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EPISODE 70: STILL UP SPORTS & CCSC COLLAB — IS JSN THE GOAT? Seventy episodes in and we’re still talking absolute Codswollop. Some things never change. This week, BC sits down with Cody from Still Up Sports for an NFL-filled special, as we discuss all things football, podcasting, and the highs, lows and occasional existential crises that come with trying to make a podcast work. Unfortunately, BC is still coming to terms with the Seahawks being beaten by Cody’s Broncos. A result that has left him questioning life, football, and possibly the entire state of Colorado. Cody, naturally, is handling it with all the humility you’d expect from a Broncos fan who’s just beaten BC’s beloved Seahawks. We also chat about our journeys into podcasting, the trials and tribulations along the way, and why we keep turning up every week despite the questionable decisions, technical mishaps and questionable opinions. Meanwhile, Cody is absolutely smashing it over in America, taking on the night shift and giving the late-night crowd somewhere to talk NFL when sensible people should probably be asleep. A brilliant chat with a top bloke, plenty of laughs, and a question that needs answering: Is JSN the GOAT? Episode 70. What a show. Sponsored by Kiwi Card Collective and Swopsies. All links in our Instagram bio. Takeaways Consistency is key for growthBuilding connections enhances the experience Quarterback performance insightsCard collecting journey Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins02:31 Filling the Gap in Sports Talk05:09 Consistency and Commitment in Podcasting09:31 The Importance of Community and Engagement13:05 Analyzing the Seahawks vs. Broncos Game22:10 Looking Ahead: Future Challenges and Optimism22:58 Quarterback Evaluations and Team Dynamics27:27 Russell Wilson's Impact and Legacy32:14 Exploring the World of Card Collecting

EPISODE 69: A MEAL FOR TWO, 69! Card Crazy Breaking news. Get your minds out of the gutter… although, let’s be honest, you clicked on Episode 69. BC & MC are BACK TOGETHER in MC’s studio for another absolute belter of a show. And blimey, have we got a lot to get through! 🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM CARD CRAZY! 🚨 We’ve got a HUGE announcement from Card Crazy. We could tell you what it is… but then you’d have no reason to listen, would you? 👀 Trust us, you’re going to want to hear this one! NFL CHAT: ONE HAPPY, ONE MISERABLE! The Seahawks take another L, while the Packers get the job done. Guess which host is smiling and which one needs a lie down? A DEAL HAS BEEN DONE! BC & MC have struck a huge deal, involving a Jaxon Smith-Njigba numbered to just 5! A genuine worldie. But who’s come out on top? And will this deal strengthen the friendship or end the podcast forever? MC’S MAIL DAY GOES OFF! An incredible mail day for MC. Some absolute beauties have landed, and the cardboard gods have clearly decided he’s been a good boy. For once. 🇩🇪 BERLIN CARD SHOW: “WHAT A DAY!” BC reflects on the Berlin Card Show alongside the legendary Card Geezer. After all the anticipation, effort and expectation, one phrase summed up the entire experience: “WHAT A DAY!” Four words. Infinite wisdom. An interview for the ages. All this, plus hobby chat, cards, questionable decisions and the usual Coom & Currie nonsense. 🎧 Episode 69 is HERE. Give it a listen, tell your mates, and let us know who won the deal! FOLLOW THE BOYS for more sports cards, NFL chat, hobby news, questionable humour and the occasional moment of actual professionalism. Like, comment, share and subscribe — every bit of support helps us grow! Coom & Currie Sports Cards — The Tag Team Champions. #sportscards #podcast #thehobby #69 #tradingcards Takeaways Breaking news in sports cardsExperiences from Berlin car show Excitement in sports card collectingMemorable NFL game experiences Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Shed Studio00:59 Breaking News in Sports Cards03:45 Experiences from the Berlin Car Show13:10 NFL London Games Insights23:36 The Thrill of Card Collecting27:27 NFL London Games Highlights31:55 Seahawks vs. Niners: A Tough Loss34:53 Green Bay's Impressive Performance36:48 Champions League Football Excitement40:14 Mail Day: New Additions to the Collection44:54 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Thank You

It’s not goodbye… it’s Bonjour! And Episode 68 is absolutely stacked. BC & MC are back, and this time there’s NFL Flagship, free boxes, card shows, Funko Pops and one man who continues to completely ignore a perfectly reasonable callout. We kick things off with the Topps NFL Flagship Exclusive product. Superb. Absolutely superb. MC has also somehow managed to win himself a box directly from Fanatics, because apparently the hobby gods have chosen favourites. We look back on what was an incredible Kent Card Show, where CCSC made their debut as creators. And because one card show clearly wasn’t enough, the boys also squeezed in a sneaky trip to the Fanatics Store in London. But there’s one noticeable absence… Card Geezer. He’s been called out. He’s been summoned. He has not responded. Will he finally show his face after the Berlin Card Show? Only time will tell. Elsewhere, Elise Peet has curated this month’s CCSC Playlist, and quite frankly, the girl has delivered. Incredible footballer. Incredible playlist. We’re beginning to question whether BC actually knows anything about music. Coom also compares the card show scenes in New Zealand and England, before the boys look ahead to Berlin and wonder exactly what Germany is going to bring to the table. The Mail Day was HOT for both BC & MC… although BC once again manages to disgrace himself by unboxing not one, but TWO Funko Pops. We cannot keep defending this behaviour. Plus NFL reflections, plenty of laughs, hobby chat, more Codswollop and the usual CCSC nonsense. Episode 68 is out now. Follow the boys for the sports cards. It’s not goodbye… it’s Bonjour! Takeaways Kent Card Show was a successNetworking enhances card collecting Exclusive cards drive excitementUnderstanding NFL scheduling is key Chapters 00:00 The Kent Card Show Experience05:02 Card Show Highlights and Pickups10:05 Memorable Moments and Stories16:53 Networking and New Connections20:56 Fanatics Store Visit and Product Insights27:57 Competition Win and Big Pulls31:46 Exclusive Card Collecting in London36:10 Mail Day Excitement and Card Show Updates45:13 NFL Scheduling Explained48:37 Seahawks and Packers Game Insights54:39 Upcoming Berlin Card Show58:45 Monthly Playlist and Guest Curator

A surprise grail, a surprise guest, a surprise celebrity moment… and somehow it’s still only Episode 67. BC & MC are back, and this one has a bit of everything. We kick things off with a little football chat as the boys discuss Man City’s recent guilty verdict before getting stuck into the important stuff… MAIL DAYS. BC adds even more Resurgence cards to the collection, while MC finally gets his hands on a Steven Gerrard game-used LA Galaxy card. But then, completely unexpectedly, MC drops a surprise grail on BC LIVE in the studio. And the grail? A Phil Babb auto. Incredible scenes. Dreams really do come true. Coom then launches into a full-scale rant about the extended international break. Is it football? Is it hobby-related? Does it matter? Absolutely not. It’s Codswollop and BC has had enough. Then, in true CCSC fashion, we’re joined by Piero from Swopsies. It’s an impromptu, late-notice appearance, but Piero steps up and fills us in on how things have been going at Swopsies. Could another integration be on the horizon? We also dive into the wonderfully strange world of PC chases. The cards we’re hunting, the players we probably shouldn’t be hunting, and the completely irrational reasons we decide we NEED a particular card. And speaking of Piero… he has his very own celebrity moment after getting recognised at Hobby Con in Auckland. Yes. Piero. Recognised. In public. The boys also announce that they’re heading to the Kent Card Show this Saturday as official creators, so expect plenty of CCSC nonsense from the show floor. Mail days. Grails. Football. PC chases. Swopsies. Phil Babb. Celebrity Piero. And an unhealthy amount of Codswollop. Episode 67 is ready. Follow the boys for the sports cards. Takeaways Excitement in card collectingConcerns over international breaks Card collecting is boomingCelebrity involvement boosts interest Investment impacts club successCommunity engagement in card collecting Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:58 Card Collecting Highlights05:50 The Phil Babb Surprise08:55 Mail Day and Recent Acquisitions20:59 Nations League Discussion24:00 Manchester City's Controversy26:52 The Rise of Card Collecting30:30 Celebrity Influence in Sports Collecting37:34 Updates from Swapsies47:43 Personal Collections and Chases58:14 The Evolution of Football Clubs01:01:13 The Role of Investment in Success01:03:40 The Card Collecting Community01:06:39 Exploring New Card Trends01:08:14 Upcoming Events and Experiences01:12:33 The Excitement of Card Shows01:15:06 The Value of Authenticity in Collecting

