The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Hour 2 - Bill Russell Deserved Better than Boston + Sports attorney Dan Lust Aug 02, 2022

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Chris and Rob discuss whether or not they would have been able to play – and thrive – playing in front of a racist fanbase the way Bill Russell did in Boston, and go head-to-head in this week’s edition of Sources Say. Plus, sports attorney Dan Lust swings by to discuss why he believes the arbiter initially wanted to hand down a longer suspension for Deshaun Watson, Roger Goodell’s decision whether or not to appeal the ruling, and much more!

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Hour 3 - Would Sports Fans Ever Forgive Deshaun Watson? Aug 02, 2022

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not Deshaun Watson should view this ruling – and this offseason as a whole – as a win for himself, argue about whether sports fans will be willing to forgive and forget Watson’s transgressions if he plays well on the field moving forward, and share their thoughts on the life and legacy of Bill Russell.

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Hour 3 - Ezekiel Elliott Has Fallen Off a Cliff Jul 30, 2022

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Chris and Rob discuss if Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is the most disappointing NFL player of the last five years, and tell us if Lamar Jackson should hold out for a fully-guaranteed contract from the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week’s Shohei Ohtani edition of Teichert’s Tower of Trivia.

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 30, 2022

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Chris and Rob discuss Patrick Mahomes’ assertion that Black quarterbacks are evaluated differently than their white counterparts, debate whether or not the Los Angeles Angels should actually trade two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of next week's trade deadline, and discuss if Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is the most disappointing NFL player of the last five years.

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Hour 1 - Mahomes is Right About Black Quarterbacks + FOX Sports MLB analyst Ben Verlander Jul 30, 2022

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Chris and Rob discuss Patrick Mahomes’ assertion that Black quarterbacks are evaluated differently than their white counterparts, tell us whether or not Max Scherzer is right when he says that sign stealing is a fundamental part of baseball, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, FOX Sports MLB analyst and podcast host Ben Verlander swings by to discuss the trade rumors surrounding Shohei Ohtani, his brother Justin Verlander’s return to form following Tommy John surgery, and much more!

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Hour 2 - The Angels Should Trade Shohei Ohtani + Ft Worth Star-Telegram Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr Jul 30, 2022

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Los Angeles Angels should actually trade two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of next week's trade deadline, and tell us how the New England Patriots' are setting Mac Jones up for failure with their refusal to name a real offensive coordinator. Plus, Ft Worth Star-Telegram Dallas Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr swings by to discuss Jerry Jones' confidence level in Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott's long-term outlook, and much more!

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Best of The Odd Couple Jul 29, 2022

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Chris and Rob explain why they believe Kyler Murray should be more upset at the Arizona Cardinals for inserting the ‘homework clause’ into his contract than the media who commented on it, tell us why Jim Harbaugh has the right idea when he says that Big Ten athletes should get a cut of the conference’s television revenue (in addition to the NIL money they’re already receiving), and debate whether or not the weight clause’ in Zion Williamson’s contract is that big of a deal.

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Hour 3 – Zion’s Weight, Kyler Murray vs the Cardinals & Former NFL QB Shaun King Jul 29, 2022

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Chris and Rob react to the breaking news that the ‘homework clause’ has officially been removed from Kyler Murray’s contract and wonder aloud whether the relationship between the Arizona Cardinals and their star quarterback has suffered irreparable damage, and debate whether or not the weight clause’ in Zion Williamson’s contract is that big of a deal. Plus, former NFL quarterback and VSiN radio host Shaun King swings by to discuss the breaking news surrounding Kyler’s contract.

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Hour 2 – Big Ten Athletes Should Get Big Ten TV Money + Former MLB Executive Jim Bowden Jul 29, 2022

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Chris and Rob explain why Jim Harbaugh has the right idea when he says that Big Ten athletes should get a cut of the conference’s television revenue (in addition to the NIL money they’re already receiving), and explain why college athletes should look to unionize in the very near future. Plus, former MLB executive and The Athletic MLB analyst Jim Bowden swings by to discuss the Juan Soto trade market, what makes the New York Mets such a dangerous team, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s futures with the Angels, and much more!

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Hour 1 – Kyler Murray is Mad at the Wrong People + Former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller Jul 29, 2022

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Chris and Rob explain why they believe Kyler Murray should be more upset at the Arizona Cardinals for inserting the ‘homework clause’ into his contract than the media who commented on it, debate whether or not Rob’s Golden Girls fandom has officially jumped the shark, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, Former NFL Executive of the Year Randy Mueller and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst swings by to discuss Kyler’s contract, what the unique clause says about how the Cardinals front office feels about their franchise quarterback, and much more!

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