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On Episode 20 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they discuss the CTCA still being clueless, the latest installment of the "Jimbo Chronicles," and remind everyone that we have truly jumped ALL the sharks in the hobby.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:CTCA pitching for regulation avoidance:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdmoolCs5h_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://youtu.be/SwFlXa_BfRs?si=S1eMgYl4d8tpEwOS&t=2343Lucky Card Shows private signing on WhatNot with John Rocker: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdtwIY4Mgxh/?stkn=aHp0YzA4czhlMDFzFollow up on THZSportsCards vs MMAShark:https://youtu.be/8lwCtpl8Rhs?si=1Mysp0wQAL_nZP86Beckett podcast referenced:https://youtu.be/QNvqTYc7TiA?si=tzy0bIrY4qk74RwPJason Kelce promoting "the hobby" with the help of Ken Goldin:https://youtu.be/kZ9AWvJxsUY?si=T9ZLsGpLJGQZ6nmpMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

Carlos and I return with Episode 19, a deep dive into some touchy subjects, including the nature of hobby relationships, the Beckett Grading website and an apparent hack, the risks of autograph collecting, and the continued attack on the hobby from a group of serial grifters.Simon's videos on the Beckett website:   • Beckett Has Been Offline for 3 Days... Wha...     • Beckett Is STILL Offline After 6 Days… Thi...  Carlos and Dan on the Beckett Shilling Controversy:   • Beckett Podcast Shill Bidding Episode Reac...  Hobby Luminaries Support Mastro:https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...Collector Summit (of Grifters):https://www.instagram.com/p/DdMNSs-FL...The Hobby "Avengers":https://www.instagram.com/p/DdKcEorJi...Dan and Leighton Support Card Show Kids Admitted for Free:   • What Is Your Favorite Baseball Card Set? |...  Two Best Mudlarking Channels:   / @nicolawhitemudlark      / @sifinds  

On Episode 18 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they discuss blowback to Mike Baker, SGC raising its prices, and new players trying to enter the card space without doing their due diligence.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Mike Baker blowback: @simon466cards Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNwLMFkCsZoGAI Bankrupcy Paperwork:http://bankrupt.com/misc/ccb08-18315.pdfAll Vintage Cards Article:https://allvintagecards.com/mike-baker-authenticated/SGC Price increases:https://x.com/sgcgrading/status/2095119673264136312Dan's Last SGC Video:https://youtu.be/0UWcCXhE3PI?si=TZd7bAsOqM1LGQDaOld BIC Video from the last SGC price hike:https://youtu.be/RLv1RLdpWoA?si=MKiYJNEPwCex9s6kAwesome Card Shop IG Video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dcg4u0RTOZp/The Phillies Guy 1958 Topps Community Set Buildhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhjVNmsL374“Parasites Are Eating Your Hobbies Alive”https://youtu.be/W2x-UQpiARc?si=u6XrW9LxrajGy5rxTalkin' Shop Episode 11 w/Jeremy P:https://youtu.be/vNjt6y6bsRU?si=a2A6e6iWBr-jV32WBuster IG w/ Steve Aoki and Rubin:https://www.instagram.com/p/DKssHezSG5a/?hl=en&img_index=1CTCA IG:https://www.instagram.com/thectca/Selfie w/ Backyard Breaks:https://www.instagram.com/p/Da2-FCORvFZ/John Cena Wrestlemania Patch IG Stories:https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18103151468599393/Mentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always

