Podcast appearances and mentions of David Samson

"I kinda wish David Samson was here..." Did Maxx Crosby get hurt because he had long legs on a drive? Is Zas brave for his March Madness picks? What's the deal with WNBA collective bargaining? Why does Jess wish David were here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

" A dude found a way to make a bongo sound sad. That is impressive." Last night's World Baseball Classic semifinal between the United States and Dominican Republic ended in controversy, and America-First Isolationists, Jonathan Zaslow and David Samson, think Geraldo Perdomo has to swing the bat. Trysta shares her Top 5 games to watch in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and the gang reacts to news that the NBA is looking to expand to Las Vegas and Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You gotta get around more black folks." Dan's inner monologue is incredibly satisfied with the start of the show as Dan pits David Samson and Trysta against each other immediately. It leads to Samson's Top 5 list of the people who have talked to him the worst in his career. Zaslow is living his Heat fandom through his son and shares his Top 5 reasons he hasn't been to a Heat game in years. Plus, it's March Madness, so we celebrate by getting our Looks Like Tournament underway. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Samson, Chris, Roy, Mike, Trysta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I just lost all respect for you." David takes credit for the joy everyone experienced at the WBC last night and explains when people learned about player salaries, why the White House Cabinet is wearing giant dress shoes, and how Mark DeRosa ended up having his Team USA blunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show setting up this afternoon's Blue Jays game against the Atlanta Braves with José Berríos taking the mound. They sort through the lineups for today's game and detail how the bullpen is shaping up, before moving on to discuss tonight's World Baseball Classic matchup between Canada and Puerto Rico with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (12:21). They dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Team Canada's squad and outline their path to the quarterfinals. David Samson (28:22), former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, chats about the business side of the WBC, the best stories from the tournament so far, Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh's moment at home plate, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

How did millions travel from the Clippers to Aspiration to Kawhi Leonard? Amin Elhassan and David Samson join Pablo — live onstage at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, right where Adam Silver was just sitting — to examine new and extremely credible evidence.Previously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"• Subscribe to "Basketball Illuminati" with Amin Elhassan(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I hope so." Dan wants you to know he has NEVER owned an umbrella, and David Samson is here to lie to Mike Ryan about the firing of Tommy Hutton and to advocate for companies to lay off their employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Marlins team president David Samson joins The Roast to give us the behind the curtain look at how GMs handle disastrous trades like the one the Warriors made for Kristaps Porzingis

In Hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky finish up their conversation with David Samson before reacting to Mike Dunleavy Jr's comments on The Tim Kawakami Show -- one of the topics is if the Jimmy Butler trade is GOOD

In Hour 1 of the Morning Roast, Joe Spadoni and Joe Shasky open up the show by discussing the different jewelry in sports, and how much bling is too much bling. They also react to Mark Willard's comments yesterday about the idea of LeBron James signing a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors next year. To end the hour, they're joined by Nothing Personal host David Samson to discuss all things front office, Warriors' ownership situation, and MLB's impending lockout.

"It was the UFL." David joins the show to discuss the team Pat Riley is actually known for, rooting for your club over your country, and NFL kickers sacrificing toes for the betterment of their team, but he also makes a HUGE mistake that sticks with him for the rest of the segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"So, you're clearly very attracted to your sister-in-law." David Samson is here in his ridiculous jacket to discuss the NFL's decisions regarding the Epstein List, whether LeBron might take the minimum next year, tanking, and Tony Clark stepping down. Plus, while trying to celebrate Robert Duvall, he says something he will regret forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie are joined by David Samson to discuss the NBA's tanking problem and the other issues afflicting the league. They ask whether the NBA has a crisis on its hands, what Adam Silver should do to address it, and whether Silver is the right commissioner for the NBA right now.   0:00 Welcome to The Domonique Foxworth Show 1:27 The NBA's tanking problem 11:20 Is the NBA a league in crisis? 22:00 Should Adam Silver be more like David Stern? 26:02 What the NBA should do differently 39:23 Is Adam Silver the right commissioner for the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie are joined by David Samson to discuss the NBA's tanking problem and the other issues afflicting the league. They ask whether the NBA has a crisis on its hands, what Adam Silver should do to address it, and whether Silver is the right commissioner for the NBA right now.   0:00 Welcome to The Domonique Foxworth Show 1:27 The NBA's tanking problem 11:20 Is the NBA a league in crisis? 22:00 Should Adam Silver be more like David Stern? 26:02 What the NBA should do differently 39:23 Is Adam Silver the right commissioner for the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie are joined by David Samson to discuss the NBA's tanking problem and the other issues afflicting the league. They ask whether the NBA has a crisis on its hands, what Adam Silver should do to address it, and whether Silver is the right commissioner for the NBA right now.   0:00 Welcome to The Domonique Foxworth Show 1:27 The NBA's tanking problem 11:20 Is the NBA a league in crisis? 22:00 Should Adam Silver be more like David Stern? 26:02 What the NBA should do differently 39:23 Is Adam Silver the right commissioner for the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie are joined by David Samson to discuss the NBA's tanking problem and the other issues afflicting the league. They ask whether the NBA has a crisis on its hands, what Adam Silver should do to address it, and whether Silver is the right commissioner for the NBA right now.   0:00 Welcome to The Domonique Foxworth Show 1:27 The NBA's tanking problem 11:20 Is the NBA a league in crisis? 22:00 Should Adam Silver be more like David Stern? 26:02 What the NBA should do differently 39:23 Is Adam Silver the right commissioner for the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's an interesting question." David chooses himself over eternal love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Clippers host NBA All-Star Weekend, Pablo's "thorough due diligence" leads down a trail of LLCs and lawsuits that Kawhi Leonard and the richest owner in sports probably don't want you to know about. David Samson and Amin Elhassan return with a new prescription and — if the Aspiration whistle blows again — judgment day.Previously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"• Subscribe to "Basketball Illuminati" with Amin Elhassan(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"My name, somehow, is searchable because of that..." Okay, there might be some missing context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You do a lot of coke? Great!" David is here to discuss some fake tears from across the sports landscape as we listen in on a private conversation between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson as they shop for a new home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does being Robert Pera's "co-owner" even mean? Why can't a sports executive wear his team's uniform? And what do the layoffs at The Washington Post and CBS News suggest about the business of journalism? Former Marlins president David Samson joins Pablo, one-on-one, to decode the sagas of the Memphis Grizzlies and mainstream media.• Previously on PTFO: The Invisible NBA Owner and "Crimes Against Humanity"• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and Hunterbrook Media and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 23, 2026 Hour 4 David Samson. David Samson joins the show and we ask him how to fix the problems in baseball. Poll Questions revisited. The good, bad & ugly.

