Nothing Personal with David Samson

It's another Coca Thursday! Today my microphone worked, but at one point my brain did not. Hopefully next week I can get both to work at the same time! Until then please enjoy our conversation this week on what killed the Washington Post, the Super Bowl, All-Star game festivities needing another makeover, stadium food selection, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘carrots' as in Bad Bunny as in Super Bowl as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Santa Clara! The Super Bowl is here! Can Sam Darnold lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory? Is Drake Maye going to become the youngest QB to ever win a Super Bowl? Is Mike Vrabel going to go from Patriots player winning a title to a Patriots head coach winning a title? Are people going to tune out of Bad Bunny's halftime show? So many storylines! (12:28) NPPOD. (19:03) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez to a $115 million deal on the same day. Coincidence? Let me explain! (35:40) Review: People We Meet on Vacation. (38:35) Anthony Davis has been traded by the Mavericks. He played just 29 games for the franchise. What a trade for Luka Doncic. (46:05) Let's give another update on the WNBA. Any deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a voicemail! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with Fantatics. What a week for that company. What should be a layup with Super Bowl week, has turned into a nightmare. (15:20) Terry Rozier is getting his money. An arbitrator ruled in his favor. Why? (21:45) Can MLB or the union look at the way the Dodgers will look a load management? Or does that already happen? (28:45) Do Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have something on the owner? (32:00) The Padres family fight could be over and done with. What happened? (40:00) American League and National League in MLB used to fight for its own league, now it's just MLB. Does that still happen? (44:45) Let's talk Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to Tampa. Ron DeSantis said it. But will the Rays get that sweet sweet state money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘chase' as in ring chasing as in James Harden as in Clippers as in Cavaliers as in the NBA. James Harden is now on the Cavaliers. No more LA, no more Kawhi Leonard, no more Steve Ballmer. (13:20) NPPOD. (16:20) It's Super Bowl week! That means Roger Goodell is meeting with the media. Epstein Files. Coaching hirings. International games. 18-game schedule. You name it! (35:00) Review: Secret Mall Apartment. (37:00) Robert Kraft is not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wow. No Patriots. No Kraft, no Belichick. (42:10) Let's talk RSNs. Baseball is at a breaking point with regional sports networks. MLB is getting the rights. Let me explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA has suspended Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. George apologized for “mistakenly” taking prescription drugs. Yikes. $11 million suspension. But for the 76ers, they get help when it comes to the luxury tax. (9:28) Jason Kidd has had enough. Could it be the pressure of the Luka trade fallout has caught up to him? (19:10) The WNBA will not start on time. It cannot. The fighting is too much. They are no closer to a deal now than they were 3 months ago. (28:45) Another pro player wants to go back to school. How fun. We all saw this coming. (34:20) The Athletics have some more signings. They continue to give longterm deals to players who don't need them just yet cause of team control. (38:43) The Seattle Seahawks are for sale. They have been for 7 years now. And now Jody Allen, who is running the team, has been fined $5 million. (43:00) Luis Arraez signed for $12 million with the Giants. Just for a one-year deal. That's it. So many players either not signed or signing for short term. What is happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘files' as in those files as in email dumps as in sports as in America as in horrifying. The Epstein Files latest round of releases was full of sports figures. The New York Giants have a problem. The LA Olympics have a problem. A lot of people have problems, but will ANYTHING happen? (19:50) The WBC has some problems. Team Puerto Rico could pull out of the tournament. And it's all because of insurance? (28:30) The Dodgers have brought load management to MLB. And we are going to see it even more this year. Blake Snell will not be ready for Opening Day. Too much mileage last season for the World Series push. (35:30) Review: Rental Family. (38:10) NPPOD. (42:15) The Minnesota Twins have fired the team president Derek Falvey. Just a short few weeks before spring training. Why? (47:00) Australian Open history was made. Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man ever to complete the career slam. Novak Djokovic was so close, but time was not on his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am really sorry about the audio problems I experienced. These will be addressed. And if they happen again I am going to throw my computer out my window! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘exposure' as in the Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Cody Bellinger. The Yankees re-signed Bellinger, MVP Judge returns, Gerrit Cole might return, and Cashman's confidence is sky high. Are they as good as he says they are? Will this be the year the Yankees win a World Series again? (16:33) Bill Belichick has gotten everyone to come out and defend him. Tom Brady. Robert Kraft. And now the Pro Football Hall of Fame is releasing statements! (29:45) The Browns always seem to do something wrong. Todd Monken is the new head coach. Former Browns OC is back in the mix. And Jim Schwartz is pissed. (35:42) Review: It Was Just An Accident. (39:30) NPPOD. We have to talk about Giannis again. What is going on with the Bucks? (44:30) Is LIV Golf done? Another big name has left. Uh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and ask a question! So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start with what's going on at the Washington Post. Could the entire Sports section disappear? Are more jobs being lost? Does Jeff Bezos with his billions even care? (9:50) Are we in the buyout stage of college sports? What is going on with Miami and Duke? (18:33) How long will the lockout last? Will it be a year? What will the concessions be? What is each side asking for? (26:45) Is there is a salary floor is there no luxury tax? Can teams still make a profit? Can small market teams invest into the minor leagues? (32:00) Can you talk about the Johan Santana trade? Do teams still let players make deals before a trade like he did? (38:30) Former head of FIFA says not to come to America for the World Cup. Oh. (46:00) Was there ever talks about having Spanish TV broadcasts for the Marlins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘second down' as in Bill Belichick as in Hall of Fame as in denied as in shocker. Wow. A story came out on ESPN last night that 8x Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick would not be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Wow. (17:20) The Buffalo Bills have hired Joe Brady as the team's next head coach. Promoted. What a search. Josh Allen got his guy! (24:00) Mike McCarthy is now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Does that mean that Aaron Rodgers is coming back? Art Rooney II says the team will NOT rebuild! (26:50) Review: Blue Moon. (29:45) NPPOD. (32:22) Shedeur Sanders is headed to the Pro Bowl. Very deserving. (40:50) The Australian Open is having some problems. Coco Gauff was eliminated, slammed her racket in the tunnel, and the world saw it. Why? Cameras everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cannot ignore what's happening in Minnesota. Tragic. Heartbreaking. No matter where you stand politically. It is awful. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose to postpone a game. Business leaders in Minnesota came together including the Timberwolves and Wild, but a major team decided to not appear on that message. (20:15) I need to further explain my comments on LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. (26:22) The NBA trade deadline is approaching. Giannis, hurt. Ja Morant, hurt. Rich Paul has requested a trade for Anthony Davis. (32:10) College Football Playoff expansion is not happening. 12 teams is here for another year. Power 4 schools get a spot for winning the conference. Notre Dame gets a spot automatically if it's in the Top 12. (41:10) Mike McDaniel has pulled out of two different head coaching interviews. He was scheduled to speak with the Browns and Bills. He was rumored to be the OC for the Chargers, but that deal has not been signed yet. (47:00) Spring training is almost here. Players still not signed yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘Santa Clara' as in the Super Bowl as in the Seattle Seahawks as in the New England Patriots as in rematch as in Russell Wilson as in Malcolm Butler. The Super Bowl is set. The New England Patriots took down the Denver Broncos in a blizzard. It didn't start that way, but it got there eventually. Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. The New England Patriots dynasty is alive and well. (12:40) Sam Darnold has led the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. Sorry Jets fans. Wow. (19:21) Mike McCarthy is the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes, that Mike McCarthy. And the reason by Art Rooney II is something you need to hear. (24:50) Did Yu Darvish retire? What is happening here? (36:00) Review: The Rip. (38:00) Let's talk about Netflix decision making. The latest decision was for a guy to scale a skyscraper… live. (44:00) NPPOD. (45:10) Jose Ramirez got a new deal. An extension. He'll be in Cleveland for his whole career like he wanted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday! The Mets made a nice trade! But let's focus on the Brewers... is what they are doing going to lead to more fighting? Best record in baseball, and then trading away your number 1? Is Kyle Tucker avoiding taxes with his signing bonus? Why do so many owners and coaches lie on camera? Are the 49ers mutants? Why is AI so bad? And why is it continuously shoved down our throats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘lowmark' as in the Buffalo Bills as in Terry Pegula as in Brandon Beane as in Sean McDermott as in Josh Allen. What an absolute mess that end of season press conference was. Pegula and Beane blaming McDermott for failed picks. Blaming McDermott for the playoff blues. Wow. (18:53) Cody Bellinger is back with the Yankees! All that for nothing. All the mystery teams and interest, and he re-signs for the same offer that was on the table. (25:50) The Mets did it again. David Stearns made a trade for a starter. Freddy Peralta. The Brewers, last season's best regular season team, got two of the top 5 prospects in the Mets farm system. (36:00) Review: Song Sung Blue. (39:07) The Rays are looking for a new home. They are looking to scoop up land of a former community college. Let's