EPISODE 64: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

BC and MC are back in the studio, which means the podcast has once again become legally questionable.

The boys are reunited, BC is ranting again, and the NFL is back. The Seahawks scraped a win on opening day, proving that victory does not always need to be comfortable, convincing, or remotely good for your blood pressure.

We dive into vintage cards and ask the question nobody seems brave enough to answer: can we get some proper EPL vintage cards? Football history, cardboard nostalgia, and probably several opinions nobody requested.

Then comes the bad news. Fanatics on Regent Street has been broken into. How does this keep happening? What can be done to stop it? And is this becoming one of the biggest problems facing the hobby?

MC also falls completely and hopelessly in love with Resurgence after pulling a massive yellow Ray Wave numbered to just 50. Bosh. Romance is alive, and apparently it is refractor-shaped.

We are joined (Sort of) by former All Black Scott Waldrom, who explains the biggest difference between stepping up from grassroots sport to the professional game, all while ripping packs. Because apparently that is now considered a normal interview format.

BC reveals that he is, in fact, Derek, and opens up about how difficult things have been following the termination of his contract at his former club. It hurts. It is honest. It is emotional. It is also somehow surrounded by trading cards and nonsense.

Plus, there is Codswollop, Mail Day, plenty of laughs, another Forest Gump quote, and the usual level of chaos that has somehow kept this podcast alive for 64 episodes.

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Follow the Boys for the Sports Cards!

Takeaways

• Security concerns in hobby stores
• Excitement for the NFL season kickoff La Liga history and RCD Mallorca's journey
• Exploring vintage in sports cards
• Passionate expression of opinions on leadership in football clubs Support from fellow coaches and players has been phenomenal
• Establishing the right environment is crucial for coaching success

Chapters

• 00:00 Back to Business
• 01:37 The Fanatic Store Incident
• 03:23 Security Concerns and Card Theft
• 08:07 The Boys Are Back
• 12:59 NFL Season Kickoff
• 17:25 NFL Game Analysis
• 19:29 Resurgence in Card Collecting
• 21:47 Ripping Packs and Language Challenge
• 23:48 La Liga and RCD Mallorca
• 25:35 Catch Up with Scott Waldron
• 27:15 Discussion on Vintage
• 32:05 Vintage Football Cards
• 40:17 Football Rant
• 49:32 Support and Concerns
• 51:25 Future Coaching Plans
• 52:49 Establishing the Environment
• 59:12 Refereeing Experience
• 01:06:11 Mail Day and Card Collecting
• 01:14:41 Cods Wallop
• 01:19:27 Closing Remarks

EP63: One Man, No Coom

The Tag Team Champions have been reduced to one.

With BC off refereeing a football tournament somewhere in New Zealand — and, importantly, his leave was fully approved — MC is left to steady the ship, man the controls and somehow keep the podcast from completely falling apart.

It’s a solo deep dive into all things sports cards, including the latest instalment of Codswollop, a chunky Mailday, some serious eBay chat and a trip down memory lane with some Liverpool memories.

No BC. No excuses. No adult supervision.

Just MC, a microphone and the terrifying realisation that he can’t blame anyone else when it all goes wrong.

Takeaways

• Card grading journey begins
• Liverpool card collection and autographs
• eBay card scanner and price guide

Chapters

• 00:00 Solo Show Recap
• 02:29 Coomb's Refereeing Duty
• 04:52 Entering the Grading Journey
• 07:23 Majesty Grading Cards Deal
• 11:19 Liverpool Cards Collection
• 13:24 Memorable Liverpool Moments
• 15:20 Futera Collection and Autographs
• 18:13 Collecting Autographs of Liverpool Players
• 20:25 Stephen Gerrard Cards Collection
• 23:05 Premier League and NFL Update
• 25:22 eBay Card Scanner and Price Guide
• 26:29 Third Down UK and Card Show
• 29:46 Mega Multi Pack Frustration
• 33:23 Pack Opening and Mail Day

EPISODE 62 IS HERE… and we’ve somehow managed to get even less professional.

This week, we’re joined by a very special guest: Piero from Swopsies! Or, as he’ll forever be known on this podcast… Del Piero. Sorry Piero, you walked straight into that one.

