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EPISODE 387 - Darryl Chan (aka DC) returns to the pod and gives his two cents on the National 2026 plus his thoughts on some of the pricing on sports cards at the show. Then for Hobby Headlines, Clark and DC brainstorm ways on how to improve the experience at big card shows as the hobby continues to grow (ie. trade nights, on-site grading, food options.)DC then does a little Show N' Tell with his recent National pickups and they finish off with their regular Pick 1 segment. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Tradition to Triumph: Hyunsoo's Harvested Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-08-09-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 푸른 논밭이 끝없이 펼쳐진 농촌 마을.En: A rural village where green rice fields stretched out endlessly.Ko: 한옥 양식의 집이 그 중심에 서 있었다.En: A house in the Hanok style stood at its center.Ko: 여름의 따가운 햇살 아래 귀뚜라미 소리가 귀를 간지럽히는 그곳.En: In that place, under the harsh summer sun, the sound of crickets tickled the ears.Ko: 이곳은 현수의 가족이 대대로 살아온 농가였다.En: This was the farm where Hyunsoo's family had lived for generations.Ko: 그러나 현수의 마음은 불안했다.En: However, Hyunsoo was anxious.Ko: 농장을 지키려는 그의 결심은 굳건했지만, 경제적인 어려움이 그를 짓눌렀다.En: His determination to preserve the farm was firm, but financial difficulties weighed heavily on him.Ko: 은행은 대출금을 갚으라며 압박했다.En: The bank pressured him to repay the loans.Ko: 올해도 수확량은 형편없었다.En: This year's harvest was also poor.Ko: 그는 고민했다.En: He was troubled.Ko: 남은 선택이 없었다.En: There were no choices left.Ko: 현수에게는 젊은 두 동생, 지수와 민지가 있었다.En: Hyunsoo had two younger siblings, Jisoo and Minji.Ko: 지수는 밝았고 민지는 상냥했다.En: Jisoo was cheerful, while Minji was kind-hearted.Ko: 두 사람 모두 형의 걱정을 보고 도와주고 싶어했다.En: Both wanted to help after seeing their brother's worries.Ko: 지수는 ""형, 새로운 방법으로 농사 지어보면 어떨까요?"라고 제안했다.En: Jisoo suggested, ""Hyung, how about trying a new way of farming?"Ko: 현수는 고민 끝에 모험을 하기로 결심했다.En: After much deliberation, Hyunsoo decided to take a chance.Ko: 그는 새로운 농법을 시도하기로 했다.En: He decided to attempt a new farming method.Ko: 그러한 방식은 위험했다.En: Such an approach was risky.Ko: 하지만 가만히 기다릴 수만은 없었다.En: But he couldn't just wait idly.Ko: 각종 작물의 배치를 새로 하고, 비료도 달리 썼다.En: He rearranged the layout of various crops and used different fertilizers.Ko: 농장에서의 하루하루는 전쟁 같았다.En: Each day on the farm was like a battle.Ko: 모든 것이 불안정했다.En: Everything was uncertain.Ko: 시간은 흘렀다.En: Time passed.Ko: 화창한 여름날이 지속됐다.En: The sunny summer days continued.Ko: 논에는 어린 싹들이 푸르게 자라기 시작했다.En: Young sprouts began to grow green in the field.Ko: 그러던 어느 날, 큰 변화가 찾아왔다.En: Then one day, a significant change occurred.Ko: 뜻밖에도 작물들이 급성장하기 시작했다.En: Unexpectedly, the crops began to grow rapidly.Ko: 논과 밭은 곧 풍성한 작물로 가득 찼다.En: Soon, the fields were filled with abundant crops.Ko: 헛기침하는 은행의 관리자가 농장에 찾아올 때쯤이었다.En: It was around the time when the coughing bank manager visited the farm.Ko: "현수 씨, 작물이 이렇게 잘 자라다니!" 은행 관리자는 깜짝 놀랐다.En: "Hyunsoo, I can't believe how well the crops have grown!"Ko: 은행 관리자는 깜짝 놀랐다.En: The bank manager was amazed.Ko: 수확은 예년의 두 배를 넘고 있었다.En: The harvest exceeded twice that of previous years.Ko: 현수는 동생들과 함께 기쁨을 누렸다.En: Hyunsoo shared the joy with his siblings.Ko: 지수와 민지도 그의 곁에서 환히 웃고 있었다.En: Jisoo and Minji were also brightly smiling beside him.Ko: 성공적인 수확은 현수를 안도하게 했다.En: The successful harvest allowed Hyunsoo to breathe a sigh of relief.Ko: 가족의 터전을 지킬 수 있었다.En: He was able to protect the family's foundation.Ko: 농장을 지키고자 했던 그의 노력은 결국 결실을 맺었다.En: His efforts to safeguard the farm eventually bore fruit.Ko: 그는 깨달았다. 전통도 중요하지만, 변화도 필요하다는 것을.En: He realized that while tradition is important, change is necessary too.Ko: 현수는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Hyunsoo gained confidence.Ko: 그는 앞으로의 농사에도 자신감을 가졌다.En: He was optimistic about future farming endeavors.Ko: 가족들과 함께 일구어갈 농장의 미래는 밝았다.En: The future of the farm, which he would cultivate with his family, looked bright.Ko: 잃을 뻔했던 가족의 농장을 다시 찾으며, 그는 환하게 웃었다.En: As he regained the family farm he almost lost, he smiled brightly.Ko: 희망의 여름 해가 질 무렵, 새로운 시작을 위한 꿈이 하늘로 피어올랐다.En: As the hopeful summer sun set, dreams for a new beginning blossomed into the sky. Vocabulary Words:rural: 농촌village: 마을stretched: 펼쳐진endlessly: 끝없이crickets: 귀뚜라미generations: 대대로anxious: 불안한determination: 결심financial: 경제적인difficulties: 어려움pressured: 압박했다loans: 대출금harvest: 수확량deliberation: 고민approach: 방식rearranged: 새로fertilizers: 비료battle: 전쟁abundant: 풍성한significant: 큰unexpectedly: 뜻밖에도confident: 자신감endeavors: 노력safeguard: 지키고자foundation: 터전tradition: 전통necessary: 필요한cultivate: 일구어갈regained: 다시blossomed: 피어올랐다
EPISODE 386 - Clark recaps his National Sports Collectors Convention experience in 2026, outlining the pros and cons as well as small and big observations from the biggest card show in the world. He also invites two regular guests of the pod, Paul Hickey (Sports Card Strategy Show) and Brent Weyer (@deepvalueinvestor) to talk about their respective experiences and strategies coming to the National this year. And then he brings on podcast listener Arthur to share his thoughts about the National as well. For those who want to see Clark's first vintage sports card pick up, here's the video.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 385 - Clark shares his strategy and plans when attending the National Sports Collectors Convention this year in Chicago.Plus he recalls good advice on his neverending quest to land a nice Shohei Ohtani card from this podcast episode with DC. Here's the one mistake DC made though.And here's the blog post detailing some of those strategies are here.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 384 - Clark and Darryl (aka DC) talk about what they heard about the Dallas Card Show and weigh in with their thoughts on that show going national.Then DC gives his two cents on how the West Coast Card Show went for him as well as touching upon how he comes to valuations of Shohei Ohtani cards when many are way above comps. The guys also touch on what their expectations are heading into the National with the hobby market white hot right now.DC then shows some of his recent pick ups, which he might bring to the National before ending the episode with the regular weekly segment Pick 1 (this week's Pick 1 was recorded before the $10M bounty was announced!) --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 383 - In Part 2 of the Fanatics Fest/West Coast Card Show recap show, Clark continues the episode with his experience attending the West Coast Card Show for the first time.He talks about the hot card market, super high list prices for Ohtani cards, how negotiations went for card deals, and all the people he met and talked to.That includes an interview at the show with friend of the podcast Dave B. (@wolfheartscards on IG) who talks about the high comps he's seen as a buyer and vendor at the show as well as his take on the current soccer card market during the World Cup tournament. Shout-outs also go to Santo (@dimensioncollectibles), Stuart, Jason, Dusty, DC, Martin, Steph, and Eli...plus Tyler Heineman!For Part 1 of this week's episode, go back to Episode #382!--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 382 - In Part 1 of the Fanatics Fest/West Coast Card Show recap show, Clark begins with his experience attending Fanatics Fest for the third year in a row. How has it changed? How many more people attended this year? Then he shares why he ended up selling his only 1/1 card at Fanatics Fest, followed by an interview by the buyer (@cardsmax) on his thoughts on both the card and the show. You can also see from Clark's perspective in this YouTube video.Then he wraps up Part 1 talking about who attended Fanatics Fest over the other shows (and his explanation of why that is) plus which monster cards he saw.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 381 - Clark opens the show giving his initial thoughts before going to Fanatics Fest and the West Coast Card Show where he plans to assess if the hobby growth is evident at these big card shows (leading up to the National.) Plus he's got a couple of big transactions he's hoping to get done during this trip.Then he welcomes Pablo (@homerunDR on Instagram) who is a collector and dealer from the Dominican Republic. He shares his perspective on the hobby as well as his experiences (and challenges) collecting abroad. He also reflects on opening a hobby shop in his home country back in 1999...when Pokemon was about to take over the world.