The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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01/13/2021 - Hour 1 - Durant + Kyrie + Harden = 2021 NBA Champions Jan 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not the addition of James Harden - to go along with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving - makes the Brooklyn Nets the favorites to win the 2021 NBA championship over the Los Angeles Lakers, and discuss if the Houston Rockets got enough back in the Harden trade. Plus, actor/director/podcast host Michael Rapaport swings by to share his thoughts on the Harden trade, Kyrie's headspace, and much more!

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01/13/2021 - Hour 2 - Being a Bad Teammate Paid Off for James Harden Jan 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss if James Harden's self-sabotage to get himself traded from the Rockets to the Nets proves that the ends justified the means, and the Odd Couple Crew debate if rappers should be allowed to have ghostwriters in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, The Undefeated's Jesse Washington swings by to discuss the Harden trade and promote his new book about Georgetown basketball legend John Thompson.

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01/13/2021 - Hour 3 - LeBron's Player Empowerment Burned Him Again Jan 14, 2021

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not the LeBron James-created Player Empowerment Era of the NBA has come back to bite him yet again now that James Harden was able to join a Super Team in Brooklyn to challenge the Lakers, and tell us why they generally agree with NBA players who believe the League's new COVID-19 protocols don't make sense. Plus, FOX Sports Radio producer Ryan Burschinger swings by to go head-to-head with the guys in the latest installment of the Hot Seat.

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01/12/2021 - Best Of the Odd Couple Jan 13, 2021

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Houston Texans would be better off trading disgruntled star Deshaun Watson, explain why they have a big problem with Kyrie Irving skipping regular season NBA games so he can party at a nightclub with his sister, and discuss if Kyrie is destined to become the next star athlete to retire early in his career.

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01/12/2021 - Hour 1 - The Texans Should Trade Deshaun Watson Jan 13, 2021

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Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Houston Texans should be better off just trading away disgruntled star quarterback Deshaun Watson rather than cave in to his head coach and front office demands, and tell us if the NBA would be better of pausing the season due to the COVID outbreaks rather than simply implementing a series of unreasonable COVID safety protocols. Plus, Rob unveils Parker's NFL Power Rankings heading into the Divisional round of the Playoffs.

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01/12/2021 - Hour 2 - Kyrie's Bad Behavior is Inexcusable Jan 13, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss the reports that Kyrie Irving's 'personal reasons' to be away from the team involve partying maskless at a nightclub and tell us if the Brooklyn Nets should consider moving on from him, and share their thoughts on the Boston Bruins' plan to honor the NHL's first black player. Plus, former NFL general manager and NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly swings by to share his thoughts on all the biggest headlines around the NFL.

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01/12/2021 - Hour 3 - Would Kyrie Be the Next Sports Star to Retire Early? Jan 13, 2021

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Chris and Rob discuss whether or not Kyrie Irving is more apt to just retire rather than continue playing basketball when he's clearly more concerned about things going on in the world off the court. Plus, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres swings by to put on a bow on Monday night's College Football Playoff game between Alabama and Ohio State. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk.

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01/11/2021 - Best Of the Odd Couple Jan 12, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why it's time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from Ben Roethlisberger following their blowout loss to the Cleveland Browns, tell us why Bill Belichick should be applauded for turning down President Trump's Medal of Freedom award given what's gone on under his administration, and debate about if the Baltimore Ravens' impressive win on Sunday proves that Lamar Jackson and the boys are legitimate Super Bowl threats in the AFC or if they're still several notches below the Kansas City Chiefs.

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01/11/2021 - Hour 1 - Steelers Need to Move on from Big Ben Roethlisberger Jan 12, 2021

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Chris and Rob explain why the Pittsburgh Steelers need to move on from star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger following their ugly home playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns, and tell us why Bill Belichick should be applauded for turning down President Trump's Medal of Freedom award given what's gone on in the country during his administration. Plus, FOX college football analyst Robert Smith swings by to preview tonight's College Football Playoff championship between Ohio State and Alabama.

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01/11/2021 - Hour 2 - Can the Ravens Challenge the Chiefs in the AFC? Jan 12, 2021

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Chris and Rob debate about if the Baltimore Ravens' impressive win on Sunday proves that Lamar Jackson and the boys are legitimate Super Bowl threats in the AFC or if they're still several notches below the Kansas City Chiefs, and discuss how big of a role the Carson Wentz situation played in the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to fire head coach Doug Pederson. Plus, Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson swings by to explain what wrong for Big Ben and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night against the Browns.

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