Piero joins the boys to share his sports card collecting journey, the story behind why he created Swopsies, and drops some BIG news about an exciting collaboration. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is — because we’re not giving everything away for free around here.

Speaking of free-ish things, Piero has also hooked our listeners up with an exclusive promo code. Use CCPOD and get involved. Honestly, we’d use it ourselves if we were allowed.

Elsewhere, BC semi-calls out PCG. Let’s be absolutely clear: BC LOVES PCG. He just also loves receiving emails back. Come on, lads. It takes two seconds.

We also debut a brand-new feature, “Give Us Your Stats”, dive headfirst into plenty of Topps Flagship chat, and somehow find ourselves surrounded by rogue Forrest Gump and Frank Sinatra quotes. Standard behaviour, really.

Lots of laughs. Lots of cards. A special guest. A promo code. And potentially the beginning of Del Piero’s podcasting career.

What a show.

As always, follow the boys for the sports cards and join us for another episode of Coom & Currie Sports Cards — where the hobby chat is strong and the professionalism is very much optional.

Takeaways

• Card collecting preferences
• Challenges with PCG engagement
• Importance of clear communication in card transactions
• The value of setting boundaries and communicating them The importance of personal stories and emotional connections to cards
• The impact of hype and newness on the hobby Personal passion drives card collecting
• Card breaks offer a chance to obtain rare cards
• Swopsies introduces a new approach to card trading

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Card Collection
• 02:48 PCG Premier Card Grading
• 14:21 Topps Merlin Mix-Up
• 21:26 Taking a Break from Breaks
• 25:21 Introduction and Guest Reveal
• 26:16 Quick Fire Questions
• 29:47 Favorite Cards and Collecting Stories
• 39:41 Hype and Newness vs. Long-Term Fandom
• 47:21 Personal Collecting Journeys
• 50:40 The Journey of Card Collecting
• 52:46 The Rise of Card Breaks
• 57:09 The Emergence of Swopsies

Just the two of us. No guests. No excuses. Just two men bravely pretending this is an “admin episode” while discussing some of the most important issues facing the hobby… and absolutely none of them will be solved.

We’re predicting the Seahawks and Packers wins and losses for the season, because apparently we’re now qualified NFL analysts.

Then we tackle the big question: who are the biggest football clubs in the UK? Expect absolutely no bias whatsoever.

Topps Flagship Football drops this week, and BC already has his eyes on the prize: a triple auto featuring JSN, Darnold and Kupp. Sensible? Absolutely not. Will he try to get one? Obviously.

There’s mail day, the return of Codswollop, and another deep dive into the never-ending question of how we actually make the sports card hobby sustainable.

And the big one… THE AUCKLAND CARD SHOW.

We talk about the show, the hobby, the community and where things go from here.

As ever, 'follow the boys for the Sports Cards.'

Coom & Currie Sports Cards. The Tag Team Champions are back in the ring.

Takeaways

• Auckland Card Show review
• Discussion on NFL season
• Face-off segment predicting wins and losses Passionate sports analysis
• Predictions and analysis of each game Football card pulls and investment pieces
• Debate on the top ten best British football clubs

Chapters

• 00:00 Auckland Card Show Review
• 24:16 Discussion on NFL Season
• 30:40 Face-off Segment: Seahawks vs. Green Bay
• 31:49 Game Predictions and Analysis
• 43:36 Mid-Season Review and Predictions
• 53:41 Season Finale and Playoff Predictions
• 55:42 Football Card Pulls and Investment Pieces
• 59:25 Debate on the Top Ten Best British Football Clubs

Episode 60 is here, and we’ve landed a guest with a pretty decent rugby CV.

Former Hurricane and former All Black Scott Waldrom joins us for a brilliant chat about his rugby journey, life after the game, his jersey shop, and how he ended up falling down the sports card rabbit hole.

We also try to establish the only question that really matters… has Scott officially chosen Coom & Currie Sports Cards over Top Play? We’ll let you be the judge.

Elsewhere in the episode:

* Codswollop makes its usual appearance.

* Mail Day delivers an unexpected Paul Ifill Wellington Phoenix card for BC.

* MC’s technology does its best to cancel the podcast, but this train isn’t stopping anytime soon.

* BC is gearing up for the Auckland Card Show, with plenty of content on the way.

