Explore every episode of the podcast Golden Age of Cardboard | A vintage sports card podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Going Down the Rabbit Hole w/ Justin Hirsch!! | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:51:13 | |
Today I get to chat with my buddy Justin from Rabbit Hole Auctions. We take a look at some of the cooler items in the current auction and talk about the stories behind them. Enjoy!! Check out the auction: https://rabbitholeauctions.com/ Check out Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.aiGet two months free with code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| Making Her Mark in the Hobby w/ The Big League Find!! | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:48:27 | |
Today I talk with Brooke Banazek from The Big League Find. We talk through her involvement and how she has grown to love the hobby and hanging out with her dad!! Enjoy!! Check out Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.aiGet two months free with code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| Card Grading is Broken...Or is it?? | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:49:36 | |
Today I have my monthly chat with Leighton from Just Collect and Auctionwire. Enjoy!! Check out Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.aiGet two months free with code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| Chopping It Up With the OG Guest of This Show!! | 19 août 2026 | 00:56:50 | |
Today I just hang out and discuss the hobby with the very first guest on this show!! Welcome back Andy - She Blinded Me With Refractors. Enjoy!! Check out Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.aiGet two months free with code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| Is the Sports Card Market Too Top Heavy? W/ Leighton Sheldon | 12 août 2026 | 00:49:55 | |
In my monthly catching up with Leighton series, we discuss his experience at the National as well as the Tops Heaviness of the sports card market. Enjoy!! Check out Auction Wire: www.auctionwire.ai Get two months free with code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| The 2026 National From a Dealer Perspective with Craig Halbig | 05 août 2026 | 00:44:14 | |
As we begin the post-National hangover period, I wanted to get Craig's take while it was still fresh. Come here how his National experience was from his perspective as a dealer. Enjoy!! | |||
| No National? No Problem. Hobby Homies with Tim @thebigleaguefind | 29 juil. 2026 | 00:48:37 | |
Just chatting hobby with my buddy Tim from over at the Big League Find!! Enjoy!! | |||
| To the Moon!! Hobby Homies w/ Garrett - Card Cutter | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
Is there an end in sight for hobby growth? Hanging with my buddy Garrett as we tackle this question and other general shenanigans. Enjoy!! Check out Auction Wire!! www.auctionwire.aiUse the code GOLDENAGE to get 2 months free!! | |||
| The Crowded Hobby Summer! w/ Leighton Sheldon | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:49:02 | |
Hobby summers used to be slow. Not anymore!! They have become a flurry of hobby activity. In this episode Leighton and I talk about all the summer goings on. Enjoy!! Check out AuctionWire!!: www.auctionwire.ai Use the code: GOLDENAGE to get 2 months free!! | |||
| Why The Grading Mess Matters to All of Us!! w/ Graig of MidLife Cards | 17 juin 2026 | 00:49:51 | |
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!! | |||
| What Makes a Great Card Room!! w/ Tony - Southern Collector!! | 03 juin 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
I talk today with my card buddy and we discuss our journeys to get our card rooms where they are today. Enjoy!! | |||
| The Hobby Pandemonium!! It's at Ludicrous Speed!! | 06 mai 2026 | 00:44:23 | |
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.ai Promo Code: GOLDENAGE | |||
| Hobby Talk with Chris Sewall | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:49:45 | |
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!! | |||
| Fireside Chat with Orlando - A Collector's Dream!! | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:56:31 | |
Today I talk with my great friend Orlando about the state of the hobby. Strongsville, the National and the show boom happening. Enjoy!! | |||
| The Story Behind the Earliest Known Signed Mickey Mantle Card!! | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:58:11 | |
Today we get to hear an amazing story about a collector and his lifelong passion. Enjoy!! Rabbit Hole Auctions: www.rabbitholeauctions.com | |||
| Hope For The Best...Plan For The Worst!! | 25 mars 2026 | 00:51:14 | |
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!! | |||
| Catching up with My Favorite Dealer Craig Halbig!! | 11 mars 2026 | 00:45:46 | |
Got to have a fun conversation with Craig. We talk shows and the current state of the hobby!! Enjoy!! | |||
| Baseball Greats Overlooked in the Hobby!! EP3 - Hubbell & Sam Rice!! | 04 mars 2026 | 00:42:03 | |
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!! | |||
| 5 Keys to Hobby Happiness!! | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:37:30 | |
