Sports Card Therapist: Recent Episodes
Rob Girard
Rob G. is a licensed psychotherapist that just happens to be a sports card collector. Rob will discuss todays sports card market, along with who is trending and the value of your cards.
Season 5, episode 10: In this episode, Rob discusses how easy it is to get distracted in life, and why the "Hobby Social Media" plays a vital role in his hobby journey.
Season 5, episode 9: On this episode, Rob discusses being Cash Heavy vs. Card Rich w/ Ken from Sports Card Lessons. They discuss how in many ways they are the polar opposite of one another in the hobby.
Season 5, episode 8: On this episode, Rob breaks down exactly what a Type 1 Photo is, and discusses his recent purchase of one at a local card show.
Season 5, episode 7: On this episode Rob brings Brian @prison_mike_pc on the show to discuss whether or not the hobby should be worried about some kids looking at cards strictly through a monetary lens.
Season 5, episode 6: On this episode, Rob discusses how he remains teachable through interactions with others, consuming content, and making mistakes in the hobby.
Season 5, episode 5: On this episode, Rob brings on Nick @BostonCardHunter to discuss how he tackled the iconic 1986 Fleer and 1969 Topps sets in the quest to get them fully signed!
Season 5, episode 4: On this episode, Rob challenges Brent on his theory that 99.9% of all sports card will be worthless one day. He also breaks down how he calculates the rarity and scarcity of a card to its value.
Season 5, episode 3: On this episode, Rob gives his random thoughts on everything in the sports card hobby. He talks about recent appearances he's made on other shows, The National being under new management, Fanatics, DM's, and everything in between.
Season 5, episode 2: On this episode, Rob brings good friend Ken from Sports Card Lessons on to discuss the 'post-National glow', which direction their PC's are going, their content, and upcoming shows they'll be at.
Season 5, episode 1: On this episode, Rob brings on Nate and Jonathan to discuss walking The National floor and how finding the perfect card can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Season 4, episode 50: On this episode, Rob, BIG KEN, Cousin Oz, Cousin Tony, Carmine and Craig get together again to discuss the biggest National in the history of sports cards.
Season 4, episode 49: On this episode Rob continues his discussion of The National 2023. Instead of discussing the people, like he did in Part 1, this episode focuses on the show itself.
Season 4, episode 48: On this three part National Recap, on episode one, Rob discusses what was the best part of the National for him. On the next two episodes this week, he'll be breaking down deals, meals and feels.
Season 4, episode 47: On this episode, the entire band is here! Sports Card Therapist, Big Ken, the Cousins, and Craig and Carmine from Crosstown Cardboard! They discuss the National, the Wolfpack Trade Night, and much more!
Season 4, episode 45: On this episode, Rob brings on friend of the show, Dave, @Extraordinary_Cards. He discusses flipping high end cards, and why Dallas is just as good as the National when it comes to selling big money cards.
Season 4, episode 44: On this episode, Rob discusses some recent choices he made with some of his personal collection cards. Also, he discusses how difficult it can be to overcome impulse purchases on eBay and other auction sites.
Season 4, episode 43: On this episode, Rob bring friend Jeremy Lee on to the show to discuss the highs and lows of content creation, auctions, the hobby, and everything in between.
Season 4, episode 42: On this episode, Rob and Ken from Sports Card Lessons discuss being a part of a Bleecker Trade Night in New York City.
Season 4, episode 41: On this episode Rob discusses the 4th of July, The National, and trends that he is seeing.
Season 4, episode 40: On this episode, Rob brings on Kevin @DaCaptain37 to discuss what his National preparation looks like, along with whose to blame for the ongoing market decline.
Season 4, episode 39: On this weeks episode, Rob brings on Pete @SportsCardPete to discuss his excel spreadsheet that he set up to help him figure out whats important in his collection and whats expendable.
Season 4, episode 38: On this episode of Around the Hobby, Rob brings on Craig from Crosstown Cardboard, Oz from Cousins Collectibles, Denny from The Card Diary, and Tommy from @TheCardCarver
Season 4, episode 37: On this episode, Rob discusses SELF-CARE. He brings Chris @blanketcardcollector on the show, who is a Certified Financial Planner to discuss traveling across the country with his son to card shows, and the importance of financial stability.
Season 4, episode 36: On this episode, Rob is trying out a new segment called "Around the Hobby". He brings on Tim from Slab Strong, Dave from Extraordinary Cards, Big Ken from Sports Card Lessons, and Oz from Cousins Collectibles to debate topics.
Season 4, episode 35: After one full week off to recover from the roundtables, Rob comes back to discuss National, why you can't flip vintage cards easily, and the Indexes on CardLadder.
