Alan Hoshida: San Jose Sharks Broadcast Insider (Ep 222)

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!

— TIMESTAMPS —
00:00 – Introduction of Special Guest
03:38 – Alan’s Background in Broadcasting and Growing Up in Gilroy
08:42 – Transitioning Between Sports and Ranking Favorite Sports
14:04 – Reception as New Host and Embracing Change in Career
20:38 – San Jose Sharks Season Outlook and Managing Momentum in Games
29:50 – Atmosphere of the Game and Roster Changes
34:14 – Importance of Professionalism and Nico Sturm’s Role
38:05 – Center Position Dynamics and Draft Philosophy
40:07 – Askarov’s Potential Impact and Team Belief
45:20 – Hot Take on Draft Picks and Trade Deadline Considerations
51:07 – Confidence and Team Performance
53:12 – Upcoming Games and Power Play Analysis
58:18 – Optimism for the Season and Logan Couture’s Injury Update
1:07:22 – Entertainment and Upcoming Events

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Hosts: Aaron Sholl, Paul Sunseri
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Director: Jason Sholl
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5 comments

  2. Hey Boys,
    Very cool. Nice to meet Alan Hohshida. Really cool to learn about his background and love that he is a Gilroy kid. I lived, worked and coached in Gilroy for quite some time. I even took Spanish and remedial math at Gavilan Community College during the summers. I had to relearn K-8 math because I was working towards a teaching credential and had not done any of that stuff in 40 years!

    I also went to San Jose State back in the mid 80's and one of my suite-mates in the dorms was a gentleman named Alan Yoshida. Kind of tripped me out when I heard Alan's name at first.

    Thanks for another cool interview with the Sharks broadcasters boys. Really appreciate getting to hear them talk Sharks hockey and learn about them. All my best to you Alan and I hope this finds you and your family well!

    P.s. Congratulations on the newish child Alan.

    Pete
    Clovis, CA

  3. It’s a very good point I thought that Brodie was not very well perceived or welcomed by the fanbase in his first season and then became a fan favorite for everyone to listen to. And while change is hard and Alan has some big shoes to fill, I feel he’s been doing the best can given the circumstances while also within the context of knowing what Brodie meant to the fanbase. And as someone who wants to get into sports broadcasting myself I wholly and entirely relate to what Alan is saying.

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