The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington

Inside the Parker - Early Returns on ABS, 53 Straight Mets Opening Days with Ben Bongiovi + Author Rob 'The Pitching Ninja' Friedman

On this week’s edition of  Inside the (Rob) Parker [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FRobParkerFS1&data=05%7C01%7CRGUERRA%40premierenetworks.com%7Cab8575d202a34052c27108db30a2e625%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638157248419624429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6R8AiRTBF7BNL8gaCKTvPVeld%2Fp5yPUykWCuqTWZqKc%3D&reserved=0], Rob discusses Konnor Griffin's upcoming MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the early returns on the ABS system in baseball, and the New York Yankees impressive first week of baseball. Later, New York Mets super fan Ben Bongiovi swings by to discuss what it means to him to have appeared at 53 consecutive Mets Opening Days, and author Rob 'The Pitching Ninja' Friedman checks to discuss his new book and the evolution of pitching in baseball. Plus, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, the second installment of Rob’s Memory Lane series and a hot and fresh edition of Pocket Protector Central with Anthony Masterson. Subscribe [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Finside-the-rob-parker%2Fid1460750158&data=05%7C01%7CRGUERRA%40premierenetworks.com%7Cab8575d202a34052c27108db30a2e625%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638157248419624429%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fNLOTcVYnRBIRStBegllb%2Fahif4R16DHgkTE4%2BJzxJU%3D&reserved=0] and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter [https://twitter.com/robparkerMLBbro]!!  #OddCouple See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Apparently Winning Isn't Enough for Jalen Hurts

Rob and Kelvin tell us why it’s clear that winning football games alone won’t be enough to get the haters off Jalen Hurts’ back, discuss whether this uneven week of umpiring proves that Robot Umps need to be full-time in baseball, explain the real reason why Tom Izzo was offered the Phoenix Suns head coaching gig last offseason, 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 - Luka Doncic Isn't Getting Real MVP Love + Former NFL TE Clay Harbor

Rob and Kelvin discuss the real reasons why Luka Doncic isn’t seriously being considered to win the NBA MVP award. Plus, former NFL tight and NFL analyst Clay Harbor swings by to discuss the Jalen Hurts hit-piece in ESPN on Wednesday, how the Chicago Bears offense can take the next step next season, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates MLB ballpark giveaway items in this week’s edition of One’s Gotta Go. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hour 3 - The NFL Can't Bend the Knee with the Rooney Rule + FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina

Rob and Kelvin tell us how Roger Goodell and the NFL should have responded when the Florida attorney general called for the abolishment of the Rooney Rule. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss the surging Los Angeles Lakers, why the Chicago Bulls decided to move on from Jaden Ivey, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of The Odd Couple

Rob and Kelvin tell us why it’s clear that winning football games alone won’t be enough to get the haters off Jalen Hurts’ back, and discuss the real reasons why Luka Doncic isn’t seriously being considered to win the NBA MVP award. Plus, former NFL tight and NFL analyst Clay Harbor swings by to discuss the Jalen Hurts hit-piece in ESPN on Wednesday, how the Chicago Bears offense can take the next step next season, and much more!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.