The Hobby Network Group Podcast: Recent Episodes
David Baez
Your source for the best hobby news. Discussing sports cards, memorabilia, coins, comics and more. Tune in for news, interviews, and tutorials
In this episode we speak with Mark Fahrenbacher about some of the do's and don'ts when it comes to shipping your collectibles. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this Episode, Kurt Christensen of RVP shares with us some of his exclusive deals for the 2021 National Sport Card Convention as well as his take and expectations on this years show along with some teasers on rarer items available for sale
In this episode, we speak with Mark Fahrenbacher who shares some great tips on how to detect raw fakes using simple tools like black lights and loupes. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we speak with veteran collector and friend Manny Andrews about his beginnings in the hobby as well as several other hobby-related topics you'll enjoy. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode, I speak with good friend and sports photographer, Scott Levy, about his day-to-day interactions with some of our favorite players from the 80's 90's and 2000's #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
Kurt Christensen shares with us some of the latest updates the RVP site including his new authentication service as well as his take on the latest hobby trends. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this hilarious episode, my 3 guests share some hilarious stories of what it's like to share a home with a trading card and hobby nerd. You'll here their take on what it's like when the delivery person arrives with packages to what think are some of the strangest things they think their husband's collect. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup #hobbywivesclub
In this episode, we talk to veteran collector Michael Honeyman about hockey card history and the latest trends. He also shares with us some of his amazing collection of unopened packs. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode, we speak with veteran collector Ross Lampe about his beginnings in the hobby, his Johnny Bench collection, and his amazing stories of his fathers great auto collection during his time living next to Yankee stadium in the 50's.
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In this episode, I had the joy of talking with my friend Scott Levy about some of the amazing chapters in his photography career meeting the likes of Joe D, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Steve Carlton, Ted williams and more! As well as sharing a limo with Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we dive into the world of vintage toys and GI Joe's with our good friend Joe Curcio. He shares with us the history and current trends of this popular hobby.
hobby #GIJOE #collect #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we dive into the world of moder sports cards with OPCBASEBALL.COM Founder Tom Salem. He shares a bit on its history and current markets trends as well as the best products to buy in 2021.
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In this episode we talk with Kurt Christensen of Ripping Vintage Packs about the history of wrestling cards as well as the latest hobby trends. He also shows us some of his great wrestling items.
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In this episode, Ryan shares with us some of his amazing autos in both the world of basketball and baseball.
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In this episode we have an in-depth conversation with Nick Vanni on the recent prices of unopened Desert Shield as well as a deep dive into the discrepancies in population reports between authenticators. Finally, we talk a bit about BNC authenticators and the services they provide to Desert Shield collectors.
hobby #collect #desertshield #Topps
In this episode we talk to Ryan Timmer about the rare-issued first series Scooby Doo Comic series. He shares with us some history as well as his amazing collection.
hobby #collect #scoobydoo #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode, we move from Scott's world of collecting cards into his amazing chapter in his career as a professional sports card photographer. He shares how he began as well as his amazing career as a baseball card photographer for Score Baseball. #hobby #collect #baseballcards #photography #MLB #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we get to know collector and sports photographer Scott Levy's humble beginning as a card collector and he shares some of his amazing pieces as well as his current take on the hobby.
hobby #collector #photographer #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we speak with one of the legends in the world of unopened - Tim Monaghan about the world of unopened sports cards, his beginnings as a collector as well as a bit of "show and tell".
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In this episode with get a nice history on non-sports card from our good friend Kurt Christensen. Kurt also shows us some amazingly scarce unopened pieces dating back to the 50's!
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In this episode, we go to a galaxy FAR, FAR AWAY to learn about the history of Star Wars card with veteran collector and Star Wars enthusiast Billy Hinton. He shares with us the history behind the cards as well as some of his amazing collection.
hobby #collect #starwars
In this episode, Jason Weil shares with us some of his amazing unopened collection of vintage packs and cellos across all major sports. #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup #sportscards
In this episode, we speak with the co-founders of VCP to discuss how it all began, latest changes to the site, and even a sneak peek into some exciting enhancements to their site. #hobby #collect #VCP #sportscard #hobbynetworkgroup
Please visit the site below for more information on VCP https://vintagecardprices.com/
In this episode, we speak with Tim Becker of MindGamesNY.com about the exciting world of Pokemon. Tim shares with us the history of Pokemon and its evolution to current day as well as some of his amazing cards from his personal collection. #pokemon #hobby #collect #hobbynetworkgroup #tcg For more information, please visit Tim's website http://mindgamesny.com/
In this episode we speak with Steve Hart of the Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE) about how he began in the hobby and his impact on the unopened hobby current day. He also shares with us his take on the current market trends and insight on the recent explosion in the hobby.
hobby #collect #BBCE #MLB #Topps #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode, we dive into the world of basketball cards and talk about unopened vintage packs with master collector Ryan Timmer. He shares with us his early collecting days with 86 Fleer and his transition into collecting and investing into some of the most iconic packs in the hobby. He also shares with us some ABSOLUTE MONSTER packs that earned him award recognition in years past with PSA. #hobby #collect #NBA #PSA #hobbynetworkgroup
In this episode we dive into the world of vintage toys with veteran collector, hobbyist and shop owner Brandon Edmonds. Brandon breaks down how he began in the hobby and as well as authentication services, rare pieces, and and latest trends.
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For more information on today's guest, please visit their site
https://www.spencersportscards.com
In this episode, we speak with Desert Shield master set collector Nick Vanni about his amazing quest to complete his 1991 Topps Desert Shield collection and rise to #1 in the BGS set registry. He also shares with us the history of the rare edition Topps series as well as some of his great cards that make his personal collection. Lastly, Nick shares with us information regarding his authentication services for Desert Shield cards.
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Links to both his set registry as well as his authentication site can be found below.
BNC Authenticators - https://bncauthenticators.com/
Nick's #1 BGS Set registry for 1991 Topps Desert Shield
http://registry.beckett.com/set-details/1991-topps-desert-shield_2308140?fbclid=IwAR0CAOvSV7PqiOxnba1VwIv8u6gOS8IgqPBf6qq7G1vQdpqmkJmubdUF8Cs
In this episode we speak with long-time unopened and hobby expert Tom Salem about the recent boom in the market as well as a nice history on O Pee Chee baseball product. We also learn more about his business and items available.
hobby #collect #Topps #MLB #OPC #OPeeChee
You can learn more about Tom by visiting https://www.opcbaseball.com/
In this episode, unopened collector and expert Mike Cirincione shares with us some of the most common fake products in the marketplace and how to detect them. We also discuss the history of the infamous Christmas rack packs that can be abundantly found on Ebay as well as some of the fake product Mike purchased early on and what he learned from these purchases.
In this episode, we talk about the famed sports toys - Starting Lineups - with renowned collector Joe Curcio. In the interview, he shares what started it all for him as well as the history behind SLU's. He also talks about some of the rarest pieces as well as his holy grail.
In this episode, we speak to Rippingvintagepacks.com founder Kurt Christensen about the world of live breaks. We talk about his humble beginnings and how the live break community has evolved. We also talk about trends in the marketplace as well as some of the biggest hits during his live breaks.
To participate in his live breaks, please visit https://rippingvintagepacks.com/product-category/live-rip/
To see the Gallery click on the link below, then click on the Gallery button on the menu screen
https://rippingvintagepacks.com/
In this episode, we talk about ancient coins with fellow collector Dmitry Drubitsky. Dmitry gives some great advice for beginners that want to get into the hobby and he also shares with us some of the great coins in his collection.
In this episode, we speak with the founder of Ripping Vintage Packs - Kurt Christensen. We discuss how he started in the hobby, how he built rippingvintagepacks.com from the ground-up, and we even get to see some of the beautiful pieces that make his personal collection.
For more info, on our guest, please visit https://rippingvintagepacks.com/
In this episode we talk with Aarron Minson and his 2020 PSA Award Winning Ryne Sandberg Collection.
In this episode we speak to Calvin Arnold - Consignment Director of Robert Edward Auctions. We discuss latest hobby trends along with exciting news regarding the upcoming 2020 fall auction
In this episode, we talk to one of the best collectors in the world of unopened sports card - Mike Cirincione shares what started him in the hobby as well as current trends in the unopened world