Sharon Chiong

The Wolf’s Den Podcast

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The Wolf’s Den is a podcast dedicated to celebrating women entrepreneurs in the sports cards and collectibles industry. Each episode dives into conversations with trailblazers who are shaping the market, sharing their insights on business, collecting, and the challenges of carving out space in a competitive arena. Whether you’re a passionate collector, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love stories of perseverance and success, The Wolf’s Den invites you into a community where the hunt for rare treasures meets the spirit of entrepreneurship.

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Sharon Chiong

Episodes

The Artist Behind the Cards: Andy Friedman on Topps, Watercolor & The Hobby | The Wolf's Den 02.06.2026 22:03

Welcome back to The Wolf's Den Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with artist and collector Andy Friedman to explore his groundbreaking Topps x Spotlight series — three sets of hand-painted watercolor baseball cards that have redefined what a chase card can be. We break down how original fine art found its way into sealed hobby boxes, what the 1-of-1 original painting pull means for the fu...

Pokémon Turns 30: The Future of TCG & The Hobby With Bleecker Trading’s Mike Kowpak 11.03.2026 20:53

The Wolf’s Den Podcast, presented by BlackJadedWolf, heads to the West Village for a special episode filmed inside Bleecker Trading during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon in New York City. The episode features special guest Mike Kowpak, General Manager of Bleecker Trading, who joins the conversation to reflect on Pokémon’s lasting cultural impact and why it continues to bring ge...

Morgan Jon Fox: The Emmy-Nominated Director Behind The Hobby 12.01.2026 1:07:46

In this episode, host BlackJadedWolf sits down with Morgan Jon Fox, an Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer whose work has made a lasting impact across documentary and independent cinema. Morgan is best known for directing The Hobby, a groundbreaking feature documentary that explores the explosive growth of the global trading card market and the deeply personal stories behind the collecto...

Building Community Through Collecting | Kayla Collects x The Wolf’s Den Podcast 15.11.2025 34:02

In this episode, BlackJadedWolf sits down with @KaylaCollects, a voice reshaping the future of the hobby. From pulling her first Manny Machado rookie card back in 2013 to becoming a leader for women in collecting, Kayla’s story is all about passion, community, and breaking barriers in the sports card world. She opens up about how a single pack sparked her journey, the unforgettable “Skittle Power”...

The Wolf’s Den Podcast | Ep. 2 | WNBA Finals, NBA & the Future of Card Investing 21.10.2025 34:49

Welcome back to The Wolf’s Den Podcast! 🐺 In Episode 2, host BlackJadedWolf dives deep into the latest headlines shaking up the sports card world, from the WNBA Finals and rising stars changing the game, to NBA preseason standouts and players investors should keep an eye on before the season tips off. This episode is packed with insights for collectors, investors, and fans who want to understand...

The Wolf’s Den Podcast | Episode 1 | More Than a Hobby: BlackJadedWolf on the Sports Card Industry 02.10.2025 35:42

Welcome to the very first episode of The Wolf’s Den Podcast! 🐺 In this debut, host BlackJadedWolf pulls back the curtain on the sports card and collectibles industry, from the origin story of BlackJadedWolf to some of the biggest trending topics shaping the sports card world today. But this conversation is more than just market talk. It’s about how sports cards are evolving into a platform for bu...