On this episode we’re joined by Dan Keane (@sportscardsuk). Dan discusses how to purchase intelligently, the new Chrome release, him being a Hobby fashionista, how a Michael Jordan Fleer sticker made him fall in love with card collecting and his views on grading and whether we’re in a slab wax era. Lots of great knowledge dropped on this episode. If you enjoy the podcast, leave a review.

Quitting while we’re on a high? Hanging up the podcast mic? All good things must come to an end…or do they? The Hobby is ALIVE and we’re still alive! On this episode we have a debrief of the Manchester Card Con and discuss opening weekend at the grand unveiling of Leigh’s shop, Triple C.

Ben and Leigh discuss the upcoming Manchester Card Convention, our aspirations to get Leigh a specific piece of Jamie Vardy memorabilia and what would be in our Hobby Manifesto, because why not? We also recap the England vs Switzerland quarter final. Harry Kane is rubbish.

Mediocre draft picks leave us wondering if the lack of excitement will impact rookie chases in next year’s products. Leigh fancies himself as the next Tiger King, Ben rates overhead kicks and the Wemby & CJ Stroud dual auto gets pulled. It will be blasphemy if Leigh doesn’t get a Topps Now card, so sort it out Topps!

We’re joined by Laurence from Iconic Trading Cards about an Oasis card collection that is on the horizon. It’s definitely maybe an exciting release, d’you know what I mean? Ben and Leigh also discuss the Stanley Cup Final and the prices of athletes cards taking an upwards spike after they pass away. No puns were harmed in the making of this episode description.

We want your votes for podcast of the year! Each vote helps our egos grow. Ben and Leigh discuss dogs doing their business on football shirts, the finale of the NBA Finals, the NHL’s latest franchise and the second season of King of Collectables.

We’re joined by Jordan from the Scotland Card Show (20:36) to find out all the important info ahead of their third show on 29th June and we get to know him as a collector. We also discuss the MLB London Series that was played over the weekend at West Ham’s stadium, our nomination for podcast of the year and Leigh gives us an update on the card shop he’s opening this summer.

Leigh let’s us know how his trip to LA went including his visits to card shops and him being taken out to the ball game. We also give our thoughts on the Champions League Final and the England Euros squad.

Ben and Leigh’s give their thoughts on the Yorkshire and Birmingham Card Show. Adam (@theyorkshirecollector) checks in to reflect on the YCS and the inaugural Yorkshire Cup charity football match (35:12). We also touch base on the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what players during the Premier League season had us talking.

Panini lose another licence and everyone is losing their minds! Also, Bowman 2024 is finally here. Is it worth the buzz? Find out who the big prospects are with HWTexas. We also discuss the non-negotiables whether you’re a buyer, seller or breaker.