Still Against All Odds

Cousin Sal and Dave react to the news that Jadeveon Clowney signed with the Cleveland Browns and decide it really doesn’t make a big difference on the AFC North odds. They discuss the new 17 game schedule and Sal believes it will be harder for teams who have a first-place schedule (02:00). Kevin Hench joins to make the argument for Julian Edelman in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and basically rant...

Cousin Sal and Dave recap The Masters as Hideki Matsuyama wins the green jacket and Sal wins because he hedged and took him going into the final round. The guys discuss how he avoiding choking on Sunday and when athletes say “no regrets” they probably have regrets (02:00). Mina Kimes joins the show to try and make sense of all the Russell Wilson trade rumors and defend the Seahawks quarterback. Pl...

Cousin Sal is outraged after finding out Rachel Bonnetta eats her pizza by dipping it in Ranch dressing. Rachel joins the pod to defend herself, the guys said she has an immature pallet while Rachel says she is a supertaster. After another start with little offensive support from the Mets, Dave thinks Jacob deGrom might be cursed. The guys give their picks to win The Masters as Cousin Sal likes Pa...

Cousin Sal and Dave recap the Final Four national semi-final games between Houston/Baylor and then the unbelievable OT buzzer beater between UCLA and Gonzaga which Dave calls one of the best tourney games of all time. The guys discuss tonight’s national championship, Gonzaga (+4.5) as Sal likes Baylor plus the points and Dave continues to believe Gonzaga can’t be beat. Then Cousin Sal asks what is...

It’s April Fools’ Day and Cousin Sal explains why he is struggling today. The Final Four is finally set and Dave reluctantly apologizes to Sal for saying the tournament doesn’t give the best winners (02:30). Baylor (-5)/Houston, Gonzaga (-13)/UCLA as Dave and Sal give their picks and why there might be hope for UCLA to cause a major upset. The guys think UCLA should not be considered a Cinderella...

Cousin Sal and Dave begin by arguing over who deserves credit for inventing the League of Leagues Draft concept (02:00). NBA Champion and USC alum Brian Scalabrine joins to discuss the Trojans run in the NCAA tournament and why rooting for conferences in college basketball makes sense. Plus does he think USC can upset Gonzaga (06:00)? Then Scal he explains how the viral video of him beating a high...

Dave’s parents are in town and turns out they are fans of the show. Dave and Cousin Sal give their Sweet 16 upsets as Sal thinks Oregon State (+6.5) takes down Sister Jean and Loyola-Chicago while Dave believes Villanova (+7) upsets top seed Baylor (02:00). The guys give their favorite All-Time All-Tournament team and show love to Kenny Anderson, Big Country Bryant Reeves, Bo Kimble and more (14:1...

After an incredible weekend of college basketball, Dave doubles down on flipping a coin would be a more credible way to crown a champion (02:00). Cousin Sal calls this Dave’s worst take ever. After receiving flack from the internet, Dave explains his Brad Stevens to Indiana University tweet (08:30). Sister Jean is at it again as Loyola Chicago upsets Illinois and moves on to the Sweet 16. There ar...

Cousin Sal makes a bold claim that St. Patrick’s Day has the best holiday food which leads to a discussion of which nationality has the best cold cuts. Dave thinks every big sporting event should have a song like the NCAA tournament has One Shining Moment. The guys discuss big spending Bill Belichick; the Patriots have signed some big free agents but will it translate to wins? Also what happens ne...

Cousin Sal and Dave are joined by ESPN’s Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to discuss Bracket Monday, the pressure of picking all 68 teams correctly and getting the seeding right. Dave and Sal reveal how many teams they missed – as Dave’s field of 68 is seeing double. Joe discusses how the NCAA Tournament does not determine who is the best team and he is not changing from his November pre-season pick of...

Now that Dak is back with the Cowboys and Big Ben is returning to the Steelers; Dave and Cousin Sal discuss which team would they rather have this season if their life depended on it. The guys discuss who they think will be the New England Patriots starting quarterback next season and if Jimmy G would return to Foxboro. In Bet to the Future, the guys discuss between Coach K, Jim Boeheim and Roy Wi...

Cousin Sal and Dave recap a huge night of Sunday television between the NBA All-Star game and the Oprah: Prince Harry & Meghan interview. Cousin Sal realizes his kids have a strange connection to the Royal couple’s son. The Degenerate Trifecta hits big over All-Star Weekend as Sal calls Giannis winning MVP, Brother Brian hits the over and Parlay Kid wins on Steph Curry’s second 3-Point Contest Cha...