Two Tag Team Champions. One county. Absolutely no chance of a peaceful podcast. BC & MC are back for Episode 66, and for only the second time in the entire history of CCSC, the boys are in the same county. Naturally, within minutes they’re arguing over who gets to be BA Baracus. “I ain’t getting on no plane!” “Shut up, fool!” We kick things off with a BIG UK mail day from BC, before looking ahead to a massive month for CCSC. Worthing Card Show, Kent Card Show and Berlin Card Show are all on the calendar, and the boys have even been invited along as content creators at the Kent Card Show. Not bad for two blokes who are still figuring out what they’re doing. BC then gets serious. Sort of. He talks through five mistakes he’s made in the hobby, what he’s learned along the way and, hopefully, how his mistakes might stop someone else making the same ones. Because at the end of the day, we want to see the hobby grow. MC adds yet another autograph to his Liverpool 2005 Champions League winking squad. But who has joined the collection this time? Plus Topps Flagship updates, hobby chat, plenty of laughs, Codswollop, mail days, more love for Resurgence and the continuing miracle that BC has managed to resist buying into any breaks. Basically, Episode 66 has got everything. Follow the boys for the sports cards, stay for the arguments. #sportscards #tradingcards #podcast Takeaways Collecting MistakesCard Show Announcement Card shows and eventsHobby community and engagement NFL match analysisPremier League update Chapters 00:00 Episode 66: The A Team Reunion02:03 Mail Day and Collecting Mistakes13:03 Learning from Collecting Mistakes23:11 Card Show Announcement28:03 Upcoming Card Shows and Events29:30 KCC Update and Hobby Community Engagement46:23 Flagship Updates and Hobby Engagement56:24 NFL Match Analysis01:09:06 Premier League Update

EPISODE 65 — BC HAS BEEN LEFT UNSUPERVISED. MC has abandoned the ship, so BC is flying solo and, frankly, nobody knows how this is going to end. BC is officially on his way to the BERLIN CARD SHOW, with plenty of chaos, cardboard and questionable decisions on the horizon. And the best news? There are LOTS of Quality episodes coming your way, featuring BC AND MC together… in the SAME COUNTRY. Yes. You read that correctly. Two hosts. One country. Potentially zero professionalism. BC also announces that Card Geezer is being FORCED onto the podcast. The time has come. There will be no escape. The negotiations are over. The contract is imaginary, but the threat is very real. We also get stuck into NFL Week One: The Seahawks grind out a win. The Packers suffer defeat at the Vikings. The Giants win. The Jets win. Yes… you read that correctly too. And then things get weird. No Codswollop. No Mail Day. Nothing. Have we run out of cards? Has MC taken the Mail Day hostage? Has Codswollop finally been cancelled by the authorities? Nobody knows. What we do know is that BC is heading to Berlin, the boys will soon be reunited, Card Geezer is being dragged into the podcast whether he likes it or not, and there is A LOT of sports card content coming your way. Strap yourselves in. Episode 65 is live. Takeaways Gratitude for support and engagement from the audienceExploration of the distinction between favorite cards and sentimental valuePromotion of the Wellington Cards and Collectible Show Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Agenda00:54 Gratitude and Support03:15 UK Trip and Card Purchases04:14 Resurgence and Sports Cards Live06:08 NFL Week 1 Recap10:13 Cooper Flagg's Card Shop23:28 Favorite Card vs. Sentimental Value28:41 Wellington Cards and Collectible Show

