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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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Final Episode
Cousin Sal is joined by the D3 and former producers, Jim Cunningham, Tate Frazier, and Babyface Joel Solomon, to bring the podcast to an end.
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 13min
NFL and NCAA Future Bets
Sal and the D3 give out futures for the upcoming NFL (7:37) and NCAA (32:50) season before giving out betaches from this weekend (57:29).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Aug 7, 2025 • 44min
Against All Odds Rewind with David Wright and Eric Allen
In today's episode we look back at two Hall of Fame interviews with Mets legend, David Wright, and NFL legend Eric Allen.
Hosts: Cousin Sal
Guest: David Wright, Eric Allen
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Aug 4, 2025 • 38min
Against All Odds Rewind with The Miz and Jeff Ross
In today's episode, we look back on two great interviews from this past year that featured The Miz and Jeff Ross.
Hosts: Cousin Sal
Guest: The Miz, Jeff Ross
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 24, 2025 • 55min
The State of Sports Betting With Todd Fuhrman
Todd Fuhrman joins Sal to discuss the state of sports betting across the U.S., including when it might be legalized in California.
Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Todd FuhrmanProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 21, 2025 • 47min
The Baseball Hall of Fame, New York's Best Baseball Players, and a Career in Stand-up
Sal is joined by MLB writer Rob Parker to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, the best players in Yankees and Mets history, and his stand-up career.
Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Rob ParkerProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 18, 2025 • 53min
Best of Cuz's Conundrums | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
We revisit the best of the 'Cuz's Conundrums' segment from season 2!
Host: Cousin Sal
Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, Oscar De La Luz, Chris Wohlers
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 15min
Favorite Football Win Total and the British Open with Paul Koehorst
Sal and the D3 recap the Home Run Derby, go over their favorite win total bet for the NFL (11:50) and NCAA (21:24), and are joined by Paul Koehorst to give out their best bets for the British Open (31:09).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli
Guest: Paul Koehorst
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 14, 2025 • 55min
The Home Run Derby, Early NFL and NCAAF Bets, and Betaches
Sal and the D3 give out their best bets for the Home Run Derby (00:00), best NFL division-winner bets (00:00), and best college football conference-winner bets (00:00), before wrapping things up with betaches (00:00).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 11, 2025 • 53min
Sports Scandals and New York Sports Fandom With Paul Virzi | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Paul Virzi to discuss sports scandals, the Giants' upcoming season, and what it's like being a New York sports fan.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Paul Virzi, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, Oscar De La Luz, and Chris Wohlers
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