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Card Mensches The Debut!
Dec. 12, 2022

Card Mensches The Debut!

"Card Mensches Premier episode. Brought to you by SGC and waxstat.com A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" linktr.ee/cardmensches linktr.ee/sportsbalt https://linktr.ee/Sportscardnation

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Ep.209 w/ Rob Valenti (Grading Landscape)
Dec. 9, 2022

Ep.209 w/ Rob Valenti (Grading Landscape)

Rob Valenti of Iron Sportscards is back. Topics discussed include how he got through the pandemic as a bulk subber, how low will prices return to, the "I" word and more! Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com...

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.141 Upper Deck Reviews
Dec. 5, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.141 Upper Deck Reviews

We review a couple boxes courtesy of Upper Deck. This is a shorter quicker version than the video that is on our YouTube channel. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: …

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Ep.208 w/ Ezra Levine-CEO of Collectable
Dec. 2, 2022

Ep.208 w/ Ezra Levine-CEO of Collectable

It's been over a year since Collectable CEO Ezra Levine was on the show but he's back, we cover the new partnership with eBay, how the company has weathered the current market, the logistics of putting on a great event …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.140 w/ Danny Black(Special announcement)
Nov. 28, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.140 w/ Danny Black(Special announcement)

Danny Black joins HQH to talk about some upcoming hobby goings on. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com Facebook:...

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Ep.207 w/ Darren Garnick from CardsFortheDR
Nov. 25, 2022

Ep.207 w/ Darren Garnick from CardsFortheDR

Darren Garnick is a man on a mission, he started CardsfortheDR to get cards of Dominican baseball players to the poverty stricken kids of the Dominican Republic. They have no access to them otherwise and it makes their day. Want …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.139 The
Nov. 21, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.139 The "Thanks-Giving" episode

It's been a great year, not all ups but more ups than downs. We try to go chronologically and review everything we did and also thank people along the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News …

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Ep.206 w/ Chris Fitzjarrald-Director of
Nov. 18, 2022

Ep.206 w/ Chris Fitzjarrald-Director of "Behind the Card"

Chris Fitzjarrald just directed a full-feature hobby film "Behind the Card" with a large cast of hobby dignitaries, I was fortunate to be able to screen the film. Chris joins us today for a behind the scenes look at the …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.138 Ticket Collecting..the next frontier?
Nov. 14, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.138 Ticket Collecting..the next frontier?

Is there an aspect of the hobby with ceiling left, I think so and it's a niche I just started to enter...Ticket Collecting, we talked about what is is, the different ways to do it and why I feel like …

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Ep.205 w/ Tim Shepler/ Big Shep of True Sportscards
Nov. 11, 2022

Ep.205 w/ Tim Shepler/ Big Shep of True Sportscards

Tim Shepler is back and a lot has changed since he was last on, he's thinner, healthier and he left a stressful job to be general manager of upstart LCS True Sportscards, we talk about that , what it takes …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.137 NFL Hobby Midterm Report
Nov. 7, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.137 NFL Hobby Midterm Report

The 2022 NFL season is half over, what rookies are maximizing their potential, who to avoid, stock ups, stock downs. Who might be a good buy or who might you want to cash out on. We go around the league …

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Ep.204 w/ Nat Turner of Collectors(PSA)
Nov. 4, 2022

Ep.204 w/ Nat Turner of Collectors(PSA)

Collectors CEO Nat Turner joins us and we cover a lot of ground. New PSA holder coming? How did they get unbacklogged, could it happen again? I share my thoughts on upcharges, his thoughts on AI in grading, what is …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.136 My Favorite Time of Year!
Oct. 31, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.136 My Favorite Time of Year!

Fall is my jam for multiple reasons, one big one...Legends and Hobby legends are made during it. 4 sports at once...yes please. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Ep.203 w/ Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live
Oct. 28, 2022

Ep.203 w/ Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live

He's back!! Better late than never. Sports Cards Live's Jeremy Lee joins us to talk about joining TAG Grading, the show circuit and the current hobby landscape. It was great catching up. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com Facebook: …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.135 CollectorsFest Show Review
Oct. 24, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.135 CollectorsFest Show Review

I setup at my home show the Collectorsfest which is held at the New York State Fairgrounds. I forgot my best case of cards at home..what did I decide to do?? I also review my day and share my observations …

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Ep.202 w/ Ben Smith of Midwest Box Breaks
Oct. 21, 2022

Ep.202 w/ Ben Smith of Midwest Box Breaks

Ben Smith enjoys helping others and building the hobby community, and he's done just that with Midwest Box Breaks. He joins us to talk about that, how the hobby can be better and a little life mixed in there too. …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.134 My Top 10 Cards I'd like to acquire
Oct. 17, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.134 My Top 10 Cards I'd like to acquire

Since I collect/pc graded Hall of Fame rookie cards in the 4 major sports my wantlist is long but I thought I'd talked about the first ten off the top of my head. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News …

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Ep.201 w/ Mark Hoyle-Red Sox SuperCollector
Oct. 14, 2022

Ep.201 w/ Mark Hoyle-Red Sox SuperCollector

Mark Hoyle is a Red Sox SuperCollector but he's expanded beyond that, he joins us to discuss that, card mortality, his still to acquire grail card and him recently being featured on fansided. Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.133 What if I was CEO of Fanatics??
Oct. 10, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.133 What if I was CEO of Fanatics??

Some times it's fun to get hypothetical, so that's what I did with this episode, the question-what would I do if I suddenly was Fanatics CEO. Let me know where I'm right or wrong. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby …

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Ep.200 w/ Jeff Owens of Sports Collector's Digest
Oct. 7, 2022

Ep.200 w/ Jeff Owens of Sports Collector's Digest

SCD Editor Jeff Owens joins us today to talk about the connection between sports and the hobby, two worlds he's familiar with, perks of his job, what's coming at Sports Collector's Digest and a fact you may not have known …

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Hobby Quick Hits Ep.132 Is the Hobby headed for an
Oct. 3, 2022

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.132 Is the Hobby headed for an "Age of Enlightenm…

"Age of Enlightenment", a period where people searched for the right answer & not what they were told/taught to believe. Is the Hobby headed there? I hope so because I think it would be a better place for most. Also: …

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Ep.199 w/Herman Bryant (3BCollection)
Sept. 30, 2022

Ep.199 w/Herman Bryant (3BCollection)

Herman Bryant had a store at age 16, he loves his Braves and Freddie Freeman, does his own Monday night show. He's got drive and is passionate, he is on guest today. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com...

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Ep.131 What I'd do hobbywise if I won the lottery??
Sept. 26, 2022

Ep.131 What I'd do hobbywise if I won the lottery??

The recent 1.34 billion lottery had me thinking...what would I do hobbywise if I had won & what would you do? Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News *Ask me a question Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Ep.198 w/ Michael Osacky-Head Appraiser PSA:Protecting Your Collection
Sept. 23, 2022

Ep.198 w/ Michael Osacky-Head Appraiser PSA:Protecting Your Collection

What Michael Osacky does is Uber important especially in today's hobby where burglaries are on an uptick, but appraisals are not just for insurance claims, he joins us to share his experience and even drops some tips for store owners …

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