Hour 1: Not Your Traditional Author (Feat. David Samson)
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Deep Dive
Why did David Samson initially ignore the request to contribute to Stugotz's book?
He assumed there was no actual book being written and didn't want to waste his time.
How much effort did David Samson put into his contribution to Stugotz's book?
He wrote a two-page essay on Shohei Ohtani's contract in one draft and made one phone call.
What was Stugotz's response when asked if he wrote the letter included in the book copies sent to co-authors?
He admitted that the letter was written by Dan Stanzik and Taylor.
What is Stugotz's plan for thanking the people who contributed to his book?
He has plans but hasn't figured out what they are yet.
Why did David Samson dislike attending Thanksgiving dinners?
He didn't enjoy the food, the family drama, and felt it was a performance.
How did David Samson manage to leave his daughter's dance recitals early?
He taught his daughter to feign sickness to leave early.
What does David Samson think about being a father and a successful businessman?
He believes it's very hard to excel at both and often ends up being mediocre at both.
What was David Samson's review of 'The Man on the Inside'?
He found it enthralling and well-cast, touching on themes of aging and relevance.
Why is David Samson interested in talking to Mike Schur?
He wants to compliment Schur on his work and discuss various topics like art, sports, finance, and movies.
What did David Samson think of 'The Substance'?
He thought it was outstanding, dealing with themes of aging and appearance.
- David Samson was recruited to write an essay on Shohei Ohtani's contract.
- Samson put minimal effort into his contribution, questioning the book's authenticity.
- Stugotz plans to thank the contributors but doesn't know how yet.
Shownotes Transcript