We are back and for Episode 17 we spend a good chunk discussing an "epic" Logan Paul appearance on the Treasure Trove podcast -- epic in the true sense of the words as its dangerously close to 3 hours long. We have plenty of other callbacks, discussions of markets, market manipulation, and the drawbacks of listening to influencers. Stick around for the episodic Bonkers reference and some frustrating Mastro content.‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ Links:Carlos Bonus Cynics Episode Last Week:   • Fanatics Discusses Plans on Sports Card No...  The "Cool Joe" short:   • Joe Montana’s game-worn jersey from Super ...  Marathon Logan Paul with Treasure Trove:   • Logan Paul on the Pikachu Illustrator Sale...  Logan Paul Invests in Goldin:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...NEO on Pop Cult Market Boom:   • Pop Culture Cards Are EXPLODING in Value.  CGC lost Drew's Lincoln Card:   • RANT TIME: CGC Lost My Lincoln Card At The...  New ALT bounty:https://alt.xyz/itm/d7340097-dd43-45b...Felonious Photos:https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbx8b12EV...Bonkers Lectures an Audience of Millions:   • Sports Cards as an Alternative Asset Class  My Munson Video:   • Dan Acquires a Dream Card!  Steve Grad Authentication Service:https://gradcollection.com/authentica...Brian Gray Interviews Mastro - Breakdown by Carlos:   • Brian Gray interviews Bill Mastro | My Rea...  The Celebrini Winner:https://www.instagram.com/benjamin.be...Mentions:‪@LonelyBasementBaseballCards‬ ‪@leftyndv10‬ ‪@NEO_Cards_Comics‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ ‪@simon466cards‬ ‪@bobblesandballcards‬ Cardboard Cynics Podcast Feed:https://podcasts.apple.com/am/podcast...

On Episode 16 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore an Autographed 1952 Bowman Mantle of questionable provenance, an $11 Million dollar Ohtani sale bringing Valuetainment and CGC's missed opportunities, amongst other stories.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:CGC mistakes:Changing their guarantee:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnXQgpSPAAPrice increases:https://www.reddit.com/r/CGCCards/comments/1rq97d3/cgc_bulk_economy_price_change_coming_march_24/#lightbox_cuts Increased Turnaround Times:https://boards.cgccomics.com/topic/549992-new-turnaround-times-may-28th-2026/The Clubhouse 52 MantleSteve Grad breakdown of 10 problems with the auto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPveLpCcKdU&t=165sRabbit Hole Auction and the whole uncle Barry story: https://bid.rabbitholeauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=201Geoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_uYKkcTicU&t=228sBonker video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbcQizdtOS3/?igsh=Nzc1YzJxeTdmamk1Owner refused to go to JSA (even though JSA accepted) https://x.com/Steve_Grad/status/2085103692920049949?s=20Steve Grad Deposition PDF:https://haulsofshame.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Steve-Grad-Deposition.pdfGaryVee talking with Bonkers Cards:https://youtu.be/tGZCKJ-QEZk?si=XSU9dT5TpZwX_BYiIG Post of Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Sale:https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbb7VHSGJNs/?hl=en&img_index=1Coverage from Valuetainment on this sale:https://youtu.be/8Q89TrpmLtw?si=0YT50uC0l6eUtjlSCoffeezilla videos regarding Patrick Bet David receiving payment to promote an alleged Ponzi Scheme:First Video:https://youtu.be/8KnJOJfEbFM?si=KRMWOPnwT7KeTFr0Second Video confronting Patrick Bet David:https://youtu.be/O4A3HhLXGMo?si=Kp2SdznrBrg9x7GDTrove IG Post on "marketing your grail":https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZLWF3hM-u/?hl=enCheerful:Adam Vintage Sanctuary acquiring 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson and 1951 Bowman Willie Mays using realized-equity in Star Jordan cards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Any-efq19dQ&t=405s Goldin Post on 1986 Fleer Box Break:https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcVP4zAjb-/Oh Yaas is ALIVE!!https://www.ohyaas.com/how-it-worksBIC Live 303 (Not National Coverage):https://www.youtube.com/live/o2oQQ1yzZ90?si=sBXs6ZPsMz-50Tw4Dan's Love of the Game Auction Review:https://youtu.be/SzoxFyJcpyk?si=3v7xCfikWeyjydAVMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

