Sports Cards Live

Jeremy and David Chase kick off Episode 311 of Sports Cards Live with a full recap of the Sport Card Expo, including athlete interviews, stage appearances, late-night hobby hangs, and Jeremy’s biggest pickup showcase yet. From Jackie Robinson game-used memorabilia to Mario Lemieux patches, Patrick Roy autos, Barry Sanders relics, Tiger Woods inserts, and vintage basketball, Jeremy shares the cards...

After more than five hours, the conversation reaches its natural conclusion—but not before landing on one of the most important themes of the entire episode: transparency. With David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams still engaged, the final stretch brings everything together. The focus shifts from “what is alteration?” to something more practical: What does a buyer actually have the...

This segment pushes the conversation into some of the toughest questions in the hobby—where definitions break down and gray areas take over. With David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams still on the panel, the discussion circles back to eye appeal… but this time through the lens of alteration, intent, and ethics. It starts with a deceptively simple question: Should altered cards ever...

As the marathon continues, the panel—David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams—shifts from theory into something more personal: how you actually define your collecting identity. The conversation introduces a powerful idea: your “lane statement.” How would you describe what you collect in one clear thought? Is it even possible when you collect across multiple lanes? Does defining it hel...

The conversation continues to dig deeper as David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams take the idea of “taste” and push it to its limits. What starts as a simple definition quickly unravels into something much more complex: Is taste purely aesthetic… or does it include meaning, rarity, and intent? Can someone actually have “bad taste,” or is everything just subjective? Are we just sayi...

The conversation movs into some unexpected territory as David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams explore the deeper and sometimes strange psychology behind collecting. It starts with a simple question that turns into something bigger: Would you collect cards of controversial or morally complex figures? That opens the door to discussions around: Separating history from behavior Why som...

The conversation rolls on with David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams as the discussion shifts into one of the hobby’s most foundational debates. Is it 1948 Leaf… or 1949 Leaf? What starts as a technical question quickly turns into something much bigger: Does the actual release year even matter anymore? What really defines a “rookie card”? If the label changed tomorrow, would collec...

The crew is back together as David Chase rejoins alongside Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams for the final stretch of Part 3. This segment turns into a real, unfiltered hobby roundtable. We revisit the sticker debate from earlier in the show, but this time with opposing viewpoints in the room. Is it a useful signal of eye appeal… or just another way for companies to take a cut? The pushback...

It’s a one-on-one conversation with Jonathan Bernier, diving into one of the more interesting entrepreneurial stories in the hobby right now. Jonathan shares how his journey started as a kid in the hospital receiving donated cards, eventually building a collection of hundreds of thousands of cards… and then facing a problem most collectors and dealers know all too well: how do you actually move th...

We kick off Episode 310 with a wide-ranging opening segment that sets the tone for a massive show. From an unexpected deep dive into Comic Con culture to a serious discussion about eye appeal, grading, and the growing influence of third-party stickers, this one covers a lot of ground. We get into the real question behind the sticker debate: are collectors paying for the label, or for what the labe...

Jeremy, Joe, David, Darren, and Josh dig into whether you should keep your targets private or share them openly, and how that decision can impact outcomes. The conversation explores bidding strategies, including sniping versus early bidding, and how different approaches can influence both price and competition. They also break down the mindset behind these tactics, from discipline and patience to...

The conversation continues with a deeper dive into the role of stickers, eye appeal, and trust in the hobby. Jeremy, Joe, David, Darren, and Josh break down whether stickers are truly necessary or just another layer of information. The discussion centers around trusting your own eye versus relying on third-party opinions, and whether premiums should exist for cards that simply look better. The pan...

The conversation zeroes in on a turning point that many collectors never fully explore… what happens when you start selling your cards and the results surprise you. Darren shares how shifting from saving cash to actively selling cards at auction changed everything. When cards start outperforming expectations, it forces a new way of thinking about value, timing, and how to build a collection more i...

