The Shallow End

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Tom aka @Pancake_Analytics. Tom enjoys trading cards, and Tom enjoys video games. As he began to think of what he and his young kids could do together, he realized video-game cards might just be the perfect thing. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Scott aka @Scottie_B_Cards . For years Scott was curious about '90s cards but never took the leap. But when the perfect card of the perfect player became available, he knew it was time. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Chris aka @crt_sportscards . At first, all Chris wanted was to buy a few cards to commemorate a trip to Chicago. Little did he know then it would turn into the chase of a lifetime. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): h...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is AJ aka @TradingCardFinds . One day AJ was in a card shop when he looked down and saw something he'd never seen. It was the hobby equivalent of love at first sight. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Matthew aka @1956ToppsGuy . In 2016, his beloved Chicago Cubs won their first World Series title in 108 years. Matthew, a vintage collector, decided then it was time to expand the modern wing of his PC. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Ernie aka @mre_collector . Learn how Ernie's decision to personalize his Baltimore Ravens PC brought him closer to both the hobby and his heritage. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tu...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Rick aka @outthebox85 . Rick and his family spend quality time together digging through old wax packs. It all started with an impulse buy that produced a card that will blow your mind. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Rob aka @RobWongCollects . Rob, a longtime sports journalist in Toronto, wanted to remember his career through sports cards. This is how he's doing it. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infractio...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Bill aka @eephus_pitch . Learn how Bill's decision to escape the hobby mainstream resulted in new community and rediscovered enjoyment. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Sully aka @cardinal_red_refractors . Sully never knew he was a color-match collector. That changed when a rare Yadier Molina found its way to his mailbox. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠ ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/inf...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Tony aka @SouthernCollector14 . Learn how Tony's spontaneous decision to throw a bid on a '52 Mantle landed him a copy of the hobby's most iconic card. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infractio...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Robert aka @Sole. Tuf ⁠ . Learn how a '90s basketball collector ignited a new area of collecting thanks to one of the most iconic vintage cards ever produced. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/in...

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Greg aka @TimSalmonCollector . Learn how Greg's decision to spend a little more changed the trajectory of his collection. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin License code: ONWKL496...

Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, The Shallow End will drop a new episode in your podcast feed for 27 consecutive days. This limited-run series, "27 Decisions," will run Nov. 4-30, and each day will feature a new interview with a collector about a decision or moment that changed the direction of their hobby experience. More details in today's short episode of The Shallow End. The Shallow End is hosted by...

As one-half of the team behind the podcast Global Card Collectors , John ( @IstanbulCards ) puts together his NBA PC while chatting with other collectors from across the globe. In this episode, we talk about the origins of his Luka Doncic collection, Michael Jordan's unending global impact, and why Crusade inserts aren't as harmless as they seem. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Da...

Do we collect cards? Or do cards collect us? Who's really in control here? If you suspect you're not in control of your own collecting, there's a little-known remedy: Say no to the cards you want. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Matt aka @timmy_d_21_pc returns, and he's been busy. One of the hobby's most thoughtful collectors is here to talk the value of patience, research, and realizing that more is not always more. Plus, we hear the story behind his incredible Shohei Ohtani auto. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (IG: @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards )

I need your help. I’m working on something—something special—and I need your help. Have you ever made a major change to your collection? Have you ever picked up a new card, or started putting together a new set, or focused on a new player … that changed the direction of how you collect sports cards? If so, and if you’d like to talk with me, I’d like to talk with you. I’m Dave Schwartz, and this is...

Dealers closing up shop early, unimpressive con artists … must be a sports-card show. In this episode, Dave recaps a card show he attended last weekend and explains why even a subpar day at a card show beats just about any other experience.

Welcome to Volume 4 of The Shallow End: Total Content. In this edition, we hear 13 clips from the best and most interesting sports-card podcasts.

Great news! One of my favorite athletes has rookie cards coming out soon. Bad news. Half the planet will be looking for them, driving up prices while shrinking availability. That begs the question: Should I—or should I not—collect Caitlin Clark cards?

You've picked up a big sports card. Congratulations! In theory, you should be content for a while, but you're not. You want more. But you spent all your money on that big card. Now what? How do you collect when you're broke?

Justin, aka @740SmithCards , PC's Michael Jordan, but the rest of his PC is made up almost entirely of non-Hall of Famers—players who hold a special place in his history as a fan of Ohio sports. In this episode, we hear how Justin marries his passion for collecting childhood heroes with his fondness for some of the era's most unique and memorable sets of sports cards. We also learn that Ju...

Josh is a sports-card collector of many interests: vintage, modern, Yankees, superstars from across MLB. In this episode, learn from a collector who remembers that sports cards are supposed to be a hobby, fun, and most of all, an escape from everyday life. Find Josh on IG at @InspiredSportscards . The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

There's a term in the British art world used to describe someone who doesn't think for themselves, who only collects based on what others are doing, and what they think is "right." In this episode, we talk about that insult and how it applies to sports cards. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards