

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 12, 2025 • 1h 10min
Pacers Go Up 2-1, Oilers-Panthers Game 4, and the U.S. Open With Paul Koehorst
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping the Pacers taking Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Then, they give out their best bets for Oilers-Panthers Game 4 (11:00) and their MLB plays of the day (20:57). Finally, Paul Koehorst joins to give out their winners for the U.S. Open (30:04).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Paul KoehorstProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 14min
Pacers-Thunder Tied 1-1, Stanley Cup Game 3 Preview, and Betaches
Sal and the D3 recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals before giving out their best bets for Game 3 (7:09). Next, they preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final (27:25), give out their MLB play of the day (34:50), recap their Betaches from the weekend (42:33), and discuss Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers (62:00).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon
Producer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 6, 2025 • 53min
Stanley Cup Game 2, Best Studio Sports Show, and Sean O'Malley Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Sean O'Malley to discuss his upcoming fight at UFC 316 before the D3 joins to discuss Game 2 of the Stanley Cup and what the best studio sports show of all time is.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Sean O'Malley, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, Oscar De La Luz
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Jun 5, 2025 • 49min
Pacers-Thunder Finals Matchup and the Oilers Take Game 1
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau and what to expect next. Then, they preview the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder by giving out their best bets for the series (8:00) and Game 1 (15:39), plus their best props for Game 1 (21:03). Then they give out their MLB plays of the day (27:49), react to the Oilers winning Game 1 live (33:28), and read a tweet from a fan (41:04).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
NBA Finals Are Set, Stanley Cup Preview, and Betaches
Sal and the D3 recap the Knicks being eliminated by Indiana and discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder (2:10). Next, they move on to hockey, where they give out their best bets for the series (18:14)), the Conn Smythe (24:47), and Game 1 (27:00). Finally, they give out their MLB plays of the day (30:59) and cover their Betaches from the weekend (45:11).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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May 30, 2025 • 53min
Start of a Thunder Dynasty, Greatest Opt-Out Play of All Time, and Dan Orlovsky Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Dan Orlovsky to discuss quarterbacks and his infamous safety before the D3 joins to discuss whether this is the start of a dynasty for the OKC Thunder, the greatest opt-out play of all time, and who will lead the MLB in home runs this year.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: Dan Orlovsky, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, and Oscar De La Luz
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
Pacers-Knicks Game 5, NHL/MLB Plays of the Day, and Harry's 3-Point Shooting
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping the Thunder's dominating win to head to the Finals and then give out their best bets for Pacers-Knicks Game 5 (9:30). Next, they give out the NHL (23:45) and MLB (36:00) plays of the day before talking about whom Harry could beat in a 3-point competition (43:10).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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May 26, 2025 • 47min
Knicks Take Game 3, Wolves-Thunder Game 4 Preview, and Can the Hurricanes Avoid the Sweep?
Sal and the D3 recap the Knicks' comeback win in Game 3 before turning to Game 4 of the Thunder-Timberwolves series (9:40). Next, they move on to hockey, where they give out their picks for Game 4 of Panthers-Hurricanes (18:49). Then they give out their MLB plays of the day (25:20) and cover their Betaches from the weekend (34:14).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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May 23, 2025 • 53min
Pacers-Knicks Game 2, Changing One Moment in Sports History, and the Miz Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by the Miz to discuss Cleveland sports and what moment from sports history he would change. Next, the D3 joins to answer the same question and give out their best bets for the Pacers-Knicks Game 2.
Host: Cousin SalGuests: The Miz, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, and Oscar De La Luz
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May 22, 2025 • 59min
Timberwolves-Thunder Game 2, NHL/MLB Plays of the Day, and the Knicks' Shocking Loss
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping Pacers-Knicks Game 1 before giving out their best bets for Timberwolves-Thunder Game 2 (16:22). Next, they give out their NHL (31:34) and MLB (37:03) plays of the day before talking about the tush push avoiding a ban in the NFL (45:38).
Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: Michael Szokoli
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