The Hobby Never Sleeps

Cole Swindell Talks Sports Cards, Collecting & His Friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] Country music star Cole Swindell joins The Hobby Never Sleeps to talk sports cards, NASCAR collecting, and his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cole shares how he got back into the hobby, what he's learned about grading, card shows, buying singles, and ripping wax, while discussing the community that makes collecting so special. We also dive into NASCAR memorabilia, other collectors in the music industry, the similarities between music and collecting, and what keeps bringing him back to the hobby. Plus, we rip NASCAR National Treasures throughout the episode and hear stories from Cole's career both on and off the stage. Make sure to subscribe for more interviews, hobby discussions, sports cards, memorabilia, and collecting content from The Hobby Never Sleeps.

The NBA Finals Is a Giant Card-Making Operation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] This week on The Hobby Never Sleeps, we’re talking NBA Finals hype, massive card market movement, Wembanyama’s wild prices, Topps patches, game-used memorabilia, Cosmic Football, celebrity collectors, Pokemon, NFL trades, MLB salary cap debates, and a big announcement for the podcast. We also break down the Spurs vs. Knicks card market, whether Victor Wembanyama cards are a sell or hold, how Cooper Flagg compares as a future investment, Dylan Harper’s long-term hobby potential, and why Fanatics Collect Originals is a big new step for the show. Plus, we talk Myles Garrett to the Rams, NBA Finals predictions, World Cup picks, Pirates baseball, and tease next week’s special guest: Cole Swindell!

You Won’t Believe What Was Hiding at the Dallas Card Show!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] From the Dallas Card Show to deep hobby market debates, this episode covers everything going on in sports cards right now. We break down the differences between Dallas and The National, talk about where the markets stand for players like SGA, Wemby, Luka, Mahomes, Joker, Brunson, and Chet, and dive into topics like overpriced cards, Kabooms vs Topps SSPs, signature series timing, and the growth of soccer cards heading into the World Cup. We also share stories from the show floor — including a crazy Caitlin Clark card swap, finally hitting a huge auto, Reed Sheppard pricing, and why building strong relationships with buyers matters more than ever. If you’re into collecting, flipping, or staying ahead of the sports card market, this episode is loaded with hobby insight and real collector conversations.

We Found Photos From The 2012 National Card Show! (Crazy Deals)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we talk about everything happening in the sports card hobby right now, from building rare card rainbows and insane vintage collection finds to GameStop’s reported interest in eBay and what that could mean for the hobby marketplace. We also dive into Beckett’s new look, PSA submissions, AI grading debates, and some of the newest releases including Topps Finest and Topps Cosmic Chrome. Later in the episode, we shift into NBA and NFL talk with playoff reactions, LeBron and the Lakers, the future of the Sixers, Wemby, the Timberwolves, Super Bowl predictions, and roster discussions around teams like the Vikings and Chargers. We also break down hobby pet peeves, card show strategies, and the reality of making money buying and selling sports cards before wrapping up with plans for the Dallas Card Show.

They Buried A Dak Prescott Card In The Steelers Field!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, starting with NBA playoff reactions, the Sixers, Yankees talk, and Star Wars Day before getting into one of the biggest debates in collecting right now: PSA grading, upcharges, and whether collectors are finally pushing back against the company. We break down PSA Vault, eBay sales, grading ethics, and controversial auction practices, along with the rumor of GameStop potentially buying eBay and what that could mean for the hobby. The conversation shifts into vintage card ripping with 1986 Fleer basketball, Michael Jordan rookie card values, massive Exquisite pulls, and celebrity autos like Tony Hawk. We also review Topps Cosmic Chrome NBA, discuss huge LeBron and Curry sales, shill bidding concerns, and whether PSA 9s are still profitable. Later in the episode, we cover WNBA White Sparkles, Fanatics influencing SSP markets, coin flips at card shows, the reality of making money in sports cards, athletes damaging signed cards, and how centering and gem rates continue to impact the market.