Carlson Cards Sports Card Podcast

In this week's episode we are joined by Mikey (@MikeyInTheHobby). We discuss how Mikey's collecting focus has shifted over time, especially as prices of rare cards are fluctuating drastically. We also get the opportunity to see some of Mikey's INCREDIBLE Randy Moss collection.

In this week's episode we are joined by Dave (@Iowa_Dave_SportsCards). We discuss how hobby burnout affects everyone differently and how to keep a healthy hobby experience.

In this week's episode we are joined by Beau (@RoethlisbergerCollector7). As of 2024, Beau has been player collecting for over 20 YEARS! This level of experience leads to so many great tips and stories to share, and some unbelievable Mt Rushmore & honorable mention cards to discuss!

In this week's episode we are joined by Gunther (@GunthersCards). We discuss Gunther's journey towards honing in as a collector and some of the learning lessons found along the way. This episode includes one of the most MAGICAL 21st Century Mt. Rushmores we have ever seen on the show.

In this week's episode we are joined by Katelyn (@ColdLunchCards). We discuss what a hobby "net-zero" (budget conscious) approach looks like, and how Katelyn and I both try to grow our collection while being deliberate on spending and finding the right deals on cards we love. We also discuss a bunch of Katelyn's unique collecting lanes and her fantastic collection Mt. Rushmore.

In this week's episode we are joined by Josh Johnson (@Cardboard_Chronicles). Josh has recently jumped back into football card collecting with some HUGE splashes for big name players. We discuss some of the very real pros and cons to 1/1 collecting, Josh's affinity for the Panini football legacy/brand, and how he chooses which players (and sets/cards) that he decides to target for his coll...

In this episode, I discuss the process I followed to acquire a MASSIVE card for my collection that was outside of my current budget all the time. We discuss the "why/how/what" it took to make a deal happen, including the detailed process and details of how I decided which cards to let go of to pursue the Tom Brady. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:02 Background 9:24 5 Steps to Acquiring a Grail...

In this week's episode we are joined by Greg (@CardboardInsights). We discuss Greg's passion for 90s basketball card designs and some of his favorite aesthetics/innovations from the era. This includes getting a chance to see some of his favorite PC cards he has been able to acquire over the past 20-plus years of collecting. We also discuss Greg's passion for creating incredible art wit...

In this week's episode we are joined by Sal (@SalHasCoolCards). We talk through Sal's lifetime of collecting 90s basketball and football cards (including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Brett Favre & more!). This includes a ton of extremely insightful topics that should offer a lot to learn from!

In this week's episode we chat five collectability topics and discuss some unique cards I had the chance to add prior to the National. I have a bunch of conflicts this week and had this episode queued up for a backup week, so hopefully this works out well and you enjoy the quick but fun episode.

In this week's episode we are joined by Jason (@ChicagoBearsCards). We talk through Jason's lifetime of Chicago Bears fandom and how his childhood experiences led to card collecting. Jason also shares a ton of tips and talks through how he was able to put together an incredible collection for his favorite team.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Korey (@DoubleK_Cards). We touch on a TON of great topics, including: unique collecting avenues, importance of boundaries while collecting, the dilemma of grading, and how memories and nostalgia tie together to create an awesome hobby experience.

In this episode, we chat with Liam- a hardcore 2000s Patriots collector from Scotland. We discuss Liam's journey to becoming an NFL fan, making connections through the hobby, and what it takes to grow an incredible player collection for your favorite player.

There are MANY ways to collect. In this episode, we touch on three unique ways Danny (@ModestCardCollection) has found he enjoys collecting the most! This includes building team sets of his favorite NY teams, collecting using binders (like Danny fondly remembers as a kid) and also building a side collection based strictly around NFL MVPs and finding a great looking card from their NFL MVP season.

In this episode, we discuss Kevin's experience as both a dealer and attendee of the National for more than a decade. We dive into some of Kevin's favorite pick-ups of all time at the show, while also providing a ton of tips along the way. We wrap it all of this up with Kevin's INSANE collection Mt. Rushmore.

In this episode, we discuss Alex's journey as a former college football TE to now being one of the most passionate Kurt Warner collectors around. Alex is also an international collector from Canada and shares some great tips and tricks he has learned to improve his hobby experience internationally.

After a 6 month hiatus, I am back with the Carlson Cards Podcast! In today's episode I recap my experience with the 2024 collecting environment so far, and I step through my 10 favorite collection adds from the first half of the year.

Thanks for all your support! See you again soon.

In this week's episode we are joined by Jesse (@FlippityFlipCards on Instagram). Jesse steps us through his extremely impressive & unique wide-receiver collection. This includes sharing a ton of interesting acquisition stories and great "lessons learned" for the rest of us! I hope you enjoy this awesome episode.

In this week’s episode, we "break the ice" on hockey collecting with Adam (@EditionSportsCards on Instagram). Adam is a collector of Connor McDavid, Pavel Bure & Elias Pettersson. He has amassed an absolutely incredible collection for each of these players that is loaded with 1/1s, PMGs, Seismic Golds & more. This episode was a great opportunity to learn how Adam grew his collect...

In this week’s episode, Benedikt (@Vick7Collector on Instagram) steps us through his absolutely INCREDIBLE Michael Vick collection and journey to becoming what I would dub a "Supercollector". Benedikt originally became a fan of Michael Vick & American Football when he left Germany to become a high school exchange student in the US in the late 90s. This fandom/nostalgia translated ove...

In this week’s collector interview, PK (@pk32sportscards) steps us through his journey and incredible collection. PK grew up as a massive Boston Sports fan, but he ended up moving to Florida later on in life. During the years to come, he grew to be a HUGE fan of the newly added NFL franchise, the Jacksonville Jaguars. One of the major topics we touch on in this episode is how your collection can d...

In this week’s episode, Ben (@brooklynbarrybright) steps us through his deliberate journey of targeting some of the best-looking and hardest-to-acquire football cards from the 90s and 2000s. We discuss Ben's strategies for finding cards that NEVER pop up and also touch on his passion for collecting NFL greats such as LaDanian Tomlinson, Peyton Manning & Michael Strahan.

In this week’s episode, Luke ( @bleeckerstreetcards ) takes us through his journey as a young child who quickly became enthralled with baseball history and dove headfirst into his father’s bin of old cards. Fast forward a couple of decades, and Luke now finds himself surrounded by autographed cardboard reminders of his favorite sports legends in history. In this episode, Luke also touches on some...

In this week's episode, we are joined by James (@MadCityCollector on Instagram). James guides us through an absolute soccer CRASH COURSE. We cover a ton of knowledge & history on one of the most unique sports card segments (by my estimation). This episode was a blast seeing the passion that James has for this space and learning more about his journey and INCREDIBLE collection.