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"David would do well in prison." We kick off the hour with David Samson discussing the latest turn in the Kawhi Leonard saga and Kawhi claiming not to know who Pablo Torre is. David also weighs in on the action in the MLB Wild Card round and whether it could force big changes to the Postseason system in the new CBA. Then, Bruce Willis' co-star in American Siege, legendary sports collector, and owner of the World Jai-Alai League, Rob Gough, joins us in the studio to discuss the changes he is bringing to the sport in Miami and his $12 million sale of a Mickey Mantle card and Michael Jordan jersey. And of course, David can't help but suggest that he needs to fire people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Troy Glaus!" It's the first edition of our Nothing Personal with David Samson crossover with Jeremy Tache from The Pitch Clock, as they recap the first day of the MLB Postseason with Game 1s across each Wild Card series. It's proverbial Overreaction Monday as we determine if the Padres are a threat, if the White Sox are good, if Austin Riley is an all-time playoff great, and if Ben Rice is... REGGIE JACKSON?! Plus, David and Jeremy determine if anyone can push a series to Game 3 tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Kawhi Leonard distances himself from scandal, Pablo uncovers internal financials, government records and new sources on the "no-show job" that the silent superstar... actually showed up for. Amin Elhassan and David Samson enter a captive portal of multi-million-dollar promises, while Hunterbrook Media's Sam Koppelman explains how the feds could haul in Steve Ballmer and his banned lieutenants.• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for breaking news, greatest hits and live premieres with PabloPreviously 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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration• Part XIII: The Halo, Ballmer's Bowl and a New Crisis in the Super-System• Part XIV: The Jumbotron Emails, the Courtside Cabana and Ballmer's "Highest Integrity"• Part XV: Clippers Judgment Day, the NBA's Hammer and the Investigation That Never Ends• Part XVI: Steve Ballmer's Sword, the DOJ's Probe and a "Road to Jail Time"(Pablo Torre Finds Out is brought to you by Apple Card.)(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.
"Then he got a batting donut and started swinging in the on-deck circle." David Samson joins us to weigh in on Pablo Torre's latest report involving Life Surge and Tim Tebow. He also offers his perspective on Vladimir Guerrero Jr's comments about his contract and makes a bunch of 1970s references along the way. Then, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of José Fernández's tragic passing, David walks us through what that day was like and how the tragedy still sticks with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the Clippers accept the NBA's historic punishment, a "criminal dimension" looms over the fallout. Pablo talks to owners, league officials and the commissioner himself, then asks former federal prosecutors how the government would build a case against one of the richest men alive. Amin Elhassan and David Samson help follow the money — and the Trump of it all — from "podcast court" to the Department of Justice.• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for breaking news, greatest hits and live premieres with PabloPreviously 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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration• Part XIII: The Halo, Ballmer's Bowl and a New Crisis in the Super-System• Part XIV: The Jumbotron Emails, the Courtside Cabana and Ballmer's "Highest Integrity"• Part XV: Clippers Judgment Day, the NBA's Hammer and the Investigation That Never Ends(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.
