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April 19, 2024

Ep.280 w/ Marc Mader "Rise of Ticket collecting"

Ticket Collecting has rose in popularity in recent times and on this episode we have one of the leaders in that space Marc Mader to share some insights in the niche. Talking points: *What he collects & how it all started. *Wh...

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April 15, 2024

Card Mensches E36 Buying & Selling Platforms

Where do you buy and sell your cards? The guys talk about the options we all have. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium Insurance . A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" Join us live every other Friday f...

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April 12, 2024

Ep.279 w/ Dan Lorber of Stadium Insurance "How to protect your collec…

If you own, ship or receive cards/collectibles, protecting your inventory shouldn't be optional. Dan Lorber of Stadium Insurance gives us the 411. Talking points: *What he collects *Why he launched Stadium Insurance *What's ...

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April 8, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.176 2024 MLB Preview Show

The MLB season is upon us and it's time for our annual preview show. Who makes the playoffs, who taking down the cherished awards including rookies of the year. Remember what happens on the field effects what happens to the ...

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April 5, 2024

Ep.278 w/ Steve Sousa of Slab Museum

Steve Sousa has created one of the Hobby's best new products, we discuss that, what's coming and what he collects. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... B...

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April 1, 2024

Card Mensches E35 Hobby Mount Rushmores w/ Dr.James Beckett

We have a special guest mensch today! Dr.James Beckett joins us as we share who should be on our personal Mount Rushmores. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium Insurance . A new format for Sports Talk and Sports C...

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March 29, 2024

Ep.277 w/ Evan Parker of Mantel

Evan Parker comes over from The Athletic to bring his expertise to the new hobby community Mantel hoping it to be a game changer, we discuss this and chop up some hobby as well. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www...

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March 25, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.175 Navigating the Football hobby off-season

Is there really an NFL off-season? Well there is the part between the Super Bowl ending and kickoff to the new season. It's a great opportunity to pick up some cards and save a few bucks too. Let's discuss. Also: *New Prod...

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March 22, 2024

Ep.276 w/ Eric Hecker of the RAK of the Day "Philanthropic Hobbying"

Erik Hecker is giving and starting to get the credit for which he deserves. One of the great philantrophers of the hobby is this episode's guest. Talking Points: *The tradition of the hobby *COVID inspires charity *Being goo...

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March 18, 2024

Card Mensches E34 Is Social Media good or bad for the hobby?

Is Social media good or bad for the hobby? Danny & John tackle that hobby hot button question on today's episode. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium Insurance . A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" Jo...

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March 15, 2024

Ep.275 w/ Lance Fischer of Onyx Authenticated

Onyx Authenticated's Lance Fischer joins us today to talk about being in the arena with the big players and thriving. Talking Points: *How he first got into the hobby *The birth of Onyx *On-Card Autos only! *NIL then & now *T...

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March 11, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.174 UD Box Battle: Canada Juniors vs SP Game Used

Upper Deck Hockey Box Battle: Canada World Juniors vs SP Game Used What could we pull...what did we pull? Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...

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March 8, 2024

Ep.274 w/ Tony & Oz of Cousins Collectibles

Tony and Oz return to SCN to chop up some hobby, talk about their recent decision to stop podcasting and yes we talk about the gorilla in the room. Talking Points: *The grind is real *How content changes the way we collect *T...

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March 4, 2024

Card Mensches E33 Collectors acquires SGC..The Inside Scoop

On today's episode the fellas discuss the big news of Collectors acquiring SGC. However we both spoke to people who work in those buildings and have existing relationships. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium In...

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March 1, 2024

Ep.273 w/ Steven Lane "Greatest Mantle Collection"

Steven Lane probably has the greatest and coolest Mickey Mantle collection on the planet including some one of a kind items, we talk about his collection and the hobby. Talking Points: *Becoming a baseball and Mantle fan *Get...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.173 "Topps Rip Party" Review

So I just attended my first Topps Hobby Rip party at my buddy Nick's store "AAN Collect". So how was it?? Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Ep.272 w/ Gio Balistreri of WTHBalls Blog

Gio Balistreri is a long time hobbyist who's been through the ups & downs of the hobby and back again. He writes arguably the hobby's best blogs "WTH Balls" and makes some incredible custom cards that should've been made originally. Talking...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Card Mensches E32 Hobby Traditions & Superstitions

On today's episode the fellas discuss hobby traditions, superstitions and routines they do or have done. "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium Insurance . A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" Join us liv...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Ep.271 w/ John Mangini "the Mangini Collection"

John Mangini is a man that doesn't mince words and I'm happy to say he's our guest this week. Talking Points: *Beginnings of a great collection *Keeping it real *The Card Life Episode *NSCC thoughts/experiences *New school vs...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.172 Watertown Card Show Review

I did my monthly Watertown Card Show and wasn't planning on doing a show review but this show warranted one so let's talk about it! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://w...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.172 Watertown Show Review

I did my monthly Watertown Card Show and wasn't planning on doing a show review but this show warranted one so let's talk about it! Also:*New Product Release Schedule*Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Feb. 9, 2024

Ep.270 w/ Joe Kohls "Covering the Football Side of the Hobby"

Joe Kohls of "The Football Card Curator" podcast us our guest this week. Talking Points: *What he collects*Becoming a Niners fan *The return Topps Football *Going to his 1st NSCC *Launching a new podcast about one hobby sport *Super Bowl Predictions...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Card Mensches E31 "Cards that make us emotional"

On today's episode the fellas discuss cards that they have an emotional attachment to and the stories behind them. Does anyone cry? Tune in to find out! "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Stadium Insurance . A new form...

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Feb. 2, 2024

Ep.269 w/ Giri Cherukuri of Waxopolis.com

Giri Cherukuri joins us to talk hobby and the awesome website he's built. Talking Points: *Where it started *Getting back in the hobby *The need for and launch of Waxopolis.com YouTube channel National talk Follow us on Socia...

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