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Coom & Currie Sports cards

Ben Coom & Martin Currie

Leisure

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 29

Remember that rush of excitement when you found a special card in a pack as a kid? That nostalgic thrill has evolved into something much more powerful for today's collectors.

What begins as an innocuous purchase—a Tyler Lockett card from Pike Market in Seattle—quickly transforms into a full-fledged obsession that consumes both time and finances. Our hosts share their remarkably similar journeys into the trading card world, despite focusing on different sports: one drawn to NFL cards, the other to football/soccer.

We candidly explore the psychological elements that make card collecting so addictive. From the adrenaline rush of opening packs to the thrill of scoring a rare find online, both hosts acknowledge their struggles with "throttling back" their spending while maintaining their passion for the hobby.

Join us on Instagram & TikTok to see our latest pulls, acquisitions and subscribe to our monthly playlists featuring music from our social media posts.

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From Breaks To Building: How A UK Card Show Grew To 270 Tables

Season 1 · Episode 29

Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Duration 01:17:04

Cards bring people together, but building a space where that actually happens takes grit, spreadsheets, and a love for the hunt. We sit down with Sean from Northwest Card Show to trace a journey that starts with lockdown-era Facebook breaks and grows into a 270-table exhibition in the heart of Liverpool. He shares the real numbers behind a modern card show—venue hire, 10 million liability insurance, table and cloth rental, chairs, ad spend—and why a dedicated sports zone helps fuel the North’s collecting culture while TCG heats up.

We get candid about the break room days that turned territorial, and why shows became the antidote: neutral ground where collectors trade, talk, and rediscover what they love. Sean contrasts the intimacy of smaller rooms—where he can grab a one-of-one patch or trade for a rookie RPA—with the orchestration required in a mega hall. We compare American sports cards to football releases, especially on patch quality and memorabilia design, and dig into a practical PC rule that keeps value sensible: chase scarcity, numbered to 25 or less.

The grading debate lights up. PSA’s market gravity meets a hard look at upcharges, auction tie-ins, and consistency, while we explore alternatives: onsite UK grading, colour-matched slabs for display, and transparent systems like TAG. If you care about slab feel, wall displays, or AI-driven standards, this one hits home. Between segments, the NFL creeps in—kickoff-return gut punches, wounded depth charts, and how playoff narratives nudge prices for rookies and vets alike. We even admit why some of us now prefer Sunday nights to Saturday afternoons as modern football trends sap spontaneity.

Looking for a show to circle? Northwest Card Show returns to Liverpool’s exhibition centre with 270 tables and a 40–70 table sports zone designed to keep the hobby thriving up north. Follow “Northwest Card Show” on Instagram (underscores between words), NWCS events on TikTok, and find them on Facebook for details and tickets. If this conversation resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for series two after the Super Bowl, and drop a review with the card you’re hunting next—what story are you chasing?

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From WWE Belts To Mosaic: Hobby Wins, NFL Heartbreak, And A Messi Noir Bomb

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 01:02:30

A WWE belt on the desk, a friendly feud in the DMs, and a shed finally transformed into a clean, lighted break space—we kick off with laughs and jump straight into the kind of hobby talk that makes collecting feel alive. From MRI claustrophobia myths to the calming hum of headphones, we get personal for a moment before diving into the weekend’s chaos: Packers vs Bears, three missed field goals that changed everything, and why kickers carry more pressure than most fans admit. We look ahead to the Seahawks with real optimism and unpack what a true home advantage looks like when a club actively limits away colours in the stands.

Football gets spicy as we break down the Liverpool–Arsenal flashpoint: a player nudged off the pitch while injured. We weigh fan instincts against the laws of the game—unsporting behaviour, dissent, and how visible injuries alter ref decisions. Then we push back on sensational punditry around a misjudged backheel, because not every mistake is disrespect. That nuance matters when you’re buying and selling cards; stories move markets.

