Vintage Sports Cards Hobbyist. Super Collector of Mantle, Bird & Brady. The primary goal of this podcast and YouTube channel is to connect with other card collectors as well as sports card industry professionals and content creators. Let’s talk!
Link To YouTube Episode On 4CollectorsGet ready for a thought-provoking hour of hobby insight as Brothers Duo! hits the Hobby Palooza 2025 stage! Join Al from @iconic_baseball and Brian from @HighPopProfessor as they wax philosophically about all things sports card collecting — from the nostalgic to the analytical, the passionate to the perplexing.These two brilliant minds blend storytelling, data-driven takes, and old-school wisdom to explore the deeper meaning of collecting. Whether you're a vintage purist, modern chaser, or philosophical observer of the hobby's evolution, this livestream will challenge your thinking and deepen your love for the cards.
Link To YouTube Episode
Link To YouTube Episode On 4Collectors
Link To YouTube Episode On 4CollectorsJoin Brett McGrath of @stackingslabs for a special hour-long Hobby Palooza livestream as he welcomes a true hobby thought leader — Chris McGill, co-founder of Card Ladder and the voice behind the @chris_hoj YouTube channel.This episode dives deep into one of the most important conversations in the sports card world today: how to bridge the gap between vintage and ultra modern collectors. With Brett's passion for modern collecting and Chris's extensive knowledge across eras, this dialogue hits at the heart of hobby culture — appreciation, evolution, and connection.
Link to YouTube episode on 4Collectors-Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.-Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Link To YouTube Episode on 4 Collectors - https://www.youtube.com/live/VNfyIwJ_yVM-Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.-Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Dan @DansVintageBaseballPC is joined by Mike @BaseballCollector, Orlando @ACollectorsDream and Darren @returntocollecting to talk about one of the most exciting moments in the hobby — acquiring a true sports card grail at the National Sports Collectors Convention! We'll hear the full story behind the big pickup, including the hunt, the deal, and the emotion of finally landing a dream card.But that's not all — we'll also be sharing our overall experiences from The National: the show floor atmosphere, dealer interactions, vintage finds, community meetups, and more. Whether you're a veteran attendee or thinking about going for the first time, this is the perfect episode to get the inside scoop on what it's really like at the biggest event in the hobby.Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Dylan @DoubleDvintagebaseballcards joins me for episode 41 of Turn Back The Clock to answer my sports card and non sports card questions.Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on InstagramHow do you feel about PSA "upgrades"?
3 collectors. A $2,000 budget each. In this live 4Collectors panel event, guests compete in a snake-style draft to build the best vintage baseball card collection using a curated list of iconic cards. With strategy, storytelling, and hobby knowledge on full display, the chat plays along and weighs in on every pick. Who builds the strongest collection? You decide.Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Cesar (Pepino Man) and Dylan (DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards) talk about collecting in the 1980's and a lot more!Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
This is part 1 of a 2-part episode! This part, Mark & Bart talk about their YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@tsogreatnessMark's history of collecting, Bart's background in production and much more!Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Theo (Clemente Collector) is joined by Howard Chasser, a full-time sports cards dealer! They discuss: Strongsville, The National, grading, SGC long-term, state of the hobby and take live questions!Link To YouTube VideoUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
YouTube Sports Card Hall of Famer Cesar (Pepino Man) is joined by fellow Hall of Famers Lou (LouRokTV), John Mangini and Hall of Fame Commenter Mike Petty to discuss the stories in a well made video by @HummBabyBaseball. https://youtube.com/watch?v=FgNwA9avBJs&si=mt1gEK2GD1A8lUw7Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Clemente Collector (Theo) is joined by Chris From Missouri, DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards (Dylan) and Legends Never Die (Jake) to rank the 1960's Topps baseball card sets from 1-10! What set will be #1? The guys also pick out their favorite card from each set! The rankings are based on 3 categories: Set Design (40%), Stars/Rookies (40%), Inserts/Subsets (20%).Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Follow Splendid Sports on Instagram
Theo (Clemente Collector) & John (3D80sKid) talk with Mike Petty and Matt (THA Card Story) about why he deleted his PSA Registry and why it was a costly mistake.Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.
On episode 40 of Turn Back The Clock, Dylan peppers Iowa Dave of The Shallow End Podcast and me with sports card hobby questions.Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.Link To YouTube Episode
Theo (Clemente Collector) talks with Chris From Missouri about a wide range of topics including - Being the Mayor of Strongsville, best dealers at the Strongsville show, current state of the card market, Pokémon and TCG's impact on sports cards, and shows 5 cards every collector should own!Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
On episode 39 of Turn Back The Clock, I pepper Dylan with sports card hobby questions.Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Theo (Clemente Collector) talks to 3 fellow card collectors that have rookie-year sports card YouTube channels to discuss some of their favorite cards and thoughts on the hobby!Link To YouTube EpisodeUse promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Link To YouTube Episode The Strongsville Sports Collectors Convention is April 11th-13th and 4 Collectors has an exciting announcement to make! Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Sammy Thunder takes a deep dive with John Mangini & Aaron - Value Vintage Cards to pick their favorite vintage baseball cards from: 1. E Cards (Pick 2) 2. T Cards (Pick 2) 3. M Cards (Pick 1) 4. R Cards (Pick 1) 5. W Cards (Pick 1) 6. F Cards (Pick 1) 7. 1951 - 1959 (Pick 1 from each year) Link To YouTube Episode Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram. Stacking Slabs Episode Recommendation Link To This Episode On YouTube
On episode 38 of Turn Back The Clock, Dylan and Adam discuss their top 5 greatest sports card sets of all time and their 5 shiniest cards! Link To DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards YouTube Channel Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Join us for a weekend recap of some of the bigger card shows in the country! Both the White Plains and Dallas show operated on the same weekend! YouTube Episode Link https://www.youtube.com/live/mpDSaMoKIUU Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Pepino Man (Cesar), A Collectors Dream (Orlando) and Splendid Sports (Adam) discuss collecting the man, the myth, the legend - Mickey Mantle. Link To YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2-pD1lfo8 Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Theo (Clemente Collector) has Chris from Missouri, Tony (Southern Collector) and Jason (Cards and Comics) to discuss predictions for the future of the sports card hobby. Topics Discussed: Card Shows, grading, modern product and vintage. Link To YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/live/AsNOXmAzSyM Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
On episode 37 of Turn Back The Clock, Dylan and Adam discuss the Bruce Vergnani Collection and the story behind it. Link To YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMhGNZ0vgvE Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
How will I operate in the sports card hobby in 2025? I have some big changes planned. Link to YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apmMGb39h3s Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Episode 36 of Turn Back The Clock with Dylan. Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
For episode 37 of "3 & 3" Graig @MidLifeCards joins me to showcase 3 of his favorite sports cards and then we look at 3 cards he'd like to add to his collection, featuring pre-war, vintage and modern cards from baseball, basketball and football. Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases - https://zioncases.com/?ref=splendid Link To YouTube Episode Splendid Sports on Instagram
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram. What sports card sets are the most important in hobby history?
On episode 35 of Turn Back The Clock, Graig @MidLife Sports Cards joins Dylan @DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards and me for a sports card hobby talk. Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMrMxe4hXqo
Link To YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cENjreCplV4 Splendid Sports Website - https://www.splendidsports.com
Dedicated to Darren @returntocollecting Recommended: @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards @PreciousMetalGents @brentrichardsbaseballcards Spendid Sports Blog - https://www.splendidsports.com/blog/ Tom Brady Rookie Card Guide - https://www.splendidsports.com/tom-brady-rookie-cards/
Turn Back The Clock Episode 34 with DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards
On Turn Back The Clock 33, Dylan (DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards) and I talk about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland.
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
My dad makes his second appearance to tell a "highly classified" story from 1968. Link To YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_sbSsaT0TQ
The items we collect are an expression of our lives. Each item in our collection can trigger memories, relationships and stories. This is the first of a few episodes where I share more of my personal story as it relates to sports and cards.
On episode 31 of Turn Back The Clock Dylan and Adam discuss modern card collecting strategies vs. vintage and pre-war. - Enter promo code SPLENDID for 10% OFF your entire order of awesome products like MagPros at Zion Cases - Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlyxXGtYtMg
Episode 1 of 90s Card Corner presented by: HighPopProfessor (Brian), THA Card Story (Matt) and Splendid Sports (Adam). Get 10% OFF Your Entire Order at Zion Cases (MagPros!) With Promo Code SPLENDID
Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases. Thank you to Scott for the great questions and for tuning in! Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.
On Turn Back The Clock episode 30, Ray From Philly joins Dylan and I to talk about famous baseball cards and the state of the YouTube sports card world in 2024. Links: Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ855pJM8OY - Vote here for the 2024 Sports Card Hall Of Fame - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnNHlcEW7YJluFF9gd-IrviWmilQAxuHoj_RMKFO0c2msRrg/viewform?pli=1 - List of all cards already voted in the Baseball Card Hall Of Fame - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K3DxWKCDm-7ctw0OR2uTdY6fv4c6yVoGyt3NxbFwOng/edit - Ray's 2024 sports card HOF video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlvkHwiiFCY
For episode 29 of Turn Back The Clock John Mangini (The Mangini Collection joins us to discuss a liberating slab movement, PSA, "card care" and more.
Zan joins me to discuss collecting 90's grail cards, why he doesn't collect vintage cards, a lightning round of "3 & 3", what do we do when all the grails appear at once and more! Follow Zan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zanoo23_sportscards/
Message us your comments on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/splendidsports On episode 28 of Turn Back The Clock, Dylan and I discuss "firsts" in the hobby and show some cards from our collections. Should the first matter? Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOdd9wZfJA0
Connect with Splendid Sports on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/splendidsports/
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