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 380 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing Fanatics attempt to deter immediate resale of the 2026 Topps Chrome Update Basketball mega boxes by ripping the seal off before it's shipped to buyers. Will this work to get high demand products into the hands of collectors vs. flippers?Next for Hobby Headlines, they go over some of the data reported about the hobby in the first half of the year and in June 2026. That includes the latest sales and grading numbers and which cards are going up and down over the past month.Then they play a quick round of Over/Under before ending the episode by playing their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 379 - Clark and Darrell (aka DC) open the show talking about the $2.56 million recent sale of the Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome superfractor rookie card. Next for Hobby Headlines, DC answers some questions from Clark about attending the West Coast Card Show and how to best prepare for that show. They also talk about tips and things to bring when travelling abroad for card shows. Then they introduce a new segment called "Conspiracy Corner", in which DC reveals an interesting phenomenon right before the National kicks off each year. Finally, they end the episode by playing their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Fluent Fiction - Korean: Reuniting Hearts: A Hanok Family Gathering's Warm Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-04-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 뜨거운 여름 햇살이 부촌 한옥마을에 쏟아지고 있었다.En: The scorching summer sun was pouring down on the upscale hanok village.Ko: Jihun은 한옥의 마당에서 바쁘게 움직이고 있었다.En: Jihun was busily moving around in the yard of the hanok.Ko: 이번 가족 모임은 그에게 중요한 일이었다.En: This family gathering was an important event for him.Ko: 그는 첫째로서 모든 가족이 함께 모이고 싶었다.En: As the eldest, he wanted all the family to come together.Ko: 한옥마을은 전통적인 분위기와 아름다운 경치로 유명했다.En: The hanok village was famous for its traditional atmosphere and beautiful scenery.Ko: Jihun은 이곳에서 가족 추억을 만들고 싶었다.En: Jihun wanted to create family memories here.Ko: Minseo는 덜 바쁘게 움직이며 한쪽에서 Jihun을 바라보았다.En: Minseo moved less busily, watching Jihun from one side.Ko: Minseo는 자유로운 성격이었다. 그는 부담 없이 하루를 즐기고 싶어했다.En: Minseo had a free spirit; he wanted to enjoy the day without burdens.Ko: 하지만 가끔씩 형인 Jihun의 그늘에 가려진다고 느꼈다.En: However, he sometimes felt overshadowed by his elder brother Jihun.Ko: 이 때문에 마음 속에 작은 불만이 쌓였다.En: Because of this, a small sense of dissatisfaction piled up in his heart.Ko: Yubin은 한옥의 작은 정원에 앉아 아이스 바닐라 라떼를 마시고 있었다.En: Yubin was sitting in the small garden of the hanok, sipping an iced vanilla latte.Ko: 막내인 Yubin은 이 한옥마을에서의 추억을 다시 느끼고 싶어했다.En: As the youngest, Yubin wanted to relive the memories from the hanok village.Ko: 어린 시절, 가족과 함께 보낸 시간들은 그에게 소중했다.En: The times spent with family during childhood were precious to him.Ko: 모임 준비를 하던 중, Jihun, Minseo, Yubin 사이에는 의견 차이가 있었다.En: While preparing for the gathering, Jihun, Minseo, and Yubin had differences of opinion.Ko: Jihun은 정해진 계획을 원했지만, Minseo는 즉흥적인 요소를 더하고 싶어했다.En: Jihun wanted a set plan, but Minseo wanted to add some spontaneous elements.Ko: Yubin은 과거에 즐겼던 전통 음식을 메뉴에 포함시키자고 제안했다.En: Yubin suggested including traditional foods from the past in the menu.Ko: 어느 날 저녁, 형제들은 메뉴를 두고 뜨거운 논쟁을 벌였다.En: One evening, the siblings engaged in a heated debate over the menu.Ko: 서로의 의견은 갈수록 격해졌다.En: Their opinions were becoming increasingly intense.Ko: Jihun은 그 순간 그들이 점점 멀어지고 있다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Jihun realized at that moment that they were gradually growing apart.Ko: 그는 "우리 모두의 마음을 모아보자. 중요한 것은 우리가 함께 있는 것이다."고 말했다.En: He said, "Let's gather our hearts together. What's important is that we're together."Ko: 이 말을 듣고, Minseo는 웃으며 말했다. "형, 역시 이럴 때가 제일 좋은 것 같아."En: Hearing this, Minseo smiled and said, "Hyung, it's times like these that are the best."Ko: Yubin도 웃으며 맞장구를 쳤다.En: Yubin also smiled and chimed in agreeably.Ko: 세 형제는 서로의 의견을 고려하여 메뉴를 정했다.En: The three brothers settled on a menu that considered everyone's opinions.Ko: 각자의 아이디어가 반영된 모임 준비는 점점 완성되어 갔다.En: The preparation for the gathering, reflecting each of their ideas, gradually came together.Ko: 모임 날, 모든 가족이 한옥마을에 모였다.En: On the day of the gathering, all the family members gathered in the hanok village.Ko: 서로의 얼굴엔 미소가 번졌다.En: Smiles spread across each of their faces.Ko: Jihun, Minseo, Yubin은 어깨를 나란히 하고 가족들을 환영했다.En: Jihun, Minseo, and Yubin stood shoulder to shoulder to welcome their family.Ko: 그날의 음식은 각자의 추억과 마음이 담긴 맛이었다.En: The food of the day carried the taste of each of their memories and hearts.Ko: 이렇게 세 형제는 서로의 차이를 존중하며 더 가까워졌다.En: In this way, the three brothers grew closer by respecting their differences.Ko: Jihun은 자신이 혼자 모든 것을 할 필요가 없다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Jihun realized that he didn't have to do everything alone.Ko: 그날의 가족 모임은 단순한 만남이 아니었다.En: That day's family gathering wasn't just a simple meeting.Ko: 그것은 사랑과 이해를 바탕으로 한 재결합이었다.En: It was a reunion based on love and understanding.Ko: 부촌 한옥마을의 여름은 그렇게 따뜻한 추억으로 남게 되었다.En: The summer in the upscale hanok village was thus left as a warm memory. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 뜨거운upscale: 부촌hanok: 한옥gathering: 모임atmosphere: 분위기scenery: 경치memories: 추억free spirit: 자유로운 성격burdens: 부담overshadowed: 그늘에 가려진dissatisfaction: 불만relive: 다시 느끼다spontaneous: 즉흥적인elements: 요소heated: 뜨거운debate: 논쟁increasingly: 갈수록intense: 격해지다realized: 깨달았다gradually: 점점growing apart: 멀어지고shoulder to shoulder: 어깨를 나란히consider: 고려하다preparation: 준비reflect: 반영하다reunion: 재결합understanding: 이해respecting: 존중left: 남게 되었다precious: 소중하다
