Sports Cards Live

By Cloud10Sports

Sports Cards Live episodes

October 27 The Card Matt Had to Buy + The Grail Tony Had to Sell + It's Only Cardboard?
What happens when a vintage card dealer encounters a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? And is it really ever just cardboard?
Matt from Providence makes his Sports Cards Live debut and shares the story of an incredible 1972 Topps Roberto Clemente autograph he acquired at the Hofstra card show, including the frantic phone call to Tony Leebrick that helped him make the decision.
Then Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Tony Leebrick (Southern Collector 14), and Matt tackle a familiar hobby expression: "It's only cardboard."
What makes these little pieces of cardboard so meaningful to collectors? Is it the history, the financial value, the friendships, or something much deeper?
Tony also shares a powerful personal story involving one of his most treasured cards that puts the entire conversation into perspective.
Join us LIVE every Saturday night on the Sports Cards Live YouTube channel. Jump in the chat and be part of the show!
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Discover your collector identity with Hobby Spectrum.
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44 min
October 26 Are Vintage Cards at Risk? + The GOATs vs Everyone Else + Stories That Matter
Will the vintage cards we treasure today still matter to collectors 50 years from now?
Jeremy Lee, David Chase, and sitting-in co-host Tony Leebrick (Southern Collector 14) welcome Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect for a fascinating discussion about baseball history, the stories behind the cards, and what will keep vintage collecting relevant for future generations.
Does knowing a player's story make their cards more meaningful? Will the hobby increasingly concentrate on a small group of iconic legends while other Hall of Famers fade from collectors' attention? And who, if anyone, is responsible for keeping those stories alive?
Along the way, Tony shares some remarkable examples from his collection that illustrate why collecting can be about so much more than grades and values.
Join us LIVE every Saturday night on the Sports Cards Live YouTube channel. Jump in the chat and be part of the show!
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live, hit the like button, and share your thoughts in the comments.
Discover your collector identity with Hobby Spectrum.
Check out Pops & Comps, available on Amazon.
Explore AuctionWire.ai and save 45% on your first year with promo code SCL.
Follow Sports Cards Live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are always appreciated!

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48 min
October 25 Grail Chase Anxiety + $336K Gretzky + A New Era for Non-Sport?
What happens when a dream card comes within reach, only to slip away? Jeremy Lee and David Chase kick things off with the story behind Jeremy's pursuit of a 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige, the emotions of chasing a six-figure grail, and the staggering $336,000 auction result for a PMG Green Wayne Gretzky.
Ryan Nolan joins the show to introduce Global Card Auctions, his new auction house focused on vintage non-sport cards, niche sports, and international issues. Is the market ready for a dedicated platform, and what challenges come with collecting cards whose history isn't always accurately documented?
Tony Leebrick of Southern Collector 14 then sits in as the conversation turns toward the stories behind our collections, what makes certain cards meaningful, and the legacies collectors hope to leave behind.
Join us LIVE every Saturday night on the Sports Cards Live YouTube channel. Jump in the chat and be part of the show!
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live, hit the like button, and share your thoughts in the comments.
Discover your collector identity with Hobby Spectrum.
Check out Pops & Comps, available on Amazon.
Explore AuctionWire.ai and save 45% on your first year with promo code SCL.
Follow Sports Cards Live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Ratings and reviews are always appreciated!

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1 hr 14 min
October 23 Stop Judging Other Collectors! + Free Speech or Bullying? + Our Most Wanted Cards!
When is it appropriate to comment on someone else's collecting decisions? And where do we draw the line between expressing an opinion, constructive criticism, and simply being a jerk?
Chris McGill (HOJ) kicks off the final segment of Sports Cards Live with a question that sparks a lively discussion with Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Joe Poirot, and Joshua Adams about hobby etiquette, unsolicited opinions, trolling, and the motivations behind online criticism.
The conversation also touches on the criticism directed at sponsored hobby content before the guys lighten things up by sharing some of the cards they're hoping to add to their collections.
Plus, Jeremy shares some upcoming travel plans, with appearances at Front Row Card Shows in Pasadena and Phoenix.
A fitting conclusion to another great night of Sports Cards Live!
Explore our projects and partners:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover what drives you as a collector and explore your collecting identity at https://hobbyspectrum.com
Pops & Comps: Jeremy Lee's book about the sports card hobby and the forces that shape our collecting decisions. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ratings, reviews, and comments are always appreciated!

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49 min
October 22 Are Investors Taking Over the Hobby? + The Jordan Obsession + Do Young Collectors Know Better?
What brings people back to the sports card hobby? Is it nostalgia, the excitement of collecting, the potential to make money, or some combination of all three?
On this episode of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Joshua Adams explore the changing motivations of collectors, sparked by a conversation Jeremy recently had with a friend who's returning to the hobby.
The guys discuss the growing fascination with Michael Jordan cards, the relationship between collecting and investing, and whether a new generation of hobbyists is approaching things differently than those who came before them.
Are longtime collectors overlooking something? And is the hobby changing for better or worse?
Another entertaining conversation about the psychology of collecting, the evolution of the hobby, and what keeps us coming back.
Explore our projects and partners:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover what drives you as a collector and explore your collecting identity at https://hobbyspectrum.com
Pops & Comps: Jeremy Lee's book about the sports card hobby and the forces that shape our collecting decisions. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
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41 min
October 21 What Makes a Card Iconic? + Can a 1/1 Be the Most Important? + Football's Greatest Card Debate!
What makes a sports card truly iconic? Is it the price, the rarity, the player, its historical significance, or simply how many people recognize it?
On this episode of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee is joined by David Chase, Joe Poirot, Chris McGill, and Joshua Adams for a wide-ranging conversation about the cards that define the hobby and how we decide which ones deserve that distinction.
Chris challenges the way collectors discuss iconic cards, raising an interesting distinction between our personal opinions and what we believe everyone else thinks. The panel explores whether the hobby can objectively rank its most important cards, whether the general public should have a say, and how our perceptions of other collectors influence our own buying decisions.
The conversation then turns to one-of-one cards and whether something so rare that almost nobody can own it could ever achieve the iconic status of a T206 Honus Wagner, 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, or 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan. Does widespread visibility matter more than scarcity? And what's the difference between a card that's famous today and one that remains important for generations?
Football cards take centre stage as the guys debate the 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski, 1965 Topps Joe Namath, 1933 Sport Kings Jim Thorpe, and other contenders for football's most iconic card. Can any football card truly stand alongside the biggest cards in baseball, basketball, and hockey?
Plus, Joe Poirot shares an incredible new addition to his collection, a rare 1913 Pan Scrap Duke Kahanamoku, along with the amusing story of how he managed to win it at auction during his own birthday party.
It's a conversation about history, recognition, personal taste, and the difference between a card being valuable, important, and iconic.
Explore our projects and partners:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover what drives you as a collector and explore your collecting identity at https://hobbyspectrum.com
Pops & Comps: Check out Jeremy Lee's book Pops & Comps, exploring the sports card hobby, collecting, and the forces that shape our decisions. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ratings, reviews, and comments are always appreciated!

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46 min
October 20 The Eye Appeal Sticker Controversy + Is Jordan Bigger Than Wagner? + Are Jackie Rookies Being Pumped?
On this episode of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and David Chase are joined by Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game Auctions and Joshua Adams for a fascinating discussion about eye appeal, third-party stickers, grading consistency, and the most important cards in the hobby.
Al raises an interesting question about the premiums being paid for cards with eye appeal stickers. Are collectors paying more because a respected third party has identified a beautiful card, or would that same card have commanded a premium regardless? Jeremy and David offer their perspectives on why stickers can add value, the hobby's willingness to pay for third-party opinions, and the growing gap between cards that share the same numerical grade.
The conversation also examines grading standards and how inconsistencies over time may have created a market for additional opinions on eye appeal. Are stickers here to stay, or will grading companies eventually incorporate eye appeal assessments directly into their grading process?
Then the debate turns to the hobby's most iconic cards. Is the T206 Honus Wagner still the most important sports card in existence, or could the Green PMG Michael Jordan challenge its status? What belongs in second place? The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson, or perhaps a legendary Babe Ruth issue?
And when the discussion turns to the dramatic appreciation of the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson, Joshua raises questions about whether its recent popularity and price increases are entirely organic.
Plus, Al shares a revealing story about grading inconsistency involving a 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski, and the panel considers whether the market is becoming too dependent on labels, stickers, and outside opinions.
A thoughtful and entertaining discussion about what makes a card valuable, who gets to decide, and whether collectors are paying for the card itself or the opinions attached to it.
Explore our projects and partners:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover what drives you as a collector and explore your collecting identity at https://hobbyspectrum.com
Pops & Comps: Check out Jeremy Lee's book Pops & Comps, exploring the sports card hobby, collecting, and the forces that shape our decisions. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ratings, reviews, and comments are always appreciated!

