Drake McGruder is a tremendous ambassador for the hobby and we're happy to have him as our guest this week.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*how it started/Memphis roots

*The underratedness of Peyton Manning

*The allure of wrestling

*Shiny over vintage but room for both

*Hobby traveling 

*Hobby and Wrestling Community closeness

*NSCC Discussion 



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This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature fun hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.   


 


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Karvin Cheung's influence on the hobby is probably more than you realize.  He's a risk taker who decisions have had positive effects. He returns for part 2 of our conversation on this episode.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Evolution of the Hobby

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Working for Upper Deck, Working for Panini

*The Legend of the Exquisite brand

*Grail item

*Would you like to see multiple licensing again?

*Taking Risks

*NSCC Discussion 



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MLB and Commissioner Manfred have spoken.  Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe and 15 others have been reinstated.  They are now eligible for HOF Induction. Will it happen? When could it happen and what has the impact had on the hobby? We tackle that on this episode.  


Also:

*New Product Release Schedule

*Hobby News



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Karvin Cheung's influence on the hobby is probably more than you realize.  He's a risk taker who decisions have had positive effects. He joins us today on this episode.  


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Evolution of the Hobby

*Wearing different hobby hats

*Working for Upper Deck, Working for Panini

*The Legend of the Exquisite brand

*Grail item

*Would you like to see multiple licensing again?

*Taking Risks

*NSCC Discussion 



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This is a live show that airs every other Friday night at 9pm EST.  It will feature fun hobby conversations with guest(s), a great interactive chat room.  Myself and guest will also randomly open packs during the episode.  It will be released on audio the following Monday after the live show.  

 

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Lou Vigliotti is a card collector who has pivoted into autograph memorabilia.  He also wrote a new book about his journey called "Collective Dream" he joins us today to share some behind the scenes on his collection and the stories of the acquisitions. Fun conversation!


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Mom you threw my cards away!

*Autographs hitting his radar

*Enjoying the hobby with his son

*75% of Autos are fake?

*Grail item

*The Lost Art of a beautiful signature 

*Why a book and the process of writing it.



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Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee joins the show today to chop up some hobby talk and talk about his new collaboration with Topps.  Topps Chrome VeeFriends.   Join us for some fun.   This episode is commercially uninterrupted.  

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Lou Vigliotti is a card collector who has pivoted into autograph memorabilia.  He also wrote a new book about his journey called "Collective Dream" he joins us today to share some behind the scenes on his collection and the stories of the acquisitions. Fun conversation!


Talking points on this episode may include:


*The Beginnings

*Mom you threw my cards away!

*Autographs hitting his radar

*Enjoying the hobby with his son

*75% of Autos are fake?

*Grail item

*The Lost Art of a beautiful signature 

*Why a book and the process of writing it.



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New documentary "The Diamond King" is out.  Director Marq Evans and the subject of the film Artist Dick Perez return to the show for the conclusion of our conversation.  

 

Talking points on this episode may include:

 

*Thoughts on the years of the  process.

*How was this different than previous films.

*Did Dick know the impact his art truly had on the hobby.

*Thoughts about being the subject of a movie. 

*Collecting with your son.

*Human element of film making. 

*Traveling to support the endeavor. 

*Most difficult subject to paint. 

 

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