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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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Jan. 29, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.171 Football Card HOF Preview w/ Ray,Bart & Scott

Bart, Scott and Ray from the Sports Card Hall of Fame Network join me to discuss the 2024 Card Candidates for the Football Card Hall of Fame. Vote for the Football Card Hall of Fame a t: https://forms.gle/nC3jtrgjUmeZjU89A Fo...

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Jan. 26, 2024

Ep.268 w/ Chris Carlin of Collectors

Chris Carlin returns to the show but now he wears a new hat. We cover a lot of hobby ground with this episode. Talking Points: *Leaving UD..Hello Collectors *Learning the new landscape *Technology on the horizon *Being philan...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Card Mensches E30 "The Hobby Impact of the NFL Playoffs"

Who helped their hobby stock in the NFL playoffs, who needs to and who didn't. We also discuss who looks like they are getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week....

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Jan. 19, 2024

Ep.267 w/ Nick Andrews "Boston Card Hunter"

Nick Andrews aka "Boston Card Hunter" is our guest and we cover some hobby ground. Talking Points: *Collecting background *Thoughts on content creation *Putting together incredible autographed sets *TTM *The "I" word *Hobby "Magic Wand" Follow us on...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.170 "Don't sleep on smaller card shows"

I just did a great smaller size show that frankly shocked me how well it went and became the inspiration to put thoughts to voice. Also:*New Product Release Schedule*Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www....

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Jan. 12, 2024

Ep.266 w/ Dr.James Beckett "Selling in the modern hobby"

Dr.Beckett returns to the show and we discuss selling in the modern market. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Follow us on Social Media: Website: http...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Card Mensches E29 How'd we run the Hobby in 2024

On today's episode the fellas discuss how they would run the hobby in 2024 if they had that kind of clout... "Card Mensches" Brought to you by SGC & Robert Edwards Auction. A new format for Sports Talk and Sports Cards!" link...

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