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Sports Cards Live
These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play.
Episodes
- Sports Cards Live
When a Card Just Grabs You + The $1M Market Goes Crazy + Collecting Players You Don’t Care About
Have you ever seen a card, known almost nothing about it, and wanted to buy it anyway? Joshua Adams joins Jeremy Lee, David Chase and Joe Poirot for a…
- Sports Cards Live
He Bid $1.2M on Celebrini + Trusting Yourself Over Comps + Would You Gamble on a Young Star?
What goes through your mind when you're bidding more than $1 million on a hockey card? Jason Koonce joins Jeremy Lee and David Chase after revealing that he…
- Sports Cards Live
Passion or Pumping? + The Problem With MBA + What Really Makes Someone a Flipper?
When does sharing your passion for a card become "pumping" it? Jeremy Lee and David Chase tackle one of the hobby's favorite accusations: that anyone publicly…
- Sports Cards Live
Non-Sports Cards Go Nuclear + Mickey Mouse Mania + Is This Just the Beginning?
The non-sports card market has gone absolutely nuclear. Jeremy Lee and David Chase dig into the explosion in vintage Mickey Mouse, Disney, Marvel and other…
- Sports Cards Live
The Hobby’s New Trajectory + How Big Is This Market Really? + Are We Underestimating Its Size?
Joe Poirot puts Jeremy on the spot. As a longtime hockey collector, how does he put the astonishing $1.281 million Macklin Celebrini 1/1 Young Guns sale into…
- Sports Cards Live
Discovery, The Chase or Ownership? + What Makes Collecting Fulfilling + Why We Fall Out of Love With Cards
Why do we actually collect cards? Chris McGill brings a deceptively simple question to the Sports Cards Live panel: At what point in the collecting process do…
- Sports Cards Live
“This Is So Stupid” + The $1.28 Million Celebrini Debate + Does Player Greatness Even Matter Anymore?
A hockey card just sold for $1.281 million, and the Sports Cards Live panel has some very different opinions about it. Chris McGill and Joshua Adams join…
- Sports Cards Live
The $1.28 Million Celebrini Sale + Can PSA Fix the Grading Crisis? + What Happens to 11 Million Cards?
Macklin Celebrini just made hockey card history. We watch the final moments of the Gold Outburst 1/1 Young Guns auction live as the card sells for an…
- Sports Cards Live
A Hockey Card Crosses $1 Million + Did Alt Cross the Line? + Why Modern Collectors Are Going Vintage
The hobby doesn’t stand still for long, and in this episode we watch one of the biggest hockey card auctions ever unfold live as the Macklin Celebrini Gold…
- Sports Cards Live
The National Changed Joe’s Eye + Is Babe Ruth Actually Undervalued? + Lightning Knocks Jeremy Offline
Joe Poirot is back from his very first National, and after a couple of weeks to process the experience, he joins Jeremy Lee to break down what surprised him…
- Sports Cards Live
Is This Mickey Mantle Autograph Real? + PSA & Steve Grad Disagree + The Problem With Authentication
How do you REALLY know an autograph is authentic? In the sixth and final part of our marathon Sports Cards Live conversation, we tackle one of the most…
- Sports Cards Live
Is Gary Vee Moving Markets or Finding Value? + Hobby Prices Keep Surging + What Happens Next?
