Today’s word of the day is ’correlation’ as in the league’s highest payroll as in winning a championship as in Steve Cohen is spending money like we’ve never seen before, but will it guarantee a ring. Maybe? Who’s to say. How many times has it happened in the past 20 years? MLB is becoming an arms race. Is this good for the game? How many players are good enough for this to be a thing? Will it last? (22:40) MLB isn’t the only place that doesn’t have labor peace in sports. The NBA is next up. What is going to happen with that CBA? (34:30) Review: White Lotus Season 2. (40:20) Tom Brady’s demise is happening before our eyes. Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers good enough to make the playoffs? Should the Bucs be able to host a home game with a losing record? Anybody have any good news for me!? Let's share some. I need some positivity! You know where to find me, if you read this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’trade’ as in the biggest of business as in the US and Russian governments traded Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout. The news split the nation. The left vs the right again. Some people were happy. Some people were angry. There are so many sides to this. You can feel however you want about it. (18:00) The New York Mets are spending and spending and spending. Brandon Nimmo is back for $162M. David Robertson is in for $10M. Steve Cohen is going to pay a hefty tax. Who does that matter to? (27:00) Review: Sr. (31:00) Does Netflix want in the sports game? No, it wants in on the profit game. Whatever that may be. (38:30) NPPOD - Baker Mayfield got his hero moment against the Raiders. Josh McDaniels became the zero for the fourth time. (40:20) The House Oversight Committee released its findings against Daniel Snyder. And guess what? They said he was not truthful! Who would have thought that? We made it to another Friday! You deserve to kick your feet up and have a relaxing weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’the Judge Effect’ as in Aaron Judge signs for $360M and things start to get out of control. Word came out that the San Diego Padres were in on Judge. Don’t think so. BUT! They are spending like they were in on him. Late, late last night Xander Bogaerts agreed to a 10-year deal with the Padres. How are the Padres doing this? Can they afford to do this? (15:20) Let’s talk about MLB owners and spending right now. There are billions of dollars being thrown around by owners who are spending with their egos. (21:45) So what are the Dodgers going to be doing now? They lose Trea Turner. The Padres get better. But, the black cloud of Trevor Bauer is holding the team hostage. Can they afford Carlos Correa? A report says they don’t want to do it because of the fans! (29:00) Review: The Swimmers. (33:45) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Cubs signing Cody Bellinger to a 1-year deal. Was it worth it? Is he betting on a comeback year? (40:00) NPPOD. (42:50) Cristiano Ronaldo news continues to leak out. He was benched in the knockout rounds. He still has a huge offer from Saudi Arabia.  We've made it to the midweek! The weekend is almost here! Let's have a day, people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’goldilocks’ as in those 3 bears as in not too hot, not too cold, it’s just right as in it’s not too deadened, it’s not too juicy, it’s just right. We’re talking about baseballs here. A report came out yesterday that MLB was using 3 different kinds of balls. Rob Manfred said preseason that only one ball would be used. We told you that wasn’t the case. Now, who’s right? MLB says they are. This report says no. (15:35) Aaron Judge to the San Francisco Giants! Wait. No. Not yet! It was reported he was going and then we got an oopsies! What is really going on with Judge? (22:20) Scott Boras is back to holding court at the Winter Meetings. He’s so full of hot air I’m surprised he didn’t take off. (28:30) Review: Dive. (33:45) MLB held its first ever MLB Draft Lottery. Did you hear about it? Did you care about it? (41:00) Aaron Judge will return to the Yankees! It breaks in the middle of our show! (44:20) Trea Turner turned down a Padres deal that was reportedly larger than the Phillies offer. Why? Wait, so Aaron Judge isn't going to the Mets! Day ruined! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’sizzling’ as in a fajita as in hot, hot, hot as in the hot stove as in MLB Winter Meetings are taking place and players are getting that money! Jacob deGrom, you get a deal! Justin Verlander, you get a deal! Trea Turner, you get a deal! Aaron Judge? No, not yet! (10:40) The shortstop market is the one to watch. Trea Turner gets his 11-year deal and now who’s next? Carlos Correa? Xander Bogaerts? Dansby Swanson? (20:37) Brian Cashman gets a 4-year deal from the Yankees. Sorry, Yankees fans. Aaron Judge is still a free agent. Cashman spoke about the Yankees plans for Aaron Judge, and it should scare the fans. (30:45) Review: The Triangle of Sadness (34:30) Deshaun Watson returns to the NFL. He made his debut for the Browns after his suspension and of course it was in Houston. What about Baker Mayfield? Panthers cut him after trading for him a few months ago. (39:30) NPPOD. (42:25) Trae Young and his coach Nate McMillian are in the middle of a feud. Word got out that Trae Young didn’t show up to a game on Friday after an argument with his head coach. The story leaked and all hell broke loose.  