The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Chris and Rob explain why the Los Angeles Angels would be wise to trade superstar Shohei Ohtani before the trade deadline and tell us why it makes a ton of sense for Jayson Tatum to try and recruit Damian Lillard to the Boston Celtics. Plus, Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Herring swings by to discuss Lillard’s trade demand, why the Philadelphia 76ers seem like a logical trade partner for the Portland Trail Blazers, the rumblings that Joel Embiid could eventually try to force a trade to the New York Knicks and much more!

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Chris and Rob tell us why James Harden would be wise to rescind his trade demand and stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and explain why it’s blasphemous to suggest that competitive eater Joey Chestnut is an all-time great athlete. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble swings by to address all the biggest MLB headlines in this week’s edition of Foul or Fair.

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On this edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in to discuss what's next for Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels, the Milwaukee Brewers' gamesmanship and some disgruntled Yankees fans in New York. Later, former MLB All-Star Mike Cameron swings by to discuss how he will be involved in next week's All-Star festivities in Seattle, Ohtani's magical season, Ronald Acuna's special season on the bases and much more! Plus, The Athletic Angels beat writer Sam Blum checks in to share his thoughts on the untimely injuries to Ohtani, Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Finally, we've got appearances from MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble, the analytics guru himself Anthony Masterson and gambling expert David Gascon. 

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On today’s edition of the Best of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Ephraim Salaam discuss the NBA having a less-than-exciting offseason in 2023. Is this because there aren’t a ton of trades, or because there hasn’t been a “big fish” free agent signing? The guys talk about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s insane stolen base numbers this season. Rob believes these numbers are fugazi, and Acuña is only benefiting from the MLB skewing the rules on pickoffs and bigger bases. Plus, FSR NBA Insider Mark Medina joins the show to do a deep dive on all of the NBA offseason moves up to this point, including where Damian Lillard could land, James Harden’s frustrations and much more!

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In Hour 1 of today’s edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee discuss the NBA having a less-than-exciting offseason in 2023. Is this because there aren’t a ton of trades, or because there hasn’t been a “big fish” free agent signing? FSR analyst and weekend host Ephraim Salaam joins the show to talk about the Jets being forced to do Hard Knocks, people’s belief in the Lions heading into next year and the NBA offseason. Plus, the guys discuss some of their biggest pet peeves when it comes to travel and much more!

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In Hour 2 of today’s edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee talk about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s insane stolen base numbers this season. Rob believes these numbers are fugazi, and Acuña is only benefiting from the MLB skewing the rules on pickoffs and bigger bases. FSR NBA Insider Mark Medina joins the show to do a deep dive on all of the NBA offseason moves up to this point, including where Damian Lillard could land, James Harden’s frustrations and much more! Plus, it’s a 4th of July eidition of Trash Talkin’ Tuesday and much more!

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 In Hour 3 of today’s edition of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker and guest host Alan Lee react to Joey Chestnut winning his 16th Mustard Belt at the 2023 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Alan is a fan of Joey “Jaws” Chestnut; however Rob is over the act and bored of the GOAT of competitive eaters. The guys also dive into what are the best hot dogs, and the best hot dogs they’ve ever had. FSR weekend host Martin Weiss joins the show for an NBA-filled edition of “Trollin’ or Rollin’”. The guys also react to Mike Trout’s injury, and try to sort out how this will affect what the Angels do with Ohtani either this trade deadline, or in the offseason.

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On today’s edition of the Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, the guys begin the show discussing if the Portland Trail Blazers owe it to Damian Lillard to send him to a team that Lillard wants to play for, or if they should just hold out for a deal that’s in their best interest. Trail Blazers reporter for The Oregonian Aaron Fentress joins the show to discuss Damian Lillard’s trade request, and goes toe-to-toe with Chris and Rob, believing that the Blazers do owe it to Lillard to send him to a contender, or a team he wants to play for. Plus, former NBA scout and podcaster Bryan Oringher joins the show to break down all of the free agent moves that have been made across the NBA so far, and what other moves and trades could be coming and much more!

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In Hour 1 of today’s edition of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, the guys begin the show discussing if the Portland Trail Blazers owe it to Damian Lillard to send him to a team that Lillard wants to play for, or if they should just hold out for a deal that’s in their best interest. Trail Blazers reporter for The Oregonian Aaron Fentress joins the show to discuss Damian Lillard’s trade request, and goes toe-to-toe with Chris and Rob, believing that the Blazers do owe it to Lillard to send him to a contender, or a team he wants to play for. Rob also gives his picks for Shekel City, the guys discuss the Lakers' free agency moves and much more!

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In Hour 2 of today’s edition of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, the guys debate whether or not Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is overpaid, after the Hornets gave him a 5-year max rookie extension. This sparks a conversation about contracts, and if players deserve to make as much money as they do. Friend of the show and Pelicans color analyst Antonio Daniels joins the show to talk about Damian Lillard’s trade request, if he could land in San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama, and the importance of performing well in summer league. Plus, and brand new edition of “Sources Say” and so much more!

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