SportsCardStruggles Podcast

In this episode Brandon discusses some recent gambles that he's taken both in and out of the hobby. He also talks about his most recent card show setup and some wins and losses from a recent consignment order.

In this episode Andrew (@BlueBlood_Sportscards) is back for a back and forth question and answer conversation with topics from the world of sports and sports cards.

In this episode Brandon talks about how easy it is to fall into the hobby hype cycle and discusses what has helped him stay out of it (most of the time).

In this episode Brandon talks about two very different mail days. One, a redemption that he waited over four years to receive, and the other a card that he way overpaid for because it was a card that he needed to complete a project.

In this episode Brandon discusses some of the evolution and contributors of die cut cards within their history in the hobby.

In this episode Brandon discusses how a recent card purchase sent him down a research rabbit hole. He shares the highlights from his findings and recalls a few core memories from his childhood. We hope that you also enjoy a trip down memory lane.

In this episode Brandon discusses the recent card shows that he went to as well as highlights an amazing Nashville restaurant. Then Brandon gives his tips for the National in Rosemont.

In this episode Brandon talks about his recent consignment experience and then discusses a couple of new lanes that he is collecting in to stay more active in the hobby while waiting for other (bigger) cards to pop up.

In this episode Brandon pays homage to some cards that he is finally letting go of.  He discusses why he decided to move on from them and reminisces on why he originally purchased them.

In this episode Brandon talks about how it took a scary event to start looking at his PC, and how he's using what he learned to try and be more proactive in his hobby activities.

In this episode Brandon discusses feedback he received on Instagram about starting a collection for a small child and talks about what he's dealt with in his own family.

In this episode Brandon talks about binders and reads talking points from @MVPfootball cards about why he loves using top loader binders. Do you use a top loader binder in your collecting? Have you found it to be beneficial?

In this episode Brandon joins two different recordings, one before and one after setting up at his first card show. You will get an idea of what went in to prepping for the show as well as what he learned from his first dealer experience.

In this episode Brandon takes the show out of the US, where he talks to Canada's own, Andrew. They share some stories and different points of view in this fun conversation.

In this episode, Brandon talks about a couple of Instagram accounts that he has been enjoying.

In this episode Brandon answers a couple of listener questions, talks about a trade that he made and then discusses how he's trying to take Bruce Lee's advice and "Be water"

In this episode Brandon discusses what he went through while acquiring his biggest card to date.

In this episode Brandon talks with Robert, @RobertM_Cards on IG, about why he recently hit the reset button on his collection and what he's doing to try and avoid finding his self in that situation again. They also discuss Robert's 19 year chase of the 2005 Zenith Z-jersey set.

In this episode Brandon talks to Matthew, @Budgetfriendlycards on IG. They talk about Matthew's first National experience in Cleveland, running a stack page and streaming on Whatnot and dip into some of Matthew's favorite PC cards.

In this episode Brandon talks about his experiences at the 44th National in Cleveland.

In this episode Brandon talks about changes he has made in his approach to taking cards to shows after discovering useful new hobby products.

In this episode Brandon talks with Dave, @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards, about different ways that he collects to tell stories about his favorite players. They also discuss plans for the National and talk about how experiences last year affected plans.

In this episode Brandon reflects on his collecting journey as he branches into a new collecting lane.

In this episode Brandon talks to Mark, @MJS_sportscards, about collecting under a large umbrella and having cards that tell your story.

In this episode Brandon talks with Matt, @KingoftheKoo, who is a Younghoe Koo supercollector. Matt shares some fantastic stories and highlights why our hobby is so great.

In this episode Brandon discusses his hobby goals and shares his advice for new collectors in the hobby.

In this episode Brandon discusses his journey in the hobby.

In this episode Brandon talks with Matt, @MGPhenom, to learn about the TTM process, his collection of gold /10 cards and doing trades with people he's met online.