Unboxing The Hobby with Mac and Stock

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Discuss having to temporarily hit "pause" on the podcast Fanatics FestUpcoming ReleasesGemRate Numbers from MayFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Mac's trip to LA and experiencing Burbank, Rizzo, and Jaspy's card shops.Fanatics Fest PreviewFanatics GamesNew releases (Topps Signature Class Football, Clearly Donruss Football, Revolution Basketball, etc)NBA draft reactionsFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:News out of the Topps Industry ConferenceRed Rookie RedemptionsProduct Announcements from the Topps Industry Conference (Disney, SpongeBob, Marvel, etc.)Update on Panini license and recent athlete announcementsOptic Football releaseLeaf Pop CenturyVeeFriendsTopps Chrome BlackFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:The return of Grant from Backyard Breaks on WhatNotStock's recap of the LA Card ShowPanini continues signing new athletesOptic Football and Heritage Baseball ReleaseUpcoming release calendar (Bowman, Resurgence, EPL)Follow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Recap of Mac's trip to MexicoTopps Debut and WrestleMania patches coming to WWEPanini Signing New Athletes, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.CardVault by Tom Brady opens 4th locationUpcoming ReleasesStock's plan for the LA Card ShowFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Adam Derry to the podcast to discuss the LA Card Show, including:the current show scene in southern Californiathe convergence of culture and collector at showswhat draws collectors to showsthe card show of the futurethe importance of content creators connecting beyond the cardsFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Auction Update on the Paul Skenes Debut Patch and Jordan "Jumpman" CheetoTopps gold logo patchesDebut Patches appearing in other sportsThe Joe Hollywood incident on WhatNotThe wax release schedule (Bowman Chrome U, Pokémon, Select Soccer, Formula 1)Follow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:the Philly Card Show The Paul Skenes Debut PatchRecent Card Releases (Obsidian, Illusions, Topps Finest, Topps Chrome Sapphire WWE)Will WNBA be Panini's new golden goose?Growing demand for WWE productsUpcoming Releases (Disney Genesis)How tariffs and economic downturns will impact collectors moving forwardFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Topps Hobby Rip NightThe record-breaking sale of the Victor Wembanyama Nebula 1/1WhatNot removing break replays from the appPotential drama around the Victor Wembanyama jersey swap jersey (after selling for > $70k through Goldin)Reactions to Topps Chrome Football, Topps Chrome All-American basketball, and Prizm BasketballUpcoming release schedule (Topps Finest X-Men '97, Topps Finest Football, Prizm LIV Golf)The growth of Pokemon cards over the past 6 monthsFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Stock pulling a Prizm Fractal 1/1 Caitlin Clark on LoupeComparing Caitlin Clark and Victor Wembanyama print runs and card pricesOutlook on Caitlin Clark prices moving forwardWhether people are going to buy 2024 Prizm NBAComparing demand and prices of 2024 Prizm WNBA vs NBA vs Topps Chrome All-AmericanThe Upper Deck Halo Legacy releaseThe Topps Series 1 releaseTopps Chrome FootballQuestionable grades coming out of PSAFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Changes to PSA's centering requirements for PSA 10s.The proliferation of Pokemon in the hobby and at card shows.Recap of the Bullpen Card showPrice of 2024 Prizm WNBA at release2025 Topps Series 1 Baseball Release2024 Topps Chrome Football Release The inconsistencies between Topps Basketball and Football cardsProducts we are looking forward toFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:The saga surrounding the comments made by Grant at Backyad BreaksWhat does this mean for WhatNot moving forward?Some notable deals that happened recently in the hobbyThe upcoming Upper Deck Halo Legacy ReleaseThe issues ripping non sportsThoughts on the Topps Chrome WWE ReleaseSummary of the ThreePointRVA show in Richmond, VAThe upcoming card show scheduleMac buys his first Pokemon cardsFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:The story of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch and the conspiracies surrounding itThe $1,999 Gold Cole Palmer Kaboom saleThe soccer rookie landscapeBig National announcementUpcoming wax release schedule, including Series 1 and Halo Legacy (February 12th)Leaf Metal Sports HeroesWhat's next for the Jayden Daniels market?Summary of the 757 Card Show in Virginia BeachThe proliferation of Pokemon at card showsThe upcoming card show scheduleFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:Playoff footballJayden Daniels rookie card pricesThoughts on the current state of Topps basketball productsThe Topps Finest Basketball releaseUpper Deck Marvel Disney Season 2Topps Finest X-Men '97The upcoming basketball release