The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

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Aug 31, 2020 - Hour 1 - The Golden Age of Guard Play in the NBA Sep 01, 2020

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It's the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the biggest reasons why guard play in the NBA seems to be better than ever (and explain why they'd still rather have an elite wing player than an elite guard), and pay homage to the late, great college basketball coach John Thompson. Plus, NFL Network analyst and FOX Sports Radio host swings by to explain what led to Leonard Fournette's departure from Jacksonville, why Cam Newton is the favorite to win the starting gig in New England, and much more!

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Aug 31, 2020 - Hour 2 - College Football Needs its Stars More than the Stars Need College Football Sep 01, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why the early departure of guys like LSU star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase proves again that college football needs its stars more than the stars need college football, and the guys go head-to-head in the latest installment of Sources Say. Plus, BET News host and activist Marc Lamont Hill swings by to explain why NBA players were only able to boycott games last week because men like John Thompson helped pave the way.

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Aug 31, 2020 - Hour 3 - Hey Jags Fans, Don't Blame Blake Bortles Sep 01, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the idea that we're currently living during the Golden Era of guard play in the NBA, explain why the star-studded Jacksonville Jaguars defense only has itself to blame for the way that team has been systematically torn down the last few years, and discuss the real reason why the Cleveland Indians decided to move on from ace pitcher Mike Clevinger. Plus, former NBA All-Star and Sirius XM NBA Radio analyst Reggie Theus swings by to discuss why he's picking the Los Angeles Clippers to win the NBA title.

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Best of The Odd Couple for Aug 31, 2020 Sep 01, 2020

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It's The Best Of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss whether or not we're living now in the Golden Age of guard play in the NBA and tell us why they'd still rather have a great wing player than a great guard, and explain why the Ja'Marr Chase situation is further proof that college football needs its stars more than the stars need college football. Plus, BET Now host and activist Marc Lamont Hill swings by to explain why NBA players were only able to boycott games last week because great men like John Thompson helped pave the wave, why he hopes the players keep social justice at the forefront long after they leave the NBA Bubble, and much more!

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Aug 28, 2020 - Hour 1 - LeBron's Problem with the NBA Boycott Aug 29, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the reports that LeBron James was upset at members of the Milwaukee Bucks for boycotting an NBA Playoff game without telling any of the other teams beforehand and without any sort of plan in place, and explain why they believe guys like Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher are part of the problem in American society today. Plus, FOX Sports college football reporter Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss the possibility that Big Ten football could be played this fall after all.

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Aug 28, 2020 - Hour 2 - No Way Big Ten Football Returns This Fall & Spencer Haywood Aug 29, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the report that folks inside the conference are pushing the Big Ten to play football in the fall after all and explain why still don't think it's actually going to happen, and tell us why they have a problem with high school football being played in certain states across the country and not others. Plus, Hall of Fame basketball player Spencer Haywood swings by to discuss his own fight for change back in the 1970s that helped pave the way for early-entrants into the NBA Draft.

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Aug 28, 2020 - Hour 3 - Would the NFL Players Boycott Too? & Aries Spears Aug 29, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the reports that several 'prominent' black NFL players are considering boycotting games this season in the name of social justice and tell us why they're 100% on-board with the idea, and explain why they're at least a little concerned about the Lakers and Clippers' on-court pysche going forward after reports surfaced that both teams wanted to leave the NBA Bubble earlier this week. Plus, actor/comedian Aries Spears stops by our Celebrity Corner to explain why he thinks the NBA players botched their protest and why he's picking the Lakers to win the NBA title.

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Best of The Odd Couple for Aug 28, 2020 Aug 29, 2020

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It's The Best Of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why they think LeBron James could've handled himself better after reports surfaced that he was upset about the MIlwaukee Bucks decision to stage a boycott without telling other teams first, tell us why they'd like to see guys like Russell Wilson and Saquon Barkley follow through on their comments about boycotting NFL games in the name of social justice, and explain why they think guys like Brian Urlacher are the root of our problem in American society today.

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Aug 27, 2020 - Hour 1 - The NBA Boycott was a Success Aug 28, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why they believe the NBA players boycotting playoff games in the name of social justice was a success - even if it only lasted 24 hours. Plus, Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman swings by to explain why LeBron James chose not to participate in Thursday's Players' Meeting to decided whether or not to resume the playoffs. And, the guys bring you a special sneak peak into the latest Inside the Parker podcast by sharing Gary Sheffield's thoughts on the boycotts that rocked the sports world on Wednesday night

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Aug 27, 2020 - Hour 2 - LeBron James is on a Bill Russell/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trajectory Aug 28, 2020

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It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss if LeBron James will go down in history alongside guys like Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as athletes who were champions on the court and champions for social justice, and explain why many sports media members owe Kyrie Irving a big apology. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Rollin'.

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