With Fanatics Collect Orlando now officially cancelled/postponed (no set date as of this recording on October 16, 2024), I brought on three guests to talk about the impact of this cancellation. This was not a bashing of Fanatics, but it was also a very real, but also civil, discussion about the event cancellation. My three guests were: 1. Whiz (@mf_whiz) - a dealer who was planning to set up and had bought a table for the show 2. Cam (@bigc7_cards) - a hobbyist from Orlando who shared what it's ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Back in July of 2023, I tried to record a podcast episode with Raphael (Prizm Gawd), and we just could not make it work out, but it was just not meant to be. One plus year later, I feel like I am a better podcaster and have a bigger platform in The Hobby. Raphael shares who he was before he became Prizm Gawd and also his post show thoughts after Culture Collision V. Apologies for any audio issues!
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 92
🎙️CHAPTERS 🎙️ 00:30 Intros 01:31 Zach @Collector_Creative 03:09 Gavin @631sportscards 04:35 Rob @collectorschoicecards 08:44 Which Shows They’ve Been To 12:00 Elephant In The Room - Fanatics Fest 13:15 Gavin’s Decision To Choose East Coast National Over Fanatics Fest 14:55 Rob’s Decision To Choose Fanatics Fest Over East Coast National 20:11 Full Disclosure On Any Conflicts 22:02 Zach’s Decision On Not Going To Either 25:05 Fanatics Fest In Orlando Being Their First Actual Card Show Event...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 91
This 90th episode of the The Card Diary compares/contrasts the two varying styles of two different card shows - East Coast National and Culture Collision. They were held on different dates and areas of the country, but I talk about how one was more traditional and there was more baseball (and vintage baseball), while the other felt more modern and possibly going in the trend in which card shows are headed. I also talk about Fanatics Fest, as that was held on the same weekend as the East Coast Na...
Sep 27, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 90
The Card Carver is the first ever card artist to be a guest on The Card Diary podcast. He talks about the different types of card art, his experiences at the last three Nationals, grading companies like PSA recognizing his work, the effect and influence of Piggy Banx, and much, much more! This was essentially a glimpse into one of our phone conversations and so I really hope you enjoy this special episode!
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 89
This episode puts the spotlight on one half of the power couple duo that runs the Culture Collision Trade Show. Prizm Gawdess (on IG @prizmgawdess) joins the podcast studio to talk about her hobby journey and the origins, logistics, and numbers behind one of the largest card shows in the US. The fifth iteration of Culture Collision will be held from Friday, September 13, 2024 to Sunday, September 15, 2024. You can get your general admission, 3 day pass, and VIP pass at www.culturecollisiontrades...
Sep 06, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Episode 87 of The Card Diary puts the spotlight Bailey (on IG @fire.sportscards), show promoter for a new local card show in the Northern Virginia area, specifically the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA. We rank the 2022, 2023 and 2024 National, our local card show scene in Northern Virginia, and why he decided to get into card show promotion. Enjoy! - Denny
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Episode 86 of The Card Diary focuses on my latest experience selling 8 low end PSA slabs at auction on eBay and lessons I learned from it, such as being willing to put cards up at auction even if I sell at a loss, I still get liquid. I also share what I do for shipping and packaging. Thanks for watching! Cards Sold and Net Earnings 2021 Bowman University Chrome Prospects Michael Penix Jr. Pink Refractor PSA 9 - $9.96 2002 Hoops Stars #1 Yao Ming Future Stars PSA 10 - $49.98 2023 Topps Cosmic Chr...
Aug 21, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 84
I talk about my plans for Fanatics Fest, but not before talking about the LeBron Curry Durant (or should it be Durant Curry LeBron?) Triple Auto 1 of 1 Topps Now Card Who's going? If you are, comment below or better yet, DM me on Instagram @denny_cards so we can maybe meet up! Hope to see you there, and if you are not going, I hope that you subscribe and follow along for a lot of content from me about it! Thanks - Denny...
Aug 14, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Cards To The Moon's very own Clark (@fivecardguys) and I do a special podcast episode where we interview each other in a way. I have been a fan of the podcast for a while, and I've been meaning to have Clark on for a while now and so I'm glad we finally did this. He and I will both be going to Fanatics Fest in NYC from August 16-18, 2024 at the Javits Center. Will you be there? Let's meet up!
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Our thoughts on setting up as dealers at the Greenville NC card show while driving back home!
Aug 06, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Come along with me and first time dealer David as we set forth for a spontaneous road trip adventure to set up as dealers at the Greenville, NC local card show. This would be my first ever show traveling more than an hour and doing an overnight to set up as a dealer, but my sixth time setting up. Recorded the evening of July 26, 2024 as David drives and I press the record button for a pre show conversation!
Jul 29, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 82
What even is a podcast? What is the measure of success? Is there more than one measure? Answers to those questions and what I learned in my one year of making this podcast. Thanks for giving it a listen! - Denny
Jul 25, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Here is the audio recording from April 21, 2024.
Jul 15, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Spotify for Podcasters has converted to Riverside, and I'm still trying to figure out how to handle this change, but the past music interludes (e..g Compton, Swapping Tubes, and Rodney Skopes) are all gone. We truly are at the mercy of these platforms and have to adjust to whatever changes they make. The actual recording about getting into a break for Eddie Murray back from April 2024 will follow this one as a separate episode as I cannot combine separate audio files with this new format.
