP selection committee as in the College Football Playoff as in Miami as in Alabama as in 12 teams as in circus. It doesn’t matter how many teams, someone will be left out. This time it’s Miami. Let’s talk about the committees job and what they chose to do. (13:40) Blake Snell was introduced as the Dodgers latest signing and guess who was sitting up there? Yup, Scott Boras! And we have to discuss some of the things that Andrew Friedman had to say about the team. (21:10) The Juan Soto sweepstakes are heating up. It could be close to decision time. Here we go. The offers come with a minimum price tag of $600 million! (33:40) Review: Kinds of Kindness. (36:20) Azeez Al-Shaair of the Texans has been suspended for 3 games for his hit on Trevor Lawrence. The Texans are FURIOUS. (46:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘golden at-bat’ as in MLB as in Aaron Judge as in Shohei Ohtani as in best batter as in new rules. Is this something MLB would do? Why would they do it? How would they do it? Is it something that MLB should do? (15:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Is MLB going to change the deferred rules or are the Dodgers and the rich going to get richer? Wow. Let’s discuss this one. (25:25) What is happening in Tampa and Las Vegas with the Rays and Athletics? Any movement? (36:01) Review: The Wild Robot. (39:20) Now let’s talk about what’s happening in Vegas. (43:32) NPPOD. (48:01) The Ravens have a problem with their kicker. Justin Tucker can’t hit field goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Thanksgiving as in Chicago Bears as in Matt Eberflus as in fired. It finally happened. Did you see the ending to the Bears and Lions game? This was the inevitable ending to Eberflus’ tenure in Chicago. But the way it went down was EMBARRASSING! (12:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Bears settlement with Arlington Heights. They want to know if this means the Bears are moving there. Hm. (17:20) What did you think of the hit on Trevor Lawrence? Let’s discuss the offsetting penalties and how that only hurt the Jaguars. (25:30) The Bills crushed the 49ers on Sunday in a snow bowl. Are you for or against these games? Did the Bills need to build a dome? (35:15) Review: We Live In Time. (38:30) Why were there so many fights in college football this weekend? It was an embarrassment! Michigan vs Ohio State massive brawl and players were pepper sprayed!? WHAT!? (46:20) NPPOD. (48:10) Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden before leaving office. After saying he would not do it. And he did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to an NPDS mailbag! Someone asked me if in the future if a league folder or a sport ceased to exist - what would happen to all the stadium deals? Do they just go away? Are they still paid to someone? (8:50) Was there ever a player you wanted to draft but were talked out of it and now regret? Was there ever a player you thought would be a star and wasn’t? (28:30) Someone asked me about sports leagues getting away with being 501c3 tax exempt? Is this still a thing? (38:53) Do you think that lowered attendance at Camden Yards for the playoffs is a sign that fandom is dwindling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘vindication’ as in Blake Snell as in Scott Boras as in the Dodgers as in $182 million. That’s right, the reigning World Series champions have signed Blake Snell. Wow. A rotation of Snell, Glasnow, Yamamoto, and Ohtani? That is some good stuff. Unless you’re a fan of another team. (12:10) Let’s talk about what’s going on in college football now. Pay to play is alive and well. You have donors, you have recruits. It’s the Wild Wild West! How do you feel about this? (22:00) Jake Paul and his promotional team had release a statement about his fight with Mike Tyson. People thought it was a fake, fixed, a Fugazi. Well… (35:35) Review: Call Me Ted. (40:30) The Atlanta Hawks were fined by the NBA. Keep resting players, keep getting fined. (46:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘maxine nightengale’ as in Get Right Back to Where We Started From as in the New York Jets as in Woody Johnson as in Aaron Rodgers as in search committees. The Jets have problems everywhere. They need a GM. They need a coach. They may need a new QB. (11:26) Are the Giants a bigger mess than the Jets right now? Can’t be, right? But, yet… it seems like it’s a tight race. (21:25) Juan Soto is ready to get offers. How exciting? Are you all jacked up about these signings we’ve seen? Ha. (25:00) What’s the latest with the Rays? Nothing good if you’re a fan in the Tampa area! (35:40) Review: Emilia Perez. (38:50) Let me tell you about my weekend! (43:30) How bad were my MLB preseason predictions? They were so so so so so bad! (46:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Bob Costas and Dan Le Batard! Bob Costas has had a legendary play-by-play career. He’s decided to hang up his microphone. He joins us both to discuss the ending of his career, what happened with the Yankees-Royals series, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Tim Matheson! Actor! Author! All around great guy! You’ve seen him in The West Wing! You’ve seen him in Animal House! You’re watching him on Virgin River! And now he’s released his memoir Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Nothing Personal word of the day is "2028," as in the year MLB plans to create national packages for major streaming companies to bid on to end local blackouts. (17:06) Will Juan Soto end up back in The Bronx? Hal Steinbrenner met with Soto, saying he has "no idea" if the superstar will sign with the Yankees...yikes. Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal are your 2024 Cy Young Winners. MLB MVPs will be announced tonight, SPOILER: expect Ohtani and Judge. (30:23) Review: People Versus Larry Flynt (35:28) A Florida man is suing Netflix because he couldn't access the Tyson Paul fight. (40:14) NBA and Disney are producing an animated Alt-Cast called "Dunk The Halls." It'll be a Mickey and Friends-themed version of Knicks Vs. Spurs at noon ET on Christmas Day. (45:15) Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (D) plans to introduce a bill called the fair ball act which would roll back MLB’s exclusion meaning they would have to pay minor leaguers fair wages and overtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unilateral’ as in the Jets as in Woody Johnson and in Aaron Rodgers as in Joe Douglas. What a mess this team is. The Athletic released an article after Johnson fired Douglas yesterday and it’s damning. (11:55) Deion Sanders is the hottest name in coaching right now. His son may be a Top 5 pick. His other player Travis Hunter may be a Top 5 pick. Is Sanders following them? Is he the next Cowboys head man? (17:10) What is happening with the Rays? Is a new stadium happening? Is the county commission finally going to vote? Is the Rays letter going to get anything done? (34:00) Review: My Old Ass. (37:10) The Sixers have some issues. Big issues. Embiid sized issues. The 76ers reportedly have a team meeting where Tyrese Maxey called out Embiid. Uh oh. (42:40) NPPOD. (45:20) Manager of the Year was announced. Congrats! Vogt and Murphy win the award in their debut seasons. Wow. (49:20) I was supposed to be there for Rafa Nadal’s final match at the Davis Cup and the universe had other plans! Spain was eliminated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘outbid’ as in Juan Soto as in the Mets as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in Scott Boras. What is the latest on the pursuit of Juan Soto? (12:10) The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was released. Ichiro and CC Sabathia are the two favorites to get in. (17:40) Rookie of the Year was announced yesterday. Paul Skenes and Luis Gil were your winners! (20:20) The Dallas Cowboys are a disaster. Jerry World is a doom hole of abyss. They can’t win at home. Jerry Jones is losing it. This is bad bad bad. (33:15) Review: Between the Temples. (35:25) The Houston Astros have a new stadium name. So long Minute Maid Park. Hello, Daikin Park. (38:07) NPPOD. (41:00) Today is a monumental day for the Tampa Bay Rays. There’s a vote today. If it doesn’t go well the new stadium deal in St. Pete is all but dead. (46:35) The Buffalo Bills are taking on money. The Pegula Family is set to sell 20% of the Bills to investors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Father Time’ as in Mike Tyson as in Jake Paul as in Netflix as in boxing as in buffering. Let’s discuss the winners and losers of what we all watched on Friday night. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson lost to Father Time. And we all lost for watching that. (14:55) NFL Week 11 had some great matchups! Josh Allen gets it done against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs! The Steelers field goal their way to a win vs the Ravens! The Jets stink. Giants are benching Daniel Jones! So much! (31:30) Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. (34:30) We have an NBA update! It looks like Inside the NBA is head to … ESPN!? What!? (46:15) NPPOD. (48:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Pirates offer for the Paul Skenes rookie card. Would you take this offer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘home sweet home’ as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in Tropicana Field as New York Yankees as in Spring Training. The Rays announced yesterday they will play home games at the Yankees Spring Training field. Wow. That’s two MLB teams that will play games at Minor League ballparks next season. (13:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the MLB awards and why MLB decides to drag this out so long? Would I change this as Commissioner? (23:00) Diamond Sports Group emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean? Can you now watch your games? (36:12) Review: SLC Punk. (38:43) Mike Tyson is fighting Jake Paul tonight. Are you excited? Netflix is! This is genius! (44:00) NPPOD. (47:13) Is the NBA nearing a settlement with Warner Bros. Discovery? This saga has gone on for months now. TNT lost the NBA to ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. And they’re still fighting for something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘leader’ as in Aaron Rodgers as in the quarterback as in the leader of men as in the Jets as in Jeff Ulbrich as in 2025. Aaron Rodgers “thinks” he’ll play next year. Enough already! He can’t help making everything about himself. (8:50) Anthony Richardson is back to being the Colts starter. 2 weeks after being benched. Shane Steichen said Joe Flacco was the best bet to win games… nope. Where is Chris Ballard? Where is Jim Irsay? In 2 weeks Anthony Richardson has figured it all out? (16:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB and the Braves dropping objections against the Diamond Sports bankruptcy plan. Hmmm. (28:42) Review: Broadcast News. (35:30) Gregg Popovich is not coaching the Spurs right now after suffering a stroke. The team says he will make a full recovery. He’s in his 29th season as an NBA coach and all with the Spurs. (41:05) NPPOD. (42:30) Deion Sanders is ready to take on the NFL Draft. Just like Archie Manning did with Eli back in the day. Deion wants what’s best for his son Shedeur and Travis Hunter. How will this happen? (48:10) Joel Embiid didn’t play again last night. He said he would play back to backs and here we are with him not playing. What are the Sixers doing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘array’ as in options as in streaming as in broadcast as in pay per game. Is that what you want as a fan? Diamond Sports thinks so! You can pay for a single game to watch! (10:55) The Angels are here to spend money? Arte Moreno swears the team is buying now! Really? (18:08) Is fixing Tropicana Field worth it? $55 million in damages is the budget so far. But what about the new stadium? Is the city willing to dish out all that money? (29:48) Review: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin. (34:00) Let’s talk about Jordan Montgomery. Ken Kendrick crushed him. Frankly, every hitter this year crushed him. He’s back with the Diamondbacks… but for how long? (39:17) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Flores wants to be a head coach in the NFL again. Brian Flores is still suing the NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘resuscitated’ as in the Miami Dolphins as in Tyreek Hill as in Tua as in Mike McDaniel as in the playoffs are back! Let’s start with Tyreek Hill and the update on his wrist. This will be a doozy! And then what is Tua thinking!? Trying to make a tackle on an interception!? (9:20) Coaches and the art of evaluating everything. Every coach does it. Yesterday Matt Eberflus and the Bears said it. Brian Daboll and the Giants said it. Antonio Pierce and the Raiders said it. Shane Steichen and the Colts said it. (15:12) Micah Parsons has been getting called out by everyone for his comments about Mike McCarthy. And then Micah Parsons took to his podcast to defend himself. The Cowboys are a mess that becomes even more of a mess. (24:10) NPPOD. It’s time for the Emirates NBA Cup! Get excited! (33:50) Review: The Substance. (40:00) The Phillies are making some changes. New minority investors. New changes to the upper-level of the front office. (47:50) The Marlins have found their man! A new manager! (49:50) Inter Miami was eliminated. Messi goes home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Guinness’ as in Ireland as in Dublin as in international expansion as in more and more and more NFL games internationally. Roger Goodell wants it. The owners want it. Next season there will likely be 8 international games! (6:32) Let’s update the NFL coaching carousel. Are the Giants ready? Are the Jaguars ready? Are the Bears ready? (13:00) Jerry Jones has officially lost the plot. Adding at the deadline? Sure why not. Dak done for the season? Yup! How about hanging up some curtains to block the sun? NOPE! (18:03) The 49ers have a little bit of issues to work through. Nick Bosa was fined for wearing a MAGA hat postgame last weekend. Deebo Samuel got into it with a kicker and long snapper. But, hey! They won! (28:49) NPPOD. (34:05) Review: Disclaimer. (37:45) Roki Sasaki is on his way to MLB. He’s the next star. He’s only 23. This is more an Otani signing than a Yamamoto signing, and here is why. (46:20) Zion Williamson is out again. This time it’s a hamstring. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘believe’ as in ya gotta believe as in the New York Mets as in Steve Cohen as in Juan Soto as in Scott Boras. Mets owner Steve Cohen gets the first meeting with Juan Soto. How is that going to go? What would I do if I was Cohen. (12:20) Let’s discuss how some more teams will spend this offseason: St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox. (23:07) NPPOD. (28:30) LSU wants to have a live tiger at the game against Alabama on Saturday. Well, not LSU, but the Governor of Louisiana is pushing for it! HUH!? (36:00) Review: Rez Ball. (39:08) A Native American tribe is buying a soccer team in Sacramento. Whoa. (43:00) Bronny James is headed to the G-League BUT the way he’s being used there is hilarious. Only home games? Then back to the Lakers? (47:00) Does the WNBA have a coaching problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘magic juan’ as in Juan Soto as is Blake Snell as in Pete Alonso as in Alex Bregman as in Corbin Burnes as in yesterday was Scott Boras Day at the GM Meetings. How did you choose to celebrate? The things he says are so ridiculous. Why does he do it? (14:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB teams not losing money and them wanting me to make them feel sorry for billionaires. Huh? (32:15) Review: The Green Mile. (36:40) Are the Browns ready to just pay Deshaun Watson not to play anymore? It seems like it. He’s out with an achilles tear and the GM would not commit to him next season as the starter. Why is that? (42:15) NPPOD. (47:10) The NHL CBA is next up. Negotiations are about to start. What do the teams want? What do the players want? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘the day after’ as in the day after the election as in Donald Trump as in Kamala Harris as in 47th President as in Trump wins. Did you go out and vote? Trump is back in office and did it by winning the popular vote. Wow. (14:45) GM Meetings are happening for baseball right now. Let’s go through the news out of there. (28:32) Review: Martha. (31:00) The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to dunk of the New York Yankees. Winning the World Series wasn’t enough. Joe Kelly went off on how the Dodgers knew the Yankees weren’t built for this. Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers playing the Padres was the real World Series. (41:00) NPPOD. (42:20) Joel Embiid has been suspended by the NBA for 3 games for the incident with a reporter in the locker room. Embiid has yet to play this season. The 76ers are in last place and now without Embiid until next week. (49:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about celebrity sports endorsements and the impacts of those endorsements. It also had to do with team owners and how that relationship works with opposing player views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Election Day’ as in go out and vote as in make it count. (9:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Gerrit Cole returning to the Yankees on the same deal he reportedly opted out of. Was this Brian Cashman calling Scott Boras’ bluff? Hmmm. (17:20) The Dallas Cowboys are in trouble. Dak Prescott is out for a few weeks. The season is a disaster. What is Jerry Jones doing? (22:01) The Saints have fired Dennis Allen in his third season. The Saints started the season HOT and are now on a 7-game losing streak. Woof. (29:15) Review: Joker - Folie à Deux. (32:45) Yesterday was Qualifying Offer Day in MLB. Will anyone accept them? (40:20) NPPOD. (43:15) A Dominican top baseball prospect was caught falsifying his age. Uh oh. A 19-year old acting as a 14-year old. This has always been a thing! (47:45) What is going on in Tampa? Is there any update at all about Tropicana Field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deadline’ as in players and teams are facing a deadline as in Gerrit Cole as in Yankees as in Scott Boras. The Yankees have until 5pm today to agree to a deal with Gerrit Cole or he’s a free agent. The Yankees already declined a deal with Anthony Rizzo. Let’s update the Boras Four from last offseason. (17:05) There is so much bad in the NFL right now. Nine teams with 2 losses. 11 teams fighting for the first overall pick. How did we get here? (31:15) Review: Woman of the Hour. (35:30) Jason Kelce got into it with a fan over the weekend at Penn State. Let’s discuss what happened, why it should not have happened, and what can happen now. (42:09) Joel Embiid gets into a locker room incident with a reporter. Another big uh oh. (46:20) NPPOD. (48:20) We have one day until Election Day. What are the candidates up to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fugue for tinhorns’ as in the offseason is here as in baseball is already off to the races. Free agency. Juan Soto. RSN business. So much going on. (21:25) What’s the latest going on with the Athletics? Do we finally get to see this financial plan? Is John Fisher ready to show the numbers? And what about that schedule for games in Sacramento… what a doozy. (35:50) Review: Old Man - Season 2. (37:30) NPPOD. (43:30) Bob Costas is hanging up his mic. After a 44-year career he no longer has it. What a legend. (48:00) We have a trade already! The Braves have traded Jorge Soler already! Arte Moreno, welcome to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘5’ as in Freddie Freeman as in 5 runs as in 5th inning as in Game 5. Can you believe what you saw? An epic meltdown by the Yankees against the Dodgers. And now the Los Angeles Dodgers are your World Series champions! (13:30) How did the Dodgers get it done? What happens now? They get pitchers back. They get Ohtani back. They get to spend and spend and spend! (20:15) What are the Yankees going to do? Is Boone coming back? Is Cashman coming back? Is Soto coming back? (35:52) Review: The Bridges of Madison County. (39:36) NPPOD. (41:40) What’s going on with the WNBA? Adam Silver wants to start seeing more truth in valuations. The business of the league is not great. There’s a chance a lockout comes. And there are so many open head coaching jobs it’s crazy. (48:07) Saudi Arabia is pulling back on foreign funding. How bad is this for American sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘25%’ as in the Yankees are back in it as in the Yankees finally scored runs as in the Dodgers didn’t try to pitch through as in another fan gets kicked out of a game. Freddie Freeman homered again, but the Yankees were able to fight back because of the supporting cast finally. Anthony Volpe what a moment! (13:00) Let’s talk Game 5. What do the Dodgers need to do to end the series? How can the Yankees continue to fight? (20:45) NPPOD. (23:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the World Series finally being able to outrate Monday Night Football. Oh yea! (34:20) Review: Only Murders in the Building. (37:05) The Colts are benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco. Uh oh. (44:30) What’s going on in the NBA right now? The 76ers were fined already. Just one week into the season! And what’s with all the players not playing back-to-backs!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘disconsolate’ as in despondent as in Dodgers as in Yankees as in MLB as in World Series. The Dodgers are one game away from a sweep of the Yankees. I can’t believe it. MLB can’t believe it. This was supposed to be the ultimate seven game series. But… Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers have other plans. (19:40) Keys to Game 4. Can the Yankees avoid the sweep? (24:00) NPPOD. (30:17) Review: Road Diary. (31:50) The future of the Cleveland Browns are in a weird place. Team needs a new stadium. Team is fighting city. And now we all see the team is so much worse off with Deshaun Watson at QB and they owe him so much money. (37:50) The Colts have a little issue with Anthony Richardson. Have you ever seen a QB sub himself out for being tired? (47:20) We are 7 days away from the election. Let’s discuss some of the things that are happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in 54 outs away as in the Dodgers are up 2-0 as in Yankees have to turn things around. How did we get here? Nestor Cortes gives up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman! Freeman has been on fire! Game 2 it was almost the moment for the Yankees in the 9th, but nope! Can the Yankees fight back? Is Ohtani going to play? (33:20) Rob Manfred wants the Tampa situation figured out ASAP. Tropicana Field will not be ready. The Rays need a place to play at. Where will it be? (40:45) What happened in the NFL over the weekend? Anything exciting? How about a player taunting during a Hail Mary against his team? How about the Jets and Cowboys losing again? (50:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘butterflies’ as in nerves as in that feeling of anxiety in your tummy as in the World Series is here! Let’s discuss gameday and what happens and what my experience was. The Yankees and Dodgers players are ready so Let’s play ball! (10:14) NPPOD. (12:00) 2013 World Series champion Will Middlebooks joins the show to break down the World Series with me! (33:26) Review: The Menendez Brothers. (38:30) There is an ugly fight brewing in Cleveland right now between the city and the Browns. It’s all about a new stadium. Here we go again as the stadium carousel always spins and spins and spins. (46:18) Aaron Judge spoke yesterday at World Series Media Day and he said he wanted teams to spend more and faster during the offseason. Is this what the fans want? The teams? The players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘one fine day’ as in one more day until the World Series as in tomorrow as in keys to victory as in things to watch. Here we go! Ohtani vs Judge? Soto vs Betts? (16:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Athletics owner John Fisher valuing his team at $2 billion! He wants to sell part of the team for $500 million. Ha. (27:10) NPPOD. (34:32) Review: Straight Outta Compton. (40:30) The Dallas Cowboys never stop being in the news. Good or bad. Doesn’t matter. We have the kicker missing practice for jury duty. Nice. And now we have players mad about stadium tours. Oh boy. (50:43) Let’s talk about the ESPN+ exclusive for the NFL on Monday. Why do people think this was a failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rotation’ as in starters as in Gerrit Cole as in Jack Flaherty as in Carlos Rodon as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in bullpen games! Let’s talk about each team’s rotation and how it was set up for the series. And we have to take a moment to honor Fernando Valenzuela. (14:10) Nestor Cortes is ready to risk it all for a World Series ring. How smart is this? (19:20) Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 ball just sold at auction for $4.4 million. A new record! (24:40) NPPOD. (35:50) Review: Tuesday. (38:30) Let’s talk about the Timberwolves sale. Is it done yet? Is ARod an NBA owner now? (42:30) Jerry Jones is back at it again. Back on radio. Back making up excuses. (49:23) The Athletics are installing grass at Sutter Health Park. Players complained about the idea to install turf, but the heat would have been unbearable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘already’ as in the NBA is already back as in Bron as in Bronny as in JJ Redick as in the 76ers as in Embiid as in Paul George as in Wemby as in the Timberwolves! (16:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the WNBPA opting out of the CBA with the WNBA and what it means. What do these players want? What will the league be willing to give? Will there be a work stoppage? (35:35) Review: Bad Monkey. (38:08) What are the Dodgers and Yankees doing today? The World Series isn’t for another 4 days. (45:00) NPPOD. (47:45) Tua Tagovailoa is returning. He had some interesting things to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘43 years’ as in Yankees as in Dodgers as in New York as in Los Angeles as in World Series. It happened. Top seeds in each league. Most popular teams in MLB. Highest spending teams. Judge, Ohtani, Soto, Betts, Stanton, Freeman. Wow. (21:40) Deshaun Watson is done for the year. Achilles popped. Fans cheered. Browns players were furious. What a mess. (27:33) The Jets got embarrassed again. Horrible. Who will Aaron Rodgers blame now? (33:45) The Giants benched Daniel Jones. He was not happy. Does it matter? The Eagles and Saquon crushed them. And Tua can come back next week. Should he? (38:15) Review: The Comeback. (45:33) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘probability’ as in chances as in up as in down as in Yankees as in Guardians as in Judge as in Stanton as in Noel as in Fry. What a postseason game yesterday! Clase blows another save! Weaver blows a save! Guardians steal a game! (11:50) The Dodgers are too good. Too much firepower on offense. The bullpen is shutting down the Mets batter. It’s ugly out there! (22:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Knicks new jersey patch deal with Abu Dhabi and somehow the new location of the Sphere being in the UAE. HAHAHA! (35:10) Review: Deadpool & Wolverine. (38:30) NPPOD. (42:40) Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have a problem. His knee is bad. Has missed so many game because of it. We were told it was all fine and now he’s out indefinitely. Not good for Steve Ballmer and the new Intuit Dome! (50:20) Why are the Steelers benching Justin Fields for Russell Wilson? What’s the point of breaking up the 4-2 team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pivotal’ as in LCS as in Dodgers as in Mets as in Yankees as in Guardians. The Dodgers shutout the Mets again. The Dodgers hit three home runs. The Dodgers are a juggernaut. (10:43) NPPOD. (13:15) Is Jerry Reinsdorf finally selling the White Sox? Is this a Christmas miracle for the fans in Chicago? What about that lucrative RSN he launched? (33:15) Review: A River Runs Through It. (37:40) What if you could have insurance taken out on a player’s bad performance? Not just if they are hurt and can’t perform. Would you do it? Now you can! (47:30) Unrivaled basketball has found its media rights home. Welcome to TNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘reunited’ as in reunited and it feels so good as in Aaron Rodgers as in Davante Adams as in Green Bay as in New York. It happened. The Jets did it. Another buddy of Rodgers. (8:41) The Browns have traded Amari Cooper to the Bills. I thought they wanted to win? I thought they were all in on Deshaun Watson? What now? (15:17) The Yankees took a 2-0 lead on the Guardians yesterday. Is this series over? Is it done? Do the Guardians have enough? Judge homered, is he about to get hot? (20:50) NPPOD. (24:00) What are the Rays going to do in Tampa? Will they play in Tampa? Is Tropicana Field going to be ready? (36:40) Review: Peak Season. (39:35) Jerry Jones is mad, but he says he’s not mad, but he’s for sure mad. (46:47) Tom Brady now owns the Raiders. Well… part of the Raiders. And Mark Davis is so happy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘preparation’ as Jets as in Bills as in Yankees as in Mets as New York as in prepared to win as in prepared to lose. We start with Jets because of course we would. Did it all change when Saleh was fired? Nope! Embarrassing loss at home to the Bills. (9:30) The Mets tied up the series against the Dodgers! Vientos slam! Lindor leadoff homer! Scoreless streak ends! Now it’s back to CitiField. (15:09) The Yankees took Game 1 vs the Guardians and it was a passed ball fest. Was it the yips from the Guardians pitcher? (21:00) Why is Deshaun Watson the QB for the Cleveland Browns still? Why are they doing this? Just pay him the money, but bench him. (32:25) Review: Jailbreak - Love on the Run. (35:35) NPPOD. (39:30) Tua Tagovailoa may be returning to play soon. He can come back in a few weeks. Mike McDaniel said he expects a return, but should we? (44:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about players and memorabilia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘5 years’ as in 5 years of Nothing Personal as in 5 years with you all. Thank you! (5:52) The Dodgers and the Mets series started on Sunday. The Dodgers shut the Mets down just like they did the Padres. 33 scoreless innings allowed by the Dodgers. A lineup of great batters. How do you beat that? (14:45) We have Yankees v. Guardians tonight! (20:35) The Dallas Cowboys got demolished in Jerry World on Jerry’s birthday! But! He said that Mike McCarthy is not getting fired right now. (34:23) Review: Slow Horses. (37:50) The Jaguars are in London and it could not be going worse for them and Doug Pederson. What went wrong? How is Shad Khan okay with this? (46:30) NPPOD. (51:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why I did the show with Dan last week… here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Relief Merch Drive from now until Sunday night: https://davidsamsonpodcast.com/ Today’s word of the day is ‘Frank Sinatra’ as in start spreading the news as in New York, New York as in the Yankees as in Giancarlo Stanton as in Aaron Judge as in ACLS. It finally happened. The Yankees took out the Royals. (9:00) The Guardians have forced a Game 5! David Fry with an improbable pinch hit home run! Tarik Skubal is starting Game 5 for the Tigers! (14:00) NPPOD. (21:21) The Minnesota Twins are for sale. Another team. Another sale. (35:20) Review: Big Fish. (39:40) MLB and Diamond are still fighting over money. RSNs are going away. Where is that money coming from now? What will teams do? (48:50) Kendrick Perkins started a new company targeting college athletes for NIL. It needs to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘devastation’ as in Hurricane Milton as in Florida as in Tampa as in St. Pete. Last night and today has been sad for the state of Florida. Two hurricanes in two weeks. Let’s discuss what we saw, what will happen. (15:45) Mets are headed to the NLCS! What a game! What a series! (24:00) The Yankees tied things up last night. Our guy Stanton! HUGE! Is it time that Bob Costas hangs up the microphone? (37:25) The Padres barred Ken Rosenthal from entering the dugout during Game 3 of the Padres and Dodgers series. How do we feel about this? Was it the right move? (46:04) NPPOD. (48:03) Vegas baby! We had a casino blown to the ground just for the Athletics? Really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘escorted’ as in security as in Robert Saleh as in Aaron Rodgers as in Woody Johnson as in the New York Jets. The Jets have fired Robert Saleh 5 games into the season. Why now? Does it make sense to have given him this season or done it during the offseason or during the end of last season? (19:30) Mets are one win away from sending the Phillies home and heading to the NLCS! Grimace! Padres hosted the Dodgers and what a game it was! Homers and grand slams and huge plays! (37:50) Review: It Ends with Us. (44:40) Hurricane Milton is headed toward Florida right now. We’re going to do a donation push. We need your help. (48:40) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in brink of hurricane as in brink of elimination from the playoffs as in brink of my career. What is happening? Was yesterday good? Let’s start with Jazz Chisholm and what he said after the Yankees loss yesterday. Is this what you want? Bulletin board material? (13:17) What’s the latest the with the Dodgers and the Padres? BEEF IS BACK! (30:30) Review: Mr. McMahon. (38:00) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are doing the press tour. Do you like what’s happening here? Trying to reach a new audience is what you have to do. But, is this the best way to do it? (45:30) Shams is the new Woj is the new insider. Why is this a position we need? (49:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘thrust’ as in thrust into the world as in thrust into the DLS world as in Dan Le Batard is here! We start today with the anniversary of October 7th and where we are now as a world, as Americans, as people. (15:15) Did you see what happened in the Dodgers and Padres game? Fans were throwing things at the Padres players. Game had to be stopped. What a joke! (34:43) Deshaun Watson looks bad. He’s struggling. The Browns are bad. The team is bad. The contract is bad. Good! (43:10) Josh Allen was out cold. Josh Allen missed one play. The NFL has an issue. (46:30) Let’s end things with the NFL players against the NFL media. Players want the media out of the locker room. Interesting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week we are doing the show from Miami... and Dan Le Batard will be co-hosting! Today’s word of the day is ‘moving on’ as in the Mets as in the Brewers as in Pete Alonso as in Devin Williams as in rally. What a game! And the Mets will face the Phillies! (13:36) Yankees vs Royals! (16:20) Guardians vs Tigers! (19:00) Dodgers vs Padres! (22:00) Let’s do some predictions for the Divisional Round! (24:10) Terry Francona has been hired as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds! Whoa! Announced right as the Mets/Brewers game ended! (32:00) Review: Nobody Wants This. (34:40) The Miami Marlins cleaned house. You’re fired! You’re fired! You’re also fired! (42:00) Stephen Ross is selling parts of the Dolphins and more! Here comes private equity! (48:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘statistics’ as in stats as in the trend isn’t your friend or is it as in Wild Card baseball! Let’s start with the Mets and the Brewers series! (5:10) The San Diego Padres set up a showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers! Here we go! (12:00) Goodbye, Houston! Astros are gone. The Tigers go on! (18:45) The Royals are moving on. Completely shut down the Orioles! (24:24) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? What in the world is happening with Diamond and MLB right now? (35:34) Review: Blow. (38:12) Michael Jordan is going after NASCAR. A huge, huge fight here. (45:35) NPPOD. (47:00) Lamar Jackson went off on people who message him and players after games who lose bets. Stop this nonsense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘87.5%’ as in road wins as in game 1 winners as win wild card as in postseason baseball! Let’s start with the Tigers vs Astros! Tarik Skubal is an ace! Corbin Burnes was an ace for the Orioles and that as not enough! The Padres shutout the Braves! And the Mets rally again! (18:20) Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick took the blame for the failures of the team this year. He said the Jordan Montgomery signing was all him. Wow! (30:32) Review: Dead Money. (33:00) The San Francisco Giants chairman spoke about why the team fired Farhan Zaidi and hired Buster Posey. (43:10) NPPOD. (45:30) The former Jaguars employee who stole $22 million from the team is now suing FanDuel for $250 million! WHAT? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘hit king’ as in Pete Rose as in Hall of Fame as in RIP. On the eve of the MLB postseason, Pete Rose died at age 83 yesterday. Let’s talk about his legacy and what happens next. Will MLB change its stance? (12:45) What a game yesterday between the Braves and Mets! Electric! Mets are in! Braves are in! (20:00) It’s time for postseason predictions! (33:06) Review: Will and Harper. (37:11) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the San Francisco Giants firing Farhan Zaidi and then hiring Buster Posey. (42:54) The Cardinals are moving on from John Mozeliak and it’s now time for Chaim Bloom to take over… but in 2026. (46:15) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/5622717 Today’s word of the day is ‘disincentive’ as in Monday doubleheader as in Mets as in Braves as in Wild Card. What is happening here? It’s a win and you’re in for both teams. If the Mets win a game, they’re in. If the Braves win a game, they’re in. (11:40) The Los Angeles Dodgers finish with the best record in baseball. Does it matter? (18:50) Rashee Rice is done for the year. Torn ACL on a freak play where Patrick Mahomes took him out. The Chiefs are looking to 3-peat and now things look real tough. (21:30) What is going on with the New York Jets? What an embarrassing loss to the Broncos yesterday. Woof. (28:10) Review: Wolfs. (31:00) Let’s talk about my weekend. (36:00) Rocco Baldelli is staying in Minnesota after the Twins epic collapse. The Marlins are moving on from Skip Schumaker. (42:50) The White Sox are officially the worst team ever. Most losses in a season all-time. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf decided a letter to the fans would be that. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘goodbye, farewell, amen’ as in goodbye Oakland, farewell Oakland, amen as in Mash as in the Athletics. That’s it for the team in Oakland. (14:50) The Cowboys own the Giants in recent years and it continued last night. (18:34) NPPOD. Let’s talk about the White Sox and the move they made. Still holding off on history. (33:14) My preseason MLB picks were so bad. Sorry. How are the Mariners this bad? I cannot believe it. (39:47) Review: Child Star. (43:30) We have drama with the Ohtani ball. A lawsuit has arrived! (49:30) Wander Franco is going to stand trial. His MLB career is done. Now he’ll fight jail time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘contingency’ as in backup plans as in hurricane planning as in Mets as in Braves as in postponed. How did MLB allow this to happen? The planning was so poor! (11:12) The Yankees have some more problems with pitching again. Nestor Cortes is done. Flexor strain. Bad timing for this injury. Can Judge and Soto be enough or will pitching be the letdown? (16:20) NPPOD. (19:12) The Indiana Fever season is done. Caitlin Clark’s rookie season is over. What a season. Viewership is up. Merch sales are up. Attendance is up. (31:10) Review: Almost Famous. (35:07) We have an update on UNLV v. Matthew Sluka. What a mess college sports are. (45:30) The Ohtani 50th home run ball is going up for auction. Starting price will be $500K but if you want to buy it now it can be yours for $4.5 million. (50:30) Steve Cohen wants a casino. Will he get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘oops’ as in oops they did it again as in the Houston Astros as in dominance as in don’t write them off. They did it again. 7 division titles in 8 seasons. (3:50) The Oakland Athletics won in a walkoff last night. Last few game for the Athletics at the Coliseum. (8:20) The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot on a triple play! Never been done before! (12:10) Mets or Braves? Who is going to do it? (13:30) It’s now been 8 years since we lost Jose Fernandez. (16:40) NPPOD. (19:05) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Pirates and Rowdy Tellez and what happened there. (30:40) Review: His Three Daughters. (32:50) This story about Matthew Sluka and UNLV is only the beginning. Walking away from an undefeated team because of some contract issues. Oh boy! (39:08) Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against the Pac-12, NCAA, and USC over past NIL money. (47:17) The Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over poaching penalties. Love it. More lawsuits. More college athletics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ghostwriter’ as in John Fisher as in letter as in Oakland as in Athletics as in see ya. John Fisher finally spoke out to the fans and it was something. Are you following the team to Vegas if you’re an Oakland fan? (16:30) The Jacksonville Jaguars have problems. One big, massive problem. And his name is Trevor Lawrence. $250 million quarterback and nothing to show for it. (28:02) NPPOD. (36:09) Review: Mothers’ Instinct. (38:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why Jerry Jones would say he couldn’t afford to sign Derrick Henry… what? (42:50) Let’s talk about Skip Schumaker and his end in Miami. When will it end? (47:25) Antonio Pierce called out the Raiders. Blown out by the Panthers at home. He was NOT happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘disappointed’ as in Jerry Jones is disappointed as in the Cowboys as in the Ravens as in Dak Prescott. The Cowboys dropped another game at home, 2nd straight. What now for Jerry? Is McCarthy’s seat scorching? (12:30) Did you see what Andy Dalton did? Uh oh, Bryce. (17:38) CJ Abrams, the All-Star for the Nationals, has been demoted. Skipped curfew to go to the casino all night. Woof. (24:45) David Bell has been fired by the Reds. (29:30) The White Sox… (35:15) Review: Didi. (37:33) The Detroit Tigers are making magic happen. They were completely out of it a month ago. The Royals have fallen apart. The Twins are crashing out. Can the Tigers hold everyone off? (43:50) NPPOD. (48:40) Let’s talk about the Ohtani ball. The Dodgers reportedly offered the guy who caught the 50th HR ball $300K that was turned down… hmmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Marlins Park’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in 50/50 club as in home run as in stolen base as in history. What a game for Ohtani! 6 for 6. 3 homers. 10 rbi. Just an unbelievable achievement … at Marlins Park! (13:00) MLB postseason update! (16:20) NPPOD. (20:42) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Dan Campbell having to sell his house because a fan doxxed him and his family. WHAT? (33:50) Review: Greedy People. (37:20) Texas has some problems. Not real ones but the outside noise can be loud and distracting. Arch Manning is in. Quinn Ewers is hurt. (45:30) The WNBA moment is continuing. A new team in Portland. Playoffs starting with Caitlin Clark. Why are the games starting during an NFL Sunday? What? (49:35) We end the week with the San Francisco Giants. Eliminated from playoffs. So what will happen with Farhan Zaidi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘insider’ as in Woj Bomb as in Shams as in Schefter as in Rapoport. What am I talking about? Adrian Wojnarowski is stepping away from being the biggest insider in the world to go be GM at a small basketball school. Huh? (12:40) The Milwaukee Brewers have won the NL Central! Defying the odds. Counsell gone? Corbin gone? No problem! (16:35) The Yankees are back in the postseason. Clinched a spot. Judge and Soto show will carry on. (18:30) The Baltimore Orioles DFA’d Craig Kimbrel. What a move. Big time closer, late in career, he’s been bad for half a season. (28:50) Review: American Hustle. (33:25) NPPOD. (37:20) Let’s talk Toronto sports. Rogers Communications is buying up every team. Blue Jays. Maple Leafs. Raptors. Toronto FC. Argonauts. All Rogers. (46:22) Drake London scored and celebrated by faking firing off a machine gun. His coach said it was a t-shit cannon. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘surcharge’ as in fee as in ticket fee as in Tennessee Vols as in college football as in talent fee. What happened here? Is this new charge the future of college sports? (11:00) Let’s take a deep look at what’s happening in Georgia. The Governor signed an order that keeps schools in Georgia from being punished by conferences or the NCAA. (18:34) Tua is out for some time now. He’s been placed on IR and can’t play until at least Week 8. (29:10) Review: American Sports Story - Aaron Hernandez. (35:30) Have you been paying attention to Emmanuel Clase? What a run he has been on. 3 seasons of elite status. Lights out this year. (44:01) NPPOD. The Wild Card is heating up! The races are on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘benched’ as in Bryce young as in Dave Canales as in the Carolina Panthers. How did this happen? Sunday Canales said Bryce Young was the starter. Monday Canales said no, Andy Dalton is the starter. Huh… (12:10) There’s a big fight for the Boston Celtics. Reportedly… We have a father vs son battle for the sale of the team. All over the payroll. (26:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Alex Cora’s comments on throwing at batters. How often did I throw at batters? (36:35) Review: Outstanding - A Comedy Revolution. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:00) What is happening with Buster Posey and the Giants? Is Farhan on the way out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘thank you’ as in Thank You, David Tepper as in the Carolina Panthers as in Bryce Young as in bad football. The Panthers won 2 games last season. The Panthers have no wins this season. The Panthers have been the worst team in the NFL for 6 seasons now. Way to go! (11:35) The Dallas Cowboys were blown out in their home opener. Oh boy, Jerry Jones is already mad. But not mad. (16:20) The New York Giants lost in a new way. I cannot believe it. (19:55) Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly not retiring. The Dolphins have no idea when he’ll return. (25:55) Did you see what Gerrit Cole did this weekend? (37:40) Review: 2024 Emmy’s. (42:55) Ads on baseball helmets? It’s here! (48:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘concussed’ as in Tua as in the Miami Dolphins as in the Buffalo Bills as in head injury. Just a nightmare for Tua. So avoidable. Where does Tua go from here? What do the Dolphins do now? (17:20) I have never heard of this story in all of my years in baseball. I cannot believe it. (23:40) NPPOD. (31:04) Review: Chimp Crazy. (36:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me again about the Athletics and Sacramento. What now? (45:30) The business of the NBA is booming. The Milwaukee Bucks sold 10% at a $4 billion valuation. Wow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘designation’ as in the Pac-2 as in the Pac-6 as in the Pac-8 as in the Pac-12. What is happening here? Oregon State and Washington State are ready to poach. And who do they have their sights on? The Mountain West! The same conference they had a deal with for scheduling! (9:30) MLB wants to go national. It wants to get away from the regional model. Can it? Are there enough stars? (17:50) NPPOD. (26:05) Review: Ruby Sparks. (29:45) The WNBA is facing another problem. One that could have been avoided, but wasn’t. Commissioner Cath Engelbert had some comments about the Reese and Clark rivalry, and the players are now pissed. (40:50) Josh Harris is in stadium hell. He needs a new stadium for the Commanders. He needs a new stadium for the Sixers. (49:15) There’s an epic battle going on for Chelsea Football Club. Todd Boehly wants control. He may not get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘23 years’ as in 23 years since the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Let’s continue talking and continue to remember what happened that day and those days after. And we also need to discuss the presidential debate. Kamala Harris took the stage with Donald Trump. What did we learn? Anything? (13:20) Another investigation into Deshaun Watson. Another case against Deshaun Watson. Is this the end for him? (21:10) Tyreek Hill and his agent have called for the officers to be fired from the Miami PD. That’s the latest update on what happened on Sunday outside Hard Rock Stadium. (34:20) Review: Rebel Ridge. (38:45) What’s going on with the Athletics? Problems brewing in Sacramento? (47:00) NPPOD. (48:25) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Is it better to be 0-1 than 1-0? It is if you’re Robert Saleh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘correctable’ as in fixable as in the Jets as in the Niners as in Aaron Rodgers as in Rober Saleh. The Jets got cooked. Brock Purdy and the 49ers were too good. Too strong. Too physical. What a letdown for Rodgers and the Jets. (10:10) If you have DirecTV you did not see Monday Night Football. The fight with Disney is still ongoing. Woof. (16:45) Tyreek Hill footage was released by Miami PD. The bodycam footage is disturbing. Let’s discuss what the police union said and what we all saw. (32:23) Review: James Earl Jones Top 5 movies. (38:30) We have a Hall of Fame quote from the GM of the White Sox. It’s surreal. (44:40) Deshaun Watson is in more legal trouble. Here we go again with him. (49:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘excessive’ as in excessive speed as in excessive force as in excessive action. Tyreek Hill was detained and handcuffed and shoved to the ground by Miami police. Outside of Hard Rock Stadium. What the heck? How does this happen? (11:11) Dak Prescott just got the big bucks from Jerry Jones. Highest paid player ever. Wow. (16:45) Tom Brady made his debut in the booth. How did you feel about it? (20:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brazil game and how this stadium was retrofitted to host an NFL game. (32:55) Review: The Perfect Couple. (36:45) MLB postseason is so close. The Mets used a 9-game win streak to jump into the Wild Card, but it only gets tougher from here. What about moves being made with bullpens? Nestor was moved from starter to reliever and he was upset. (45:14) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘toe’ as in foot as in head shoulders knees and toes as in the Chiefs as in the Ravens as in the NFL. The season is here. The Chiefs win 27-20 as the would be Ravens touchdown gets overturned by a toe! Is Taylor Swift the key to the Chiefs success? (9:20) Let’s discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL this season for me to follow. Cowboys. Aaron Rodgers. (17:40) Let’s make some predictions for the season! (24:02) NPPOD. (36:20) Review: Borderlands. (39:40) Disney is in a fight with DirecTV. When will it end? (46:05) ESPN is embracing A.I. And people are MAD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘puppet’ as in Roger Goodell as in Jerry Jones as in Commanders as in undercover reporter. Let me break this down for you. It’s crazy. Commanders VP of Content goes on a date… but the date is an undercover reporter. Woof. (13:55) NPPOD. Matt Chapman signed a huge deal with the Giants. Boras special. (22:04) The Packers and Eagles play on Friday in Brazil. The players for the Eagles had some not so nice things to say about Brazil! (33:00) Review: Banshees of Inisherin. (35:40) It’s time we discuss what happened in Georgia yesterday. Another school shooting. Two teachers dead. Two 14-year olds dead. Done by a fellow 14-year old student. Unreal… (43:15) Players continue to get hit by pitches. It continues to get worse and worse and worse. Whit Merrifield sounded off on this after being hit in the head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘posturing’ as in MLB as in Diamond as in winter spending as in local TV money as in free agents. What is happening now? We’ve been telling you all about the fight between bankrupt Bally’s but what happened on Tuesday is important. (18:20) What is the deal with Haason Reddick and the Jets? The Jets traded for him March and he hasn’t shown up. He wants a deal. The Jets don’t want to pay him that much. Where does this end? (23:15) Is the Guardian Cap here to stay in the NFL? Two players for the Indianapolis Colts will wear them during the regular season. (36:00) Review: Pearl Jam. (39:11) NPPOD. (46:40) The Texas Rangers will not repeat as World Series champions. The Rangers are likely to miss the postseason. deGrom is still hurt. Max Scherzer is hurt. The team isn’t hitting. Sounds like big problems.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘earth, wind, fire’ as in September as in baseball as in MLB as in postseason push. Let’s discuss the biggest storylines now that September baseball is here. Shohei Ohtani chase. Aaron Judge chase. Playoff chase. (12:00) Going over my August predictions. (13:05) Time for some September predictions! (17:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what’s going on with Brazil and Elon Musk right now. The country has banned X. The NFL is playing there Friday. (26:00) Niners rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery over the weekend. Oh boy. (33:45) Review: Daughters. (40:57) We have another TV fight. Disney v. DirecTV. (50:13) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘weight’ as in public musings of Jerry Jones as in Dak Prescott as in the Dallas Cowboys. What is going on in Dallas? Prescott is a free agent next season. Where is the new deal? Is it with the Cowboys or is Dak gone after the year? Do Dak and Jerry have an issue with each other? (12:06) Tom Brady is in an uphill battle to become part owner of the Raiders. He’s now an analyst for FOX. What does that mean? He’s banned from a lot of things he needs to do for his job! (22:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Fenway Sports Group and the difference between it and private equity firms. (34:20) Review: Adam Sandler - Love You. (37:07) Mark Cuban said somethings about MLB ownership that we need to speak on. (43:20) NPPOD. (49:15) Glen Davis is going to jail. But! Not until after he finishes a documentary? Huh!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘bobblehead scratcher’ as in bobblehead night as in Shohei Ohtani as in Decoy as in Dodger Stadium as in madness. What went into this giveaway? How do giveaways work? The fans lined up hours and hours before the game for one of these. (11:00) Pat McAfee sounded off on reporters yesterday at an ESPN panel. He spoke about unfair coverage. He spoke about personal attacks on his character. He spoke about Aaron Rodgers. (31:50) 28:50 - Review: Shakespeare In Love. (36:50) NPPOD. (40:20) The Steelers have named Russell Wilson the starting QB. Who didn’t see that coming? It’s decision week for NFL teams. (45:50) Chris Ballard is feeling the pressure in Indy. He doesn’t care about how feel about the team he put together. If it gets him fired it gets him fired, he said. (48:55) Let’s talk about gambling. Online hate from gambling is embarrassing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘private equity’ as in our favorite business topic as in sports as in the NFL as in college sports as in big big big money! The NFL is going to allow private equity in now. Why does private equity want in? (17:20) The NFL voted down using Hawk-Eye technology for first downs this year. Not happening. Isn’t working how they want it to. (28:18) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Washington Commanders new stadium rights deal. They wanted to know if it’s better for national brands or regional brands to make national rights deals. (36:45) Review: Fly Me to the Moon. (39:25) Amazon could be pulling its funding from Diamond Sports Group. Uh oh. (44:55) NPPOD - Yankees, Orioles, and the race for the AL Central Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘personal attacks’ as in Deion Sanders as in Dabo Swinney as in reporters as in fans as in college football is back. Let’s start with Deion Sanders and what happened at Colorado. A reporter was banned for the things he wrote about Deion. (10:25) Dabo Swinney has banned callers from his radio show. Not happening anymore. Sorry fans. (14:50) Let’s talk about the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones the GM. Dallas finally signs CeeDee Lamb. (27:40) Review: Incoming. (29:40) The US Open business is booming. Record payouts. Millions and millions of dollars. Same is happening this week in golf. Millions and millions of dollars. (38:40) NPPOD. (45:30) It’s time to talk about the booming memorabilia business. Billions and billions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘62 again’ as in Aaron Judge as in home run chase as in MVP season as in record-setting as in Shohei Ohtani as in history as in baseball! Aaron Judge is on fire. He’s hitting for average and power and carrying the Yankees. (8:14) Shohei Ohtani continues to make history of his own. Quickest to join the 40/40 club. Walk off grand slams. What can’t he do!? (14:10) Griffin Conine got the call! (21:50) Jordan Montgomery blasted Scott Boras for his handling of the offseason. Montgomery wanted Boston, he ended up in Arizona. And then he fired Boras. (34:20) Review: Inside Out 2. (38:00) Ted Lasso back for a season 4. Here are my thoughts. (40:20) History is being made tonight in Red Sox vs Blue Jays! (44:45) NPPOD. (47:45) Scott Servais is not happy about how he found out about his firing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘vibe’ as in good vibes as in bad vibes as in the Seattle Mariners as in Scott Servais as in Jerry Dipoto. What went wrong for the Mariners? Pitching was elite. Batting was horrible. How did they fall apart so quickly? (12:45) The Los Angeles Angels gave GM Perry Minasian a 2-year extension. The team has stunk for so many years now… why do this? Because it’s Arte’s team. (21:22) NWSL signed a new CBA. No more draft. No more trades. Guaranteed deals. Major news. (32:40) Review: Unstable S2. (35:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Orioles sending Trevor Rogers down after being acquired at the deadline. (43:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘correcting’ as in Brian Flores as in Tua Tagovailoa as in the Dolphins as in Dan Le Batard. Why does this story have so much air? Why did Brian Flores respond? What happens next? (11:55) Private equity is coming to the NFL. It wants college football. It wants everything. (21:45) What team is Jeff Bezos buying? Any? He’s always been rumored to want one and he’s always rumored to be the guy buying. (31:25) Review: The Union. (34:50) We have some tennis drama. World No.1 Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for steroids. BUT! It was ruled by a committee that I was accidentally. Sure… (43:50) NPPOD. - Let’s talk about what’s happening with the Orioles. Injuries everywhere! (49:30) The Marlins new season ticket plan. Let’s discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘strain’ as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball. The AL East is tough. It’s a close race. Which team will prevail? (10:35) Someone asked me about the issue going on with the Staten Island Little League coach calling out Aaron Judge. What the heck is this!? (20:30) Joey Votto announced his retirement. One of the best Canadian players of all time. (25:30) The NBA battle with Warner Bros. Discovery is now into the court world. Not the basketball court. (34:46) Review: Chasing Amy. (38:00) Ranking the top Quentin Tarantino characters of all time. (43:30) NPPOD. (47:35) Dartmouth v. Dartmouth is happening. The university vs the men’s basketball team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘coach speak’ as in Tua as in Dolphins as in Brian Flores as in Mike McDaniel as in NFL. What happened here with Tua? He opened up to Dan Le Batard about how bad Flores’ coaching technique was towards him. And how well Mike McDaniel has been since then. (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the last Bay Bridge Series at the Oakland Coliseum. It’s the end of an era in Oakland. (25:45) St. Pete government officials got bonuses for the new stadium deal. Only 17 of them. Hmmm. (36:35) Review: Dark Matter. (40:33) NPPOD. (42:45) Mets had Hailey Welch throw out a first pitch. Some people are mad about it. (48:00) Let’s discuss what’s happening with the Las Vegas Aces. A civil rights lawsuit was brought against the head coach, team, and league on behalf of a former Aces player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in climbing as in hiking as in mountains as in what I just did this past weekend. (6:45) Let’s get to the 6 inning minimum. What is MLB trying to do here? Will it happen? (14:35) Tyler Glasnow is on the injured list. Another pitching injury. Another Dodgers loss in a tight playoff race. Oh boy. (20:30) The Yankees still have some problems. Jazz Chisholm hurt. Clay Holmes continues to blow saves. (24:30) What are the Pirates doing? Struggling. And now they have a Paul Skenes problem. (37:00) Review: Twisters. (39:36) Venu is out. See ya later. We hardly even knew you. (46:20) NPPOD. (48:00) Wait to see updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another mailbag! We’ll be back on Monday, but for now I’m on a mountain! Today’s show is all about the new streaming world. Subscriptions and ads are what the world has become! (14:01) Someone asked me about the NBA media deal and what would happen if the NBA owners wanted a bigger peace of the pie. It’s a 50/50 split… for how long? (24:50) Someone asked if Rob Manfred sees Warner Bros. Discovery needs content and MLB needs a big buyer… would he suggest this? (36:40) Someone asked me about employees v. Shareholders. Loyalty was one of the employees traits, but fighting with the shareholder was hurting some business. How do you handle this? (45:00) Someone asked me about the Green Bay Packers ownership and how this works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, Pablo! Friend of the show has returned. What are his favorite episodes of PTFO? Where should a new fan start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth joins the show! We talk all things from the NFL, the union, football, sports, life! Everything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let me explain what I’m up to this week. It’s pretty cool, pretty major. I’m climbing a mountain! Rich Eisen joins the show! He starts things off, of course, with the Michigan Wolverines! What is this new NIL world and how does Rich fit into it? What is the business of Rich Eisen? How did he come to create his own show and company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Berry joins the show today. He was the Co-head of CAA Baseball. A super agent. Maybe you’ve heard of some of his players: Buster Poser, JT Realmuto, Roy Hallady, Mark Buerhle, Josh Hader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome into a mailbag episode. I’m not here, but I’m here. Someone asked me if MLB expands does that mean the ‘feeder’ systems expand too? New AAA teams? New AA? How does it work? (12:40) Someone asked me about MLB regions and why MLB has picked regions that have no chance to have success. (21:45) Someone asked me about PTBNL… a player to be named later. What does that mean? Is that more embarrassing than cash considerations? (35:55) What is going on with the Rockies? Does the league ever give teams pressure to do more? (46:45) Someone asked me about visas and Canadians and trading players to Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘joint’ as in joint practice as in NFL as in fighting as in Lions as in Giants as in fines as in football! The NFL sent a memo and no one listened. Now the NFL has fined teams… will they listen? (10:15) What are the Steelers doing at QB? Is it Russell Wilson or is it Justin Fields? Mike Tomlin loves the funny business. (17:15) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about my thoughts on Jim Harbaugh and what the NCAA announced. (30:35) Review: Minority Report. (36:00) NPPOD. MLB wants to go to Bristol Motor Speedway next year. Will it work how they want it to? (45:20) Let’s talk about what happened to the Taylor Swift shows in Vienna. Canceled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘give me everything’ as in Pitfall as in Mr. Worldwide as in Mr. 305 as in Florida International University as in naming rights deal! That’s right! PITBULL has a college football stadium named after him now! (11:25) Let’s talk some Olympics! We love it! (16:15) The White Sox have won a game! I repeat the White Sox have won a game! (18:31) Let’s talk about how much time is spent rehabbing to get back to MLB and then getting hurt immediately. It’s bad. It’s sad. (28:00) Review: IF. (30:30) Charles Barkley is back. Not retiring. He said he was but now he isn’t. (39:36) NBA wants a slice of Europe. How is Adam Silver going to make that work? (46:40) NPPOD. (50:20) Rest in peace, Billy Bean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘enthusiasm’ as in Jim Harbaugh as in Michigan as in college football as in the NCAA. What is going on at Michigan? Well, Harbaugh left, but the NCAA is still after the school. (10:10) Ice Cube has challenged the Olympic gold medalists of Team Netherlands to a 3x3 game. It’s Big 3 vs Gold 3. Great business! (14:20) Noah Lyles wants a shoe deal from adidas. Not a cleats deal. He wants trainers. Will he get it? (21:40) Nike founder Phil Knight has sent a letter to Olympic athletes urging them to win it all. Really? (32:10) Review: Fancy Dance. (34:35) The White Sox are having a moment. A very bad moment. (45:16) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in Olympics as in Paris as in Noah Lyles as in Novak Djokovic as in Team USA. What a weekend. What a rush. Moments have been so great. Drama everywhere! (22:20) Blake Snell has been on fire. What a July for him. Capped it off with a no-hitter. (27:00) Gleyber Torres will not be a Yankee next season. It’s over. He’s in a walk year and got benched on Friday for lack of hustle. That’s it. (34:34) Review: Daddio. (38:00) Jackie Robinson statue thief is going to jail for 15 years. Not just for stealing this statue but more theft. (41:20) NPPOD. (48:20) Howard Basketball could be the first school to bring in private equity to try and make it. College sports are changing. Money is needed. Where will all of them get the funds to keep up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘overturned’ as in the NFL as in NFL Sunday Ticket as in lawsuits as in $4.7 billion. A federal judge has ruled that the NFL now owes ZERO dollars to fans and businesses over NFL Sunday Ticket. Oh boy! Here’s what may happen next. (11:40) Let’s talk Olympics. Simone Biles is greatness. Katie Ledecky is greatness. (19:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Olympic boxing controversy. Imane Khelif won a boxing. Now hate and misinformation spread so fast it was horrifying. (33:42) Review: Knox Goes Away. (37:18) Mike Trout is done for the season again. Mike Trout is always hurt. This is bad for him. It’s bad for baseball. It’s bad for us. (43:55) NPPOD. (49:30) Let’s talk about the new women’s basketball league Unrivaled. They signed Paige Bueckers to a massive NIL deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘final third’ as in August as in MLB as in making a playoff push as in deadline is over as in baseball! Let’s take a look at July and the biggest stories and my predictions. Then we turn the page to August predictions. (23:45) Let’s get to the NFL. Are refs in danger of losing jobs? Technology is on its way! (34:33) Review: Aftersun. (37:44) NPPOD. (40:00) More Olympics coverage by us! (46:20) The U.S. Army is suing The Rock over a failed marketing campaign. Oh boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘30’ as in 30 trades as in MLB trade deadline as in excitement as in yes! MLB finally won the news cycle! I couldn’t believe it! Which teams were able to accomplish their goals? Which teams failed to make moves? (12:40) Which teams do I think handled the deadline the best? Let’s take a deep look at the Marlins and Rays, and what those teams did. (20:40) Which teams did not accomplish their goals? The Yankees needed starters and didn’t get one. The White Sox are just a confused team. The Giants kept Snell and couldn’t get under the luxury tax. (31:00) Let’s fly through some wait to sees. (36:50) Review: Horizon. (39:10) Mike Trout could be done for the season. Horrible. Jackson Holliday is back for the Orioles! (43:30) Olympic update time! (48:40) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘10 hours’ as in the trade deadline as in moves are being made still as in late night trades last night as in who is still buying and selling and renting! 3-team trades! Players to be named later! (19:15) NPPOD. (22:55) Comcast and Diamond have a deal! RSNs are back! Here’s what that means! (30:20) Review: Family Affair. (33:03) Go Olympics go! (42:20) Patrick Mahomes is cool with everyone else getting paid. He said he’s not underpaid. Even if he is! (47:50) let’s talk about Joe Biden calling for reform of the Supreme Court. What’s happening here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘34 hours’ as in the MLB trade deadline is 34 hours away. Trades are happening. Players are moving. Teams are buying. Teams are selling. Teams are trying to buy or sell! The Marlins traded Jazz Chisolm to the Yankees! The Cubs and Rays made trades! (19:50) NPPOD. (21:30) QB money is crazy. Tua gets $50 million a year. Jordan Love gets $50 million a year. Is Dak Prescott up next? (32:30) Review: Thelma. (35:09) Warner Bros. Discovery have sued the NBA. The fight is here. How will it end? (41:00) So Charles Barkley isn’t retiring? (45:15) Have you been watching the Olympics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘106 hours’ as in MLB trade deadline as in trades have begun as in we have 4 nights to go as in turn the heat up and get to cooking! Randy Arozerana traded! AJ Punk traded! Garrett Crochet… not traded! (12:57) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Mason Miller broke his pinky slamming his fist on a table! And now he’s out before the trade deadline! WOW! (19:00) Garrett Crochet of the White Sox is out of his mind! (22:30) NPPOD. (25:24) The Oilers hired Stan Bowman. The same Stan Bowman who was kicked out of hockey for mishandling a sexual assault allegation against a coach of his staff. What a shame. (33:55) Review: Presumed Innocent. (38:10) Boneless wings can have bones in them. That’s what the courts in Ohio say. HUH!? (47:00) Let’s update what’s happening with Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘grossly misinterpreted’ as in Warner Bros. Discovery as in NBA as in Amazon as Disney as in NBC. The new announcement for the NBA TV rights deals came out and WBD was kicked to the curb. See ya! We finally have all the details on the NBA. We have the details on the WNBA. (12:30) We have a new deal between MLB and the MLBPA. They are changing the CBA to make a new distribution system for CBT payouts. (20:40) The Boston Red Sox have signed Alex Cora to a new extension. Big money, but not Counsell money. (32:50) Review: The Fisher King. (37:00) Let’s talk the Olympics! What a nightmare so far! (46:00) NPPOD. (48:04) Christian Yelich career is in jeopardy. His back is all messed up. Bad backs do not go away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lone star’ as in the lone star state as in lone star left as in the Dallas Cowboys have some problems. CeeDee Lamb wants a new deal so he isn’t showing up to training camp. Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy have one year left on their deals. And Jerry Jones is battling things away in court. Go cowboys go! (14:00) Is the NFL moving to 18 games? Yes. Of course, the more games the merrier for the NFL. (20:35) We are less than a week away from the MLB trade deadline. What are teams doing right now? Who is buying? Who is selling? Who is doing nothing? (30:30) NPPOD. (35:15) Review: Land of Bad. (38:00) What is happening in Chicago? More development plans! More words about private financing! SURE! (44:10) Let’s talk some Olympics! The Bears are letting Jonathan Owens to leave training camp to go see his wife Simone Biles perform. Fair? Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘match game’ as in matching rights as in the NBA as in TV Rights as in WBD as in TNT as ESPN as in NBC as in Amazon. Warner Bros. Discovery is trying to Match the Amazon deal. Will the NBA accept these terms? Will Amazon fight? Will WBD fight? (16:00) Brent Musburger and his family have bought back VSiN from Draftkings. (22:01) Did the Cubs wave the white flag? Is the season over? Sell, sell, sell! That’s what Jed Hoyer wants you to know. (27:50) What is the Red Sox plan for the trade deadline? Buyers or sellers? (36:20) Review: The Yards. (40:10) NPPOD. (41:55) Jordan Love is holding out. He wants a new deal. The Packers want to get him a deal. But still there’s no deal. (47:00) Let’s give a wait to see and update some wait to sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 canceled. Hospitals down. Banks down. Over a simple software update? (23:00) NPPOD. (35:09) Review: Bonnie & Clyde. (38:30) It’s time to talk 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. All eyes on Ichiro. (43:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Oakland Athletics firing 50% its non-baseball staff. (49:30) We have the start to the Copa America lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 plans were made public so here we are. (36:55) Review: Faye. (38:45) Let’s discuss the Rays new ballpark. It’s not in Nashville. It’s not in Montreal. They are staying in St. Pete. Congrats to the Rays! (45:02) Last night was the RNC. Reports are out that Biden could drop out before the DNC. What is happening with the political climate in this country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 mean for the league? (23:50) The MLB All-Star Game was a ratings success again. Rob Manfred had more to say from the ASG. What did he have to say? Olympics and gambling. (36:08) Review: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. (39:30) Let’s get to some MLB trade talk. Deadline is 2 weeks away and we have some candidates. What should these teams do? (48:07) Caleb Williams was trying to do something the NFL had never seen with his rookie deal. He wanted clauses in his contract that were hilarious, and immediately turned down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 LAUGH! (46:08) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Looks like James Dolan is back to fighting with the NBA again. This time it’s over the new NBA TV deal. Why is he so mad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Donald Trump has picked his VP. The Republican’s are going with J.D. Vance. Who is he? What does this selection mean? (44:01) More and more Copa America madness. The president of the Colombian Soccer Federation was arrested! What!? How did that happen? This story is becoming more and more and more embarrassing!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the Argentina v. Colombia game should never have happened. People storming the gates. Fans fighting. People crawling through air ducts! People without tickets forcing themselves in. Sad. (34:25) Review: Me. (36:25) NPPOD. (37:01) Home Run Derby is tonight! Who ya got!? (43:00) Jalen Brunson signed his new deal with the Knicks. Took a major, major discount for “roster flexibility” wow…. (49:33) Let’s wrap up the show with some things we couldn’t get to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 days away from the MLB draft. Trade talks are heating up. The Astros want to make a trade badly it looks like. Now they’re in striking distance from the Mariners and the Wild Card. (25:16) NPPOD. (32:23) Review: The Bikeriders. (36:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about TNT trying to match an Amazon package to keep NBA rights. Hmmm. (47:15) What is the latest with the Athletics? Have you seen the weather in Las Vegas and Sacramento? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! (20:15) The NBA is finalizing a $76 billion media rights deal. Oh my lanta. NBC. ESPN. Amazon. Games everyday. Streaming. TV. Everywhere. (33:48) Review: Captain Fantastic. (37:20) Jontay Porter is going to go to jail. Banned from the NBA for gambling scandal. Now jail. (44:25) Wander Franco has been moved to the restricted list. No more pay for him. (47:40) Bobby Miller was optioned to AAA. The Dodgers have no pitching and that wasn’t even enough to keep Miller up. (49:15) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. (15:20) Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy cannot be serious. I mean… what in the world was that. (30:20) Review: I Am Celine Dion. (33:31) NPPOD. (36:12) What are the Pittsburgh Pirates going to do? Publicly the owner says he’ll spend. Privately he told staff he won’t spend. Hmm. (46:31) A 16-year old star. Lamine Yamal. What a story for Spain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 till Summer 2025 it’s a way bigger number! (16:00) Are dynasties done in the NBA? Steph Curry seems to think so. (23:00) Will Joel Embiid win a ring? Can his new Big 3 do it? (25:45) NPPOD. (32:45) Review: Top 5 Musicals. (37:33) The Dallas Stars have a new streaming plan. No more Ballys. Now a free service? (44:15) What is happening with Paramount and Skydance? What does the merger mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 make moves? Are they going to win a series again? (18:20) Cubs RP Colton Brewer is now on the 60-day IL. Not bad. Injuries happen. But breaking your hand punching a dugout wall? VERY bad! (24:00) Mike Trout is still hurt. Mike Trout hasn’t played on the Fourth of July since 2019. Mike Trout is always hurt. (27:50) Jose Miranda set a record for batting. It’s so impressive we have to mention it. (34:25) Review: Beverly Hills Cop: AxelF. (37:35) Lakers, Lakers, Lakers! LeBron, LeBron, LeBron! Bronny, Bronny, Bronny! (45:00) NPPOD. (47:10) Let’s discuss what’s going on with the NWSL. Angel City FC for sale? A new Disney movie? What about what’s happening in San Diego? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Nothing Personal Tour! Let's talk Chicago sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 DFA’d by the Marlins. The Marlins continue to pay players to not be there. (30:15) NPPOD. (34:30) Review: Furiousa. (38:00) Let me explain what’s happening with the Detroit Tigers broadcaster Craig Monroe. It’s not good. (46:00) The Florida Panthers have a new TV deal. Goodbye, Bally. Hello, Scripps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. What else is happening in free agency? Are the Thunder that good now? What is the Lakers plan? (28:01) Review: The Bear Season 3. (32:35) NPPOD. (35:00) Let’s talk about All Star voting and the Boston Red Sox. (42:35) We have an update to everything that went down with the Blackhawks and Kyle Beach from a few years ago. The NHL announced 3 execs are allowed back in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! What did I get right? What did I get wrong? (20:20) What will I predict in July? (26:20) Let’s talk top storylines from June. It’s Paul Skenes world. (36:20) Review: Ezra. (39:20) There was a big problem in Milwaukee this past weekend. An escalator malfunction at American Family Field led to 11 people getting injured. (45:50) NPPOD. (46:50) We have new rules for the Home Run Derby. Another change — will it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 players. Let’s discuss what this all means. (24:25) Did you watch the presidential debate last night? The horror show that was Biden and Trump. (39:16) NPPOD. (42:10) Bryce Harper might be in some injury trouble. Hamstrings are bad. (45:20) Will Shohei Ohtani be in the home run derby? Are the Dodgers going to protect him? Does he need the protection? (50:10) How much is Stephen A. Smith worth? He wants big money. He wants to be everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Kevin Durant is a Sun and will be a Sun. (14:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Texas Rangers and why it’s so hard for teams to repeat as champions. (23:35) NPPOD. (33:10) Review: Singles. (36:41) Alex Morgan was left off the Women’s National soccer team. Why? Is this a Caitlin Clark situation? (42:20) What is going on in Arizona? We have the Diamondbacks trying to get stadium funding. Get ready! (47:20) Let’s talk about ticket brokers and why this is so important.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 trades! (28:30) Is Klay Thompson going to stay with Golden State? (36:10) Review: Disciple. (39:25) We have a candidate for ASS of the year. (46:45) The Jaguars have a new stadium deal. More and more public money. Fans said it would never happen again. And it continues to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Ungentlemanly Warfare. (30:10) NPPOD. (31:00) The Cleveland Guardians are the best team in baseball. Yes, that team. Ramirez, and Naylor, and Kwan. How about Stephen Vogt in his debut? (39:30) The Arizona Coyotes are no more. We already knew part of that, but now we know all of it. (47:50) Charlotte is giving money to David Tepper. Sorry, everyone. Public-financing is never going away! (51:00) The Marlins are giving away team streaming. 2 months for fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 injured pitching staff like the Marlins? 6 starters on the IL. Ranging from TJ to back injuries. How does something like this happen? Bad luck? (25:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Trevor Bauer tweeting about suing MLB if he remains unsigned. Okay. (34:30) Review: Tell Them You Love Me (37:25) Let’s get to some Monday Morning Major League quick hitters: game ending on a pitch clock violation; Diaz suspended for sticky stuff; rookie suspended for PED use 2 days after debut. (47:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s welcome in Mike Ryan Ruiz! He’s finally joining us on NPDS! We start things off with how he’s doing at Meadowlark Media and what his life is like as an EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 few days ago. (19:30) Monty Williams got fired by the Detroit Pistons after one season. The Pistons now owe Monty $65 million. I cannot believe it. (27:30) The Boston Celtics won the title. Did you watch? Did you care? (35:30) Review: Goodfellas. (42:40) Are the Panthers going to blow a 3-0 lead? Is this really about to happen? (48:00) What is happening with the Chiefs and Royals with Kansas? Is Missouri going to lose both teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Ariel Helwani on the show. Yes, that one. Let’s talk some Montreal. Let’s talk some MMA. Let’s see where this goes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in Bob Costas! Broadcasting legend is back on Nothing Personal for the first time in 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the NFL. (18:55) The Big 12 is for sale. The name of the conference. The schools in the conference. The athletic departments in the conference. Everything is for sale now. (34:30) Review: Brats. (38:40) NPPOD. (39:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Dan Hurley and what he said on the Le Batard Show yesterday. Is this guy serious? (48:20) Let’s talk some baseball. Pitching and defense wins rings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘the logo’ as in Jerry West as in the Lakers as in the Grizzlies as in the Warriors as in the Clippers. All star. Champion. Executive. What a legacy Jerry West leaves behind. (11:00) Are the Celtics going to sweep the Mavericks? The Celtics just look like a complete team. The Mavericks look like Luka and Kyrie. That’s it. That’s the series. (19:40) Dodgers made a trade for Cavan Biggio. Is this the Dodgers being the Dodgers or a nothing burger? (30:00) Review: Jurassic Park. (35:45) NPPOD. (37:40) Let’s update a bunch of wait to see predictions I’ve made. (45:20) The hot dog wars are back on. Netflix announced an eat off between Chestnut and Kobayashi! WHOA! (51:00) STAY OFF THE FIELD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘retinaculum’ as in an injury as in the ankle as in tendons as in Kristaps Porzingis as in the NBA Finals. Oh boy. What are the Celtics going to do? The team said whether he plays or not is up to the team doctors. Is this how the Mavericks get back into the series? (9:45) NPPOD. (11:45) NHL is not going to discipline players after the Stanley Cup game. Dirty hits. Players thrown out. Penalties. Everything. (17:05) Where is Aaron Rodgers? (29:01) Review: Rumble - The Indians who Rocked the World. (33:20) Mike Tomlin got an extension with the Steelers. Russell Wilson finally spoke. (39:50) We have a hot dog beef. Nathan’s hot dog eating contest. Joey Chestnut banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unrequited’ as in Dan Hurley as in the Lakers as in UConn as in left at the altar. That’s right, Dan Hurley turned down a massive offer the Lakers. The Connecticut governor got involved. His wife possibly was involved. Everyone was involved. But UConn is home and now the Lakers must scramble. (12:00) The Florida Panthers have taken a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. A chippy game. Players thrown out. Let’s talk about taxes though. People want different salary caps based off income taxes. HUH. (23:12) NPPOD. (32:27) Review: How to Rob a Bank. (38:40) The Yankees captain Aaron Judge called out fans for their treatment of Trent Grisham. This is important, because only someone like Judge could do this. (44:08) Buster Onley had his account hacked and panic broke out. (48:40) Luis Robert was not traded to the Phillies. Didn’t happen. But he is on the trade block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘31-5’ as in the NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics took Game 2. It’s been ugly, but Tatum and Brown and Holiday are getting it done. Luka has been a turnover machine. The rest of the Mavs can’t shoot. (8:40) The Stanley Cup Final is happening. Did you watch Game 1? The Florida Panthers look like the worse team and still beat the Oilers 3-0. (16:00) Mets owner Steve Cohen met the media and talked about the Mets this year. He mentioned trades. He mentioned fans. He mentioned his new president. (24:17)The MLB London series took place and let’s discuss some things that were said. Bryce Harper wants an in-season tournament in London. Some Mets players joined in and said they agree going to London for two games is a bit much. (33:15) Review: Hit Man. (38:00) Caitlin Clark was left of Team USA. She’s not going to Paris for the Olympics. Why? (48:10) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 1’ as in NBA Finals as in the Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks as in blowout city. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis were just too much for Luka and company. (7:10) Adam Silver met with the media yesterday for the first time before the NBA Finals to be questioned on myriad of topics: Caitlin Clark, NBA TV rights, TNT, and more! Here’s what he said. (17:20) Let’s talk about the MLB London Series. Mets vs Phillies. Everyone wants to play overseas. Why? (25:30) What’s wrong with Juan Soto’s forearm? How bad is it? Is this the end for the Yankees? (34:02) Review: American Nightmare. (37:10) We are at a scary place with social media. Fake news. Misinformation. A.I. posts. How do we know what’s real or not? (43:00) NPPOD. (47:00) The Timberwovles sale is still happening. Or is it still happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘finally’ as in the Finals as in the NBA Finals as in The Boston Celtics as in the Dallas Mavericks. Who do you have? Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving? Jason Kidd could be joining an exclusive group with a win. Joe Mazzulla would be in a league of his own with a win. (9:20) NPPOD. (19:00) Jordan Montgomery was booed off the field by Diamondbacks fans. He’s been bad. Boras Four. STINK! (30:06) Review: A League of Their Own. (34:20) There’s been quite the update on Jontay Porter. Remember he was ban for life from the NBA for gambling on basketball. This update is wild. (41:10) Kansas wants the Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs are in Kansas City, Missouri… not Kansas City, Kansas. (49:00) Dan Hurley is now the favorite for the Lakers head coach? What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lifetime’ as in lifetime ban as in Marcano as in Padres as in Pirates as in MLB as in MiLB as in gambling. It’s the first lifetime ban in a century for an MLB player. MLB came out and dropped the hammer. (11:00) Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty yesterday and Shohei Ohtani has been cleared by baseball. Ohtani is good to go. (17:08) JJ Redick is the favorite for the Lakers head coach. Rich Paul said LeBron has nothing to do with the search. LeBron James has a podcast with JJ Redick. No dots to connect there! (29:00) Review: Review: The Anti-Social Network. (32:50) The Marlins had to DFA Avisail Garcia. And they owe him a big chunk of change. Congrats, Jeter! (40:15) NPPOD. (41:40) It’s time to talk about catchers. The positioning they have near the batter’s box is not right. MLB is going to fix it. (47:40) The Mavericks gave a contract extension to the GM the eve of the NBA Finals. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘existential crisis’ as in baseball as in MLB as gambling as in injuries as in Tommy John as in problems. We have a player facing a lifetime ban for the first time since gambling has become what it has. Tucupita Marcano of the Padres reportedly bet on baseball last year as a member of the Pirates. Woof. (12:34) More and more and more injuries happening to starting pitching. Elbow and elbows and elbows. (19:00) The Carolina Panthers want public money for stadium upgrades. It never ends. You might think it will, but it doesn’t. (25:00) Justin Jefferson is getting big money. WR are now the offensive money makers. Sorry RB, you aint coming back. (33:22) Review: Spacey Unmasked. (37:25) Sports media and hot take culture is at a boiling point. Where is the line? Where is the integrity? This Caitlin Clark conversation has become everything it shouldn’t. (46:00) NPPOD. (48:20) I made a mistake about Top 100 players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘35.1 or 37.6’ as in how much of the MLB season is already over. Can you believe it? Let’s recap the biggest storylines from May. I’ll review my May predictions. And then we’ll look ahead to June. It all starts with the Yankees. (9:13) What were some of the biggest surprises in May? (14:34) Let’s review my May predictions. (16:19) Here are my predictions for June! (20:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the WNBA and Caitlin Clark. Hard fouls. Dirty fouls. Social media comments. Why do players dislike Clark so much? (36:30) Review: The Fall Guy. (39:00) Stanley Cup Final is here! Panthers vs Oilers! (42:09) Tommy Pham may not be in baseball much longer. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘road wins’ as in the Florida Panthers as in the Dallas Mavericks as in playoffs! Let’s start with the Panthers taking a series lead against the Rangers. I was at the game. How are road teams so successful now? (8:00) Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony charges against him. First president ever convicted of a crime. Wow. (21:10) The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals! Luka and Kyrie! Did you see Mark Cuban wasn’t the one who got the trophy? (29:50) NPPOD. (33:55) Review: A Man in Full. (36:50) The Tampa Bay Rays released new renderings for its new stadium in St. Pete. There’s still no deal. The project is massive. Will it get done? (46:30) The NBA media rights deals are not done yet. Is Warner Bros. Discovery out? Is TNT really going to lose the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dumpster fire’ as in the Mets as in Steve Cohen as in Edwin Diaz as in Pete Alonso as in Jorge Lopez. What a day for the Mets yesterday. I cannot remember a day like this for a team. IL trips. Injuries. A player ejected, making a scene, then getting DFA’d. (13:30) Well things actually are worse for the Mets. Steve Cohen has hit a real roadblock when it comes to his casino of dreams. A NY senator does not want what Cohen wants. (25:50) White Sox manager Pedro Grifol came out in defense of owner Jerry Reinsdorf. This is why. (37:30) Review: In the Name of the Father. (40:30) NPPOD. (43:20) Scottie Scheffler had all charges dropped against him. (50:30) Breaking news: a new women’s basketball league is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘13/39’ as in Luka Doncic as in Kyrie Irving as in Mavericks as in Timberwolves as in NBA playoffs. The Mavericks shot terribly. The Timberwolves found late life. (9:13) The Panthers tied things up with an OT winner vs the Rangers. The 3rd straight overtime game! How can you not love playoff hockey!? (12:56) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Toronto Blue Jays and what’s gone wrong there. Did the Jays miss their window? (25:06) MLB announced that the Negro League stats will now be in the MLB history books. That means that all MLB stats have changed. Should they have? (38:00) Review: Atlas. (40:17) What’s the latest on the Athletics and Las Vegas? (46:20) Blake Snell said something that needs to be discussed. Is MLB finally done with Scott Boras? (51:02) Charter flight talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘touched by an angel’ as in Angel Hernandez as in umpire as in see ya! The worst umpire in baseball, the worst umpire in my career is finally gone. Retired. (12:10) Ronald Acuña tore his ACL. Sad for him. Sad for the Braves. It’s his 2nd one in 3 seasons. (20:35) The Dodgers and Mets start a 3-game series today. Let’s take a look at both of these teams, expectations, moves, who needs this series more. (36:16) Review: Challengers. (39:30) We need to talk about the life of Bill Walton. (42:50) The Boston Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals. 2nd time in 3 years. The Pacers had chances and blew it. (47:44) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’owners meetings’ as in Rob Manfred as in MLB as in umpires as in jerseys as in Athletics as in Nike as in Sacramento as in robots as in Ballys. These latest owners meetings were packed with great quotes from the commissioner. (17:20) Let’s talk about Ticketmaster. The Department of Justice has sued Live Nation Entertainment. What happens now? No more crazy fees? (29:05) Review: Survivor 46. (33:10) The Boston Celtics are running away with the Eastern Conference. Big win on Thursday. Pacers are hurt. (38:46) NPPOD. (42:40) The NCAA has agreed to let schools pay players. Welcome to the new world of college athletics. What is going to be the end of this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’7 billion’ as in NBA as in ESPN as in Amazon as in NBC as TNT. Is TNT left out of the NBA game because it got a little too cocky? What does this mean for the players? What does this mean for the WNBA? (15:36) The NHL and NBA playoffs are going on right now. The Panthers took down the Rangers at MSG. Luka Doncic and the Mavericks held off the Timberwolves in the NBA. (29:45) Review: Parenthood. (33:45) Why is Hal Steinbrenner still talking!? The Yankees are winning! You don’t have to say the quiet part out loud! (42:18) NPPOD. (47:45) Private equity has come for college sports. College football is an expensive game. Lawsuits are an expensive game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’Hader Rules’ as in Josh Hader as in rules to pitching as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in arbitration. What were the Hader Rules and could any other MLB player use them? (17:05) The Boston Celtics stole Game 1 vs the Pacers in OT. A thriller! (27:01) NPPOD. (31:28) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. (35:31) Is the NFL finally entering the modern world? Is it time we finally retire the chain gang? Is it happening!? (43:45) Aaron Rodgers is back. So his quotes are back. (46:20) It’s NIL talk again. We have our first giant lawsuit. Yay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’aces wild’ as starting pitchers as in aces as in top of rotation guys as in Chris Sale as in Gerrit Cole as in Kodai Senga. Let’s give some health updates! We’ll start with Chris Sale. He has been lights out these past few weeks. Hasn’t given up a run in 20 straight innings. Past 5 starts have been close to perfect. (14:45) Gerrit Cole is still on the IL. He’s trying to find his way back from an elbow issue. (17:46) Kodai Senga had a setback. Last week it was mechanics. This week it’s a setback. (21:30) David Fletcher, welcome to the Mizuhara club. The former Angels 2B was caught up in the same illegal gambling ring that Ippei Mizuhara was. (32:30) Review: Arthur The King. (36:14) NPPOD. (41:36) Fanatics is suing Marvin Harrison Jr. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’home court disadvantage’ as in Game 7 as in NBA Playoffs as in Pacers as in Knicks as in Timberwolves as in Nuggets. The Pacers crushed the Knicks to advance. Shooting a record percentage from the field. Knicks had no response. And I was there to witness it. (7:11) The Denver Nuggets blew it. 20 point lead at home in a Game 7 and they lost to the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert did it. Nikola Jokic and the reigning champs went home. (14:35) The Dallas Mavericks advanced on free throws! What a wild ending vs the Thunder. (19:45) NPDS MLB weekend in review! Let’s start with Shota Imanga and what he’s been able to do for the Cubs this year. What about Edwin Diaz and his bad bad bad pitching form? Paul Skenes crushed it on Friday for the Pirates. (33:30) Review: Bronx Zoo ’90. (37:20) What is going on with the Las Vegas Aces? Another investigation into the Aces because of benefits. (46:08) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’exceptional circumstances’ as in Scottie Scheffler as in arrested as in PGA Championship. What!? (9:10) Is Juan Soto going to be a Yankee for life? That’s what Hal Steinbrenner said. Why would he say that!? Never say that! (21:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? What is going on with Steve Cohen and the Mets? Sellers? (32:45) Review: One Life. (37:20) It’s time to talk some hockey! Go Rangers Go! Brad Marchand for the Bruins said something that he definitely should not have! (44:00) Basketball talk! Were the Nuggets asleep for Game 6? (46:20) NPPOD. (51:00) We need to talk about MLS and Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’addicted’ as in my phone as in as in 3am chat room conversations with Apple. (4:50) Alright, time to get to the NFL. We had schedule releases, but first let’s chat about Harrison Butker again. The NFL commented on his thoughts. What was interesting about the schedule? Who runs primetime? Who isn’t part of these games? (14:30) NFL on Netflix on Christmas. Football all the time. Football! Football! Football! (18:50) NBA Playoff update! The Celtics are moving on! The Luka’s have taken a series lead over the Thunder! The Cavaliers season ended and 2 seconds later we had to hear about Mitchell and Bickerstaff’s futures… why!? (26:10) NPPOD. (32:40) Review: The Truman Show. (37:10) The Astros find themselves in poor light again. Ronel Blanco has been suspended for 10 games for sticky stuff. Here we go again! (44:20) The Caitlin Clark Effect is real. Record-setting debut. But will it impact the rest of the league? (50:30) Let’s talk about the Atlanta Braves. Do you like that they’re owned by a public company and not by a single person?