EPISODE 378 - Clark welcomes original Five Card Guys member Cossa back to the show along with Will (not the regular co-host but another one) as they spend time at the cottage together with all their families.In a special Friday episode, they rip a mega box of 2026 Topps Series 2 while Clark answers any questions Cossa or Will might have about the hobby in general. Plus they play a blind Pick 1 to end the show. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or you can DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 377 - Clark and Hyung start the show talking about how hard prospecting is in baseball and in the hobby (ie. Benny Montgomery, top 10 draft pick in 2021, retiring at the age of 23.) Here's the IG reel we made! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-38rOPBmD/Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the Beckett brand and weigh in on all the changes that have occurred since Collectors Inc. took over. Next, they play a game of "Rank Them" with Lionel Messi's Panini Megacrack #71BIS rookie card, before ending the episode by playing their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 376 - Clark, Will and Roy open the episode talking about new recently released sets worth checking out in the WWE, Pokemon, and sports card space.Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys debate whether the hobby is officially now in the mainstream with more and more high-profile celebs and athletes now collecting cards. And if so, will that mean higher prices for cards with increased demand from big money spenders?Next, in the "Just A Thought" segment, Will makes an epic suggestion on how grading should be with his brand new system. Then before they end the episode, they play their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 375 - Clark hosts the episode solo where he discusses the growth of Disney Lorcana cards and the impact of nostalgia in the general growth of the hobby (shout-out to Raf for the idea for this episode!) He also explores potential IPs that may also go off in the future as younger collectors now get older and have more disposable income to spend on trading cards of characters that they're nostalgic for.(We mention the worst ROI ever in this episode. Here's proof of us opening the box here: https://youtu.be/KSa4GMAQz-k)--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or you can DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 374 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the PSA backlog tracker, but they focus on what PSA cited in its release: TLDR - The hobby is booming!Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys go through an article titled $100 million revenues for sports card sellers? Inside the race to own the live-selling market and discuss some of the key points and quotes from the story. More specifically, they talk about the growing popularity of breakers and whether this will be the way to collect, buy and sell sports cards in the future.Next, they play a round of Quiz Show before they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 373 - Clark and Hyung open the show revisiting the PSA grading stoppage for the Value Tier submissions. And Hyung shares what he's going to do with all the Shohei Ohtani base and refractor cards he was initially going to submit all to PSA until the recent announcement.Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the future of the hobby store in light of the announcement from Geoff Wilson (aka Sports Card Investor) that CardsHQ will be expanding into new locations across the U.S. Does this mean the end of local mom and pop shops? What can smaller retail hobby shops do to survive? Next, they play a round of Over/Under (Superfractor edition), before they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
In celebration of Carson Teva's big screen debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu, let's take a listen back to award-winning actor and fan-favorite Paul Sun-Hyung Lee's story of a life-long dream realized as a New Republic Pilot. This is a classic episode of ARMOR PARTY.Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.comDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Follow the hosts on social media:Adam RussellNick GhanbarianWilliam Ryan KeyMike ForesterJason ChiodoAhsoka, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, The High Republic, #makesolo2happen, The Mandalorian, Star Wars Visions, Anime, Star Wars Anime, Disney Gallery, Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon, Chandrila Star Line, Galaxy's Edge, Rogue Squadron, Disney+ Day, Hondo Supply, Armor Party, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Black Series, Temuera Morrison, Black Krrsantan, Tosche Station, Danny Trejo, Fennec Shand, Ming-Na Wen, Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker, Cad Bane, Princess Leia, Vivien Lyra Blair, Carrie Fisher, Tales of the Jedi, Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen, Brasso, Luthen Rael, Mon Mothma, Vel Sartha, Cinta Kaz, Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, Orson Krennic, Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Maul, Darth Maul, Sam Witwer
EPISODE 371 - Clark welcomes Darrell (aka DC) back as cohost where they first discuss the $5.1 million Victor Wembanyama 1/1 Black Prizm rookie card sale. Then they also provide their initial thoughts on the PSA Value Service shut down announced recently.Then for Hobby Headlines, based on a recent Yahoo! Sports article on comparing the value of Shohei Ohtani cards vs vintage cards (where 95% of a recent poll chose vintage over Ohtani), they ask whether that's a sign of the Ohtani card market about to see a regression. And they also get into whether vintage cards will remain relevant in the future as newer collectors are further removed from when the old school players actually played live.Next, DC talks about his latest pick-ups from the three card shows he set up at over the past month, before they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Episode Summary The Boys is officially over, and Frank and Thomas dig into a series finale that split the internet right down the middle. They break down why Homelander's fall hits harder than the backlash suggests, where Kimiko's powers felt rushed, and how Butcher's heel turn landed for comic readers versus everyone else, before scoring both the finale and the full 2019 to now run. From there, they jump to the big screen for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a movie they both enjoyed while admitting the plot is paper thin and the whole thing feels like stitched-together episodes. The centerpiece is a long-awaited sit down with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who returns as Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender season two on Netflix and plays Captain Carson Teva in the Star Wars universe. He opens up about adapting a beloved animated series, why he avoids the deep lore cuts when building a character, the reckoning Iroh faces in the live-action version, and the everyman appeal of Carson Teva. He also reflects on Kim's Convenience, the season six that never happened, and why he thinks tearing down something new before watching it is a waste of energy. Timestamps and Topics 00:00:00 Intro and Weekly Catch-Up 00:03:52 The Boys Series Finale Review 00:25:27 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review 00:47:01 Interview With Paul Sun-Hyung Lee 01:20:55 Rapid Fire Questions 01:24:06 Network Updates and Weekly Recommendations Key Takeaways The Boys finale earned an 8 out of 10 from both hosts, with the full series landing at a 9, praised for ending on a hopeful note that the good guys can actually win if they stick together. Homelander losing his powers reveals who he always was underneath the facade, a takedown the hosts rank among the best villain endings on TV, even if the way he lost them through Kimiko felt like a quick fix. The Mandalorian and Grogu works as crowd-pleasing, kid-friendly Star Wars but lacks a real character arc, scoring around a 6 to 7 with both hosts feeling it plays like several episodes cut together. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee approaches adaptation by serving the scripts rather than chasing deep lore, and the live action Avatar gives Iroh a real reckoning for his role in the siege of Ba Sing Se that the cartoon glossed over. Carson Teva works because audiences connect with the grounded everyman in a universe full of Jedi, a role compared to Nick Fury, Agent Coulson, and even R2-D2. Kim's Convenience remains a point of deep pride for Lee, who still wishes fans had gotten the Appa and Jung reconciliation from the original play, but stands by going out on top. Quotes "When those were stripped away, he no longer could act like the same person." (Thomas, on Homelander) "The good guys can just straight up win." (Frank, on the finale's message) "We're so specifically Korean that it becomes universal." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on Kim's Convenience) "If you don't watch it, you can't talk smack about it." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on hating something unseen) "Go out on top if you're going to go out." (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, on ending Kim's Convenience) Call to Action If you enjoyed this one, subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave us a review wherever you listen, and share it with a friend who needs convincing on the finale. Tag us and join the conversation using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during the podcast. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Got a hot take on The Boys finale, a defense of The Mandalorian and Grogu, or a question for a future guest? Send us your reactions, questions, and topic ideas. We read them, and your suggestion might shape an upcoming episode. Apple Podcast Tags The Boys, The Boys finale, Homelander, Butcher, Kimiko, Eric Kripke, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars, Grogu, Pedro Pascal, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar, Captain Carson Teva, Kim's Convenience, geek culture, pop culture podcast, TV reviews, movie reviews, Geek Freaks
EPISODE 370 - Clark, Will, and Roy finally get to debrief on their experience as vendors at the Sport Card Expo this past April and give their thoughts on what went well and what could be better.Then for Hobby Headlines, they go over several mini headlines and give their two cents on issues ranging from PSA's $200 million investment into its grading infrastructure as well as its recently released fraud report to the incredible bounties put on one particular WWE card, plus athletes getting into Pokemon cards.Next, they play a round of Quiz Show before they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 369 - Clark flies solo on today's Friday podcast episode. So he does a little math experiment calculating the chances of getting hits from the 2026 Bowman Baseball set and seeing how much money would have to be spent to get great cards. He also calculates how much singles are on eBay and sees what a collector can get from buying cards they actually like vs. ripping.---------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 368 - Clark opens the show solo giving his thoughts on the latest PSA announcement of a $200 million investment.Then he welcomes Raf on the show who has a unique Pokemon card collection as a result of his involvement judging Pokemon card tournaments. And Raf shares what's involved and how much some of these very limited Pokemon cards currently go for.---------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 367 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back together again to talk about the GameStop bid to acquire eBay, and whether it's a serious bid or a genius move by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to rebrand the company.Then for Hobby Headlines, they go over the "State of the Hobby" article in Sports Illustrated and discuss which points they agree or disagree with. Next, they play a round of Quiz Show trying to guess some of the best baseball rookie cards featured in sets ranging from 1948 to 1989. And lastly, they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 366 - Clark reunites with Paul Hickey of the Sport Card Strategy Show where they touch upon a number of hobby topics including vending at a show vs walking around, what kind of collector/investor they are (using this cool "Hobby Spectrum" tool), sell Mike Trout rookie cards?, and Pokemon card market amongst other things. You can listen to Paul Hickey on his website here as well.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Hyung Heon Kim, CEO of MetaVia, shares his insights about leadership in biopharma and how MetaVia is working to transform cardiometabolic disease.
EPISODE 365 - This podcast episode is dedicated to all the pod listeners especially to those who dropped by the Sport Card Expo where Clark set up a booth for the very first time. He was able to do some fun segments with some of the listeners who dropped by (some as far as from the U.S. and the Dominican Republic as well as those closer to home in the Greater Toronto Area.)And of course, big thanks to all the friends of the podcast (including co-hosts) who also shared their thoughts at the Expo.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 364 - Clark, Will, and Roy are back again with a marathon podcast episode to discuss ideas on what Topps can do to make popular hobby boxes (ie. Topps Chrome Football) more accessible to the public. They also examine Geoff Wilson's (aka @sportscardinvestor) idea and discuss whether they think it'll work or not.Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about everything they're doing to prepare for the upcoming Sport Card Expo in Toronto as they all have booths this spring (come visit Will and Clark at booths 6517 and 6518, while Roy is with Pokefam at the CSC section!). They talk about what they're bringing, and also invite anyone coming to be part of the podcast by sharing their experiences and card pick-ups at the Expo. Or take part in a regular podcast segment like "Just A Thought" where you share a crazy or novel idea on how to improve the hobby or "Pick 11" where you choose 2 cards and debate which one you rather invest in. There will also be freebies at their booth as well.Then the guys finish this marathon episode with Quiz Show and Pick 1.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 364 - Clark gives an early heads up about setting up at this spring's Sport Card Expo where members of the pod will be in attendance.Once they know where their booths are, they will announce it on social media including on Instagram and Facebook. Come and visit the guys and join the pod whether you have a "Just A Thought" idea to improve the hobby or want to take part in our Pick 1 or Quiz Show segments. We'll also have giveaways during the show!Now onto this episode, we interview greg_jeterfan from IG who is from France but a huge Derek Jeter card collector. Here's his story. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 362 - Clark and John open the show and revisit the American Express X Fanatics credit card launch with John giving his take on it.Then for Hobby Headlines, in Part 2 of the Topps Industry Conference coverage, they discuss some of the new card products and sets announced recently. They also weigh in on the new card redemption process.Next, they play a quick game of Over/Under with Ohtani cards again before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 361 - Clark is joined again by Will and Roy who kick off the show talking about their goals setting up for the upcoming Sport Card Expo in Toronto. Then they give a quick Pokemon and WWE card update.Then for Hobby Headlines, in Part 1 of the Topps Industry Conference coverage, they discuss the big announcements this year including an Amex/Fanatics credit card, Topps marketing strategy, and the use of technology in the hobby.Next, they share some new brainstorming ideas in the "Just A Thought" segment to try to make the hobby better (or at least more interesting.) Lastly, they end the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 360 - Clark welcomes Darrell Chan (aka DC) back to the pod who just returned from Edmonton, Alberta to set up at the Sport Card Expo out west.First he gives his thoughts on top MLB prospects this year including Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt and whether as a vendor if he'd be interested in buying their rookie cards now at current values.And then he gives a full update on the vibe at the Edmonton show, what's still transacting well in the card market, how he prices 1/1 cards, and of course, what he ended up buying or trading for at this most recent show (and why.)--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 359 - Clark opens the show highlighting the top sports card sales in March for a specific reason.And then he gives a full recap of his visit to the Mint Sports Card stores in Japan, which includes the layout of the shop, what he noticed about the vibe, and how orderly they seem to run and operate.Then he introduces a very special guest to the pod to talk a little more about the Pokemon Centers in Japan. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 358 - Clark gives a full recap of his visit to Hobby Korea in Seoul, Korea. What he bought there; price comparison of sports card products in Korea vs. North America; Plus thoughts on the sports and Pokemon card market in Korea.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 357 - Clark gives a quick update on his trip to Japan with a couple of teasers before replaying one of his favorite past podcast episodes (from Season 5) featuring two of his good friends who he started fivecardguys.com with.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 356 - Clark opens the show with a brief intro in the middle of his Japan vacation and a teaser on a future episode.Then Clark plays an interview recorded earlier with Bryan (@thevaultcollection83 on IG) who talked about his awesome collection and how he got into collecting and what he PCs and why. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 355 - Clark and John open the show talking about the Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge dual gold logoman autograph card that was up for auction on Fanatics Collect. They make their guesses as to what it might sell for as well as speculate on whether logoman cards will truly catch on with baseball card collectors as it has with basketball card collectors.Then for Hobby Headlines, they go over some astounding February stats and numbers about the hobby in general, including how many million dollar card sales there's been to date, the number of Ohtani cards that have sold, plus updated grading numbers. Then they do another fun round of Quiz Show before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 354 - Clark opens the Friday episode solo introducing the second episode of the "Not For Sale" series with Bryan (@thevaultcollection83 on IG) who shares how he got a special NFL Shield card that he will never sell. If you missed the first one, here is the episode of Clark's card that's not for sale.And Clark makes some quick plugs for the revamped fivecardguys website at fivecardguys.com as well as the podcast page (at fivecardguys.com/podcast) and the popular Daily Auctions page here: https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctions Please go check it out. And don't forget to subscribe to the Five Card Guys YouTube Channel, which is now fast approaching 7,000 subsribers!