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One Last Murray-Mitchell Matchup, NFL MVP, and The Most Stunning Play That Screwed You: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss the NHL and NBA playoffs as they look forward to a huge Game 7 between Denver and Utah. Harry has a major case of the bet-aches and the guys look at the odds for NFL MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year. Then it’s a trip on the… by Trendy

72 min listen

NFL Week 8, Steelers/Ravens, Parlay Kid Rips the Cowboys and Wildest Ball Bounces: Cousin Sal and The Degenerate Trifecta look to continue their hot streak as they preview Week 8 in the NFL. The guys break down big division matchups including Steelers/Ravens, 49ers/Seahawks and with Cam Newton’s job in jeopardy can the Patriots finally stop their losing streak against the Bills. Plus, The Parlay Kid on if you… by Trendy

61 min listen

NFL Playoffs, NHL Futures, 2021 Heisman Odds, Kendrick Perkins/GinaParadiso interview: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta react to Alabama rolling to another National Championship. Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith were impressive as nearly everyone won money on the Crimson Tide. Brother Bri suffers a bad Bet-ache and Harry feels he was guilted into taking a break from betting on Chinese basketball (08:15). A preview of the NFL Divisional Round playoffs, Rams (+6.5)/Packers, Ravens (+2)/Bills, Browns (+10)/Chiefs and Bucs (+3)/Saints (25:00). The guys take a look at next year’s Heisman trophy odds. Harry shares his surprise pick (44:15). Plus, the NHL season begins tomorrow and the Parlay Kid is all in on the New York Islanders (50:00). Finally, Cousin Sal talks to Kendrick Perkins and Gina Paradiso about their new podcast The Betting Academy: Hoops Edition (01:08:00). by Trendy

100 min listen

NFL Week 12 Preview, Jerry Ferrara, Barkley/Mickelson: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta help get you ready for a football filled week from the Thanksgiving Day games and the rest of Week 12. Brother Bri proposes if Detroit loses they shouldn’t be allowed on Thanksgiving next year. Waiver Wired’s Jerry Ferrara joins to make a ruling on The Parlay Kid’s fantasy football trade and if Harry has the right to be plenty pissed. Could the NFC East come down to the final game of the season between the Giants and Cowboys, plus would Jerry let the D3 sit with him courtside at a Knicks game? Finally, the guys pick a winner between Mickelson/Barkley versus Steph/Peyton and who will cut down the nets in college basketball? And we send you off into the holiday season with a special roasting of Harry who for some reason hit the batting cage this week. by Trendy

90 min listen

NFL Week 13, AFC/NFC Champions Odds, Hitless Harry: After a Sharp Tank sweep and a week of winners, Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta look to continue their hot streak. Cousin Sal has an all-time Betache with the Barkley/Mickelson golf challenge, yet still has hope with his Northwestern Big Ten Championship Prop Swap ticket. A preview of Steelers/Ravens as well as Week 13 including Colts/Texans, Rams/Cardinals and a big game with big backs between the Browns and Titans. Harry is backing Baker and thinks Cleveland has good odds to win the AFC. Then the guys discuss who is the best emergency replacement in sports history which leads to the Parlay Kid calling out Harry for his lack of softball skills. by Trendy

73 min listen

NFL Week 4, NBA Finals, MLB Post Season and All-Time Debates: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta preview a huge week in sports, taking a look at the odds on the NBA Finals, the MLB Postseason and Week 4 in the NFL. Plus, some brutal Betaches as the Chargers fail to execute a game-winning Hook and Ladder or is it a Hook and Lateral? Harry loves… by Trendy

76 min listen

AFC Over/Under Team Wins + Player Propapalooza: Cousin Sal and The Degenerate Trifecta are back for the second half of their NFL gambling season preview with a breakdown of the AFC, including player props and over/unders from every division from Belichick’s AFC East to the Mahome’s Chiefs in the West. by Trendy

55 min listen

The Return of MLB, NBA, Mike Tyson, and The Podcast!: Cousin 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). by Trendy

47 min listen

Playoff Best Bets, Cormier’s Loss, and Best Headbutt: Cousin 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. by Trendy

55 min listen

NFL Week 5, Divisional Odds, Lebron takes a walk and Deplorable Defenses: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta run down their best bets for Week 5 and the best values for a division winner. Can the Dallas Cowboys still win the division, can you trust the Buffalo Bills and why is Brother Bri down on Derek Carr? Plus, a preview of the Red River Showdown between Texas… by Trendy

72 min listen

NFC Over/Under Team Wins + Player Propapalooza: Cousin Sal and The Degenerate Trifecta kickoff their NFL gambling season with a look at the NFC and give their predictions. How far does Cousin Sal have his beloved Cowboys going, will any of the D3 take TB12 to win the NFC South and some incredible player props that you don’t want to miss. by Trendy

80 min listen

AFC/NFC Championship Recap, Questionable Coaching Calls, Prop Payoffs, Yelled at by any Coach in History: Super Bowl LV is set but first Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta recap Conference Championship Weekend. The Packers bad coaching brings back memories of Gregg Williams and more questionable calls that may have cost them the game. Harry attempts to explain his two ten-team teaser Bet-Ache, Cousin Sal’s new rule is don’t let the numbers play you and Brother Brian once again picked the winners but bet the opposite. The guys recap all their props that hit including Harry’s Leonard Fourtnette anytime score. Are Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill the greatest WR/TE combination in NFL history? Plus, it’s a wide-open NBA MVP race – as Lebron James has not missed a game yet this season. Then it’s time for a ride on the brand new Volvo Riverboat Casino to discuss which coach in history you would want to be yelled at by: Coach K, Jon Gruden or Mr. Szokoli? Finally, Cousin Sal hears from the D3 by Trendy

68 min listen

NBA Betting Snags, Early NHL Playoff Odds, and Bizarre Met Moments: Cousin 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. by Trendy

66 min listen

Finally Football: Week 1 Wagers: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta are ready to kickoff the NFL season with a look at Week 1’s biggest games, Brady’s debut with the Bucs and the Mike McCarthy era begins in Dallas. Plus a look at their favorite prop bets as well as the NBA and NHL playoffs. They wrap up the show… by Trendy

69 min listen

NFL Week 2, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup, and Best Bets: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta return to go over some “Bet Aches”, preview the biggest matchups in the NFL, before looking at their favorite NBA and NHL odds, and then give out their “Sharp Tank” best bets. by Trendy

60 min listen

The Wild West, Mild East, and The Playoffs Inbetween: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta relive some fun “Bet Aches,” then dole out their best bets for the NBA and NHL Playoffs, before debating the greatest unscripted sports show. by Trendy

55 min listen

Betache Browns, Week 15 Preview, Conference Championships, $500,000 Eliminator Pool Update: Brother Brian shares his ridiculous Betache as the Ravens cover with a last second safety against the Browns. Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta try to make sense of Week 15 Chargers/Raiders, Giants/Browns, Chiefs/Saints and with 3 games remaining who is the best value to win the NFC East? Then it’s a massive College Football Saturday filled with Conference Championship Games as the guys break down Notre Dame/Clemson, Florida/Alabama and Ohio State/Northwestern. Sal’s good friend Brad checks in to discuss being one of 79 people left out of 5,295 in his Eliminator Pool. Sal and the D3 try to figure out what two picks he should make with the teams he has left. Finally, Harry gives a fantasy football league update and the odds he takes down his nemesis Matzahparmigiana in the playoffs. by Trendy

82 min listen

Extra Points/Extra Chance Winner, Super Bowl Recap, Next Year Odds: Harry is in Denver, Colorado to award the winner of the first ever Extra Points/Extra Chance contest $5,555. Will the winner be more excited about the money or meeting Harry? Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta discuss their Bet-Ache’s as The Parlay Kid loses as the St. Louis Blues allow a last-second goal. The guys recap the Super Bowl, all the props and look forward to next season. A look at Super Bowl value as the Parlay Kid likes the New England Patriots (37-1) to bounce back, Brother Bri likes the 49ers (14-1) and Sal is buying the Cleveland Browns (22-1). Then it’s a trip on the famous Volvo Riverboat Casino to discuss the athlete with the weirdest physique who excels at their sport, as the Parlay Kid reminds Sal he used to pay tribute to WWE legend Yokozuna. Finally, the guys give their best bets in Sharp Tank. by Trendy

73 min listen

Final Four, Metta World Peace, and Opening Day: It’s baseball Opening Day and the Parlay Kid already has issues with this season as he laments about the extra inning gimmick and playing in cold weather cities this early. Plus, Brother Bri threatens to be done with betting on baseball after one day (02:00). Then Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta break down the Final Four as they make their picks and Harry likes one game to go under and one game to go over. Plus, player prop bets including the tournament’s outstanding player and why Sal always thinks the announcement of MVP or MOP is a nerve-racking gambling moment (09:30). Metta World Peace joins to discuss being pranked repeatedly by Cousin Sal on Jimmy Kimmel Live and why he hasn’t officially retired yet from the NBA. Metta blames Church’s Chicken on why his St. John’s team came up just short of beating Ohio State and going to the Final Four which leads to a discussion of which fast food chain has the best chicken sandwiches. by Trendy

67 min listen

Bill Simmons, NBA Draft Bets, NFL Week 11 Preview: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta lament over Kyler Murray’s Hail Mary costing them and the Bears “offense” is an utter disaster. Harry is fuming over a trade Parlay Kid made in their fantasy league and tries to explain why. A preview of Week 11 including Cardinals/Seahawks, Rams/Bucs and Packers/Colts. Then Bill Simmons joins to discuss the NBA Draft; who goes first Wiseman or Edwards, where does LaMelo land and what do the Knicks do with the #8 pick? Plus, Bill explains how he would root for the New York Giants over Tompa and tries to get Harry to start the Bone Broth Diet. by Trendy

87 min listen

NFL Week 3, MVP Odds and Viva Las Vegas: Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta give their picks for Week 3 in the NFL including a showdown between the Chiefs and Ravens with early MVP implications. Plus, after picking Bryson DeChambeau at 28/1 to win the US Open, The Parlay Kid rides his hot streak with more winners including the Miami Heat to finish… by Trendy

86 min listen

NFL Week 9, Brady versus Brees, Pac-12 Returns and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo: Cousin Sal and The Degenerate Trifecta preview Week 9 in the NFL including an NFC South Showdown between the Saints and Bucs. Harry complains that the rules in NASCAR are ridiculous but he still bets on it anyway. Plus, a top five college football matchup between Clemson/Notre Dame and Pac-12 Conference Champion predictions. Also, despite… by Trendy

88 min listen

Stanley Cup Odds, NBA Craziness, UFC 252, and Most Terrifying Giant: Cousin 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. by Trendy

55 min listen

Super Bowl Prop-A-Palooza, Senior Bowl Bet-Ache, Harry’s 40-time: Cousin Sal sets up the first ever Extra Points Extra Chance Badbeat Buyback contest where one lucky fan will win the prize of a lifetime- $5,555 delivered by none other than Harry (02:00). The Degenerate Trifecta discusses their Bet-Aches as Brother Brian is convinced by Harry to bet The Senior Bowl and did Harry curse Drake’s streak of covering (06:00)? Then it’s the Super Bowl Prop-A-Palooza; from the first touchdown to the first penalty, all the props by position, by quarter and more. The gang gives their best bets in the big game; Harry is once again in love with Leonard Fournette anytime touchdown and Brother Bri and The Parlay Kid break down Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce and even a holding call for the first penalty call of the game (12:15). Next, it’s a trip on the Volvo Riverboat Casino as the guys discuss what would be the best addition to the Super Bowl halftime show- a rap battle, a food fight or a 40 by Trendy

71 min listen

Kenny Mayne, NFL Draft Round One Reactions, Raiders Reach, Rodgers Rumors, Harry Angry with Cowboys: The Degenerate Trifecta goes 3 for 3 on their best bets on the opening night of the NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders once again frustrated Brother Bri after they drafted offensive tackle, Alex Leatherwood whom many experts thought was a huge reach (02:00). Cousin Sal and the guys discuss the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors and why he might want to leave the Packers. The Broncos didn’t draft a quarterback and The Parlay Kid wonders if the Rams might want a do-over on the Matthew Stafford trade now knowing Aaron Rodgers could be available. The guys wonder what the market could be for David Carr – or an actual car (06:00). Then it’s a recap of the first round as Trevor Lawrence goes #1 overall and Cousin Sal’s prediction of the 49ers taking Trey Lance third comes true. Plus, Mac Jones falls to the Patriots, awkward fan exchanges with Roger Goodell and the Cowboys make a trade with the Ea by Trendy

94 min listen

NCAA Tournament, D3 Cinderella Tuition Challenge Regional Winners, Sharp Tank: The NCAA Bracket is out and from Valvano to Valparaiso, the guys recall their first March Madness Memories that come to mind. Cousin Sal introduces the Extra Points Degenerate Trifecta Cinderella Tuition Challenge – and puts the call out for students from UC- Santa Barbra, Georgetown and Winthrop – if they win, you win! Brother Bri has a bad Bet-ache as he jinxes himself before the Oklahoma St. game even starts. Then the guys break down every NCAA Tournament Region looking for the best value to win. Sal brings up a good point: why are we naming the regions geographically if all the games are being played in Indiana, what a missed opportunity. West Region- Gonzaga (-210) is the heavy favorite, is Iowa the biggest threat to beat them? South Region- Baylor (+115) seems like the pick but Harry makes the case for Arkansas and Brother Bri likes Purdue. Midwest Region- Illinois looks to run the table and in t by Trendy

67 min listen

Deshaun Destinations, NBA Playoff Futures, Embarrassing Sports Stories: Cousin Sal rejoins the Degenerate Trifecta and gives the guys shit for kissing up to Jerry Ferrara last week. Harry and Brother Brian suffer some brutal Bet-aches in the NBA while the Parlay Kid is humbled by the UFC once again (03:00). The guys discuss which team has the best odds of landing Deshaun Watson in a new segment called Bet to the Future (12:30). Then with the NBA season reaching the half-way point, the guys make their best bets for who will make the playoffs and who will miss it (20:00). Plus, NHL MVP talk and why this year’s new divisions are an unfair advantage for some teams (27:30). The D3 give their Sharp Tank picks as Harry tries to convince Sal to ride with his Phil Mickelson pick (33:45). Finally, the Degenerate Trifecta discuss their most embarrassing sports moments as Harry gives a debatable one that involves a lot of walking and The Parlay Kid relives a painful story he hasn’t told in by Trendy

61 min listen

NFL Week 10, Herbert or Burrow for OROY and The Masters: Cousin Sal and The Degenerate Trifecta preview Week 10 in the NFL including Thursday Night’s AFC South showdown between the Colts and Titans. Harry thinks the Giants are a few plays away from running away with the NFC East and the Parlay Kid expects Tom Brady and the Bucs to bounce back. Plus, Herbert, Burrow,… by Trendy

69 min listen

Sweet Sixteen Matchups, NBA MVP/ROY, Cinderella Tuition Challenge Update: Harry attempts to try to explain how the new NCAA tournament television schedule plays into gambling, only for it to end in more confusion. The Degenerate Trifecta Cinderella Tuition Challenge goes 0-3! The guys discuss their Bet-Aches and wrap up an upset filled first two rounds of the NCAA tournament (09:00). Then they look forward to Saturday’s Sweet Sixteen matchups as Loyola-Chicago (6.5) is now a favorite against Oregon State as well as the comparisons between Cameron Krutwig and Harry’s brother. Baylor (6.5)/Villanova, Arkansas (11.5)/Oral Roberts and The Parlay Kid breaks down how he would break down Syracuse’s zone defense and why Houston (6.5) will beat Harry’s Orangemen (17:45). Then as Lebron James suffers an injury, the Parlay Kid makes a case for Damian Lillard (11-1) for MVP, while the rest of the guys see a way for James Harden and Giannis to possibly win. Then with LaMelo Ball’s potential s by Trendy

69 min listen

First Round Bets, Final Four Predictions, Cinderella Tuition Challenge with Tate Frazier: As the NCAA basketball tournament begins, Tate Frazier makes his triumphant return to Against All Odds but before talking hoops, Tate discusses how Heel Producer Jim Cunningham saved his job at their old company. Cousin Sal gives out the Extra Points Bet-ache phone number (818-208-1681) to call throughout the tournament and give your One Whining Moment. Tate compares North Carolina’s first round opponent Wisconsin to Duke and predicts Roy Williams will retire before Coach K and Jim Boeheim who may never leave. Is Sister Jean behind Moses Wright missing the first round game and does this change who you have winning the Loyola-Chicago/Georgia Tech game. Tate gives his Final Four prediction and what do Tate’s parents think about the Race to 69? The Degenerate Trifecta give their Final Four picks, Tate gives his players to look out for in the tournament and which 12 seeds could be this yea by Trendy

86 min listen

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