The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 3 - Can Aaron Rodgers Enter the GOAT Conversation? + CBS Sports NFL analyst Joel Corry May 31, 2024

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Chris and Rob provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, discuss if another Super Bowl ring would push Aaron Rodgers into the Greatest of All-Time conversation and tell us why they’re skeptical about Breanna Stewart’s new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league. Plus, former NFL agent and CBS Sports NFL analyst Joel Corry swings by to discuss Jaylen Waddle’s new deal with the Miami Dolphins and how it impacts Tua Tagovailoa, the narrative that the wide receiver salary bubble is bound to burst like it did for running backs, why Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence still haven’t received their contract extensions yet and much more!

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Hour 2 - The Pressure is Mounting on Joel Embiid + Former NBA veteran Kerry Kittles May 31, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us if yet another young star (like Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum) winning an NBA championship puts added pressure on Joel Embiid and explain why the NFL made the right decision picking Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears for this season’s edition of Hard Knocks. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss the reasons behind the NBA’s injury problem, the difficulties of playing in a closeout game in the NBA Playoffs, the Karl-Antony Towns conundrum in Minnesota and much more!

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Hour 1 - The Dolphins Still Don't Fully Trust Tua + NBA champion Eddie House May 31, 2024

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Chris and Rob debate whether the Miami Dolphins extending Jaylen Waddle before Tua Tagovailoa is further proof that the team still isn’t completely sold yet on their starting quarterback, preview Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks 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 pressure on the Timberwolves and Mavericks heading into Game 5, why some folks refuse to acknowledge just how good the Boston Celtics really are, the idea that Brou has it out for the Celtics and much more!

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Inside the Parker 'On the Road': Negro League Stats in MLB, the Jorge Lopez Debacle + Cleveland Guardians P Triston McKenzie May 30, 2024

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On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses Major League Baseball’s plan to integrate Negro League statistics into their own historical record books, why the New York Mets had no choice but to cut Jorge Lopez following his outburst on Wednesday night and why it’s looking like Aaron Judge could make a run at yet another American League MVP award. Plus, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie swings by to discuss the club’s season thus far. Later, Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer checks in to discuss Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz and the Reds’ chances of making the postseason.

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Best of The Odd Couple May 30, 2024

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Chris and Rob discuss whether other sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL should follow MLB’s lead after they retroactively integrated Negro League statistics and take Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti to task for essentially saying that it’s unreasonable to expect NBA players to play a full 82-game season. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss whether the Minnesota Timberwolves have it in them to comeback from down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks, the narrative that Minnesota should look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason, why the timing was perfect for Ty Lue to extend with the Los Angeles Clippers and much more!

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Hour 3 – Stop Making Excuses for NBA Players Missing Games May 30, 2024

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Chris and Rob take Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti to task for essentially saying that it’s unreasonable to expect NBA players to play a full 82-game season, react to a wild breaking news story coming out of the New York Mets organization and tell us if the Minnesota Timberwolves have any realistic hope of coming back from down 0-3 to beat the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals.

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Hour 2 - The NBA and NFL Should Follow MLB + NBA champion Antonio Daniels May 30, 2024

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Chris and Rob discuss whether other sports leagues like the NBA and the NFL should follow MLB’s lead after they retroactively integrated Negro League statistics and tell us if we can expect Dwyane Wade to team up with the ‘Inside the NBA’ guys at NBC in two years. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss whether the Minnesota Timberwolves have it in them to comeback from down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks, the narrative that Minnesota should look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason, why the timing was perfect for Ty Lue to extend with the Los Angeles Clippers and much more!

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Hour 1 - Ty Lue and the Clippers Taking a Chance on Each Other + LA Times reporter Brad Turner May 30, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us whether Ty Lue’s massive contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers is actually what’s best for both parties, how Kyrie Irving’s approach to Game 4 may have backfired and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, Los Angeles Times reporter Brad Turner swings by to discuss Paul George’s uncertain future with the Clippers, the idea that the Lakers could wind up drafting Bronny James to appease LeBron, the likelihood that the Lakers would hire JJ Redick as their next head coach and much more!

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Best of The Odd Couple May 29, 2024

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Chris and Rob debate whether style points should matter for the Boston Celtics on their way to the NBA Finals, explain why Bronny James choosing to work out only for the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers makes zero sense and tell us why Major League Baseball deserves a ton of credit for integrating Negro League stats into their own historical record books.

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Hour 3 – Integrating Negro League Stats is Smart by MLB May 29, 2024

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Chris and Rob tell us why Major League Baseball deserves a ton of credit for integrating Negro League stats into their own historical record books and explain why the Indiana Pacers should be a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference. Plus, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Martin Weiss brings us another award-winning edition of Trollin’ or Rollin’.

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