Episodes
Dec. 18, 2023
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.168 Double Show Reviews
Once again I did shows on consecutive weekends including the Megashow at the Syracuse Fairgrounds...what I learn?? Sometimes size doesn't matter. Let's s talk about that. 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@gmaasil.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Dec. 15, 2023
Ep.262 w/ Brian Lee & Jesse Glass of Arena Club
Arena Club's Brian Lee and Jesse Glass jump on to talk about Arena"s ascension and other hobby stuff. Talking Points: *The start of the company *Derek Jeter's involvement *What does Arena Club offer *Why it's better *Repacks done right Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Become a supporter of this po...
Dec. 11, 2023
Card Mensches E27 Babe Ruth Baltimore News Post-Game
On today's episode we discuss the aftermath of the auction of the SGC 3 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card on Robert Edward Auctions. As always other hijinks ensue as well. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversation may lead... Catch us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: In...
Dec. 8, 2023
Ep.261 w/ Rob Petrozzo of RallyRd "Mantle House & more"
Rob Petrozzo of RallyRd drops in to talk about the first venture into real estate with Mickey Mantle's boyhood home and other topics as well. Talking Points: *How Rally happened *What they offered and how it's acquired *His inspiration *The Mantle boyhood home Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Become a supporte...
Guest: Rob Petrozzo
Dec. 4, 2023
SCN: A quick tribute to a friend
Pardon me for releasing two episodes in one day but I felt compelled to pay my respects to a friend who we lost. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Dec. 4, 2023
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 wars and also implemented many things still in play now....
Dec. 1, 2023
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 *Baltimore News Ruth *The Future Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna....
Guests: Marshall Fogel , Mar
Nov. 27, 2023
Card Menschs E26 2024 Hall of Fame Discussion
On today's episode we discuss the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame eligibles. Who gets in..who's worthy and who doesn't. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversation may lead... Catch us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: Instagram: @CardMensches Twitter: @CardMensches Become a supp...
Nov. 24, 2023
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"...
Guest: Marshall Fogel
Nov. 20, 2023
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:...
Nov. 17, 2023
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...
Guest: Al/Iconic Baseball
Nov. 13, 2023
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... Catch us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: Instagram: @CardMensches Twitter: @CardMensches Become a supporter of...
Nov. 10, 2023
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...
Guest: Rabbi David Spinrad
Nov. 6, 2023
Hobby Quick Hits Ep.165 I bought the Mantle House!
I just bought 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.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmaasil.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Nov. 3, 2023
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.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Guest: Rabbi David Spinrad
Oct. 30, 2023
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 week. You never know where the conversation may lead... Catch us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: Instagram: @CardMensches Twitte...
Oct. 27, 2023
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 in the trenches as a sports photographer. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr...
Guest: Mike Cramer
Oct. 23, 2023
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 Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmaasil.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Oct. 20, 2023
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 & Griffey Jr. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Guest: Mike Cramer
Oct. 16, 2023
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 conversation may lead... Catch us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: Instagram: @CardMensches Twitter: @CardMensches Become a...
Oct. 13, 2023
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 Media:...
Guest: Matt Peek/Parkside Cards
Oct. 9, 2023
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: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmaasil.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support .
Oct. 6, 2023
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 it. *How prior shows helped launch a new one. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardn...
Guest: Joe Lynch,
Oct. 2, 2023
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 us on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/ @thecardmensches https://www.youtube.com/ @SportsCardNationPodcast https://youtube.com/ @sportsbalt Follow us on Social Media at: Instagram: @CardMensches Twitter: @CardMensches Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...