* MC shares his thoughts on the new Topps EPL Flagship release.

A great guest, plenty of laughs, the usual chaos, and somehow we still stay on topic… occasionally.

Get it in your ears.

Takeaways

• The card community is diverse and supportive, contributing to the growth of the hobby.
• The challenges in the card market, including the absence of rugby cards, present opportunities for improvement and expansion. Card collection and memorabilia are a significant part of the conversation, showcasing the host's passion for the hobby.
• The discussion highlights the importance of community initiatives and the impact of the podcast on the audience.
• The performance of the podcast is reflected upon, with insights into the show's growth and future plans for upcoming guests and playlists.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
• 02:02 Quick Fire Questions and Rugby Career
• 05:28 The Wellington Cards and Collectible Show
• 26:14 The Card Community and Hobby Growth
• 31:34 Challenges in the Card Market
• 34:53 Card Collection and Memorabilia
• 41:11 The Hobby Community and Initiatives
• 01:04:13 Podcast Performance and Reflection
• 01:17:24 Upcoming Guests and Playlists

Episode 59 is here… and somehow, it’s one of our most professional episodes yet.

Andy from Seaside Sports Cards earns his fourth cap for Coom & Currie, proving once again that he either loves the hobby… or just enjoys watching us struggle with technology.

This week we’re talking all things Topps Premier League Flagship. MC and Andy are absolutely obsessed, while Coom eventually joins after somehow getting defeated by… a world clock.

Speaking of professionalism, we hit a few technical issues during the recording. Thankfully Andy stepped in, calmly navigated the chaos, and basically became the producer. He handled it so well that we couldn’t bring ourselves to edit any of it out. It’s a masterclass.

We also chat about Andy’s experience as a vendor at the Brighton Card Show, dive into everyone’s latest mail days, and, of course, deliver another instalment of Codswollop.

Stick around after the credits too, because the Card Crazy giveaway winner is decided in the only sensible way possible… a duck race.

Late arrivals. Technical disasters. Football cards. Mail days. Ducks.

It’s got it all.

Takeaways

• New Tops Flagship Edition Premier League 26-27 release
• Experience at the Brighton card show
• Grading cards and experiences with different grading companies PSA's Dominance in Grading
• Impact of Player Transfers in NBA
• Product Review: Resurgence NFL Cards Product design influences consumer perception
• Timing of product releases impacts relevance and interest

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Tops Flagship Edition
• 00:30 Discussion of Tops Flagship Edition
• 12:55 Brighton Card Show Experience
• 21:05 Grading Cards and Grading Companies
• 27:24 The PSA Grading Controversy
• 29:01 Player Transfers and NBA Updates
• 53:34 Product Review: Resurgence NFL Cards
• 54:23 Product Design and Consumer Perception
• 58:35 Timing of Product Releases
• 01:06:09 Grading and Card Quality

Episode 58 is here… and we’ve finally let Baza Collects Cards get his hands on the controls. At this point we’re pretty sure he’s got his own parking spot.

This week we dive headfirst into the New Zealand sports card scene, chatting about where the hobby is heading and how we can all help make it even better. It’s one of our more thoughtful conversations… don’t worry, we still manage to go off on plenty of tangents.

We also count down our Top 5 most fun products to rip, and it turns out we’re both absolute suckers for huge colour, ridiculous eye appeal, and cards that make you instantly forget what your bank balance looked like five minutes earlier.

Of course, we had to talk about Topps Resurgence. Safe to say… we’re completely sold. If you like shiny cards with serious wow factor, this one is worth a look.

There are plenty of deep and meaningful moments throughout the episode, while Baza officially picks up his hat-trick ball after yet another appearance on the podcast. At this rate we’re going to have to start paying him… in base cards.

A massive thank you to our sponsor, Kiwi Card Collective, for continuing to support everything we do.

We also give plenty of credit to Blunt Collections for the way they conduct themselves in the hobby, and chat about some exciting new ventures happening in New Zealand, including Brock Nash’s Card Syndicate and Nijesh’s Card Reserve NZ.

Whether you’re ripping boxes, chasing grails, or just here for the questionable takes and terrible financial decisions, Episode 58 has something for everyone.

Enjoy the show!

