https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/keep-sell-or-trade-cards-getting-hot-before-the-national https://image.mux.com/IAH00gYFesMlp51CTFRDDR9XqoVH5shMPXDyv3zv00ERA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Keep, Sell, or Trade? Cards Getting Hot Before The National Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer are back on Collector Nation with a weekly hobby episode covering World Cup card movement, Topps Chrome Cactus Jack Basketball, Ryan’s latest Cooper Flagg pull, and what collectors should watch before The National. Ryan shares the cards he may bring to sel https://stream.mux.com/IAH00gYFesMlp51CTFRDDR9XqoVH5shMPXDyv3zv00ERA.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/keep-sell-or-trade-cards-getting-hot-before-the-national?mode=video 1598 2026-07-10T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-your-psa-10-really-a-10-mike-baker-authentication https://image.mux.com/003JbVb0284jhYS5XZ6LJw1J2flJFLSCS2tOtQ9jDoItI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Is Your PSA 10 Really a 10? | Mike Baker Authentication Ryan Alford welcomes Mike Baker back to Collector Nation for another MBA edition focused on grading, certification, and what collectors should understand before making submission decisions. Mike shares what MBA learned from a same-day shop event, how Diamond Certification works on existing slabs, an https://stream.mux.com/003JbVb0284jhYS5XZ6LJw1J2flJFLSCS2tOtQ9jDoItI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-your-psa-10-really-a-10-mike-baker-authentication?mode=video 1300 2026-07-07T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/4th-of-july-special-the-declaration-auction-fifa-stickers-and-nfl-card-speculati https://image.mux.com/00Kuuvnf4uL7JBs5YQMaymMP8IK5C1wj01K2AMUbfZ01ps/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 4th of July Special: The Declaration Auction, FIFA Stickers, and NFL Card Speculation Ryan Alford and Bella Shafer are back on Collector Nation with a fast-moving episode about how wide the collectibles world has become. They start with Fourth of July energy, Joey Chestnut, and the rare Declaration of Independence broadside hitting the auction world before moving into Panini’s FIFA W https://stream.mux.com/00Kuuvnf4uL7JBs5YQMaymMP8IK5C1wj01K2AMUbfZ01ps.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/4th-of-july-special-the-declaration-auction-fifa-stickers-and-nfl-card-speculati?mode=video 1613 2026-07-03T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/onit-s-new-era-alexis-ohanian-gravity-baseball-and-the-future-of-college-cards https://image.mux.com/KxaMEjb95XPDoLtGmxDqm02yU3XCNW02ywUWe5hvqCFvw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 ONIT’s New Era: Alexis Ohanian, Gravity Baseball, and the Future of College Cards Ryan Alford talks with ONIT Head of Product Cory Hollingsworth about the company’s biggest recent developments, including new ownership, the launch of Gravity Baseball, and what the next phase of ONIT could look like inside the hobby. Cory explains how Alexis Ohanian’s involvement changes the energy https://stream.mux.com/KxaMEjb95XPDoLtGmxDqm02yU3XCNW02ywUWe5hvqCFvw.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/onit-s-new-era-alexis-ohanian-gravity-baseball-and-the-future-of-college-cards?mode=video 1322 2026-06-30T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-brian-ludden-s-massive-card-storage-unit-nba-draft-hype-and-pok-mon-deman https://image.mux.com/WcP7PYNm3O8sUQ2CDY3Qae7V6VRiksbpsdnuSG3UaFE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Inside Brian Ludden’s Massive Card Storage Unit, NBA Draft Hype, and Pokémon Demand Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer are back with a hobby-heavy episode that moves from a real card-storage treasure hunt into the biggest collector conversations happening right now. Ryan shares what it was like going through Brian’s packed storage unit in Chicago, why the Griffey, Jordan, https://stream.mux.com/WcP7PYNm3O8sUQ2CDY3Qae7V6VRiksbpsdnuSG3UaFE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-brian-ludden-s-massive-card-storage-unit-nba-draft-hype-and-pok-mon-deman?mode=video 1587 2026-06-26T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grant-williams-what-nba-players-know-that-collectors-don-t https://image.mux.com/QlY5gYa6VXF2k85Ug27vq9SCcqwQOOopcLDwNTBpQ3U/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Grant Williams: What NBA Players Know That Collectors Don’t Ryan Alford talks with Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams about the hobby from a perspective most collectors never get to hear: a real NBA player who is also a real collector. Grant shares how he moved from Pokémon into sports cards, what it was like to pull his own auto, and how he now thinks https://stream.mux.com/QlY5gYa6VXF2k85Ug27vq9SCcqwQOOopcLDwNTBpQ3U.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grant-williams-what-nba-players-know-that-collectors-don-t?mode=video 1387 2026-06-23T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-the-knicks-messi-and-psa-s-germany-move-have-changed-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/GtsJw7T2CflE02XI97b01g00PE3T6fKt2hFDjHY7MoHlOw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 How the Knicks, Messi, and PSA’s Germany Move Have changed the hobby Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden react to a packed week in the hobby, starting with the Knicks championship, Jalen Brunson’s market momentum, and why big-city teams still drive outsized attention in both sports and collectibles. They talk through the card implications of New York’s title run and why mom https://stream.mux.com/GtsJw7T2CflE02XI97b01g00PE3T6fKt2hFDjHY7MoHlOw.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-the-knicks-messi-and-psa-s-germany-move-have-changed-the-hobby?mode=video 1618 2026-06-19T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/a-collector-s-guide-to-the-world-cup-players-teams-and-market-watch-dan-jamieson https://image.mux.com/kj6G7lrXYiHyyElIf4Ro01mRLtzgDq02A00W65Z014OLte4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 A Collector’s Guide to the World Cup: Players, Teams, and Market Watch | Dan Jamieson Ryan Alford sits down with Dan Jamieson of Icons.com to break down what makes the World Cup so different from every other sports event on the calendar. Dan explains why the tournament is as much about national identity, culture, and emotion as it is about the eventual winner, and why that makes it s https://stream.mux.com/kj6G7lrXYiHyyElIf4Ro01mRLtzgDq02A00W65Z014OLte4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/a-collector-s-guide-to-the-world-cup-players-teams-and-market-watch-dan-jamieson?mode=video 1306 2026-06-16T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-smartest-cards-to-buy-during-the-nba-finals https://image.mux.com/pvHnUVh1BOIQ01zxk600MeweuoDDxFDlclGfPVcUdvqkk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Smartest Cards to Buy During the NBA Finals Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer are back with a fast-moving Collector Nation episode focused on what is actually happening in the hobby right now. They talk through Brunson’s Finals-fueled card surge, why Wemby and Castle still matter long term, and how playoff narratives are shaping col https://stream.mux.com/pvHnUVh1BOIQ01zxk600MeweuoDDxFDlclGfPVcUdvqkk.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-smartest-cards-to-buy-during-the-nba-finals?mode=video 1664 2026-06-12T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-most-collectors-are-using-the-wrong-data-ryan-stuczynski-gemrate https://image.mux.com/hArbVxT27hSSxsOri02YFNS016PdpPNRNUjvBQiOfH01GY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Why Most Collectors Are Using the Wrong Data | Ryan Stuczynski, GemRate Ryan Alford talks with Ryan Stuczynski of GemRate about the missing layer in the hobby that affects everything from grading to buying to long-term value: usable data. Ryan breaks down how GemRate started, why supply data matters more than many collectors realize, and how bad assumptions around comps https://stream.mux.com/hArbVxT27hSSxsOri02YFNS016PdpPNRNUjvBQiOfH01GY.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-most-collectors-are-using-the-wrong-data-ryan-stuczynski-gemrate?mode=video 1385 2026-06-09T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-hit-pause-what-this-means-for-the-future-of-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/xe8c9fnBQoYJiizt7LPSuBA9wHgp9V3nC5CDdBxJ8wE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 PSA Hit Pause: What This Means for the Future of the Hobby Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer are back with a hobby-heavy episode centered on PSA’s submission pause and the ripple effects it could have across grading, liquidity, and collector behavior. Ryan and Brian talk through what happens when the biggest grading company slows the funnel, wheth https://stream.mux.com/xe8c9fnBQoYJiizt7LPSuBA9wHgp9V3nC5CDdBxJ8wE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-hit-pause-what-this-means-for-the-future-of-the-hobby?mode=video 1609 2026-06-05T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-201-why-pack-fresh-cards-still-miss-a-10-mike-baker https://image.mux.com/5O01mn5dvF3gW3scZDFHZjko6GI00KK5b2UDZ00KjST6Wg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Grading 201: Why Pack-Fresh Cards Still Miss a 10 | Mike Baker Welcome to Grading 201 — the next-level conversation collectors need after they already know the basics. Ryan Alford and Mike Baker break down what actually changes a grade once you move beyond surface-level opinions and start looking at cards the way a grader does. From edge chipping and centering https://stream.mux.com/5O01mn5dvF3gW3scZDFHZjko6GI00KK5b2UDZ00KjST6Wg.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-201-why-pack-fresh-cards-still-miss-a-10-mike-baker?mode=video 1419 2026-06-02T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-the-allocation-chaos-record-sales-and-sourcing-pressure-in-today-s-hobby https://image.mux.com/00k5BRC2aRHeOEUXaSuxZSKv1LU6CblLbaEt1rVoAvuE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Inside the Allocation Chaos, Record Sales, and Sourcing Pressure in Today’s Hobby Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer are back with a wide-ranging conversation on what the hobby feels like right now from inside the business, not just from the outside looking in. This episode covers the headlines everyone sees — multi-million-dollar card sales, product releases, and major https://stream.mux.com/00k5BRC2aRHeOEUXaSuxZSKv1LU6CblLbaEt1rVoAvuE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-the-allocation-chaos-record-sales-and-sourcing-pressure-in-today-s-hobby?mode=video 1584 2026-05-29T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-luxury-upgrade-cards-have-been-missing-brian-pirrip-and-m1nt https://image.mux.com/oIAsLpdb00I2Bl3GCYnpkXbcYP011oCK78S4aIp2IGTvc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Luxury Upgrade Cards Have Been Missing | Brian Pirrip & M1nt Ryan Alford sits down with Brian Pirrip for a conversation about design, collecting, and why some of the hobby’s most valuable cards still live in packaging that feels stuck in the past. Brian shares the thinking behind M1NT and the G1 case, what it took to get the product right, and why he believe https://stream.mux.com/oIAsLpdb00I2Bl3GCYnpkXbcYP011oCK78S4aIp2IGTvc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-luxury-upgrade-cards-have-been-missing-brian-pirrip-and-m1nt?mode=video 1376 2026-05-26T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-psa-hiring-1-000-graders-and-expansion-will-mean-for-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/KzBzKzPkt9HT8HQMoY3cXr2CGvAzd3G61frjUJQgpjw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 What PSA Hiring 1,000 Graders and Expansion Will Mean For the Hobby Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden are back to break down what is really happening beneath the surface of the hobby right now. This episode covers PSA’s reported hiring push, the challenge of maintaining grading quality at scale, the growing speed of new product releases, and how companies like Ludex are https://stream.mux.com/KzBzKzPkt9HT8HQMoY3cXr2CGvAzd3G61frjUJQgpjw.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-psa-hiring-1-000-graders-and-expansion-will-mean-for-the-hobby?mode=video 1398 2026-05-22T09:31:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/tyler-t-pott-nethercott-why-grading-is-more-inconsistent-than-collectors-want-to https://image.mux.com/b02v7vJY9vC00HlzU5sOoJpLleD02D6WaEFv102pyTRjd400/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Tyler “T-Pott” Nethercott: Why Grading Is More Inconsistent Than Collectors Want to Admit | Sports Card Investor Ryan Alford sits down with Tyler “T-Pott” Nethercott from Sports Card Investor and Market Movers for a deep conversation about what is really happening inside the hobby right now. From collection data and curation to grading inconsistency, price comps, hype cycles, and the limits of “last sale” log https://stream.mux.com/b02v7vJY9vC00HlzU5sOoJpLleD02D6WaEFv102pyTRjd400.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/tyler-t-pott-nethercott-why-grading-is-more-inconsistent-than-collectors-want-to?mode=video 3236 2026-05-19T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ebay-rejected-gamestop-s-takeover-proposal-what-this-means-for-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/OJMoL7YgwZPdTgDg2N029hepZj16CpD00C6u6njqoV9KM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 eBay rejected GameStop’s Takeover Proposal… What this means for the hobby Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden are back to talk about what is actually changing in the hobby — not just on the surface, but underneath it. This episode covers the hobby’s messy pricing reality, the limits of public comps, eBay’s evolving card tools, Beckett’s rebrand, PSA’s huge grading volume, and w https://stream.mux.com/OJMoL7YgwZPdTgDg2N029hepZj16CpD00C6u6njqoV9KM.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ebay-rejected-gamestop-s-takeover-proposal-what-this-means-for-the-hobby?mode=video 1563 2026-05-15T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/pristine-auction-why-1-no-reserve-auctions-are-changing-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/GmhrJSwDbApm2bIpklnGe8biGyXqKqTjGZYchYyrKPM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Pristine Auction: Why $1 No-Reserve Auctions Are Changing the Hobby In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Jared Kavlie, Founder of Pristine Auction, about the evolution of one of the fastest-growing auction platforms in the collectibles space. Jared shares how the company scaled from a simple idea into a high-volume operation moving thousands https://stream.mux.com/GmhrJSwDbApm2bIpklnGe8biGyXqKqTjGZYchYyrKPM.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/pristine-auction-why-1-no-reserve-auctions-are-changing-the-hobby?mode=video 1550 2026-05-12T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-topps-taking-over-the-hobby-fifa-wnba-and-what-s-next https://image.mux.com/KUUYE4q00DFPccHJaZi01uQAn2U5NfgM8z4DkYOn9vgzE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Is Topps Taking Over the Hobby? FIFA, WNBA, and What’s Next In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer discuss the latest trends and developments in the trading card and collectibles market. Brian shares insights from the Toronto card show and how the hobby continues to expand across sports and non-sports categories. T https://stream.mux.com/KUUYE4q00DFPccHJaZi01uQAn2U5NfgM8z4DkYOn9vgzE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-topps-taking-over-the-hobby-fifa-wnba-and-what-s-next?mode=video 1519 2026-05-08T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-veefriends-building-a-new-ip-in-the-modern-collectibles-market-with-zacha https://image.mux.com/RZn102pzwsktM4JYQO8oj6QS8RkNM00cP00uX0225HtpYrc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Inside VeeFriends: Building a New IP in the Modern Collectibles Market with Zachary Owings In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Zachary Owings from VeeFriends to explore how one of the most talked-about brands in the hobby is being built from the ground up. The conversation dives into the Topps partnership, product strategy, and how VeeFriends is navigating the https://stream.mux.com/RZn102pzwsktM4JYQO8oj6QS8RkNM00cP00uX0225HtpYrc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-veefriends-building-a-new-ip-in-the-modern-collectibles-market-with-zacha?mode=video 1455 2026-05-05T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-national-2026-what-to-expect-at-the-hobby-s-biggest-event-in-sports-cards-an https://image.mux.com/pPSLXyhVvGYqq02EDWRzcrIQToGlOIWDL4hI00SqYG83U/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The National 2026: What to Expect at the Hobby’s Biggest Event in Sports Cards & Collectibles In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Shane Winn from The National Sports Collectors Convention to explore the growth and impact of the hobby’s largest annual event. The discussion covers how The National has evolved into a full-scale production, bringing together collecto https://stream.mux.com/pPSLXyhVvGYqq02EDWRzcrIQToGlOIWDL4hI00SqYG83U.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-national-2026-what-to-expect-at-the-hobby-s-biggest-event-in-sports-cards-an?mode=video 1533 2026-05-01T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-flippers-turn-cheap-cards-into-real-money-with-american-arbitrage https://image.mux.com/7teBV46lcclnP59DkEqjiy3TRPHpEuTJD1Nki6PLdKA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 How Flippers Turn Cheap Cards Into Real Money With American Arbitrage In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Cary Williams of American Arbitrage Cards about how the sports card hobby has evolved into a full-fledged business opportunity. Cary shares his approach to arbitrage—finding undervalued cards and selling them at market value—along with how https://stream.mux.com/7teBV46lcclnP59DkEqjiy3TRPHpEuTJD1Nki6PLdKA.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-flippers-turn-cheap-cards-into-real-money-with-american-arbitrage?mode=video 1417 2026-04-28T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-truth-behind-card-comps-in-the-current-market https://image.mux.com/MaHYqOmxRnpHmvmMT1YWzHKFWOZ9oD4LfBT5C36zHdc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Truth Behind Card Comps in the Current Market In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer explore the current state of the trading card market, focusing on pricing dynamics, selling strategy, and how collectors navigate value in real time. The conversation breaks down how new releases impact pricing, why ce https://stream.mux.com/MaHYqOmxRnpHmvmMT1YWzHKFWOZ9oD4LfBT5C36zHdc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-truth-behind-card-comps-in-the-current-market?mode=video 1514 2026-04-24T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-new-card-shop-model-inside-bleeker-trading-s-community-experience-and-entert https://image.mux.com/6NhHj4dpzG1C1aM7OCCEPZt4S01ot6HVAVKsEASZWwO00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The New Card Shop Model: Inside Bleeker Trading’s Community, Experience, and Entertainment In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Matt Winkelried to explore how modern card shops are evolving beyond traditional retail. Matt shares his journey from rediscovering the hobby after years away to becoming CEO of one of the most recognizable shops in the space. Along th https://stream.mux.com/6NhHj4dpzG1C1aM7OCCEPZt4S01ot6HVAVKsEASZWwO00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-new-card-shop-model-inside-bleeker-trading-s-community-experience-and-entert?mode=video 1237 2026-04-21T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/breaking-down-the-topps-conference-new-products-licensing-and-shop-allocation https://image.mux.com/SNAtflGLdz01p75J7epN6JAI6LMBbcTUyfovYIJZV024g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Breaking Down the Topps Conference: New Products, Licensing & Shop Allocation In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden, and Bella Shafer take a closer look at the current state of the trading card industry—from allocation challenges to pricing shifts and the evolving role of card shops. Drawing from firsthand experience at the Topps Conference, the conv https://stream.mux.com/SNAtflGLdz01p75J7epN6JAI6LMBbcTUyfovYIJZV024g.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/breaking-down-the-topps-conference-new-products-licensing-and-shop-allocation?mode=video 1541 2026-04-17T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-101-what-separates-a-10-from-an-8-with-the-world-s-best-grader-mike-bake https://image.mux.com/erN7SHMtbwE1S9KTl5fc27NRNJ1n3Ht9xaUSfpzbHZ00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Grading 101: What Separates a 10 from an 8 with the World’s Best Grader | Mike Baker In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by grading expert Mike Baker to break down the fundamentals of card grading. Mike walks through real-world examples to explain how centering, corners, surface, and manufacturing flaws impact a card’s final grade—and why most collectors over https://stream.mux.com/erN7SHMtbwE1S9KTl5fc27NRNJ1n3Ht9xaUSfpzbHZ00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-101-what-separates-a-10-from-an-8-with-the-world-s-best-grader-mike-bake?mode=video 3138 2026-04-14T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/junk-wax-2-0-breaking-down-overproduction-parallels-and-pricing-in-today-s-hobby https://image.mux.com/wDQljr9aqAzGw7GIxGXkOI7P5KvZEgpWkLKKNe2Dx1g/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Junk Wax 2.0? Breaking Down Overproduction, Parallels & Pricing in Today’s Hobby In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Leonard from ONIT to break down one of the biggest questions in the hobby—are we heading toward Junk Wax 2.0? With rising product prices, an explosion of parallels, and increased print runs, the conversation explores whether scarcity in https://stream.mux.com/wDQljr9aqAzGw7GIxGXkOI7P5KvZEgpWkLKKNe2Dx1g.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/junk-wax-2-0-breaking-down-overproduction-parallels-and-pricing-in-today-s-hobby?mode=video 1503 2026-04-10T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/should-you-keep-it-sealed-the-deep-pocket-monster-playbook-on-content-community- https://image.mux.com/SlqN1jbHHu6IUvsGy1OOfbGLzhOGP6n88H02ZgPx42yQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Should You Keep it Sealed? The Deep Pocket Monster Playbook on Content, Community & Growth What happens when a world-class entrepreneur steps into the hobby? In this episode, Pat Flynn joins Ryan Alford to break down how he turned Pokémon into a platform for storytelling, community, and large-scale experiences. From launching Deep Pocket Monster to building Card Party, one of the fastest https://stream.mux.com/SlqN1jbHHu6IUvsGy1OOfbGLzhOGP6n88H02ZgPx42yQ.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/should-you-keep-it-sealed-the-deep-pocket-monster-playbook-on-content-community-?mode=video 1332 2026-04-07T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-the-hobby-recession-proof-why-the-hobby-keeps-growing-when-other-investments- https://image.mux.com/eXOUrEMIoEorW3oyAfx02E9sOzuN79pUIDGWycrM01Qlo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Is the Hobby Recession Proof? Why the Hobby Keeps Growing When Other Investments Don’t In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden break down what’s really happening in the hobby right now—from record-breaking card sales to the surprising resilience of the collectibles market. With over 40 cards already selling for $1M+ this year alone, the question isn’t if the https://stream.mux.com/eXOUrEMIoEorW3oyAfx02E9sOzuN79pUIDGWycrM01Qlo.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-the-hobby-recession-proof-why-the-hobby-keeps-growing-when-other-investments-?mode=video 1558 2026-04-03T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/casual-breaks-turned-family-empire-how-ryan-knowles-built-like-father-like-son https://image.mux.com/gAVCqLl2bgdH0286VK7gLWejYLrUMKIIvyJp0202MHxC800/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Casual Breaks Turned Family Empire: How Ryan Knowles Built “Like Father Like Son” In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Ryan Knowles, founder of Like Father Like Son, to unpack one of the most powerful stories in the hobby today. What started as a way to connect with his son during one of the lowest points of his life turned into a full-blown brand, comm https://stream.mux.com/gAVCqLl2bgdH0286VK7gLWejYLrUMKIIvyJp0202MHxC800.