EPISODE 64: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN BC and MC are back in the studio, which means the podcast has once again become legally questionable. The boys are reunited, BC is ranting again, and the NFL is back. The Seahawks scraped a win on opening day, proving that victory does not always need to be comfortable, convincing, or remotely good for your blood pressure. We dive into vintage cards and ask the question nobody seems brave enough to answer: can we get some proper EPL vintage cards? Football history, cardboard nostalgia, and probably several opinions nobody requested. Then comes the bad news. Fanatics on Regent Street has been broken into. How does this keep happening? What can be done to stop it? And is this becoming one of the biggest problems facing the hobby? MC also falls completely and hopelessly in love with Resurgence after pulling a massive yellow Ray Wave numbered to just 50. Bosh. Romance is alive, and apparently it is refractor-shaped. We are joined (Sort of) by former All Black Scott Waldrom, who explains the biggest difference between stepping up from grassroots sport to the professional game, all while ripping packs. Because apparently that is now considered a normal interview format. BC reveals that he is, in fact, Derek, and opens up about how difficult things have been following the termination of his contract at his former club. It hurts. It is honest. It is emotional. It is also somehow surrounded by trading cards and nonsense. Plus, there is Codswollop, Mail Day, plenty of laughs, another Forest Gump quote, and the usual level of chaos that has somehow kept this podcast alive for 64 episodes. Like, comment, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. We need your support to grow the pod. You are legends. Follow the Boys for the Sports Cards! Takeaways Security concerns in hobby storesExcitement for the NFL season kickoff La Liga history and RCD Mallorca's journeyExploring vintage in sports cardsPassionate expression of opinions on leadership in football clubs Support from fellow coaches and players has been phenomenalEstablishing the right environment is crucial for coaching success Chapters 00:00 Back to Business01:37 The Fanatic Store Incident03:23 Security Concerns and Card Theft08:07 The Boys Are Back12:59 NFL Season Kickoff17:25 NFL Game Analysis19:29 Resurgence in Card Collecting21:47 Ripping Packs and Language Challenge23:48 La Liga and RCD Mallorca25:35 Catch Up with Scott Waldron27:15 Discussion on Vintage32:05 Vintage Football Cards40:17 Football Rant49:32 Support and Concerns51:25 Future Coaching Plans52:49 Establishing the Environment59:12 Refereeing Experience01:06:11 Mail Day and Card Collecting01:14:41 Cods Wallop01:19:27 Closing Remarks

EP63: One Man, No Coom The Tag Team Champions have been reduced to one. With BC off refereeing a football tournament somewhere in New Zealand — and, importantly, his leave was fully approved — MC is left to steady the ship, man the controls and somehow keep the podcast from completely falling apart. It’s a solo deep dive into all things sports cards, including the latest instalment of Codswollop, a chunky Mailday, some serious eBay chat and a trip down memory lane with some Liverpool memories. No BC. No excuses. No adult supervision. Just MC, a microphone and the terrifying realisation that he can’t blame anyone else when it all goes wrong. Takeaways Card grading journey beginsLiverpool card collection and autographseBay card scanner and price guide Chapters 00:00 Solo Show Recap02:29 Coomb's Refereeing Duty04:52 Entering the Grading Journey07:23 Majesty Grading Cards Deal11:19 Liverpool Cards Collection13:24 Memorable Liverpool Moments15:20 Futera Collection and Autographs18:13 Collecting Autographs of Liverpool Players20:25 Stephen Gerrard Cards Collection23:05 Premier League and NFL Update25:22 eBay Card Scanner and Price Guide26:29 Third Down UK and Card Show29:46 Mega Multi Pack Frustration33:23 Pack Opening and Mail Day

EPISODE 62 IS HERE… and we’ve somehow managed to get even less professional. This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Piero from Swopsies! Or, as he’ll forever be known on this podcast… Del Piero. Sorry Piero, you walked straight into that one. Piero joins the boys to share his sports card collecting journey, the story behind why he created Swopsies, and drops some BIG news about an exciting collaboration. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is — because we’re not giving everything away for free around here. Speaking of free-ish things, Piero has also hooked our listeners up with an exclusive promo code. Use CCPOD and get involved. Honestly, we’d use it ourselves if we were allowed. Elsewhere, BC semi-calls out PCG. Let’s be absolutely clear: BC LOVES PCG. He just also loves receiving emails back. Come on, lads. It takes two seconds. We also debut a brand-new feature, “Give Us Your Stats”, dive headfirst into plenty of Topps Flagship chat, and somehow find ourselves surrounded by rogue Forrest Gump and Frank Sinatra quotes. Standard behaviour, really. Lots of laughs. Lots of cards. A special guest. A promo code. And potentially the beginning of Del Piero’s podcasting career. What a show. As always, follow the boys for the sports cards and join us for another episode of Coom & Currie Sports Cards — where the hobby chat is strong and the professionalism is very much optional. Takeaways Card collecting preferencesChallenges with PCG engagementImportance of clear communication in card transactionsThe value of setting boundaries and communicating them The importance of personal stories and emotional connections to cardsThe impact of hype and newness on the hobby Personal passion drives card collectingCard breaks offer a chance to obtain rare cardsSwopsies introduces a new approach to card trading Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Card Collection02:48 PCG Premier Card Grading14:21 Topps Merlin Mix-Up21:26 Taking a Break from Breaks25:21 Introduction and Guest Reveal26:16 Quick Fire Questions29:47 Favorite Cards and Collecting Stories39:41 Hype and Newness vs. Long-Term Fandom47:21 Personal Collecting Journeys50:40 The Journey of Card Collecting52:46 The Rise of Card Breaks57:09 The Emergence of Swopsies

