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Nov. 29, 2024

Ep.312 w/ Lauren Rizzo Shaffer Part II

The multi-talented Lauren Rizzo Shaffer returns to talk some hobby this week. Talking Points on this episode (may include): *Collecting Vince Carter and Shaq *Writing for numerous hobby entities *Show schedule grind *Card Art...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Card Mensches E52 "Cards that make you say hmmm"

On today's episode we discuss funny and interesting cards. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC and The Pennysleever.com A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" Join us live every other Friday for our great and inter...

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Nov. 22, 2024

Ep.311 w/ Lauren Rizzo Shaffer/LaurenCollects

The multi-talented Lauren Rizzo Shaffer is our guest this week. Talking Points on this episode (may include): *Collecting Vince Carter and Shaq *Writing for numerous hobby entities *Show schedule grind *Card Art explosion and...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.192 Q & A

Been a while since we did a Q & A episode, had some questions so here we are. Keep those questions coming! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Ep.310 w/ Karen Swanson "Swinging into History" Part II

Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swingin...

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Nov. 11, 2024

Card Mensches E51 "Cards We Wished Would've Been Made"

We all have at least one card we wish would have been produced but wasn't. In today's episode we discuss what cards we wish would've been and our great interactive chat room chimes in with theirs as well. "Card Mensches" Brou...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Ep.309 w/ Karen Swanson "Swinging into History"

Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swingin...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.191 Hobby Conflict Resolution

Hobbyists like to complain about things..myself included but there can be an art to that which might be fruitful or in the very least make us more civilized. I chop that up on today's episode. Also: *New Product Release Sched...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Ep.308 w/ Andrew Crossett Part II

Part II: NNY Promotions Andrew Crossett is a promoter, dealer and collector who has made a smaller show feel like a bigger one and also expanded his company and show offerings. Talking Points: *The Beginnings *Wearing differe...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Card Mensches E50 Yankee/Dodgers best lineup 1950-Now

The World Series features a matchup of two legendary franchises. We share our lineups combining players from the two franchises from 1950-Present. Who made it...who didn't. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC and The Penny...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Ep.307 w/ Andrew Crossett of NNY Promotions

NNY Promotions Andrew Crossett is a promoter, dealer and collector who has made a smaller show feel like a bigger one and also expanded his company and show offerings. Talking Points: *The Beginnings *Wearing different hats a...

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Oct. 21, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.190 Saturday Shows>Sunday Shows

I set up at Saturday only shows and Sunday only shows and while I generally fair well on either day, I say "nothing beats a Saturday show!". I explain why that's the case. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Foll...

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Oct. 18, 2024

Ep.306 w/Chris McGill & Kristina Thorson of Card Ladder Part II

Card Ladder's Chris McGill and Kristina Thorson return for part 2 of our conversation. Talking Points: *Hobby growth-Good or bad? *Grinding in the hobby *Dealing with haters *The acquisition of Card Ladder & more! Follow us o...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Card Mensches E49 Post Season Legends and Collectability

Post-Season heroes become "Legends of the fall" some remain or becone hobby significant, others not so much. We discuss these players on today's episode. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC and Stadium Insurance A new form...

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Oct. 11, 2024

Ep.305 w/ Chris McGill & Kristina Thorson of Card Ladder

Card Ladder's Chris McGill and Kristina Thorson are back on the show. Talking Points: *Hobby growth-Good or bad? *Grinding in the hobby *Dealing with haters *The acquisition of Card Ladder & more! Follow us on Social Media: W...

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Oct. 7, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.189 The Mental Health of the Hobby

October 10th is "Mental Health" awareness day. How's your hobby mental health? Are you enjoying it stress free? We talk about how the hobby can wear on your mentally and how to avoid that. Also: *New Product Release Schedule...

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Oct. 4, 2024

Ep.304 w/ Brad Askew Part II

Brad Askew returns on today's episode to conclude our previous hobby conversation. Brad is a vintage collector who also super collects Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnati...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Card Mensches E48 Vintage Players that will always remain significant

What vintage era players will still be significant many years into the future? Danny and John discuss this and disagree on a few in the process. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC and Stadium Insurance A new format for Spo...

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Sept. 27, 2024

Ep.303 w/ Super Collector Brad Askew

I welcome my friend Brad Askew on the show today. Brad is a vintage collector who also super collects Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportsc...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.188 Card Show Reviews/State of the Union

I recently set up at two shows in a 3 week period including my home Syracuse show which was the first there in almost 5 months. I share how I did and what I saw. I also share some hobby thoughts. Also: *New Product Release S...

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Sept. 20, 2024

Ep.302 w/ Brian Kappel Part 2

My guest returns this week, Brian Kappel is a collector and author of the book "Re:Leaf", which deep dives the original Leaf candy and card company, in the process Brian has probably solved some mysteries with the 1948-49 Lea...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Card Mensches E47 Players we loved growing up in the hobby!

Danny and John share the players they grew up loving through the hobby years. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC and Stadium Insurance A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" Join us live every other Friday for our...

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Sept. 13, 2024

Ep.301 w/ Brian Kappell Collector/Author

My guest this week Brian Kappel is a collector and author of the book "Re:Leaf", which deep dives the original Leaf candy and card company, in the process Brian has probably solved some mysteries with the 1948-49 Leaf Basebal...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.187 NFL QB's Who gets the hobby bags

The NFL season has kickoffed. Let's take our annual trip around the league and take a look at the quarterbacks who not only drive the league but drive the hobby as well. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow ...

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