Episodios

  • Welcome, Card Friends

    Welcome, Card Friends
    Apr 7 2025
    This is Card Friends — a sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector. Whether you're returning to the hobby, just getting started, collecting with your kid, or just reconnecting with what made you love cards in the first place — you're in the right place. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Come join your new Card Friends.
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    1 m
  • How We Became Card Friends

    How We Became Card Friends
    Apr 8 2025
    Welcome to Card Friends — a sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector. In Episode 1, we talk about how we each got started in the hobby, some of our favorite card memories growing up, why we started this podcast, and a few hidden card shops we still love. Whether you’re new to collecting, getting back into it, or just here for the stories — you’re a Card Friend now.
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    35 m
  • Scalpers, Sports Memorabilia, and Hobby Habits We All Hide

    Scalpers, Sports Memorabilia, and Hobby Habits We All Hide
    Apr 16 2025
    Scalpers are wiping out retail shelves again… but that’s just the start. This week on Card Friends, we’re talking about the frustrating hunt for cards in the wild, whether sports memorabilia belongs in your living room, and a few hobby habits we probably should’ve kept to ourselves. Whether you’re deep in the hobby or just getting curious, this one’s for you. New episodes every Wednesday. A sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector. Music licensed via Podcastle License Code: AHNBPYLL0FFU9A72
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    28 m
  • NBA Playoffs, Personal Collections, and How to Start Collecting Without the Stress

    NBA Playoffs, Personal Collections, and How to Start Collecting Without the Stress
    Apr 23 2025
    Welcome back, Card Friends — this week we’re talking NBA playoffs, the players currently in our personal collections, and how to start collecting trading cards without getting overwhelmed. Whether you're new to the hobby or getting back into it, we break down what actually matters, what to avoid, and how to keep it fun. We also share some recent pickups, shout out a few Card Friends from the community, and answer a mailbag question: what do you do with cards you don’t want anymore? New episodes every Wednesday. Music licensed via Podcastle License Code: GRBQBU8TGX17NRCH
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    31 m
  • Card Collecting 101: How to Start (or Restart) the Hobby

    Card Collecting 101: How to Start (or Restart) the Hobby
    Apr 30 2025
    Welcome, Card Friends — this is our beginner’s guide to collecting. Whether you're diving back in after 20 years or just starting your hobby journey, this episode is packed with real talk, smart tips, and everything you need to know to get going in the world of sports and trading cards. We cover: Why people get back into collecting What to buy first (without overspending) Must-know hobby terms like wax, slabs, parallels, and RPA The actual gear and supplies you need to start Extreme beginner questions you're totally allowed to ask Mistakes we made early on (so you don’t have to) 🎴 If you’re new to the hobby — or know someone who is — this is the episode to send them. New episodes every Wednesday.
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    36 m
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