Voice of the Hobby

Voice of the Hobby - Episode 006 - w/ Phil Chronakis - TheCase for a Stronger Hobby

Featuring Phil Chronakis | Founder, Sealed WaxNation

What does it take to build a stronger, safer, andmore united trading card hobby?

In Episode 006 of Voice of the Hobby, hostsNick Jarman and Alladan Flinn welcome Phil Chronakis, lifelonghobby enthusiast, New York litigator, and Founder of Sealed Wax Nation, for aconversation about the past, present, and future of the trading card industry.

With decades of passion for collecting and aprofessional background in law, Phil brings a unique perspective to some of themost important conversations facing the hobby today.

Together, we'll explore the evolution of thetrading card industry, the importance of trust and accountability, thechallenges facing collectors and businesses, and what it will take to protectthe integrity of the hobby while supporting its continued growth.

From the collector experience to industryresponsibility, this episode examines why building a stronger hobby requiresmore than passion; it requires leadership, collaboration, and a sharedcommitment to doing what's right.

The hobby is worth protecting. Its future isworth building together.

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Episode 005: Building What the Hobby Needs | Evan Parker — Onit Athlete & MantelWhat does it take to build something the hobby actually needs?On Episode 005 of Voice of the Hobby, Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn sit down with Evan Parker, CEO of Onit Athlete and Mantel, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation, community, and the future of the collectibles industry.Evan shares his perspective on building companies inside the hobby, identifying real opportunities, creating value for collectors, and where he believes the industry is headed next.From Onit Athlete and the rapidly evolving world of collegiate athlete trading cards to Mantel and the power of building community around collecting, this conversation explores what happens when new ideas meet a hobby experiencing tremendous growth and change.In this episode:Building businesses that solve real needsThe story and vision behind Onit AthleteCreating Mantel and building collector communityThe changing relationship between athletes and collectiblesEntrepreneurship inside the hobbyInnovation, trust, and long-term growthWhere the collectibles industry goes from hereVoice of the Hobby brings together the people building, shaping, and influencing the future of trading cards and collectibles.Hosted by Nick Jarman and Alladan FlinnPresented on BIGPLAY CollectiblesSponsored by EVORETRO Subscribe to Voice of the Hobby for new episodes and conversations with leaders from across the industry.#VoiceOfTheHobby #VOTH #EvanParker #OnitAthlete #Mantel #TradingCards #SportsCards #Collectibles #TheHobby

Episode 004 — “Building a Hobby Empire”Guest: Adam Martin, Owner of Dave & Adam’s Card WorldWhat does it take to turn a passion for trading cards into one of the most recognized businesses in the hobby?On Episode 004 of Voice of the Hobby, Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn sit down with Adam Martin, Owner of Dave & Adam’s Card World, for a conversation about building and scaling a hobby business, how the industry has evolved, and where it may be headed next.Adam shares his perspective from decades inside the business—from the growth of sports cards and TCGs to changing collector behavior, the explosion of the modern hobby, and the opportunities and challenges facing the industry today.“Building a Hobby Empire” is more than the story of one company. It’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, longevity, adaptation, and what it takes to build something that lasts in the hobby.Voice of the Hobby — where the people building, collecting, and shaping the hobby tell their stories.Presented on the BIGPLAY Collectibles Network and sponsored by EVORETRO.

Episode 003: The Hobby in Focus | Jeremy Lee of Sports Card Live

What happens when you take a closer look at where the trading card hobby is today — and where it may be headed next?

On Episode 003 of Voice of the Hobby, Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn sit down with Jeremy Lee, host of Sports Card Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of the hobby.

Jeremy has spent years interviewing collectors, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, content creators, and some of the most recognizable personalities in sports cards. That perspective gives him a unique view of how the hobby has evolved — and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

In “The Hobby in Focus,” the guys and Jeremy discuss the changing collector experience, trust and transparency, content and community, industry growth, the role of businesses and platforms, and what the next chapter of the hobby could look like.

Voice of the Hobby is a weekly conversation bringing together the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping the trading card industry.

🎙️ Hosts: Nick Jarman, Founder & CEO of the Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA) and Alladan Flinn, Founder & CEO of Based Trading Cards
🎤 Guest: Jeremy Lee, Sports Card Live
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In Episode 002 of Voice of the Hobby, hosts Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn sit down with Sara “Ripz” Brown for a candid conversation about breaking, building a personal brand, creating community, and earning trust in today’s rapidly evolving trading card industry.

Sara shares her journey in the hobby, the opportunities and challenges facing women and content creators, and why being a successful breaker requires far more than simply opening packs. The conversation also explores transparency, consumer responsibility, misconceptions surrounding breaking, and the standards needed to support the hobby’s continued growth.

This is “More Than a Break”—an honest look at the people, responsibilities, and relationships behind every rip.

Episode 001 of Voice of the Hobby features Brian Ludden, Founder & CEO of Ludex, for a conversation about the evolution of the trading card hobby, the role technology is playing in its future, and what it takes to build and innovate in today’s collectibles industry.

Brian joins hosts Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn to share his perspective on Ludex, the changing needs of collectors, technology, trust, and where the hobby is headed next.

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