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Aug 2024
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'Cousin Sal's Winning Weekend' Returns f...

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In the premiere of Season 2, Sal introduces a new segment before being joined by Mets Hall of Famer Ron Darling to talk about the 1986 Mets and who has the best broadcast booth in New York. Next, he's joined by the D3 to give out their best QB and RB props for the 2024 NFL season and preview the Week 0 game between FSU and Georgia Tech.


Host: Cousin Sal

Guests: Darren Szokoli, Brian Szokoli, Harry Gagnon, and Ron Darling

Producers: Michael Szokoli, Joel Solomon, Jack Wilson, Chris Wohlers, and Jonathan Frias


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