Coom & Currie Sports cards

Ben Coom & Martin Currie
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Welcome to Coom & Currie Sports Cards, the weekly sports card podcast hosted by The Tag Team Champions, BC & MC. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started in the hobby, join us each week as we dive into the latest hobby news, break down new product releases, share our latest mail days, and discuss the grail cards we're chasing for our personal collections. BC is a passionate Seattle Seahawks and Liverpool supporter, while MC flies the flag for the Green Bay Packers and Liverpool FC. Expect plenty of sporting banter, strong opinions, and the occasional disagreement along the way. Regular features include: 🏆 That's Codswollop! – Calling out the hobby's biggest nonsense, hot takes, and questionable decisions. ⚖️ Coom & Currie's Court Room – Where justice will be served as we put hobby controversies, collectors, and card-related crimes on trial. What makes us different? We're still relatively new to the hobby ourselves. We're learning as we go, making mistakes, discovering new things, and sharing the journey with our listeners. We believe that fresh perspective gives us a unique view of the sports card world that both newcomers and veteran collectors can enjoy. So grab your latest pickup, settle in, and join the Tag Team Champions for your weekly dose of sports cards, collecting stories, hobby news, and plenty of laughs. New episodes every week. Socials:  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ccsportscards11?igsh=YjMxenpvNGZkODlx&utm_source=qr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZp6dP13Vs-vF1e0cwWx8g TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coomandcurriesportscards?_t=ZS-8xd9il4JiL4&_r=1 Apple Music Monthly Playlist: https://music.apple.com/nz/playlist/coom-currie-sports-cards-july/pl.u-j1epf1aBBr Spotify Monthly Playlist: 

  1. 3d ago

    50th Episode! What a journey. NZ Card show, Memories & WC Fever! Tag Team Champs are BACK

    The Coom and Currie Sports Cards and Kiwi Card Collective proudly present the WWF Tag Team Podcast Champions of the World. The hosts reflect on their 50th episode, reminisce about the journey, & discuss their best and worst moments on the pod. They also share their excitement for the World Cup and discuss some interesting facts about the tournament. The conversation covers a range of topics including the World Cup, card collecting, and new rules in football. It also delves into the upcoming card show in Porirua New Zealand & the excitement surrounding it. Mail day, AOB & of course.... More 'Codswollop'!!! Takeaways Podcast journey reflectionExcitement for the World CupInteresting World Cup facts World Cup predictions and discussions about potential winnersChallenges and experiences in card collecting and tradingNew rules and changes in football, including VAR and tactical timeoutsExcitement and anticipation for the upcoming card show New rules for referees have been implemented, including time limits for goal kicks, substitutions, and medical treatment for players.The hosts are excited about the upcoming World Cup and are actively collecting football cards, discussing their recent mail day pickups and potential finds at an upcoming card show. Chapters 00:00 Excitement for the World Cup and Interesting Facts29:27 Card Collecting and Trading43:44 New Rules in Football51:30 New Rules for Referees59:33 Mail Day Pickups and Card Show Excitement01:09:04 Upcoming Football News and AOB

    1h 14m

  2. Jun 7

    A three guest All NZ line-up. The card show NFL take over special. Plus a huge announcement.

    Coom & Currie Sports Cards are proud to announce that 'Kiwi Card Collective' will be sponsoring the podcast. Without KCC, we wouldn't be here today! Head over to their Facebook page, checkout their latest breaks & join the community! (7) Facebook One half of the 'Tag Team Champs' BC is joined by three giants of the New Zealand sports cards scene. Nik from KCC, Brock from 'Nash's ripping packs' & Hamish (HR) from 'Hits & Rips' - AN all New Zealand Line up. Lots of Sports card chats, insights & news on what's coming up! Updates from KCC & of course, the New Zealand card show this weekend. It's going to be HUGE! Jump in, give us a listen.... Takeaways The card show experience is a significant aspect of the conversation, highlighting the excitement and anticipation of participating in such events.The dominance of PSA in the grading market and its impact on the hobby is a key theme, reflecting the influence of PSA on card values and collector preferences. Exploration of different grading slabs and labelsImpact of grading pause on submissions Budgeting for card purchases is a key consideration for collectors.Partnerships and sponsorships can contribute to podcast growth and success. Chapters 00:00 The Card Show Experience23:35 The Dominance of PSA28:55 Grading Companies and Perspectives38:09 Impact of Grading Pause on Submissions43:26 Expansion of Soccer Cards and World Cup Hype51:46 Budgeting for Cards01:03:41 Post-Show Sales and Inventory Management

    1h 10m

  3. Jun 5

    Graded ticket Codswollop. PC Bangers in Brighton & our day at the Seaside, postponed!

    The podcast begins with a casual catch-up and introduction, followed by discussions on sports documentaries and the upcoming World Cup. The hosts then share their experiences at the Brighton Card Show, including card show purchases and discoveries. The episode concludes with a discussion with Ben Huggins. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the debate around ticket collection and grading, the bottle cap recycling dilemma, and the announcement of Liverpool's new manager. The discussion delves into the value of physical tickets, memories attached to tickets, practical challenges of recycling, and the implications of Iriola's appointment as Liverpool's new manager. The conversation covers the departure of Slot and the arrival of Iriola, the discussion around Alonso, pressure, and the right manager, Iriola's two-year deal and contract management, contract negotiations and player attitude, player performance and the impact of personal loss, contract decisions and player commitment, and a debate on kickoffs and booting the ball. Takeaways Engaging in-person experiences at card shows can lead to exciting and unexpected card discoveries.Sports documentaries and World Cup discussions provide valuable insights and entertainment for sports enthusiasts. The sentimental value of physical tickets and the memories they hold are significant to collectors.The practical challenges and environmental concerns surrounding recycling practices are a point of frustration for many individuals.The announcement of Doni Iriola as Liverpool's new manager has sparked interest and reactions among fans and sports enthusiasts. Contract management and player commitment are crucial in football decisions.The impact of personal loss on player performance is significant. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Catching Up11:34 New Rules for the World Cup21:16 Card Show Purchases and Discoveries34:36 Discussion with Ben Huggins59:53 The Bottle Cap Recycling Dilemma01:06:36 Alonso, Pressure, and the Right Manager01:13:05 Player Performance and Impact of Personal Loss01:18:08 Debate on Kickoffs and Booting the Ball

    1h 27m

  4. May 29

    The Top Play Night Market starts with a Bang! MC receives a grail & BC Pick's up a Road Dogg Auto!

    The conversation covers the return to the studio, last week's pod, the trade night at Top Play Sports Cards, and the strategy for the Brighton Card Show. It also delves into the experience of the trade night, the excitement of card trading, and the strategy for approaching the Brighton Card Show. The conversation covers exciting card pickups, nostalgia in card collecting, the Topps Merlin Premier League Collection, the seizure of fake stickers by Brazilian police, Josh Jacobs' arrest and a potential suitor for Green Bay, the London NFL Games and Lemmy's ticket acquisition, and frustration with eBay seller practices and the 'reserve not met' issue. Takeaways Community GatheringCard TradingCard Collecting Exciting card pickupsNostalgia in card collecting Chapters 00:00 Strategy for the Brighton Card Show28:47 Exciting Card Pickups42:27 Topps Merlin Premier League Collection53:47 Josh Jacobs Arrest and Potential Suitor for Green Bay

    1h 3m

  5. May 22

    How's our luck Dom Lott is back. BC is back into collecting Soccer & MC Rants about the long ball.

    This episode begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion on football drama and the England squad announcement. We get into soccer card collecting and curation, exploring the curation of player cards and autographs in the collection. How your luck, Dom Lott delves into the true meaning of care packages and the frustration of receiving poorly packaged collectible items. We explore the concept of care packages and how it has evolved in the online world, as well as the disappointment and annoyance caused by receiving collectible items in inadequate packaging. The conversation delves into the importance of card protection standards and the subjectivity of card value. It highlights the frustration with inadequate protection and the arbitrary determination of a card's worth. The discussion also touches on the impact of these factors on the trading card community. Takeaways Football card collectingPlayer cards and autographsCard collection curation Care packages and their true meaningThe frustration of receiving poorly packaged collectible items Card protection standardsSubjectivity in card value Chapters 00:00 Soccer Card Collecting and Curation29:46 The True Meaning of Care Packages53:07 The Frustration of Poor Packaging58:55 Card Protection Standards

    1h 9m

  6. May 15

    Sports Cards 'Codswollop' The tag team champs reunite.

    The episode begins with a reunion and a discussion about fashion, followed by a conversation about sports memorabilia and collectibles. The episode concludes with a discussion about a podcast interview and the use of subtitles. The conversation covers the success story of a father and son opening a card shop, updates on London games and card collecting, trade night and card show updates, and a discussion on card display and collectibles. The hosts also share their excitement for upcoming events and special guests at card shows and trade nights. The conversation covers a range of topics, including industry news, Tops' dominance, sticker album takeovers, numbered stickers, podcast segments, childhood memories, mail day acquisitions, social media milestones, guest engagement, and upcoming content. The podcast explores the evolving landscape of card collecting, industry trends, community engagement, and personal reflections, offering a diverse and engaging listening experience. Takeaways Reunion and fashion discussionExploration of sports memorabilia and collectiblesPodcast interview and the use of subtitles The success story of a father and son opening a card shop is a testament to the love for the hobby and the motivation to give back to the community.London games and card collecting events offer exciting updates and collaborations, adding to the anticipation for upcoming shows and special guests.The inaugural night market at Top Play Sports Cards, Wellington Card Show, and Brighton Card Show bring a sense of community and excitement for card collectors and vendors.The discussion on card display and collectibles highlights the importance of presentation and the joy of collecting and displaying items. Tops' dominance and industry impactNostalgic reflections on childhood memoriesCommunity engagement and social media milestonesAnticipation for upcoming content Chapters 00:00 Reunion and Fashion11:00 Podcast Interview and Subtitles31:00 The Card Shop Success Story40:14 London Games and Card Collecting56:19 Card Display and Collectibles01:02:07 Numbered Stickers and Collecting Culture01:07:20 Social Media Milestone and Community Engagement01:19:26 Call to Action: Bringing Back a Guest

    1h 24m

  7. May 8

    A sit down with a legend at Top Play sports cards + Coom shares his love for the NZ Community..

    Coom & Currie Sports Cards sits down with Shane at Top Play Sports cards... We interview a legend of the New Zealand card collecting community... The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the sports card hobby, including personal collecting experiences, community building, card display, card shows, eBay trading, grading and authentication, and the sentimental value of collectibles and memorabilia. Coom shares his passion for the hobby and discusses the upcoming Wellington Cards and Collectibles Show, as well as his excitement for the growth of the hobby community in New Zealand. The conversation covers the challenges of card authentication and the frustration it causes, as well as the experience of opening a shop and making a career change. It also delves into the process of building a community of collectors and the impact of relationships and stories associated with particular cards. Takeaways Community BuildingCollecting Passion Challenges with Card AuthenticationBuilding a Community of Collectors

    56 min

  8. May 1

    Surgery, Draft Day & the London Marathon. Tag Team Champs are back

    Ben Coom shares his experience of returning from surgery, followed by a discussion on his hospital experience. Martin Currie unboxes cards on a cruise and Ben Coom provides a recap of the NFL draft. The conversation covers NFL card ripping, reactions, and social media call reactions, followed by a discussion on Whatnot breaks and experiences with breakers and card collections. It then delves into organizing and clearing card collections, as well as grading submissions and card acquisitions. The conversation covers the passion for card collecting, podcast progress, mail day and card collection updates, the Merlin Premier League product, and the London Marathon. It also includes plans for the upcoming podcast and a discussion about Dom Lott. Takeaways Hospital experiencesUnboxing cards on a cruise NFL card ripping and reactionsDiscussion on Whatnot breaks and experiences with breakersOrganizing and clearing card collectionsGrading submissions and card acquisitions Passion for card collecting drives investment and inventory buildingPodcast growth and brand development are key prioritiesExcitement for the new Merlin Premier League productAcknowledgment of Misha's marathon achievement and plans for the upcoming podcast Chapters 00:00 Back from Surgery08:12 Unboxing Cards on a Cruise15:11 NFL Draft Recap22:28 NFL Card Ripping and Reactions33:28 Experience with Breakers and Card Collections46:59 Organizing and Clearing Card Collections52:38 Passion for Card Collecting58:36 Mail Day and Card Collection Updates01:06:18 Merlin Premier League Product01:13:13 London Marathon and Upcoming Podcast

    1h 12m
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Welcome to Coom & Currie Sports Cards, the weekly sports card podcast hosted by The Tag Team Champions, BC & MC. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started in the hobby, join us each week as we dive into the latest hobby news, break down new product releases, share our latest mail days, and discuss the grail cards we're chasing for our personal collections. BC is a passionate Seattle Seahawks and Liverpool supporter, while MC flies the flag for the Green Bay Packers and Liverpool FC. Expect plenty of sporting banter, strong opinions, and the occasional disagreement along the way. Regular features include: 🏆 That's Codswollop! – Calling out the hobby's biggest nonsense, hot takes, and questionable decisions. ⚖️ Coom & Currie's Court Room – Where justice will be served as we put hobby controversies, collectors, and card-related crimes on trial. What makes us different? We're still relatively new to the hobby ourselves. We're learning as we go, making mistakes, discovering new things, and sharing the journey with our listeners. We believe that fresh perspective gives us a unique view of the sports card world that both newcomers and veteran collectors can enjoy. So grab your latest pickup, settle in, and join the Tag Team Champions for your weekly dose of sports cards, collecting stories, hobby news, and plenty of laughs. New episodes every week. Socials:  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ccsportscards11?igsh=YjMxenpvNGZkODlx&utm_source=qr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZp6dP13Vs-vF1e0cwWx8g TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coomandcurriesportscards?_t=ZS-8xd9il4JiL4&_r=1 Apple Music Monthly Playlist: https://music.apple.com/nz/playlist/coom-currie-sports-cards-july/pl.u-j1epf1aBBr Spotify Monthly Playlist: 

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Coom & Martin Currie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ben Coom & Martin Currie
  • Show Website
    Coom & Currie Sports cards

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