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Sports Cards Live

These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play.

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49:40

Grade Worship vs Eye Appeal: Wilt PSA 10 + The...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/24

In Part 1 of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23rd, Jeremy Lee kicks off Episode 280 with solo commentary on one of the most historic nights in the hobby. As Heritage Auctions closed, we witnessed a record-breaking sale, dissected some of the most talked-about slabs in the marketplace, and shared a collector story that every eBay bidder can relate to.Highlights include: Reaction to the $12.9M+ Exquisite Dual Logoman of Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant A critical breakdown

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38:38

Are Rookie Cards Overrated? The Great Insert Debate

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2025/08/15

In the final part of our post-National panel with Josh Adams and Chris McGill, the conversation shifts from comps to one of the hobby’s longest-running debates — rookie cards versus inserts and parallels. We explore why certain 90s insert sets deserve more respect, the psychology behind collectors’ preferences, and whether the rookie card’s dominance is partly a manufactured narrative. From power dynamics in auctions to the underrated beauty of “one-and-done” insert runs, this wrap-up delivers

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39:44

Comps vs. Collectors: Who Really Sets the Market? +...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/14

In Part 4 of our post-National discussion, Josh Adams, Chris McGill, and I dive into one of the hobby’s most debated topics: comps. Are they the foundation of the market, just one input in a bigger decision-making process, or both? We explore how comps are created, their limits, and why some of the most memorable purchases happen without checking them at all. Plus, a look at the role of repackers, flippers, collectors, and underbidders in shaping prices — and why certain sellers hold more power than

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46:59

Repack Boom or Bubble? Chris McGill & Josh Adams...

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2025/08/13

In Part 3 of Episode 278, Jeremy welcomes Chris McGill (Card Ladder) and Josh Adams (Midwest Vintage Cards / 90s Auctions) to share their experiences, pickups, and perspectives from the 2025 National. The conversation ranges from unexpected finds and rare PC completions, to the role of content creators in the hobby, and an in-depth discussion about the repack market’s impact on card values and liquidity.Highlights include: Chris on the Card Ladder booth’s creative atmosphere and content

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65:22

Inside the Hottest National Ever: Vintage Deals, T206...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/12

In Part 2 of Episode 278, Jeremy is joined by Joe Poirot to break down National content coverage, what was missing, and the standout trends from the show floor — before unveiling several of his top vintage pickups and the stories behind them. Later, Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect joins to discuss his team’s record-setting National, capped by the sale of a near-complete PSA-graded T206 set. The conversation explores market strength, vintage demand, and the growing influence of repacks on the

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48:33

My National 2025 Haul: Grails, Stories, and...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/10

After a week off, we’re back with Episode 278 of Sports Cards Live — and it’s a big one. Fresh from the 2025 National, I share the story of tracking down and acquiring my No. 1 target: the 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio. We talk negotiation, condition, and why this card means so much to me. Plus: Picking up a stunning ’48 Leaf DiMaggio from the same vendor Adding a perfectly centered 2nd-year Magic Johnson Other show-floor finds from hockey legends to classic football and

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27:48

The National 2025 Creator Studio: René Nezhoda on...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/08

🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) sits down with René Nezhoda - collector, Storage Wars star, and founder of Bargain Hunters Breaks - to discuss his obsession with unopened packs, the psychology of collecting, and the booming energy of the hobby in 2025. ✅ Topics covered include: Why unopened packs are historical art, not just sealed product Pop 1 packs, pack grading, and the dangers of rabbit holes Displaying vintage boxes and unopened pack

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33:56

The National 2025 Creator Studio: Sean Cates on Hobby...

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2025/08/07

🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) welcomes Sean Cates, aka @victoryinvestments, into the National Creator Studio presented by TikTok for a soulful, reflective conversation on collecting with conviction, letting faith guide the process, and how vintage cards can carry both history and identity. ✅ Topics covered include: A powerful 6-month journey to acquire a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Trading stories, hobby serendipity, and collecting with

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33:58

The National 2025 Creator Studio: Adam Gray on...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/06

🎙️ Recorded live at The National 2025 in Chicago Join Jeremy Lee (Sports Cards Live) in the National Creator Studio presented by TikTok for an in-depth conversation with longtime friend and collector Adam Gray, aka @Thereal27guy This session explores the evolving mindset of seasoned collectors, the emotional math of consolidation, and the framework Adam uses to evaluate which cards belong in his collection — and which ones don’t. ✅ Topics covered include: Planning your National: scheduling

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49:40

Who Still Deserves Collector Trust? A Closing Roundtable

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/08/01

In this closing segment of Episode 277, Jeremy is joined by Chris McGill and Ben Hossler for a wide-ranging discussion on grading instability, repack legitimacy, and the state of trust in the hobby. As SGC leadership changes and PSA steps into new territory with repacks, collectors are asking harder questions and this roundtable doesn’t shy away from them. Chris shares platform-level insights, Ben brings sharp data-driven analysis, and Jeremy guides the conversation toward what matters most:

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33:23

Grading Power, Repack Fallout, and the Fragility of...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/31

In the 4th segment of Episode 277, Jeremy is joined by Card Ladder co-founder Chris McGill and data specialist Ben Hossler to discuss the hobby’s most pressing tensions from grading shakeups to repack scrutiny to the vulnerability of trust itself. This is not a segment about drama it’s about reality. What does the collector base believe in right now? Who still has credibility? And what happens when grading companies or marketplaces miscalculate? Topics include: SGC’s uncertain future under

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40:16

Liquidity, Fatigue, and Hobby Confidence in 2025

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2025/07/30

In Part 3 of Episode 277, Jeremy and Joe zoom out from specific shows to explore what collectors are really doing in today’s hobby landscape — and what that says about confidence, fatigue, and liquidity.They’re joined early in the segment by Canadian dealer Grant Patterson, who shares his real-world take on what’s moving, what’s not, and how the energy of the market is shifting. His insights set the stage for a broader discussion on the behaviors and signals dealers and collectors should be paying

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42:39

$50K on Whatnot + Hot Potato Effect: Repacks &...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, Jeremy and Joe continue their deep dive into hobby dynamics from the entertainment economics of breaking and repacks to the resignation of SGC President Peter Steinberg and the grading company’s uncertain future. This conversation spans the philosophical and financial layers of the hobby, who’s actually collecting, who’s chasing, and how grading companies are shifting the terrain beneath our feet. Topics include: A candid story about a collector who’s already spent $50K on

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42:37

PSA Steps Into the Repack Game: Conflict or Clarity?

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/28

n Episode 277, Jeremy Lee and Joe Poirot dive deep into one of the most controversial hobby announcements of 2025 the new PSA-certified repack product from CardsHQ, led by Geoff Wilson.With PSA now certifying the fairness of a product they also grade, Jeremy raises serious questions about transparency, conflict of interest, and how this move could reshape the repack space for better or worse. Topics include: Why Jeremy sees PSA’s new repack service as a self-bestowed power What it

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55:39

We Define Hobby Fuel + Hidden Reserves + Power of...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/24

We close out the HobbyPalooza 2025 special with a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation that taps into the emotional core of collecting. Chris McGill introduces the Hegelian Dialectic to explore the rising tension between technical grade and eye appeal, while the panel coins a new term, Hobby Fuel, to describe what drives collectors to keep going. Highlights include: Eye Appeal vs. Grade: Are we headed toward a synthesis? Collector fuel vs. hobby fatigue: What lights your

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47:36

Shill Bidding, Subjective Grading, Skepticism & the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/23

This HobbyPalooza 2025 special segment dives deep into some of the most pressing and polarizing issues in the hobby right now. We open with final thoughts from Matt Cirulnick (Eye Appeal Inc.) on the growing backlash against “eye appeal” culture and why subjectivity is a strength, not a weakness. Then, Leighton Sheldon, Josh Adams, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Jeremy tackle several hot-button topics from all angles.Highlights include: The backlash against eye appeal and the elitism

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37:09

Overgraded Cards, Resubs & Responsibility

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2025/07/22

In the 2nd part of the Sports Cards Live HobbyPalooza 2025 Special streamed live on the 4Collectors YouTube channel in support of Signatures for Soldiers. In this segment, Jeremy and Joe are joined by Leighton Sheldon (Just Collect, Vintage Breaks) for a wide-ranging discussion on honesty in the hobby, grading inconsistencies, and whether collectors have a responsibility to disclose overgraded or resubmitted cards when selling. The conversation builds off the launch of Eye Appeal Inc. and leads

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54:56

HobbyPalooza 2025 Finale! | Card Aesthetics, Grading...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/20

We closed out Saturday night of HobbyPalooza 2025 with a special edition of Sports Cards Live, streamed on the 4Collectors YouTube channel as part of the 3-day charity livestream in support of Signatures for Soldiers.In this first segment, Jeremy and Joe welcome Matt Cirulnick (aka @mattyc_collection to talk about Eye Appeal Inc., a collector-driven platform for visually assessing and comparing cards, not as a grading service, but as a community-powered resource. The conversation also explores

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39:40

Today’s Card Culture: Content, Curation & Dealing...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/18

In the final segment of Episode 275, Evan Parker responds to Chris McGill’s reflections from Part 4, sparking a rich conversation about building hobby content with clarity and purpose. Alongside Josh Adams and Jeremy Lee, the group explores what it means to create for the right audience—not just the widest—and how meaningful storytelling can outlast the noise of short-form trends. Evan introduces a compelling idea: that collecting doesn’t have to mean owning, reframing how we think about engagement

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42:28

Road to the National Ep. 8 - The Future of the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/17

For the final episode of the Road to the National series, we welcome the team behind the show itself: Joe Drelich, Brian Coppola, Jim Ryan, and Communications Director Shane Winn, for a wide-ranging conversation just weeks before the 2025 National in Chicago.We go behind the curtain with the people running the hobby’s biggest event and dive into what’s new, what’s improved, and what the future holds. This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone attending the National or simply passionate about its role

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