After our foray into the livestream world, the Cardboard Cynics are back to the standard format show. We spend a large part of this episode revisiting the "Treasure Trove" podcast and discussing how these insidious grifters are now infiltrating the collectibles world and how artificially inflating markets is dangerous to all of us downstream.There are also some fun and funny segments discussed including the return of the "Voice of Vintage" in a new role, Rovell's continued ridiculousness, and a whole bunch of other callbacks, including Boston Card Hunter, Eric Michael, FTX, Logan Paul, Coffezilla, and Cllct. Shoutouts are also a plenty, including TiffanyCards, Scumbag Card Collection on IG, and as always, Auburn35.Mentions:‪@JunkWaxHero‬ ‪@TJ_Is_Online‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ LINKS:Treasure Trove Podcast Episode with Graham Stephan:   • Graham Stephan on the Future of Collectibl...  2016 Price Manipulation:   • 2016 Price Manipulation of the 1955 Robert...  Yotta Bank Crash:   • Youtuber Bank Wont Let You Withdraw Money  FTX lawsuit against Graham Stephan:https://static1.squarespace.com/stati...Those Who Cannot Remember the Past are Condemned to Repeat It:https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/207...Kid with $15 Million "Collection":  / da9ud-5ucef  Tiffany Cards Exposing Backyard Breaks FAKE Patch:https://x.com/tiffanycards/status/207...Boston Card Hunter vs Eric Michael:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbG5VZ...Scumbag Card Collection on IG:https://www.instagram.com/scumbagcard...

On Episode 14 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore How Not to Livestream with an agenda, Fanatics Live Content Creates offer their own "NOT A COURSE", and Treasure Trove delivers unintentional comedy as always.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Sports Card Nonsense Livestream:https://www.youtube.com/live/tla3lmbpL1A?si=14fyfeJBCMyGRM9t"MACHAMPS MENTORSHIP" (Totally NOT a course!):https://www.oyamastrading.com/machamps-mentorship-v2NEO's IG Post on the Pokemon dealer allegedly asking for a buyer to "Make it Right":https://www.instagram.com/p/DafuDZ2RjCm/Latest Treasure Trove Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/aZ2yNgcuGA8?si=47LGq9UChjCAibYSBook Recommendation:“Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” by Maureen StantonMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

This, my friends, is vintage Carlos -- going deep, telling tales, and finding the most entertaining cynical aspects of the "collectibles" industry. This episode covers a LOT of ground and there is a little bit for everyone and about everyone. Other topics include "The Acceptance of Ignorance" "Vintage Tourists" "The Hobby Content Funnel" "Hobby Zen" "The History Guy" and "Shark Tank Knockoff". ‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ The Friday Night Live:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaCgEaXNDinc57_4bJwWwA/streams/streams

‪@simon466cards‬ ‪@jayhawkervintagecards‬ ‪@barrybarry3270‬ ‪@sportscardinvestigator‬ Andy's Video Quoted:   • PSA Changed a Menu Option... The Hobby Los...  Barry's video referenced:   • VR for Dan @DansVintageBaseballPC & A TRIB...  AJ Scaramucci wins the Super Mario for $3 Million:https://www.instagram.com/p/DZobuuzEX...   • Our $3M Super Mario Bros. Purchase, the Di...     • $16M Pikachu, $85M Rothko, $5.11M Wemby an...  

On Episode XII of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore Overanalysis in the Hobby, its Corporate Takeover, and Dan forgets to wait until the Patreon Recording to make an announcement (there is no Patreon....).All this and somehow Bruce Buffer is referenced! That and more on the first Roman Numeral-based episode of Cynics.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Oh Yaas Official website: https://www.ohyaas.com/Liquid Marketplace Hearing Link: https://www.capitalmarketstribunal.ca/en/hearing-scheduleCards HQ funded by EnOne Ventures: https://enoneventures.com/#teamVenture Capital behind “DJ Skee”: https://djskee.com/One Team - Players Association product deals and partnerships with media companies: https://oneteam.com/about-us/ Shamrock Capitol https://shamrockcap.com/ @simon466cards 's video referenced:https://youtu.be/PnCgtppB0HY?si=lzS6Xx7zjUyKjsdB BCCG Video on the Channel:https://youtu.be/RnIo0U2bDBM?si=5nSBCVaarWM0dMJ8“It’s Time!” Card Shop: https://itstimecards.com/Sports Collectors Daily Article on this: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/ufc-icon-bruce-buffer-talks-new-card-shop-in-agoura-hills-collecting-joe-rogan-rookies-passion-for-vintage/ @sportscardinvestigator 's latest video:https://youtu.be/lZlkLKs2MHc?si=qoA52V5F6-16UrOUMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

We are back with another installment of your favorite hobby duo, as cynical and snide as ever about this hobby that we put up with.

As always, 3 topics each to be Cynical and 3 to be cheerful -- because it's not all doom and gloom in the hobby, some things and some people can make us smile.‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ Victor's video:   • 4 Things Sports Card Content Creators Do T...  Heritage Collection Purchase:https://x.com/Heritage_Sport/status/2...More Attention to Wrestling Cards?https://www.patreon.com/posts/role-of...The Friday Live:   • Hobby Talk Live #293  Boston Card Hunter posting legal nonsense:https://x.com/BosCardHunter/status/20...Collector Connection:https://thecollectorconnection.com/ca...Carlos's Wrestling Channel:‪@BICWrestling‬ Mentions:‪@jpcards‬ ‪@true_rcs‬ ‪@chrisfrommissouri‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ ‪@MrJmangini‬ ‪@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards‬ ‪@vintageoddballcards6103‬ ‪@TJ_Is_Online‬ ‪@SouthernCollector14‬ ‪@mikehamm007‬ ‪@NEO_Cards_Comics‬ ‪@ClementeCollector‬ ‪@WaxPackWisdom‬ ‪@TheGradedGamer‬ ‪@EverydayCardCollector-Jason‬ ‪@4CollectorsForCollectors‬

On Episode 10 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as Beckett (both the person and company) manages to make the cut, as well as Goldin making his regular appearance.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Beckett joins 'Oh Yaas!'IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYP6Re2CVcs/?img_index=1Oh Yaas Official website: https://www.ohyaas.comFunded by this company: https://www.charles-potomac-capital.com/Goldin's excitement over Fleer Jordan and being a "Hall of Famer"https://x.com/GoldinCo/status/2045309022706819368https://x.com/GoldinCo/status/2045297944526463483Fanatics "Hobby Alchemy"Record Orton Sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOO9z_tevf/BIC Wrestling Video on the topic:https://youtu.be/Q96PMUXfhhU?si=8YuLmRRvOZUo1lyoKurt's Card Care YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@kurtscardcareBeckett Updates it's Label:BIC Video from 2023: https://youtu.be/_covk3UtbAs?si=OifmlCbT_Q_2OtPxBeckett Channel Video on the change:https://youtu.be/p6ylcrDYgTc?si=3kNM1yrS8-qwhQ8FThe Episode of "The Hit List" referenced:https://youtu.be/4q_aPkjH9Vg?si=x27ptr9VR4GumU_fHamilton Cardinals first episode of Web Series:https://youtu.be/OVIeH1Ps2hM?si=dkNn10T08BV4yUzLOther references:Mentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

We have returned for Episode 9 of the Cardboard Cynics series, this time with Carlos on location at the Toronto Expo. There was a lot to cover in this episode, as some hobby "voices" have made some silly claims, a nice bit of data proves one of Dan's disputed claims, we are cheerful for many reasons, and much more. And you can stick around until the end when Dan quotes the Bible. Yes, that happened.‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ Links:Rob Veres on Instagram:  / dxzc39-jknj  Victor's video about Veres:   • @BurbankCards Rob Veres Sounds Off on Allo...  NEO's video about doomed LCS:   • Is This the End of Local Card Shops?  Gordy Bonker declares himself "The Voice of the Vintage Side of the Hobby":   • PSA’s First Ever Grader on His Most Memora...  Gordy Bonker with Jeremy Lee:   • Sports Card Live’s Jeremy Lee on the Bigge...  The $500 Card Holder:https://m1ntaverse.com/products/the-m...Mentions:‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ ‪@bobbyburrellvhc‬ ‪@RipFan8‬ ‪@Canadian_Cards‬ ‪@90sauctions‬ ‪@true_rcs‬ ‪@NEO_Cards_Comics‬ ‪@MrJmangini‬ ‪@vintageoddballcards6103‬ ‪@professorsportscards‬ ‪@SportsCardsNonsense‬ ‪@bobblesandballcards‬

