The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Chris and Rob discuss NFL quarterbacks are under the most pressure heading into the upcoming season and tell us why Baker Mayfield should be at the top of the list, discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers should consider firing Doc Rivers if it means they can keep Ben Simmons on the team, and send their well-wishes to Cedric Ceballos as the former NBA star battles COVID-19. Learn more about your ad-choi...

Chris and Rob discuss if Rasheed Wallace is out of line for suggesting that LeBron James would merely be able to 'hold his own' if he played in the 90s, and tell us why Amari Cooper is dead wrong when he says that he's the best wide receiver in the NFL. Plus, former NFL Executive of the Year and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Randy Mueller swings by to discuss which quarterbacks are under the most p...

Chris and Rob make their official 2021 NFL preseason Playoff and Super Bowl predictions, and discuss Tom Brady's assertion that individual sport athletes have a tougher time psychologically than team sports athletes. Plus, FS1` producer Martin Weiss swings by to host this week's edition of Trollin' or Rollin', and the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk. Learn mo...

Chris and Rob wonder what it says about Ben Simmons that he's reportedly willing to pay big time fines in order to sit out and force a trade. They aren't buying into the hype that Matthew Stafford is primed to lead the Rams to the Super Bowl. And MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins the guys live from Cooperstown and helps the guys with their takeaways from the Giants/Dodgers series. Learn more about your...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the Texans hare mishandling the situation with Deshaun Watson by keeping him riding the pine behind Tyrod Taylor. FOX CFB Analyst Robert Smith gives his takeaways from an action packed week 1 and the guys agree Naomi Osaka needs a break from tennis after her upset loss at the US Open. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

Chris and Rob wonder what it says about Ben Simmons that he's reportedly willing to pay big time fines in order to sit out and force a trade. Longtime NBA Writer Scott Howard-Cooper joins the guys to talk about his new book, 'Steve Kerr: A Life.' Plus, their collective sports journalism expertise is put to the test on this week's edition of Sources Say. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Chris and Rob aren't jumping on the bandwagon or buying into the hype that Matthew Stafford is primed to lead the Rams to the Super Bowl. And MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins the guys live from Cooperstown and helps the guys with their takeaways from the Giants/Dodgers series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio weekend host TJ Houshmandzadeh is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why Tom Brady is right when he says the NFL rules are swayed too heavily towards the offense these days, debate whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason additions have been better than the Brooklyn Nets', and explain why the Dallas Cowboys passed on Cam Newton to be their ba...

Former NFL wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio weekend host TJ Houshmandzadeh is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why Tom Brady is right when he says the NFL rules are swayed too heavily towards the offense these days, and tell us why this weekend's Dodgers-Giants series is must-see TV. Plus, FOX Sports rules analyst Dean Blandino swings by to discuss Brady's comments, the problem with instant...

Former NFL wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio weekend host TJ Houshmandzadeh is in for Chris, and the guys debate whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason additions have been better than the Brooklyn Nets', and bring you an impromptu edition of Shop Talk inspired by Kawhi Leonard and Drake. Plus, Pete Fiutak from CollegeFootballNews.com swings by to discuss the Week 1 college football slat...

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio weekend host TJ Houshmandzadeh is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the Dallas Cowboys passed on Cam Newton to be their backup quarterback, and discuss if you can trust NFL teams with unvaccinated quarterbacks heading into the upcoming season. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week's edition of Teichert's Tower of Trivia. Learn more ab...

Chris and Rob explain why they believe Jon Gruden should be fired if the Las Vegas Raiders miss the playoffs yet again in year 4 of the Gruden Era, explain why the Golden State Warriors refusal to make a trade for another star like Ben Simmons shows that they aren't serious about winning a championship this season, and tell us why they aren't shocked that College Football Playoff expansion talk ha...

Chris and Rob explain why they believe Jon Gruden should be fired if the Las Vegas Raiders miss the playoffs yet again in year 4 of the Gruden Era, and tell us why they agree that the College Football Expansion talk should be put on hold. Plus, former NFL wide receiver and NFL analyst Tori Gurley swings by to discuss the pressure facing Gruden, why he's miffed about back-of-the-roster guys refusin...

