The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington

The Odd Couple with Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington

Two seasoned veteran reporters collide as FSR hosts Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington partner to provide listeners a credible and dynamic discussion...Full Bio

Inside the Parker - MLB All-Star Game Snubs, Kershaw Gets 3,0000 Ks + Minnesota Twins CF Byron Buxton

Inside the Parker - MLB All-Star Game Snubs, Kershaw Gets 3,0000 Ks + Minnesota Twins CF Byron Buxton

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the most egregious MLB All-Star Game snubs, Clayton Kershaw joining the elusive 3,000 strikeout club, and the latest betting scandal to rock the sport of baseball. Later, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton swings by. Plus, a conversation with The Athletic's Sam Blum, Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, a hot and fresh edition of the Parker Pushback against MLB All-Star Game haters, and Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network. 

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Hour 1 - Mike Brown is Closer to Charlie Brown than Larry Brown + NBA champion Eddie House

Rob and Kelvin tell us why it’s clear that the New York Knicks botched this head coaching hire by settling on journeyman coach Mike Brown, explain what they liked – and didn’t like – about Sophie Cunningham’s comments regarding WNBA expansion, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss the Brown hiring, why the Lillard-Giannis pairing never really worked out in Milwaukee, who he believes are the favorites in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference next season, and

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Hour 2 - A Unique LeBron vs Giannis Debate & The Lakers are Still Mid

Rob and Kelvin debate which method of applying roster pressure is most beneficial: LeBron James’ public, passive-aggressive style or Giannis Antetokounmpo’s private, deny-everything style. Later, the guys tell us what the addition of DeAndre Ayton means for the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates unexpected expenses in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.

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Hour 3 - Clayton Kershaw's Complicated Legacy + CBS Sports NBA reporter Sam Quinn

Rob and Kelvin tell us what Clayton Kershaw’s long-term legacy is as he closes in on 3,000 career strikeouts, and discuss whether we can expect that milestone to be reached again at some point during our lifetimes. Plus, CBS Sports NBA reporter Sam Quinn swings by to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to dump Damian Lillard, whether we can expect DeAndre Ayton to be a difference maker for the Los Angeles Lakers, why he’s not buying the Dallas Mavericks as a legitimate championship contender, and much more!

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Rob and Kelvin tell us why it’s clear that the New York Knicks botched this head coaching hire by settling on journeyman coach Mike Brown, debate which method of applying roster pressure is most beneficial: LeBron James’ public, passive-aggressive style or Giannis Antetokounmpo’s private, deny-everything style, and discuss what Clayton Kershaw’s long-term legacy is as he closes in on 3,000 career strikeouts. 

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Hour 1 - Giannis Has One Foot out the Door in Milwaukee + Former NFL OL Ephraim Salaam

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the recent flurry of moves in Milwaukee  (waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner) were made to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo happy or give him the ammunition to finally request a trade out of town, tell us why they don't blame the Indiana Pacers for punting on the upcoming season, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss why Lillard is the big winner today in Milwaukee, Darren Waller coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, his expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers this upcoming season, and much more!

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Hour 2 - The NBA Isn't Ready for Dawn Staley & Damian Lillard's Uncertain Future

Rob and Kelvin use the Dawn Staley-to-the-Knicks rumors to discuss if the NBA is ready for a female head coach,  debate whether Damian Lillard is really the big winner today following the flurry of moves in Milwaukee, and tell us how the NBA can avoid situations like this Malik Beasley scandal in the future. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week's edition of Trash Talk. 

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Hour 3 - The Jealousy is Bigger than Caitlin Clark

Rob and Kelvin explain why this recent All-Star Game voting fiasco isn't unique to Caitlin Clark at all. Plus, MLBBro.com  managing editor JR Gamble helps us hit on all the biggest baseball stories of the week in this week's edition of Foul or Fair. 

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Best of The Odd Couple

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the recent flurry of moves in Milwaukee  (waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner) were made to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo happy or give him the ammunition to finally request a trade out of town, use the Dawn Staley-to-the-Knicks rumors to discuss if the NBA is ready for a female head coach, and explain why this recent All-Star Game voting fiasco isn't unique to Caitlin Clark at all.

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