I survived Vegas! Woohoo! I did not hit for the millions, so I am back! Have a great Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s happened. The New York Mets nightmare has happened. Jacob deGrom is going to the Texas Rangers. A half year of Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom. That’s it. The Texas Rangers are going all in. Last year it didn’t work out with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. How about now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’football only’ as in no questions as in no soccer as in no off field issues as in no politics as in just football or get out! That’s the way the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson are handling his return. Yes, he’s back. The suspension is over and the disgraced QB is returning for his first game… and it’s in Houston. (9:20) Patrick Mahomes was on a podcast and revealed some interesting details about before he was drafted! He said he was given the plays that Kansas City was going to go over… the night before! Tampering?! (22:10) Review: Armageddon Time.(26:20) LeBron James took to the podium on Wednesday and asked the media in the room why he wasn’t asked about Jerry Jones, but he was asked about Kyrie Irving. Let’s discuss this. (33:20) NPPOD. (40:15) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? We had a crazy story come to us from a listener about Ontario taking UFC fights off the betting board and starting an investigation. What happened and what will happen next? No show Monday! I'm going to Vegas! There won't be a show ever again if I hit for milllllllllions!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’resentment’ as in Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are nearing a crossroad and picking which way to go will change the franchise forever. Is Aaron Rodgers going to remain the Packers QB for the rest of the season? How about next season? Is Jordan Love the next in line? (9:50) Once again I have World Cup fever. Dual-screens. Games going at the same time. Teams playing for everything. It’s a thrill ride like no other. (18:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Cristiano Ronaldo has an offer from Saudi Arabia for over $200M PER YEAR! WHAAT?!!!?! There’s just no way. (28:15) Review: Ingrid Goes West. (32:20) Are we seeing the media turn on Russell Wilson? He’s one of the highest players in the league. He has always been baby faced. But poor play and poor results and now the stories continue to leak and leak about the people and players that he rubs the wrong way. (39:20) NPPOD. (42:10) Tony Clark is back as the head of the MLBPA. He signed a 5-year extension through 2027. What does this mean for the future of the league?  It's Thursday! The weekend is so close! I'm going to Vegas on Saturday so wish me luck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’knockout’ as in the knockout round as in I got the fever as in the World Cup games have been great and exciting and worth it. The USA is advancing on to the Knockout Stages after a thrilling 1-0 win over Iran. What does this mean for MLS? Can MLS capitalize on this fever? (14:50) Qatar was eliminated. See ya. A spokesperson recently came out and gave big oopsies on the amount of workers that actually died building these stadiums. (24:00) Review: Killer Sally. (27:20) The New York Mets held a Zoom meeting with Carlo Rodon. The Mets are trying to figure out its pitching plans: deGrom? Verlander? Rodon? (35:00) SO You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about teams asking permission of other teams in order to interview a potential candidate for a job. Why do they need to ask permission? (40:35) Don Mattingly is set to be named the Bench Coach of the Toronto Blue Jays. What will he bring to that organization? (45:10) Lamar Jackson tweets. Let’s pay attention to what we’re putting out in public. That’s it. Let's have a day people! So close to the weekend I can already taste the tequila! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’composure’ as in calm as in cool as in collected as in Tyler Adams of the USMNT was asked some tough, and interesting, questions from a reporter from Iran. He was scolded for his pronunciation of Iran and was grilled about the discrimination of Black people in the US. His answer was a perfect a response as you’d ever want. (19:35) Jeff Saturday and the Colts lost yesterday. Why? Cause they stink? Or was it Saturday? (21:35) Is Messi really coming to MLS? Is Inter Miami going to shake up the football world by signing Messi? How is this happening!? (29:35) Review: Bruce Springsteen Interview. (34:00) Jose Abreu is headed to the Houston Astros. The Astros continue to stack talent. The reigning World Series champions are looking for a repeat. (38:20) Let’s talk about Miguel Cabrera. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday. Let's go, USA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’curious’ as in eager to know or learn something as in Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, said he was curious back in the 1950s when he appeared in a photo in Arkansas. Now you’re wondering to yourself why is this a big deal? Well, this was the time of segregation and Jerry was on the wrong side of that line. (14:30) Are the Washington Commanders ever going to do anything right? Like anything at all? The latest is the Sean Taylor “statue”. An absolute disgrace to his legacy. (26:00) Review: Dead to Me S3. (30:40) The Arizona Cardinals are a mess. Extensions were given to the GM, head coach, and quarterback before the season. Kliff Kingsbury routinely gets outcoached. Kyler Murray routinely gets outplayed. (41:00) The sports tv ratings are booming. Fox and CBS posted HUGE numbers. What does it mean? (45:20) NPPOD.  