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Global Card Collectors

Global Card Collectors

Forget passports – and go beyond borders with "Global Card Collectors," a podcast that connects collectors from across the globe! Join John, the Istanbul aficionado (@istanbulcards), and Will, the Kiwi card junkie (@kart_adami), as they embark on a journey to celebrate the diverse world of card collecting. From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the sun-kissed shores of Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, each episode dives into the unique collections and captivating stories of passionate collectors

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92. The Quest to Collect Every Toronto Raptors Autograph

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/10/11

In this episode, John and Will sit down with Neil @neilcollectscards a die-hard Toronto Raptors superfan on an unbelievable mission — to collect an autograph card from every single player who’s ever worn a Raptors jersey! From obscure one-season players to franchise legends, Neil’s dedication to preserving Raptors history through cards is seriously next-level.But that’s not all — Neil also gives us a look into his incredible Dražen Petrović collection, paying tribute to one of basketball’s most

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01:14:31

91. Collecting With The Godfather: 20+ Years of Hobby...

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2025/10/04

In this week's episode Justin sits down with his friend of over 20 years, Jason, to discuss his nostalgic approach to the hobby. Also known as "The Godfather" for getting Justin back into the hobby nearly seven years ago, Jason discusses his everything from his early collecting days, to his choice to focus on vintage football, to the experience of introducing his 11-year-old son to the hobby (who just might make a cameo to show a few cards!). The discussion not only focuses on the

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00:32:26

90. Is There Something in the Water? Balkan Greatness...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/27

Paul @NealSportsCardStories joins the show again to deep dive a topic that he and John both find fascinating: why Balkan athletes punch so much above their weight in team ball sports, especially basketball and soccer. An episode more about the confluence of sports, history, and culture than sports cards. As always, comments and perspectives are most welcomed.

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00:46:29

89. Alperen Şengün Cards EXPLODE at the 2025 Istanbul...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/20

John and Will sit down to recount their whirlwind weekend as vendors at the Istanbul Card Show 2025. From the early mornings and long hours behind the table to the constant energy of collectors stopping by, they share the real grind of being on the vendor side of a major card event—where fatigue becomes part of the package. But this wasn’t just any show. Selling in Turkey brought its own unique twists, far removed from the classic playbook of card culture in the U.S. or Europe.One highlight? The

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01:16:03

88. Cricket Cards, Black Caps & The Ultimate Sachin...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/13

Join host Will as he chats with Amit—better known as @mr_tradecard_gamer on YouTube and Instagram—a true card enthusiast and a well known collector in the Indian card scene. Amit reveals how he fell into card collecting with a unique origin story, what is driving the rapidly emerging Indian card market, and how his time studying in Otago fueled his love for the Black Caps and Kiwi cricketers. They swap stories about their favorite cricketers and memorable moments from World Cup games, and to end the

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00:23:25

87. Promo Cards, Giveaways & More! Inside the...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/09/06

In this episode Will sits down with Turkish card content creator Pokezed to talk about the upcoming 2025 Istanbul Card Show. Pokezed shares what’s in store for collectors this year—from double the number of vendors offering everything from TCG to sports cards and memorabilia, to exclusive giveaways and incredible promo cards that are set to make the show unforgettable.Beyond the event, Pokezed gives a candid look at the state of card collecting in Turkey: the unique challenges local collectors face,

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00:39:29

86. From Roaring Success to HUGE Ambitions: Auckland...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/08/30

A few weeks ago, Will interviewed Steve Guinee about the 2025 Auckland Card Show. Now, he’s back—joined by Matt Rogers, the mastermind behind the massive TCG tournaments—to catch up on how it all went down and look ahead to what’s coming next. To begin, Matt talks about what it took to run those epic tournaments—spanning titles like Flesh and Blood, Grand Archive, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Disney Lorcana. Then Steve gives us the full breakdown—how the 2025 show more than doubled in scale, ran across two

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00:57:13

85. From Grails to Hype: The Panini Cards That...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/08/23

As the curtain falls on the Panini era, Will and John sit down for a reflective farewell before they go. From sticker autos to Gold Prizm and National Treasures RPAs, the boys take a nostalgic stroll through the highs and lows of Panini’s reign from 2009 to 2025. They each reveal their Top 5 Most Iconic or Memorable Cards of the Panini era- some picks are obvious, but the pop reports and long-term impact may surprise you.But this isn't just a greatest-hits parade. Will and John also get real about

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00:57:14

84. From $750 to an $80K Boat: the wild hustle of...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/08/16

In this episode, we sit down with James @cardkiwi, to hear the incredible story of how a $750 card sale in 2020 launched a five-year journey of buying, selling, and grinding his way to an $80,000 boat - all without touching a cent from his day job. James shares how deep market research, disciplined goal-setting, and a love for the hobby helped him turn cardboard into real-life assets.He then walks us through his carefully curated PC, which features legends from the UFC like Kiwi icon Israel

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00:51:21

83. Fanatics Fest Pressure? The 2025 National Fires...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/08/09

In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with our old friend Justin to unpack his experience at the 2025 National Sports Card Collectors Convention in Chicago - and what an experience it was!They kick things off with Justin comparing this year’s show to last year’s, highlighting the major step up in scale, energy, and execution. With Fanatics Fest fresh in the minds of collectors, the National’s organizers clearly brought their A-game- and it showed. From massive crowds to

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00:39:07

82. What 16 Years of Pokémon Content Taught Me – with...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/08/02

In this refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with industry legend Asad, better known as Pokecollection, who has been creating Pokémon content on YouTube for an incredible 16 years—amassing a loyal following of nearly 39,000 subscribers along the way.From his humble (and admittedly cringeworthy) early videos to interviewing and befriending Veronica Taylor—the original voice of Ash Ketchum—Asad shares his journey through the ever-changing tides of content creation. He opens up about the highs, the

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00:37:15

81. Two Days, Thousands of Cards, One Massive Event –...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/07/26

In this explosive episode, Will sits down with Steve Guinee, the mastermind behind the Auckland Card Show, to talk all things cardboard and collectibles ahead of the 2025 show. And this year? It’s gone from huge to nuclear.Steve reveals how the show has more than doubled in size, literally- from relocating to the mammoth Auckland Showgrounds to expanding to a two-day event packed with endless vendor tables, an avalanche of cards to buy, sell, and trade, and the first of epic TCG tournaments for

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00:56:05

80. MJ, Breaks, and Brotherly Bonds: A 90s Hobby Deep...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/07/19

In this week's episode Justin sits down with a 90s basketball collector that he's known for over 35 years: his brother Nate. In the interview Nate talks about his journey back into collecting, why he chose to focus on 90s basketball, and what players he goes after. The interview also gets into the pros and cons of one of the hobby's most polarizing topics: breaks. Stick around until the end when Nate shows off his favorite cards in his collection, including an icon MJ insert!

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00:40:06

79. Hot cards, hotter mess: A review of Card Madness...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/07/12

In this episode, John and Will sit down to break down their full experience at Card Madness 2025 in Düsseldorf - the highs, the lows, and the downright confusing. After flying in from Istanbul with high hopes, they were met with a show that was… let’s just say, not quite what was promised or expected.From the disorganized entry process and overcrowded venue to the difficult to find layout and lack of clear signage, it was a struggle. But it wasn’t all bad- they also talk about a spontaneous trade

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01:11:41

78. Market Correction Incoming? What You Need to Know...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/07/07

Our Pokémon card expert Keiran is back, and this time he’s tackling the big question on every collector’s mind: Is the Pokémon card market cooling off? After the massive boom of the last few months, Keiran explains why a market correction isn't just likely — it's expected. And if you've been in the game a while, you know this isn’t the first time.In this episode, we break down the signs that the hype is fading, what that means for your collection, and how to spot opportunities as prices

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00:45:31

77. Narratives and Nostalgia with...

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/06/28

Paul @NealSportsCardStories recently started a YouTube channel where he shares his love of sports, cards, and how they draw out history. From his fascination with different eras of baseball, basketball, and football, he also loves soccer and talks about his connections to Bukayo Saka and Arsenal. An American collector with a reverence for global sport, this episode has a little bit of something for every kind of collector.

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00:34:32

76. Pickers, Pretenders & a 10-Year-Old Prodigy

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/06/21

John and Will are back to break down all the action from their second Trade Day in Istanbul- and what a day it was! From reconnecting with young Turkish legend Ilgaz, the ten-year-old collector who’s gone from humble base cards to three one-of-ones and a stack of autos in just months (seriously, how?!), to running into a group of teen "hustlers" trying to play picker without knowing the difference between Larry Bird and Tony Allen — this one had it all. 😅The guys share the highs, the

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00:39:50

75. The Case for Salah: Collecting a GOAT in Plain Sight

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/06/14

Seth (@soccercardcorner) returns to GCC to dive into the evolution of his Mohamed Salah collection—and it’s a masterclass in focus and conviction. Despite leading the Premier League in goals and assists during a magical Liverpool season, Salah continues to fly under the hobby radar. Like Nikola Jokic, he checks every box: elite production, leadership, trophies—but lacks the market hype.We explore why players like Salah, especially from non-traditional hobby markets, often don’t get the collector

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00:45:06

74. (4)5 Minutes with Cage @TheHobbyWithCage

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/06/07

A well-known voice in the hobby through his podcast The Hobby With Cage and Lukas, Tigers and Brons before that, Cage Lawyer @TheHobbyWithCage joins Global Card Collectors this week to discuss his decades-long collecting journey in cards. It's rare because it's tough to get all the details of his origin story but in this interview Cage is not bashful sharing how he got to where he is today from his Drew Bledsoe collection to baseball and the Yankees with his father to the Oakland Raiders

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00:55:54

73. One card or three? The collector's dilemma

Global Card Collectors ·

2025/05/31

Will and John keep the streak alive with another week of Global Card Collectors! After briefly reflecting on some recent pickups, the guys dive into a show first — answering your mailbag questions. From the pros and cons of grading cards outside the U.S. to a truly philosophical debate: is a card with three mini cards one card… or three? Tune in for their takes, collector insights, and a few laughs along the way. Got your own opinion? Let us know what you think in the comments section of our YouTube

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