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Against All Odds with Cousin Sal

The Ringer

Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on-air personality and host of Cousin Sal’s Winning Weekend, Sal Iacono breaks down the world of gambling across a variety of sports, including NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, boxing, wrestling, and competitive hot dog-eating. Each week, Sal offers up odds analysis as well as his best bets, while introducing celebrities, Vegas experts, and his pack of lunatic friends, who are shameless about discussing their latest wins and losses (mostly losses).

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United States

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Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on-air personality and host of Cousin Sal’s Winning Weekend, Sal Iacono breaks down the world of gambling across a variety of sports, including NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, boxing, wrestling, and competitive hot dog-eating. Each week, Sal offers up odds analysis as well as his best bets, while introducing celebrities, Vegas experts, and his pack of lunatic friends, who are shameless about discussing their latest wins and losses (mostly losses).

Language:

English


Episodes
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March Madness Is Here, a Lucky Weekend, and More NFL Free Agency Signings

3/17/2025
Sal and the D3 start the podcast with Sal's lucky break over the weekend, before breaking down the NCAA brackets (7:58), giving out their NBA plays of the day (31:24), the most recent NFL signings (39:02), MLB's opening day in Japan (50:14), and betaches (55:31). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:46

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The Best Sports Media Feuds and Kenny Mayne Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/14/2025
Cousin Sal is joined by Kenny Mayne to discuss their upcoming trip to Vegas before the D3 joins to talk NFL props on players who signed with new teams, what the best sports media feuds are, and which NBA teams will make/miss the playoffs. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Kenny Mayne Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, and Felipe Guilhermino The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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NFL Free Agency Update, and Yankees and Mets Injuries. Plus, Who's Making the NHL Playoffs?

3/13/2025
Sal and the D3 start the podcast with the most recent NFL free agent signings, including Daniel Jones signing with the Colts, as well as the 49ers releases. Next, they give out their NCAA plays of the day (20:15). Finally, they wrap things up with MLB injury news (28:10) and their best bets for which teams will make the NHL playoffs (33:05). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:11

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NFL Free Agency Starts, Jalen Brunson Injured, Ankalaev Is the New Champ

3/10/2025
Sal and the D3 react to all the recent NFL signings on the first day of free agency, Darnold to the Seahawks and Justin Fields to the Jets. Next, they look at some conference tournaments in college basketball (20:29), Jalen Brunson's injury (34:05), and give out their basketball plays of the day (42:28). Finally, they wrap things up with betaches, where they discuss Alex Pereira losing to Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight belt (54:16). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:09:54

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The Most Surprising Athlete Heel Turn, and Jay Bilas Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/7/2025
Cousin Sal is joined by Jay Bilas to discuss college basketball's player of the year and the NCAA Tournament, before the D3 joins to talk Steph Curry's 3-point record, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, the most surprising athlete heel turn, and UFC 313. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Jay Bilas, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, and Drew Van Steenbergen The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Conference Championship Best Bets and the Latest NFL News

3/6/2025
Sal and the D3 kick off the podcast with the most recent news in the NFL, then their basketball plays of the day (24:32), before giving out their bets for the NCAA conference championships (29:25) and reading fan mail (36:55). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:44

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Oscars Recap, NFL Combine Results, and Should We Bet the Cavs?

3/3/2025
Sal and the D3 recap their winning and losing bets from the Oscars before discussing this past weekend in college basketball and the NBA (6:38), the latest NFL news (28:10), and Betaches (40:28). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:13

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Oscars Best Bets, the NFL Combine, and Eric Allen Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

2/28/2025
Cousin Sal is joined by Eric Allen to discuss his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. The D3 then joins to give out bets for the Oscars, the NFL combine, and who the greatest NFL DB of all time is. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Eric Allen, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Travis Lafaille, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Parlay Kid Recovers, Spring Training Update, and 2025 NFL Owner Rankings

2/27/2025
Sal and the D3 kick off the podcast by asking The Parlay Kid whether he's recovered after his cap of consequences, before moving on to an NBA update (3:17), during which they recap the Lakers-Mavs game, the Knicks beating the 76ers, and Embiid's future. Next, they do an MLB spring training update (19:51), discuss this year's NFL owner rankings (23:38), and give out their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (40:08). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:18

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'Against All Odds' Returns

2/25/2025
Sal and the D3 return from a week off and recap everything they missed, including the 4 Nations Face-Off (17:40), the NBA All-Star Game, and the beginning of spring training (46:08), all while the Parlay Kid faces his cap of consequences. Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:45

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Against All Odds Season Replay With Tony Romo and Matthew McConaughey

2/20/2025
We take a look at two of our best interviews from the NFL season with Tony Romo and Matthew McConaughey Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Tony Romo, Matthew McConaughey Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:38

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Against All Odds Season Replay With Jim Nantz and Tony Gonzalez

2/18/2025
We take a look at two of our best interviews from the NFL season with Jim Nantz and Tony Gonzalez Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Jim Nantz, Tony Gonzalez Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:19

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Early NFL Predictions, Dallas Goedert Joins, and the NBA All-Star Game | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

2/14/2025
Cousin Sal is joined by Dallas Goedert to discuss the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory before the D3 joins to give out early bets for next year’s NFL season and the NBA All-Star Game. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Dallas Goedert, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Sirushi Witte, Felipe Guillhermino, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Liz Jerry The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Way Too Early NFL Prop Bets

2/13/2025
Sal and the D3 kick off the podcast by taking an early look at some prop bets for next NFL season (3:32) before giving out their plays of the day in basketball (16:46) and reading some fan mail (26:38). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:44

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Super Bowl LIX Recap, Newest Hall of Fame Inductees, and Betaches

2/11/2025
Sal and the D3 start off the podcast with a recap of Super Bowl LIX, where the Eagles beat the Chiefs in a lopsided victory. Next, they discuss the latest NFL Hall of Fame inductees and whether Eli Manning deserves to be a Hall of Famer (27:44). Finally, they give out their NBA plays of the day (49:22) and their Betaches from the past week (57:22). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:09

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Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend Live From Radio Row | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

2/7/2025
Cousin Sal is joined by Fred Warner, Ashton Jeanty, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Milroe, and Marshall Faulk on radio row to talk all things Super Bowl and the NFL. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Fred Warner, Ashton Jeanty, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Milroe, and Marshall Faulk Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Travis Lafaille, Felipe Guillhermino, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, and Liz Jerry The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Super Bowl Props, a Different Take on Luka, and Betaches

2/4/2025
Sal and the D3 start off the podcast with a recap of the Luka Doncic trade, with a different take on it by Harry. Next, the D3 give out their best prop bets and their picks for the Super Bowl (9:10) before wrapping everything up with Betaches (52:55). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:57

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Best Running Back Seasons of All Time and Super Bowl Picks With Wade Phillips | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

1/31/2025
On this week's 'Cousin Sal’s Winning Weekend,' Sal and the D3 do a draft for the best running back season of all time before Wade Phillips joins to talk about the Cowboys' head coaching position and who he thinks will win this year's Super Bowl. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Wade Phillips, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, Sirushi Witte, Drew van Steenbergen, and Felipe Guilhermino The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:40

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Super Bowl TD Props, Basketball Plays of the Day, and Sharp Tank

1/30/2025
Sal and the D3 kick off the podcast by taking an early look at the odds for the Super Bowl and giving out player touchdown props for the game. Next, they give out their basketball plays of the day (26:32) and their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (33:14). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:47

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An Eagles Vs. Chiefs Super Bowl and More Coaching Changes

1/28/2025
Sal and the D3 start off the podcast by recapping the conference championships and then give out an early prop for the Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl (28:34). Next, they go over the most recent coaching changes in the NFL, with the Cowboys hiring Schottenheimer and the Raiders hiring Carroll (32:56). Finally, they give out a basketball play of the day (42:25) and go over Betaches from the weekend (49:15). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit theringer.com/RG to learn more about the resources and helplines available, and listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:46