

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 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
A Wild Weekend, All-Star Break Best Bets, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 give out their best bets for the MLB All-Star break (12:40), recap Alcaraz's win at Wimbledon (32:00), discuss Jalen Brunson's contract (43:35), and go through their betaches (52:29).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 12, 2024 • 53min
Sal's Pal's With Jimmy Kimmel, Joel McHale, and Guillermo Rodriguez | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
In this week's episode, we replay Sal's interviews with Jimmy Kimmel and Joel McHale, then Guillermo Rodriguez of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ joins.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Jimmy Kimmel, Joel McHale, Guillermo RodriguezProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, 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 10, 2024 • 58min
The Yankees Keep Losing, All-Star Break Value Bets, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start things off by discussing Joe Burrow's recent proposal of an 18-game schedule before moving on to the MLB to give out their plays of the day (7:30) and which bets they think have the best value at the All-Star break. Next, they give out their plays for Wednesday's soccer matches (32:27) and their best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (36:57)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 8, 2024 • 58min
The D3 Is Back, Who Won NBA Free Agency, and Betaches
The D3 returns after a week off and they immediately dive into the most recent NFL news before moving on to their MLB plays of the day (13:30). Next, they move on to the NBA to discuss which team won free agency (19:37). Finally, they wrap things up with their picks for Wimbledon (32:37), and betaches (42:02). 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 5, 2024 • 53min
20th Anniversary of the 2004 Olympics With Sue Bird and Andre Ward | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Sue Bird and Andre Ward to discuss the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Olympics.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Sue Bird and Andre WardProducers: 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 3, 2024 • 47min
NBA Season Rewind With Mark Jackson, Brian Scalabrine, and Kevin Harlan
Cousin Sal looks back on the NBA season and revisits interviews with Mark Jackson, Brian Scalabrine, and Kevin Harlan.Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, 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 1, 2024 • 46min
Everything 70's With Ricky Cobb of Super 70s Sports
Ricky Cobb of Super 70s Sports joins Cousin Sal to talk all things 70s and his upcoming new show.Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Ricky CobbProducer: 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

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 14min
Mets Beat Up Cole, McDavid Wins the Conn Smythe, and the 2024 NBA Draft
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping Game 1 of the Subway Series as the Mets come away with a win. Next, they preview the NBA draft and give out their best bets for it (15:49). Then, they discuss how the Panthers won the Stanley Cup and how Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe (46:25). Finally, they wrap things up with their best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (57:46).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
Stanley Cup Game 7, Jordan's Tainted Stats, and the Greatest Living Baseball Player
Cousin Sal and the D3 preview Game 7 between the Oilers and the Panthers (9:45), discuss Michael Jordan's GOAT status (1:08), and debate who the greatest living baseball player is (26:38).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

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
Celtics Win It All, RIP Willie Mays, and Panthers-Oilers Game 6
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the career of Willie Mays before recapping the NBA Finals and giving out their way-too-early 2024-25 NBA champions (26:25). Next, they preview Game 6 in the Stanley Cup final (39:44), give out their plays of the day in MLB (53:51), and give their best bets in Sharp Tank (68:32).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