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).
Episodes
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May 22, 2024 • 56min
Celtics Take Game 1, NHL Conference Finals, and a Harry Conspiracy
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping their race to 10 loss and the Celtics' Game 1 win before previewing Game 1 of the WCF (11:57). Then, they give out their best bets for the NHL conference finals (16:34) and read an email from a fan (42:45).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 20, 2024 • 1h 7min
Knicks and Nuggets Lose in 7, Conference Finals Preview, Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in the NBA as both the Knicks and Nuggets lose in Game 7. Then, they preview the Eastern and Western Conference finals (16:55), before moving on to their NBA and MLB plays of the day (49:42), and betaches (36:28).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 17, 2024 • 52min
Friday NBA Best Bets, Sharp Tank, and Kevin Harlan Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Kevin Harlan to talk NBA playoffs and discuss why Knicks-Pacers is the perfect playoff series. Then, the D3 joins for some Sharp Tank and to give out their best bets for Friday's NBA and NHL games.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, Kevin HarlanProducers: 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
May 15, 2024 • 1h 16min
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 5, Best Bets for the Day, and the PGA Championship With Paul Koehorst
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping their race to 10 losses and the Knicks' Game 5 win against the Pacers. Then, they give out their best bets for Wednesday's NBA (7:35) and NHL games (25:14), before Paul Koehorst joins to give out his PGA Championship picks (31:33)Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, 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
May 13, 2024 • 57min
Weekend NBA Recap, NBA, NHL, and MLB Plays of the Day, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in the NBA as the Nuggets evened up the series and the Pacers blew out the Knicks. Then, they give out their best bets in the NBA (14:31), NHL (26:45), and MLB (34:10). Finally, they wrap things up by going over their betaches from the weekend (40:05).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 10, 2024 • 53min
Friday NBA Best Bets, Best Sports-Mom Moment, and Sam Morril Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Sam Morril to talk Knicks vs. Pacers and who he would take as his plus-one to a Knicks game. They're then joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for Friday's NBA and NHL games, and discuss the best sports-mom moment.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Sam MorrilProducers: 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
May 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 2, Best Bets for the Day, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping their race to 10 loss, and the NBA conference semifinal Game 1s. Then, they give out their best bets for Wednesday's NBA (11:45), NHL (22:00), and MLB (33:19) games before moving on to Sharp Tank (39:06).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 6, 2024 • 58min
Brady Roast Recap, NBA-NHL-MLB Plays of the Day, Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the roast of Tom Brady, and follow that with a look at Monday's games in the NBA (10:51), NHL (37:26), and MLB (41:35), then give their best bets. They wrap things up by going over their betaches from the weekend (47:36).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 3, 2024 • 53min
Friday NBA Best Bets, Kentucky Derby Winner, and Kenny Mayne Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Kenny Mayne to talk wiffle ball and the Kentucky Derby, then the D3 hops on to discuss their best bets for Friday's NBA games, the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the Kentucky Derby winner.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Kenny MayneProducers: 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
May 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
A Bad Day for New York Sports, Best Bets, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping their race to 10 wins, and a brutal day for New York sports as the Knicks and Islanders both lose their playoff games. Then, they give out their best bets for Wednesday's NBA (7:40), NHL (24:25), and MLB (32:26) games, before moving on to NFL rookie receiver over/unders (43:54), and Sharp Tank (50:44)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
