The Hobby With Cage

THWC 199: 5 Minutes of Hobby Thoughts Today 30.05.2025 5:59 ↓

5 minutes of Hobby With Cage Today's Thoughts

THWC 198: The Hobby Isn't For Everybody 12.05.2025 21:15 ↓

Is the hobby the place you want to spend your time and your money? A recent trip to my LCS had me talking this over with my son as he regretted buying Heritage instead of Google and Nike. Is it time for me to switch what he buys as part of the hobby?

THWC 197: What Would You Do? 20.04.2025 16:36 ↓

A Card pops up on ebay thats clearly priced way to cheap. What do you do? Do you smash that BIN? Do you message the seller?

THWC 196: We don't Need No Stinkin' Patches 20.04.2025 21:44 ↓

If everything is a 1/1- then nothing is!

THWC 195: When is it OK to sell? 24.03.2025 22:42 ↓

Lets talk about where your collection is now and where you want to be. Then lets see if Fanatics is a good Shepherd of the space. Enjoy!

THWC 194: The Hobby Is Just a Big Show 12.03.2025 27:07 ↓

The Hobby is just a big show... and Sometimes- a show is just what you need.

THWC 193: Taking Shots is Easy. Defending the Hobby is the Hard Part 06.03.2025 16:55 ↓

Sure- the numbers are better when you make shock content... But is that better for the hobby long term? I don't think so.

THWC 192: Its OK to change how you collect and then change again 03.03.2025 19:52 ↓

Where my mind is at- and why. I can't believe what I am selling- but I explain why.

THWC 191: So Much to Be Excited About in the Hobby 26.02.2025 22:36 ↓

One week off and wow...I come back to s many things to be excited about in our space. Shows, Auction prices, Hobby Rip Night and more things on the horizon than I can fit into one episode!

THWC 190: My Hobby is Not Your Hobby 13.02.2025 16:54 ↓

Breaking/flipping/hoarding? My way of doing things is not your way- and that is not only ok... its what makes his hobby great.

THWC 189: Influencers vs. Breakers - Which One Is Worse? 08.02.2025 41:21 ↓

Jags from Blez Breaks joins to talk about influencers, breakers, negativity and education. This was a fun one for me. A look behind the scenes at one of the biggest breakers. Enjoy!

THWC 188: When the BackYard becomes the Front Page 03.02.2025 15:56 ↓

Please share this with anyone who felt that our hobby was not a space for them after hearing the BackYard comments. Thank you.

THWC 187: The Hobby Villain We Need 28.01.2025 19:25 ↓

The Villain is here- but what can he do to become the hero like so many have done before him? What will it take in your eyes to see him as the hero?

THWC 186: Fanatics Having No License is Saving NBA Cards! 23.01.2025 18:50 ↓

You read that right. With cards- is it possible that Wemby will still be a rookie in 2026?

THWC 185: The Hobby Fool's Gold 15.01.2025 5:41 ↓

Quick hitter. Jayden Daniels is Fool's Gold

THWC 184: Sell Your Jayden Daniels Now! 14.01.2025 26:09 ↓

You knew it was coming! Its time to Sell Jayden Daniels now.

THWC 183: Do Athletes Really Collect Cards? 08.01.2025 19:29 ↓

You already know I love the Holiday Topps cards- but now I have a story to tell and another reason to love them even more. Lets talk Hobby in 2025!

THWC 182: Holiday Cards for the Win! 27.12.2024 19:19 ↓

I give the card manufacturers a lot of crap but some of the holiday stuff is pretty cool. Lets talk collecting Holiday cards

THWC 181: Bounty- The Quicker Hobby Picker Upper! 20.12.2024 21:21 ↓

Bounties are everywhere in the hobby but do they expire? and if they do- when? The answer is not that simple.

THWC 180: What the Hell is a Collectivus? 18.12.2024 24:38 ↓

Beckett News that isn't news... The Real story at the Philly Show and more!

THWC 179: The Hobby Parlay - The Double Gamble! 16.12.2024 18:57 ↓

Breaking wax? Grading Cards? You have to hit both ends of the parlay to win!

THWC 178: It Doesn't Take Much to Turn it Around 12.12.2024 26:27 ↓

A message from a listener changes my perspective on the hobby quickly and serves as a reminder that there are so many hobby members- and we should help where we can.

THWC 177: What Happens Now? 10.12.2024 22:46 ↓

Ok- You consolidated... What next? The Hobby is full of landmines. Why should people stay after one explodes?

THWC 176: Lets talk Fanatics and Beckett! 05.12.2024 24:04 ↓

The two big topics this week. Becketts numbers are way down. Fan Fest is back. Lets discuss both.

THWC 175: Can The Gimmicks Work? 26.11.2024 17:38 ↓

A funny thing happened when my son was making his Christmas Wish List- but is it enough to keep the hobby going? What do you think about the Hobby Gimmicks? Do they bring in new collectors? and if they do- will those new people stay?