The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Best Of The Odd Couple Jul 04, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin tell us if the latest gambling scandal involving Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luiz Ortiz should be enough for the major sports leagues to ban prop betting altogether. Next they explain why LeBron James is no longer worth selling the farm for? Finally the guys look at whether or not the Cooper Flagg hype train gone off the rails!

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Hour 1 - Another Sports Gambling Scandal + FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Jared Smith Jul 04, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin tell us if the latest gambling scandal involving Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luiz Ortiz should be enough for the major sports leagues to ban prop betting altogether, set the scene from Clayton Kershaw's historic 3,000-career strikeouts night, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports Radio’s Countdown presented by BetMGM co-host Jared Smith swings by to discuss how artificial intelligence has helped curbed unsavory betting tendencies, why sports wagering has exploded in popularity, why legalized sports betting is actually safer than betting illegal or with a bookie, and much more!

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Hour 2 - LeBron Isn't Worth Paying Top Dollar For Anymore + Former Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti Jul 04, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin explain why LeBron James is no longer worth selling the farm for. Plus, former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti swings by to discuss Clayton Kershaw entering the 3,000-career strikeout club, what Kershaw’s legacy will ultimately be, Shohei Ohtani’s case to be the National League MVP, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates ‘dupe’ culture in this week’s edition of Shop Talk

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Hour 3 - Cooper Flagg Hype Train Jul 04, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Cooper Flagg hype train has gone off the rails and examine the potential impact the projected No. 1 overall pick could have on the NBA. Plus, a brand-new edition of Teichert’s Tower of Terror and Last Call! All that and more in Hour 3 of The Odd Couple!

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Inside the Parker - MLB All-Star Game Snubs, Kershaw Gets 3,0000 Ks + Minnesota Twins CF Byron Buxton Jul 03, 2025

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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 Jul 03, 2025

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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, 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 Jul 03, 2025

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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 Jul 03, 2025

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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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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 03, 2025

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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 Jul 02, 2025

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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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