On Episode 8 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as Darren Rovell enters the world of promoting repacks, The National potentially loses its status as a destination show, and they briefly discuss why nobody likes a quitter.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Darren Rovell’s foray into the world of digital repacks from Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/DXKgB3en37x/Baseball Collector Video discussing autographs purchased:https://youtu.be/xMyP2aeutvg?si=N24pGKqKhwSla6k5Reacting to the "PSA Responds to Deactivating My Favorite Card" T-Pott interview on Market Movershttps://youtu.be/z0xSamph80U“GameStop Launches Slot Machine-Style Power Packs Platform”https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/gamestop-launches-slot-machine-style-power-packs-platform/Other references:Mentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

In the Lucky 7 episode, we discuss Darren Rovell's highly questionable decision to consign a five-figure ticket to Probstein, Dan sheepishly returns to mocking Geoff, we shake our heads at Jim Beckett's decision to talk about shill (and "shield") bidding yet again, and we are cheerful about a variety of fun hobby stuff coming soon. And stick around for Carlos connecting the dots again to FTX! Oh you Content Gods, we praise your generosity!Cardboard Cynics Podcast Feed:https://podcasts.apple.com/am/podcast...Mentions:‪@CraigsCards62‬ ‪@BaseballCollector‬ ‪@4CollectorsForCollectors‬ ‪@LonelyBasementBaseballCards‬ ‪@brentrichardsbaseballcards‬ ‪@JunkWaxHero‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ ‪@NEO_Cards_Comics‬ Links:Rovell story:   • Counterfeit Beckett Stickers Flooding Mark...  https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/203...   • Darren Rovell HEATED when asked about Prob...  Beckett podcast:   • 1515 - Offensive Manipulation Defenses  Friday Livestream with Commentary on Beckett's newest:https://www.youtube.com/live/702FrggI...O'Leary as Jackass and FTX Connection:https://x.com/Jackkk/status/203834567...   • Kevin O'Leary's Shocking Prediction For Th...  https://moskowitz-law.com/ftx-influen...   • Let's talk about FTX.  Geoff's "Marketing" Video:   • I Accidentally Bought Altered Cards and Gr...  Mike and Pastor Craig Rev Steve Tribute:   • A Message to the Card Community from RevSt...  

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On Episode 6, Carlos and Dan go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual. Along the way, Carlos takes us back to 2022 and the $3.5 Million Logan Paul Pokémon case for a reason to be cheerfully cynical. 😄

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• RevSteve – GoFundMeLink to GoFundMe
• RevSteve – ObituaryStephen K. Miller – Obituary
• Brian Gray – SCD ChannelBrian Gray Discussing WhatNot
• Logan Paul – $3.5M Pokémon CaseLogan Paul $3.5 Million Pokémon Case
• Instagram Reel – 2022IG Reel from Back Then
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As we mourn a kazoo and what might have been, it is time for another episode of Cardboard Cynics. One of us won an award, but not what you expected. Another discussion of grading? Hardly. But in the end it's all just the diamond encrusted logo patch auto card we make of our lives.‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ Death of a Kazoo Live Segment:   • Live Stream Excerpt: Death of a Kazoo #Jus...  BIC Interview with TPott:   • Talking Grading with T-Pott from Market Mo...  Hobby Hotline Interview with TPott:https://www.youtube.com/live/Zl_7mH2e...Kevin O'Leary Looking Like an Idiot:https://x.com/DEADLINE/status/2028240...Viral Card Show Dealer Encounter:  / dvmgci8ezqn  Mentions:‪@4CollectorsForCollectors‬ ‪@TheSportsCardDad‬ ‪@chrisfrommissouri‬ ‪@brad8671‬ ‪@MarketMovers‬ ‪@Misfitcollectors‬

On Episode 4 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  briefly touch on some feedback, go through some reasons to be cheerful, to be Cynical, and then the discussion moves to a deep dive on the $16.5 Pokemon sale and some interesting links to various characters involved.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Carlos' Live reacting to Goldin's IG post-Pokemon card sale:https://youtube.com/live/-NExIE-_97s?feature=sharePokemon Sale article:https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:f8a729c55094b:0-logan-paul-sells-pok-mon-card-for-16-5m-years-after-fractional-nft-row/One of Rattle Pokemon's videos breaking down Logan Paul, Liquid Marketplace connections and the Pokemon card:https://youtu.be/MJ_hbOFXkrw?si=XuCWJ5Ev7M5MHO9u"Ryan, Amin & Karn of Liquid Marketplace | SCL #137"https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ryan-amin-karn-of-liquid-marketplace-scl-137/id1533367422?i=1000558497672"Investigating Logan Paul's Biggest Scam" by Coffeezillahttps://youtu.be/386p68_lDHA?si=rOFa6Hq6hy1BxFbf“Interview” with AJ Scaramuccihttps://x.com/darrenrovell/status/2023574237072535720FTX Bankruptcy lawsuit against Scaramuccihttps://fortune.com/2024/11/09/ftx-lawsuit-anthony-scaramucci-sam-bankman-fried-sbf-crypto-investments/Kevin O’Leary involvement with FTXhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIXq1pfvG0g&t=33sLiquid Marketplace hearing on the merits June 18-19Complaint:https://www.capitalmarketstribunal.ca/sites/default/files/2025-02/oth_20250219_liquid-marketplace_0.pdfOther references:Cllct Getting out of the Journalism game:https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/memorabilia/rovell-cllct-enters-social-first-eraBen Burrows Gone:https://x.com/BenMBurrows/status/2019550728063525163Rovell blames readers for Washington Post layoffs:https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/2019081944420560932(Cllct nominated for Mantel Award!)Mentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

Its Episode 3 of our Cardboard Cynics series, and this time we have a lot of fun but also some serious talk. The Content Gods have delivered some juicy material, Ken reappears, we talk about a firing on a livestream, and we recognize the gracious and patient women among us. And more!The Cardboard Cynics Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPMentioned in this Episode:‪@rayfromphilly6969‬ ‪@4CollectorsForCollectors‬ ‪@BaseballCollector‬ ‪@SportCardMadness‬ ‪@BostonCardHunter‬ ‪@SportsCardsNonsense‬ ‪@collectorinvestordealer‬ ‪@MidLifeCards‬ ‪@SportsGuru17‬ ‪@TheGradedGamer‬ ‪@bobblesandballcards‬ ‪@bobbyburrellvhc2415‬ ‪@3D80sKid‬ ‪@mikehamm007‬ ‪@JonsSportsCards‬ ‪@SammyThunder‬ ‪@bowman53‬ Links to Videos Discussed:Boston Card Hunter   • I Never Thought I’d See This in the Hobby  Jon's Sports Cards & Collectibles   • Video  Sports Card Nonsensehttps://www.youtube.com/live/xv7umuZSOGIhttps://www.youtube.com/live/kaBuFSuTt38Melissa Hits a Grand Slam   • Girl hits Grand Slam in Little League All ...  About Trove:https://findyourtrove.com/about-us/Ken Auctions Declaration of Independence:https://x.com/GoldinCo/status/2016194...

On Episode 2 of Cardboard Cynics (already 100% more episodes than SGC!), Carlos and  @DansVintageBaseballPC  discuss their top reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful in the hobby, and conclude with a quick discussion on the upcoming YouTube Sports Card Hall of Fame voting.Episode References:Mantel's "SLAM" Metrichttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mantel-slam-metric-aims-buying-204500138.html"The Data on SGC Is Being Twisted — Here’s Proof" by  @simon466cards  https://youtu.be/1YH_upHgEuQ?si=jd-aOOapUSOMGjbJ"Whatnot’s IPO Push Is Starting to Look Desperate"https://youtu.be/vbd4Xda8ZUM?si=LrdKRZbskFq_eFCI"Mint Condition is Overrated" by  @Sportscardsanonymous https://youtu.be/IjtNYlXp37c?si=2mIYwwDtg2-g7z9jNYC Vintage Trade Night:https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcards_vintage/comments/1qjanwy/nyc_vintage_trade_night_at_bleecker_trading_feb_15/"The Cards That Stay" by  @hammerforty-four  https://youtu.be/5xlDQ3oGS6I?si=b4DHakB0-LzC7YREMentions: @mikehamm007 Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

*Originally Aired Jan 11, 2026*

In Episode 1 of the new collaboration series, Carlos ‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ and Dan ‪@DansVintageBaseballPC‬ introduce themselves and the concepts that will be discussed, and work through their inner cynic. Topics will include top hobby reasons to be cynical but also reasons to be cheerful. We will also welcome viewer feedback and input, so keep those questions and comments coming!

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