

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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Jul 10, 2025 • 58min
MLB All-Star Lineups, Recent NBA Signings, and NFL Player Milestones
Sal and the D3 talk about the MLB All-Star lineups and snubs before giving out their MLB play of the day (7:14). Next, they discuss the most recent signings in the NBA (14:50), talk about NFL player milestone picks on FanDuel (27:48), and recap Wimbledon (38:34).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, and Brian SzokoliProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 7, 2025 • 57min
Will There Be Another 3K-Strikeout Pitcher, 60 Days to NFL Kickoff, Knicks Hire Mike Brown
Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in MLB, give out their MLB play of the day (9:25), and discuss whether we'll see another pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts (20:35). Next, they look at the most recent news in the NFL as we're now 60 days away from kickoff (23:55), and finally, talk about the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their head coach (32:30).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jul 3, 2025 • 38min
Against All Odds Rewind With Dan Orlovsky and Phil Simms
We take a look back at two great interviews with Dan Orlovsky and Phil Simms from this past year in which they discuss the NFL draft and which QBs to look out for this upcoming season.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Dan Orlovsky and Phil SimmsProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 9min
Wimbledon 2025, the Malik Beasley Betting Scandal, and Which Team Do You Hate the Most?
Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in MLB, where the Mets continue to struggle. Next, they take a look at the most recent NBA news, including Malik Beasley being investigated for gambling on NBA games (15:22). Then, they look at Wimbledon (26:05), give out their betaches from the weekend (30:32), and go over which teams they hate the most (39:47).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 27, 2025 • 53min
Midyear Sports Awards | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
As we hit the midway point for 2025, Cousin Sal and the D3 give out their awards for this year so far.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry GagnonProducers: 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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Jun 26, 2025 • 42min
The NBA Draft, More NBA Trades, and Which Comedians Would You Like to Host the ESPYs?
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving their final thoughts on the draft before it starts. Next, they recap the most recent NBA trades (4:43) and talk about whom the Knicks should hire as their next head coach (7:22). Then, they give out their MLB plays of the day (9:43) and discuss whether or not Cal Raleigh will keep up his home run pace (17:42). Finally, they answer the riverboat question of which comedian they'd like to see host the ESPYs (24:38).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 7min
Thunder Win It All, 2026 NBA Odds, and Jon Jones Retires
Sal and the D3 recap Game 7 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder defeat the Pacers to clinch the championship. Next, they preview the odds for the 2025-26 NBA season (8:56), give out their MLB plays of the day (26:24), recap their betaches from the weekend (38:57), and discuss Jon Jones retiring from the UFC (48:10).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 19, 2025 • 44min
Pacers-Thunder Game 6, and the Panthers Repeat
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where Tyrese Haliburton put up just four points. Then, they preview Game 6 and give out their best bets and best props (9:03). Finally, they recap the Florida Panthers winning their second Stanley Cup in a row (20:16) and give out the MLB plays of the day (27:54).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 16min
Pacers-Thunder Game 5, Panthers-Oilers Game 6, and Devers to the Giants
Sal and the D3 recap the U.S. Open, where J.J. Spaun won his first major, before moving on to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where they give out their best bets (8:30). Next, they preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final (26:10), give out their MLB play of the day (34:05), react to the Rafael Devers trade (45:50), and finally give out their Betaches from this past weekend (52:54).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 13, 2025 • 53min
Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend With 'Sopranos' Stars Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler of 'The Sopranos' to discuss growing up together, life after the show, baseball, and sports gambling. Next, the D3 joins to give out their picks for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Robert Iler, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, and Oscar De La Luz
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