Nothing Personal with David Samson

The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That’s what we’re seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That’s what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘28’ as in her 28th birthday as in my daughter. (17:00) Welcome to the MLB Danger Zone. The Mets, Brewers, and Astros are there. Let’s begin with the Mets. 7 losses in a row. Bad baseball. And the owner is talking again. (30:24) The Milwaukee Brewers are in freefall mode. Another loss. That’s six in a row since starting the year 8-2. Not great! (36:53) The Houston Astros problems continue to happen. And Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is still complaining. Why? (45:00) Review: DTF St. Louis. (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rory McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion. Only the fourth golfer to ever do it. What a tournament for him. (7:08) The NBA regular season is over. Did you watch the final Sunday? Well, no starters played. It was ridiculous. And teams who did play starters lost as massive favorites. And that’s not even mentioning the blowouts! Doc Rivers is out in Milwaukee. The playoffs are starting. Fun times! (28:20) The NBA investigated the Kings for tanking. No tanking. (30:00) Prediction markets! They are here and athletes are involved. Should they be? It’s not just Giannis. (37:00) Dianna Russini is in hot water after pictures of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were leaked online. They were poolside at a resort. And the story exploded. Both parties have denied it. But, it’s a serious problem. (46:00) NFL DOJ. It’s here. The Department of Justice is looking into the NFL deals. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Mingus’ as in Charles Mingus as in jazz as in Jazz Chisholm as in the New York Yankees as in the New York Mets. Both teams are struggling. Both teams are on 5-game losing streaks. But the biggest story of the weekend was Jazz Chisholm and his postgame comments. I cannot believe it. (20:35) The Mets are no better. 5-game losing streak. Lindor does not look like himself defensively. No Soto still. (26:40) The Houston Astros have major pitching problems. One road trip has resulted in four starting pitchers being hurt. The biggest of the issues is Tatsuya Imai and his struggles. (35:00) Ichiro got a statue. And there was a slight problem with it! (39:12) Review: Sirat. (41:17) NPPOD. (44:30) The Rockies have been sold! Well, not the entire team, just 40%. Let me explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is on your sports bucket list! It could be a game, event, stadium! Let us know in the comments or shoot me a DM (@matthewcoca) and we can talk about it! Go Sports!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘miscalculated’ as in tanking as in Sacramento Kings as in Doug Christie as in the NBA. This has gotten out of control. The whole conversation is just ridiculous. NBA Board of Governors are voting on new rules to curb tanking. Draymond Green says teams need to be fined. Fans are losing their minds. And the playoffs start next week! (22:30) Doc Rivers career as a head coach is over. He’s done in Milwaukee. Has to be. (28:10) Review: Shrinking Season 3. (31:52) We have a suspension update! (38:00) Let’s breakdown the Konnor Griffin contract. Each year matters for the Pirates. (49:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave a voicemail: 631-377-4869! So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago Bulls. What an absolute mess. Bulls fans used to just have to deal with Jerry Reinsdorf, now they get his son. (11:40) Someone asked me about private equity in sports. Let me talk about Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox. (27:30) Have you been booed at a game before? (34:30) The Mets gave out complimentary tickets to Tuesday and Wednesdays games after the time was moved up. And people still did not show up. Huh. (45:00) Do I have a list of top 5 teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘TKO’ as in knockout as in Jorge Soler as in Reynaldo Lopez as in Braves as in Angels. We had a benches clearing brawl yesterday! Suspensions are coming. You can’t have that, but it was thrilling. (10:05) Willson Contreras is tired of the Milwaukee Brewers. He sent a clear message to the Brewers. Hit me again and something is going to happen. 24 times he’s been hit against the Brewers in his career. Woof. (17:00) Sandy Alcantara trade talk is back! He’s an ace again! Almost went back-to-back shutouts! He was not happy about being taken out in the 9th! (25:32) The Chicago Cubs are in the danger zone. Cade Horton is done for the season. Uh oh. The rotation is toast. No Horton. No Boyd. No Steele. (34:30) Review: Company Retreat. (38:20) What is going on in college sports? A transfer portal championship? Michigan just won it. Does it matter? (44:10) North Carolina has hired Michael Malone. They went pro again! That’s because college sports is now pro sports! (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NCAA tournament expansion? It’s coming! 76 teams! (7:00) President Trump has signed an executive order trying to “fix” college sports. Does it mean a thing? (16:20) The Bucks and Giannis drama continues. It’s so ugly. Look at all the blowouts. The NBA is struggling to the playoffs. (31:09) The Lakers are in trouble. Luka is out. Reaves is out. Oh boy. (39:20) We have a new owner alert. The Portland Trail Blazers were sold to Tom Dundon, and we already have some problems. (45:00) Let’s talk about the Inter Miami stadium. Nu Stadium, the new stadium, hosted its first game on Saturday. The game was a success, the stadium, not so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘blue sox’ as in the Boston Red Sox as in struggles as in offense as in defense as in down bad. The Red Sox have the worst record in baseball. The Red Sox can’t score runs. The Red Sox fans are chanting for the team to be sold. It’s bad bad bad bad bad. (12:05) Mike Trout is hurt again. He took a pitch off his hand. He is furious with pitchers, and he let us know. (20:57) Royals rookie Carter Jensen was benched because he slept through his alarm clock. Oh boy. (27:10) Konnor Griffin and the Pirates have agreed to a huge deal. $140 million over nine years. Wow. (35:10) Review: The Testament of Ann Lee. (38:00) Trevor Bauer is back to playing baseball in the United States. What a guy. He’s back! With powerhouse baseball team… the Long Island Ducks? (43:00) NPPOD. (47:00) Let me give you a little update on the MLBPA and Harry Marino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, it's me. Bit of a sloppy hour today, but we carry on! See you next week, where the Mets may drive me closer to insanity than I would prefer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘redux’ as in brought back as in revived as in the Pittsburgh Pirates? Paul Skenes looks like Paul Skenes again. But the bigger story here is that the team wants to sign Konnor Griffin to a longterm deal. Another player with no service time! (13:40) Sandy Alcantara called out the Marlins fans. Because they don’t show up! (19:40) The NBA wants Europe. The bids are coming in. Will it get the global expansion it wants? (32:00) Review: Paradise Season 2. (35:08) The Vancouver Canucks were unhappy with a reporter because of a story he wrote. The Canucks then took away his press credentials. (45:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CALL US 631-377-4869 The MLBPA has a war chest! It is full of gold! What are they preparing for? (17:00) Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks. Who could have seen that one coming!? (22:45) The Chicago Bulls have waived Jaden Ivey. He has spent the past few days saying some pretty damning things on social media. Wow. (33:41) Rather an easy schedule to start or the end of the season. Which would you pick? (37:26) Can you speak on contracts? Why do players not have a player and team option in a deal? (43:23) IS David Rubenstein the best thing to ever happen to the Orioles in recent history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘prioritize’ as in Tiger Woods as in stepping away as in getting help. Tiger Woods has announced he is done with golf for now and is seeking treatment after his latest car accident and arrest. (12:00) Let’s go through a bunch of MLB topics. Are you worried about your team? Are you worried about your players? Calm down. (23:00) We’ve got new record deals! No service time, no problem! The Mariners did it. The Brewers did it again. (33:38) Review: Send Help. (36:00) NPPOD. (38:10) The Florida Attorney General came at the NFL over the Rooney Rule. Said the league needs to abolish it. Well, Roger Goodell fired back and said it isn’t going anywhere. (45:15) The NFL is now in the hiring process for replacement refs. Uh oh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced the 'Home Team Act' to prevent owners from moving teams without giving locals a chance to buy the team. This bill, if passed, would require sports franchises to give a year notice before moving teams to new communities. It would also give those communities a chance to buy the franchise at a fair price. Rep. Casar joined David to discuss this new bill and why he is so passionate about this cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Four is set in Men’s March Madness! Uconn is back in the Final Four. The Huskies are joined by Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan! (11:41) There is a storm brewing in the WNBA. The Connecticut Sun have been sold to the owner of the Houston Rockets and will move to Houston. Wow. The league shut down a sale and move to Boston last year. (23:23) Tiger Woods was arrested again. It is a sad reality that he is facing at the tail end of his career. (30:40) Alex Bohm is suing his parents. Another sad story. (36:30) Another Phillies story! The team got rid of a contract to a 13-year old international prospect… why? He was doing steroids! (40:20) NBA tanking rules are here. Well, the proposals for them at least. Do you like any of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ABS’ as in automated as in ball-strikes as in system as in challenges as umpires. What a start to the season. Baseball is back, baby! And the challenge system is off and running. The results have been mixed, but it has worked. A whole lot of challenges have worked. (11:30) A bunch of World Baseball Classic pitchers had terrible starts. Coincidence!? (20:17) The San Francisco Giants can’t win. Swept at home. Doom and gloom! Just kidding. But Tony Vitello is going to be under a microscope. (27:00) Bo Bichette got booed by Mets fans. Already!? (29:30) Allow me to speak on the Marlins. (34:50) Review: Band of Brothers. (37:30) The Milwaukee Brewers owner said something that people need to start paying attention to. Mark Attanasio spoke on the $20 million that the team isn’t getting because of RSN fallout. (43:35) The flip side of things is what the Dodgers are doing. Dodgers owner Mark Walter says MLB needs parity. Interesting. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Coca Thursday! Coca (me) walks you through his picks for the baseball season! From division winners to Wild Card teams to World Series picks to awards! Comment below where I will be wrong!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘162-0’ as in undefeated as in Opening Day as in baseball is back. Every team starts the year perfect. Every team has a chance. The Yankees can go 162-0! The Giants cannot. Netflix had the rights. And the feedback is… questionable for some. (11:20) Let’s look through the rest of the Thursday schedule. I am excited. Paul Skenes takes the mound. Tarik Skubal takes the mound. Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound. Shohei Ohtani is back on the field. God, baseball is great! (23:00) NBA commissioner Adam Silver had quite the day yesterday. He talked expansion. He talked tanking. He talked… no he didn’t talk about the Clippers! (34:20) Review: Is This Thing On? (38:00) Meta and Google were sued over addiction. And they lost. This is very important. (48:12) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and complain: 631-377-4869 It’s time for So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Aaron Boone and his lineup card. He did a sit-down with The Athletic and he tried to dispel a big myth. (6:35) What is the latest on the prediction markets? The US government is going after them. (20:33) Let’s talk Survivor! My favorite! (25:00) Can I be a Rays fan if I moved there even though I was a Phillies fan for 40 years? (30:03) What happened at La Guardia should not have happened. We are living in a tough time. (37:30) The 65-game rule has become a major issue. (46:00) The NBA board of governors meeting will be coming up soon. Will they finally discuss the Clippers and Kawhi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deja’ as in deja vu as in Opening Day as in Major League Baseball as in we have finally made it! The Yankees head to San Francisco to take on the Giants on Netflix. That’s right. Netflix! (10:00) Let’s talk about the top 5 storylines for this upcoming season! (28:00) Prediction time! We’re going through all my picks for the season! (40:07) Win totals! (42:36) Review: No Other Choice. (46:00) NPPOD. (48:15) Frank Thomas is suing the White Sox over jersey sales. What a start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB has done a deal with Polymarket. A prediction market. Wow. (17:05) Let’s talk about Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins. He loves to give interviews. (25:50) Cam Skatebo had an apology ready within 24 hours. The Giants rookie star had to walkback his comments on CTE so quick you could have missed it. (30:50) Trump put an executive order on the Army-Navy. Nice. Why? (35:15) Athletic departments at universities are now full businesses with media departments. It’s big business. CEOs. No longer school being school. (43:45) LeBron James has now played the most games all-time. What a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cinderella’ as in NCAA as in March Madness as in mid-major as in high-major as in power conference. This March Madness is full of no upsets. That’s right. The Cinderella is gone. Sweet 16 is full of all major conference schools. Is Texas a Cinderella? No shot! The upsets that took place? All power conference schools. So what caused this? NIL? Transfer portal? All the above? (9:45) The NCAA is suing Draftkings. Okay. (20:20) We are at Opening Day week! It is here! The final days of Spring Training means it’s time to set some rosters. That also means top prospects are being sent to the minors. (35:20) Christopher Sanchez was given an extension by the Phillies. They didn’t need to do it! (43:00) Review: Project Hail Mary. (46:36) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Coca hour. Today's episode starts with David's trip to the WBC. Not a breakdown of the tournament, but how he felt watching the tournament play out in the stadium he built. Cool stuff! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at https://huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘culture’ as in Venezuela as in America as in Puerto Rico as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in Korea as in Italy as in World Baseball Classic! It’s all over. Venezuela won the damn thing. United States finishes as the bridesmaid for the second consecutive tournament. Woof. Let’s talk about the tournament, Miami, the future of the WBC, and the impact on MLB. (22:35) The WNBA has a new agreement. How fun! Let’s break it all down. (33:50) Review: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. (37:40) The NFLPA has a new executive director. It’s former player president JC Tretter. How did that happen? (46:00) Is the NFL going to replace the refs? It could happen! (50:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Le Batard joins the show! Hurray! (33:30) What is going on in Pittsburgh? Are the Penguins for sale again? It as only five years ago that Fenway Sports Group purchased the franchise! (42:50) David Zaslav is rich. And now he is about to be super rich. Failed CEO is the best job to have if you can sell. (46:35) Mat Ishbia is back in the news. Today is a rundown of all of our favorites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘gold’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Miami as in USA as in Venezuela as in Ronald Acuna Jr as in Aaron Judge. What a tournament it has been. Venezuela battled back again to beat Italy. A classic. The crowd is so loud. The vibes are so high. The tournament has been a resounding success! (20:30) Every time the MLBPA says something we have to discuss it. Bruce Meyer was back in the news again, and he will be for the rest of this year. (29:10) NBA expansion is here. Las Vegas? Seattle? Billions and billions! (38:30) Review: War Machine. (40:45) New rules coming to baseball? It must be a Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More and more and more and more and more WNBA negotiations are ongoing. It’s been all night meetings after all night meetings. And there is still no deal done. (11:00) Adam Silver had to schlep up to Portland to speak with more government officials. More politicking to try and get money for arenas. And it looks like it worked for the Moda Center for the Trail Blazers. Nice! (21:30) Paramount and the NFL are about to get into some big business. The negotiating window could be opening up. The NFL wants HUGE money. (32:40) F1 was canceled in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. How big of a deal is this? (40:00) Is Washington state going to have some issues with recruiting athlete talent because of its new “millionaire tax”? That’s what the Seahawks’ GM thinks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘pitching and defense’ as in WBC as in World Baseball Classic as in Team USA as in Team Dominican Republic as in incredible. What a weekend it has been for baseball. Between upsets and home runs and defense and pitching and top players in the world, it has been incredible. (19:20) I went back to Marlins Park. Back in the building. Went to go see Venezuela vs Japan. Let me walk you through my night and the emotions of it all. (29:30) 2026 Oscars recap! It was all about ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ … that’s it! (45:29) NPPOD (46:30) It’s March Madness, baybeeee!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much Coca this week you all must be tired of me! Sorry! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at https://huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘relief’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Team Italy as in thank you. With Team Italy’s big win over Mexico on Wednesday night, USA is through to the quarterfinals. Now we have it all set: USA vs Canada, Dominican Republic vs Korea, Japan vs Venezuela, Italy vs Puerto Rico! Let me try and better explain the plan with the USA, why Mark DeRosa said the things he did, why the lineup was set like it was. How about Tarik Skubal? It was preplanned! Did you watch Sandy pitch? Expectations low? (23:50) What’s the latest on the New York Giants co-owner who was in the Epstein Files? He’s trying to move his shares to a trust for his children. Interesting. (30:40) The Browns stadium build has hit a snag! Let me explain this one. (38:20) It’s Oscar time! I cannot wait! Here are my predictions! (44:40) There still isn’t a new deal in WNBA. Deadline has passed. No deal. (49:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday with 83 points! Jeremy Tache is here to break it all down! And then we get into some HEELS! Timothée Chalamet? Travis Kelce? Luka Doncic? Let's have some fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘calculations’ as in Mark DeRosa as in Team USA as in the WBC as in Italy. In a shocking result, Team USA lost to Italy 8-6 on Tuesday night and could now be eliminated from the Group Phase of the World Baseball Classic. Manager Mark DeRosa said he “misspoke” earlier in the day when he said the team had already clinched a spot in the knockout round, but also that he misread the calculations. Wow. Hunter Greene goes down for the Reds. How bad does that impact Cincinatti's plans this year? Philadelphia! The Eagles and the Phillies. Two teams. Two sets of drama. One city. What happened with the Ravens and Maxx Crosby? Is this cold feet? How mad are the Raiders? Oscar Sunday is here! Let's get you ready for the big day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is trying to save college sports. A committee of mega minds came to the White House. You name em, and they were there. Well, except for any players of course. (19:40) The White House is using footage they don’t own to promote wore. (25:44) Inter Miami went to the White House. Messi with the president. But the big talking point was Jorge Mas speaking on Messi’s pay. (31:23) Tua has been released by the Dolphins. Tua Time is over. The Dolphins will take on a $99 million Dead Cap number. Wow. (42:31) Marathon running is something I love. Just did Tokyo. Closing in on 30 major marathons. But this latest news was shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘juggernaut’ as in Team USA as in WBC as in Dominican Republic as in Japan as in walk offs as in homers as in magic! The World Baseball Classic has been incredible. Everything about it. From the crowds to the moments to the players. All of it! (9:45) Is Tarik Skubal going to pitch again? What happened to one start and gone? (18:40) Bryce Harper talks. People listen. But should they? Why did he say this about the WBC? (24:10) Bruce Meyer continues to comment on a lockout coming. Why is he saying this every chance he gets? (31:31) Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab. (36:02) Miles Mikolas says the MLBPA should not defend Jurickson Profar. Said he made multiple mistakes and he’s got the money to defend himself. (41:30) Went to Sloan on Friday. Did a PTFO. More Clippers drama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next week's schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday! Welcome to another Coca Thursday! Or as we are now calling it Coca will debate David about some random topic sandwiched between other sports topics he's curious about. Not the best name for the hour, but we're working on it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘evaluate’ as in Chris Ilitich as in the Detroit Tigers as in Tarik Skubal as in labor disputes as in World Series. What the heck am I talking about? Well, the the Tigers owner had a lot to say, but also nothing to say. Does he have thoughts on MLB’s CBA negotiation? Talk to MLB. Does he want to sign Skubal? Talk to the team president. (16:40) The Tampa Bay Rays used AI for their rendering video. People were NOT happy. Let’s discuss the means they used and why the team felt the need to do this. (23:31) FIFA is having some problems. And water is wet. The 2026 World Cup is so close you hear the vuvuzelas already. And there are major issues still happening. (35:30) Review: Ella McCay. (37:52) Tom Brady is trying to do everything. He wants to stay the man. From FOX to the Las Vegas Raiders to now a flag football league in… Saudi Arabia? Well, that was the plan, until it wasn’t. (46:44) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 631-377-4869 So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the St. Louis Cardinals! Free food and soda! (8:43) If there is a lockout next season in MLB, would there be replacement players? (15:10) What are the Las Vegas Athletics going to do about tickets? A lot are going to casinos! (22:10) How do teams book events that aren’t sports? (30:25) Have I ever been offered another job in MLB? Would I ever want to get back into MLB? (34:40) When are you going to fire Stugotz? (41:00) Do baseball teams have end of year exit physicals? Why are so many players hurt before a season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘domination’ as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in Bryce Harper as in Aaron Judge as in Bobby Witt as in Kyle Schwarber. What a team. Can they carry the Olympic momentum? Is Team Japan or Dominican Republic the real favorites? How do exhibitions work? (14:00) Jurickson Profar has been suspended again. 162 games. Last year 80 games. What a disaster! $15 million down the drain this season. (22:23) Roki Sasaki has a problem. The Dodgers have a problem. What can fix this? (31:55) Review: Marty Supreme. (36:00) The WNBPA has a problem. Infighting. Uh oh. (45:35) NPPOD. (48:12) Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are breaking up. Paying him $36 million to not play in Arizona. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My main man Scott Boras is making the rounds. If you have turned on a baseball show in the past week, you will have seen his face. CBA, revenue, rules. You name it and he’s been talking about it. (13:18) The Yankees numbers are out there. Let’s talk revenue. (23:30) NPPOD. (25:56) NIL is out of control. College athletics is out of control. And now Mississippi is out of control. (37:30) Mat Ishbia wants to pay big money for All-Star Game events. $1 million to the winner of the 3-point contest and the dunk contest. Love it, but just a small problem. (43:35) NFLPA report cards came out. But weren’t they not supposed to? What happened!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘arigato’ as in thank you as in Japan as in marathon as in wow. I can’t believe I got it done. I finished the Tokyo Marathon… and I am hurting today. (13:50) A war with Iran broke out while I was overseas. Here we go. (23:30) Paramount won. They got Warner Bros Discovery for a nice $110 billion. Paramount will turn HBO and Paramount+ into a mega streaming service. It will have a load of sports offerings. And Netflix leaves with $2.8 billion. (33:01) Review: Armed with Only a Camera. (37:22) The Padres are for sale, that we knew. Now we know who some of the bidders are. (45:40) The Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas is being built, but I cannot let them say some of these things without a response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone go wish David a Happy Birthday on Thursday! We won't be back until next Tuesday! David is going to run a marathon in Japan! How cool!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE WILL BE BACK NEXT TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘sotu’ as in State of the Union as in President Trump as in Republican as in Democrat. What did you get from that speech? The clapping? The verbal sparring? The facts? (17:50) Paramount has raised its bid. Is Netflix going to push for Warner Bros. Discovery? Should you care? (30:30) The Atlanta Braves have a new broadcast deal. They are launching their own network! This is different than what other MLB teams have done. (38:40) Review: Eleanor the Great. (42:30) Indiana Pacers have a slight problem. Head coach Rick Carlisle went off on the NBA league office. Was he right, though? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the MVP of the NBA not actually be the MVP of the NBA? It could happen. The 65-game rule has come under a microscope and it is interesting. SGA? Wemby? Jokic? Luka? Here enters Cade Cunningham! (10:40) WNBA update again! The WNBA has given a deadline. (24:20) The Lakers are raising season ticket prices. How fun. (32:05) Follow up on the Angels story from yesterday! (37:20) A follow up on the Phillies! (45:31) The franchise tag is here in the NFL. George Pickens looks like a likely target for the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lobby’ as in Tarik Skubal as in Team USA as in World Baseball Classic as in regular season as in Detroit Tigers. The best pitcher in baseball is making just one start. That’s it. No high leverage. A pool game. (20:12) US Hockey’s men’s team is headed to the White House. The women’s team said no. (33:20) Review: The Perfect Neighbor. (37:15) Something happened at BAFTA and it needs to be discussed. (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for the preseason hotseat! Jayson Stark wrote about it for The Athletic. Who is getting fired by May? (17:43) Are the Chicago Bears now the Indiana Bears? Are they moving to Iowa? Are they staying in Chicago? (25:49) Mat Ishbia has sounded off on NBA tanking. The NBA is pissed about tanking. Changes are coming. (41:00) Still no WNBA deal. Still fighting. Still think a work stoppage is coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘toothless’ as in Jack Hughes as in Team USA as in gold medal as in Olympics as in Canada. The USA won Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in overtime to win its first gold medal since 1980! And Team USA’s women did the same thing, against the same team, with the same score! Wow! (18:40) The Angels dont care about winning or maybe the fans dont care about winning? That’s what owner Arte Moreno said! He did a survey! But he won’t show you the survey. (29:45) Jazz Chisholm is confident. I’ll give him that. But, Jazz, cmon. (41:08) Review: Hamnet. (44:09) NPPOD. (45:30) Rondale Moore took his own life. An NFL player. A college football playing great. So young. So much more life ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Coca joins me again for another Coca Thursday! This week we discuss more on the CBA negotiations in MLB, the sale of the Seahawks, his favorite show on TV, the Olympics... and his award! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘interim’ as in MLBPA as in executive director as in Bruce Meyer as in Tony Clark as in a new day. Bruce Meyer, who was the No. 2 in the union, got elected unanimously to lead this next round of negotiations. What changes? Who has the advantage at the table? (23:45) MLB teams are getting more honest. Well, some of them are. You are hearing from Cleveland Guardians GM Mike Chernoff about why his team cannot spend big money like other teams can. Uh oh. (33:40) Review: Die My Love. (36:10) The UFC has a problem. A Sean Strickland problem. If Dana White wants to be taken serious, now is the time. (44:27) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start with Tony Vitello. He’s the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants, and he’s off to an interesting start. (12:30) The WNBA fight continues. A work stoppage is imminent. Uh oh. (18:45) What is the legal process for a team wanting to leave a sports league? (24:40) Why don’t the Marlins have retired jerseys? Only Jackie Robinson? (32:25) What is going on with international signings? The Phillies signed an 11-year old! (39:35) The death of the RSNs is here. (43:30) How do visas work in sports? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘peace’ as in labor peace as in Major League Baseball as in Tony Clark as in MLBPA as in negotiations as in resignation. Wow. A shocking scandal has rocked the players’ union. What does it all mean? Is this bad for the union? Are the owners giddy? (21:30) The fight over revenue in baseball is real. A lot of that is going to come from a new national television package. And MLB commissioner Rob Manfred gave us an inside look into what that may be. (31:20) Review: Anemone. (34:30) Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking. He says all teams tank. He tanked. He paid for it. His concern is with the in-arena experience being too expensive. (45:00) NPPOD. (47:10) The Minnesota Twins have some problems. So much money to players who can’t play. The team looks bad. The team will likely be bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team’s offseason, but then he didn’t. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He’s San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘urgency’ as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT THERE IS A SHOW TUESDAY! It's another Coca Thursday! Today we discuss the Olympic committee's decision to ban a Ukrainian athlete over this helmet message. Was it the right move? Are the Olympics the place for politics? Putting context to the numbers coming out from the Super Bowl. It's NBA All-Star weekend! Are you excited!? And at the end of the day it's always all love between David and myself. It's okay to disagree with people! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW MONDAY - BUT WE WILL HAVE A SHOW TUESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘offload’ as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards as in All-NBA. The NBA has a problem. Well, multiple problems. SO many star players are missing games because of soft tissue injuries and can no longer be eligible for regular season honors. LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Nikola Jokic is a few games away. Wemby is a few games away. Steph Curry is a few games away. Kawhi is a few games away. (15:25) More injuries coming out of Spring Training. We have three hamate bone ones. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll, and Jackson Holliday are all ruled out with the same injury. Another 6-8 week one, that could take longer than that to heal. (23:03) Could President Trump get involved in MLB labor negotiations? It could happen. But at what cost? (32:13) Review: Nuremberg. (35:04) NPPOD. (38:40) Let’s talk about Scott Boras. (46:20) The decision of LA28 Olympics. Let’s discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Prediction markets! Are you using them? Kalshi? Polymarket? Cardi B? What am I talking about? (12:40) Did David Stearns tell you the truth about Francisco Lindor and the World Baseball Classic? Doubt it! (19:05) Why is there a Super Bowl halftime show? What is a successful one? (26:00) Did the Baseball Hall of Fame lose credibility over the years? (31:00) Explain arbitration. Does it ever result in bad blood between the player and the team? (36:30) What do glue guys bring to a team? (47:00) Munetaka Murakami is the newest signing for the White Sox. But the White Sox already spelled his name wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘shocked’ as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA has some big problems right now. Anthony Davis gets traded to the Wizards and Washington immediately shuts him down for the season. Giannis staying in Milwaukee. Then signing a deal with Kalshi? The Utah Jazz? A straight tank job like we've never seen before. (18:00) More on the Giannis and Kalshi deal. How is this allowed? (30:00) James Pearce Jr was arrested and charged with a litany of felonies. Horrible. He should never play in the NFL again. (37:50) The Pro Football Hall of Fame could be changing its voting process. Yes, Belichick and Kraft were snubbed. Yes, the voting system is broken. (43:24) It's time for our Olympics coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'stifled' as in Seahawks as in Patriots as in Super Bowl as in Bad Bunny as in Sam Darnold as in Drake Maye. What a Super Bowl performance by the Seahawks. Absolutely shut down the Patriots offense. Drake Maye was running for his life! Sam Darnold is a champion. Wow. (25:45) Let's talk commercials! It's one of my favorite things. Are they still good? (32:37) NPPOD. (34:20) Review: The Housemaid. (36:10) The Detroit Tigers went to arbitration with Tarik Skubal. And Skubal won. $32 million. Most ever. Record-breaking raise. (45:48) More on the World Baseball Classic here. More insurance coverage denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today’s word of the day is ‘exposure’ as in the Yankees as in Brian Cashman as in Aaron Boone as in Cody Bellinger. The Yankees re-signed Bellinger, MVP Judge returns, Gerrit Cole might return, and Cashman’s confidence is sky high. Are they as good as he says they are? Will this be the year the Yankees win a World Series again? (16:33) Bill Belichick has gotten everyone to come out and defend him. Tom Brady. Robert Kraft. And now the Pro Football Hall of Fame is releasing statements! (29:45) The Browns always seem to do something wrong. Todd Monken is the new head coach. Former Browns OC is back in the mix. And Jim Schwartz is pissed. (35:42) Review: It Was Just An Accident. (39:30) NPPOD. We have to talk about Giannis again. What is going on with the Bucks? (44:30) Is LIV Golf done? Another big name has left. Uh oh. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code SAMSON20 at huel.com/SAMSON20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NO SHOW NEXT MONDAY! WE WILL BE BACK NEXT WEDNSDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘patience’ as in Red Sox as in Ranger as in Suarez as in Garret Crochet as in Sonny Gray. Are you happy yet, Red Sox fans? Are you okay with this move? Boston gave Ranger Suarez a five-year, $130 million deal! (13:00) John Harbaugh is head to the Giants. He will become the new head coach just a week after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the number option on the market, and the Giants are tired of losing. (26:00) Let’s take a look at the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. What stands out to me? (40:40) NPPOD. (45:30) The Nationals are leaving MASN. It’s official. The TV deal is broken. RSNs continue to leave networks and join MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson day! We start things off with Tony Romo v. Tom Brady. What happened to Romo? He was the prized whale. He was the cream of the crop. And these past few seasons he has regressed so much as a broadcaster. (14:50) Why did Jose Ramirez take an under market deal? He’s one of the best players in all of baseball! How does the union feel about this? (22:08) What is the Black representation in MLB? Is baseball working on this? (34:45) Who is responsible for stadium demolition? Are the Bills paying for Highmark Stadium to be destroyed? (40:08) What is the owner and GM relationship like? Is there ever a team building power struggle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merry Christmas, happy holidays! We are off the rest of the week and will see you next Monday! It's a Coca Tuesday this week! We start things off with the Mets trade of Jeff McNeil and what happened inside the clubhouse, what makes a good team leader? Is this VALID or an OVERREACTION - Coca thinks the Ravens and John Harbaugh need to part ways after the season! Arizona Stat head football coach Kenny Dillingham came out publicly begging for someone to cut a $20 million check. Where does it end? Let's debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy holidays, everyone! Be safe. Have fun. Spread the holiday joy! We will see you next Monday! Today’s word of the day is ‘null and void’ as in DK Metcalf as in the NFL as in Steelers as in Lions as in suspension. The NFL handed down a two game suspension for what Metcalf did in grabbing a fan during the Steelers game on Sunday. This could be very costly for Metcalf as his guarantees could now be voided. Uh oh. (12:00) Draymond Green stormed off the bench and into the locker room after an argument with Steve Kerr mid-game! Never seen that before. Ridiculous. (23:30) The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Kansas! Yes, they are leaving Missouri! How could that happen? (35:00) Review: Castaway. (41:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The NBA is trying to figure out ways to have relationships with gambling but make the game safer. Injury reporting. Prop bets. Tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a show tomorrow, NO shows Wed-Fri! The case between the family of Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels is over. A settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating. Let’s discuss why a settlement was reached and what this means for the Angels. (13:00) Anthony Joshua crushed Jake Paul. Paul should never have been in the ring. The fight was an embarrassment. Paul is a marketing genius, but this was just bad. (18:50) The RSN model collapse is at the door. Let me explain what is happening and the future of the local broadcasts across sports. (32:00) WNBA could face a lockout. The WNBPA could be striking. (40:00) Scott Boras is funny. That’s it. (48:00) Padres bring back Michael King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There will be a show tomorrow, but no shows Wednesday-Friday! Today’s word of the day is ‘motormouth’ as in Pittsburgh as in Detroit as in Steelers as in Lions as in DK Metcalf as in fan. DK Metcalf grabbed a fan and looked to throw a punch at that fan during the Steelers win over the Lions. And nothing happened during the game because the NFL said no flag was thrown? WHAT? Let’s discuss this event and how wrong it was by the fan, by Metcalf and by the NFL. (15:00) The Miami Dolphins will not bring Tua back next year. The Miami Dolphins will bring Mike McDaniel back next year? WHY!? (25:40) The Los Angeles Dodgers have broken another record. This time it’s the size of their luxury tax bill. Awesome! (35:15) Review: Sean Combs: The Reckoning. (40:00) NPPOD. (45:00) Murakami is headed to the Chicago… White Sox? And not on the giant deal everyone thought? Hmmm. (49:30) The St. Louis Cardinals continue its teardown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, my friends! It's another Coca Thursday! We talk Fenway Sports Group and what that means for the Red Sox, which official scoring rules do you want to see changed, hanging banners for the NBA Cup, the Clippers investigation, and what in the world is Puka Nacua thinking? Also - next week's schedule: Live on Monday and Tuesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘convicted’ as in Mike McDaniel as in Tua Tagovailoa as in Quinn Ewers as in Zach Wilson as in those Miami Dolphins. Tua has been benched. The $50 million man. Stephen Ross has decisions to make, and each is so costly it blows my mind! (12:40) NPPOD. (20:00) The Chicago Bears of Indiana? It could happen! That’s what Bears CEO Kevin Warren wants everyone to believe. What happened to the Arlington site? (30:30) The New York Mets have signed another Yankees castaway. This time it’s Luke Weaver. That means all three Yankees closers from the past three seasons are now on the Mets. (39:00) Review: Jackie Brown. (43:00) The Academy Awards are headed to YouTube!? What!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me about my views on Trump and his latest comments about Rob Reiner following the murder of Reiner and his wife Michelle. (16:20) Someone asked about a tweet I sent to Jim Bowden. It was about fandom. Let me explain. (25:00) How does scheduling work in MLB? Is Major League Baseball set teams up to lose later in the year by having long road trips? (34:00) What advice would you give to Ken Babby, the new CEO of the Rays? (44:00) Let’s talk some more FIFA. The ticket prices are sky high, and now FIFA has a plan. A plan to fool you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘banner’ as in Knicks as in Spurs as in NBA Cup as in Las Vegas. What a game. What a cup! The New York Knicks! Does the NBA Cup matter though? The players played hard. Teams wanted to win. Do the fans care? Should the fans care? (14:00) Expansion could be coming to the NBA. Will Seattle and Las Vegas get a team? Will another city get a team? Will there be no expansion because the owners don’t want to split the pie? (23:20) Warriors owner emailed a fan. Not always an issue. But sometime it can be right after a loss. (32:00) The Miami Dolphins are exactly the franchise everyone thinks they are. Poorly run. Poorly managed. Poorly played. And Tua Tagovailoa is a major part of the current problem, but so is Mike McDaniel and Stephen Ross. (40:30) Review: If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You. (43:00) NPPOD. (44:20) What is the update on the trial in the Tyler Skaggs case? The Angels v. Skaggs family is in the hands of the jury now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a s**t weekend it was. It started with shooting at Brown University then there was a terrorist attack on Jews on Bondi Beach in Australia, and it ended with the death of Rob Reiner and his wife at their home in California. Just a s**t weekend. (25:00) The rules coming to see the World Cup could be impossible for some foreign fans. Let’s discuss what the Trump Administration has proposed. (33:00) The fallout of Sherrone Moore has been swift, and sad. And now Michigan is investigating its athletic department. (40:30) NASCAR and Jordan have settled. (46:20) The NBA has responded to an article in The Athletic by John Hollinger. Are their more injuries this year than in any years before? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘depravity’ as in Brown University as in Bondi Beach as in the Reiner Family as in the world we live in. We’re a sports show, so we will talk sports first. The Chiefs dynasty ended in the worst way possible; a loss to a division rival to be eliminated from playoff contention and a Patrick Mahomes torn ACL. Disaster. (12:30) Philip Rivers looked… decent! After 4+ years off he was back to slinging footballs in the NFL. Wow. (27:30) The Mets weekend was something. Pete Alonso gets introduced for the Orioles. Edwin Diaz gets introduced for the Dodgers. And the Mets sign Jorge Polanco. (37:30) Review: Bugonia. (41:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday. This one is definitely better than last week. We start with the Mets and the loss of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Whose fault is it? What in the world is happening at Michigan? It's time for them to start over. Clear house. Is Notre Dame going to complain forever? And the Oklahoma City Thunder are so good, but could you name more than three players on the team? Shoutout Sam Presti! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘birds’ as in Orioles as in Mets as in Pete Alonso. Can you believe it? Pete Alonso is leaving the Mets for a 5-year, $155 million deal to join Baltimore. The Orioles have a great core put together. The Mets have now lost out on two fan favorites in two days! (16:30) What is going on with the Phillies? They brought back Kyle Schwarber, but what about the rest of the team? That’s where things get interesting. (26:00) YouTube TV has a new plan. The skinny bundle! It is here, and it is staying. (32:30) Review: Begin Again. (37:30) NPPOD. (41:30) The Chiefs are done. If you listen to Travis Kelce speak, he can see it, we can see it. (48:00) FIFA is corrupt. We know this. And they keep flaunting exactly how corrupt they are right in our faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with a question about Utah athletics and its new partnership with private equity. Here we go! (13:00) Paramount made another bid for Warner Bros. This is getting ugly. How high will Paramount go? What will Netflix do? (21:00) What is going on with the Astros? The team just sold its minor league teams to Diamond Holdings! What does this mean? (28:00) The White Sox won the draft lottery! The Rockies, the worst team in baseball, was ineligible for the lottery! (35:00) Why are the Marlins grievances not finished yet? What is baseball waiting for? (41:00) Chris Paul bobblehead nigh was canceled. (46:00) Will a new Rays ballpark be done by the start of the 2029 season? No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unattainable’ as in Kyle Schwarber as in the Pirates as in the Orioles as in the Phillies. Schwarber is back with Philly on a five-year deal. He’s getting $30 million a year as a 32-year old DH. Wow. Let me explain why this happened and why Philly is mad at the Pirates. (16:00) Edwin Diaz is leaving the Mets for the Dodgers. The Dodgers get stronger. The Mets will now have Devin Williams. Did David Stearns get played? (31:00) Let’s talk about Scott Boras… again. (39:30) Review: This Too Shall Pass. (43:10) Philip Rivers is back! 44-year old QB in the NFL!? The Colts are doing it. (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What in the world is happening with Warner Bros. Discovery? Why is Netflix paying all that money? Is Paramount going to get another chance? Is the Trump administration going to pass the deal? This is major! (19:30) The Baseball Hall of Fame has a new member… it’s Jeff Kent? (31:30) Tony Clark met with his executive council of players. Here’s what is being discussed by the MLBPA. (39:20) NPPOD. (43:00) LeBron James streak is over. 1,297 straight games with double-digit scoring is over. (46:30) NIL lawsuits are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘unlucky’ as in Notre Dame as in Miami as in Alabama as in BYU as in the College Football Playoff as in the committee as in rigged! The Miami Hurricanes have made it to the CFP all thanks to Mike Ryan. Notre Dame is out all thanks to Mike Ryan! And is this the end of bowl games? (23:30) Daniel Jones season is over. The Colts season is over. Going all-in got them nowhere. What about the end of that Raiders games? Did you see what Pete Carroll decided? The Bills won a snow game! Josh Allen got it done, Joe Burrow gave it away, kinda. (36:00) Review: Train Dreams. (39:30) Inter Miami gets its cup win. Finally. All that money to Messi has paid off. We also have to talk about the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey all, I am writing to say hello. Thank you for your support this year, and as we continue to establish better on-camera chemistry during this hour. Today David and myself breakdown the Mets plans after signing Devin Williams, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and ESPN's role in the narrative, Penn State not having a head coach, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. No show tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘best fit’ as in Giannis Antetokounmpo as in Milwaukee as in the Bucks as in Doc Rivers as in trade. It looks like Giannis finally wants out. He didn’t ask for a trade, but he asked for a trade. Should Milwaukee facilitate that? Will his latest calf injury keep him from being traded? (12:00) The Los Angeles Clippers have released Chris Paul in what was supposed to be his retirement tour season. What a mess. It looked like Paul and head coach Tyronn Lue just couldn’t get on the same page. (26:30) Zion Williamson is hurt again. Going to miss another three weeks. There was no reason the Pelicans should have guaranteed his contract for this season, and here we are. (34:00) Review: The Descendants. (38:00) NPPOD. (43:30) Steve Cohen is so close to getting his $8.1 billion dream built. The New York State Gaming Commission is a vote away from granting Cohen one of the three gambling licenses. If that happens, a casino is coming to Citi Field. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to the largest free agent contract in franchise history with Dylan Cease. He was the biggest name out there. $210 million total for a 30-year old pitcher. The Blue Jays were one win away from a World Series title. (14:30) Anthony Rendon and the Angels are in buyout discussions. One of the worst contract in MLB history. It’s in the final year. (24:00) Luka Doncic had a problem with the NBA Cup courts so the court went away. For the NBA Cup the league gives out special courts for teams to play on. Well, Luka said the courts were dangerous. (35:00) The Boston Red Sox have a payroll update. How much is the team going to spend? Is the team willing to lose money? (44:00) The St. Louis Cardinals are now a revenue sharing recipient. Unheard of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘self righteous’ as in Lane Kiffin as in Ole Miss as in LSU as in college football. What a Sunday in the SEC. We saw six schools make decisions. From Lane being run out of Mississippi to Louisiana, to Florida, to Auburn, to Kentucky, to Arkansas. Did Kiffin think he was going to be able to continue coaching Ole Miss this season? LSU still has to pay Brain Kelly. That divorce ends with Kelly collecting the full $53 million that he was due. (24:00) The ACC did this to themselves. There could be a chance that no ACC team makes the CFP. Is Miami going to be left out? (35:00) Review: Frankenstein. (37:30) NPPOD. (45:00) The Steelers have a problem. Aaron Rodgers is back to being that problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! It's a Coca Wednesday! Big games coming up in the NFL, why aren't the NBA games on Friday happening all day? College football final weekend! Can Miami get enough style points to matter? College basketball has an age problem! And Coca (me) walks everyone through his first time watching the Star Wars movies, it's happening right now! I've watched the first three movies, and they sure are something.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today’s word of the day is ‘depth’ as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let’s break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Tucker is getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. Give me a break. What is that team doing? And is Kellen Moore serious? (14:30) Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to his role in a Mafia poker scheme. He was released on a $5 million bond. He is facing decades behind bars for his alleged role in the scheme. (22:00) Shohei Ohtani is back in the World Baseball Classic. He announced on Monday that he will return. The MVP from the last tournament is back with the reigning champions of Team Japan. And let’s talk about Tatsuya Imai. The latest Japanese ace that was posted. He wants nothing to do with the Dodgers. He wants to take down the Dodgers. (33:15) The Colorado Rockies have a new manager. It’s the interim Warren Schaeffer. (37:00) James Cameron went off on Netflix. He says Netflix movies should not be up for Oscars. Oh. (47:00) Mike Kafka has fired the Giants DC. A day after saying he didn’t think he’d do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘profit’ as in money as in revenue as in checks as in balances as in business as in the New York Yankees. Hall Steinbrenner, the owner of the Yankees, met the media on Monday, and quite a lot to say. He wants the payroll to come down. He wants people to stop thinking the Yankees always make money. He wants you all to know that competitive balance is still here despite what the Dodgers are doing. (19:30) What are the Pirates and the Marlins doing this offseason? Spending money? Or just pretending to spend money? (37:00) Review: Morning Show Season 4. (40:30) NPPOD. (44:00) David Stearns met the media after trading away Brandon Nimmo. He said the team could not just run it back. Something needed to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordon Hudson is suing Pablo Torre. Yes, you read that correctly. Huh!? (5:30) The Lakers family drama has played out right in front of our eyes. Jeannie Buss got her brothers fired. Wow. (19:30) Klay Thompson went off on Ja Morant. Haven’t seen a player say something about another current player like this in a long time. Woof. (29:00) The Tampa Bay Rays will have their home ready for next season. The Trop is almost complete. The roof is finally attached. (38:00) Grayson Rodriguez didn’t take a physical with the Angels. Why was that a big deal? He didn’t need to! (47:00) What happened at UAB this weekend is just awful, and crazy, and I cannot believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘scenery’ as in change of scenery as in Mets as Rangers as in Brandon Nimmo as in Marcus Semien. We have a one for one trade! Nimmo, after 14 years within the Mets organization, has been traded to the Mets. Marcus Semien, who won a World Series in 2023 with the Rangers, heads to the Mets to play 2nd base. (10:45) Adam Ottavino went scorched earth on the Mets and Carlos Mendoza. Why? What was the reason for this? (20:40) Shedeur Sanders got the win in his starting debut. First Browns QB in 30 years to pick up a win in his first game. Will he start next week? (31:30) The New York Football Giants are bad. Another game, another blown double-digit lead. Nice. But then after the game injured start WR Malik Nabers tweeted, and deleted, some damning comments about the coaching staff. (39:45) Review: Stiller and Meara - Nothing is Lost. (42:20) NPPOD. (46:30) The 49ers have voided all the guarantees next season for Brandon Aiyuk. $26 million down the drain. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello friends, Today is another Coca Thursday! We talk about Wicked: For Good, I saw it, and I enjoyed it, kinda! What's going on with all these NBA injuries? Is Shedeur Sanders going to play well against the Raiders? Silent counts at home games? And I have an idea to fix the College Football Playoff... for Group of 5 schools! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘shrinking’ as in MLB as in ESPN as in NBC as in Netflix as in FOX as in TBS. What are we talking about? A new media rights deal was announced on Wednesday that will see Major League Baseball games on new networks. Where will each game be? Where can I watch what? Is this a good deal? (27:00) We have an update on the WNBA negotiations. More money. More revenue sharing. But still no deal. (35:15) Review: Midnight Run. (39:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Mark Cuban is back in the Mavericks inner circle. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start off on load management. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100K already. We’re only 10 games into the season! (11:30) Do you think the MLB gambling scandal was actually a good thing? Will this prove that the system works? Will this discourage other players? (21:00) Why did the Baltimore Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward? Rodriguez has four more years of team control. Ward has one more year before free agency, and he’s 32 years old. The Orioles desperately need pitching. (34:00) Frankie Montas has been DFA’d by the Mets. What a terrible signing. $34 million down the drain. But let’s discuss rehab and medical for injured cut players. (38:20) Would an international draft actually hurt other countries more because of the posting system? (47:00) How do you feel about this NFL scoring change: teams can keep the ball if they score a TD, but have to kickoff if they kick a field goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘accepted’ as in offered as in MLB as in qualifying offer as in $22.025 million as in record. Four players accepted the offer, which is the most ever. Shota Imanaga, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Trent Grisham. Let me explain why this was done and why so many accepted. (10:30) Josh Naylor is back with the Mariners. They were one win away from a World Series appearance. (16:00) The MLB owners meetings have begun in New York City. This is a major one. CBA talk. Revenue disparity talk. Salary cap talk. (32:00) Review: Being Eddie. (35:00) Lane Kiffin has to give Ole Miss a decision by next week? Huh? Why? He has a longterm deal already! College football is crazy! (48:00) NPOOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLS and Apple have waved the white flag on the whole streaming deal. MLS is going to change its schedule to a new format. Apple is going to get out of its deal 3 years earlier than it was supposed to, but not before getting rid of the MLS Season Pass. (14:00) Shohei Ohtani goes back-to-back-to-back. Aaron Judge goes back-to-back. What seasons we saw from both of them. Feel bad for Cal Raleigh. (21:00) The Padres are for sale. We told you this was going to happen. (33:30) Steph Curry and Under Armour are no more. The deal is done. The lifetime agreement is over. (41:30) Let’s breakdown what’s happening in New Orleans sports. The Saints are bad. The Pelicans are worse. And there’s one person in charge of them both… Gayle Benson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘projecting’ as in Ja’Marr Chase as in Jalen Ramsey as in the Bengals and as in the Steelers. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the Steelers win after punching Chase in the helmet. And after the game Ramsey said he was spit on. Chase said he didn’t spit. But what does the video say? (10:30) Shedeur Sanders got his first career NFL action on Sunday. Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion and in comes Sanders against the Ravens. It did not go well. (17:00) Eagles and Lions was a hard watch. The main thing was how was AJ Brown going to play. He got the targets. He made some impact. But it was the defense that came up big stopping the Lions. (25:00) Why is the NFL so mad about these NFLPA report cards? Filing a grievance over them? (36:10) The Dolphins want to take over all Spanish speaking countries! If your country speaks Spanish, get ready to see more Miami Dolphins games! (42:30) Review: Roofman. (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Thursday! This one is filled with Coca defending fans and David defending ownership! Per usual! Just remember that these are friendly conversations and we all love each other! Hope you enjoy and we'll see you again on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh’ as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let’s take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He’s entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It’s time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone’s time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let me start with what happened in the Packers and Eagles game. It really annoyed me. (12:00) Why would teams offer longterm deals this offseason if they don’t know what the next CBA is? (19:30) How does mental health programs and help work for professional teams? (27:10) Can teams manipulate the revenue-sharing by making all in-stadium products cheap and everything around the stadium more expensive? (36:00) You say that Stephen Ross is the worst owner is sports, do you really believe that? What about John Fisher or James Dolan or Woody Johnson? (45:30) What’s the difference between a single owner and a group of owners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘terminated’ as in head coaches as in general managers as in Nico Harrison as in Brian Daboll as in Brian Kelly. We start with the Dallas Mavericks. It all fell apart for Nico and the Mavericks after that Luka Doncic trade. The fans revolted. The Mavs got the 1st pick in the draft. And that was still not enough. (15:30) Brian Daboll was fired by the New York Giants. It went downhill after Year 1. They had no choice. (22:00) What is happening with LSU and Brian Kelly? Has he been fired? Will Kelly get his full buyout? This is a mess! (35:00) Review: The Lowdown. (38:30) MLB and sportsbooks have put a stop to some of the pitching props you can bet on. Now a full stop, but for parlays. And limits have been set at $200 on certain pitch-level markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW We begin Hour 2 with MLB qualifying offers. The MLB season never truly ends. We go from World Series right into free agency. These qualifying offers are one-year deals offered by teams and some big names got them extended to them. Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanga, Bo Bichette, Edwin Diaz, and more! (13:30) Paul DePodesta is back in baseball. Leaving the Cleveland Browns for the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the moneyball man, is back. The Rockies hired him as the president of baseball operations, will it work? (23:00) Don Mattingly is leaving the Blue Jays. He was the bench coach there for a few seasons. (27:00) Another Japanese star is headed to MLB. Munetaka Murakami is coming. He is the Japanese baseball league home run king. (37:00) NPPOD. (43:00) Marshawn Kneeland died from suicide last week. Just two days after he scored a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Just sad. (48:00) Big Ten investments. Hmm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘solidarity’ as in standing together as in my family. I shaved my head. Let me explain why. (16:00) Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been indicted on federal charges over pitch rigging. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged in an illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy. Oh boy. (31:00) President Trump update time. Trump went to the Commanders - Lions game yesterday. Only the 3rd sitting President to do so. Let’s chat about some things he’s done and said recently. (46:00) Review: The Smashing Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do not clone your dog. Adopt, don't shop! It's another Coca Thursday! Cloning your dog: are you in or out on that? Jets and Colts make a Sauce Gardner trade. Dolphins not making any moves. Stop paying average QBs. ESPN Bet is no more! UFC gambling scandal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘options’ as in MLB as in free agency as in player options as in team options as in mutual options. There are some big names we knew would opt out of their deals to become free agents like Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman. Shota Imanaga is now a free agent, and that surprised a lot of people. Trevor Story opted in to his deal with the Red Sox. (22:00) World Series Game 7 was a huge number. Averaged 51 million across the US, Canada, and Japan. Most-watched baseball game in 34 years! (31:00) Review: Lost in Translation. (35:30) NPPOD. (38:30) The financial report for the Atlanta Braves came out and we have to discuss what we saw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s talk about the latest story involving Steve Ballmer. He finds himself in more of an Aspiration mess. Is this the end of the NBA investigation? Is this what the league needed to rule against the Clippers and Kawhi’s cap circumvention? (15:30) Can you explain what’s going on with Disney and YouTube TV? Are we going to get ESPN back this weekend or what? (23:30) Can you explain clubhouse celebrations? Does the beer move from clubhouse to clubhouse? Did the Dodgers have to bring their own beer? (31:30) Who are the top 3 unsung heroes in the clubhouse? Not players, backend staff. (40:00) Can you explain how the Atlanta Hawks didn’t know an employee was embezzling millions of dollars from the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cholula’ as in sauce as in Sauce Gardner as in Quinnen Williams as in the New York Jets as in the Indianapolis Colts as in the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are in full tear down mode, even though the GM says they are not. (14:40) Let’s talk Blue Jays. Where does that team go now? Pending free agents. Can a team stay healthy? Can they “run it back?” How do you re-capture that? (23:30) Let’s break down the Top 5 storylines for the MLB offseason. Managerial openings and closings. Broadcast deals. Free Agency. (36:20) Review: Adulthood. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Let’s talk Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news in the NFL world from the weekend. We had a 68-yard field goal! An NFL record! What about what’s going on in Miami? The Dolphins finally made a move and fired GM Chris in his 10th season. Something needed to change in Miami Gardens. Can’t get rid of Tua. Not ready to get rid of Mike McDaniel. So the GM had to go. (12:30) The Bengals defense has a major problem. Everyone wants to leave. The defense can’t tackle. (18:00) Jayden Daniels dislocated his non-throwing elbow. It happened during a time he probably should not have been in the game. (22:00) Review: The Roses. (26:30) NYC Marathon was on Sunday. (30:30) Ja Morant was suspended again. This time by the Grizzlies. (36:15) Wait to see updates Part 2! (42:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘slap’ as in Will Smith as in Miguel Rojas as in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as in the Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. What a series. The Toronto Blue Jays were two outs away from being champions and then it all went wrong in Game 7. Let’s break it all down. (11:30) Yoshinobu Yamamoto did one of the rarest things ever. He picked up three wins in the World Series. Game 2 winner. Game 6 winner. Game 7 winner on no rest! (19:00) We had benches clearing in the World Series! We had heroics from players you’d never think of! Was the IKF lead large enough in the bottom of the 9th? How about the Will Smith home run? (38:15) Baseball is in such a great place after that World Series. Viewership up. Fans up. Attendance up. (42:30) What do the Blue Jays do now? What is going to happen to the league? (49:30) Wait to see updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Coca Thursday because there is no show Friday! Coca wanted to get started today talking about Trey Yesavage and the meteoric rise he's had this season from Single-A ball to World Series ace! Louisiana governor Jeff Landry had an insane press conference to discuss the head football coach at LSU? We dissect Kirby Smart's comments on the firing of Brian Kelly, NBA load management and Michael Jordan's disgust of it, and some chatter on NFL salary caps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Today’s word of the day is ‘bang!’ as in double bang as in Davis Schneider as in Vladimir Guerrero Jr as in Blake Snell as in World Series as in Blue Jays as in Dodgers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from being World Series champions. Trey Yesavage, a rookie, put on a pitching display that people dream about. The Dodgers can’t hit. The Dodgers can’t get on base. And the Blue Jays long ball/small ball has left Los Angeles fans shocked as the series heads back to Toronto. (17:40) NPPOD. (22:00) Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier are now on leave WITHOUT pay. The NBPA is going to fight this for Rozier. (30:30) Uh oh. Breaking news about the MLBPA and the feds! Tony Clark finds himself under more heat. Let’s dive into it. (39:00) Review: Fight Club. (41:30) Let’s talk about Dallas. There is a major fight going on between the Stars and the Mavericks. A lawsuit. A countersuit. The works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us and leave a voicemail at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the NCAA and gambling. The SEC is out on it. The NCAA is in on it. Who will win this battle? (11:00) Let’s go to Turkey. In Turkey it was alleged that almost 75% of the referees have gambling accounts! (21:15) The WNBA CBA expires on Friday. There is no deal. The WNBA asked for an extension of the CBA. (27:45) Can you explain what Clark Hunt is talking about when it comes to the Chiefs stadium? (35:00) Why don’t the Atlanta Braves ever have leaks? We hear from all other teams, but rarely from the Braves. (42:00) How do taxes work for players that don’t travel? (48:30) What is my favorite in-game baseball achievement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘epic’ as in the World Series as in the Blue Jays as in the Dodgers as in fantastic baseball! We’ve seen an 18-inning game. We’ve seen monster home runs. We’ve seen terrific, and not so terrific, plays in the field. From Ohtani to Freeman to Guerrero to Bieber and more! (32:15) Review: Big Bold Beautiful Journey. (35:30) Victor Wenbanyama is the real deal. Have you seen him play? It’s magical. (43:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It’s all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson’s injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday’s practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let’s talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn’t want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘city of angels’ as in Los Angeles as in the World Series is headed back to LA tied up at 1 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Game 1 was about the 6th inning for the Blue Jays, capped off by a Grand Slam by Addison Barger. Game 2 was all about Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched his 2nd consecutive complete game. Wow. We now have Game 3 coming up today with Max Scherzer for the Blue Jays and Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers. (24:45) The Tush Push has to end. It’s over. Get it out of the game. (33:23) The Jets won a game! Justin Fields led them to a great comeback win in Cincinnati. Wow. What a week for the Jets. Woody Johnson calls out Fields. The Jets want to start Tyrod Taylor, but he gets hurt. And then Fields gets the win. (39:40) Review: Nobody Wants This Season 2. (42:30) NPPOD. (47:00) Brian Kelly was fired by LSU last night. Another monster buyout for a coach. It never ends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups have been arrested by the FBI in connection to a gambling probe! We break down the World Series and who has the advantage, how can the Blue Jays win it all, what the Dodgers need to do! How do you feel about ads everywhere? Should some places in sports be sacred, like a World Series logo? Thoughts on Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in it’s only a day away as in World Series as in Game 1 as in the Dodgers as in the Blue Jays. The World Series is finally here. Can Ohtani and Snell and Yamamoto and Glasnow and Freeman and Betts win it all? Can Vladdy and Springer carry Canada on their backs? How does each team win? (14:20) What is going on with the Angels of Anaheim of Los Angeles? Kurt Suzuki gets a one-year deal? Perry Minasian says he’s tied to him? Huh? (31:45) Review: Children of a Lesser God. (35:30) Victor Wenbanyama is an alien. How can he be that tall and move like that? Did you see the Knicks/Cavaliers game? So many fouls. So many free throws. And we end with the Clippers. The No-Show Clippers in Utah. (45:00) NPPOD. (46:40) What are the Jets doing? Everyday it’s something new! Major breaking news as Terry Rozier has been arrested by the FBI! Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI! We break down the World Series again. How do you feel about ads on the World Series logo or during big moment? What about Bad Bunny performing at halftime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! The New York Jets have a problem. Is it the owner? Is it the coach? Is it the quarterback? Is it all of them? So much losing. No playoffs to show for it. And this year, no wins! (15:30) Are the Mariners built to make it back to World Series contention? 9 outs away from a World Series and then George Springer happened. (22:10) Did the Dodgers get the $700 million they owe Shohei Ohtani back in just Year 1? (31:40) What is going on in Miami? The Dolphins are BAD! The Heat are BAD! And the Marlins? Still bad! (41:00) What went into the Marlins rebrand? How does that work? (48:00) LaLiga is now not going to Miami. The fans won. The players won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘o canada’ as in Toronto as in the Blue Jays as in the World Series as in the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays did it. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a stud. George Springer with a blast to remember. And Toronto is back for the first time since 1993. And Seattle still remains World Series appearance-less. Let’s give some brief insight into the World Series. How are the Dodgers going to play? Is it Ohtani vs Vlad? (22:00) The NBA is back and it’s on NBC! Roundball Rock! Michael Jordan! Mike Tirico! Kevin Durant and the Rockets vs SGA and the Thunder! Luka! Curry! (33:15) The WNBA CBA is set to expire next week. Adam Silver had to speak on what was happening again. This time it was all about revenue share. (39:30) Review: Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (48:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday! The NBA season begins tomorrow! Can you believe it’s already back? Can the Knicks finally do it? Kevin Durant is on the Rockets now and he just became the largest career earner in NBA history! Is LeBron going to be able to make a run? (16:30) Review: The Lost Bus. (20:40) NPPOD. (25:00) Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman met the media. They spoke on the Yankees disappointing season. On what went wrong. On what’s to come. And Yankees fans are not having it. (36:30) Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are $250 million off in contract talks. That is a huge amount. Will he be traded? Will he get what he’s looking for? (46:00) Are the Giants going the college route? San Fran could be in line to hire Tony Vitello as the next manager. (49:00) Let’s end today with the Phillies. Dave Dombrowski called out Bryce Harper. Yikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sensational’ as in Game 7 as in ALCS as in Blue Jays as in Mariners as in World Series berth on the line! The Blue Jays at home were able to get a win last night and force the Game 7. This is what it’s all about. Shane Bieber vs George Kirby. Will Vlad continue to crush? Can Cal Raleigh’s tremendous season continue? (19:00) Shohei Ohtani. That’s it. That’s the tweet. (25:30) Did the Giants really lose that game? Up 19? Up 26-8? Gave up 33 points in the 4th!? (32:00) Today has to be the day. There is no reason for the Dolphins to employ Mike McDaniel. Embarrassed by the Browns. Benched Tua. It’s disgusting. (42:00) Remember when Aaron Glenn yelled a reporter about the future of the Jets QB and then he benched Justin Fields. We all remember that. (48:00) Let me get back to the Dodgers real quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Friday, but on a Thursday! We get started talking about Vladdy Jr. not being able to complete his cycle. Should Albert Pujols take the Baltimore job over the Angels? Will Florida fire Billy Napier now? Is Mike McDaniel gone? Will the Jets rush Aaron Glenn? The NBA is back next week and load management can be at an all-time high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘espresso’ as in the Blue Jays as in the Mariners as in Toronto has finally decided to show up. The Toronto Blue Jays went off for 18 hits yesterday. They had five home runs. And the Blue Jays have a win in the ALCS. The Mariners started off hot with a Julio 2-run homer. But it wasn’t enough. (10:30) Are the Brewers going to make this a series? Can they? The Dodgers have Tyler Glasnow going tonight. The Brewers haven’t announced. (21:15) The Steelers and Browns were not happy with the field. The grass was bad. Players got hurt. Another stadium that somehow can’t get it right. (33:15) Review: Legends of the Fall. (39:40) NPPOD. (44:20) Let’s talk about Tua again. This team can’t get out of its own way. Tua had to meet the media again and apologize. It’s Coca Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave your voicemail at 631-377-4869! We need more! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s get things going! (7:00) When a player like Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso opt-out of their deals, do there current teams get the first bid or first meeting? Does it change if it’s not a Scott Boras client? (22:00) Who picks the camera angles during playoff games? Why not show Judge making throws? Why is the Brewers camera angle different? (30:30) Let’s talk about Cleveland. The Browns. The Cavaliers. So much is happening there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘anniversary’ as in the six year anniversary of Nothing Personal with David Samson. Thank you to all who listen, watch, support what we do here. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (5:00) The Los Angeles Dodgers are as good as we all thought. The Brewers haven’t been able to do a thing. Yamamoto pitched a complete game in Game 2. Blake Snell went 8 innings in Game 1. The bats are awake for LA, but the Brewers can’t even get a runner in scoring position. (27:20) The Mariners head back to Seattle up 2-0 agains the Blue Jays. The Mariners big dogs are being big dogs. The Blue Jays big dogs have disappeared. (32:00) NPPOD. (35:00) Review: John Candy - I Like Me. (38:00) Mike Shildt has resigned as the manager of the Padres. It’s over after two seasons. The Padres have been a World Series contender for years now and have yet to make it there. (50:00) The Tennessee Titans are firing everyone, every year. Brian Callahan gone in his second season. Now onto the 3rd head coach in 4 years. The team is onto its 3rd GM in 4 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW - BACK ON WEDNESDAY The New York Jets went to London and played one of the worst football games we’ve ever seen. Justin Fields was sacked 9 times in the loss to the Broncos. The Jets had negative 10 pass yards. First-year head coach Aaron Glenn was pretty angry when questioned about who the team’s QB is moving forward. (12:00) The Dolphins are still in an awful spot. Mike McDaniel has to go. He just does. Tua called out his teammates. They keep losing in terrible ways. The season is gone. (23:00) Brian Daboll is going to get fined. He went into the blue tent and yelled at the team doctor because Jaxon Dart was getting check for a concussion. (29:00) James Franklin is finally gone. 12 years and no major wins to show for it. But he’s not leaving empty handed. He gets a $50 million buyout. (35:00) The NFL just keeps losing lawsuits. John Gruden. Brian Flores. Both had major victories in court. (44:40) Stu Sternberg is paying millions of dollars to his former employees. He sold the Rays and decided to give all 500+ full-time employees bonuses as he leaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW - BACK ON WEDNESDAY! Today’s word of the day is ‘final four’ as in the Mariners as in the Blue Jays as in Seattle as in Toronto as in the ALCS! The Mariners took the first game 3-1 behind great pitching and the big players making big moments. Cal Raleigh homered. Jorge Polanco picked up two RBI. The Blue Jays couldn’t hit. Long series though! (19:20) The Dodgers are going with Blake Snell and then Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2. Where is Ohtani? Well, the Dodgers have a plan for that. What about the Brewers? An opener? (31:30) Let’s go back to that Phillies loss. A rushed errant throw by Orion Kerkering was it. A mental mistake for the ages. (36:00) What are the Cubs going to do with Kyle Tucker? Is he a longterm Cub? Is he leaving? (38:30) Review: Play Dirty. (45:00) It looks like Albert Pujols is likely to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels. Welp. (50:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NO SHOW TOMORROW! It’s Coca Friday…. On a Thursday! Bill Belichick has created the ultimate mess at North Carolina. And who knows when it can be cleaned up. College athletes allowed to gamble on sports? It might happen! What about schools getting MASSIVE donations that go to just the football program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘inferior’ as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in the ALDS as in the ALCS as in the AL East. The Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees at Yankee Stadium last night. The Yankees high-powered offense was nowhere to be found. Vladimir Guerrero Jr had himself a series. Aaron Judge had himself a series. And the Yankees still lost. (15:00) The Tigers beat the Mariners. Series extended. The bats woke up. And now they head to Seattle with Tarik Skubal on the mound. The Chicago Cubs got a win. 4 runs in the first. And that was it. What about the Phillies? Welcome to the series Kyle Schwarber. Thank you for showing up! (27:00) Review: Coda. (30:00) Let’s bring Coca in. (43:00) NPPOD. (45:00) What is going on with Giannis? Is he staying? Is he going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! But, we forgot to give the Nothing Personal Pick of the Day in the first hour… so here we go! (8:00) What do you think of more teams being added to the playoffs? Does it devalue the regular season? (19:50) What are players doing that don’t make the postseason roster? (28:00) What is going on behind the scenes of the Tigers, Mariners, and MLB to determine a rain delay will happen? (37:00) We always hear about teams and revenue… talk to us about profits. (47:00) What would LeBron get paid for Decision 2.0? Were you surprised by it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘interview’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in comeback win! Let’s start by talking about the interview Boone did mid-game. How do you feel about these? Aaron Judge finally had his moment. What a monster home run by him when the team looked to be dead. The Blue Jays were hot to start, but that Judge moment may loom big in this series. (21:30) Cal Raleigh HR. Eugenio Suarez HR. And the Mariners take a 2-1 lead vs the Tigers. (24:00) Jerry Jones got fined $250K for giving the middle finger. Excuse me? That’s all he did? (33:30) The Arizona Cardinals fined head coach Jonathan Gannon $100K for slapping Emari Demercado in the chest during Sunday’s loss to the Titans. $100K!?!? (40:00) Review: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley. (43:00) The Rays new ownership group met the media yesterday. The team wants a new stadium by 2029. The team won’t comment on payroll. The team wants to win the big one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let me revisit something I talked about in the first hour. (12:00) Adam Silver had to respond to so many things happening right now in the NBA and the WNBA. Aspiration. The WNBA CBA negotiations. Kawhi Leonard. Cathy Engelbert. The All-Star Game. (24:00) Conor McDavid re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. And he shocked everyone by taking far less money to do so. He was set to be a free agent after next season, but signed a 2-year extension for $25 million. Not per year. Total! (34:00) LeBron James is having another Decision. Nice. Can’t wait. Is it an ad deal? (40:00) We have another lawsuit in Cleveland. That’s what the new Browns stadium has become. (48:00) UEFA is mad. But not mad enough that it stopped La Liga teams from playing in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘wheel’ as in the Dodgers as in the Phillies as in Mookie Betts as in Freddie Freeman as in Nick Castellanos. What am I talking about? Well, the biggest play in the Dodgers win yesterday when the Dodgers ran a wheel play where Muncy threw to Betts at 3rd to get the runner out on a bunt. Unreal! (18:00) The Brewers took a 2-0 series lead against the Cubs. Crazy! The Cubs jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first and the Brewers matched it in the bottom of the first! Vaughn 3-run shot. A Jackson Chourio 3-run shot. And the Cubs are on the brink. (25:00) Let’s preview the ALDS today. We have the Tigers/Mariners Game 3 today. Series is tied 1-1. The Yankees and Blue Jays will play tonight too. The Yankees could be eliminated. And then. (36:00) Review: Caught Stealing. (39:00) It is not going great at North Carolina for Bill Belichick. It’s a mess! (48:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk some football! This story with Mark Sanchez is so wild and crazy, it’s hard to believe it’s even true. I cannot believe it. We talk about the Dolphins and how Mike McDaniel needs to go. WE talk about fumbling running into the end zone. We talk about the Eagles problems. And then we get Coca losing his mind over the Ravens and Mets! (39:00) NPPOD. (42:00) What’s going on with college football now? Well it looks like schools have fully given up on the NIL Clearinghouse. Great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘moral victory’ as in the postseason as in the Yankees as in the Blue Jays as in beatdown! The Blue Jays crushed the Yankees in Game 1. The Blue Jays crushed the Yankees in Game 2. Vlad Guerrero Jr. is having a series to remember. The Yankees pitchers are having a series to forget. (19:10) The Mariners were able to tie up the series by getting the win through Tarik Skubal. Wow. Good for them. The Tigers were able to steal Game 1. The Tigers have found a way to comeback late, but can they keep that up? (24:00) The Brewers crushed the Cubs in Game 1. A 9-3 after putting up six runs in the first inning. Do you think the Brewers were ready for that game? (29:00) The Phillies blew it in Game 1 agains the Dodgers. Ohtani had a great start on the mound, not great at the plate. Roki Sasaki is back and he’s throwing 100! (33:00) Review: Bad Shabbos. (36:00) The Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy spoke about the future of MLB media. He’s a big fan of the centralized TV rights deal. (46:00) What is going on with Perry Minasian and the Angels? Disaster. Just a disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I really appreciate everyone's messages sent to David these past few weeks. It means a lot that you all care. If you take one thing away from today's episode, outside of us arguing about ticket prices again, it's that you are never as alone as you feel. Your friends care. Your family cares. People care. Doesn't matter the size of the issue you are facing or feeling. Reach out to someone. Talk. Communicate as best you can what you're going through. It's life... we will all face pain at some point, but doing it NOT alone helps greatly. Let's all be great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Schlitt’s Creek’ as in Cam Schlittler as in the Yankees as in the Red Sox as in Wild Card as in history. Schlittler pitched one of the best elimination games in the history of the sport. 8 innings. 12 strikeouts. No runs. The Yankees blanked the Red Sox to advance! (23:00) The Padres and Cubs game was a wild! ABS needs to get here now! The Padres team lost its mind after the game for a blown called strike that was a ball. (30:00) The Tigers eliminated the Guardians! So much for that 15.5-game blown lead for the division! (40:00) NPPOD. (44:00) Caitlin Clark finally spoke. She agreed with Napheesa Collier. The WNBA is in a bad spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are going with Dillon Garbiel in London! Not Shedeur Sanders. Not Joe Flacco. So much noise around this team. It’s ridiculous! It is always a mess with this team! (16:00) The Colorado Rockies have fired its GM. One of the worst seasons of all time. Bill Schmidt has been there since 1999, GM since 2021. Three straight 100-game losing seasons. 119 losses this year. Terrible farm system. (25:30) Bruce Bochy will not be the Giants manger. Not happening said Buster Posey. (30:20) What is going on with the Cardinals? What happened to the winning? Chaim Bloom is trying to change it. (37:00) Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion… by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Excuse me? (44:00) The Big Ten is about to get into bed with private equity. A $2 billion plan? What does that mean for the future of that conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘statistics’ as in numbers as in facts as in predictions as in MLB as in baseball as in Wild Card. Let’s take a look at where these series stand. Three elimination games. The Dodgers swept the Reds. Baseball! We start with the Yankees and Red Sox. The Yankees took Game 2, but the biggest play happened when the 3rd base coach for the Red Sox held up a runner when he had a very easy chance to score. Why? (15:45) The Guardians tied up the series with the Tigers. Another elimination game tonight! (23:30) The Padres bullpen was lights out. Mason Miller… wow! 104.5 mph! Another elimination game! (30:30) The Dodgers swept the Reds. This series could have been an email. (34:15) Review: Boyhood. (40:30) NPPOD. (43:00) Brian Snitker stepped down as manager of the Braves. His contract was up and he decided it’s time. Now what for the Braves? A terrible season, but a great roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and leave a message! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! You call in or write in, and I answer your questions! We start things off with the Tampa Bay Rays. A new owner is in town. Stu Sternberg is old news. (14:00) Why is your nickname Sparky? (20:00) The Cleveland Guardians? What are they doing? That’s what a caller wanted to know. (27:00) IS ABS is a prelude to the robot umpire down there road? (32:00) Why isn’t Cal Raleigh the MVP favorite? (38:00) Who killed the Montreal Expos? (46:00) Would you have Kershaw on the postseason roster moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘brink’ as in brink of elimination as in the Wild Card as in the postseason. The Yankees blew it at home. They had a chance at the end and were unable to score with bases loaded and no outs! (13:30) Tarik Skubal is the best. What a start for the Tigers. How can anyone score multiple against him? (17:00) The Dodgers crushed the Reds. Who didn’t see that coming? (19:40) Cubs beat the Padres. The Padres could not buy a hit after the first few innings. (24:30) Napheesa Collier went off on the WNBA commissioner. Never seen anything like it. Wow. (41:30) Review: Aka Charlie Sheen. (43:30) Ron Washington is out in LA. No longer the Angels manager. This will be the 5th manager they’ll need to hire in past seven years. No postseason again. Get it, Arte! (48:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s dive back into this Kawhi Leonard story. Pablo Torre continues to uncover even more details from this Steve Ballmer, Aspiration, Clippers, Kawhi story. It never seems to end! But now Kawhi had to answer some media questions. (19:30) The Clippers weren’t done yet. A new patch deal with Rwanda? Huh? (25:10) Steve Cohen finally tweeted. What a guy. What an owner. Then we had David Stearns talk about the Mets season. And sorry Mets fans, but Carlos Mendoza is coming back. (37:30) Dolphins got a win. But, they lost Tyreek Hill, for likely a long time. Devastating injury. (44:30) NPPOD. (46:30) LeBron James met with media yesterday. Is this it for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘cat stevens’ as in Wild World as in Wild Card as in baseball! It’s the postseason! It’s here! Let’s take a look at these matchups. Red Sox vs Yankees!? Padres vs Cubs!? Reds vs Dodgers!? Tigers vs Guardians!? Let’s go! And let me give you my predictions! (35:40) Review: We Were Liars. (40:00) A lot of manager moves have happened. Yesterday the Giants got rid of Bob Melvin after two seasons. Buster Posey wants his own guy in there. The Rangers got rid of Bruce Bochy. Could he land back in San Francisco? The Twins moved on from Rocco Baldelli after another disappointing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets are not in the playoffs. $391 million. No postseason. All they need was a win on Sunday vs the Marlins and they were shutout. 3rd time they’ve been eliminated by the Marlins on the final day of the season. (19:00) Now let’s talk about the Astros. Houston has a problem for the first time in years. They missed the postseason. (24:30) The Toronto Blue Jays have won the AL East. Tied with the New York Yankees, but the tiebreaker got the win. First title since 2015! Alex Cora talked after the Red Sox made the postseason. He said no one believed in them. Hmm. (37:00) The Guardians did it. They won the AL Central. How? 15.5 games back! Sorry, Detroit! (42:00) Let’s go over my preseason predictions in baseball. Aaron Judge is the MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘love’ as in family. This is a tough one. We’ve been gone for two weeks. Let me explain where I was. (29:30) The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers game ended in a tie. Why are there ties? We had the highest scoring one of all-time. Dallas has the number 1 offense and last ranked defense. Fun! Jerry Jones must love this! (38:20) Let’s talk about the turf at MetLife again. Another year, another game, another injury. Malik Nabers is done for the season with a torn ACL. Wow. (46:00) A player on the Steelers was jumped and robbed in Ireland during the NFL’s international game weekend. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feedback is always essential! Let us know what you want us to talk about! Or you can DM me and yell at me! Whatever works, but have a great weekend! It’s another Coca Friday! Coca and David disagree strongly on his analogies! D you know what your friends do for work? Fired over social media comments? Mariners fan hires a witch! Coca has a full breakdown over the Mets season! Coca makes his picks for the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘nightsweats’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in the Cowboys as in the Packers. Micah Parsons is a beast for the Packers through two games. He’s been everything the team wanted. The Packers are 2-0 and last night made the Commanders look like a bad football team. Jayden Daniels could do nothing! (8:15) Lamar Jackson will not be fined or suspended by the NFL for pushing a fan. A Bills fan slapped him in the helmet, Jackson pushed back. Case closed. (20:20) What is going on with the Dolphins and Tyreek Hill? He has now been accused of his ex-wife of eight different occasions of being physical with her. This is not good. The team also had a players only meeting! It was one week! (32:10) Review: Honey Don’t. (35:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Anthony Volpe has a labrum tear. It happened back in May! Why has he been playing? He’s had multiple shots in his shoulder. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have Will Middlebrooks and Jenny Dell on with us today! Both broadcasters. Jenny is the lead sideline reporter for the Big Ten on CBS. Will is the color analyst for the Red Sox. (29:00) Let’s talk about the MLB season right now.(39:30) Who killed the Montreal Expos? (43:00) The NBA heave is back. No longer will heaves be counted against players. It’s now a team stat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘breadcrumbs’ as in small details as in bits of information as in Pablo Torres as in Steve Ballmer as in Kawhi Leonard as in Adam Silver. We have an update. And this could be what the NBA is looking for. (22:25) Yesterday political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a college campus in Utah. Horrifying act. Disgraceful. Whether you agree with what he says or disagree with what he says, no one deserves that. (32:50) It’s the 24th anniversary of 9/11. (39:00) The Detroit Tigers have been exposed by The Athletic for fostering a culture of disgusting behavior. The investigation done shows that the misconduct towards women ran rampant. Eight employees were accused, many of which are no longer there. (48:00) Review: Ex Machina. (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869 and your question can make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Ben Simmons turned down a contract offer from the Knicks. And then his agent dropped him. What is going on there? (14:30) How do 50/50 work at a stadium? Toronto has a regular 50/50 and a mega 50/50. Let me explain how these work. (23:00) Why doesn’t the MLBPA just purchase the Minor League Baseball teams? Wouldn’t that give you more control or leverage with MLB? (28:15) What do you think of the job Peter Bendix has done with the Marlins? Can they be contenders anytime soon? (35:00) Can you tell us the story about the bus again? (43:00) Can you explain the Murdoch Family settlement? The one about FOX? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Jurassic Park’ as in dinosaurs as in Raptors as in Toronto Raptors as in Kawhi Leonard as in Uncle Dennis. What am I talking about? Well, a week after the Kawhi and Clippers and Ballmer news dropped, we have a story about his time with the Raptors. A report was released yesterday about what Kawhi’s Uncle Dennis requested from the team that is so absurd that it has to be true! (17:30) Jalen Carter will not get anymore games of suspension. Just the game he was ejected from. A fined his game check. Was that enough? (25:30) The Denver Broncos, city and state officials, announced a new stadium project yesterday. Well, that’s not true. There are so many things that still need to be done, but the Broncos didn’t say that part! (35:00) Review: Highest 2 Lowest. (38:00) The New York Mets are in panic mode. The losing continues. The bad pitching continues. The lack of hitting continues. Uh oh. (45:00) The Yankees blow it again. Just imploded against the Tigers. Anthony Volpe was bad bad bad. Just another game of bad. (49:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pablo Torre joins! He’s giving us an update on his latest Pablo Torre Finds Out investigation into the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Steve Ballmer! (30:00) The succession plan. Family fighting is so typical in sports ownership. And we have another one. This time it’s with the Houston Texans and the McNair family. (40:00) An update on Unrivaled. The league is now worth $340 million, up from $34 million last year. It’s big business for women in basketball. The WNBA had a chance to invest but passed. (48:00) Luis Suarez got suspended for three games by MLS. He was suspended for six games by the Leagues Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘McCarthyism’ as in JJ McCarthy as in the Minnesota Vikings as in the Chicago Bears as in Caleb Williams as in Ben Johnson. The Bears blew a 4th quarter lead and then Ben Johnson made his first big mistake as head coach. It all took place with a kickoff with 2:02 left in the game. Let me explain why. (10:45) What is the latest on the Bears new stadium? The team has its eyes set on Arlington Heights. Kevin Warren, the Bears president, says the team will need no public money. But, he’s not telling the whole truth. Let me explain. (23:00) Supertramp. (26:00) Kickoffs. Let me discuss the kickoffs. Do you like them? There’s been more returns than ever through one week! (33:30) Review: Thursday Murder Club. (37:00) The book is out on Tua. That’s what his former teammate in Indianapolis said. How true is it? (46:00) NPPOD. (49:00) The New York Giants are sticking with Russell Wilson for Week 2. Sorry to some Giants fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you see what happened in Miami over the weekend? A Phillies fan went crazy over a home run ball. I couldn’t believe it. But the Marlins and Phillies did right by the young fan who was berated by an older woman in the stands. A terrible situation turned right. (11:00) Trea Turner has a hamstring issue. Same problem he had last year. Uh oh. (17:40) Kodai Senga was sent down to AAA. He’s struggled so much since his return from the IL. I didn’t think it would happen. (26:00) Bubba Chandler had a horrible start for the Pirates. It was his first in his career after three appearances out of the bullpen. (29:00) Bill Belichick clarified the Patriots ban situation at North Carolina. I said it was all teams. He said nope, just the Patriots. (32:00) Let’s do a baseball update on the Dodgers. Shoehi Ohtani stepped up to start as Tyler Glasnow was scratched with a back injury. (35:00) Carlos Alcaraz is a beast. 