How was your weekend? Do anything fun? It's Monday again. Let's start the week off strong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’personal’ as in was it just business and nothing personal or was it personal and business as in Jim Irsay keeps on talking about the firing of Frank Reich. He said he’s known Frank for forever, said he’s the first coach he gave an extension with years left on his contract, said he they needed a new direction. Fun time for the Colts! (12:00) The report is the Glazer family wants to sell Manchester United for $7B! That is a lot of money. We’ve already discussed why this sale is happening and how it will happen. But, now we have a price. (16:00) Let’s do our daily World Cup update that everyone is so excited about! Can someone please explain to me how the US advances if they lose today? Give me the scenarios! (28:15) Review: Disenchanted. (32:10) The chase for Aaron Judge is on. The San Francisco Giants are ‘elated’ after their meeting with Judge. The Los Angeles Dodgers are putting pressure on. But this is all about the Yankees. (42:10) We have an update on the Michigan State football players that were caught on film beating Michigan players. Indictments have been handed down. Uh oh. I'm not a big turkey guy. LOVE me some sweet potatoes though so Thanksgiving was cool. Hope you all had a great day, and now onto a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’wavering’ as in fluctuate in opinion or allegiance as in Robert Saleh loves to use that word when describing Zach Wilson. In August 2021 he said he was not wavering. On October 26 of this year he said he was not wavering. And just yesterday he said it again! Is Zach Wilson a franchise QB? Is it too soon? Wilson did apologize to his teammates, but his starting spot is gone… for now. (21:15) Who is the Turkey of the Year? It is Thanksgiving after all. Could it be FIFA? Could there still be concerns over the World Cup? You betcha. (31:15) Review: The People We Hate at the Wedding. (41:20) NPPOD. Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for listening to the show and RATING IT 5 STARS! We'd be nothing without you all. Send me a message on Twitter and let's connect! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’immediate effect’ as in the World Cup is going on right now and Manchester United decided that Tuesday was a good day to let Cristiano Ronaldo go. This stems from Ronaldo’s interview he gave and bashed the club. Then to make things even crazier, the Glazer Family announced they’d explore selling the team. How did this happen? How does the price of the pound impact the price of the sale? (19:15) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Bills-Browns game that was moved to Detroit. They wanted to know how all three of these teams were impacted by moving the game. (34:10) Review: Spirited.(37:40) For the first time ever there is a woman playing varsity baseball in Division 1. Olivia Pichardo made the roster at Brown University. (45:40) NPPOD. Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Party it up tonight, but be safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’worst cheater’ as in biggest cheater as in Alek Monoah called out Gerrit Cole for being the biggest cheater in MLB because of the spider tack situation. He didn’t even hesitate. It is VERY rare that an active player would call out an active player like this. Is this how all other players feel too? (11:30) Jaylen Brown has come out and apologized for reposting a video on social media. He believed it was in defense of Kyrie Irving but didn’t realize what he was reposting. Here we go again. (23:15) Review: Amsterdam. (27:25) Aaron Judge is in San Francisco. Is it panic time for Yankees fans? (35:25) We have a Zach Wilson update. Robert Saleh made it be known that Zach Wilson may not be the starter moving forward after Sunday’s loss. Accountability is a big theme for today’s show. (43:25) NPPOD. (45:25) We have the new first timers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. It’s very very average.  I had Argentina winning the World Cup in one of my bracket challenges. Not a great morning for me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’infantile’ as in infant as in child as in baby as in Gianni Infantino has done nothing worthy of being the leader he’s supposed to be. Infantino defended the decision to have the World Cup in Qatar. He has defended his decision to not allow LGBTQ+ armbands. He has defended everything in the name of no politics in sports. Sure… (17:30) Yesterday the Jets lost in devastating fashion. Zach Wilson played a terrible football game against the Patriots. How does Robert Saleh feel about Wilson’s comments after the game? (28:55) Review: Elton John at Dodger Stadium. (34:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the rules for visiting teams practicing on home floors after games. This stems from the Giannis Antetokounmpo incident with the 76ers. (44:35) Kyrie Irving has returned for the Nets. (49:20) NPPOD. I got a record player and life is good! Music just sounds better and it's been so relaxing. COOL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’World Cup’ as in it’s here. Futbol. Soccer. Football. In Qatar. There’s a lot going on here. Human Rights Violations? Check. No alcohol? Check. FIFA being corrupt? Check. What a great place! (12:45) So… what is Budweiser going to do? $75M and alcohol sales to the public is gone. (24:30) Review: FIFA Uncovered. (32:30) We have some wait to sees! Who wins the World Cup? Let’s talk about Aaron Judge’s home run ball. Will it go for over $2M? (40:40) NPPOD. (44:30) Rob Manfred speaks. What did he have to say? It's the weekend! We made it! Who do you have winning the World Cup? I think Messi and Argentina get it done, but my dark horse is Uruguay. If Uruguay can win their group over Portugal, I love their chances! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’conspiring’ as in collusion as in MLB owners are under the microscope right now over an article from a few weeks ago that talked about the Mets saying they will not bid against the Yankees for Aaron Judge. Why is this so important? Is Steve Cohen in trouble? Is Aaron Judge mad? (17:20) Bryce Harper needs Tommy John surgery. How bad is this? It’s the same thing that happened with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani was out until May when he got his done. Harper got the surgery a month and a half after Ohtani did. (24:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the downfall of the Washington Nationals. They wanted to know who to blame for no Harper or Soto or Turner or Scherzer anymore. (36:30) Review: Selena Gomez - My Mind and Me. (41:30) We’ve got an FTX lawsuit update! Tom Brady, Shohei Ohtani, Golden State Warriors, Larry David… SUED! (46:35) NPPOD. I went to a WizKid concert last night! It was worth the sleep I missed out on. Everyone should lose some sleep doing things that make them happy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’pothole’ as in the hole in the street that gets fixed and comes back and fixed and comes back and fixed and comes back — but why are we talking about that today? That’s what sports stadiums are. Every few years a new stadium pops up. Just like a pothole. You build one and then you build another and then another and then another. The Kansas City Royals made an announcement. New York City FC announced a huge stadium. The Bears want one. The Bills want one. (16:30) We have our daily MLB Free Agency Update: players were added to 40-man rosters for protection. Let’s explain. Players also turned down or signed qualifying offers OR signed new deals. (26:40) Review: Ticket to Paradise. (29:30) Quick talk about the TV Ratings. How big is Yellowstone? How big is MLB? How big is NBA? The answer: not close to how big the NFL is. (33:30) It’s time to talk about what the Boston Bruins have done. They hired Loretta Lynch to launch an investigation into how the team investigates investigations. (44:00) NPPOD. I'm tired today. The weather outside is terrible. But! We'll make the best of it! You should too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’unimaginably sad day’ as in the words used by Virignia president Jim Ryan to describe what happened on Sunday night when a former football walk-on murdered three football players and injured two others. Let’s talk about what we know about this, how from what we’ve read this was handled, and what happens next. (11:55) Mark Davis gave Josh McDaniels the public vote of confidence. Why now? The Raiders are 2-7 this season, which is bad. But, did we forget how bad John Gruden was? (20:10) Jeff Saturday made his debut with the Colts in that win against the Raiders. Let’s talk about what Jim Irsay did here. Was it really that bad? (27:10) Review: Causeway. (30:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me how the Yankees handle their free agents: do they wait for Aaron Judge or act as if he’s gone? What about players getting the qualifying offer? When do you take it and when do you leave it. (42:50) We have an update on Wait To See: Julio Rodriguez and Michael Harris win - but what the story is is what Rodriguez and Adley Rutschman earned. (47:00) NPPOD. I saw an incredible sunrise this morning - today will be a good day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’lights out’ as in vroom vroom as in F1 as in Formula 1 as in I spent the weekend watching my first F1 race in Brazil. Here’s how the weekend went. (11:15) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Houston Astros letting its GM James Click go. We’re talking about the reigning World Series champions… letting the GM go... a week later. What!? (23:50) Review: From Scratch. (27:55) Dan Snyder continues to find himself in deeper and deeper waters. It’s just what he does best at this point. The state’s Attorney General released a statement and then made an announcement regarding Dan Snyder and the NFL. Fun times for the Commanders continue. (37:55) FTX downfall has commenced. Why is this big for NPDS? Because the amount of sports teams and leagues that chose to do business with crypto is insane. FTX arena. Crypto Arena. FTX on umps. Everywhere. (44:20) NPPOD.  Sorry this came out late. Hope you all had fun this weekend. Enjoy the rest of this lovely Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a mailbag! Someone asked me about Jerry Reinsdorf and the power he has in Major League Baseball. This a is a fun question. He ran the Bulls during their legendary run. He won a ring with the White Sox. But, it’s been a long time since either team was that good again. (15:55) How do players pick their translators? Is this a team decision? Player decision? (27:45) Why don’t baseball teams plan to build smaller ballparks? Someone asked this because of the Oakland Athletics looking to build a new one, even though attendance has been terrible. (36:00) Someone asked me about balance as a team president. They wanted to know at what level would a situation arise that would need me to jump in with players and the front office.  