Five Arms and A Lucky Fin - Weekly Sports Podcast
Five Arms and a Lucky Fin is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Brendan McCormick, Jasen Aidt, and David Salway. We sit down with athletes, coaches, and sports personalities to dive into their journeys across multiple sports—on and off the court, field, mat, or track. From inspiring stories to locker room laughs, no topic is off-limits.
Whether it’s exclusive interviews, bold predictions, or some free hot takes, we bring a mix of authenticity, energy, and real sports talk. You’ll also catch us breaking down the latest sports news and giving our unfiltered takes on what’s happening across the college and pro landscape.
Episodes
58 episodes
Sweet 16 Bracket Breakdown: Who’s Moving On & Who’s Done?
The Sweet 16 is HERE and the path to the Final Four is getting real. We break down every matchup, who’s moving on, and whose season is coming to an end.From dominant performances to potential upsets, we dive into the biggest storylines, ...
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March Madness CHAOS First & Second Round Recap | Upsets, Buzzer Beaters & Viral Moments
March Madness is already delivering ALL-TIME moments 🤯We break down the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament — from shocking upsets and Cinderella runs to buzzer beaters and controversial calls.🏀 What we cover:
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Lucky Fin Inning Show - College Baseball Review
In our first college baseball episode, we talked about Paul Mainieri getting fired from South Carolina, just two weeks into his second season and right in the middle of conference play. Alabama is staying focused on their game and not letting s...
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Purdue Fort Wayne HC Jon Coffman Interview | Building a Winning Mid-Major Program & College Basketball Insights
Purdue Fort Wayne Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Coffman joins Five Arms and a Lucky Fin for a deep dive into what it takes to build a winning mid-major program.Coach Coffman shares insight on developing a player-first culture...
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March Madness Bracket Trust or Bust: Full Tournament Preview & Play-In Game Breakdown
It’s March Madness time, and we’re breaking down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket. In this episode of Five Arms and a Lucky Fin, we preview every matchup, discuss the play-in games, and debate which teams you can a...
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World Baseball Classic Buzz & NFL Free Agency Chaos | BS Talk
In this BS Talk segment, we dive into the growing buzz around the World Baseball Classic and break down the chaos of NFL Free Agency. From international baseball excitement to the biggest moves, overreactions, and surprises in the NFL, w...
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Conference Tournament Preview: Upsets, Bubble Drama & March Madness Sleepers
Conference Tournament week is here — and this is where March Madness really starts.In this episode we break down:• The bubble teams fighting for their tournament lives • Sleepers who could steal bids and bust bracket...
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Indiana’s Historic National Championship Season | College Football Natty Breakdown
Indiana just completed one of the most historic turnarounds in college football history.From one of the losingest programs in the sport to 27–2 in two seasons and a 16–0 National Championship finish, the Hoosiers’ rise to t...
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BS Talk: Jordan vs LeBron, Winter Olympics & Could We Beat a JV High School Basketball Team?
It’s a full BS Talk segment this week.We get into the never-ending GOAT debate — Michael Jordan vs LeBron James — and make our case for who really deserves the crown.Then with the Winter Olympics on the horizon, we ask the importa...
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Inside College Hoops: Who Do You Trust In March — Talent, Culture, Or Luck?
A week of chaos hit college hoops, and we’re in the thick of it. We open with Kansas State cutting ties with Jerome Tang and ask the uncomfortable question: when a school leans on “for cause,” what does that do to trust, buyouts, and the next c...
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Inside College Hoops: St. John’s Stuns UConn, Arizona Finally Falls, Bediako Ruled Ineligible
St. John’s just made a statement.On this episode of Inside College Hoops, we break down St. John’s taking down UConn in a massive Big East showdown and what it means moving forward. Is this a turning point for the Red Storm? And w...
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Bryce Cage Interview | Grambling State Defensive Lineman on HBCU Football, Trenches Mentality & His Journey
We sit down with Grambling State defensive lineman Bryce Cage to talk about life in the trenches, the grind of HBCU football, and the mentality it takes to dominate on the defensive line.Bryce shares his journey to Grambling St...
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Inside College Hoops: AJ Dybantsa & Darryn Peterson Are NEXT + Nebraska Falls to Illinois + Amari Bailey’s College Comeback?Untitled Episode
In this episode of Inside College Hoops, we break down the future, the present, and a possible comeback story shaking up basketball headlines.🚀 The future is NOW — We dive into why AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson<...
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Houston Upset, St. Louis Rising & Freshmen Dropping 40 | Inside College Hoops
College basketball is heating up, and this week on Inside College Hoops we’re breaking down the biggest storylines shaking up the season.We react to Houston’s upset loss to Texas Tech and what it means moving forward, shine...
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CFB Championship Preview: Miami vs Indiana + Is LSU Building a Transfer Portal Powerhouse?
The College Football Final is almost here. Miami vs. Indiana, a historic program vs. a once-struggling program. We break down the keys to victory for both teams and the reasons each will lose this game. Portal is heating up, and several t...
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Luke Savage: TCU College World Series Pitcher, Texas Rangers Draft Pick, USA Baseball Teammate of Paul Skenes & YouTube Creator
In this episode, we sit down with Luke Savage, former TCU pitcher and College World Series competitor, to walk through his complete baseball journey — from Omaha to professional baseball.Luke breaks down what it was like pitching on coll...
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CFP Semi-Final Predictions: Oregon's Second Chance, Miami could Miss out on the Final?
The College Football Playoff is entering its final stages, with only four teams remaining. We break down Ole Miss/Miami and Indiana/Oregon semi-final matchup, diving into key storylines, quarterback play, coaching edges, and ...
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CFP Quarterfinals Are Here: Game-by-Game Breakdown & Playoff Picks
The College Football Playoff is heating up, and the quarterfinals are finally here.We break down every CFP quarterfinal matchup, diving into key storylines, quarterback play, coaching edges, and the biggest X-factors that will dec...
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From Bloomington to Beyond: Maurice “Mo” Creek on Indiana, George Washington & Overcoming Adversity
Former Indiana Hoosiers guard Maurice “Mo” Creek joins Five Arms and a Lucky Fin to discuss his basketball journey from Bloomington to George Washington.Mo reflects on Indiana basketball, playi...
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Indiana Shocks Ohio State 13–10 + Conference Championship Weekend Takeaways
Conference Championship Weekend delivered chaos — and Indiana made the loudest statement of all.The Hoosiers knock off Ohio State 13–10 in a gritty, season-defining win that sent shockwaves through the Big Ten and College F...
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Arizona Takes No. 1 in AP Poll, Iowa State Makes a Statement & Kansas Gets Darryn Peterson Back
Arizona makes a statement and climbs to No. 1 in the AP Poll after obliterating Auburn 97–68 — and now all eyes turn to a massive 1 vs 12 showdown with Alabama. Meanwhile, Iowa State sends shockwaves through the rankings
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College Hoops Breakdown: NPOY Race, Elite Freshmen & ACC/SEC Takeaways
College hoops fans, this one’s for you. We’re breaking down the early NPOY race, shining a light on the freshmen already changing the landscape, and giving our full reaction to the ACC/SEC Challenge.Plus — the mid...
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Championship Weekend Outlook: One Upset Could Break the CFP
Championship Weekend is here — and one upset could blow the entire College Football Playoff wide open. In this full Week 15 breakdown, we dive into every conference title game, the playoff scenarios on the line, the teams with the most to lose,...
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Lester Ricard on LSU, Tulane, Saban’s Tree & Building BR
Former LSU commit and Tulane QB1 Lester Ricard joins the show for a powerful conversation about football, identity, and investing in the next generation.Lester opens up about:Being recruited by Nick Saban
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College Basketball Feast Week Recap: Who Rose, Who Fell & What’s Next
Feast Week took the college basketball world, put it in a blender, and hit PURÉE. 🏀🔥We saw bluebloods wobble, mid-majors throw punches, stars announce themselves, and a few teams expose exactly who they are when the light...
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