If the Hobby Feels Like It Sucks... Maybe It's You

Why collecting with intention matters—and how one collector turned a 1954 Mays into a full-time brand. We kick off Episode 275 of Sports Cards Live with Jeremy Lee welcoming Josh Adams (Midwest Vintage) as guest co-host in place of the off-gallivanting Joe Poirot. After event previews, including the Road to the National finale, HobbyPalooza, and the Vintage Trade Night at the National we dive into a viral Instagram post that stirred up hobby debate: “If the hobby feels like it sucks... maybe it's you.” Then, we welcome Gordy Bonker (Bonkers Cards) for a powerful conversation on his journey from finance professional to full-time vintage content creator. Gordy shares how a 1954 Willie Mays reignited his love for cards, why TikTok has been key to his growth, and his unique approach to set breaks and alternative asset investing in vintage. The segment ends with a dive into baseball history, Spalding’s influence, and a few musical favorites from Gordy, Josh, and Jeremy. Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play. Originally aired Saturday July 12, 2025 Sports Cards Live has recently been ranked #5 among Feedspot's top 90 Sports Card podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/sports_card_podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices