The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate over Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's condemnation of Will Smith and the racial implications stemming from 'Slapgate' at The Oscars, react quickly to the breaking news surrounding Bruce Arians' sudden retirement as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and discuss the dramatization of the Showtime Lakers in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion Eddi...

Chris and Rob discuss if Bruce Arians deserves extra credit for handpicking a Black man in Todd Bowles to succeed him as the next head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and tell us how the vaccination mandates in Toronto could have a huge impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race. Plus, Los Angeles Times Lakers beat writer Brad Turner swings by to discuss his viral exchange with Russell Westb...

Chris and Rob explain why James Harden needs to show he's capable of playing big in big games before they start to take the Philadelphia 76ers serious as championship contenders, and debate whether or not Damian Lillard is correct when he says that the Portland Trail Blazers can build a championship team around him the same way the Milwaukee Bucks built one around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, FS1...

Chris and Rob explain why they both have big problems with the NFL's revamped overtime rules - for completely different reasons, tell us why the NFL's newly revised Rooney Rule that includes women as a minority group misses the mark in that they expanded the hiring pool without ever fully addressing the problems Black candidates have been facing, and debate whether or not Damian Lillard is correct...

Chris and Rob explain why they both have big problems with the NFL's revamped overtime rules - for completely different reasons, tell us why it's looking more and more likely that the Los Angeles Lakers will miss the playoffs altogether, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discus...

Chris and Rob explain why the NFL's newly revised Rooney Rule that includes women as a minority group misses the mark in that they expanded the hiring pool without ever fully addressing the problems Black candidates have been facing, and discuss if the fact that Jimmy Garoppolo is still in limbo with the San Francisco 49ers is an indictment on Trey Lance. Plus, Deadspin senior writer Carron J. Phi...

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Chris and Rob jump into a discussion about the Lakers dismal season. Are LeBron's good numbers meaningless? Is this horrible season a knock on the King's legacy? Michael Lee of the Washington Post joins the show to weigh-in on LeBron and tells you who he has coming out of the East. Plus, Shekel City and a bad look by Frank Reich, regarding his Carson Wentz comments.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Chris and Rob get into it over "The Slap Heard Around the World." The fellas each give their stance on what happened at the Oscars on Sunday and they do not see eye to eye! Pelicans color analyst Antonio Daniels is in the house and weighs-in on the Will Smith slap and celebrates his Pels. The slap debate continues, as they take a lot of calls from all over the country.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Chris and Rob carry over the Will Smith/Chris Rock conversation, by popular demand. The studio lines stay lit, as the fellas go deep in the debate. After callers take the spotlight, FSR's Aaron Torres joins the show to talk everything Final Four. Plus, they tackle the NFL's new Rooney Rule! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker react to Frank Vogel stating that LeBron James should still be considered in the MVP conversation. Chris explains why he believes the Phoenix Suns will win the NBA title. Super Bowl Champion and Up On Game Host Plaxico Burress joins the guys to discuss the movement across the NFL and gives his thoughts on Deshaun Watson's press conference. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker react to another strong performance from the Phoenix Suns as Chris Paul returns to the floor. Chris declares his belief that the Suns will win the title this season. The guys react to St. Peter's becoming the first 15-seed to reach the Elite Eight. What would be a better story - Duke winning the title in Coach K's final season, or St. Peter's winning the title? Plus,...

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker give their thoughts on Deshaun Watson addressing the media for the first time as a member of the Cleveland Browns, publicly addressing the allegations of sexual assault for the first time. Super Bowl Champion Plaxico Burress joins the guys to give his thoughts on the wild NFL offseason thus far, diving into the trade of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. Speaking of the Do...

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker react to Frank Vogel saying LeBron James still should be under MVP consideration despite the Lakers' poor record. The guys discuss what role the team's success should play in the MVP vote. Pelicans Analyst Antonio Daniels joins the guys to gives his thoughts on why mid-major teams can do well in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Draymond Green is giving a lame take on the G...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the return of Kyrie Irving to full-time status makes the Brooklyn Nets the team to beat for the NBA championship, and discuss if Keenan Allen was talking about Patrick Mahomes when he said someone would get ‘exposed’ following the Tyreek Hill. Plus, 3x NBA champion and Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala swings by to discuss his new podcast...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the return of Kyrie Irving to full-time status makes the Brooklyn Nets the team to beat for the NBA championship, tell us how concerned Memphis Grizzlies fans should be about Ja Morant's knee injury, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, 3x NBA champion and Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala swings by to discuss his new podca...

Chris and Rob discuss if Keenan Allen was talking about Patrick Mahomes when he said someone would get ‘exposed’ following the Tyreek Hill, and tell us why they’re hopeful that the Seattle Seahawks will ultimately end up giving Colin Kaepernick a tryout. Plus, NY Daily News Brooklyn Nets beat writer Kristain Winfield swings by to discuss if the return of Kyrie Irving to full-time...

Chris and Rob discuss the NBA future of Chet Holmgren tell us about the plight of the white American basketball player in today’s NBA, and tell us why Shaquille O’Neal is trippin’ when he says a healthy Los Angeles Lakers team would beat the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Plus, The Athletic Seattle Seahawks beat writer Michael-Shawn Dugar swings by to discus...

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on the blockbuster trade that saw the Kansas City Chiefs send wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins and debate whether or not the loss of Hill proves that Patrick Mahomes got 'duped' by the Chiefs into taking a team-friendly deal under the guise that it will help them to keep talent around him, and discuss whether or not the loss of Hill has essentially...

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on the blockbuster trade that saw the Kansas City Chiefs send wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins and debate whether or not the loss of Hill proves that Patrick Mahomes got 'duped' by the Chiefs into taking a team-friendly deal under the guise that it will help them to keep talent around him, explain how the impending return of the New York Yankees he...

Chris and Rob explain why the addition of Tyreek Hill puts a ton of pressure on Tua Tagovailoa in Miami, discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs 'Dynasty' is already over before it ever really began, and the Odd Couple Crew share their favorite musical biopics in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss how much better the Bro...

Chris and Rob discuss whether or not the loss of Tyreek Hill has essentially knocked Patrick Mahomes off the GOAT path, and tell us why it feels like Zion Williamson is trying to send a message to the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, former NFL quarterback and VSiN host Shaun King swings by to... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob debate if LeBron James saying he's still having the 'time of my life' this season proves that he doesn't really care about winning like he used to, tell us why what Deion Sanders is doing for HBCUs should be commended, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss Mat...

Chris and Rob debate if LeBron James saying he's still having the 'time of my life' this season proves that he doesn't really care about winning like he used to, explain why they have a big issue with Deshaun Watson circumventing the NFL’s impending suspension penalties stemming from the slew of sexual assault allegations hanging over his head, and tell us why they believe the young fan who...

Chris and Rob explain why they have a big issue with Deshaun Watson circumventing the NFL’s impending suspension penalties stemming from the slew of sexual assault allegations hanging over his head, and tell us if we should still feel good about the Brooklyn Nets heading into the postseason. Plus, former NFL agent and ‘Inside the Cap’ podcast host Joel Corry swings by to discuss...