Just the two of us. No guests. No excuses. Just two men bravely pretending this is an “admin episode” while discussing some of the most important issues facing the hobby… and absolutely none of them will be solved. We’re predicting the Seahawks and Packers wins and losses for the season, because apparently we’re now qualified NFL analysts. Then we tackle the big question: who are the biggest football clubs in the UK? Expect absolutely no bias whatsoever. Topps Flagship Football drops this week, and BC already has his eyes on the prize: a triple auto featuring JSN, Darnold and Kupp. Sensible? Absolutely not. Will he try to get one? Obviously. There’s mail day, the return of Codswollop, and another deep dive into the never-ending question of how we actually make the sports card hobby sustainable. And the big one… THE AUCKLAND CARD SHOW. We talk about the show, the hobby, the community and where things go from here. As ever, 'follow the boys for the Sports Cards.' Coom & Currie Sports Cards. The Tag Team Champions are back in the ring. Takeaways Auckland Card Show reviewDiscussion on NFL seasonFace-off segment predicting wins and losses Passionate sports analysisPredictions and analysis of each game Football card pulls and investment piecesDebate on the top ten best British football clubs Chapters 00:00 Auckland Card Show Review24:16 Discussion on NFL Season30:40 Face-off Segment: Seahawks vs. Green Bay31:49 Game Predictions and Analysis43:36 Mid-Season Review and Predictions53:41 Season Finale and Playoff Predictions55:42 Football Card Pulls and Investment Pieces59:25 Debate on the Top Ten Best British Football Clubs

Episode 60 is here, and we’ve landed a guest with a pretty decent rugby CV. Former Hurricane and former All Black Scott Waldrom joins us for a brilliant chat about his rugby journey, life after the game, his jersey shop, and how he ended up falling down the sports card rabbit hole. We also try to establish the only question that really matters… has Scott officially chosen Coom & Currie Sports Cards over Top Play? We’ll let you be the judge. Elsewhere in the episode: * Codswollop makes its usual appearance. * Mail Day delivers an unexpected Paul Ifill Wellington Phoenix card for BC. * MC’s technology does its best to cancel the podcast, but this train isn’t stopping anytime soon. * BC is gearing up for the Auckland Card Show, with plenty of content on the way. * MC shares his thoughts on the new Topps EPL Flagship release. A great guest, plenty of laughs, the usual chaos, and somehow we still stay on topic… occasionally. Get it in your ears. Takeaways The card community is diverse and supportive, contributing to the growth of the hobby.The challenges in the card market, including the absence of rugby cards, present opportunities for improvement and expansion. Card collection and memorabilia are a significant part of the conversation, showcasing the host's passion for the hobby.The discussion highlights the importance of community initiatives and the impact of the podcast on the audience.The performance of the podcast is reflected upon, with insights into the show's growth and future plans for upcoming guests and playlists. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration02:02 Quick Fire Questions and Rugby Career05:28 The Wellington Cards and Collectible Show26:14 The Card Community and Hobby Growth31:34 Challenges in the Card Market34:53 Card Collection and Memorabilia41:11 The Hobby Community and Initiatives01:04:13 Podcast Performance and Reflection01:17:24 Upcoming Guests and Playlists

