🎬 50 TASTES OF GRAY — OK, NOW IT’S PERSONAL! David Samson flips the script on his own show’s title (*Nothing Personal*)—and this time, it gets real. In this episode of *50 Tastes ​Of Gray*, I sit down with David Samson—former President of the Miami Marlins, *Survivor* contestant, and unapologetically sharp media voice—for a conversation that’s bold, layered, and deeply personal. We talk about baseball, business, food, family, and the emotional intelligence it takes to navigate all of it. #DavidSamson #50TastesOfGray #OKNowItsPersonal #MLB #Survivor #SportsBusiness #Podcast #NothingPersonal @NPDS 🎧 All My Shows & Episodes: https://LoveLife.com 📘 Get the Book: https://HawaiiFoodTours.com/ 📺 Watch More on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@50tastesofgray/playlists 📲 Follow on Facebook: • 50 Tastes of Gray → https://www.facebook.com/50TastesOfGrayPodcast • Hawaii Food Tours → https://www.facebook.com/LetsEatHawaii 📸 Instagram (Occasional Vibes): https://www.instagram.com/50tastesofgray/  🧠 TAKEAWAYS & QUOTES: • "Wives get better seats in baseball games." • "The ultimate baseball food isn't a hot dog and a beer." • "I use food like a gas station to refuel." • "I couldn't name my kids' favorite food."  ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 From Baseball to Media: A Journey of Transformation 05:54 Building Dynasties: The Pursuit of Championships 09:01 Baseball's Changes: Embracing Modernization 11:56 The Business of Baseball: Contracts and Negotiations 14:50 Revenue Streams: Understanding Team Finances 18:00 Behind the Scenes: The Reality of Sports Management 22:04 The Iceberg of Sports Fandom 22:59 Behind the Scenes of Baseball Seating 23:55 Baseball Food Traditions and Personal Preferences 25:34 Food as Fuel: A Personal Perspective 27:05 Family Dynamics and Food Preferences 29:12 Communication in the Digital Age 30:40 The Evolution of Personal Interactions 32:59 Romantic Decelerators and Emotional Intelligence 34:18 Navigating Professional and Personal Relationships 36:13 The Role of Collaboration in Show Production 38:30 The Unique Dynamic of Live Shows 40:54 The Impact of Remote Work on Show Production 42:41 Clothing Rotation and Personal Habits 44:09 Cultural Heritage and Personal Identity 45:39 Work Ethic and Professional Life 46:34 The Art of Cooking and Culinary Connections 49:12 The Impact of Baseball on Life and Relationships 51:40 Statistics and Modern Baseball 53:19 Media Consumption and Personal Reflections 55:30 Survivor Experience and Personal Growth 57:12 Marathon Challenges and Philanthropy 59:38 Facing Challenges and Personal Philosophy 01:01:09 AI and Gambling in Sports