Takeaways

• Connection through sports cards
• Subjectivity in design preferences Top 5 card products are a personal choice
• The Auckland Card Show is an exciting event for the card collecting community Building a sustainable ecosystem is crucial for the growth of the hobby.
• The process and community play a significant role in shaping the hobby experience.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode
• 01:36 Connecting Through Sports Cards
• 04:05 Exploring Product Resurgence NFL
• 06:00 Design Preferences and Subjectivity
• 10:33 Factors Influencing Product Release
• 25:01 Top Five Products and Their Appeal
• 28:42 Top 5 Card Products
• 43:10 The Auckland Card Show
• 51:28 Flipping and the New Zealand Hobby
• 55:04 The Evolution of the Hobby in New Zealand
• 56:59 Building a Sustainable Ecosystem
• 57:56 Connecting with the Australian Hobby Community
• 01:00:23 The Importance of Process and Community in the Hobby
• 01:05:06 The Role of Responsible Breakers in the Hobby
• 01:13:18 The Journey of Collecting and Enjoying the Ride
• 01:19:21 Supporting Hobby Initiatives and Community Growth

EP57 – BAZA IS BACK!

Friend of the pod and now officially a two-time guest, Baza Collects returns to Coom & Currie Sports Cards.

Baza takes us across the pond as he tells us all about his trip to the West Coast Card Show in the States — the cards, the experience and, most importantly, getting to share it all with his boys.

It all gets a bit wholesome for a sports card podcast, as Baza manages to make BC genuinely emotional talking about just how special that time together was. We weren’t prepared for feelings. We apologise.

Normal service is quickly resumed when BC makes the frankly outrageous decision to OPEN A FUNKO POP AND REMOVE IT FROM ITS BOX.

MC can only sit and watch in absolute horror as thousands of collectors simultaneously sense a disturbance in the force.

We also get into what actually makes sports cards so special to us. Is it the cards? The chase? The nostalgia? The community? Or just an elaborate excuse for grown men to spend money on shiny cardboard?

MC shares his card show strategy, and naturally step one is to get yourself properly hydrated. A lager is preferable. In BC’s case, a nice Pilsner. Holsten Pils if you want that added hit of nostalgia before making financially questionable decisions at a dealer’s table.

Plus all the usual favourites:

Mail Day

Codswollop

And introducing our NEW feature — TOP OF THE POPS.

Each week we’ll reveal the five most-listened-to Coom & Currie episodes and see who’s climbing the charts.

Last week’s episode went STRAIGHT IN AT NUMBER TWO.

But the big question…

Where will Baza’s second appearance rank?

Lots of laughs. Great card chat. A little bit of emotion. Questionable card show drinking strategies. And the brutal unboxing of an innocent Funko Pop.

It’s EP57.

Get it in your ears.

Takeaways

• Survival instincts are crucial when navigating the overwhelming environment of card shows.
• The accessibility to card stock and retail packs differs significantly between countries, impacting the hobby experience. Family bonding and shared experiences are a key part of the card collecting journey.
• Value bin boxes and bargain finds offer exciting opportunities for collectors to discover hidden gems.
• Graded cards and accessibility in the US market provide unique opportunities for collectors to expand their collections. Passion for sports cards
• Transparency and growth in podcasting

Chapters

• 00:00 The National Card Show Experience
• 09:21 Survival Strategies at Card Shows
• 16:12 The Impact of Card Shows on the Hobby
• 26:09 The Significance of Documenting Card Show Experiences
• 32:40 The Card Show Experience
• 34:08 Family Bonding and Memories
• 38:26 Introducing Kids to Card Collecting
• 40:10 Creating Meaningful Memories
• 36:44 Value Bin Boxes and Bargain Finds
• 57:45 Graded Cards and Card Accessibility
• 52:07 Planning for Future Card Shows
• 01:06:47 Interview with Baza Collects Cards
• 01:08:11 The Excitement of Sports Cards
• 01:12:16 Review of Top Five Shows
• 01:22:11 Launch of Coomakurry Sports Cards Vintage Page
• 01:23:28 Mail Day and Upcoming Updates
• 01:30:45 Closing Remarks and Sign-off

Episode 56 of the Coom & Currie Sports Cards Podcast is here!