On the hobby table, we go wide and deep: a budget-friendly PFL contenders box with four numbered cards and an auto sparks a new MMA PC, while Score offers base-heavy nostalgia and Donruss Elite delivers clean inserts. Topps Finest and Merlin bring premium gloss and smart legends lists. Our strategic pivot? Mosaic over Prism for PC focus—richer colours, stunning short prints like Genesis and Honeycomb, and more varied parallels that feel great in hand. We also walk through the realities of high-end variance in Immaculate, the art of trading into something you’ll actually cherish, and why a goodwill freebie can turn a tense sale into a long-term relationship.

And yes, we talk about the pull everyone’s whispering about: a Lionel Messi Noir on-card gold ink to 15 from a £100 break, rumoured in the mid five figures. Keep or sell? We explore the case for both, from insurance and liquidity to the sheer thrill of holding a grail. We close with the final chapter of “All About That Base,” proving that base can be beautiful when the design sings—Origins, Score, and PFL all make the cut.

If you enjoy smart hobby strategy, real match talk, and a few ridiculous belts, hit follow, share this with a collector mate, and leave a quick review—it helps more listeners find the show. What’s your Mosaic vs Prism stance right now? We want to hear it.

When A Honeycomb Hides In Your Box, What Else Are You Missing

Season 1 · Episode 27

Sunday, January 11, 2026 • Duration 27:13

Shock, relief, and a hard reset—that’s the ride from FA Cup surprises to NFL wild card swings to a ruthless rethink of the personal collection. Brighton sending United out sets the tone for a weekend where nothing feels settled, and that energy rolls straight into the Rams’ late escape and the Bears’ comeback that scrambled my Seahawks hopes. The result is a real-time audit of what belongs in the box and what is just noise.

I walk through a full year of collecting lessons, from the early days of one-touching base to a strict two-box PC rule that forces upgrades and better choices. Product preferences come into focus: Mosaic’s colour, case hits, and vibrancy beat Prism’s reputation for me, with soft spots for Origins and Phoenix when the design sings. A late-night dig turns up honeycombs I’d practically forgotten, and that discovery becomes a checkpoint for tracking, condition, and learning to buy with discipline.

The biggest turn is emotional: letting go of a Roma Odunze Colour Blast that graded a 10. I talk about why the card mattered, why it no longer fit the core of my PC, and how selling it to a true Bears fan helps the story land well. The proceeds point to a JSN chase that feels more aligned, and that’s the theme here—fewer cards, better cards, stronger stories. Along the way, I unpack why NFL cards connect more than my soccer stack, with an Alisson PC as the exception that proves the rule, and I preview a gold-ink Byron Murphy auto that looks even better in hand than on camera.

If you’re balancing fandom, value, and the pull of a clean PC, this one’s for you. Press play, share your current PC rule you refuse to break, and tell us the last card you sold that tugged at your heart. Subscribe, leave a review, and tag us on Instagram so we can celebrate your latest mail day and your best two-box decisions.

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From NFC Glory To Hobby Stories: Seahawks, Liverpool Nostalgia, And Building A Sports Card Community

Season 1 · Episode 26

Sunday, January 4, 2026 • Duration 01:14:52

Frost in one mic, summer in the other—and a Seahawks high that won’t quit. We kick off with the NFC clincher over the 49ers, reliving the key swings, the nervy red-zone moments, and the interception that slammed the door. The buzz spills into a confession: for the first time, NFL has edged out soccer in our weekly obsession, even for a dyed-in-the-wool Liverpool fan.

From there, we throw open the hobby cabinet. A surprise signed Arroyo shirt and a Secret Santa masterclass set the mood, then we rewind our Fanatics visit and the first on-camera auto pull that got us hooked on reaction videos. We talk about why authentic moments beat manufactured hype, how short rips build community, and why nostalgia is the invisible currency of collecting. That flows into a rich detour through Istanbul 2005—Smicer’s goal, Dudek’s miracle, and the way a single card can unlock twenty minutes of goosebumps.

We don’t dodge the present either. Liverpool’s tactical tweak to a 4-2-3-1, the muted press, and the lack of incision in the final third all get a clear-eyed look, as do transfer whispers and the need for a creative pivot. Then it’s a tour of shops on both sides of the world: Fanatics’ sports-first polish, Kaboom’s TCG focus, Edenbridge’s community-ready setup, and Top Play Sports Cards in NZ with smart singles boxes and tidy displays. Mail days roll in—illusions inserts, rookies and stars thrillers, RPAs, and a colour blast that warranted an 8.5-hour round trip—before we lock horns on grading. PSA for investment-grade slabs? Local graders for fast, handsome PC displays? We lay out the trade-offs so you can pick what fits your goals.

We wrap by naming our cards of the year: a Smicer auto that ties to Istanbul’s magic, and a Jalen Milroe colour blast that turned logistics into lore. If you love sport, story, and the chase, you’ll feel right at home. If you enjoy the show, follow, share with a hobby friend, and drop a review—what’s your card of the year and why?

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Eight Pints, No Goals, But Plenty Of Shiny Cardboard

Season 1 · Episode 25

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 01:12:55

A dull ninety minutes at Brighton, eight pints deep, and still the best part was being with the boys. Then Thursday flipped the script: Seattle’s wild swing from early promise to overtime guts, a live two‑point decision, and that jittery 5:30 a.m. buzz when sleep doesn’t stand a chance. That’s the heart of this one—why we keep showing up, even when the match is forgettable, because every now and then sport knocks the breath out of you.

From there we pick apart Liverpool’s win at Spurs and the thin line between a high yellow and a red, talk discipline and temperament, and wander into boxing’s strange new economy. Joshua’s finish was emphatic, the build‑up pure theatre, and the money a reminder that curiosity drives modern sport as much as belts do. It all points to the same question we ask in the hobby: what’s real, what’s hype, and what still makes you feel something?

Cards bring the clarity. A Jordan Love eBay detour yields Select rookies and an Optic Hollow that just looks right in hand. We crack a sealed 1999 Futera Liverpool pack and feel the era in the raised foils. Then the provenance knot: player‑worn patches witnessed by a brand rep, match‑worn shorts from pre‑season friendlies, the odd weight of owning a piece tied to a player’s story. Finally, the slab debate gets honest. PSA carries the premium and the look; local graders add speed, subgrades, and transparency; AI grading teases consistency and detailed reports. If you’re building a personal collection, maybe the best rule is simple—slab what you love, protect what matters, and let the market chatter be background noise.

Join us for terrace tales, overtime chaos, and a grounded guide to collecting with intent. If this episode made you nod, laugh, or reconsider your grading plan, follow the show, share it with a mate, and leave a review—what’s your card goal for 2025?

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Wi-Fi 0, Autographs 2, Beer Count Unknown

Season 1 · Episode 24

Friday, December 12, 2025 • Duration 42:02

The plan was simple: record at the Fanatics store, grab some Liverpool team sets, and ride the buzz. Reality threw us bad Wi‑Fi, silent mics, and a storage meltdown—so we pivoted, ripped anyway, and hit the kind of pulls that make a hobby day unforgettable. Vladimir Smicer out of 250, a surprise second auto, and enough numbered colour to keep any Liverpool fan grinning. We carried the momentum to a North London shop, joked about one‑of‑one “on‑card autos” of ourselves, and then ducked into a pub to salvage the episode.

From there we go full sport and full hobby. Green Bay outlasts Chicago with Jordan Love looking sharp, Seattle detonates Atlanta after a sleepy first half, and the fantasy playoff picture gets clearer as game scripts swing touches and targets. If you play DFS or chase cards, this is the moment to separate noise from edge—understanding when a blowout buries volume, when a rookie’s quiet week means nothing, and how hype can still be value if you buy the right parallel at the right time.

