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Jan. 6, 2023

Ep.213 w/Les Wolff-Autographs,Memorabilia & Hobby Tips

Les Wolff has been in the hobby a long time and specializes in autographs & memorabilia including working directly with many athletes/celebrities, who is his dream client, what percentage of autograph items are probably fugazis, why insuring &...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.143 Content Mantras

As we head to our 5th year of podcasting, we get asked sometimes what works in content creation, I share some of my mantras/rules. Some of these I also apply to life. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on...

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Dec. 30, 2022

Ep.212 w/Lyn Lake-Show Promoter "Putting on a card show"

What goes into running a show..getting autograph guests..making dealers & consumers happy, it's not as simple as you think. Longtime show promoter Lyn Lake joins us to discuss it. Yes we discuss the sign that went viral too. Follow us on Social...

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Dec. 26, 2022

Card Mensches E2 Beckett:Behind the Deal w/ Dr.James Beckett

Special Episode: Fellow Mensch Dr.James Beckett joins us to discuss selling Beckett Media, the company he started and built, does he have any regrets, would he change anything? He discloses some things not shared prior. As always great insight from...

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Dec. 23, 2022

Ep.211 w/ Dylan Davis/Double D Vintage-Having fun in the hobby

Dylan Davis of Double D Vintage loves collecting cards, from great displays in his card room with protective measures in place. Vintage is where it's at for him. His energy is tough to match and his passion is easy to see on his YouTube channel. We...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.142 Megashow Review/SGC Bulk Debut

We did our last card show for 2022 & it was the big 248 table Megashow at the New York State Fairgrounds. We also debuted as an SGC bulk subber. We talked about the event and how it went. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a...

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Dec. 16, 2022

Ep.210 w/ Michael Gibbons of the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum

Michael Gibbons has been involved with the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum for 40 years, he joins us to share some rarely heard Babe stories, how the 6 million dollar Baltimore News Babe rookie is protected, how the building was saved, a few of his...

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Dec. 12, 2022

Card Mensches The Debut!

"Card Mensches Premier episode. Brought to you by SGC and waxstat.com A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" linktr.ee/cardmensches linktr.ee/sportsbalt https://linktr.ee/Sportscardnation

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Dec. 9, 2022

Ep.209 w/ Rob Valenti (Grading Landscape)

Rob Valenti of Iron Sportscards is back. Topics discussed include how he got through the pandemic as a bulk subber, how low will prices return to, the "I" word and more! Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com...

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Dec. 5, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.141 Upper Deck Reviews

We review a couple boxes courtesy of Upper Deck. This is a shorter quicker version than the video that is on our YouTube channel. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Dec. 2, 2022

Ep.208 w/ Ezra Levine-CEO of Collectable

It's been over a year since Collectable CEO Ezra Levine was on the show but he's back, we cover the new partnership with eBay, how the company has weathered the current market, the logistics of putting on a great event and what's next on the horizon....

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Nov. 28, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.140 w/ Danny Black(Special announcement)

Danny Black joins HQH to talk about some upcoming hobby goings on. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com Facebook:...

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Nov. 25, 2022

Ep.207 w/ Darren Garnick from CardsFortheDR

Darren Garnick is a man on a mission, he started CardsfortheDR to get cards of Dominican baseball players to the poverty stricken kids of the Dominican Republic. They have no access to them otherwise and it makes their day. Want to help? Contact...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.139 The "Thanks-Giving" episode

It's been a great year, not all ups but more ups than downs. We try to go chronologically and review everything we did and also thank people along the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a...

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Nov. 18, 2022

Ep.206 w/ Chris Fitzjarrald-Director of "Behind the Card"

Chris Fitzjarrald just directed a full-feature hobby film "Behind the Card" with a large cast of hobby dignitaries, I was fortunate to be able to screen the film. Chris joins us today for a behind the scenes look at the film and the process of making...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.138 Ticket Collecting..the next frontier?

Is there an aspect of the hobby with ceiling left, I think so and it's a niche I just started to enter...Ticket Collecting, we talked about what is is, the different ways to do it and why I feel like it has growth potential. Also: *New Product...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Ep.205 w/ Tim Shepler/ Big Shep of True Sportscards

Tim Shepler is back and a lot has changed since he was last on, he's thinner, healthier and he left a stressful job to be general manager of upstart LCS True Sportscards, we talk about that , what it takes to run a successful LCS, the future with...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.137 NFL Hobby Midterm Report

The 2022 NFL season is half over, what rookies are maximizing their potential, who to avoid, stock ups, stock downs. Who might be a good buy or who might you want to cash out on. We go around the league rapid fire. Also: *New Product Release...

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Nov. 4, 2022

Ep.204 w/ Nat Turner of Collectors(PSA)

Collectors CEO Nat Turner joins us and we cover a lot of ground. New PSA holder coming? How did they get unbacklogged, could it happen again? I share my thoughts on upcharges, his thoughts on AI in grading, what is he collecting, are tickets the...

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Oct. 31, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.136 My Favorite Time of Year!

Fall is my jam for multiple reasons, one big one...Legends and Hobby legends are made during it. 4 sports at once...yes please. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Oct. 28, 2022

Ep.203 w/ Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live

He's back!! Better late than never. Sports Cards Live's Jeremy Lee joins us to talk about joining TAG Grading, the show circuit and the current hobby landscape. It was great catching up. Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Oct. 24, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.135 CollectorsFest Show Review

I setup at my home show the Collectorsfest which is held at the New York State Fairgrounds. I forgot my best case of cards at home..what did I decide to do?? I also review my day and share my observations from the dealer's side of the table. Also:...

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Oct. 21, 2022

Ep.202 w/ Ben Smith of Midwest Box Breaks

Ben Smith enjoys helping others and building the hobby community, and he's done just that with Midwest Box Breaks. He joins us to talk about that, how the hobby can be better and a little life mixed in there too. Follow us on Social Media:...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.134 My Top 10 Cards I'd like to acquire

Since I collect/pc graded Hall of Fame rookie cards in the 4 major sports my wantlist is long but I thought I'd talked about the first ten off the top of my head. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on...

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