Nothing Personal with David Samson

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

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

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

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

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It's Coca Friday! Thank you to everyone for 7 years of loyalty and all the new listeners as well! I continually try to get better in this role so if there are things you'd like to hear David talk about or things you wish I talked about more during my hour with him, please share! Your voice matters!

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