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June 13, 2025

Drake McGruder is back! E340

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 Mannin...

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June 6, 2025

Drake McGruder "Collecting on multiple levels" E339

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 ...

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June 2, 2025

Breaking Cardboard E5 with Orlando/ACollectorsDream

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...

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May 30, 2025

Karvin Cheung is back! E338

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 m...

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May 26, 2025

Reinstated: What It Means & the Hobby Impact. Hobby Quick Hits E204

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? W...

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May 23, 2025

Karvin Cheung "The Architect" shares hobby stories E337

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 Evoluti...

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May 19, 2025

Breaking Cardboard E4 w/ Greg & Ben Griffin "Father & Son Collecting"

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...

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May 16, 2025

Lou Vigliotti is back! E336

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 s...

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May 12, 2025

Gary Vaynerchuk Special E335A Sports Card Nation

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. Bec...

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May 9, 2025

Collective Dream w/ Lou Vigliotti E335

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 s...

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May 2, 2025

Dick Perez & Marq Evans are back! E334

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...

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April 28, 2025

Q & A Time again! Hobby Quick Hits E203

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. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: htt...

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April 25, 2025

"The Diamond King" Release Dick Perez and Marq Evans return E333

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 th...

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April 21, 2025

Breaking Cardboard E3 w/ Iowa Dave Schwartz "Favs from the 80's"

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...

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April 18, 2025

Greg Bates is back! E332

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. *I...

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April 14, 2025

"The Great Two?" Gretzky/Ovechkin Tale of the Tape Hobby Quick Hits E…

Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history but is he the greatest? We tackle that discussion today. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnatio...

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April 11, 2025

Writing about the Hobby from a Collector's perspective w/ Greg Bates …

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. *Inspirati...

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April 7, 2025

Breaking Cardboard E2 w/ Josh Durham "Hobby Passion and Content"

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...

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April 4, 2025

Tony Demarzio returns for more Hobby talk E330

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 c...

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March 31, 2025

Being a Bulk-Subber..Easy or Hard? Hobby Quick Hits E201

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. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https...

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March 28, 2025

Tony Demarzio "Acquiring Big Cards" E329

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. *...

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March 24, 2025

Breaking Cardboard E1 w/ Mike Petty "Breaking is Bad"

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. I...

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March 21, 2025

Cindy Dick returns to talk Women in Hobby/Sports E328

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 bee...

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March 17, 2025

A Quick Special Announcement: Your attention requested

Just a quick under 4 minute special announcement about the content and what's coming. Thanks for listening. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .

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