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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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United States

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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).

Language:

English


Episodes
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NBA Play-In Games, Early NFL Draft Best Bets, and Sharp Tank

4/17/2024
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping their race to 10 loss and the Pelicans' loss to the Lakers in their play-in game. Next, they give out their best bets for the Eastern Conference play-in games (6:16 ), take a look at some NFL Draft Props (17:55), get into Sharp Tank (35:38), read a letter from a fan (42:47), and say goodbye to John Sterling (46:21). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:01:12

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Scheffler Wins the Masters, Greatest KO of All Time, Betaches

4/15/2024
Cousin Sal and the D3 recap the Masters, as Scheffler wins a rather uneventful tournament. Next, they shift their focus to the NBA (11:58) and discuss teams tanking at the end of the season to determine their playoff spot. They then break down UFC 300 (26:32), go through their weekend betaches (39:54), and give out their MLB play of the day (48:14). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:08:41

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UFC 300 Best Bets, Brother Bri Faces the Cap of Consequences, and Mark Jackson Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

4/12/2024
Cousin Sal is joined by former NBA star Mark Jackson to talk about the Knicks and the upcoming playoffs, plus a funny gambling story with Charles Barkley. Next, the D3 joins and Brother Bri eats his bracket for the cap of consequences, before they give out their picks for UFC 300 and MLB Comeback Player of the Year. Host: Cousin Sal Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Mark Jackson Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, and Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:52:40

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The Masters Winners and Props With Paul Koehorst

4/10/2024
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping the NCAA championship between UConn and Purdue as Parlay Kid and Harry bring their Matt Painter discussion to a close. Next, they are joined by golf expert Paul Koehorst to give out their winners and best props for the 2024 Masters (6:51). Finally, they give out their best bets for the rest of the week in the NBA (43:15) and MLB (48:22) and get into Sharp Tank (54:15). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Guest: Paul Koehorst Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:06:36

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Purdue Vs. UConn, Women's Final Four Recap, Betaches

4/8/2024
Cousin Sal and the D3 give out their best bets for the championship game between Purdue and UConn, then recap the women's Final Four (24:40). Next, they discuss the most recent news in the NBA (34:39), give out their plays of the day in the MLB (44:13), and go over their worst bets of the weekend in betaches (51:15). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:07:44

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The Final Four Is Set, Best Bets for the Weekend, and Clark Kellogg Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

4/5/2024
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 Sal Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Clark Kellogg Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:52:40

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Diggs to the Texans, NCAA Final Four, and Sharp Tank

4/4/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:00:49:45

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Painter and Purdue in the Final Four, Yankees Starting Hot, and Betaches

4/2/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:03:43

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The MLB Season Is Here, March Madness Update, and Seth Rollins Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/29/2024
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 Sal Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Seth Rollins Producer: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:53:40

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Sweet 16 Best Bets, More MLB Specials, and Sharp Tank

3/28/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:05:50

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NCAA Tournament Update, NBA Play of the Day, and 2024 MLB Best Bets

3/25/2024
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 Gagnon Guest: Tate Frazier Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:17:55

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Opening-Round Best Bets, MLB Home Run Leader, Sharp Tank

3/22/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:00:51:36

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Best Bets for March Madness and Seth Greenberg Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/21/2024
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 Sal Guest: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, Seth Greenberg Producer: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:53:40

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Justin Fields to the Steelers, Betaches, and NCAA Champions With Tate Frazier

3/18/2024
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 Gagnon Guest: Tate Frazier Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:03:52

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Who Would Have Made the Most NIL Money? Plus, Jimmy Kimmel Joins. | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/15/2024
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 Sal Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Jimmy Kimmel Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, and Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:53:36

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NFL Free Agents on the Move, NCAA Conference Tournament Best Bets, and Sharp Tank

3/14/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:00:54:43

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NFL Players on the Move, NBA and NCAAB Plays of the Day, and Betaches

3/11/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:14:22

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UNC vs. Duke, UFC 299, and Kenny Smith Joins | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend

3/8/2024
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 Sal Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Kenny Smith Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, and Chris Wohlers The 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

Duration:00:53:40

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The NFL Running Back Market, The NHL Trade Deadline, And Sharp Tank

3/7/2024
Cousin Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving out their play of the day for Thursday before diving into the NFL and discussing the current free-agent running backs in the league (15:15). Next, they discuss the NHL trade deadline and take a look at the race for the Hart trophy between Auston Matthews and Nathan Mackinnon (30:50). Finally, they wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend in Sharp Tank (35:27). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:00:52:22

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News Around the NBA, How Many Interceptions for Mahomes, and Betaches

3/4/2024
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 Gagnon Producer: Michael Szokoli The 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

Duration:01:02:02