The man. The myth. The legend. Matt Brown from Card Crazy makes his long-awaited debut on the pod.

We get the inside scoop on what it’s really like running New Zealand’s biggest card shop, find out what Matt actually collects when he’s not surrounded by cardboard all day, and most importantly, put him on the spot for his very own Card Shop Codswollop.

Matt and the team at Card Crazy have also very generously sorted us out with some top-quality giveaway products for our New Zealand-based listeners. Listen in to find out what’s up for grabs and how you can get involved.

Elsewhere, MC has been under the weather, while BC is fit, firing and absolutely raring to talk nonsense.

With the NFL season fast approaching, we get stuck into the Packers and Seahawks, who are both obviously looking incredibly strong depending entirely on which host you ask.

We also look ahead to the Seahawks making their debut on School of Hard Knocks — something BC will no doubt remain completely calm and unbiased about.

There’s also World Cup Final chat, plus all the usual nonsense, including:

Mail Day

Codswollop

A huge episode with a brilliant guest, giveaways, NFL chat, cards and the usual amount of questionable opinions.

Episode 56. Get it in your ears.

Takeaways

• Excitement for upcoming sports card products
• Eye appeal and autographs are key priorities in card collecting Passion for collecting from a young age
• Transition from home breaks to managing a card shop
• The growth of card shops in the area TCG shops are experiencing a nationwide surge
• Select optic cards are highly valued
• Investment in new players can be overhyped Card Crazy's nostalgic name revival
• The impact of grading on the trading card industry

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
• 01:14 NFL Resurgence Product Release
• 03:02 Discussion on Sports Card Products
• 04:23 Collecting Funko Pops and Memorabilia
• 06:34 Anticipation for Guest Interview
• 07:41 Mail Day and Card Collection Priorities
• 30:26 Eye Appeal and Autograph Prioritization
• 32:23 The Journey into the Hobby
• 01:02:32 The Birth of Card Crazy
• 01:03:34 The World of TCG Shops
• 01:04:06 Favorite Products and New Releases
• 01:07:20 Personal Collections and Breaks
• 01:30:08 Investment and Overhyped Players
• 01:31:19 The Origins of Card Crazy
• 01:32:27 The Business Setup and Distribution
• 01:34:16 The Shop and Breaks
• 01:37:00 Grading and PCG
• 01:40:00 Hobby Trends and Card Grading Companies
• 01:43:00 Shop Frustrations and Pie Reviews
• 01:51:28 Panini World Cup Sticker Album

Coom & Currie Sports Cards Podcast – Episode 55!

This week, MC has been well and truly done. He’s picked up a dodgy World Cup hardback sticker album off eBay… and if the word “Collection” being spelt wrong wasn’t enough of a red flag, we’re not sure what is. An elite bit of online shopping from MC.

We also reveal the story behind the legend that is “Sweepstake Pete” and how recycling an ancient set of Grand National horses earned him one of the great nicknames.

Meanwhile, BC has been getting amongst a Topps Chrome break, picking up a beautiful on-card auto and a very tidy numbered Sam Darnold colour match for the collection.

All the usual nonsense returns with Mail Day and Codswollop, plus MC launches a brand-new segment: “News of the World.” What could possibly go wrong?

We also want to hear from YOU. What do you love about the show? What should we do more of? What should we bin immediately? Get in touch and give us your feedback.

As always, a massive thank you to everyone who listens, watches, comments and supports the show. You’re absolute legends.

Episode 55. Get it in your ears.

Takeaways

• Sports memorabilia investment
• Tactical analysis of a football match Sticker Collection Scam
• Panini Sticker Album
• Topps Chrome Black
• Jude Bellingham
• Negative Media Coverage Humor and storytelling
• Podcast content and guest lineup

Chapters

• 00:00 Weekend Plans and Sporting Memorabilia
• 01:25 Match Attacks and Football Analysis
• 05:10 Tactical Analysis of a Football Match
• 09:43 Discussion on England's World Cup Performance
• 23:44 Collectibles and Investments
• 51:20 Sticker Collection Scam
• 43:18 Topps Chrome Black
• 30:50 Jude Bellingham
• 33:09 Negative Media Coverage
• 57:11 Humor and Storytelling
• 01:02:27 Podcast Content and Guest Lineup