For the Love of Cards

Ben and Leigh’s give their thoughts on the Yorkshire and Birmingham Card Show. Adam (@theyorkshirecollector) checks in to reflect on the YCS and the inaugural Yorkshire Cup charity football match (35:12). We also touch base on the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what players during the Premier League season had us talking.

Panini lose another licence and everyone is losing their minds! Also, Bowman 2024 is finally here. Is it worth the buzz? Find out who the big prospects are with HWTexas. We also discuss the non-negotiables whether you’re a buyer, seller or breaker.

Guest appearance with one of the UK’s leading basketball breakers Ben aka. B.P Cards who gives us the lowdown on Wemby and other rookies who have been performing, his venture with Cards4Kids, basketball breaks and his best starting five of all time. Keynote or Keyonte? Come and tune in!

A breakdown of the inaugural Midlands Card Show and our pick-ups, an update on the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs and Mario Ballotelli being written into football folklore. Listeners, got any Kool-Aid?

The Stanley Cup and NBA playoffs have arrived. Ben and Leigh discuss what teams and players they believe will prevail. We also chat with Chris from 3rd Down Displays (20:24) to find out more about the man behind the brand and throw some quick-fire questions his way.

Fanatics monopolising the Hobby and playing God, big news regarding PSA, a new documentary that has landed on Amazon and a new Bad Boys of the Hobby feature of a player who’s lesser known nickname is the Red Mist. FTLOC is hosted by Ben (@rainycitycards) and Leigh (@cardileighsportscards).

Delving into the current climate of the Hobby and what changes should be made for the better, sports card shops, loaded boxes and another unwanted bad boy pick-up. *In regard to the subject of loaded boxes, no individuals will be named, however the person in question alleged to have been offered/provided with loaded boxes opened up lines of communication with us whereby they deny their involvement. They have been open in regard to the source’s claims stating they are malicious and unfair accusations. Although this is a subject that needs to take place, we do not condone naming individuals due to the negative and damaging impact it could have. Our intent is to see the Hobby be a honest and safe place hence why subjects in this episode have been discussed. The source refuses to waive their anonymity and without this, we are unable to speculate further.

One of one mania including a beautiful 1/1 Jacques Kallis (and that one of one Wemby ruined with his toddler scribbles), an update on the challenge Ben and Leigh set each other, a deep dive on Stan Collymore and more.

MLB Opening Day and rookies to look out for, Wemby does scribbles, a big family discovery, Topps Cricket making a lot of noise, sets we would love to see, drug dealing footballers and more.

The madness of NFL Free Agency, what gives us the ick in the Hobby, a deep dive into the 1952 Mickey Mantle card and a summary of the Northern Card Show.

Showing the love for Muzzy Izzet, Leicester Card Show recap, the incredulous Connor Bedard hype, Topps Gold not being as good as a well-loved biscuit and not investing in Wander Franco cards. He’s a bad man, but not as much of a bad man as an ex-Man City midfielder!