EPISODE 122 – Gatekeeping

This week we look at the trend of late for ‘the hobby’ to circle the wagons when a perceived predatory newbie steps up. At what point is this suspicious welcome bouquet actually damaging to the Marvel cards scene? How can the hobby welcome those attracted by the current spike in Marvel cards popularity and visibility, without tarring & feathering those attracted to the shinier cards that are popular, while ALSO policing those making moves from the sport & investment side (which many perceive as ‘the dark side’). Lots to chew on, we get into it. Our ‘tasting notes’ – featuring any images and links we discuss - can be found via our Facebook page. Artist Intro – HUGE thanks to the master BORIS VALLEJO for this week’s opener – you can find Boris on his brand new Instagram feed here; https://www.instagram.com/borisvallejoartist/ Do please support our featured artists, appreciate their work, and tell them we sent ya! =========== As always friends, YOU can help us by; - suggesting content you want to hear - sharing the podcast with friends - liking, starring & leaving a review on our FB page, or wherever you listen - getting involved by leaving voicemails & sending in emails/messages/comments Our email; [email protected] LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL; https://anchor.fm/mccp/message 😊 GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about! =========== ALL of our links are now here; https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod Instagram Links; MMC https://www.instagram.com/mmcollectors/ Ian’s Black Cat https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_collector Norrin https://www.instagram.com/sketchcardhive/ Our opening music is here https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4303-rocket-power 😊 =========== Our recommended listening; The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin Meanwhile At The Podcast; http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/ Hobby Hotline; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FgWE5nkp009mvQSOBhTBQ