Cardboard Chronicles

Cardboard Chronicles

Cardboard Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to the basketball trading card hobby and all the unique collectors that make it up. The basketball card hobby is comprised of a strong community of collectors with amazing stories. I'll sit down with other collectors each week to talk about their collections and discuss various topics around the hobby. We'll talk about why they collect what they do and the cards they're passionate about.

Episodes

May 24, 2022 • 51 mins

CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 83
with Brett from Stacking Slabs
https://www.instagram.com/stackingslabs/

After a long break, I'm bringing the show back with fellow content creator Brett from Stacking Slabs. Brett has an incredible podcast centered around collecting which is an under-represented theme of content in the hobby. We talk about collecting older players for cheaper and what cards make us happy. This o...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 82
with Justin (@610sportscards)

In this episode we discuss the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. We go through everything you need to know for the National. We talk about expectations vs reality and how to maximize your time in Rosemont.

INSTAGRAM: @cardboard_chronicles

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 81
with Dr. James Beckett

In this episode we discuss Jim's history in the hobby and the origin of Beckett Media. He gives his takes on the current state of the hobby and gives me advice on Card Ladder.

INSTAGRAM: @cardboard_chronicles
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Cardboard-Chronicles-2311897025747781/

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 79
with Ezra Levine (@collectableapp)

In this episode I'm joined by Ezra, the CEO of the fractional share sports company, Collectable. Ezra talks through the process of how you can own pieces of the most iconic cards in the industry for a fraction of the price. We discuss the place in the hobby for fractional share companies and Ezra tells us if we're in a bubble.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 78
with Bob (@bobmtrack)

In this episode I'm joined by the famous bobmtrack who recently joined Instagram and started dropping the most complete LeBron collection in the world featuring incredible 1/1 Topps Chrome cards, 1/1 Panini blacks and the 1/1 2003 Finest Gold Xfractor. He tells us how he started in 2003 and has never stopped, always adding to his collection. He has almost every...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 77
with Rob Gough (@robg)

In this episode I'm joined by Rob, successful actor, producer and investor to discuss his recent purchase of the most expensive sports card in history, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9 for 5.2 million dollars. Rob tells us his history with collecting, where he would like to get involved in the hobby going forward and what improvements he think can be made.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 76
with Dustin (@ljrookiecardvault)

In this episode I'm joined by fellow LeBron collector, Dustin. Dustin has been involved in the hobby since the early 80s and has collected Jordan and recently switched to LeBron rookie cards. Each card in his collection has been carefully selected over time. He uses a small network to obtain cards he wants and maintain strong friendships in the hobby...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 75
with Christian (@lememe_james)

In this episode I'm joined by the man behind the lememes, Christian. He tells us the inspiration behind his memes, his origin story of collecting and how he thinks his memes bring balance to a hobby filled with investing content.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 74
with Kyle (@kmc_cards)

In this episode I'm joined by 17 year-old Kyle. Kyle recently got back into the hobby this year and has been hunting for undervalued sets and SSP cards that he believes will grow in value so he can flip up into higher end cards. He gives advice to younger collectors and how to get help from bigger Instagram accounts.

INSTAGRAM: @cardboard_chronicles

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 73
with Corry (@cards2see)

In this episode Corry and I discuss the sports card market and it's current downturn. Corry tells us what types of cards will never go down in a bear market. He has experience with the cryptocurrency market life cycle and finds parallels with sports cards.

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INSTAGRAM: @car...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 72
with Adam Lefkoe (@adamlefkoe and @lefkoecards)

In this episode I'm joined by a special guest coming straight from the sports world with the icons at TNT, Adam Lefkoe. Adam is the host of NBA on TNT and has recently jumped into the card collecting and investing world. We discuss things he's learned so far, how he got started through Gary V and he tells amazing stories about the...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 72
with Josh

In this episode I'm joined by hobby veteran Josh. Josh brings decades of experience to collecting and tells us what he's seen over the years and how he's navigating this current market with higher prices and what cards he thinks will last long term. He collects all sports and has vast knowledge on all things. Listen carefully for his great advice.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 71
with Tyler (@tylersportsguy)

In this episode I'm joined by the legendary tylersportsguy from Instagram. Tyler has one of the biggest followings on IG for his sports card memes. We discuss his take on the state of the hobby and how he'd liked to see things change. We look at his rare football collection and discuss what inspired him to collect his whole life.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 70
with Jak (@sunsfan8)

I want to start bringing on more football collectors and fellow Arizona fan Jak fit the bill to kick things off. Jak is a super collector of Larry Fitzgerald and all things Arizona Cardinals. We talk about what it's like collecting players that aren't popular or "investable". Jak has a passion for game worn jerseys so we discuss the difference bet...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 69
with Peter (@sgcgrading)

Peter, the President of SGC Grading Company, returns to talk about their recent explosion in growth since our first interview. I ask Peter why their turnaround times have slipped so badly and what he plans to do to fix the problem going forward. You don't want to miss this.

INSTAGRAM: @cardboard_chronicles

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 68
with Andy (@ballcardxchange)

In this episode I sit down with card shop owner, Andy from Indy Card Exchange. Andy and I discuss the current state of the hobby for a card shop owner and how he's enjoying the boom. Andy stresses the importance of education in the hobby and welcoming new collects and investors alike.

INSTAGRAM: @cardboard_chronicles
FACEBOOK: https://www.fa...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 67
with David (@riverfrontcollectibles)

In this episode David and I discuss tips for new collectors coming into the hobby looking to make moeny. We talk about how becoming a true collector can help you most in the long run and finding enjoyment in the cards themselves.

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 66
with Matt from Slabs (@myslabs)

In this episode I'm joined by one of the founders of MySlabs, Matt. MySlabs is a platform to buy and sell sports cards without the crazy fees of eBay and with much better protection. This should be the future of buying and selling sports cards. We have outgrown eBay as a hobby. Matt explains the vision behind the site and the future plans for growth.<...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 65
with Jerod Mayo (@jerod_mayo51)
and Andy (@fifthdownsportscards, @prizmgold)

In this episode I speak with a professional athlete, Jerod Mayo. Jerod was a former All-Pro linebacker and team captain alongside Tom Brady with the New England Patriots. Now he's a defensive coach for the Patriots. I'm also joined by Andy, a well known high-end sports card collector. Andy and Jero...

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CARDBOARD CHRONICLES EPISODE 64
with Peter from SGC (peter@gosgc.com)

Today I'm joined by Peter, a director at the sports card grading company SGC. SGC has seen massive growth in the last month and are now becoming a viable 3rd option to grade cards. We get to hear directly from the source at SGC and learn how grading works behind the scenes.

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