"Can someone tell me what the hell Hamnet is, baby?" David Samson is here to discuss UM's devastation, Michael Jordan's 'suspension,' and the Dolphins hire, but before we get to The Oscar Nominations, Adnan crashes in to completely hijack the segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the media establishment become so politicized that it won't let a beat reporter be human? What does "maybe" mean in the proxy fight for Warner Bros.? And did old white men change the trajectory of baseball... because they don't know how to use the internet? A shockingly woke David Samson and a Pam Bondi'd John Skipper join Pablo to test the limits of truth, screwing and their fiduciary duty.Further content:• "The Liam Coen-Lynn Jones Moment, the Backlash and Why Journalism Is Still Worth Defending" (David Aldridge)• "Merger Math: Paramount Suit Wants WBD To Show Its Work" (Jill Goldsmith)• "Disney Invests $1 Billion in MLB's Streaming Business, BAMTech" (2016)• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Thank you, David... As you know, I'm going through a lot." David Samson is here to discuss Scott Boras buffoonery, LeBron and Rich Paul's influence, and Netflix getting into the podcast game. Also, Dan is so infatuated with a pear-shaped croquette that Tony barely gets to his football observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the NBA's investigation heats up, Pablo goes behind closed doors — and emerges with fresh sunlight: What exactly did the Clippers know about Kawhi Leonard's no-show deal? When did Steve Ballmer really get to know the fraudster who paid him off? And what do Doc Rivers, the Ritz-Carlton and a topless fashion shoot have to do with the origin story of a "match made in heaven" that the richest owner in sports would rather you ignore? Amin Elhassan and David Samson shake their heads, as we fact-check a timeline that the Clippers want you to believe.Previously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"• Subscribe to "Basketball Illuminati" with Amin Elhassan(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have had some interviews end in epic fashion over the 20+ years of this show, but none have had an ending quite like the Spice Adams interview you'll hear in this hour. Take a listen back at another instant classic DLS moment when a David Samson sound-alike bombed into our show to let Spice know that they just had to wrap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Warner Bros. start a war so that its CEO could cash in for courtside seats? Would Mickey Mouse give a fast pass to FIFA? And what did our white-hat hackers learn this year on Rich Guys OnlyFans? John Skipper and David Samson butt heads about sports business — plus invent a new cocktail.• Previously on The Sporting Class: On The Witness Stand at the FIFA Bribery Trial with John Skipper• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jack and Jeremy talk about the Netflix documentary "Who Killed the Montreal Expos?" As the title of our episode would suggest, the guys take multiple shots at Jeffrey Loria and David Samson. If you haven't seen the doc yet, you might want to watch it first before listening to the episode, but there's not really anything you can spoil about the story. The guys also discuss Sox Fest 2026 and their prospects of attending and seeing the Gray Grapher there.

"Have you ever traded someone out of pettiness?" David has a strong take on Giannis Antetokounmpo... and movies... and Kyle Tucker... and remorse... and Chris Cote's intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Marlins president David Samson joins the show to talk about Cal Raleigh, the Mariners offseason, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"That's a great point by him: the skin." David gets vulnerable. Dan grief eats. Bimal records content. Mike pulls his QB. Amin finds out. Chris break dances. Everyone thin-shames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As The Great Football Blackout of 2025 reaches the cliff's edge, John Skipper and David Samson take Pablo inside Disney's call before the earnings call: Does Silicon Valley have a higher tolerance for pain than Mickey Mouse? Does the Worldwide Leader have more power than Fox News? And will mollifying Donald Trump get you anywhere? Plus: MFN status, the "I Don't Wanna Get Screwed" clause, debating Romance languages... and John Mamdani.• Previously on PTFO: What You Can't Control, with David Samson• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Great way to make people think you've known a name all along is to say it in the tone of Paul Rudd." David Samson joins us to continue our discussion on Tenet and why it falls into the not a good movie category. He also weighs in on why the Detroit Tigers would trade Tarik Skubal, the upcoming CBA negotiations in the WNBA, and Stephen Ross's unsuccessful reign as the owner of the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Amin issues an apology, and Zas tells us whether he's ever thought about taking that trip to Turkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why would millionaires risk it all for a bet? How do you cheer up a player facing down the feds? Will the WNBA's civil war ever end? And who really killed the Montreal Expos? John Skipper and David Samson reunite at a knock-down, drag-out moment for sports business. Plus: Operation Relocation, J.J. Putz and T-shirt cannon fever.• Previously on PTFO: What You Can't Control, with David Samson• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Adam Silver is whistling Dixie out of his tuchus right now." David says it's important we take a beat before rushing to judgement on the gambling scandal, but not a bad beat. Get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The wind makes you cry." Before the hour started, Dan heard Billy, Chris, Mike, and Jeremy discussing a thoughtful gift David gave to each of them, so, of course, he decided to ruin it in the most uncomfortable way possible. Also, Zas's got a Benjamin Buttons thing goin' on. 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

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

He's watched one movie per day for the last 30 years. He's a germaphobe. He obsesses over the efficient use of his time. But when David Samson, the ex-president of the Miami Marlins, just last month, received the news of his daughter's sudden illness, the life he meticulously engineered was upended forever. David sits down for a candid discussion about his failures as a father and his hopes for his daughter. Also: electing a commissioner; Giancarlo Stanton's best home run; Jerry Reinsdorf's “Happy Birthday”; the time Derek Jeter berated David across a Cooperstown souvenir shop; and oops, we forgot to tell Skipper he's not on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Greatest two words in baseball: Game 3." We are all very happy to see David Samson as he joins us to talk about the upcoming Montreal Expos documentary he is featured in, the Los Angeles Clippers' weird media day, and what is turning into an epic Wild Card round in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show, Brittany Brave, who has a documentary in post-production about the Miami comedy scene called Muchacha, joins us once again. You can help Muchacha by donating to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/muchacha/reft/20483451/muchacha today. David Samson comes on to discuss how his Miami Marlins ballpark negotiations led to a luxury box that was meant for public or charity use was used as a executive perk for high ranking city of Miami officials. And Norberto Menendez, who founded the original Life Wallet and left the company because John Ruiz went full "Miami bro", joins us along with his lawyer Scott Dimond, to talk about how he won his civil suit against Ruiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Why did you make that sweet old man angry?" David Samson joins the show and takes us inside the making of the latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. Plus, David sat down for a nine-hour interview then realized he is the villain in the story he told. Plus, Greg Cote is legitimately mad about losing yesterday's Soup Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"David, you're super rich. Why are you putting up with this?" Two of the smartest friends of the show are here to break down the news from one of our other smart friends, but rather than using each of their expert opinions for insight, Dan chooses to pit them against one another. Because of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Do you have to ruin everything in life?" David Samson is no longer in the room where it happens, but he knows a thing or two about being in the room where it happens... and fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you know anything about me, I never do anything that's too easy." David Samson's here to talk MLB expansion and little duck farts before Zas and Amin's debate over the movies that get them to the theater brings back an old friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I am not cancer-shaming, however..." Chris Cote corrects David Samson's grammar. Yes, you read that right. Newfound grammarian Chris Cote -- yes, our Chris Cote -- corrects David Samson's grammar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You like that shirt? COPYRIGHT! Mine now." The crew learns about the knock-off Zaslow bar mitzvah shirt, Mike names 12* Maroon 5 songs, and Billy owns sugar. Today's cast: David Samson, Zaslow, Chris, Billy, Izzy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Samson reveals his Top 5 Biggest Shocks in Baseball including the story of how his relationship ended with the Dan Le Batard Show in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan discovers a new term, and the crew determines the difference between a coach who can't win "a" big game vs. a coach who can't win "the" big game. Plus, The Pitch Clock returns from its All-Star break with Chris going for a 3-peat over Jeremy in Taylor's Trivia and David Samson joining Jeremy to preview the 2nd half of the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices