THWC 107: Will 2024 Be Better?...And will you be here to see it?
Hobby IG Strikes again- and its okay to talk about some of the negative sentiment. Is it impacting you?
Dec 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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THWC 106: The Holiday Special
HO Ho Ho.. Its St. Fanatics
Dec 24, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 106
THWC Episode 105: The Hobby Holiday
The hobby in 2023 is different than in 2022- and I am sure that will change again in 2024. I am still learning myself and I try to share some of that with you today.
Dec 21, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 105
THWC Episode 104: The Two Sides of the Hobby
Enjoy! The Two sides of the Hobby!
Dec 14, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 104
THWC Episode 103: Those Poor Collectors
Collectors entitlement was at a fever pitch this week- so I have to remind them that this hobby is not a meritocracy. Of course I am a huge Jordan fan- but that doesn't entitle me to a PMG...
Dec 11, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 103
THWC Episode 102: Buy the Card...Not the Grade
Sometimes its fun to go back to basics. And if the Hobby is really going to 10x- we need the basics.
Dec 07, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 102
THWC Episode 101: Not Everything is Down
A ton of auctions ended and everyone is pointing out the cards that are down- but there are cards that are up! Which ones and what can we learn from them?
Dec 05, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 101
THWC Episode 100: The Future is For the Collector
100 Episodes! Lets talk about the fun stuff going on in the hobby this week!
Dec 01, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 100
THWC Episode 99: Is It Time to Re-Pack it in?
So much to discuss today! 1) The difference between hobby IG and hobby Real Life; 2) Repacks dissected 3) Spotify Wrapped 4) My PC
Nov 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 99
THWC Episode 98: The Cards, The Drama and The Money
The Hobby is an escape but sometimes its not enough- and its hard to escape all of the drama. Am I finally going to have to block people?? I think so- and I think you should try it too. Its easier to escape the drama when you don't have to see it.
Nov 28, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 98
THWC Episode 97: A Hobby to Be Thankful For
Evergreen card content or Hobby Drama? Can't I find a lane that is right down the middle? In this hobby- there is so much to be thankful for... even Fanatics. Enjoy!
Nov 23, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 97
THWC Episode 96: Will The Babe Set Another Record?
Brian Dwyer of REA sits down to talk about the Babe Ruth Rc that they have up for auction. This card is getting attention from everyone- Even Ian who stops by to ask a few questions!
Nov 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 96
THWC Episode 95: The Arena Club Team enters the Cage
They are nearly 100k cards strong in the marketplace with 2k showrooms and they are just getting started! Its the Arena Club team and they are here to talk about their updates and the hobby!
Nov 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 95
THWC Episode 94: The Hobby Is Not What you Think
Its all about the money- no matter what you say. And once you can admit that- does it change your idea about what the hobby is and what your role in it is?
Nov 14, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 94
THWC Episode 93: The Holidays and Their Impact on the Hobby
Sell now- or wait until after the holidays? Its a valid question and a few years ago, my answer would be different. Today? The answer is easy!
Nov 07, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 93
THWC Episode 92: Getting Excited About The Hobby Again
If the price of wax comes down- and the price of grading comes down... the consumers win. And I have a feeling that the prices are going to be coming down- very soon. Enjoy!
Nov 01, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 92
THWC Episode 91: The Wemby Effect
Wemby is Here and the impact is real! Folks who left are coming back- and folks who didnt collect, will now come in to buy Wemby. But- What do you buy? This year- that is not as clear cut of an answer as in years past.
Oct 27, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 91
THWC Episode 90: It's Game Time!
The NBA is starting and that is not all- The NY Football teams square off and the World Series features a matchup that NO ONE expected. What a week in sports. We give you our NBA predictions and more.
Oct 26, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 90
THWC Episode 89: Markdowns on Wax- What's Next?
The Walmart Shelves are stacked- and the mark downs are beginning. The hobby community is attacking itself and I think this is just the beginning.
Oct 24, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 89
THWC Episode 88: Be Careful What You Wish For Collectors..
Content for collectors is great- and there is a need for it now- but I believe that the reason why we have so many people now who can benefit from that content is because of all of the "other" type of content and hobby businesses that are not collector focus. In Sum- we need it all. Right?
Oct 20, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 88
THWC Episode 87: BlackJadedWolf UnCaged
She is back! BlackJaded Wolf is here to talk about Comic Con, Hobby shows and what she sees as a dealer and hobby pro. So much great insight in this one. Enjoy!
Oct 18, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 87
THWC Episode 86: The Hobby's Future As Told By Its Past
I had a great weekend at the show but I couldn't help but draw a comparison to the hobby when I was a teenager. Are we headed in the same direction?
Oct 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 86
THWC Episode 85: I am definitely not a dealer!
Acknowledging your shortcomings is important- and realizing that you can either get better or stop is important. But- some companies have a third option- They can continue to fail- and not do anything to fix it...Why? Because we let them...
Oct 13, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 85
THWC Episode 84: The Happy Hobby!
There is a whole lot to be happy about in the hobby. Lets talk about that more!
Oct 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 84
THWC Episode 83: Special Guest Interviewe
I have no clue what he is going to ask... and was not expecting some of these questions. Enjoy!
Oct 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 83
THWC Episode 82: Hobby Beef Tacos
Gimmicks and Hobby Beefs... Is this the storm before the calm? Re we headed for a period of hobby innovation?
Oct 06, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 82
THWC 81: The Come Up With Cage Introduces CardBoardProfit
The Come Up With Cage is back and we introduce you to CardBoardProfit and his unique way of approaching the hobby. Enjoy!
Oct 04, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 81
THWC Episode 80: No- That Card is Not Worth 200 Grand!
Just because a bounty is placed on a card- that does not mean the card is actually worth that amount. Is there anyone out there who really thinks the 200k is a reasonable valuation for the Babe Ruth Retrofractor 1/1?
Oct 03, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 80
THWC Episode 79: Maybe Its Time For a Break
79 episodes in and its time for a break- or is it? Maybe its just time to get back to what makes you happy.
Sep 30, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 79
THWC Episode 78: The House of Cards
Hobby how you like- but be mindful of the world's economic picture as well. More importantly- check out some hobby companies that can help you enjoy the hobby without having to go into your pocket to spend more money.
Sep 27, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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