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/casual-breaks-turned-family-empire-how-ryan-knowles-built-like-father-like-son?mode=video 1222 2026-03-31T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-hobby-is-changing-fast-tcg-boom-new-releases-and-card-shop-grand-openings https://image.mux.com/cfIrC9Q2d1mT9v9GEmfaPA5BYE1xbJBXHPqEv4jhDFQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Hobby Is Changing Fast: TCG Boom, New Releases & Card Shop Grand Openings In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden break down what’s really happening across the hobby—from shifting market trends to what’s actually selling inside a real card shop. With Opening Day energy in the air, the conversation moves from sports headlines to the evolving dynam https://stream.mux.com/cfIrC9Q2d1mT9v9GEmfaPA5BYE1xbJBXHPqEv4jhDFQ.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-hobby-is-changing-fast-tcg-boom-new-releases-and-card-shop-grand-openings?mode=video 1543 2026-03-27T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ufc-fighter-turned-hobby-breaker-josh-emmett-on-building-one-punch-cards https://image.mux.com/02t3p3P008H1l02jf5UBhNE2bVBQZt4ePtQiEuja2pJ1YM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 UFC Fighter Turned Hobby Breaker: Josh Emmett on Building One Punch Cards Ryan sits down with UFC featherweight Josh Emmett to explore the mindset, discipline, and structure it takes to compete at the highest level—and how those same principles translate into the trading card world. From mapping out every minute of fight camp to embracing risk inside the octagon, Josh sha https://stream.mux.com/02t3p3P008H1l02jf5UBhNE2bVBQZt4ePtQiEuja2pJ1YM.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ufc-fighter-turned-hobby-breaker-josh-emmett-on-building-one-punch-cards?mode=video 2586 2026-03-24T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-whatnot-gambling-the-hobby-s-biggest-debate-right https://image.mux.com/IX8uR7HxoTlmoPKOX66QN1Uhw8S5bhdFGPUXjQh4iuI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Is Whatnot Gambling? The Hobby’s Biggest Debate Right Ryan is joined by Collector Nation executive producer Bella Shafer to break down one of the most talked-about weeks in the hobby. They dive into the controversy surrounding Whatnot and the growing debate over whether live breaking is crossing into gambling—and what potential regulation could mean fo https://stream.mux.com/IX8uR7HxoTlmoPKOX66QN1Uhw8S5bhdFGPUXjQh4iuI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-whatnot-gambling-the-hobby-s-biggest-debate-right?mode=video 1484 2026-03-20T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-card-show-debate-purist-hobby-or-entertainment-event-with-dan-bliss-front-ro https://image.mux.com/oaSBXNNdSen9VqULUuQyeh375acefBgCIrhYyJteYi4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Card Show Debate: Purist Hobby or Entertainment event with Dan Bliss -- Front Row Card Shows Card shows are booming again, and Front Row Card Show has become one of the fastest-growing event circuits in the hobby. Ryan Alford sits down with founder Dan Bliss to talk about what makes a great card show, how the hobby has evolved, and why their philosophy is simple: keep the cards the hero. D https://stream.mux.com/oaSBXNNdSen9VqULUuQyeh375acefBgCIrhYyJteYi4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-card-show-debate-purist-hobby-or-entertainment-event-with-dan-bliss-front-ro?mode=video 1216 2026-03-17T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/three-autos-from-one-break-45k-psa-controversy-and-bam-adebayo-s-incredible-83-p https://image.mux.com/VWhtpvA4801HDWSX78kiCssawOITopG2a2ltUoiwT25o/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Three Autos From One Break, $45k PSA Controversy & Bam Adebayo’s incredible 83 point game In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden dive into the latest conversations shaping the trading card hobby—from real-time card market reactions to grading controversy and one unbelievable break story. The discussion begins with how big sports performances can quickly move t https://stream.mux.com/VWhtpvA4801HDWSX78kiCssawOITopG2a2ltUoiwT25o.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/three-autos-from-one-break-45k-psa-controversy-and-bam-adebayo-s-incredible-83-p?mode=video 1591 2026-03-13T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ancient-coins-julius-caesar-and-the-overlooked-side-of-collecting-dean-kinzer https://image.mux.com/36aBZ4TkIkEQCBuXtWpk00L1H7bbnXJvWb5vrcPQ4edo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Ancient Coins, Julius Caesar & the Overlooked Side of Collecting | Dean Kinzer When most collectors think of value, they think vintage cards, rare sneakers, or signed memorabilia. But what if one of the most accessible — and historically significant — collectibles is more than 2,000 years old? On this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Dean Kinzer, founde https://stream.mux.com/36aBZ4TkIkEQCBuXtWpk00L1H7bbnXJvWb5vrcPQ4edo.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ancient-coins-julius-caesar-and-the-overlooked-side-of-collecting-dean-kinzer?mode=video 1347 2026-03-10T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/rare-tiger-woods-promo-kevin-o-leary-s-19m-card-and-ludex-collection-management https://image.mux.com/RlCI28cbjlGOTQ31CE2D502G02npcGaEnWvJAwmzjd02H00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Rare Tiger Woods Promo, Kevin O’Leary’s $19M Card & Ludex Collection Management In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden talk through what’s happening across the sports card hobby right now — from shop updates and card show pickups to how collectors will manage and share their collections as the hobby becomes more digital Ryan shares recent takeaways f https://stream.mux.com/RlCI28cbjlGOTQ31CE2D502G02npcGaEnWvJAwmzjd02H00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/rare-tiger-woods-promo-kevin-o-leary-s-19m-card-and-ludex-collection-management?mode=video 1449 2026-03-06T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-collectibility-of-chummy-s-custom-footwear-with-colin-szumski https://image.mux.com/HDXTCufbORjM1W00LP0035ToigijyCevFx9Jy1FLIwSXc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Collectibility of Chummy’s Custom Footwear with Colin Szumski Custom sneakers aren’t just footwear — they’re becoming collectibles. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Colin Szumski, founder of Chummy’s Custom Shoes, about how one-of-one sneakers made from real jerseys are being treated like game-worn memorabilia and grails in today’s https://stream.mux.com/HDXTCufbORjM1W00LP0035ToigijyCevFx9Jy1FLIwSXc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-collectibility-of-chummy-s-custom-footwear-with-colin-szumski?mode=video 1018 2026-03-03T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/are-million-dollar-cards-actually-smart-investments https://image.mux.com/nkAkt02Ltb67qDsAh1DfZMub59RytRKb02IIJB77mYNXg/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Are Million-Dollar Cards Actually Smart Investments? Are million-dollar cards actually smart investments — or just headline fuel? In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Brian Ludden, CEO of Ludex, to unpack what really determines value in the modern collectibles market. From historic vintage cards to today’s hype-driven moments https://stream.mux.com/nkAkt02Ltb67qDsAh1DfZMub59RytRKb02IIJB77mYNXg.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/are-million-dollar-cards-actually-smart-investments?mode=video 1440 2026-02-27T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-goldin-touch-building-an-auction-house-empire-with-ken-goldin https://image.mux.com/fclh9g02N01i43KFTmGp3fF8iWQHaRQZgHWW01b01BSnPkI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin In this landmark episode of Collector Station, Ryan Alford welcomes Ken Goldin — founder of Goldin Auctions and star of Netflix’s King of Collectibles — for a deep dive into how real value is created in the collectibles market. Ken shares how he thinks about million-dollar cards, why branding and a https://stream.mux.com/fclh9g02N01i43KFTmGp3fF8iWQHaRQZgHWW01b01BSnPkI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-goldin-touch-building-an-auction-house-empire-with-ken-goldin?mode=video 1210 2026-02-24T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/understanding-card-value-grades-data-and-demand-with-mike-baker-and-brian-ludden https://image.mux.com/1zKAxde35v90101nBO6zIZPGKJ7aOiFMFbzqQAsDo5Y84/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden The collectibles hobby is changing — and grading is at the center of that shift. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Mike Baker, founder of Mike Baker Authentication (MBA), and Brian Ludden, co-founder of Ludex, to discuss grading innovation, transparency, and the future https://stream.mux.com/1zKAxde35v90101nBO6zIZPGKJ7aOiFMFbzqQAsDo5Y84.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/understanding-card-value-grades-data-and-demand-with-mike-baker-and-brian-ludden?mode=video 1558 2026-02-20T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-we-learned-after-50-episodes-with-the-best-in-the-hobby https://image.mux.com/ufUQ67HtGMwzT02EPlzMIYHsyYQ3ir77012ioxfTai4ns/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 What We Learned After 50 Episodes With the Best in the Hobby In this special milestone episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford celebrates the first 50 episodes by revisiting the most powerful insights from the biggest names in sports cards, collectibles, and hobby culture. Featuring insights from some of the most influential voices in the hobby — including https://stream.mux.com/ufUQ67HtGMwzT02EPlzMIYHsyYQ3ir77012ioxfTai4ns.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-we-learned-after-50-episodes-with-the-best-in-the-hobby?mode=video 1480 2026-02-17T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-pricing-super-bowl-card-hype-and-the-vintage-advantage https://image.mux.com/SU4wxLGWArvGMQNdYumIVRkPlGsUlNd6qjbFIMhgkFQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage The sports card hobby is evolving — and the old rules don’t always apply anymore. In this episode of Collector Nation, host Ryan Alford is joined by hobby veteran and Ludex CEO Brian Ludden for a wide-ranging conversation on the real economics behind today’s card market. They unpack how Super Bowl https://stream.mux.com/SU4wxLGWArvGMQNdYumIVRkPlGsUlNd6qjbFIMhgkFQ.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-pricing-super-bowl-card-hype-and-the-vintage-advantage?mode=video 1475 2026-02-13T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/custom-over-commodity-eric-wagenmaker-on-reclaiming-memorabilia https://image.mux.com/55ENnmLLdj6MmXU9j7DTw0114x2ibZTCFTmw5qo00irjI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Custom Over Commodity: Eric Wagenmaker on Reclaiming Memorabilia In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford welcomes Eric Wagenmaker, founder of Reclaim Customs, for a deep dive into custom memorabilia, creativity, and what really gives collectibles their meaning. Eric shares how a simple project for his kids sparked a business that now works with professi https://stream.mux.com/55ENnmLLdj6MmXU9j7DTw0114x2ibZTCFTmw5qo00irjI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/custom-over-commodity-eric-wagenmaker-on-reclaiming-memorabilia?mode=video 1260 2026-02-10T10:39:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/5k-lebron-pull-then-a-jordan-rookie-walked-into-the-shop https://image.mux.com/02dusScxB5FNLztZBaKSRdf9riDzvx3aWuHYeR2SL402A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 $5K LeBron Pull… Then a Jordan Rookie Walked Into the Shop In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden take listeners inside a week that perfectly captures today’s hobby — digital pulls, vintage surprises, and the unpredictable magic of sports cards. Brian opens up about hitting a massive LeBron refractor through an online pack platfo https://stream.mux.com/02dusScxB5FNLztZBaKSRdf9riDzvx3aWuHYeR2SL402A.