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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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 7min
DeChambeau Wins It, Celtics and Panthers Look to Close Out, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap Bryson DeChambeau's U.S. Open victory, give out their Game 5 NBA best bets (12:47) and Game 5 Stanley Cup best bets (30:08), then finish up with their toughest losses of the weekend in betaches (48:30).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
Jun 14, 2024 • 53min
Celtics Look to Sweep, Father's Day Weekend, and Geoffrey Esper Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Geoffrey Esper to talk about being the new favorite in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest before being joined by the D3, who give out their best bets for Mavericks-Celtics Game 4 and Sharp Tank.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Geoffrey EsperProducers: 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
Jun 12, 2024 • 59min
Mavericks Vs. Celtics Game 3, U.S. Open, and Aaron Rodgers's Unexcused Absence
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their best bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals (4:10) before moving on to their Game 3 picks for the Stanley Cup (23:16). Next, they discuss the U.S. Open (31:52) and Aaron Rodgers's unexcused absence from training camp (45:37).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
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 7min
Celtics Up 2-0, Stanley Cup Game 2, Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the first two games of the NBA Finals which has the Celtics up 2-0 on the Mavericks as the series heads back to Dallas. Next, they give out their best bets for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup (22:31), their MLB plays of the day (29:22), and their worst losses of the weekend in betaches (38:16).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 7, 2024 • 53min
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2, Stanley Cup Preview, and Buck Showalter Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Buck Showalter to talk Mets, Yankees, and robot umpires, before being joined by the D3, where they give out their best bets for the Stanley Cup, Mavericks-Celtics Game 2, and Sharp Tank.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Buck ShowalterProducers: 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
Jun 6, 2024 • 58min
Celtics and Mavericks Take a 3-0 Lead, Stars Vs. Oilers Game 3, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in the NBA as both the Mavericks and Celtics take a 3-0 series lead. Then, they preview the Stars and Oilers Game 3 (25:34) before moving on to their MLB plays of the day (33:15) and betaches (44:41). 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
Jun 5, 2024 • 53min
Mavericks Vs. Celtics Game 1, the Bears on 'Hard Knocks,' and Banned From Baseball
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their best bets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals before moving on to their MLB plays of the day (19:47). Next, they discuss the Bears on 'Hard Knocks' (27:31), the French Open (35:27), and the latest player to be banned from the MLB for betting (41:44).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 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
NBA and NHL Finals Are Set and a Weekend Sports Recap
Cousin Sal and the D3 preview the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics (2:50) and the Stanley Cup Finals between the Panthers and Oilers (17:40), then recap the weekend in sports (44:34).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
May 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Minnesota Forces Game 5, NHL Playoff Update, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping Game 4 between the Timberwolves and the Mavericks before giving out their best bets for Game 5 (6:35). Next, they give out their best bets for Game 4 between the Stars and Oilers (20:23) and Game 5 between the Panthers and Rangers (15:45). Finally, they give out their plays of the day in MLB (25:30) and their best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (32:59).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
May 24, 2024 • 53min
Friday NBA Best Bets, Sharp Tank, and Bobby Valentine Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Bobby Valentine to talk about the Mets and his famous mustache disguise. He is then joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for Friday's NBA and NHL games. Plus, Sharp Tank!Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Bobby ValentineProducers: 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
