

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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Mar 14, 2024 • 55min
NFL Free Agents on the Move, NCAA Conference Tournament Best Bets, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping all the recent free agent signings in the NFL (6:48). Next, they give out their best college basketball conference tournament bets (14:07) and their picks for Thursday's college games (21:50). Finally, they wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (00:00) and the most recent update on Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.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 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
NFL Players on the Move, NBA and NCAAB Plays of the Day, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 cover all the recent free-agent signings in the NFL, like the Steelers signing Russell Wilson. Then they switch to basketball and give out their plays of the day in both college basketball and the NBA. Finally, they close things out with a recap of the combat sports weekend and betaches.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 8, 2024 • 54min
UNC vs. Duke, UFC 299, and Kenny Smith Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Kenny Smith to discuss 'Inside the NBA' and what it's like working with Shaq and Charles Barkley, before being joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for UNC vs. Duke and UFC 299.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Kenny SmithProducers: 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

Mar 7, 2024 • 52min
The NFL Running Back Market, The NHL Trade Deadline, And Sharp Tank
The podcast covers NFL running back market, NHL trade deadline, and best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank. They discuss free-agent running backs, the race for the Hart trophy, and give out their play of the day for Thursday.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
News Around the NBA, How Many Interceptions for Mahomes, and Betaches
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the most recent news around the NBA, including Jalen Brunson's injury and LeBron hitting the 40,000 mark (5:33). They then give out their play of the day (16:35) and discuss some college basketball (23:00), seeing as Selection Sunday is just a few weeks away. Finally, they take a look at the most recent NFL news (27:42) as the combine finishes up, and betaches (49:09).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 1, 2024 • 54min
New Fanatics Uniforms, Betting the NFL Combine, and Brian Scalabrine Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Brian Scalabrine to discuss the Boston Celtics and whether or not they'll be the toughest out in the playoffs before he's joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for the NFL combine.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Brian ScalabrineProducers: 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

Feb 29, 2024 • 58min
NCAA Conference Winners, NFL Combine Odds, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their play of the day for Thursday before diving into college basketball and giving their best bet for the conference winners (16:22). Next, they discuss how Caitlin Clark will break the NCAA scoring record (22:42), give out their best bets for the NFL combine (27:39), and get into Sharp Tank (34:37).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

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Are the Celtics the Hardest Out, Motivation From Pitino, and News Around the NFL
Cousin Sal and the D3 return from break and immediately dive into the NBA, during which they give out their play of the day and discuss whether or not the Celtics will be the toughest team in the NBA playoffs (13:26). Next, they switch over to college basketball and talk about UConn being the current favorite to win it all and Rick Pitino motivating St. John's (22:42). Finally, they finish the podcast with the most recent news and contract discussions around the NFL (28:59) and betaches (42:30).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

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
NFL Season Replay: Interviews With Drew Bledsoe, Phil Simms, and Boomer Esiason
A look back on the NFL season with interviews from former players Drew Bledsoe, Phil Simms (18:40), and Boomer Esiason (5456).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuest: Drew Bledsoe, Phil Simms, and Boomer EsiasonProducer: 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

Feb 21, 2024 • 47min
NFL Season Replay: Interviews With Mark Schlereth and Gerald McCoy
A look back on the NFL season with interviews from former players Gerald McCoy and Mark Schlereth (18:44).Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonGuests: Mark Schlereth and Gerald McCoyProducer: 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