The Game Used Podcast

The Resolution Roundtable is back for The Game Used Podcast in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Resolution Photomatching. John and Will are joined by Sherman and Justin to reflect on the past 10 years, including the news stories that helped put Resolution on the map, year-by-year highlights, and their favorite searches. Following along the Resolution timeline here: https://www.resolutionphot...

Jarrod joins Will to talk about his “hunter” approach to screen used collecting, the road trip he took to haul back the couch from “That ‘70s Show”, and why he’s spent the last two years cutting a 700+ piece collection down to 20 items he really loves. Be sure to subscribe and follow our socials to stay up to date on our future episodes. X: @gameusedpodcast FB: Game Used Podcast IG: @⁠thegameusedp...

Jeff Owens hops on with Will to share his professional journey, starting with the University of South Carolina newspaper, learning the ins and outs of the NASCAR beat, and how his childhood passion and career experience mesh to run Sports Collectors Digest. Along the way they dig into the state of the hobby and where it’s headed. Check out Sports Collectors Digest: https://sportscollectorsdigest.c...

Marc and John talk about Marc's founding and experiences with Classic Auctions, switching from phone auctions to online auctions, and some of the greatest game used hockey pieces he's had the pleasure to sell.  Be sure to subscribe and follow our socials to stay up to date on our future episodes. X: @gameusedpodcast FB: Game Used Podcast IG: @⁠thegameusedpodcast www.thegameusedpodcast.com

Ferran joins Will to discuss his collection, focused mainly on international players, including his mission to collect game used jerseys from every Spanish NBA player in history. They also get into the differences between European and NBA basketball, player interactions he’s had, and Ferran shares why it’s so important for collectors to grow their networks as they build their collection. Be sure t...

Ben and John talk about Ben's legendary Type 1 photo collection, what the different photo classifications mean, his game used collection, and how he got to know Marshall Fogel. Be sure to subscribe and follow our socials to stay up to date on our future episodes. X: @gameusedpodcast FB: Game Used Podcast IG: @⁠thegameusedpodcast www.thegameusedpodcast.com

Rich Mueller joins Will for a conversation spanning his broadcasting days with the Continental Basketball Association (brushing shoulders with a young Phil Jackson), how he turned a passion for collecting into one of the hobby’s most prominent daily news sources, and his perspective on where the hobby has been and where it’s going. Learn more about Sports Collectors Daily at: https://www.sportscol...

Mariners Fan Garett shares exclusively with The Game Used Podcast his story of catching the first career home run (and first career hit) of MLB top prospect Colt Emerson earlier this week.

Dave and John talk about Dave's extensive background in the game used auction space, helping to lead auctions at Goldin, and favorite game used pieces he has auctioned. 

Stuart and Will discuss Stuart’s professional journey working in sports and the experiences he’s accumulated over the years. They also dive into Stuart’s collection, which spans game used items and historical documents, all connected by one theme: items that tell a story. Check out Stuarts Book, Breaking Into Sports, here.

Alex and John talk about Alex's experience playing for Vanderbilt, MLB guys he's faced, how he designed his autograph, what he thinks of Pitchcom, and his experiences collecting. 

Geoff Wilson joins Will for a wide-ranging conversation covering how he built Sports Card Investor into what it is today, his own journey into game used collecting, and why the game used market operates so differently than cards.

Kyle and Tom talk to John about working together to create their Denver Broncos Hall of Fame, how co-collecting works for them, how they've gone about meeting players they collect, and how they've met fellow fans while living away from Denver.

Dan and Will dive into Dan’s personal collection, the rapid growth of the sports memorabilia hobby, and the risks many collectors overlook. They discuss why it’s so important to insure your items and what you can do to properly protect your collection.  Learn more about Stadium Insurance at:  https://www.stadiuminsurance.com/

Marshall and John talk about Marshall's (roughly 200) Hall of Fame game used bat collection, his Mickey Mantle collection and recently ResMatched jersey, and many old legendary collection stories.

We debut the first Resolution Roundtable episode of The Game Used Podcast as John and Will are joined by two more members of the Resolution team, Sherman Chan and Justin Nuzzo. The four of them discuss the latest news in the world of game used, they draft their favorite ResMatches of the past 12 months, and offer some behind the scenes insight about the latest at Resolution Photomatching.

Finn and John talk about Finn going from game used cards to full jerseys, Finn's growing up in Hawaii and sports there, and how to (and not to) connect with other collectors on Instagram.

Jordan and Will discuss how Jordan got started at Leland’s and what his role as Director of Acquisitions entails. They dive into what it’s really like working on the consignment side of the hobby, including traveling across the country to secure important memorabilia, evaluating historic items, and the stories behind some incredible finds.

Steve and John talk about chasing autographs at the ballpark and at shows (and in front yards), how forgeries have evolved and ways to detect them, the best pens to use for autographs on game used, meeting Kobe Bryant on a plane and talking autographs, and more.

Fresh of the Olympic Hockey buzz, former NHL and AHL equipment manager Ray Halle joins the show to share what really happens inside a professional hockey locker room. Ray spent 12 years in the equipment room handling everything from jersey prep to mid-game equipment emergencies. Now a collector himself, he offers a rare perspective on game used hockey memorabilia, authenticity, and what most fans...

Zane and John talk about how he grew up near Louisville Slugger and got into bats, the evolution of maple bats, the change in brands and styles over the years, pine tar, tape, and Zane's 40 years in the hobby.

We’re flipping the script this episode as Resolution founder and owner John Robinson joins the show as a guest. John speaks with Will about his early photomatching beginnings, the journey from idea to launching Resolution, and the stories he’s gathered along the way. Plus, John recounts his face off against the “scrutinizers” and how Resolution came unexpectedly close to stepping into the world of...

Damian and John talk about Damian's amazing Lionel Messi collection, Damian getting to meet and become friends with Messi, their shared connection on Netflix, Damian's travels, and the next big thing he's collecting.

Aaron joins Will for a conversation on Raiders football, game used collecting, and the story behind his Las Vegas Raiders Museum. They talk Silver and Black fandom, the team’s recent move to Las Vegas, connections with players and personnel, and advice for collectors – including making sure your spouse is on board with the hobby!

David and John talk about David's Lakers Shrine, the legendary Lakers who have seen the collection in-person, how great it is to be an LA sports fan right now, how David started SCP Auctions, and what's coming up for SCP Auctions in the future.