Card Talk

Tyler Schmitt

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This is Card Talk, a podcast hosted by Tyler Schmitt, focused on sports cards, trading cards, and a bit of all things collectibles! Featuring conversations with notable figures within the hobby, from prominent collectors, industry executives, hobby shop owners, and everything in between. Tune in to keep a pulse on the current state of the market and happenings across the industry. Happy collecting!

19H AGO

#008 - Card Talk Live 3/17/26

Episode Summary: Diving into Global Hobby Trends and Community Show Growth In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of the trading card hobby, from the burgeoning scene in Scotland to the grassroots growth of local card shows in the American Midwest. We are joined by two guests who offer unique perspectives on collecting, market shifts, and the importance of fostering a local community. Cam (Cam's Cards) - Aberdeen, Scotland The Scottish Scene: Cam discusses the early stages of the sports card hobby in Scotland, noting a current dominance of TCGs like Pokémon and One Piece, with sports-focused events only recently emerging. Market Evolution: He observes a shift in the UK market where collectors are moving away from buying everything to becoming highly selective, focusing on top-tier players, low serial numbers, and graded cards. Football Prospecting: Cam shares his insights on football (soccer) prospects, highlighting Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlović and Lamine Yamal as names to watch. Collector's Choice: For Cam, the 2016-2017 Select series stands as the "goat set" for football. BJ Kroger (Gingerwisdom) - Quincy, Illinois The Gym City Card Show: BJ shares his journey of starting a local card show in the Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri tri-state area, which has grown from 27 tables to an expected 65 for its upcoming event. Community-First Approach: He emphasizes creating an accessible experience by offering free admission and giveaway packs for children to encourage the next generation of collectors. Advice for Aspiring Organizers: BJ believes that any suitable space with tables can host a successful show, encouraging others to start small in community centers or church halls. Traits of Successful Vendors: From his experience, the most effective vendors are those with strong communication skills who remain fair on pricing and generous toward young hobbyists. Beyond the Cards: Outside of show organizing, BJ is a passionate golfer and uses 3D printing technology to create custom golf grips and hobby-related items like card stands.

1h 6m
FEB 25

#007 - Card Talk Live! 2/24/26

Host and Setting: The episode of Card Talk was hosted by Tyler Schmidt and recorded shortly after a blizzard in New York City. Guest: Gregory Cumins of Who Knew? Discussion covered non-sport collectibles, Gregory Cumins' upcoming published book, and the non-sport ecosystem. He also brought items for a "show and tell" segment, including a Black Goliath Marvel superhero comic, a Monopoly silver coin, and a non-sports card called "Alternative Investments" from Keepsake Editions. Gregory is interested in the "why" behind non-sports collectibles, not just the value, and hopes his book will help bring the fragmented non-sports collecting community together. Guest: Paulo (special one cards) Known as "special one cards," Paulo is considered one of the more knowledgeable individuals on proper football ("footy"), covering the game, current events, prospects, and the collecting side. The discussion included deep footy talk in anticipation of the World Cup. Topics covered included the English Premier League title race, players like Yacaré and Matías Fernandez, the upcoming Prism World Cup product, and the collecting of footy cards. Paulo suggested that collectors should keep an eye on Yacaré's cards, particularly the Select product and the rare "peacocks" parallels. Hobby Updates from Tyler Schmitt: The Winter Olympics were "pretty lit," highlighting new superstars Alyssa Liu and Jack Hughes. Alyssa Liu's rookie cards include 2022 Skybox Battle Universe Champions (with parallels, numbered cards, and autos) and 2022 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions (autos); 2026 Topps Chrome US Winter Olympics is also coming soon. VeeFriends Spectacular Series Super Stickers were launched and are carried in up to almost 200 hobby shops around the country. A VeeFriends launch party is scheduled for Monday, March 9th, in London. National Trading Card Day highlighted how much fun people are having in the hobby. Topps Rip Night was on Saturday and was well-executed, benefiting a lot of shops. Tyler Schmitt attended Comics Pro on Thursday and Friday.

1h 15m
FEB 18

#006 - Card Talk Live! 2/17/26

Topics Covered The episode covered various topics, including: Pop culture cardsThe Super BowlRyan’s appearance on WhatnotReality TVTyler mentioned that he had recently been up in Stratton, Vermont, on the slopes.Lou joined first, then Ryan and Lou, followed by Max Norris.Ryan and Lou were scheduled to join about 10 minutes after the hour.Max Norris, also known as Putnam Cards, was set to join after Ryan and Lou wrapped up. Max Norris is described as a "real Michigan man" and someone the host was looking forward to speaking with.Lou's dog's name is Asher.New podcast episodes are expected every Wednesday morning on all audio and video platforms.The host announced a March Madness pool would be coming.A "big release day" was scheduled for the day of the video's recording (February 17, 2026), for the "VeeFriends Spectacular Series Super Stickers".The biggest product launch the host had ever worked on, the VeeFriends Spectacular Super Sticker launch, was going live the day after the video's recording. This product is expected to be in 200–250 retail stores across the country, as well as internationally in places like the UK, Dubai, and Australia.A launch event for the VeeFriends Spectacular Series Super Stickers was scheduled for Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in New York City at David Adams (6 to 9 p.m.).The host (Tyler Schmitt) mentioned he brokered Logan Paul's first-ever Pokemon card purchase on August 25, 2020. He is trying to have Logan Paul on the show soon to talk about his new Rip It business.The host offered his services to help people sell cards, noting that he has been seeing success with this, using "Card Talk stories" and other means to help move product.Logan Paul's Pokemon Card: Logan Paul's interest in Pokemon was discussed, including the purchase of a card by AJ Scaramucci, who was in the mix for the purchase. The card's value includes "social capital" and marketing opportunities.Ryan's Whatnot Appearance: Ryan was praised for being the "face in many ways of sports cards on that stream" during a Mr. Beast Whatnot show. He was on a stream with 580,000 people when he walked out.Live Shopping: Live shopping was discussed as a continuing trend, including Mr. Beast's Whatnot show, TikTok Live, and the potential for Instagram and X to integrate live shopping. The host also mentioned that Gary did a segment on CBS Mornings with Nate Burleson about live shopping and AI.X (formerly Twitter): There were "rumblings" about X having crypto and stock trades built into the platform, rolling out over the next few weeks.Tops Chrome Olympics: Ryan commented on the Tops Chrome Olympics product, calling it "not super" hot but a lot of fun because it features many different sports. Autos and patches are included in the boxes.Baseball Season: Lou confirmed that it is "firmly baseball season," with pitchers and catchers having reported and the World Baseball Classic starting soon.MLB Players Union: The resignation of the head of the MLB Players Association due to a federal investigation and an affair was discussed. It is believed that a strike after the current season is nearly guaranteed.March Madness: The host expressed excitement about the upcoming March Madness, predicting a "real big comeback" due to the high quality of NBA prospects in college basketball this year.

1h 24m
FEB 11

#005 - Card Talk Live 2/10/26

FYI - THIS PODCAST IS RECORDED LIVE ON TUESDAY EVENING'S @ 7pm ET!! Tune in :) On this episode, we are joined by 4 different guests from all walks of the hobby. 0:00 - Intro & Monologue 12:20 - Tommy Fallos, The Card Carver. Discussing all things collectible custom card art market. 30:45 - Coby Bull, Edition One. Discussing what Coby is building with Edition One, and the latest on the collecting hobby in the UK/London 49:38 - Danny Tamarkin, Breaking Co. Discussing the life of a young kid running a busy breaking business. 1:05:00 - Ric Ellis, Castro Collects. Discussing Topps Chrome Premier League product and all thats happening during launch week. Thanks for tuning in always! Reach out to @cardtalkpod on IG with any questions. We are here to help you sell your cards!

1h 21m
FEB 4

#004 - Card Talk Live! 2/3/26

On this week's episode of Card Talk Live!, Tyler is joined by two guests, Adam Lister & John Stibich (Pokeradar). Tyler touches on the importance of time as a factor, when contemplating pieces to collect or invest in. He also discusses his thoughts on content being a frame of reference, and why it is more important than ever for driving awareness. Notes below on guests Adam Lister - Recently launched the Card Archive Project - @adam.art.studio on Instagram - adamstudioart.com to commission a piece of work - NY based artist John Stibich - long term Pokemon & Dragon Ball Z collector - discussed topics such as true pokemon grails, the origin story of his Pokemon golf clubs, and goes into the history & lore of hand painted animated cels

1h 16m
JAN 15

#003 - Card Talk Live 1/13/26

Card Talk Live! is back, featuring a multitude of interviews & hobby talk. Kicking off with Ryan and Lou rejoining Tyler to share What's on Your Mind. Followed by appearances from -Eddie Wittner at C3 Grading -Evan Parker from Mantle, -Ric Ellis from Castro Collects - Will Tingle talking Panini Blockchain - Adam Ripps breaking down the latest in product development at V Friends.

1h 53m
12/03/2025

#002 - Updates & Musings on the Market

Episode Description In this episode, Tyler gives general updates on Card Talk, shares some loose thoughts on the current state of the market, and recaps his recent trip to Dubai — including what he learned about the collecting scene, distribution conversations, and why the Middle East might become an interesting region for hobby growth. He also teases Fictional Friday, a new weekly live show kicking off this Friday at 1pm Eastern on Whatnot. Easy, conversational, and packed with small hobby insights. Shoutouts in this episode include: Speedy ComicsVibes Collectibles Trading Cards Middle East Legends of the Game

10 min
11/19/2025

#001 - Gordy Bonker & All Things Vintage Baseball

Card Talk is officially back, in a new way.In our relaunch episode, Tyler sits down with longtime friend of the show Gordy for a real, unfiltered conversation about the hobby — collecting, investing, sourcing, content, and what it actually takes to stay consistent. We dive into: Gordy’s full origin story in cards How his Sunday night live shows became a staple (and the grind behind them) The realities of sourcing vintage in today’s market The difference between collecting and investing Why creators should talk about what they truly love How his business is evolving and where he sees the hobby going Why the community side of collecting still matters most A perfect reset episode to kick off the new era of Card Talk. Welcome to Episode 001.

1h 12m

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12/16/2025

Jeffrey W. Faries

Enjoying your views on the hobby and so grateful you picked up the Pod ball and are running with it.
Great podcast!!

04/13/2023

beeldub

Love listening to Cardtalk - great info and humor!
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12/07/2025

dannyavid

I liked the show back when they had the other 2 guys. Didn’t realize how much of a tool Tyler was until he took over the show. Bro must be struggling.
Unfortunately not the same show

10/15/2025

DeuceyBear

Was happy to see this pod reload after being done for a couple years but it’s no longer the same show. It appears Tyler is the driving force and it’s now basically a soccer pod. Great for soccer fans but a dry listen for most U.S. card collectors.

This is Card Talk, a podcast hosted by Tyler Schmitt, focused on sports cards, trading cards, and a bit of all things collectibles! Featuring conversations with notable figures within the hobby, from prominent collectors, industry executives, hobby shop owners, and everything in between. Tune in to keep a pulse on the current state of the market and happenings across the industry. Happy collecting!