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The Shallow End

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The Shallow End: A Sports Card Podcast On a Budget

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00:12:23

27 Decisions #2/27 - @Sole.Tuf and the Decision to...

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2024/11/05

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Robert aka @Sole.Tuf⁠. Learn how a '90s basketball collector ignited a new area of collecting thanks to one of the most iconic vintage cards ever produced. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin

00:17:41

27 Decisions #1/27 - @TimSalmonCollector and the...

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2024/11/04

Welcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Greg aka @TimSalmonCollector. Learn how Greg's decision to spend a little more changed the trajectory of his collection. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin License code: ONWKL496FS2NZ4IP

00:06:39

The Shallow End ep 67 - Introducing "27 Decisions"

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2024/11/01

Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, The Shallow End will drop a new episode in your podcast feed for 27 consecutive days. This limited-run series, "27 Decisions," will run Nov. 4-30, and each day will feature a new interview with a collector about a decision or moment that changed the direction of their hobby experience. More details in today's short episode of The Shallow End.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:36:31

The Shallow End ep 66 - A Conversation With...

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2024/10/25

As one-half of the team behind the podcast Global Card Collectors, John (@IstanbulCards) puts together his NBA PC while chatting with other collectors from across the globe. In this episode, we talk about the origins of his Luka Doncic collection, Michael Jordan's unending global impact, and why Crusade inserts aren't as harmless as they seem.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:20:00

The Shallow End ep 65 - Saying No to the Cards We Want

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2024/10/18

Do we collect cards? Or do cards collect us? Who's really in control here? If you suspect you're not in control of your own collecting, there's a little-known remedy: Say no to the cards you want.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:49:12

The Shallow End ep 64 - Cards From the Shadows

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2024/10/11

Matt aka @timmy_d_21_pc returns, and he's been busy. One of the hobby's most thoughtful collectors is here to talk the value of patience, research, and realizing that more is not always more. Plus, we hear the story behind his incredible Shohei Ohtani auto.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (IG: @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)

00:02:10

I Need Your Help

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2024/10/04

I need your help.I’m working on something—something special—and I need your help. Have you ever made a major change to your collection? Have you ever picked up a new card, or started putting together a new set, or focused on a new player … that changed the direction of how you collect sports cards? If so, and if you’d like to talk with me, I’d like to talk with you. I’m Dave Schwartz, and this is my podcast, The Shallow End. You can reach me on Instagram @IowaDave_Sportscards. I’m interested in

00:15:38

The Shallow End ep 62 - Report from an Iowa Card Show 2

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2024/09/27

Dealers closing up shop early, unimpressive con artists … must be a sports-card show. In this episode, Dave recaps a card show he attended last weekend and explains why even a subpar day at a card show beats just about any other experience.

00:27:51

Total Content 9.25.2024

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2024/09/25

Welcome to Volume 4 of The Shallow End: Total Content. In this edition, we hear 13 clips from the best and most interesting sports-card podcasts.

00:20:36

The Shallow End ep 61 - To Caitlin, or Not to Caitlin …

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2024/09/20

Great news! One of my favorite athletes has rookie cards coming out soon. Bad news. Half the planet will be looking for them, driving up prices while shrinking availability. That begs the question: Should I—or should I not—collect Caitlin Clark cards?

00:15:09

The Shallow End ep 60 - Collecting When You're Broke

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2024/09/13

You've picked up a big sports card. Congratulations! In theory, you should be content for a while, but you're not. You want more. But you spent all your money on that big card. Now what? How do you collect when you're broke?

00:47:18

The Shallow End ep 59 - The High End of The Shallow...

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2024/09/06

Justin, aka @740SmithCards, PC's Michael Jordan, but the rest of his PC is made up almost entirely of non-Hall of Famers—players who hold a special place in his history as a fan of Ohio sports. In this episode, we hear how Justin marries his passion for collecting childhood heroes with his fondness for some of the era's most unique and memorable sets of sports cards. We also learn that Justin doesn't consider himself an influencer, except when it comes to passing along knowledge of the

00:38:47

The Shallow End ep 58 - Keeping Sports Cards Fun w/...

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2024/08/30

Josh is a sports-card collector of many interests: vintage, modern, Yankees, superstars from across MLB. In this episode, learn from a collector who remembers that sports cards are supposed to be a hobby, fun, and most of all, an escape from everyday life. Find Josh on IG at @InspiredSportscards.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:13:29

The Shallow End ep 57 - How to Insult a Collector

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2024/08/16

There's a term in the British art world used to describe someone who doesn't think for themselves, who only collects based on what others are doing, and what they think is "right." In this episode, we talk about that insult and how it applies to sports cards.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:24:47

Total Content 8.12.2024

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2024/08/12

In the third installment of The Shallow End: Total Content, we catch up with some of the most interesting hobby content from the last month.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)

00:35:18

The Shallow End ep 56 - Finding Your Way

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2024/08/09

Soccer-collector Mark (@SJSoccerCards) joined the hobby just two years ago. Like all of us, he's making mistakes, learning lessons, and discovering which cards stoke his interests. In this episode, meet a collector who appreciates cards as much for their artistic value as for their personal connections.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)

00:38:18

The Shallow End ep 55- Collecting 'Til It Hurts

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2024/08/02

I pressed the reset button. I eliminated 90 percent of my collection to acquire one card. In this episode, I discuss how I got the deal done, the emotions surrounding it, and whether "The Shallow End" is still an appropriate name for this podcast.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

00:29:47

The Shallow End ep 54 - How Collecting Obscure...

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2024/07/26

We're told we should collect the greats. The GOATs. But over the last 12-18 months, I've learned the best way to get a hobby education isn't through the legends, but through collecting obscure players who also had cards produced in legendary sets. That is a more practical entry point into a richer hobby experience.

00:11:16

The Shallow End ep 53 - It's Never Too Late

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2024/07/19

Sometimes the moment comes when the truth hits you: Your sports-card PC isn't what you want it to be. That can be a bad feeling, but it comes with good news. It's never too late to change how and what you collect.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards on IG)

00:34:44

The Shallow End ep 52 - 10x the Community with Samuel...

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2024/07/12

By now, the phrase "10x the hobby" has become as cliché as it is superficial. It's a slogan for a cash grab. But 10x the community? Now we're onto something. That's how Samuel C. Evans (@thesprtzcardcoltr) describes his ambition for the sports-card hobby. He wants collectors to feel welcome, encouraged, and at peace when they look at their cards.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

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