The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Straight Fire - The Punchless Pistons, MVP SGA Ain't All That & Aaron Rodgers Won't Matter in Pittsburgh

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for the Detroit Pistons after they got blasted at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, how the Cavs matchup in the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, why all the adulation being thrown at Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the wake of his second consecutive NBA MVP award is wildly premature, how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can dethrone OKC in the Western Conference Finals, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to bring back Aaron Rodgers feels like such a desperation move.  #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en]. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907] to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of The Week on The Odd Couple

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Victor Wembanyama should have been suspended for the upcoming Game 5 after getting ejected from Game 4 for throwing an elbow at an opponent’s neck, argue whether LeBron James should be forced to retire this upcoming offseason, and debate whether the NFL is going to regret putting Caleb Williams the Chicago Bears on so many marquee windows this season. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 1 - The NFL Knows Fernando Mendoza Will be a Bust

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob explain why the NFL decided not to give number 1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza a single primetime game this season, explain why Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves most of the blame for the Milwaukee Bucks’ lost season, tell us how James Harden is flipping the script on his playoff reputation, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 2 - It Was "Hell" Watching Shedeur Sanders Play Football + Former NFL QB Shaun King

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob discuss why Deion Sanders should focus more on Shedeur’s sub-par play on the field that what people say about him on the field, and provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 6 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Plus, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports Radio NFL analyst Shaun King swings by to discuss his expectations for Fernando Mendoza as a rookie, why the NFL scheduled the New England Patriots on Opening Night, the ongoing Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel soap opera, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 3 - Nobody is Betting on the Bengals + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob tell us why it’s crazy to suggest that the Cincinnati Bengals are poised for a big bounce back season in 2026. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers coming up small in Game 6, what lies ahead for the San Antonio Spurs, why LeBron James feels like he has been taken for granted by the Los Angeles Lakers, the role Giannis Antetokounmpo played in the Milwaukee Bucks’ lost season, and much more See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.