Hey, it's mailbag. Leave a 5 star review so we can answer more questions. Please. Thank you. Have an excellent week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ’98’ as in 98 days until Spring Training. Yes, it’s right around the corner. The season is over. The new season begins. The Houston Astros are the World Series champions. Down 2-1 the Astros came back against the Phillies to win 3 straight. Let’s recap this year quickly: lockout, Yankees, Mets, Pujols, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis, firings, hirings, fun, baseball! (27:00) Let’s update some Wait To See predictions we made this year. There was a LOT wrong! (32:30) Edwin Diaz has signed with the Mets. Largest contract for a reliever ever! (36:30) Where will the top free agents land? Aaron Judge. Jacob deGrom. Trea Turner. Carlos Correa. Xander Bogaerts. (45:30) Review: All Quiet on the Western Front (48:40) Kyrie Irving has to do school work. He was 6 things that he needs to do before the Brooklyn Nets let him back from his suspension. (54:55) NPPOD. (57:45) We need to speak about this Josh Primo situation with the San Antonio Spurs. There’s a lot of back and forth between the Spurs and lawyers for Primo and the team’s sports psychologist.  It's Monday! Let's own the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘open dialogue’ as in a discussion as in listening as having good intentions as in Kyrie Irving has now apologized for everything that’s happened in the past week. Why now? Because he was suspended without pay. That’s why. Earlier in the day he had another press session and refused to apologize. Then the team suspended him. Then his apology came. So where do the Nets go from here? (33:30) Review: A Love Song. (35:10) NPPOD. Everyone have a great weekend. Do something exciting. Eat that leftover candy. Be great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unhittable’ as in no hits as in Cristian Javier as in Bryan Abreu as in Rafael Montero as in Ryan Pressly. The Houston Astros combined to throw a no hitter in the World Series against the Phillies. For anyone saying this wasn’t historic… sit this one out. What happened to Harper and Schwarber and Hoskins and the lively bats from Game 3? (14:40) Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets released a duel statement about what steps they are taking after Kyrie’s antisemitism. A statement and $1M to the Anti-Defamation League. How kind of them 🙄. (27:30) Review: Don’t Worry, Darling. (32:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Dan Snyder and the possibility of him selling the Washington Commanders. Here. We. Go! (46:00) NPPOD. Hey, it's me again, wishing you a great day! if you won the Powerball... hope you don't forget me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘neck brace’ as in rubber neck as in pain as in that girl from the exorcist as in Lance McCullers gave up five home runs yesterday to the Phillies. A Bryce Harper blast. Followed by a parade of bats. What happened? Was McCullers tipping pitches? Do we have a garbage can situation!? Was pitchcom hacked!? WHO KNOWS!? (18:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Brooklyn Nets firing Steve Nash and then a report coming out about hiring Ime Udoka. What an embarrassment of an organization. Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving. Ben Simmons. Joe Tsai. Dumpster fire. (35:40) Review: The Good House. (38:55) Pete Rose is back in the building! No, not the Hall of Fame building, the sportsbook building! He will be placing the first legal bet at the the new Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati. What a day! (44:25) NPPOD. (44:40) After the Michigan/Michigan State game last weekend there was a fight in the tunnel. Not a fair fight. A bunch of Michigan State players jumper two Michigan players. Now eight players have been suspended and law enforcement is involved. I'm back to tell you all to have a great day! If you happen to hit the Powerball, let me hold a few dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brooklyn Nets have fired Steve Nash. 7 games into the season. A no-win situation for Nash. Kevin Durant. James Harden. Kyrie Irving. Ben Simmons. Kyrie Irving’s latest antisemitism. Kevin Durant wanting Nash and Marks fired in the offseason. Players requesting trades. Brooklyn is a dumpster fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ripple’ as in ripple effect as in one thing leads to another leads to another leads to another. What are we talking about? A rain delay leads to a postponement leads to the World Series is now all out of sorts. What are the Phillies going to do? What are the Astros going to do? Impact talk! (13:15) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me a question about the Lakers celebrating Darvin Ham’s first win. It was a locker room celebration like they won the NBA Finals. Who cares? Let them have some fun. The more interesting thing here is the future of Westbrook and what Myles Turner had to say on the Woj Pod. (27:00) Review: The Good Nurse. (30:15) The NBA has announced that the Sixers are being docked two draft picks in 2023 and 2024. Tampering! (37:30) NBA