Zan Patorgis

Precious Metal Gents

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Precious Metal Gents, hosted by Zan and Brian, is a 90s and early 00s sports card podcast, where we dive deep into the golden era of sports card collecting! Join us as we explore the iconic sets, legendary players, and the exciting stories behind the most sought-after cards from the 90s and early 2000s. Whether you're a nostalgic collector or a new enthusiast, our episodes cover everything from rookie card gems to rare inserts, market trends, and expert insights. Tune in to relive the thrill of finding that perfect card and stay updated on the ever-evolving world of 90s sports card collecting!

Author

Zan Patorgis

Episodes

Episode 14 - Surveying the WR Market + Our Favorite 90s Inserts 29.08.2024 1:48:06

Brian compares the prices of modern WRs to the 90s greats, and then Zan and Brian present their top 5 90s(ish) inserts in basketball, baseball, and football.

Episode 13 - First Steps Into 90s Cards w/ Matt (@504_persson) 22.08.2024 59:03

Brian and Zan look at a couple of high-profile cards with duplicates, and Matt joins the show to discuss his recent foray into the 90s.

Episode 12 - The Enduring Legacy of 1997 Flair Showcase 15.08.2024 38:13

Zan and Brian chat about a strange green PMG sale, and then Zan explores 1997 Flair Showcase.

Episode 11 - Dunn Deal: Trading for a 1/1 w/ Jake (@warrickdunnpc) 08.08.2024 1:11:44

Brian and Zan cover a big Superfractor sale and then converse with Jake about his Warrick Dunn collection.

Episode 10 - Exploding Doves w/ Michael (@roundtree13_cards) 02.08.2024 1:23:50

Zan and Brian briefly recap the National and discuss rare ECs changing hands before bringing Michael on to chat about Randy Johnson cards.

Episode 9 - Canvassing the Current 90s Market 25.07.2024 56:36

On a short week before the National, Zan and Brian dive into some crazy Brett Favre sales and discuss their revamped PC approaches.

Episode 8 - He Got Game: Collecting 90s Ray Allen w/ Sal (@salhascoolcards) 18.07.2024 1:10:16

Zan and Brian look at a monster Shaq sale and invite their pal, Sal, to come talk about the best of Ray Allen's cardfolio.

Episode 7 - Unpacking Preconceptions About Rookie Cards 11.07.2024 1:09:48

Zan and Brian discuss a special card worth the price of a house before Brian takes us on a journey through the lineage of rookie cards.

Episode 6 - Recurring Segments + Top 6 Pick-Ups of 2024 04.07.2024 1:04:59

Brian and Zan run through the weekly segments before diving into their top 6 acquisitions of the first half of 2024.

Episode 5 - The Tradewinds Bloweth w/ Adam (@shapscards) 04.07.2024 54:25

Zan interviews big-time 90s collector Adam (@shapcards) about his unique 90s collection and how he approaches and executes big trades.

Episode 4 - Favre Fever: Discussing the Gunslinger's Best Cards w/ Ryan (@rv.sportscards) 27.06.2024 1:57:04

Zan goes over some 1996 Select Certified baseball prices from 1997, Brian talks about Cal Eldred's green butt, and Ryan joins the show to weigh in on Brett Favre's best cards.

Episode 3 - Looking in the Rearview Mirror at 1996 Select Certified 20.06.2024 1:09:52

Brian discusses shutting down his Kurt Warner PC, Zan examines a slew of Crusade Red sales, and the guys dissect 1996 Select Certified football and baseball.

Episode 2 - Chasin' Grails w/ Andy (@byebyebabycards) 13.06.2024 1:16:59

Zan and Brian discuss a recent Curtis Martin sale, Brian shows off his mail-week bounty, and Andy joins the show to talk about his inspiring collection.

Episode 1 - The Finer Points of 1997 Finest 06.06.2024 1:01:46

Zan reveals the story behind the acquisition of the biggest card in his collection, and Brian dives into all things 1997 Finest.

Trailer 05.06.2024 0:39

Welcome to the Precious Metal Gents podcast.