Today’s word of the day is ‘shockbuster’ as in shocking as in blockbuster as in Luka Doncic as in Anthony Davis as in the Lakers as in the Mavericks. What in the world happened? We are all stunned. Why did the Mavericks do this? There are so many more questions than answers here. (21:00) De’Aaron Fox was traded to the Spurs. Great get for Wemby! The Bulls shipped out Zach Levine. Here comes the tank. Sorry, Chicago. (26:15) When will the Jimmy Butler saga end? Will it ever end? He has reportedly...
Feb 03, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘Steinbrenner’ as in Hal Steinbrenner as in the Yankees as in the Dodgers. Hal came out and essentially said not even us, the mighty Yankees, can keep up with the Dodgers. Wow. (8:25) The Dodgers are donating $100 million to the LA fire recovery effort. Incredible gesture. (14:10) Max Scherzer is in Toronto now. $15.5 million for one year. Really? (16:37) NPPOD. (24:50) Review: Dune 2. (27:12) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bryce Mitchell’s absurd...
Jan 31, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is there is none. We are going to start with the plane crash in DC last night. Horrible. Unimaginable. Disaster. Heartbreaking. (7:53) Is the NBA about to make some major changes? Adam Silver seems to think changing the length of games is key. What!? Shorter games? That’s your fix? (17:30) Caitlin Clark is not participating in NBA All-Star Weekend. There were rumors she may. (24:02) Should the Super Bowl trophy be named after Tom Brady? No more Lombardi? That’s what Bill ...
Jan 30, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘chopped off’ as in Raiders as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady in Pete Carroll as in Jon Gruden. What? Why was Mark Davis bringing up Jon Gruden? Why was that a topic? Is Mark Davis furious with the NFL still? (10:00) Paul George is mad that Indiana hasn’t given him any tributes. Who makes these decisions for the Pacers? (19:50) The bigger story that George should worry about is playing with the Sixers. He misses time. Joel Embiid is missing time. So much money, so many ...
Jan 29, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘disregard’ as in Jimmy Butler as in Miami Heat as in suspension as in suspension as in suspension. This is his 3rd one in a month. Missing practice, missing flights, walking out of practices. What is happening!? (10:40) Jerry Jones is starting to lose it. The things he’s starting to say. The way he’s starting to act. The Dallas Cowboys have some problems. (24:22) Is this a new era for the Jets? Aaron Glenn was introduced. Woody Johnson is ready to evolve, he says! (33...
Jan 28, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘3-peat or ready. Set. Three’ as in the Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl to try and win three straight. I can’t believe it. Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid and Travis Kelce. The Bills were so close, but Josh Allen fell short again. (15:20) The Eagles are back in the Super Bowl! It’s a rematch! The Eagles ran all over the Commanders. They couldn’t stop the freight train that was Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley. AJ Brown showed up. I wonder who Daniel Snyder was rootin...
Jan 27, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘cooperstown’ as in the Baseball Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Billy Wagner. I was there this week. What a special place. (13:30) What is going on with the Jaguars? Liam Coen is now going to be the head coach? The same guy who turned down the job the other day and returned to the Buccaneers? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the St. Louis Cardinals and what happened to that franchise. (33:20) Review: Oscar Nominations. (39:50) NPPO...
Jan 24, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘credible’ as in the Jaguars as in Shad Khan as in Trent Baalke as in fired. What is going on? Is Shad Khan lost in the sauce? Fired the coach 2 weeks ago. Kept the GM despite what everyone said to do. And now here we are. (11:30) The Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as the new head coach. What was the point of the search firm? You needed that? (20:45) Jimmy Butler has been suspended again. This saga with the Heat is beyond ridiculous. (28:40) NPPOD. (33:30) Review: The Cry...
Jan 23, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘first ballot’ as in first ballot Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in Wagner. That’s it. The whole class is three players. And Ichiro missed being unanimous by just one single vote. Just like Derek Jeter. Unreal. (20:00) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the Paul Skenes rookie card bounty and what the Pirates should offer now. They also want to know if I would sign Skenes longterm now. Hm. (33:05) Review: Blue Velvet. (36:20) The Chicago Bears w...
Jan 22, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘lucky 7’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in Andy Reid as in the Kansas City Chiefs. Back in the AFC Championship Game. Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen is what the people wanted. The Ravens blew it. Jayden Daniels is a rookie to watch. Saquon Barkley is unreal! (14:30) Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers. Who could have seen that coming? Are the Dodgers bad for baseball? So much spending. So many deferrals. (28:00) Anthony Santander signed with the Blue Jays....
Jan 21, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘legend’ as in Bob Uecker as in legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. (6:20) The Divisional Round is here! Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen! Wow! MVP vs MVP runner-up in a rubber match. Patrick Mahomes looks to return to his place at the AFC Championship game. (12:00) Tom Brady’s agent said Tom Brady is staying with FOX for the long haul. Are we sure about that? (17:00) The NBA could be getting a rival league. That’s if Maverick Carter can get it off the ground. (32:10)...
Jan 17, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘dither’ as in the New York Jets as in head coach as in GM as in Woody Johnson. How many coaches can you interview? Why are the Jets interviewing so many people? 30 coaches and GMs? For what!? (13:06) The Cleveland Browns are now being sued by Cleveland. Uh oh. Stadium deals always lead to something! (20:21) Are the Mets going to trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr? Are the Blue Jays parting with the All-Star? What happens to Pete Alonso? (30:45) Review: Rain Man. (32:23) So Yo...
Jan 16, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘flinging’ as in flinging assets as in Steph Curry as in Draymond Green as in Steve Kerr as in the Golden State Warriors. Let’s talk about what Steph Curry said about him not wanting the Warriors to be desperate. The end is near. Curry can see it. Draymond can see it. Kerr can see it. What will the Warriors do? (9:20) Jimmy Butler sat down with Pat Riley, and he still wants out. What went wrong here? Can it ever be righted? (19:55) AJ Brown was caught on camera reading...
Jan 15, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘mutually clear’ as in Jerry Jones as in Mike McCarthy as in the Dallas Cowboys as in it’s over. Jerry has decided to move on after contract negotiations didn’t work out. GM Jerry Jones strikes again. Now where does Dallas go? The Cowboys haven’t seen success in decades! Is it Coach Prime time? (15:20) Sam Darnold was seeing ghosts again. The Rams routed the Vikings in the Wild Card game in Arizona. Now what do the Vikings do? (21:30) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Some...
Jan 14, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘queen’ as in Another One Bites the Dust as in another season bites the dust as in the Steelers as in Mike Tomlin. Another season of Mike Tomlin being .500 or better and being immediately booted from the playoffs. The Ravens ran all over the Steelers. Is it time to move on? (8:55) Mike Vrabel is back with the Patriots. Another former Patriot to be the Patriot Way. (16:00) What else happened in the playoffs this weekend? The Packers stunk. The Chargers stunk. Josh Allen...
Jan 13, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘neutral’ as in the NFL as in Rams as in Vikings as in the game has been moved to Arizona. The fires in Los Angeles are still raging on. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. Disaster. (9:40) Do you believe me now about Tom Brady? He is fully a Raider. That’s it. (16:35) Yesterday was Arbitration Deadline in MLB. Who avoided it? Who got an agreement done? (35:05) Review: Gladiator 2. (39:00) Venu Sports is no more. Disney, WB, Fox combined deal is over b...
Jan 10, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘destruction’ as in the LA fires continue to rage as in homes have been destroyed as in businesses have been destroyed as in lives have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated. The Kings postponed. The Lakers likely will. There’s an NFL game on Monday, will that be impacted? (20:30) Is Bill Belichick leaving North Carolina? Could that happen? No way, right? (26:10) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Brian Flores. Is he going to be a ...
Jan 09, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘who’s next’ as in the Raiders need a new coach as in Antonio Pierce fired as in Mark Davis as in Tom Brady! That’s right, Tom Brady is expected to be heavily involved in this coaching search. And the quarterback search. (8:30) Has Mike McDaniel lose the locker room? It seems like it. Players mad. Players late to meetings. Players being fined. Tyreek Hill may want out. (15:25) What is happening with Pete Alonso? Why hasn’t he signed yet? Did Scott Boras screw this up? ...
Jan 08, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘omniscient’ as in knowing everything as in NFL owners as in firing as in hiring as in deciding not to make any moves. Let’s go through some of the moves made yesterday during NFL Black Monday. Robert Kraft followed up his statement on firing Jerod Mayo with another statement. John Mara spoke. Shad Khan spoke. (18:00) Jets owner Woody Johnson had to come out and defend his son from reports of his involvement in the Jets. What a mess that organization is. (32:13) Review...
Jan 07, 2025•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘trajectory’ as in the NFL regular season has ended as in the the NFL draft order at the top is set as in owners and front offices are starting to make decisions as in the Patriots have fired Jerod Mayo. One season and Mayo is gone. From the first pick to the 4th pick in the draft. Wooof! (7:15) Did you hear what Jerry Jones said? He gave you the hard truth about the Dallas Cowboys! (13:00) Let me tell you about my trip! (18:10) What happened in New Orleans is a disgra...
Jan 06, 2025•54 min
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Jan 03, 2025•54 min
Stugotz is here. We talk bout everything from his book to his career to his family to his future. You’re going to want to hear this one! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://stugotzbook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2025•54 min
Chris Cote is here! He rarely ever wants to get interviewed, but he’s here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2024•54 min
Izzy Gutierrez joins us today! We talk about his career, about his life, about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2024•53 min
Amin ElHassan joins us today! We talk everything from front offices, the NBA, movies! We cover it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2024•54 min
Welcome in Eric Hosmer! 2015 World Series champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2024•56 min
Mets broadcaster and Hall of Fame legend Keith Hernandez is here with us! We talk everything from Mets to his broadcast career to his playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•57 min
We got him! Nick Turturro is here! The face of Yankees fandom is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2024•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘final final’ as in the last live show of the year for NPDS! This is it! We have shows dropping everyday we’re gone, but I won’t be here! (4:00) LeBron James finally said something about the NBA play. Too many 3s? Lack of hustle? What is the problem with the NBA right now? (12:00) Sammy Sosa has said sorry to the Cubs and to fans. Sorry for what? Sosa has not been invited back to any Cubs event since he retired almost 2 decades ago. (18:40) Woody Johnson and the Jets. ...
Dec 20, 2024•54 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘blocked’ as in Nolan Arenado as in the St. Louis Cardinals as in the Houston Astros. What happened here? Well, Arenado has a no-trade clause in his contract and he used it. Does this mean Arenado will never be a Cardinal? No. (8:45) Charles Barkley continues to be public about his contract negotiations. Non-stop. It’s been months. And he continues to want us to care. (16:15) College sports is all on the fans now. You have top tier schools begging fans to donate. Beggi...
Dec 19, 2024•54 min