How long can the current sports card market keep going up, and what could finally bring it back down? In Part 5 of our Sports Cards Live conversation, we look…
- Sports Cards Live
The Cards Money Can’t Buy + What Does “Rare” Really Mean? + A Jordan /40 Sells for Nearly $1 Million
What does "rare" actually mean in the sports card hobby anymore? A Michael Jordan Molten Metal Fusion Titanium numbered to just 40 copies reportedly sells…
- Sports Cards Live
Can You Spot the Next Card to Explode? + Cards Over Money + The Sleeping Giants We’re Buying
Why does a card sit relatively unnoticed for years and then suddenly explode? And more importantly, can you spot it before everybody else does? In Part 3 of…
- Sports Cards Live
Prices Explode Overnight + We Bought Them in the Nick of Time + National Pricing Gets Heated
What happens when you discover a vintage card you believe has been overlooked, buy it, and then one of the biggest voices in collectibles suddenly calls out…
- Sports Cards Live
Was the National Really Overpriced? + How to Negotiate With Dealers + The MBA Sticker Craze
Was the 2026 National really overpriced, or were collectors simply experiencing the realities of a rising sports card market? In Part 1 of our post-National…
Sports Cards LiveSteve Taft: Counterfeits, Grading + The Truth About Star Basketball Cards | Sports Cards Live
Steve Taft has been collecting, dealing, researching, and studying sports cards since the 1960s, making him one of the hobby's true veterans and one of the…
Sports Cards LiveJoe Hollywood: Beyond the Breaks | Sports Cards Live
Joe Hollywood joins Sports Cards Live for a recorded conversation about his rise in the hobby, his role in the new sports memorabilia documentary Sign, Sealed…
- Sports Cards Live
Are We Collecting Cards... or Plastic? + Why Can't the Hobby Think for Itself?
Who ultimately determines the value of a sports card—the grading company or the collectors themselves? In the concluding segment of this conversation, Jeremy…
- Sports Cards Live
When a PSA 1 Is Worth 4X More: Does Eye Appeal Matter More Than Grade?
Does the number on the slab really tell the whole story? The Sports Cards Live panel continues its discussion with MattyC of Eye Appeal Inc., David Chase, and…
- Sports Cards Live
Why Grading Companies Mess Up Eye Appeal + Why Collectors Outsource Their Free Will
MattyC returns to Sports Cards Live for his first appearance in nearly a year to discuss the evolution of Eye Appeal Inc. and why collector opinion deserves a…
- Sports Cards Live
Fake Patches, Market Madness & Knowing When to Sell
The conversation with Mike Gio from Sports Cards Nonsense continues as we shift from fake patches to one of the hobby's hottest debates: Are sports card prices…
- Sports Cards Live
Fake Patches Are Everywhere. Here's What Collectors Need to Know.
The fake patch epidemic has become one of the hobby's biggest concerns. Mike Gio from Sports Cards Nonsense joins Sports Cards Live to discuss how widespread…
- Sports Cards Live
The Psychology of Consolidation + Trading Up, Tough Decisions + Market Predictions
The countdown is over. National week is finally here. Joe Poirot and Leighton Sheldon join me as we discuss our plans for the hobby's biggest event, what…
- Sports Cards Live
The Wagner Debate Ends with One Last Mystery + One Final Honus Debate + The Wagner Wrap-Up
The Wagner discussion reaches its conclusion with one final twist: how should Honus Wagner's first name actually be pronounced? We examine historical audio…
- Sports Cards Live
Should Restored Cards Be Celebrated? + Could This Wagner End Secret Card Doctoring?
The Franken-Wagner discussion continues with one of the hobby's biggest questions: should restoration remain hidden, or should it be openly disclosed and…
- Sports Cards Live
The Card That Might Redefine Restoration + Keith Olbermann's Wagner Story
The Franken-Wagner conversation continues as we dive even deeper into one of the hobby's most fascinating and polarizing collectibles. Al Crisafulli explains…
- Sports Cards Live
Franken-Wagner Under the Microscope + Love of the Game Responds
Cage joins the show live from Fanatics Fest to share his biggest takeaways from one of the hobby's premier events before Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game…
- Sports Cards Live
Fanatics Fest Hype: Genuine or Sponsored? + The National Is Coming
Fanatics Fest dominates the conversation as we explore why the event has become one of the hobby's biggest success stories, while also asking important…
- Sports Cards Live
Franken-Wagner Takes Over the Hobby + West Coast Card Show Rumors + Fanatics Fest Report
This week on Sports Cards Live, we kick off Hobby Palooza with a look at one of the busiest weekends the hobby has seen in years. We discuss the growing buzz…
- Sports Cards Live
Can You Be Against Alterations...But Love The FrankenWagner? + The Panel Gets Honest + LeBron Debate
The conversation comes full circle. In the final chapter of this Sports Cards Live discussion, Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Joe Poirot, and Josh Adams reflect on…
- Sports Cards Live
CGC Under the Microscope + Did the FrankenWagner Change the Hobby Forever? + Would You Buy It?
Has the hobby crossed a line, or opened the door to something entirely new? The debate over the reconstructed T206 Honus Wagner continues as Jeremy Lee, David…
- Sports Cards Live
The FrankenWagner Debate Gets Heated + Grading Companies Aren't Telling You Enough + We Deserve Better
The conversation about the reconstructed T206 Honus Wagner takes an unexpected turn. What begins as a debate over one controversial card quickly becomes a…
- Sports Cards Live
Could This Jackie Robinson Top $2 Million? + The Mantle Nobody Knew Existed + National Countdown
Some cards are important. Others become hobby history. Jeremy Lee is joined by Leighton Sheldon to examine two extraordinary vintage cards headed to auction…
- Sports Cards Live
Collectors Are Divided + Can You Rebuild a T206 Wagner? + Restoration or Recreation?
Has sports card restoration reached a turning point? Jeremy Lee is joined by Leighton Sheldon to examine one of the most controversial cards the hobby has seen…
- Sports Cards Live
Heritage's Controversial Auction + Who Really Owns These Cards? + Darren Rovell Joins
The hobby's biggest controversy just got even bigger. Jeremy Lee opens the episode with David Chase, discussing National budgeting, the summer auction season…
- Sports Cards Live
Heritage Auctions Under the Microscope + The Collectable Controversy + Restored Cards Debate
The conversation doesn't end when the auction begins. Jeremy Lee, David Chase, Joe Poirot, Josh Adams, and Robert Rothenberg wrap up this episode with a…
- Sports Cards Live
Is Set Collecting Dying? + He Chased Zion... Then Found T206 + Surviving a Full Hobby Cycle
Every collector's journey eventually changes. Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot, Josh Adams, and Robert Rothenberg discuss what it's like to experience an entire hobby…
- Sports Cards Live
Centering is overrated? + Is Fanatics Entering Grading? + The Hobby's Next Battle
What actually makes a sports card beautiful? Jeremy Lee is joined by Robert Rothenberg, Josh Adams, and Joe Poirot for a fascinating conversation that…
- Sports Cards Live
Is PSA Sitting on a Time Bomb? + The Truth About Card Comps + Missing Out Is Worse Than FOMO
What is a sports card really worth? Jeremy Lee is joined by David Chase, Robert Rothenberg, Joe Poirot, and Leighton Sheldon for a wide-ranging discussion that…
- Sports Cards Live
PSA Can't Tell? + Dealers Weigh In + The Hobby Is Changing
Is the hobby quietly changing its mind about card restoration? Jeremy Lee, David Chase, and special guest Robert Rothenberg continue one of the most important…
- Sports Cards Live
Card Restoration Is Exploding + Is Conservation Really Alteration? + The Hobby Divides
The hobby's biggest ethical debate may just be getting started. Jeremy Lee and David Chase dive into one of the most polarizing topics in sports cards today…
- Sports Cards Live
Will Sports Cards Outlive the Digital World? + Why Physical Collecting Still Matters
As the world becomes increasingly digital, what happens to physical collectibles? Jeremy Lee and Chris Hoge close out the show with a wide-ranging discussion…
- Sports Cards Live
The Rise of the Soft Slab? + Is PSA's Pause Creating a New Market? + Hobby Innovation
Has PSA's submission pause unintentionally created an entirely new market? Jeremy Lee, Chris HOJ, and Chad Hawk explore one of the most thought-provoking ideas…
- Sports Cards Live
Should Card Restoration Be Allowed? + The Hobby's Next Big Battle + Counterfeit Concerns
Where is the line between preserving a card and altering it? Jeremy Lee, Chris Hoge, and Chad Hawk tackle one of the hobby's most controversial topics after…
- Sports Cards Live
The Grading Industry Needs Change + GCC Makes Its Case + Collectors React
Can sports card grading evolve without completely reinventing the hobby? Jeremy Lee and David Chase continue their conversation with Chad Hawk, founder of GCC…
- Sports Cards Live
Can PSA Keep Up? + Is Grading Breaking Down? + GCC Enters the Conversation
PSA has paused several of its most popular submission tiers, and the ripple effects are being felt across the hobby. Jeremy Lee and David Chase welcome Chad…
- Sports Cards Live
Are We All Just Projecting? + The Hobby's Biggest Assumption + Who Gets to Define a Collector?
Can you really tell someone else how they should enjoy the hobby? This episode begins with a conversation that goes far beyond sports cards. Jeremy Lee and…
- Sports Cards Live
Can a Big Card Cure Accumulation? + Collecting With Emotion + Hobby Spectrum Comes Full Circle
The final segment of this special Sports Cards Live discussion brings the art collector versus investor debate to its conclusion as the panel explores what…
- Sports Cards Live
Why We Really Collect + The Art Collector Mindset + Beyond Price Tags
The discussion takes a philosophical turn as Chris McGill introduces a framework comparing sports card collectors to both stock market investors and art…
- Sports Cards Live
Fanatics Debate Ignites + What Makes a Card "Big"? + Why 90s Football Is Still Undervalued
The panel expands as Chris McGill and Joshua Adams join the conversation, leading to a fascinating discussion about late-90s football cards, hobby growth…
- Sports Cards Live
Borrowing to Buy Cards? + Are Collectors Investing Wrong? + The Next Hobby Bubble
The conversation gets deeper as David Novak joins Jeremy Lee and David Chase for a spirited discussion about sports cards as investments, generational…
- Sports Cards Live
Less Cards, Bigger Cards + The Psychology of Consolidation + Football's Next Wave
Jeremy Lee and Joe Poirot welcome David Novak of Upstate Sports Cards to Sports Cards Live for a deep discussion on collecting philosophy, consolidation, and…
- Sports Cards Live
Fanatics Chooses Sports Cards Live + Hobby Entrepreneurs Take the Stage + Fresh Vintage Card Deals
Jeremy Lee and Joe Poirot kick off Episode 317 of Sports Cards Live with a look at several major developments happening across the hobby. Jeremy shares details…
- Sports Cards Live
Three Sides to Every Story + The Panel Reacts + Nobody Has Answers
Following Bruce's appearance, the panel reflects on what they heard, what remains unanswered, and where the situation may go from here. The conversation…
- Sports Cards Live
Bruce Responds Live + 'I Did Not Scam Steve' + The Other Side of the Story
After unexpectedly joining the show, Bruce is given the opportunity to respond directly to the allegations surrounding the missing Tom Brady card and the funds…
- Sports Cards Live
The Chat Explodes + Bruce Wants His Say + A Live Confrontation Looms
The panel continues its discussion on GOATs, Mount Rushmores, hobby significance, brand equity, aesthetics, and the forces that drive collector demand. Along…
- Sports Cards Live
Hobby Gurus + GOAT Arguments + Who Gets to Decide How You Collect?
The conversation shifts from hobby scams to hobby opinions as the panel explores social media criticism, collecting philosophies, and the people who always…
- Sports Cards Live
He Named the Man He Blames for a $500K Loss + Why He Won't Quit + Dealing with Hobby Trolls
As the conversation continues, Diamond Card Collector opens up about life after the loss, why he refuses to walk away from the hobby, and the steps collectors…
- Sports Cards Live
How a $500K Tom Brady Deal Went Wrong + A Record Gretzky Sale + Steve's Story Begins
Jeremy Lee and David Chase discuss a record-setting Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe card sale, the psychology of collecting grail cards, and the prices…