Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsJimmy 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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Episodes
Playoff Best Bets, Cormier's Loss, and Best Headbutt
August 18, 2020 13:40 - 55 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta return with more “Bet Aches,” before looking at the NBA and NHL Playoffs as well as the best headbutt in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stanley Cup Odds, NBA Craziness, UFC 252, and Most Terrifying Giant
August 11, 2020 09:55 - 55 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta air their gambling grievances during “Bet Aches,” break down NHL Playoff odds, preview Daniel Cormier’s third matchup with Stipe Miocic at UFC 252, and debate the scariest giant of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Betting Snags, Early NHL Playoff Odds, and Bizarre Met Moments
August 04, 2020 06:02 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta link up to discuss the latest in baseball and how much longer it will continue, the high-scoring success in the NBA, who they like in the NHL, PGA picks, the most outrageous of-the-field NY Met moments, and their best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Return of MLB, NBA, Mike Tyson, and The Podcast!
July 28, 2020 23:07 - 47 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are discuss the return of baseball (03:00), basketball (12:00), Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. (25:00), and their best bets for the week (30:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Charles Schwab Challenge, and Toughest Actor
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta look at the odds for NFL Comeback Player of the Year (02:30), the toughest leading man in film history (11:00), and their best bets for the week (19:00) before Joe House joins the show to break down the Charles Schwab Challenge (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Coach of the Year Odds, Stanley Cup Odds, and Daniel Negreanu
May 28, 2020 01:45 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta go over Tom Brady’s performance in "The Match 2" (00:45), NHL Stanley Cup odds (14:15), NFL Coach of the Year odds (22:45), and the combination of sports they’d like back (32:00). Then, professional poker player Daniel Negreanu joins the show to discuss how the pandemic has affected Las Vegas and the gambling world (40:00), and how the NHL playoffs may shake out (01:00:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Return of Sports, Goodbye to ‘The Last Dance,’ and NBA Odds
May 21, 2020 00:32 - 48 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back to go over their best bet results (01:30), final takeaways on the Michael Jordan documentary (12:15), NBA title odds (25:45), and what they look forward to most in the NFL’s return (32:30). Lastly, they wrap up the show with Sharp Tank (37:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL QB Odds, Gambling on MJ and the Bulls, Plus Richard Esquinas
May 14, 2020 00:43 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta return to discuss the odds for the quarterback controversies in the NFL (01:30), the NBA gambling landscape during Michael Jordan and the Bulls' dominant years (18:00), who should be Mike Tyson’s next opponent (30:15), and the best bets of the week (37:30). Then, author Richard Esquinas calls in to discuss how he met Michael Jordan, their fallout, and whether gambling was the reason MJ left the NBA for baseball (45:30). Learn more about your ad choices....
UFC 249, Best Bets, and Dustin “the Diamond” Poirier
May 07, 2020 23:05 - 51 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back to break down this Saturday’s UFC 249 card, including Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominik Cruz, and Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (01:30). Then former UFC lightweight champion and “The King of Lafayette,” Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, calls in to discuss his nicknames (35:30), his past two fights (40:30), who he likes in this weekend’s matchups (43:30), and his charity, The Good Fight Foundation (49:00). Learn...
Fallout From the NFL Draft, Rookies of the Year, Most Punchable Face, and Andrew Brandt
April 29, 2020 01:20 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta break down their wins and losses from the virtual NFL draft (01:00), before giving their favorites for next year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year (15:00), Defensive Rookie of the Year (22:15), and who had the most punchable face in 'The Last Dance' (38:30). Then, Andrew Brandt of the 'Business of Sports' podcast joins the show to discuss his experience in drafting Aaron Rodgers while being vice president of the Packers (47:30), what he thinks the NFL sched...
NFL Draft, Best Bets, and the ’92 Cowboys in Quarantine, With Michael Irvin
April 22, 2020 00:16 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta give out their best bets and favorite props for the NFL draft, including Tua or Herbert, how many QBs in the first round, first wide receiver drafted, more offensive or defensive players selected in the first round (33:30), and custom bets (45:30), plus what they will miss most from the old draft (56:00). Then, Michael Irvin calls in to talk about being drafted (01:05:30), his first time meeting Jerry Rice (01:14:00), his favorite receivers in the draft ...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor With Teddy Atlas
April 15, 2020 23:47 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta take you back to August 26, 2017, for "The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History" between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor (01:30). Then Hall of Fame boxing trainer and fight commentator Teddy Atlas calls in to share his views on the fight (53:45); his list of the top-five fights ever (01:15:30); how boxing can survive during the pandemic (01:21:30); his time with Mike Tyson (01:28:45); and his charity, The Dr. Atlas Foundation (01:34:00). Learn...
Game 1 of the 2000 World Series: Mets vs. Yankees. Plus: Al Leiter | Against All Odds With Cousin Sal
April 08, 2020 09:15 - 1 hourCousin Sal, the Parlay Kid, and Brother Bri rewatch the first game of the 2000 World Series between the Mets and the Yankees (02:00), hand out awards (25:00), and debate the best plan for baseball in 2020 (32:30). Then the Mets’ starting pitcher from Game 1, Al Leiter, calls in to discuss the pressure felt during the game (38:00), whether he’d go into the Hall of Fame as a Met or Yankee if he were inducted (58:15), watching old baseball during quarantine (01:16:15), and more. Learn more abou...
1994 Dallas Cowboys vs. the NY Giants. Plus: The Best Overtime NFL Game Ever | Against All Odds With Cousin Sal
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal, Harry, and the Parlay Kid take you back to January 2, 1994, for the NFL Week 17 overtime classic between Lawrence Taylor’s NY Giants and Emmitt Smith’s Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFC South Predictions, Best Sports Documentaries, and Kenny Mayne | Against All Odds With Cousin Sal
March 24, 2020 21:52 - 52 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back to take a look at the Cam Newton–less NFC South (02:00) before holding an epic debate on the greatest sports documentary of all time (12:15), and Harry gives out a possible winner in the Russian Premier League (24:30). Then, ESPN’s Kenny Mayne joins the show to discuss coping with our new reality, the card game he invented, and his foundation Run Freely (32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Free Agency and “The Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross | Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
March 18, 2020 00:51 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss the NFL free-agency news (04:00), which athlete’s highlights they would choose to watch if given only one (39:45), and a listener’s idea on gambling on the Iditarod (47:45) before Sharp Tank (49:45). Then, “The Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross calls in to discuss how life has changed, his Aunt Tique, and more (01:02:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Conference Tournament Best Bets, LeBron vs. Giannis, and Most Missed Spring Events | Against All Odds with Cousin Sal
March 11, 2020 09:27 - 48 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta link up to discuss the NBA MVP race between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo (again) (02:00) before breaking down some of their favorites in college basketball conference tourneys (11:30), sharing which spring events they would miss most if cancelled (29:30), and wrapping up the show with Sharp Tank (36:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brady’s Future, NBA MVP, and David J. Chao
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss what uniform Tom Brady will be wearing next year (03:00), the best options for NBA’s MVP this year (13:15), which event they’d like to see added to the NFL combine (21:15), a bid for the Degenerate Hall of Fame (28:45), and their best bets of the week (37:00). Then, former NFL head team doctor David J. Chao calls in to discuss the coronavirus (01:02:45), reasons teams don’t immediately disclose injuries (01:07:30), whether Tua Tagovai...
Wilder-Fury III, Plunking the Astros, and the Genius Behind @Super70sSports
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to recap Tyson Fury’s big win over Deontay Wilder and to look ahead to the rematch (03:00). Next they discuss how many times the Astros will be hit by pitches this season (10:00), the NBA Rookie of the Year (17:30), XFL favorites (25:00), worst excuses in sports history (31:30), and their best bets for the week (38:00). Then, the mastermind behind the Super 70s Sports Twitter account, Ricky Cobb, calls in to talk about what it takes to run one o...
NBA All-Star Weekend, March Madness, and Most Fun (Other) Sport To Bet/Watch
February 13, 2020 03:21 - 58 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to go over Harry’s health, Jon Jones’s win, and even an inexcusable Knicks win (01:15), before they give out winners for Super Bowl LV (13:45), the NCAA tournament (26:00), NBA All-Star Weekend (33:45), and the most fun sport (outside of the big four) to bet/watch (39:45). They wrap up the show with their best bets that include this weekend’s Genesis Open and next weekend’s fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury (48:45). Learn more about y...
Oscars Betting Preview With Rachel Bonnetta, Plus Super Bowl Sportsbook Roundup With Jay Kornegay
February 05, 2020 21:09 - 56 minutesCousin Sal is joined by his “Lock It In” teammate Rachel Bonnetta to go through their favorite odds for the upcoming Academy Awards (01:00) before Jay Kornegay, the vice president of Westgate Superbook, calls in to discuss the fallout from Kansas City’s Super Bowl win (32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Prop-a-palooza With Bill Simmons and Priest Holmes
January 29, 2020 21:16 - 1 hourCousin Sal and Bill Simmons team up to tackle some of their favorite Super Bowl prop bets, while identifying the sucker bets to avoid (02:00). Then the Degenerate Trifecta joins the show to discuss Harry’s stay in the emergency room, share their favorite props, and predict the final score of the big game (48:00). And finally, former Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes calls in to talk about the game plans he expects to see from the Chiefs and Niners, playing at the University of Tex...
Early Super Bowl Bets and Jeter in the Hall of Fame
January 23, 2020 19:25 - 55 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to give their thoughts on the Super Bowl line (07:00), the odds for MVP (15:00), and props including the anthem and halftime show (21:15), before debating Harry’s most asinine theories (37:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Conference Championships, Biggest Cheating Scandals, and Dana White
January 16, 2020 19:22 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to preview this weekend’s AFC title game between the Titans and the Chiefs (12:30) and the NFC championship between the Packers and the 49ers (23:15), before debating the biggest cheating scandals in sports (31:445) and Sharp Tank (39:00). Then, UFC president Dana White calls in to discuss Saturday night’s fight between Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (54:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Playoffs Divisional Round, NCAA Championship, and Geoff Schwartz
January 09, 2020 00:14 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, give their picks on the national title game between LSU and Clemson, and discuss the worst beats of the decade, before Geoff Schwartz joins the show to give out his winners for this weekend’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Wild-Card Weekend, Worst Beats of 2019, and Biggest Upset
December 31, 2019 22:41 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss a crazy Week 17 in the NFL, the winning player prop bets from the 2019 season, the success of betting the unders, the four NFL playoff games coming up this weekend, the biggest upset in sports movie history, Sharp Tank pitches, and their worst beats of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 17, College Football Playoffs, and Worst Holiday Tradition
December 24, 2019 01:11 - 49 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss a rough loss for the Cowboys, some marquee NFL matchups coming up this weekend, Oklahoma vs. LSU, Ohio State vs. Clemson, the worst holiday tradition, Sharp Tank, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 16 Preview, Bad Beats, Best Bets, and Best Trophy
December 19, 2019 00:17 - 58 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to talk about some bad beats over the weekend, the best upcoming NFL matchups in Week 16, the best trophy in all of sports, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 15, College Football Playoffs, and Worst Hall of Fame QB
December 11, 2019 04:15 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the crew’s flawless best bets last week, a listener’s bid for the Degenerate Hall of Fame, their favorite NFL matchups this week, the worst quarterback in the NFL Hall of Fame, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 14, NCAA Conference Championships, and Greatest Sports T-Shirt
December 03, 2019 20:32 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the top matchups this week in the NFL, the best bets for the college football conference championships, the Andy Ruiz Jr.–Anthony Joshua rematch, and the greatest sports T-shirts of all time, before ending with Sharp Tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thanksgiving, NFL Week 13, and Best Bets
November 27, 2019 03:48 - 58 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the three NFL games on Thanksgiving, some of their other favorite matchups, and which NBA player did the most traveling. They wrap up the show with their Sharp Tank best bets of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 12 and Deontay Wilder
November 20, 2019 19:41 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to talk about the top three games in the NFL this weekend and who’s the best value to win the AFC title before Deontay Wilder calls in to discuss his upcoming match with Luis Ortiz, fighting Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua's not getting in the ring with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 11, College Football Champs, and the All-Time Greatest Kick
November 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to talk about Harry’s Twitter arguments, the top three games this week in the NFL, who will win the college football national title, the greatest kick of all time, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 10, LSU vs. Alabama, and College Hoops
November 06, 2019 03:24 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Cowboys’ victory against the Giants, their favorite Week 10 NFL matchups, LSU vs. Alabama, 2020 NCAA men’s basketball champs predictions, the most arrogant sports personality on Twitter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 9, College Football, and the Most Undisciplined Team of All Time
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta talk about Harry’s success away from the podcast, the two “big” games from this week’s NFL slate, the NFC West, the favorites for the top NCAA teams in Week 10, the most undisciplined team of all time, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Best Bets With Bill Simmons
October 21, 2019 18:04 - 1 hourCousin Sal and Bill Simmons break down the NBA’s MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year odds before the Degenerate Trifecta share their favorites for division winners, Defensive Player of the Year, champions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 7, NFC North, and Most Cursed
October 16, 2019 02:28 - 56 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss the big three NFL games coming up this week, who will win the NFC North, and the most cursed athlete, and then wrap up the show with some college football bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 6, MVP, and Geoff Schwartz
October 09, 2019 19:37 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta talk about Harry’s trip to London, the three marquee matchups from this week’s NFL slate, the MVP race, and the most dominant performances in sports. Then Geoff Schwartz, from the 'Geoff Schwartz Is Smarter Than You' podcast, joins Sal to discuss concerns for the Chiefs, contenders around the league, and his thoughts on the MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 5 Top Games, MLB Playoff Bets, and Greg Jennings
October 02, 2019 03:13 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss another one of Harry’s tweets, the best three matchups from this week’s NFL slate, their MLB playoff best bets, and their favorite all-time celebrations. Then former Green Bay Packer Greg Jennings (now of Fox Sports) joins to discuss the Lambeau Leap, the upcoming Cowboys-Packers matchup, and who he likes in the NFC North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 4 Best Bets, Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds, and Best Debuts
September 24, 2019 19:34 - 54 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry’s tweets, Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, their best bets for the top three matchups in Week 4, and the best debuts throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 3 Best Bets, Eli Is Out, and Best Nicknames | Against All Odds With Cousin Sal
September 19, 2019 02:47 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Eli Manning’s benching, premier Week 3 matchups, and the best nicknames in NFL history. Then, Mark Schlereth joins the show to discuss announcing the Bears-Broncos game, and the upcoming matchup between the Vikings and the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 2 Best Bets, Over-40 Athletes, and Ta-Ta Tate | Against All Odds With Cousin Sal
September 12, 2019 02:26 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Master Tate’s departure, the best odds value in NFL divisions, three big Week 2 matchups, and the best athlete over 40 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 1 Best Bets (Ep. 121)
September 05, 2019 01:51 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry's new occupation, Elliott's signing in Dallas, 'Hard Knocks,' Giants-Cowboys, Rams-Panthers, and Heisman picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Annual NFC Over/Unders With Bill Simmons (Ep. 120)
August 29, 2019 05:14 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by Bill Simmons to discuss the division winners, best bets, and biggest story lines to look out for in the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Potluck Propaganza (Ep. 119)
August 20, 2019 20:42 - 53 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta live in Las Vegas to run through all the best NFL prop bets to home in on before the season starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NCAA Best Bets and NFL Legend Gil Brandt (Ep. 118)
August 15, 2019 01:10 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best bets in college football by division. Then NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee Gil Brandt joins to offer his thoughts on Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' contract situation, and his scouting process over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Preseason Thoughts and Best Bets With Geoff Schwartz (Ep. 117)
August 06, 2019 23:58 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best bets for the first NFL coach fired, the guaranteed playoff teams, and the divisional winners. Then, NFL analyst Geoff Schwartz joins to give his thoughts on the most interesting trends to examine heading into the NFL preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The State of Sports Betting and Beyond With Todd Fuhrman and Clay Travis (Ep. 116)
July 31, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutesCousin Sal is joined by his 'Lock It In' cohosts, Todd Furhman and Clay Travis, to discuss the public perception of gambling and the reasons why Todd and Clay dedicate their time to sports gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fantasy Football Draft Spectacular Live in L.A. (Ep. 115)
July 23, 2019 18:20 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss all things fantasy football, including first-round steals, late-round sleepers, and best bets on individual player props. Then, Harry's boss Ken calls in to explain why Harry was terminated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Rose Live From SportsCon and Open Championship Best Bets With Joe House (Ep. 114)
July 17, 2019 04:56 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by Pete Rose live at SportsCon to discuss his unflappable memory, his favorite moments on the diamond, and thoughts on his new tell-all book. Then House hops on the line to give Open Championship props and best bets for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices