Sports Cards Live

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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play. 

  1. 5H AGO

    Jeremy Lee Joins Sports Card Clubhouse + Brett McGrath Talks Stacking Slabs Growth + Why Niche Content Wins

    Jeremy opens Episode 312 of Sports Cards Live with major news as he officially joins the Sports Card Clubhouse Network alongside Graig Miller, Adam Splendid Sports and Mike Junk Wax Hero. The crew discusses the vision behind the Clubhouse, the upcoming Sports Cards Live Hangover series, and what this new collaboration could mean for hobby content moving forward. Then Brett McGrath from the Stacking Slabs network joins the show for a deep conversation about hobby media, building niche podcast communities, scaling content platforms, and why category-specific collecting conversations matter more than ever. Brett also shares: The growth strategy behind the Stacking Slabs network Details on the upcoming Wrestling Card Takeover event at The National How niche communities create stronger engagement Lessons learned from launching multiple podcast formats Working with InfernoRed Technology on hobby tech initiatives The conversation also touches on hobby entrepreneurship, audience building, podcast consistency, and why focused collector communities continue to thrive. 📘 Buy “Pops and Comps” by Jeremy Lee on Amazon📊 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment at HobbySpectrum.com🧠 Create your Hobby Spectrum profile and connect with collectors who think and collect like you📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube🎧 Subscribe to the Stacking Slabs podcast network📈 Check out Card Ladder for hobby analytics and market data🎯 Looking to consign your cards? Reach Jeremy through SlabSharks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Should Collectors Give Advice? + Hobby Responsibility + Learning Through Mistakes

    The final conversation of Episode 311 turns into one of the most thoughtful hobby discussions Sports Cards Live has had in a long time. Chris McGill introduces a deceptively simple question: when is it okay for one collector to give another collector advice? That question opens the door to a deep conversation about hobby influence, responsibility, trust, collecting psychology, financial consequences, relationships, and how collectors actually learn over time. Jeremy, Joe Poirot, David Chase, and Josh Adams explore topics including: The difference between opinions and advice Why unsolicited advice can become dangerous Whether content creators bear responsibility for outcomes “Relationship liability” in the hobby Why some collectors hesitate to answer direct questions The risks of presenting opinions as facts How hobby trust is earned over years Financial advice versus collecting advice Whether mistakes are necessary for growth “Paying tuition” through hobby experience Learning through research versus jumping in immediately Why different collectors approach the hobby differently The tension between caution and opportunity The group also discusses: How collectors build confidence and knowledge Why some people prefer to learn by doing The importance of understanding a player or card “menu” The role of research, community, and experience Why collecting styles are deeply personal How hobby personalities shape collecting behavior Later in the episode: Jeremy previews a future Sports Cards Live episode focused on ticket collecting Discussion about the return of The Crossover Upcoming hobby shows, auctions, and National plans Final thoughts from the panel after another marathon Saturday night episode A reflective and surprisingly philosophical ending to one of the most unique Sports Cards Live episodes to date. 🎯 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment:Hobby Spectrum 📘 Grab Pops and Comps:Pops and Comps on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live 📊 Explore Card Ladder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Eye Appeal Grades Coming To PSA? + FIFA Shocks Panini

    The final hour of Sports Cards Live turns into a wide-ranging hobby roundtable as Jeremy, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, David Chase, and Josh Adams react to the ancient coin discussion and dive into some of the biggest hobby topics currently shaping the sports card industry. The panel explores whether sports card grading companies like PSA could eventually introduce official eye appeal designations similar to the coin world, and what that might mean for collectors, grading culture, and aftermarket sticker services. Then the conversation shifts into the massive FIFA licensing news involving Fanatics, Topps, and Panini. Topics include: The future of FIFA and World Cup cards Debut patch cards for soccer Why Lamine Yamal World Cup patches could become historic cards Whether Fanatics could eventually acquire Panini The future of Panini’s iconic brands like Prizm, National Treasures, and Flawless Whether hobby IP can lose prestige over time Why collectors may eventually become nostalgic for the Panini era How sports history constantly renews demand for sports cards Why sports cards differ from coins, stamps, and other collectibles How active athletes continually reshape hobby relevance and GOAT debates The episode also features: Discussion about the return of The Crossover Why sports card collecting moves faster than almost any other collectible category The relationship between cards, history, pop culture, and legacy The possibility that Fanatics could eventually target hockey licensing Concerns about monopolies, hobby consolidation, and brand dilution A thoughtful and entertaining closing segment that blends hobby philosophy, market discussion, licensing battles, and collector psychology into one long-form conversation. 🎯 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment:Hobby Spectrum 📘 Grab Pops and Comps:Pops and Comps on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live 📊 Explore Card Ladder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Sports Cards, Ancient Coins, and Authenticity + Cleaning, Grading, and Eye Appeal

    The conversation with Dean Kinzer goes even deeper as Sports Cards Live explores the parallels between ancient coin collecting and modern sports card collecting through the lens of grading, eye appeal, originality, restoration, and authenticity. Jeremy and Dean compare the philosophies behind both hobbies and uncover just how similar collectors really are, despite collecting objects separated by nearly 2,000 years of history. Topics include: Eye appeal versus technical grade Why some lower-grade items look better than higher-grade examples Fine style designations and “star” eye appeal coins Whether grading companies should recognize eye appeal directly Toning, luster, strike quality, and surface preservation Cleaning and restoration controversies in both hobbies Why originality matters to collectors “Buy the coin, not the grade” versus “buy the card, not the grade” How grading legitimized cards and coins as tradable assets Cracking slabs and resubmitting for higher grades Population reports and grading consistency Why ancient coins can still surprise collectors with new discoveries The discussion also explores: Whether cards and coins should ever be restored Why some collectors prefer naturally aged items How grading companies influence hobby psychology Why eye appeal may eventually become part of mainstream sports card grading Later in the episode: Dean discusses rarity, scarcity, and historical demand The impact of movies like Gladiator on coin prices The similarities between modern hobby hype cycles and historical collectibles The challenge of attracting younger collectors into the coin hobby Why ancient coin collectors admire the energy of sports card shows 🎯 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment:Hobby Spectrum 📘 Grab Pops and Comps:Pops and Comps on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live 🪙 Learn more about Kinzer Coins 📊 Explore Card Ladder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Sports Cards Through A Coin Expert’s Eyes + Ancient Hobby Lessons + Collecting Through History

    Dean Kinzer of Kinzer Coins joins Sports Cards Live for one of the most unique hobby conversations the show has ever had. Jeremy explores the parallels between ancient coin collecting and sports card collecting, asking how coin collectors think about rarity, condition, history, grading, aesthetics, themes, sets, and long-term collecting behavior. The result is a fascinating cross-hobby conversation that forces collectors to see sports cards through a completely different lens. Topics include: How ancient coin collectors build collections “Set collecting” in coins versus cards The Five Good Emperors and hobby parallels Why ancient coins were originally propaganda pieces How grading standards compare between coins and cards Strike quality, centering, surfaces, and eye appeal Why history matters so much in both hobbies The evolution of currency from 650 BC to modern times Similarities between NFTs and cryptocurrency versus coins and cards How collectors connect emotionally to historical artifacts Why ancient coins may be more approachable than people think The episode also features: Leighton Sheldon sharing a new PC pickup Discussion about buying inventory at card shows in today’s market Secret Santa hobby ideas for The National Thoughts on dealer competition, relationships, and inventory turnover More discussion about the latest episode of Vintage Spotlight If you’ve ever wondered whether sports card collectors and coin collectors are really that different, this episode delivers a surprising answer. 🎯 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment:Hobby Spectrum 📘 Pick up Pops and Comps:Pops and Comps on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live 📊 Explore Card Ladder 🪙 Learn more about Kinzer Coins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  6. MAY 10

    Massive Expo Haul + The Collection That Kept Leighton Home + Hobby Stories

    Jeremy and David Chase kick off Episode 311 of Sports Cards Live with a full recap of the Sport Card Expo, including athlete interviews, stage appearances, late-night hobby hangs, and Jeremy’s biggest pickup showcase yet. From Jackie Robinson game-used memorabilia to Mario Lemieux patches, Patrick Roy autos, Barry Sanders relics, Tiger Woods inserts, and vintage basketball, Jeremy shares the cards that followed him home from Toronto and explains why memorabilia cards have become a major focus of his collecting journey. Then Leighton Sheldon joins the show to explain why he missed Expo after getting pulled into a massive vintage collection deal featuring a complete 1964 Topps Baseball set built pack-by-pack in real time during the 1960s. The conversation turns into a hilarious debate over whether Leighton got “worked” by the seller, hobby priorities, old-school collectors, and the realities of chasing collections. The episode also features: Jeremy’s Expo behind-the-scenes stories Hanging out with James Beckett in Toronto The impossible 1990 Pro Set Stanley Cup hologram pull David Chase launching his new show with Midlife Greg Thoughts on memorabilia cards, patches, and eye appeal The rise of hockey content creators and community podcasts Why certain vintage relic cards still feel undervalued 🎯 Take the Hobby Spectrum Assessment and discover your collector archetype:Hobby Spectrum 📘 Grab a copy of Pops and Comps:Pops and Comps on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to Sports Cards Live 📊 Check out Card Ladder 🧠 Learn more about Kronozio 🏒 Follow Jeremy’s card account:@jlee_cards on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  7. MAY 7

    The Final Verdict on Alteration + Transparency vs Deception + Final Thoughts After 5 Hours

    After more than five hours, the conversation reaches its natural conclusion—but not before landing on one of the most important themes of the entire episode: transparency. With David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams still engaged, the final stretch brings everything together. The focus shifts from “what is alteration?” to something more practical: What does a buyer actually have the right to know? Are sellers obligated to disclose prior submissions, failed sticker attempts, or past alterations? Or is it on the buyer to ask the right questions? There’s also discussion around: The growing role of tracking systems and databases for submissions How uncertainty around “altered” designations creates confusion in the market The difference between innocent handling (like screw-down storage) and intentional modification One of the most grounded takeaways: intent matters—but so does disclosure. Alteration without transparency leads to distrust Transparency changes how the market values a card And in many cases, the issue isn’t what was done—it’s whether it’s being hidden The segment also revisits: Why card collecting treats restoration differently than comics, art, or other collectibles How hobby standards have evolved—and may continue to evolve The importance of personal philosophy in how you collect, buy, and sell And ultimately, the episode ends where it began: with questions, not answers. A marathon session filled with debate, perspective, and real hobby discussion—exactly what Sports Cards Live is all about. 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

    28 min

  8. MAY 6

    Altered vs Damaged… What’s the Difference? + Griffey Controversy + Grading Reality Check

    This segment pushes the conversation into some of the toughest questions in the hobby—where definitions break down and gray areas take over. With David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Josh Adams still on the panel, the discussion circles back to eye appeal… but this time through the lens of alteration, intent, and ethics. It starts with a deceptively simple question: Should altered cards ever receive eye appeal stickers? From there, things get complicated quickly: If a card looks amazing but is altered, what are you actually rewarding? Does eye appeal exist independently from originality? Would stickers unintentionally encourage further alteration? Then comes one of the wildest scenarios: A collector intentionally damaging an 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card to create a PSA 1… because PSA 1s can be rarer and more valuable than mid-grade copies That opens up a deeper conversation: Is intentional damage a form of alteration? Does intent matter more than outcome? Where do we draw the line between natural wear and manufactured condition? The segment also digs into the core purpose of grading: Is grading really about condition… or about trust? Is authentication the most important function? How consistent are grading outcomes, really? And one of the strongest ideas to come out of the discussion:A lot of what we call “alteration” isn’t just about the act—it’s about whether or not it’s disclosed. Would the market behave differently if full transparency existed? Is concealment the real issue, not the alteration itself? This is where the hobby gets uncomfortable—but also where it gets real. A fitting end to a marathon episode that challenged assumptions at every turn. 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

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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play. 

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    675
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    Clean
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    © Cloud10

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