Episodes
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Return guest Jamie (@jamieukcollector) visited China last week and shares his experiences at the Asian Sports Collectors Convention, aka the Macau Card Show, with GCC. Jamie shares some fun stories and shares insights from the world’s most concentrated intermixing of soccer card collectors in a region that loves the beautiful game.
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In this episode John is joined by Nathanael who talks about how being a '90s Bulls fan led him to becoming a card collector. He talks about collecting cool and rare refractors and ends with some chat on how he does TTM or Through The Mail autographs. If you're a '90s basketball card buff then this is the episode for you!
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In this episode Will interviews super card collector Jacques who might just have the most extensive collection of signed rugby cards in the world! Since 1992 Jacques has really been putting in the work collecting signatures from rugby players, he's amassed over 30,000 signed cards and his collection of on-card autographs should be in a museum! Check out his thoughts on rugby cards, collecting and how to build a collection of signed cards.
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In this interview Will asks Tony about how he began his card collection. They begin with his WWF card collection and they discuss the rookie card of the Ultimate Warrior which was part of a card set printed in New Zealand. They move on to his Garbage Gang collection and end with a few of his favorite NHL cards. They’re cards of well known enforcers whose job it was to make sure no funny business was going on. Wait until the end to see Will’s first ever experience of a live ice hockey game!
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In this episode John @istanbulcards interviews long time Mavs fan and card collector Keith @dirknashty_pod . They discuss Keith's Mavs fandom and why he collects Dirk Nowitzki cards. They talk Dirk's rookie cards and the Mavs' 06 title run. They then discuss the connections between fantasy sports and card collecting. A fun conversation between two collecting experts. Don't miss it!
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In this week’s episode Will asks John about his experience at the Istanbul Card Show. He talks about attending a card show for the first time in years, being a vendor and finally seeing the Pokemon community up close. He then goes on to talk about his attempts to complete a Luka Doncic rookie card rainbow and the fun he has chasing a rainbow. Will then shares his own experiences with the New Zealand Pokemon community and then follows up with some of his thoughts on the record breaking sale of the Jonah Lomu rookie card.
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Ever wondered what life was like collecting in the '90s? How about in a small town at the bottom of the world? Dan joins the show to talk about growing up in the '90s and collecting cards. He talks about his fandom of Shaq, MJ and Shane Warne. There's also this amazing story of Betty, a local legend of sorts who was well ahead of her time.
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In this episode Will is joined by Kieran @shinykiwitcg2622 . They begin by updating everyone on Moana's Pokemon card journey and what Will is going to do next with her. After that they talk about doing it tough financially and being a collector at the same time. They then move on to talking about the issues selling high end/ expensive boxes is going to have after the CT scan services were announced. They finish the episode talking about the madness in the hobby during the pandemic including the overgrading of base cards. If you'd like to listen in on two long time collectors catching up then this episode is for you.
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The Turkish card market is in its early stages, but the future is bright with today's guest, young gun Emir (@areoxcards), who talks about his sports card collecting journey, navigating the US market, and his excitement for Turkey's first card show, which will be held in the last weekend of September.
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In this episode Justin @vintagefb42 is back to share his first ever experience at the National Card Show in Cleveland. He's got some valuable advice for people who are looking to attend in the future and he shares some of his pickups. Which segues nicely into the main topic of the episode, Justin's new collecting branch: Vintage boxing cards. He share stories of legendary boxers like Jack Johnson, Joe Louis and Mike Tyson as well as the market on their cards. I've you've got an itch to scratch with boxing cards or you just want to learn about a different area within the card collecting space then this episode is for you.
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First, my sincere apologies for the sound quality this week. It was an in-person interview and I haven't been able to arrange a pair of clip-on microphones yet. Hopefully in six months or so, when my budget improves I'll be able to purchase the ones I want but they aren't cheap! I swear it didn't sound that bad in editing but I just listened to it on Spotify and was not happy. I remember Dave from 'The Shallow End' imploring content creators to invest in a microphone. I am using an OK one for the online interviews but after this I feel it's crucial to invest in some clip-on microphones for in-person interviews in the future. Thanks Dave! Just know I'm working on it.
In the meantime, I just recorded another in-person interview and to make sure sound quality was as good as I could get, we recorded it in my car! Quite unique. The sound is much better for that one! No echo that sounds like we're talking in the bathroom!
In any case, in this episode Will interviews co-founder of PCG card grading company Robert Miller and they discuss how the company began, their recent expansion into grading sports cards and their company beliefs. Robert then walks through the process of grading cards from the grading room until the encapsulation of the card and sending it out. This is a unique episode and definitely worth a listen (or watch it on our YouTube channel)
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We dive deep into the world of the iconic Matchups Insert in 2014 World Cup Prizm with Rebecca (@soccercardpc), who has been chasing the set since 2019. Now working on the Green Crystals, Rebecca shares what she loves about the set, its nuances, and why it is so fun to put together.
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In this episode Will catches up with Steve @profrare the founder and chief organizer of the @AucklandCardShow . They begin with Steve explaining the reasons why he decided to organize a major card show in Auckland and then go on to discuss the details of the show, how he was able to pull it off and what Steve is cooking up for next year. Steve also shares a great story of how his grandma bought him a few packs of Pokemon cards which began his PC of Raichu cards. If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes in setting up for a major card shows, this is for you.
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In this episode John catches up with Seth to talk about collecting soccer cards and completing his Mo Salah rainbow.
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In this episode John meets Jon from Bilbao @eurofractor on IG, a genuine basketball fan, Jon delves into how he started buildling collections of refractors of Peja Stojakovic, Tony Parker, Andrei Kirilenko, and Pao Gasol through sets like Topps Chrome, Bowman, Essential Credentials, and Finest. Join John (@istanbulcards) as we explore a beautiful era of NBA and European basketball card collecting. You can check out the video versions of our interviews on our YouTube channel.
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In this episode Will interviews Josh @sengoat_28_collector who has an incredible Alperen Şengün card collection. They talk about Australian basketball, Patty Mills and the Boomers and what chance they have at a medal at this year's Olympics. They obviously chat about Alperen's game and Josh shows off some of the best Alperen cards in his collection. They also chat about being a vendor and how they often bend the rules for selling when kids are involved. Josh has an amazing story of how his small actions deeply impacted a young collector.
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In this episode Jamie is back to talk about his experience at the Euros and to discuss the meteoric rise of teen sensation Lamine Yamal and his card market. If you're into modern soccer/football cards this episode is a must listen!
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In this episode of Global Card Collectors Will @kartadami talks with Shanan @thegreatbuybackcards who shares the story of his basketball background, getting schooled by former Tall Black Phil Jones in the masters league, his return to card collecting with Steven Adams getting drafted by the OKC Thunder and how he met WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch and became his friend. Shanan also shows off some of his most treasured cards, one was gifted to him by his wife and she totally nailed it, proving she's a total MVP (most valuable partner) with the card she gifted Shanan. There's even a memorable Andre the Giant story in there for you classic WWF wrestling fans. So tune in to this episode if you're a basketball card fan. Steven Adams guy or a classic WWF fan. If not you'll still love listening to some of the stories Shanan has to tell, they're from a life long collector who truly loves to collect!
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Ever wonder what that stack of colorful cards your child clutches is all about?In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will takes a step back from talking sports cards and tackles the nuanced world of Pokémon Trading Card Games (TCGs) with Pokémon master Kieran! Kieran spills the beans on everything a clueless parent (or curious newbie) needs to know. He also breaks down the exciting (and sometimes confusing!) world of Pokémon and TCGs as well as giving you the lowdown on the current market. But wait, there's more! Kieran offers fantastic advice for parents who want to support their child's Pokémon passion. To wrap it up, Kieran unveils some of his most prized Pokémon cards! He'll share the stories behind them and explain why these little pieces of cardboard hold such a special place in his heart.So, tune in and prepare to get schooled on Pokémon and TCGs! This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to:-Crack the code on Pokémon cards-Support their child's collecting hobby-Discover the magic of the Pokéverse (no catching required!)
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