schedule with 2024-25 Hoops and 2024-25 PrizmWhether ripping soccer is worth itThe ban and return of TiktokThe future of TikTokUpcoming card show (the 757 Virginia Beach Show)Follow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:The graciousness of the hobby as they both dealt with their respective life eventsHow the fires and water shortages have impacted their livesDisney Genesis ReleaseAffordable products with decent hits and resale valueThe upcoming wax release scheduleSome notable omissions from Donruss Soccer this yearWWE National Treasures and Topps ChromeHottest products we've seen so far this yearSelect and Prizm WNBA pricesFactors impacting break pricesProducts we are looking forward toAre we about to see a wave of video game cards?You can support those impacted by the fires through the links below:RedCross.orgSalvationArmy.orgFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock discuss:The card release schedulePrizm footballWill "early release" be around in a few years or will releases eventually change in the future? Upper Deck Marvel Masterpieces '92Pricing breaksThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2024Things we are looking forward to in 2025Recap of The Philly ShowFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Alex (Clever Cuban Cards) to the podcast.During the episode they discuss:Creating sustainable revenue from cardsHow scaling his TikTok account to over 50,000 followers helped launch his WhatNot streamHow he was able to scale his WhatNot stream to the point he was able to leave his job to sell cards full-timeSome of the things required to set up and run a businessRecommendations for approaching content creationYou can follow Alex's journey through the link below:clevercubancards on IGclevercubancards on TiktokFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Evan Parker from Mantel to the podcast.During the episode they discuss:the story of Mantelthe power of community in the hobbybuilding a platform for collectors and multiple collecting typeslearnings from seeing how collectors use other social media platformsways he's seen collectors use Mantellooking for early adopters to help shape the platform moving forwardYou can follow Evan and the Mantel journey through the link below:Evan Parker on IGMantel on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock return to discuss recent happenings in the hobby and things they are looking forward to.During the episode they discuss:Bowman Draft release day, demand, and price trendsWax release scheduleFanatics Fest 2025How the Fanatics Fest 2025 date change impacts other shows across the countryThe future of the National and Fanatics FestHow the upcoming changes with the Marvel license will impact release scheduleUpcoming products we are excited for: Disney Sapphire, Halo Legacy, Marvel Masterpieces '92 PlatinumUpcoming show scheduleFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock return to discuss recent happenings in the hobby and things they are looking forward to.During the episode they discuss:The "altered" Ohtani auto card at GoldinTopps Chrome Update in 2024 and moving forwardWhether the Debut patch has become the pinnacle chase of rookie patch autographs (RPAs)What the Skenes Debut patch is worth based on the Volpe salePanini signing Paige BueckersFuture of Panini cardsPulling vets in modern productsWhat products we are getting excited aboutFootball products going through a rough patchFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock return to discuss recent happenings in the hobby and things they are looking forward to.During the episode they discuss:Mac's trip up to New York and getting to stop by Bleecker Trading.Is retail wax back?The future of retail vs hobby boxesObservations of ripping a case of Select WNBA retailThe delicate ecosystem of the hobbyWhether recent events will impact collector buying habits moving forwardRipping 2024 Topps Chrome GalaxyVictor Wembanyama card pricesFinding Wembanyama rookie cards in Turkish Airlines Prizm and Donruss setsFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac welcomes Nick Andrews (@bostoncardhunter on IG) the the podcast.During the episode they discuss:Nick's hobby journey, starting as a kid requesting autographs through the mail (TTM Returns)How a deal-gone-wrong (and some new-found 1986 Fleer basketball cards) in 2021 ultimately got him sucked back into the hobby.Realizing the importance of networking in the hobby, and using it to build his 1986 Fleer Basketball set.His content creator journey, starting off showing his TTM return autos and eventually becoming the driving force behind the CT scanning story.The latest on the CT scanning storyThe launch of the Sports Card Madness podcastHow Nick's content has evolved the past year becoming more of a hobby "watch dog", and where he sees it going in the futureCreating content that provides valueRegulation eventually hitting the hobby and reshaping the industryTransparency in the hobbyYou can follow Nick and his journey through the link below:bostoncardhunter on IGFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Adam Gray to the podcast.During the episode they discuss:Adam's hobby journey, from working in a card shop growing up to eventually starting Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine.Adam's collection, which is 90% rare basketball cards and 10% Harry Potter cards.Observations on hobby content on his way to becoming one of the most recognizable hobby content creatorsThe need for hobby educationHow he started and grew his collectionThe art of storytellingSome of the large sales we are currently seeing across the industryThe Victor Wembanyama market and print runsAdam's 100 Best Items in his collectionHow he took $1,000 and turned it into the collection he has todayFinancial responsibility in the hobbyYou can follow Adam and his journey through the link below:thereal27guy on IG Follow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock return to discuss recent happenings in the hobby and things they are looking forward to.During the episode they discuss:Reactions to the last episode, where Adrian interviewed the seller of the $100,000 Piggy Banx card.Strange card salesGame Stop getting further into the hobby with PSA submissionHow Game Stop's evolution impacts local card shopsThe Select WNBA releaseThe future of wax pricesOrlando Fanatics Events CancelledProducts we are looking forward toHopes for 2025Follow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Stock chases down the seller of the $100,000 Piggy Banx card, Roberto, to discuss his collecting journey and the story of the auction.During the episode they discuss:His journey into collecting Piggy Banx cardsObservations of the growth of the Piggy Banx market the past 12 months.Making the decision to sell a card from his collectionStory of the sale and some of the hurdles he encountered getting the deal doneSkepticism from the community on the authenticity of the dealPromoting positivity in the hobbyYou can follow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock share their thoughts on the 2024 National and their plans for the show.During the episode they discuss:the importance of going into the National at least somewhat of a plantables they want to stop by and seewhat they are looking fortheir strategies for buyingrecommendations for those making the triphow the National may potentially evolve with the launch of Fanatics Festthings to look out forFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram.Mac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Jordan Spector from Immortals Trading Cards to the podcast.During the episode they discuss:walking onto the football team at Templegetting back into art after hanging up the helmetthe conception of Spector Sports Art, and discovering ways to monetize his artworkbeing open-minded and saying "yes" to as many opportunities as possible to get the brand off the groundbeing exposed to art cards through Topps Project70his initial art card project, RELENTLESS, with Brian Dawkinsdiscussing the various components required for a successful art card releaseYou can follow Jordan and his journey through the link below:spector_card on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Jess Mineo from Bleecker Trading to the podcast.During the episode they discuss:Spending Saturdays with her dad and brothers going to the card shopRediscovering the hobby in 2015 through breaks with Chris Justice (Cards Infinity)Kicking off her breaking journey with RotobreaksBreaking for yourself vs breaking for othersThe story of how she got her own Topps cardJoining the Bleecker Trading team in 2021 and eventually becoming the brand directorExpanding Bleecker Trading to multiple locations and eventsWhat to expect with Fanatics FestTips for those wanting to get into content creatingYou can follow Jess and her journey through the link below:breakswithjess on IGbreakswithjess on TikTokFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Ty from Sports Card Investor to the podcast. You've probably seen him come across your social media feeds, but this episode gave us a chance to dive deeper into his background and learn about the various companies he's involved with. During the episode they discuss:his collector journey and how it led to connecting with Geoff Wilson and Sports Card Investorhelping scale the Market Movers platform and database of cardshow he uses data from the hobby to shape his contentthe story behind CardsHQ and how it came to fruitiongeneral observations and cyclical trends he's seen with ultra modern sportsYou can follow Ty and Sports Card Investor's journey through the link below:Ty on IGSports Card Investor on YouTubeMarket Movers on YouTubeFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Haley from Slab Mania to the podcast. She's taken the hobby by storm recently with her "Slab Mania Showdowns", challenging fellow collectors to show off their favorite cards through entertaining, collaborative reels on Instagram.During the episode they discuss:Going to card shops with her dad when she was 8Finding her passion and looking for ways to create a career from sports and content creationHow she's been able to rapidly grow her social media followingRecommendations for new content creatorsHow her passion and content has created new opportunities in the hobbyThe future of Slab ManiaYou can follow Haley's journey through the link below:Slab Mania on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Julian Lombardi and Abdul Mazid from the Currency Project to the podcast. The Currency Project combines art and sports cards as a means to explore and monitor value creation & markets.During the episode they discuss:starting their collecting journey in 1993 for Shaquille O'Neal rookie cardsworking in a card shop through collegelooking at cards as a placeholder of valuecombining their passions for art and finance to create unique art cards releasing their initial card on Ebay and continuing to expand the TCP General Ledgerhow recognizability and variables influence card valuesparallels (and differences) between the card and art worldsYou can follow The Currency Project's journey through the link below:The Currency Project on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac welcomes Will Stern from Cllct to the podcast. In case you aren't aware, Cllct is a news site that's positioned itself as the premier collectible media site — by collectors for collectors.During the episode we hear Will's story, how he linked up with Darren Rovell, how Cllct came together, and:covering the hobby much like how other outlets, like ESPN, would cover sports.going beyond typical transactional hobby content to uncover the stories behind the cards and collectorsthe importance of story telling as it relates to the value of a collectibleStarting his collector journey while working at Rallyexpanding his collection outside cards into video games and other sports memorabiliabroader hobby trendsmaking the hobby more relatable to people outside the hobbyThe vision of Cllct and what to expect in the next yearYou can follow Will and Cllct's journey through the link below:Will Stern on IGCllct on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome the Card Carver to the podcast. During the episode we hear his story, collecting baseball cards as a kid, collecting CDs and sneakers in the 90s, then collecting baseball cards with his son.During the episode they touch on...His uncle, Billy Klaus's story as a pro baseball player, and how it shaped his collectingSearching for his uncle's cards and memorabiliaGetting exposed to the card art communityHow ripping a box of 1990 Donruss Baseball with his son turned into his first art cards.Honing in on his signature styleCollaborating with brands, such as the National and others.Developing a custom card for Culture CollisionShows adopting custom art and cards to enhance the collector experienceYou can follow The Card Carver's journey through the link below:thecardcarver on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Coach Koe to the podcast. During the episode we hear his story, growing up collecting soccer stickers as a kid and eventually rediscovering sports cards during COVID.During the episode they touch on...The lack of educational content in the hobbyUsing content to create constructive conversations between collectorsBlocking out negativity on social mediaHis journey going from collector to content creatorStruggling with identity and embracing the "king of everything" mentalityHobby differences in US vs CanadaYou can follow Coach's journey through the link below:coachkoecollectibles on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Will Wade to the podcast. During the episode we hear his story, growing up collecting Pokemon and playing basketball with Stephen Curry in North Carolina.During the episode they touch on...overcoming addiction through his passion for collectibles and art cardsthe conception of CanvasMKTG and handling Stephen Curry's autographsthe issue of autograph authentication in the hobbycollaborating with artists, like Piggybanxdropping his latest line of art cards with some of the biggest artists in the hobbyYou can follow Will's journey through the link below:canvasmktg on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Natureluvzyou to the podcast. During the episode we hear his collector journey, which started with recording opening Pokemon cards back in 2020. He was eventually introduced to sports cards and launched his card account on Instagram in January 2021.During the episode they touch on...making the transition from collector to content creatorthe importance of content QUALITY over quantity.the launch of Arena Club repackshow he balances running breaks and making contentthe creator mindset and the importance of time-managementthe evolution of the hobby in the San Francisco bay areaYou can follow Nature's journey through the link below:natureluvzyou on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Ryan Curtiss (isawsasquatch) to the podcast. You may have seen Ryan come across your feed a lot recently as he was the one who broke the big news about the Lebron / Bronny James auto 1/1 card being pulled. During the episode we hear Ryan's collector journey and a bit about what life's been like trying to find a new home for such a prominent card.During the episode he touches on...His friend, Dave, pulling the historic Lebron James - Bronny James auto 1/1.The process of negotiating with all the auction houses and eventually deciding to go with PWCC.Growing up being a Colts fan and becoming a Peyton Manning super collector.Getting into hobby content creationYou can follow Ryan's journey through the links below:isawsasquatch on IGFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock hit pause to talk a bit about what they've learned from the past 17 interviews. They also take the opportunity to share a bit about their own collector journeys and what they have going on over the coming months.During the episode they touch on:what they are excited about in the hobbytechnology improving the collector experiencegetting into streaming on Loupeshows they will be attending in 2024Follow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Stephanie Garcia (Mamabreaks) to the podcast. During the episode we hear Stephanie's collector journey, starting as a child collecting baseball card, watching Star Wars movies with her dad, as well as: Using TikTok to learn about (and practice) content creationFollowing her passion of cards and breakingExpand her breaking business beyond herself into a sustainable businessPushing for more educational content in the hobby"Lean in to being yourself" in the hobby and on cameraYou can follow Stephanie's journey through the links below:mamabreaks on IGmamabreaks on TikTokmamabreaks on YouTubeFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Mac and Stock welcome Dan, the Great Curator, to the podcast. During the episode we hear Dan's collector journey, starting with toys as a child, then transitioning into comic books and cards during the pandemic.During the episode they discuss:the rise in popularity of custom cards, like Piggybanxhis journey becoming a hobby content creator and the steps he would recommendtaking control of your social media feed and blocking out the negativityFocusing on "rarity" vs simply price and profits.the need for vendor curation at card showshis show plans for 2024You can follow Dan's journey through the links below:The Great Curator on InstagramThe Great Curator on TikTokThe Great Curator on YouTubeFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome industry veteran, Jon (Basketballcardguy), to the podcast. During the episode we hear how Jon got into collecting, started working at his LCS at the age of 14, and eventually started working with startups in the hobby.During the episode he shares insights about:card inventory managementfinancial tracking in the hobbygrowing an Instagram followingshort-form vs long-form contentthe ways technology is improving the collector experiencewhat he sees happening in the hobby over the next few yearsYou can follow Jon's journey through the links below:Basketballcardguy on InstagramBasketballcardguy WebsiteFollow Mac and Stock on InstagramMac_cardcollectionStockn_tradeThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Tyler Tarver to the podcast. In case you haven't come across any of his accounts, Tyler shares incredibly relatable and authentic content about the collecting journey.During the episode he shares his story getting back into the hobby after rediscovering his dad's collection. That quickly led to buying and selling more cards and diving head first into creating hobby content.Listen in as they discuss:his approach to collectingthe need for educational content in the hobbytop strategies for creating contentthe importance of finding a hobby community to ask questions and get feedbackWant to learn more?You can follow Tyler's journey through the links below:Tarvercards on InstagramTyler Tarver on YouTubeTarvercards on TikTokFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram:Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Tom Ferrara of Pancake Analytics to the podcast. During the episode Tom shares his collector journey starting as a New York sports fan, getting into Pokémon with his wife, and eventually Disney/Marvel with his kids.Listen in as he shares the story behind Pancake Analytics, starting with simple picture of his collection to eventually publishing satirical memes/posts with helpful hobby stats sprinkled in.During the episode the guys talk about the state of the hobby, what he's seen in the data, and some of the ways data could be used to improve the collecting experience.Learn more about Tom and Pancake Analytics through the following links:Pancake Analytics on InstagramPancake Breakfast StatsFollow Mac and Stock on Instagram:Mac_cardcollectionStockn_trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Kayla