The Man Cave Podcast

Our top 250 USA sports moments continues with our first group of athletes. 

You can't tell the history of sports in the United States without these athletes!

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We kickoff our Top 250 moments in American sports history. 

And before we get to players, coaches, teams, and games, we have to start at the beginning. The formation of the leagues. 

So in this first episode, we take a look at 10 leagues that began, for many, the start of some amazing sports moments in American history. 

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Our guy Ty from Slab Factory has made some major news in the sports card hobby world!

He hit on a super rare Tom Brady card and it's in auction!

Ty joins us to tell us the story of how he pulled this card, the process of getting it on auction, and so much more. 

What a cool convo!

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Dan and Brandon went down a rabbit hole. 

Between Griffey Jr and Bonds, who's career would you rather have?

How about Marino, Young, and Kelly?

Or Ewing, Malone, or Barkley?

Shaq or Kobe?

The guys make their cases, but they want to hear from you! Who are you picking?!

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Joined by Ty from Slab Factory, we answer one of the biggest questions in collecting: is this card actually worth something?

We cover:

• Garage sale and estate sale strategies
• When PSA grading is (and isn’t) worth it
• How to read checklists and pack odds
• Why new card hype spikes—and crashes
• Playoff and pop culture impacts on value

Plus, insights on players like Caitlin Clark, rising NBA stars, and how timing the market can make a big difference.

Perfect for collectors, investors, and anyone curious about the booming sports card world.

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Slowpitch softball (or beer league softball) was a huge part of our younger lives. While the game is still being played, it's nowhere near the level that it used to be. Dan and Brandon go down memory lane, share some stories, and talk about a game that used to be a bigger deal than it is now.

 #SlowpitchSoftball #WeekendWarriors #Softball #Recreation #BeerLeague

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Dan catches up with Steve Dayton and B.J Hollars from Fireside Productions to chat about their new, upcoming documentary called: "Kings of Kubb"! 

They chat about the beginnings of Fireside Productions, the inspiration behind their latest project, what surprised them the most about Kubb, and more! 

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Hutson has no school, so the boys decided to do a quick podcast!

Hutson began his new baseball season so they chat about that, his favorite position to play, and the positions he wants to play more and get better at. 

Plus they chat a little MLB and the Packers keeping one of Hutsons favorite players. 

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Step inside the Man Cave for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of sports card collecting — from product hype to pricing strategy and everything in between.

This episode centers around the explosive release of Topps Chrome football and what it reveals about today’s card market. From retail shelves being wiped out to resale prices skyrocketing overnight, we break down why new releases create chaos — and how smart collectors can take advantage.

We cover:

• Why new card releases spike (and then quickly drop) in value
• Real examples of massive price swings on hot inserts
• The importance of timing when buying or selling singles
• How hype, headlines, and player performance impact value

Plus, a full breakdown of the hobby side:

• The difference between hobby boxes, blasters, megas, and more
• What card breaks are — and the risks involved
• Beginner-to-advanced insights on grading with PSA, Beckett, and SGC
• When grading adds value… and when it doesn’t

We also touch on navigating card shows, negotiating prices, and how to approach the hobby whether you're collecting for fun or treating it like an investment.

Whether you're new to the hobby or deep in the game, this episode is packed with practical tips, market insight, and real conversation from inside the card world.

No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

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It's NFL Draft season!

On this episode, Dan reveals his one and only first round mock draft. The mock of integrity!

Then, he does his full Packers mock draft. 

And we have something new this year. Dan has asked a Vikings, Lions, and Bears fan to do a mock draft for their favorite team as well!

So repping the Vikings is Brandon Berg, the Lions is Tom From Across the Pond, and the Bears is Hetch!

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