Season 4, episode 34: On this episode, Rob brings Ken from Sports Card Lessons to discuss the this seasons batch of roundtable episodes. Rob will also be taking one week off from new episodes to give you a chance to go back and catch up on the roundtables if you missed any.
Season 4, episode 33: On this episode, Rob brings aboard some hobby heavyweights to discuss whatever it is that comes up. With no direction, the conversation can go anywhere. The hobby, market, high end dropping and counterfeits being graded.
Season 4, episode 32: On this episode, Rob brings on Tommy @TheCardCarver and Sheehan @FinalCutsDesign to discuss the niche collector space of Card Art. We discuss 'what is card art' along with the highs and lows of creating one of ones.
Season 4, episode 31: On this episode, Rob brings on Travis and Ben, who high end collectors who play for keeps.
Season 4, episode 30: On this episode, Rob brings Mike, SashaP, and Stephen on the podcast to talk about the underground, gritty world of in person autographs on cards.
Season 4, episode 29: On this roundtable, Rob brings on basketball card royalty with Jonathan the Basketball Card Guy, Jake from 90s Bball Cards, and Bryan from Cajun Cardboard!
Season 4, episode 28: On this roundtable, Rob brings Mike Moynihan, Adam Wise, and Adam from Splendid Sports to discuss the different eras of vintae cards.
Season 4, episode 27: On this episode, Rob brings Geoff Wilson "Sports Card Investor" and Dan "The Great Curator" on the show. They answer every question directly, in what turned out to be an intriguing conversation about brand, hobby, watchdogs, family, money, and collecting.
Season 4, episode 26: On this episode, Rob brings on three hardcore collectors that know exactly what they're looking for to curate their collection.
Season 4, episode 25: On this roundtable episode, Rob brings Chris from CardLadder, Brett from Stacking Slabs, and Tony from Cousins Collectibles. They discussed cards, the hobby, the market and discipline (or lack of) when it comes to buying cards for their collection.
Season 4, episode 24: On this episode, Rob brings Mike and Jessie from Sports Card Nonsense to discuss doing everything in the hobby from content creation, breaking, collecting, pop culture cards, and everything in between.
Season 4, episode 23: On this episode, Rob bring on well-known card flippers Dave from Extraordinary Cards, Woods from Basketball Card Paradise, and Nick from The Slab Exchange. They discuss how they are able to buy cards low, and still somehow sell the cards under comps for a profit. They also discuss many other things on their way to having some of the nicest inventory you've seen in the hobby.
Season 4, episode 22: On this episode, Rob brings on Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live, Dustin from Sports Card Dad, and Ken from Sports Card Lessons. They discuss the ups and downs of creating content and how their role in the hobby continues to evolve.
Season 4, episode 31: On this episode, Rob dives deep into the card trimming scandal that erupted in the hobby over the last week. Midway through the show, he was joined by John and Kai as they discussed sponsoring the Friday Night Trade Night at National 2023!
Season 4, episode 20: On this episode, Rob and Dustin discuss the various types of content that they consume.
Season 4, episode 19: On this episode, Rob goes LIVE with Dan from Australia and Steve "Sweet" Splenda from Ohio. They dive into many topics, including hobby watchdogs, Goldin, PWCC, hobby drama, and much more.
Season 4, episode 18: On this episode, Rob’s and Dustin discuss various way ti improve the hobby.
Season 4, episode 17: On this episode, Rob and Ken discuss the Long Island National, the Toronto Expo, and finding your lane in a niche corner of the hobby.
Season 4, episode 4: Rob and Dustin collaborate for another episode of "Dinged Corners", their new sports card show. They discuss their "5 Year Plan" for their personal collections.
Season 4, episode 15: On this episode, Rob discusses Adam Sandler showing up to a local card show, PWCC episodes no longer being featured on this podcast (but he is still partners with them), and the bottom row of his showcase hitting different.
Season 4, episode 14: Rob and Dustin come together for the third episode of their series Dinged Corners.
Season 4, episode 13: On this episode, Rob bring Nate and Matthew on to showcase an auction packed with high grade 1910 E98 cards. We watch as a CSH 9.5 Ty Cobb sells for $66k! We also talk about the practice of crossing cards over, and much more!
Season 4, episode 12: On this episode, Rob brings Ken from Sports Card Lessons on the show to discuss their collecting journey and their big night this Saturday at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Season 4, episode 11: Rob and Dustin (Sports Card Dad) sit down for episode 2 of their series to discuss what they collect. They discuss their PC Pyramids along with discussing specific cards that are meaningful to them.
Season 4, episode 10: One this episode, Rob is joined by Adam and Matthew as they discuss some of the best vintage cards up for auction on PWCC, and a Ernie Banks RC steals the show!
Season 4, episode 9: Rob and Dustin (Sports Card Dad) combine to form a new show, "Dinged Corners". This is a three episode series that has room to grow.
Season 4, episode 8: One this episode, Rob is joined by Nate and Adam as they discuss some of the best vintage cards that PWCC had in their auction.
Season 4, episode 7: On this episode, Rob and Ken link up and drive 4 hours to the Philly show. Let’s talk about it.
Season 4, episode 6: On this episode, Rob is joined by Nate and Matthew as they watch the LIVE Vintage Auction from 3/19/23.
Season 4, episode 5: On this episode, Rob and Ken discuss preparing for the Philly Show in March 2023, and what they've learned about their collecting styles.
Season 4, episode 4: On this episode, Rob is joined by Adam and Matthew as they watch the LIVE Vintage Auction from 3/12/23. Signed, on-card auto of vintage are on full display here!
Season 4, episode 3: Rob finally gets the Crosstown Cardboard duo of Craig and Carmine on the podcast. Craig is a founding Wolfpack member and has been on the podcast many times before, but Carmine steals the show as we weave in and out of sports card topics.
Season 3, episode 2: On this episode, Rob is joined by Nate and Adam as they watch the LIVE vintage auction from 3/5/23!
Season 4, episode 1: Wow, the Season 4 opener! "The World is Yours", a quote made famous by the Tony Montana inspired movie Scarface. You'll need to listen to this episode entirely to understand how this relates to the hobby Chico.
PWCC Episode 6: Rob was joined by Nate in the first hour as they discussed all of the vintage cards up on auction. Then, Matthew joined for the second half to watch as cards were won, and ended the show with a compelling conversation about how much of a connection we have with our cards.
On this episode of the PWCC Live Auction, we watch with baited breath as someone pays $20k+ for an SGC 2 1948 Ted Williams, amongst other great cards that we watched and discussed!
Season 3, episode 50: On this episode, Rob breaks down 8 things that happened during the course of Season 3 that were completely unexpected and not planned. He also highlighted some of the best of what Season 3 had to offer, and looks ahead to Season 4.
Season 3, episode 49: On this episode, Rob bring on Tony from the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. They discuss the importance of developing and cultivating relationships in the hobby. They also discuss setting up at shows, the evolution of a PC, and the Super Bowl.
Season 3, episode 48: On this episode, Nate and I look at the end of the PWCC Live Vintage Auction from Sunday Night, we discuss the Super Bowl Winning Chiefs, and Rob ends the episode discussing why Vintage hits him in the feels.
Season 3, episode 37: On this episode, Rob brings on Ken from Sports Card Lessons and Oz from Cousins Collectibles to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl and the football card market.
Season 3, episode 46: On this Sunday night LIVE auction, Rob dives in to this weeks cards, then….the PWCC site crashes! Chaos ensues, but co-host Nate was there for the first half of the show, then Ken from Sports Card Lessons Podcast came aboard for the second half of the show.
Season 3, episode 45: Ken from the "Sports Card Lessons" podcast joins Rob to discuss the details of Rob's PWCC partnership, and how Rob moved two grails this week, only to pick up two more.
Season 3, episode 44: As Rob continues to work unofficially with PWCC and monitor the weekly Sunday night auctions, he continues to send listeners and collectors on a vintage experience. He brings Adam from @WiseGuySportsCards on to discuss 30+ players and cards.
Season 3, episode 43: On this episode, Rob brings on James, Denny, Michael and The Wizard to discuss what makes content compelling, collecting, and much more!
Season 3, episode 42: On this episode, Rob brings John, @JocuSportsCards on the pod to discuss a number of compelling collecting and selling topics.
Season 3, episode 41: On this episode, Rob brings Ken on the pod to discuss shifting gears in their collecting, and how powerful nostalgia is.
Season 3, episode 40: Taking a page out of the original episode #28 Participation is Required, Rob comes back with Part 2. He discusses various ways that he stays involved and challenged in the hobby.
Season 3, episode 39: On this episode, Rob does a deep dive into the last few PWCC auctions and previews this weekends upcoming auction. He brings frequent guest Nate on the show to preview six cards from PWCC, and they discuss how frequent great deals can be had at a fraction of the price. All it takes is a little digging around their auctions to find some low-mid end cards that can truly help any collector curate their collection.
Season 3, episode 38: On this episode, Rob reflects on the ongoing feedback he has been getting from the December Roundtables. He also reflects on the recent Springfield, MA card show. He discusses expanding and branding of The Wolfpack in the hobby. Finally, he discusses a livestream he recently watched, his thoughts, and being on a company's payroll.
Season 3, episode 37: On this episode, Rob reflects on all of 2022, which includes all of Season 2 and most of Season 3 of Sports Card Therapist. He also reflects on how his buying has changed this year, along with the roundtables of December.