Norsworthy to the podcast. During the episode she shares her story getting into the hobby starting by collecting Tampa Bay Rays autographs as a kid, to eventually attending shows and creating hobby content.Listen in as she shares her thoughts on:representation in the hobbygetting more people involvedhow NIL has created a huge opportunity for show promoters to get up-and-coming athletes from local colleges and universitiesmoving on from cards you bought at the peaksome of the top content creators she follows (CardCollector2, MojoSports, Mamabreaks, etc)how kids are interacting with the hobby (collecting vs flipping) You can follow Kayla's journey through the links below.Kayla.collects on InstagramKayla Norsworthy on Hobby News Daily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome former UCLA and professional basketball player, Lorenzo Mata, to the podcast. During the episode Lorenzo shares his story getting into basketball in high school, and how that path led to professional basketball in Mexico, and eventually a FIBA gold metal. Today, he's still involved in the game through mentoring local high school basketball players.While he grew up a collector, Lorenzo was reintroduced to the hobby watching breaks on social media. Today he breaks with SportsSource2 in Studio City, CA.Don't miss his stories guarding future NBA stars, first stepping foot in the UCLA locker room, pulling multiple 1/1s while breaking, and other memorable hobby moments.You can follow Lorenzo through the link below:Lorenzo Mata on InstagramThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Loupe :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Eric Doty of Loupe to the podcast. After experiencing live streaming as a buyer during the card boom, he felt like there had to be a way to streamline the buying process and create a more relational experience. During the episode Eric shares his story working in gaming at Microsoft to eventually leaving and starting Loupe, an e-commerce streaming platform built for the modern sports card collector.Listen in as he explains how Loupe partners with local card shops to help them optimize their business and grow through the power of streaming.Learn more about Loupe through the link below:Loupetheapp.comLoupe on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Josh Pankow from Leaf Trading Cards to the podcast. During the episode Josh shares his story of getting into the hobby, making it his career, and eventually becoming the President of Leaf.Listen in as he shares the vision for Leaf and some of the exciting things the company has in store for the future to get more people collecting.During the episode Josh also sheds light on the autograph fulfilment process, from signing athletes and celebrities to collecting their autographs, all the while ensuring authenticity.Learn more about Leaf through the links below:Leaf Trading Cards Website Leaf on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Alex Tressler (ArmyATC22) to the podcast. You may know him from his legendary Youtube video from 2009 where he pulled the John Stockton / Stave Nash Dual Logoman Auto 1/1. During the episode Alex shares his story getting back into the hobby, creating hobby content on Youtube, and navigating online breaks before there was live streaming.You can follow Alex's journey through the links below.ArmyATC22 on InstagramArmyATC22 on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Mark Hill from MyCardPost to the podcast. During the episode Mark shares his story of rediscovering the hobby and the friction points that led him to eventually create MyCardPost, the platform that aims to be a 24/7 virtual card show.Listen in as he shares how MCP is making it easier for collectors to buy/sell/trade, free of outdated rules and high transactions fees.Learn more about MyCardPost through the link below:MyCardPost.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Denny_cards to the podcast. During the episode Denny shares his story going from casual collector to content creator and mainstay in the hobby.During the episode they discuss everything from content inspiration, dealing with adversity, and embracing your unique self on social media.Keep up with Denny through the links below:Instagram - denny_cardsTikTok - denny_cardsPodcast and Other Links - Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mac and Stock welcome Ryan and Justin Channels of California Roadshow Cards to the podcast. During the episode Ryan and Justin share their story and how they made the transition from card collectors to managers of the California Roadshow Cards shop out in Sonoma, CA.Listen in as they share stories of becoming shop managers, managing inventory for both their local and online customers, and approaching card shows.Not to mention, don't miss their story about getting connected with Steph Curry!Learn more about Ryan, Justin, and California Roadshow through the link below:Roadshowcards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.