Chris and Rob explain why the Golden State Warriors refusal to make a trade for another star like Ben Simmons shows that they aren't serious about winning a championship this season, and bring you a sneak peek at this week's Inside the Parker podcast by replaying Rob's interview with Billy Ripken. Plus, World Series champion and Spectrum SportsNet LA analyst Jerry Hairston Jr swings by to discuss...

Chris and Rob explain why it's hard to trust NFL teams with unvaccinated quarterbacks (like the Indianapolis Colts with Carson Wentz) heading into the upcoming season given how strict the COVID protocols are, and tell us why they think Jon Gruden should be on the hot seat entering the upcoming season. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Ro...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob reacts to the Mets GM Zach Scott getting popped for a DUI, Shohei Ohtani stealing home to pad his MVP case, and the awful look of Mets players giving giving thumbs down to fans. Also, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Foul or Fair, Betting on the Bases. Guests: MLB Network Analyst Billy Ripken discusses Blake Snell getting pulled on a pitch count in the...

Chris and Rob take former New England Patriots defensive back Asante Samuel to task for saying that Bill Belichick would be 'just another coach' without Tom Brady, and discuss why it's totally acceptable - and expected - for NFL coaches to consider a fringe player's vaccination status when making their final roster cuts. Plus, former Patriots running back Jonas Gray swings by to discuss what it wa...

Chris and Rob take former New England Patriots defensive back Asante Samuel to task for saying that Bill Belichick would be 'just another coach' without Tom Brady, discuss if Quinn Ewers' $1.4 million NIL deal could cause a rift between him and his Ohio State teammates given that he's not even a starter, and tell us why Cam Newton would make sense as the backup quarterback to Dak Prescott in Dalla...

Chris and Rob discuss why it's totally acceptable - and expected - for NFL coaches to consider a fringe player's vaccination status when making their final roster cuts, and the Odd Couple Crew debates friendly betting etiquette in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, JR Gamble from MLBBro.com swings by to help discuss all the biggest baseball headlines in this week's Foul or Fair. Learn more ab...

Chris and Rob use the Bryson DeChambeau situation to discuss if golf needs to change it's policy against heckling from fans, and tell us the reported 'rift' between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons is what led Simmons to demand a trade. Plus, former Patriots running back Jonas Gray swings by to discuss what it was like playing in New England, the notion that Belichick is 'coldblooded' when it comes to...

Chris and Rob discuss whether or not the Philadelphia 76ers should cave in to Ben Simmons' trade demands and what potential landing spots make the most sense if Philly decides to pull the trigger, and explain if Cam Newton is cut out to be a backup quarterback now that he’s been cut by the New England Patriots. Plus, 2x Super Bowl champion and WEEI Boston radio host Christian Fauria swings by to d...

Chris and Rob discuss if the New England Patriots made a mistake cutting team captain Cam Newton and naming rookie Mac Jones their new starting quarterback, and tell us why the Miami Dolphins' very public fawning over Deshaun Watson proves that they don't believe in Tua Tagovailoa. Plus, Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson swings by to discuss what went wrong for Newton in New Englan...

Chris and Rob discuss whether or not the Philadelphia 76ers should cave in to Ben Simmons' trade demands and what potential landing spots make the most sense if Philly decides to pull the trigger, and explain why so many baseball fans hate the Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, 2x Super Bowl champion and WEEI Boston radio host Christian Fauria swings by to discuss why the Patriots decided to cut Cam Newto...

Chris and Rob discuss why Cam Newton could be out of work for awhile since he's not really what teams look for in a backup quarterback, and tell us why the New York Mets players were out of line for throwing the 'thumbs down' gesture at their fans. Plus, Philadelphia Enquirer Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey swings by to discuss Ben Simmons' trade demands, what kind of trade packages the Sixers cou...

FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris tell us why Patrick Mahomes is clearly the best player in the NFL right now, and discuss why NFL teams with unvaccinated quarterbacks are playing a very dangerous game as the regular season approaches. Plus, Hall of Fame boxing trainer Teddy Atlas swings by to explain why he wasn't shocked to see Jake Paul beat Tyron Wood...