

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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Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Bills Vs. Dolphins Preview and Best College Games of Week 3
Cousin Sal and the D3 start off the podcast by previewing the Thursday night matchup between the Bills and Dolphins (1:40) before moving on to the best matchups of Week 3 in college football (22:29). They then wrap things up with their MLB plays of the day (33:35) and Sharp Tank (44:30).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 21min
Recapping Week 1 in the NFL, Betaches Around the League, and Brady in the Booth
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap Week 1 in the NFL and then discuss their brutal betaches from the weekend (30:06), Brady's debut in the booth (43:29), Week 3 in college football (53:30), and their MLB plays of the day (65:37).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Sep 6, 2024 • 53min
Tony Romo Talks the Upcoming NFL Season and Week 1 Best Bets With Harry | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Tony Romo to talk about the upcoming NFL season and the time he cried during ‘Blood Diamond’ following a Cowboys playoff loss. They then get into a brand new Cuz's Conundrum. Later, they are joined by D3 member Harry to give out their picks for Week 1 of the NFL season.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Harry Gagnon and Tony RomoProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, Sirushi WitteThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please visit http://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

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ravens Vs. Chiefs Preview, Super Bowl Picks, and Best College Games of Week 2
Cousin Sal and the D3 start off the podcast by previewing the Thursday night matchup between the Ravens and the Chiefs (5:48). Then they give their Super Bowl predictions (26:06), handicap the best games of Week 2 in college football (35:35), and give out their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (45:53).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Recapping Week 1 in the NCAA, Plus the Best Wide Receiver and Defensive Props
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap Week 1 in college football before taking one last look at some NFL props in the wide receiver (15:38) and defensive categories (28:45). Lastly, they round things out with their worst losses of the weekend in betaches (52:30).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Aug 30, 2024 • 53min
Best Bets for NFL Awards and the Best Games of Week 1 | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal addresses the most recent topics around the sports world before being joined by Drew Brees to talk about the upcoming NFL season. Next, he's joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for NFL MVP, Comeback Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Finally, they look at the best matchups for Week 1 of the college football season and predict who will win it all.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Drew BreesProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, Jonathan Frias, and Sirushi WitteThe 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

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 21min
Previewing the NFC South and NFC West
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast off with their MLB plays of the day (9:57) before moving on to their best bets for the NFC South (13:45), NFC West (38:22), and the winner for the U.S. Open (61:08). They finish by giving their best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (66:14).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 34min
Previewing the NFC East and NFC North
Cousin Sal and the D3 open with some quick MLB talk, like their best value for division winner (13:17) and play of the day (19:44), then look at the win totals and props for the NFC East (23:35) and NFC North (53:25). Finally, they wrap things up with betaches (83:22).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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

Aug 23, 2024 • 53min
'Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend' Returns for Season 2 | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
In the premiere of Season 2, Sal introduces a new segment before being joined by Mets Hall of Famer Ron Darling to talk about the 1986 Mets and who has the best broadcast booth in New York. Next, he's joined by the D3 to give out their best QB and RB props for the 2024 NFL season and preview the Week 0 game between FSU and Georgia Tech.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Ron DarlingProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan FriasThe 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

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 24min
Previewing the AFC South and AFC West
Cousin Sal and the D3 finish off their AFC previews by going over win totals, favorite props, and division winners for the AFC South (9:13) and AFC West (40:01) before wrapping it up with the best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (66:07).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael SzokoliThe 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