Coffee & Cardboard
by WaxOffCards & ClipstoneTradingCardCo
Coffee & Cardboard is a laid‑back, collector driven podcast hosted by Tom (@WaxOffCards) and Ryan (@ClipstoneTradingCardCo). It’s two mates talking about the hobby we love, cardboard! Sharing pickups, favorite sets, collecting quirks, nostalgic throwbacks, and the moments that make this hobby so addictive. The focus is on the fun side of collecting: the cards that mean something, the stories behind them, the thrill of the chase, and the community that forms around cardboard. Conversations include personal collecting journeys to hobby observations, with the occasional guest joining to add their own perspective, but the heart of the show is always the banter between two collectors who genuinely love what they collect. You can follow our collecting journeys in the following places: Tom - @WaxOffCards (Youtube, Instagram & TikTok) Ryan - @ClipstoneTradingCard
Episodes
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Episode 17: Investing in Nostalgia
In Episode 17 of the Coffee & Cardboard Podcast, we're taking a trip down memory lane and exploring the world of nostalgia in cards! We chat about the growing popularity of Harry Potter cards, discuss The Simpsons and dive into a fun discussion about which classic TV shows we'd choose if we could...
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Episode 16: End is Nigh
Join Tom & Ryan for the FINAL ROUND (for now) of Higher or Lower! Who will take the crown of our first ever gameshow? Catch Tom talking all things Multi-Sport quad autographs, his new established love for Topps Chrome Tennis, Ryan's trip to the Collected Card Show & opinions on custom cards. All...
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Episode 15: Big Catch Up
In Episode 15 Tom & Ryan digest the crazy last couple of months in the hobby, from Live Events, Card Shows to Product Release Launch Events, this episode has it all!
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Episode 14: The Collectors Cup
Join Tom & Ryan from the first ever Card Collectors Cup where we were extremely excited to be joined by some fantastic faces from the hobby including: BlazeyCollects, Plute93, Behzinga, JJJCards, Jake AKA Owner of MGC, Luke Solve Collectibles, GBW, EABSkills & Miniminter! A huge thank you to Dan...
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Episode 13: Live From MCC
Join Tom & Ryan from Manchester Card Con for our first ever LIVE podcast! We were excited to be joined throughout the day by some amazing guests including Hit 'N' Miss Cards & Collectibles (Nick & Nathan), SportsCardsUK (Dan), NerdieNova (Nova) & UKBadgerBreaks (Sam & Max)! Thanks very much to…
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Episode 12: From The Recliner
Tom & Ryan chat through their day at the Topps Flagship Premier League launch with SideCards & we’ve finally got our first guest on Coffee & Cardboard. Callum, aka 'From The Recliner', jumps on to talk about his first year in the hobby, Fanatics Fest, The National, meeting people, all the good...
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Episode 11: Grading
Ryan & Tom are back for Episode 11 after a busy run in and out of the hobby. We break down what’s been happening, share some BTS updates, and chat grading for a minute. Simple, fun, hobby‑filled catch‑up.
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Episode 10: Goodbye Harry Wilson?
Tom's worst hobby nightmare came true upon the announcement of Harry Wilson leaving for Leeds United, so.. the question is, where does his PC go from here? Also, how is Ryan finding preparing for more than one Card Show at a time? All that & more in Episode 10!
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Episode 9: First Time Vending
Tom never thought he'd vend at a card show.. but that changed recently! Catch up with all the vending shenanigans and Ryan's time at the Birmingham Card Show in Episode 9 of Coffee & Cardboard!
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Episode 8: World Cup Fever
The FIFA World Cup is now underway! Tom & Ryan have world cup fever in today's episode! Ryan recaps the Leicester Card Show, Tom touches on preparing for his first time vending & we kick off a brand new game show!
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Episode 7: Card Show Season
Card Show season is in full swing & in episode 7 Tom breaks down his visit to the Brighton InterSports Paradiso & together Tom & Ryan recap their joint visit to The Sports Card Social in Milton Keynes this past weekend. From Friday night graft from Tom to Ryan having one of his most successful...
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Episode 6: Our Top 5 Cards
Tom & Ryan go big in Episode 6 as we reveal our 'Top 5 Dream Cards' if money was no object. Pure grails galore! We both come from a different viewpoint, and we would love to hear from you about your Top 5!
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Episode 5: Pop Culture
In Episode 5 Tom and Ryan cover Pop Culture collecting, whilst we don't personally dabble in the modern day collections too heavily, we certainly had a lot to talk about!
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Episode 4: London Card Show XL
In Episode 4 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan recap an amazing long weekend spent at the ExCel for the London Card Show XL! Tom shares his experience walking the show & creating content whilst Ryan had a joint experience of vending on the Friday & walking the show on Saturday!
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Episode 3: Talking Sets
In Episode 3 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan dive deep into the world of cardboard as the excitement builds toward the FIFA World Cup. We break down the sets worth keeping an eye on in the coming months from emerging releases gaining early hype to iconic sets that always heat up around major...
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Episode 2: Our First Time
Episode 2 is here, and Tom & Ryan are talking about their first time… at a card show. Yes, it’s exactly as awkward, exciting, and confusing as it sounds. From walking in like two lost puppies to pretending we totally knew what we were doing, we break down every moment of our debut in the wild…
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Episode 1: Why We Collect and Why We’re Here
Episode 1 kicks things off with the story behind Coffee & Cardboard. How a casual conversation between two mates turned into the idea to start a podcast about the hobby we love. We also dive into both of our collecting journeys so far and what has lead us up to this point.
About this show
Coffee & Cardboard is a laid‑back, collector driven podcast hosted by Tom (@WaxOffCards) and Ryan (@ClipstoneTradingCardCo).
It’s two mates talking about the hobby we love, cardboard! Sharing pickups, favorite sets, collecting quirks, nostalgic throwbacks, and the moments that make this hobby so addictive.
The focus is on the fun side of collecting: the cards that mean something, the stories behind them, the thrill of the chase, and the community that forms around cardboard. Conversations include personal collecting journeys to hobby observations, with the occasional guest joining to add their own perspective, but the heart of the show is always the banter between two collectors who genuinely love what they collect.
You can follow our collecting journeys in the following places:
Tom - @WaxOffCards (Youtube, Instagram & TikTok)
Ryan - @ClipstoneTradingCard
Hosted by
WaxOffCards & ClipstoneTradingCardCo