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The Hobby With Cage
The Hobby With Cage brings you news from around the hobby, guest episodes and card discussions that you won't find anywhere else. Its the Hobby- with Cage! Instagram @TheHobbyWithCage Hosted by: @cagelawyer
Episodes
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THWC 116: So Much Going On
Shows- stores- new contracts and new cards... there is so much going on in the hobby!
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THWC 115: We Don't Need Another Hero
I Hate Mahomes- But I also hated Jordan and Brady.. until I didn't.
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THWC 114: Mahomes is Overrated!
You know it... even if you don't want to admit it.Mahomes is Overrated.
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THWC 113: Slow and Steady wins the Race!
Enjoy the good people you meet along the way. Friends we had- friends we lost. But- in the hobby future- it is important to not forget the past. Slow and…
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THWC 112: Going Downtown with CJ Stroud
This is a choose your own adventure episode- and I ask you to comment on what you would have done differently. What side are you on?
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THWC 111: Lebron Doesn't Make his Team better- So how is he going to help Fanatics?
My Take- and its not what you think! Enjoy
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THWC 110: Why Repacks? We Talk to Arena Club
Jesse Glass of Arena Club sits down to talk about Slab Packs and the future
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THWC 109: Do We Need Hobby Content?
Lets take a deep dive into what we see on IG and whether it is helpful or harmful.
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THWC 108: Lets Chat With Cblez
As 2023 comes to a close- we get a chance to talk to CBlez. He keeps his shirt on and shares his thoughts about where the hobby is and where he sees it going…
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THWC 107: Will 2024 Be Better?...And will you be here to see it?
Hobby IG Strikes again- and its okay to talk about some of the negative sentiment. Is it impacting you?
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THWC Episode 105: The Hobby Holiday
The hobby in 2023 is different than in 2022- and I am sure that will change again in 2024. I am still learning myself and I try to share some of that with you…
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THWC Episode 103: Those Poor Collectors
Collectors entitlement was at a fever pitch this week- so I have to remind them that this hobby is not a meritocracy. Of course I am a huge Jordan fan- but…
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THWC Episode 102: Buy the Card...Not the Grade
Sometimes its fun to go back to basics. And if the Hobby is really going to 10x- we need the basics.
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THWC Episode 101: Not Everything is Down
A ton of auctions ended and everyone is pointing out the cards that are down- but there are cards that are up! Which ones and what can we learn from them?
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THWC Episode 100: The Future is For the Collector
100 Episodes! Lets talk about the fun stuff going on in the hobby this week!
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THWC Episode 99: Is It Time to Re-Pack it in?
So much to discuss today! 1) The difference between hobby IG and hobby Real Life; 2) Repacks dissected 3) Spotify Wrapped 4) My PC
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THWC Episode 98: The Cards, The Drama and The Money
The Hobby is an escape but sometimes its not enough- and its hard to escape all of the drama. Am I finally going to have to block people?? I think so- and I…
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THWC Episode 97: A Hobby to Be Thankful For
Evergreen card content or Hobby Drama? Can't I find a lane that is right down the middle? In this hobby- there is so much to be thankful for... even Fanatics…
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THWC Episode 96: Will The Babe Set Another Record?
Brian Dwyer of REA sits down to talk about the Babe Ruth Rc that they have up for auction. This card is getting attention from everyone- Even Ian who stops by…
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THWC Episode 95: The Arena Club Team enters the Cage
They are nearly 100k cards strong in the marketplace with 2k showrooms and they are just getting started! Its the Arena Club team and they are here to talk…
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THWC Episode 94: The Hobby Is Not What you Think
Its all about the money- no matter what you say. And once you can admit that- does it change your idea about what the hobby is and what your role in it is?
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THWC Episode 93: The Holidays and Their Impact on the Hobby
Sell now- or wait until after the holidays? Its a valid question and a few years ago, my answer would be different. Today? The answer is easy!
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THWC Episode 92: Getting Excited About The Hobby Again
If the price of wax comes down- and the price of grading comes down... the consumers win. And I have a feeling that the prices are going to be coming down-…
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THWC Episode 91: The Wemby Effect
Wemby is Here and the impact is real! Folks who left are coming back- and folks who didnt collect, will now come in to buy Wemby. But- What do you buy? This…
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THWC Episode 90: It's Game Time!
The NBA is starting and that is not all- The NY Football teams square off and the World Series features a matchup that NO ONE expected. What a week in sports…
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THWC Episode 89: Markdowns on Wax- What's Next?
The Walmart Shelves are stacked- and the mark downs are beginning. The hobby community is attacking itself and I think this is just the beginning.
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THWC Episode 88: Be Careful What You Wish For Collectors..
Content for collectors is great- and there is a need for it now- but I believe that the reason why we have so many people now who can benefit from that content…
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THWC Episode 87: BlackJadedWolf UnCaged
She is back! BlackJaded Wolf is here to talk about Comic Con, Hobby shows and what she sees as a dealer and hobby pro. So much great insight in this one. Enjoy!
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THWC Episode 86: The Hobby's Future As Told By Its Past
I had a great weekend at the show but I couldn't help but draw a comparison to the hobby when I was a teenager. Are we headed in the same direction?
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THWC Episode 85: I am definitely not a dealer!
Acknowledging your shortcomings is important- and realizing that you can either get better or stop is important. But- some companies have a third option- They…
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THWC Episode 84: The Happy Hobby!
There is a whole lot to be happy about in the hobby. Lets talk about that more!
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THWC Episode 83: Special Guest Interviewe
I have no clue what he is going to ask... and was not expecting some of these questions. Enjoy!
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THWC Episode 82: Hobby Beef Tacos
Gimmicks and Hobby Beefs... Is this the storm before the calm? Re we headed for a period of hobby innovation?
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THWC 81: The Come Up With Cage Introduces CardBoardProfit
The Come Up With Cage is back and we introduce you to CardBoardProfit and his unique way of approaching the hobby. Enjoy!
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THWC Episode 80: No- That Card is Not Worth 200 Grand!
Just because a bounty is placed on a card- that does not mean the card is actually worth that amount. Is there anyone out there who really thinks the 200k is a…
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THWC Episode 79: Maybe Its Time For a Break
79 episodes in and its time for a break- or is it? Maybe its just time to get back to what makes you happy.
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THWC Episode 78: The House of Cards
Hobby how you like- but be mindful of the world's economic picture as well. More importantly- check out some hobby companies that can help you enjoy the hobby…
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THWC Episode 77: Bringing Back "The Come Up With Cage"
There are many ways to navigate in the hobby and while we can't all 10x the hobby - we can all help the hobby we love in our own ways. For me- that is bringing…
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THWC Episode 76: Melted Wax Again?
What can we do when the products aren't just bad- they are missing hits? And the hits they do have- you simply don't want! And they are damaged!Cage also talks…
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THWC Episode 75: Flip or Dip?
Lessons learned over time- and I get to tell you about them. Whether you want to listen or not is up to you! My DMs have been crazy with folks calling me names…
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THWC Episode 74: Young QB Prospecting in the Hobby
Prospecting on Young QBs is not my cup of tea... but if its for you then go ahead and do your thing. I am here to remind you of the many, many, many times it…
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THWC Episode 73: Do the cards even matter anymore?
We are talking about content...and we are talking about scams... but do the cards even matter anymore? and what can the hobby survive if they don't? Finally-…
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THWC Episode 72: Tai from BullPen LA sits down to chat!
Its more than a store- its an event! They have a basketball court... in the store!! and Tai wants you to know about the bathrooms!! From trade nights to rip…
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THWC: Episode 71: Hobby Your Own and don't look back.
Hobby your own way- put blinders on and don't worry about what anyone else is doing!.
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THWC Episode 70: The Hobby Questions on Everyone's Mind!
Cage is shaken to his core! But these questions need answers
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THWC Episode 69: What can we learn from Fantasy Drafts?
Fantasy drafts can teach us lessons about the hobby. What is shiny and new is not a bargain if you over pay to get it. And the current state of the hobby has…
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THWC Episode 68: Are we still having fun with cards?
Sure- The news this week was fake jerseys and fraud. The content was about influencers descending on the Burbank show and trying to make deals and content. But…
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The Hobby With Cage Episode 67: With Guest Ezra Levine of Macot
What the heck is Macot? and what does it have to do with cards? Is this just another one of them multi listing services that everyone else is also starting or…
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The Hobby With Cage 66: Card Grading- Is it Good or Bad?
A PSA return has you questioning everything.. and then you see a PSA 5 become a Beckett 10. So you switch the page and some dude is cleaning a PSA 4 Jordan…
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THWC: National Treasures 2023 with Geoff Wilson
The most polarizing figure in the hobby- but why? We ask him just that and more. Love him or hate him- we have Geoff Wilson for our 20th National Treasures…
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THWC: National Treasures 2023 with Jeremy Lee
He is everywhere- and yet we can't get enough of him. A true professional but still a true collector. Not many folks have the combination of collector passion…
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THWC: National Treasures 2023: David Marino - "The Hobby's Social Chair"
So - you want to throw an event in the hobby and you didn't involve Dave Marino? As Pretty Woman would say- "Big Mistake.... Huge Mistake." We have the Hobby's…
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THWC: National Treasures Series 2023 with the Bagel Master
Wax Crackers? Thats him. Bagels and Cards? Him too. How as the National and what doe she think about the future of breaking? Find out as we chat with the Bagel…
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THWC: National Treasures 2023 Series with Josh from CardLadder
The National Treasures Series continues with our 15th guest- CardBoard Chronicles- Josh from CardLadder. Josh was not able to attend the National so we got to…
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THWC: National Treasures 2023 with Josh from PC Sportscards
The National was busy with collectors and businesses alike. Josh from PC Sportscards joins us to talk about his experience at the National and what he took…
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THWC: National Treasures Series 2023 with the 2Thicc Crew
Lets see if Manny can make it through this episode without getting up to take a bathroom break... We hear that story from the National and so much more from…
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THWC: National Treasures Series 2023 with Shaiwayvlogs
He has been to the National as a collector. He has been to the National as content creator. This year- he was there representing his own hobby business and he…