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This week I pay homage to the greatest women's basketball player to ever come out of West Virginia, tell the story of meeting one of my favorite wrestlers in a hotel hallway and give me initial review of 2021 Topps Series 1.  In the main segment I jump up on my soapbox and share my thoughts on how to overcome hobby fatigue.  The short version - block out the noise, but listen to the episode for the longer version.  Enjoy!

This week I recount the tale of getting scammed on a Jeter rookie, laugh about young hustlers in my comments and shout out WVU legend Keith Tandy for getting a Super Bowl ring.  In the main segment I talk about finding your passion in the hobby and how doing so will make it easier to do the work required to get where you want to be.  Enjoy!

This week I lament the trade of Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals, remember a former WVU hoops great and wax nostalgic about the old days of the Atlantic 10.  In the main segment I remind you to collect what you like, make your own plan and don't let yourself be brought down by the noise in the hobby.  Get in where you fit in and focus on what makes you happy.  Enjoy!

This week I throw shade at Shaq, remember Hank Aaron and try to prepare you for the onslaught of "Brady vs. Mahomes" narratives that we're about to be force fed.  I also share the discovery that a West Virginia native who appeared in an 80's comedy classic was also a pretty good football player.  In the main segment I break down some numbers for why I feel Stadium Club is overlooked in the hobby and I talk a lot about Mookie Betts and Fernando Tatis Jr.  Enjoy!

In social media/content shoutouts:

@sarfa_sportscards is now @theslabtalk. Great IG and now a really good podcast.  Give him a follow and a listen

@waxpackhero is always solid content

@conrads_sportscards on IG does a great breakdown of the legends vs. prospects basketball card market

This week I talk about how many of us were wrong about the NFL card market a few months ago, reference a classic Chappelle's Show sketch in relation to James Harden and Kevin Durant and give another example of why Luka's ceiling is unknown.  I also talk a lot about baseball.  No really.  A lot.  I'm excited for the season to start and for the cards to come out.  Enjoy!

On Instagram give @sarfa_sportscards a follow, the account is incredibly informative and believes in transparency.  

For my West Virginia and WVU folks - or anyone interested in a very cool niche collector - follow @flo_cards.  It's the best WVU collection I've ever seen.

Sorry, gang! No catchy title this week.  I talk about my lack of passion for the NFL, the impact of the Lindor trade in baseball and question whether or not the disrupted NBA off season contributes to injury.  Today's main topic, though, are my hobby goals for 2021, as inpired by The Luka Show on YouTube.  Enjoy!

This week I kick off 2021 by kicking the Fighting Irish while they're down, remind you that the NBA season will be a long and winding road and share some insights on eBay best practices. The short version - be an engaged and responsive seller.  In the main segment I talk about my favorite Panini basketball sets and why I like them.  Spoiler Alert: it's most definitely NOT Prizm.  Cheers to a new year and new hobby adventures!

This week I look back on 2020 and talk about the winding road that led me to a point where I've recorded 23 episodes of a podcast I had no intention of starting at this time last year.  And I say thank you to the people who have made this year better.  In light of the Josh Bell trade, Ben Cherington and Bob Nutting are decidedly not on that list.  Enjoy!

This week I talk about the godfather of modern baseball analytics, Bill James, and his view on successful organizations.  And I once again make reference to HBO's The Wire, the greatest show in modern television history.  I also shout out Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast for his ongoing effort to call out obnoxious solicitations from breakers. Find him on Instagram @waxmuseumpodcast.

Here's the Bill James blog post that spurs this week;s main segment: https://www.billjamesonline.com/the_mets_new_gm/

In this week's episode I air my grievances with the 1984 film Footloose, eulogize on of Bo Jackson's heroes and admit to not knowing yet another NBA player who was born in West Virginia.  In the final segment I share one of my core philosophies, one that I use in the hobby and my day to day life.  I also express my curiosity over the Talen Horton Tucker Market and beat you over the head with why you should be subscribed to Sports Card Analytics!

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