Episode 1 – More Than Cardboard: Featuring Murph from Murph’s Card Town In this debut episode of The Trading Card Playbook, host Nik Kalra introduces the podcast and explores why trading cards are more than just collectibles — they’re a gateway to strategy, storytelling, and financial literacy. Then, Nik sits down with Murph from Murph’s Card Town to talk about his journey from Yu-Gi-Oh! collector to card shop owner, key decisions that shaped his business, market trends like the rise of repacks and Pokémon, and his advice for young collectors. Plus, a fun rapid-fire round you won’t want to miss.