
The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington
iHeart Podcast Network
The Fox Sports Radio personalities provide listeners with a dynamic discussion as the two polar opposites take listeners through the biggest hits in sports.
Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
The Fox Sports Radio personalities provide listeners with a dynamic discussion as the two polar opposites take listeners through the biggest hits in sports.
Language:
English
Episodes
Best of The Odd Couple
6/19/2025
Rob and Kelvin lament the fact that these NBA Finals still don’t have any real buzz as the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves on the brink of a championship, tell us if it’s fair to compare Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen, and tell us if it’s imperative for sports figures and organizations like the Los Angeles Dodgers to speak up on social and political issues.
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Duration:00:26:34
Hour 3 - The Dodgers are Taking a Stand & NBA Finals Game 6 Reaction
6/19/2025
Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and tell us if it’s imperative for sports figures and organizations like the Los Angeles Dodgers to speak up on social and political issues. Plus, the guys go head-to-head in this week’s edition of Teichert’s Tower of Trivia.
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Duration:00:38:57
Hour 2 - Jalen Williams is the Next Scottie Pippen + The Athletic's Jovan Buha
6/19/2025
Rob and Kelvin tell us if it’s fair to compare Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen, and the Odd Couple Crew debates concert cell phone bans in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. Plus, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the Buss Family’s decision to sell their majority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Duration:00:38:41
Hour 1 - These NBA Finals Still Lack Buzz + NBA champion Eddie House
6/19/2025
Rob and Kelvin lament the fact that these NBA Finals still don’t have any real buzz as the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves on the brink of a championship, share their thoughts on the latest nepotism hire in the NBA, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Eddie House swings by to discuss all the biggest NBA Finals headlines.
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Duration:00:38:57
Inside the Parker - Slumping in New York, Tampa Bay Rays on the Move, Elly De La Cruz to the Derby + San Francisco Giants 1B Dominic Smith
6/19/2025
On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the suddenly slumping New York Mets and New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays going up for sale (and potentially changing cities), and the rumors linking Elly De La Cruz to the upcoming Home Run Derby. Later, San Francisco Giants first baseman Dominic Smith swings by. Plus, a conversation with St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Lynn Worthy, a hot and fresh edition of the Pocket Protector with Anthony Masterson, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and a very special Shohei Ohtani-themed version of the Parker Pushbck.
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Duration:00:32:51
Best of The Odd Couple
6/18/2025
Rob and Kelvin share their thoughts on the Buss Family finally deciding to sell their controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, tell us why they have a big problem with all the melodrama surrounding Caitlin Clark, and debate whether this latest off-field incident should be enough for the Cleveland Browns to move on from Shedeur Sanders.
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Duration:00:23:08
Hour 3 - The Browns Should Cut Shedeur Sanders + Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman
6/18/2025
Rob and Kelvin debate whether this latest off-field incident should be enough for the Cleveland Browns to move on from Shedeur Sanders. Plus, former WNBA star and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman swings by to discuss her experience throwing out the first pitch with the Texas Rangers, the coverage of Caitlin Clark during her first few seasons in the WNBA, Jeanie Buss’ decision to sell her controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more!
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Duration:00:38:41
Hour 2 - The Caitlin Clark Melodrama Has Jumped the Shark
6/18/2025
Rob and Kelvin tell us why they have a big problem with all the melodrama surrounding Caitlin Clark, and debate whether the act of ‘plunking’ should be eliminated from the sport of baseball altogether after what happened to Shohei Ohtani last night. Plus, the Odd Couple Crew debates the greatest Lakers of the Jerry Buss Era in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go.
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Duration:00:37:56
Hour 1 - The Lakers are Getting Sold + NBA.com writer Shaun Powell
6/18/2025
Rob and Kelvin share their thoughts on the Buss Family finally deciding to sell their controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Later, NBA.com writer Shaun Powell swings by to discuss the Lakers sale, why he expects the Oklahoma City Thunder will close out the NBA Finals tomorrow night, the biggest reason why the NBA Finals television ratings have been so low, and much more!
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Duration:00:38:27
Best of The Odd Couple
6/17/2025
Rob and Kelvin debate whether or not Tyrese Haliburton is being selfish by insisting on playing through injury during these NBA Finals, tell us what Jalen Williams would have to do to steal the NBA Finals MVP award from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and argue whether LeBron James’ anti-Rings Culture sentiment is legitimate or just something he says to help boost his own legacy.