Host of 'Nothing Personal' and former MLB executive David Samson (0:38) joins Blair and Barker to kick off the second hour. He weighs in on whether this is finally the Brewers' year, Kyle Tucker's down season, why the Blue Jays shouldn't overreact and over-correct in the offseason, and Pete Alonso's getting a curtain call on the road in Queens. Then, Jeff and Kevin react to Anthony Santander's latest setback before ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers stops by (28:00) to discuss the White Sox's path to reclaiming the top spot in the AL Central in the final stretch of the season, Munetaka Murakami's recent struggles, and what he's learned about Pete Crow-Armstrong during his MVP-level campaign.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Franchise valuations are booming. How can labor benefit? David Samson and Domonique Foxworth consider the everyday union worker — from Aaron Rodgers and Kawhi Leonard to a fireman and his pension — in going up against the "monsters of capitalism."• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"• Subscribe to "The Domonique Foxworth Show" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I ruined Shiva, alright. Get it right." Dan took too long to arrive at the Miami Hurricanes party last year, so he is making sure he is well ahead of it this year. After the Canes drubbed Stanford 45-6, Dan and the crew examine Malachi Toney's impact on the program and where his legacy could end up, how Darian Mensah compares to Carson Beck, and where expectations lie for Miami this season. David Samson returns today and joins us in the studio to tell us how Chris Cote and Roy ruined Shiva. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Do you know what making a ruling with prejudice means?" According to Zaslow, it was not that great. He explains why the Week 1 slate of college football disappointed, despite crazy finishes in Auburn-Baylor and Michigan-Western Michigan. Is it unethical for bigger programs to start their season with glorified exhibitions against smaller programs? The NFL returns tomorrow, and Tua has been named the starter, but how long will that last? The gang also discusses whether Bill Belichick is on his way to getting fired at UNC and the interesting way David Samson eats French toast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"We had a strategy meeting." David Samson has read the entire investigation from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and shares what he found most interesting about the entire saga. Was this a death blow to the Clippers? Did the punishment change because of Ballmer's repeat offense? And what does David find interesting in MLB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have reached the final month of the MLB season, and Pitch Clock has you ready to go for the stretch run. David Samson returns to tell us which team he believes is most likely to blow their division down the stretch, weigh in on the Ketel Marte drama in Arizona, and whether the Chicago Cubs' offense can carry them to a deep playoff run. And after last week's epic disaster, Jeremy tries to redeem himself and build a better rotation than Chris in this week's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard face historic punishments, Pablo reacts live with Amin Elhassan and David Samson to the NBA's findings — new C-suite emails, Aspiration texts, secret sponsors... and rational explanations, at long last.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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration• Part XIII: The Halo, Ballmer's Bowl and a New Crisis in the Super-System• Part XIV: The Jumbotron Emails, the Courtside Cabana and Ballmer's "Highest Integrity"(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.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss Gavin Williams' dominance over the Jays' lineup, the team's standing in the Wild Card race, and the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in a one-run game. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss the Angels as MLB's next big spenders after being sold to Stan Kroenke. They are joined by former MLB president David Samson (31:28), who shares some thoughts on the Clippers punishment in the NBA, the Angels' sale, the latest around MLB's CBA negotiations, and much 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"I love you guys." David Samson is here to explain what it's like to be booed, then share his thoughts on Deshaun Watson, the Pro Bowl being given the boot, his new Oura ring, Kwanza Jones and the Padres, the elimination of pro scouting departments, and what Jed York did wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Greg Cote Show: On Klay Thompson joining Heat, a swarm of ants in an asthma inhaler, David Samson's return to Le Batard Show, Catchphrase Countdown #s 6/5 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Cote Show: On Klay Thompson joining Heat, a swarm of ants in an asthma inhaler, David Samson's return to Le Batard Show, Catchphrase Countdown #s 6/5 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Cote Show: On Klay Thompson joining Heat, a swarm of ants in an asthma inhaler, David Samson's return to Le Batard Show, Catchphrase Countdown #s 6/5 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"I won't let Kyra die a second time." We are all so happy to see David Samson return to his regular Thursday spot. He joins us to discuss the pilgrimage he took to begin his healing process and what it was like to stay in hostels across Europe. He also weighs in on the Miami Marlins and their choice not to trade Sandy Alcantara, the NBA's response to the Kawhi Leonard investigation closing, the financial situation that Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter finds himself in after the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and whether or not Adam Silver is a good commissioner. If you would like to contribute to The Kyra Fund in honor of David's daughter, you can donate at this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow was very happy to welcome back David Samson to The LeBatard Show, making his first appearance in a couple months. Zas is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth to talk NFL, including his thoughts on Malik Willis, Tua Tagovailoa, fighting in practice, and working with Stephen A on First Take. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine "ZASLOW SHOW 2.0" is presented by Anidjar & Levine, Accident Attorneys. Call 800-747-FREE (3733) and get the money you deserve. Sawgrass Infiniti - Florida's #1 Volume Infiniti Dealer. Financing as low as 0% APR Available. $0 Down Payment Required. 400 New Infiniti models in stock at all times. Where the Commercial Ends and the Savings Begin. Conveniently located off the Sawgrass & Commercial Blvd. Signature Real Estate Whether you're buying your dream home, selling your property, or looking to join the best in the business, contact Matthew H. Maschler at 561-208-3334 or Matt@RealEstateFinder.com Johnny Cuba Official beer of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - European Roots with a Caribbean Soul #StayTranquilo Brunt Insurance Official insurance agency of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0. Wherever you're located in Florida, from Pensacola to The Keys and beyond, Brunt Insurance delivers you comprehensive insurance tailored exactly to your needs. Home, auto, boat, life insurance, call 954-589-2204. Legacy Lab If something were to happen to you today, would your loved ones know what to do? Legacy Lab helps people organize their end-of-life and incapacity info in one convenient, secure location. Download the app today for peace of mind for you, your family and loved ones. If your business targets 25-54 year old Men, let's advertise on ZASLOW SHOW 2.0!! Email jonathanzaslow@gmail.com and join the growing list of partners!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow was very happy to welcome back David Samson to The LeBatard Show, making his first appearance in a couple months. Zas is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth to talk NFL, including his thoughts on Malik Willis, Tua Tagovailoa, fighting in practice, and working with Stephen A on First Take. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine "ZASLOW SHOW 2.0" is presented by Anidjar & Levine, Accident Attorneys. Call 800-747-FREE (3733) and get the money you deserve. Sawgrass Infiniti - Florida's #1 Volume Infiniti Dealer. Financing as low as 0% APR Available. $0 Down Payment Required. 400 New Infiniti models in stock at all times. Where the Commercial Ends and the Savings Begin. Conveniently located off the Sawgrass & Commercial Blvd. Signature Real Estate Whether you're buying your dream home, selling your property, or looking to join the best in the business, contact Matthew H. Maschler at 561-208-3334 or Matt@RealEstateFinder.com Johnny Cuba Official beer of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - European Roots with a Caribbean Soul #StayTranquilo Brunt Insurance Official insurance agency of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0. Wherever you're located in Florida, from Pensacola to The Keys and beyond, Brunt Insurance delivers you comprehensive insurance tailored exactly to your needs. Home, auto, boat, life insurance, call 954-589-2204. Legacy Lab If something were to happen to you today, would your loved ones know what to do? Legacy Lab helps people organize their end-of-life and incapacity info in one convenient, secure location. Download the app today for peace of mind for you, your family and loved ones. If your business targets 25-54 year old Men, let's advertise on ZASLOW SHOW 2.0!! Email jonathanzaslow@gmail.com and join the growing list of partners!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Kawhi Leonard resurfaces, Pablo shakes loose written proof of the Clippers trying to help make their star do something — anything — for a scoreboard company. David Samson beams in with meditations on an emergency: how the governor of Rhode Island paid hundreds for an NBA ticket, how to hide millions in a stadium construction site... and how much a billionaire owner really knows about the cost of doing business.• More from WPRI on the governor and the Clippers game• Subscribe to Huntebrook Media's newsletter for more investigations• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for breaking news, greatest hits and live premieres with PabloPreviously 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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration• Part XIII: The Halo, Ballmer's Bowl and a New Crisis in the Super-System Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Elle Duncan joins us to talk about the culture wars engulfing the WNBA, and how political noise is obscuring amazing play on the court. We'll also discuss the startup energy around Netflix's live sports coverage, as well as the nostalgia of baseball's Field of Dreams game.Then we'll sit down with the man who's making sports talk feel like equal parts newsroom, comedy club and family dinner. Dan Le Batard is the co-founder of Meadowlark Media, the company behind award-winning shows like Pablo Torre Finds Out. A longtime sports journalist and broadcaster, he's built a career around bringing curiosity, humor and humanity to sports. We'll talk about why he founded Meadowlark, how loss has shaped his drive to keep going, and why sports make us act in strange ways.Show Notes Like What You Heard? Check out the LeBatard Show on YouTube Podcaster, former MLB exec David Samson mourns loss of daughter: ‘The magic of Kyra' For LEBO | Dan LeBatard's eulogy for his brother David “LEBO” LeBatard Father knows Dan Le Batard best: ‘Papi' Gonzalo on working with son | ESPN Elle Duncan Joins Netflix to Lead Live Sports Coverage » TUDUM Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike Villers, Charlie KaierTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.
