That Card Collectors Podcast

James Ferree who runs SPORTS WAX PROMOTIONS joins us this week to discuss the BUSINESS of putting on card shows.A fascinating dive into what it takes to provide engaging and family friendly collector (and vendor) experiences, James talks about his shows across North & South Carolina, how the shows have grown, and how they keep engagement and FUN at the forefront of everything.We get into how the business scaled, how many tables he’s lost, and how weird it is that Whitney Houston seems to have written the X-Men theme.Huge love to James and his whole team for their work, and you can find out allll about their next shows here www.sportswaxpromotions.comPLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Xyon McKell, non de plume of Mike Inguagiato, joins us this week for a collector focus like no other. Hear tails of Japanese Female Wrestling cards – a whole new world to this podcast, we were today years old when we discovered this fascinating new aspect of our shared hobby.Mike tells how this intertwined with his love of sketch card art – and artists – and became the gateway drug leading him to Marvel cards, e-Pack, and beyond…McKell on e-Pack became a hobby legend in Marvel Cards, and so we’re thrilled that he shared his story with us this week.You can find Mike’s blog here https://derailmentsofthought.com/ and on IG here https://www.instagram.com/xyon_mckell/ PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Ryan Beckner joins us this week for a great discussion on character collecting, and his attraction to the Marvel character Juggernaut. We get into the breaker reality, the boundaries of our respective character collections, and the challenges obtaining items we still need. Ryan talks about OAX and the supportive collectors he’s become friends with – and also what else he collects. There’s also a game of ‘House on fire, what do you grab!?’ for funsies. You can find Ryan on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/supersized_ry/ and thank you Ryan for sharing your story with us.PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

As two superpowers battle it out for Olympic dominance, we sit down and talk cards. Hear our initial thoughts on the new DC based UNBOUND set from Upper Deck! Marvel at how we navigate the news of the first Topps original art Marvel set. Stagger giddily as we open old OLD Upper Deck packs in search of Doom. And so much more you’ll wish you’d watched the hockey instead.Links for yaNew UNBOUND here; https://www.upperdeckepack.com/News/39347/Unbound__Laura_Zuccheri_is_Coming_to_e_Pack__on_February_23_at_9_00_a_m___PT__New Topps Fantastic Four set here; https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBzyHrCT1f/?img_index=1PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Recorded LIVE on Sunday 8 February at 9am EST Sunday Morning Card Church is back for YOU to ask us any and all hobby questions. We get asked about character collecting, dream IPs for card sets, and more. It’s a frisky episode with lots of adult banter this week.PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

The e-Pack platform from Upper Deck marked it’s 10-year anniversary on 28 January 2026.To mark it – we talk e-Pack for almost 2 hours with our special guest – Ben Berry, admin of one of the largest (and best – we’re biased) Facebook groups devoted to e-Pack.We chew on collector stories of highlights and lowlights, discuss the gambling aspect of it all, and possible platform advances into the next decade. Rip a pack while listening and hope for the DAH-DAH-DA-DA-DAH noise.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

UtiniIi! Yub Nub time as Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast returns to talk about the current Star Wars card scene, and how the Topps/Fanatics era has been for Star Wars card collectors.We talk about Topps frustration, the need to focus on retail, respecting the heritage of a hobby, and filling vintage holes. Plus – you can hear 1990’s Star Wars cards get opened!Huge love to Greg for joining us this week, thank you for being our 250th Episode anchor! Oh, and ‘jonahtattoo’ – this one’s for you buddy.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Muggles rejoice! Exciting news for our friends at Upper Deck, with the news that they’re going to make Harry Potter cards.We also talk some about Invincible, Topps Chrome Marvel Studios – and then get inspired by @stackingslabs on Instagram as we talk ‘boomerang’ cards – cards that leave you but make a return trip as you just can NOT live without them. What’s YOUR boomerang card?Finally, we revisit a Marvel Annual Pack Wars legend.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

The whole gang represent this episode, and it gets a little… juvenile. #sorrynotsorryBUT despite all of this – we talk about how to store cards. Binders? Toploaders? Mags? Toploaders IN binders? Wut?Lots of insights, lots of our recommendations on DO’s and DON’T’s – and some fun along the way.Drop us a note about your best storage tips? Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Our final (probably) episode of 2025 so we look back at the year. Highlights, lowlights, discoveries, and observations abound, amidst many seasonal sound effects as Ian is joined by Wesley (taking time away from his Mall appearances), and Josh (fresh off a boat, no doubt).We also look ahead a little to 2026, and take a peek at the incredible auto list for Topps Chrome Marvel Studios.Happy Holidays one and all, and thanks for listening.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Okay, so no tigers in this episode – sorry – BUT we do have our review of Skybox Metal Universe Batman, so what more do you want?QA issues? Check. Fab checklist? Check. Great artwork? Check. We get into it all.Then, licence to spend on e-Pack as Jason and Ian get excited about the No Time To Die set just dropped on Upper Deck e-Pack.We also get a little sidetracked by The Authority, who we’re assured will NOT break our legs. Look – just listen – it makes sense.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

