The Shallow End

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The Shallow End episodes

April 10 When One Pujols Isn't Enough - The Shallow End ep 119
How far would you go to get your sports card grail? How far would you go to get a second copy of that grail? This is the story of how Keith (@thekeithy4999) did just that.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
34 min
April 03 The Shallow End ep 118 - Reclaiming Your Hobby from Yourself
This is a podcast audio essay about collecting sports cards. Enjoy.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
22 min
March 27 The Shallow End ep 117 - Silly Season and Why I'm Saying No to Cards I Want
Over the last seven days, three cards perfect for Dave's collection have hit eBay. He hasn't bid or made an offer on a single one – and probably won't. Here's why.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
29 min
March 20 The Shallow End ep 116 - Ten Takeaways from Ten Bucks or Less
At the start of this month, The Shallow End ran the 10 part limited series, "Ten Bucks or Less." This episode shares Dave's big takeaway from each episode, then ends with him sharing one of his own favorite $10 or less cards.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
31 min
March 13 The Shallow End ep 115 - Building a Collection of PSA 1s
Scott had it all: a rediscovered hobby and some of the most interesting cards around today. But something was missing. Something felt off. Scott felt he needed to make a change, and today, he is the collector known on IG as @PSA1only.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
30 min
March 10 Ten Bucks or Less episode 10 of 10 - "Cost and Value are not the Same"
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.
Episode 10 of 10: "Cost and Value are not the Same" - A Conversation with Dylan (YouTube: DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards)
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠⁠
14 min
March 09 Ten Bucks or Less episode 9 of 10 - "When a Card Hits Deeper"
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.
Episode 9 of 10: "When a Card Hits Deeper" - A Conversation with Shane @shaneshobbies_collectibles
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠
14 min
March 08 Ten Bucks or Less episode 8 of 10 - 'Even Small Cards Need Moderation'
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.
Episode 8 of 10: "Even Small Cards Need Moderation" - A Conversation with David Spinrad @ratedrabbi
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠
15 min
March 07 Ten Bucks or Less episode 7 of 10 - Binder Card(inals)
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.
Episode 7 of 10: "Binder Card(inals)" - A Conversation with Greg @paper_and_chrome
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠
21 min
March 06 Ten Bucks or Less episode 6 - "Gold Medallions"
'Ten Bucks or Less' is a 10-part limited series from The Shallow End about sports cards that hold meaning, without breaking the bank.
Episode 6 of 10: "Gold Medallions" - A Conversation with Ty @tpotts_pc
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz ⁠⁠@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards⁠⁠
19 min