The Odd Couple With Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

Chris and Rob explain why they have a big problem with Klay Thompson scrubbing the Golden State Warriors from his social media pages as a negotiation tactic and tell us why Kyrie Irving’s postgame tweet following the Dallas Mavericks’ season-ending loss in Game 5 was nothing but a coping mechanism. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss why the number of Black players in professional baseball continues to dwindle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris explain why it’s hard to take the Philadelphia 76ers as the Eastern Conference foe that is best equipped to knock off the Boston Celtics and tell us which team LeBron James should join if he decides to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, Yahoo Sports writer Tom Haberstroh swings by to discuss his bombshell report that Chicago Bulls statisticians juiced the stats to ensure that Michael Jordan won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1988.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss which teams make the most sense for LeBron James if he decides to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, tell us why it would be impossible for LeBron and JJ Redick to continue their podcast together and explain why Reggie Jackson’s comments about the atrocities he faced playing baseball in the south during the 1960s absolutely needed to be heard by the masses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss the bombshell report that Chicago Bulls statisticians juiced the stats to ensure that Michael Jordan won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1988 and tell us if this news will change the way people view Jordan in the GOAT debate. Later, the Odd Couple Crew debate the Kelly-Matthew Stafford college dating ‘controversy’ in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. Plus, Yahoo Sports writer Tom Haberstroh swings by to discuss his investigation into MJ’s juiced defensive stats in 1988.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss which Eastern Conference foe is best equipped to knock off the Boston Celtics, tell us why they’ve been so underwhelmed by Joel Embiid these last few years and explain why Caitlin Clark deserves to be one of the leading vote-getters for the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game. Plus, The Athletic senior writer Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers decision to hire JJ Redick as their next head coach, what roster changes need to be made alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss the concerns they have about JJ Redick’s fit as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and discuss why the number of Black players in professional baseball continues to dwindle. Plus, Locked on Lakers host Andy Kamenetzky swings by to discuss what has to happen for JJ Redick to succeed as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the pressure to win – and win early – for Redick, what roster moves the team can make alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis to get the team back in contention and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss why the low number of Black players in Major League Baseball can be traced back to the youth level and share their thoughts on Rich Paul doing everything he can to steer Bronny James to the Los Angeles Lakers.   Plus, Locked on Lakers host Andy Kamenetzky swings by to discuss what has to happen for JJ Redick to succeed as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the pressure to win – and win early – for Redick, what roster moves the team can make alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis to get the team back in contention and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss why the number of Black players in professional baseball continues to dwindle and share their thoughts on the uncertain future of free-agent-to-be Paul George. Plus, former NBA veteran and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Kerry Kittles swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick as their next head coach, how the non-LeBron players might respond to such an inexperienced hire, why it’s far from a lock that Team USA will bring home the gold at the Olympics and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Chris discuss the concerns they have about JJ Redick’s fit as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, tell us why the buy-in of LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be the key to Redick getting off to a hot start and whether the Lakers should’ve waited to speak with Monty Williams before hiring JJ. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on DeMar DeRozan officially choosing sides in the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob checks in live from Rickwood Field in Birmingham to discuss the late-great Willie Mays and the significance of Negro League baseball. Plus, we have on-location interviews with San Francisco Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks and St Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne. Finally, we’ve got appearances by MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble and gambling expert David Gascon. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Best of The Odd Couple, Chris Broussard and Martin Weiss, pinch-hitting for Rob Parker, break down the Celtics' NBA Championship, debating whether or not the Celtics have a dynasty or are one and done. Next, the guys look at Jayson Tatum's career, examining what this championship means for the Celtics star and what he can do next to further his career. Finally the guys react to Monty Williams OUT as the Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons, what does this mean for the Lakers, the rest of the NBA, and the available head coaching pool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1 of The Odd Couple, Chris Broussard and Martin Weiss, pinch-hitting for Rob Parker, break down the Celtics' NBA Championship, debating whether or not the Celtics have a dynasty or are one and done. Next, the guys look at Jayson Tatum's career, examining what this championship means for the Celtics star and what he can do next to further his career. Fox Sports Radio NBA Insider Marc Stein joins the show to talk about everything NBA, including Monty Williams being out as Pistons head coach, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of The Odd Couple, Chris Broussard and Martin Weiss, pinch-hitting for Rob Parker, react to reports that some NFL owners want to implement a QB cap. MLB Bro and Sports Rap Radio's JR Gamble joins the show for a brand-new edition of "Foul Or Fair." Next, the guys discuss The Rickwood Field tribute game for the Negro Leagues, with our very own Martin Weiss on the scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of The Odd Couple, Chris Broussard and Martin Weiss, pinch-hitting for Rob Parker, react to Monty Williams OUT as the Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons, what does this mean for the Lakers, the rest of the NBA, and the available head coaching pool. Next,  FS1 Analyst Eddie House joins the show to talk Lakers HC vacancy and everything else NBA! Finally, the guys react to Paul Georges free agency comments and what he expects for the rest for his career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Haynes and Marc Stein unite for an all-new #thisleague UNCUT to discuss the Boston Celtics topping off their dominant season with a game 5 win at home to close out the Finals and capture the Larry O’Brien trophy. The talk about Jaylen Brown being awarded Finals MVP, what that means for Jayson Tatum and if this team can repeat as champions next season. They finish with a look ahead to the offseason and why a 9x All-Star could be on the move in free agency. Follow, rate and review #thisleague UNCUT with Chris Haynes & Marc Stein here!https://link.chtbl.com/thisleagueuncut #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob tell us if this NBA championship changes anything about Jayson Tatum’s status around the league, explain why Kyrie Irving’s postgame tweet following the Dallas Mavericks’ season-ending loss in Game 5 was nothing but a coping mechanism and react to the breaking news that Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays has died at the age of 93.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob react to the breaking news that Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays has died at the age of 93 and tell us how much credit Joe Mazzulla really deserves for the Boston Celtics’ run to the NBA championship. Plus, Super Producer Rob G hosts the latest award-winning edition of Trollin’ or Rollin’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob tell us what Luka Doncic has to change about his body and his game in order to get over that championship hunt and explain why Kyrie Irving’s postgame tweet following the Dallas Mavericks’ season-ending loss in Game 5 was nothing but a coping mechanism. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss Kyrie’s issues playing in Boston, whether Luka really played as well as his numbers indicate he did, all this parity around the NBA and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Rob tell us if this NBA championship changes anything about Jayson Tatum’s status around the league, debate whether Al Hoford and Jrue Holiday will end up being Hall of Famers 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 narrative around Tatum, whether this current Celtics squad is an all-time great team, Kyrie Irving’s incredibly disappointing NBA Finals and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and NBA senior writer Michael C. Wright react to the Celtics winning their 18th NBA Championship. They examine Jaylen Brown as MVP, the historical place of this team and look ahead to next season. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartPodcasts and the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.