Sports Card Madness

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An Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert joins the show to talk about the impact of this technology on grading and what he thinks is possible.

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Brandon Steiner founded Steiner Sports with just $4K over 40 years ago and we sat down to find out what he's up to now and what he thinks about the current state of the hobby. 

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We explore the newest social network for sports cards collectors.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact all areas of The Hobby and sports cards. We dive into a few examples in this episode.

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Join us as we sit down with Rob Martinez, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of AMG Grading, the leading name in music grading and encapsulation. In this episode, we explore incredible collectibles and discuss the exciting future of grading everything from vinyl records to cassette tapes. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation with a pioneer in the industry!

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Don't Let Your Sports Cards Become Trash: Discover essential tips for protecting your investment and preventing costly mistakes. 

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Nat Turner gives us an exclusive look into PSA's future, revealing their plans for sports cards, trading cards, and collectibles. We dive deep into the world of grading with discussions on comics and music, before capping off the episode with a nostalgic 90s basketball card draft. 

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Nick lends a hand to a local family-owned Cape Cod hobby shop & small business and also shares his own journey from Entrepreneurship during the dawn of the internet and then into sports cards with his brother in law LZ.

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LZ and Nick discuss ways they have corrected their disorganized approach to collecting and turned it around into some great sets.

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Nick, LZ, and Cousin Eddie dive deep into the NFL with their Top 10 player and sports card investments for the upcoming football season! 🏈💰 From potential breakout stars to established legends, this episode covers it all. But the fun doesn't stop there! Join us for bold predictions on the Super Bowl, MVP, and Rookie of the Year. And get ready to laugh with the inaugural "Mac Jones" award! 🏆 #NFL #sportscards #investing #football #fantasyfootball #superbowl #mvp #rookieoftheyear #macjones 

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Nick & LZ finally had a chance to catch up and discuss the missing 10 mins of the original Cat Scan Interview as well as the implications of this technology on the Sports Card industry and hobby. We also do a Fanatics Fest recap and close out with our picks for Top US rock band of all time.

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Nick & LZ outline the steps you need to take immediately if you have just been scammed.

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Nick sits down with Josh Cade to first clear up the Juan Soto Superfractor drama and then discuss the advantages of using a bulk submitter vs. sending in cards for grading yourself.

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LZ and Nick each share two things they are watching closely in the hobby right now. 

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In his most controversial interview yet, Nick sits down with a new company that is offering CT Scanning services to look inside packs and cases of cards. We tried to understand the ramifications that CAT Scans will have on the hobby. 

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Dan Bliss of Front Row Card show joins the pod to tell us what he thinks makes a great card dealer and gives us some tips to help anyone looking to get started and set up at their first show!

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Nick & LZ debate whether it’s worth grading cards or not anymore.

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Join LZ, Nick, and Rob, the owner of Burbank Sports Cards, as they dive into Rob's fascinating journey in the collectibles industry. From starting at a coin and stamp shop at age 12 to owning one of the world's most popular sports card shops, Rob shares his experiences and insights. 

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LZ has returned from the 2024 National Card Show & Convention and dishes out some advice that could make or break your trip to the show next year!

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Full episode will drop Friday! 

Rob Veres of Burbank Sports Cards joins us to drop some HUGE news on the new Fanatics partnership and what drove him to make this monumental decision for his company. 

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We take a quick break from cards and share a few books that have changed our lives for the better.

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Join us for a recap of the first couple days of The 2024 National Card Show & Convention (NSCCSHOW)

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We share our reactions to watching this popular Netflix show and what we learned about Goldin Auctions’ business strategy & operations as well as founder Ken Goldin.

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Join Nick as he vents about a frustrating experience with eBay's failed Authenticity Guarantee on an item he sold. Later, Nick & LZ catch up on life updates and dive into our latest hobby adventures.

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James Spence III joins us for a special announcement around the new sports card & trading card slabs. Nick dives into exactly when and how we can send our cards to JSA/CGC!

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We brought the ex-Beckett grader back on for more questions about the process and some advice on how to get better grades!

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We discuss some areas of The Hobby & Collectibles that we think are overpriced. Some of these may be a bit controversial!

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For this episode I brought on a follow collector Frank who told us a cautionary tale about how PSA confiscated his card and offered him $200 for a card worth north of $5K.  Please share this episode with anyone considering PSA for their cards ... especially if they are autographed!

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Join us as we tap into the wisdom of our seasoned travel expert & friend, revealing the insider secrets to snagging last-minute deals and upgraded accommodations, even in cities bustling with conferences and major events like The National. Whether you're jet-setting for business or leisure, this episode is packed with invaluable tips to make your travels smoother and more affordable. 

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JOIN US on an exclusive journey into the world of sports collecting with the ultimate authority, Marshall Fogal, in a captivating 3-Part Interview Series! With a staggering $200 million collection under his belt, including the unparalleled 1952 Topps PSA 10 Mickey Mantle, Marshall shares his remarkable story and insights into the evolution of the hobby.

In Part 1, discover Marshall's origins, the bold move he made in acquiring the iconic Mantle card during the 90s, and the inception of PSA.

Part 2 delves into the contemporary landscape of sports collecting, tackling pressing topics such as 1/1s, breaking, and emerging opportunities.

Part 3 offers a deeper dive into Marshall's life and collecting wisdom, unveiling the secrets to his enduring success. 

Sports Card Madness

Sports Card Dad joins the pod to talk pop culture cards, including The Simpsons, Stranger Things and other opportunities!  We also dive into the 85 Star vs. 86 Fleer debate with him before closing the episode out with a "Sports Card Bracket Challenge"!

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Sports Card Madness

JOIN US on an exclusive journey into the world of sports collecting with the ultimate authority, Marshall Fogal, in a captivating 3-Part Interview Series! With a staggering $200 million collection under his belt, including the unparalleled 1952 Topps PSA 10 Mickey Mantle, Marshall shares his remarkable story and insights into the evolution of the hobby.

In Part 1, discover Marshall's origins, the bold move he made in acquiring the iconic Mantle card during the 90s, and the inception of PSA.

Part 2 delves into the contemporary landscape of sports collecting, tackling pressing topics such as 1/1s, breaking, and emerging opportunities.

Part 3 offers a deeper dive into Marshall's life and collecting wisdom, unveiling the secrets to his enduring success. 

Sports Card Madness

Ray Schulte, Director of The National joins us for a special preview of what to expect at this years event!

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Nick & LZ react to the Celtics winning the NBA Championship! They also get into how being Celtics fans lead to creating this podcast & YouTube channel. They also dive into how winning a ring will impact Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum card prices.

Sports Card Madness

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Sports Card Madness

JOIN US on an exclusive journey into the world of sports collecting with the ultimate authority, Marshall Fogal, in a captivating 3-Part Interview Series! With a staggering $200 million collection under his belt, including the unparalleled 1952 Topps PSA 10 Mickey Mantle, Marshall shares his remarkable story and insights into the evolution of the hobby. 

 In Part 1, discover Marshall's origins, the bold move he made in acquiring the iconic Mantle card during the 90s, and the inception of PSA. 

 Part 2 delves into the contemporary landscape of sports collecting, tackling pressing topics such as 1/1s, breaking, and emerging opportunities. 

 Part 3 offers a deeper dive into Marshall's life and collecting wisdom, unveiling the secrets to his enduring success. 

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Join us as we chat with Kayla Collects, a seasoned veteran of The National and an official ambassador! This being our first time attending, we couldn't think of anyone better to help us prepare for the event. Tune in to hear Kayla's incredible story about giving Skittles to an MLB player and watching them hit home runs!

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Sports Card Madness

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Super Duper Dani joins the pod to school Nick on all things Pokemon.  We got into everything, including the best places to place bets in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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Today, we're thrilled to have renowned Topps Sketch Artist, Patrick Davis, on the podcast. He'll be diving into the fascinating world of creating art for various sets, such as Star Wars, The Walking Dead, and more. Patrick offers insights into the process behind his craft and sheds light on how the landscape has evolved, particularly with the influence of Fanatics.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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Alex Tressler joins the pod (@ArmyATC22) to talk about his experiences with sports cards while being deployed and also had some great tips if you are attending The National this Summer!

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Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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A 14 Year Old Hobby CEO (Aaron) joins the pod for the first ever “Kids In The Hobby” Episode! What an amazing job he has done with his sports card business Tropic Collects including starting his own card show centered around kids! It was so great to hear his perspective on where the Hobby is headed and what needs to change …

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Jenny Marie Sports cards joins the pod with one of the coolest origin stories you will ever hear!  From getting Brewers cards from local police to building a junk wax PC with her dad - we covered it all - including her time serving our country in the Air Force!  Some great advice for collectors in this one - especially on how to get over the hump and put yourself out there in The Hobby community.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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LZ & Nick know nothing about Lorcana, so they brought Fireman Steve back on to drop some knowledge.  Is Lorcana really a game or a collectible?  Is it a good short/long-term investment?  And who signs those cards?  We dive into it all on this one.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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After discussing a gamble "gone wrong", we dove into Whatnot with one of our good friends Fireman Steve who knows first-hand what its like going down the "Rabbit Hole" of live shopping.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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9 Year NBA Veteran Jay Vincent tells us some crazy stories from his playing days, including some unexpected interview questions when he entered the league.  The Larry Bird trash talk had us laughing pretty hard!

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Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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LZ & Nick both have graduate level experience in negotiating and shared some of our best practices and tools in this episode to help you be a better negotiator and get better deals!

Resources mentioned:

Think & Grow Rich: https://tinyurl.com/45vzkn7f

How to win Friends & Influence People:

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with James Spence Jr. and James Spence III to discuss the recent CCG acquisition and what it will mean for The Hobby!  We also dove into their origin story and ... yes ... we asked them when we can all get our autographed cards and comics slabbed!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Nick: http://www.instagram.com/BostonCardHunter

LZ: http://www.instagram.com/autographstalker

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Sports Card Madness

Michael Osacky, the Lead appraiser for PSA walks us through the best way to protect your cards.  He also told us some wild stories about working with Sotheby's and appraising $100M+ collections!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Nick: http://www.instagram.com/BostonCardHunter

LZ: http://www.instagram.com/autographstalker

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with the GURU of card restoration and repair ... Kurt from Kurt's Card Care and he schooled us on how to look for opportunities with "fixable" cards.

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Nick: http://www.instagram.com/BostonCardHunter

LZ: http://www.instagram.com/autographstalker

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Sports Card Madness

We covered a bit of everything on this one. Each of our best acquisitions over the past few months, players to watch, and some great tips for the audience on how to get autographs, use software to get cards, and a lot more! 

 thehobby #sportscards #tradingcards #stpatricksday 

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with the GURU of card restoration and repair ... Kurt from Kurt's Card Care and he schooled us on how to look for opportunities with "fixable" cards.  

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

LZ & Nick sat down with Morgan Jon Fox to discuss what it was like making "The Hobby" documentary - including behind the scenes stories that were pretty wild!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

Probstein Auctions is the largest eBay seller & consigner in the world.  CEO Rick Probstein gave us his thoughts on where the hobby is headed, as well as some MAJOR changes coming to eBay.  You don't want to miss this one!

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LZ & Nick sat down to do an instant reaction to the big news and helped each other try to understand the massive implications of the SGC Acquisition by PSA / Collectors!

Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

We sat down with with Adam Gray @therealguy27 and he told us about his journey from Private Equity into The Hobby and also how much his insane basketball card collection is worth!  

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

A fan of the pod jumped on for some guidance with his collection and shared some crazy stories - including winning a vintage Mickey Mantle card with a few dice rolls!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

This was a unique episode!  LZ and Nick sat down months ago with Doug Keating; a local card show owner and autograph dealer.  His 14 pet parakeets joined the episode as well!  We are better at editing now and have this episode in a place where we think you will enjoy it!  His stories about Larry Bird and how he acts at signings were crazy!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

LZ and Nick made some easy, some bold, and some slightly crazy predictions for The Hobby in 2024.  We have a feeling several of these will come true!

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Sports Card Madness

Madness University is a special segment we do on Tuesdays that offers the audience bite-size informational tips across different areas of the The Hobby.

Sports Card Madness

Scott Smith aka "Sports Illustrated King" joins the pod to share his wild stories around hunting down celebs and athletes to get 20K+ Sports Illustrated Magazines signed.

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Sports Card Madness

LZ and I finally had a chance to take a breath and talk about this crazy ride we have been on for 6 months.  We shared some of our favorite moments and also opened up the curtain a bit on how we got guests like Walt Frazier to come on the show.

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Sports Card Madness

Collectors / PSA CEO Nat Turner joined the pod to discuss our collections, as well as several innovations coming up at PSA.  We also had a ton of questions for him around the grading process!

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with an ex-Beckett grader and asked him everything we wanted to know about what goes on behind the scenes of grading. You will NOT believe what he shared with us! Bribery, grading your parents cards, grade quotas, we covered it all!

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with an ex-Beckett grader and asked him everything we wanted to know about what goes on behind the scenes of grading.  You will NOT believe what he shared with us!  Bribery, grading your parents cards, grade quotas, we covered it all!

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with Florida Panthers play by play announcer Doug Plagens and talked about his collection, as well as what his day to day is like and the path that lead him to the NHL broadcast booth.

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Sports Card Madness

Dr. Collectible joined the pod for a "Shark Tank" style episode where we pitched different sports card & hobby startup ideas to each other! We are planning to back some of these ideas with mentorship and/or funding for any Entrepreneurs willing to roll up their sleeves.

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Sports Card Madness

We've talked about him for a long time - and we were finally able to get him to join the pod! We talked about the hobby, what Cousin Eddie is buying for Christmas and what all of us want to get by year-end

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Sports Card Madness

Matt from 5 Lanes Sports Cards opens up on the reality of owning a new local card shop! He shared some great customer stories and also lifted the curtain on how a card shop operates and purchases inventory.