Then we face the hard questions every fan and collector meets. West Ham’s draw with Brighton sparks a VAR breakdown, and Mo Salah’s comments force a bigger conversation about form, timing and the club coming first. We compare eras where no player was bigger than the badge and apply that principle to collecting strategy: break for the thrill, buy singles for certainty, and build a PC that survives slumps. Whether you love the rip or the neat row of framed cards, pick a lane you’ll stand by when the market moves and the headlines turn.

Hit play, share your take—breaks or singles, where do you land? If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend who needs a lift after their last box break.

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Mile-High Box Break: Two Friends Reunite, Trade Lessons From A Year In The Hobby, And Plan A Live Store Rip

Season 1 · Episode 23

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 01:01:35

A motion‑tracking iPad, a misplaced WWE belt, and a mile‑high Mosaic rip set the tone for a UK homecoming that changes how we collect. With postage slashed and eBay at our fingertips, we talk about the sheer joy of next‑day mail, the bargains that surface before the holidays, and the art of making fair offers that actually land. Along the way we pull a Jalen Milroe Origins RPA, debate what makes a “true RPA,” and share why a clean design and player connection often matter more than technical purism.

We also map out a big week ahead: recording from the Fanatics Regent Street flagship, testing the break area for a live rip, and visiting an independent North London card shop to support the grassroots scene. Trades flow too — Jets pieces for a friend, Seahawks colour‑match autos into the PC — and we dig into the difference between flipping to fund the collection and chasing quick cash. If you’ve ever wondered when to sell, when to hold, or how to build a personal collection that still feels intentional a year later, you’ll find practical guardrails and a few cautionary tales.

On the pitch and the gridiron, form fuels the hunt. A sharper Liverpool shape brings balance and belief, while the Seahawks deliver a professional 26‑0 and the Packers find rhythm behind Jordan Love. Those storylines inform what we chase: rookies with room to grow, legends that anchor a binder, and inserts that simply look beautiful. Mosaic blasters remind us why product experience matters — varied inserts, retail‑exclusive colours, and even coach cards that make the binder smile.

Join us for a warm, first‑person tour through collecting wins and lessons, from negotiating etiquette to festive timing. If you enjoy sports cards, eBay tactics, PC vs flipping chat, and live store energy, you’ll feel right at home. Hit follow, share with a hobby friend, and tell us the card you’re hunting before year’s end.

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From ACL Rehab To Seaside Sports: Building A PC Without Breaking The Bank

Season 1 · Episode 22

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 01:11:01

A hobby can start with a small spark and turn into a full-on adventure. We sit down with Andy from Seaside Sports to trace his path from ACL rehab and school-day stickers to a dialled-in PC of Brighton autos and Lakers cards, fuelled by smart eBay flips and the thrill of opening fresh hobby boxes. What begins as a way to pass time becomes a playbook for collecting with intention—keeping the cards you love, moving the rest, and letting the hobby fund itself.

The heart of the story beats at the Brighton card show in the Amex. First-time show nerves, tables stacked high, and that mix of joy and overwhelm when every box might hold a grail. We trade notes on what actually works: arrive with time, set targets by player and set, comp without apology, group buys to negotiate, and circle back after a full lap. Some vendors make it easy with conversation and curation; others… not so much. Still, the wins add up: a bargain Jordan Love, a Chloe Kelly auto chosen by a six-year-old, and one orange refractor that got away. Meanwhile, a Phoenix Colour Blast for the Seahawks triggers an eight-hour round trip to collect in person—because sometimes peace of mind is part of the price.

We widen the lens to the market. Topps’ return to licensed NBA cards resets the chase list with Cooper Flagg heat and first real autos for modern stars, while box prices demand sharper strategy. On the football side, modest Liverpool tins surprisingly deliver numbered hits that make sense for budget-minded collectors. We also share the softer magic: Scotland’s late heroics, students gifting Brighton cards to a teacher, and a pilgrimage to the Fanatics store on Regent Street with its 1/1 photo booth and under-the-counter moments.

If you’re building a collection, eyeing your first show, or debating breaks vs singles, this one’s for you. Hit play, then tell us: what’s your best pick-up under £20, and what’s your go-to show strategy? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a collector who needs a nudge to start their PC.

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With one Vendor on the missing list, how's your luck Dom Lott takes over..

Season 1 · Episode 21

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 01:28:24

A missing co-host, a guest in the hot seat, and a kitchen studio set the tone for a candid ride through football form and the modern sports card grind. We kick off with West Ham’s burst of goals, Liverpool’s off-day after Europe, and that familiar knot in the stomach when VAR makes the game harder to love. It’s the same knot a lot of collectors feel during breaks: the thrill of possibility fighting the fear you’re playing the wrong odds.

From there we get practical. Dom walks us through tightening a PC, shifting from scattergun buys to targeted West Ham hits, and why reading product checklists matters more than hype. We break down the difference between random team and pick-your-team, when player breaks make sense, and why sticker autos, on-card signatures, and “not associated with any event” patches aren’t equal. The smartest move isn’t always the most exciting: sometimes you buy singles, other times you leverage a cheap team slot with frequent hits. The trick is to know which is which.

Then we tackle the big question: do manufacturers steer monster hits towards influencers? We can’t prove it, but the economics of case hits and sustained demand suggest there’s more orchestration than pure chance. Our advice is grounded: control what you can. Balance the rush with a plan, learn your products, and keep a binder for base cards that might age surprisingly well—especially with first-year Topps NFL on the horizon, where rookie base could mirror early Prism’s long-tail value.

We round it out with mail day highlights, a sharp Steven Gerrard Chrome Flashbacks low-numbered gem, and a live break that reminds us why we love and loathe the chase in equal measure. Plus, Brighton card show prep: how to walk a hall without buying the wrong card first. Subscribe, share with a mate who loves breaks, and tell us: are loaded boxes for influencers a clever myth or a quiet truth? Your stories and reviews help more collectors find us.

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From Petrol Mishap To Earthquake Thrill: Coaching, Collecting, And Comebacks

Season 1 · Episode 20

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 01:06:04

The night shed. Bonfire crackle. A milestone that actually means something. We kick off with pure chaos energy—improvised lighting, a landmark episode number—and then swerve into a coach’s reality: a brilliant young keeper sidelined, rules blocking a replacement, and a long drive home capped by the most expensive mistake a tired mind can make. Four hours, a drained tank, and a team of teenagers who now have a story for life. Chaperoning turns into quake-watching as a short, sharp New Zealand earthquake rattles the decking and resets the mood.

That reset threads into football. We open up about Liverpool’s seven-game wobble, a gritty correction against Villa, and a performance against Madrid that felt like a corner turned. It’s tactics and tempo—full-backs pressing, midfield legs, shot creation—framed by the very human weight of grief in a close club. We talk price tags, pressure, and why context matters as much as metrics when you judge a squad finding its feet again.

Then it’s the NFL heat check. Seahawks look almost complete: JSN scorching, defence clamping, run game searching for daylight. A speed signing might stretch the field and unlock the ground attack. Packers get a balanced read—promising darts from Love, defensive lapses to fix, and a tough slate that will sharpen edges. Along the way, we rip mail and compare products with a collector’s honesty: DAKA’s surprise quality, Leaf’s place for accessible autos, Phoenix base that outshines some inserts, Mosaic’s pop, and Impeccable’s heft. A Gerrard PC binge brings structure—Project22 slabs, Deco’s Gatsby sheen, Futera’s unlicensed charm, and numbered Galaxy cards that hit the sweet spot between niche and nostalgic.

We close on the big hobby question: Kabooms. The new design splits opinion, and the first-off-the-line purple variant raises the dilution debate. More access for mid-tier collectors might mean less prestige for purists. Where do you land? We’re shifting releases to Fridays, lining up breakers and friends of the hobby, and planning live segments from Fanatics London and the Guildford Card Show.

If you enjoyed the ride—from petrol panic to product picks—follow, share with a collector mate, and leave a review. What’s your current PC focus, and which product actually delivers for you?

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