Still Against All Odds

It’s a SUPER Wild Card Weekend podcast as Dave is wearing a Terrible Towel ensemble but will he pick the Steelers to cover against the Chiefs? And more importantly will we find out who Chainey McGee is? Cousin Sal introduces the Cap of Consequences a new punishment for losers in Extra Points staff contests and a reminder for everyone to head to the Extra Points Arcade to enter for weekly contests...

Dave is still riding the high of the Steelers making the playoffs and offers his apology to everyone who wanted to see Justin Herbert and the Chargers in the playoffs instead of Big Ben. The guys were impressed by Herbert’s performance but Martin thinks Brandon Staley should have been aggressive the entire time and gone for two at the end of the game. The guys discuss Georgia’s win over Alabama in...

It’s a big Friday show as Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave celebrate FanDuel going live in New York tomorrow; while Martin celebrates finally winning an Extra Points golden hat. Arkansas linebacker and Extra Points NIL athlete Bumper Pool joins the show to make an announcement whether he’ll be returning to college or declaring for the NFL Draft. The guys talk to him about his decision, playing in the O...

Dave says goodbye to Big Ben Roethlisberger who likely played in his final game at Heinz Field last night and wants to celebrate the Steelers once again recording a .500 or better season. Sal and Martin then snap him back to the reality of what a terrible game it was. The guys discuss yet another bad performance from Baker Mayfield and questionable coaching from Kevin Stefanski as the Browns regre...

Time to turn the page on the year 2021 as Megan Gailey joins Dave, Martin and Cousin Sal on a special NYE edition of Extra Points. Learn the best way to celebrate New Year's and find out who Pete Davidson will end up with in 2022. A spirited game of Cameover Under reveals that Megan is a complete bargain if you need a message and Dave hints at this year's Fruit of the Year. Listen before the ball...

Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin remember John Madden and discuss his impact on football and pop culture as well as his impressive coaching record and what made him so relatable to fans. Then it’s a look at the big NFL Week 17 games with playoff implications including Colts/Raiders as Jonathan Taylor continues to make his case for MVP. Sal doesn’t trust the AFC North as the guys discuss Chiefs/Bengals,...

This week the Extra Points staff is assembled for a potluck of those who don't need luck to discuss Holiday props and questions. Megan Connolly explains her most recent Twitter fiasco and the boys breakdown the Jimmy Kimmel Bowl. Holiday traditions, Christmas bests and worsts and is it or is it not a Christmas movie? Finally everyone's favorite game, Cameover Under is played and people get hurt al...

Cousin Sal, Martin, and Dave discuss the Tuesday night games as once again we see terrible officiating; Martin has a theory on why the officials have been so bad. The guys recap the Jimmy Kimmel Bowl/Holiday party as Martin brings up Dave’s huge party foul and his disgusting habits. Sal then had his own dilemma with the leftovers as his ‘Jewish Mother’ kicked in and he had to scramble to save the...

Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin recap the Thursday Night game as Brandon Staley’s questionable calls cost the Chargers against the Chiefs. Dave compares Staley’s 4th down calls to gambling in Vegas and Martin is sick of losing bets on walk off touchdowns. The guys debate the overtime rules as Martin prefers college rules but Sal and Dave think it messes up gambling as well as NFL records. Next the guy...

Cousin Sal quickly recaps last night’s office party as Martin’s voice has been downgraded to questionable. Steph Curry breaks the all-time 3-point record at MSG against the Knicks as the guys discuss his greatness and a conversation about the best shooters of all-time. They also discuss which record breaking game in sports you’d like to attend as Dave wants to be with the ’72 Dolphins when a team...

Dave begins the show going thru the emotions of last night’s Steelers/Vikings game as Ben Roethlisberger nearly leads the Steelers to the biggest comeback in NFL regular season history. Cousin Sal and Dave disagree on if Ben is the problem and then discuss Chase Claypool’s decision to celebrate a first down with seconds remaining and Pittsburgh’s continued struggles on defense. Then can the Viking...

Cousin Sal is gearing up for the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl as the matchup is set between Oregon State Beavers and Utah State Aggies. The guys discuss Monday night’s game as the Patriots regain control of the AFC East but is Bill Belichick a genius or a creep? The guys also breakdown the AFC playoff picture and who has the best value to make/miss the playoffs. Then it’s a preview of Vikings/Steelers; pl...

The Extra Points gang is back and we kick this episode off with Martin expressing his frustration with Taysom Hill and the Saints in last night's loss to Cousin Sal's Dallas Cowboys.     Next, they dive into Week 13 and preview some key matchups between the Ravens and Dave's Steelers, the Chargers and the Bengals, WFT and the Raiders, and the highly anticipated Monday night matchup between the Pat...

The Extra Points gang is back and Martin starts the show telling everyone he had a Thanksgiving incident. Martin didn’t expect Michigan to beat Ohio State but where does it rank in all-time sports moments in his life? Cousin Sal looks back at the Extra Points Futures Draft and Martin has Mac Jones at 10-1 for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Cousin Sal takes issue with Heisman voting before the seaso...

Extra Points and Minus 3 team up for a Thanksgiving Extravaganza as Cousin Sal, Harry, Martin, Dave, and Jen Piacenti come together to talk turkey! First some major reveals as Jen is shocked to find out about Martin’s past weight history and Harry had a hairpiece!   Dave makes Sal give his worst Dallas Cowboys/Thanksgiving memory. Then it’s Thanksgiving debates that we can all get behind; best sid...

In a brand new Extra Points with Cousin Sal, Dave Dameshek & Martin Weiss, the show starts off with Shek describing his emotions from being at the Steelers vs Chargers game and how the Steelers lost in the final few minutes. The show moves on discussing the Cowboys loss to the Chiefs and if the Chiefs are now officially back on track, if the trio trusts the Patriots yet and if they're coming aroun...

Cousin Sal’s Thursday Night losing streak continues as the Patriots blow out the Atlanta Falcons. Martin was not surprised by the Patriots big win and Mac Jones continues to be impressive and Dave gives doubt that Matt Ryan deserves a gold Hall of Fame jacket. The guys react to the news that Antonio Brown was accused of using a fake vaccine card and somehow no one is surprised. Next, it’s a previe...

Martin goes to the launch party of Shannon Sharpe’s new cognac and tells Sal and Dave about all the celebrities there. The guys then discuss Staples Center changing their name to the Crypto.com Arena and if anyone cares? Martin and Dave discuss the Steelers/Lions tie and Martin brags about calling it, but Dave doesn’t think he should get credit since it was a tie. The guys discuss the unpredictabl...

Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin react to the Dolphins stunning the Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Is there now a plan for the rest of the NFL to beat the Ravens or was this just a one game thing? Plus, Cousin Sal’s losing streak continues on the Fox Pregame show. Dave is nervous about the Steelers/Lions game this weekend and doesn’t think they will have many easy wins the rest of the season. Plus,...

Dave comes clean and the Cassius Marsh taunting penalty in the Bears/Steelers game as the guys discuss the fallout from the questionable call. Cousin Sal, Dave and Martin debate the Steelers remaining schedule and what will be a successful season? The guys discuss Thursday night’s game between the Ravens and Dolphins and Lamar Jackson MVP odds. Former Chiefs offensive lineman, Mitchell Schwartz jo...

Cousin Sal reacts to the big Thursday night football game, the Mira Costa High School playoff his son played in. The guys also react to Jets/Colts; Cousin Sal says he was bullied into picking the Jets by Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson nearly leads the Jets to a cover. Odell Beckham Jr. has officially been released as Martin and Dave argue over if a team should pick him up. Martin doesn’t think anyo...

Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave react to the breaking news that Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for Covid and will be out for this weekend’s game. Plus, the situation with Odell Beckham Jr. in Cleveland looks to be getting worse. Comedian Sarah Tiana joins the show to celebrate the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series and also calling Jorge Soler to win the MVP correctly. Then the guys discuss th...

It’s Halloween weekend and Cousin Sal, Martin and Dave are ready to see what Aaron Rodgers’s costume will be. They recap the Thursday Night game as Martin was impressed with Green Bay’s defense and what was AJ Green thinking on that final play? Martin is fired up about the under miraculously hitting. The guys discuss this weekend’s big Week 8 NFL storylines as Dak is likely out for the Cowboys and...

Martin breaks a glass to start the show and the guys break down Game 1 of the World Series. Charlie Morton’s injury brings to mind other gutsy performances of athletes. Cousin Sal and Dave discuss how the shift is really making the game less exciting and how batters really need to adjust and hit opposite field. Plus, America wins free tacos although Martin is not excited. The guys discuss the most...

It’s Friday mourning for the Extra Points crew as Cousin Sal’s Thursday night football winning streak comes to an end as the Denver Broncos couldn’t win or even tackle the Cleveland Browns. Dave warns Sal he may have rubbed today’s guest Matt Hasselbeck the wrong way in the past. Martin and Dave argue about who should get credit for a Detroit style pizza- Detroit or Sicily? Next, they preview NFL...