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
Fantasy Football Primer, Part 1, With Matthew Berry (Ep. 63)
July 17, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta travel down to the National Fantasy Football Convention in Fort Worth to discuss the dos and don'ts of fantasy football etiquette, some sleepers to watch out for this season, and more from the convention floor. Then, ESPN fantasy football guru Matthew Berry joins to run through the top fantasy story lines this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandt Tobler's Vegas Adventures and PropSwap Founder Ian Epstein (Ep. 62)
July 12, 2018 03:32 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by comedian Brandt Tobler to discuss his life in gambling and how it affected his relationship with his father. Then Ian Epstein calls in to talk about PropSwap, a secondary market for sports bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The World Cup and the Best Value Bets in the MLB (Ep. 61)
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the latest news surrounding the World Cup before tackling the best value bets in the MLB. Then the guys give their best bets for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bill Simmons AAO Takeover (Ep. 60)
June 27, 2018 00:05 - 1 hourBill Simmons handles hosting duties in Cousin Sal's absence and leans on the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss betting trends for the World Cup, the Yankees–Red Sox series this weekend, and NBA Rookie of the Year odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dicky Barrett and NBA Draft Prop Bets (Ep. 59)
June 20, 2018 20:00 - 57 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones frontman and 'Against All Odds' theme music–maker Dicky Barrett to discuss his new album and his pivotal performance in 'Clueless.' Then, the Degenerate Trifecta hops on the line to give out the best NBA draft prop bets on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sal's Hospital Call and U.S. Open Best Bets, With Joe House (Ep. 58)
June 13, 2018 05:52 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the simultaneous championship celebrations in Oakland and D.C., the World Cup bets to watch out for, and their best bets for this week's U.S. Open. Then Joe House joins to give out his U.S. Open winners and break down Tommy Fleetwood's glorious locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets Legend Keith Hernandez and Potential Final NBA Finals Bets (Ep. 57)
June 06, 2018 16:17 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Stephen Curry's MVP chances, the Golden Knights' comeback chances, and best bets for the weekend. Then, New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez calls in to give his thoughts on baseball today and his many guest appearances on 'Seinfeld.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Finals Best Bets With Bill Simmons and Joe House (Ep. 56)
May 31, 2018 00:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by Bill Simmons and Joe House to discuss the best value picks for the NBA Finals. Then the Degenerate Trifecta hops on the line to give out some Finals best bets and college softball winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sal's Sixth Consecutive Winner, NBA and NHL Thoughts, and More Best Bets (Ep. 55)
May 24, 2018 02:44 - 55 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the NBA conference finals (5:00), Harry’s roulette system (10:00), the winning ways of the Vegas Golden Knights (23:00), way-too-early college football lines (36:00), and Draymond Green's number of technical fouls (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Supreme Court Sal-abration Podcast (Ep. 54)
May 16, 2018 09:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss/celebrate the US Supreme Court's decision to lift the ban on sports gambling, and give their best bets (1:05), then Sal calls up former NHL center, Head Coach, and fellow gambler Eddie Olczyk to talk about the strange NHL playoffs, and hitting the trifecta at the Kentucky Derby (26:20), Finally Sal talks with with his old friend and Director of Sports Law at Tulane University Gabe Feldman about exactly what lifting the ban on sports g...
