Episodes

Most will agree Mike Baker is one of the most experienced people when it comes to the grading space. He was PSA's 1st employee and now is the force behind MBA. He joins us for the 1st time. Talking Points may include: *How it all started *How grading has changed through the decades. *Junk Slab era? *Future of SGC *What's the deal with MBA *Thoughts on altering and cleaning *Do the diamonds make a difference *The subjectiveness of grading Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://ww...

There are more card shows than ever before and I attend as both a dealer and consumer. On this episode I share my observations and thoughts about the current state of card shows. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

Part II with Matthew and Garrett Weaver. They invented a baseball card game that can be played with your own cards, build your own teams,etc. It's not just the run of the mill roll the dice type game. Yes there's dice but built on formulas that should bring similar results to real life matchups. Want Griffey jr to play along side Lou Gehrig. Now you can! We talk about it. Talking Points may include: *Hobby starts and what you enjoy *Base cards matter! *Inventing a game with Baseball cards *...

Matthew and Garrett Weaver invented a baseball card game that can be played with your own cards, build your own teams,etc. It's not just the run of the mill roll the dice type game. Yes there's dice but built on formulas that should bring similar results to real life matchups. Want Griffey jr to play along side Lou Gehrig. Now you can! We talk about it. Talking Points may include: *Hobby starts and what you enjoy *Base cards matter! *Inventing a game with Baseball cards *Getting through 20 ...

The Grading Space continues to change, evolve, regress all at the same time. It's been a bit since we checked in and covered it, so let's dive in on this episode. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

Dan Bliss returns for part 2 of our conversation. He promotes some of the best card shows this country can offer. Talking Points may include: *Evolution of the Modern Card show *Too many shows? *Theft and Safety at shows *Working with other promoters *Where his shows are and expansion? *Staff and the efforts to put on a great event. *Making vendors and customers happy *Content Creation at shows Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr....

Dan Bliss promotes some of the best card shows this country can offer. He's our guest this week and we get some important insights from him. Talking Points may include: *Evolution of the Modern Card show *Too many shows? *Theft and Safety at shows *Working with other promoters *Where his shows are and expansion? *Staff and the efforts to put on a great event. *Making vendors and customers happy *Content Creation at shows Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnatio...

We are back with regular programming and we had some questions in the que so why not a Q and A Episode. Keep your questions coming! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

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It's been 4 years but we caught back up with Father/Son Collectors Zach and Porter Byrnes. Talking Points may include: *What's New *Hobby tips for kids *Changing what you collect *Hobby Community On-Line and in person. *Getting through hobby issues. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll ads https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

I appeared on my friend Dan Tortora's broadcast breaking down the whole NFL Draft team by team. He was nice enough to let me utilize the audio for "Hobby Quick Hits". This is the final part 3 of 3. Thanks: Dan Tortora Broadcast Media DBTM Network Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast-...

Nick Barton of MeanDaddy Cards returns for Part II of our great conversation. Talking Points may include: *Where it all began. *What do you collect? *Why is nostalgia important to the hobby? *Where did the name come from? *Starting out at shows. *All-Star Card Show-Brand new & different. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll ads https://w...

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I appeared on my friend Dan Tortora's broadcast breaking down the whole NFL Draft team by team. He was nice enough to let me utilize the audio for "Hobby Quick Hits". This is part 2 of 3. Thanks: Dan Tortora Broadcast Media DBTM Network Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/s...

Acclaimed Artist James Fiorentino returns for Part II of our conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *What came first painting or collecting cards. *When did you know you were a good artist? *Working with Card companies. *Does being a good athlete helped you paint them? *Working with athletes and celebrities. *Art history and the hobby. *Why watercolors and favorite athletes to paint. *Seeing your work in the Hall of Fame. Follow us on Social Media: Website: ...

Acclaimed Artist James Fiorentino is our guest this week. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *What came first painting or collecting cards. *When did you know you were a good artist? *Working with Card companies. *Does being a good athlete helped you paint them? *Working with athletes and celebrities. *Art history and the hobby. *Why watercolors and favorite athletes to paint. *Seeing your work in the Hall of Fame. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.spor...

I appeared on my friend Dan Tortora's broadcast breaking down the whole NFL Draft team by team. He was nice enough to let me utilize the audio for "Hobby Quick Hits". This is part 1 of 3. Thanks: Dan Tortora Broadcast Media DBTM Network Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/s...

Card Ladder/Crossover's Chris McGill is back this week for Part 2 of our conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *State of the Hobby *Travel Schedule *NSCC and How We Navigate *Hobby Burnout and How to Avoid it *What's Your PC Like *Evolution of Card Ladder *Prices Realized..Vintage versus Modern. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eli...

Card Ladder/Crossover's Chris McGill returns to the podcast and we chop up some hobby. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *State of the Hobby *Travel Schedule *NSCC and How We Navigate *Hobby Burnout and How to Avoid it *What's Your PC Like *Evolution of Card Ladder *Prices Realized..Vintage versus Modern. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eli...

What are card manufacturers obligations to the hobby? What should they do that they aren't? What are they doing that they shouldn't be? Let's discuss! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

Adam Romero of Captain Romero's Sports Cards returns for Part II of our hobby conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Doings show & being Dad *Grading discussion *Price or not to price *Acquiring new inventory *Being a show promoter *From law enforcement to the hobby Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate p...

Adam Romero gave up a career in law enforcement to go full-time in the hobby and he's wasting no time doing big things. He's our guest on this week's episode. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Doings show & being Dad *Grading discussion *Price or not to price *Acquiring new inventory *Being a show promoter *From law enforcement to the hobby Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...

I've sold cards for 40 years. Occasionally I get asked for tips so I thought I put this episode together to share some things that have worked for me through the years and still today. Let me know what you think. Also: *New Product Release Schedule Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast...

Mike Martin of Replay Sportscards returns for Part Two of our conversation. He plans to be the largest LCS Franchiser and he's off to a great start. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Hobby Current State *Grading discussion *LCS Franchising: How it works, the process and future plans. *What does a Modern day LCS look like *Product Allocation *Too many stores? Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://link...