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Card Adventures
Card Adventures
Author: Curtis Forbes
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Welcome to The Card Adventures Podcast—an exciting show all about sports cards and the adventures we go on to acquire the pieces that mean the most to us. Every twist, every turn, and every chase in this hobby brings a lesson, a memory, or a story waiting to be told. My name is Curtis, and I'll be your guide on today's adventure. Let's go!
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In this episode of Card Adventures, Curtis explores the impact of a player changing teams—how it affects collector sentiment, market demand, and the long-term value of their cards.
In this episode Curtis talks with Caleb about his Tom Brady collection. Some of the stories will blow your mind!
In this episode, Curtis and Tim talk about collecting rare cards of your favorite team, and some great convos spark up in the middle of it all!
This is part 2 of Curtis and Brett's collector conversation!
This is part 1 of Curtis and Brett's collector conversation!
In this episode, Curtis talks about how collectors deserve great customer service for spending their hard-earned money with companies in the hobby. He talks about a couple of recent experiences with eBay and PSA. He shares the stories, the outcomes, and most importantly, the lessons learned!
In this episode, Curtis answers 5 listener questions for the audience about: Choosing PC players, the impact of nostalgia, grade premiums, significant serial numbers, and even Prizmatic effects! These are all topics that affect our choices and develop our personal collections. So take a listen and answer some of these questions for yourself, so that you can build a better PC!
In this episode, Curtis and Chris McGill talk about different ways that we can avoid hobby burnout and stay in it for the long haul!
In this episode, Curtis interviews Chris "HOJ" McGill. They discuss his MJ 90s 1 of 1 project and talk about a handful of the amazing 1 of 1 cards from his personal collection!
In this episode, we take a look at some of the amazing Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant grail cards from Grant Slayton's personal collection! Check out some insane cards and listen to some of the cool stories about how Grant acquired these awesome pieces!
In this episode, Curtis and Ty, aka T-Pott, discuss the idea of "Collectors vs. Investors", and some of the hobby’s other biggest debates. We break down the mindsets of "collecting" vs. "investing", and where the lines get blurry. Is it "Us vs. Them", or is it "We The Hobby"?
In this episode, Curtis and Josh break down how they stay active during bull markets, adjust their targets, and continue adding cards to their collections, even at a higher price point. They also talk about the reality of emotional buys and when you might just have to say no.
In this episode, Curtis and Josh explore the topics of quality vs quantity, through the lens of collecting stages—early excitement, focused growth, and long-term refinement. The goal isn’t just leveling up, it’s enjoying your Card Adventure in every season of collecting!
In this episode, Curtis and Kai talk about the joys of collecting more than just the GOATs in their personal collections. Listen as they explain why they don't just collect GOATs like Kobe, but also collect "non-GOAT" players and hometown heroes! Break out of the mindset of having to choose between investing in prospects or playing it safe with GOATS, and have more fun on your Card Adventure!
In this episode, Curtis shares his story about his journey in (and out of) the hobby throughout the years. From collecting in the 90s and 2000s, to collecting in the hobby today, he shares every player he's collected and everything he's learned along the way! Get ready for some collecting nuggets and another great Card Adventure!
In this episode, Curtis gives insight into how each collector should view PSA 9s, depending on what kind of cards they are submitting and what they collect. He also talks about the pros and cons of some of the different grading companies in 2026.
In this episode, Curtis explains all of the reasons why he finally decided to start grading his raw cards, after 7 years of avoiding slabs. He also lets off some steam about "Hobby Bullies", so buckle up for another wild Card Adventure!
In this episode Curtis shares the adventure he went on to acquire a Grail Sports Card, where he started out on the journey, and everything he had to sacrifice to make it happen.It's not just about the big cards that matter to everyone else. It's about the big cards that matter to you. Everyone's collecting journey is different. We all have to start somewhere, but the best place to start is on your own Card Adventure!
In this episode of The Card Adventures Podcast, I break down my Top 10 Sports Card pickups of 2025 — not just what made the list, but why each card mattered.I share the stories behind the pickups, from the chase and timing to the personal meaning that earned each card a spot in my Top 10. More importantly, I walk through the mindset and process I used so you can have fun building your own Top 10 list — based on what matters to you the most.Whether you collect for nostalgia, passion, long-term value, or pure enjoyment, this episode is all about turning your collection into a personal Card Adventure with purpose.
Welcome to The Card Adventures Podcast—an exciting show all about sports cards and the adventures we go on to acquire the pieces that mean the most to us. Every twist, every turn, and every chase in this hobby brings a lesson, a memory, or a story waiting to be told. My name is Curtis, and I'll be your guide on today's adventure. Let's go!


