The Wolf’s Den Podcast

Welcome back to The Wolf's Den Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with artist and collector Andy Friedman to explore his groundbreaking Topps x Spotlight series — three sets of hand-painted watercolor baseball cards that have redefined what a chase card can be. We break down how original fine art found its way into sealed hobby boxes, what the 1-of-1 original painting pull means for the fu...

The Wolf’s Den Podcast, presented by BlackJadedWolf, heads to the West Village for a special episode filmed inside Bleecker Trading during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon in New York City. The episode features special guest Mike Kowpak, General Manager of Bleecker Trading, who joins the conversation to reflect on Pokémon’s lasting cultural impact and why it continues to bring ge...

In this episode, host BlackJadedWolf sits down with Morgan Jon Fox, an Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer whose work has made a lasting impact across documentary and independent cinema. Morgan is best known for directing The Hobby, a groundbreaking feature documentary that explores the explosive growth of the global trading card market and the deeply personal stories behind the collecto...

In this episode, BlackJadedWolf sits down with @KaylaCollects, a voice reshaping the future of the hobby. From pulling her first Manny Machado rookie card back in 2013 to becoming a leader for women in collecting, Kayla’s story is all about passion, community, and breaking barriers in the sports card world. She opens up about how a single pack sparked her journey, the unforgettable “Skittle Power”...

Welcome back to The Wolf’s Den Podcast! 🐺 In Episode 2, host BlackJadedWolf dives deep into the latest headlines shaking up the sports card world, from the WNBA Finals and rising stars changing the game, to NBA preseason standouts and players investors should keep an eye on before the season tips off. This episode is packed with insights for collectors, investors, and fans who want to understand...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Wolf’s Den Podcast! 🐺 In this debut, host BlackJadedWolf pulls back the curtain on the sports card and collectibles industry, from the origin story of BlackJadedWolf to some of the biggest trending topics shaping the sports card world today. But this conversation is more than just market talk. It’s about how sports cards are evolving into a platform for bu...