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Unboxing The Hobby with Mac and Stock
Mac_cardcollection + Stockn_trade
Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 53
Join us on a thrilling journey through the exhilarating world of sports card collecting as we delve deep into the hobby with "Unboxing the Hobby with Mac and Stock." Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, our podcast is your go-to source for all things cards.
Our goal is to deliver engaging interviews with fellow collectors who are doing extraordinary things within the hobby. From collectors turned entrepreneurs to influencers making waves in the card collecting community, Mac and Stock sit down with them to uncover their experiences, insights, and the secrets to their success.
So, whether you're looking to enhance your collection, learn about the latest trends, or simply want to join us in celebrating the thrilling world of collecting, "Unboxing the Hobby with Mac and Stock" is your gateway to the exciting universe of cardboard treasures.
Tune in, subscribe, and join us as we share the stories of some of the most interesting people in the hobby.
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Paul Skenes Debut Patch: Conspiracy or Coincidence?
mercredi 29 janvier 2025 • Duration 43:49
On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:
- The story of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch and the conspiracies surrounding it
- The $1,999 Gold Cole Palmer Kaboom sale
- The soccer rookie landscape
- Big National announcement
- Upcoming wax release schedule, including Series 1 and Halo Legacy (February 12th)
- Leaf Metal Sports Heroes
- What's next for the Jayden Daniels market?
- Summary of the 757 Card Show in Virginia Beach
- The proliferation of Pokemon at card shows
- The upcoming card show schedule
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TikTok’s Ban and Comeback: What It Means for All Collectors
mercredi 22 janvier 2025 • Duration 42:51
On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:
- Playoff football
- Jayden Daniels rookie card prices
- Thoughts on the current state of Topps basketball products
- The Topps Finest Basketball release
- Upper Deck Marvel Disney Season 2
- Topps Finest X-Men '97
- The upcoming basketball release schedule with 2024-25 Hoops and 2024-25 Prizm
- Whether ripping soccer is worth it
- The ban and return of Tiktok
- The future of TikTok
- Upcoming card show (the 757 Virginia Beach Show)
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The Art of Building a High-Value Collection: Lessons from Adam Gray
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Duration 37:35
On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Adam Gray to the podcast.
During the episode they discuss:
- Adam's hobby journey, from working in a card shop growing up to eventually starting Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine.
- Adam's collection, which is 90% rare basketball cards and 10% Harry Potter cards.
- Observations on hobby content on his way to becoming one of the most recognizable hobby content creators
- The need for hobby education
- How he started and grew his collection
- The art of storytelling
- Some of the large sales we are currently seeing across the industry
- The Victor Wembanyama market and print runs
- Adam's 100 Best Items in his collection
- How he took $1,000 and turned it into the collection he has today
- Financial responsibility in the hobby
You can follow Adam and his journey through the link below:
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The Changing Landscape of Card Shops, Wax Prices, and Breaking
mardi 22 octobre 2024 • Duration 37:22
On this week's episode Mac and Stock return to discuss recent happenings in the hobby and things they are looking forward to.
During the episode they discuss:
- Reactions to the last episode, where Adrian interviewed the seller of the $100,000 Piggy Banx card.
- Strange card sales
- Game Stop getting further into the hobby with PSA submission
- How Game Stop's evolution impacts local card shops
- The Select WNBA release
- The future of wax prices
- Orlando Fanatics Events Cancelled
- Products we are looking forward to
- Hopes for 2025
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From Collection to Auction: The Story Behind Roberto’s $100K Piggy Banx Card
lundi 14 octobre 2024 • Duration 19:09
On this week's episode Stock chases down the seller of the $100,000 Piggy Banx card, Roberto, to discuss his collecting journey and the story of the auction.
During the episode they discuss:
- His journey into collecting Piggy Banx cards
- Observations of the growth of the Piggy Banx market the past 12 months.
- Making the decision to sell a card from his collection
- Story of the sale and some of the hurdles he encountered getting the deal done
- Skepticism from the community on the authenticity of the deal
- Promoting positivity in the hobby
You can follow Mac and Stock on Instagram
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Mac and Stock's Road to the 2024 National
mardi 23 juillet 2024 • Duration 45:58
On this week's episode Mac and Stock share their thoughts on the 2024 National and their plans for the show.
During the episode they discuss:
- the importance of going into the National at least somewhat of a plan
- tables they want to stop by and see
- what they are looking for
- their strategies for buying
- recommendations for those making the trip
- how the National may potentially evolve with the launch of Fanatics Fest
- things to look out for
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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :)
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The Art of Opportunity: How Jordan Spector Built His Brand (with Jordan Spector of Immortals Trading Cards)
mercredi 10 juillet 2024 • Duration 35:18
On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Jordan Spector from Immortals Trading Cards to the podcast.
During the episode they discuss:
- walking onto the football team at Temple
- getting back into art after hanging up the helmet
- the conception of Spector Sports Art, and discovering ways to monetize his artwork
- being open-minded and saying "yes" to as many opportunities as possible to get the brand off the ground
- being exposed to art cards through Topps Project70
- his initial art card project, RELENTLESS, with Brian Dawkins
- discussing the various components required for a successful art card release
You can follow Jordan and his journey through the link below:
Follow Mac and Stock on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :)
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The Topps Card Story: Jess Mineo's Journey through the Hobby (with Jess from Bleecker Trading)
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Duration 41:34
On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Jess Mineo from Bleecker Trading to the podcast.
During the episode they discuss:
- Spending Saturdays with her dad and brothers going to the card shop
- Rediscovering the hobby in 2015 through breaks with Chris Justice (Cards Infinity)
- Kicking off her breaking journey with Rotobreaks
- Breaking for yourself vs breaking for others
- The story of how she got her own Topps card
- Joining the Bleecker Trading team in 2021 and eventually becoming the brand director
- Expanding Bleecker Trading to multiple locations and events
- What to expect with Fanatics Fest
- Tips for those wanting to get into content creating
You can follow Jess and her journey through the link below:
Follow Mac and Stock on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :)
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Data-Driven Content: Ty's Approach to the Hobby (with Ty from Sports Card Investor)
mardi 28 mai 2024 • Duration 40:55
On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Ty from Sports Card Investor to the podcast. You've probably seen him come across your social media feeds, but this episode gave us a chance to dive deeper into his background and learn about the various companies he's involved with.
During the episode they discuss:
- his collector journey and how it led to connecting with Geoff Wilson and Sports Card Investor
- helping scale the Market Movers platform and database of cards
- how he uses data from the hobby to shape his content
- the story behind CardsHQ and how it came to fruition
- general observations and cyclical trends he's seen with ultra modern sports
You can follow Ty and Sports Card Investor's journey through the link below:
Sports Card Investor on YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :)
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Slab Mania Showdowns with Haley: A Collector's Journey
mercredi 22 mai 2024 • Duration 44:21
On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Haley from Slab Mania to the podcast. She's taken the hobby by storm recently with her "Slab Mania Showdowns", challenging fellow collectors to show off their favorite cards through entertaining, collaborative reels on Instagram.
During the episode they discuss:
- Going to card shops with her dad when she was 8
- Finding her passion and looking for ways to create a career from sports and content creation
- How she's been able to rapidly grow her social media following
- Recommendations for new content creators
- How her passion and content has created new opportunities in the hobby
- The future of Slab Mania
You can follow Haley's journey through the link below:
Follow Mac and Stock on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :)
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