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’prowl’ as in on the prowl as in Nuggets as in the Knicks as in playoff basketball. Nikola Jokic is incredible. He dominated the DPOY in Rudy Gobert. Rudy Gobert also had to pay a big fine for doing the money gesture at the refs! (12:00) Knicks fever! Get excited! One win away from a conference finals! (16:13) Caitlin Clark debuted in the WNBA. It was a shaky start for sure. 10 turnovers. Fever lost by 21 points. (21:00) NPPOD. (22:45) Are the Jaguars moving to London? Nope! Another new stadium deal! (34:00) Review: Last Stop in Yuma County. (36:33) Harrison Butker gave a commencement speech and boy was it a doozy. He said some things that could find himself in hot water with the Chiefs. (45:00) We have another Bally’s, Diamond Sports, RSN, and MLB update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’greedy’ as in the NFL as in schedule release as in kickoff games as in networks as in Tom Brady as in Patrick Mahomes. The NFL continues to just win every offseason. It’s ridiculous! (11:05) LeBron James was wining it up at the Cavaliers playoff game last night. But it’s time to talk about Bronny James. Is he worth a draft pick? He was cleared medically by the NBA. (18:35) The Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Cavaliers. No Donovan Mitchell, no matter. What about the Mavericks blowing a late home lead against the Thunder? Hit your free throws! (26:22) WNBA season is here. The Caitlin Clark era is here! (31:45) Review: Rather. (37:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about which teams will be buyers and who will be sellers. This early!? (45:00) MLB is on Roku. What does this say about the health of MLB broadcast rights?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’debut’ as in first career start as in Paul Skenes as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in top prospects. Skenes made his first start against the Cubs and it was insane. One of the worst pitching innings in baseball happened after Skenes was removed. (8:11) Kodai Senga injury update! (14:30) The Yankees are heating up. Aaron Judge is heating up. Panic down. (17:00) Seth Lugo is performing at an elite level for the Royals. Who saw that coming? (21:50) The Knicks lost both road games to the Pacers. The Pacers blew them out the water in Game 4. Woof! (28:20) The Denver Nuggets have tied up the series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Can not count them out! (36:13) Review: Love Lies Bleeding. (39:50) The Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer to a huge contract. Another giant contract given away by Mat Ishbia. Why is he doing this? (44:20) Did anyone know the NBA draft lottery was yesterday? Atlanta Hawks are the draft lottery winners! A 3% chance and they did it! Sorry Pistons fans… another year another stinker and another loss in the lottery! (50:30) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’full support’ as in Frank Vogel as in Mat Ishbia as in the Phoenix Suns as in Kevin Durant as in Devin Booker. Vogel gets fired after one season. Signed a monster contract and that’s that. Booker and Durant keep cycling through coaches. What is happening? (12:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Hornets hiring an ast. coach from the Celtics who are in the playoffs. (18:23) We have a Patrick Beverley update. (20:00) Netflix in on Christmas? Netflix in on the NFL? Oh boy… remember when they didn’t want live sports? (29:21) Review: Monkey Man (35:40) NPPOD. (38:50) The St. Louis Cardinals have lost their way. (46:40) Is it time to trade Mason Miller? Will the Athletics get the best deal now? What is the trade value of a closer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’anticipation’ as in the Pittsburgh Pirates as in Paul Skenes. His time has come. He throws gas. He could be the next great. Why are the Pirates calling him up now? Why not wait? (11:20) Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty to federal crimes. He used $17 million of Shohei Ohtani’s money to pay off gambling debts. What a wild case this has been. (19:30) The New York Knicks have done it again! 2-0 series lead. Playoff basketball. Jalen Brunson is a bad man! And Nikola Jokic has won his 3rd MVP. Wasn’t even close. (24:11) NPPOD. (31:46) Review: Inglorious Basterds. (36:00) It’s time to talk streaming bundles. Another day, another bundle. When will it end? (45:20) The WNBA is going to have chartered flights for players. It’s a new thing for them. Good for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’prophetic’ as in the Houston Astros as in dynasty as in Dana Brown as in when is it time to move on. The Astros have been bad this year. Pitching has been horrendous. Verlander is getting rocked. 11 games under .500. 0-5 vs the Yankees this season. Bu the GM says the team is too good to sell! (11:00) Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have found their grooves. Let’s talk about the contracts. Let’s talk about how good they have been. (18:12) MLB draft talk! The league sent memos to teams about draft dodging. Huh!? (32:20) We have 2 new tour dates! (35:40) Review: The Long Game. (38:05) NPPOD. (42:50) Commissioners met with the media to discuss what’s going on with gambling. In the fallout of Jontay Porter it’s all about integrity of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’preordained’ as in determined as in fate as in the Knicks won another thrilling finish against the Pacers in Game 1. The officiating was very questionable. The calls were very close. Some of them seemed like a joke. Is the NBA behind this? (9:20) The Timberwolves crushed the Nuggets. What a defensive effort. The reigning champs are down 2-0 now. Woof. (12:31) Pat Riley gave his end-of-season presser on the Heat. He had some things to say about Jimmy Butler. Will Butler get an extension? Will the Heat make big changes? (23:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bally’s CEO on John Fisher’s attempt to relocate the Athletics. What did he have to say? (35:00) Review: The Idea of You. (40:00) Walker Buehler returned for the Dodgers yesterday after missing all of 2023. 2nd Tommy John surgery. Dodgers need him to be good, can he ever be great? (42:00) We have a new college football bowl game sponsor! (48:00) What is going on at college campuses?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’future’ as in the Miami Marlins as in the San Diego Padres as in Luis Arráez has been traded already. It’s only May! Why would the Marlins do this now? What does this mean for the team’s future? Why did the Padres make this move so soon? (15:40) The Lakers have fired Darvin Ham. Two seasons is all he got. Why did LeBron James do this? (19:55) Alek Manoah returned for the Blue Jays and he got rocked. Blue Jays manager said the team still believes in him. Should they? (22:50) Patrick Beverley apologized for his antics. (31:08) Review: Roast of Tom Brady. (36:00) Upset city in the Miami Grand Prix. Lando Norris wins the race. Max Verstappen finishes second. (44:00) NPPOD. (47:35) We’ve got lawsuit talk! We’re back to the Tampa Bay Rays and what’s going on with the limited partners there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing Personal Tour Part 1 wraps up live from New York City. I'm joined by my good friend Pablo Torre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’40’ as in 40 points as in Jalen Brunson as in 3-straight games with 40 points as in goodbye 76ers. The process is over. Joel Embiid’s season is done again. (8:15) The Bucks have been eliminated by the Pacers. The Pacers have done it to the Bucks all season. Patrick Beverly is going to get fined big. Doc Rivers was a waste. Giannis was hurt. And Dame wasn’t enough. (17:10) NPPOD. (19:26) Another update on the Athletics in Vegas! This time it comes from an earnings call with a Bally’s executive. What did he have to say? (31:42) Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley (36:45) What are the Yankees going to do with Aaron Judge? He has been ice cold this year so far. Will Aaron Boone move him in the lineup? (43:06) MLB on Roku? It could be happening. Sunday morning on Roku. And players hate it! But what does it mean for the health of broadcasting rights? (49:20) What is happening with the NCAA? How close are we to players being employees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’spooked’ as in scary hours as in the Knicks as in the Sixers as in playoff basketball! Sixers owners and old owners have purchased tickets to keep out Knicks fans! WHAT? How do you feel about this? (14:00) The Mavericks crushed the Clippers in Game 5. Where was Kawhi Leonard? (16:55) The Celtics gave the Heat a beatdown. Series over. Celtics move on. Is it time for the Heat to move on? (19:14) NPPOD. (20:35) It’s over for Deion Sanders and the Colorado honeymoon. The way he has handled adversity. The way he’s handled his critics. It’s a madhouse! (32:00) Review: Secret Life of Walter Mitty. (38:10) We should all be consultants. That’s the best grift. Sports consulting. (46:00) More stadiums and stadiums and stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’17.2-20.3’ as in the percentage of the season that has past in MLB so far. April is over. First month of the season already done. Let’s go over top storylines, biggest surprises, and biggest disappointments! (8:55) What have the biggest surprises of April been? (14:30) What have the biggest disappointments been? (22:05) Mike Trout is injured again. Always. This time it’s his knee. (32:30) Review: The Who’s Tommy. (35:00) Let me talk about my favorite author. (41:30) NBA playoff updates. The Knicks blew it. Wonderful! (45:30) NPPOD. (49:00) We need to talk about Dave & Busters. What is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’ham-mered’ as in Darvin Ham is likely gone as in LeBron James can’t beat the Nuggets as in what are the Lakers going to do. Why would they invest in 40-year old LeBron? Why would they draft Bronny James? (14:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bob Bakish and what’s going on at Paramount. (21:30) It’s time to talk about the Athletics again. Always the A’s. (31:00) Review: An American Bombing. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:00) Yankees and Orioles are playing a 4-game series. Orioles took Game 1. How meaningful is it? (42:30) F1 is having some problems. A cease and desist letter was sent by them over Trump fundraising! (47:10) Tyson v. Paul has been sanctioned. Give me a break!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’consensus loser’ as in mock drafts as real drafts as NFL draft as in Atlanta Falcons as in Kirk Cousins as in Michael Penix. What were the Falcons thinking? Let’s try and break down this selection of Penix Jr and why Atlanta would do this after giving Cousins $180 million. (12:00) David Tepper showed up to a Charlotte bar that had a sign that was critical of him outside it. Looks as if it was a friendly encounter, but was it necessary? (17:20) We have an update on the MLBPA fight against Nike’s uniforms. They blasted Nike over it. Not Fantatics! Wonder why… MLB did not comment. (24:35) Jackson Holliday was sent down to the Minors after 10 games. He hasn’t been good at the MLB level. (29:20) The Kansas City Chiefs & Royals are no longer working together on stadiums. Public voted against them. Now they’re against one another. (36:48) Review: Half Baked 2. (40:00) NPPOD. (43:00) The Phoenix Suns got swept in the first round. See ya. $260 million roster and they get nothing. Perfect. (47:20) Joel Embiid said he’s not calling out Philly fans but then called out Philly fans for all the Knicks fans that showed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s another mailbag! Sorry still out of the country! Did you enjoy the NFL draft? Did your team get everything right? (2:11) Someone asked me about the NPDS Tour and how things are going. Thank you for asking. (14:40) Let’s talk about the biggest sports business stories that interest me moving forward. It’s it just the RSNs? (28:40) Why aren’t cities building stadiums for multiple team use? (34:40) Someone asked me if there was something I wish I paid more attention to while building Marlins Park. (40:30) Do the Olympics still matter? Paris games are coming up in under 100 days. The clock is ticking. The Dream Team is there! (47:40) Someone asked me about my love of movies and how it relates to my life. What else would I have done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’rinse & repeat’ as in another stadium as in another press conference as in another handshake deal as in the Chicago Bears. Another big time announcement with renderings! (13:45) What are the Dallas Cowboys doing? Jerry Jones has decisions to make on all his top players. Micah Parsons the DE is up soon. Dak Prescott is up soon. CeeDee Lamb is up soon. Uh oh! (23:00) Quick side note on Deshaun Watson and his trip to Saudi Arabia. Are you kidding me? (28:30) Review: Milk. (32:50) Blake Snell is on the IL. Bad starts. Bad ERA. Now hurt. (42:30) NPPOD. (45:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the draft. How much goes into drafting or trading players when it comes to character vs talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’expectations’ as in the Dodgers as in World Series as in Shohei Ohtani as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in 100 games as in slow start. The Dodgers were supposed to be juggernauts, but why have they not performed like it? Ohtani and Betts have. The bats are alive, but the record is mediocre. (10:25) Hey, White Sox fans… are you ready for a new ballpark? Are you excited? Worst record in baseball, but Reinsdorf still wants a stadium deal with public money! (21:30) We have an update on the NBA TV rights deals. ESPN and TNT will be able to match ANY offers the NBA gets. Linear, yes. Streaming, yes. Will this impact bids from NBC or Apple or Amazon? (35:03) Review: Kiss Me Kosher. (39:30) NPPOD. (43:30) We have a MAJOR announcement from the FTC. Noncompete clauses.. goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’mental fortitude’ as in running as in the London Marathon as in tired as in sore. Yes, I ran the marathon. Yes, I am exhausted. Yes, I’d do it again. (5:20) The Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Lakers. Nikola Jokic is too much, too good. But, the big story was LeBron James calling out the referees. Oh boy. (17:22) Even more drama in the Knicks and Sixers game. The Knicks score 6 points in 14 seconds. Were there fouls? Were there timeouts? None were called! (24:20) Aaron Boone’s ejection was caught on live video with audio. Shocking stuff for fans. MLB has a problem. (37:23) Review: Ripley. (38:24) What’s going on at college campuses is pretty stark. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pulled his funding from Columbia. (48:00) What’s the latest on the Athletics move to Vegas? Is it happening? Is it not happening? (51:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mailbag time! I’m in London right now having just run the London Marathon. Someone asked me about getting started running a marathon. This is what you do. (12:35) NFL Draft week is here! It all happens on Thursday. What will the Bears do? What will the Commanders do? What will the Patriots do? (21:30) Let’s talk about beat reporters. Who controls them? Do teams do it? (33:45) Boras clients. Bad spring. Better fall? (41:33) Let’s talk about uniforms. It’s Fanatics now. Sweat everywhere. Now late orders to teams. Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nothing Personal Tour Live from Nashville! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’relocated’ as in relocation as in Arizona as in Utah as in Coyotes as in *blank* as in hockey! The team has been sold to Ryan Smith, the owner of the Utah Jazz. But! The Coyotes name and likeness stays in Arizona. Oh? (21:30) NPPOD. Let’s talk about NBA playoff injuries. Jimmy Butler hurt. Zion Williamson hurt. (34:10) Review: Steve Martin Documentary. (38:40) Mets are at the Dodgers tonight. Remember when the Mets were bad? Remember when the Dodgers would go 162-0? (44:20) We have another update on Larry Nassar. Disgrace. Disgusting. Pathetic. (50:50) Let’s talk about Boban and the free chicken shots. Should the NBA have an issue with this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’banned’ as in gambling as in NBA as in Jontay Porter as in Adam Silver as in see ya. Jontay Porter, younger brother of Michael Porter Jr, has been banned from the NBA. Betting on games… really? Giving confidential information away? Bad bad bad! (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if Robert Kraft would really torpedo Bill Belichick’s chances at a job with the Falcons… whoa. (27:50) Review: Everything Everywhere All at Once. (30:00) What has happened to the Chicago White Sox? They are bad. They have been bad. Will it get any better? (36:45) What has happened to the Colorado Rockies? They are bad. They have been bad. Will it get any better? (40:00) What happened to the Houston Astros? Bad bullpen. Bad pitching. Big money to them. (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’the end’ as in it’s the end of the dynasty as we know it as in the Golden State Warriors as in see ya. The Kings beat the Warriors by 24 in the play-in tournament. Klay Thompson missed every shot he took. Steph Curry couldn’t get hot. What happens next? (11:00) The Lakers have advanced to the playoffs. Now they play the Denver Nuggets. LeBron and Anthony Davis vs Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray… again! But a big shoutout to Zion Williamson and his performance last night. (16:30) The WNBA draft was the biggest ever. Blew MLB & NHL out of the water. Caitlin Clark’s impact is real. Can the WNBA capitalize on this? (34:50) Review: Boys State. (39:45) Did you watch the Masters? The final round was down 20%. YIKES! (45:30) NPPOD. (47:50) Jerry Reinsdorf is going to take his teams off NBC and put them on Stadium. Who owns Stadium? Reisndorf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’fever’ as in Indiana Fever as in Caitlin Clark as in the WNBA draft as in expansion. Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA draft. Did you watch? Did you know? What’s next for the league - expansion? growth? TV deal? (9:00) Tyler Glasnow went on a podcast and said some things that many won’t be happy to hear. He talked about throwing hard and getting hurt. The same things we say happens here! (18:25) California politicians are mad at Shohei Ohtani. Why? TAXES! (31:30) Review: Snack Shack. (35:15) The Marlins optioned its best pitcher yesterday. Max Meyer is coming back from Tommy John surgery. Why was this move made? (42:40) NPPOD. (47:10) We have an update on the Rashee Rice incident. Drag racing. Crashing. Leaving the scene. Now being sued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’82’ as in the NBA regular season is over, but first we have to talk Boston Marathon! It’s today! (3:13) Alright, it’s time for some NBA talk. Did you know the regular season ended? Here’s what stood out to me! (14:40) How did the weekend go for baseball? Strider Tommy John surgery. Jackson Holliday tough start. More problems with velocity. (32:27) Review: Scoop. (36:45) The Masters! Did you watch? It was all Scottie Scheffler! What about Tiger Woods? Not great! (41:30) NPPOD. (43:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bad Bunny and his MLB agency. What happened here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing Personal Live Tour in Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing Personal Tour continues on from Atlanta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘affidavit’ as in 37 pages as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in FBI as in gambling as in $16 million. This Ohtani has exploded. His former translator is accused of stealing $16 million now. WHAT!? (20:30) O.J. Simpson died at the age of 76 from cancer. Let’s talk about his legacy. (34:20) Review: One Love. (39:20) Jordan Montgomery has fired Scott Boras. It happened. (44:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘guilty plea’ as in Ippei as in Shohei Ohtani as in theft as in fraud as in Dodgers. What happened? Did Shohei gamble on sports? Did he know anything? The feds are saying no right now. (9:44) Are the Coyotes moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City? Goodbye, Phoenix? No Tempe? No Scottsdale? How would this work? (19:32) I need to update you all on yesterday’s trademark discussion about the Las Vegas Athletics. (27:00) Review: Valley Girl. (31:15) Adam Silver has a lot going on. Playoffs starting. New TV rights deal. WNBA growth. Now he’s got betting problems. Timberwolves problems. (44:00) NPPOD. (45:40) It’s Masters week! Get excited!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘window’ as in wins as in success as in Houston Astros as in Toronto Blue Jays as in the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have called up its top prospect Jackson Holliday. The Orioles won 101 games last season. They have a young team filled with young prospects. But why did the Orioles make this move now? (11:20) What an emotional day for the Boston Red Sox. The team honored the 2004 champions. The team honored Tim Wakefield. The team lost to the Orioles. The team lost Trevor Story for the season. (20:32) Julio Urias is done. His career is over. The former Dodgers ace is a free agent and will stay that way. Charged with 5 misdemeanors for domestic violence incident. 2nd time he’s been involved in this in his career. (33:12) Review: Endgame. (37:01) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about John Fisher, the mess, team valuations, trademarks, and more! (47:05) NPPOD. (48:20) It’s time we update on the late spring signings. What happened to Blake Snell? J.D. Martinez? Jordan Montgomery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘champion’ as in UConn as in back-to-back as in dynasty as in college basketball runs through Connecticut. UConn smoked Purdue in the championship game last night, 75-60. Made it look easy. (9:33) What is the WNBA going to do? Can the TV money come in? Is the Caitlin Clark impact going to reach that league? How can they capitalize right now? (21:20) More pitching problems! More elbow soreness! Framber Valdez hurt! Gerrit Cole speaks out! Justin Verlander speaks out! Shane Bieber speaks out! (37:00) Review: Origin. (44:00) The Miami Marlins quietly declined Skip Schumaker’s deal for 2025. Why? He was just manager of the year! (49:09) Arte Moreno did something hilarious over the weekend. We have to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘undefeated’ as in perfect season as in South Carolina as in Dawn Staley as in Caitlin Clark. What a tournament it was for the women’s side. Breaking records. Breaking viewership records. What happens next? (12:55) John Calipari is leaving Kentucky! For Arkansas!? (17:05) NPPOD. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? What is happening with these pitcher injuries!? Is it the pitch clock? Is it velocity? (33:26) Review: Life & Beth S2. (36:08) Stephen Strasburg has officially retired. He hasn’t pitched since 2022. He hasn’t pitched much since 2019. (42:10) Angels broadcaster Wayne Randazzo went off on MLB during a broadcast. All the issues. All the problems. Woof. (49:20) We’ve got some Scott Boras news. Because Scott Boras needs to stay in the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The inaugural Nothing Personal Live Tour has kicked off! First stop was in Philadelphia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘intimate’ as in closeness as in personal as in the Athletics are moving to Sacramento for an interim period. A 14,000 seat ballpark that hosts a Triple-A team. John Fisher spoke. Vivek Ranadivé spoke. Dave Kaval spoke. Mayors are speaking. (17:25) Let’s try and investigate what happened with Shohei Ohtani’s first home run ball. Did the Dodgers bully a fan? (36:25) Review: The Lionheart. (39:36) Marlins young ace Eury Perez is getting Tommy John. Bad news. Sad news. The Marlins cannot afford to lose anymore pitching. (46:50) NPPOD - Final Four is here! (49:45) We have a little issue in New York City. No not that issue or that issue or that issue. But the NY Marathon problem. Met Transportation Authority tried to squeeze the marathon officials for $750K! What? The Governor said absolutely not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘super league’ as in college football as in promotion as relegation as in no more conferences. That’s what’s happening now. We have leaders of the new college world trying to do things to fundamentally change college sports. Is a super league even able to happen? Even college basketball is looking for more alternatives. Fox is launching its own NIT alternative. (12:50) Let’s talk about when to hit the panic button in baseball. Steve Cohen spoke with CNBC about the slow start, about spending money. What about the Marlins? (25:00) We still have to talk about LIV and PGA. The drama continues. The merger has yet to happen. And now the players are starting to get upset. (33:30) Review: About Time. (38:10) Let me discuss Larry Lucchino and his life, and legacy. (41:01) NPPOD. (42:40) Another update on the Oakland Athletics. The team reportedly met with Sacramento officials about playing there for the next 3 seasons. Or is Sacramento trying to leverage a moment? (50:20) Let’s end the show with some settlement talk. Pat Fitzgerald filed a huge lawsuit against Northwestern over wrongful termination. Northwestern wanted it to go away… a judge has said not so fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cheesesteak’ as in Philly as in live in Philadelphia as in my first live show. What a night. What an experience. (3:30) What a moment for women’s sports! Iowa-LSU shattered records in viewership. Caitlin Clark effect is real! (9:30) Kansas City said NO to the sales tax. Does this mean the Chiefs and Royals are leaving town? (21:10) Ted Leonsis is keeping his teams in D.C. after saying he was going to Virginia. Oh? Why is that? (30:10) Review: To Kill a Tiger. (35:20) Let’s talk about Oakland and the Athletics again. What happened at the BIG meeting? (48:02) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘palindrome’ as in same forwards as backwards as in today’s date as in what are we talking about? Let’s get to women’s college basketball. Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese. Iowa. LSU. What a moment. What a night! But something Angel Reese said postgame was really upsetting. Let’s discuss. (13:00) NPPOD. We’ve got a no-hitter! First of the season! Ronel Blanco of the Astros! (21:35) Tony Clark’s pay was released. He’s made about $4 million last year. Is this important? Should we care? (32:35) Review: Apples Never Falls. (38:00) We have a major vote in Kansas City today. Will the Royals and Chiefs receive funding for stadiums? Vote yes or Vote no! (46:00) We have a shareholder fight at Disney! Get the gloves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘early returns’ as in baseball is back as in weekend baseball is back as in Juan Soto as in Mookie Betts as in the Angels as in the Athletics. What am I even talking about? Yankees swept the Astros in Houston! Mookie Betts is unreal for the Dodgers! The Angels had a team meeting after 2 games! Is that a record? And the Oakland Athletics attendance is no good, very bad — and now Oakland has a new stadium lease offer. (24:20) March Madness! The men’s Final Four is set. NC State is on a Cinderella run! Purdue! Alabama first ever Final Four! And UCONN is looking for back-to-back! (32:10) NPPOD. (37:30) Review: One Day. (39:50) What the heck happened in the Women’s NCAA Tournament game between NC State and Texas? The 3-point line was the wrong length? What? How does this even happen? (48:08) The latest twist in the Timberwolves saga is a mean one! Glen Taylor told Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to kick rocks. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are now on a rampage to try and get the Timberwolves from Glen Taylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘commencer’ as in something French that David said as in Opening Day was here as in what happened in baseball. The Dodgers look great. The Orioles look great. The Diamondbacks look great! Reviews and reviews and reviews! (23:00) What happened with the Timberwolves sale!? It as supposed to be a done deal for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to become majority owners and then yesterday Glen Taylor said, nope! HUH!? (34:22) Review: The Beekeeper. (37:20) NPPOD. (40:08) We finally have an update on Wander Franco. He’s on administrative leave until June 1. He will still be paid. (42:50) Draymond Green was ejected again. Draymond Green apologized again. The Warriors cannot have this happen any longer. (47:30) The crypto man is now in jail. Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. See ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘opening day’ as in baseball is back as in no more offseason as in real games as in home runs as in strikeouts as in World Series. It’s here and it’s beautiful. (9:00) Let’s do some predictions! Win total season people! Do you believe in the Yankees? Can the Diamondbacks replicate their run from last year? How about the Athletics? Another sad season coming for the A’s. (14:45) NPPOD. (17:30) David Rubenstein is now the owner of the Baltimore Orioles. No more Angelos in Baltimore. What is the future of the team? How does this vote go? (24:30) The Dodgers just keep spending! More and more and more money. More and more and more deferrals! Will Smith gets $140 million! (31:08) Review: The King’s Speech. (37:20) The Washington Wizards & Capitals are staying in D.C. Why? Because it always happens this way! (42:22) Caitlin Clark got a monster offer from Ice Cube to play in the Big 3. $5 Million! Will she accept? Probably not. (45:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about incentives and if teams would actual sit a player so they wouldn’t collect. Interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘limb’ as in out on a limb as in predictions as in 2024 MLB season is here! Let’s start things off with Jordan Montgomery and the Diamondbacks first. Day before the season starts and we have a signing. The Diamondbacks made it to the World Series last season and are all in this season. (6:10) Alright, let’s get to some predictions! What to watch for! Stories to follow! MVP! World Series! We predict it all! (25:20) ESPN is likely to opt-out of its broadcast deal with MLB. Why? Is this a sign things are bad for baseball? (32:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about how MLB would handle a suspension for a player with deferred money. (36:50) Review: Miller’s Girl. (39:30) Did you see this story about the Utah women’s basketball team? Subjected to racial threats in Idaho as part of the tournament. What is happening? (44:35) NPPOD. (45:50) We have more updates from the NFL owners meetings. More new rules. More games on weekdays. More kickoff changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dishonest’ as in where is the truth as in not a press conference as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei as in the Dodgers as in gambling. Why did Ohtani do that? Why would his lawyers and reps and the team have him do that? Press not allowed to ask questions? (15:20) We have another gambling issue. This time in the NBA with Jontay Porter of the Raptors. Prop bet problems. (25:00) We have new rules in the NFL. No more hip-drop tackles. Defense is NOT happy about the change. (35:30) Review: Ricky Stanicky. (38:20) What is going on with Deion Sanders? He said his son and Travis Hunter will pick their NFL teams. Interesting. (45:00) NPPOD. (48:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Bills new stadium and the price of season tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘clarity’ as in crystal clear as in details as in maybe the truth as in Shohei Ohtani is expected to meet the media today. He has yet to address the media since the firing of his interpreter in South Korea over the alleged illegal gambling or theft or whatever it is has happened. (16:30) Everyone is excited for Opening Day and it’s all bad news right now. MLBPA fighting. Power struggles. Where’s the baseball? (26:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Jackson Holliday and the Orioles and service time manipulation! (36:55) Review: Quiet on the Set. (42:20) What is going on LSU head coach Kim Mulkey? Going after a Washington Post writer. Let’s discuss the hit piece stopper. (46:38) The NCAA had to pull a ref from the women’s tournament over a conflict of interest! What are we doing!? (50:20) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘translate’ as in translator as in Shohei Ohtani as in Ippei Mizuhara as in gambling. What is happening here? Did Ohtani have a gambling problem? Was his money stolen by his interpreter? Is Ohtani going to get suspended? WHAT IS GOING ON!? (20:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about why the MLB season started in South Korea with games being played with West Coast teams. (30:35) NPPOD. (32:45) Review: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. (36:50) Let’s talk about employees stealing from employers. It happened in Jacksonville. It may have happened with Ohtani. And now it’s happened with the Minnesota Timberwolves. (44:00) The NFL rules are changing. Every year it’s something new. Is it for the players? Is it for the fans? (49:25) Yamamoto got shelled in his first start for the Dodgers. Bad start, that’s it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices