The Fin Factor

Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
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The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things San Jose Sharks. Hosts Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and producer Jason Sholl deliver game analysis, player insights, and exclusive interviews with Sharks players, staff, alumni, and journalists. The show blends sharp analysis with humor and nostalgic pop culture references, creating a fun and engaging experience for fans. Join us for live episodes every Sunday at 9pm Pacific and get your Sharks fix with insights you won’t find anywhere else!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Alan Hoshida: The Incredible Celebrini, Sharks at the Olympics, Trade Targets

    Aaron is joined by NBC in-game host and lifelong Sharks fan Alan Hoshida for an in-depth breakdown of the "youth movement" taking over San Jose. With the Olympic break in full swing, we analyze Macklin Celebrini’s historic sophomore pace and his dominance on Team Canada’s top line alongside McDavid and MacKinnon. We also dive into the upcoming trade deadline: will Mike Grier be a buyer or a seller? We discuss potential defensive targets like Dougie Hamilton and Timothy Liljegren, the "roster crunch" facing the front office, and why Igor Chernyshov is becoming an "untouchable" piece of the core. -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome 01:18 – Alan Hoshida: Journey to the Sharks Broadcast Booth 03:01 – Igor Chernyshov: Future Top-Six Winger? 05:35 – Coaching Strategy: Putting Young Prospects in a Position to Succeed 07:11 – Macklin Celebrini’s Historic Season & Hart Trophy Potential 08:34 – Celebrini at the Olympics: Dominating with McDavid & MacKinnon 09:31 – The "Celebrini Effect" on Bay Area Fandom 11:26 – Peer Respect: McDavid and MacKinnon on the "Young Star" 40:00 – Trade Deadline Strategy: Will Mike Grier Be a Buyer or Seller? 41:08 – Defensive Targets: Dougie Hamilton & Justin Faulk Rumors 49:09 – The Panarin Saga: Why the Sharks Said "Hard No" to New York 51:21 – Impact on the Pacific Playoff Race 1:02:11 – Bold Predictions & Final Stretch Outlook 1:03:19 – Lightning Round: Favorite Postgame Moments & Fan Questions 1:07:42 – Closing Remarks & Member Roll Call The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 9m

  2. 11 FEB

    Playoff Chances, Olympic Hockey

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche, what it will take for the San Jose Sharks to make the playoffs, Olympic hockey coming very soon, and we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 9m

  3. 2 FEB

    Sharks January Stats, Playoff Odds, Iorio Gone

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames, we take a look at the January team and player stats, Vincent Iorio waived and picked up by the New York Rangers, the upcoming games against the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche, and we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 36m

  4. 26 JAN

    Sherwood Trade, Grier Speaks, Playoffs? (Ep 272)

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers, the Sharks trading with the Vancouver Canucks for Keifer Sherwood, Mike Grier speaking with the press on all things, the upcoming games against the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames, and we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 40m

  5. 19 JAN

    Sharks Split Week, Leddy Waived, Trade Targets

    In this episode, Aaron and Devereaux talk about the games against the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings, possible and realistic trade targets for Mike Grier, other trades around the NHL, the upcoming games against the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers, and we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Devereaux Boxton Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 20m

  6. 14 JAN

    Sharks Trade for Brossoit, Misa Stays in SJ, Devils Rumors

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and Vegas Golden Knights, the trade between the Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks, Michael Misa staying with the Sharks, a potential trade with the New Jersey Devils, the upcoming games against the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings, we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 23m

  7. 5 JAN

    Wennberg Extended, Celebrini on Team Canada

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, and Tampa Bay Lightning, Macklin Celebrini named to Team Canada for the upcoming winter Olympics, Alex Wennberg signing a contract extension, a look back at December’s team stats, the upcoming games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and Vegas Golden Knights, we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 36m

  8. 29/12/2025

    Graf Stepping Up, Sharks Are A .500 Team

    In this episode, Paul and Aaron talk about the games against the Vegas Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks, Collin Graf taking a big step, Igor Chernyshov scoring his first NHL goal, the upcoming game against the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, and Tampa Bay Lightning, and we take your questions and comments live. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Sharks. The opinions expressed in this web series are those of hosts and/or guests alone. Any reference to copyrighted materials is for the purpose of commentary and criticism only. The Fin Factor is not affiliated with the San Jose Sharks, National Hockey League, or its subsidiaries. X: https://x.com/TheFinFactor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFinFactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinFactor Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thefinfactor.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thefinfactor Sharks Reddit Discord: https://discord.gg/NYpV4P2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fin-factor/id1411840950 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinfactor TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Fin-Factor-p1141578/ Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri Executive Producer: Jason Sholl Director: Jason Sholl VFX Opener: Alan2014/Videohive GFX Effects: EasyEdit/Videohive Set Construction: Todd Sholl Music Theme: Kristian Habenicht Production Services: Sholl Media Group LLC http://www.shollmediagroup.com/

    1h 23m
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The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things San Jose Sharks. Hosts Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and producer Jason Sholl deliver game analysis, player insights, and exclusive interviews with Sharks players, staff, alumni, and journalists. The show blends sharp analysis with humor and nostalgic pop culture references, creating a fun and engaging experience for fans. Join us for live episodes every Sunday at 9pm Pacific and get your Sharks fix with insights you won’t find anywhere else!

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  • Creator
    Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
  • Show Website
    The Fin Factor

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