Ken Cairns

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 397 episodes

A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.

Author

Ken Cairns

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.podserve.fm

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Different collecting styles 16.03.2023

A collaboration episode with Sports Card Therapist discussing our different collections and collecting styles. S2E22

What’s the big deal with low pop cards? 13.03.2023

This episode I talk about acquiring low pop cards and what it means for a collector and/or dealer. I talk about buyer beware and buying from people you can trust. S2E21

Interview with Brian Dwyer, President Robert Edward Auctions 09.03.2023

On this episode I talk with Brian Dwyer about his hobby journey, His passion for cards and REA monthly and quarterly auctions. S2E20

The 4 P's of the hobby 06.03.2023

This episode I talk about the 4 P's of the hobby: Personal, People, Passion, & Participation S2E19

My road to National 2023 part 1 02.03.2023

Part 1 of 5 documenting my road to National. This episode I set goals and break down my strategies and timeline between now and NSCC in Chicago July 2023. S2E18

Is football a year-round seller? 27.02.2023

I setup at a show this weekend and football cards were selling.. Many dealers at the show were selling football cards in late February and saying football is now year round.. I also talk about no hockey card sales over the last 2 shows S2E17

His Hobby Progression with Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist 23.02.2023

This episode I talk with my good friend Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist on the day he dropped his 150th episode. We discuss his hobby progression throughout his season 3 podcast and a look ahead to season 4. S2E16

Sports Card Lessons Podcast - Does nostalgia sell cards? 20.02.2023

This week I talk about testing the market selling Panini smash hits music and American Pie pop culture cards at a card show in New Jersey. S2E16

Hobby talk with Sports Card Dad 16.02.2023

This episode I talk with Sports Card Dad, Dustin Cooley about his PC, His Content creating and talking publicly about his card buying addiction. S2E14

Negotiating a PC pick up 13.02.2023

This episode I brake down the negotiation of a trade w/cash for a PC card at a card show, I also talk about the thought process between purchasing a PC card vs. a card I purchase to put in my case to resell at card shows. S2E13

Hobby talk with John Newman from Sports card Nation podcast 09.02.2023

This episode I talk with John Newman from sports card nation podcast. We talk about his lanes in the hobby from collector & dealer to content creator. S2E12

Preparing for big deals at card shows 06.02.2023

This episode I break down my strategies and preparation to attend a card show. I talk first hand experience using trade and very little cash to acquire a 4 figure Alex Ovechkin card. S2E11

Making hobby connections 02.02.2023

This episode I interview Craig & Carmine from Crosstown Cardboard Podcast. We talk about about starting their podcast, the more meaningful topics discussed, and making hobby connections S2E10

Evolution of the sports card collector 31.01.2023

This episode I talk about the evolution most collectors who jumped into the hobby during the pandemic went from ripping wax to breaks to just buying the card. All inspired by my visit to Cardiac sports and memorabilia in Apex NC S2E9

Collector? Flipper? or Both 26.01.2023

This episode I debate what it is I actually do in the hobby. Am I a collector, Flipper, or both.. S2E8

Is all the grading worth it? 23.01.2023

This episode I talk about over grading cards, inflated pop reports, and cards priced lower than the grading fee itself. S2E7

Switching gears in our collections 21.01.2023

Bonus episode!! A collaboration with Rob Girard @sportscardtherapist on switching gears in our hobby collecting and why now is the right time for us to do it. S2E6

Interview with Jeremy Lee, We talk cards, grading & the state of the hobby 19.01.2023

On this episode I interview Jeremy Lee, we talk trading cards, grading cards and the state of the hobby. Jeremy is the host of Sports card Live, PWCC Live, Collectibles Live, & VP Business Development TAG grading company S2E5

Selling football cards during the playoffs 16.01.2023

This episode I start with recap of the Tarrytown NY show, then I move on to todays topic of selling football cards during the NFL playoffs and my strategies after the Super Bowl as a dealer. S2E4

Has the hobby turned a corner 12.01.2023

On this episode I talk about my recent positive show experiences with hobby prices and sales. I also talk about the branding the wolfpack and what to expect moving forward. S2E3

Hobby Vacation 05.01.2023

This episode I talk about taking a hobby vacation . It has allowed me to regroup and focus on my current collection, start new side PC's based on passion and nostalgia, and change direction on my show cases for the new year S2E2

New Hobby direction & goals for 2023 29.12.2022

This episode I talk about changing my hobby direction and set some hobby and podcast goals for 2023. S2E1

Season 1 finale with Sportscard Therapist 16.12.2022

On this episode I look back at season one and the growth I've made in the hobby and on the podcast. Also looking ahead to season 2 and some changes to come. Episode 50 Season 1 finale.

Who makes the rules on trading? 09.12.2022

This episode I talk about who makes the rules when trading sports cards.. Does anyone really know what the unwritten hobby rules are when trading? I talk about a couple situations I encountered with trades. S1E49

Content Creator Roundtable 05.12.2022

On todays episode 6 hobby content creators with 4 podcasts between them talk about starting their own podcast, what drives them to keep going week after week, and what's most important when creating content. With Sportscardtherapist podcast, Sportscard nobody podcast & Cousins collectables podcast S1E48

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