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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Apr 5, 2024 • 53min
The Final Four Is Set, Best Bets for the Weekend, and Clark Kellogg Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by WWE superstar Clark Kellogg to discuss the Final Four and the best donut. He is then joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for the Final Four.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Clark KelloggProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris WohlersThe 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
Apr 4, 2024 • 50min
Diggs to the Texans, NCAA Final Four, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the Texans' trade of a 2025 second-round pick for Stefon Diggs and which NFL win total over/under is the most surprising to them. Next, they move on to the NBA, where they give their play of the day (15:25), discuss the men's and women's upcoming Final Four (21:17), and give out 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
Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Painter and Purdue in the Final Four, Yankees Starting Hot, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap their trip to Ireland, where they watched the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight while Harry continued to make his argument for Matt Painter not being a good coach. Next, they give their NBA play of the day (24:00), discuss the Yankees’ hot start, and talk of the swept Mets (28:40). Then, betaches from the weekend (41:01) and Caitlyn Clark's dominant NCAA run (53:09).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
Mar 29, 2024 • 54min
The MLB Season Is Here, March Madness Update, and Seth Rollins Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by WWE superstar Seth Rollins to discuss the Chicago Bears and WrestleMania, before the D3 hops on to give out their best bets for the 2024 MLB season and the Sweet 16 games.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Seth RollinsProducer: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris WohlersThe 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
Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
Sweet 16 Best Bets, More MLB Specials, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their best bets for the Sweet 16 (6:57) before moving on to the 2024 MLB season (29:17), where they pick teams to make and miss the playoffs, discuss league leaders, and talk Yankees/Mets props (43:30). Finally, they wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (51:46).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
Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 18min
NCAA Tournament Update, NBA Play of the Day, and 2024 MLB Best Bets
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, followed by an NBA play of the day (25:55). They then wrap things up with their best bets for the 2024 MLB season (32:01) betaches (60:02)Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Tate FrazierProducer: 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
Mar 22, 2024 • 52min
Opening-Round Best Bets, MLB Home Run Leader, Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their best bets for the opening round of the NCAA tournament (4:27) before moving on to picking the 2024 MLB home run leader (26:51). Finally, they wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (35:25) and Harry's Bruce Springsteen update.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
Mar 21, 2024 • 54min
Best Bets for March Madness and Seth Greenberg Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by former coach Seth Greenberg to discuss the NCAA tournament, then Sal and the D3 give out their best bets for March Madness.Host: Cousin SalGuest: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, Seth GreenbergProducer: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris WohlersThe 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
Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Justin Fields to the Steelers, Betaches, and NCAA Champions With Tate Frazier
Cousin Sal and the D3 are joined by Tate Frazier to discuss Selection Sunday, the best bets for March Madness, and their 2024 tournament winners (22:14). Next, they discuss the Justin Fields trade to the Steelers (29:31) before moving on to their play of the day (41:36) and betaches (46:32).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Tate FrazierProducer: 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
Mar 15, 2024 • 54min
Who Would Have Made the Most NIL Money? Plus, Jimmy Kimmel Joins. | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Jimmy Kimmel to discuss hosting the Oscars, the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight, and the glory years of UNLV basketball before being joined by the D3 to debate which former NCAA basketball player would've made the most NIL money.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Jimmy KimmelProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, and Chris WohlersThe 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
