Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast

The National is right around the corner. In today's episode, I have a bunch of friends tell their personal stories of building connections through cardboard. Enjoy!!

What a season 1941 was. From DiMaggio to Williams to the Brooklyn Dodger there was so much greatness as America stood at the precipice of war. Today I talk with author Todd Marcum who wrote a book about 1941. We talk about the cards and the history in this episode. Enjoy!!

In today's episode I answer a bunch of questions from folks in the community. It was a lot of fun and I appreciate the great questions. Keep 'em coming. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with Justin of Rabbit Hole Cards. He is a great collector and has some great stories. Enjoy!! To enter into the 10k Sub Giveaway:- Sub to my channel on YouTube- Register at Rabbit Hole Auctions: https://rabbitholeauctions.com/

Today I give you a behind the scenes look at what I am looking for to fill the card projects I have. And how I do it. Join me and my friend Chris as we discuss it. Enjoy!!

Today we have our fist discussion this year about the upcoming National Card Show in Chicago. Is the chaos worth it? Come listen to me and my great friend Andy discuss. Enjoy!!

Today I have a great project discussion with my great friends Ray from Philly and Chris from Missouri. We get into some of our favorite projects and talk about the Baseball card hall of fame. Enjoy!! Vote now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez2ZI7lyMpK4K3MEbC-QAA2wxHleE9TjzbOm802u6D9cygKA/viewform

One of the most beautiful baseball cards sets ever produced is the 1914-15 Cracker Jack cards. Today I talk with author Erik Varon who wrote an amazing history of the company and early baseball and how the set came to be. Enjoy!! Get your own signed copy of the book at: www.aprizedstory.net

Repackers are a dominant force in the hobby today. Even in the vintage world. Is it good or bad for the health of the hobby. I discuss this and much more with my great friend John Keating. Enjoy!!

I am back from the Strongsville Card Show and in today's episode I talk with my friends George and Orlando about how great a time it is to be a vintage collector. Enjoy!!

On today's show I have an amazing conversation with Tony - SouthernCollector14. We talk about the influences of baseball history on how we collect!! Enjoy!!

In this episode I talk with Mike from Junk Wax Hero on YouTube. We dive into all of the recent changes in the world of card grading and what it means for the vintage card community. Enjoy!!

In this episode I have a great hobby talk with Kirk. He is a great collector that also sets up at shows. He gives some great insights on how he views the hobby. Enjoy!!

Today's episode might cost you some money. I talk with Mitchell all about the 1934-36 Diamond Stars Set. One of my favorite sets from that era. Enjoy!!

It is always fun to talk the hobby with people immersed in it everyday. Joe Orlando with Heritage Auctions is one of those guys. Enjoy!!

Today Chris challenges me to a little vintage card trivia!! And we end up talking even more!! Enjoy!!

On today's episode I have a great vintage conversation with hobby legend Dr. Beckett. I hope you enjoy.

Today I have a great conversation with Ben. After meeting on Chasing Cardboard, Ben and I became fast friends. We talk about his collecting story and cover lots of vintage topics. Enjoy!!

Back in the saddle!! I really hope you enjoy this conversation with my good friend and amazing card dealer Craig Halbig. Today we discuss our thoughts on 2025 and the enthusiasm we are seeing in vintage baseball cards!! Enjoy!!

Today I discuss the way we get hobby knowledge has changed over the decades. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with my friend Danny Black. Link to Collectibles on SI: https://collectibles.si.com/ Link to Hobby News Daily: https://www.hobbynewsdaily.com/

Today I talk with hobby buddy Chuck. We talk about displaying cards, evolving your collecting and several other rabbit holes in the vintage world. Enjoy this great discussion!!

Today I have a great hobby talk with Joe Orlando. Joe was the President of PSA and CEO of Collectors for a total of 22 years. We talk grading, auction houses and the National. Enjoy!!

I talk today with my favorite dealer Craig Halbig. We get into a lot of fun topics that I am sure all of you vintage card lovers will enjoy!!

Percent of Comps. A term I hear being used more and more in the hobby. Today, I discuss the implications to vintage collectors with my buddy JT. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my friend Theo about grading. We debate upcharges, consistency, customer service. You name it, we probably talk about it. Enjoy!!