The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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05/20/2021 - Hour 3 - The Warriors Will Be Contenders in 2022 + The Athletic's Marcus Thompson May 21, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss if Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors showed enough in their play-in loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to make you think that their championship window is still open, and tell us if they're excited about the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder tribology fight. Plus, The Athletic's Marcus Thompson swings by to explain why he thinks Steph Curry and LeBron James are the new age Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

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Inside the Parker - No-No's, Yes Yes -- Salty Old La Russa -- Shohei the Money -- Edwin Jackson on His No-Hitter May 20, 2021

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This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the latest no-hitter in a season that is currently on an all-time record pace, Tony La Russa's salty reaction to Yermin Mercedes 3-0 home run in a blowout win, why Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is making the case for a massive two-way payday, Also, Betting on the Bases, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Diamond Dust.

Guests: Longtime former MLB Pitcher Edwin Jackson on this season's record no-hitter pace, his unconventional no-no, and his take on unwritten rules. Mariners Play-by-Play Announcer Dave Sims on calling two no-hitters in two weeks, and 6 no-no's in his career.

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05/19/2021 - Best of The Odd Couple May 20, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss why so many NBA talking heads are overhyping Steph Curry and underselling LeBron James heading into tonight's Lakers-Warriors play-in game, explain why Tony La Russa is wrong for pumping up the unwritten rules of baseball and tearing down his own player in the process, and debate if Brad Stevens is already throwing in the towel leading into the Celtics' first round showdown with the Nets.

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05/19/2021 - Hour 1 - Overhyping Curry and Underselling LeBron + Former NBA vet Olden Polynice May 20, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss why NBA talking heads like Kenny Smith are overhyping Steph Curry and underselling LeBron James heading into the big play-in game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, and tell us if Kwame Brown and Matt Barnes just need to get in a boxing ring to settle their differences rather than continue this war of words on social media. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Olden Polynice swings by to discuss why some in the media aren't fans of LeBron, why Curry deserves MVP consideration, and much more!

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05/19/2021 - Hour 2 - Cancel The Unwritten Rules of Baseball + NBA champion Eddie House May 20, 2021

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Chris and Rob take Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa to task for supporting the unwritten rules of baseball - and condemning his own player in the process, and the Odd Couple Crew discuss their favorite comedians of all-time in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sport Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss the NBA Postseason.

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05/19/2021 - Hour 3 - Brad Stevens is Throwing in the Towel + Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman May 20, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss if it would be better for the NBA if the Warriors upset the Lakers tonight in the play-in game, debate whether or not Brad Stevens' comments praising the Nets are his way of conceding defeat before Boston meets Brooklyn in round 1, and tell us if Major League Baseball has a no-hitter 'problem'. Plus, Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman checks in to discuss Stevens' future in Boston, why the Celtics should consider trading Jaylen Brown for Bradley Beal, and much more!

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05/18/2021 - Hour 1 - LeBron is An All-Time Great Scorer But... + Boston Globe NBA writer Gary Washburn May 19, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why LeBron James is absolutely an all-time great scorer but few people mention him alongside the all-time greats because he doesn't have a very refined offensive skillset, and Chris reveals his official NBA award and All-NBA ballots. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss what's gone wrong for the Boston Celtics, how much blame Danny Ainge deserves for the Celtics' underwhelming season, and much more!

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05/18/2021 - Hour 2 - Unfair to Call Aaron Rodgers a 'Diva' + Former NBA veteran Kerry Kittles May 19, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why it's unfair for former Packers general manager Ron Wolf to call Aaron Rodgers a 'diva' given his generally stellar history with the club, and tell us why Danny Ainge deserves a ton of blame for the Boston Celtics underwhelming season thus far. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to share his thoughts on the NBA MVP race, the play-in tournament, and much more!

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05/18/2021 - Best of The Odd Couple May 19, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain the real reason why LeBron James is mentioned alongside the greatest scorers of all-time despite being on pace to score the most points in NBA history, discuss why it's unfair for the former Green Bay Packers general manager to call Aaron Rodgers a 'diva', and tell us if Kwame Brown's recent social media behavior is cause for concern.

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05/18/2021 - Hour 3 - More Kids Should Play Like Shohei Ohtani May 19, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss the real reason why LeBron James feels the need to toot his own horn sometimes, explain why Angeles pitcher/slugger Shohei Ohtani is living proof that you don't need to specialize in one position (or one sport) to be successful, and tell us if Kwame Brown's recent social media behavior is cause for concern. Plus, the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk.

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