Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back to recap a big weekend of sports as Scott Scheffler wins his first green jacket but his double bogey cost Brother Bri his first Extra Points gold hat. To make matters worse, Parlay Kid found out Harry wasn’t watching The Masters because he had to drive an hour to clean up a dead bird at Ken’s house. It was a rough weekend of Betaches for all the guys as a controversial decision in Aljamin Sterling versus Petr Yan costs Cousin Sal, the Nuggets blow ...
Apr 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 210
It’s a new month which means a new Prop Quiz is up on Extrapoints.com; will Brother Bri finally get a gold hat? The guys give a quick check of The Masters scoreboard and run down their bets so far as Tiger Woods and others try to make the weekend cut. Next, it’s Opening Day Overreactions as the guys react to yesterday’s baseball games including the Pittsburgh Pirates off to yet another dismal start. Then it’s a look at UFC 273, Cousin Sal recaps all his NBA futures that didn’t hit and in Sharp T...
Apr 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 209
Cousin Sal catches up on some emails from fans who have an issue with Harry while Harry disagrees with them. The guys give their picks to win The Masters as Cousin Sal gives his reasons for taking Colin Morikawa, Parlay Kid is back on Brooks Koepka and Harry likes the favorite John Rahm. Sal and the Trifecta also give their long-shot picks as well as their best bets to make and miss the cut as Brother Bri picks Bryson DeChambeau to miss the cut and Harry gives a strong case for JJ Spaun to miss ...
Apr 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 208
Harry is still in New Orleans after going to the Kansas/North Carolina National Championship game but only wants to talk about his bad seats. Parlay Kid still can’t get over North Carolina blowing such a huge lead and Cousin Sal still can’t believe David McCormack didn’t win Most Outstanding Player costing him a bet. The Cap of Consqequences went down to a tie-breaker and the loser is revealed. Plus a look at the odds for next year’s college basketball national champion. Next, the guys gear up f...
Apr 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 207
In this week's episode, Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta look to preview tonight's NCAA Finals matchup between UNC and Kansas. Harry, who is going to the game, is joined by best friend of the podcast, Tate Frazier, and former heel producer, Jim Cunningham! Tate discusses the end of Coach K, the future of the rivalry between UNC and Duke, the celebration that followed the win, while Jim tells the story about how he was robbed at knifepoint. Next, the guys break down the game as they give their pic...
Apr 05, 2022•53 min•Ep. 206
This Friday edition of Against All Odds with Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta starts off with Harry complaining about the uncomfortable pillows he's been using during all of his travels and how he is flying to New Orleans for the Men's College Basketball Championship. Next, with the Final Four upcoming, the group gave their picks for North Carolina vs Duke & Kansas vs Villanova, plus their favorite prop bets. Then, the guys transition to the NBA where they debate who should win the NBA...
Apr 02, 2022•47 min•Ep. 205
AAO is joined by WWE star "The Miz" to promote his upcoming Tag Team match at Wrestlemania where he will be partnered with another heel in Logan Paul. The Miz talks about his Cleveland Browns, fantasy sports, and selling his home for an outlandish price. Writer Brian Gerwitz (WWE, Young Rock) later joins up to tease the Miz about his fantasy acumen and wrestling storylines. Tag in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 30, 2022•52 min•Ep. 203
In this week's episode of Against All Odds, Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are joined by Jen Piacenti to discuss the upcoming 2022 MLB season. They give their best bets for the AL/NL MVP, AL/NL Cy Young, AL/NL Rookie of the Year, MLB home run leader, and over/under bets for home runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 204
Cousin Sal and DG3 kick off the week by getting right into the hottest topic, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock! They all give their thoughts as the DG3 reminds everyone that bald people have been being made fun of forever. Next, they get into Betaches, where they all had their own struggles this past weekend, which included Brother Bri's sick car ride to the NCAA Women's Tournament. They then recap this past weekend's Elite 8 games as they come to realize St. Peter's probably wasn't that good afte...
Mar 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 202
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are back – fresh off Harry picking Gonzaga in Race to 10. The Zags won Race to 10 but lost to Arkansas in the Sweet 16 as Sal doesn’t agree with everyone saying they lost because of terrible officiating. Harry thinks the refs were much worse in the NFL playoffs. The guys recap the rest of last night’s NCAA tournament games as Parlay Kid says Houston outplayed and outcoached Arizona. Plus, Duke advances to the Elite 8 after not missing a shot over the final ...
Mar 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 201
Doug Gottlieb joins Cousin Sal for this week's episode of Against All Odds to discuss the first two rounds of March Madness and then breaks down the games for the upcoming matchups in the Sweet 16. They then discuss Doug's playing days at Oklahoma State, how that team would have done today, and what their trips were like during the tournament. Finally, Sal asks Doug for some help with getting into the SoCal Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Mar 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 200
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta celebrate the Parlay Kid’s birthday by going over Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament matchups. Starting with Arkansas/Gonzaga- can the Razorbacks upset the top-seeded Bulldogs? Then it’s over to the South Region for Michigan/Villanova and then everyone loves Texas Tech’s defense will this be the end of the road for Coach K as underdog Duke takes on the Red Raiders. Finally, a look at Houston/Arizona as Harry puts out what Brother Bri calls the worst b...
Mar 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 199
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to the breaking news that the Atlanta Falcons have traded Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts as Parlay Kid is surprised Atlanta was able to get a third-round pick for him. Harry can’t wait to talk about getting screwed all weekend by the NCAA tournament as he only has 2 of his Final Four teams remaining. NBA and NCAA Champion, 19-year NBA veteran Jason Terry joins the show to discuss the incredible Arizona/TCU overtime thriller and how impressed he w...
Mar 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 198
After the first day of the NCAA tournament is filled with upsets, Cousin Sal’s bracket is already in rough shape. The guys begin their recap starting with #15 seed St. Peter’s huge upset of Kentucky as Sal runs down the history of other #15 seeds that won their opening game. The guys discuss the NFL’s major news as Davante Adams leaves the Packers and signs a record-breaking deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Sal loves this trade for the Raiders, mostly because they’ve been terrible with draft pic...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 197
In this episode, Cousin Sal is joined by Jay Bilas to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament and his strategy/goal when making his picks for the bracket. Next, Jay discusses Coach K's farewell, what Coach K meant to him as a coach, and the impact he had on his future. Sal and Jay go on to discuss the tournament and what the most important factors are to be successful. Following this, Sal asks Jay which double-digit seeds have the best chance at advancing. Finally, Sal asks if Jay will cry when the...
Mar 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 196
Tate Frazier joins Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta to break down twenty-one of the NCAA Tournament’s first-round games! All of the matchups – who will cover, potential upsets, and even which team could make a surprise Final Four run. Tate gives his opinion on why he is worried about North Carolina’s matchup against Marquette and if Sister Jean’s prayers will be answered in a Loyola upset of Ohio State. Plus, Harry likes St. Mary’s even though he doesn’t know where it is. Tate also gives h...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 195
Before getting into their NCAA men’s basketball tournament picks, Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta hit on the big NFL news as Tom Brady returns to Tampa Bay and Amari Cooper is traded to Cleveland. The guys all get to their Betaches as Parlay Kid is disappointed Dayton didn’t make the NCAA tournament. Next, March Madness begins as the guys make their Regional picks to make it to the Final Four and eventually cut down the nets! Will anyone go all chalk or could a lower seed make it through ...
Mar 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 194
As Friday morning college basketball conference tournament action is just getting started, Sal and Harry are already down thanks to losing on Auburn. But the good news is baseball is back! The guy's weigh-in on all the new rules including universal designated hitter, the shift being banned which Harry gives a big duh, pitch clock, larger bases, and normal doubleheaders. Harry has an idea for extra innings that includes a home run derby and Parlay Kid wants to see a first and second half winner l...
Mar 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 193
Cousin Sal is joined by Chris Herring author of Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks as they discuss everything from home he came up with the title, the Knicks rivalry with Jordan and the Bulls, and just who was the toughest player on those 90’s Knicks. Chris tells some amazing stories from Anthony Mason sucker punching someone, Charles Oakley gambling with teammates, and even Greg Anthony’s Presidential aspirations. Plus, what was Jeff Van Gundy thinking when h...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 192
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta start off this episode with the biggest news stories that have unfolded in the NFL during the past 24 hours. Aaron Rodgers re-signs in Green Bay but is quickly overshadowed by the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade. Following this, they react to Calvin Ridley and his suspension for gambling and what implications it could have for the NFL in the future. Next, they preview the NCAA conference tournaments, as they give their picks for the winners in the Big 10, ...
Mar 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 191
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are ready for conference championship week in college basketball as they discuss when does March Madness officially begin for them? Sal is old school and still writes down all the brackets by hand and is on bubble watch all week. The guys get right into Betaches discussing the Covington/Masvidal fight UFC 272 while Parlay Kid is now convinced he can’t be golfers who are leading the tournament going into the final round anymore and would rather go with a guy...
Mar 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 190
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are ready to help get you ready for another sports-betting-filled weekend but first did Harry sabotage Race to Ten Tuesday by not being totally on board with Brad’s pick. Then the guys make their picks in the big Eastern Conference showdown between Milwaukee (-3.5) @ Chicago. With the NFL Combine going on and the 40-yard dash being broken by Tyquan Thompson, the guys discuss if these drills are really a good indicator of how players will perform in the NFL....
Mar 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 189
Best-Selling author Jeff Pearlman joins Cousin Sal to discuss the MLB lockout and possible ways to get younger fans to watch the game. The guys discuss the ’86 Mets ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary and trade insane Lenny Dykstra stories including the time he got Sal thrown out of Sunset Tower. Plus, what are some of the best sports calls of all time? Then Jeff tells Sal about his book about the Showtime Lakers being turned into a series for HBO and the moments from the book that he was surprised weren...
Mar 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 188
Harry has officially turned on Syracuse after another loss to North Carolina drops them to (15-15) and he is calling for 77-year-old head coach Jim Boheim to retire. Then the guys discuss Ja Morant’s highlights and huge night dropping 52 points against the Spurs as his MVP odds continue to rise. Plus, MLB has agreed on expanding the baseball playoffs to 12 teams but is Cousin Sal a fan? Then, Cousin Sal asks the guys to choose which sports they could possibly live without betting. Then it’s a pr...
Mar 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 187
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta kick off a new week reacting to the news of Derek Jeter stepping down as Marlins’ CEO as Harry takes it as an opportunity to take shots at The Captain. Then Kyler Murray’s agents post a letter of demands to the Arizona Cardinals as the guys try to make sense of why he is so unhappy. Next, the guys recap their weekend Betaches but no one can top Harry’s huge rant against Syracuse letting him down. Over in the NBA, the Sixers have won two straight with James ...
Mar 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 186
In this episode of Against All Odds, we take a look back on some interviews in the previous year, that feature WWE Superstars, The Miz, Drew McIntyre, and Royal Rumble participant/Jackass star, Johnny Knoxville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 183
In this episode of Against All Odds, we take a look back at our interviews with Summer Olympian gold medalists, Chelsea Gray and Gable Steveson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 185
It’s 2/2/22 and in honor of the palindrome date Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta start the show discussing the best players to wear the uniform numbers 2 and 22. Speaking of number two, Harry is back from Portland and gives an update on his health after drinking his brother’s filthy bathwater. At the NBA mid-season mark, the guys give out their best value bets to make or miss the playoffs as the guys discuss the chances of the Lakers, Clippers, and Timberwolves. Plus, now that Lebron James...
Feb 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 184
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta aren’t taking President’s Day off as the moment is finally here- Harry is in Portland as Extra Points history is made as Daniel Kirsch must drink Scott’s bath water for coming in last place in the Cash or Splash Contest. Megan Connolly joins the show to see if he will actually go through with it? The guys dive into their Betaches as Sal laments about the NBA 3-Point Contest and Dartmouth women’s basketball screws Harry on a 9-team parlay. Plus, Parlay Kid h...
Feb 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 182
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are getting ready for NBA All-Star Weekend but first, they finally meet the fan who came in last place in the Cash or Splash Contest, Daniel Kirsch. Daniel talks about having to face his last place punishment of drinking Harry’s brother’s bathwater and his worst betting losses. Then while Brother Bri’s Race to 8 was a winner, Brad/Randy’s lock of the Century lost and it wasn’t even close. Then after the Knicks blow a big lead again Parlay Kid has seen enoug...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 181
