Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast

I would imagine many of us collectors have had periods of hobby burnout during our collecting careers. Today I discuss the hobby funk I am currently experiencing.

As I turn 50, I spend today's episode talking through some thoughts on the current hobby and my hobby history.

In June of 2022, I did an episode outlining and discussing the Vintage 100 Index. Well John is back for an update. Tons of new data from the last 18 months!! Enjoy!!

This was the first set registry for me long ago. Today I get to talk to fellow 300 Great Cards Collectors, Ray & Chris as we walk through the 1950-54 portion of the set.

We all have to start somewhere in our collector journeys. Today, I have a great conversation with Don about our formative years in the hobby back in the late 1970's and early 80's. Enjoy!!

I always enjoy just talking cards. Especially with my good friend John Keating. With No agenda, we just discuss a myriad of vintage card topics. Enjoy!!

Buying all-star cards of the vintage greats are a very economical way to enter the vintage world. Today, I talk with my collecting friend, Orlando about all things All-Star cards. Enjoy!!

Most collectors love rookie cards. Who doesn't? Today I talk with Graig about twenty great cards from the 1950's that aren't rookie cards. Enjoy!!

In June 2022, Adam was my guest on this show. Now 14 months later, I catch up to see how is journey through the awesome vintage card world is going. Enjoy!!

Most collectors think vintage rookie cards are the cream of the crop. Well today I talk with John, a collector who has built a collection he loves while avoiding rookies on purpose!! Enjoy!!

There are so many great players from the pre-war era that are largely ignored by the hobby at large. Today, Andy and I try to bring ten of them into the light!! Enjoy!!

Today I discuss with James (Elite Hunters on YouTube) who are the best players at each position that are NOT in the HOF. Enjoy!!

An absolute joy to talk with Liam. We met in person last week at the National and on today's episode I get to talk to him about his experience and what he loves about collecting vintage. Enjoy!!

Great conversation today about one of my favorite parts of the hobby. Player Era autographs. Great stories with my friend George - Diamondyard Sportscards. Enjoy!!

Great conversation today with Sammy Thunder on You Tube. Vintage Collector and Part time dealer. Enjoy!!

I have a great conversation today with the highly popular You Tuber Chris Sewall - Baseball Card Collector Investor Dealer. We get into a lot of topics around vintage, the Hall of Fame and much much more!! Enjoy!!

A special episode for Hobby Palooza 2023. I talk with my friend Josh about the most overused term in the hobby. So what does make a sports card iconic? Come find out!!!

It's important to have a plan. That is especially true for a giant show like the National. Today, I lay out what cards I am targeting at the show. Enjoy!!

Today I discuss all things 1950's cards with my friend Graig from MidLife Cards on YouTube. Let's jame together!!

For the 3rd year in a row, I have a great conversation with one of my favorite vintage dealers, Craig. We talk shows and grading and what's hot in the vintage world heading into the National. Enjoy!!

Will vintage cards be collected in 20 years? That is the topic Andy and Mike tackle this week. Enjoy!!

It's that time of year again!! The annual tradition continues as I talk with my friend Eric about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. Come and listen as we give you all the particulars of the show as well as some great tips and tricks for having an amazing hobby experience. Enjoy!!

Storage issues are something every collector deals with. On this episode I talk with another one of my great friends, Bart. We discuss a myriad of tips and tricks for every kind of collector. Enjoy!!

Today I get to talk to Dick Perez, the artist behind Diamond Kings, the Perez-Steele Postcards and many other great art card sets!! Dick Perez has been such a huge influence on my collecting and he has both a documentary about his life and career in baseball and a new card set coming out. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed doing it.

I know it is not for everyone, but I just love using set registries from PSA for my collection. In this episode I show you how it works and talk about some of my favorites!!