Sports Card Nation Podcast

I love buying vintage but when buying a single card what do I look for, what aspect of the card's condition is the most important and what can I give a pass on. What aspect is a deal breaker...


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Paulie Campione from the "What Do You Collect" podcast returns this week for Part II of our fun hobby conversation.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Favorite athletes them and now.

*Growing up in NYC during a magic time in sports.


*What Do You Collect.

*Starting the show and it's direction.  

*Digital over Cardboard and if so why.



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My friend and fellow NYCer Paulie Campione from the "What Do You Collect" podcast joins the show for the first time.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Favorite athletes them and now.

*Growing up in NYC during a magic time in sports.


*What Do You Collect.

*Starting the show and it's direction.  

*Digital over Cardboard and if so why.



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I had a solid 2025 Hobby year on many fronts.  That doesn't happen by itself.  I take this short episode to give out some thanks since it's around Thanksgiving time.  

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Tony De Marzio returns to continu recapping the year that was 2025. We cover a lot of hobby ground and give our candid opinions on many hobby topics.  

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My pal Tony De Marzio returns to recap the year that was 2025. We cover a lot of hobby ground and give our candid opinions on many hobby topics.  

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Shill Bidding...right now the hobby's hottest topic. I debated doing the episode but my opinion is too strong and topic too important to not.  I share some personal experiences of me declining to partake in shill bids.  


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Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans. 

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Duration: 00:37:12

Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans. 

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As we head towards the end of 2025 I weigh back in on what the future may hold for SGC and some observations I've made from the trenches.  


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Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski returns for the conclusion of our great hobby and grading conversation.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The evolution of Gemrate.

*What's new and what's coming.

*Dealing with the grading companies themselves...good, bad or both.  


*Thoughts on the SGC acquisition then and now.


*Top graded athletes.

*Caitlin Clark thoughts.

*"Junk Slab" era?



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It's been a bit since we caught up with Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski so we do just that on this week's episode.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The evolution of Gemrate.

*What's new and what's coming.

*Dealing with the grading companies themselves...good, bad or both.  


*Thoughts on the SGC acquisition then and now.


*Top graded athletes.

*Caitlin Clark thoughts.

*"Junk Slab" era?



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It's been covered ad-nauseum but I'm tackling from a bulk-subber and collector perspective. Part of my job is calling submitters and informing them of the bad/good news that their card has been upcharged and they owe me more money.  How's does that look and feel and what reactions do I incur? 


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Frank/Sports Card CPA returns for Part II of our great conversation. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Why Autographs?

*When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer.


*Stories of acquisitions.

*Advice to avoid fakes.

*CPA Hobby advice

*Common tax mistakes.

*What can be written off.

*Claiming losses.



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Frank/Sports Card CPA has arguably the greatest baseball Hall of Fame autograph collection and he's our guest this week.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Why Autographs?

*When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer.


*Stories of acquisitions.

*Advice to avoid fakes.

*CPA Hobby advice

*Common tax mistakes.

*What can be written off.

*Claiming losses.



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It's time for another Q and A episode.  We always welcome your questions so keep them coming! 


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*Hobby News



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Dan Tortora returns this week for Part 2 of our conversation.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew.


*Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account.


*When the hobby started for him, why, who and how.  


*The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit.


*Returning to cards.

*Setting up at shows and trade nights.

*Covering pro sports and collecting the players you cover.  


Duration: 00:28:58

Dan Tortora is our guest and if you like this podcast he's one of the reasons it exists!


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew.


*Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account.


*When the hobby started for him, why, who and how.  


*The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit.


*Returning to cards.

*Setting up at shows and trade nights.

*Covering pro sports and co...

A couple weeks late but here's our annual  NFL Preview. We predict the Division winners, Award Winners, Super Bowl prediction and give you some info on this year's rookie class in case you were thinking of buying some.  


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This is the second half of our conversation from last week with Brett McGrath.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards.

*Football Hobby and discussion.

*Going full time in the hobby.

*Balancing Hobby work and family time

*NSCC talk.

*Sponsorships and the terrain that comes with.


*Recent forgery scandal.



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https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Duration: 00:30:24

Brett McGrath returns to the show again to chop up some hobby.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards

*Football Hobby and discussion

*Going full time in the hobby

*Balancing Hobby work and family time

*NSCC talk



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The Basketball Card Hall of Fame is now open and voting has begun for its ignagural class.  We speak to lRay Fonio and I disclose my votes.  


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Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" returns for part 2 of our great hobby conversation this week.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Approach to content creation and being transparent.


*How you collect and sell

*Sponsorship criticisms

*Spending too much and advice

*NSCC

*Grading space thoughts



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Duration: 00:33:04

Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" is our guest this week.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Approach to content creation and being transparent.


*How you collect and sell

*Sponsorship criticisms

*Spending too much and advice

*NSCC

*Grading space thoughts



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Duration: 00:31:51

This week's episode is Part II from "Sports Card Nation Live" on the 2025 NSCC Main Stage.  I was joined by Tony De Marzio(TJ is online) and Tony Leebrick(SouthernCollector14). Conversation includes buying strategies, saving for the NSCC, buying with purpose and exit strategies and so much more!

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Trade Nights keep the transactions flowing after the show doors close, it extends the show in a sense but what do dealers think about it and is it good.  We delve into these aspects and more in this episode.


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This week's episode comes from "Sports Card Nation Live" on the 2025 NSCC Main Stage.  I was joined by Tony De Marzio(TJ is online) and Tony Leebrick(SouthernCollector14). Conversation includes buying strategies, saving for the NSCC, buying with purpose and exit strategies and so much more.  

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Erik Myers knows the hobby and he knows life and he now navigates both terrains with a vast knowledge.  He returns this week for the conclusion of last week's conversation.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby beginnings

*The Hobby overseas

*Navigating the Hobby safely

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Thinking Long term

*His Redemption story



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Duration: 00:22:27

Let's wrap up the 2025 National with what I did, bought and saw.


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Erik Myers knows the hobby and he knows life and he now navigates both terrains with a vast knowledge.  He's on guest this week.


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby beginnings

*The Hobby overseas

*Navigating the Hobby safely

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Thinking Long term

*His Redemption story



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I wanted to get this out sooner but here are some things I want(ed) to get at the National.  I also share some tips on how I save some $$$ towards the efforts. I'll follow up on the next episode results. 


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Brandon Edwards of Bobbles & Ballcards returns this week for the conclusion of our hobby conversation.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby beginnings

*Becoming a bulk subber

*Where the name came from

*Getting out and coming back

*What do you collect

*The beauty of hobby community 

*Thoughts on SGC and the future



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You've sent me some questions to answer so we are doing a Q & A episode. 


Keep your questions coming please and thanks!


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Brandon Edwards of Bobbles & Ballcards is this week's guest.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby beginnings

*Becoming a bulk subber

*Where the name came from

*Getting out and coming back

*What do you collect

*The beauty of hobby community 

*Thoughts on SGC and the future



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Dr.Jim is back this week with some more intriguing hobby discussion.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*1948 or 1949 Leaf and the effect on the Jackie.  

*Creating content when you have done quite abit already.  


*The Grading Card terrain

*The Future of SGC

*Selling post covid .vs pre covid

*Running a Card show

*Has your habits changed

*NSCC talk



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I use to be into prospecting and buying certain players and opening a ton of Bowman.  On this episode I give some tips but also share why i no longer really do it.  


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Always great to have the Doctor in the house, Dr.James Beckett is our guest this week.  


Talking points on this episode may include:

*1948 or 1949 Leaf and the effect on the Jackie.  

*Creating content when you have done quite abit already.  


*The Grading Card terrain

*The Future of SGC

*Selling post covid .vs pre covid

*Running a Card show

*Has your habits changed

*NSCC talk



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True RC Card Specialist Victor Roman returns this week:


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby Hotline discussion

*The Venom of debating topics

*What are you collecting?

*Hobby Burnout

*Selling Cards

*New hobby landscape and rookie card rules

*Writing his 1st book

*Book part 2



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We are 2+ years into the acquisition of SGC and things have started to happen.  We discuss what's happened thus far and what could be next.  


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True RC Card Specialist Victor Roman joins us this week:


Talking points on this episode may include:


*Hobby Hotline discussion

*The Venom of debating topics

*What are you collecting?

*Hobby Burnout

*Selling Cards

*New hobby landscape and rookie card rules

*Writing his 1st book

*Book part 2



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Duration: 00:35:11

Drake McGruder is a tremendous ambassador for the hobby and we're happy to have him return as our guest this week.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*how it started/Memphis roots

*The underratedness of Peyton Manning

*The allure of wrestling

*Shiny over vintage but room for both

*Hobby traveling 

*Hobby and Wrestling Community closeness

*NSCC Discussion 



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Drake McGruder is a tremendous ambassador for the hobby and we're happy to have him as our guest this week.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*how it started/Memphis roots

*The underratedness of Peyton Manning

*The allure of wrestling

*Shiny over vintage but room for both

*Hobby traveling 

*Hobby and Wrestling Community closeness

*NSCC Discussion 



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This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature fun hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.   


 


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Karvin Cheung's influence on the hobby is probably more than you realize.  He's a risk taker who decisions have had positive effects. He returns for part 2 of our conversation on this episode.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Evolution of the Hobby

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Working for Upper Deck, Working for Panini

*The Legend of the Exquisite brand

*Grail item

*Would you like to see multiple licensing again?

*Taking Risks

*NSCC Discussion 



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MLB and Commissioner Manfred have spoken.  Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe and 15 others have been reinstated.  They are now eligible for HOF Induction. Will it happen? When could it happen and what has the impact had on the hobby? We tackle that on this episode.  


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Karvin Cheung's influence on the hobby is probably more than you realize.  He's a risk taker who decisions have had positive effects. He joins us today on this episode.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Evolution of the Hobby

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Working for Upper Deck, Working for Panini

*The Legend of the Exquisite brand

*Grail item

*Would you like to see multiple licensing again?

*Taking Risks

*NSCC Discussion 



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This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature fun hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.  

 

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Lou Vigliotti is a card collector who has pivoted into autograph memorabilia.  He also wrote a new book about his journey called "Collective Dream" he joins us today to share some behind the scenes on his collection and the stories of the acquisitions. Fun conversation!


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Mom you threw my cards away!

*Autographs hitting his radar

*Enjoying the hobby with his son

*75% of Autos are fake?

*Grail item

*The Lost Art of a beautiful s...

Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee joins the show today to chop up some hobby talk and talk about his new collaboration with Topps.  Topps Chrome VeeFriends.   Join us for some fun.   This episode is commercially uninterrupted.  

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Lou Vigliotti is a card collector who has pivoted into autograph memorabilia.  He also wrote a new book about his journey called "Collective Dream" he joins us today to share some behind the scenes on his collection and the stories of the acquisitions. Fun conversation!


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Mom you threw my cards away!

*Autographs hitting his radar

*Enjoying the hobby with his son

*75% of Autos are fake?

*Grail item

*The Lost Art of a beautiful s...

New documentary "The Diamond King" is out.  Director Marq Evans and the subject of the film Artist Dick Perez return to the show for the conclusion of our conversation.  

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*Thoughts on the years of the  process.

*How was this different than previous films.

*Did Dick know the impact his art truly had on the hobby.

*Thoughts about being the subject of a movie. 

*Collecting with your son.

*Human element of film making. 

*Traveling to suppo...

It's been a bit but it's time for Question and Answer time again.   Always feel free to send me or the show any questions you might have.

 

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*Hobby News

 

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New documentary "The Diamond King" is out.  Director Marq Evans and the subject of the film Artist Dick Perez return to the show.  

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*Thoughts on the years of the  process.

*How was this different than previous films.

*Did Dick know the impact his art truly had on the hobby.

*Thoughts about being the subject of a movie. 

*Collecting with your son.

*Human element of film making. 

*Traveling to support the endeavor. 

*Most diff...

This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature fun hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.  

 

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Writer Extraordinaire and Collector Greg Bates returns as our guest this week. 

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*How it started and what he PC's.

*Writing for numerous entities.

*Show travel

*Favorite Card show.

*Inspiration to write.

*Most contentious interview.

*NSCC and Hobby thoughts.

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Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history but is he the greatest? We tackle that discussion today. 

 

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Writer Extraordinaire and Collector Greg Bates is our guest this week. 


Talking points on this episode may include:

*How it started and what he PC's.

*Writing for numerous entities.

*Show travel

*Favorite Card show.

*Inspiration to write.

*Most contentious interview.

*NSCC and Hobby thoughts.

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Tony Demarzio is back again to chop up some hobby topics with us. 

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*How it started, taking a break and returning.

*What moves his meter.

*Acquiring some big boy cards. 

*Philly Show circuit and Philly flavor. 

*The Grading terrain.

*YouTube Channel launch.

*1977 Topps Reggie proofs.

 

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I get asked about being a Grading Bulk-Subber works so I figured I'd do this episode to let the veil down about how that process works. 

 

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Tony Demarzio is this episode's guest. 

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*How it started, taking a break and returning.

*What moves his meter.

*Acquiring some big boy cards. 

*Philly Show circuit and Philly flavor. 

*The Grading terrain.

*YouTube Channel launch.

*1977 Topps Reggie proofs.

 

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This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature guns hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.  

 

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Cindy Dick is a Women's hobby historian.  She joins us again this week to share her insights. 

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*Athlete who fueled her passion for the hobby.

*Women's sports history, has the gap been closed and the hobby as well?

*Cards you collected as a kid.

*How do you acquire your inventory.

*Focus on vintage.

*Favorite card and the Grail she's chasing.

*The process of writing a book

 

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Cindy Dick is a Women's hobby historian.  She joins us today to share her insights. 

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*alAthlete who fueled her passion for the hobby.

*Women's sports history, has the gap been closed and the hobby as well?

*Cards you collected as a kid.

*How do you acquire your inventory.

*Focus on vintage.

*Favorite card and the Grail she's chasing.

*The process of writing a book

 

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Yep, we do it every season and get more right than wrong.  It's the 2025 MLB Season Preview and Prediction show. 

 

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Greg Poole owns the Hobby's only 100% non for profit LCS and is doing great things with his 501 3c charity "Can's Can Ministries". This is part 2 and the conclusion of our conversation.

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*His start in the hobby

*What he PC's

*Why so philanthropic?

*Covid versus Now

*Getting involved

*Doing shows

*Opening an LCS just as Covid hit

 

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Greg Poole owns the Hobby's only 100% non for profit LCS and is doing great things with his 501 3c charity "Can's Can Ministries"

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*His start in the hobby

*What he PC's

*Why so philanthropic?

*Covid versus Now

*Getting involved

*Doing shows

*Opening an LCS just as Covid hit

 

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The Super Bowl was a blowout. What players helped their hobby stock, who took a hit and we even talk about a player who didn't even play in the game. 

 

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"Hobby Hustle" Director Michael Dault returns to discuss the film, the process and the hobby! 

 

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There's a new hobby film coming out "Hobby Hustle".  It tackles every aspect of the hobby, I was fortunate to be able to screen it and it's excellent.  The Director Michael Dault joins us to discuss the film and the process. 

 

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The promoter of my big New York State Fairgrounds show added a small hotel show to his arsenal.  On today's episode I talk about how I fared and how this show shocked the you know what out of me. 

 

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Ray Fonio, Bart Bartholomew and Scott Nathan from the Football Card Hall of Fame are back to talk about the program, new rules and the process. 

 

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Duration: 00:31:35

John is back and we tackle the best baseball cards of players not in the Hall of Fame. 

 

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It's time for the Football Card Hall of Fame voting. This is it's 3rd year.  There are 45 cards up for induction, you get to vote for 10 and the Top 5 vote getters get inducted.  Joining me today to go over the 45 great candidate cards are Ray Fonio, Bart Bartholomew and Scott Nathan from the FB Card

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Had a run of shows I've set up at. Let's dive into how they went and what I'm observing in the trenches.  

 

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Collector and Entrepreneur Isaac Alpert returns to the show to talk about his hobby, his company and taking a risk. 

 

Talking Points on this episode (may include):

*Hobby beginnings.

*What he Collects/pc's.

*Taking the leap.

*Favorite teams and loyalty.

*Entering the supply arena and the why.

 

*Initial difficulties and future offerings. 

 

*Being full-time in the hobby. 

 

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John had a prior commitment so Danny flew the plane solo but was there a guest??

 

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Collector and Entrepreneur Isaac Alpert joins the show to talk about his hobby, his company and taking a risk. 

 

Talking Points on this episode (may include):

*Hobby beginnings.

*What he Collects/pc's.

*Taking the leap.

*Favorite teams and loyalty.

*Entering the supply arena and the why.

 

*Initial difficulties and future offerings. 

 

*Being full-time in the hobby. 

 

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Duration: 00:40:51

We look at the players who had their cards graded the most in 2024 and interject some of my own observations as a bulk grading submitter.

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Alex Tressler returns for the conclusion of our conversation.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*How it all started.
*What do you collect/enjoy.
*Wearing hobby hats.
*The joy and grind of shows and traveling.

*Cards and the Military.
*NSCC talk.


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It's the new year and Danny and John share their hobby resolutions for 2025.

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This week's guest is one of the busiest people in the hobby Alex Tressler.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*How it all started.
*What do you collect/enjoy.
*Wearing hobby hats.
*The joy and grind of shows and traveling.

*Cards and the Military.
*NSCC talk.


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In my 37 years of buying and selling I've bought and sold my share of big cards and deals. In a hobby that can be treacherous at times, I share some tips and advice of how to navigate some of the bigger deals..both sides and stay safe!

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Evan Parker is back to talk about the hobby and Mantel.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Fanatics hobby stranglehold.
*Mantel's new app.
*NSCC thoughts.
*Mantel 1 year in.
*Future plans.
*The Hobby Magic Wand


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Danny flying solo but a few guests link in in this special holiday episode. Enjoy!

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Evan Parker is back to talk about the hobby and Mantel.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Fanatics hobby stranglehold.
*Mantel's new app.
*NSCC thoughts.
*Mantel 1 year in.
*Future plans.
*The Hobby Magic Wand


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I've been in the hobby for 40+ years and it's been terrific and still is but what would've I taken mulligans on if I could. We talk about that today.

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Puck Junk's Sal Barry returns this week to chop up some hobby.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Young NHL Stars
*Expo Show talk
*Fanatics Hockey?
*What do you collect and why
*Being a dealer and collector
*To price or not to price.


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On today's episode we are joined by Mascot's Ezra Levine and his Father, Rabbi Robert Levine. We are discussing family influencing our Hobby journeys. Join us for this fun episode.

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Puck Junk's Sal Barry is this week's guest.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Young NHL Stars
*Expo Show talk
*Fanatics Hockey?
*What do you collect and why
*Being a dealer and collector
*To price or not to price.


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I wasn't going to touch in this subject since it affects a small percentage of the hobby but it was requested by listeners and it is important overall so here it is.

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The multi-talented Lauren Rizzo Shaffer returns to talk some hobby this week.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Collecting Vince Carter and Shaq
*Writing for numerous hobby entities
*Show schedule grind
*Card Art explosion and stitching cards
*Women in the Hobby
*Hobby "Magic Wand"


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On today's episode we discuss funny and interesting cards.

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The multi-talented Lauren Rizzo Shaffer is our guest this week.

Talking Points on this episode (may include):
*Collecting Vince Carter and Shaq
*Writing for numerous hobby entities
*Show schedule grind
*Card Art explosion and stitching cards
*Women in the Hobby
*Hobby "Magic Wand"


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Been a while since we did a Q & A episode, had some questions so here we are.

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Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swinging into History". Author Karen Swanson returns for the conclusion of our conversation today.

Talking Points:
*The Beginnings
*Wearing different hats and balancing that
*Difficulties of running card shows.
*Post-Covid Hobby
*Too many shows?


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We all have at least one card we wish would have been produced but wasn't. In today's episode we discuss what cards we wish would've been and our great interactive chat room chimes in with theirs as well.

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Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swinging into History". Author Karen Swanson is our guest today.

Talking Points:
*The Beginnings
*Wearing different hats and balancing that
*Difficulties of running card shows.
*Post-Covid Hobby
*Too many shows?


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