The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 1 - The USMNT Coach Just Doesn't Get It + FOX Sports MLB reporter and columnist Deesha Thosar Jun 27, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why it’s clear that USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t understand American sports culture, tell us why they’re glad the CFL isn’t allowing Brendan Sorsby to play in their league next season, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports MLB reporter and columnist Deesha Thosar swings by to discuss why the New York Mets decided to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, whether the move should have actually been made earlier in the season, the seemingly inevitable MLB Lockout after the season, and much more!

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Hour 2 - Sam Darnold is Eli Manning 2.0 + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina Jun 27, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s fair to compare Sam Darnold to Eli Manning and tell us if it’s too soon for people to allege that ESPN personality Matt Miller is a ‘scammer’ given that he’s currently still in the possible recovering from a near-death incident. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the fallout from the Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball trades, what’s next for Jaylen Brown, and much more!

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Hour 3 - Detroit Can't Give Jalen Duren the Max + FOX Sports Radio MLB insider Jon Morosi Jun 27, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why the Detroit Pistons would be crazy to give Jalen Duren a maximum contract extension this summer. Plus, FOX Sports Radio MLB insider Jon Morosi swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the diamond.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jun 27, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin explain why it’s clear that USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t understand American sports culture, debate whether it’s fair to compare Sam Darnold to Eli Manning and explain why the Detroit Pistons would be crazy to give Jalen Duren a maximum contract extension this summer.

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Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington Blast Boomer Esiason's Caitlin Clark Take After WNBA Controversy Jun 26, 2026

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Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington react to the latest controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark after a physical WNBA matchup sparked another wave of debate across the sports media landscape. The guys take issue with comments from Boomer Esiason, who defended Clark and suggested she should leave the WNBA for a league that would give her "royal treatment."

Rob and Kelvin push back hard on the idea that Clark is being singled out because she's a straight white player, arguing that physical play has always been part of professional basketball. Parker calls out Esiason's history of controversial takes and questions his credibility as a sports commentator, while Kelvin explains why media narratives like these actually make him feel sorry for Clark.

The conversation expands into a larger discussion about star treatment in sports, social media outrage, race, perception, and how today's nonstop commentary cycle has changed the way athletes are covered. Plus, Kelvin argues that Esiason's remarks are reflective of a bigger problem in sports culture and society as a whole.

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Hour 1 - The T'Wolves Will Regret Trading for LaMelo Ball Jun 26, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin tell us why the Minnesota Timberwolves will regret trading for mercurial point guard LaMelo Ball, discuss what’s next for Floyd Mayweather now that the Manny Pacquiao rematch appears to be off the table, provide an incredible World Cup update with Lexi in Lexington, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.

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Hour 2 - More Bad News for the Detroit Lions + Sirius XM NBA Radio host Mitch Lawrence Jun 26, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions will be able to overcome more bad news (Terrion Arnold). Plus, Sirius XM NBA Radio host Mitch Lawrence swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around The Association.

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Hour 3 - Caitlin Clark's Toxic Fanbase is the Biggest Problem Jun 26, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin take Boomer Esiason to task for his tone-deaf comments about how Caitlin Clark gets treated in the WNBA. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to help address all the biggest headlines around Major League Baseball in this week’s edition of Foul or Fair.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jun 26, 2026

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Rob and Kelvin tell us why the Minnesota Timberwolves will regret trading for mercurial point guard LaMelo Ball, debate whether Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions will be able to overcome more bad news (Terrion Arnold), and take Boomer Esiason to task for his tone deaf comments about how Caitlin Clark gets treated in the WNBA.

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Inside the Parker - Mets Still Stink, Ohtani's Beef + Baltimore Orioles 2B Jeremiah Jackson Jun 25, 2026

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On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the floundering New York Mets, Shohei Ohtani's perceived beef with his catcher, and Byron Buxton's future with the Minnesota Twins. Plus, Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson swings by, as well as MLB.com Detroit Tigers beat writer Jason Beck. Finally, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics maven Anthony Masterson, and reveal the twelfth installment of Rob’s Memory Lane series.

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