The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Chris and Rob give us a quick update on the debut of the Brooklyn Nets Big 3, and Rob unveils his official 2021 Pro Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, and tell us why they're feeling a sense of optimism on this Inauguration Day. Plus, FOX Sports Radio update anchor David Gascon defends his hottest takes in this week's edition of the Hot Seat. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

Chris and Rob explain why they're more concerned about Kyrie Irving now than ever given how despondent he looked in his first public appearance since the hiatus, debate if we can really trust Deshaun Watson's judgment given that he'd reportedly rather be with the New York Jets than the Houston Texans, and discuss what Russell Wilson can learn from Watson now that Wilson wants input coaching hires...

Chris and Rob explain why they're more concerned now than ever about Kyrie Irving's well-being following his first media session on Tuesday after his hiatus, and Rob gives out his NFL Power Rankings heading into Championship Weekend. Plus, YES Network and FS1 NBA analyst Sarah Kustok swings by to discuss Kyrie's press conference, the debut of James Harden, how the Harden-Kyrie-KD trio could work t...

Chris and Rob discuss if we should really trust Deshaun Watson's judgment given that he's putting the word out that he'd rather join the New York Jets than stay with the Houston Texans, and tell us why they have a big problem with scumbags like former New York Mets general manger Jared Porter. Plus, former NFL General Manager and NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly swings by to discuss the Watson...

Chris and Rob discuss the on-court fit of the James Harden-Kyrie Irving- Kevin Durant trio on the eve of their big debut on Wednesday, discuss what Russell Wilson can learn from Deshaun Watson now that Wilson wants input on a coaching decision as well, and the Odd Couple Callers deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talk. Plus, USA Today Sports NFL columnist Jarrett Bell checks in to disc...

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about how much credit Tom Brady deserves for beating the New Orleans Saints given that Drew Brees threw 3 interceptions in the game. Plus, Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson swings by to recap all of the NFL Divisional Playoff round action, and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy checks in to discuss the games, the possibility that Kansas City Chiefs offensive...

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about how much credit Tom Brady really deserves for beating the New Orleans Saints in a game where Drew Brees threw 3 interceptions, and discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs have any shot of beating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game without a healthy Patrick Mahomes. Plus, Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon swings by to share his thoughts on all the...

Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about whether or not Aaron Rodgers proved anything or validated his MVP season after dismantling the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round, and tell us why James Harden's debut performance with the Brooklyn Nets showed us all just how great this team can become. Plus, Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson swings by to explain why...

Chris and Rob enjoy an extended conversation with Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy discussing all of the NFL Divisional Playoff round action, the ongoing NFL head coaching carousel, the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., and much more! Plus, Chris and Rob explain why they're still not ready to jump ship from Lamar Jackson despite his ugly performance against the Buffalo Bill...

LaVar Arrington, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress sound off on the Texans organization for tarnishing their relationship with star quarterback Deshaun Watson. They talk about possible trade destinations for the former Clemson product and question if Urban Meyer will be able to adapt to the NFL after spending his coaching career in college football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers should feel confident about Tom Brady heading into their matchup with the New Orleans Saints, argue if Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback under the most pressure this weekend, and discuss what it means for the NFL moving forward is Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gets shut out of the head coach hiring cycle again. Learn...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans should feel confident in Tom Brady heading into this weekend's playoff showdown with the Saints given that they're 0-2 against New Orleans this season, and discuss why the sports media continues to disrespect Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Plus, former NFL wide receiver Tori Gurley swings by to preview this weekend's NFL Di...

Chris and Rob discuss if Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the one player under the most pressure in this weekend's NFL playoff games, and tell us why Charles Barkley was dead wrong for saying that professional athletes deserve to jump the line for the COVID vaccine. Plus, FS1 producer Martin Weiss swings by to host another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Rollin'. Learn more abou...

Chris and Rob discuss what it could mean moving forward if Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy (who is black) gets shut out of the NFL head coach hiring cycle yet again, and MGM Grand Director of Race and Sports Lamarr Mitchell swings by to tell us where the sharp money lies for the NFL Divisional playoff games. And, the guys go head-to-head in this week's edition of the NFL Pig...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Urban Meyer is making a mistake by agreeing to become the next head coach of the Jacksonville jaguars, argue if the new Brooklyn Nets trio of James Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving is the best big three in history and discuss if it would be a bad thing that Deshaun Watson is looking to bring the NBA player empowerment era to the NFL Learn more about your a...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not Urban Meyer is making a mistake by deciding to take over as the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and tell us why they both believe the Philadelphia 76ers made a mistake by not pushing harder to trade Ben Simmons for James Harden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Chris and Rob debate if ESPN's Jay Williams is out of line when he says that the new Brooklyn Nets trio of James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is the best Big 3 ever assembled, and discuss what it could mean moving forward if Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gets snubbed for a head coaching job yet again. Plus, Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL analyst Greg Jennings swi...

Chris and Rob debate if Urban Meyer is making a mistake by taking the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job, discuss the notion that disgruntled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking to bring the NBA's Player Empowerment Era to the NFL, and tell us why it's clear that Doug Pederson's firing by the Philadelphia Eagles had everything to do with Carson Wentz. Plus, producer Alex Teich...

Chris and Rob debate whether or not the addition of James Harden to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving makes the Brooklyn Nets the favorites to win the 2021 NBA Championship, discuss if Harden's self-sabotage to get himself out of Houston proves that the ends justify the means, and argue if the LeBron James-created Player Empowerment Era of the NBA has come back to bite him yet again. Learn more about...

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...

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 lege...

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 t...

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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 NF...

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 thou...