NBA and NHL Conference Finals Best Bets (Ep. 53)
May 10, 2018 03:10 - 48 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Warriors-Rockets showdown (10:00), the surprising Vegas Golden Knights (30:00), and ways to discipline Brad Marchand's licking fascination (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AAO Anniversary Special With Kenny Mayne (Ep. 52)
May 03, 2018 02:27 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the "most exciting two minutes in sports" (5:00), NBA and NHL odds (12:00), and a way-too-early look at the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds (25:00). Then, ESPN star Kenny Mayne joins to give out his best Kentucky Derby bets (52:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Irvin and NFL Draft Best Bets (Ep. 51)
April 25, 2018 02:38 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best props and potential winners to bet during the NFL draft. Then, Dallas Cowboys legendary receiver Michael Irvin joins to discuss the Cowboys' future (1:05:00) and the best QB in the draft (1:10:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA and NHL Playoff Trends and Predicting Where Dez Will End Up (Ep. 50)
April 19, 2018 02:33 - 53 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry rooting for the Vegas Golden Knights (02:10), the worst NBA bets from last week (11:15), and the current trends in the NBA and NHL playoffs (16:45). Then the guys debate where Dez Bryant will end up (29:10) before giving their best bets for the week (41:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA and NHL Playoff Best Bets (Ep. 49)
April 13, 2018 02:11 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss NBA tanking (10:00), NBA playoff best bets (17:00), NHL playoff best bets (35:00), and the missed opportunity to bet all things Shohei Ohtani (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bill Simmons and Joe House From Augusta, and WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley (Ep. 48)
April 04, 2018 03:35 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and The Ringer's Joe House from Augusta, Georgia, to discuss Bill’s early birthday gift for Sal (07:00), Tiger Woods prop bets (11:15), who’s familiar with Augusta (17:30), and who’s trending up to win the Masters (23:45). Then Sal is joined by WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley (51:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MLB Futures, Best Bets for the Final Four, and Lenny Dykstra (Ep. 47)
March 28, 2018 02:10 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss MLB futures (13:25) and hitch a ride on the Make-Believe Riverboat Casino (38:45). Then the guys break down their best bets for the upcoming NCAA tournament games (44:00) and Sal chats with World Series champion Lenny Dykstra (57:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More March Madness, Including Best Regional Bets With Brad Mulcahy (Ep. 46)
March 21, 2018 02:45 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are joined by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' character and reformed gambler Brad Mulcahy to discuss their NCAA pool and the best regional bets for the tourney. Then they hitch a ride on the Make-Believe Riverboat Casino before breaking down their best bets for Thursday's and Friday’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best NCAA Tournament Bets With Titus and Tate (Ep. 45)
March 14, 2018 04:28 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta and very special guests Mark Titus and Tate Frazier from ‘One Shining Podcast' to talk all things NCAA tournament and break down their favorite bets from the upcoming games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harry’s Hot 'Coco' Problem, How to Bet NBA Tankers, and Conference Tournament Odds (Ep. 44)
March 08, 2018 04:08 - 49 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry’s hatred of the 'Coco' song (04:50), NBA tanking (10:45), and NCAA conference tournament odds (25:40). Then the guys discuss Kobe winning an Oscar (35:30) before reading some emails in their mailbag (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Molly Bloom on 'Molly's Game' and Oscars Odds (Ep. 43)
February 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by Molly Bloom to discuss her Oscar-nominated biopic 'Molly's Game' (6:00). Then, Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey joins to give his thoughts on the best bets for the Oscars this weekend (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Year’s Disappointing Dunk Contest, Plus More Winter Olympics Talk (Ep. 42)
February 21, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss this year's disappointing dunk contest (05:30) and their picks for NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP (08:45). Then they talk about the Winter Olympics (23:35) and the Genesis Open (35:35) before answering some mailbag questions (38:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Winter Olympics and Jay Kornegay (Ep. 41)
February 08, 2018 04:31 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Harry’s weight loss (03:15), what to bet on now that football is over (09:30), and their favorite bets for the Winter Olympics (32:40). Then, Sal is joined by Jay Kornegay to discuss how the bets turned out for Super Bowl LII (47:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Preliminary Super Bowl Prop Bets (Bonus Episode)
February 02, 2018 11:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss their favorite props (07:10) and best bets (28:00) for Super Bowl LII. Then, Sal is joined by Adam Carolla to break down Sunday's matchup (41:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl LII Prop Bet Extravaganza With Bill Simmons (Ep. 40)
