Sports Cards
Sports Card Nation Podcast
Hosted by John Newman
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652 total
2d ago35:45Nick Barton of MeanDaddy Cards returns! E390
Nick Barton of MeanDaddy Cards returns for Part II of our great conversation. Talking Points may include: *Where it all began. *What do you collect? *Why is nostalgia important to the hobby? *Where did the name come from? *Starting out at...
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Nick Barton/MeanDaddy Cards "Giving Back to the Community" E389
Nick Barton of MeanDaddy Cards is doing something never done in the hobby before. He is our guest on this episode. Talking Points may include: *Where it all began. *What do you collect? *Why is nostalgia important to the hobby? *Where did the...
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1w ago56:59NFL Draft Breakdown Part 2 Dan Tortora Hobby Quick Hits E229
I appeared on my friend Dan Tortora's broadcast breaking down the whole NFL Draft team by team. He was nice enough to let me utilize the audio for "Hobby Quick Hits". This is part 2 of 3. Thanks: Dan Tortora Broadcast Media DBTM Network ...
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2w ago25:19Artist James Fiorentino is back! E388
Acclaimed Artist James Fiorentino returns for Part II of our conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *What came first painting or collecting cards. *When did you know you were a good artist? *Working with Card...
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Artist James Fiorentino "The Sport of Painting" E387
Acclaimed Artist James Fiorentino is our guest this week. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *What came first painting or collecting cards. *When did you know you were a good artist? *Working with Card companies. *Does...
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3w ago46:55NFL Draft Breakdown Part 1 Dan Tortora Hobby Quick Hits E228
I appeared on my friend Dan Tortora's broadcast breaking down the whole NFL Draft team by team. He was nice enough to let me utilize the audio for "Hobby Quick Hits". This is part 1 of 3. Thanks: Dan Tortora Broadcast Media DBTM Network ...
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May 1, 202624:53Chris McGill returns for Part II E386
Card Ladder/Crossover's Chris McGill is back this week for Part 2 of our conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *State of the Hobby *Travel Schedule *NSCC and How We Navigate *Hobby Burnout and How to Avoid it...
Listen- Apr 24, 202632:02
Card Ladder's Chris McGill chops it us with us! E385
Card Ladder/Crossover's Chris McGill returns to the podcast and we chop up some hobby. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *State of the Hobby *Travel Schedule *NSCC and How We Navigate *Hobby Burnout and How to Avoid it...
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Apr 20, 202626:49Card Manufacturer Obligations? Hobby Quick Hits E227
What are card manufacturers obligations to the hobby? What should they do that they aren't? What are they doing that they shouldn't be? Let's discuss! Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Apr 17, 202633:42Adam Romero/Captain Romero Sports Cards Returns! E384
Adam Romero of Captain Romero's Sports Cards returns for Part II of our hobby conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Doings show & being Dad *Grading discussion *Price or not to price...
Listen- Apr 10, 202631:01
Adam Romero/Captain Romero Sports Cards "Going Full-Time" E383
Adam Romero gave up a career in law enforcement to go full-time in the hobby and he's wasting no time doing big things. He's our guest on this week's episode. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Doings show...
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Apr 6, 202620:32"The Art of Selling" Hobby Quick Hits E226
I've sold cards for 40 years. Occasionally I get asked for tips so I thought I put this episode together to share some things that have worked for me through the years and still today. Let me know what you think. Also: *New Product Release Schedule...
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Apr 3, 202633:36Mike Martin of Replay Sportscards Returns! E382
Mike Martin of Replay Sportscards returns for Part Two of our conversation. He plans to be the largest LCS Franchiser and he's off to a great start. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Hobby Current State...
Listen- Mar 27, 202639:19
Mike Martin of Replay Sports Cards "Franchise LCSing" E381
Mike Martin of Replay Sportscards plans to be the largest LCS Franchiser and he's off to a great start. He's our guest this week. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Hobby Current State *Grading...
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Mar 23, 202625:54"2026 MLB Season & Hobby Preview" Hobby Quick Hits E225
Opening Day is just about here so that means it's time for our annual MLB Season & Hobby Preview. Also: *New Product Release Schedule Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Mar 20, 202633:46Tim McEnery is back "Grinding to Success" E380
Tim McEnery of BCW Supplies returns for Part II of our great conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Collecting where you're from *What do you collect *Grinding your way to success *The...
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Mar 16, 202655:01"Why the Football Vintage market can't measure up to the Baseball one" The Cardfellas E1
John Newman and Tony D bring you "The Cardfellas" Two guys "Chopping up" a hobby topic. We don't have a set schedule but you'll see/hear us when inspiration strikes. E1: There are some great iconic vintage football cards but when compared to...
Listen- Mar 13, 202639:04
Tim McEnery "Grinding to Hobby Success" E379
Tim McEnery of BCW Supplies joins us this week on the podcast. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Where it all started *Collecting where you're from *What do you collect *Grinding your way to success *The Evolution of...
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Mar 9, 202622:43Q & A Episode Hobby Quick Hits E224
It's Q & A episode time again! Please keep those questions coming for future episodes. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Mar 6, 202630:21Tim Wermeling "Going Full-Time in the Hobby(Part II) E378
Tim Wermeling returns for the conclusion of our hobby conversation. Talking points on this episode potentially include: *Beginnings *His Personal Collection *Being a competitive Power Lifter *The decision to go full-time hobby *Buying slabs over...
Listen- Feb 27, 202630:43
Tim Wermeling "Going Hobby Full-Time" E377
Tim Wermeling is a collector who recently made the hobby his full time gig. We'll discuss that amongst other topics. Talking points on this episode may include: *Beginnings *His Personal Collection *Being a competitive Power Lifter *The...
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Feb 23, 202622:15UD's Paul Zickler "Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of UD Golf/Tiger Woods Hobby Quick Hits E223
Special episode with a guest. Paul Zickler from Upper Deck drops in to discuss the 2026 UD Flagship release. It's the 25th Anniversary of the Tiger Woods rookie and the company is celebrating that in a big way! Follow us on Social Media: ...
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Feb 20, 202636:14LaurenGoesHere returns for more hobby conversation! E376
Lauren Rizzo Shaffer is back for Part II of our conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *State of the Hobby Union *Doing Shows and Dealer approach *Buying and Selling *Thoughts on progress of Women in the Hobby. *Hobby...
Listen- Feb 13, 202638:51
Lauren Rizzo Shaffer is back! E375
Lauren Rizzo Shaffer returns to the podcast. Talking points on this episode may include: *State of the Hobby Union *Doing Shows and Dealer approach *Buying and Selling *Thoughts on progress of Women in the Hobby. *Hobby writing and hitting...
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Feb 9, 202625:10"Super Bowl Hobby Wrap-Up" Hobby Quick Hits E222
The Super Bowl is in the books. What's the hobby fallout from the game and the results. Stock up or stock down. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Feb 6, 202665:31Clemente Lisi returns! 2026 World Cup and the Soccer Hobby E374
Clemente Lisi is back to talk some 2026 World Cup and the Soccer hobby. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardnation Merch shop:...
Listen- Jan 30, 202639:51
Clemente Lisi talks NHL Hobby E373
Clemente Lisi joins us to talk some NHL and the Hockey hobby. Next week a special episode covering the 2026 World Cup and Soccer Hobby. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Jan 26, 202648:362026 Football Card HOF Candidates w/Ray Fonio Hobby Quick Hits E221
Special Episode: Ray Fonio of the Football Card Hall of Fame joins us to go over the 45 cards up for possible induction as the 4th Class. Top 5 vote getters will get in. Vote for your favorite 10 here:...
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Jan 23, 202643:05Logan Ward/Val Marz of Nascard Radio are back. E372
Nascard Radio's Val Marz and Logan Ward are back for Part II of our conversation. Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqyjhHJuV_VMc02Yek7lkIVU-NZf1kyaiWByvfdvvKqzUyQA/viewform Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Logan Ward & Val Marz Hobby Talk & Racing Card HOF E371
Nascard Radio's Val Marz and Logan Ward join me to chop up some hobby and also talk about their "Racing Card Hall of Fame" Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqyjhHJuV_VMc02Yek7lkIVU-NZf1kyaiWByvfdvvKqzUyQA/viewform Follow us on...
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Jan 12, 202622:30NFL Season & Hobby Recap Hobby Quick Hits E220
The 2025 NFL regular season is in the books. Let's talk about some of the offensive players and the hobby impacts of this season and looking forward as well. Also: *New Product Release Schedule Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Jan 9, 202623:48Spiegel .vs Goldin. PSA 9's to 10's Paul Lesko explains E370
"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko is back. Today's Hobby Court Cases: Spiegel versus Goldin and the magic of PSA 9's turning into 10's. Paul joins us to discuss some interesting hobby related court cases. Follow us on Social Media: ...
