Check out Jeremy Lee’s show, Sports Cards Live, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Mike Lakusta, a dedicated golf card collector and host of the Fondling Cardboard podcast, discusses his journey in the hobby. He covers the range of golf card sets from vintage collections to modern Upper Deck PGA and the upcoming Panini LIV. The discussion touches on Tiger Woods’ influence, the golf card community, and the motivations behind his podcast. Topics include card addiction, escapism, impulsivity, the collector/investor debate, and the ethics of buying/selling after tragedies. Leighton Sheldon joins for the “Vintage Spotlight” segment.

Welcome to "Fondling Cardboard,” a podcast for sharing collectors’ stories and reflecting on why we collecting little pieces of cardboard with pictures of athletes. I'm your host, Mike Lakusta, known as the Golf Card Collector. This show is for anyone with a soft spot for nostalgia and the stories behind the cardboard.

Host Instagram: @thegolfcollector

Podcast Instagram: @fondlingcardboard

Facebook Group: Golf Cards and

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