discuss. (46:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us: 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the National Championship game! Can you give me your opinion on Indiana's average age of its roster? Is this the new world we're in? (10:20) Baseball's media rights deal is up in two seasons, but the CBA is up next season… Why wouldn't the MLBPA take a one-year extension before signing a new longterm deal? (18:10) Why doesn't MLB just get rid of deferred contracts? (32:00) How does Tony Clark spread his message throughout the union? (40:45) Let's talk Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘Fogerty' as in John Fogerty as in Centerfield as in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran is in. Andruw Jones is in. That's it! Two center fielders have made the Hall after just two in 45 years! (16:30) Baseball is angry. Owners are angry. Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers. Bichette and Robert to the Mets. The spending gap is massive! (33:50) Review: Sentimental Value. (38:10) The Buffalo Bills have fired Sean McDermott. It's all his fault. GM Brandon Beane gets promoted? (48:35) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Tucker agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers! What does this mean for baseball? Does this guarantee a lockout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW MONDAY! BACK NEXT WEDNESDAY! And shout out to our social editor Jack Learner! Today is his last day with us as he heads to the EPL (not as a player, although maybe!)! Thank you for what you've done over the past 8 months! It's GAME OF THRONES REVIEW DAY! And David SHOCKED ME with his feelings on the show! We talk Kyle Tucker and what contract makes the most sense for him. Dante Moore is headed back to Oregon, the impact on the 2026 draft AND 2027! Brooks Koepka going back to the PGA Tour? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today's word of the day is ‘patience' as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in Sonny Gray. Are you happy yet, Red Sox fans? Are you okay with this move? Boston gave Ranger Suarez a five-year, $130 million deal! (13:00) John Harbaugh is head to the Giants. He will become the new head coach just a week after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the number option on the market, and the Giants are tired of losing. (26:00) Let's take a look at the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. What stands out to me? (40:40) NPPOD. (45:30) The Nationals are leaving MASN. It's official. The TV deal is broken. RSNs continue to leave networks and join MLB. 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 day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized whale. He was the cream of the crop. And these past few seasons he has regressed so much as a broadcaster. (14:50) Why did Jose Ramirez take an under market deal? He's one of the best players in all of baseball! How does the union feel about this? (22:08) What is the Black representation in MLB? Is baseball working on this? (34:45) Who is responsible for stadium demolition? Are the Bills paying for Highmark Stadium to be destroyed? (40:08) What is the owner and GM relationship like? Is there ever a team building power struggle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘Mitchell' as in Joni Mitchell as in The Circle Game as in carousel as in Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh. 19 seasons. He had enough after another first round exit in the playoffs. That means that the AFC North will see three new coaches. That means for the first time in 18 years the Ravens and Steelers will have new head coaches. And now Mike Tomlin could be headed from the sidelines to the studio! (15:00) Does coaching matter? (26:10) Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti took to the microphone yesterday and said the quiet part so loudly! And I LOVE it! (33:00) Nolan Arenado has been traded to the Diamondbacks. The St. Louis Cardinals fire sale continues. And they are giving money away to do this. (40:00) The Royals are moving in the fences. Shorter walls. Hitters park? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs! What happened to the Red Sox!? Bregman is off to Chicago on a five-year, $175 million! $70 million deferred! (12:00) Cody Bellinger and the Yankees are likely to part ways. Bellinger wants too much. Too much money. Too many years. (21:00) Tarik Skubal filed at $32 million. The Detroit Tigers filed at $19 million. This arbitration battle is going to be something! (33:30) MLB CBA chatter! What is going on between the union and the league? (47:00) The Athletics did not get the trademark they wanted. Does that mean no Las Vegas Athletics? No Sacramento Athletics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘wild' as in NFL Wild Card weekend as in the Packers as in the Eagles as in Josh Allen as in football! Let's start with the Bears and the Packers. I cannot believe Green Bay lost that football game. Up 18 points. Division rival. Blow it! Will Green Bay choose to move on from Matt LaFleur? (18:30) How did you feel about the Jacksonville reporter and Liam Coen? Did you wonder if it was the right message, wrong time? (24:00) Are the Eagles going to fire Nick Sirianni? The team is a mess. A home loss to the banged up 49ers. One year removed from a Super Bowl win! (32:00) Seahawks have sent a letter to season ticket holders warning about reselling tickets. Uh oh! (37:00) Review: Golden Globes. (43:00) Mike McDaniel has been fired. It was time. (49:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz aka Mr. Canes 305 joins NPDS to break down what the Miami Hurricanes have going on tonight in Arizona against Ole Miss, what the college football and college sports world has become, and some Oregon and Indiana chatter! Enjoy! Have a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi, it's me, Matthew Coca. I am taking over the show for today! Sorry David could be with us, but I hope you enjoy this! #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the top of the hour with a Coca rant on the Ravens. He had some things to get off his chest. (8:30) Let's talk tanking. (16:20) The Toronto Blue Jays have full reloaded. Signing after signing after signing. After losing in the World Series they decided to go all in on free agents. (25:30) What are the Diamondbacks doing with Ketel Marte? He has been rumored to be moved all offseason. Now the GM says they may not move him, but might move him, but probably not, but could. (32:00) Let's discuss wha happened in Venezuela this weekend. (42:10) Where are the Nationals bringing their TV rights? Will it be MASN? Will it be MLB? (47:00) We end today with Gayle Benson. The owner of the Pelicans and Saints. A common talking point on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘finished' as in the NFL regular season is over as in the Steelers as in the Ravens as in it's over. What a game on Sunday night. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens took the lead. The Steelers took the lead. The Ravens missed the kick. Wow. (10:15) The Atlanta Falcons have fired its head coach and general manager after a win that eliminated the Buccaneers and gave the division to the Panthers. Did you keep up there? (24:00) The NFL Coaching Carousel is starting to spin. Let's take a look at some of the other names from the Raiders to the Jets to the Browns and more! (34:00) Myles Garrett has set the record for most sacks in a season. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was so mad about what happened. (40:00) Review: The Running Man. Let's review both of them! (43:00) NPPOD. (48:00) The Winter Classic took place in Miami at Marlins Park. When you think hockey, you think south Florida heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry about the microphone problems today! I think David tried to sabotage me so he could talk MLS! Who knows! We talk College Football Playoff and coaching issues that Coca had in the Georgia loss to Ole Miss and the Alabama loss to Indiana! What is happening in the transfer portal is exactly what everyone wanted! Why did the Dolphins need Troy Aikman as a consultant? The Ravens and Steelers will clash for the AFC North crown! And it's conspiracy hour for David and the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘new beginnings' as in New Year as in 2026 as in the New England Patriots. What is going on there? Stefon Diggs could be in big trouble. Christian Barmore could be in big trouble. And head coach Mike Vrabel just wants to focus on football. (12:00) The Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs. The reports say it was about Diggs not wanting to travel home with the team during Christmas break. Hmm. Is that the whole story? Now he's in Green Bay. (21:20) Tatsuya Imai is headed to the Houston Astros. One of the best free agents on the market is coming from Japan. But, what happened to the giant multi-year deals Imai and Murakami were supposed to get? (30:50) Anthony Rendon's time with the Los Angeles Angels is over. That's it. Rendon agreed to a settlement with the Angels that will see his full salary for the season differed. (36:40) Review: Pluribus. (41:00) NPPOD. (48:30) Let's end with some ratings talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We will see you on FRIDAY! Someone explain to me what is going on with college basketball. We thought college football would be bad, but CBB is even worse! G League players going to school. European pro players going to school. What about players in the NBA going back to school? (14:20) Giannis has been going off. He returned to the Bucks and he had some words after the win over the Bulls. (21:10) Let me explain what is happening with technology and MLB. Major League Baseball will be centralizing, and controlling, certain parts of technology in the minor leagues. (34:00) It's the end of the year. You know what that means. Let's go over everything that happened this past year, and what will happen in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No show until FRIDAY! Have a happy and safe New Years! Thank you again for the continued support! Today's word of the day is ‘savior' as in the NFL gets a dream scenario for Week 18 as in Steelers as in Ravens as in Panthers as in Buccaneers as in Seahawks as in 49ers! Wow. The AFC North is up for grabs. The NFC South is up for grabs. The No. 1 seed and the NFC West is up for grabs. And we cannot forget the losers all playing for the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft! Let's start with the Steelers and DK Metcalf. (19:20) Saturday is locked up with two great games next weekend. That NFC South clash matters, but the Falcons could have a major say. What about the NFC West? The NFL could have to get through San Francisco to claim a title. (25:15) Are you interested in the No. 1 pick? We've got a five team battle! What's going on with the Raiders and Maxx Crosby? (33:40) Charles Barkley has a big issue with the NFL. He is sick of them playing on Christmas, and he made it known. (40:40) Review: Jay Kelly. (44:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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