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. 8h ago

    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/

  2. 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/

  3. 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!

  4. Jun 25

    Sharks Trade Eklund, Halttunen, Svoboda for 9th Overall

    Join Aaron and Devereaux for Episode 292 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks trading William Eklund, Kasper Haltunnen, and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the 9th overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. Is Mike Grier done wheeling and dealing or is there more up his sleeve before the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft? 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 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/

  5. Jun 18

    Sharks Trade for Michael Kesselring, What’s Next?

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 291 of The Fin Factor as we talk about the San Jose Sharks trading their 20th overall pick (from the Walman trade to Edmonton) to the Buffalo Sabres for Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the 2026 draft, how Kesselring will help improve the porous defense as well as the powerplay, and we talk about what else Mike Grier couple possibly have up his sleeve a week before the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft. 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: Paul Sunseri, 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/

  6. Jun 8

    Sharks Draft Strategy with JD Young of Locked On Sharks

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 290 of The Fin Factor as we welcome a very special guest to the studio: JD Young, host of Locked on Sharks and creator of The Reef. Now that the San Jose Sharks have officially locked down the second overall pick in back-to-back draft lotteries, the big question is: what should Mike Grier do with it? We sit down with JD to analyze the top options on the board, debating whether the Sharks should pick dynamic Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg, stand pat on a game-changing defenseman like Chase Reed, or test the market for a block-buster trade down the line. JD breaks down his film study on Chase Reed, mapping out a potential Norris-caliber ceiling and explaining why finding a top-pairing blue-liner is significantly harder than plugging a winger into your top six. We also take a look at the landscape of the upcoming offseason, analyzing trade targets like Bowen Byram, Jordan Spence, and Michael Kesselring alongside the high-risk reality of checking out Darren Radish in free agency. Plus, we look ahead to the future contract extension for El Capitan himself, Macklin Celebrini, tracking his unbelievable world stage performance at the Olympics and debating if a massive contract extension is right around the corner. 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: Paul Sunseri, 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/

  7. Jun 5

    San Jose Sharks Offseason: Overhauling the Defense

    Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 289 of The Fin Factor as we lay out the ultimate offseason blueprint for the San Jose Sharks defensive core. Mike Grier has made his criteria clear: he is hunting for defensemen who can defend the rush, retrieve pucks, and execute a clean first pass out of the zone. We take your fan-submitted trade proposals and free-agent targets to find out exactly who fits that mold. In this episode, we break down the analytics on a long list of potential blue line targets, including Simon Nemec, Dougie Hamilton, Bowen Byram, Braden Schneider, Rasmus Andersson, and Darren Raddysh. We also debate how drafting Ivar Stenberg at number two would impact the current logjam of established forwards, and if it opens the door to using William Eklund as a major trade chip. Finally, Aaron reveals his two ideal offseason scenarios for the defensive pairings, weaponizing our cap space and the Oilers' 20th overall pick to build a well-rounded roster. 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: Paul Sunseri, 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/

  8. May 6

    Sharks Win 2nd Overall in Lottery, What To Do Now?

    We’re going live for our reaction to the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery where the San Jose Sharks won the second overall pick. Last year, the Sharks landed Michael Misa at #2 and the year before that was Macklin Celebrini at #1; who will be added alongside them for the franchise’s fourth 2nd overall pick? Join Paul and Aaron for reactions, live chat, and full-on fan energy as we talk all things Sharks! 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: Paul Sunseri, 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/

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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
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Sunseri, Aaron Sholl, and Jason Sholl
  • Show Website
    The Fin Factor