Carlson Cards Sports Card Podcast

In this week's episode we are joined by Dave (@Iowa_Dave_SportsCards). We discuss how hobby burnout affects everyone differently and how to keep a healthy hobby experience.

In this week's episode we are joined by Beau (@RoethlisbergerCollector7). As of 2024, Beau has been player collecting for over 20 YEARS! This level of experience leads to so many great tips and stories to share, and some unbelievable Mt Rushmore & honorable mention cards to discuss!

In this week's episode we are joined by Gunther (@GunthersCards). We discuss Gunther's journey towards honing in as a collector and some of the learning lessons found along the way. This episode includes one of the most MAGICAL 21st Century Mt. Rushmores we have ever seen on the show.

In this week's episode we are joined by Katelyn (@ColdLunchCards). We discuss what a hobby "net-zero" (budget conscious) approach looks like, and how Katelyn and I both try to grow our collection while being deliberate on spending and finding the right deals on cards we love. We also discuss a bunch of Katelyn's unique collecting lanes and her fantastic collection Mt. Rushmore.

In this episode, I discuss the process I followed to acquire a MASSIVE card for my collection that was outside of my current budget all the time. We discuss the "why/how/what" it took to make a deal happen, including the detailed process and details of how I decided which cards to let go of to pursue the Tom Brady.

In this week's episode we are joined by Greg (@CardboardInsights). We discuss Greg's passion for 90s basketball card designs and some of his favorite aesthetics/innovations from the era. This includes getting a chance to see some of his favorite PC cards he has been able to acquire over the past 20-plus years of collecting. We also discuss Greg's passion for creating incredible art with some of his favorite sets on Instagram.

In this week's episode we are joined by Sal (@SalHasCoolCards). We talk through Sal's lifetime of collecting 90s basketball and football cards (including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Brett Favre & more!). This includes a ton of extremely insightful topics that should offer a lot to learn from!

In this week's episode we chat five collectability topics and discuss some unique cards I had the chance to add prior to the National. I have a bunch of conflicts this week and had this episode queued up for a backup week, so hopefully this works out well and you enjoy the quick but fun episode.

In this week's episode we are joined by Jason (@ChicagoBearsCards). We talk through Jason's lifetime of Chicago Bears fandom and how his childhood experiences led to card collecting. Jason also shares a ton of tips and talks through how he was able to put together an incredible collection for his favorite team.