Fondling Cardboard

Publishing schedule: weekly on Friday’s

Host Instagram: Mike Lakusta (@golf_card_collector) https://instagram.com/golf_card_collector?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fondlingcardboard

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Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

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Publishing schedule: weekly on Friday’s

Instagram:

@golf_card_collector

@fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group:

Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Artwork: www.reallygreatsite(dot)com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: filmmusic(dot)io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06

Licensed under CC BY 4.0: filmmusic(dot)io/standard-license

The episode opens with a brief update on the world of golf, covering recent tournaments and noteworthy events, including Tiger Woods caddying for Charlie.

The main segment unfolds as Mike discusses his four predictions for the future of golf cards. From potential developments in card manufacturing to shifts in the market and collecting trends, listeners can expect a thought-provoking exploration of the hobby.

In the "Card of the Week Spotlight," Mike showcases a noteworthy card without revealing specific details. The spotlight not only features the card's significance but also delves into the broader context of its importance in the golf world, adding a touch of history and personal connection to the hobby.

The "Collector’s Corner" segment takes center stage as Mike shares his recent venture into hockey cards, drawing inspiration from advice provided by Stacking Slabs. This section provides a glimpse into Mike's diverse collecting interests and offers listeners valuable insights into exploring new collecting lanes.

A callback to a vintage golf card lesson ties the episode together, teasing next week's installment featuring John Morton, a pre-war vintage expert, and the story of a true 1/1 grail card from over 100 years ago.

Hey there, golf card enthusiasts! Welcome back to Fondling Cardboard. I’m your host, Mike Lakusta, and we're all hyped about the spoilers surrounding the upcoming 2024 UD Golf set.

This time, we’re diving into the scoop we’ve been getting about the new set. From the past weeks' spoilers to the massive importance of this release in the world of golf cards, we’re uncovering the nitty-gritty details. With only three sets in the last ten years, this new release from UD seems to promise some exciting stuff for us collectors.

We’ll chat about the story leading up to this new release and how the vibe in the hobby world has shifted. The release date is locked for March 29th, 2024, so mark your calendars!

I did some detective work, checking out everything I could find about the 2024 Upper Deck Golf online. Believe me, I’ve seen it all - even those ChatGPT-written articles! 😄 There's a mix of excitement, a dash of frustration, but also a bunch of potential in this set. I’ll share what I've uncovered about the set's look, its target audience, the cards to watch out for, and what this means for the future.

We'll also get into the upcoming debate about the future of golf cards. Is this for the investors, or is it tailor-made for the collectors? We’ll chat about Young Guns, notable players, various parallels, and what they could mean for the market.

So stay tuned, folks! We’re bringing you the inside scoop on the 2024 UD Golf set, and we’re diving headfirst into this collector's paradise.

The Card of the Week Spotlight features a one of a kind autograph that celebrates Collin Morikawa's win at the Zozo Championship. Then we tease a couple of projects in the works including The Future of Golf Cards and a "collector" vs. "investor" debate. Lastly, we share a complete episode of the Golf Card Strategy Show from Paul Hickey's Channel on nooffseason.com.

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We break down three main 2021 Ultra Modern Golf Card Sets plus Goodwin Champs:

RPAs for UD SP Authentic, Goodwin Champions, SP Game Used and Artifacts Golf.

Mike Lakusta is @golf_card_collector on Instagram, and has a wealth of knowledge about Golf Cards.

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John Morton is an expert in pre-war golf era and he shares a phenomenal interview to introduce us to his world of vintage golf cards. In this episode, we explore the significant influence of individuals who lived years ago on our lives today. At 4:30, we discover how old Tom Morris left a personal impact on John's life. At 5:40, a George Washington document is picked up, leading us to discuss the Mount Rushmore of historical golf figures at 7:20. Around 9:12, we delve into vintage storylines, with Old Tom Morris and his role in growing the game globally. At 11:30, we learn about Harry Vardon's contributions to expanding golf worldwide, and the tragic story of young Tom Morris at 11:50.

Around 13:10, we explore Ben Hogan's swing and John's insights into overlooked golf legends like Gene Sarazen, Snead, and Nelson. We wrap up this discussion at 15:25. At 16:15, we dive into Bobby Jones's Grand Slam and make a comparison to Tiger's achievements. At 18:40, we uncover the origins of golf cards from tobacco cards in the UK and highlight how golf cards are a unique subset, with cards printed in every decade since 1870.

From 21:02 to around 21:50, we provide an overview of strip cards and reveal a Bobby Jones rookie card at 23:40. At 24:55, we explain the timeframe of Bobby Jones's strip card rookie. We discuss what makes golf cards unique at 29:45 and highlight the 1900 Copes Golf Tobacco Cards as iconic, with the Holy Grail being the Old Tom Morris rookie card.

Around 32:40, we delve into the "GOM of Golf" (Grand Old Man) and at 40:24, we discuss a personal connection to cards and the journey to take them back to their place of origin to build a deeper connection with golf history. We conclude our discussion on Sport Kings cards at 42:10 and give a shoutout to Paul Hickey about the golf cards strategy show at 44:55.

At 45:27, we explore John's mindset for acquiring cards and his strategy of always downgrading. We discuss the characteristics John looks for in a 1933 Sport Kings card at 49:17 and answer questions from the community at 51:20, including the challenge of the era in which these golf legends played.

From 52:25 to 53:38, we highlight Bobby Jones coming into his prime in the 1920-35 era, aligning with the global expansion of golf. We wrap up with advice for those wanting to get into vintage golf cards at 55:51. At 58:30, we discuss using Ship My Cards to conclude this engaging episode. Publishing schedule: weekly on Friday’s

Instagram:

@golf_card_collector

@fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group:

Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Artwork: www.reallygreatsite(dot)com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: filmmusic(dot)io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06

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Michael Good shares how a gift of a tub of trading cards affected his relationships and the way he views the world, and how memories of sports with our grandfather is a cherished memory once the wise old man has moved on to the happy hunting grounds. Michael reflects on transitioning from Pokemon to sports cards, and the effect of technology on kids these days and how trading cards can help build virtues. Michael Good is the host’s little cousin; with more of a nephew/uncle relationship because of the 15 year age difference. We discuss Family, Bonding across generations, and the Connection that comes with trading cards. Wayne Gretzky is the card of the week!

Publishing schedule: weekly on Friday’s

Instagram:

@golf_card_collector

@fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group:

Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Artwork: www.reallygreatsite.com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06

Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Mike delves deep into the timeless debate of who deserves the title of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in the world of golf trading cards. After researching articles, websites, video content, and social polls, we explore the stats, intangibles, and iconic cards of golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Discover why this debate matters to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Publishing schedule: every Friday

Instagram:

@golf_card_collector 

@fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group:

Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Cover Art: www.reallygreatsite.com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We welcome the first guest to the show, Daylin Willis, a movie actor for the Hallmark Channel. Daylin casually collects comic books, vinyl records, and fancy lighters but has not delved much into the world of trading cards. We put Daylin to the test to see if he could figure out the meaning of some of our unique hobby terminology for entertainment and to uncover how we can more effectively communicate with newcomers to the sports card and TCG hobby.

Publishing schedule: weekly on Friday’s

Host Instagram: Mike Lakusta (@golf_card_collector)

Podcast Instagram: Fondling Cardboard (@fondlingcardboard)

Host Facebook Group: Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Artwork: www.reallygreatsite.com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06

Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode of Fondling Cardboard, Mike continues to explore the question - ‘why do we collect trading cards?’ As the 2023 Ryder Cup looms on the horizon, Mike provides an exclusive preview of the USA and Europe teams and examines which golfers have sports cards and which ones are missing. Mike also takes you back in time nearly 100 years to compare sports illustrated for kids cards with the vintage cards of yesteryear. And when DeChambeau is unexpectedly excluded from the captain's picks, we look back at one of Mike's most cherished Bryson cards, sparking a contemplation of the cerebral aspects of golf and collecting.

Publishing schedule: every Friday

Social Media

Mike's Instagram: @golf_card_collector

Podcast Instagram: @fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group: Golf Cards and Memorabilia

Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fondlingcardboard

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Artwork: http://www.reallygreatsite.com

Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06

Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license