The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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10/14/2021 - Best of The Odd Couple Oct 15, 2021

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Chris and Rob take Kyrie Irving to task for being unable to fully articulate his reasoning for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine and refusing to acknowledge his own inconsistencies, explain why Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a very questionable decision to start an opener in Game 5 of the NLDS, and tell us why they’re worried that Zion Williamson’s injury history means he’ll never realize his full potential.

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10/14/2021 - Hour 1 - Kyrie Talked a Lot and Said Nothing + World Series champion Jerry Hairston Jr. Oct 15, 2021

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Chris and Rob take Kyrie Irving to task for being unable to fully articulate his reasoning for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine and refusing to acknowledge his own inconsistencies, and tell us why Jalen Hurts' record-setting start to his NFL career isn't as impressive as it sounds. Plus, World Series champion and Spectrum SportsNet LA Jerry Hairston Jr. swings by to discuss the Dodgers' controversial decision to use an 'opener' in Game of the NLDS, how analytics have taken over baseball, and much more!

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10/14/2021 - Hour 2 - The Dodgers are Opening a Can of Worms + Super Bowl champion Greg Jennings Oct 15, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a very questionable decision to start an opener in Game 5 of the NLDS, tell us why analytics have run amok in sports, and tell us which team in under the most pressure heading into Game 5: the Dodgers or the Giants. Plus, Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Greg Jennings swings by to discuss Lamar Jackson's growth as a passer, how tough it must be for the Chiefs offensive players knowing how bad their defense is, and much more!

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10/14/2021 - Hour 3 - Zion Williamson Will Never Reach his Full Potential Oct 15, 2021

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Chris and Rob tell us why they’re worried that Zion Williamson’s injury history means he’ll never realize his full potential, explain why they have an issue with the Washington Football Team propping up deceased superstar Sean Taylor to distract from their scandal, give us updates on Game 5 of the NLDS between Dodgers and the Giants and the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Buccaneers and the Eagles, and go head-to-head in this week’s edition of Teichert’s Tower of Trivia.

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Inside the Parker - Dodgers/Giants Game 5 Preview with Harold Reynolds, More Astros Accusations, Boone Survives Oct 14, 2021

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks ahead to the deciding Game 5 of the Divisional Series between the Dodgers and Giants, gives his take on more cheating accusations against the Astros, and the Yankees decision to keep manager Aaron Boone.

Guests:MLB Network Analyst and former All-Star Harold Reynolds previews the heavyweight Game 5 matchup between the Dodgers and Giants, and why the Braves remind him of a throwback team, and if the Astros should finally be forgiven for past cheating sins. MLB Bro Managing Editor J.R. Gamble discusses Dodgers/Giants Game 5 Showdown.

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10/13/2021 - Best of The Odd Couple Oct 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why they have no issue with Steve Nash and James Harden publicly stating that they're moving past the Kyrie Irving vaccination soap opera, tell us why the Brooklyn Nets were wise to pull Kyrie's contract extension offer off the table, discuss Adam Schefter's 2011 reporting snafu involving the Washington Football Team and tell us how the world of sports journalism has evolved over the years, and explain why we should all be applauding the University of Oklahoma journalism department right now.

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10/13/2021 - Hour 1 - Kyrie Can't Expect Folks to Bend Over Backwards for Him + FOX Sports Radio NFL insider Adam Caplan Oct 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why they have no issue with Steve Nash and James Harden publicly stating that they're moving past the Kyrie Irving vaccination soap opera, tell us why the Brooklyn Nets were wise to pull Kyrie's contract extension offer off the table, and applaud the University of Oklahoma journalism students who broke the news that the Sooners were likely benching preseason Heisman favorite Spencer Rattler. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NFL insider Adam Caplan swings by to discuss Adam Schefter's journalistic integrity, the fallout from the Jon Gruden-Washington Football Team scandal, and much more!

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10/13/2021 - Hour 2 - Schefter's Snafu and the Evolution of Journalism Oct 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss Adam Schefter's 2011 reporting snafu involving the Washington Football Team and tell us how the world of sports journalism has evolved over the years, and the Odd Couple Crew discuss their most memorable celebrity experiences in Shop Talk. Plus, JR Gamble from MLBBro.com swings by to help discuss all the biggest MLB headlines in this week's edition of Foul or Fair.

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10/13/2021 - Hour 3 - The Lakers' Big 3 Chemistry Experiment + NY Post Nets beat writer Brian Lewis Oct 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss the simmering feud between Ben Simmons and Doc Rivers, explain why the Los Angeles Lakers' sloppy preseason proves that the LeBron-Westbrook-AD Big 3 could take a really long time to gel (if at all), and tell us if the Dodgers or the Giants are facing more pressure heading into Game 5 of the NLDS. Plus, NY Post Nets beat writer Brian Lewis swings by to discuss the Kyrie Irving soap opera and give us the inside scoop on what's going on inside of the Nets organization.

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10/12/2021 - Best of The Odd Couple Oct 13, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why the Brooklyn Nets were right to make Kyrie Irving stay home until he gets vaccinated rather than let him become a part-time player, explain why they'd like to see the rest of the Washington Football Team investigation made public after a handful of derogatory e-mails led to the firing of Jon Gruden, and discuss the likelihood that Kyrie would actually sit out the season rather than get the jab.

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