Nothing Personal with David Samson

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘Bee Gees’ as in Stayin’ Alive as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in World Series Game 4 as in rally. The Rays went down in the 12th inning and with the series on the line rallied back to win. An error, a hit, a hit, a hit, and two runs later we have a Game 5. Wow. So what does Game 5 look like? Do the Rays have any pitching left? Can Miz give the Brewers a monster performance? (30:30) NPPOD. (33:00) Stand Up 2 Cancer. (39:50) Review: The Diplomat Season 4. (46:00) The NFL and Roc Nation are partners. The NFL hired Roc Nation as a consultant for the Super Bowl Halftime show. And Jay-Z has selected Jay-Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The WNBA Finals still has an issue. We’re five games into the finals and Golden State has a 3-2 series lead. So all should be good right? Nope. Because Game 6 had a venue problem. So instead of playing at its own arena, the Atlanta Dream are moving Thursday’s Game 6 to State Farm Arena. Hurray, more fans! BUT! It’ll be a 12:30pm tip-off! (10:50) Prediction market time! (17:30) Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says he guarantees that Cooper Flagg wins a title. Oh boy. (24:00) Jeffrey Lurie has inducted himself into the Eagles Hall of Fame. Love it. (31:30) Two US Senators have called for the NBA to end its relationship with Visit Rwanda. (40:00) Mbappe is under fire over his comments around China. Uh oh. Lost sponsorships. Apologies. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘epoch’ as in an event as in a moment in time as in the Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series title! Can you believe that 5th inning? Can you believe what the Brewers did? Just hit after hit. Run after run. I’ve never seen anything like it! (32:00) The crowd in Tampa last night was Brewer fan filled. It looked like the game took place in Milwaukee! (37:30) NPPOD. (40:00) Review: The Weight. (42:30) As the World Series is going on, baseball is doing something. They are attempting new rules. Seeing what works. What doesn’t. (47:30) Let’s talk about the World Series mentality. Being down in 2003 to the Yankees 2 games to 1. Then we were up 3 games to 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Aaron Rodgers had a few thoughts about the NFL playing in Paris. He spoke of an international week. All teams playing overseas at the same time. Why isn’t it happening? He says the owners. (14:42) Aaron Glenn’s run in New York is over. He cannot be the head coach of the Jets much longer. Just can’t be. (24:30) Nikola Jokic has called his own fan base. Uh oh. (31:30) The WNBA has another issue. Scheduling! Same thing we talk about previously! (37:49) Mark Walter is selling the Los Angeles Sparks. Add it to the list. (45:30) The Knicks, Heat, and Warriors are all 0-3 to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in the number of defensive outs the Milwaukee Brewers need to win the World Series. A 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. How did we get here? Who has played great? Who has looked bad? How can the Rays battle back? (25:30) Junior Caminero came out after Game 2 and had some things to say about the Rays. This could be a problem. (32:20) The ticket prices for the games in Milwaukee were record-breaking. More than $2,300 per ticket to just get into the stadium. Not in Tampa though! (38:00) NPPOD. (41:55) Review: Tyson. (45:00) We’re not supposed to be talking about labor during the World Series. It shouldn’t happen. But things are too toxic right now, and here we go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The World Series is here! Have fun and watch it! It's great baseball! That's all that matters. Leave the ratings to the snobs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘108’ as in the World Series as the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Tampa Bay Rays as in the number of defensive outs needed to win it all. Let’s breakdown this series. Who has the pitching advantages: starters and bullpen? Who has the better bats? The better manager!? (23:35) Keys to winning the World Series! (30:08) NPPOD. (33:00) Review: Top 5 Tom Skerritt movies. (37:50) The NFL is playing in France on Sunday. Riots. Looting. Football. (44:00) Let’s talk about Meta and its fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Hal Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, met the media on Wednesday. What a presser it was. Hal said some things that Yankees fans will loathe. Just look at Brian Cashman sitting there. Newly extended Cashman. (20:19) The Dodgers held their end of year presser yesterday. Ohtani is not getting surgery. Ohtani is still expected to pitch and hit next year. (28:15) What’s happening across town with the Angels? The manger is out. The GM is out. And a new owner is in. (35:40) Let’s talk about prediction markets. A hospitality group in LA traded on the Dodgers not making the World Series as a hedge. And it won. Athlete endorsers are under fire after some of the things these markets are allowing to be traded on. (45:10) Enes Kanter Freedom is at it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘neophyte’ as in Tampa Bay Rays as in new owners as in World Series. Patrick Zalubski has taken over and in his first full season the team has a chance to win its first title. A new ballpark is hopefully on the way. Can they bring a ring too? (18:10) Is Brandon Woodruff going to be on the roster? He’s only made 32 starts over the past four seasons! (26:30) Netflix has a problem. Subscriber growth has slowed. Revenue streams have slowed. What can they do? (36:02) Review: Tenzing. (39:20) NPPOD. (42:10) Goodell says the NFLPA is welcome to investigate the Jalen Hurts situation. The NFL already said nothing to see here! (46:00) The Titans had to release a player for going to his car to get a gun? To confront a teammate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It must be Wednesday! Someone asked me about the Knicks ring ceremony last night. Why wasn’t Adam Silver out there handing the team rings? (18:50) Is there more to the front office screaming TAMPA BAY THIS IS FOR YOU? (22:40) Tampa playing in minor league facility: no World Series. Tampa playing back home: World Series appearance (30:36) Can MLB players play in foreign leagues during a lockout? (37:10) If you were a minor league team, would you use the lockout as a promotional tool? (45:20) Let me explain deferred money and a salary cap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘avoidable’ as in mic issues to start the show as in the Brewers as in the World Series as in the Timeless Ticket. What is this ticket? What does it do? And how did the Brewers mishandle this so badly? (20:50) That isn’t the only Brewers storyline happening right now. Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attansio went on a podcast and spoke about revenue, baseball, and Tarik Skubal. (32:10) We have an update on the Jalen Hurts situation. First it was the NFL coming out strong defending how Hurts blood clots were handled. But, then the NFLPA woke up and called for an investigation. (43:10) Review: Runner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate How do you feel about the Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts and his blood clots? How do you feel about the reporting around Jalen Hurts? As we know it now it’s such masterful mishandling of an injury as I’ve ever seen. (14:00) Carlie Irsay-Gordon has made her first major move. She has fired GM Chris Ballard after 10 seasons. Never got the QB right. Never stood a chance. (22:40) The NBA is back today! What are some storylines? What are people watching this year? Knicks repeat? Wemby gets his first? Thunder return to the top? Sixers with LeBron!? (44:20) The Athletics have a new hire. A new GM is in town. Is he another data driven cost cutter? Looks like it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘breakthrough’ as in the Rays as in the Brewers the World Series is set. The Tampa Bay Rays got a huge win on Monday night with help from their stars Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz, and a great start from ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta. What a moment for baseball fans. But before we move on let’s talk about Game 6. (23:15) The get-in price for the World Series in Milwaukee is big money right now. The cheapest ticket you can get is close to $3K for just standing room only. Wow. (32:50) NPPOD. (44:00) Review: East of Eden. (46:30) Aaron Boone is back with the Yankees. Duh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Los Angeles Chargers have a problem. A big problem. And you can point the finger in so many directions. Is it on Justin Herbert? Is it on Jim Harbaugh? Is it on Mike McDaniel? All of them? Something’s got to give. (13:29) Jalen Hurts has a serious issue. Blood clots are bad. The handling of this news was also very bad. (21:15) There are riots happening in Paris right now and the NFL is shipping the Steelers and Saints there for a game. (29:30) Michigan has benched Bryce Underwood. A $10 million QB has been nothing short of a disaster for the program. Will this lead to any change? (40:05) Trouble in Seattle? Is NBA expansion to the Pacific Northwest now in trouble? (45:20) The NBA has put the lid on some prop bets. No more betting unders in parlays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in the Rays as in the ALCS as in the Guardians. The Rays went on the road and took two games in Cleveland and now head home with a chance to clinch on their home field. Meanwhile the Brewers have been at home for a week now. (19:50) Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein is on a book tour. And he said some things during said tour that is going to get him in trouble with other owners. (29:25) NPPOD. (36:10) Review: Animals. (39:00) Let me explain what’s happening with the White Sox right now. Justin Ishbia, who isn’t the owner, is talking about things that the owner should talk on. He’s part of a step transaction, so I’d like to remind you what that means. (49:00) The LeBron James helicopter story is going nutty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It's Coca Friday! Thank you to everyone for 7 years of loyalty and all the new listeners as well! I continually try to get better in this role so if there are things you'd like to hear David talk about or things you wish I talked about more during my hour with him, please share! Your voice matters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘brew’ as in the Brewers as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Dodgers as in the NLCS. The Brewers did it. They were the better team this season. They were the better team in the series. It happens. (23:00) The Guardians won Game 3 at home. New game time, no problem. Gavin Williams did his thing again. A surprise bat was the spark. And now a 2-1 series lead! (32:30) NPPOD. (37:25) Review: Don’t Say Good Luck. (41:30) Let’s talk about players’ only meeting. Mike Tomlin commented on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate We have an announcer fight. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reportedly had an argument over contracts. Joe Buck signed a huge 6-year, $108 million deal. Troy Aikman was not offered a new contract yet. Uh oh. (7:23) The owner of the New Orleans Saints, Gayle Benson, publicly spoke about the issues her football team has been facing. Could Kellen Moore be on the way out? Could Mickey Loomis be on the way out? (15:20) Review: Santiago - The Camino Therapy. (23:00) LIV Update! We have a LIV update! (28:00) The White Sox had a great season. Can it be repeated? (36:05) College athletics is in the weirdest place it has ever been. Here’s a followup to the LSU vs SEC battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘coastal bias’ as in the West Coast as in the East Coast as in forgetting about everyone else. The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series berth. They are the better team. They have been the best team. They have the Dodgers on the ropes. (27:00) Are the commercials too lewd during the postseason? Alex Call, a member of the Dodgers, has called out MLB for it. (32:03) MLB has announced that ALCS Game 3 has been moved to 1pm. People are MAD! Let me explain what happened here. (37:40) Don Mattingly has been named manager of the Phillies. Is this deja vu or the right call? (43:20) The Houston Astros have moved on from manager Joe Espada. The Houston Astros have moved on from GM Dana Brown. The Houston Astros have a Jim Crane problem. (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s episode 1500 and it’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start with a tribute to the seven years of NPDS. (18:00) Most rewarding part of doing the show. Most challenging part. (20:20) If the Dodgers don’t win the World Series this year is the season a failure? (28:20) What is my favorite all-time World Series trivia question (31:30) Is the Rays new stadium going to help or hurt a home field advantage in Tampa? (43:00) The NBA is going to push for more trackable data in players, but players don’t want it during games. Hmm. (47:40) Disconnect with players and owners with salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘gratitude’ as in Nothing Personal as in this show as in 1,500 episodes as in seven years! Can you believe it!? (16:23) The Rays won Game 2 against the Guardians. All tied up. Freddy Peralta pitched a gem. The Rays capitalized on a big error by Jose Ramirez. And here we go! (26:10) Let’s talk about Shohei Ohtani. He is going to play. He was always going to play. (36:45) NPPOD. (38:30) Review: The Last First: Winter K2. (44:10) A lot of information came out about Brian Flores in his legal battle against the NFL. Let me explain what is happening here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The New York Knicks season is about to begin. Reigning NBA champions. But the season starts with contract messes. Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new deal. Josh Hart wants a new deal. And the Knicks said no. Not only that but James Dolan is already being James Dolan. (21:30) Sophie Cunningham has built herself a brand. And she uses it. (31:40) Sibling rivalries. Yes, we’re talking about the Lakers. The Buss family is at it again. (44:40) Let’s talk about the DOJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in the Cleveland Guardians as in underdogs? The Milwaukee Brewers are up 2-0 in the series against the Dodgers. Is LA going to bench Ohtani? (13:40) Did Will Smith cost Yamamoto? (20:45) Can the Dodgers get a hit off the Brewers bullpen? Can the Dodgers stop William Contreras from hitting? (27:30) The Guardians took down the Rays on the road! Down 2-0 early in the game and the bats came alive. (35:03) NPPOD. (39:12) Review: Shameless. (45:42) I have to talk about Jazz Chisholm. His time with the Yankees is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The NFL had some of the worst coaching decisions I can remember on Sunday. It all started in London with the Eagles loss to the Jaguars. A last-second field goal by Jacksonville for the win. (11:00) What in the world was the end of that Commanders and Giants game? I cannot believe how it ended. (24:20) Pat McAfee is getting his own secondary broadcast for the Super Bowl. Get excited! (30:24) The WNBA has a problem. The Atlanta Dream are in the finals and the arena they are playing in has a capacity of 3,500. What? (40:50) The Vegas Golden Knights sellout streak is over. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘scripted’ as in the Brewers as in the Dodgers as in Game 1 of the NLCS! Milwaukee was rocking and the Brew Crew took Game 1! Miz didn’t pitch his best game. Skubal only gave up 2 runs. (16:35) The Cleveland Guardians struck out the Chicago White Sox so many times. The Sox didn’t stand a chance in Game 5. And now Cleveland moves on. (23:04) The Guardians now have to face the rested Tampa Bay Rays. And the thing here, the Rays do not strike out like the White Sox do. Two bottom payroll teams meeting for a shot at the World Series appearance! (32:00) Part of the latest proposal from MLB to the players was about reseeding. What does that mean? Better teams get to pick their opponent for the postseason. Huh. (39:15) NPPOD (45:30) Review: Is God Is. (47:20) The NFL filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court against prediction markets. Here we go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Have a great weekend everyone! Next week is episode 1500 (of numbered episodes!) -- 7 years! How cool! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘intervention’ as in the Pope as in the White Sox as in the Guardians as in Game 5! The Guardians are headed back to Cleveland, but the White Sox are coming too. The away team has won two games each! Now we get an elimination game! (24:00) Let’s preview Game 1 of the NLCS. We have a rematch! It’s Brewers vs Dodgers! (32:10) NPPOD. (34:50) We have a new MLB proposal! Let’s take a look at what the league is offering. (48:30) Review - Ted Lasso S4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate A memo went out to all MLB teams from the league office about the lockout. It was a rules checklist of things teams are permitted to not do. Uh oh. (9:23) Let’s talk about MLB media. Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke on the future of broadcasting. (18:45) The Rockies owner met the media to discuss ticket prices. And guess what? Ticket prices are going up! (23:40) Review: Coyote vs Acme. (26:45) Rays ownership gave money to politicians. That’s just a Tuesday! Let me explain! (33:30) More on Man City here. Politics and sports continue to mix! (42:12) Our favorite golf tour is back in the news. It’s LIV Golf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘shocking’ as in ironic as in unsurprising as in the Yankees as in the Rays. New York, New York is out of the postseason again. This time it’s the divisional rival Rays sending them home. And the postgame pressers did not disappoint. Aaron Judge calling out the front office? Jazz calling out the fans? Boone talking about his job! (25:00) The Dodgers are back in the NLCS. The Braves stood no chance. They didn’t. Especially with Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna, and Austin Riley just being bad. (33:05) The Brewers are headed back to rematch with the Dodgers. The Padres and the fire power go home again. (43:40) The Guardians got a win! Jose Ramirez is alive! (47:16) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! It has finally made its return! The first question we got was about starting pitchers and roster sizes. Is that to blame for openers? (16:50) When did you know the 2003 Marlins team could win a World Series? (21:30) Why are teams pushing for single game tickets to MLB games next season when a lockout is expected? (31:10) Why did MLB owners agree to guaranteed contracts? (39:11) The Portland Trail Blazers fired play-by-play announcer wants his job back. The team said no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘unthinkable’ as in a baseball game that went way after midnight as in Shohei Ohtani being dropping fifth in a lineup as in the 3-year anniversary of October 7. The Dodgers won Game 3 on long balls from Kiké Hernandez and Freddie Freeman. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched another gem. But something is wrong with Ohtani. (19:25) The San Diego Padres were finally able to hold off the Milwaukee Brewers. It got scary in the 9th, but they extended the series! (31:50) NPPOD. (36:20) Review: Couples Weekend. (40:15) The NFL referee’s union has fired back at the NFL after two officials were suspended. Oh boy. (47:20) Tyreek Hill shouldn’t be signed. There have been reports about him talking with teams. But here’s why it isn’t worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Karl-Anthony Towns wants a new contract from the New York Knicks. And the Knicks have offered him well below what his max deal would be. He is not pleased. Does a championship get him to the number he wants? (11:30) Giannis says things are different now. Heat Culture is real. And he is buying into it. (19:20) Ken Kendrick likes to be involved with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks would be better off if Ken Kendrick was slightly less involved. (29:00) Now we move to the Colts ownership. Carlie Irsay-Gordon is the owner of the Colts. And she’s involved. You can catch her on Sundays being on the sidelines with headset and notepad. (35:30) Did Colorado State really fire its defensive coordinator during a game? (39:08) The merger is happening today. Skydance is here. Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery is no more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘ugly’ as in the Yankees as in the Yankees defense as in the Yankees base running as in the Yankees. What a mess last night was against the Rays. In what should have been a close game got out of hand when the Yankees made three first inning errors and then what should have been two more later on in the game. Just sloppy. (24:50) The White Sox magic is still there! The Guardians looked like Game 2 was theirs and then some hits some pitches some runs later, and the White Sox were in the lead! (34:30) Review: Finding Emily. (38:00) NPPOD. (44:00) We need to talk about the Red Sox end of season presser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: vhttps://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate What a weekend in sports. We finally get to football! Two incidents happened between players and refs that need to be discussed. The NFLPA is PISSED! (9:37) 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500K for his arrest earlier this summer. Patriots owner Robert Kraft got caught doing the same thing, and crickets! (13:28) Commanders owner Josh Harris was not thrilled about the team playing in London. Uh oh. (21:18) Mike McDaniel needs to go. His tenure with the Chargers is a disaster. (26:00) Tony Romo is out at CBS. He’s still going to get paid, but the once golden goose of broadcasting, who signed a 10-year, $180 million deal, is gone with four years left on his deal. (33:30) Steve Ballmer is getting a new lawyer. (37:35) Dave Portnoy is out at Big Noon Kickoff. What a mess. Supposedly Ohio State does not want him around. (43:20) The Indiana Fever have a major problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘technology’ as in replay as in statcast as in the Brewers as in the Padres as in