The Odd Couple With Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob looks at Justin Verlander's recent no-hitter, his late career resurgence, the Twins continuing their record home run barrage, and Reds' rookie Aristedes Aquino's rookie record August tear. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, 'Fair or Foul' and the Analytic Stat of the Week.Guests: Michael Bourne - Former MLB Outfielder and stolen base leader discusses the decline of the stolen base, and why it will come back.; Lavelle Neal - Twins Beat Writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune discusses watching the Twins record home run barrage, and playoff possibilities.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why the reports that the Cowboys are closing in on a deal to make Ezekiel Elliott the highest paid running back in football only leads to one obvious question: What took you guys so long?? Plus, the guys debate whether or not this upcoming season is a 'prove it' year for Aaron Rodgers, and explain why the breaking news surrounding Jared Goff's mega-deal with the Rams could have a big impact on Dak Prescott's negotiations with the Cowboys, and so much more! The Odd Couple callers also deliver another-award winning edition of Trash Talk. And, appearances by NFL on FOX analyst Mark Schlereth, former NFL running back Rashad Jennings and NFL Network reporter Jane Slater. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why the reports that the Cowboys are closing in on a deal to make Ezekiel Elliott the highest paid running back in football only leads to one obvious question: What took you guys so long?? Plus, the guys debate whether or not this upcoming season is a 'prove it' year for Aaron Rodgers, and explain why the breaking news surrounding Jared Goff's mega-deal with the Rams could have a big impact on Dak Prescott's negotiations with the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker take a look at how much the Cowboys really need Zeke, if at all, to start the season. NFL Analyst Bucky Brooks stops by to talk about the Chiefs offense and the Packers playoff odds. The guys debate over who you would rather have right now: Jalen or Tua? Plus, the latest edition of Sources Say! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Broussard and Rob Parker look at conflicting reports surrounding Zeke's potential extension with the Cowboys and explain why Zeke does not need to sign a contract any time soon. The guys question if the Miami Dolphins are tanking correctly and wonder if Melvin Gordon has bit off more than he can chew. The guys react to Jalen Hurts' sensational performance and wonder if Alabama would rather have him than Tua right now. NFL analyst Bucky Brooks discusses the Chiefs offense and the Packers playoff chances, and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson gives his bold predictions for the season. Dan Wolken of USA Today recaps Week 1 of the College Football season, plus the guys face off in the latest edition of Sources Say! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Odd Couple's Rob Parker and FOX Sports Radio weekend host Jason McIntyre are filling in for Dan Patrick and the Danettes! Rob and Jason explain why the Houston Texans’ seismic trades over the weekend could backfire in a big way, discuss the latest developments in the Zeke Elliott contract saga, explain why the New York Jets are a sneaky bet to dethrone the Patriots in the AFC East, debate whether or not Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley has the coaching chops to make the jump from college to the NFL in 2020, and much more! Plus, appearances by The MMQB’s Albert Breer and former NFL quarterback and Houston radio host Sean Salisbury. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why Jerry Jones' latest comments expressing frustration over Ezekiel Elliott's decision not to 'honor his contract' shows that negotiations are going even worse than we thought,  debate regarding the sincerity of Jay-Z's relationship with the NFL, discuss whether or not Daniel Jones will take over for Eli Manning as the Giants starting quarterback at some point this season, and much more! The Odd Couple Crew delivers another award-winning edition of Shop Talk, and former MLB outfielder Rod Allen stops by for Foul or Fair. Plus, appearances by television actor Emmanuel Lewis and NBC Dallas sports director Newy Scruggs.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why Jerry Jones' latest comments expressing frustration over Ezekiel Elliott's decision not to 'honor his contract' shows that negotiations are going even worse than we thought, and get into a heated debate regarding the sincerity of Jay-Z's relationship with the NFL. And, former television star Emmanuel Lewis stops by our 'Celebrity Corner' to discuss his acting career and explain why he's picking the Lakers to win the NBA title in 2020.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob debate whether or not loyalty really exists in the NFL (and if players should be open to taking 'hometown discounts'), discuss the possibility that Jim Harbaugh could be the MOCOAT - Most Overrated Coach of All-Time, explain why the dominance of Clemson and Alabama the past 4 years might actually be bad for college football, explain why Michael Jordan is still the Sneaker King decades after his retirement, and much more! Plus, appearances by Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL analyst Greg Jennings and former NFL general manager and NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly. And, FS1's Martin Weiss joins the show for another award-winning edition of Trollin' or Rollin'.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the possibility that Jim Harbaugh could be the MOCOAT - Most Overrated Coach of All-Time, explain why the dominance of Clemson and Alabama the past 4 years might actually be bad for college football, debate whether or not loyalty really exists in the NFL, and explain why Michael Jordan is still the Sneaker King decades after his retirement.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Things got HEATED today between Chris and Rob as the guys debate whether or not Jerry Jones is making a big mistake by playing hardball with Ezekiel Elliott, whether or not Tom Brady really is the most marketable player in the NFL, if Kobe was right when he said that Shaq underachieved as an NBA player, and much more! Plus, appearances by former All-Pro running back and FOX College Football analyst Robert Smith and Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon. And, our FOX Sports Radio teammate Rich Ohrnberger defends his hottest takes in the latest edition of The Hot Seat.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob debate whether or not Jerry Jones is making a big mistake by playing hardball with Ezekiel Elliott, and whether or not Tom Brady really is the most marketable player in the NFL. Plus, former All-Pro running back and FOX College Football analyst Robert Smith stops by to explain how he got the nickname 'WAD', why this is a big year for Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines, and so much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the possibility that the early retirements of Andrew Luck and Rob Gronkowski could become the start of a trend in the NFL, explain why an expanded NFL season would be a bad idea for the players, debate whether or not Carli Lloyd should be allowed to kick during an NFL preseason game, discuss why Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger can't end their war of words, and much more! And, the Odd Couple listeners deliver another award-winning edition of Trash Talkin' Tuesday. Plus, appearances by Bleacher Report NFL columnist Mike Freeman, Washington Post NFL columnist Jerry Brewer and NFL analytics guru Warren Sharp.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss the possibility that the early retirements of Andrew Luck and Rob Gronkowski could become the start of a trend in the NFL, explain why an expanded NFL season would be a bad idea for the players, and debate whether or not Carli Lloyd should be allowed to kick during an NFL preseason game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob have wall-to-wall reaction to Andrew Luck's stunning retirement announcement. The guys discuss if Andrew Luck's early retirement could become the new normal for NFL players moving forward, explain why the Colts' previous front-office deserves the most blame for getting Luck beat up behind a bad offensive line early in his career, and debate whether or not Colts fans were out of line for booing Luck off the field when they found out he was retiring, and much more! Plus, appearances by former NFL head coach Eric Mangini and The Athletic's Stephen Holder.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of the Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob discuss if Andrew Luck's early retirement could become the new normal for NFL players, explain why the Colts' previous front-office deserves the most blame for getting Luck knocked around behind a bad offensive line early in his career, and debate whether or not Colts fans were out of line for booing Luck off the field when they found out he was retiring.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelvin Washington and Ephraim Salaam react to the Lakers signing Dwight Howard and predict how the former All-Star center will fit with LeBron. The guys discuss the future of preseason football and whether or not Ezekiel Elliott is worth the contract he's close to signing. Also, Kelvin and Ephraim weigh in on the Dolphins making light of one of the most polarizing topics in the NFL and debate when Daniel Jones should get the starting job for the Giants!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelvin Washington and Ephraim Salaam fill in for Chris Broussard and Rob Parker and react to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed contract. Also, the guys discuss the future of the NFL preseason and speak with Jason La Canfora about all of the hottest headlines around the league!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why the latest field turf snafu in the preseason game between the Raiders and Packers in Canada is further proof why the NFL needs to do away with international games, discuss whether or not this will be Tom Brady's final season in a Patriots uniform, explain why Ezekiel Elliott absolutely should not settle for being the second-highest paid running back in football, debate if Dak Prescott really deserves to be paid like a top-tier quarterback, and much more! The Odd Couple Crew also delivers award-winning editions of Shop Talk and Trollin' or Rollin'. Plus, the guys discuss the biggest NFL storylines with Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson, and television star Sarunas J. Jackson swings by our Celebrity Corner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob explain why the latest field turf snafu in the preseason game between the Raiders and Packers in Canada is further proof why the NFL needs to do away with international games, discuss whether or not this will be Tom Brady's final season in a Patriots uniform, and debate if Dak Prescott really deserves to be paid like a top-tier quarterback. Plus, television star Sarunas J. Jackson swings by our Celebrity Corner to discuss short actors, open marriages and playing AAU ball with Paul George.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.