Just when you thought the Kawhi Leonard scandal was almost over, Pablo peels off another branch of the saga, with stacks of new documents and a group of reporters in tow. Amin Elhassan and David Samson reunite to trust the process of local journalism, meet another benevolent entrepreneur... and follow the public money, straight to the top — and back to The House That Ballmer Built.• Support The Kyra Fund• Read much more about RIFC at WPRIPreviously 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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud(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 WPRI-TV 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.
Hour 2 features World Cup and Marlins discussion before Omar Kelly and the crew look at the Dolphins' offseason. Omar outlines the formula for Miami to put together a winning season and revisits the team's decision to draft Kadyn Proctor over local standout Rueben Bain, discussing how the pick could be viewed if Bain develops into a star. The conversation expands into a broader debate about the importance of first-round picks, with Omar arguing that finding impact players throughout the draft matters more than hitting on early selections. The hour also includes a heartfelt discussion about the tragedy of David Samson losing his daughter to brain cancer and the importance of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge in raising money for cancer research.
"You guys heard about the invasion tonight?" A Brazilian psychic has predicted an alien invasion during the Brazil-Scotland game in Miami tonight. Are we rooting for this to happen? Plus, Jeremy joins us live from the Marlins game to tell us whether or not he was freeballin' under the kilt he wore at the Tartan Army takeover at the Marlins' game on Monday night. But most importantly, Zaslow takes a moment to send our love and condolences to David Samson after he announced the passing of his daughter, Kyra. If you feel inclined to make a memorial gift, please consider "The Kyra Fund": https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, the guys start by playing an old goal-call montage featuring listeners who called in with songs to get excited for the World Cup. Then, Hoch empties the Knicks tank with classic moments from the old show, including a Pat Riley revelation and a legendary Zach Randolph drop. He also shares a story about Dan getting unbelievably mad at him over a Randy Pfund interview. Also, we get the original NBA Spelling Bee. Nikoloz Tskitishvili! Finally, the guys relive a disastrous movie watch party that hardly anyone showed up to, involving David Samson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of With Stugotz & Hochman, the guys start by playing an old goal-call montage featuring listeners who called in with songs to get excited for the World Cup. Then, Hoch empties the Knicks tank with classic moments from the old show, including a Pat Riley revelation and a legendary Zach Randolph drop. He also shares a story about Dan getting unbelievably mad at him over a Randy Pfund interview. Also, we get the original NBA Spelling Bee. Nikoloz Tskitishvili! Finally, the guys relive a disastrous movie watch party that hardly anyone showed up to, involving David Samson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Oh, Chris, this is a joke." Mike and David are diametrically opposed when it comes to ESPN's coverage of the World Cup, but David ALSO has thoughts on parades, grocery store shopping carts, and trade discussions. But if you want him to praise James Dolan, that's a horse of a different color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did the Knicks owner's pump-up speech help them win it all? Did their players stop fornicating because of it? How much do billionaires matter to championships anyway? And should superstars sacrifice millions for the greater good? David Samson and Domonique Foxworth chart the power and powerlessness of the billionaire class.• Subscribe to "The Domonique Foxworth Show"• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The incline is not nearly enough for a 65 incher." David Samson claims to have known the New York Knicks would come back from their 27-point halftime deficit because he and the people in his section were discussing field-goal percentages. Would Giannis Antetokounmpo rank as a Top 5 player in Heat history based on skill? Why is Chris Cote covered in mud? You guys have ranch?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Adam Silver calls for the NBA's Kawhi Leonard probe to wrap up and Aspiration's co-founder gets 14 years behind bars, Pablo investigates how Steve Ballmer covered his tracks on a side deal of his own — and with the SEC on the case. Former DOJ prosecutor Lou Manzo returns to make sense of the relationship between a billionaire and a fraudster, while David Samson is finally convinced that the richest owner in sports has lost credibility.(Additional reporting by Anita Bennett)• Take the PTFO audience survey• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"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• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration(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.
