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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Jan 2, 2019 • 1h 3min
Special Super Dave Tribute (Ep. 86)
In honor of comedic legend Super Dave Osborne's passing, Cousin Sal and Bill Simmons decide to rerun an episode from late 2017 featuring the great Bob Einstein discussing an array of topics, including his comedic inspirations and his all-time favorite 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' episode.
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Dec 20, 2018 • 1h 1min
NFL MVP, Week 16 Matchups, and Celebrity Fans (Ep. 85)
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta handicap three big NFL games, guess some NFL special props, dip into the mailbag, and wrap up the show with Sharp Tank.
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Dec 13, 2018 • 55min
The Worst Hall of Famers, Special Props, Week 15 Best Bets (Ep. 84)
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta break down a few special prop bets and three of this week’s marquee NFL matchups before debating the worst sports Hall of Fame inductee and diving into the mailbag.
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Dec 5, 2018 • 1h 8min
Week 14 Best Bets Plus NCAA Bowl Breakdown (Ep. 83)
Cousin Sal teams up with the Degenerate Trifecta to run through their favorite upcoming matchups in the NFL, enticing college football bowl games, and the best eight consecutive sports days of the year.
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Nov 29, 2018 • 1h 8min
NFL Prop Specials, Conference Championships, and 'Sharp Tank' (Ep. 82)
Cousin Sal is joined by The Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Saints-Cowboys, the best bet for most interceptions this season, NCAA conference championship games, and the most lopsided rivalries in sports.
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Nov 21, 2018 • 1h 9min
Bill Simmons Talks Rams-Chiefs, Super Bowl Value Picks, and Thanksgiving Day Games (Ep. 81)
Cousin Sal is joined by Bill Simmons and the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the 'Monday Night Football' showdown in L.A., the best value Super Bowl picks based on the current seeding, and best bets for Thanksgiving Day games.
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Nov 15, 2018 • 1h 2min
Harry's Hot Streak, Super Bowl Matchups, and More Props (Ep. 80)
Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry's ridiculous winning streak, the best longshot Super Bowl matchups, and another edition of 'Sharp Tank.'
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Nov 8, 2018 • 1h 5min
Steelers-Panthers Preview, NFL Prop Specials, and NCAA Picks (Ep. 79)
Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Carolina Panthers going up to Pittsburgh on Thursday night, who will get the first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the next head coach fired, and whether Le’Veon Bell will play this season. Then they give out their favorite wagers for this NCAA basketball season.
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Oct 31, 2018 • 1h 20min
Three Best NFL Games, World Series Fallout, and America's Team With Gary Myers (Ep. 78)
Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Hue Jackson's dismissal, the three best NFL games this weekend, and the World Series MVP mystery. Then, 'The Athletic''s Gary Myers joins to chat about his book on the Dallas Cowboys and the state of America's best team.
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Oct 24, 2018 • 57min
Bad Beats, World Series Odds, and the Mailbag Returns (Ep. 77)
Cousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Brother Bri's treacherous weekend of bad beats, examine the NFL MVP odds, give out World Series best bets, and dive back into the mailbag to hear more degenerate gambling tales.
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