is also looking to add salary limits. Is this good? Are the big teams spending too much? How mad is the NBPA? (40:25) NPPOD. (41:30) Let’s talk about how the Spurs handled the release of Josh Primo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘split’ as in the World Series is even at 1-1 after two games between the Phillies and Astros. How did we get here? Blowing a 5-0 lead in Game 1. A 5-0 lead was there for the Astros in Game 2. We had a bat check. We had a foreign substance check. We’ve seen home runs. We’ve seen extra innings. (16:30) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about MLB and Dusty Baker’s comments on the lack of African-American players in the World Series. They used the term diversity when talking about it. (27:45) Review: Bad Sisters. (31:30) It’s time for Kyrie Irving to leave the NBA. I’ve had enough. His comment this weekend were hateful. His posts are hateful. I’ve had enough. (40:25) NPPOD. (42:35) Is an MLB going to Vegas? Is that team going to be the Oakland Athletics? What about the Tampa Bay Rays? Hey, it's me, Coca. Today is my birthday. Do something that'll make you smile today. And eat candy! You deserve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘game day’ as in the World Series is here as in Philadelphia Phillies as in Houston Astros as in Aaron Nola as in Justin Verlander as in Bryce Harper as in Jose Altuve. You get it! It’s here! Let’s break it all down! (20:10) Milwaukee Brewers prez David Stearns has stepped down. This is a major development. Stearns has been a huge name in the the New York Mets world. Rumors are he could end up in Houston. Why did it happen now? (29:50) Review: Raymond and Ray. (33:30) NPPOD. (39:35) What is going on with the Denver Broncos? The GM came out and defended the QB and head coach. Why?  Have an incredible weekend! Do something fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello everyone! This is just a test to see if you actually read this. I hope you all have a great day. Do something that'll make you smile. For me, it's probably going to be some Chick-fil-A and my new gym. Let's be great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pinstripes’ as in the Yankees as in the Bronx Bombers as in Hal Steinbrenner as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Aaron Judge. This offseason is going to be real different for Yankees fans. What does the team do? Is Judge coming back? Is the team going to overpay for players? Is the manager going to be back? (22:30) Jaylen Brown and Aaron Donald have ended their ties with Kanye West and Donda Sports. Just a little too late on this one. (33:35) Review: The Patient. (40:00) We have an update on NFL referees! (41:55) Brittney Griner had her appeal denied in Russia. Her 9 year sentence will continue. The US and Russia are not on good terms and she’ll continue to be a pawn. (45:35) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ye’ as Kanye as Kanye West as in Yeezy as in adidas has announced it has cut ties with Ye after anti-Semitic comments about how the company couldn’t drop him. Well, they did and a statement was released. (13:20) There were some points that we missed yesterday about the NLCS and ALCS series. Here’s what we missed about the Padres, Yankees, Phillies, and Astros. (31:30) Review: The Watcher. (34:30) NPPOD. (35:50) NFL refs asked Mike Evans for his autograph after a game. This is not okay. (43:20) The Indianapolis Colts have benched Matt Ryan. The team traded for Ryan and an undesirable contract. Now Sam Elhinger gets the start and Frank Reich will have his 7th different starting QB since he became head coach. I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brooms’ as in swept as in cleaning the floor as in 4-0 as in the Houston Astros are headed to the World Series after shutting down the New York Yankees in the Bronx last night. The Yankees wanted this. The Yankees fans wanted this. The Yankees got more than they could handle. (19:30) The Philadelphia Phillies are headed to the World Series. Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins bats exploded. The starting pitching has taken over. They are playing out of their minds! The San Diego Padres blew the lead in back to back games and are headed home. (32:35) Review: Bullet Train. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:50) Adam Silver met with the Phoenix Suns employees and held a Q+A. It was very odd because of the questions he chose to answer. He addressed the Sarver situation. He addressed tanking? Why would he do that? I hope you had a great weekend! Have an even better Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘23’ as in Jordan as in used to be LeBron as in hitless at bats for Jose Altuve in the postseason right now. And the Astros still took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. One long ball from Alex Bregman did it. Are the Yankees ready to panic? (23:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if players have responsibility to stand up to owners like LeBron did with Robert Sarver. They were referring to Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Snyder. (31:55) Review: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. (42:30) Let’s talk trades! Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 49ers because the Panthers stink. Elijah Moore wants a trade from the Jets because he’s not getting the ball. Interesting.  I hope you have a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘missed opportunity’ as in what could have been as in what should have been as in it didn’t happen. The Yankees had a chance to take a 1-0 series lead. The Yankees had Justin Verlander on the ropes.. and the Astros played like the Astros. Verlander gets out of the jam. The Astros played the long ball. The Astros have the lead. (13:35) We’ve got a tie series heading back to Philly. The Padres came back from down 4-0 against the Phillies. Back to back jacks from the Padres and some small ball and boom. Nola looked great until he didn’t. The Padres lineup woke up. And now we have a series. (26:20) Review: Aftershock. (31:20) It’s NBA overreaction time! One game into the season and our pet’s heads are falling off! The Brooklyn Nets got run off their home court against the Pelicans. An absolute disaster of a game. Kyrie, KD, and Ben Simmons got smoked. What about the Lakers? What did Westbrook have to say about having to become a 2nd unit guy? (40:20) NPPOD. (42:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Tennessee Titans getting a new stadium. Let’s investigate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘merit’ as in Jim Irsay as in Daniel Snyder as in Jerry Jones as in Roger Goodell as the owners meetings took place in the NFL and mutiny arose. Chaos. Jim Irsay openly says Daniel Snyder needs to go. Dan Snyder writes a letter to the owners. Jerry Jones tells Robert Kraft not to f*** with him! And that was just by lunch! (38:35) Roger Goodell is going to get a new deal. Jerry Jones does not want him to have the deal he currently has. Jerry let Robert Kraft know how he felt. (43:40) MLB postseason is in full swing! The Yankees did what they needed to do. Judge homer. Stanton homer. Gem from Nestor. Onto Houston! NPPOD. Phillies/Padres, Yankees/Astros. I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rain delay’ as in the Yankees as in the Guardians as in 3:30 hours of nothing as in MLB took that long to make a decision about Game 5 last night. It was complete disrespect towards the fans that were in the stadium. Major League Baseball is in charge of deciding this. Advantage whom now? Yankees get Nestor Cortes. Astros get the winner on short rest. (18:40) Let’s talk about the NBA! It’s back today! I know there’s been stories for weeks now. Tanking alert! Watchout for it! What will happen with the Lakers and Celtics? Are the Nets still a mess? Do the Warriors hate each other? (25:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me who I think will win the NBA title this year because they want to fade my pick! (30:15) Review: The Redeem Team. (33:15) We have more postseason baseball today! Another round. Phillies vs Padres. Let’s discuss. (38:40) NPPOD. I hope you have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘despondent’ as in working all year for one goal and failing as in the Dodgers won 111 games and then lost it all in 4 as in the Braves won 101 games and wanted to try and repeat and lost as in that’s baseball. All the respect in the world to the Padres and Phillies for getting it done. All it took was one road win and the series flipped. How is MLB feeling about this? Do you think they like the double underdog story? (30:30) Review: Nothing Compares. (34:55) The Golden State Warriors are paying a premium. They will have almost half a BILLION dollars in payroll next season! (43:40) NPPOD. I hope everyone has a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Samson Sit-Down with columnist and author Tyler Kepner! We talk all things baseball. MLB postseason. History of the World Series! A baseball fan’s dream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in 3 years as in 36 months as in 156 weeks and 4 days as in 1,096 days as in 26,304 hours! That’s how long Nothing Personal has been around for! (2:10) Let’s update the Daniel Snyder situation. I cannot believe that Al Michaels brought it up! I was wrong! This has been a disaster for the NFL, especially when the Thursday games have been horrible! (11:45) Another woman has come forward and filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson. We’re getting close to 30 women now. Will Watson be suspended for more games now? (17:20) MLB Postseason update! Yordan Alvarez is having a series to remember. Two games. Two mammoth home runs for the Houston Astros. (31:00) Review: Sidney. (36:10) Carlos Correa has opted out of his deal with the Twins. He said he wanted to be a Twin then said he didn’t want to be a Twin. He still may be a Twin, but he wants to get paid! What a story. (41:10) NPPOD. (45:20) Is it time for Theo Watch? Are the Mets going to do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘must win’ as in you need to win as in you have to win as in don’t you dare lose as in it’s the stinking postseason! Win every game! The Atlanta Braves came back to win Game 2 against the Phillies. The Padres took Game 2 from the Dodgers. Must wins! Let’s take a look at where these series are at. (16:01) A new bombshell report was dropped by ESPN about Washington Commanders Daniel Snyder. It has been alleged that Snyder has dirt on Roger Goodell. Has dirt on Jerry Jones. Has private investigators following owners. Other owners privately spoke with ESPN and had some pretty damning things to say about Snyder. Whoa! (31:20) Davante Adams finds himself in some legal trouble after shoving a photographer. He has been charged with assault. Woof. (38:20) NPPOD. (39:55) Review: Mr. Harrington’s Phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘stale’ as in stale bread as in unripe as in moldy as in sitting around too long as in the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros both found themselves down early in their games. The Braves tried to make a comeback against the Phillies but fell a run short. The Astros needed a historic blast from Yordan Alvarez to walk-off against the Mariners. (11:00) Scott Servais chose to pitch Robbie Ray in the 9th inning against Yordan Alvarez. Do you agree with that move? Did this backfire? (17:10) we have a Draymond Green update. He’ll be back sooner than most thought. (20:40) We had news of two different sort of freak injuries that will keep pitchers from the Divisional Series. David Robertson got hurt celebrating a Bryce Harper home run by jumping! Phil Maton broke his hand punching a locker angry after a game. WHAT!? Inexcusable. (29:00) Review: Don’t Make Me Go. (31:10) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Padres trying to keep Dodgers fans away from San Diego for the Divisional Series. Hmm. Will it work? (35:45) NPPOD. (39:30) We have an update on Eric Kay, former Los Angeles Angels staffer, he’s going to jail. Adnan Syed is getting out of jail. Brett Favre, not going to jail, but should be in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘protection’ as in over protection as in the NFL as in Tua as in Tom Brady as in Derek Carr as in the officials have no idea what they’re doing anymore. Have you seen these flags? Tom Brady gets tackled… FLAG! Derek Carr gets tackled… FLAG! (9:15) David Tepper and the Carolina Panthers have fired Matt Rhule. Rhule got a huge deal and stunk! David Tepper and his comments were hilarious. What a guy! (19:55) Review: Confess, Fletch. (22:55) Draymond Green is stepping away from the Warriors. He punched Jordan Poole in the face in practice. Wasn’t the biggest deal… then the video dropped. (33:45) NPPOD. (41:20) The embarrassment of EarGate between Joe Musgrove and Buck Showalter. What went down there?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Middlebrooks joins us to guide you through the MLB Postseason. We start things off with how Will’s injury ended his first career and forced him into a tough decision. (7:15) What were the biggest surprises of the 2022 MLB regular season? (19:50) Who wins the MVP? Judge or Ohtani!? (28:20) It’s time for some Wild Card predictions! (And some talk about steroids!) (45:55) And we end giving out some World Series picks! We’re sorry Atlanta if we curse you! If you are reading this... have the best weekend! Love, Coca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘royal flush’ as in poker as in King James as in LeBron James as in Las Vegas as in LeBron James used his postgame presser to communicate his wanting of the Las Vegas NBA franchise. He wants a team. He wants ownership. The NBA is going to expand. But, was this the right setting? (11:55) Draymond Green got into a fight with Jordan Poole in practice. What is happening? Coming of an NBA title. (19:55) Joe Burrow continues to speak out when he sees an issue. He was asked about Tua and concussions. Burrow said he’s played in games where he doesn’t remember the 2nd half. Oh boy. (28:40) Review: The Beach Bum. (32:35) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels. My favorite. Mike Trout spoke at season’s end and had some things to say. The Angels brought the interim manager Phil Nevin back for next year. The team is still for sale. Ohtani may still leave. (39:45) NPPOD. (43:15) The regular season is over! Remember the lockout!? Remember the doom and gloom!? We have reach the postseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘62’ as in the record as in the Yankees record as in the American League record as in Aaron Judge’s record as in NOT the MLB record. Good for him. What’s next? Judge is going to get PAID! Postseason baseball is right around the corner. (10:00) There is no drama left for Game 162 in MLB. None. Everything is set. MLB must be FURIOUS! (18:00) Remember the drama of the Super League in soccer? Remember the backlash? Well, talks have returned! Florentino Perez is the president of Real Madrid and he wants the Super League back! (29:00) Review: Mack & Rita. (34:40) Tua Tagovailoa has met with the NFL and NFLPA. He is still in the concussion protocol and will be out this weekend. (41:50) NPPOD. (44:50) the Houston Astros have won 100 games again. They are the best team in the AL. But yet, the manager and GM do not have new deals yet. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘walleye’ as in a fish as in a yellow pike as in a freshwater perciform fish as in a fishing tournament has rocked the US like never before! We have a scandal on our hands! The two winning anglers were stuffing their fish with weights and got caught! (14:10) Another scandal is afoot! And we, detectives of Samson & Coca LLC, are here to investigate! Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has created a big drama show in the chess world after accusing Hans Niemann of cheating. (19:25) Tony La Russa is out as White Sox manager. In what was a disappointing return to managing. It’s because of health reasons, but it was also because of poor performance on the field. (26:00) Review: The Greatest Beer Run Ever. (33:40) Another scandal has rocked the NWSL. Coaching and leadership malpractice. A report came out from the New York Times about the abuse, harassment, and terrible culture surrounding the league. (43:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices