Rangers take 2-1 World Series lead, but lose Scherzer AND Garcia!; James Harden gets traded to Clippers! Here's the latest on the Athletics move! (Episode 922)

NEW MERCH DROP TOMORROW: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘69’ as in 69% as in the World Series as in 69% of the time it works every time. As in the team that takes a 2-1 lead in a 7-game series has a 69% chance of winning. That would be the Texas Rangers. Scherzer hurt? Adolís Garcia hurt? Oh boy. (23:00) James Harden has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. It happened. Harden gets his wish. The 76ers are free of him and his baggage. (33:33) Review: Pain Hustlers. (38:00) We have an update on the Athletics relocation to Las Vegas. Here is what’s happening.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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World Series is a series! Diamondbacks looking to end Rangers road record!; NFL Trade Deadline is tomorrow! Michigan pulls its contract extension from Harbaugh! (Episode 921)

We have new merch dropping Wednesday! <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘best of 5’ as win 3 more games and the season is over as in win 3 more games and you’re the World Series champions! Who will it be? The Texas Rangers had one of the greatest comebacks you’ll ever see in Game 1! In Game 2 the Arizona Diamondbacks turned on the jets and crushed the Rangers! Now we’re in Arizona for games 3, 4, and 5! (20:00) The NFL Trade Deadline is tomorrow! Are you excited? Are you ready? Is your team trading everyone? Who do you want to trade for? (31:13) Review: Billions. (36:30) Michigan has reportedly rescinded the contract extension the school had ready for Jim Harbaugh. Uh oh. (43:25) What is going on with stadiums? Everyone wants a stadium. The Tampa Bay Rays are trying. The Kansas City Royals are trying.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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World Series Game 1: Diamondbacks or Rangers!? Who has the advantage?; NBA v. Load Management is here thanks to Harden and Sixers!; Michigan sign-stealing update! (Episode 920)

Buy merch here: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 1’ as in the first game of the World Series is tonight! Diamondbacks! Rangers! What are the keys to the series? Who has the advantage? The red hot underdog Diamondbacks? What about the star power of the Rangers offense? (20:00) The NBA is battling load management this year. Fines are on the horizon. Where is James Harden? Are the Suns resting stars already? (32:10) Review: Poisoned - The Dirty Truth About Your Food. (37:35) The Michigan sign-stealing is insane. The more and more layers that get uncovered… how is Jim Harbaugh still the coach? Did he know? Did he not know? (46:25) NPPOD</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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How the Diamondbacks and Rangers prepare for the World Series!; Craig Counsell to the Mets?; The Chicago Bulls hold players-only meeting after Game 1!?!? (Episode 919)

Talk to Samson here: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘36 hours’ as in the World Series as in first pitch as in final preparations as in what are the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers doing. Let’s discuss how teams plan for Game 1. What are the nerves like? What are the players and coaches doing? (13:20) Is Craig Counsell to the Mets a lock? We all saw it coming when David Stearns got the Mets job. Interesting. (19:00) What about the Brewers? They need a new manager. And now they need a stadium bill to pass. Oh boy! (30:00) Review: Savior Complex. (38:10) The NBA season started for most teams last night. 1 game. That’s it. And the Bulls lost. No big deal right… wrong! The Chicago Bulls already held a player-only meeting! (43:00) The NBA All-Star Game is reversing course and going back to a standard format. No more draft. No more Elam Ending. It’s East vs. West. (45:20) NPPOD</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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Arizona Diamondbacks upset the Phillies! The World Series is set!; 20 Year anniversary of the Marlins World Series win!; Bob Melvin leaves Padres for rival Giants! (Episode 917)

If you wanna wanna wanna wanna talk to Samson: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘cold blooded’ as in snakes as in big moment as in no emotion as in the Diamondbacks have done it! Down 3-2 to the Phillies. 2 games in Philadelphia. And the Arizona Diamondbacks got it done! Ketel Marte! Corbin Carroll! Brandon Pfaadt! Ginkel and Sewald! All take down Schwarber and Harper and Turner and Castellanos as Wheeler and Nola! (22:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s the 20-year anniversary of the Marlins World Series victory! Can you believe it!? (33:00) The San Francisco Giants are hiring Bob Melvin! What?! (40:00) NPPOD (44:50) Jim Irsay violated the NFL code. He tweeted out private comments from the league office yesterday. Uh oh!</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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The Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series! Adolís Garcia is a BAD MAN!; Underdog Diamondbacks force Game 7! The NBA returns -- here's what I'm watching! (Episode 917)

Talk to Samson here: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘pennant’ as in World Series berth on the line as in the Texas Rangers as in the Houston Astros as in Game 7 as in baseball! The Rangers did it. The Astros fell apart at home. How did this happen!? Adolís Garcia had a series to remember! He had a Game 7 that will forever be remembered! (17:42) We have another Game 7! The Arizona Diamondbacks did it again! Tommy Pham! Lourdes Gurriel Jr! Can the Phillies win a Game 7 at home!? Are the underdog Diamondbacks going to spoil it all!? (29:35) The NBA returns tonight! Let’s go through some of the biggest storylines I’m paying attention to. From Giannis to LeBron to Jokic to the Suns!</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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Adolis Garcia silences Astros fans with grand slam! It's time for Astros-Rangers Game 7! Can the Phillies close out D-Backs?; Michigan State football is at it again! (Episode 916)

If you would like to talk to Samson: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘Game 7’ as in not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, no 6, but Game 7! Winner takes all! World Series berth on the line. Astros. Rangers. Here we go! (22:04) It’s time to talk Phillies/Diamondbacks! Arizona has surprised a lot of people and made this a series. Can they win on the road? I don’t know! (28:30) Review: Bottoms. (33:18) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about Bob Melvin and his future with the Padres. Is he going to leave for the Giants? (41:37) Michigan State cannot get out of its own way. Every week it’s something new. First Mel Tucker, now we have the team putting Hitler up on the videoboard pregame. Of course!</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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Astros blast off on Rangers in Game 4! Series is now tied! Diamondbacks walk-off in Game 3 win over Phillies! Michigan sign-stealing scandal! (Episode 915)

If you wannnnna talk to Samson: <a href="davidsamsondpodcast.com">davidsamsondpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘meatloaf’ as in MA! THE MEATLOAF! as in the singer as in 2 out of 3 ain’t bad as in the Houston Astros have tied things up with the Texas Rangers. The Astros fell behind in the series at home 0-2 then went and won the first 2 on the road in Arlington! So now we get one more for Texas at home than 2 in Houston (if needed) (11:15) Diamondbacks walk it off against the Phillies! What a game! There was something interesting that happened with Brandon Pfaadt. Let’s discuss! (25:06) Review: The Ringleader. (30:00) Michigan football is under investigation again. This time for sign-stealing… which isn’t illegal, but what Michigan allegedly did is! In-person scouting of teams to steal signs. And now a laptop might be involved! (38:25) NPPOD. (42:30) The fighting at sporting events needs to stop. The NFL has a problem and every week it gets worse.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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Astros chase Max Scherzer out early, win Game 3 vs Rangers! Can the Diamondbacks quiet the Phillies bats?; Where in the world is James Harden? (Episode 914)

Talk to Samson here: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘mad max’ as in fury road as in Max Scherzer as in the Texas Rangers as in the Houston Astros chased Scherzer out in 4 innings. Scherzer was making his first start since 9/12 with a shoulder injury and he got shelled. The Astros got a game, do we now have a series? (14:20) Will Arizona make this a series? Can Arizona make this a series? (23:20) Review: Sitting in Bars with Cake. (27:30) Where is James Harden? Is he still on the Sixers? Has he been traded? Will he show up? Is the NBA going to have to step in? (39:00) What you say will have consequences. Right or wrong. </p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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Phillies continue to homer apart the Diamondbacks! Can Arizona make it a series!?; Can the Astros get to Max Scherzer!? (Episode 913)

If you wannnnnnnnna talk to Samson: <a href="davidsamsonpodcast.com">davidsamsonpodcast.com</a></p><br /></p>Today’s word of the day is ‘rattled’ as in rattlesnake as in shook as in nervous as in Diamondbacks as in the Phillies are good. Last night we saw what the Phillies are built to do. Hit dingers. Pitch lights out. Kyle Schwarber goes yard twice. Trea Turner goes yard. Nola doesn’t allow a run. What can Arizona even do? (10:45) Are the Astros finished? Will Max Scherzer pitch like an ace? Can anything happen!? It’s the postseason so yes! But this is a BIG game! (17:25) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Dave Roberts returning to the Dodgers and Aaron Boones returning to the Yankees. Make it make sense! (30:45) Review: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. (36:40) Trevor May announced his retirement… and then ripped A’s owner John Fisher. Wooo! (45:30) Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Thunder. He was arrested last month on charges of felony assault and strangulation. Why did this trade happen?</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

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