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/5k-lebron-pull-then-a-jordan-rookie-walked-into-the-shop?mode=video 1288 2026-02-06T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/card-care-grading-and-the-line-between-preservation-and-alteration-kurts-card-ca https://image.mux.com/L4vyIzuClEy01Vw6ZPdlesT502lSIvERUTBx8KH011wJfw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Card Care, Grading, and the Line Between Preservation and Alteration | Kurts Card Care As the hobby grows more sophisticated, conversations around card care have become louder — and more misunderstood. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford welcomes Kurt Colon of Kurt’s Card Care for a grounded discussion on what card care actually is, why it exists, and how collectors shou https://stream.mux.com/L4vyIzuClEy01Vw6ZPdlesT502lSIvERUTBx8KH011wJfw.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/card-care-grading-and-the-line-between-preservation-and-alteration-kurts-card-ca?mode=video 1461 2026-02-03T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-makes-something-collectible-inside-the-stories-scarcity-and-culture-that-cr https://image.mux.com/YxoFlhu2GpyI01e01z6BWpoH4WtmWYaUPVB014u3yaJvbU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 What Makes Something Collectible? Inside the Stories, Scarcity & Culture That Create Value What makes something collectible? Is it scarcity? Nostalgia? Cultural relevance? Or the story behind it? In Episode 45 of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford brings together powerful moments from past conversations to explore one central idea: collectibles aren’t just objects — they’re memory, culture, https://stream.mux.com/YxoFlhu2GpyI01e01z6BWpoH4WtmWYaUPVB014u3yaJvbU.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/what-makes-something-collectible-inside-the-stories-scarcity-and-culture-that-cr?mode=video 1330 2026-01-30T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/from-sports-media-to-netflix-how-alex-giaimo-went-from-watching-the-hobby-to-liv https://image.mux.com/00012pk8p00TEjss700WFRZ3eZxE2YGvB3bb4gXXi8SbQag/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 From Sports Media to Netflix: How Alex Giaimo Went From Watching the Hobby to Living It Sports cards have officially outgrown the label of “just a hobby.” In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Alex Giaimo—sports media veteran and the voice behind Netflix’s King of Collectibles—to break down how collectibles, media, and money are colliding in today’s market. Al https://stream.mux.com/00012pk8p00TEjss700WFRZ3eZxE2YGvB3bb4gXXi8SbQag.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/from-sports-media-to-netflix-how-alex-giaimo-went-from-watching-the-hobby-to-liv?mode=video 1372 2026-01-27T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/buy-low-sell-smart-understanding-sports-card-cycles-is-the-key-to-flipping-cards https://image.mux.com/00xlYK8ALP0292m01r2MDb011eZsFoTFmSgjRcJ21WSPteM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Buy Low, Sell Smart: Understanding Sports Card Cycles is the Key to Flipping Cards Sports cards have officially crossed the line from hobby to marketplace, where prices move quickly and emotion can be costly. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden unpack how card prices actually move, why timing beats emotion, and what most collectors misunderstand abo https://stream.mux.com/00xlYK8ALP0292m01r2MDb011eZsFoTFmSgjRcJ21WSPteM.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/buy-low-sell-smart-understanding-sports-card-cycles-is-the-key-to-flipping-cards?mode=video 1379 2026-01-23T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/from-plastic-slabs-to-fine-art-how-m1nt-is-revolutionizing-trading-cards-brian-p https://image.mux.com/1mi27RzSWfPShLMvu1z4dSjBaAXWvZ6jxjjl01p8oG8A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 From Plastic Slabs to Fine Art: How M1nt is Revolutionizing Trading Cards | Brian Pirrip The sports card hobby has a problem — it forgot how to be fun. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford welcomes Brian Pirrip, founder of Mint, for a deep dive into how innovation, storytelling, and premium design are redefining what it means to collect. Brian shares how frustration with c https://stream.mux.com/1mi27RzSWfPShLMvu1z4dSjBaAXWvZ6jxjjl01p8oG8A.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/from-plastic-slabs-to-fine-art-how-m1nt-is-revolutionizing-trading-cards-brian-p?mode=video 1466 2026-01-20T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/sports-cards-aren-t-a-hobby-anymore-they-re-an-industry https://image.mux.com/MLdVzYv02Ya6u2PbWREx00vEcG8dxJKr00UvnCuvcooTUw/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Sports Cards Aren’t a Hobby Anymore… They’re an Industry The sports card world is evolving — and the changes go far beyond marketplaces. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludd explore why building a successful card marketplace is so difficult, why even major companies struggle to gain traction, and how collector behavior is shif https://stream.mux.com/MLdVzYv02Ya6u2PbWREx00vEcG8dxJKr00UvnCuvcooTUw.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/sports-cards-aren-t-a-hobby-anymore-they-re-an-industry?mode=video 58 2026-01-16T13:58:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-nostalgia-is-the-most-powerful-asset-in-the-hobby-media-insider-explains-the https://image.mux.com/JVYTCr02OGKERXHFarljgQvhum3kSmpuVJj5cF5I3if00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Why Nostalgia Is the Most Powerful Asset in the Hobby: Media insider explains the power of a story In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan is joined by Carmine Gemei, Sports Director at FOX Carolina, for a wide-ranging conversation on why vintage sports cards continue to outperform hype-driven modern collecting. Carmine shares how h https://stream.mux.com/JVYTCr02OGKERXHFarljgQvhum3kSmpuVJj5cF5I3if00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-nostalgia-is-the-most-powerful-asset-in-the-hobby-media-insider-explains-the?mode=video 1334 2026-01-13T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-breakers-and-the-billion-dollar-collector-economy https://image.mux.com/XRsW024fpvbhrDtdtIjsRdHgqBJkt802Yht01Amscda1VA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Grading, Breakers, and the billion-dollar collector economy What does the future of the sports card hobby really look like? In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden unpack the most important trends shaping sports cards heading into 2026 — from grading and raw cards https://stream.mux.com/XRsW024fpvbhrDtdtIjsRdHgqBJkt802Yht01Amscda1VA.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/grading-breakers-and-the-billion-dollar-collector-economy?mode=video 1235 2026-01-09T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-next-collectibles-boom-won-t-look-like-the-last-one-and-this-is-why-shivam-p https://image.mux.com/IKk5FAvoFbQWGKp02BYfCdO2cv4FUEuPdve5ObiKlkXY/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Next Collectibles Boom Won’t Look Like the Last One and THIS is Why | Shivam Patel The sports card and collectibles hobby is entering a new phase—one driven by content, community, and digital discovery. In this episode, we’re joined by Shivam Patel, a collector and content creator with a front-row seat to how modern collect https://stream.mux.com/IKk5FAvoFbQWGKp02BYfCdO2cv4FUEuPdve5ObiKlkXY.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-next-collectibles-boom-won-t-look-like-the-last-one-and-this-is-why-shivam-p?mode=video 1265 2026-01-06T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/adult-prices-kid-culture-where-the-card-hobby-is-headed-in-2026 https://image.mux.com/eDCSnD4P5cYByUsMlNPek5U00CDMPHUYJrhLMaEH02q5Q/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Adult Prices, Kid Culture: Where the Card Hobby Is Headed in 2026 Welcome to the first episode of the new year on Collector Nation. To kick off 2026, Ryan Alford is joined by his son Hudson for an honest conversation about where the sports card hobby is today — and where it’s headed next. F https://stream.mux.com/eDCSnD4P5cYByUsMlNPek5U00CDMPHUYJrhLMaEH02q5Q.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/adult-prices-kid-culture-where-the-card-hobby-is-headed-in-2026?mode=video 1248 2026-01-02T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-a-mariah-carey-demo-became-a-54-000-iconic-collectible-alex-bruh-ceo-of-wax- https://image.mux.com/MNqYw18UYsg6VQFewD4nN4qMebGNTOVVRkwNLwTfQI4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 How a Mariah Carey Demo Became a $54,000 Iconic Collectible| Alex Bruh CEO of Wax Poetics Shownotes: In this episode of Collector Nation, host Ryan Alford sits down with Alex Bruh, CEO and Co-Owner of Wax Poetics, to explore the explosive intersection of music history https://stream.mux.com/MNqYw18UYsg6VQFewD4nN4qMebGNTOVVRkwNLwTfQI4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-a-mariah-carey-demo-became-a-54-000-iconic-collectible-alex-bruh-ceo-of-wax-?mode=video 1219 2025-12-30T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/human-card-grading-is-ending-here-s-what-comes-next-with-tech-advancements https://image.mux.com/raoZKMx8TfK6DiAB659PyU01LSZc3rnB00O02CPeaVRtSo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Human Card Grading Is Ending — Here’s What Comes Next with Tech Advancements Collector Nation is here—and it’s changing how the hobby tells its story. In this episode, Ryan Alford is joined by Brian Ludden, Founder & CEO of LUDX, to officially launch Collector Nation, a new media platform built by https://stream.mux.com/raoZKMx8TfK6DiAB659PyU01LSZc3rnB00O02CPeaVRtSo.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/human-card-grading-is-ending-here-s-what-comes-next-with-tech-advancements?mode=video 1202 2025-12-26T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/gordy-bonker-left-wall-street-for-this-why-sports-cards-are-the-ultimate-hidden- https://image.mux.com/xJeUJTT021wy3Kf3NR1Aw2gWneraBXnx7NfSbYnw3JYo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Gordy Bonker left Wall Street for THIS: Why Sports Cards Are the Ultimate 'Hidden' Asset Class In this episode of Trading Cards & Collectibles, Ryan Alford is joined by Gordy Bonkers to break down why vintage sports cards are increasingly being viewed as a serious alternative asset class. Gordy explains what separates true investment-grade vin https://stream.mux.com/xJeUJTT021wy3Kf3NR1Aw2gWneraBXnx7NfSbYnw3JYo.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/gordy-bonker-left-wall-street-for-this-why-sports-cards-are-the-ultimate-hidden-?mode=video 1448 2025-12-23T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-acquires-beckett-what-this-means-for-card-grading-and-values https://image.mux.com/KKhlv0273hK00DQZgQHWX702eijK01SygHEDDkecm9o6sG8/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 PSA Acquires Beckett. What This Means For Card Grading And Values SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast" on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss how recent sports performances and injuries are impacting trading card values. They share https://stream.mux.com/KKhlv0273hK00DQZgQHWX702eijK01SygHEDDkecm9o6sG8.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/psa-acquires-beckett-what-this-means-for-card-grading-and-values?mode=video 1219 2025-12-19T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/where-content-meets-collectibles-building-a-card-shop-for-creators-traders-and-f https://image.mux.com/kcVbTe026OmQVt3Vzd4B6dS2INDqSdAYr601RAOvQPY6M/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Where Content Meets Collectibles: Building a Card Shop for Creators, Traders, and Fans SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford announces the upcoming opening of Collector Station, a new destination hobby store in Easley, South Carolina. Ryan details the store’ https://stream.mux.com/kcVbTe026OmQVt3Vzd4B6dS2INDqSdAYr601RAOvQPY6M.