EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 8 MIN
Pokémon, Sports Cards and More! | Dixon's Upcoming Card Convention
from Along The Rock · host The Radar Free Press
Join host Emma Watts on this episode of Along the Rock as she sits down with Tyler Thorby and Andy Baker, the college students behind BGE Cards, to talk about how their passion for sports cards turned into one of Illinois’ growing card show businesses.The duo shares the story behind the BGE name, how they launched the Bloomington Card Expo while attending Illinois State University, and what collectors can expect from their upcoming two-day card show at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.🏈 May 23 – Pokémon & Trading Card Games⚾ May 24 – Sports Cards Only📍 Sauk Valley Community College🎟️ $1 Admission benefiting a local animal shelterTyler and Andy also discuss rare card pulls, the growing card collecting community, vendor opportunities, and why they decided to separate Pokémon and sports cards into different event days.Learn more or register as a vendor: https://bgecards.com👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:Check out The Radar Free Press and Follow us on all social media platforms below:FacebookYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsiHeart RadioRumbleTikTokX InstagramThreads#saukvalley #podcast #dixonil #alongtherock #rockfallsil #radarfreepress #sterlingil #sportscards #pokemon #pokemoncards #magicthegatheringcommunity #collection #collectibles
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Join host Emma Watts on this episode of Along the Rock as she sits down with Tyler Thorby and Andy Baker, the college students behind BGE Cards, to talk about how their passion for sports cards turned into one of Illinois’ growing card show businesses.The duo shares the story behind the BGE name, how they launched the Bloomington Card Expo while attending Illinois State University, and what collectors can expect from their upcoming two-day card show at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon.🏈 May 23 – Pokémon & Trading Card Games⚾ May 24 – Sports Cards Only📍 Sauk Valley Community College🎟️ $1 Admission benefiting a local animal shelterTyler and Andy also discuss rare card pulls, the growing card collecting community, vendor opportunities, and why they decided to separate Pokémon and sports cards into different event days.Learn more or register as a vendor: https://bgecards.com👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:Check out The Radar Free Press and Follow us on all social media platforms below:FacebookYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsiHeart RadioRumbleTikTokX InstagramThreads#saukvalley #podcast #dixonil #alongtherock #rockfallsil #radarfreepress #sterlingil #sportscards #pokemon #pokemoncards #magicthegatheringcommunity #collection #collectibles
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