

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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Feb 16, 2024 • 54min
Way-Too-Early Super Bowl Picks, the NBA All-Star Game, and Cousin Sal Faces the Cap of Consequences | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Dwight Freeney to discuss his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, before being joined by the D3 to give their 2025 Super Bowl picks and NBA All-Star Game best bets, while Sal pays off his Cap of Consequences loss.Host: Cousin SalGuest: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Dwight FreeneyProducers: 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 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Best NBA Division Odds, How Will Caitlin Clark Break the Scoring Record, Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the best division odds for the NBA (14:43). Next, they give out their picks on how Caitlin Clark will break the scoring record (25:05), give out their best bets in Sharp Tank (36:53), and read a quick email (50:01).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

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 10min
Super Bowl Recap, and Where Does Mahomes Rank?
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the Super Bowl, discuss where Patrick Mahomes ranks on the all-time list (28:40), give their betaches from the weekend (49:37), and discuss the most recent trip to Vegas (57:39).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 9, 2024 • 54min
'Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend' Live From Radio Row | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Maxx Crosby, Baker Mayfield, and C.J. Stroud on Radio Row while Harry pays off his bet in the Cap of Consequences.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Harry Gagnon, C.J. Stroud, Baker Mayfield, and Maxx CrosbyProducers: 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 8, 2024 • 1h 3min
Best Bets for Super Bowl LVIII
Cousin Sal and the D3 break down their favorite prop bets for Super Bowl LVIII between the Chiefs and the 49ers.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 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Early Super Bowl Prop Bets, Who's the NBA MVP, and Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the Seahawks' new coaching hire, before giving out some early Super Bowl prop bets (12:03 ). Next, they give out some daily basketball picks (20:35), discuss who should be the NBA's MVP (31:35), and give their best bets for the weekend in Sharp Tank (40:24)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 2, 2024 • 54min
Early Super Bowl Props With the D3, and Michael Irvin Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal discusses the most recent news around the NFL, before being joined by the D3 to give out some early prop bets for the Super Bowl and discuss which athlete they would've enjoyed seeing play another sport. They are then joined by former NFL superstar Michael Irvin.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Michael IrvinProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, and Jack WilsonThe 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

Jan 31, 2024 • 56min
Conference Championship Recap and Harry's Apology
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the NFL conference championship games (11:04), give out some NBA best bets (41:54), and read an email from Australia asking for an apology from Harry (46:33).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

Jan 26, 2024 • 54min
Conference Championship Preview With the D3, and Cody Rhodes Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal discusses the most recent news around the NFL, before being joined by the D3 to give out their best bets for the conference championship games. They are then joined by WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble.Host: Cousin SalGuests: Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Cody RhodesProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, and Jack WilsonThe 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

Jan 25, 2024 • 57min
Conference Championship Preview, The MLB HoF Needs Fixing, Sharp Tank
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by discussing the Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh, before moving on to the most recent additions to the Baseball Hall Of Fame, where they debate whether the new class is worthy of being inducted (7:11). Next, they give out their picks for the NFL's conference championship games (19:10), and their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (36:55).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