Episode 59 is here… and somehow, it’s one of our most professional episodes yet. Andy from Seaside Sports Cards earns his fourth cap for Coom & Currie, proving once again that he either loves the hobby… or just enjoys watching us struggle with technology. This week we’re talking all things Topps Premier League Flagship. MC and Andy are absolutely obsessed, while Coom eventually joins after somehow getting defeated by… a world clock. Speaking of professionalism, we hit a few technical issues during the recording. Thankfully Andy stepped in, calmly navigated the chaos, and basically became the producer. He handled it so well that we couldn’t bring ourselves to edit any of it out. It’s a masterclass. We also chat about Andy’s experience as a vendor at the Brighton Card Show, dive into everyone’s latest mail days, and, of course, deliver another instalment of Codswollop. Stick around after the credits too, because the Card Crazy giveaway winner is decided in the only sensible way possible… a duck race. Late arrivals. Technical disasters. Football cards. Mail days. Ducks. It’s got it all. Takeaways New Tops Flagship Edition Premier League 26-27 releaseExperience at the Brighton card showGrading cards and experiences with different grading companies PSA's Dominance in GradingImpact of Player Transfers in NBAProduct Review: Resurgence NFL Cards Product design influences consumer perceptionTiming of product releases impacts relevance and interest Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Tops Flagship Edition00:30 Discussion of Tops Flagship Edition12:55 Brighton Card Show Experience21:05 Grading Cards and Grading Companies27:24 The PSA Grading Controversy29:01 Player Transfers and NBA Updates53:34 Product Review: Resurgence NFL Cards54:23 Product Design and Consumer Perception58:35 Timing of Product Releases01:06:09 Grading and Card Quality

Episode 58 is here… and we’ve finally let Baza Collects Cards get his hands on the controls. At this point we’re pretty sure he’s got his own parking spot. This week we dive headfirst into the New Zealand sports card scene, chatting about where the hobby is heading and how we can all help make it even better. It’s one of our more thoughtful conversations… don’t worry, we still manage to go off on plenty of tangents. We also count down our Top 5 most fun products to rip, and it turns out we’re both absolute suckers for huge colour, ridiculous eye appeal, and cards that make you instantly forget what your bank balance looked like five minutes earlier. Of course, we had to talk about Topps Resurgence. Safe to say… we’re completely sold. If you like shiny cards with serious wow factor, this one is worth a look. There are plenty of deep and meaningful moments throughout the episode, while Baza officially picks up his hat-trick ball after yet another appearance on the podcast. At this rate we’re going to have to start paying him… in base cards. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Kiwi Card Collective, for continuing to support everything we do. We also give plenty of credit to Blunt Collections for the way they conduct themselves in the hobby, and chat about some exciting new ventures happening in New Zealand, including Brock Nash’s Card Syndicate and Nijesh’s Card Reserve NZ. Whether you’re ripping boxes, chasing grails, or just here for the questionable takes and terrible financial decisions, Episode 58 has something for everyone. Enjoy the show! Takeaways Connection through sports cardsSubjectivity in design preferences Top 5 card products are a personal choiceThe Auckland Card Show is an exciting event for the card collecting community Building a sustainable ecosystem is crucial for the growth of the hobby.The process and community play a significant role in shaping the hobby experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode01:36 Connecting Through Sports Cards04:05 Exploring Product Resurgence NFL06:00 Design Preferences and Subjectivity10:33 Factors Influencing Product Release25:01 Top Five Products and Their Appeal28:42 Top 5 Card Products43:10 The Auckland Card Show51:28 Flipping and the New Zealand Hobby55:04 The Evolution of the Hobby in New Zealand56:59 Building a Sustainable Ecosystem57:56 Connecting with the Australian Hobby Community01:00:23 The Importance of Process and Community in the Hobby01:05:06 The Role of Responsible Breakers in the Hobby01:13:18 The Journey of Collecting and Enjoying the Ride01:19:21 Supporting Hobby Initiatives and Community Growth

EP57 – BAZA IS BACK! Friend of the pod and now officially a two-time guest, Baza Collects returns to Coom & Currie Sports Cards. Baza takes us across the pond as he tells us all about his trip to the West Coast Card Show in the States — the cards, the experience and, most importantly, getting to share it all with his boys. It all gets a bit wholesome for a sports card podcast, as Baza manages to make BC genuinely emotional talking about just how special that time together was. We weren’t prepared for feelings. We apologise. Normal service is quickly resumed when BC makes the frankly outrageous decision to OPEN A FUNKO POP AND REMOVE IT FROM ITS BOX. MC can only sit and watch in absolute horror as thousands of collectors simultaneously sense a disturbance in the force. We also get into what actually makes sports cards so special to us. Is it the cards? The chase? The nostalgia? The community? Or just an elaborate excuse for grown men to spend money on shiny cardboard? MC shares his card show strategy, and naturally step one is to get yourself properly hydrated. A lager is preferable. In BC’s case, a nice Pilsner. Holsten Pils if you want that added hit of nostalgia before making financially questionable decisions at a dealer’s table. Plus all the usual favourites: Mail Day Codswollop And introducing our NEW feature — TOP OF THE POPS. Each week we’ll reveal the five most-listened-to Coom & Currie episodes and see who’s climbing the charts. Last week’s episode went STRAIGHT IN AT NUMBER TWO. But the big question… Where will Baza’s second appearance rank? Lots of laughs. Great card chat. A little bit of emotion. Questionable card show drinking strategies. And the brutal unboxing of an innocent Funko Pop. It’s EP57. Get it in your ears. Takeaways Survival instincts are crucial when navigating the overwhelming environment of card shows.The accessibility to card stock and retail packs differs significantly between countries, impacting the hobby experience. Family bonding and shared experiences are a key part of the card collecting journey.Value bin boxes and bargain finds offer exciting opportunities for collectors to discover hidden gems.Graded cards and accessibility in the US market provide unique opportunities for collectors to expand their collections. Passion for sports cardsTransparency and growth in podcasting Chapters 00:00 The National Card Show Experience09:21 Survival Strategies at Card Shows16:12 The Impact of Card Shows on the Hobby26:09 The Significance of Documenting Card Show Experiences32:40 The Card Show Experience34:08 Family Bonding and Memories38:26 Introducing Kids to Card Collecting40:10 Creating Meaningful Memories36:44 Value Bin Boxes and Bargain Finds57:45 Graded Cards and Card Accessibility52:07 Planning for Future Card Shows01:06:47 Interview with Baza Collects Cards01:08:11 The Excitement of Sports Cards01:12:16 Review of Top Five Shows01:22:11 Launch of Coomakurry Sports Cards Vintage Page01:23:28 Mail Day and Upcoming Updates01:30:45 Closing Remarks and Sign-off

Episode 56 of the Coom & Currie Sports Cards Podcast is here! The man. The myth. The legend. Matt Brown from Card Crazy makes his long-awaited debut on the pod. We get the inside scoop on what it’s really like running New Zealand’s biggest card shop, find out what Matt actually collects when he’s not surrounded by cardboard all day, and most importantly, put him on the spot for his very own Card Shop Codswollop. Matt and the team at Card Crazy have also very generously sorted us out with some top-quality giveaway products for our New Zealand-based listeners. Listen in to find out what’s up for grabs and how you can get involved. Elsewhere, MC has been under the weather, while BC is fit, firing and absolutely raring to talk nonsense. With the NFL season fast approaching, we get stuck into the Packers and Seahawks, who are both obviously looking incredibly strong depending entirely on which host you ask. We also look ahead to the Seahawks making their debut on School of Hard Knocks — something BC will no doubt remain completely calm and unbiased about. There’s also World Cup Final chat, plus all the usual nonsense, including: Mail Day Codswollop A huge episode with a brilliant guest, giveaways, NFL chat, cards and the usual amount of questionable opinions. Episode 56. Get it in your ears. Takeaways Excitement for upcoming sports card productsEye appeal and autographs are key priorities in card collecting Passion for collecting from a young ageTransition from home breaks to managing a card shopThe growth of card shops in the area TCG shops are experiencing a nationwide surgeSelect optic cards are highly valuedInvestment in new players can be overhyped Card Crazy's nostalgic name revivalThe impact of grading on the trading card industry Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up01:14 NFL Resurgence Product Release03:02 Discussion on Sports Card Products04:23 Collecting Funko Pops and Memorabilia06:34 Anticipation for Guest Interview07:41 Mail Day and Card Collection Priorities30:26 Eye Appeal and Autograph Prioritization32:23 The Journey into the Hobby01:02:32 The Birth of Card Crazy01:03:34 The World of TCG Shops01:04:06 Favorite Products and New Releases01:07:20 Personal Collections and Breaks01:30:08 Investment and Overhyped Players01:31:19 The Origins of Card Crazy01:32:27 The Business Setup and Distribution01:34:16 The Shop and Breaks01:37:00 Grading and PCG01:40:00 Hobby Trends and Card Grading Companies01:43:00 Shop Frustrations and Pie Reviews01:51:28 Panini World Cup Sticker Album