Jeremy, David, and Darren tackle the stigma around “flipping,” and challenge the idea that selling somehow makes you less of a collector. The reality? Every collector who evolves eventually faces this shift. Darren shares how his mindset has changed from a pure collector to a more balanced approach, even retaking the Hobby Spectrum assessment and seeing his identity move significantly. The discuss...

We kick off Episode 309 with a deep and honest conversation about something every collector eventually faces… is your favorite card actually your most expensive one? Jeremy and David dive into the psychology behind big purchases, emotional attachment, and the reality that spending more doesn’t always mean loving it more. The discussion centers around David’s recent Jackie Robinson pickup and the i...

The conversation reaches its deepest point as the panel explores what it really means for a card to be “iconic.” Definitions are challenged, assumptions are questioned, and multiple perspectives emerge around rarity, demand, storytelling, and cultural relevance. Topics include whether iconic status is driven by media exposure or long-term recognition, how rarity and accessibility factor into perce...

Chris McGill and Josh Adams join the show as the conversation shifts into a deeper analysis of hobby data, market visibility, and how we interpret the numbers. Using Card Ladder’s reported $600 million month as a starting point, the discussion explores what is actually being tracked and, more importantly, what is not. The panel examines the gap between public sales data and private transactions, r...

Joe Poirot joins the show as the Strongsville conversation continues, bringing fresh pickups and hobby momentum into the discussion. From trade night stories to major vintage acquisitions, the segment highlights the decisions collectors make when upgrading, selling, and refining their collections. The conversation then transitions into a deeper look at the hobby’s scale and trajectory as Chris McG...

Leighton Sheldon joins the show live from the Strongsville card show to share the dealer perspective, including activity levels, market observations, and what he’s seeing on the ground. Shortly after, David Chase jumps on from his hotel room to provide the attendee view, offering a well-rounded look at the show from both sides of the table. As the segment unfolds, several familiar voices from the...

Jeremy kicks off Episode 308 of Sports Cards Live with a solo segment covering his experience at the Edmonton Expo, including recent pickups, collector interactions, and overall show impressions. He shares several new additions to his collection, highlights meaningful hobby moments from the weekend, and reflects on what made the event special. The conversation then shifts into a bigger question Je...

We’re back with a special REA Spring 2026 Auction showcase as we walk through some of the most compelling items in the catalog alongside REA President Brian Dwyer. From iconic vintage cards to newly discovered hobby history, this episode covers a wide range of standout pieces, including a remarkable Babe Ruth find that had the hobby buzzing. We also dig into condition rarity, market dynamics, and...

In this solo episode, it’s just me and the mic. I’ve been thinking a lot about how many lanes I’m collecting in right now… and whether there’s actually a point where it becomes too much. Because I’m in a lot of lanes. And I’m enjoying it more than ever. But at the same time, it’s made something surprisingly difficult… I don’t know how to share my collection. Do I organize it? Post randomly? Break...

In this solo episode, we slow things down and get personal. After more than four decades in the hobby, I’ve come to a realization that honestly surprised me… rookie cards just don’t drive my passion the way they used to. This isn’t about tearing down rookie cards. Their history, significance, and place in the hobby are undeniable. But somewhere along the way, I started to feel like I was following...

In this solo episode, we slow things down and dig into a simple question that turned out to be anything but simple… why do some cards resonate more than others? Jeremy breaks down his personal collecting preference for patch cards and autograph patch cards, while explaining why autograph-only cards have never fully connected with him. This isn’t a critique of autographs or the collectors who love...

Jeremy is joined by Joe Poirot, Josh Adams, and Chris McGill as the conversation turns to one of the most talked about moments in the hobby right now… and a bigger question underneath it all. Is this kind of attention actually good for the hobby… or does it risk taking it in the wrong direction? Using the recent Kevin O’Leary moment as a jumping off point, the group digs into the idea of spectacle...