Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast

Many collectors think that what happens in the grading space doesn't affect them. Well I have a great conversation with my friend Graig today and make a point that it absolutely does. Enjoy!!

I talk today with my card buddy and we discuss our journeys to get our card rooms where they are today. Enjoy!!

The hobby is going bonkers and today I talk with my friend and dealer Leighton from Just Collect and Auction Wire about the craziness we are seeing and where we see it going. Enjoy!!Link to Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.aiPromo Code: GOLDENAGE

I always have a great time discussing the hobby with Chris Sewall from Baseball Collector Investor Dealer. Today we get into some hobby economics. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my great friend Orlando about the state of the hobby. Strongsville, the National and the show boom happening. Enjoy!!

Today we get to hear an amazing story about a collector and his lifelong passion. Enjoy!!Rabbit Hole Auctions: www.rabbitholeauctions.com

Today I talk with Tyler, who was thrust back into collecting when his brother passed away unexpectedly. Hear how he has embraced the hobby and carried on his legacy!! Enjoy!!

Got to have a fun conversation with Craig. We talk shows and the current state of the hobby!! Enjoy!!

On the third installment of the series looking deeper at baseball greats overlooked in the hobby, John and I take a look at the greatness of Carl Hubbell and Same Rice. Their careers and their cards. Enjoy!!

Today I give you my five keys to hobby happiness. I discuss these with my great friend Mike from Junk Wax Hero. I hope at least a few of these will resonate with you. Enjoy!!

On today's episode, John and I continue our series bringing light on a couple of baseball greats that we feel are overlooked in the hobby. Enjoy!!

Today I discuss being hobby good versus sports good with Nick from Boston Card Hunter. Nick is one of the voices in the hobby that I have tremendous respect for. Enjoy!!

Have you ever thought how much better your collection would be if you could merge it with someone else's? Well on today's episode I explore that with my friend Chris and his amazing Hall of Fame autograph collection. Enjoy!!

Today my friend Chris from Missouri and I put out the Ten Commandments for the hobby that everyone needs to hear. Enjoy!!

Hear the story behind my friendship with Ben. After meeting Ben through Chasing Cardboard I was lucky enough to foster a friendship that has been an amazing blessing in my life. Enjoy!!

On today's episode, I talk with Graig from Mid Life Cards on YouTube about the Little Joys in the Hobby. There are a lot of them and I hope you will enjoy this discussion as much as I did having it!!

Today I talk with former major league pitcher and current Texas Rangers TV announcer Mike Bacsik. We chat about his career and his hobby. Enjoy!!

Today I get to chat with Tim. We are totally kindred spirits and we talk about his collection purchase of over 20 million cards!! Enjoy!!Tim's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigleaguefind

Today I am launching a new series where in each episode we dive deep on two players we feel are overlooked and underappreciated in the hobby. On this episode, my compadre throughout this series, John and I look at the cards and careers of Lefty Grove and Tris Speaker. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my great hobby friend, George. We discuss the state of the hobby as we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026. Enjoy!!

Today is a great conversation with Leighton Sheldon with Just Collect. Of the many topics we discuss, Leighton is soon to launch a website to peruse the vastness of the auction house world. Enjoy!!

Another great discussion with my friend, John Keating as we look at the hobby's obsession with value and profit. John gives me a wonderful therapy session. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my friend Matt from StraightRaceCards and we cover a lot of topics including how we each balance life and the hobby. Lots of great stuff in this one. Enjoy.

Today I discuss the T202 Hassan Triplefolders set with Phil Rosenzweig who wrote an amazing book about the set called One Splendid Season. You can buy the book here: www.pmrbooks.com/t202

The National is right around the corner. In today's episode, I have a bunch of friends tell their personal stories of building connections through cardboard. Enjoy!!

What a season 1941 was. From DiMaggio to Williams to the Brooklyn Dodger there was so much greatness as America stood at the precipice of war. Today I talk with author Todd Marcum who wrote a book about 1941. We talk about the cards and the history in this episode. Enjoy!!

In today's episode I answer a bunch of questions from folks in the community. It was a lot of fun and I appreciate the great questions. Keep 'em coming. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with Justin of Rabbit Hole Cards. He is a great collector and has some great stories. Enjoy!!To enter into the 10k Sub Giveaway:- Sub to my channel on YouTube- Register at Rabbit Hole Auctions: https://rabbitholeauctions.com/

Today I give you a behind the scenes look at what I am looking for to fill the card projects I have. And how I do it. Join me and my friend Chris as we discuss it. Enjoy!!

Today we have our fist discussion this year about the upcoming National Card Show in Chicago. Is the chaos worth it? Come listen to me and my great friend Andy discuss. Enjoy!!

Today I have a great project discussion with my great friends Ray from Philly and Chris from Missouri. We get into some of our favorite projects and talk about the Baseball card hall of fame. Enjoy!!Vote now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez2ZI7lyMpK4K3MEbC-QAA2wxHleE9TjzbOm802u6D9cygKA/viewform

One of the most beautiful baseball cards sets ever produced is the 1914-15 Cracker Jack cards.Today I talk with author Erik Varon who wrote an amazing history of the company and early baseball and how the set came to be. Enjoy!!Get your own signed copy of the book at: www.aprizedstory.net

Repackers are a dominant force in the hobby today. Even in the vintage world. Is it good or bad for the health of the hobby. I discuss this and much more with my great friend John Keating. Enjoy!!

I am back from the Strongsville Card Show and in today's episode I talk with my friends George and Orlando about how great a time it is to be a vintage collector. Enjoy!!

On today's show I have an amazing conversation with Tony - SouthernCollector14. We talk about the influences of baseball history on how we collect!! Enjoy!!

In this episode I talk with Mike from Junk Wax Hero on YouTube. We dive into all of the recent changes in the world of card grading and what it means for the vintage card community. Enjoy!!

In this episode I have a great hobby talk with Kirk. He is a great collector that also sets up at shows. He gives some great insights on how he views the hobby. Enjoy!!

Today's episode might cost you some money. I talk with Mitchell all about the 1934-36 Diamond Stars Set. One of my favorite sets from that era. Enjoy!!

It is always fun to talk the hobby with people immersed in it everyday. Joe Orlando with Heritage Auctions is one of those guys. Enjoy!!

Today Chris challenges me to a little vintage card trivia!! And we end up talking even more!! Enjoy!!

On today's episode I have a great vintage conversation with hobby legend Dr. Beckett. I hope you enjoy.

Today I have a great conversation with Ben. After meeting on Chasing Cardboard, Ben and I became fast friends. We talk about his collecting story and cover lots of vintage topics. Enjoy!!

Back in the saddle!! I really hope you enjoy this conversation with my good friend and amazing card dealer Craig Halbig. Today we discuss our thoughts on 2025 and the enthusiasm we are seeing in vintage baseball cards!! Enjoy!!

Today I discuss the way we get hobby knowledge has changed over the decades. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with my friend Danny Black. Link to Collectibles on SI: https://collectibles.si.com/ Link to Hobby News Daily: https://www.hobbynewsdaily.com/

Today I talk with hobby buddy Chuck. We talk about displaying cards, evolving your collecting and several other rabbit holes in the vintage world. Enjoy this great discussion!!

Today I have a great hobby talk with Joe Orlando. Joe was the President of PSA and CEO of Collectors for a total of 22 years. We talk grading, auction houses and the National. Enjoy!!

I talk today with my favorite dealer Craig Halbig. We get into a lot of fun topics that I am sure all of you vintage card lovers will enjoy!!

Percent of Comps. A term I hear being used more and more in the hobby. Today, I discuss the implications to vintage collectors with my buddy JT. Enjoy!!

Today I talk with my friend Theo about grading. We debate upcharges, consistency, customer service. You name it, we probably talk about it. Enjoy!!

It is that time of year again!! Time to get geared up for the National this year in Cleveland with my great friend Garrett. Enjoy!!