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Nov. 27, 2020

Ep.103 w/Ivan Lovegren Part II

The second part of our awesome conversation with GoGTS Live's Ivan Lovegren, topics include grading, how hosting the National makes seeing everything difficult, hobby booming during pandemic, If Ivan could change one thing about the hobby & some life...

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Nov. 20, 2020

Ep.102 w/Ivan Lovegren-GoGTS Live Part 1 "Giveaways & Death"

Part one of a two-parter with GoGTS Live's Ivan Lovegren & man do we cover some topics from the National, Card Stores in today's market, hobby negativity, Montgomery Club snafu & planning for the end game, and that's just part one!!...

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Nov. 13, 2020

Ep.101 w/Matt Greaney from MySlabs.com

Matt joins us to discuss the birth of his website & the current grading landscape, why he'd like to see automation in grading, he also reveals what percentage of the hobby revolves around graded cards & the number might surprise you....

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Nov. 6, 2020

Ep.100 "LIVE" w/ Dr.Beckett, Brody the Kid & Drew Herndon

Dr.James Beckett, Brody the Kid & Drew Herndon joined me to celebrate Episode 100 as we went "LIVE" for the first time ever on SCN, we talk about various current hobby topics & give away 13 prizes too! Leave us a...

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Oct. 23, 2020

Ep.99 w/Jeremy Lee of "Sports Cards Live"

Always interesting coversating with someone who has a similar hobby background, Same age, started around same time, show dealer & now Podcast hosts..Jeremy Lee is our guest, host of the live video podcast "Sports Cards Live", Jeremy one of the best...

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Oct. 16, 2020

Ep.98 w/Blake Jamieson & Tony Bianchini-CardArt

Blake Jamieson is a talented artist that has blazed a path into the hobby, He has now launched CardArt with Tony Bianchini, They both join me today to discuss the new venture, The high & lows of the Topps Project 2020 and how art may have changed the...

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Oct. 9, 2020

Ep.97 w/Rich Klein

He's an encyclopedia of hobby knowledge but on his 2nd appearance on the show, we learn a little more about Rich Klein the person & how it all started. PSA is doubling its size & there's a new vintage price champion. We announce the $50 1 of 1...

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Oct. 2, 2020

Ep.96 w/Brandon Steiner-CollectibleXchange

Brandon Steiner has brought fans closer to the game for a long time, he's the leader in the sports memorabilia field, he brings his insight, talks about his new company CollectibleXchange, he shares stories of Bobby Knight, Mickey Mantle, Mark...

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Sept. 25, 2020

Ep.95 w/Barry Newman "Brooklyn Baseball Experience"

My 82 year old Father joins us for the first time & takes us back to the 1940's-50's New York City, Brooklyn to be exact, Ebbets Fields, Jackie Robinson & the Brooklyn Dodgers, getting to meet the players & watch greatness, What did Jackie endure &...

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Sept. 18, 2020

Ep.94 w/Peter Steinberg from SGC Part 2

The 2nd half of the interview with SGC's President Peter Steinberg, he's answering your questions, a sneak peek of things to come. We give away another $25 Break Credit from 1 of 1 Card Shop --- Send in a voice message:...

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Sept. 11, 2020

Ep.93 w/SGC's Peter Steinberg (Part 1)

SGC's President Peter Steinberg is back on the show, he talks about the growing pains of the business exploding, how they are handling it, what to expect, he answers the questions you submitted, This is part one, part two airs next week....

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Sept. 4, 2020

Ep.92 w/Ken Goldin-Goldin Auctions

Ken Goldin doesn't mince words, why should he, one of the first of the big auction houses to really embrace the modern market, the results are overwhelming & speak for themselves, auction after auction another record falls, Ken joins us to talk about...

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Aug. 28, 2020

Ep.91 w/Kard Killer

Don't always judge a book by it's cover, Kard Killer exemplifies that, extremely talented but the shock value of his entry into the social media realm of the hobby turned some off including myself but as he says he has a plan, his custom cards & other...

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Aug. 21, 2020

Ep.90 w/Susan Lulgjuraj "Sooz"

"Sooz" is a hobby veteran, She's been on both sides of the Hobby, her experience & passion can never be questioned, we talk about her career, will she work in the hobby again? What's the one thing she'd change about the hobby right now?  Who was her...

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Aug. 14, 2020

Ep.89 w/William Taglis-Pastime Marketplace

William Taglis joins us to talk about his hobby career and why Pastime Marketplace cases are the best to protect your precious inventory. The rescheduled National is canceled. I made cable news & we give away another $25 break credit....

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Aug. 7, 2020

Ep.88 w/Efdot(Eric Friedensohn) Topps Project 2020

Efdot is confident but that's because he can be, his work speaks for itself, his work in the Topps Project relates to current events probably more than anyone else, he joins us to discuss his career & approach to the project. We announce the winner of...

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July 31, 2020

Ep.87 w/ Garrett & Parker Frederking-Paying it forward RAK's

We can learn a lot from 10-year old Parker Frederking, someone sent him some cards when he was having surgery & now Parker with assistance from his father Garrett are sending cards to kids in need in all 50 states & Canada, Parker says he's very...

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July 24, 2020

Ep.86 w/Mitch LaRock/Forever Young Sports Cards

Mitch LaRock is a collector, dealer, show promoter, & big time grading subber, he built his empire by grinding, he joins us to discuss his journey, putting together a card show with autograph guests during this pandemic & how collecting Brian Urlacher...

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July 17, 2020

Ep.85 Matt Taylor/Topps 2020 Project

Matt Taylor joins us from across the pond to talk about his illustration career that spans movie posters, comic books & now the Topps 2020 Project, his balancing of life & work, how freelancing work was his calling card & how he approaches each card...

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July 10, 2020

Ep.84 Tyson Beck/Topps Project 2020

Tyson joins us from Australia, he is definitely not new to the hobby, he has worked for the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, etc & this is not his first card foray as he is the artist behind Topps Fire,  No one outworks this guy, but a health scare had him...

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July 3, 2020

Ep.83 Kevin Anderson/Lorn Walker from The Sports Card Talk Show

The two gentlemen aka the Skol Brothers joining me today, have great chemistry on their YouTube show "The Sports Card Talk Show" & that's because their history runs deep, we dive in to that, their hobby approach & we share a few laughs along the way,...

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June 26, 2020

Ep.82 w/Sophia Chang/Topps Project 2020

Sophia Chang is a modern day "Boss Lady", a dynamo that knows what she wants & needs to do to get it done, she has that "NYC Hustle" & will not be outworked, that attitude has led to great success & incredible art.Hear her story here!...

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June 19, 2020

Ep.81 w/Andrew Thiele/Topps Project 2020

Andrew Thiele is a self-confessed strive for greatness person each & every day, that approach has made his work on the Topps 2020 Project some of the best the commission has to offer, we learn how it all  began & what's next. Want that 1/1 Greek Freek...

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June 12, 2020

Ep.80 w/Joseph Ari Aloi/JK5 Topps Project 2020

Legendary tattoo Artist Joseph Ari Aloi/JK5 joins us to share his journey through art, his ties to baseball, NYC & his approach to the project. My thoughts on blockchain cards which isn't much, & more. Check out Mike Sommer's...

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