Cards Aren’t Just Cardboard + Jeremy’s New Memorabilia PC + Favorite Card Question

The conversation goes back to a simple truth: the hobby can be enjoyable at any price point, and if modern collecting is stressing you out, you’re allowed to pivot and find a lane that actually fits you. Kyle flips the script and asks the question everyone hates: “What’s your favorite card in your collection?” That leads to a real conversation about how cards aren’t just cardboard. They carry stories, experiences, and personal meaning that has nothing to do with a price tag. You share a funny, oddly perfect moment from years ago when a hobby friend referred to his cards as “his babies,” and why that idea kind of works, even if it sounds ridiculous out loud. Kyle wraps with a strong closing message about the hobby being an ocean with room for every kind of collector, then he signs off to get home to the family. From there, the episode turns into a full-on reveal of a brand new personal collecting lane that you did not expect to fall into. What started as a quick walk through the West Coast Card Show turns into a long conversation with a specialist vendor, a deal you couldn’t say no to, and a stack of pickups that feels like you’re holding real history. You break down why this lane hits so hard for you, why it complements the way you already collect, and why it has you genuinely fired up to keep building it. And yes, during the reveal, a “Michael Jordan” comparison comes up in a way that will make sense the second you hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices