Show overview
Against All Odds with Cousin Sal has been publishing since 2017, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 458 episodes. That works out to roughly 470 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 10m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 36% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 145 episodes published. Published by The Ringer.
From the publisher
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).
Latest Episodes
View all 458 episodesThe Final Episode
Cousin Sal is joined by the D3 and former producers, Jim Cunningham, Tate Frazier, and Babyface Joel Solomon, to bring the podcast to an end. 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
NFL and NCAA Future Bets
Sal and the D3 give out futures for the upcoming NFL (7:37) and NCAA (32:50) season before giving out betaches from this weekend (57:29). 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
Against All Odds Rewind with David Wright and Eric Allen
In today's episode we look back at two Hall of Fame interviews with Mets legend, David Wright, and NFL legend Eric Allen. Hosts: Cousin Sal Guest: David Wright, Eric Allen 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
Against All Odds Rewind with The Miz and Jeff Ross
In today's episode, we look back on two great interviews from this past year that featured The Miz and Jeff Ross. Hosts: Cousin Sal Guest: The Miz, Jeff Ross 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
The State of Sports Betting With Todd Fuhrman
Todd Fuhrman joins Sal to discuss the state of sports betting across the U.S., including when it might be legalized in California. Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Todd FuhrmanProducer: 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
The Baseball Hall of Fame, New York's Best Baseball Players, and a Career in Stand-up
Sal is joined by MLB writer Rob Parker to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, the best players in Yankees and Mets history, and his stand-up career. Hosts: Cousin SalGuest: Rob ParkerProducer: 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
Best of Cuz's Conundrums | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
We revisit the best of the 'Cuz's Conundrums' segment from season 2! Host: Cousin Sal Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, Oscar De La Luz, 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
Favorite Football Win Total and the British Open with Paul Koehorst
Sal and the D3 recap the Home Run Derby, go over their favorite win total bet for the NFL (11:50) and NCAA (21:24), and are joined by Paul Koehorst to give out their best bets for the British Open (31:09). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli 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
The Home Run Derby, Early NFL and NCAAF Bets, and Betaches
Sal and the D3 give out their best bets for the Home Run Derby (00:00), best NFL division-winner bets (00:00), and best college football conference-winner bets (00:00), before wrapping things up with betaches (00:00). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Sports Scandals and New York Sports Fandom With Paul Virzi | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Paul Virzi to discuss sports scandals, the Giants' upcoming season, and what it's like being a New York sports fan. Host: Cousin SalGuests: Paul Virzi, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Sirushi Witte, Jonathan Frias, Drew Van Steenbergen, Felipe Guilhermino, Oscar De La Luz, 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
MLB All-Star Lineups, Recent NBA Signings, and NFL Player Milestones
Sal and the D3 talk about the MLB All-Star lineups and snubs before giving out their MLB play of the day (7:14). Next, they discuss the most recent signings in the NBA (14:50), talk about NFL player milestone picks on FanDuel (27:48), and recap Wimbledon (38:34). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Harry Gagnon, Darren Szokoli, and Brian SzokoliProducer: 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
Will There Be Another 3K-Strikeout Pitcher, 60 Days to NFL Kickoff, Knicks Hire Mike Brown
Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in MLB, give out their MLB play of the day (9:25), and discuss whether we'll see another pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts (20:35). Next, they look at the most recent news in the NFL as we're now 60 days away from kickoff (23:55), and finally, talk about the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their head coach (32:30). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Against All Odds Rewind With Dan Orlovsky and Phil Simms
We take a look back at two great interviews with Dan Orlovsky and Phil Simms from this past year in which they discuss the NFL draft and which QBs to look out for this upcoming season. Host: Cousin SalGuests: Dan Orlovsky and Phil SimmsProducer: 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
Wimbledon 2025, the Malik Beasley Betting Scandal, and Which Team Do You Hate the Most?
Sal and the D3 recap the weekend in MLB, where the Mets continue to struggle. Next, they take a look at the most recent NBA news, including Malik Beasley being investigated for gambling on NBA games (15:22). Then, they look at Wimbledon (26:05), give out their betaches from the weekend (30:32), and go over which teams they hate the most (39:47). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Midyear Sports Awards | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
As we hit the midway point for 2025, Cousin Sal and the D3 give out their awards for this year so far. Host: Cousin SalGuests: 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, 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
The NBA Draft, More NBA Trades, and Which Comedians Would You Like to Host the ESPYs?
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by giving their final thoughts on the draft before it starts. Next, they recap the most recent NBA trades (4:43) and talk about whom the Knicks should hire as their next head coach (7:22). Then, they give out their MLB plays of the day (9:43) and discuss whether or not Cal Raleigh will keep up his home run pace (17:42). Finally, they answer the riverboat question of which comedian they'd like to see host the ESPYs (24:38). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Thunder Win It All, 2026 NBA Odds, and Jon Jones Retires
Sal and the D3 recap Game 7 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder defeat the Pacers to clinch the championship. Next, they preview the odds for the 2025-26 NBA season (8:56), give out their MLB plays of the day (26:24), recap their betaches from the weekend (38:57), and discuss Jon Jones retiring from the UFC (48:10). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Pacers-Thunder Game 6, and the Panthers Repeat
Sal and the D3 start the podcast by recapping Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where Tyrese Haliburton put up just four points. Then, they preview Game 6 and give out their best bets and best props (9:03). Finally, they recap the Florida Panthers winning their second Stanley Cup in a row (20:16) and give out the MLB plays of the day (27:54). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Pacers-Thunder Game 5, Panthers-Oilers Game 6, and Devers to the Giants
Sal and the D3 recap the U.S. Open, where J.J. Spaun won his first major, before moving on to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, where they give out their best bets (8:30). Next, they preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final (26:10), give out their MLB play of the day (34:05), react to the Rafael Devers trade (45:50), and finally give out their Betaches from this past weekend (52:54). Hosts: Cousin Sal, Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, and Harry GagnonProducer: 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
Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend With 'Sopranos' Stars Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend
Cousin Sal is joined by Robert Iler and Jamie-Lynn Sigler of 'The Sopranos' to discuss growing up together, life after the show, baseball, and sports gambling. Next, the D3 joins to give out their picks for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Host: Cousin SalGuests: Robert Iler, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 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 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