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The Great American Collectables Show aires every Wednesday Night at 6:30 EST with a range of guests from around the Sports Memorabilia Hobby. Hosted by Author Tom Zappala, writer John Molori and retired Red Sox player Rico Petrocelli. Listen in to hear the latest in hobby news, trends and many surprises along the way.
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Calvin Arnold of REA gives us a preview of their big Fall Auction and discusses what the heck is going on in the hobby! Oh and we have a very special (and very last minute) special guest co-host! https://collectrea.com/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Tune in to the great American Collectibles train wreck. Tom and Lou maneuver through a mind field planted by Rico and Derek Grady. Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions was forced to escape 3/4 of the way into the show. Join us for a few laughs. This week's show was very technically challenging, but actually quite humorous! https://www.ha.com/ https://goldin.co/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Tom Finklemeier of Finkelmeier Insurance and JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions discuss the importance of Insurance for your collection and what the pitfalls are if you have none! https://www.thefia.com/ https://memorylaneinc.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Tom Ruggie is in the House

Tom Ruggie is in the House

2025-10-2201:13:55

Tom Ruggie of Destiny Family Office and elite collector is in to chat with Tom & Rico about how to handle your collection when you are ready to liquidate, chat about is stunning personal collection and discuss everything collectibles. https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
It’s All About The Hobby

It’s All About The Hobby

2025-10-1501:10:00

The guys from Pristine Auctions join Tom & Lou to chat about the state of the hobby, and the new player Pokemon that is turning heads! https://www.pristineauction.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Our pal John Taube of JT Sports joins the guys to discuss the new ‘bat world” in the Majors as well to gloat about the recent Yankees win over the Red Sox. Doug Keating of Cardboard Promotions Sports Card also joins us to chat about his upcoming Greater Boston shows. https://gameusedbats.com/ http://www.cardboardpromotions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Steve Verman, CEO of both Leland’s and Clean Sweep Auctions, spends time with Tom and Lou to discuss both current auctions as well as some great hobby gossip! https://lelands.com/ https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Joe O is in the house!

Joe O is in the house!

2025-09-2401:06:25

One of the true pioneers of the hobby, Joe Orlando Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss how vintage and modern are actually helping each other. There is also gonna be some good stuff on the table to digest. Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions also joins us to chat about his current very cool auction. https://www.ha.com/ https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions joins Tom & Lou to not only discuss the current auction going on, but to give us his take on the state of the hobby.   Old friend John Liffmann from JBL Sports Antiquities also joins us. His vintage memorabilia is unsurpassed. https://collectrea.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company is in the middle of his auction with some great items. Tom, Rico & Brian are also gonna chat about some great hobby issues. https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
One of the most respected guys in the hobby, Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions, joins Tom & Lou to discuss some of the gems coming up in the Sept 10th auctions, but to also get into some great baseball and vintage card talk.    Paul Borges from PB Collectibles also joins us to chat about Rico’s appearance on Saturday at the store in Newport. https://www.pbcollectibles.com/ https://goldin.co/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
THE VINTAGE GUY

THE VINTAGE GUY

2025-08-2701:03:53

Jeff Weisenberg from National Card Investors joins Tom and JM to talk about all things vintage. Jeff recently opened up a vintage store in Massachusetts and is committed to spreading the word on having your collection balanced! https://www.nationalcardinvestors.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Tom & Rico are joined by Robin Tomasi, the wife of Legendary Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury who changed Track & Field with the now iconic “FOSBURY FLOP”. Mike Provenzale of Heritage Auctions and Ray Schulte of Schulte Sports Marketing also join us to chat about the auction, and Dicks legendary career. https://www.ha.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends
A cast of characters join us on the Berkus Stage of The National for the second hour of a special two- hour show. Joining us the second hour Derek Grady..Heritage Auctions, Brian Drent Mile High Card Company, Joe Tomasulo Goldin Auctions, Brian Dwyer REA Auctions https://www.ha.com/ https://collectrea.com/ https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://goldin.co/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) Music powered by Breaking Copyright:
A cast of characters join us on the Berkus Stage of The National for the first hour of a special two- hour show. Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions, John Taube from JT Sports, Jeromy Murray from Pristine Auctions, and Big Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions get into some lively hobby talk including a discussion with insurance guru Tom Finklemeir.. Oh Yea….Bo Jackson and Flava Fav strut by to say high. https://www.ha.com/ https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ https://gameusedbats.com/ https://www.pristineauction.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Both Scott Russell from The Collector Connection & Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions join us from the floor of The National to report what is going on. Former MLB Super Sub Jimmy Gogger also joins us to chat about his partnership with St Judes Hospital, his playing days with the Red Sox and several other teams,and about the Kentucky Derby Horse named after him! https://thecollectorconnection.com/ https://www.wheatlandauctionservices.com/ https://www.stjude.org/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auction is in the middle of his auction, and we will chat about what is hot! https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Joe Drelich, Jimmy Ryan, Brian Copolla, and Shane Winn, the big cahunas who run the National Sports Collector’s Convention, join us along with Mr Personality Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions. The National is a few weeks away, and we are gonna get the skinny! https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
All of the boys are together for this special show honoring Rico & the 50th anniversary of the greatest World Series evah! Oh yeah..There’s a story behind last week’s  happenings! Tune in! https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
IS IT REAL OR IS I FAKE?

IS IT REAL OR IS I FAKE?

2025-07-0201:05:03

Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & JM to chat about how to identify fake cards and memorabilia, and gives us his take on the state of the hobby. Dave Marino of the marketing team from The National brings us up to snuff on what’s going on as we get closer. https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://memorylaneinc.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: https://greatamericancollectables.podbean.com/ or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts Music Credits: CREDITS Track Title: 'Funky World' Music by Wavebeats Music Promo video: • Upbeat Funk Background Music For Video... Song: Alex Productions - Legends License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music powered by Breaking Copyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
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