Because I'm Carlos

This week, the guys go through the usual segments, then venture into a quick rundown on Carlos' Sports Weekend, followed by a further discussion of a record $9100 Modano Shield card sale and it's implications. Lastly, they have a quick discussion on some Expo considerations for a new attendee with the show just around the corner. Agenda:- Comments from last week (9:05)- Silly Card of the W...

For Episode 150, we're doing it Live! Agenda:General Hobby Talk & ALCS Game 7 WatchalongThanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles...

A "record" Luka Private sale and a recent bounty post led the guys into a few discussions beyond the usual segments. Agenda:- Comments from last week (4:40)- Silly Card of the Week (15:40)- Pickups (24:20)- In the first mini-topic, the guys discuss the recent announced "Private" $4.7 Million sale of a 2018-19 Flawless Luka Doncic Rookie Logoman Auto 1/1. Specifically, they touc...

With no solid main topic this week, the guys ended up having more fun with the regular segments. Agenda:- Comments from last week (18:07)- Silly Card of the Week (27:56)- Pickups, including one live during the podcast (48:39)- Carlos does a music review of the latest Matthew Good EP, as referenced on the Friday Live this week (1:30:20), and then the guys conclude with general foolishness (1:45:47)...

After an extended intro where we learn that Carlos overspent on Blue Jays playoff merch and doesn't want to talk about the past, the regular segments begin, including comments (10:11), Silly Card of the week (15:13), and Pickups (28:47) where Brandon shares stories about attending Michael Taylor's final game. This then shifts into a brief baseball conversation with the upcoming start of th...

After the regular segments of Silly Card of the Week (6:10), Comments (15:08), and Pickups (24:16), the guys have an open-ended discussion on the classic question: What constitutes a grail in Sports Card Collecting? Can there be more than one? What needs to be in place for something to qualify? (41:52)Live episode from 1916 Company referenced:https://www.youtube.com/live/hIdbfhgkgXo?si=MGnJsWQC7j-...

Josh from the Hockey Card Gongshow joins me to discuss the hobby, share some thoughts on content, and explain the conception and philosophy behind their "Gongshow Reloaded Hockey Repack."Instagram Page for the new venture:https://www.instagram.com/gongshow_reloaded/Hockey Card Gongshow YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@hockeycardsgongshow/Comments/Questions Welcome as alwaysCheck...

This week's show starts with the regular segments: silly card of the week (1:41), reviewing last week's comments (9:31), and pickups (14:38).From there, a brief discussion on the brand new "Sports Card Clubhouse" network started by MidLife Cards, Junk Wax Hero and Splendid Sports (21:22).Things then move to the main topic of the brand-new repack product announced by the Hockey Ca...

A mix of things this week as we are less than 2 months away from the Toronto Sport Card Expo - Fall Edition. First Bobbles confirms that he indeed will be attending the Expo this fall, followed by the Silly Card of the Week (7:36).Pickups follow that (16:08) and then a brief rundown and discussion on the most recent episode on the channel, reacting to the return of the Sports Card Therapist (31:50...

*Original Airdate: Sep 2, 2025* A fun, collecting-centric episode as the guys discuss the silly card of the week (1:45), Carlos introduces "Mayo Marcel," much to Eric's chagrin (11:09), and a historic amendment is made to the infamous "BIC Rules" (38:56). Then they look at some recent pickups. (44:30)In the main topic, Carlos takes a trip down memory lane with a classic vid...

*Original Airdate: Aug 26, 2025* A few simple topics branch out into quite the super-sized episode. First, the usual segments of silly card of the week (8:55) and then pickups (19:12).From there, the discussion moves to the record-breaking $12.9 Million Kobe/Jordan Dual Logoman auto (26:41), which in turn transitions into a brief hypothetical of what things would look like if Michael Jordan were a...

*Original Airdate: Aug 19, 2025* This episode starts off with the usual segments after about 15 minutes of nonsense with Pickups (16:00) followed by the Silly Card of the Week (28:02).Then, in the first main topic, the guys discuss the 4 Collectors channel, announcing that it will be the new home of Hobby Hotline. That in itself is noteworthy, but Carlos has some questions about the potential impl...

*Original Airdate: Aug 12, 2025* A trio of main topics this week, but first, we start with the silly card of the week (9:07), followed by this week's pickups (18:47) for the regular segments, which continued for a while as the guys ended up being nostalgic about old dial-up internet. Once that was done, the first main topic concerns the National that just ended and the question about whether t...

*Original Airdate: Aug 5, 2025* In the post-National episode, the guys discuss the silly card of the week (2:05), some pickups (10:51), and then some takeaways from the National coverage they saw, including Detroit being named as the site for the 2028 show and why Eric may be responsible for fun being banned at the show going forward. (23:37)Then Carlos concludes things with a quick talk on one of...

*Original Airdate: Jul 29, 2025* For this week, the guys go through the usual segments, pickups (18:01), and silly card of the week. (28:24)From there, the rest of the episode consists of Carlos recapping the recent videos from the past week or so, including comments, with some observations on what it means for what people seem to be drawn to and where the Sports Card niche stands. (42:18)Lastly,...

*Original Airdate: Jul 22, 2025* This week's podcast focuses on the regular segments of pickups, silly card of the week, and going over listener comments. From there, the discussion goes to a recap of Hobby Palooza that Carlos and Eric participated in over the weekend. (34:59)Lastly, the main topic is discussing the alleged $350 million mass fraud in the sports memorabilia autograph market. We...

*Original Airdate: Jul 8, 2025* The podcast week starts with the Silly Card of the Week (2:08), followed by last week's comments (12:03) and then some mail time (21:52). The discussion then shifts to eBay experimenting with extended bidding (33:30), and finishes up with a breakdown and discussion on the "Collectors Priority Scale" as a way to decide how we bid and make offers. (1:15:...

Original Airdate: Jul 1, 2025 A few topics sprinkled in this week's episode. First, the silly card of the week starts things off (8:15), followed by a review of some comments and pickups from this week, including Carlos' World Series of Poker-themed COMC pickup (15:04).Out of pity for Eric, then they briefly discuss 'the hockeys', including Brad Marchand NOT being a Bruin going for...

Original Airdate: Jun 24, 2025After this week's Silly Card of the Week segment (7:44), Carlos runs through some cards that he picked up, a few that got away, and a disappointment from this year's edition of The Cup (19:21).From there, the conversation goes to the hobby in the summertime, as there are some lulls in the content and collecting side, it would seem. Does this perception align with real...

Original Airdate: Jun 17, 2025Another episode has the guys discussing some new pickups, silly card of the week, and yet another episode of "WhatNot Never Gets It Right"Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgspor...

This week's podcast features a full agenda as Carlos reviews some incoming mail with some "no bueno" shipping practices. (14:06)In the main agenda topics, the guys talk about PSA's survey on "Card Cleaning" with its suspicious timing (25:45), SGC getting a new PSA neighbor in Boca Raton (40:03), and Upper Deck "innovating" with slabbed RPA's from The Cup. (1:03:54)To conclude, they also examine so...

Back to regular programming as Eric keeps his scandalous hot takes to a minimum. The guys show off a few recent pickups and discuss the recent Metal Universe hockey game (14:22). This is then followed by going over a few recent arguments from Discord and YouTube that Carlos found interesting hobby thesis to break down and consider. One is the thought that 90s cards have more room to move, and the...

A simple conversation following up on the Geoff Wilson RANT video ends with Eric breaking the bingo card and possibly losing his mind, with hobby notables catching strays all over the place. (38:50)Before all that, the guys discuss the silly card of the week and some recent pickups. (20:50)In that last segment, they also discuss the hockeys with the Conference Finals matchups now set. (1:32:10)Pra...

*Originally Aired May 13, 2025*A variety of topics this week as Carlos recounts visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team's home opener. (11:02)From there, the discussion moves to talking about the hockey playoffs, specifically focusing on the breakout playoffs for Mikko Rantanen and how that hasn't done much to move the needle on his cards despite his existing accomplishments. The guys debat...

*Originally Aired May 6, 2025*An interesting call out from a recent Hockey Cards Gongshow episode branches off into a discussion on content, social media platforms, and relationships inside our small little hobby niche. (17:28)From there, the guys discuss more of the "hockeys" with the playoffs underway and finish with a few notes on Carlos' recent visit to a Jays game. (1:05:21)Recent pickup vide...