The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 3 – Don’t Say Wembanyama is Being Set Up for Failure Jul 11, 2023

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FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss the narrative that Victor Wembanyama is being set up for failure by the media and NBA talent evaluators, explain why the Philadelphia 76ers are still the best landing spot for James Harden and tell us why they aren’t big fans of the upcoming NBA Midsummer Tournament.

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Inside the Parker: LIVE from the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle Jul 10, 2023

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On this edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob is LIVE from the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle to discuss who he's picking to win the Home Run Derby, why it was so important to have Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani involved in the week's festivities and whether we should expect teams like the San Diego Padres and New York Mets to become buyers or sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. Later, former MLB All-Star Mike Cameron swings by to discuss his playing days with the Mariners, what it was like to get traded for an icon like Ken Griffey Jr back in the day and much more! Finally, we've got appearances from MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble and the analytics guru himself Anthony Masterson.

This week's very special bonus edition of Inside the Parker is presented by Blue Moon - Made Brighter.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 08, 2023

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Chris and Rob take Kevin Durant to task for co-signing the general indifference superstars seem to have towards basketball fans and tell us why Dwight Howard is wrong when he says his prime years were on-par with Nikola Jokic's. Plus, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba swings by to discuss his latest initiative with Panini America, what he’s hoping to do alongside quarterback Geno Smith, why his alma mater Ohio State seems to be such a hot bed for wide receiver talent and much more!

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Hour 1 - Wembanyama Needs to Show He Has That Dawg + Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jul 08, 2023

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Chris and Rob tell us what they’re hoping to see from French phenom Victor Wembanyama in his NBA Summer League debut tonight, explain why it’s important for Brandon Miller to perform well against Big Vic in order to boost his own confidence after a pair of bad games and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba swings by to discuss his latest initiative with Panini America, what he’s hoping to do alongside quarterback Geno Smith, why his alma mater Ohio State seems to be such a hot bed for wide receiver talent and much more!

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Hour 2 - Kevin Durant is So Out of Touch Jul 08, 2023

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Chris and Rob take Kevin Durant to task for co-signing the general indifference superstars seem to have towards basketball fans and discuss whether the Boston Celtics could make a more compelling Damian Lillard trade offer than the Miami Heat. Plus, the Odd Couple Crew debates cell phone group chat etiquette in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.

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Hour 3 – Big Vic’s Debut, Dwight Howard vs Nikola Jokic + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Marc Stein Jul 08, 2023

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Chris and Rob provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the NBA Summer League debuts of Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama, tell us why Dwight Howard is wrong when he says his prime years were on-par with Nikola Jokic's and discuss why so many prep basketball players hold Paul George is such high regard. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Marc Stein swings by to discuss Wembanyama’s first stint, the realistic expectations for Wemby in his first season with the San Antonio Spurs, Brandon Miller’s sluggish start to the Summer League play, the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors and much more!

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 07, 2023

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Chris and Rob explain why NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith is correct when he says that the NFL needs to abolish the Rooney Rule and get into a heated debate over whether or not Andy Reid could potentially finish his career as the greatest coach in NFL history. Plus, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver and co-host of ‘Up on Game’ TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss the Rooney Rule’s shortcomings, the narrative that the NFL is a true meritocracy and much more!

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Hour 1 - The Rooney Rule Has to Go + Former Pro Bowl receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh Jul 07, 2023

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Chris and Rob explain why NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith is correct when he says that the NFL needs to abolish the Rooney Rule, tell us why they have a problem with Smith waiting until his last days at the top to try and implement change and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver and co-host of ‘Up on Game’ TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss the Rooney Rule’s shortcomings, the narrative that the NFL is a true meritocracy and much more!

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Hour 2 - Andy Reid Could Be the Greatest Coach of All-Time Jul 07, 2023

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Chris and Rob get into a heated debate over whether or not Andy Reid could potentially finish his career as the greatest coach in NFL history, tell us why they have a problem with Damian Lillard’s agent trying to suppress the trade market for his star client and discuss if Dave Martinez overreacted to Elly De La Cruz’s home run antics.

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Hour 3 – Is Wembanyama Being Set Up for Failure? Jul 07, 2023

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Chris and Rob explain why it’s unfair of guys like Draymond Green to suggest that French phenom Victor Wembanyama is being set up to fail by the NBA media and share their thoughts on the League’s new anti-flopping rules. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in a very special Portland Trail Blazers-themed edition of Teichert’s Tower of Trivia.

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