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Duration:00:26:38
Hour 3- LeBron James is a Self-Serving King + NBA champion Antonio Daniels
6/17/2025
Rob and Kelvin debate whether LeBron James’ anti-Rings Culture sentiment is legitimate or just something he says to help boost his own legacy. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss LeBron’s comments, Tyrese Haliburton’s underwhelming performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and much more!
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Duration:00:38:32
Hour 2 - J-Dub is About to Rob SGA + 'Setting the Pace' podcast host Alex Golden
6/17/2025
Rob and Kelvin argue over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s seemingly endless championship window and tell us what Jalen Williams would have to do to steal the NBA Finals MVP award from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, ‘Setting the Pace’ podcast host Alex Golden swings by to discuss the impact of Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury, the likelihood that the Indiana Pacers can force a Game 7, the narrative that Indiana had an easy path to the NBA Finals, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week's edition of Trash Talk.
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Duration:00:37:39
Hour 1 - Tyrese Haliburton is Being Selfish Right Now + Former NFL OL Ephraim Salaam
6/17/2025
Rob and Kelvin debate whether or not Tyrese Haliburton is being selfish by insisting on playing through injury during these NBA Finals, argue over Shohei Ohtani’s GOAT candidacy, 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 the Haliburton injury, how the Pittsburgh Steelers should handle TJ Watt’s contract holdout, and much more!
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Duration:00:39:27
Best of The Odd Couple
6/16/2025
Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington open this 'Best of' edition of the show looking ahead to Shohei Ohtani's much anticipated return to the mound... Rob explains why Ohtani should ONLY be considered a transcendent talent when he's playing both ways — Kelvin tries to talk some sense into him. NBA veteran olden Polynice joins the show to weigh in with his thoughts on the NBA Finals ahead of game 5. Rob and Kelvin also react to the blockbuster MLB trade between the Giants and Red Sox sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco... Rob explains why the Red Sox have no one to blame but themselves. Plus, Shekel City!
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Duration:00:41:18
Hour 1 - Pacers Blew It!
6/16/2025
Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington open up this edition of The Odd Couple with their thoughts and reactions to game 4 of the NBA Finals ahead of game 5's tipoff! Did Indiana blow their shot at a title when they let OKC tie the series? NBA veteran olden Polynice joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts. Rob and Kelvin also react to the blockbuster MLB trade between the Giants and Red Sox sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco... Rob explains why the Red Sox have no one to blame but themselves. Plus, Shekel City!
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Duration:00:40:11
Hour 2 - Ohtani NOT Transcendent?
6/16/2025
Rob and Kelvin open hour 2 looking ahead to Shohei Ohtani's much anticipated return to the mound... Rob explains why Ohtani should ONLY be considered a transcendent talent when he's playing both ways — Kelvin tries to talk some sense into him. Plus, reacting to the NBA caving to fan demands for starting lineup intros ahead of Finals games!
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Duration:00:40:37
Hour 3 - Should Memphis Trade Ja?
6/16/2025
Rob and Kelvin open hour 3 debating a simple question: now that the Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane, should they look to trade Ja Morant as well? National baseball reporter Julian McWilliams from CBS Sports joins the show to break down the Devers to San Francisco trade, discuss Shohei's return to the mound, and more! Plus, Rob has NEVER played solitaire??
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Duration:00:40:12
Straight Fire - Desmond Bane to the Magic, the NBA's 2nd Apron Sucks & Caitlin Clark's Big Return
6/15/2025
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster trade that saw the Memphis Grizzlies ship Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, where Orlando ranks in the Eastern Conference pecking order next season, why Memphis ultimately decided to punt on their Big 3 of Bane, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., why you should expect the dreaded 2nd Apron will force other teams (like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, etc.) to trade their best players in the very near future, and why hoops fans everywhere are rejoicing now that Caitlin Clark has made her triumphant return to the court.
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Duration:00:33:21
Best of The Week on The Odd Couple
6/14/2025
Rob and Kelvin tell us if the New York Knicks are making a mistake by pursuing Jason Kidd to be their next head coach, debate whether DeMarcus Cousins was justified for trying to fight a fan that threw a beer at him during a game in Puerto Rico, and explain why it’s a fool’s errand trying to make sense of the Indiana Pacers’ Cinderella run through the NBA Finals.
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Duration:00:30:33
Best of The Odd Couple
6/13/2025
Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob debate whether this Indiana Pacers postseason run is trending to be the greatest championship run in NBA history, argue whether Giannis Antetokounmpo should be applauded for wanting to stay in Milwaukee even though the Bucks are no longer championship contenders, and tell us why the WNBA television ratings have plummeted while Caitlin Clark was out injured.
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Duration:00:24:13