I’M BATMAN! Tony Sirianni from Upper Deck joins us this week to talk about the new DC release - Skybox Metal Universe Batman. Tony walks us through the concept, design, and breadth of this big release, with insights into the different inserts and some juicy teases of upcoming products from the DC universe.Thanks as ever to the team at Upper Deck for being part of the podcast and see the HUGE checklist here; https://upperdeck.com/checklist/skybox-metal-universe-batman-checklist/Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Donny Caltrider – writer, artist rep and all-round good egg joins us this week as we discuss Marvel x MTG. Donny (again) attempts toexplain the basics of MTG to Ian, but we also talk about the Universe Beyond line of Magic The Gathering cards, where other IP can come to play. Marvel's Spider-Man – recently released – is one of those IP – and we discuss the set, the art, characters and how it interacts with the core MTG universe. You can find Donny – and read his awesome articles – here; https://linktr.ee/donnycaltrider.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

We gather again to talk about some hot button topics that we find fascinating, or that simply get our GOAT. It’s mainly the latter though,as we talk about bringing new hobby bros into the hobby, and also about the phenomenon know as ‘last comp’.Much food for thought and general wisdom somewhere within the musings. We hope you enjoy and please do comment or DM your thoughts.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base CardPodcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Collector Eugene Hu joins us this week in a long overdue third podcast appearance, to give his thoughts on where the Hobby is right now.We talk about trends, about what non-sports can learn from sports, the National, Topps and Upper Deck, and a whole lot more. It’s always a great conversation when Eugene comes to play, and this time is no different. Bang Bang indeed, Enjoy!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base CardPodcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

So… better late than never this week, as an episode that SHOULD have dropped on 24 July, during Dan Diego Comic Con – finally sees the light of day.There’s discussion of when to call it a day on your collecting – when is enough, enough? The guys get into it like feral cats on a fallen goat, and we also get into the exclusives from Upper Deck available at SDCC (now available at an eBay near you…). Plus, does Keith fart? Find out within. Duty bound to remind you that Ian’s birthday celebrations continue asyou listen to this… 😊Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod ======== Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Tony Sirianni from Upper Deck who is most welcome to the show this week to talk about the retail exclusive Fleer Brilliants Superman set.Released as part of the Summer of Superman, Tony tells us all about the set, its creation, the shiny foils - and we find out what it REALLY takes to close the office to take the company to the movies. Thank you to Upper Deck for the access as ThatCCPod continues to get you as close as you can get. #CollectTheBest #ListenToTheBestOur links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod ========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base CardPodcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

A lazy river episode this week as Ian, Josh, and Jason muse over the set ‘buildability’ of the Topps Chrome set, gasp at the Superman racecar tie-in cards, and digress to talking about Wesley’s sweaty content videos. All this PLUS Fantastic Four’s First Steps into trading cards (see what we did  there?) Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I

New shoes??? Yes – we’re back to our roots – with a wider remit to talk about not JUST Marvel cards.Season 2 starts here…This week we talk about the ‘why’ of the change and then get into it with Star wars autos, Upper Deck’s Halo set and … plane cards? Yes, plane - those flying things that take us places.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here;https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I

Following the recent sad news that artist Greg Hildebrandt has passed away, for this episode we wanted to come together and celebrate his work - Marvel and otherwise. Best known to card collectors as one half of the Hildebrandt Brothers - Greg and Tim - who created the Marvel Masterpieces 1994 set beloved by many, we share our own and collector remembrances of Greg. To enhance your life with some of the Hildebrandt's work, please go to https://www.spiderwebart.com/ =========== As always friends, YOU can help us by; - subscribe, like, star & leave a review wherever you find us, or on our FB page - suggesting topics and content you want to hear - sharing the podcast with friends - sending us emails/messages/comments GET INVOLVED PEOPLE – this podcast is for you so let us know what YOU wanna hear about! Our email; TheMCCPod@gmail.com The podcast theme music "Rocket Power" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The podcast creative and logos is by Michael Munshaw, find him on IG here; https://www.instagram.com/artofm2/ ALL of our links are here; ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheMCCPod⁠ =========== Our recommended listening; The Rebel Base Card Podcast; https://anchor.fm/greg-mclaughlin Marvel Jerks podcast; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gingieverse-cards-marvel-jerks/id1668559490 Meanwhile At The Podcast; https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com