Sports Card Nation Podcast

Centered on the Sports Card hobby/industry. <br /> "Sports Card Nation" Friday's a great conversation with a hobby person(s)<br /><br /> Alternating Mondays:<br /> "Hobby Quick Hits"-one topic, weekly hobby news and new product releases.<br /> &amp;<br /> "Card Mensches"-Co-Hosted w/Danny Black. Hobby, Sports &amp; Gambling/DFS discussion with a little life mixed in.<br /><br /> E-Mail:<br /> sportscardnationpc@gmail.com<br /><br /> Website:<br /><a href="http://www.sportscardnationpodcast.com" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.sportscardnationpodcast.co...</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support</a>.

"Reviewing 2025" w/ Tony De Marzio E363

My pal Tony De Marzio returns to recap the year that was 2025. We cover a lot of hobby ground and give our candid opinions on many hobby topics.   Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

11-21
34:52

Shill Bidding...I Weigh In Hobby Quick Hits E216

Shill Bidding...right now the hobby's hottest topic. I debated doing the episode but my opinion is too strong and topic too important to not.  I share some personal experiences of me declining to partake in shill bids.   Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

11-17
39:50

Signatures for Soldiers Tim Virgilio returns E362

Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans. Check them out at:https://share.google/BVOtY4ovV...Follow us on Social Media: Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

11-14
39:44

Tim Virgilio of Signatures for Soldiers "Hobby Helping for Good" E361

Tim Virgilio does yeomans work for the hobby charity "Signatures for Soldiers", it's been double digit years and he's shattered his own goals for the organization which helps wounded and disabled veterans.  Check them out at:https://share.google/BVOtY4ovV... Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

11-07
33:29

The Future of SGC?? Hobby Quick Hits E215

As we head towards the end of 2025 I weigh back in on what the future may hold for SGC and some observations I've made from the trenches.   Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

11-03
32:56

Ryan Stuczynski of Gemrate is back "Weighing in on the terrain" E360

Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski returns for the conclusion of our great hobby and grading conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *The evolution of Gemrate. *What's new and what's coming. *Dealing with the grading companies themselves...good, bad or both.   *Thoughts on the SGC acquisition then and now. *Top graded athletes. *Caitlin Clark thoughts. *"Junk Slab" era? Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

10-31
45:55

Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski catches us up. E359

It's been a bit since we caught up with Gemrate's Ryan Stuczynski so we do just that on this week's episode. Talking points on this episode may include: *The evolution of Gemrate. *What's new and what's coming. *Dealing with the grading companies themselves...good, bad or both.   *Thoughts on the SGC acquisition then and now. *Top graded athletes. *Caitlin Clark thoughts. *"Junk Slab" era? Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

10-24
29:08

Upcharges from a Bulk Subber and Collector's View. Hobby Quick Hits E214

It's been covered ad-nauseum but I'm tackling from a bulk-subber and collector perspective. Part of my job is calling submitters and informing them of the bad/good news that their card has been upcharged and they owe me more money.  How's does that look and feel and what reactions do I incur?  Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

10-20
24:51

Frank/Sportscard CPA is back-Hobby Tax Tips Buying/Selling E358

Frank/Sports Card CPA returns for Part II of our great conversation. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Talking points on this episode may include: *Why Autographs? *When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer. *Stories of acquisitions. *Advice to avoid fakes. *CPA Hobby advice *Common tax mistakes. *What can be written off. *Claiming losses. Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

10-17
32:11

The World's Largest Baseball Hall of Fame Autograph Collection w/Frank/Sports Card CPA E357

Frank/Sports Card CPA has arguably the greatest baseball Hall of Fame autograph collection and he's our guest this week.   Talking points on this episode may include: *Why Autographs? *When did he decide to try to get every Hall of Famer. *Stories of acquisitions. *Advice to avoid fakes. *CPA Hobby advice *Common tax mistakes. *What can be written off. *Claiming losses. Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

10-10
34:38

Question & Answer Episode E213

It's time for another Q and A episode.  We always welcome your questions so keep them coming!  Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

10-06
25:23

Dan Tortora returns "Collecting Cards of Sports Personalities You Cover" Part II E356

Dan Tortora returns this week for Part 2 of our conversation. Talking points on this episode may include: *Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew. *Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account. *When the hobby started for him, why, who and how.   *The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit. *Returning to cards. *Setting up at shows and trade nights. *Covering pro sports and collecting the players you cover.   Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

10-03
31:53

Dan Tortora "The Start of SCN" & Building your brand E355

Dan Tortora is our guest and if you like this podcast he's one of the reasons it exists! Talking points on this episode may include: *Sports kid to sports broadcaster, when he knew. *Starting your own company without a comma in your bank account. *When the hobby started for him, why, who and how.   *The Birth of this show and why he deserves credit. *Returning to cards. *Setting up at shows and trade nights. *Covering pro sports and collecting the players you cover.   Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

09-26
40:45

NFL Preview and Rookie Special Hobby Quick Hits E212

A couple weeks late but here's our annual  NFL Preview. We predict the Division winners, Award Winners, Super Bowl prediction and give you some info on this year's rookie class in case you were thinking of buying some.   Also: *New Product Release Schedule Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

09-22
23:39

Stacking Slab's Brett McGrath Part II E354

This is the second half of our conversation from last week with Brett McGrath. Talking points on this episode may include: *Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards. *Football Hobby and discussion. *Going full time in the hobby. *Balancing Hobby work and family time *NSCC talk. *Sponsorships and the terrain that comes with. *Recent forgery scandal. Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

09-19
30:24

Brett McGrath is back E353

Brett McGrath returns to the show again to chop up some hobby. Talking points on this episode may include: *Wrestling Hobby Community and Cards *Football Hobby and discussion *Going full time in the hobby *Balancing Hobby work and family time *NSCC talk Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

09-12
29:57

Basketball Card Hall of Fame Opens: Convo w/ Ray Fonio and I make my picks. Hobby Quick Hits E211

The Basketball Card Hall of Fame is now open and voting has begun for its ignagural class.  We speak to lRay Fonio and I disclose my votes.   Vote here:  https://sites.google.com/view/... Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

09-08
35:36

Sports Card Dad is back! E352

Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" returns for part 2 of our great hobby conversation this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *The Beginnings *Approach to content creation and being transparent. *How you collect and sell *Sponsorship criticisms *Spending too much and advice *NSCC *Grading space thoughts Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

09-05
33:04

Dustin of Sports Card Dad chops up some hobby! E351

Dustin of "Sports Card Dad" is our guest this week. Talking points on this episode may include: *The Beginnings *Approach to content creation and being transparent. *How you collect and sell *Sponsorship criticisms *Spending too much and advice *NSCC *Grading space thoughts Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

08-29
31:51

Live from the NSCC Main Stage Part II w/Tony De Marzio & Tony Leebrick E350

This week's episode is Part II from "Sports Card Nation Live" on the 2025 NSCC Main Stage.  I was joined by Tony De Marzio(TJ is online) and Tony Leebrick(SouthernCollector14). Conversation includes buying strategies, saving for the NSCC, buying with purpose and exit strategies and so much more! Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

08-22
32:45

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