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!! | |||
| Baseball Greats Overlooked in the Hobby!! EP2 - Hornsby & Vaughan!! | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:57:33 | |
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!! | |||
| Sports Good vs Hobby Good w/ Nick - Boston Card Hunter | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:51:35 | |
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!! | |||
| What If?? Merging My Collection With Another!! | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:47:38 | |
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!! | |||
| Ten Commandments of the Sports Card Hobby!! | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:36:46 | |
Today my friend Chris from Missouri and I put out the Ten Commandments for the hobby that everyone needs to hear. Enjoy!! | |||
| Being Buddies in the Hobby with Ben!! | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:48:42 | |
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!! | |||
| Little Joys in the Hobby with Graig - Mid Life Cards | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:59:24 | |
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!! | |||
| Talking Cards With Former Major Leaguer Mike Bacsik | 31 déc. 2025 | 01:03:25 | |
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!! | |||
| My Favorite Collection Story Ever!! 20 million cards!! | 24 déc. 2025 | 01:05:31 | |
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 | |||
| Baseball Greats Overlooked in the Hobby!! A New Golden Age of Cardboard Series!! | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:51:14 | |
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!! | |||
| State of the Hobby - 2025!! What's a Collector to Do?? | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:59:44 | |
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!! | |||
| A New Way to Find Cards at Auction Houses!! Talking Hobby With Leighton Sheldon | 08 oct. 2025 | 01:03:43 | |
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!! | |||
| Is Obsession with Value Ruining the Hobby?? | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:54:40 | |
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!! | |||
| Things Get Deep!! Balancing Life & Hobby!! | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:56:59 | |
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. | |||
| One Splendid Season - Talking About 1912 Hassan Triplefolders!! | 20 août 2025 | 00:56:46 | |
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 | |||
| Building The Community One Collector At A Time!! | 23 juil. 2025 | 00:55:43 | |
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!! | |||
| Talking through 1941!! Great Cards and Great Baseball!! With author Todd Marcum | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:51:20 | |
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!! | |||
| Mike Answers Your Questions!! There are Some Doozies!! | 09 juil. 2025 | 00:37:52 | |
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!! | |||
| Huge Giveaway!! Down the Rabbit Hole To 10,000 Subs!! | 25 juin 2025 | 00:54:11 | |
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/ | |||
| What's on Mike's Card Wantlist and Why? | 04 juin 2025 | 00:54:56 | |
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!! | |||
| Is the National Getting Too Big??!! | 28 mai 2025 | 01:06:45 | |
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!! | |||
| Talking More About Hobby Projects and the Baseball Card Hall of Fame!! | 08 mai 2025 | 01:00:53 | |
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 | |||
| Diving into the 1914-15 Cracker Jack Set with Author Erik Varon | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:39:59 | |
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 | |||
| Are Repackers Good or Bad for the Hobby?? | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:50:32 | |
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!! | |||
| Best Vintage Market We Have Ever Seen!! | 16 avr. 2025 | 01:04:46 | |
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!! | |||
| How Baseball History Influences Our Collections!! | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:56:31 | |
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!! | |||
| Thoughts on the Current Grading Environment | 26 mars 2025 | 00:52:27 | |
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!! | |||
| Lots of Great Hobby Nuggets!! | 19 mars 2025 | 00:50:35 | |
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!! | |||
| Deep Diving Into the 1934-36 Diamond Stars Set!! | 12 mars 2025 | 00:45:41 | |
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!! | |||
| Chatting Vintage with Joe Orlando - Heritage Auctions!! | 05 mars 2025 | 00:50:11 | |
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!! | |||
| Choose Your Own Vintage Adventure w/ Chris Sewall | 26 févr. 2025 | 00:50:43 | |
Today Chris challenges me to a little vintage card trivia!! And we end up talking even more!! Enjoy!! | |||
| Great Vintage Hobby Chat with Dr. James Beckett!! | 19 févr. 2025 | 00:47:07 | |
On today's episode I have a great vintage conversation with hobby legend Dr. Beckett. I hope you enjoy. | |||