Cousin Sal and Dave recap the first ever Extra Points: Gambling Draft and overall strategy. James Harden returns to Houston as a member of the Brooklyn Nets and drops a triple-double. Dave doesn’t think the Houston Rockets should return his number. The guys react to Devin Booker’s questionable ejection and overzealous officials in sports. Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins the show to talk about Inside t...

March is here and with selection Sunday just a few weeks away; Dave thinks Joe Lunardi gets way too much credit for predicting the 68 teams that make the tournament. Over the weekend, Sal won a Golden Globe presented by Tracy Morgan and Dave discovered his family is hiding Valentine’s Day chocolate from him. The guys discuss the idea of Kobe Bryant being the new NBA logo and who else deserves to b...

Big day in the Iacono household as organized youth sports are back in Southern California (01:00). Sal and Dave react to the Tiger Woods car accident; many people think Tiger should have a personal driver and Sal gives his theory on why he doesn’t (04:00). The Steelers look to be committed to Ben Roethlisberger and Dave doesn’t think they have a better option (13:30). Then 7-time NBA All-Star Joe...

Cousin Sal is back from vacation and ready to recap everything he missed last week with his pal Dave. Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards throws down an insane slam dunk and posterizes Yuta Watanbe; Cousin Sal thinks being mocked on Twitter has replaced actual posters, while Dave thinks playing good defense should not count as being humiliated. The guys discuss their personal most embarrassing spo...

As we head into the weekend, Dave and Cousin Sal have completely opposing views when it comes to Valentine’s Day. With the breaking news J.J. Watt was granted his release by the Houston Texans, the guys discuss where he could be headed next and is it now only a matter of time until Deshaun Watson is traded? Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen calls in to discuss winning the Super Bowl, playing...

Sal recaps the Extra Points/Extra Chance Contest payoff as the winner seems to be underwhelmed, scared and confused by Harry. Dave is willing to bet Patrick Mahomes won’t make the next five AFC Championships or he will get a tattoo on his tuchus, making the comparison to Marino and Russell Wilson how hard it is to get back to the Super Bowl. Now that the TB12 Diet is more popular than ever, Sal an...

It’s the saddest day of the sports calendar. Cousin Sal and Dave thank football for giving us all a great season before recapping Super Bowl 55 as Tampa Bay rolls over Kansas City. The guys give credit to Tampa’s defense for completely shutting down the Chiefs offense and make an argument for who should have received the MVP. Is this Brady’s most impressive run? Who is to blame; Tyreek Hill’s drop...

It’s the final show before Super Bowl 55 and someone is going to win $5,555 in the Extra Points Extra Chance contest. With rain in the Tampa forecast, Eddie Spaghetti gives a weather update as Dave predicts rain could be a big factor. The Chiefs have a close shave when their barber tests positive for Covid-19 and Sal can’t believe this isn’t a bigger deal. Dave goes on classic Dameshek tangent ask...

Cousin Sal hears his parents' review of his new book and their surprise that people are buying it. As everyone gears up for the Super Bowl, Sal and Dave discuss the Extra Points Extra Chance Contest where one loser will turn winner with $5,555 presented, in person, by Harry. However, Harry is nervous about going to certain states. FanDuel has odds on the Gatorade dump color and orange is the favor...

Sal’s family’s Royal Rumble poll turns violent after his youngest son wins and attempts to celebrate. It’s Super Bowl week and Cousin Sal announces the details of the Extra Points Extra Chance Bad Beat Buyback Contest. Dave and Sal discuss the Matthew Stafford/Jared Goff trade and what it means for both teams. What will Houston do with DeShaun Watson and why Steelers fans need to stop dreaming of...

Cousin Sal, Charlotte and Dave continue their attempt to understand the GameStop scandal only to agree it’s now even more difficult to figure out. Jeni’s has a new Everything Bagel ice cream flavor; have we gone too far with the flavors? Dave wants to hear everyone’s Win/Place/Show of ice cream flavors. The Super Bowl line (TB+3) hasn't moved but Dave is pleased with the Super Bowl uniform matchup...

Cousin Sal goes on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a guest for the first time to promote his new book You Can’t Lose Them All . A photoshopped picture of Oprah holding the book causes confusion among Sal’s family as well as more book sales. Charlotte and Dave talk about Media Day/Night memories and the time Cousin Sal pretended to be Carolina Panthers kicker Jon Casey. The guys discuss Super Bowl MVP Odds a...

Super Bowl LV is set as Cousin Sal, Charlotte and Dave recap the NFC and AFC Championship games. But first, Cousin Sal asks about zoom funeral etiquette. Charlotte’s impressive pick streak continues but the Extra Points for Extra Pay Parlay doesn’t hit. The guys discuss the Packers poor coaching, Brady’s greatness gets even greater and Dave says the pressure really is now on Bill Belichick to win...