#218: Bright Lights, Big National

The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention returns again to the Donald E. Stephens convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago next to the O’Hare International Airport.More than a half-million square feet of convention space awaited tens of thousands who attended the 5 day event, celebrating sport and non-sport collectibles. From large entities like Fanatics, eBay, Upper Deck, PSA, to youngsters with cases of cards to sell, there was something for folks of alll aspects of the hobby, that shows no sign of slowing down. This show includes coverage of the opening plus includes interviews with fellow card podcaster Ian Taylor, artist & maker Peter McClure, Stephanie Garcia, from Mama Breaks, show vendor Augie Andrews & Topps artist Stephan Leonardi. On the show:Ian Taylor Podcaster/Collector@thatccpod on [email protected]://linktr.ee/ThatCCPodPeter McClure - Artist/Maker@tcwalletsandmorehttps://www.instagram.com/tcwalletsandmore?igsh=MTNnbW1rbjV3aDRpStephanie Garcia - Mama Breaks@mamabreaks on Instagram@mamabreakslive@mamabreakscards on Xhttps://mamabreakscards.liveAugie Andrews - VendorStephane Leonardi - ArtistInstagram @artofatephaneleonardi Website: www.stephaneleonardi.com Or email: [email protected] the Rebel Base Card Online:If you have a question or comment, find me on the  socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack,  @rebelbasecard Fantha Tracks TV & Film reviews:https://www.fanthatracks.com/category/reviews/film-music-tv-reviews/Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. ⁠TeePublic Store⁠Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECHYou can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!