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
37 episodes
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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1:26:28
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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1:06:40
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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1:37:55
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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How We Break Down Rivalry Weekend: The Games That Flip the Playoff Picture
Rivalry Week is here, and everything we thought we knew about this college football season is about to get stress-tested. In this episode, we look ahead to the matchups that could break hearts, make legends, and completely scramble ...
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1:08:05
College Hoops Rundown: Upsets, Breakouts & Early Season Chaos
College basketball is already wild — and we’re breaking down everything happening across the country. From early-season statement wins to shocking upsets, breakout stars, and coaches making headlines, this episode runs through all the storyline...
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CFB Week 12 Review: Upsets, Meltdowns, and Playoff Nightmares
Week 12 delivered absolute chaos across college football, and we’re breaking down every moment that flipped the playoff race on its head. From massive upsets to full-on program meltdowns, this week exposed contenders, boosted underdogs, and cre...
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College Basketball First Impressions: Early Stars, Early Surprises
Our first college basketball episode is officially here! We’re breaking down the biggest early-season surprises, standout freshmen, and the players nobody is talking about — including Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie, who’s quietly averaging 25.3...
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Week 11 College Football Recap
Week 11 had it all — statement wins, heartbreak losses, and storylines that flipped the college football world on its head. Brendan, Jasen, and David are back breaking down the wildest moments from the weekend — the clutch drives, coaching blun...
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1:17:49
The People’s Hoosier: Hanging Out with Mitchell Paige
We sat down with one of the most beloved Hoosiers to ever do it — Mitchell Paige. Stories? Plenty. Laughs? Nonstop. Truth? Always. We talk walk-on life, Big Ten moments, IU culture, teammates, coaching, food in Bloomington, an...
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1:42:59
The Hoosiers’ NEXT WEAPON on Defense | Rodney White (IU Commit)
In this honest conversation, Rodney White breaks down his decision to commit to IU, the coaches who made an impact, and the standard he’s setting for himself at the next level. A grounded, mature look at a recruit who isn’t buying excuses — onl...
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Week 7 College Football Recap/Week 8 Picks
Week 7 served up some serious turbulence in the college football landscape — and Five Arms and a Lucky Fin is here to break it all down.This week we witnessed Indiana’s statement-making road upset over No. 3 Oregon — a 30...
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This Indiana Hooper Is NEXT UP 🔥 | Justin Curry II (Valpo Commit)
Before he even steps foot on Valparaiso’s campus, Justin Curry II is already making waves at Noblesville High School. The Valpo ‘26 commit sits down with Five Arms and a Lucky Fin to talk about the mindset that built his ...
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Week 5 College Football Recap/Week 6 Picks
Week 5 gave us absolute college football madness. Penn State’s legendary White Out turned into heartbreak as Oregon stormed into Happy Valley and left with the win. Georgia fans are sick of it — another year, another loss to Kalen DeBoer and Al...
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1:31:11
Inside the Life of a D3 Football Coach (It’s Crazier Than You Think)
Forget the big salaries and TV deals — this is pure passion. We talk with John Howlett a D3 Football Coach who shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of coaching: the grind, the culture, the locker room stories, and the fire that keeps him i...
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College Football Week 4 Recap/Week 5 Picks
College football gave us everything in Week 4 — last-second wins, sideline meltdowns, and teams either stepping up or getting exposed. We break down the madness and call out who’s actually built for it.👀 This Week on t...
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1:22:57
Week 3 College Football Recap/Week 4 Picks
Week 3 was CHAOS — and we’re breaking it all down. From last-minute heroics to AP Poll head-scratchers, we’ve got takes that are hotter than a sideline in Tuscaloosa.In this episode: 🔥 Who’s real and who’s just ranked? We dissec...
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1:19:48
The Jordan Standard: Teaching More Than Xs and Os
We’re headed to the heart of Texas football for this one. North Forney Coach AJ Jordan joins the pod to talk culture, leadership, and the real work that goes into building a winning program in one of the most competit...
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Week 2 College Football Recap/Week 3 Picks
Week 2 college football was straight-up wild — and we’ve got all the takes.We break down the game-changers, the surprises, and the storylines that are heating up as we head into Week 3:USF shocks No. 13 Florida ...
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Week 1 College Football Recap/Week 2 Picks
From the Tigers securing a statement win to the Hoosiers giving up an 80-yard QB rush touchdown on the very first play, the opening weekend delivered fireworks, flops, and fresh storylines heading into Week 2.We dive into: 🐅 <...
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1:19:11
Gig ’Em & Light ’Em Up with Tank King 👍💥
Tank King isn’t just a name—it’s a statement. The Texas A&M linebacker commit joins us to talk football, family, and what it means to bring true Aggie toughness to Kyle Field. From delivering big hits to chasing a state championship and han...
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40:26
Route Running & Brand Building: The Jake Young Way
Charlotte 49ers tight end Jake Young pulls up to talk football, content creation, and what it takes to really break through. With multiple Division I offers out of high school, Jake didn’t fly under the radar — but he did have somethin...
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Catching Passes and Bass with Clint Sigg
Houston Roughnecks tight end Clint Sigg joins the pod to talk football, fishing, and everything in between. From grinding through the UFL season to hitting hidden Dallas creeks with Braedon Bowman on off days, Clint shares what keeps him...
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No Fly Zone Activated: Almirian Thomas Locks It Down
Cape Coral’s own Almirian Thomas, a 3⭐️ DB and Class of 2026 Illinois commit, joins us to talk about clamping Florida receivers all season (not a single one hit 100 yards 😤), why he thrives in man-to-man, and what made him fall in love w...
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Derek McCormick’s Rise: From the NAIA Grind to the Big Ten Lights
He didn’t start at a Power 5 school. He didn’t know a soul on campus. But Derek McCormick still found his way to the College Football Playoff — and left his mark along the way.In this episode, we dive into Derek’s journey from small-scho...
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