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Jan 2, 202627:25Card Companies suing each other w/"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko E369
"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko is back. Today's Hobby Court Cases: Numerous card companies suing each other. Paul joins us to discuss some interesting hobby related court cases. Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Dec 29, 202527:26"The Etiquette of Death in the Hobby" Hobby Quick Hits E219
It's always tragic when a sports figure passes away before their time, but what's the etiquette hobby wise when that occurs and is their a difference between an old retired athlete and when it's a younger active one? We tackle that topic on this...
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Dec 26, 202518:30"PSA damaged my Kobe?" w/ "The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko E368
"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko is back. Today's Hobby Court Case: "PSA damaged my Kobe Bryant Refractor" Paul joins us to discuss some interesting hobby related court cases. Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Dec 19, 202532:16Paul Lesko "The Hobby Lawyer" Pt.1 "Dude,Where's My Honus" E367
"The Hobby Lawyer" Paul Lesko "Dude. Where's My Honus??" Paul joins us to discuss some interesting hobby related court cases. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardnation...
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Dec 15, 202533:10'What do I look for in a Vintage Card?(and also modern too) Hobby Quick Hits E218
I love buying vintage but when buying a single card what do I look for, what aspect of the card's condition is the most important and what can I give a pass on. What aspect is a deal breaker... Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News...
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Dec 12, 202533:54Paulie Campione is back! E366
Paulie Campione from the "What Do You Collect" podcast returns this week for Part II of our fun hobby conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *Favorite athletes them and now. *Growing up in NYC during a magic time in sports....
Listen- Dec 5, 202541:35
"Collecting What You Love" w/ Paulie Campione E365
My friend and fellow NYCer Paulie Campione from the "What Do You Collect" podcast joins the show for the first time. Talking points on this episode may include: *Favorite athletes them and now. *Growing up in NYC during a magic time in sports....
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Dec 1, 202519:22The Thanksgiving Episode-Hobby Quick Hits E217
I had a solid 2025 Hobby year on many fronts. That doesn't happen by itself. I take this short episode to give out some thanks since it's around Thanksgiving time. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Nov 28, 202539:53Tony De Marzio returns "Hobby Wrap Up 2025" E364
Tony De Marzio returns to continu recapping the year that was 2025. We cover a lot of hobby ground and give our candid opinions on many hobby topics. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
Listen- Nov 21, 202534:08
"Reviewing 2025" w/ Tony De Marzio E363
My pal Tony De Marzio returns to recap the year that was 2025. We cover a lot of hobby ground and give our candid opinions on many hobby topics. Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com ...
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Nov 17, 202535:49Shill Bidding...I Weigh In Hobby Quick Hits E216
Shill Bidding...right now the hobby's hottest topic. I debated doing the episode but my opinion is too strong and topic too important to not. I share some personal experiences of me declining to partake in shill bids. Also: *New Product Release...
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Nov 14, 202537:12Signatures for Soldiers Tim Virgilio returns E362
Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans. Check them out at:...
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Nov 7, 202532:00Tim Virgilio of Signatures for Soldiers "Hobby Helping for Good" E361
Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans. Check them out at:...
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Nov 3, 202529:44The Future of SGC?? Hobby Quick Hits E215
As we head towards the end of 2025 I weigh back in on what the future may hold for SGC and some observations I've made from the trenches. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:...
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Oct 31, 202541:25Ryan Stuczynski of Gemrate is back "Weighing in on the terrain" E360
Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski returns for the conclusion of our great hobby and grading conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *The evolution of Gemrate. *What's new and what's coming. *Dealing with the grading companies...
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Oct 24, 202528:09Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski catches us up. E359
It's been a bit since we caught up with Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski so we do just that on this week's episode. Talking points on this episode may include: *The evolution of Gemrate. *What's new and what's coming. *Dealing with the grading...
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Oct 20, 202524:22Upcharges from a Bulk Subber and Collector's View. Hobby Quick Hits E214
It's been covered ad-nauseum but I'm tackling from a bulk-subber and collector perspective. Part of my job is calling submitters and informing them of the bad/good news that their card has been upcharged and they owe me more money. How's does that...
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Oct 17, 202530:42Frank/Sportscard CPA is back-Hobby Tax Tips Buying/Selling E358
Frank/Sports Card CPA returns for Part II of our great conversation. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Talking points on this episode may include: *Why Autographs? *When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer. *Stories of...
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