Would You Collect Pirates? + Card Horror Stories + What Is Taste in the Hobby?

The conversation movs into some unexpected territory as David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams explore the deeper and sometimes strange psychology behind collecting. It starts with a simple question that turns into something bigger: Would you collect cards of controversial or morally complex figures? That opens the door to discussions around: Separating history from behavior Why some collectors avoid certain players entirely How storytelling and mythology influence what we’re drawn to Then comes one of the wildest hobby stories you’ll hear: A one-of-one card dropped into a lake during a photo attempt. It sounds funny… until you realize it could happen to anyone. That leads into real talk about: Handling mistakes and damage in the hobby The emotional side of owning cards Why some moments stick with you more than the cards themselves From there, Chris introduces a deceptively simple question: What does “taste” actually mean in collecting? And that takes the conversation into a deeper layer: Is taste just liking what looks good to you? Is it about curation and how your collection comes together? Can someone collect without having taste at all? Or is taste just another way of saying identity? There’s also a strong distinction made between: Your lane (what you collect) And your taste (how and why you collect it) Less about the cards themselves, and more about what they represent, how we relate to them, and what they say about us as collectors. Enjoy the show? Follow or subscribe on your podcast platform so you don’t miss upcoming episodes. Pick up a copy of Pops & Comps on Amazon to better understand the supply and demand forces driving the sports card market. Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment at HobbySpectrum.com to discover your collector profile, join the directory, and connect with collectors who think and collect like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices