Marked Out Radio

In this episode, discuss the shocking MisterManCave story and its implications on the hobby. We talk about: * Tons of new reports! * Chill Out, Chiller Theatre, Steel City, and Rhode Island Comic Con add more guests! * Dana gets his $1400 back! * Edge forgets that he signed tons of cards for Leaf! * MisterManCave opereator confesses to selling millions in forged items and then takes his own life!...

In this episode, discuss the cancellation of the upcoming Creation show “ForceCon” as context for examining the quality of their shows and business practices. We talk about: * New York Comic Con autographs and photo ops go on sale! * Chill Out, Chiller Theatre, Steel City, and Rhode Island Comic Con add more guests! * Bookends adds a bunch of celebrity book signings! * Monster Mania Con adds and t...

In this episode, we begin our second year as a podcast by discussing the (often irrational) loyalty some fans have for certain conventions. How does a person come to feel loyal towards a particular con? Is this good for the hobby? What might make a fan switch loyalties? We talk about: * Dana learns about and meets Fred Schneider of the B-52’s in the same week! * Our listeners hit up Glengarry Glen...

In this episode, we celebrate our one-year anniversary as a podcast by discussing a topic that has been hotly debated on our forum and elsewhere for years: photo ops and consent. When is it ok to touch someone when snapping a photo? Is it ever ok to snap a photo while someone is actively attempting to avoid doing so? We talk about: * Zach gets Judd Hirsch in the Catskills! * New York Comic Con ann...

In this episode, we discuss everything that happened at Fanatics Fest NYC from our perspective, in addition to other goings on in the con world! We talk about: * Martin Kove booted from from Washington Summer Con! * Aaron Paul gets squeamish writing quotes during his private signing! * Freddy Prinze Jr. cancels another con! * Our full report along with multiple other reports on Fanatics Fest NYC!...

In this episode, we discuss the happenings in the con and autograph world, and finally reveal our spending for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025! We talk about: * Multiple WWE ID signings conducted at the WWE ID Showcase hosted at NYWC! * Dolph Lundgren hosts the best liquor store meet and greets ever! * Nostalgia Con has lots of really cool guests, including a rare appearance by Alan Oppenheimer! * “Photo W...

In this episode, we have so much con news and so many reports that they take up the whole show! We talk about: * Steel City Con lineup is looking underwhelming! * RL Stine hits the con circuit! * Leap/Epic have sleazy business practices! * Eternal Con is back! * Mr. T greets fans at Fan Expo Dallas! * What do Mark Hamill and Livvy Dunne have in common? * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * Zayda S...

In this episode, Dana regales us with a bunch of reports and we banter about what’s new in the hobby! We talk about: * Zach gets threatened with a slap! * Ed Gale is dead! * Vinny meets Jeff Goldblum and Martin Scorecese! * Joe Jonas won’t touch his fans! * Sean actually pays for consignments?! * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * Sean Legacy - Due 6/6 - Buy Sean Legacy * Cappuccino Jones - Due 6...

In this episode, Dana regales us with a bunch of reports and we banter about what’s new in the hobby! We talk about: * Dana meets Earl “the Pearl” Monroe! * See the clip of Hardcore TV here: * Dana also meets Keith Hernandez! * K&S hosts Daddy Ass Billy Gunn for a live signing on Long Island! * Dana continues hoovering up the wares of local collectors! * Fanatics Fest tickets go back on sale! * Co...

In this episode, we come to you on location from Fan Expo Philadelphia! We talk about: * The death of Sabu! * Multiple meet and greet reports! * RICC books a (very expensive) The Flash reunion! * Your hosts purchase a fantastic collection! * Fanatics Fest adds many more names to its lineup! * Marked Out Collectibles adds its lineup to Wrestlecon - on Friday, we have Swipe Right, and on Saturday, w...

In this episode, we discuss the creation of a new Facebook group that will help people determine the authenticity of wrestling autographs being sold online. We also discuss what’s happening at autograph cons all over the country. We talk about: * Multiple reports from 90’s Wrestling Con, NEW, and Paisan Con! * Sean completes the Kelsey Grammer combo! * Dana meets Charles Oakley for free! * Your ho...

In this episode, we discuss the fallout from last week’s episode exposing counterfeit autographs in the marketplace. We also discuss what’s happening at autograph cons all over the country. We talk about: * Multiple reports from Wrestlecon, WWE World, and Chiller Theatre con! * Fanatics Fest continues to add huge names! * Steel City and RICC add several big names as well! * A partial resolution to...

In this episode, we discuss the the rapid emergence of certified counterfeit autographs in the wrestling community and beyond. We also discuss what’s happening at autograph cons all over the country. We talk about: * Sean’s meet and greet with The Used! * Dana’s meet and greet with Yayo! * Dana meets Carmelo Anthony! * Counterfeit autographs certified by a JSA witness! * Counterfeit autographs wit...

Sorry for the audio quality! There was an issue with the audio source that will be fixed next week. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating group photo op with Scarlett Johansson that was sold as part of a charity event. We also discuss what’s happening at autograph cons all over the country. We talk about: * Fan reactions to the infamous group photo op! * What “counts” as a photo with a celeb...

In this episode, we discuss the fiasco that occurred when people tried to pre-order tickets for Fanatics Fest. We talk about: * Dana continues to spend money on eBay! * John Cena VIP Experience announced for Fan Expo Philly! * Kelsey Grammer book tour! * Charlie Cox is aggressively priced everywhere! * Dana fights with idiots on the Internet! * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * Zayda Steel - Due...

In this episode, we discuss the recent death of actor Val Kilmer and how it impacts the autograph collecting world. We also discuss what’s happening at autograph cons all over the country. We talk about: * Dana continues to spend money on eBay! * Mr. T comes out of hiding and will attend Dallas Fan Expo! * Philly Fan Expo is bringing out the big guns! * Charlie Cox is aggressively priced at RICC!...

In this episode, we discuss the current stacked lineup for Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York City, as well as a ton of other news from the autograph signing world! We talk about: * Danny Glover added to Fan Expo Philly! * A report from Planet Comic Con Kansas City! * A potential opportunity to meet Scarlett Johansson! * A crazed fan harasses Cody Rhodes and CM Punk during photo ops! * Josh Herdman fr...

In this episode, we discuss news in the con world as well as the growing practice of inviting the relatives of dead celebrities to attend cons in their stead. We talk about: * Mel Gibson added to Fan Expo Philly! * Selena Gomez makes an unannounced appearance at Looney Tunes! * Will Smith does quotes for a fan on the street! * Fanatics Fest overhauls its space and autographing procedures in time f...

In this episode, we discuss the two big cons that happened this past weekend - The Big Event EXS and Monster Mania! We talk about: * Private signings with Ric Flair, Claudio Castagnoli, Mandy Rose, Sasha Banks, and more! * Our recent signing with WWE ID talent Ricky Smokes! * Multiple reader reviews of The Big Event! * A new trend in boutique level VIP opportunities * And much more! Upcoming Signi...

In this episode, we discuss the new WWE Evolve show on Tubi and how the WWE ID talent performed! We talk about: * Emilio Estevez added to C2E2! * Fanatics Fest makes a bunch of announcements! * Dana admits to believing in aliens! * Marked Out bails on Monster Mania! * WWE ID talent debuts on Tubi! * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * WWE ID Prospect Ricky Smokes (due 3/15) Order Ricky Smokes Cont...

In this episode, we discuss the ethics and logistics of mailing autograph requests to the homes of celebrities (TTM) We talk about: * News in the convention scene * Freddie Prinze Jr. continues to get booked! * Jeff Bridges goes on tour! * Marked Out bails on Chiller Theatre! * Should you mail autograph requests to a celebrity’s house? * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * WWE ID Prospect Sam Holl...

In this episode, we interview Tom Unger, who is one of the most successful small business convention promoters on the scene. Tom has promoted The Big Event (first in Queens, NY, and more recently moved out to Suffolk County) successfully for years and has been a feature at Chiller Theatre Expo. We talk about: * How he got started in the signing business * How he budgets for his shows and guests *...

In this episode, we tell some stories about autograph hunting from years past. We talk about: * Our private signing with WWE ID Prospect Jack Cartwheel * The infamous Bill Murray meet and greet from this weekend * Dana’s escapade meeting Shia LaBeouf * How Sean met the whole Foley family * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * WWE ID Prospect Brad Baylor (due 2/22) Order Brad Baylor * WWE ID Prospec...

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring convention lineups and read some fan reports. We also dig into the psychology of autograph hoarding! We talk about: * Why someone might need multiple autographs of the same person * What an autograph collector’s end goal is when planning a display * Just how much can one display in the home before it becomes a museum? * How do we distinguish a curate...

We are one week out from our interview with Dillon Hines and have received tons of feedback. We also get to talk about the multiple private signings we conducted at the PWJ Damaged Goods wrestling show. We talk about: * Dana meets Spike Lee! * Lots of people complain about interviewing Dillon Hines! * Why we care about future wrestling prospects! * Our impressions of many of the WWE ID prospects!...