Season 3, episode 36: On this final roundtable episode of December, Rob brings together Chris McGill from CardLadder @chris_hoj , Jeremy Lee from Sports Card Live @JLee_sportscardslive , and Matt Cirulnick @MattyC_Collection . They discuss a vast array of collector topics with absolutely no direction at all. Enjoy.
Season 3, episode 35: On this episode, Rob brings on Jason Koonce, Erik Meyers & Kevin Randall aka @DaCaptain37. Wow. Ever want to be a fly on the wall while millionaires discuss sports cards? Here it is.
Season 3, episode 34: On this episode, Rob reflects on the this past weeks roundtables while discussing gratitude for the holidays. He also discusses some recent pickups at the end of the episode.
Season 3, episode 33: On this episode, Rob bring on three collectors, that collect very specific types of cards. Marty collects signed 1933 Goudey cards. Sasha collects signed Top 75 NBA players rookie cards, and Tim collects signed 1950 Bowman. Wow. What a conversation.
Season 3, episode 32: On this episode, Rob bring in Brett from Stacking Slabs, Tony from WrestlingTradingCards.com, Rob England "The King" and Rich Hopkins. They discuss their "Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers", good entry points for wrestling cards, the most historic and collectible sets, and lay the smackdown on 2022 Prizm!
Season 3, episode 31: On this episode, Rob brings back the same vintage roundtable guests from episode 111. Steve, Pete, Adam and Matthew discuss the entry points to vintage, and how to build a collection that won't break the budget.
Season 3, episode 30: On this episode, Rob reflects on the three recent Roundtable Episodes that he released this week. He also discusses being featured on two other podcasts this week, Crosstown Cardboard and Sports Card Lessons.
Season 3, episode 29: On roundtable #6, Rob brings on Stephanie @MamaBreaks , Sharon @BlackJadedWolf , Eric @LoveWhatYouCollect , and Kristina from CardLadder @Kristinas_PC . They discuss a wide variety of topics including gender, collecting, and much more.
Season 3, episode 28: On Roundtable #5 of Season 3, Rob brings on Adam @thereal27guy Jake @90s_bball_cards Kevin @kevin.m.cormier to discuss building a PC of cards $500 and less. So many nuggets of collector gold are dropped in this episode.
Season 3, episode 27: On this episode, Rob brings Andrew from LukaTigersBrons and Craig from Crosstown Cardboard Podcast along to discuss Different Hobby Approaches. They discuss much more, from basketball to soccer.
Season 3, episode 26: On this episode, Rob keeps things short and sweet. He discusses this past weeks roundtable episodes. He also discusses next weeks upcoming roundtable episodes, along with last weeks IG LIVE Vintage Showcase.
Season 3, episode 25: On this episode, Rob brings Dan "The Great Curator" and Jeff from @Jeffs_Cards on the podcast to discuss everything in Pop Culture Cards. They discuss the impact these collectibles have had on the sports card hobby, why they enjoy collecting these types of cards, and how grading brings legitimacy to them in the eyes of others.
Season 3, episode 24: On this roundtable episode, Rob brings on Nate @incardboardVeritas and Sean @VictoryInvestments to discuss the main three players featured in the iconic 1952 Topps baseball set: Mantle, Jackie, Mays.
Season 3, episode 23: Roundtable #1 features a discussion centered around being a content creator. We discuss the psychology behind taking the jump into creating, how we prep for episodes, and what do we consider a success. This episode features Ken from Sports Card Lessons Podcast, Shane from Sports Card Nobody Podcast, and Tony and Oz from the Cousins Collectibles Podcast.
Season 3, episode 22: On this episode, Rob invites Matthew back onto the podcast to discuss various ways to enjoy our current collections, so that we are not always chasing the next card.
Season 3, episode 21: On this episode, Rob tackles a question posed to him by a listener. Even though Rob doesn't claim to have a concrete anser, he provides compelling arguments for both sides.
Season 3, episode 20: On this episode, Rob brings back Ken from the Sports Card Lessons podcast. They discuss selling cards at shows together, the vibe of the hobby right now, and much more.
Season 3, episode 19: On this episode, Rob covers a vast array of things he's been seeing that made him choose this title for this episode. From the hobby watchdog accounts getting increasingly negative to confrontations at card shows, this episode has it all.
Season 3, episode 18: On this episode, Rob interviews Travis about the impact collecting Jackie Robinson has had on him.
Season 3, episode 17: On this episode, Rob brings back Drake for the third time this season. They discuss the importance of rare cards, the popularity of IG Live's, and more!
Season 3, episode 16: On this episode, Rob brings Jason Koonce on the show to discuss card trimming, million dollar collections, and losing everything only to get it back (and then some!).
Season 3, episode 15: On this episode, Rob explores how to continue curating our collection when the hobby seems to be shrinking and we're in the middle of a recession.
Season 3, episode 14: On this episode, Rob brings back regular guest Drake McGruder to discuss everything from wrestling cards to hobby feuds.
Season 3, episode 13: On this episode, Rob discusses the danger in chasing cards in hopes of finding happiness. He also discusses yet another side PC that he has started up that brings up feelings of nostalgia.
Season 3, episode 12: On this episode, Rob brings back Brett from Stacking Slabs. They discuss the risks of prospecting, the fun of collecting, and R&B group 112.
Season 3, episode 11: On this episode, Rob brings four passionate vintage card collectors on the podcast to discuss everything vintage. Matthew @1956ToppsGuy, Peter @SportsCardPete, @Vintage_Slab_Man_, Adam @WiseGuysSportsCards come aboard, and bring some of their favorite cards with them.
Season 3, episode 10: On this episode, Ken comes back on the podcast to discuss what we have been seeing at recent shows.
Season 3, episode 9: On this episode, Rob discusses a facebook post that he saw in a group that sparked an interesting conversation.
Season 3, episode 8: On this episode, Rob bring sports card hobby veteran John from Behind the Diamond to discuss his longevity. John discusses adapting to the times and not staying stuck. We also discuss his impressive setup at shows.
Season 3, episode 7: On this episode, Rob interviews Brian about a deal that involved trading away his grail card for a prospect. Rob gets into the psychology and mindset behind the deal.
Season 3, episode 6: On this episode, Rob bring friend Ken, from Sports Card Lessons Podcast on to discuss recent shows, as well as dealers and buyer etiquette.
Season 3, episode 5: On this episode, Rob discusses how he refuses to collect modern day players on his favorite teams. He also discusses the time period it takes for nostalgia to kick in with his collecting.
Season 3, episode 4: On this episode, Rob invites on Awkward High 5, David Peck, Drakes PC, King Danny Andrews, and Mr. Rodriguez to discuss Hulk Hogans most important card.
Season 3, episode 3: On this episode, Rob and Bryan discuss a variety of intriguing topics. Specifically, spending your money responsibly and looking at the bigger picture with collecting.
Season 3, episode 2: On this episode, Rob discusses the importance of having a side if you are a collector.
Season 3, episode 1: In this episode, Rob discusses his gratitude for the hobby and this podcast. He also discusses some plans that he has for the future. He also discusses a big deal that he made at the East Coast National in New York recently.
Season 2, episode 50: For the season 2 Finale of Sports Card Therapist, Rob brings on Ken @SportsCard_Lessons and Craig @NewYorkCitySportsCards. The overall theme of this conversation is that no one can thrive in this hobby alone. Having trusted hobby friends can help you make better decisions, and be more fun in the process. Rob has some major things coming for Season 3, stay tuned for that!
Season 2, episode 49: In this episode, Rob reflects on the last 14 months and how he got to 99 episodes.
Season 2, episode 48: On this episode, Rob brings back Nate to discuss the evolving Vintage market. They discuss National, recent pickups, friendships in the hobby, and four undervalued vintage cards.
Season 2, episode 47: On this episode, Rob discusses how he manages to stay focused on the main direction of his PC. With some many incredible cards out there, its easy to get distracted.
Season 2, episode 46: On this episode, Rob discusses all of the details of acquiring a 1961 Fleer Bill Russell “In Action” auto.
Season 2, episode 45: On this episode, Rob brings back Dave, and they discuss everything hobby related.
Season 2, episode 44: On this episode, Rob bring Josh Johnson from CardLadder and The Crossover. They discuss their experience at the National, and Rob inquires about why Josh doesn't show vintage cards much love. They also discuss what they feel is collectible.
Season 2, episode 43: On this episode, Rob brings back Drake McGruder to discuss Rob's recent 2013 Hulk Hogan PMG acquisition. Drake also discusses not attending National this year, acquiring grail cards, and much more.
Season 2, episode 42: In this episode, Rob bring on hobby friend Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live. They discuss last week at National, and why Jeremy will never go back to Atlantic City. They also discuss some big, recent pickups, as well as it being okay to price your cards high.
Season 2, episode 41: In this episode, Rob discusses setting up as a dealer at National 2022 in Atlantic City, NJ. He discusses the deals he made and the people he met.
Season 2, episode 40: On this episode Rob discusses his excitement for National this week. He also discusses taking advantage of a market thats been correcting, multiple big name auctions ending at the same time, and National as a way to buy some cards under comps. Rob discusses some major grail acquisitions.
Season 2, episode 39: On this episode, Rob discusses everything National with the CardLadder guys! They discuss their game plan, seeing good buying opportunities, and how to make National your own, unique experience.
Season 2, episode 38: In this episode, Rob sits down with Marty (@signed1933Goudey on IG). We discuss what makes the 1933 Goudey Baseball set arguably the most iconic baseball card set of all-time. They also discuss the journey Marty has been on to collect all 240 cards, signed.
Season 2, episode 37: On this episode, Rob interviews Bryan about how he was able to successfully build a complete set of 1986 Fleer Basketball PSA 10. It cost him less than $150k to build, and was shortly offered $1.8 million for it; but did he accept the offer?
Season 2, episode 36: On this episode, Rob talks with a true collectors collector, Drake McGruder. They discuss following your heart when it comes to collecting and not following what everyone else is collecting. They also discuss the financial choices we have to make when we feel a strong conviction for a high end card.
Season 2, Episode 35: In this episode, Rob talks with Joe @ohh_baby_I_like_it_raw (on IG) about being a Michael Jordan insert super collector. We discuss his upbringing selling at flea markets, being from New York, and his hip-hop roots.
Season 2, episode 34: In this episode, Rob takes a deep dive into Brian's Hulk Hogan collecting, as well as other rare and unique collecting cards.
Season 2, episode 33: In this episode, Rob interviews 17 year old vintage collector David, @Card.Collector16. He discusses his passion for collecting vintage cards and how he balances being a 50% collector 50% investor. He also discusses winning a $750k Patrick Mahomes National Treasures RPA in a break back in 2017.
Season 2, episode 32: On this episode, Rob interviews Kevin Cormier, a Bo Jackson super collector and big collector of the GOATS. He discusses why he collects what he loves, and how music plays such an intriguing role in his life.
Season 2, episode 31: In this episode, Rob looks back at the guests that have made this podcast so special. He selects on each guest and what it is that they brought to the podcast.
Season 2, episode 30: In this episode, Rob discusses a new addition to his household, vintage cards with Nate, the stability of the vintage market, and National.
Season 2, episode 29: In this episode, Rob sits down with Chris and Josh from CardLadder and the Crossover to discuss turning over your collection. We also discuss National, Steph Curry and Lebron's legacy, and plenty more.
Season 2, episode 28: In this episode, Rob interviews John Newman from Sports Card Nation Podcast. SCN has been up and running for four years! We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, idolizing Jackie Robinson, and obtaining grail cards.
Season 2, episode 27: In this episode, Rob reflects on how a down market combined with a lack of cards has him thinking about hitting the reset button. What does hitting the reset look like? Has the average collector changed their approach now that prices are coming back down to Earth?
Season 2, episode 26: First and foremost, Rob is a collector of sports cards. He has managed to trade/sell his way up to a PC and collection that he is extremely proud of; here is how.
Season 2, episode 25: Rob did it! He was able to acquire the $100k card that he has been working toward in 2022! On this episode, he breaks down the ins and outs and the details of how he fond the card, how the deal went down, and whats next!
Season 2, episode 24: Rob brings on Mi Primos, Cousin Tony and Cousin Oz from the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. Rob has been enjoying their podcast for the last few months, and wanted to introduce them to the Sports Card Therapist audience.
Season 2, episode 23: In this episode, Rob interviews good friend Ken Cairns from the Sports Card Lessons podcast. Ken discusses setting up as a dealer at shows, trends he is watching in the hobby, and the upcoming National.
Season 2, episode 22: Rob sits down with Chris and Josh from CardLadder and the Crossover to discuss a number of topics.
Season 2, Episode 21: Rob breaks down his journey so far in the hobby over the last two years. He also discusses this past weekend at the Hofstra University card show where he made $50k in sales. He also discusses his $100k Grail Card.
Season 2, Episode 20: In this episode, Rob and Erica discuss collecting cards, family, the hobby, race and culture, music, the Harlem Globetrotters and AND1.
Season 2, episode 19. In this episode, Rob discusses recent card shows and flips that he has had. He also discusses realizing that having his capital tied up in bigger cards is not always as glamorous as it sounds.
Season 2, episode 18: In this episode, Rob interviews Dave aka @Extraordinary_Cards on Instagram. They discuss which high end cards to stay away from, authenticity in the hobby, and finding your place in the hobby.
Season 2, episode 17: In this episode, Rob interviews Kristina from the CardLadder team. She discusses growing up in Connecticut and attending Yale, how she got into collecting, and her role in the hobby.
Season 2, Episode 16: In this episode, Rob discusses hosting Trade Night at the NBA Hall of Fame, setting up at shows in April, and how unlucky he has been with submitting cards for grading.
Season 2, Episode 15: In this episode, Brett from @stackingslabs is back for the 3rd time, and we discuss navigating negativity in the hobby, cultivating our personal collection, and finding value in various segments of the hobby.
Season 2, Episode 14: In this episode, Rob chats with Chris and Josh from CardLadder, The Crossover, and Sports Card Culture about buying high end cards vs. low end, and also discuss what makes certain cards more collectible than others.
Season 2, episode 13: Rob discusses trying to balance the sports card hobby with his personal and professional responsibilities.
Season 2, episode 12: Rob sits down with Dave to discuss the GOATS of soccer, who he is looking to buy moving forwards, and what the World Cup coming to the United States in four years means for America.
Season 2, Episode 11: Rob switches up the direction he's been on in this hobby of "GOATS over Prospecting", and makes some moves that even surpassed himself!
Season 2, Ep 10: Rob brings back fan favorite Nate to discuss his passion for vintage cards. They discuss the vintage card market, as well as the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards and the the 1961 Wilt Chamberlain rookie.
Season 2, episode 9: Rob brings Chris and Josh from CardLadder and The Crossover to discuss the NBA Top 75 list and how it could potentially impact the card market.
Season 2, Episode 8: In this episode, Rob discusses reevaluating his direction of not only his card collection but also his podcast.
Season 2, episode 7. Rob sits down with Rick Probstein from PROBSTEIN AUCTIONS to discuss the hobby, shill bidding, and Fanatics.
Season 2, episode 6. Rob brings Craig from @NewYorkCitySportsCards on the podcast to discuss Card Club, why having a Wolfpack is important, and which plays they've been making recently.
Season 2, episode 5. Rob bring Chris from Costa Cards on to discuss Tom Brady's legacy, his store Card Vault outside of Gillette Stadium, hobby scandals, and being a good person in the hobby.
Season 2, episode 4. Rob brings Josh Johnson from CardLadder on the podcast to discuss how he was able to purchase a $160k card three years ago, and sell it for over $1m. He discusses how he helped create the best sports card app on the market, and how he is keeping busy in this hobby.
Season 2, episode 3. Rob discusses the importance of consolidation in the hobby. He also discusses the lost $16k Jordan rookie in the mail.
Season 2, episode 2: Rob brings Chris McGill from CardLadder on the podcast to discuss the card market, Michael Jordan's true rookie, and hip-hop.
In this episode, Rob reflects on some of the highs and lows of Season 1. He also discusses how he's grown in 2021 in regards to collecting in this hobby.
In this episode, Rob discusses the paths he's taken as well as the paths he's avoided on his journey to leveling up.
Rob sits down with @Mikeys_Cards to discuss his journey from flipping low end cards as a teenager to high end cards as a 23 year old.
In this episode, Rob discusses the acquisition of his grail card. He discusses the ups and downs and how he navigated finalizing the deal. In the second half of the episode, Rob interviews John from Behind the Diamond in Queens, NY. He has become a staple in the New York City hobby for decades. He successfully runs a monthly show in Long Island, and has a large presence at the East Coast National (Hofstra University Show).
Rob invites Nate from @InCarboardVeritas on IG on the podcast to discuss vintage cardboard. The discussion covers much more than just vintage talk however. They discuss not only sports and trading cards, just also some heavy social issues that some of the GOATS faced, as well as the importance of humanity in sports.
Rob discusses the importance of having direction with what you collect (not who you collect). He also discusses plays that he made (and didn't make) this week.
Rob chops it up with Tyler Santiago from Santiago Sports in New Jersey. Tyler has continued to make a name for himself in this hobby, establishing himself as a very savvy business owner and personality.
In this episode, Rob reflects on what 2021 meant for him in the hobby. He discusses how he was able to change his mindset a bit in order to "level up" when it comes to his "Personal Collection".
Rob discusses how he had a bad week having multiple interactions with rude people in hobby. He also discusses asking his Instagram followers, "what is your biggest hobby pet peeve, and how do we fix it?"
Rob brings Craig on the pod to discuss who is the most collectible in the NBA currently, and potentially in the future. We also discuss the "card club" that he developed with his students at a school in NYC.
Rob discusses his one year plan when it comes to collecting in this hobby. He discusses the importance of knowing where you've been, and also knowing where you are going.
Rob brings Aamil back on the podcast to discuss their newest side project, "The Bounce", a sports card podcast. To listen to "The Bounce", search The Slab Talk everywhere that podcasts are streamed.
Rob discusses the family sacrifices that we make to remain active in this hobby. He also discusses the recent shows that he has attended, as well as recent pickups.
Rob interviews Adam from the Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine. They discuss the NBAs Top 75 list, as well as their own top 10 list.
Rob discusses the ways in which he initiates conversations for trades, and is able to make deals with other collectors that both parties are happy with. This can be the beginning of a new relationship amongst others in the hobby.
Rob starts off the episode discussing the success of this podcast and his optimism about the future. He then brings on Cage & Andrew from the Luka, Tiger & Lebron podcast to discuss many things.
Rob discusses what makes a player collectible. He also discusses how one trade, led to another purchase, which led to another trade, which then has sent him down a rabbit hole of collecting rarity.
Rob invites Jake Roy back to the pod for the second time to discuss NBA players and who is the most collectible.
Rob discusses the importance of taking a step back from transactions and reflecting on the direction you're going in with your collecting.
Rob sits down with Dr. James Beckett to discuss his legacy, card grading, and mental wellness.
Rob and Aamil discuss the upcoming Dallas card show that Aamil will be attending. They also discuss the NFL and NBA seasons thus far.
Rob sits down with Jay from MOJO Sports and discusses everything from coming up in the hobby to brand building.
Rob discusses the importance of staying active in this hobby. He also discusses some big pickups that he made within the last week using almost no cash, and strictly trades.
Rob sits down with Josh from Card Ladder to discuss the Card Ladder app, content creation, and his own personal collection.
Brett from Stacking Slabs becomes the first repeat guest on the podcast; and for good reason. He and Rob continue to discuss everything from content creating, to the sports card market to family.
Rob sits down with Jeremy Lee and discusses his journey from collector to content creator.
Rob discusses in detail how he was able to obtain a grail card. He discusses the back and forth he had with the dealer in a trade deal that took over two hours to negotiate.
Rob interviews Jake Roy from the YouTube series "90s Bball Cards". They discuss the upcoming NBA season and 90's basketball cards.
Rob discusses the theory that collecting cards bring us happiness. Does it? Also, he dives into his past and discusses his connecting with cards on a deeper level.
Rob interviews Zhan Mourning from Wrestling With Cards and the Worlds Collide Podcast. They discuss wrestling card nostalgia and value.
Rob discusses numerous deals that took place at last weeks card show. He also discusses the deal that won "Play of the Week" on Card Talk Pod!
Rob breaks down his recap of Week 2 in the NFL, as well as his interview with Allan from SlabStat.
Rob and Aamil discuss being content creators in a ever evolving hobby. They also discuss their time at National, and how they each make moves to advance their personal collections.
Rob discusses the good, bad and the ugly of being a dealer at a show. He also breaks down Week 1 of the NFL and what it means for the card collecting hobby.
Rob interviews Chris from Cardladder where they discuss hip-hop, pizza, Cardladder and the NFL season.
Rob interviews the legendary wrestling card collector David Peck. He discusses his 1982 Wrestling All-Stars collection, along with collecting Mike Tyson and his run-ins with Hulk Hogan.
Rob discusses the upcoming NFL season, and what it means for card collecting. He also discusses delaying gratification when wanting to make a big card purchase. He also takes DM's from people regarding their biggest card pick ups this week.
Rob interviews a man who has flipped his way up into an incredible personal collection. The Iron Shik discusses the trials and tribulations of being in the hobby.
Rob discusses making progress within the hobby. Protecting your brand, building relationships, and ultimately maximizing your personal collection.
Rob sits down and talks with a Hobby Hustler to discuss certain trends that he looks for.
Rob discusses the scandal involving PWCC & eBay. There are no "hot takes" on this episode, we only discuss what has been reported so far. At this point, everything is alleged, and nothing has been proven yet. The guys also discuss the Netflix documentary Untold: Malice at the Palace
Rob talks with Brett McGrath from Stacking Slabs about bumping into each other in a sea of 70k people, collecting wrestling cards, and much more.
In this episode, Rob comes to multiple conclusions, about people in the hobby, how our personal lives influence our hobby decisions, and collecting vs. selling.
Rob and Kyle discuss National 2021, basketball cards, and how self-care directly impacts our card collecting.
Rob discusses the vibes he experienced at the 2021 National. He discusses some of his deals along with where he sees the direction of the hobby going.
Rob comes to you LIVE from the 2021 National Sports Card Convention! He discusses the major pickups he made along with how he was able to wheel and deal into trading up for most of his pick ups!
In this episode Rob discusses the ups and downs that come with following your heart and following the trends in the hobby.
Rob interviews Tom Fogarty from T&J Sports Cards in Naugatuck, CT. He discusses opening a card store during the pandemic, where he sees the sports card market going, owning 3-4k Patrick Mahomes Rookie Cards at one point, and how selling his cards has ruined being a collector.
When Rob returned to the hobby of sports card collecting, he was eager, and made some mistakes.
In this episode Rob discusses what brought him back into the card collecting industry and how things have drastically changed in the last 20 years.