Episodes

As we head towards the end of 2025 I weigh back in on what the future may hold for SGC and some observations I've made from the trenches. 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 a bit since we caught up with Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski so we do just that on this week's episode. Talking points on this episode may include: *The evolution of Gemrate. *What's new and what's coming. *Dealing with the grading companies themselves...good, bad or both. *Thoughts on the SGC acquisition then and now. *Top graded athletes. *Caitlin Clark thoughts. *"Junk Slab" era? Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sport...

It's been covered ad-nauseum but I'm tackling from a bulk-subber and collector perspective. Part of my job is calling submitters and informing them of the bad/good news that their card has been upcharged and they owe me more money. How's does that look and feel and what reactions do I incur? 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 Be...

Frank/Sports Card CPA returns for Part II of our great conversation. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Talking points on this episode may include: *Why Autographs? *When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer. *Stories of acquisitions. *Advice to avoid fakes. *CPA Hobby advice *Common tax mistakes. *What can be written off. *Claiming losses. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: http...

Frank/Sports Card CPA has arguably the greatest baseball Hall of Fame autograph collection and he's our guest this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *Why Autographs? *When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer. *Stories of acquisitions. *Advice to avoid fakes. *CPA Hobby advice *Common tax mistakes. *What can be written off. *Claiming losses. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch s...

It's time for another Q and A episode. We always welcome your questions so keep them 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.

Dan Tortora returns this week for Part 2 of our conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew. *Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account. *When the hobby started for him, why, who and how. *The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit. *Returning to cards. *Setting up at shows and trade nights. *Covering pro sports and collecting the players you cover. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www...

Dan Tortora is our guest and if you like this podcast he's one of the reasons it exists! Talking points on this episode may include: *Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew. *Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account. *When the hobby started for him, why, who and how. *The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit. *Returning to cards. *Setting up at shows and trade nights. *Covering pro sports and collecting the players you cover. Follow us on Social Me...

A couple weeks late but here's our annual NFL Preview. We predict the Division winners, Award Winners, Super Bowl prediction and give you some info on this year's rookie class in case you were thinking of buying some. 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-po...

This is the second half of our conversation from last week with Brett McGrath. Talking points on this episode may include: *Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards. *Football Hobby and discussion. *Going full time in the hobby. *Balancing Hobby work and family time *NSCC talk. *Sponsorships and the terrain that comes with. *Recent forgery scandal. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-...

Brett McGrath returns to the show again to chop up some hobby. Talking points on this episode may include: *Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards *Football Hobby and discussion *Going full time in the hobby *Balancing Hobby work and family time *NSCC talk 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...

The Basketball Card Hall of Fame is now open and voting has begun for its ignagural class. We speak to lRay Fonio and I disclose my votes. Vote here: https://sites.google.com/view/... 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.

Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" returns for part 2 of our great hobby conversation this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *The Beginnings *Approach to content creation and being transparent. *How you collect and sell *Sponsorship criticisms *Spending too much and advice *NSCC *Grading space thoughts Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre &...

Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" is our guest this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *The Beginnings *Approach to content creation and being transparent. *How you collect and sell *Sponsorship criticisms *Spending too much and advice *NSCC *Grading space thoughts 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.c...

This week's episode is Part II from "Sports Card Nation Live" on the 2025 NSCC Main Stage. I was joined by Tony De Marzio(TJ is online) and Tony Leebrick(SouthernCollector14). Conversation includes buying strategies, saving for the NSCC, buying with purpose and exit strategies and so much more! 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...

Trade Nights keep the transactions flowing after the show doors close, it extends the show in a sense but what do dealers think about it and is it good. We delve into these aspects and more in 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-...

This week's episode comes from "Sports Card Nation Live" on the 2025 NSCC Main Stage. I was joined by Tony De Marzio(TJ is online) and Tony Leebrick(SouthernCollector14). Conversation includes buying strategies, saving for the NSCC, buying with purpose and exit strategies and so much more. 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.sp...

Erik Myers knows the hobby and he knows life and he now navigates both terrains with a vast knowledge. He returns this week for the conclusion of last week's conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *Hobby beginnings *The Hobby overseas *Navigating the Hobby safely *Wearing different hobby hats *Thinking Long term *His Redemption story Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://spor...

Let's wrap up the 2025 National with what I did, bought and saw. 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.

Erik Myers knows the hobby and he knows life and he now navigates both terrains with a vast knowledge. He's on guest this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *Hobby beginnings *The Hobby overseas *Navigating the Hobby safely *Wearing different hobby hats *Thinking Long term *His Redemption story Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & po...

I wanted to get this out sooner but here are some things I want(ed) to get at the National. I also share some tips on how I save some $$$ towards the efforts. I'll follow up on the next episode results. 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-podc...

Brandon Edwards of Bobbles & Ballcards returns this week for the conclusion of our hobby conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *Hobby beginnings *Becoming a bulk subber *Where the name came from *Getting out and coming...

You've sent me some questions to answer so we are doing a Q & A episode. Keep your questions coming please and thanks! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...