We are so excited to announce that Collector Archive Services (CAS) has partnered with the great Steve Aoki to form Audio Media Grading (AMG) - the first ever company dedicated to grading and preserving the audio media collectibles we know and love: vinyl, cassette tapes, CDs, 8 track!

Our "Passion for Collecting" hosts break it all down in this special edition podcast!

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After a bit of a hiatus, “Passion for Collecting” is back and the guys don’t miss a beat; at least when it comes to picking on Chris!

Test your toy and collectible knowledge in this next installment of everyone's favorite trivia game show: What Does CAS Know?!

In this episode, our reigning champ and CAS know-it-all Chris Whitlock is challenged by our guest contestant, Kevin O'Keefe - an avid trading card collector and sports fan. From Silly Puddy to Rookie Cards, we cover a wide variety of interesting facts and trivia!

The guys interview Kevin O’Keefe, an avid sports card collector for 50+ years. They discuss the history of the hobby, how it has changed and the role of kids in the hobby.

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Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Playset Contest Giveaway. For details watch this video:

https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis

On this episode, we sit down with Leigh Roper, the CAS Master Grader and Fabricator, for an outstanding Guest Spotlight segment. Investors Corner returns and is dominated by the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy and Chris shows off his most recent cosplay. Also, you will not want to miss the precious metal “investing tip” that Chris has for us in the Our 2 Cents segment!

0:04:45 - Upcoming toy show appearances

0:16:30 - Social Media Update, contests and game shows

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Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Playset Contest Giveaway. For details watch this video:

https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis

On this much shorter than usual podcast, the guys recap the awesome weekend they had at Zolocon, list upcoming CAS Toyshow appearances, and raffle off the autographed Obi-Wan Kenobi MOC!

Also, Chris gives a Bubble Protection update while recording in his car! And Anthony discovers the mute feature much to Ross’s delight (sorry Chris!)

0:00:00 - the Usual Chris bashing

0:03:35 - Zolocon Recap

0:07:35 - Upcoming CAS Toyshow appearances

0:11:00 - BPS update 00:14:50 - Collectors Corner Giveaway

00:17:50 - Zolocon Raffle Giveaway

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In this special podcast episode, Ross and Chris square off in a battle of collector wits in our first ever title bout installment of “What Does CAS Know?!”.  We learn that Chris has more nicknames than Apollo Creed, what reversed the Curse of the Bambino, and Ross shares an awesome and inspiring 2 cents.

0:00:00 – Nonsensical banter

0:04:05 – CAS News (Upcoming Show Appearances and BPS update)

0:19:25 – Collectors Corner Contest Details

0:21:00 – What Does CAS Know?! Ross vs Chris

01:11:25 – Our 2 Cents

Watch this YouTube video for contest details and a close look at the grand prize: Jabba the Hutt Dungeon Action Playset Custom display:

https://youtu.be/p35Zvq6phis

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After a little break, our podcasting team is back with a very special guest, the great Steve Johnston!  We chat with the Pawn Stars Toy Expert about what’s hot and what’s trending in the toy and trading card worlds - everything from “box breaks” to Funko. Steve sticks around for another very interesting Investors Corner and then we give you our 4 cents - that’s right…not just 2 cents. 

00:02:50 - CAS News

00:05:30 - Black Friday Sale details and a HUGE teaser!

00:11:22 - Guest Spotlight: Stephen Johnston

01:34:03 - Investors Corner

02:05:58 - Our 2 Cents (4 cents actually)

Special thanks to Steve Johnston for joining us. Be sure to follow his awesome content on social media:

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Super collector of MANY lines, Joe Curcio, joins us to talk toys as well as wax and packs. The Investors Corner is dominated by some not-so-average Joes; the VIRAL segment with the longest name returns and we discuss who the real star of the podcast is!

00:01:15 CAS News