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
45 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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