The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you asked about. (11:40) Steph Curry has a new shoe deal. He has signed with Li-Ning. Because of the comfort of the shoes or because of the $400 million? (22:40) Do the Brewers owe their success to David Samson? (31:50) Why are the San Francisco Giants so bad against teams with similar payrolls? (37:55) Can you explain local tax revenue and ticket sales and stadium revenue and what is happening with the Vegas stadium? (45:20) We have an NIL number $6.5 million now. A college basketball player making $6.5 million. Unbelievable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stanley Cup is happening right now. The Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in the series over the Hurricanes. But! Another story came out from the NHL that you asked about. (11:40) Steph Curry has a new shoe deal. He has signed with Li-Ning. Because of the comfort of the shoes or because of the $400 million? (22:40) Do the Brewers owe their success to David Samson? (31:50) Why are the San Francisco Giants so bad against teams with similar payrolls? (37:55) Can you explain local tax revenue and ticket sales and stadium revenue and what is happening with the Vegas stadium? (45:20) We have an NIL number $6.5 million now. A college basketball player making $6.5 million. Unbelievable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Send later is not for affairs. That's what Signal is for." David Samson got a naked text from Chris Cote, and it led us to a revelation that he schedules his text messages to his significant other. Did you know that you can schedule text messages? Or do you fart them into the sky as Dan does? Plus, Samson is curious about why the Los Angeles Lakers' front-office changes didn't get more attention, discusses the reaction to Tom Dundon taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, and waxes poetic with us about pitchers wearing jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"I've never seen the show." Jessica is here to get her update from Zas on his favorite show, Euphoria. She also has thoughts on the 24-team Playoff, DTF St. Louis, Sheep Detectives, and Stephen Colbert. Then, David is back to join Jeremy for an episode of the Pitch Clock where they break down the AL vs. NL, the ascent of the Phillies, and a resurgent pitcher. And Jeremy and Chris square off in trivia that goes down to the wire... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Mmhmm." Dan invited fellow Knicks fan David Samson on the show to reminisce with him about the glory of his favorite franchise. David also fires Kenny Atkinson, explains the details of why he may have cost our show a chance at new guests, and dismisses Stefon Marbury before Dan shares the details of Mike Hawk's brother's injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What do the tech titans of Silicon Valley and the old heads of traditional broadcast television have in common? Answer: they all need to kiss the ring of Roger Goodell. But will the NFL get too greedy in their continued pursuit of maximum return on their media rights? And why is Rupert Murdoch secretly meeting with Donald Trump? The Sporting Class — aka “Rich Guys OnlyFans” — returns…Read Vanity Fair's Roger Goodell's Hollywood Blitz: Why All the Other Moguls Have to Kiss the Ring Read Wall Street Journal's Rupert Murdoch's High-Stakes Blitz Against the NFLSubscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"https://www.youtube.com/@npds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Save yourself the time, Dan. Just be a narcissist." Jorge Sedano has worn a robe many times in his life and joins us from Los Angeles to further the discussion on LeBron James and the reports that he feels underappreciated by the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, David Samson (also in a robe and with a chest like a dolphin) jumps in and tells us why he believes there isn't more funny in sports broadcasting, why Inside The NBA will continue even when Charles Barkley is gone, and what Stephen Ross is trying to get out of claiming Miami is unfit to host a Super Bowl. He also claims that one day we will get on planes without pilots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"I feel nothing." Long-time New York Knicks fan David Samson is here to express his overwhelming emotions over the team's success. Plus, is there an athlete whose indiscretions could get a break-in to an NBA Finals game? Are the Vegas Athletics going to have to change their name? And how did David feel about winning a Pulitzer Prize? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"As he's saying that, I'm thinking 'don't go there'...and he went there." Did the NHL rig the Draft Lottery so that the Toronto Maple Leafs would end up in position to pick Gavin McKenna? Would even more people have called it rigged if the Florida Panthers had gotten the first pick? Is Chris Cote the only person allowed to say his sister-in-law is hot? We are two weeks into the Keep Michael Yormark The Hell Away From The University of Miami and South Florida Campaign, and Mike Ryan and Zaslow remain concerned that a person David Samson called 'despicable' could be the head of UM's athletic department. Today's Cast: Zaslow, Dave, Greg, Chris, Roy, Tony, Mike, Amin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘Pulitzer' as in the Pulitzer Prize as in Pablo Torre Finds Out as in Pablo Torre as in David Samson as in Amin Elhassan. Yes, they, we, us won the Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting. Wow. (10:20) The Knicks are on some type of run right now. Three straight wins by 25 points! A record! But can we talk about the length of these games! My goodness! (21:10) Tarik Skubal is hurt. Terrible. Elbow. He's a free agent after the season. He was gunning for a 3-peat of the AL Cy Young. Uh oh. (32:15) NPPOD. (34:45) Review: Apex. (36:50) John Henry has spoken. He has acknowledged the bad start for the Red Sox. He acknowledged the fans are restless, here and overseas. (46:40) What is going on in Toronto? Disaster! The Maple Leafs hired a new general manager and it did not go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘Pulitzer' as in the Pulitzer Prize as in Pablo Torre Finds Out as in Pablo Torre as in David Samson as in Amin Elhassan. Yes, they, we, us won the Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting. Wow. (10:20) The Knicks are on some type of run right now. Three straight wins by 25 points! A record! But can we talk about the length of these games! My goodness! (21:10) Tarik Skubal is hurt. Terrible. Elbow. He's a free agent after the season. He was gunning for a 3-peat of the AL Cy Young. Uh oh. (32:15) NPPOD. (34:45) Review: Apex. (36:50) John Henry has spoken. He has acknowledged the bad start for the Red Sox. He acknowledged the fans are restless, here and overseas. (46:40) What is going on in Toronto? Disaster! The Maple Leafs hired a new general manager and it did not go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"WHY ARE ALL OF THESE SCIENTISTS DYING?" David issues a ruling on some of the strange in-office decorum, and it leaves Tony needing a break from the show. Plus, David has strong feelings on Michael Yormark's potential appointment at the University of Miami, ABS in MLB, the Boston Red Sox, the World Cup, the end of LIV Golf, and sex cults. Sex cults? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"I'll leave you with this..." After weighing in on Mike's Top 5 Iconic Home Runs In Marlins History, David weighs in on the latest in the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini story after last night's late-night news dump that Vrabel will miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft for counseling. Is this a PR mistake? Is this a legitimate excuse? Can New England Patriots' executives make Vrabel do and say what they want? Does journalistic integrity play an actual role in the fallout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"I don't like yucking on yums." After revealing Roy's Video of the Day, David stops by to discuss why he likes the NBA Play-In, the potential end of Saudi investment in American sports, the lowly Mets, and hecklers before Chris sets up a head-to-head matchup in a game of chess with someone close to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Make no mistake. Everybody's rooting for everyone's failure in every atmosphere." We dissect Zaslow's terrible question to Dusty May, and David Samson tries to defend Zas, who admits he does not deserve it. It leads Zaslow to reveal the worst professional mistake of his career, and Greg Cote thinks Zas may have taken a half step back. But once David Samson's Inner Monologue makes its debut, this hour goes completely off the rails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"That kid Mara is big!" David is supposed to be our finance guy, but he is SHOCKED to learn of the salaries mascots are making these days. And while the crew tries to help him come up with some new catchphrases, David explains how teams decide to hit other players with baseballs, Mike enjoys multiple basketball games, and Jeremy gets emotional about Artemis II, as Zas and Tony laugh in his face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"You bet your...ass!" David Samson stops by, but before we can get to him, just seven quick things. David dives into Marlins attendance, TV deals across sports, and his movie review before we watch one of the funniest videos to ever surface from Nothing Personal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Dan hates Amar'e Stoudemire." After discussing the new additions to the Basketball Hall of Fame, Mike reveals a new place where he'd love to be a fly on the wall. Then, David joins Jeremy as the baseball expert on this week's Pitch Clock, and Luis pinch hits for Chris Cote as he and Jeremy go head-to-head in a build-your-team edition of Pitch Clock Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Six seats from Mary Hart..." Dan, who apparently runs a side hustle as our Social Media Editor, spends yet another hour trying to paint David as a he-man woman-hater. David dishes out his expertise on MLB Opening Night on Netflix and tells the story of the time he hung up on Jeb! Bush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices