The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 2 - Nikola Jokic Will Own the 2020s + The Athletic NBA reporter Tony Jones May 23, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin tell us why all signs point to Nikola Jokic remaining the NBA’s Player of the Decade for the 2020s. Plus, The Athletic NBA reporter Tony Jones swings by to discuss what went wrong for the New York Knicks in Game 1, the narrative that NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a softer whistle than most, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates iconic sitcom characters in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.

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Inside the Parker - Trade Paul Skenes?!? + Former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins & Royals beat writer Jaylon T. Thompson May 22, 2025

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On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the wild Paul Skenes trade rumors that seem to be percolating on social media and the Detroit Tigers impressive start to the season. We've also got appearances by former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins and Kansas City star Royals beat reporter Jaylon T. Thompson. Plus, analytics guru Anthony Masterson stops by, we replay Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and we close the pod with the latest edition of The Parker Pushback.

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Hour 3 - A Bad Omen for SGA, Ant-Man and the NBA May 22, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin explain why the pitiful Western Conference Finals Game 1 television ratings are such a bad omen for the NBA and tell us why they’re both rooting against the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Indiana Pacers.

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Best of The Odd Couple May 22, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin discuss why so many hoops fans have issues with notorious fail merchants like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, and explain why the pitiful Western Conference Finals Game 1 television ratings are such a bad omen for the NBA. Plus, former AND1 baller and WNBA assistant coach Tim ‘Headache’ Gittens swings by to share his thoughts on the fallout from Caitlin Clark’s hard foul on Angel Reese, whether the WNBA is built to really capitalize on the Clark phenomenon, which stars deserve more attention, and much more!

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Hour 2 - The Tush Push is Here to Stay + Former WNBA assistant coach Tim 'Headache' Gittens May 22, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin tell us if the NFL got it right by deciding not to ban the Tush Push. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates barbeque holidays in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go. Plus, former AND1 baller and WNBA assistant coach Tim ‘Headache’ Gittens swings by to share his thoughts on the fallout from Caitlin Clark’s hard foul on Angel Reese, whether the WNBA is built to really capitalize on the Clark phenomenon, which stars deserve more attention, and much more!

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Hour 1 - SGA, Jalen Brunson and Unethical Basketball + NBA champion Eddie House May 22, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin discuss why so many hoops fans have issues with notorious fail merchants like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, react to the breaking news surrounding the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, preview Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers, 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 all the biggest headlines around The Association.

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Best of The Odd Couple May 21, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin explain why it wouldn’t be a ‘choke job’ if the heavily-favored Oklahoma City Thunder don’t wind up winning the championship this season, share their thoughts on the very public (and very personal) beef between Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III, and debate whether Caitlin Clark or Shohei Ohtani is the more popular athlete in America.

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Hour 3 - Caitlin Clark vs Shohei Ohtani + Flippin' Bats podcast host Ben Verlander May 21, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether Caitlin Clark or Shohei Ohtani is the more popular athlete in America, and provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, MLB analyst and Flippin’ Bats podcast host Ben Verlander swings by to discuss Aaron Judge’s incredible season thus far, reports of Juan Soto’s displeasure with the New York Mets, why the Los Angeles Dodgers can’t seem to avoid the injury bug, and much more!

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Hour 2 - Ryan Clark vs Robert Griffin III + Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann May 21, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin share their thoughts on the very public (and very personal) beef between Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III stemming from the on-court feud between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and tell us why it’s clear that Juan Soto has a little buyer’s remorse right now with the Mets. Plus, Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann swings by to promote his upcoming celebrity golf tournament. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.

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Hour 1 - The Thunder Are Playing with House Money + Former NFL OL Ephraim Salaam May 21, 2025

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Rob and Kelvin explain why it wouldn’t be a ‘choke job’ if the heavily-favored Oklahoma City Thunder don’t wind up winning the championship this season, tell us what’s wrong with the suddenly slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 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 his expectations for OKC, whether or not Brock Purdy deserved that massive contract extension, his problem with folks wanting to ‘ban’ the Tush Push, and more!

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