Coffee & Cardboard

Episode 5: Pop Culture

In Episode 5 Tom and Ryan cover Pop Culture collecting, whilst we don't personally dabble in the modern day collections too heavily, we certainly had a lot to talk about!

Episode 4: London Card Show XL

In Episode 4 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan recap an amazing long weekend spent at the ExCel for the London Card Show XL! Tom shares his experience walking the show & creating content whilst Ryan had a joint experience of vending on the Friday & walking the show on Saturday!

Episode 3: Talking Sets

In Episode 3 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan dive deep into the world of cardboard as the excitement builds toward the FIFA World Cup. We break down the sets worth keeping an eye on in the coming months from emerging releases gaining early hype to iconic sets that always heat up around major tournaments.   But it’s not all about what’s new. We also take a nostalgic turn and chat through our favorite sets of all time, the ones that shaped our collecting journeys.

Episode 2: Our First Time

Episode 2 is here, and Tom & Ryan are talking about their first time… at a card show. Yes, it’s exactly as awkward, exciting, and confusing as it sounds. From walking in like two lost puppies to pretending we totally knew what we were doing, we break down every moment of our debut in the wild world of card shows.

Episode 1: Why We Collect and Why We’re Here

Episode 1 kicks things off with the story behind Coffee & Cardboard. How a casual conversation between two mates turned into the idea to start a podcast about the hobby we love. We also dive into both of our collecting journeys so far and what has lead us up to this point.