--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/@fivecardguysDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 353 - Clark is joined by Darrell Chan (aka DC) who came back recently from attending the West Coast Card Show.He guest co-hosts this episode and first gives his thoughts on Kevin O'Leary's diamond-studded necklace around the $13 million Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant dual auto Logoman card. Then they discuss whether the hobby will start dabbling into wearable fashion in general.Then for Hobby Headlines, DC gives an update on how the West Coast Card Show went and what the buzz was like surrounding the hobby. He also offers additional tips on setting up at card shows. Next they bring back "Show And Tell" where DC shows off some of his pick-ups and how he acquired them. Then they finish the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 352 - Clark is joined again by Will and Roy where they start the show by discussing the group's latest PSA submission and why they were all totally surprised.Then for Hobby Headlines, they dive deeper into Logan Paul's $16.5 million Pikachu Illustrator sale and what that means for the TCG market (in particular the Pokemon card market.) They also provide brief updates on the state of One Piece and WWE cards. Next they introduce a new segment called "Show Tips" where Will gives his top 5 advice and tips for anyone who wants to set up as a vendor at a card show for the very first time (like he did last month!) Then they finish the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 351 - Clark opens the Friday episode solo by plugging the Five Card Guys YouTube Channel, which is fast approaching 5,000 subscribers. Look for more hobby video content including longer video clips of the pod and more to come in 2026!And then stick around for the interview with Scott Lang (@psa1only on IG) who started by collecting some really nice Shohei Ohtani cards. But then he cashed them in to start a new collecting journey – chasing PSA 1 grail cards!--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/@fivecardguysDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 350 - Clark and Hyung start the show by trying to guess what the $50 million card that Kevin O'Leary will be unveiling on Feb. 27 could be.Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss some of the implications for the hobby with these super high-end sales taking place including the recent sale of the $16.5 million Pikachu Illustrator. Are mid-tier card collectors being priced out? Will institutional money and high net worth collectors ruin the hobby? Or do we all need to deal with this new reality? Then they play a fun round of Over/Under ($100K is the magic number this time!) before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 349 - Clark and Hyung open the show by giving their two cents on PSA recently raising its prices (again) with slower turnaround times – with TCG bulk submissions the most impacted this time around. Is it a necessary business decision for PSA or is the hobby community justified in its anger?Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys take a deeper dive into the 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball Set and go through what's new in the set this year (ie. a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle redemption hit) and what they don't like (ie. the new Home Field Advantage design.)Then they play a fun round of Quiz Show before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 348 - Clark, Will and Roy meet for lunch to record a short podcast episode about the upcoming Collectors Supershow in Toronto where both Will and Roy will be setting up as dealers.They also give a brief update on the state of the Pokemon and WWE card market. Plus they introduce a new segment called "Conspiracy Corner" with Will speculating on who might be ultimately behind the recent PSA price increases.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 347 - Clark and Hyung open the show choosing which cards in the recently launched 2026 Winter Goldin 100 auction they would vault and hold for the long term. Some super high-end cards listed include the 1916 M101-5 Sporting News #151 Babe Ruth PSA 7, a Stephen Curry 1/1 logoman PSA 10/10; and a 1997-98 SkyBox Metal Universe PMG Red Michael Jordan (/100). Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss whether if there are any hyped up players and cards worth buying even now? Cooper Flagg? Drake Maye? Then they play a fun round of Over/Under before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 346 - Clark and Hyung start the show by talking about this year's top prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin. Is he worth the hype or not? Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss three reasons one writer gives for why investing in Shohei Ohtani in 2026 can be dangerous – and whether they agree or not. Then they play a fun round of Over/Under before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 345 - Clark does another Friday episode solo playing off that "2016" meme for this show.He gives a list of 10 sports cards that could be bought for $1,000 back in 2016. To keep the comparison somewhat consistent, each of the cards selected were rookie autograph cards with a PSA 10 grade.Then he provides a list of 10 cards that can be bought for $1,000 in 2026 (just looking at the first month sales) to see how the hobby has grown over the past decade.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 344 - Clark is joined by Will and Roy for the first time in 2026 to talk Pokemon cards, WWE cards, and of course, sports cards as well. Off the top, they discuss Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card that's up for auction, which has already surpassed the $6M mark. Can it $10M? And is it time to take Logan Paul more seriously in the hobby?For Hobby Headlines, the guys go through another the Athletic article called "Sports card year in review: Jordan, Ohtani and the data that defined 2025." The guys then look at what the data said (by playing Family Feud style) and guesses if the trend would continue into 2027 next year. Then they play a fun round of Quiz Show before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
EPISODE 343 - Clark and Hyung start the show by talking about the holy grail of baseball cards that will be up for auction this week – the Honus Wagner T206 as shown on the King Of Collectibles, Season 3. Bidding starts at $1M. For Hobby Headlines, the guys then talk about the Athletic article on the latest PSA news from Ryan Hoge himself. That includes the Beckett Grading acquisition, SGC investment, and how Collectors Holdings is looking to streamline certain processes (ie. on eBay.)Then they play a fun round of Over/Under before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
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