Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast

Hobby summers used to be slow. Not anymore!! They have become a flurry of hobby activity. In this episode Leighton and I talk about all the summer goings on. Enjoy!! Check out AuctionWire!!: www.auctionwire.ai Use the code: GOLDENAGE to get 2 months free!!

Many collectors think that what happens in the grading space doesn't affect them. Well I have a great conversation with my friend Graig today and make a point that it absolutely does. Enjoy!!

I talk today with my card buddy and we discuss our journeys to get our card rooms where they are today. Enjoy!!

The hobby is going bonkers and today I talk with my friend and dealer Leighton from Just Collect and Auction Wire about the craziness we are seeing and where we see it going. Enjoy!! Link to Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.ai Promo Code: GOLDENAGE

I always have a great time discussing the hobby with Chris Sewall from Baseball Collector Investor Dealer. Today we get into some hobby economics. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my great friend Orlando about the state of the hobby. Strongsville, the National and the show boom happening. Enjoy!!

Today we get to hear an amazing story about a collector and his lifelong passion. Enjoy!! Rabbit Hole Auctions: www.rabbitholeauctions.com

Today I talk with Tyler, who was thrust back into collecting when his brother passed away unexpectedly. Hear how he has embraced the hobby and carried on his legacy!! Enjoy!!

Got to have a fun conversation with Craig. We talk shows and the current state of the hobby!! Enjoy!!

On the third installment of the series looking deeper at baseball greats overlooked in the hobby, John and I take a look at the greatness of Carl Hubbell and Same Rice. Their careers and their cards. Enjoy!!

Today I give you my five keys to hobby happiness. I discuss these with my great friend Mike from Junk Wax Hero. I hope at least a few of these will resonate with you. Enjoy!!

On today's episode, John and I continue our series bringing light on a couple of baseball greats that we feel are overlooked in the hobby. Enjoy!!

Today I discuss being hobby good versus sports good with Nick from Boston Card Hunter. Nick is one of the voices in the hobby that I have tremendous respect for. Enjoy!!

Have you ever thought how much better your collection would be if you could merge it with someone else's? Well on today's episode I explore that with my friend Chris and his amazing Hall of Fame autograph collection. Enjoy!!

Today my friend Chris from Missouri and I put out the Ten Commandments for the hobby that everyone needs to hear. Enjoy!!

Hear the story behind my friendship with Ben. After meeting Ben through Chasing Cardboard I was lucky enough to foster a friendship that has been an amazing blessing in my life. Enjoy!!

On today's episode, I talk with Graig from Mid Life Cards on YouTube about the Little Joys in the Hobby. There are a lot of them and I hope you will enjoy this discussion as much as I did having it!!

Today I talk with former major league pitcher and current Texas Rangers TV announcer Mike Bacsik. We chat about his career and his hobby. Enjoy!!

Today I get to chat with Tim. We are totally kindred spirits and we talk about his collection purchase of over 20 million cards!! Enjoy!! Tim's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigleaguefind

Today I am launching a new series where in each episode we dive deep on two players we feel are overlooked and underappreciated in the hobby. On this episode, my compadre throughout this series, John and I look at the cards and careers of Lefty Grove and Tris Speaker. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my great hobby friend, George. We discuss the state of the hobby as we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026. Enjoy!!

Today is a great conversation with Leighton Sheldon with Just Collect. Of the many topics we discuss, Leighton is soon to launch a website to peruse the vastness of the auction house world. Enjoy!!

Another great discussion with my friend, John Keating as we look at the hobby's obsession with value and profit. John gives me a wonderful therapy session. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my friend Matt from StraightRaceCards and we cover a lot of topics including how we each balance life and the hobby. Lots of great stuff in this one. Enjoy.

Today I discuss the T202 Hassan Triplefolders set with Phil Rosenzweig who wrote an amazing book about the set called One Splendid Season. You can buy the book here: www.pmrbooks.com/t202