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/where-content-meets-collectibles-building-a-card-shop-for-creators-traders-and-f?mode=video 1796 2025-12-16T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/unexpected-card-price-surges-shake-up-the-hobby-this-week https://image.mux.com/Zu57QnzScau00gpucv02te8S00j4e26rJzTsN4801LG82To/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Unexpected Card Price Surges Shake Up The Hobby This Week SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the trading card market, notable sales, and personal collecting stori https://stream.mux.com/Zu57QnzScau00gpucv02te8S00j4e26rJzTsN4801LG82To.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/unexpected-card-price-surges-shake-up-the-hobby-this-week?mode=video 1211 2025-12-12T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-power-of-authenticity-how-resolution-photomatching-quadruples-value https://image.mux.com/DutvILg3ssPC1m00tZ8iynejo8NWjfxoPOwQyMxgHf01E/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Power of Authenticity: How Resolution Photomatching Quadruples Value SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews John Robinson, founder of Resolution Photo Matching. They discuss the rise of photo matching as the gold standard for authenticating game- https://stream.mux.com/DutvILg3ssPC1m00tZ8iynejo8NWjfxoPOwQyMxgHf01E.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-power-of-authenticity-how-resolution-photomatching-quadruples-value?mode=video 1264 2025-12-09T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-probstein-controversy-explained-in-minutes-what-collectors-must-know https://image.mux.com/8TyzqQnzxpQ1hsKbXzb3jId5MsG02FyI00gcxxUjOluTs/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The Probstein Controversy Explained In Minutes | What Collectors Must Know SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Bryan Ludden discuss recent controversies in the trading card industry, including shill bidding and the "snipe disaster." They https://stream.mux.com/8TyzqQnzxpQ1hsKbXzb3jId5MsG02FyI00gcxxUjOluTs.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-probstein-controversy-explained-in-minutes-what-collectors-must-know?mode=video 1243 2025-12-05T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-untold-story-licensing-art-for-michael-jordan-tiger-woods-and-muhammad-ali-w https://image.mux.com/Vl7ec02UM49OSCd8bp2oa187ubE7mm01Yg3QH02IdUjkig/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The UNTOLD Story: Licensing Art for Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods & Muhammad Ali with Justyn Farano SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews acclaimed sports artist Justyn Farano. They discuss Justin’s artistic journey, his creative process, and the unique value https://stream.mux.com/Vl7ec02UM49OSCd8bp2oa187ubE7mm01Yg3QH02IdUjkig.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-untold-story-licensing-art-for-michael-jordan-tiger-woods-and-muhammad-ali-w?mode=video 1061 2025-12-02T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/thanksgiving-card-rips-nfl-predictions-and-hobby-news-you-need-today https://image.mux.com/WwteCPyY9KqS700caw9j14aS8PAgmzPstz200jYVX1BQc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Thanksgiving Card Rips, NFL Predictions & Hobby News You Need Today SUMMARY In this special Thanksgiving episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss how holiday traditions and the trading card hobby intersect. They share personal Thanksgivin https://stream.mux.com/WwteCPyY9KqS700caw9j14aS8PAgmzPstz200jYVX1BQc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/thanksgiving-card-rips-nfl-predictions-and-hobby-news-you-need-today?mode=video 1251 2025-11-28T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/beyond-the-price-tag-the-shocking-emotional-power-of-true-memorabilia https://image.mux.com/z01oJ5FVxwqhfeGeNirN7oCLbX94lsT01RANkQN302g5wM/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Beyond The Price Tag: The Shocking Emotional Power of True Memorabilia SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, host Ryan Alford interviews DJ Skee about the evolving world of collectibles. DJ Skee shares his journey from music to memorabilia, d https://stream.mux.com/z01oJ5FVxwqhfeGeNirN7oCLbX94lsT01RANkQN302g5wM.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/beyond-the-price-tag-the-shocking-emotional-power-of-true-memorabilia?mode=video 1015 2025-11-25T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/snype-psa-fanatics-and-more-major-shifts-in-the-card-market https://image.mux.com/W3P2V1DtGxjJGnDuOkzfDHgmgp2xX9OnxROKHP2oBes/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Snype, PSA, Fanatics & More — Major Shifts In The Card Market SUMMARY In this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the trading card market, including rising and falling player values. Brian https://stream.mux.com/W3P2V1DtGxjJGnDuOkzfDHgmgp2xX9OnxROKHP2oBes.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/snype-psa-fanatics-and-more-major-shifts-in-the-card-market?mode=video 1124 2025-11-21T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-veblen-effect-why-collectibles-get-more-desired-as-prices-skyrocket-an-econo https://image.mux.com/X00Ykjsg01rTBP8zkJNoPJmz76y84WL4Cd6CR5cSvBsWU/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The 'Veblen Effect': Why Collectibles Get MORE Desired As Prices Skyrocket (An Economic Secret) SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Dan Jamieson, CEO of Icons.com. Dan shares insights into the global sports memorabilia industry, highlighting Icons.com’s https://stream.mux.com/X00Ykjsg01rTBP8zkJNoPJmz76y84WL4Cd6CR5cSvBsWU.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-veblen-effect-why-collectibles-get-more-desired-as-prices-skyrocket-an-econo?mode=video 1087 2025-11-18T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ryan-alford-brian-ludden-and-brandon-steiner-talk-what-s-wrong-with-sports-cover https://image.mux.com/PezHiOxw017QqjtyB5fpw02deMx1CsMauBu00a1wjRegKo/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Ryan Alford, Brian Ludden & Brandon Steiner Talk What’s Wrong With Sports Coverage Today SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden welcome industry veteran Brandon Steiner. Together, they discuss the current sports landscape, the entertainment value of https://stream.mux.com/PezHiOxw017QqjtyB5fpw02deMx1CsMauBu00a1wjRegKo.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/ryan-alford-brian-ludden-and-brandon-steiner-talk-what-s-wrong-with-sports-cover?mode=video 1254 2025-11-14T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/sports-card-investing-tips-that-actually-work https://image.mux.com/DBiErwUCiovsxlO46gHvfFwCaQ1ynzPzeAPYE46xZgI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Sports Card Investing Tips That Actually Work SUMMARY In this episode of "Trading Cards and Collectibles," host Ryan Alford welcomes Kunal Ahuja, founder of Sports Card Invest. They discuss the evolution of the sports card market, from the pandemic boom to recent, more susta https://stream.mux.com/DBiErwUCiovsxlO46gHvfFwCaQ1ynzPzeAPYE46xZgI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/sports-card-investing-tips-that-actually-work?mode=video 1248 2025-11-11T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-digital-collectibles-are-the-new-sports-card-boom-nba-top-shot-ludex https://image.mux.com/U01X00gK01NUYKBO00Cp8p4iWh00cucrzPx2TvnjS00B2o01Us/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Why Digital Collectibles Are The New Sports Card Boom (NBA Top Shot + Ludex) SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford welcomes Jacob Eisenberg from NBA Top Shot to discuss the latest digital rookie drops, including highly anticipated one-of-one moments and exclusive https://stream.mux.com/U01X00gK01NUYKBO00Cp8p4iWh00cucrzPx2TvnjS00B2o01Us.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-digital-collectibles-are-the-new-sports-card-boom-nba-top-shot-ludex?mode=video 1258 2025-11-07T09:40:36.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/mike-bakers-card-fact-exposed-the-secret-data-big-graders-wont-show-you https://image.mux.com/49fYels5NfDl01BUkxanGedGWgsILqzyKKGT1h4wLAO4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Mike Baker's "Card Fact" Exposed: The Secret Data Big Graders WON'T Show You SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Mike Baker, a pioneer in card grading and founder of MBA Diamond. Baker discusses his early days at PSA, the challenges of build https://stream.mux.com/49fYels5NfDl01BUkxanGedGWgsILqzyKKGT1h4wLAO4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/mike-bakers-card-fact-exposed-the-secret-data-big-graders-wont-show-you?mode=video 1020 2025-11-04T10:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-whatnot-s-12b-valuation-real-or-hype-ryan-and-brian-break-it-down https://image.mux.com/XQZuY1ypzpqbRKRQbYR6SBhFlcTGHfG01oTszmpaRql4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Is Whatnot’s $12B Valuation Real or Hype? Ryan and Brian Break It Down SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the hobby, including rising football card values, new basketball releases, and the impact of https://stream.mux.com/XQZuY1ypzpqbRKRQbYR6SBhFlcTGHfG01oTszmpaRql4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/is-whatnot-s-12b-valuation-real-or-hype-ryan-and-brian-break-it-down?mode=video 1251 2025-10-31T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/stop-buying-mystery-boxes-the-industry-og-exposes-your-losing-bet https://image.mux.com/ApAhd6GpnlOVlQ236KJ3cTlbN01rdJxBwFnxKCQQzyFI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 STOP Buying 'Mystery' Boxes: The Industry OG Exposes Your Losing Bet SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford welcomes memorabilia legend Brandon Steiner to discuss the evolving sports collectibles industry. Brandon shares insights from his decades- https://stream.mux.com/ApAhd6GpnlOVlQ236KJ3cTlbN01rdJxBwFnxKCQQzyFI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/stop-buying-mystery-boxes-the-industry-og-exposes-your-losing-bet?mode=video 960 2025-10-28T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/shohei-ohtani-cards-are-breaking-the-hobby-is-he-the-greatest-collectible-ever https://image.mux.com/XGqeTkv01MKB6CAIoy1PXKyL8Py4KcrKTsejfbCA00xQ00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Shohei Ohtani Cards Are Breaking The Hobby. Is He The Greatest Collectible Ever? SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, spotlighting the surging popularity of quarterback Drake Maye and the remarkable performance of Shohei O https://stream.mux.com/XGqeTkv01MKB6CAIoy1PXKyL8Py4KcrKTsejfbCA00xQ00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/shohei-ohtani-cards-are-breaking-the-hobby-is-he-the-greatest-collectible-ever?mode=video 1259 2025-10-24T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-3-500-prismatic-god-pack-that-blew-our-minds-you-wont-believe-it https://image.mux.com/H01tZ00AZz801WNz02Z01jjBDnnQcG4kp1J5VexR01Tv00GrU4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 The $3,500 Prismatic 'God Pack' That Blew Our Minds (You Won't Believe It) SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Phill Faust, known as Beard Dad Cards, a well-known figure in the Pokémon card community. Phill  shares his mission to make collecting accessible and scam-free fo https://stream.mux.com/H01tZ00AZz801WNz02Z01jjBDnnQcG4kp1J5VexR01Tv00GrU4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/the-3-500-prismatic-god-pack-that-blew-our-minds-you-wont-believe-it?mode=video 1138 2025-10-21T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/latest-news-on-trending-sports-cards-pokemon-nfl-and-major-league-baseball-playo https://image.mux.com/KqitkyN2FnGlxdY019cdt3zFqbuR3IyAZRR2d022GWxrk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Latest news on trending sports cards, Pokemon, NFL and Major League Baseball Playoffs SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the booming trading card industry, with Brian reporting live from the Texas Rangers stadiu https://stream.mux.com/KqitkyN2FnGlxdY019cdt3zFqbuR3IyAZRR2d022GWxrk.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/latest-news-on-trending-sports-cards-pokemon-nfl-and-major-league-baseball-playo?mode=video 1169 2025-10-17T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/pikachu-beats-athletes-the-secret-reason-pokemon-value-crushes-sports-cards https://image.mux.com/k91GcAZTj72goiCL01AFcputed35z1L3xUT8PILPeRAE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Pikachu Beats Athletes: The Secret Reason Pokemon Value Crushes Sports Cards SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, host Ryan Alford interviews Zack Browning (aka Gem Mint Pokemon), a full-time trading card entrepreneur. They discuss the explosive growth and scarcity of P https://stream.mux.com/k91GcAZTj72goiCL01AFcputed35z1L3xUT8PILPeRAE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/pikachu-beats-athletes-the-secret-reason-pokemon-value-crushes-sports-cards?mode=video 947 2025-10-14T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/topps-vs-fanatics-taylor-swift-7m-rookie-card-the-biggest-news-in-collectibles-r https://image.mux.com/kyAfhuezaA021bpo5BiQ8Cs896J00PwnhO1DYaEvVwbB4/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Topps vs. Fanatics | Taylor Swift | $7M Rookie Card | The Biggest News in Collectibles Right Now SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss the latest trends in the sports card hobby, including the rivalry between Panini and Fanat https://stream.mux.com/kyAfhuezaA021bpo5BiQ8Cs896J00PwnhO1DYaEvVwbB4.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/topps-vs-fanatics-taylor-swift-7m-rookie-card-the-biggest-news-in-collectibles-r?mode=video 1171 2025-10-10T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/physical-digital-collectibles-is-future-of-fan-engagement-with-tareq-nazlawy https://image.mux.com/RRBDu00P01O7yDHJE01R13pD000001xA4ppGy901y5g7li8t01Y/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Physical + Digital Collectibles is Future of Fan Engagement with Tareq Nazlawy SUMMARY In this episode of "Trading Cards and Collectibles," host Ryan Alford interviews Tareq Nazlawy, CEO of Trace, about innovation in sports fandom. They discuss how Trace blends digital and physical collectibles to deepen fa https://stream.mux.com/RRBDu00P01O7yDHJE01R13pD000001xA4ppGy901y5g7li8t01Y.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/physical-digital-collectibles-is-future-of-fan-engagement-with-tareq-nazlawy?mode=video 1152 2025-10-07T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/veefriends-comic-trading-cards-market-update-collectibles-news-you-need https://image.mux.com/DD01EIOZkSwqwiLFCcsaOAY02AndF4sQfOVdgloIlOOww/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 VeeFriends Comic + Trading Cards Market Update | Collectibles News You Need SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden dive into the biggest headlines and hobby updates shaping the trading card market. The spotlight is on a major announcement: VeeFriends i https://stream.mux.com/DD01EIOZkSwqwiLFCcsaOAY02AndF4sQfOVdgloIlOOww.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/veefriends-comic-trading-cards-market-update-collectibles-news-you-need?mode=video 1240 2025-10-03T10:29:31.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-trading-cards-are-your-next-investment-jeremy-aisenberg-interview https://image.mux.com/vYw96KwzRLMim64Q1hUddfByqJvimSYOwvzwGVhqG14/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Why Trading Cards Are Your Next Investment | Jeremy Aisenberg Interview SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford interviews Jeremy Aisenberg, founder of Talent Brand Labs and lifelong sports card enthusiast. Jeremy shares his journey in the hobby, disc https://stream.mux.com/vYw96KwzRLMim64Q1hUddfByqJvimSYOwvzwGVhqG14.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/why-trading-cards-are-your-next-investment-jeremy-aisenberg-interview?mode=video 1204 2025-09-30T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/building-the-future-of-the-hobby-one-scan-at-a-time-brian-ludden-of-ludex https://image.mux.com/P5llVPabYRSMF76eRQykvU2Vx8OdxH2ZxvlUlgW4hZ00/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Building the Future of the Hobby, One Scan at a Time (Brian Ludden of Ludex) SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, host Ryan Alford welcomes Brian Ludden, co-founder of Ludex, as his new co-host. They discuss the evolution of the trading card hobby https://stream.mux.com/P5llVPabYRSMF76eRQykvU2Vx8OdxH2ZxvlUlgW4hZ00.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/building-the-future-of-the-hobby-one-scan-at-a-time-brian-ludden-of-ludex?mode=video 1262 2025-09-26T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-matty-rich-is-transforming-the-trading-card-hobby https://image.mux.com/36Ro3yJnsGd1Cc7QODUj4c1Vk1baJuKTtDVZ9LTkzqI/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 How Matty Rich is Transforming the Trading Card Hobby SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford interviews Matty Rich, a respected trading card store owner and Topps dealer from South Carolina. They discuss Matty’s journey from o https://stream.mux.com/36Ro3yJnsGd1Cc7QODUj4c1Vk1baJuKTtDVZ9LTkzqI.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-matty-rich-is-transforming-the-trading-card-hobby?mode=video 1820 2025-09-23T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-the-sports-card-market-with-jason-koonce-collecting-grading-and-card-show https://image.mux.com/pKKCE1JOLO8NdtSRDso4SqHfcreMhx8NcXpPTK1yA5s/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Inside the Sports Card Market with Jason Koonce | Collecting, Grading & Card Shows SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford interviews Jason Koonce, founder and CEO of One Team International Agency. Jason shares his journey from childhood collector to industry le https://stream.mux.com/pKKCE1JOLO8NdtSRDso4SqHfcreMhx8NcXpPTK1yA5s.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/inside-the-sports-card-market-with-jason-koonce-collecting-grading-and-card-show?mode=video 2235 2025-09-19T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-dugout-mugs-built-a-55-million-collectibles-brand-kris-dehnert-interview https://image.mux.com/4g026X1fqAOSOp2q2THwKyS1mrDqMyyALsTzSgyfJpDE/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 How Dugout Mugs Built a $55 Million Collectibles Brand (Kris Dehnert Interview) SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford sits down with Kris Dehnert, CEO of Dugout Mugs, to share the incredible story behind turning baseball bats into collectible mugs and building a mult https://stream.mux.com/4g026X1fqAOSOp2q2THwKyS1mrDqMyyALsTzSgyfJpDE.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/how-dugout-mugs-built-a-55-million-collectibles-brand-kris-dehnert-interview?mode=video 2729 2025-09-16T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/josh-luber-on-fanatics-trading-cards-and-the-future-of-collecting-hosted-by-ryan https://image.mux.com/Z00Xq7FugEBVKv6qSROiiVwk102I00IphogME00llCT4cdA/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Josh Luber on Fanatics, Trading Cards & the Future of Collecting | Hosted by Ryan Alford <h4 dir="ltr">🎙️ Episode Summary</h4> In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford sits down with Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX and Ghost, to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of the collectibles market. Josh s https://stream.mux.com/Z00Xq7FugEBVKv6qSROiiVwk102I00IphogME00llCT4cdA.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/josh-luber-on-fanatics-trading-cards-and-the-future-of-collecting-hosted-by-ryan?mode=video 2537 2025-09-12T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/gary-vaynerchuk-on-why-trading-cards-are-the-ultimate-investment-opportunity-hos https://image.mux.com/NAQgGZ02MdIsE00abnXBGpuYJUCjFIhPs3G01avdWWWBIQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Trading Cards Are the Ultimate Investment Opportunity | Hosted by Ryan Alford SUMMARY In this episode of the Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast, host Ryan Alford welcomes Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) to discuss the VeeFriends trading card series with Topps Chrome and the evolving world of collecting. <p dir= https://stream.mux.com/NAQgGZ02MdIsE00abnXBGpuYJUCjFIhPs3G01avdWWWBIQ.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/gary-vaynerchuk-on-why-trading-cards-are-the-ultimate-investment-opportunity-hos?mode=video 971 2025-09-09T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/tom-fallos-the-card-carver-brings-luxury-nostalgia-to-his-craft-by-scarcity-host https://image.mux.com/2im5gx4mjHWMgQajrLn8fpjOE02nPzxBy4qbXsgd8iuk/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Tom Fallos (The Card Carver) brings LUXURY NOSTALGIA to his craft by SCARCITY | Hosted by Ryan Alford <h5 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h5> In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford interviews artist Tom Fallos, known as "The Card Carver." Tom shares his journey from facing skepticism to gaining recognition for his unique trad https://stream.mux.com/2im5gx4mjHWMgQajrLn8fpjOE02nPzxBy4qbXsgd8iuk.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/tom-fallos-the-card-carver-brings-luxury-nostalgia-to-his-craft-by-scarcity-host?mode=video 2499 2025-09-05T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/unkommon-take-on-collectibles-community-and-the-future-of-trading-cards-kyle-kra https://image.mux.com/OqxdYNln1Rd4rUKuzaYMqHfdtYotc018Lg7A7cgvc11A/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 UnKommon take on Collectibles, Community & the Future of Trading Cards | Kyle Kravitz "King of the Kards" Interview | Hosted by Ryan Alford <h4 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h4> In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford interviews Kyle Kravitz, the "King of Kards." Kyle shares his journey from passionate collector to influential content creator and entrepreneur. T https://stream.mux.com/OqxdYNln1Rd4rUKuzaYMqHfdtYotc018Lg7A7cgvc11A.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/unkommon-take-on-collectibles-community-and-the-future-of-trading-cards-kyle-kra?mode=video 3140 2025-09-02T09:00:00.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/real-talk-with-gio-mike-gioseffi-the-voice-of-the-hobby-on-sports-card-nonsense https://image.mux.com/rxOQdpcsBVOWSqC901h02O8UweRU1AGwSTkqOFvi6vgOQ/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Real Talk with Gio (Mike Gioseffi) - the Voice of the Hobby on Sports Card Nonsense <h5 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h5> In this episode of "Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast," host Ryan Alford welcomes Mike Gioseffi, "the voice of the hobby," for an in-depth discussion on the evolving world of sports cards and collectibles. They explore th https://stream.mux.com/rxOQdpcsBVOWSqC901h02O8UweRU1AGwSTkqOFvi6vgOQ.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/real-talk-with-gio-mike-gioseffi-the-voice-of-the-hobby-on-sports-card-nonsense?mode=video 2579 2025-08-25T10:19:31.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/collectibles-on-si-trailer https://image.mux.com/xrZY2EC3QV7IyyeMCirpqeej1ykI5R1zdJwcB00bE00Wc/thumbnail.jpg?width=1280&fit_mode=preserve&time=1 Collectibles on SI - Trailer Follow Now! https://stream.mux.com/xrZY2EC3QV7IyyeMCirpqeej1ykI5R1zdJwcB00bE00Wc.m3u8 https://thecollectornation.com/podcast/collectibles-on-si-trailer?mode=video 48 2025-08-12T21:02:43.000Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/e8f0e99b-3f85-4eaf-9264-e2ca9691ceec https://image.mux.com/bPCZJ3yuLD8Xtnh1QLsW3iY1QqHhXVO1gYKdDPJFEQA/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Had to do some debit patch hunting on Topps Chrome Update basketball release day. So many Wizards with debut patches 👀 Had to do some debit patch hunting on Topps Chrome Update basketball release day. So many Wizards with debut patches 👀 https://stream.mux.com/bPCZJ3yuLD8Xtnh1QLsW3iY1QqHhXVO1gYKdDPJFEQA.m3u8 89 2026-08-07T22:21:40.759Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/1b73247a-ac6c-453a-af24-7b9124aabb17 https://image.mux.com/ruiIt24ETr23L7ltiE5XdaKe1QjtBMPiLHroKk02P2Og/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Target Ripping ETBs, Storm Emeralda Update, Destined Rivals Reprint, Tuna Pokemon Packs… Target Ripping ETBs, Storm Emeralda Update, Destined Rivals Reprint, Tuna Pokemon Packs… https://stream.mux.com/ruiIt24ETr23L7ltiE5XdaKe1QjtBMPiLHroKk02P2Og.m3u8 100 2026-08-07T22:21:30.713Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/83da1d99-9c1d-4b4b-a2cf-9a5429ebe7e9 https://image.mux.com/mAKWCIuZvT7NegjhAimSNSWu5ujjTgfelQvgFlHoM2Q/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Deals shouldn’t be hard 🤝 Deals shouldn’t be hard 🤝 https://stream.mux.com/mAKWCIuZvT7NegjhAimSNSWu5ujjTgfelQvgFlHoM2Q.m3u8 25 2026-08-07T22:20:54.651Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/ba67a337-8b5e-442a-8d30-da29f52713b8 https://image.mux.com/VxrzTuKUVpOMPJKWzWLzKHD6g01DBsPDfEFVNHZnqsiM/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Szn Bronco wants to share the love 😂 Szn Bronco wants to share the love 😂 https://stream.mux.com/VxrzTuKUVpOMPJKWzWLzKHD6g01DBsPDfEFVNHZnqsiM.m3u8 7 2026-08-07T22:20:33.605Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/be4bf6dd-9fd8-47f2-996c-166c73b598c2 https://image.mux.com/eo2IKCquZnkJzoHTJZxQIRohcjKjqhIAn8RyRlA77zo/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Shotime! Packing a Shohei Ohtani 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum baseball trading card ⚾️ Packed with a Shipping Shield! Use code ROOKIEDUO5 for Shotime! Packing a Shohei Ohtani 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum baseball trading card ⚾️ Packed with a Shipping Shield! Use code ROOKIEDUO5 for https://stream.mux.com/eo2IKCquZnkJzoHTJZxQIRohcjKjqhIAn8RyRlA77zo.m3u8 25 2026-08-07T22:20:14.450Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/e7164638-2c5e-42fb-a01c-e08cc4f1bb3a https://image.mux.com/2dXhaiPr9EINpeHnqrITj9WkJjNOkHJXtrITxx2FwP4/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Pulling a real nice Shohei Ohtani out of this 2026 @Topps Bowman Mega box!! Lo que saque de Shohei Ohtani en esta 2026 Topps Bowman Mega bo Pulling a real nice Shohei Ohtani out of this 2026 @Topps Bowman Mega box!! Lo que saque de Shohei Ohtani en esta 2026 Topps Bowman Mega bo https://stream.mux.com/2dXhaiPr9EINpeHnqrITj9WkJjNOkHJXtrITxx2FwP4.m3u8 90 2026-08-07T22:20:13.459Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/7bfd22a9-181f-4097-9de3-fce27908895b https://image.mux.com/HjZ015bzkWJsDMbd8V5rbjccSgXL713Y6T5Me4TUyyDo/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Topps Chrome Update release day delivered 👀 Topps Chrome Update release day delivered 👀 https://stream.mux.com/HjZ015bzkWJsDMbd8V5rbjccSgXL713Y6T5Me4TUyyDo.m3u8 170 2026-08-07T22:03:45.934Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/81a9edaf-bbde-40db-aeae-db5db0787660 https://image.mux.com/mVWKcCACIXGaFPvLcDbbRUveh7T801TUCD01ToIO5j01Zs/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Zanetti /10 On-Card Autograph Silver Signings Topps Inception 2025/26!!! Zanetti /10 On-Card Autograph Silver Signings Topps Inception 2025/26!!! https://stream.mux.com/mVWKcCACIXGaFPvLcDbbRUveh7T801TUCD01ToIO5j01Zs.m3u8 51 2026-08-07T22:02:55.823Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/83f8ea09-e963-4ee5-a1c5-57eb50af398d https://image.mux.com/gfMIcRzpAkCw0026wKgPz2gvxwgKvWltuxUopTdTa8Lc/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Join me on TheHobbyNetwork.com—open your store for free. Join me on TheHobbyNetwork.com—open your store for free. https://stream.mux.com/gfMIcRzpAkCw0026wKgPz2gvxwgKvWltuxUopTdTa8Lc.m3u8 13 2026-08-07T22:02:25.790Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/12d3452e-f027-47de-a80c-05113f532554 https://image.mux.com/ONBbmf3ZXSseWOS3rQhPTYcPgNVUC2nmUUXxeBs5kYU/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 You guys didn’t just support the dream.....you made it possible. You guys didn’t just support the dream.....you made it possible. https://stream.mux.com/ONBbmf3ZXSseWOS3rQhPTYcPgNVUC2nmUUXxeBs5kYU.m3u8 48 2026-08-07T22:02:20.868Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/8c05bd5f-1883-4ad5-858f-92e0b3035f53 https://image.mux.com/p6Q01o93zj4JwTqOGLPtruvUqMmCvVqPlMFBiVPblrB00/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 STOP! PROTECT YOUR MARGINS. STOP! PROTECT YOUR MARGINS. https://stream.mux.com/p6Q01o93zj4JwTqOGLPtruvUqMmCvVqPlMFBiVPblrB00.m3u8 8 2026-08-07T22:02:20.785Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/23954ee1-7e96-49f3-97e1-a61d02a69577 https://image.mux.com/X5VluBuGMpH4mjw1sOslg4umGQvTY1tPDcADmcqq3WI/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 How did I go from $1M in sales per year to $1M in sales per month? Simple: I spend 18 months coding the absolute best card-collecting platfo How did I go from $1M in sales per year to $1M in sales per month? Simple: I spend 18 months coding the absolute best card-collecting platfo https://stream.mux.com/X5VluBuGMpH4mjw1sOslg4umGQvTY1tPDcADmcqq3WI.m3u8 13 2026-08-07T22:02:12.809Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/c3fe62b3-2b35-4ff5-bfec-9003fd08a21e https://image.mux.com/QehW01Pj8OUBmwzyEwcFbYBBsDENAFYH902hvhJB5Ijxo/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 DAY 3. THE HYPE NEVER STOPPED. 🤯🔥 DAY 3. THE HYPE NEVER STOPPED. 🤯🔥 https://stream.mux.com/QehW01Pj8OUBmwzyEwcFbYBBsDENAFYH902hvhJB5Ijxo.m3u8 24 2026-08-07T22:02:10.040Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/298bef3d-7300-47d6-b72a-a4c27c0b353c https://image.mux.com/dVlOBES1vZcBx8jz736zCa00YPPNiNeVZ1nxl401TNz02I/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 This Charizard had already fallen from around $3,000 to nearly $2,000, but that only made him want it more. He traded two PSA 10s, another h This Charizard had already fallen from around $3,000 to nearly $2,000, but that only made him want it more. He traded two PSA 10s, another h https://stream.mux.com/dVlOBES1vZcBx8jz736zCa00YPPNiNeVZ1nxl401TNz02I.m3u8 59 2026-08-07T22:01:51.721Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/264cd198-361d-4443-a2d3-2980f8980d12 https://image.mux.com/OqqIHdoCjwcyW2oHe00GgIJ3D4PP02W6Bzj02UiW2Ub34A/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Panini Contenders PFL is here! Chase incredible Autographs, Parallels and Inserts including Superstar Die-Cuts and Crown Jewels! Available n Panini Contenders PFL is here! Chase incredible Autographs, Parallels and Inserts including Superstar Die-Cuts and Crown Jewels! Available n https://stream.mux.com/OqqIHdoCjwcyW2oHe00GgIJ3D4PP02W6Bzj02UiW2Ub34A.m3u8 30 2026-08-07T22:01:49.755Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/2e738726-db76-4d60-afba-0ce49e5f59ed https://image.mux.com/R1zIXCJj2vkpzb3QyZDQ2eqv5eu01AwXioEmaC9eaVso/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Get ready. The 2026 @paniniamerica Contender Trading Card Hobby & Blaster Box is OUT NOW! Get ready. The 2026 @paniniamerica Contender Trading Card Hobby & Blaster Box is OUT NOW! https://stream.mux.com/R1zIXCJj2vkpzb3QyZDQ2eqv5eu01AwXioEmaC9eaVso.m3u8 19 2026-08-07T22:01:44.794Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/37f51cf4-cbb7-4fcb-86f0-c2a7d6f00765 https://image.mux.com/DiUhSLZZ24wOuKm4cu2boahGHAEnjrl6b02kXuOA1t5g/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 He thought the Pikachu was priced too high, but the recent sales were sitting at $575 and $594... Negotation time! 😬 He thought the Pikachu was priced too high, but the recent sales were sitting at $575 and $594... Negotation time! 😬 https://stream.mux.com/DiUhSLZZ24wOuKm4cu2boahGHAEnjrl6b02kXuOA1t5g.m3u8 40 2026-08-07T22:01:27.876Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/881f7763-b1a7-4e98-bc4c-f35f13359b90 https://image.mux.com/Lp9hhPlyT1D5SB02GV00uAQf2wRy02bk01kBG3vaEhfxGxE/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Did PSA get this one right? 👀 Did PSA get this one right? 👀 https://stream.mux.com/Lp9hhPlyT1D5SB02GV00uAQf2wRy02bk01kBG3vaEhfxGxE.m3u8 39 2026-08-07T22:01:22.579Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/580f35c5-85c5-49e3-92fe-91267178be1e https://image.mux.com/TaA3siQ3It5oR01iWIpvlFzYkYxvaTJD00A34KVpJtLns/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 2025 Topps Stadium Club UFC Conor McGregor C-200 Purple /75 The regular purple /75 in the background Parallel 17 in my quest to complete t 2025 Topps Stadium Club UFC Conor McGregor C-200 Purple /75 The regular purple /75 in the background Parallel 17 in my quest to complete t https://stream.mux.com/TaA3siQ3It5oR01iWIpvlFzYkYxvaTJD00A34KVpJtLns.m3u8 38 2026-08-07T22:01:05.543Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/fa2e5784-ab20-4bb0-9cd3-87c493576306 https://image.mux.com/JJlxWXumJk0064J8CS02inlOUbFO4pNup24iQD7XaN3F4/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 In my experience, one thing that’s worked well for me at card shows over the years and in DMs is making it easy for people to say yes. In my experience, one thing that’s worked well for me at card shows over the years and in DMs is making it easy for people to say yes. https://stream.mux.com/JJlxWXumJk0064J8CS02inlOUbFO4pNup24iQD7XaN3F4.m3u8 42 2026-08-07T22:00:56.915Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/8ce343c9-11cf-4a7c-8717-42424b93286d https://image.mux.com/xkwX7FD8p00O01QCYBT1a7cbVdg700JxbBO9h7flKjYnK8/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Ever seen a POKEBALL inside of a baseball card? ⚾️ Pretty cool feature on this James Wood Patch Auto from 2026 @Topps Tribute! Ripping LIVE Ever seen a POKEBALL inside of a baseball card? ⚾️ Pretty cool feature on this James Wood Patch Auto from 2026 @Topps Tribute! Ripping LIVE https://stream.mux.com/xkwX7FD8p00O01QCYBT1a7cbVdg700JxbBO9h7flKjYnK8.m3u8 37 2026-08-07T22:00:51.505Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/22d0b58d-6c32-45ab-86b0-1f793343f30e https://image.mux.com/hgPWcyAbZXGxsbQes00wFObjvJrr2XNSLP18DZbqSzr4/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 This deal from @nsccshow is not one you want to miss! 🤑🤑 #sportscards #sportscardcollector #sportscardsforsale #sportscardshow #sportscard This deal from @nsccshow is not one you want to miss! 🤑🤑 #sportscards #sportscardcollector #sportscardsforsale #sportscardshow #sportscard https://stream.mux.com/hgPWcyAbZXGxsbQes00wFObjvJrr2XNSLP18DZbqSzr4.m3u8 45 2026-08-07T22:00:37.649Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/08bbc6da-b9f7-45a4-b594-3ad6378c8e91 https://image.mux.com/RmCuUJX6aefsbLPEDb8d8B3b2H3Ny2lEhyM7Vim6woE/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Topps Flagship Premier League Collection 2026/27 Launch Event. Special appearance from the Legend himself Ashley Young and the upcoming Star Topps Flagship Premier League Collection 2026/27 Launch Event. Special appearance from the Legend himself Ashley Young and the upcoming Star https://stream.mux.com/RmCuUJX6aefsbLPEDb8d8B3b2H3Ny2lEhyM7Vim6woE.m3u8 25 2026-08-07T22:00:32.526Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/66050d6a-5b3e-4e66-a369-538f47db470b https://image.mux.com/Vf7dpJS3GHvGF1CGGJUM401j7G4rI2qD7ibPG5OpKSaA/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Grab your favorite teams in this 10-Box 2025 Topps Chrome Football Blaster Break, and let's get our hunt on! There are so many great hits to Grab your favorite teams in this 10-Box 2025 Topps Chrome Football Blaster Break, and let's get our hunt on! There are so many great hits to https://stream.mux.com/Vf7dpJS3GHvGF1CGGJUM401j7G4rI2qD7ibPG5OpKSaA.m3u8 18 2026-08-07T22:00:19.482Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/cf7a96cf-50d2-4915-88bc-ff7a1f73b09f https://image.mux.com/U2TnS69alfYlP02Bfh2BPBcz2dYtnrIYZsCV3n00t6ffE/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Making a Deal With Dominik Mysterio At Fanatics Fest! 🤯 #cardcollector2 #sportscards #collecting #topps #fanatics #fanaticsfest #toppschrom Making a Deal With Dominik Mysterio At Fanatics Fest! 🤯 #cardcollector2 #sportscards #collecting #topps #fanatics #fanaticsfest #toppschrom https://stream.mux.com/U2TnS69alfYlP02Bfh2BPBcz2dYtnrIYZsCV3n00t6ffE.m3u8 83 2026-08-07T21:40:36.348Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/11dd20ef-1eff-433b-bc44-a035da25b412 https://image.mux.com/MdlZL7jpCMii98rBAjl9tO6OrqECwFuWmNlarMN7jXM/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 I went to the launch of the new Topps Premier League Flagship set with one mission: fill two entire binder pages with Fulham cards. A few tr I went to the launch of the new Topps Premier League Flagship set with one mission: fill two entire binder pages with Fulham cards. A few tr https://stream.mux.com/MdlZL7jpCMii98rBAjl9tO6OrqECwFuWmNlarMN7jXM.m3u8 75 2026-08-07T21:40:16.096Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/79b8d8bd-6a37-4ada-8cac-c9808d89369c https://image.mux.com/b4yowg4mbN6E4FSrCfd02S00Mkl2QBJdrKFT2cq8fSXZE/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 This Resurgence pack did NOT disappoint! 😳 Find your daily breaks located in our Tiktok Shop! 🧃 #sportscards #tradingcards #nflcards #who This Resurgence pack did NOT disappoint! 😳 Find your daily breaks located in our Tiktok Shop! 🧃 #sportscards #tradingcards #nflcards #who https://stream.mux.com/b4yowg4mbN6E4FSrCfd02S00Mkl2QBJdrKFT2cq8fSXZE.m3u8 79 2026-08-07T21:40:15.111Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/8abd8ff9-5692-4edc-9b61-513e4144850d https://image.mux.com/wg01kwDr02g98c101pjLR1TMnHfZ01WAU1r00vvEe4Zhk01fg/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Is Resurgence the best Topps product? 👀 Find your daily breaks located in our Tiktok Shop! 🧃 #sportscards #tradingcards #nflcards #whodoy Is Resurgence the best Topps product? 👀 Find your daily breaks located in our Tiktok Shop! 🧃 #sportscards #tradingcards #nflcards #whodoy https://stream.mux.com/wg01kwDr02g98c101pjLR1TMnHfZ01WAU1r00vvEe4Zhk01fg.m3u8 80 2026-08-07T21:40:12.967Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/f696eb80-3098-4608-97e8-d20f5b0dd324 https://image.mux.com/pcihuWDkFAsat7eAwGnC14Lpa5TBctHLNEMLFEAhG8w/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Why does this keep happening? 😭 Why does this keep happening? 😭 https://stream.mux.com/pcihuWDkFAsat7eAwGnC14Lpa5TBctHLNEMLFEAhG8w.m3u8 66 2026-08-07T21:02:09.185Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/9f627feb-427e-43d5-bec9-8bb7bca33671 https://image.mux.com/KzOe5DG3nQ1r1qVI7xg8y23XHJ9ItmcXUv801ZzCpZDI/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 2026 Bowman Chrome® Baseball ⚾️ is coming!!! Available for pre-order Monday, August 10th 100-card base set and 100-card Bowman Prospect set 2026 Bowman Chrome® Baseball ⚾️ is coming!!! Available for pre-order Monday, August 10th 100-card base set and 100-card Bowman Prospect set https://stream.mux.com/KzOe5DG3nQ1r1qVI7xg8y23XHJ9ItmcXUv801ZzCpZDI.m3u8 30 2026-08-07T21:01:52.387Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/7c39e25f-bfb4-42bc-9f36-3c564794e02e https://image.mux.com/02Q6DWpyZvqUNCcqjvyuWKKBxm01HfQLSAa18iAfq7wvw/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Conspiracy theory or Reality? We got a ‘26 Bowman Mega directly from Topps and at our local Retail Store and we going to have a Battle to se Conspiracy theory or Reality? We got a ‘26 Bowman Mega directly from Topps and at our local Retail Store and we going to have a Battle to se https://stream.mux.com/02Q6DWpyZvqUNCcqjvyuWKKBxm01HfQLSAa18iAfq7wvw.m3u8 217 2026-08-07T21:01:40.073Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/7aecb43d-1657-4465-b66f-0b0ea9310199 https://image.mux.com/MwmbAKj2UI00qMohOk6FxtZb7TbIZ6PNazdATrSf9cqg/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Confident Cobra is a BIG character in Topps Chrome 2026 @VeeFriends Cards @GaryVee #tradingcards #collectiblecards #cardcollector #toppschr Confident Cobra is a BIG character in Topps Chrome 2026 @VeeFriends Cards @GaryVee #tradingcards #collectiblecards #cardcollector #toppschr https://stream.mux.com/MwmbAKj2UI00qMohOk6FxtZb7TbIZ6PNazdATrSf9cqg.m3u8 34 2026-08-07T21:01:19.912Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/98e2891e-7978-46ed-b3d7-7ae99da3d626 https://image.mux.com/Qs74Y2LmAPoBJsWXV72PWbLFGpe2VZGHmZZ1dIEaw00w/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Now that's how you start a release day😦🔥 Join us LIVE on Fanaticslive right now so you can watch these nukes pulled in real time! #nbacard Now that's how you start a release day😦🔥 Join us LIVE on Fanaticslive right now so you can watch these nukes pulled in real time! #nbacard https://stream.mux.com/Qs74Y2LmAPoBJsWXV72PWbLFGpe2VZGHmZZ1dIEaw00w.m3u8 40 2026-08-07T21:01:05.902Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/f7e38f2e-76c0-483c-b9c9-d02d7dac4fa3 https://image.mux.com/qOHmGOAl7LFyzPxReFp3VqrvIz1OFawFCUeJ625z3AE/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball. Cards from part 1 end at 3pm tonight! We do the hard work for you. ETC is a members-only card shop. Cole Young 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball. Cards from part 1 end at 3pm tonight! We do the hard work for you. ETC is a members-only card shop. Cole Young https://stream.mux.com/qOHmGOAl7LFyzPxReFp3VqrvIz1OFawFCUeJ625z3AE.m3u8 13 2026-08-07T21:00:52.412Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/f24e364e-8769-42c7-aae3-87b565fe29b5 https://image.mux.com/vig9CVgzr01xcQtFToqutx7GeXfsWONVyykvJ02mUFg5c/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 The FIRST ever VeeFriends Topps Chrome FASC comes right out of Baseball Card Exchange’s booth here at the National. Thank you Gary for stop The FIRST ever VeeFriends Topps Chrome FASC comes right out of Baseball Card Exchange’s booth here at the National. Thank you Gary for stop https://stream.mux.com/vig9CVgzr01xcQtFToqutx7GeXfsWONVyykvJ02mUFg5c.m3u8 172 2026-08-07T21:00:40.256Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/3a9749c9-89aa-464c-bf60-0ac53e36a06b https://image.mux.com/d8Y4iAFaqb4CTmypsn2tdVWiCcZM26kOMWsAtavM3x4/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 2026 Topps Chrome Disney Sapphire – Factory Sealed Hobby Box Add one of Disney’s most premium releases to your collection at just $850, pric 2026 Topps Chrome Disney Sapphire – Factory Sealed Hobby Box Add one of Disney’s most premium releases to your collection at just $850, pric https://stream.mux.com/d8Y4iAFaqb4CTmypsn2tdVWiCcZM26kOMWsAtavM3x4.m3u8 15 2026-08-07T20:55:05.472Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/fa455db7-2147-4ee0-896b-254d00e6f6f3 https://image.mux.com/leSTzqVhoIkejTtzaetFCHsjOUrJTzmlanous7UXLhY/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 NBA Topps Signature Class is always a fun rip! Here are some cool cards pulled today! 🔥 #topps #sportscards #lebronjames #basketballcards # NBA Topps Signature Class is always a fun rip! Here are some cool cards pulled today! 🔥 #topps #sportscards #lebronjames #basketballcards # https://stream.mux.com/leSTzqVhoIkejTtzaetFCHsjOUrJTzmlanous7UXLhY.m3u8 19 2026-08-07T20:54:37.153Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/0b389e74-d3c6-4bac-a630-bcdb06317fbd https://image.mux.com/dDl02XKCu2REKm99saXOsaKbiwyfEVNR1xXZzDrTvAUc/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 One card. Two icons. One unforgettable pull. This might be one of the coolest Disney Chrome hits yet! #toppschrome #topps #cardtok #creators One card. Two icons. One unforgettable pull. This might be one of the coolest Disney Chrome hits yet! #toppschrome #topps #cardtok #creators https://stream.mux.com/dDl02XKCu2REKm99saXOsaKbiwyfEVNR1xXZzDrTvAUc.m3u8 19 2026-08-07T20:54:23.149Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/afda626e-1c6c-46b6-9bbb-d6fe905fe947 https://image.mux.com/00Mskp00i7WnnpmO9zIHlAB8uLTS3GGXaw00qJKoC7AdWs/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Been awhile since we opened a pack! Stayed tuned for our new card shop coming soon! #worldcup2026#disneytoppschrome2026#pokemon#acehardware# Been awhile since we opened a pack! Stayed tuned for our new card shop coming soon! #worldcup2026#disneytoppschrome2026#pokemon#acehardware# https://stream.mux.com/00Mskp00i7WnnpmO9zIHlAB8uLTS3GGXaw00qJKoC7AdWs.m3u8 55 2026-08-07T20:54:09.242Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/aa9c9c27-eb11-49d4-8471-21ea56155376 https://image.mux.com/JCNfZXws8bURLjUrejWncygkCqmPV01JaTc3Ks5FpFiA/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 We strikeout with our 1992 Topps kids pack today. We get no closer to our complete set. #toppskids #vintagebaseballcards #baseballcards #car We strikeout with our 1992 Topps kids pack today. We get no closer to our complete set. #toppskids #vintagebaseballcards #baseballcards #car https://stream.mux.com/JCNfZXws8bURLjUrejWncygkCqmPV01JaTc3Ks5FpFiA.m3u8 36 2026-08-07T20:52:06.983Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/63abd070-ddb3-43d0-b7b0-6dffe3594b7d https://image.mux.com/35ScQMVdw1GcYxdH02TiimzbQGrgl71BqBdzuGUDvJ8c/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 A little rip therapy session to start the weekend! Opening a fat pack of 2026 Donruss Baseball!! #community #hobby #packopenings #mlb #sport A little rip therapy session to start the weekend! Opening a fat pack of 2026 Donruss Baseball!! #community #hobby #packopenings #mlb #sport https://stream.mux.com/35ScQMVdw1GcYxdH02TiimzbQGrgl71BqBdzuGUDvJ8c.m3u8 179 2026-08-07T20:50:43.929Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/3f3bc970-cc41-441e-9468-9c21fd430cfa https://image.mux.com/MRZmFQRGb36SH02wZMknmdEJs2jcoJiKpGVhlx9QRmQ00/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 HUGE ONLINE POKEMON CARD TARGET DROP 08/07/26 | Here’s your chance to score a Prismatic Evolutions SPC and more, during tonight’s Pokemon ca HUGE ONLINE POKEMON CARD TARGET DROP 08/07/26 | Here’s your chance to score a Prismatic Evolutions SPC and more, during tonight’s Pokemon ca https://stream.mux.com/MRZmFQRGb36SH02wZMknmdEJs2jcoJiKpGVhlx9QRmQ00.m3u8 61 2026-08-07T20:50:30.895Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/4fb04ca0-af41-4240-98fa-9dbc2435d941 https://image.mux.com/Gs9pH01LFk3sO8gkLZbDZnwK4y6zj42O4GEFZ3KiOpBs/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Mega Excadrill is winning some BIG tournaments and I think it’s about time to take it more serious 😳 . #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemoncommu Mega Excadrill is winning some BIG tournaments and I think it’s about time to take it more serious 😳 . #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemoncommu https://stream.mux.com/Gs9pH01LFk3sO8gkLZbDZnwK4y6zj42O4GEFZ3KiOpBs.m3u8 91 2026-08-07T20:49:19.654Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/a4baec07-d3e0-46f7-81eb-d2ead3737469 https://image.mux.com/W7esKe01o01iO4vXsErYA10100cNvSDyJ4trRYsV01VrXx6U/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Recap of Break #1370 with full case of Topps resurgence football delight. from yesterdays stream. #football #footballcards #sportscards #bre Recap of Break #1370 with full case of Topps resurgence football delight. from yesterdays stream. #football #footballcards #sportscards #bre https://stream.mux.com/W7esKe01o01iO4vXsErYA10100cNvSDyJ4trRYsV01VrXx6U.m3u8 181 2026-08-07T20:48:40.621Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/edafa48d-bd1e-4f1f-9f44-a095859ed0a3 https://image.mux.com/6INr8cmkdqxQfhsdf9P2KzGEI6jYcUMKOd02WwK9cKek/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 👀 Can you guess the Rookie Auto? First hit of Topps Resurgence!! 🔥 Finally pulled a Rookie Auto from 2025 Topps Resurgence Football! I blu 👀 Can you guess the Rookie Auto? First hit of Topps Resurgence!! 🔥 Finally pulled a Rookie Auto from 2025 Topps Resurgence Football! I blu https://stream.mux.com/6INr8cmkdqxQfhsdf9P2KzGEI6jYcUMKOd02WwK9cKek.m3u8 65 2026-08-07T20:47:40.917Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/5cf525e9-4630-4033-996f-ea5b56f2e5dd https://image.mux.com/KwyMALlJOKbluyQVyAsdB8g6e3Gcym01SGXLxWdsUeE4/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 I’m live everyday come hangout and pull some bangers! You can always order everything from the shop on my profile as well 👍 #untappedhits I’m live everyday come hangout and pull some bangers! You can always order everything from the shop on my profile as well 👍 #untappedhits https://stream.mux.com/KwyMALlJOKbluyQVyAsdB8g6e3Gcym01SGXLxWdsUeE4.m3u8 10 2026-08-07T20:47:18.317Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/79af7899-a591-4b78-b27a-607d13bc392e https://image.mux.com/xgps3AXTZYwIhuL8rsdXU01in8kI3pyzJV01bBWeHFSXg/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 They had no idea this 1/1 auto was lurking😳🔥 They had no idea this 1/1 auto was lurking😳🔥 https://stream.mux.com/xgps3AXTZYwIhuL8rsdXU01in8kI3pyzJV01bBWeHFSXg.m3u8 23 2026-08-07T20:45:51.710Z yes no https://thecollectornation.com/video/15b82a5b-bb31-491a-b88a-b979059335d3 https://image.mux.com/ohzhNSTIm1zNu9gLnHzXbglnQZIjb3a45Env92PTJzw/thumbnail.jpg?time=5 Now that's how you start a release day😦🔥 Ripping Topps Chrome Update LIVE on Fanaticslive ALL DAY, tune in! Now that's how you start a release day😦🔥 Ripping Topps Chrome Update LIVE on Fanaticslive ALL DAY, tune in! https://stream.mux.com/ohzhNSTIm1zNu9gLnHzXbglnQZIjb3a45Env92PTJzw.m3u8 40 2026-08-07T20:45:20.290Z yes no