Coom & Currie Sports cards

Cards bring people together, but building a space where that actually happens takes grit, spreadsheets, and a love for the hunt. We sit down with Sean from Northwest Card Show to trace a journey that starts with lockdown-era Facebook breaks and grows into a 270-table exhibition in the heart of Liverpool. He shares the real numbers behind a modern card show—venue hire, 10 million liability insuranc...

A WWE belt on the desk, a friendly feud in the DMs, and a shed finally transformed into a clean, lighted break space—we kick off with laughs and jump straight into the kind of hobby talk that makes collecting feel alive. From MRI claustrophobia myths to the calming hum of headphones, we get personal for a moment before diving into the weekend’s chaos: Packers vs Bears, three missed field goals tha...

Shock, relief, and a hard reset—that’s the ride from FA Cup surprises to NFL wild card swings to a ruthless rethink of the personal collection. Brighton sending United out sets the tone for a weekend where nothing feels settled, and that energy rolls straight into the Rams’ late escape and the Bears’ comeback that scrambled my Seahawks hopes. The result is a real-time audit of what belongs in the...

Frost in one mic, summer in the other—and a Seahawks high that won’t quit. We kick off with the NFC clincher over the 49ers, reliving the key swings, the nervy red-zone moments, and the interception that slammed the door. The buzz spills into a confession: for the first time, NFL has edged out soccer in our weekly obsession, even for a dyed-in-the-wool Liverpool fan. From there, we throw open the...

A dull ninety minutes at Brighton, eight pints deep, and still the best part was being with the boys. Then Thursday flipped the script: Seattle’s wild swing from early promise to overtime guts, a live two‑point decision, and that jittery 5:30 a.m. buzz when sleep doesn’t stand a chance. That’s the heart of this one—why we keep showing up, even when the match is forgettable, because every now and t...

The plan was simple: record at the Fanatics store, grab some Liverpool team sets, and ride the buzz. Reality threw us bad Wi‑Fi, silent mics, and a storage meltdown—so we pivoted, ripped anyway, and hit the kind of pulls that make a hobby day unforgettable. Vladimir Smicer out of 250, a surprise second auto, and enough numbered colour to keep any Liverpool fan grinning. We carried the momentum to...

A motion‑tracking iPad, a misplaced WWE belt, and a mile‑high Mosaic rip set the tone for a UK homecoming that changes how we collect. With postage slashed and eBay at our fingertips, we talk about the sheer joy of next‑day mail, the bargains that surface before the holidays, and the art of making fair offers that actually land. Along the way we pull a Jalen Milroe Origins RPA, debate what makes a...

A hobby can start with a small spark and turn into a full-on adventure. We sit down with Andy from Seaside Sports to trace his path from ACL rehab and school-day stickers to a dialled-in PC of Brighton autos and Lakers cards, fuelled by smart eBay flips and the thrill of opening fresh hobby boxes. What begins as a way to pass time becomes a playbook for collecting with intention—keeping the cards...

A missing co-host, a guest in the hot seat, and a kitchen studio set the tone for a candid ride through football form and the modern sports card grind. We kick off with West Ham’s burst of goals, Liverpool’s off-day after Europe, and that familiar knot in the stomach when VAR makes the game harder to love. It’s the same knot a lot of collectors feel during breaks: the thrill of possibility fightin...

The night shed. Bonfire crackle. A milestone that actually means something. We kick off with pure chaos energy—improvised lighting, a landmark episode number—and then swerve into a coach’s reality: a brilliant young keeper sidelined, rules blocking a replacement, and a long drive home capped by the most expensive mistake a tired mind can make. Four hours, a drained tank, and a team of teenagers wh...

Cardboard tells stories, and today I’m telling mine. I crack open the binder, walk through a growing Topps Premier League set, and face the collector’s dilemma head-on: keep ripping for that elusive autograph or switch gears to trades, breaks, and strategic singles. Along the way, I unpack real pull odds for Chrome Kings, gold line, Premier Pulls, and those ultra-short print rookie diamonds, then...

A Match Attax tin shouldn’t outshine premium boxes, right? That expectation gets flipped when a replica Champions League medal relic of Marquinhos lands in hand and looks, well, brilliant. We unpack why an entry-level product can feel more satisfying than a $700 five-card box, how design choices shape perceived value, and where the real fun lives when you’re collecting on a budget. We start with t...

A shed, a power bank, and a dongle doing lengths in a coffee cup—chaos sets the tone, but the real story is how that same messy energy mirrors the hobby right now. We swap teenage Rome tales of moody shirts and pizza arbitrage for a sharp look at licensing, error cards, and why a Premier League “rookie” feels more like a futures bet than a finished article. If you’ve ever wondered whether comps te...

A duck race, a snake draft, and a WhatsApp camera keeping us honest—this is how a four-person Origins break stretched from Bulgaria to New Zealand and reminded us why collecting feels best with friends. After a short hiatus and a pricey airport Big Mac, we dive straight into ritual and randomness: picking teams with our hearts, watching the boxes tell their own story, and landing a Jordan Love Gri...

Ever wondered what happens when a podcast host is left to their own devices? The answer unfolds in this first-ever solo episode as I navigate the airwaves alone while my co-host Mart lives it up in Bulgaria. Despite my reservations about "the sound of my own voice," the collector's passion shines through as I share an impressive haul of recent acquisitions. From a stunning Federico Chiesa numbered...

Passion meets obsession in this candid exploration of sports card collecting with father-son duo Brock and Rhino from New Zealand. What begins as casual NFL game talk quickly evolves into a fascinating discussion about how fantasy football transforms the way collectors view their favorite players. The conversation reveals those unexpected moments that spark personal collections – like pulling a st...

That sinking feeling when you open a Panini Select box expecting 24 cards but only find 22 – it's enough to make any collector consider a strongly worded email. This episode captures the rollercoaster of emotions that define the modern collecting experience, from frustrating product shortfalls to the euphoria of unexpected hits. Our social media presence hit new heights this week with a simple six...

The line between fantasy football and sports card collecting blurs beautifully in this engaging conversation with guest Nick Blincoe, who shares his unique journey from watching "King of Collectibles" on Netflix to pursuing an impressive Philadelphia Eagles collection. Nick's story resonates with collectors worldwide as he describes how living in America sparked his passion for the Eagles, leading...

The card breaking scene has exploded in popularity, but what makes a truly exceptional breaking experience? In this eye-opening conversation with Lee Cardsley (aka Stu) from Cardsley Breaks, we discover how breaking cards has evolved from a simple transaction into a community-building entertainment experience. Stu shares his journey from collector to breaker, revealing how watching others open car...

Celebrating our milestone tenth episode with Nik from KiwiCard Collective, we dive deep into what's making waves across the card collecting universe right now. From spectacular pulls to market strategies, this conversation covers essential ground for collectors at every level. Coom kicks things off by sharing his recent hot streak with breaks, pulling multiple Seahawks treasures including a JSN la...

Cards speak louder than words—especially when they're numbered to 65 and feature your national football hero. This week, we're diving headfirst into our expanding collections, revealing treasures both new and old that have found their way into our hands. Football takes center stage as we share updates from our respective teams. With Fiddlers Elbow FC still leading the pack despite a recent setback...

Raw emotion takes center stage as we kick off with a candid confession about sideline frustrations. When referee quality doesn't match the dedication of players and coaches, tensions inevitably boil over. Our host shares the culmination of season-long frustrations after a bizarre officiating performance in a crucial women's football match. This passionate account explores the challenges of balanci...

The sports card landscape is evolving dramatically with major license changes, and collectors worldwide are feeling both excitement and anxiety about what comes next. This frank conversation dives deep into what Tops acquiring the Premier League license (and soon, the NFL license) means for enthusiasts who have built collections around familiar products. We kick things off examining the brand new...

Every collector has an origin story. For some, it begins with football stickers frantically swapped in schoolyards, creating our first taste of value, negotiation, and the thrill of completing a collection. For others, it's stumbling upon that first treasured jersey or trading card that sparks a lifelong pursuit. In this deeply nostalgic episode, we explore the psychology behind collecting and why...

The collecting bug strikes again! This time, we've got Nik from KiwiCard Collective joining us to pull back the curtain on what makes card collecting such a captivating hobby for people of all backgrounds. From those who display their treasures proudly in glass cabinets to those who squirrel them away in storage boxes, we explore the fascinating psychology behind our collecting habits. Nik shares...