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Jan. 5, 2024

Ep.265 w/ Paul Lesko "The Hobby Lawyer" "Interesting Cases"

"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko is back to discuss his 3-4 favorite ongoing hobby litigations, he breaks them down in layman's terms and why he finds them interesting and their importance. Very interesting conversation. Follow ...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.169 UD Box Battle: SPx .vs Allure

It's time for another box battle, 2022-23 Upper Deck SPx versus UD Allure. What could I pull & what did I pull? Collect a NHL team or player? Let me know which. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Soc...

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Dec. 29, 2023

Ep.264 w/ Orlando of "A Collectors Dream"

Wonderful hobby ambassador and advocate Orlando of "A Collectors Dream" is today's guest. Talking Points: *How it all started *Mixing life with cards *Historian/Ambassador/Advocate *Boxing cards and tickets *Underrated player...

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Dec. 25, 2023

Card Mensches E28 2023 Wrap-Up Show

We put a bow tie on the 2023 Hobby Season with a review and a look ahead to 2024. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversation may lead... Ca...

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Dec. 22, 2023

Ep.263 w/ Danny Black of Hobbynewsdaily.com

Fellow Card Menscher Danny Black returns to SCN and we review 2023 among other things. Talking Points: *Rise of Hobbynewsrdaily.com *Cutting up on Card Mensches *NSCC 2023 & looking forward to Cleveland 2024 *Covid Crescendo.vs Now *More...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.168 Double Show Reviews

Once again I did shows on consecutive weekends including the Megashow at the Syracuse Fairgrounds...what I learn?? Sometimes size doesn't matter. Let's s talk about that. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow...

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Dec. 15, 2023

Ep.262 w/ Brian Lee & Jesse Glass of Arena Club

Arena Club's Brian Lee and Jesse Glass jump on to talk about Arena"s ascension and other hobby stuff. Talking Points: *The start of the company *Derek Jeter's involvement *What does Arena Club offer *Why it's better *Repacks ...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Card Mensches E27 Babe Ruth Baltimore News Post-Game

On today's episode we discuss the aftermath of the auction of the SGC 3 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth card on Robert Edward Auctions. As always other hijinks ensue as well. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life...

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Dec. 8, 2023

Ep.261 w/ Rob Petrozzo of RallyRd "Mantle House & more"

Rob Petrozzo of RallyRd drops in to talk about the first venture into real estate with Mickey Mantle's boyhood home and other topics as well. Talking Points: *How Rally happened *What they offered and how it's acquired *His i...

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Dec. 4, 2023

SCN: A quick tribute to a friend

Pardon me for releasing two episodes in one day but I felt compelled to pay my respects to a friend who we lost. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support...

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Dec. 4, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.167 "LOTH" Sy Berger

"Legends of the Hobby" Sy Berger Mr.Berger is one of the few icons of the hobby who can get credit for Hobby past and also what we see today. Sy was a key cog to Topps surviving the bubble gum wars and also implemented many things still in play now....

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Dec. 1, 2023

Ep.260 w/ Marshall Fogel Part II

Legendary Collector Marshall Fogel is back for Part 2 of our great discussion and we cover some hobby ground. Talking Points: *Mantle his hero *Favorite Sets *Cultural significance of players *Underrated players *Modern card ...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Card Menschs E26 2024 Hall of Fame Discussion

On today's episode we discuss the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame eligibles. Who gets in..who's worthy and who doesn't. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where th...

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Nov. 24, 2023

Ep.259 w/ Marshall Fogel

Legendary Collector Marshall Fogel joins us and nothing was off the table! Talking Points: *Having favorites? *Being open with the collection *Acquiring cards *Early grading discussion *The "I" word *The beginning of "The Collection"...

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Nov. 20, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.166 Premier .vs Ultimate Box Battle

Box Battle: 2021-22 UD Premier .vs 2021-22 UD Ultimate. We break down the tale of the tape and tell you what we got. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Ep.258 w/ Al from Iconic Baseball

Iconic Baseball's Al is our distinguished guest this week and we chopped up some interesting topics. Talking Points: *Origins *His Top 100 All-Time Baseball players *I nitpick two selections *Card show thoughts/Fanatics entry *Why two...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Card Mensches E25 "Coping with Hobby Burnout"

On today's episode we discuss dealing with "Hobby Burnout" and discuss preventative ways to avoid it. Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every other week. You never know where the conversa...

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Nov. 10, 2023

Ep.257 w/ Rated Rabbi David Spinrad Part II

Rated Rabbi David Spinrad returns for the conclusion of our conversation. Talking Points: *Marshmallow & Nightstand Cards *Man of many hats *Becoming "Rated Rabbi" *Being a hobby steward *Getting grail cards *1984 MLB AS Game Follow us...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.165 I bought the Mantle House!

I just bought Mickey Mantle's childhood home in Commerce, Oklahoma...sort of Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportsc...

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Nov. 3, 2023

Ep.256 w/ Rated Rabbi David Spinrad "Creating Different Hobby Content"

We are joined this week by Rated Rabbi David Spinrad Talking Points: *Inspirations *Launching the Podcast *1984 MLB All-Star Game *Creating different content Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo....

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Oct. 30, 2023

Card Mensches E24 Hobby's Most Overrated Cards

On today's episode we give our Top 5 Overrated Cards in the hobby. Some we own & some we'd still love to own despite being overrated(opinion) Danny Black and John Newman talk cards, sports, life and sports betting every othe...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Ep.255 w/ Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards Part II

Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards returns for part 2 of our conversation. Talking Points: *The Birth of the Prism brand *Mike's view of the current landscape *Behind the scenes of Licensing *CardSupials.. inspiration of "T...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Hobby Quick Hits Ep.164 Double Card Show Report

I just set up at two card shows on back to back weekends. Something I haven't done in a while, I share some thoughts and experiences from the two weekends. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social M...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Ep.254 w/ Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards "Changing the Game"

One of the Hobby's greatest innovators join us today. Mike Cramer of Pacific Trading Cards. Talking Points: *The Beginning and end *Innovation and competing with the big boys. *Taking Risks & Making cards yourself *Guessing ...

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