Ty France. The Padres thought a go-ahead home run and the ball hit the roof? What!? Jackson Chourio got to Mason Miller in Game 2 and the Brewers are one win away! (15:50) ABS in the postseason has been crazy. So many challenges, so many overturned calls. (20:20) The Atlanta Braves took Game 2 agains the Los Angeles Dodgers for the split. Atlanta went with an opener in Game 2. The Dodgers went with Blake Snell, and it didn’t go well for him. (25:30) The Yankees almost got no-hit by the Rays. Drew Rasmussen pitched a game to remember. A big moment was with Austin Wells, the Yankees catcher. (37:30) The final series is White Sox vs Guardians. This may just be the White Sox year with the Pope on their side. (40:20) Review: The Whisper Man. (42:50) NPPOD. (44:30) Let’s go through a bunch of the Wait To Sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘7-eleven’ as in Ray Kerr as in the store as the starter for the Braves as in the Phillies as in the NL Wild Card. What a moment for him. He was lights out. The Braves bats got to Nola early. And that was it. What happens to the Phillies moving forward? A whole lot of money to players that may not be able to perform at that level anymore. (17:52) We now move to the next round of the postseason. Great matchups. Great moments to come! (32:25) Review: The Bear. (36:00) NPPOD. (41:19) Torey Lovullo is back with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went public for the first time with his thoughts on Ketel Marte and the mess there. (48:00) Jalen Duren is back with the Pistons. $200 million. He was never going to turn that down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The NBA is getting over $12 billion for an expansion team. Are you kidding me? The Las Vegas franchise has to pay a huge sum of money for a team. I cannot believe it. Three finalists for the team. It’s crazy! (10:02) We continue to monitor the situation in Portland. What is happening with the Trail Blazers? (18:35) The Milwaukee Bucks are back without Giannis. But there could be a bigger issue at hand. (23:00) Update on the Protect College Sports Act! (29:00) Let’s talk Kalshi. (38:30) The Athletics have a little update on the stadium. (47:00) Have you been annoyed about ads while watching sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘mutiny’ as in Wild Card as in the Red Sox as in the Yankees as in Sonny Gray as in Wilson Contreras as in Chad Tracy. The Yankees swept the Red Sox and it wasn’t really close. No Aaron Judge? No problem! After the game, the Red Sox had some choice words for the front office. (22:40) The Phillies stormed back to beat the Braves after being down 2 runs. What a game. What a moment for Bryce Harper. (31:00) More Wild Card fun! Cubs couldn’t hit. (32:30) NPPOD. (40:20) Review: The Christophers. (43:40) The Minnesota Twins did not make the playoffs. But the front office still has to face the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate We’ve got a lawsuit! Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof is suing the Detroit Tigers over an injury he sustained in a game in July. He crashed into a fence and there was no padding. Uh oh. David Stearns says the darnest things. What an end-of-season presser from him. What is happening with the Seattle Mariners? Fired the manager but before they did they sent him out to publicly fire his staff? MLB wants to play a game at a national park? Man City is in trouble. The blatant cheating going on at the club was staggering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘marathon’ as in what I did in Germany as in life as in the MLB season.The Wild Card is here! Let’s talk about why game times are decided, how they’re decided, and why teams are so mad. The New York Yankees got the best of the Boston Red Sox. Cam Schlittler pitched lights out. Ben Rice put on a show at the plate. The San Diego Padres were Slam Diego again! The Chicago Cubs couldn’t get a hit until the 7th and at that point it was too late! The Atlanta Braves stormed back to beat the Philadelphia Phillies. Austin Riley had the moment of the playoffs so far in the first game of the Wild Card. The Chicago White Sox have the pope on their side. Is this fate? Huge win against the Houston Astros in Game 1. Review: One Night Only. NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Protect College Sports Act is getting closer to the Senate. (0:30) Buying at the trade deadline isn't all it's cracked up to be. (11:10) The Connecticut Sun are on the move and they aren't staying in the northeast. (20:30) Mark Messier has some strong words on Mike Babcock and the Oilers. (30:00) Albert Pujols wants to own an MLB franchise. (41:00) Finally, a federal judge has halted the Paramount-Warner Bros merger due to anti-trust issues. (45:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It's been ten years since the tragic death of Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez. (0:30) It's almost time for MLB Playoffs. (14:45) The White Sox have turned around from a 100 loss season to make the playoffs. (23:45) David gives his personal predictions for the MLB Playoffs. (31:00) There are so many important decisions to be made in the offseason with labor, broadcast rights, etc. (36:10) David reviews Exit 8! (43:00) Then gives his Nothing Personal Picks of the Day for the weekend! (44:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Private equity keeps creeping its way into baseball. (0:30) Will Montreal be the recipient of an MLB franchise? (10:00) Nothing Personal Pick of the Day (17:00) The Rockies have lost 100 games for a fourth straight year. Is there an end in sight? (21:00) A federal judge has lifted Trump's White House ban on CNN media members. (30:30) Pelicans star Zion Williamson misses time on the court and is now embarrassing himself off the court. (41:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Blue Jays' slugger Vladimir Guerrero said he's getting paid for what he's done, not what he's going to do! (0:30) Yankees star Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wildcard series! (12:00) Did the Bucks circumvent the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr. (19:00) The Knicks have to figure things out with Karl-Anthony Towns. (26:45) Pistons big man Jalen Duren is betting on himself this season, and that's not a smart thing. (36:15) The Review: Adults - Season 2 (43:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Kawhi Leonard gets a new two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors. (0:00) John Gibson makes his presence felt as the interim team governor of the Los Angeles Clippers. (7:00) Kim Kardashian has a new show coming out about little league baseball moms? (15:30) LIV Golf is up to something with PIF BC partners and it involves tax losses? (22:30) The NWLS has launched a campaign against side hustles! (28:00) Will there be a new arena in Minnesota for the Timberwolves and Lynx? (39:00) The Giants and Jaxson Dart just can't catch a break... (43:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Yankees star Aaron Judge is OUT and we don't know till when, but he's at least missing the Wildcard round against the Red Sox. (0:30) Speaking of the Red Sox, the team exercised their option on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and named Chad Tracy the team’s 49th manager in club history. (7:30) The Mets take the interim tag off of manager Andy Green. (19:00) The Review: Reacher - Season 4 (28:00) Nothing Personal Pick of the Day (29:30) Will there be a salary floor for the MLB? (35:30) Mike MacDonald and Sean Payton have beef! (44:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Bad tech issues today! Sorry! We're working on it! Today’s word of the day is ‘excuses’ as in Paul Skenes as in the World Baseball Classic as in the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a disappointing year for Skenes. He was not who we knew him to be. Could the preseason tournament be a factor? (11:40) The MLB postseason has a slight issue. The AL East will have to battle the AL East all the way to the ALCS. Does that make sense? (21:09) The Giants game last night was a bloodbath. Jaxon Dart, hurt. Malik Nabers, hurt. Brian Burns, hurt. Andrew Thomas, hurt. (26:30) Joe Buck got a big contract. Troy Aikman did not. Oops. (33:30) Review: Tony. (37:35) NPPOD. (43:00) The Blue Jays had a bad year. Missing the postseason after a World Series run. Dylan Cease is hurt. Vladdy Jr had a terrible season. Not great. Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is happening. Major news in the media world. The Ellison family has won in the end. What about the consumers?  The Los Angeles Clippers have named a new acting Governor. Now what?  NBA has loosened its rules against private equity. Who could have seen this coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Let’s take a deep dive into front offices. The New York Mets are looking for a new baseball mind. Steve Cohen says that David Stearns needs another voice to help guide him. That franchise needs something. (12:37) The Yankees are selling. Well, not the whole team. A percentage of the team has been sold to private equity. (23:40) The new likely owners of the Lakers are looking for money. Investors? You are welcome here. (34:51) Nike is in trouble. Stock is going down. And now Kylian Mbappe is leaving. The face of global soccer. Yikes. (43:12) Another lawsuit to discuss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘atonement’ as in Yom Kippur as in forgiveness. Let’s talk about the NFL and what happened in Week 2. There has been some bad football. Caleb Williams hurt. Jayden Daniels hurt. The Chargers are in trouble. 0-2 in their “easy” games. The offense looks horrid. The Browns got a win! After a two hour rain delay they held the Buccaneers. And lastly we end with Aaron rodgers. How could we not? (24:35) A freak accident in baseball yesterday. Alex Bregman was hit by ball on deck. (30:30) Aaron Judge is more hurt than he previously said. Not good. (35:10) Review: The Invite. (38:15) NPPOD. (44:20) Here we go again. The President revoked White House access to three news outlets he dislikes. And now they are suing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Hey everyone - Thank you for listening or watching and even if you want to skip this episode -- if you have the means to donate to the Kyra Fund, please do. Let's find a cure together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘Beatles’ as in the Long and Winding Road as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in Kawhi Leonard. The investigation continues. The Department of Justice is on it. How could this one end? Kawhi Leonard is getting an extension from the Toronto Raptors. Two years, $126 million. Ha. So what is happening with Mark Walter? He sold the Lakers. He sold his stake in Chelsea. And now he’s left with the Dodgers, and a new lawsuit. Review: Mr. T: I Pity the Fool. NPPOD. The Knicks put tickets up for sale. The prices were outrageous. $1,000 for the upper bowl? No thanks! What is the Protect College Sports Act? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! Joe Buck has signed a massive new deal with ESPN. He’s getting money that NBA players are getting! (25:30) Travis Kelce scammed? How could this be! (34:10) Sydney Sweeney is in hot water... with some. Let’s discuss what’s happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘disingenuous’ as in Major League Baseball as in the MLBPA as in negotiations as in proposals as in labor as in lockouts. All of it. As the CBA comes to an end, the fighting is picking up. Both sides are angry. Both sides want the other side to fold. (24:31) Aaron Judge missed 100 days of the season. He just came back. And now he’s leaving again. Another injury. This time the knee. How big of an issue is this? (34:35) Review: Jackass Best and Last (38:10) NPPOD. (40:30) Let’s talk about the NBA salary cap now. (48:00) Miami is headed back to Nike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pete Alonso hit a game-tying HR against the Mets yesterday. It was his 300th of his career. He got a curtain call. The Mets cheered for him. The Mets fans booed their own team. (19:10) A Braves investor wants the team to sell. Is this the right time? Is there a right time? (28:30) How much of winning is talent vs culture? What makes the best team? (32:20) Who’s the first phone call you make when you don’t make the playoffs? (37:30) Why do billionaires need subsidized stadiums? (45:11) More on Alexander Ovechkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let’s talk about Portland. Is the team staying there? Is Tom Dundon taking the team and skipping town? (25:20) The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the 4th straight year. Unbelievable achievement. (31:20) Review: Obsession. (34:45) NPPOD. (41:50) Gambling is a major thing. Every league is in on it. But the hate online has grown to alarming levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate More on the Kawhi Leonard front. He is getting traded to the Raptors. It’s happening. We told you this would happen. All the teams were waiting for was for Steve Ballmer to stand down. (19:20) The Yankees and Dodgers are back in the postseason. Surprise, surprise! (31:40) Edwin Diaz has stunk it up all season. He is stinking it up again in his rehab appearances. Not great! (39:02) Let’s talk streaming. Big Tech has taken over. And now they have formed an alliance. (47:04) Should there be more preseason games? Jim Harbaugh thinks so. Mike Macdonald disagrees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘semantics’ as in Robert Kraft as in Macklemore as in Ed Sheeran as in concerts. What do all three of those have to do with one another? (19:00) Alexander Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Alexander Ovechkin is also a big fan of Putin. That is not great for the NHL, but do they care enough to say anything? (31:20) Review: Emmy’s. (39:50) NPPOD. (43:30) The NFL ratings are great again. No surprise. It is the only constant in TV, but even sometimes dissecting them shows a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The MLB season is coming to a close. Two weeks to go! What are we watching? (13:10) Greg Cote was let go after 50 years at the Miami Herald. That is the sign of where local journalism is now. Local papers are going away. (22:48) Let’s talk about scheduling. Sunday was the NFL Week 1, MLB games, the US Open Men’s Final, and the Women’s FIBA World Cup Final. Why? (28:10) Ted Cruz was on College Gameday. The schilling is continuing. (37:20) Mark Walter is selling more. This time it is Chelsea. Before it was the Lakers. Sell Sell Sell! (43:20) The Premier League is having a TV issue. Like every sports league in the world sans the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going on with the Cleveland Browns? Why can’t they just stop being themselves? Deshaun Watson is not an NFL quarterback anymore. Stop the circus. (27:10) What are some other takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season? (34:40) Review: Disclosure Day. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:50) Cam Schlitter is the Cy Young winner. Aaron Judge says he’s team MVP, but no league MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate It’s the first ever in-person Coca Friday. Matthew Coca (me) joins David to talk about his journey on the El Camino, what happened in Italy, grief, strength, ending cancer, and then brief sports talk!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘criminal’ as in the Clippers as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in federal prosecutors are now investigating. Uh oh. What does this all mean? What is the crime? (32:55) Today is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Everyone remembers where they were that day. (43:30) Review: Chris and Martina - The Final Set. (46:15) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Mike Ryan joins the show today! We talk DLS, Miami Hurricanes, NASCAR! (26:00) What’s the latest on the Kawhi trade? Is he on the Raptors? Is he on the Clippers? (37:40) Aaron Rodgers is back in the news. He just loves to talk. Swears he doesn’t ever want to make headlines, but yet here he goes again. (44:10) Tennis talk! The WTA could go bankrupt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘decisions’ as in Drake Maye as in the Patriots as in the Seahawks as in the NFL is back! Sam Darnold got hurt during the first drive of the season. AJ Brown got hurt in his debut. And the Patriots blew a 10-point lead to Drew Lock? (13:16) What is happening to baseball’s superstars? ESPN wrote about stars from last season that have not performed this year. What’s going on? (29:17) Review: Mayday. (31:50) ESPN finally responded to that Clippers report. You know which one I’m talking about. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate We have another guest today! It’s Chris Cote! FOOTBALL IS BACK! How hard is it to be Chris Cote? (27:10) LSU vs the SEC! Here we go! Would the SEC ever decide to kick LSU out of the conference? (37:30) LIV Golf is finished. This is it. Bankrupt. No money. So many people need to be paid. Will they? (46:00) Victory+ is finished. Another startup streaming service that was bringing pro sports teams to you to replace RSNs. Done already. This is the new reality for regional sports networks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘84’ as in Aaron Judge as missed games as in return to the lineup. The Yankees MVP is back after missing 100 days with a rib injury. He took a very non-traditional route to return. Will it work? (8:02) Shohei Ohtani is having a very weird season. He’s played in 130 games, but the injuries have piled up. He was pitching and now he’s not. He was hitting and now he’s struggling. What is the plan? (14:12) The Milwaukee Brewers keep widening the gap in the NL Central. Another comeback win against the Chicago Cubs. How does Pat Murphy keep doing it? (23:40) MLB expansion is coming? We’ve been talking about this for how long? WE told you this already. This isn’t new! (34:00) Review -  Dark. (37:12) NPPOD. (41:10) The NFL is back! What are my top storylines for the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! It’s our first show back in two months, we’re in Miami, so obviously Dan is joining us! A dive into grief, journalism, the Clippers story, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can donate to the Kyra Fund by using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘heavy’ as in heartfelt as in emotional as in Kyra. We are back for the first time since June. Let me tell you where I have been, what I have done, and what will happen moving forward. Things will never be the same, but we keep walking. (15:30) Did anything happen when I was gone? Are the Lakers really selling? Are the Dodgers going to be for sale? What is happening!? (42:44) So many teams have sold since I left! The Padres! The Angels!? That’s right, so long Arte Moreno! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate to The Kyra Fund: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate The Kyra Samson Scholarship Fund: https://jewishbroward.donorsphere.org/donate/ab7b876f-ccb6-47db-aa1e-66d7bd8a87bd Thank you all for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past month. It did not go unnoticed. While there is no targeted return date for the show right now we will keep you updated. Thank you again. Love, Coca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies are starting to ascend the NL East after big performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Will the Yankees try to acquire more pitching in the form of Tarik Skubal? (9:00) The Nothing Personal Pick of the Day with a Yankees-Tigers selection. (17:00) Giannis Antetekoumpo on the move (22:00) and how will the Knicks attack the NBA Draft after hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy? (29:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is "draft" as in what the heck is the MLB thinking with this new draft proposal? Why is the MLB wanting to keep graduating high school players out and why would there be an international only draft? Then, the Giants are a TOTAL train wreck right now! Rafael Devers is waving a pinch runner off, Tony Vitello seems clueless with the situation. (28:00) The US Men's National Team still has a long way to go as they head into the Knockout Round of the World Cup, fresh off of beating Australia. (38:00) The Review (45:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alright, I'm off to Italy. Don't call. Don't text. Unless it's a recommendation! But, go see Obsession while I'm gone so we can talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘swings’ as in home run derby as in All-Star break as in moonshots as in dong shots as in dingers. Why is MLB changing the rules again? There was a clock and now no clock? How many swings? Is it going to matter? Why does Netflix want new rules? (16:50) Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have a care plan. He’s pitching and trying not to hit and hitting and trying not to pitch. He’s dealing with a knee issue. He was dealing with a blister issue. But, he’s still being world class through it all. (24:10) Max Scherzer is finished. It’s over. Age comes for us all. (31:33) Review: In The Grey. (34:40) NPPOD. (39:10) Fox is upset with ESPN over its coverage of the World Cup. Why? (46:40) The Knicks parade is today! People lining up overnight! 10,000 NYPD officers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the NBA Finals ratings. Most watched NBA Finals since 1998!? (6:10) George Pickens will play on his franchise tag. Okay? (15:50) Do front office execs still speak with you now that you’re out of the league? (20:12) How does the MLB trade deadline work for a front office? Who is making the calls? Who is getting the calls? (30:30) Should coaches encourage players to acknowledge the other team when they lose? (36:00) How do mascots work? (43:10) Was there ever something I was able to do for a friend to get them through a rough time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘consistency’ as in rules as in hats as in Pride as in protest as in anger. What is going on? Why is the Vice President tweeting about this? Why are senators asking for answers from Rob Manfred? There is so much misguided anger about this situation. So let’s explain. (23:00) What is the latest with CBA negotiations? Is the league and the union speaking? Now we have former players coming forward. (28:50) John Fisher has finally spoken with the media. What are his thoughts? He is sorry for how he handled himself. (37:17) Review: Dreams. (39:17) NPPOD. (45:25) The Mariners are going full piggyback. That means two starters per game through the All-Star break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA offseason is here. The Knicks are your champions. But the calendar turns. It’s time for trades. It’s time for free agency. It’s time for the draft. (16:23) Do you have World Cup fever? Spain vs Cape Verde? A draw being the most exciting matchup! (36:05) Iran has a problem in the World Cup. They go from Mexico to LA then back to Mexico. What? (40:00) Fox is buying Roku. They want in on the streaming boom. They want a way to distribute more sports. (47:00) MLB All-Star ballots are out. What’s the update? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘united’ as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarik Skubal is back for the Tigers. It was a quick return. Boras was right. I was wrong. Now what happens with Skubal moving forward? (6:20) Something happened with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres over the weekend. Xander Bogaerts was hit in the head. Then the Padres hit Gunnar Henderson. What the Orioles manager said really made Orioles fans mad. (14:00) Giants players protested Pride Night in San Francisco. Players wrote bible verses on their hats or didn’t wear them at all. (23:40) The Boston Red Sox season is still going down down down. Now the team president has publicly called the season embarrassing! Yikes! (33:20) Aroldis Chapman is going to get traded. Is he going to get traded to the Yankees? (38:10) The Miami Marlins are .500! What will the team do? (45:00) There’s a major story sweeping through sports. A highly-regarded surgeon has been accused of pushing UFC star Conor McGregor to using steroids. Uh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘concrete jungle’ as in New York City as in the New York Knicks as in Jalen Brunson as in Mike Brown as in Victor Wembanyama. The Knicks did it. Won a title for the first time since 1973. Brunson gets the MVP. Wemby learns a lesson. And the Knicks party will continue for a long time. (28:00) The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup! 20 years it took to win the 2nd. Tom Dundon, new Trail Blazers owner, built a team to surprise the NHL. (37:20) Review: Miss You Love You. (42:00) NPPOD. (43:00) UFC Freedom 250 took place on Sunday. Did you watch? A celebration for America? Sure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Coca Hour of the show. Short and sweet description this week. Stay till the end. Shoutout to my Grandpa. Turning 97 this year. He's an original Knicks fan! Seen it all, lived it all. I hope they get it done for him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘slow motion’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals as in the greatest NBA comeback of all time. The end of that game was wild. I was there. I cannot believe what my eyes saw. A Knicks comeback. A Spurs collapse of epic proportions. OG, Brunson, and Alvarado. That was the late game secret sauce. (23:40) The World Cup starts today! Mexico takes on South Africa to get things going. The USA plays on Friday. It’s all a mess. It’s all price gouging. It’s all crazy. But hey, the World Cup is here! (33:25) Review: Office Romance. (35:25) NPPOD. (39:00) Everyone wants to cash in on Shohei Ohtani. Every team. Not just the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Why do you think Patrick Corbin’s Nationals contract was bad? They won a World Series! (14:20) Can you explain revenue sharing? There are some people who still don’t understand it. (27:10) Is Portland an option for MLB expansion? (36:00) Can you explain buying into an MLB team? How did Jeffrey Loria buy the shares and get the shares in the Expos? (47:00) Marathon training. What does it look like now to when you first started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pooper’ as in party pooper as in NBA Finals as in MSG as in the mayor as in the police commissioner. What am I talking about? Well the watch party talks have gotten out of control. The fans actions has been out of control. The comments back and forth out of control. Why can we never just focus on the games? (20:00) Let’s talk about ESPN and the decisions they are making. Pat McAfee is negotiating a new monster deal with the company. Stephen A. Smith is fighting with the President again. What a fun time. (28:30) Review: Euphoria. (31:33) NPPOD. (37:50) The Milwaukee Brewers signed another pre-arb deal! That’s the third one in the last few years and the second one this season! (43:20) Raleigh has entered the sweepstakes. MLB expansion is coming. Cities want teams. Who will get one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I truly cannot believe how crazy college sports have gotten. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been cleared to play football. Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible for gambling against his own team. Brendan Sorsby placed over 9,000 bets over the past few years. But! A Lubbock County judge granted him an injunction to play and the college football world was set on fire. (17:22) The World Cup continues to be a mess. Beautiful. It’s such a mess! (28:00) The 49ers still have a Brandon Aiyuk problem that they haven’t been able to get out of. Will he be released? Will he be traded? The team hopes it can happen soon. (37:12) Miami Heat have a new TV network. They are headed to “free” TV! (46:10) Let’s discussing what’s going on in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘premature’ as in celebration as in jubilation as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in the NBA Finals. Wemby had his moment. Jalen Brunson tried his best. The refs made this a series. Mike Brown was fired up. Trump was asleep? (26:15) The Athletics are playing games in Vegas. And it is a nightmare for pitchers! The first game had 29 runs and 11 home runs! (33:24) Review: Your Friends and Neighbors. (37:20) NPPOD. (38:50) Alex Bregman admits he has been bad. He was signed to be THE man and he is not. What can they do? (46:05) What happened to Vladdy Jr? The power is just gone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What has happened to the Padres? They have been terrible. (13:00) The Yankees have a bigger problem than what they thought. Aaron Judge is out for months, not weeks, and not days. And what about catcher? Is Ben Rice an option? They are hoping not. (25:20) What is the latest with the Rays new stadium? Wasn’t it a done deal? Now, it does not look like it. (44:10) Let’s talk expansion and why soccer could impact it in baseball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘prohibited’ as in the Knicks as in the Spurs as in President Trump as in Madison Square Garden as in New York City. The NBA Finals are back at the Garden! Can you believe it? President Trump is going to the game and now a Watch Party has been canceled outside MSG. The team says it was the city and not because of Trump. The NYPD says the decision was made with the Secret Service. The vibes are down, but not out. (12:40) What are the prices like for tickets? BIG MONEY. So much so even Josh Hart commented on it. (25:50) Kawhi Leonard and his uncle Dennis have now been interviewed by NBA investigators. The team and Leonard continue to deny the allegations. Adam Silver wants this wrapped up. (31:50) I went to Germany for something. Let me explain what I did. (35:30) Review: Paper Bag Plan. (39:02) NPPOD. (42:00) President Trump has taken his side in the MLB and MLBPA fight. And of course, it’s the side of baseball. (46:15) The World Cup starts on Friday and it’s a mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, we had to do a show today. Wrapping up my time in Germany, but had a few minutes to spare! The Knicks took Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs. Jalen Brunson was the hero of New York again. What a clutch performance. Wemby did not have a great game. Was it nerves? (10:30) Adam Silver spoke before Game 1. He had some big stories to speak on: Aspiration and the Clippers, expansion, NBA Europe. (21:20) Rob Manfred met with the media on Wednesday. Everything he says is important right now. Let’s breakdown all the topics he chose to hit on from CBT to a strike to the Dodgers. 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

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘support’ as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. Have to have him healthy. A rib injury is causing shoulder pain in his swing. Yikes. (28:20) What is happening to downtown Dallas? The Stars and Mavericks both announced they would be leaving the area. From two teams to no teams? Every Dallas pro team will be just Dallas in name? (38:50) Review: Ladies First. (42:45) The NBA Finalsnals start tonight. A rematch of 1999. The Knicks vs the Spurs. Wemby vs Brunson! (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are funny. Myles Garrett has been traded to the Rams. Two months we were told it would never happen! (13:20) AJ Bown has been traded. Can you believe it? Was this a shocker? (20:20) What is going on with the Chicago Bears new stadium? Why haven’t they picked a location? Why aren’t shovels in the ground? Are they headed to Indiana? (29:00) Aspiration update! The co-founder was sentenced to 14 years in jail! (39:05) The NBA finals is almost here! Spurs vs Knicks. Have you seen this get-in prices? (45:30) Stephen A Smith was in the Financial Times. Is he going to run for President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Germany trip continued - thanks again for sticking with us throughout all the audio, video, lighting problems! Today’s word of the day is ‘tactics’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in messaging as in proposals as in arguing as in yelling as in bashing. Bruce Meyer has come out swinging. Bruce Meyer had harsh responses to the proposal that MLB sent last week. Was there a new proposal? No! Same one, but this time he spoke with the media over it. And then MLB had to respond. (26:20) Could President Trump be the key to this negotiation? Maybe! (32:11) What is going on with expansion in baseball? Is it not happening? (38:40) Review: Half Man. (42:44) NPPOD. (45:00) The Royals have a stadium issue. It’s about financing. It’s always about financing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you didn't read the description from Hour 1 -- David is in Germany for the week. Apologies for any freezes or quality issues. Thank you for your understanding! What happened in Major League Baseball during May? A lot of good baseball, and a lot of bad baseball. (23:10) Jesus Sanchez was hurt from a ball from the stands during a game? Excuse me? What? (28:10) More ABS problems? Who could have seen that coming!? (34:40) Fernando Tatis Jr hit his first home run of the season. How exciting! Well the Padres need Tatis if they want to compete this year. (39:31) Something happened with the Washington Nationals that needs to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is doing the shows from Germany this week as he explained during the episode. We apologize for any freezes, poor quality with audio or video, thank you for your understanding! Today’s word of the day is ‘now’ as the Spurs as in the Thunder as in the Knicks as in the NBA as in the NBA finals. The Spurs have done it. They took down the Thunder in seven games. Wemby won MVP against the league MVP. But what about the Thunder? It is so hard to repeat. (16:10) We need to do some updates on the CBA proposal from the league and the union. I have some corrections that need to be made. (28:18) The Miami Marlins have sold a 15% stake in the team to try and pay down debt. A $1.55 billion valuation. (35:00) Review: Hacks. (38:26) NPPOD. (43:30) The French Open is happening. Upsets everywhere! We’ll have new champions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first counteroffer from Major League Baseball has been sent to the MLBPA. For the first time since the 1994 strike, the league has called for a floor-and-cap system in MLB. Let's go over everything else in the proposal and the harsh response from the union. Coca joins me with some questions that fans would certainly be interested in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back, friends. It's another Coca Thursday. Today we talk Christopher Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, expansion, college athletics, World Cup (lack of) fever, and then Coca does his best to try and explain the Summer House drama in a way David and the bros can understand. As always, have a beautiful weekend. Do something fun. Feel the rays of the sun. Drink responsibly. Eat a burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘misdirection’ as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in proposal as in offer. The union has sent its first offering to the league. A press release. Talking points. Salaries. Taxes. Floors. Caps. Let’s cover it all! (30:20) All the commissioners were on Pat McAfee yesterday. Rob Manfred made an appearance. Interesting. (31:50) Franchise valuations as part of the CBA in baseball? Hmm. I don’t think The Athletic is correct here. (38:40) Review: Margo’s Got Money Troubles. (40:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us! 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! The first question is about something that happened in a Minor League game. A Dodgers prospect was hurt because of a bat dog? (7:03) How do you target an undervalued player in trade talks? (18:24) Are the Mets going to be embarrassed by releasing Craig Kimbrel and him signing with the Rays? (23:19) Is it time to end Corbin Day? (29:00) Who would host an Athletics championship parade? (36:00) AI is coming. And more and more stories are here about companies using it. The New York Jets have gone all-in with AI, and it should scare people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘accountable’ as in NBA playoff as in Thunder as in Spurs as in SGA as in Wemby. Where was Wemby after the game? Skipped his postgame interviews. Not okay. You have to show up after the game he had. (8:30) Kenny Atkinson is returning to the Cavaliers. He had signed a five-year deal in 2024, but most felt it was his time after another failed playoff run. From the things he said postgame to the sweep by the Knicks, it was all bad. The roster is so expensive, the path forward doesn’t look promising. (17:12) Jalen Duren is eligible for a max contract. It’s all tied into the All-NBA results. The Pistons cannot win if they do it. (29:10) Abner Uribe hit the triple pumps at the Cardinals dugout. Manager Pat Murphy was furious. Uribe said that the Cardinals manager had directed the pitchers to throw inside to Brewers hitters. The Cardinals deny it. (36:40) Review: Devil Wears Prada 2. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:03) Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL can now go to trial. Wow. The Supreme Court is not hearing the appeal from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices