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Today’s word of the day is ‘Tommy John’ as in Jacob deGrom as in 5 years as in $185M as in the Texas Rangers are mad as in Jacob deGrom is done for the season and needs Tommy John surgery. Did the Rangers know? Was this inevitable? (13:40) LIV Golf and PGA Tour announced a merger yesterday. What happened? What changed? What will change? Is the Saudi-backed business good for golf? (35:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what happens next with Saudi money. Will this money trickle into MLB? NFL? NBA? MLS? NHL? Where does it end? (44:00) NPPOD. It's a weird one in the northeast still! Air quality isn't great so instead of the usual "get some sun" -- i'll say be safe, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘stalled’ as in not moving as in paused as in the Las Vegas legislative session ended and the Athletics stadium bill did not pass! What does this mean? No public financing! What about a special session? Doesn’t look likely! (17:00) Are the Bears moving to Arlington Heights or not? What is happening here? Stadium deals! (21:55) LeBron to Dallas? Kyrie Irving wants to make it happen. Leaking this during the NBA Finals? Woof. (32:30) Review: 3000 Years of Longing. (37:00) Why is Matt Ishbia overpaying for coaching? Does the team need this? How does the league feel? (44:00) NPPOD No Stanley Cup or NBA Finals tonight!? What do we do with our free time!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘3’ as in best of 3 as in 3 wins needed as in the Miami Heat won Game 2 of the NBA Finals by doing what they do best… not giving up. Denver Nuggets had another Jokic game, had a huge lead, and still lost at home. Now Miami gets the home court advantage for the final 5. (14:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why I don’t think the Athletics would work as well as the Golden Knights have in Vegas. Interesting. (28:55) Review: Victim/Suspect. (37:40) Stephen Strasburg is done again. He signed a 7-year, $245M deal in December 2019 and has started just 8 games. Worst contract all time? (45:50) NPPOD. It's Monday... a bit chilly right now.. but that won't stop us from having a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘1’ as in Game 1 as in 1 win as in the Denver Nuggets cruised to a Game 1 win. Nikola Jokic is too much. The Heat cannot stop him for 4 games. Will not happen. (8:20) Adam Silver met with the media yesterday and he had some things to say. Did he have to say any of it? TV deals. Streaming. Refs. And Ja Morant! (16:30) We’ve got another Twitter burner account situation! This time it’s an NBA referee! What!? (29:40) Review: Dave Season 3. (34:20) We have an update to the MLB v. Sinclair case. The judge has ruled in favor of MLB. What now? (38:40) NPPOD. (42:20) What is going on in the NFL? The disconnect between Goodell and the players is staggering. Does he care? Have a great weekend! We've got the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘4’ as in 4 wins as in the NBA Finals start tonight and that’s all that’s left for either the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat to be crowned champions. Nikola Jokic. Jimmy Butler. Jamal Murray. Bam Adebayo. Michael Porter Jr. Caleb Martin. Coach Spo. Coach Malone. Let’s go! (16:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rob Manfred saying teams will get 80% of money back after losing out on Diamond Sports Group money. (33:55) Review: Ted Lasso. (37:50) How did Minnesota pay off its stadium debt 23 years early? (44:50) NPPOD. It's the NBA Finals! Who wins it all!? I want to see Jimmy Butler get a ring, but the Denver Nuggets are a WAGON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘takeover’ as in Diamond Sports Group as in Bally’s as in San Diego Padres as in broadcasts rights as in the Padres rights are now owned by MLB. How did that happen? What does it mean for the Padres? What about the future of MLB broadcasts? (27:30) Review: Cherry. (31:00) What is going on with the Dodgers right now? Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, Trevor Williams speak out against Dodgers re-inviting a group to a game. (42:50) NPPOD. (44:50) Bob Myers is leaving the Golden State Warriors. After 4 championships. After 2 NBA Executive of the Year awards. Is this the end of the dynasty? HUMP DAY! Have a great day! Enjoy the weather if you can! Get that sun in your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in the final game as in 151-0 as in the Boston Celtics got run off their home court by the Miami Heat as in the Heat held the Celtics to a season-low in points as in the Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals! How did it get done? What do the Celtics do now with Mazzulla and Brown and Tatum? (18:20) Nick Nurse is now the coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Is this a good deal for both parties? Is Joel Embiid okay with it? Would you pick the Sixers over Bucks, Celtics, Suns? (30:00) Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5. (35:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Anthony Bass and his social media post and whether or not I would allow a player to play who had different views than me. Interesting. (44:20) NPPOD. Wow, did the Celtics stink it up in Game 7 or what? South Florida is on fire right now! Congrats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you for listening today! We appreciate you all! Enjoy the day off if you have it. Eat a hot dog! Today’s word of the day is ‘tip in’ as in Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are headed to Game 7 as in the Heat have blown a 3-0 lead as in the Celtics get to host Game 7. What happened? How did it happen? Did the Heat blow this? Did the Celtics win this? (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Athletics to Vegas deal. Is it final? What is next? Is it not final? (34:45) Review: Succession Season 4. (39:45) Aaron Boone needs to relax. He’s now been suspended because of the amount of ejections he has this season. He has more ejections since he became Yankees manager than any other manager in baseball. Why? (45:30) NPPOD - Welcome back, Liam Hendriks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE WILL HAVE A SHOW ON MONDAY! Have a beautiful and fun and safe weekend! Today’s word of the day is ‘panic’ as in is it going to happen as in is history being made as in the Boston Celtics have taken Game 5 against the Miami Heat and we have a series again. PANIC! What happened? Did the Celtics remember they are the better team? Is Jimmy Butler too tired? (12:00) The NBA wants to get rid of flopping. How will they do it? (23:30) Review: Love & Death. (29:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Milwaukee Brewers and the stadium. Is there a chance the team could move? What about Rob Manfred’s comments on Milwaukee and Oakland. (44:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘27’ as in 27 years since the Florida Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Finals as in the Florida Panthers are back in the finals as in go hockey go! Will the Miami Heat be joining them? (8:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Patrick Mahomes and his contract. Should he re-work his? He is by far the best QB in the NFL, but he’s the 7th-highest paid one! (18:45) Ben Roethlisberger opened up about why he didn’t want Kenny Picket to be good. Most people feel this but don’t say this! (26:35) Review: Survivor 44. (30:10) What is happening with Ja Morant? A welfare check was done on Ja Morant after cryptic social media posts. (38:00) NPPOD. What is going on with the Chicago Cubs? What about how good the Texas Rangers have been? Have a great day! Will today end with 2 South Florida teams in a league final! WHO KNOWS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘length’ as in long term as in length of contracts as in Trea Turner as in Xander Bogaerts as in Rafael Devers as in Carlos Correa. What’s going on with them? All got big deals. All have slow starts. Is it worth it? (13:50) Roger Goodell is here to say. Boo him all you want. But the extension is here. (25:45) Review: The Covenant. (30:30) What’s happening in Spain right now needs to be addressed. Vinicius Jr needs all the support he can get. What happens when a league and country don’t do enough to protect a player? (42:20) NPPOD Let's be better today! I'm going to go for a run. Get some fresh air! Let's have a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘incredibly focused’ as in paying the most attention as in the NFL is back! Well, not yet. But flexing is back. NFL owners meetings are happening and votes are happening and things are changing… but the owners want you to believe it’s good for you! (16:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Tom Brady’s ownership. And he’s working for Fox. Will he play too? (31:55) Review: Big George Foreman (37:30) NPPOD. (42:15) Is LeBron James retiring? Have a great day, party people! Do something fun! Eat some pizza for lunch or something! Get that burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘insurmountable’ as in the Miami Heat took a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics last night as in the Denver Nuggets took a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. How strange it is? Two teams nobody trusted for different reasons are 1 game away from the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler and the undrafteds. Nikola Jokic and the non-superstars. How? (11:25) What’s the best Finals matchup? Heat vs Nuggets? Don’t think so! Let’s talk about what Adam Silver is feeling right now. (19:00) Are the Rays and Athletics issues ever going to be solved? Are the Rays for sale? Are the Athletics moving? (27:50) Review: Anna Nicole Smith - You Don’t Know Me. (33:45) The Padres are bad. They can still get better. But how do they do that? Spending hasn’t worked. (43:00) NPPOD - Yankees DFA Aaron Hicks. Happy Monday! Get excited! Drink that coffee! Eat that bagel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to a mailbag episode! You ask the questions and I answer them! Someone asked me if I were president of a high revenue team would I start my Shohei Ohtani pitch now or is it too early? (13:45) Someone asked me about the roles in a front office: President, VP, GM, etc. (27:45) Someone asked me about service time and exactly how it works: bring up a player, send them down, end season on big league roster, but start next season in AAA. (39:45) Someone asked me about naming rights deals for fields and if there is any ROI on these. Thank you all for your questions! We're going to need a lot more for July so keep on sending them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Spur’d’ as in the San Antonio Spurs as in Victor Wembanyama is headed to the rodeo as in Greg Popovich is back. Can you feel it? Can you feel the energy for Wembanyama madness in Texas? (13:30) We have a Ja Morant update! It’s not a big update. Adam Silver was “shocked”. Ja Morant said he’s sorry. What now? (17:00) Doc Rivers has been fired. See ya. Everyone knew that was the case. Josh Harris just had to make it official. Josh Harris had some other things going on that got leaked about the Commanders. (29:10) Review: Still - A Michael J. Fox Movie. (35:20) What is happening with the Arizona Coyotes? Tempe said no to its stadium projects. Sorry. See Ya. Will the NHL make them move? (43:30) NPPOD Is today really only Wednesday? Feels like a Monday. But it's actually my Friday! What a weird week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘generational’ as in Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent as in Victor Wembanyama is a generational talent as in Bally’s Chairman says that the Athletics moving to Las Vegas would be a generational opportunity. What? Is that true? Are the Athletics for real moving? How bad are things in Oakland? (14:10) Who get Victor Wembanyama? He’s supposed to be the unicorn of all unicorns! When do we yell RIGGED! (25:40) Review: The Mother. (28:00) What is the latest on the lawsuit against the Arizona Cardinals? Terry McDonough added something to the lawsuit. (33:20) NPPOD. (40:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Mets and Nationals rain delay. What happened? Also, how bad are the Mets right now… What are your power rankings of screaming RIGGED! tonight? I say if the Rockets, Mavericks, or Hornets win the lotto we scream it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘two strikes’ as in strike one as in strike two as in three strikes you’re out — or is it? Could two strikes be the end? Let’s see what Ja Morant is up to. For the 2nd time this season Morant has been suspended for appearing on video with a gun. He didn’t learn. Will he ever? (15:00) The Celtics ended The Process. It’s done. Finished. See ya. (27:30) Review: Air. (33:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about what Mat Ishbia has done with the Phoenix Suns and what it all means. The Suns fired Monty Williams. The Suns tried to start a streaming deal violating bankruptcy laws. The Suns said they weren’t bringing in Isiah Thomas and then did. The Suns owner got into a tussle with Jokic during a game. (40:30) NPPOD - What’s next for the Golden State Warriors dynasty? Do you run it back? Happy Monday! Have yourself a day. Hope everyone had a great weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘flex’ as in look at my muscles as in look at my things as in the NFL can kick a team out a TV spot if it wants to! The NFL schedule release has become this big deal. Teams are released tiktoks and twitters and instagrams to show off. But what did we see in the schedule that matters? (10:30) Tom Brady is in deep discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. What does this mean? What about Manchester United? What about the Washington Commanders? What about the Ottawa Senators? (28:45) Review: Renfield. (33:00) NPPOD. (36:10) Mark Jackson admitted to mistakenly leaving Nikola Jokic off his ballot. How should voting work for awards? (44:00) Top prospect Eury Perez is making his Marlins debut tonight. He’s the youngest pitcher to debut in Marlins history. It's hot dog weather! Yes!!!! I'm going to a ballgame tonight and you bet I'm getting a hot duggggg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘wrong’ as in not right as in Bob Huggins as in WVU. What happened? Suspension of 3 games. $1M reduction of salary. New contract is year-by-year. Sensitivity training. LOL. (12:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Ja Morant and what it means to not make All-NBA this year. Well, it means he’s missing out on $39M! (27:00) Review: Rye Lane. (30:45) Will JJ Redick be the latest booth to bench? The Toronto Raptors reportedly interviewed Redick for the team’s vacant head coaching job. (40:15) NPPOD. It's Thursday! Get outside and get some sun! Some fresh air! Take an extended lunch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘weather’ as in the weather or the heat or the rain or the snow or the humidity or the Miami Heat? Which one has been the Knicks biggest problem? Stop with the hot takes! Stop the excuses! Should the Lakers rest starters in Game 5 vs the Warriors? This was another take! (10:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me if the Max Scherzer signing was a bust for the New York Mets. What is happening with him? Is he a bust? (17:30) NFL Schedule release! Get excited! The international games have been announced! The Jaguars will become the first team to play back-to-back weeks in London! (24:30) Review: 38 at The Garden (31:10) We have another update to the update to the update: the Athletics have found another location in Las Vegas. (38:50) NPPOD. (43:10) What is the latest on Tiger Woods? He broke up with his girlfriend via a lawyer. In a very messy way. And now she’s suing him. HUMP DAY! Let's go! Hope everyone is having a great week! If you read this have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘more’ as in doing more as in being more as in wanting more as in Julius Randle and the New York Knicks don’t want it more than Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat do. What is happening? Last week the city was beaming with pride with this Knicks team. Now? Out hustled, outplayed, out everything! (11:15) What shouldn’t you say into a microphone? WVU coaching legend Bob Huggins used homophobic slurs when referring to Xavier fans on Cincinnati radio. Unreal. Will he be fired? (19:35) Athletics play-by-play Glen Kuiper used a racial slur when trying to highlight his trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Oh no. (31:30) Review: Acidman. (37:30) What is happening with Andrew Luck and the Commanders? Tampering! (43:35) NPPOD - Iowa and Iowa State hit with gambling violations are student-athletes reportedly violated gambling policies. Happy Tuesday! Be kind to others. That's a good lesson to learn from today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘elbowing’ as in Nikola Jokic as in Mat Ishbia as in will this altercation lead to suspensions? Fines? Who was at fault? Should an owner know better? Should Jokic have been ejected? (14:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and the mess they are in. What is going on with Wilson Contreras? What is going on with that team? (26:10) Review: John Mulaney: Baby J. (29:15) What is going on with the Yankees and Carlos Rodon? From a forearm strain to chronic back issues!? HOW!? (36:00) NPPOD. (39:50) What is happening at Churchill Downs? The off track drama overshadowed what happened during the main race. Happy Monday! It's a beautiful day outside where I live! It's starting to warm up! GET SOME SUN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘refocus’ as in focus but again as in when you fail you have to do things. The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Mike Budenholzer after five seasons. That’s what happens when you get upset in the first round by an 8th seed. Should it be? Or was this always going to happen? It’s championship or bust season in the NBA! (17:10) We have a betting scandal! This takes us to the University of Alabama baseball team. What happened? How did this happen? (28:10) Review: The Son. (38:40) NPPOD. (43:20) Is baseball coming to Orlando? At all? Ever? It's the weekend, party people! We made it! You made it! Have some fun or relax or whatever! But try not to think about work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘convict’ as in Brian Cashman finally got in front of the media to try and calm down the fanbase calling for everyone’s job. The team is hurt. $152M on the IL. But whose fault is this? Is it just bad roster construction? Or something else? (12:30) The St. Louis Cardinals have a serious problem. (13:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels new media policy with assistant coaches. The team will refuse an interview if questions are deemed “too negative”. Hmm. (25:10) Review: Jesus Revolution. (32:30) We have NBA owner beef! Dan Gilbert vs Matt Ishbia. Cavaliers vs Suns. What is happening here!? (37:50) NPPOD. (40:20) What is the latest on the Washington Commanders sale? MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU TODAY! I don't watch Star Wars, but I can appreciate people's dedication to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘5th year’ as in 5th year options as in the 2020 NFL Draft as in a record-low number of first round picks have worked out. The biggest name is probably Jordan Love and what happened with him and the Packers. No 5th year deal, but a new one-year deal? What? (16:00) The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to let Dillon Brooks enter free agency. We all knew this could happen. And it did. Why? Is this Memphis trying to grow up? Fall guy? (24:55) Review: On a Wing and a Prayer. (27:55) Is the pitch clock causing more injuries? Is this something baseball was worried about? Max Scherzer says just get in shape! (36:45) NPPOD. You ever start forgetting what day of the week it is? Is today Tuesday? Wednesday? Who knows! But what I do know is you're going to have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘LeBron v. Curry’ as in legacy as in greatness as in the NBA Playoffs as in Lakers vs Warriors. Let’s talk about these GOATs. What are we about to see? Can you watch this series and just appreciate both? What about the MVP award? It comes out tonight. Giannis? Embiid? Jokic? (17:35) Bryce Harper is return from Tommy John surgery faster than any player ever. How should the team treat him? (28:50) Review: Space Oddity and the writer’s strike. (34:50) Trevor Bauer was called out by his teammate in Japan for a “disrespectful” sword celebration he wanted to use during strikeouts. (39:50) NPPOD. (44:30) The Florida Panthers are blocking international fans from buying tickets to its home playoff games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Why? tacooooo tuesday!!!!!! Who do we have winning MVP tonight? I think it should be Jokic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘1/6’ but first we need to talk about what happened in the NHL on Sunday. The Kraken were released! Big time upsets in the NHL. How does it feel to break the regular season record for most wins and then get bounced in the first round? Ask the Boston Bruins! (7:10) Okay we’re back to 1/6! This means the season is almost over? No! We’re just getting started but you can sense some early trends. Game speed, homers, stolen bases, hits… all up. (9:10) What’s going on with the biggest payrolls in baseball? STRUGGLING! (21:20) Bottom payroll teams are surging! Rays! Orioles! Pirates! Maybe not the Athletics! (32:00) Review: The Diplomat. (35:00) Jacob deGrom is back on the IL. What happened now? (43:40) NPPOD Have a beautiful Monday, people! If no one else cares about your day.... I DO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We started a NPDS Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/wSdqRmer Today’s word of the day is ‘Lamar’ as in Lamar Jackson as in the Baltimore Ravens as in a deal finally got done! How did they get there? What did the deal cost? What about Joey Cool? Will he get a Watson deal? (11:50) What happened with the Arizona Cardinals? We have tampering! The Arizona Cardinals are a mess. They had to swap 2nds with the Eagles over the hiring of Jonathan Gannon. (27:00) Review: Wildflower. (31:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Giannis’ comments about failure. Was the season a failure? (39:40) NPPOD. (43:00) MLB fun police! New Era puts a stop to the Atlanta Braves celebration big hats. Why is that? Have a great weekend everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘on the clock’ as in the NFL Draft as in Kansas City as in who’s getting picked as in the event of the offseason. Let’s talk about big boards and trades and red flags and tanking. (17:45) The Tennessee Titans are getting a new stadium. The cycle continues. It will always continue. (32:10) Review: A Good Person. (35:20) St. Louis Cardinals have demoted its top prospect Jordan Walker. Why now? Performance? Service time manipulation? Both? (42:10) NPPOD. It's NFL Draft day people! I hope your team gets everyone you want! Except the Steelers! BOOOO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘richest’ as in richy rich as in money as in big deals as in the Pittsburgh Pirates finally paid Bryan Reynolds. Can you believe it? The first 9-figure deal in team history. The Pirates are the story of the season. But… don’t get ahead of yourselves. (13:30) What is wrong with the Chicago White Sox? Are they broken? Cursed? (22:30) Jets GM Joe Douglas had to defend the Aaron Rodgers trade already. What did he say? (32:30) Review: Judy Blume Forever. (34:55) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Marcel Ozuna and why he’s still on the Braves. Oh boy. (43:00) NPPOD. Hump Day!!!!!!! It's here people! We almost made it through another week. Have the best day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘the butler did it’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Jimmy Buckets as in Heat Culture as in the Miami Heat came back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks after a historic performance by Butler. And I was there! (8:25) Aaron Rodgers is a New York Jet. It happened. Finally. Who won the trade? (17:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rob Manfred’s comments on the A’s being more competitive in Vegas. (29:35) Review: Ghosted. (32:30) Ice Udoka is the new coach of the Houston Rockets. Welcome back. Why were you fired from the Boston Celtics again? (37:55) NPPOD. (41:55) What a day it was for political commentary TV yesterday. Fox News fired Tucker Carlson. CNN fired Don Lemon. Life goes on! Everyone have a great day! Remember to try and do something that'll make you smile at least once a day! You deserve it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘villain’ as in Joker as in Bane as in Thanos as in Dillon Brooks? The Grizzlies outspoken forward was ejected from a Game 3 loss for hitting LeBron James in the groin. After the game Brooks decided not to meet with the media. Why now? (14:15) Doc Rivers opened up about the Draymond Green incident and the future of the NBA because of suspensions. What did he have to say? (20:15) The NFL has suspended 6 players for breaking the gambling policy. The big name was Jameson Williams, who was suspended for 6 games. The league has a problem. (32:50) Review: Jury Duty. (36:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Mets and Pete Alonso. When is he going to get his big deal? (44:00) NPPOD Have yourself a great day, people! It's Monday, but that doesn't mean it has to be a stinker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's episode 800 today! Woohoo! Thank you all for listening! Party it up this weekend for us! Today’s word of the day is ‘suspended’ as in no appeal as in sticky stuff as in foreign substance as in Max Scherzer has been suspended by MLB for 10 games. Why did this happen? Did Scherzer use the sticky icky? (15:00) Madison Bumgarner’s time in Arizona is over. The team announce it will DFA him and pay him to just go away. This happens ALL the time! (20:45) We are already having public CBA negotiations in MLB. Rob Manfred vs Tony Clark is back in action. Why now? (30:30) Review: The Promise. (34:30) NPPOD. Why was Joel Embiid not ejected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sticky stuff’ as in sticky icky as in foreign substance as in 4/20 as in Max Scherzer was ejected over alleged sticky stuff usage yesterday. It was a huge event. Max said he did nothing. Umpires said liar! Max said he swears he just used rosin. Umpires said more lies! (17:35) Are the Athletics finally leaving Oakland? The team announce it is closing in on a deal to buy land to build a stadium in Las Vegas. (34:30) Review: Square Grouper (36:20) Should Tua walk away from football? He said it’s his decision. And it is. (42:00) NPPOD Happy 4/20 to all those that celebrate. Have yourself a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘caution’ as in think first before acting as in giving out contracts to players that are under long term contracts. What am I talking about? Look at the Julio, Acuńa, Wander deals. Seem good. What about Jeffrey Springs? David Fletcher? Will Pablo Lopez and Hunter Greene work out? (16:30) Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 3 of the Warriors-Kings series. We told you it would happen. (25:40) MLB is testing out new rules again. Will these one make it to the big leagues? (37:30) Review: When You Finish Saving the World. (39:40) NPPOD. Hump DAYYYYYYYYYYYY! Let's go people! Can almost smell the weekend from here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE had technical difficulties today! We lost the internet and couldn't find it! John Taffer wanted to SHUT! US! DOWN! But we rose up through the flames like a PHOENIX! Today’s word of the day is ‘stomped’ as in foot as in chest as in Draymond Green as in Domantas Sabots as in the Warriors are now down 0-2 to the Kings and might be without Draymond Green. What happened here? Is the NBA going to do something? (15:10) Fernando Tatis Jr is returning to the San Diego Padres! First time since 2021. How will that go? (22:05) What is wrong with Juan Soto? Not batting for averaging. Not bringing in runs. Is he still worth $400M? (29:30) Review: Unstable. (32:30) Jalen Hurts just got a monster payday from the Eagles. What does this mean for Lamar Jackson? Can the Ravens get something close done? (37:20) NPPOD. (39:20) Athletics fans are planning a reverse boycott. What does this mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘playoffs baby’ as in the NBA Playoffs are here and things are happening. Giannis hurt. Morant hurt. Herro hurt. Knicks win. And the Warriors lose to the Kings! What happened in that game though? Kings security ejected rap legend E40. (14:25) Marlins marketing mistakes. Here we go again! What did the team do now? (26:40) Review: American Manhunt - The Boston Marathon Bombing. (31:40) Cody Bellinger was called for a pitch clock violation. What was the big deal? Well, he was getting a standing ovation from Dodgers fans and the ump shouldn’t have called it! (38:40) Foreign substance ejection! No not the pitcher, it was the Twins manager Rocco Baldelli this time! (43:50) NPPOD. Go watch the Boston Marathon! Today is the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘6.05B’ as in 6 billion and 50 million as in the Washington Commanders are selling to Josh Harris and his group. Is this the end of the Danny Boy content machine? Will he and Tanya ride off into the sunset? (20:20) Do the Pelicans have a problem? CJ McCollum appears to call out Zion Williamson for not playing in the Play-In Tournament. Uh oh. (31:45) Review: Tetris. (35:55) What is happening with Ja Morant? He still has problems that continue to grow. His lawyers released a statement that he is countersuing a teenager alleging he will miss out on $30M because of All-NBA voting. (42:55) NPPOD. Have an incredible weekend, everyone! Do something fun! Go out to dinner and treat yourself. YOU DESERVE IT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘32’ as in the number of teams MLB wants as in two more to go as in what happens with Oakland and Tampa will impact the next two. So who’s in? Salt Lake City wants in. Nashville wants in. Portland wants in. Las Vegas wants in. (10:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Diamond not paying TV deals to teams. This person wanted to know if players would still be getting paid. (27:55) Review: Lewis Capaldi - How I’m Feeling Now. (33:45) Jeff Bezos is reportedly out of the running for ownership of the Washington Commanders. What happened? (39:30) NPPOD. (42:00) Beer for sale! Beer for sale! Beer for sale! How are teams selling alcohol now that MLB game speeds have increased? It's a beautiful day in the northeast! Sun is shining! Stay hydrated, folks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘it’s early’ as in the season has just begun as in your team isn’t that bad as in the other teams aren’t that good. The Tampa Bay Rays are undefeated still, 11-0. Will they stay perfect? Will the Phillies, Mets, Dodgers, Astros continue to struggle!? The Marlins finally got a player to hit the cycle, no not that cycle. (11:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Anthony Volpe getting benched by the New York Yankees. Let’s discuss how rookies have done this season so far. (22:20) Are the Arizona Diamondbacks getting a new stadium? Chase Field opened just 25 years ago! (32:55) Review: Avatar: The Way of Water. (37:55) NPPOD. (40:20) Zion Williamson speaks to the media and answers some questions about why he’s not playing. What is going on here? I'm going to my first Mets game of the year today! Hot dog time! Are you a ketchup or mustard person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘scorched Earth’ as in burn it down as in don’t care anymore so let’s expose it all as in former Houston Astro Evan Gattis went nuclear on twitter yesterday. What happened? What’s happening? Is he a trustworthy source? (13:00) Rudy Gobert has been suspended. Can’t believe it happened but it did. Wow. (23:20) Odell Beckham signs a one-year deal for $15M guaranteed. Good for him! (32:20) Review: Pretty Baby - Brooke Shields. (34:55) Daniel Snyder can’t help himself. There’s always story about the Washington Commanders doing something wrong. Here we go again. (43:35) Can the Charlotte Hornets keep its star point guard? Is LaMelo Ball’s future in Charlotte? We are sorry for talking about the Astros cheating again. We will stop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Sherlock’ as in no s**t Sherlock as in Sherlock and Holmes as in another investigation. This time it’s on integrity in sports! This time the Dallas Mavericks have openly tanked in a way that was STUNNING to see! (14:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Rudy Gobert throwing a punch at Kyle Anderson on the bench of the Timberwolves game. Gobert got sent home! What a mess. Not to mention another player, Jaden McDaniels, punched a wall and lost. (26:15) We have a bunch of wait to sees to update! (34:55) Review: Beef. (38:55) Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is stepping away from the team to deal with his anxiety. This is important. (44:50) NPPOD It's Monday, but that doesn't mean it has to be a bad day! Let's go, people! Have a day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘rain out’ as in rain rain go away as in postponement as in the Mets postponed their home opener because of rain… that never came! How do decisions like this get made? Why are they made? (11:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about game speeds impacting in-stadium revenue. Are hot dog prices going up? Is beer going to be more expensive? Is this why there’s more sponsorships!? (29:10) Review: The Reluctant Traveler (32:50) What happens when a city and team go to fight? It’s happening with the 49ers. It’s happening with the Coyotes. (41:30) NPPOD. (44:10) Mavericks lose protest filed to NBA against game vs Warriors. NBA said sorry, but no. Have a great friday! Do something fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘AAA’ as in triple A as in the minor leagues as in the Oakland Athletics are getting less fans than the minor league teams are. How bad is this? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Oli Marmol calling out Tyler O’Neil for not hustling and then benching him this early in the season. Interesting. (20:00) In back-to-back days we’ve seen star players ejected over pitch clock violations. Is MLB going to look into this or will we see more of this? (27:30) Review: The Night Agent. (30:00) The Ravens held a bizarre press conference. Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh were somehow not prepared for questions about Lamar Jackson…. What? (37:00) NPPOD. (39:00) Mark Cuban finally spoke to the media about Jalen Brunson and the Mavericks. What’s happening there? We did a giveaway on YouTube today! It was live! We promise we'll have some giveaways for the audio audience too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘burner’ as in burner phone as in the Arizona Cardinals are in some stuff right now. A former top executive has accused team owner Michael Bidwill of having them use burners, harassment, abuse, cheating, scandals. Wooooof! The team then did something that I’ve never read before. (16:10) What is going on in MLB right now? We’re about 5 games into the season and things are happening. Pitch clock violations. Ejections. Underwhelming performances. (26:50) Review: Murder Mystery 2. (29:20) Quick updates: Max Fried to the IL; Joe Biden walks back Jill Biden’s invite of LSU AND Iowa to the White House. (32:25) NPPOD. (33:25) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me a question about comments made by Alex Verdugo about Alex Manoah. Well, what happened? (41:40) The NBA has a shutdown problem. Teams are shutting down star players. The Mavericks reportedly wanted to sit Kyrie and Luka. Doncic said no thanks. Hump dayyyyyyyyyy! Have a day, people! I'm currently under the weather, but we go on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘merged’ as in the WWE and the UFC are becoming one company. Endeavor is leading the charge. The new live sports behemoth is valued at $21B. Why did Vince McMahon want out now? Who is Ari Emanuel? What does Dana White think about this? What does it all mean!? (13:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Los Angeles Angels opting to get a reporter removed from team-owned radio station for being critical of the organization. (30:40) Review: Palm Trees and Power Lines. (33:30) Anthony Rendon has been suspended by MLB for putting his hands on a fan. Come on! (39:55) Here we go again. Jill Biden wants LSU AND Iowa to come to the White House. This isn’t how it works! (45:20) NPPOD. (46:55) The Yankees want to get rid of manager jersey numbers. They’ve retired so many numbers that they’re running out! How's everyone doing!? No one ever reaches out to me so I'm assuming you're all doing well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘lamentable’ as in LSU defeats Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship and the story was less about basketball and more about everything else. Bad officiating. Angel Reese vs Caitlin Clark. And a whole conversation about race. (14:20) There’s a new CBA agreement in place in the NBA. What is happening? Did the players win? Did the owners win? Did the fans win? (31:30) Review: Champions. (35:25) MLB is back and the big story is game speed! The pitch clock rules! (38:45) NPPOD. (41:00) Chelsea sack Graham Potter after appointing him in September. Todd Boehly continues to reign terror on his new club. Have a great Monday! It finally feels like Spring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘observations’ as in Opening Day is here and gone! Are you sad? Are you excited about your team? Let’s go through what happened from MLB Opening Day. Mets place Justin Verlander on the IL before the first game even begins. Braves starter Max Fried left after 3.1 inning after a hamstring injury, come on! (11:25) The new rules are here! Marcus Stroman - violation! Pete Alonso - violation! Rafael Devers - violation! Stolen bases everywhere! (17:35) Shohei Ohtani is back and he’s hitting and pitching. The Los Angeles Angels are back to losing. (21:40) Daniel Bard is taking another leave of absence because of mental health. He had control issues in the WBC and now he’s out for the Rockies. (28:55) Review: Reggie. (34:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the idea of an International Division in the NFL. Could it be happening soon? (43:20) NPPOD. Have a great weekend everyone! I'm going to a wedding! No, not my wedding! Let's have some fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘Opening Day’ as in baseball is back as in here we go as in everyone’s in first place! What are the biggest storylines from today!? Who’s going to overachieve!? Who’s going to stink it up!? (8:55) Win total season! We start with the New York Yankees! What did YES Network announce? Something big! (15:45) Mets win totals! (18:20) What is going on with the Padres? Are people going to be able to watch these games? (23:55) Marlins announced a new jersey patch sponsor. Uh oh! (31:55) Review: All The Beauty and the Bloodshed. (35:55) We have a new deal between MLB and Minor Leaguers. What happened? (41:25) What happened at the NFL Owner’s Meetings? Anything big? Anything you need to pay attention to? (46:55) NPPOD Baseball is back! Get excited! Woohoo! Go Mets go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘tomorrow’ as in tomorrow tomorrow we get baseball tomorrow it’s only a day away! Opening Day is tomorrow. MLB is back! It’s prediction time! Biggest storylines! We start with the new rules! (10:20) Are the Angels going to finally make the playoffs again? Shohei Ohtani. Mike Trout. 0 playoff appearances together. Does that change? (16:00) Rob Manfred is talking. The MLB commissioner had some things to say about Steve Cohen spending and the rest of the league. (24:10) Who are the biggest disappointments going to be this season? Can Aaron Judge repeat what he did last season? (26:30) Who is under the most pressure? Expectations are high for two teams in particular this year! (34:00) Review: Luther - The Fallen Sun. (37:10) MLB Predictions time!!!! The document for wait to see/nppod/movies is in my Twitter bio: @ matthewcoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices