

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 19, 2024 • 1h 26min
Previewing the AFC East and AFC North
Cousin Sal and the D3 start their NFL previews by going over win totals, favorite props, and division winners for the AFC East (20:37) and AFC North (48:41).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 14, 2024 • 1h 28min
Best Bets for the ACC and the Big 12
Cousin Sal and the D3 start off the podcast with a quick midweek betache (2:30), before moving on to their best bets for the ACC (13:35), the Big 12 (43:54), and the weekend with Sharp Tank (77:42)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 12, 2024 • 1h 56min
'Against All Odds' Is Back to Preview the SEC and Big Ten
Cousin Sal and the D3 return from their hiatus to recap the Olympics (1:26) and the betaches (11:51) that were suffered in Paris (00:00) before jumping to the start of football season, where they break down conference win totals, conference winners, and best props for the SEC (30:47) and Big Ten (74:14).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 7, 2024 • 45min
The NFL Season Is Almost Here
Cousin Sal looks back on his interviews with Michael Irvin and Andre Reed from the 2023 NFL season in preparation for the upcoming 2024 NFL season.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Michael Irvin and Andre ReedProducer: 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 5, 2024 • 56min
The State of Sports Gambling With Todd Fuhrman
Cousin Sal is joined by Todd Fuhrman to talk about the current landscape of sports betting and what to expect in the near future.Host: Cousin SalGuest: Todd FuhrmanProducer: 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

Jul 26, 2024 • 54min
Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend With WWE's Best | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
In this week's episode, we replay interviews from WWE superstars Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, before being joined by the Miz to discuss the upcoming SummerSlam.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and The MizProducers: 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

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 10min
Yankees Fans Are Upset and 2024 Olympic Best Bets With Megan Connolly
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the Mets' victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night, leaving Parlay Kid and Brother Bri very upset with the team's current state. Next, they are joined by Megan Connolly to give their best bets for the Olympics (17:53) and their bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (57:05).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Megan ConnollyProducer: 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

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
Weekend Recap, Team USA Survives, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap this weekend in sports, give out their plays of the day in the MLB (14:54), discuss Team USA surviving South Sudan (25:32), and Sal gives out his worst loss of the weekend in betaches (00:00).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

Jul 19, 2024 • 53min
'Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend' With Baseball's Best | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
In this week's episode, Cousin Sal is joined by Jennie Finch to remember the 20th anniversary of her Olympic gold medal before being joined by MLB journalist Rob Parker to discuss the MLB season.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Jennie Finch and Rob ParkerProducers: 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

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 12min
Talking the MLB All-Star Game and The Open With Paul Koehorst
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the MLB All-Star game and Home Run Derby (11:27) before being joined by golf expert Paul Koehorst to give out their best bets for The Open (26:13) and wrap things up with Sharp Tank (59:42).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Paul KoehorstProducer: 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