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42 min
October 19 Will a Honus Wagner Finally Lose Money? + Accused of Price Manipulation + Topps History on the Auction Block
Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game Auctions joins Jeremy Lee and David Chase on Sports Cards Live for a fascinating conversation about vintage cards, auction history, and some of the hobby's most iconic collectibles.
The guys take a close look at a heavily restored T206 Honus Wagner that's back on the auction block yet again. Why has this particular card changed hands so frequently? Why do altered and authentic Wagners seem to appear at auction far more often than numerically graded examples? And could we finally see a Wagner sell for less than its previous purchase price? David shares an interesting theory, while Al offers an auctioneer's perspective on the market for restored examples of the hobby's most famous card.
Al also takes us behind the scenes of Love of the Game Auctions' extraordinary Topps 75th Anniversary Auction, featuring decades of baseball card history, rare variations, test issues, unopened material, and an ambitious catalogue designed to become a lasting reference for collectors. The story behind its creation, and the incredible amount of research that went into it, is worth hearing.
The conversation also continues the debate over when collector passion becomes pumping, as Jeremy addresses the criticism he received for discussing his own Green PMG Wayne Gretzky. Is sharing your enthusiasm for a card the same as trying to influence its value? Al weighs in on where he believes the line should be drawn.
Plus, would Jeremy trade his Green PMG Gretzky for a T206 Wagner? What about his Shoeless Joe Jackson AND the Gretzky? The answers might surprise you.
Another great conversation about collecting, card values, hobby history, and the decisions that make this hobby so interesting.
Explore our projects and partners:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover what drives you as a collector and explore your collecting identity. Visit https://hobbyspectrum.com
Pops & Comps: Jeremy Lee's book about the sports card hobby, collecting, and the forces that shape our decisions. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ratings, reviews, and comments are always appreciated!

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43 min
October 18 Grail Anxiety Is Real! + Accused of Pumping My Own Card! + SPA Grading Strikes Again!
On this episode of Sports Cards Live, Jeremy Lee and David Chase discuss the excitement, stress, and anxiety of chasing a major grail card. Jeremy has his sights set on another significant acquisition, but what will he have to sell to make it happen? How do you decide which cards you're willing to sacrifice, how far you're prepared to stretch financially, and how do you manage the possibility of coming up empty-handed? The conversation also revisits Jeremy's 2025 Shoeless Joe Jackson acquisition and the emotional roller coaster of bidding on a dream card.
SPA Grading is back with a couple of hilarious new announcements as the hobby's favourite fictional grading company continues to find innovative ways to serve collectors!
The conversation then turns to a controversy following a recent episode of The Hangover. After discussing his rare Green PMG Wayne Gretzky and the substantial offers he's turned down, Jeremy found himself accused of pumping the card's value and manipulating the market. Jeremy and David discuss the accusations, the difference between genuine collector enthusiasm and deliberate promotion, and whether owning a card should prevent someone from speaking openly about its value and potential.
When does passion become pumping? And has the hobby become too quick to question people's motives?
Plus, the guys discuss collecting duplicate vintage cards, eye appeal, and the psychology behind major collecting decisions.
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live for more conversations about the cards, collectors, and issues shaping the hobby.
Check out our partners and projects:
Hobby Spectrum: Discover more about yourself as a collector, what motivates you, and how your collecting identity shapes your hobby experience. Explore Hobby Spectrum and discover where you fit in the hobby.
Pops & Comps: Check out Jeremy Lee's book Pops & Comps, exploring the sports card hobby and the forces that influence how we collect. Available on Amazon.
AuctionWire.ai: Save 45% on your first year of membership using promo code SCL, bringing your first year to just $100. Visit https://auctionwire.ai
Grail Guard: White-glove transportation for valuable sports cards with one dedicated courier from pickup to delivery. Don't trust your grail in the mail! Visit https://grailguard.io
Mintink: Use promo code SCL5 for 5% off your first purchase.
Mr. Minty: Save 25% on pre-grading products using promo code SL25 at https://mr-minty.com
Sports Cards Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

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51 min
October 16 What If You Were a Billionaire? + The Ultimate Hobby Flex + Why Low Grades Still Win
Would having unlimited money make sports card collecting better, or would it take away some of the magic? And is the ultimate hobby flex owning the most expensive cards, or finding extraordinary cards that others overlook?
Jeremy Lee and David Chase are joined by Joe Poirot, Joshua Adams, and Chris McGill for the final conversation of the night, exploring the rules, limitations, and personal philosophies that shape our collections.
Chris takes the discussion deeper, explaining how budget constraints, opportunity costs, and a childhood fascination with serial-numbered cards eventually led him to focus on collecting first one-of-ones of accomplished athletes.
Then David poses a fascinating hypothetical: If you suddenly became a billionaire, how would your collecting change?
The panel explores the ultimate hobby flex.
Jeremy also shares the stories behind his Babe Ruth and Joe Jackson acquisitions, explaining why the experience of finding a card can matter just as much as the card itself.
The episode concludes with reflections on collecting, friendship, and the shared passion that brings the hobby community together.
Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube, and follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
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46 min

About Sports Cards Live

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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to…