January 31, 2018 19:57 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by Bill Simmons to carry on the timeless tradition of picking out the best prop bets to put down on Super Bowl LII! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pre-Preliminary Super Bowl Prop Bets (Ep. 39)
January 25, 2018 04:22 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss pre-preliminary bets (03:40) and the best Bovada props (19:00) for the Super Bowl. They then answer some mailbag questions (43:30) and get an update on Harry’s weight (45:30) before Sal talks with former NXT women’s champion Bayley about this weekend’s 'Royal Rumble' (47:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best Bets and Props for Championship Sunday, Plus Sal's Undefeated Round 2 (Ep. 38)
January 18, 2018 04:38 - 57 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Sal’s undefeated divisional round, the best Bovada props, and the best bets for the conference championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Divisional Playoffs Best Bets and Props (Ep. 37)
January 11, 2018 03:59 - 57 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship game (6:00) and the best Bovada props of the week (17:00). Then, they take a couple of emails from the mailbag (35:00) and place their bets on this weekend’s divisional playoff games (49:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cousin Sal's Special NFL Playoff Gambling Game (Ep. 36)
January 04, 2018 04:22 - 47 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best Bovada props of the week, a new gambling game for the NFL playoffs, the best national championship game props, and teams to watch out for this wild-card weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Degenerate Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Special (Ep. 35)
December 27, 2017 11:00 - 46 minutesCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta spent this past year trying to track down the biggest degenerate gamblers in the world to induct into the Degenerate Hall of Fame. Here's the best of the best from this past year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All I Want For Christmas Is More Props (Ep. 34)
December 21, 2017 02:51 - 39 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Trifecta's trip to L.A. (5:00), Joel Embiid's total games played this season (10:00), the amount of times Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas' will be heard between now and December 26th (18:50), and to give out the best bets of the week (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Curb Your Gambling Talk With Super Dave Osborne (Ep. 33)
December 14, 2017 06:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best Bovada specials of the week, prop bets on tickets sold during the opening weekend of the new 'Star Wars' movie, and best bets this weekend. Then, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and comedic legend Super Dave Osborne joins (34:00) to discuss an array of topics including his comedic inspirations and his all-time favorite 'Curb' episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boxing Promoter Bob Arum (Ep. 32)
December 07, 2017 03:18 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by The Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the no. 1 seed in the NFC, the best value in the College Football Playoff, and the number of Eli Manning jerseys in MetLife Stadium this weekend. Then, legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum joins (44:00) to discuss this weekend's big fight and to celebrate his 80th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Football Championship Weekend With Bobby Carpenter (Ep. 31)
November 30, 2017 03:54 - 59 minutesCousin Sal is joined by his trusted Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Bovada's new 'Against All Odds'-inspired prop bets and dish out best bets for the weekend. Then, former Cowboys linebacker and Buckeyes homer Bobby Carpenter joins to give his best gambling advice for the conference championships this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Turkey Day With the Trifecta (Ep. 30)
November 22, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss Pete Carroll's curious coaching decisions (02:00), an NFL prop bet for Thanksgiving (08:30), and a LaVar Ball wager (21:45). Then they debate a nominee for the Degenerate Gambler Hall of Fame (28:00) and wrap up with a new edition of Sharp Tank (35:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Debunking Gambling Theories With RJ Bell (Ep. 29)
November 16, 2017 03:48 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to figure out if the Cowboys can bounce back this weekend against the Eagles and determine whether or not Grayson Allen can once again eclipse his career-high night in Chicago. Then, gambling analyst and founder of Pregame.com RJ Bell joins (37:30) to explain the reasons against betting based on theories rather than trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Basketball Futures With Mark Titus and Tate Frazier (Ep. 28)
November 09, 2017 16:44 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to figure out what's going on with the roller-coaster Heisman race (6:00), wager on whether the Rams can score more than 40 points again this season (16:00), and decide how much longer Shashi Brown will be with the Cleveland Browns (26:00). Then, college basketball podcast duo Mark Titus and Tate Frazier join to give their best bets and long-shot bets on the NCAA title odds (48:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
NFL Props, Heisman Odds, and the Legend of Vinny the Bookie (Ep. 27)
November 02, 2017 05:03 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Raiders' lack of interceptions (6:00), Heisman best bets (16:00), and another rousing edition of Sharp Tank (34:00). Then, a local bookie from Brooklyn with a penchant for giving out no last names joins to tell his story on the bookie beat (48:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lenny Dykstra on World Series Futures, Betting Baseball, and the Hall of Fame (Ep. 26)
October 26, 2017 03:06 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best Week 8 NFL props and World Series keys to watch out for. Then World Series champion Lenny Dykstra joins to give his thoughts on the Astros-Dodgers matchup (48:00) and the next big thing in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Props and Futures With Bill Simmons and Joe House (Ep. 25)
October 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal brings on Bill Simmons and Joe House to sift through the entire spectrum of NBA prop bets and futures and give out their best bets for 2017-2018 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
George Foreman Challenges Steven Seagal to a Death Match (Ep. 24)
October 12, 2017 02:43 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss NBA futures (6:00), review the best NFL specialty props (23:00), and present another edition of Sharp Tank (45:00). Then, former heavyweight champion of the world George Foreman joins to challenge Steven Seagal to a fight to the death and discuss the state of boxing as a whole (51:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday Night Madness, MLB Best Bets, and Betting on Larry David (Ep. 23)
October 05, 2017 03:25 - 55 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Kansas City 'Monday Night Football' disaster (6:50), MLB playoffs best bets (15:40), and Larry David's game-day-tantrum performance (28:00). Then, they induct a new member into the Degenerate Gambler Hall of Fame (32:15) and debut a new edition of Sharp Tank for this week's slate of games (39:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NHL Futures, First NFL Pick in 2018, and Khloe Kardashian vs. Carmelo (Ep. 22)
September 28, 2017 03:18 - 54 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the updated college football national title odds (5:00), the rise of the underdog in the NFL (16:45), and the weight of the new Kardashian baby vs. Carmelo's average field goals made (31:25). Then, they take part in another edition of 'Sharp Tank' for this weekend's slate of games (40:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tricks for Betting 'Thursday Night Football' With the Degenerate Trifecta (Ep. 21)
September 21, 2017 03:36 - 57 minutesCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the Triple G–Canelo decision (6:00), the best ways to handicap 'Thursday Night Football' (18:00), the 0-2 teams most likely to make the playoffs (28:00), the Jets' best chance to win this season (33:00), and best bets for this weekend (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oscar De La Hoya on Canelo vs. Triple G and Week 2 NFL Best Bets (Ep. 20)
September 14, 2017 03:08 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by the Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the best value bets in the NFL (10:00), the most lucrative college football future bets (19:00), and best bets for Week 2 NFL (39:00). Then, "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya hops on the line to give his thoughts on this weekend's Canelo vs. Triple G match (49:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AFC Over-Unders (Ep. 19)
September 07, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta run through the AFC and give out their over-unders and offer up their best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFC Over-Unders (Ep. 18)
September 07, 2017 07:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta run through the NFC and give out their over-unders and best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College Football Conference Breakdowns and Over-Unders With Bobby Carpenter (Ep. 17)
August 30, 2017 04:00 - 1 hourCousin Sal is joined by The Degenerate Trifecta to discuss the surprising Mayweather-McGregor result (5:00), the best bets for each major college football conference (17:00), and predictions for which event could possibly break the pay-per-view record (41:00). Then, former Cowboys linebacker Bobby Carpenter joins to give out his best bets for the 2017 college football season (52:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mayweather-McGregor Best Bets and More With Nate Diaz (Ep. 16)
August 24, 2017 06:31 - 1 hourCousin Sal brings on 'The Degenerate Trifecta' to discuss the best NFL rookie-of-the-year odds (5:00), the best fantasy draft moves to make (17:00), and the amount of F-bombs McGregor drops post-fight (35:00). Then, UFC fighter Nate Diaz joins to give his thoughts on McGregor's chances against Mayweather (57:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Season Props and Player Specials With "The Degenerate Trifecta" (Ep. 15)
August 17, 2017 02:25 - 48 minutesCousin Sal is joined by his gurus of gambling, "The Degenerate Trifecta," to discuss the best NFL regular-season prop bets (5:00), Roberto Aguayo getting cut by the Bucs (32:00), and the best bets for this weekend (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices