The Fin Factor

Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
  • 4.4 (41)
  • Hockey
  • Updated Weekly

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. 3d ago

    Celebrini Makes History But Sharks Can't Close Games

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 300 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks' search for their first regulation win of the 2026-27 season. The Sharks outplayed Boston at 5-on-5 and lost 6-3, then blew third-period leads in Nashville and Detroit before tonight's game in Toronto. We break down the new forward lines with Chernyshov-Celebrini-Smith and Marchment-Wennberg-Toffoli, who's getting sheltered zone starts (Michael Misa and Luca Cagnoni), Yaroslav Askarov vs. Alex Nedeljkovic in net, Ivar Stenberg's first NHL goal, and postgame reaction from Ryan Warsofsky. Plus Macklin Celebrini climbs the NHL's all-time points list through 158 career games, an updated Calder Trophy watch, and a preview of the road trip through Montreal, Ottawa and Boston. Thanks for 300 episodes, Sharks fans! Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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/

  2. Oct 13

    3 Wins ALL in Overtime: Are the Sharks Lucky or Legit?

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 299 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks' 3-2 overtime win in St. Louis, where Darnell Nurse scored his first goal as a Shark on a beautiful pass from 19-year-old Ivar Stenberg. Tyler Toffoli and Collin Graf also scored, Kiefer Sherwood made a game-saving block in the final minute, and Alex Nedeljkovic held the fort through a tough first period. We break down Ryan Warsofsky's postgame comments on Will Smith playing center without Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson's bounce-back game, and the power play shakeup. Plus, Celebrini scores against the Edmonton Oilers, and we dig into the analytics in our Good, the Bad, and the Ugly segment. The Sharks are 3-2 with all three wins coming in overtime, but they rank last in the NHL in expected goals share and high-danger chances. We look at Yaroslav Askarov on the penalty kill, the fastest and slowest skaters on the roster, the defense pairs, and which forward lines are actually driving play. We also preview a busy week ahead: Frozen Frenzy against the Boston Bruins on national TV, then road games at Nashville, Detroit, and Toronto. Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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/

  3. Oct 6

    Sharks Win 2 in OT! Celebrini, Smith & Dallas Reaction

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 298 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks opening the season with back-to-back overtime wins over the Florida Panthers and LA Kings, plus our reaction to tonight's game against the Dallas Stars. Macklin Celebrini has 5 assists through two games, Will Smith and Igor Chernyshov are finding the back of the net, and the power play is rolling. We dig into the analytics with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: why the floodgates are about to open for Celebrini and Smith, a dominant top power play unit, and Darnell Nurse and Michael Kesselring looking like a legit top pair. On the other side: Dmitry Orlov and Luca Cagnoni getting caved at 5v5, a leaky penalty kill, and why the Chernyshov, Michael Misa and Tyler Toffoli line is due for regression. We also check in on the Calder Trophy race, break down how the new look blue line and breakouts differ from last season, and compare the top two picks from the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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/

  4. Sep 29

    Captain Celebrini, Season Predictions

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 297 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks naming Macklin Celebrini the 11th full time captain in Sharks history, the last week’s preseason games against the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights, our always accurate predictions for the season, the Sharks new goal song ideas, and we take your questions and comments live!

  5. Sep 22

    Training Camp, Ducks Dominating, New Goal Song

    Join Paul and Alan Hoshida for Episode 296 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks training camp, injuries, Ryan Warsofsky’s contract extended, the Sharks vs Ducks preseason game, the upcoming preseason games, a new goal song, and we take your questions and comments live! Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join Rally for Nic #97: Fighting for Miracles https://www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-nic-97-fighting-for-miracles 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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: Paul Sunseri, Alan Hoshida 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/

  6. Sep 15

    Rookie Faceoff, Celebrini’s Contract, Klingberg Retires

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 295 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks rookies dominating the Rookie Faceoff tournament with Ivar Stenberg’s two goals and Alexander Karmanov’s fight, Macklin Celebrini’s new contract, John Klingberg announcing his retirement from the NHL, Mike Grier hoarding goalies, and we take your questions and comments live! Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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/

  7. Jul 6

    Sharks Sign Marchment, Trouba, Trade for Nurse

    Join Aaron, Devereaux, and Brad for Episode 294 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks free agent signings of Jacob Trouba and Mason Marchment, a trade with the Edmonton Oilers for Darnell Nurse, if the Sharks defense got better or worse, some other possible targets for trades or free agent signing, and we take your questions and comments live! Not a channel member yet? Join the Fin Factor family for just $2.99/month to get access to giveaways, early episode releases, and more! 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/thefinfactor/join 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. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new episodes! 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://www.twitter.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://itunes.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, Brad Barmore 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/

  8. Jun 30

    Sharks Draft Stenberg, Verhoeff, and Lin!

    Join Aaron and Devereaux for Episode 293 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks draft, picking Ivan Stenberg 2nd overall, Keaton Verhoeff 9th overall, and Ryan Lin 21st overall, Mike Grier re-signing restricted free agents Zack Ostapchuk and Michael Kesselring, the upcoming Sharks Development Camp, and we take your questions and comments live!

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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
    207
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
  • Show Website
    The Fin Factor

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