Jul 15, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 79
7 min intro recorded on July 7, 2024 Then 44 min monologue recorded on March 30, 2024
Jul 08, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 78
I hope I got it right this time! This *should* be the full audio of both Tom and myself having a conversation about data in The Hobby. My apologies to both my special guest Tom and to you, the listener, for not uploading the episode correctly the first time and for taking so long to make it right. Thank you to those of you who reached out to let me know about the issue and thank you all for your patience and understanding. - Denny
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Episode 76 welcomes Tom Ferrera (on IG @pancake_analytics), where we talk about data analytics and how it applies to The Hobby. We talk about glitches in the Matrix, aka eBay’s Terapeak, being on panels for The Hobby, and the reason sometimes we buy into breaks even when we know from an analytical standpoint, it may not make the most sense. We also of course talk about the biggest debate between pancakes and waffles. You can email the show with your thoughts, questions and comments @ hobbysthomp...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Episode 75 is the second half of my chat with Cage Lawyer, where we talk about the two different sets of value of cards - monetary and sentimental, and whether nostalgia is enough to keep the middle age collector in The Hobby. We also touch on whether being in The Hobby makes us a better parent, spouse, friend, etc. We continue to talk about the state of Hobby Content and what even is Hobby Content and of course, we have to touch on The Haters. Just a great conversation overall, and I hope you e...
Apr 11, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 75
The day has finally come where Cage Lawyer (on IG @cagelawyer) comes onto the podcast. In this first half of our conversation, we talk about the landscape of Hobby Content, Instagram, running in the content game with horse blinders on, and whether ambient noise filters into our podcast recordings. Hope you enjoy this one and stay tuned for Part II. Enjoy! - Denny You can email the show with your thoughts, questions and comments @ hobbysthompson@gmail.com or you can reach me on Instagram @denny_c...
Apr 04, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Nick (on IG @breakcompcards) joins the podcast to talk about being the Kayak of the breaking side of The Hobby. We talk about how he does not consider himself a reporter of group break prices, as well as this Kayak analogy, data aggregation, and how he monetizes (or plans to) monetize this free service (s/o pc_sportscards). We also get into whether he himself gets into breaks and what he PC’s and finally, we do get to questions from the Instagram audience. All in all, a fun episode to record and...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 73
It’s almost Opening Day 2024! Tyger, of ta24cards on Instagram and of the 4 and 6 podcast, joins us on today’s episode! We talk about how he is able to triangulate the exact moment that is captured on a baseball card based on information that is readily available online. We also talk about hockey, because why not. However, if you love baseball, I think you are really going to enjoy today’s episode and if you are not already doing so, I hope you follow ta24cards to enjoy one of my favorite Instag...
Mar 19, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 72
We welcome back our first three time guest, Ryan from GemRate (on IG @gemrate and also gemrate.com), who reports on grading companies. We touch on the acquisition of SGC by Collectors, the parent company of PSA, but end up talking more about BGS and Beckett and what competitive advantages, if any, they have in the very competitive grading space in The Hobby. We also talk about tribalism within the fan bases of the grading companies. Bonus: If you play this podcast backwards, all you hear is me w...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 71
There is a real need for real journalists and real watchdogs in The Hobby. In this monologue episode, I talk about the different kinds of content creators who report news and happenings in The Hobby. Why are there so many people out there saying the same exact things over and over again on the same topics over and over again? As someone who makes content, I try to maybe help explain the thought process. Enjoy! - Denny
Mar 07, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Continuing this mini series of getting to know breakers of all kinds, I bring on Long Island’s Finest, Filthbomb Break’s owner, Stephen Abbondandolo (on Instagram and all other social media platforms @filthbombbreaks). We talk about the logistics that went into the 100 case break they recently did of 2024 Topps Series 1 Baseball, but also why having educated buyers is important and how baseball differs from basketball and football when it comes to The Hobby (More sustainable? Lower price points?...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Sarah (on IG @mrssquirts_cards) is the first ever independent female breaker, and she started out with no allocation, no distribution, just a love of cardboard stemming from when she was a kid collecting sports cards, Pokemon, and pogs. Hailing from Montana (which is NOT the Midwest, my bad!), she shares how she builds community, how she sees her buyers as real people, and how she puts her heart into everything she does. Hope you enjoy this one, as I really enjoyed our chat! - Denny...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 68
I will fully admit, when I first saw Wizey Official on Instagram (@wizey_official), I did not like him and his content. He was ripping his shirt off and yelling out “The Hobby Is Alive!” But what if it had nothing to do with him at all. Was I intimidated by his confidence? His youth? Perhaps. All I initially saw was the outer layer of Wizey, but I am glad that I got to know him more and we peeled some of the layers back in this chat. We talk about what he did and currently does for Bleacher Brea...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Valor Sports Cards is a Fanatics Live breaker who recently pulled the Tom Brady Superfractor 1/1 from 2023 Bowman Draft. When it occurred, conspiracies started to form that Fanatics gave him a loaded box. Can anything be a coincidence anymore? Listen in to hear how maybe not everything in The Hobby has to be a conspiracy…..
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 66
And so it begins….again.
Feb 05, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Wrapping up a loose end on a story with low stakes, but illustrates a couple of big picture points. Keep being awesome in and out of The Hobby y’all. - Denny
Jan 30, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 64
