Sports Card Nation Podcast

Matt Taylor joins us from across the pond to talk about his illustration career that spans movie posters, comic books & now the Topps 2020 Project, his balancing of life & work, how freelancing work was his calling card & how he approaches each card he does. 1993 Finest is back? You can buy a 1986-87 Fleer Basketball sealed case, We announce the winner of this week's $25 Break Credit from 1 of 1 C...

Tyson joins us from Australia, he is definitely not new to the hobby, he has worked for the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, etc & this is not his first card foray as he is the artist behind Topps Fire,  No one outworks this guy, but a health scare had him adjust his schedule but hasn't slowed him down, his idol is Kobe & he's adopted that "Mamba Mentality". https://www.flow.page/sportscardnationpodcast C...

The two gentlemen aka the Skol Brothers joining me today, have great chemistry on their YouTube show "The Sports Card Talk Show" & that's because their history runs deep, we dive in to that, their hobby approach & we share a few laughs along the way, these guys are having fun, isn't that what the hobby's about? I'll forgive them for being Vikings fans! https://flow.page/sportscardnationpodcast ---...

Sophia Chang is a modern day "Boss Lady", a dynamo that knows what she wants & needs to do to get it done, she has that "NYC Hustle" & will not be outworked, that attitude has led to great success & incredible art. Hear her story here! Check out Mike Sommer's intensive Topps Project 2020 Informative tracker at: https://waxpackhero.com/blog/topps-project-2020?format=amp&__twitter_impression=true --...

Andrew Thiele is a self-confessed strive for greatness person each & every day, that approach has made his work on the Topps 2020 Project some of the best the commission has to offer, we learn how it all  began & what's next. Want that 1/1 Greek Freek card ask Giannis! Topps is releasing a product wih 14 guaranteed Jeter autos & three 1 of 1's...Save your pennies. Check out Mike Sommer's intensive...

Legendary tattoo Artist Joseph Ari Aloi/JK5 joins us to share his journey through art, his ties to baseball, NYC & his approach to the project. My thoughts on blockchain cards which isn't much, & more. Check out Mike Sommer's intensive Topps Project 2020 Informative tracker at: https://waxpackhero.com/blog/topps-project-2020?format=amp&__twitter_impression=true --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Philadelphia's own King Saladeen joins us to tell us how being an athlete makes him a better artist and businessman, how his best friend, Mother & Grandmother inspired him to pursue art & what he thinks about the Topps Project. Check out Mike Sommer's intensive Topps Project 2020 Informative tracker at: https://waxpackhero.com/blog/topps-project-2020?format=amp&__twitter_impression=true --- Send i...

Sometimes you don't know how much you have in common with someone until you meet them, that's the case here with Artist Gregory Siff, Gregory joins us to discuss the Project 2020 commission, his approach, how his NYC roots play into the project, the current pandemic, & doing good for people. His "Feel-Good" art is just what we needed. Check out Mike Sommer's intensive Topps Project 2020 Informativ...

Jeff Dinsen/Defness45 joins us to tell us how he rebounded from a low point to become one of the most positive hobby content creators, where does his energy come from & the hobby's only 24 hour stream?? Insane. Bowman Baseball is out, Mosaic Basketball is too but it will cost your first born child. Wax is insane. Topps 2020 Project continue to rake! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/s...

Max Steiner of Sportlots makes his first ever podcast appearance as we learn about the history of Sportlots, some new features coming soon & what Max collects. No National til December Product production is kicking back into gear --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/support Become a supporter of this podcas...

Rich Mueller is the founder & editor of the hobby's #1 news site, he brings his prestigious sports & hobby background to the show to discuss current hobby state of the union & how is the hobby still this solid through the pandemic! We discuss Bowman 1st Edition & the content creation explosion. www.sportscardnation.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/message Support...

Rob Bertand joins us bringing years of hobby experience & double digit experience in the Social Media aspect alone, he's got good news on the delayed product front & we talk about current hobby events. Cards Graded 9 are exploding in price the last few weeks...Why is that? I tell you my theory to what is probably going on. Rookie Rollercoaster will Scottie Pippen & Barry Sanders What did the Newma...

Randy Lerch pitched 11 seasons in the bigs, addicted to drugs/alcohol almost dying more than once, through faith,family & friends he persevered. Now he helps others, he shares some great BB stories including Pete Rose & Tug McGraw, great conversation! Rookie Rollercoaster:Ja Morant & Connor McDavid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/message Support this podcast: https...

Artist Blake Jamieson joins us to discuss how he made the transition from corporate work to the Art world & how it gives him a competitive advantage, How did he & Topps come together for the 2020 Project-He lets us behind the curtain a little, Rookie Rollercoaster returns with two iconic rookie cards MJ/The Great One, In the "What does the Newman say" segment we talk about balancing podcast/hobby...

Spectacular sports Artist Graig Kreindler tells us how he got his start, the process, a little National talk & how it is living in New York City during the pandemic, we introduce a new segment "What does Newman say", Cartamundi shutdown effects & much much more. We lost a very close family friend Mary Provo, this episode is dedicated to her memory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sp...

My good friend Eric Norton stops by to discuss current hobby happenings, he wonders if sports will even return this year & talks about his new job title. Rookie Rollercoaster returns this week featuring Trout Update RC & Zion Prizm RC. Did I ever tell you when I was on the elevator with Deion Sanders, no? Listen to this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/messa...

Mike from Low End Cards joins us to discuss the gap closing between SGC & BGS/PSA, Covid19 hurting what hobby sport the most? Is the National going to happen?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--476179...

Professor Brad Balukjian joins us to tell us about his new book & how one 1986 Topps baseball pack set him out on a epic road trip journey, lots of miles, lots of coffee & tracking down the subjects of that pack over 30 years after they appear in it, while it focuses on the "Afterlife of Baseball" it was also a journey of self-discovery. Covid 19's current & potential impact on the sports card hob...

Nigle Eccles is our guest, the former Co-Founder of Fan Duel is now launching a new hobby selling/buying platform called StarStock, he tells us why it could be a game changer, We have to discuss the CoVid19 Virus & the effect on the hobby it may have. Brand new segment "Rookie Rollercoaster" debuts with Luis Robert & Kaapo Kaako the first subjects --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spo...

Tim Virgilio from Signature for Soldiers is back, & what a difference a year makes, SFS is a charity where 100% of the funds go to help homeless & injured veterans.75K raised so far & impacting lives in a positive way, they are the charity of choice for this year's National in Atlantic City. Speaking of the National we have some news there as well. David Ayres rookies & lots of new product on it's...

"Foul Ball" Paul joins us to tell us what it's like to be the Guinness Record holder for the most baseball cards, 2.8 Million to be exact, being in a movie, getting recognized in public & hanging with Jose Canseco. Tons of new Topps products coming later this year....sort of Another bonus chance to win a $50 Break credit from 1 of 1 Card Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsca...

We are joined by Hobby Icon & Innovator DR.James Beckett. he brings his vast hobby knowledge & experience, as we talk about the hobby past & current, his podcast "Sports Card Insights", & he answers a few hobby hot button questions. 900K Modern Day Non-Autographed card, Jimmy Mahan 1/1 Zion/RJ Dual Auto Update, Don't forget to get in the contest to bring a $50 break credit from 1 of 1 Card Shop! -...

Richard Davis, Wade Boggs Super Collector tells us how it all started & how the journey actually allowed him to get to know one of baseball's greatest hitters, My take on 2020 Topps after opening more, we preview the Montgomery 582 2020 Sticker Set, Major League problems, Reese McGuire needs to stay home, Donruss Optic basketball olympics. Get a 2nd entry to win the $50 break credit to 1 of 1 Card...

Tom Geideman joins us to tell us how 1989 Upper Deck was born, his involvement in the set, some secrets behind the Griffey RC #1 & his take on the hobby through the lens of 30 years experience. Topps Million Card Rip Party, Giving away $50 Break credit to 1 of 1 Card Shop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportscardnatio...

In light of the tragic event, we talk about Kobe's Impact on the hobby, basketball & Life. How some of the "Mamba Mentality" can be applied across sport,business & personal, We look back at an extraordinary career from Draft Day to an untimely end. This podcast was harder to do than I thought, while it's an unfortunate tragic event, I hope I did it justice and you enjoy looking back at a legend of...