6th Grand Slam title before turning 23. Sinner had no response. Donald Trump showed up. How fun. (43:00) Angel Reese got suspended by her team for her comments. Suspended for a half? Huh? (46:20) My haircut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘heartbreak’ as in the Ravens as in the Bills as in Josh Allen as in Lamar Jackson. What a game last night! The Bills came back from a 15-point deficit late in the 4th quarter to beat the Ravens on a last-second field goal. We saw Josh Allen make incredible throws, the Bills players make incredible plays. Lamar Jackson balled out himself. Derrick Henry was a wrecking ball and then fumbled the game away. Wow. (9:15) Is the Dolphins season over already? They got their doors blown off by the Colts. Daniel Jones had the game of his life against Miami. And Mike McDaniel’s hot seat is so hot right now… ooooh buddy! (20:00) The Giants have a problem too. It’s a QB. Russell Wilson is just not good. The Giants never had a chance against the Commanders. (26:00) Aaron Rodgers got his revenge against the Jets yesterday. He had a throwback game. Four touchdowns and no interceptions. Justin Fields looked great, but the defense couldn’t hold it. (33:00) Review: Sorry, Baby. (37:10) The Packers looked as good as advertised. The Lions look sloppy and bad. Micah Parsons made plays in his Green Bay debut. (45:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a Coca Friday! We talk Eagles! RedZone! College Football! Caitlin Clark! Kawhi Leonard! And we end with bad umpiring! Lock in! Shoutout to everyone in live chat for having my back! I speak for the people! I speak for the trees! (Not Kawhi's trees) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘spit’ as in the Eagles as in the Cowboys as in Jalen Carter as in Dak Prescott. Jalen Carter was ejected before the first snap of the game for spitting on Dak. What an embarrassment. Are you kidding me? (17:40) Steve Ballmer did an in-person interview with ESPN last night. He denied, obviously. But it’s what he didn’t say that’s most important here. (32:00) Review: Katrina - Hell or High Water. (35:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Bill Belichick has banned Patriots staff from North Carolina. Excuse me? (43:20) We have our first report on the NCAA and its clearinghouse. There is so much money being thrown around. And a lot of deals have been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Brady Quinn joining us today! Former Notre Dame and NFL QB. Current analyst on Big Noon Kickoff on FOX! HE breaks down college football, the Eagles and Cowboys, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and more! (27:30) My Super Bowl picks! (30:00) NFL RedZone with commercials? How dare they? (36:00) Roger Goodell went on the Today Show to talk about the season. Let’s break it all down. (47:00) Aaron Boone was ejected. Devin Williams was ejected. The Yankees are furious with Brian Walsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘untoward’ as in inconvenient as in unexpected and inappropriate as in the Clippers as in the NBA as in Pablo Torre as in Mark Cuban. We have a ton of updates from the PTFO episode that was released yesterday. The Clippers say it was false. Cuban says Ballmer would never! But the reporting is the reporting! (20:40) Now we get to Mark Cuban. (33:30) Review: The War of the Roses. (37:40) Roman Anthony is hurt. Not good! (43:40) The New York Mets have two major problems. Pitching and pitching. (48:40) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call us at 631-377-4869! We need your questions! It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! These are questions from you! We start off with a question on a looming MLB strike! (10:30) What’s the difference between a Team President, President of Baseball Operations, and a General Manager? (21:10) Did you ever have promotions go wrong? Any too dangerous? (29:00) What’s going on with the Spurs and San Antonio? That battle for an arena is UGLY. (38:50) Savannah Bananas residency in Vegas? I don’t know about that! (46:30) Is Vegas always going to make room for more teams to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can watch the latest PTFO episode here for more: https://www.youtube.com/live/1OwzYk6OCFM Today’s word of the day is ‘circumvent’ as in Kawhi Leonard as in Steve Ballmer as in the NBA Salary Cap as in the NBA as in Pablo Torre. What do all those things have to do with each other? Well go listen to the latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. The Clippers did something that the other NBA owners are going to be furious about! (17:00) Did you see Framber Valdez yesterday? Let me explain what happened. (24:00) Juan Soto is having a down year. That’s what everyone is saying. It’s ridiculous! He’s having a historic season! A historically good one! (32:30) Review: The Hunting Wives. (37:00) Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic. That’s the tweet. (44:30) NPPOD. (48:30) I still disagree strongly with how the Pirates are using Bubba Chandler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got Larry Beinfest on with us today! Former president of baseball operations for the Marlins. He won a World Series with us in 2003 as the general manager! (29:00) Let’s go over my August predictions from the MLB. What did I get right? Wrong? (33:00) Here are my September predictions! (38:40) Wait to see updates! (42:30) The Angels are furious with the Astros ballpark after Taylor Ward’s injury. He split his face open on the out-of-town scoreboard in left field. Brutal. (46:00) Aaron Judge talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘ichiro’ as in Suzuki as in Japan. Let me tell you about my weekend. It was a fun one! I went to Japan for 48 hours. Yes. (10:30) Bill Belichick made his UNC debut on Monday and the Tar Heels were crushed. A-list celebrities in the crowd. High expectations. A 7-0 lead. And then the wheels fell off! How bad does he want this? (18:15) People are crushing Arch Manning after one game. Lose to the Buckeyes in Ohio by 7 points. That’s it. Season over…. GIVE ME A BREAK! (24:00) Let’s talk about Micah Parsons again. There’s two stories here. First we have the Cowboys players talking about the trade. Part deux is about the back injury Parsons is dealing with. (34:10) Review: F1. (38:00) Luis Suarez spit on a Seattle Sounders staffer after Miami lost in the Leagues Cup final. Disgraceful. (46:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca It’s Coca Friday people! He joins the show to talk the Micah Parsons trade, what cutting a player is like, team’s relying on rookies, Arch Manning, and ESPN’s demotion of Doris Burke!Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘flabbergasted’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers. Micah Parsons has been traded. Wow. Are you shocked? This fight was something serious in the end. And Jerry believed the Cowboys could not come to any sort of resolution to keep Micah in Dallas. Did the Cowboys get enough back? Did they make a mistake? Is the future brighter in Dallas or Green Bay or both? (23:00) How are the Red Sox doing without Rafael Devers? DO you believe in Craig Breslow now? The Red Sox are rolling! (30:30) Kyle Schwarber had a monster night. Historic night. Four home runs. 9 RBI. What a night! (37:40) Review: Hostage. (39:00) How do you feel about the Savannah Bananas? Do you think they’re in competition with MLB? They don’t think so. MLB doesn’t think so. But business is booming. (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legend Mike Hampton joins the show today! He talks us through what happened back in 2003, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and much more! (30:00) The Minnesota Timberwolves have hired away Matthew Caldwell from the Florida Panthers. That’s a HUGE hire for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. Let me explain why! (36:00) Mark Cuban is still talking about the Dallas Mavericks. Why? (46:00) International football! No, not soccer. We mean the NFL abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no word of the day today. What happened in Minnesota yesterday is a disgrace. It was a failure to those children. To the children before. The children that come after. Another school shooting. Another unspeakable tragedy that probably could have been prevented. But here we are again. (19:00) Micah Parsons fight with the Dallas Cowboys continues. This time it’s a grievance. (29:00) The Tom Brady Rules have been amended by the NFL. He is now allowed in production meetings… remotely. Still no practices! (33:00) Review: Moulin Rouge. (36:30) NPPOD. (39:00) The Brewers have lost its closer. A flexor strain for Trevor Megill. Not good. (43:00) Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson have filed all these trademarks this year. Gold Digger. No Days Off. Trail of Salty Tears? What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leave a voicemail for us at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the Toronto Blue Jays and how an international team fits into MLB’s next media rights deal. (11:40) An update on Ohio State v. Dave Portnoy. (15:30) Someone asked me about streaming company leverage in the next round of media rights deals. Huh? Just because Ohtani and Judge are older? (19:00) What are your thoughts on the PGA Tour returning to Trump Doral? (24:30) Let’s talk about Jordan and NASCAR. They are due back in court for this ongoing lawsuit. (33:30) Wy are the Texans renovating for $1.4 billion and not building a new one? (40:50) Bat boy ejected for arguing with umps. What!? Do they ever share dugout info with the other team? (48:00) Difference between arbitration, rookie deals, and free agent deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dress’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in engagement as in MLB as in schedule release! The 2026 MLB schedule came out yesterday. Let’s take a look at some of the series that were announced. What stood out to you? (19:00) The Houston Astros are still in trouble, but finally got some good news. Yordan Alvarez is back in the lineup! He missed 100 games with his hand injury. And the Astros have been bad bad bad recently. (23:15) Nathan Eovaldi is done for the season. Terrible. He was having a career-year at age 35. (33:40) Review: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. (37:45) Andrew Heaney was released by the Pirates. People have criticized Pittsburgh for doing this when he has bonus incentives to hit. It’s wrong. (45:10) FIFA and Trump are hand in hand right now. Get ready for the World Cup Draw in DC. (51:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best-book-for-film-buffs?srsltid=AfmBOorphyKn_qOLFzX38i6fG12LdYad9Fa381K67YkwK9TCT9p5vCLI We have Adnan Virk with us! He’s an author now! Go buy his book! Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet! (28:30) Ohio State has barred Dave Portnoy from the stadium. He works for Big Noon Kickoff now. Wow. Never seen anything like it. (36:00) Fox and YouTube TV are in a dispute. Every year it’s some new network. This means you may not get college football this weekend. Or Fox News. Or the NFL. Woof! (44:00) Are you paying attention to the US Open? (46:00) The Field of Dreams game will be back next year. Phillies vs Twins. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘two’ as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs. He became the second switch-hitter to do so. Is he the MVP? Is Aaron Judge the MVP? The race is HOT! (11:30) Anthony Volpe has been bad all season. The Yankees have defended him all season. Until now. He’s been benched. (21:40) Trey Hendrickson got a $14 million raise for this season from the Bengals. Why? Why would every player not hold out now? The NFLPA must love this! Teams must hate this! (30:00) The Browns traded Kenny Pickett. Now the team is down to three. Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are on the team. (35:40) Review: Amy Bradley is Missing. (39:00) The Orioles signed a new catcher in Samuel Basallo to a longterm deal before he has played a game. Why? How do the other core players feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Coca Friday, party people! Today we kick things off with realignment in baseball! How is it going to work so it's not just lopsided divisions? Breaking Malik Beasley news! Top 25 Sports Movies of All Time! Well, we just give our Top 5! As always, you can reach me @matthewcoca on Twitter or IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘reconcile’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in broadcast as in baseball as in DTC. What am I talking about? ESPN and MLB are back together again. It looks like MLB games will come to the new service that ESPN launched. National games, out-of-market, and so on. Sunday Night Baseball? That could be headed to NBC! And the Home Run Derby… Netflix! (13:00) NBC wants to takeover the sports world. Give me NFL! Give me NBA! Give me MLB! The Peacock is showing off now! (23:30) Jerry Jones just can’t help himself. Every day is something new. And he’s pushing Micah Parsons to the point where we don’t know if he’ll ever play for the Cowboys again. (33:40) Review: Somebody Somewhere. (37:00) NPPOD. (41:00) Pat Fitzgerald settled with Northwestern over his major lawsuit against the university. And he’s getting big bucks. And he was proven innocent. Woof. (49:00) The Brewers won on Thursday. Kyle Tucker played. Tucker went hitless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Kimes joins the show! She’s here to talk all things football with us! Was Daniel Jones the right choice for the Colts? Is Anthony Richardson’s time in Indy over? Jaguars or Dolphins? Super Bowl in London? (27:45) The Jets held a players-only practice. How do I feel about that? This is Aaron Glenn’s first season as a head coach and he’s trying to change the culture. (34:20) Myles Garrett wouldn’t answer questions about his speeding tickets. This is someone who keeps getting them. And he won’t talk about it? Cmon! (40:30) Caitlin Clark has only played 13 games this season. That’s it. And now we’re learning she picked up another injury. Oh boy. (45:00) What is the latest on the Connecticut Sun? Is the WNBA forcing a sale to itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘dominance’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Dodgers as in the Rockies? What? That’s right the Rockies rocked Ohtani in four innings. It was his worst outing of the season, in a time where the Dodgers can’t afford to drop these games. Not only that, Ohtani was hit by a comeback. Wooof. (14:30) We need to talk about what happened with one of the Yankees recent draft picks. He did something in college that is shameful, disrespectful, and downright horrible. But the Yankees still took him. (25:30) The Diamondbacks removed its 3rd base coach with five weeks left in the season. Manager Torey Luvollo said too many mistakes were made. Very rare. (34:00) Review: The Usual Suspects. (39:00) NPPOD. (44:30) The Pittsburgh Pirates have the top pitching prospect in baseball. And he was just called up. But for a bullpen role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices