Episodes
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.167 "LOTH" Sy Berger
"Legends of the Hobby" Sy Berger Mr.Berger is one of the few icons of the hobby who can get credit for Hobby past and also what we see today. Sy was a key cog to Topps surviving the bubble gum …
Ep.260 w/ Marshall Fogel Part II
Legendary Collector Marshall Fogel is back for Part 2 of our great discussion and we cover some hobby ground. Talking Points: *Mantle his hero *Favorite Sets *Cultural significance of players *Underrated players *Modern card thoughts...
Ep.259 w/ Marshall Fogel
Legendary Collector Marshall Fogel joins us and nothing was off the table! Talking Points: *Having favorites? *Being open with the collection *Acquiring cards *Early grading discussion *The "I" word *The beginning of "The Collection"...
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.166 Premier .vs Ultimate Box Battle
Box Battle: 2021-22 UD Premier .vs 2021-22 UD Ultimate. We break down the tale of the tape and tell you what we got. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
Ep.258 w/ Al from Iconic Baseball
Iconic Baseball's Al is our distinguished guest this week and we chopped up some interesting topics. Talking Points: *Origins *His Top 100 All-Time Baseball players *I nitpick two selections *Card show thoughts/Fanatics entry *Why two...
Card Mensches E25 "Coping with Hobby Burnout"
On today's episode we discuss dealing with "Hobby Burnout" and discuss preventative ways to avoid it. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversation may lead......
Ep.257 w/ Rated Rabbi David Spinrad Part II
Rated Rabbi David Spinrad returns for the conclusion of our conversation. Talking Points: *Marshmallow & Nightstand Cards *Man of many hats *Becoming "Rated Rabbi" *Being a hobby steward *Getting grail cards *1984 MLB AS Game Follow us on...
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.165 I bought the Mantle House!
I just Mickey Mantle's childhood home in Commerce, Oklahoma...sort of Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardnation ...
Ep.256 w/ Rated Rabbi David Spinrad "Creating Different Hobby Content"
We are joined this week by Rated Rabbi David Spinrad Talking Points: *Inspirations *Launching the Podcast *1984 MLB All-Star Game *Creating different content Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
Card Mensches E24 Hobby's Most Overrated Cards
On today's episode we give our Top 5 Overrated Cards in the hobby. Some we own & some we'd still love to own despite being overrated(opinion) Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other …
Ep.255 w/ Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards Part II
Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards returns for part 2 of our conversation. Talking Points: *The Birth of the Prism brand *Mike's view of the current landscape *Behind the scenes of Licensing *CardSupials.. inspiration of "Topps RIP" *Getting...
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.164 Double Card Show Report
I just set up at two card shows on back to back weekends. Something I haven't done in a while, I share some thoughts and experiences from the two weekends. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on …
Ep.254 w/ Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards "Changing the Game"
One of the Hobby's greatest innovators join us today. Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards. Talking Points: *The Beginning and end *Innovation and competing with the big boys. *Taking Risks & Making cards yourself *Guessing right on Brady &...
Card Mensches E23 Starting 9 in Baseball Cards
On today's episode we give our starting 9 Baseball player/card combo. Some we nailed some we didn't. What say you? Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the …
Ep.253 w/ Matt Peek of Parkside Cards
Matt Peek of Parkside Cards let's us a little behind the scenes of running a card company. Talking Points: *How Parkside came all about *Difficulties of producing cards *The beauty of being inclusive *What he collects Follow us on Social …
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.163 MLB Season Hobby Wrap-Up
We wrap up the 2023 MLB Hobby season, we see how my Pre-Season picks fared and I share what young players I believe in for the future. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
Ep.252 w/ Joe Lynch of Premier Talent Relations
Joseph Lynch joins the show to discuss what he does, how he does it and why he does it. Talking Points: *Dynamics in getting autograph guests *Representing athletes & building community *Launching a new card show and the logistics behind …
Card Mensches E22 80's & 90's Cards we still want!
Today we discuss cards from the 1980-90's we still like, covet, own or want to own. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversation may lead... Catch …
Ep.251 w/ Dave & Jim Childers (TheSportsBros)
The SportsBros Dave & Jim Childers grew up in the hobby together and are still enjoying it in new ways all these years later. Talking Points: *Their hobby histories *Running a hobby business together *How they obtain their inventory *Vintage...
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.162 LOTH: Jefferson Burdick
"Legends of the Hobby" Jefferson Burdick Mr.Burdick is considered "The Father of the Hobby" but do you know why? Today we deep dive the life of one of the Hobby's most important people. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News …
Ep.250 w/ Torsten Bauer "Collecting in Germany"
Torsten Bauer joins us from Germany to discuss how the hobby is very different there and why he super collects Shaquille O'Neal Talking Points: *Why Shaq *Where you get your cards and how do you get them. *What's the hobby …
Card Mensches E21 w/Mike-Junk Wax Hero
Mike C/Junk Wax Hero jumps in for Newman and him & Danny discuss what they'd collect if they started over today. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Robert Edwards Auction. A new format for Sports Talk and Sports …