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Sports Card Madness

After a quick update on my signed Jordan rookie deal, LZ & I walk you through all the eBay tips and tricks we've learned over the years to help you be a better BUYER on this platform.

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Sports Card Madness

LZ & I sat down with Jay @MojoSportsllc; one of the top influencers in The Hobby. He gave us some great hobby advice and shared a few crazy stories that you need to hear!

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Sports Card Madness

David Kline, Certified Financial Planner joins the pod to give advice on how much you should spend on sports cards as an investment, as well as how this asset class can fit into an overall portfolio based on your age and risk tolerance.

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Sports Card Madness

NBA Hall of Famer Walt Frazier joins the pod to share stories on how he paved the way for current NBA players like Lebron & Jordan. He also gave us his thoughts on collectibles and what it was like seeing himself on a trading card for the first time.

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Sports Card Madness

Geoff Wilson joins us to talk Vintage Cards & Autographs and all things Hobby ... including his new 14K square foot MEGA card shop!

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Sports Card Madness

LZ & I walk you through all the eBay tips and tricks we've learned over the years to help you get your cards & other collectibles sold fast and for the most money!

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Sports Card Madness

We sat down with Stephanie Garcia of @MamaBreaks and talked about what collecting means to her as well as her journey from English Teacher to one of the most followed Hobby Influencers.

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Sports Card Madness

Basketball Historian and collector Tim Gallagher sits down to talk about his 40+ years of autograph hunting and what is was like getting collectibles signed by Lebron James & Michael Jordan

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Sports Card Madness

Jeremy Lee joins the pod to help LZ and I get educated on collecting Hockey cards! Where should you invest? Vintage or Modern? What Players are hot right now? We discuss it all!

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Sports Card Madness

Basketball Historian and collector Tim Gallagher sits down to talk about his 40+ years of autograph hunting and what is was like getting collectibles signed by Lebron James & Michael Jordan

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Sports Card Madness

LZ & I walk you through everything we've learned over the past few years about getting cards and collectibles autographed. You would be surprised how easy it is!

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Sports Card Madness

We quickly discuss the madness around Wander Franco cards FINALLY coming up for redemption after two years and a risky Ronald Acuña Jr. gamble by one of our friends.

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Sports Card Madness

Ryan Fiterman, owner of Fiterman Sports Group joins the pod to discuss what its like managing Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Ric Flair and having an exclusive memorabilia contract with the WWE!

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Sports Card Madness

Bonus Pod!  We had the chance to sit down with Ray Schulte, Director of The National and couldn’t pass it up! We discussed what The National was like 12 years ago, as well as where it’s headed as the largest card show on the planet. We also kicked around ideas for the future and talked about innovation in the hobby. We even learned what Ray likes to collect and what The Hobby means to him personally!

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Sports Card Madness

In today's episode we dive into how, why, and when to get cards graded. We walk you through the process and provide tips to save you money and maximize card value.

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Sports Card Madness

Vintage card dealer Jim Doyle joins the pod to help us understand Modern vs. Vintage Cards. What exactly is the difference and why is it important? Which is the better investment? We help you navigate this madness.

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Sports Card Madness

Presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity, I sat down with LZ to talk through why I want to take a gamble on a $50K Autographed Michael Jordan Rookie Card

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Sports Card Madness

Dave Richard, Fantasy Football guru at CBS Sports helps us prepare for Football Season! We discuss Fantasy Football picks and how this knowledge can also help you be a better sports card collector.

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Sports Card Madness

Dave Amerman, Chief Revenue Officer of Goldin Auctions joins the pod to share his hobby experiences, collecting advice and walks us through how an Auction House like Goldin really works.

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Sports Card Madness

NBA Hall of Famer and 6 Time All Star Adrian Dantley joins the pod to talk about basketball and gives us his thoughts on sports cards, Panini autographs, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and more.

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Sports Card Madness

In this episode, we talk The National, Post Malone, & More! This week's "Madness University" segment focuses on auctions houses like Goldin. We discuss how they work, the services they provide the hobby & how you can leverage them.

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Sports Card Madness

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Sports Card Madness

In this ep Nick and LZ set the stage for the journey to come and share a couple of war stories.

Collect or invest in Sports Cards? Want to learn more about the what’s happening in the hobby and how to be successful? You need to listen to this show.

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Sports Card Madness

Nick & his co-host LZ help you understand the sports card hobby better and how to capitalize on it - including tips that helped Nick build a near 7 figure collection.

Collect or invest in Sports Cards? Want to learn more about the what’s happening in the hobby and how to be successful? You need to listen to this show.

This podcast will feature industry leaders & veterans + special guests with advice on what they have done to triumph in the hobby. We will also discuss the latest news, trends, auction activity and ultimately help you the listener any way we can.

Subscribe to Sports Card Madness wherever you get your podcasts!

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Sports Card Madness