The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

TV personality Telly Hughes is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the International takeover at Major League Baseball All-Star weekend highlighted by Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Vlad Guerrero Jr. is good for the sport, and tell us why ACL surgery wouldn't sway them from offering Kawhi Leonard a max contract extension this summer. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA a...

TV personality Telly Hughes is in for Chris, and he and Rob make their predictions for tonight's NBA Finals Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Odd Couple Crew debates Popeye's chicken hoarding etiquette in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to preview Game 4. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

TV personality Telly Hughes is in for Chris, and he and Rob explain why the scary situation involving Richard Sherman is yet another reminder why people shouldn't rush to judgement on serious matters before having all the facts, debate whether or not USA Basketball should continue to send professional players to the Olympics, and share their thoughts on Maria Taylor's impending exit to NBC Sports...

Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain why Team USA Basketball's ugly start to Olympic exhibition play is an indictment on the way basketball is played and taught in America, tell us why Damian Lillard should want to be in Philadelphia just as badly as the Sixers want him in Philadelphia, and explain why the Lamar Jackson slander has officially gone off the rails. Learn more about...

Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain why Damian Lillard should want to be in Philadelphia himself just as much as the Sixers reportedly want him in Philadelphia, and discuss what Kawhi Leonard's surprising ACL surgery could mean for his NBA future moving forward. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss how the Phoenix Suns can...

Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain why Team USA Basketball's struggles through the first two games of their exhibition play is in indictment on the way basketball is played in America these days, and discuss if Major League Baseball has the best All-Star Game in American pro sports. Plus, former NBA veteran and NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors color analyst Kelenna Azubuike swings...

Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain how the disrespect towards Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has officially gone off the rails, and the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk. Plus, former NBA Coach of the Year George Karl swings by to share his thoughts on the struggles of Team USA Basketball, and former NFL All-Pro Kerry Rhodes chec...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss Stephen A Smith's assertion that Shohei Ohtani's refusal to speak in an interviews without an interpreter is harmful for Major League Baseball, and debate whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive play in these NBA Finals proves that he has a path towards becoming the Best Player in the World. Plus, NBA champion and FO...

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss Stephen A Smith's assertion that Shohei Ohtani's refusal to speak in an interviews without an interpreter is harmful for Major League Baseball, tell us if Team USA Basketball's loss to Nigeria is as embarrassing as some in the media think it is, and explain why Conor McGregor's inability to lose with grace is costing him whate...

Former NBA big man Ryan Hollins is in for Rob, and he and Chris debate whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive play in these NBA Finals proves that he has a path towards becoming the Best Player in the World, and go head-to-head in this week's edition of Sources Say. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to share his thoughts on Giannis' place amon...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves to be praised for spurning Super Teams and getting the homegrown Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Finals - even if they never win a championship, share their thoughts on 16-year-old Jalen Lewis signing a deal to play professional basketball in America and discuss if leagues like the Overtime Elite and G-League are viable alternatives t...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves to be praised for spurning Super Teams and getting the homegrown Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Finals - even if they never win a championship, and Chris unveils the 5 most accomplished NBA players under 25 in this week's edition of Broussard's Fab Five. Plus, former NBA veteran and NBA analyst Ryan Hollins swings by to share his tho...

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on 16-year-old Jalen Lewis signing a deal to play professional basketball in America and discuss if leagues like the Overtime Elite and G-League are viable alternatives to the NCAA with Name Image & Likeness, and debate the merits of white pants in this week's edition of 'What's My Beef?'. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to help address t...

Chris and Rob explain why, unfortunately, tennis star Naomi Osaka may need to change professions if she can't handle the media responsibilities that come with the job, and discuss if Conor McGregor can lose on Saturday night and still be a big Pay-Per-View draw moving forward. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week's edition of Teichert's Tower of Trivia. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Rob Parker and Jason Smith fill in for Dan Patrick and explain why the Suns are up 2-0 on the Bucks and discuss how Milwaukee can get back into the series. Mike Heller from 1070-The Game in Madison stops by to break down the Bucks facing an 0-2 deficit and Giannis’ attempt to carry the team all by himself. The guys say that Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa are hiding the real reason that they chose t...

Rob Parker and Jason Smith fill in for Dan Patrick and explain why the Suns are up 2-0 on the Bucks and discuss how Milwaukee can get back into the series. Mike Heller from 1070-The Game in Madison stops by to break down the Bucks facing an 0-2 deficit and Giannis’ attempt to carry the team all by himself. Plus, have we seen the last of Trevor Bauer as a big league pitcher?  Learn more about your...

Rob Parker and Jason Smith fill in for Dan Patrick and say that Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa are hiding the real reason that they chose to skip the All-Star Game. 10-year NBA veteran Ryan Hollins stops by to share his thoughts on the NBA Finals and whether or not the series is already over. Plus, the guys debate who is the bigger MLB star: Shohei Ohtani or Fernando Tatis Jr.? Learn more about you...

Jason Smith and Rob Parker fill in for Dan Patrick and react to a stunning video of a fan stealing a club out of Rory McIlroy’s bag at the Scottish Open. FS1 NBA Analyst Ric Bucher joins the show with the reason that Phoenix has dominated the Bucks through two games and why Giannis’ Game 2 performance may be evidence that the series isn’t over just yet.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

Chris and Rob discuss if NBA commissioner Adam Silver is right when he says there's no statistical evidence that proves that Load Management actually prevents injuries, and tell us whether or not Jose Altuve's decision to skip the All-Star Game without a good reason is disrespectful towards baseball fans. Plus, Hall of Fame guard Oscar Robertson swings by to share his thoughts on analytics in spor...

Chris and Rob explain why Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is correct when he says that winning a championship with the team that drafted you just means more, and tell us it's a bad look for Ben Simmons if his confidence was really shaken by unruly Philadelphia 76ers fans. Plus, Hall of Fame guard Oscar Robertson swings by to share his thoughts on analytics in sports, winning a cham...

Chris and Rob discuss if NBA commissioner Adam Silver is right when he says there's no statistical evidence that proves that Load Management actually prevents injuries, and bring you a sneak peak at this week's Inside the Parker podcast with 'Getting Robbed'. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss the idea of players forfeiting game checks so t...

Chris and Rob preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, discuss whether or not Jose Altuve's decision to skip the All-Star Game without a good reason is disrespectful towards baseball fans, and explain why it's clear that Naomi Osaka still doesn't understand the role of the media. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition o...

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker , Rob discusses the ice cold Cubs locked in a 12-game slide, C.C. Sabathia's criticism of the game in his new book, the Dodgers continuing to distance themselves from Trevor Bauer during the investigation of an alleged sexual assault. Also, Pocket Protector Stat of the Week, Foul or Fair. Guests: Former MLB All-Star Centerfielder Mike Cameron on the illegal sub...

Chris and Rob discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and take Devin Booker to task a bit for calling Chris Paul the greatest leader in NBA history, share their thoughts on CC Sabathia's assertion that Major League Baseball's insistence on 'playing the game the right way' is alienating black and brown players, and tell us why they're getting really frustrated with Aaron Rodgers these days. Learn more abo...

Chris and Rob share their thoughts on the Phoenix Suns' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and tell us why Devin Booker is being a prisoner of the moment when he says Chris Paul is the greatest leader in NBA history, and tell us why they're getting a little frustrated with Aaron Rodgers these days. Plus, former NBA guard and NBA champion assistant coach Damon Jones swings...