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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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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

Sports Cards Live ·

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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43:28

Tech vs. Trust: The Fine Line in Hobby Innovation

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/17

In Part 4 of episode 275 the discussion with Evan Parker Mantel continues discussing the role of technology in the hobby—and how his team is approaching AI. From there, the conversation expands into a broader panel discussion with Chris McGill (HOJ), Josh Adams, and Jeremy Lee around hobby fatigue, content pressure, and the emotional toll of always trying to “keep up.” The group unpacks what causes collectors and creators to lose their drive, how algorithms distort authenticity, and why creating

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41:51

Building Trust, Avoiding Gimmicks: Bonkers Cards &...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/16

Part 3 of Episode 275 continues the conversation with Gordy Bonker as he shares his philosophy on content creation and community-building in the hobby. From storytelling to education, Gordy explains why he avoids gimmicks and trend-chasing, choosing instead to focus on authenticity, baseball history, and showing the cards with care.Then, Evan Parker from Mantel joins the conversation, adding insight into how platforms like Mantel aim to support collectors without distorting the experience. The

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38:42

Is Vintage Truly the Backbone of the Hobby? + Is the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/15

In Part 2 of Episode 275, Jeremy Lee, Josh Adams, and guest Gordy Bonker dig deep into what makes vintage cards the true backbone of the hobby. Gordy outlines why nostalgia, cultural relevance, and long-term stability make vintage more than just a niche—and why modern collecting often lacks the same staying power. We also explore the evolution of Gordy's monthly vintage set breaks, including the mechanics, emotional complexity, and ethical considerations around risk and reward. Plus: a wide-ranging

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43:07

If the Hobby Feels Like It Sucks... Maybe It's You

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/13

Why collecting with intention matters—and how one collector turned a 1954 Mays into a full-time brand. We kick off Episode 275 of Sports Cards Live with Jeremy Lee welcoming Josh Adams (Midwest Vintage) as guest co-host in place of the off-gallivanting Joe Poirot. After event previews, including the Road to the National finale, HobbyPalooza, and the Vintage Trade Night at the National we dive into a viral Instagram post that stirred up hobby debate: “If the hobby feels like it sucks... maybe it's

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49:25

Negative Opinions, Honest Thoughts on the Pokemon...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/11

In Part 5 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, the conversation takes a reflective and at times fiery turn. The panel closes out with thoughts on when it’s okay to voice negative opinions in the hobby and how to separate emotional reactions from honest critiques. Then, the discussion shifts to the rapid growth of Pokémon and other non-sport cards dominating sports card shows like the National. Jeremy, Chris, Josh, and Joe explore what this shift means for sports card collectors and whether

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48:15

Is Hobby Regulation Coming? Breaking, Addiction & the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/10

In Part 4 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, we dive into the complex world of card breaking, gambling behaviors, and whether formal regulation should exist in the hobby. Chris HOJ, Josh Adams, Joe Poirot, and Jeremy Lee explore the risks of “regulatory capture,” the unintended consequences of legislation, and the emerging role of peer-led support groups like CollectorsMD. The conversation then shifts to a nuanced debate: is it okay to publicly share negative opinions about cards or sets you don’t

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45:33

The Hobby’s Hidden Addiction: Spending Loops, Slabs &...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/09

In Part 3 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and Joe Poirot continue the powerful conversation with Alyx Efron of CollectorsMD, pulling back the curtain on the hobby’s hidden addiction.They explore how seemingly normal behaviors—cracking slabs, grading flips, chasing PSA 10s, even scrolling Instagram—can spiral into spending loops and emotional highs. Alyx breaks down the psychology behind the “hobby high,” how platform design fuels compulsive behavior, and why gambling dynamics have

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52:13

Gambling in the Hobby? Sports Card Addiction &...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/08

In Part 2 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and Joe Poirot welcome Alyx Efron of CollectorsMD for a candid and important conversation about gambling, addiction, and the darker side of sports card collecting. Alyx shares powerful stories from real collectors including those facing six and even seven-figure losses, and explains how platforms like Whatnot, eBay, and even traditional wax ripping are engineered to keep us hooked. Together, the panel dives into the line between healthy

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47:43

Slabnostic Collecting, Grading Real Talk & the PSA...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/06

In Part 1 of Episode 274 of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and co-host Joe Poirot welcome Mike from Junk Wax Hero for a deep dive into grading philosophies, card aesthetics, and the growing “slabnostic” movement. Mike shares why he’s done submitting to PSA, how CGC’s partnership with JSA is shifting autograph value perceptions, and why collectors may be waking up from the “PSA spell.” Mike breaks down his views on grading Hall of Fame rookie autographs, the CGC + JSA partnership, and why eye appeal

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36:05

Road to the National Ep. 7 - When You Can't Go to the...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/04

What if you can’t make it to the National — but still feel its pull?In this special bonus episode of Road to the National, we’re joined by Dave Spinrad, better known on Instagram as @ratedrabbi. Dave has attended several Nationals, but this year, life, family, and a new calling in California are keeping him home. Still, he remains deeply connected to the rhythm of the hobby. We discuss how the National serves as a spiritual high point in the hobby calendar, how to navigate FOMO both in-person and

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63:59

Fanatics Fest vs. The National + Zeagley AI Grading...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/03

In the final segment of Episode 273, Chris McGill, Josh Adams, and Ben Burrows join Jeremy for a fast-paced discussion packed with sharp insights and hobby laughs.Ben shares behind-the-scenes details on the ballooning scale of Fanatics Fest, including the event’s planned expansion to the full 3.3 million sq. ft. of the Javits Center—raising big questions about its future vs. the National. Chris and Jeremy unpack why these shows can (and should) coexist, and why Fanatics Fest might be best for

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47:10

Is Player Collecting the Best Way to Collect? A...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/02

In Part 3 of this week's Sports Cards Live, Theo Rebottini (@clementecollector) makes the bold claim that player collecting is the best way to collect—and Jeremy pushes back. What follows is a passionate and nuanced debate about the pros and cons of collecting your GOAT, the emotional risk of collecting modern players, and the limitations of a narrow player PC.Jeremy shares his multi-focused approach and personal player PCs (including Dale Hawerchuk and Teemu Selanne), while Josh Adams and Ben

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34:33

What Is a Grail Card… Really? With Theo Clemente...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/07/01

In Part 2 of Episode 273, the conversation turns toward one of the most personal and hotly debated concepts in the hobby: what exactly is a grail card? Jeremy is joined by Josh Adams (@midwestvintagecards) and, for the first time on Sports Cards Live, Theo from the Clemente Collector YouTube channel. Together they unpack the evolving meaning of the word “grail” — is it about price, scarcity, personal meaning, provenance, or all of the above? And can a grail be something you didn’t even know existed

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56:25

Inside Arena Club: Brian Lee on Disrupting Grading,...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/06/29

In Part 1 of Episode 273, Jeremy Lee welcomes Arena Club founder and serial entrepreneur Brian Lee for a deep-dive conversation into the origins and future of Arena Club—a company that’s trying to do grading, marketplace, and repacks differently. Brian shares the story of how a frustrating conversation at the 2022 National with a vague repack seller sparked the idea for Arena Club’s “Slab Packs,” and how Derek Jeter—yes, that Derek Jeter—became a co-founder. He opens up about the uphill battle to

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47:25

Road to the National Ep. 6 - Inside the Hobby Mecca:...

Sports Cards Live ·

2025/06/28

Chris McGill shares why the National is the hobby’s spiritual center — and how it recharges his passion every year.In Episode 6 of our Road to the National series, we’re joined by Chris McGill, cofounder of Card Ladder and a passionate collector. Chris reflects on his past National experiences, including the unforgettable moment he tracked down a true PC unicorn: the 2017 Select Black 1/1 Christian McCaffrey. We dive into what he's hunting for this year (Jokic 1/1, 90s MJ golds), the value of

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