In Episode 223 of The Fin Factor, Paul and Aaron welcome special guest Alan Hoshida, the live pre-, post-, and intermission host for San Jose Sharks broadcasts. Alan shares his journey from growing up in Gilroy to working in broadcast journalism, including his memorable time covering sports across California, Washington, and Hawaii. They dive into Alan’s passion for hockey, his love for the Sharks, and his unique insights into the team’s culture. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with humor, stories, and a look into the life of a true Sharks fan-turned-broadcast professional! Follow Alan Hoshida: X: x.com/ahoshidasports Instagram: instagram.com/ahoshidasports Attend our Sharks Viewing Party and Live Episode 224 at Ancor Vino on November 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sharks-game-viewing-party-and-live-episode-224-tickets-1050890049427 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/