Best Blog Giveaways Podcasts (2025)

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Interview With Michael Blaskewicz (Artist Behind The Alter Ego Super Heroes Set in 2025 Topps Chrome Update Baseball) On How Rickey Henderson Played A Special Role For The Set 44:48

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EPISODE 336 - Clark welcomes to the pod, Michael Blaskewicz, the artist behind what could be the coolest insert set of 2025 found in this year's Topps Chrome Update Baseball set. Blaskewicz drew the 10-card Alter Ego Super Heroes set featuring such MLB stars as Aaron "All Rise" Judge, Rickey "Man Of Steal" Henderson, and Shohei "Sho-Time" Ohtani. H…

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PSA Scandal Really Going To Make A Difference To Their Bottom Line?; Is The Next $1M Shohei Ohtani Card Worth It? 1:00:02

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EPISODE 335 - Clark and Hyung open the show by talking about the next $1 million card of Shohei Ohtani and whether it can hold its value in the long-term. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys give their two cents on the whole PSA scandal involving its buyback program. Will it make any difference on their bottom line? Does PSA need to be held more acc…

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Task Box Giveaway! Pick Your 3 + Win Your Starter Kit 🎁 2:57

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Want to finally start your task box system—without the stress? This giveaway is for YOU. In this quick episode, I’m sharing how to enter the Task Box Starter Kit Giveaway—and what you’ll win if your name gets drawn! Here’s what’s included in the prize: 🎁 16-count rainbow task box storage set 🎁Cardstock + laminating sheets to get prepped fast 🎁 BONU…

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Five Athletes Whose Card Values Keep Skyrocketing (Still Good To Invest In?); Dutch Auction For Topps Chrome Basketball First Day Issue A Good Thing?; Quiz Show With November Grading Data 1:02:20

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EPISODE 334 - Clark and Hyung start the show by talking about the pros and cons of selling the Topps Chrome Basketball First Day Issue boxes via Dutch Auction. For Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss 5 athletes whose card values have been going up, and decide whether they are worth still investing in (or hoping for a dip later on.) Then they play Qui…

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Shout-Outs To Podcast Listeners; Spotify Wrapped Summary For 2025; Plus Another Contest Giveaway 10:54

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EPISODE 333 - Clark hosts the Friday episode solo to give multipe shout-outs to podcast listeners who all had awesome positive feedback about Cards To The Moon. As the 5th season of the podcast wraps up, Clark also shares some Spotify Wrapped data showing the continued growth of the pod. And there's another small giveaway as a show of appreciation …

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157. Looking Back to Move Forward: A Year of Systems, Surprises, and Survival for Special Educators 8:01

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Ready to reset for the new year—but feeling like the last one ran you over? In this special end-of-year episode of the Special Educators Resource Room podcast, I’m sharing a personal behind-the-scenes look at what really happened in 2025—and how I used simple organizational systems to survive some of the most overwhelming seasons of my life. From m…

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Beyond Beautiful & Unfiltered: Social Media, Confidence, and Crowns | JAM with Alice 1:09:29

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Send us a text In this special episode of JAM with Alice, host Alice Boswell sits down with three incredible queens from the Beyond Beautiful World Pageant: 👑 Chondra Wright – Ms. Beyond Beautiful World 💚 Traci Quinn – Ms. Emerald 💎 Tiera McGray – Ms. Diamond Together, they go beyond the gowns and crowns to talk about: Is social media helping or hu…

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PSA Still On Top Despite Longer Turnaround Times And More Costs To Grade; Snype Is Dead (Part 2); Talking About "The Future" In New Segment 1:18:30

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EPISODE 332 - Clark, Will, and Roy are back together to discuss the update on Snype, Rick Probstein's new auction platform, after it was announced that it would be shut down and recent allegations of shill bidding. Will hobbyists and collectors trust Probstein Auctions? For Hobby Headlines, the guys give their takes on PSA, the leading grading card…

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156. Inbox Boundaries Every Special Educator Deserves 8:30

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Is your inbox starting to feel like a stress trap? 😬 You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about how I started to dread my own inbox (even while running a membership I love), and what I did to turn things around. Inside this episode: Why some emails hit harder than others What you can do…

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Defensive Shill Bidding A Defensible Strategy?; The Downfall of Snype (Part 1); Playing Over/Under With A Twist 1:07:58

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EPISODE 331 - Clark, Hyung, and John are back to discuss what went wrong with Snype, Rick Probstein's new auction platform (this episode was recorded before the news that Snype.com has shut down for good.) Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the latest shill bidding controversy with high-end collector Patrick Ryan who was on Dr. James Bec…

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Contest Giveaway Details For Last Week's Mistake; Plus Few Updates On Hobby-Related Trips For 2026! 5:27

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EPISODE 330 - Clark confesses to a mistake he made last week by not airing a Friday episode. So to try to make it up to loyal listeners, he's holding a small giveaway contest for some sports cards plus a couple of other goodies. To enter and for details, check out the pinned post @fivecardguys on Instagram (https://instagram.com/fivecardguys) and D…

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155. Why I Stopped Doing Themes (and what you can do instead) 7:46

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Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead …

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The Impact On Sports Card Shows With The Recent Hobby Boom; How A World Series Run Affect Card Sales; Show And Tell With Recent Pick-Ups With Guest Host Darrell (aka DC) 1:08:39

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EPISODE 329 - Clark welcomes Darrell Chan (aka DC) as a guest host for this episode, and off the top, they talk about his experience as a vendor at the recent Sport Card Expo in Toronto and just how hot the Blue Jays baseball cards were as a result of the team's World Series run. Then for Hobby Headlines, DC talks about his all the sports card show…

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154. Should Students Be Working on the Same Goals or Tasks Every Week? 8:45

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Is it okay to keep the same tasks in your independent work system week after week? Short answer? YES. Until it’s a no. 😅 In this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room, we’re digging into why repetition is powerful—and when it quietly slides into busywork. 🎧 You’ll learn: The green flags for repeating tasks (yes, on purpose!) The subtle sig…

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Choosing The Winners For Mantel's The Hobby Awards Plus Calling Out Notable Absent Nominations; Discussing The Vibes At Sport Card Expo; Plus Ohtani Pick 1 1:00:35

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EPISODE 328 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by discussing their recent Sport Card Expo experience in Toronto. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys go over some of the major categories for Mantel's The Hobby Awards including Best Auction House and Best Sports Card Product, and discuss which ones they would vote for. Then they play a round of "…

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153. That Time Progress Monitoring Made Me Cry 9:20

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This one’s different. In this raw and real episode, I’m sharing a moment I haven’t talked about before—a Thursday afternoon (or was it a Tuesday?) when the empty data binders, overdue progress reports, and sheer weight of teacher overwhelm broke me. 💔 Spoiler alert: I cried over progress monitoring. But that breakdown led to a breakthrough—and a ne…

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Is Current State Of The Hobby In Trouble? (Breaking Down Jason Masherah's Blog Post); Better Value In Topps Basketball: Wemby Licensed Autograph Vs. Cooper Flagg Rookie Autograph Card 1:12:59

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EPISODE 327 - Clark, Will, and Roy start the show by talking about which card is better value from this year's Topps Basketball set: Wemby first licensed autograph card or Cooper Flagg's rookie autograph card? For Hobby Headlines, the guys break down the blog post by Jason Masherah, Upper Deck president, that warn against the current state of the h…

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Do You Agree With What ChatGPT Thinks Are The Top 10 Most Iconic Sports Cards (Vintage and Modern) 12:36

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EPISODE 326 - Clark runs solo on this Friday podcast episode with a little assistance from ChatGPT, which helped produce a couple of Top 10 lists of some iconic sports cards. And as referenced in this pod, if you want to know why the Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card is so iconic, see our YouTube video here. -------------------------- CON…

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152. Taming the Special Ed Paperwork Monster 7:57

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That paper stack on your desk? It’s not your imagination—it really is multiplying. In this spooky Halloween episode, I’m sharing how I handle the paperwork before it becomes overwhelming. From what I actually keep (and what I confidently toss) to the simple folder system that saves my sanity, you’ll learn how to tame the paper pile without needing …

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What Do You Do With Shohei Ohtani Cards? Does Topps Now Cards Have Long-Term Value? Playing Another Round Of Quiz Show 1:05:17

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EPISODE 325 - Clark, Hyung, and John start the show by discussing the rise of Topps Now cards and whether any of these cards will have long-term value. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about what to do with Shohei Ohtani cards. Do you buy high expecting prices to go higher? Do you wait til the off-season hoping for some kind of correction? I…

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151. IEP Work Bins: Let's Build One Together! 10:18

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Ever feel like IEP implementation is a full-time job… on top of your *actual* full-time job? In this episode, I’m breaking down my go-to system for staying on top of IEP goals without reinventing the wheel. It’s called the "IEP Work Bin"—and once you’ve got one set up, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. We’ll cover: * What to include in…

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PSA Grading Upcharges Fair Or Foul?; NBA Debut Patch Cards Better Than NT Or Flawless?; Playing Over/Under With $1K Shohei Cards 57:49

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EPISODE 324 - Clark and Hyung start the show discussing the NBA Debut Patch cards and whether this will make basketball card collectors forget about National Treasures and Flawless high-end cards. Then for Hobby Headlines, they discuss a few mini-headlines starting with Geoff Wilson's (aka @sportscardinvestor) take on PSA grading upcharges and why …

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Conversation About Cards Over Lunch With Clark, Will, And Roy; GradedGuards Worth It For Your Slabs?; Extended Video Podcast Clips On YouTube! 14:14

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EPISODE 323 - Clark starts the show solo to give a heads up about the fivecardguys YouTube page where there will be more extended video podcast clips (like this one here.) Then Clark plays a conversation over lunch with co-hosts Will and Roy on what they're collecting these days and why Roy is now a convert when it comes to GradedGuards. ----------…

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150. Real Talk: Training Paraprofessionals on the Clock 9:25

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What happens when you're expected to train your paraprofessional team... but you're not given any time to actually do it? In this episode, we're keeping it real with practical tips for special educators who are trying to lead a team while managing everything else. Whether you're brand-new to managing paras or have been doing it for years, you’ll fi…

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Hobby Chain Stores Spell Trouble For Local Card Stores? (ie. Card Vault By Tom Brady, Dave And Adams); Discussing Topps New Incentive: Three Kings Baseball Card; Plus Another Round Of Quiz Show! 1:11:19

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EPISODE 322 - Clark, Hyung, and John open the show talking about the new Three Kings baseball card given by Topps to any collector who has a baseball player's three best cards: MLB Debut Patch 1/1, 1st Bowman Chrome Superfractor 1/1, and the Topps Chrome Superfractor 1/1. Next for Hobby Headlines, the guys discuss the expansion of Card Vault By Tom…

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149. Special Ed Survival Mode: Resetting When You’re Feeling Behind 7:43

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Tired of feeling like you’re already behind by October? You’re not alone. The truth is, you’re not behind because you’re doing something wrong—you’re behind because there’s that much on your plate. In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, I’ll help you reset, cut through the noise, and make a plan you can actually follow. You’ll learn: ✅…

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Should eBay Worry About Probstein Leaving Its Platform To Launch A New One (With Less Selling Fees); 2025-26 Topps Basketball Set Review; Guessing Over/Under $30K On Recently Sold Cards 56:30

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Why I'm Thinking Of Changing The Way I Buy And Sell Cards In The Future 7:28

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EPISODE 320 - Clark runs solo on this Friday edition of the show and explains why he's going to turn to vaulting as a way to buy and sell cards moving forward for many of his cards. What are your thoughts on vaulting in general? DM us @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon, or email us at [email protected] -------------------------- CONNECT WITH US!…

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148. The 2-Minute Shortcut to Finding the Right Student Tasks 12:14

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Tired of spending hours hunting for the right student tasks? In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, I’ll show you how to cut through the overwhelm and find exactly what your students need — in just a couple of minutes. Think of it as your shortcut to less stress and more learning. This episode is extra special because it also has a vid…

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Recounting First Hand Experience Setting Up As A Vendor At Local Card Show; Roy Recounts Experience As A Dealer Abroad (In Vancity Card Show); Another Fun Round Of Quiz Show 1:13:26

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EPISODE 319 - Clark, Will, and Roy open the show with Roy talking about his experience setting up at a card show abroad for the first time (Vancity Card Show in Vancouver) and what the scene was like in the west coast. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys replay some of their clips they recorded live at Vaughan Con a month ago where they talked about…

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147. Let's Differentiate a General Education Lesson Together 11:43

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How I’d differentiate a scripted math lesson Math Lesson - without doing more work: Eureka Math is a strong curriculum—but not every lesson is a perfect fit for your students. In this episode, I walk through exactly how I’d differentiate a 1st grade Eureka Math lesson (Module 1, Lesson 30) without adding more to your plate. You’ll hear how I’d: * P…

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Breaking Ground: The Mintink Story Featuring John Amendola (Founder And CEO) 57:15

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EPISODE 318: In a new series called "Breaking Ground," we talk to successful entrepreneurs, content creators, and innovators in the hobby on their story of how they built their brand and business. For the inaugural episode, Clark of @fivecardguys interviews John Amendola, Founder and CEO of Mintink, who came from humble beginnings to making Mintink…

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Interview With Humi (Founder of Hobbycon) On Putting On 20+ Shows Across The Country In Just Eight Months; Plus A Teaser On New Series Called "Breaking Ground" Launching Next Episode! 28:28

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EPISODE 317 - Clark opens the show teasing a new series launching Tuesday (Sept. 23, 2025) called "Breaking Ground" profiling successful entrepreneurs, content creators, and innovators in the hobby. Don't miss the inaugural episode dropping next week. Check out the teaser on our IG pages @fivecardguys or @cardstothemoon! Then Clark plays the interv…

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146. Stepping Into a Small School with Big Habits: Special Educators POV 10:13

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Ever walk into a school that feels more like a family reunion than a functioning team? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m answering a real question from a high school special ed teacher trying to reset routines in a small school with *very established habits*—and a para who’s been running the show. We’ll talk about: * Why change is so hard in t…

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Fanatics Fest Taking Place July 2026 A Good Or Disastrous Move?; New Ideas For Topps' Customer Appreciation Day; Discussing Hyung's Connection To Mets Rookie Pitcher Jonah Tong 1:02:59

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EPISODE 316 - Clark and Hyung open the show discussing the MLB debut of Jonah Tong, New York Mets rookie pitcher, who Hyung knows personally. They talk about his future potential as well as the hype surrounding both him as a player and in the hobby. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys first discuss their initial thoughts on Fanatics Fest moving to J…

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145. Planning an Inclusion Lesson? Start Here 8:37

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Planning for inclusion doesn’t have to mean creating a whole second lesson—or carrying the entire differentiation load by yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical moves I use to make inclusion work without the overwhelm. Whether you’ve got five minutes to prep or five co-teachers to coordinate with, these strategies will help you focu…

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Banning Customer-To-Customer Sales And Trades At Card Show Short-Sighted Or Fair?; Record-Breaking Card Sales Online A Bubble Or Bull Signal?; Quiz Show On Grading Report For August 2025 1:02:17

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EPISODE 315 - Clark and John start the show talk about the record-breaking month of card sales online and discuss whether it's another bubble or if card values are going to the moon. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the Lake Worth Card Show drama where organizers have banned customer-to-customer sales and trades. Is this short-sighted …

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Why Is PSA Offering Cash For Cards Once Grade Is Revealed?; Clark Featured On Inspired Collectors Spotlight Interview 11:11

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EPISODE 314 - Clark hosts another Friday episode solo, first giving his thoughts on the recent announcement that PSA is making offers to buy cards right after they're graded (for its repack product possibly?) Then Clark plays the interview that he was on with Josh @inspiredsportscards as part of the Autograph Edition of the Inspired Collectors Spot…

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144. What If You’re the Only One Who Cares About Inclusion? 7:52

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In this episode, we're tackling one of the most frustrating realities in special education: when inclusion feels like a solo mission. I’m walking you through small, strategic ways to keep making progress—even when no one else seems to notice or care. We’ll talk about what’s really behind the resistance, how to build systems that speak for you, and …

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Breaking Down Kevin O'Leary's Comments About The Hobby After Purchasing $12.9 Million Kobe/Michael Jordan Card; The Future of Vaulting Cards With PSA Reaching 1 Million Cards Vaulted 1:08:56

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EPISODE 313 - Clark and Hyung opens the show discussing the future of vaulting in light of the recent announcement by Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors, that PSA just vaulted 1 million cards with hundreds of thousands more currently being graded for the vault. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the $12.9 million purchase of the Kobe Bryant/M…

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143. The IEP Meeting That Went Sideways: What to do next 6:58

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If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting thinking, “What just happened?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into what really causes meetings to go sideways—and how you can recover when they do. From unexpected conflict to missed cues and last-minute surprises, I’ll share what I’ve learned the hard way (so you don’t have to). We’ll wal…

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How To Run A More Effective Card Promo Than The Disastrous McDonald's Pokemon Card Campaign In Japan; Travis Scott Ruining WWE X Cactus Jack Release?; New Segment Called "Sneaky Plays" 1:10:35

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EPISODE 312 - Clark, Will, and Roy come together again for their monthly pod session. In this episode, Will gives an update on the upcoming Cactus Jack WWE card collaboration and whether the rumoured strained relationship between Travis Scott and WWE will impact sales of the set. Then for Hobby Headlines, the guys talk about the launch of the McDon…

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Five Quiz Show Questions On The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card #311 (For Episode 311!) 8:26

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EPISODE 311 - Clark hosts this short episode solo and dedicates it to arguably the most iconic baseball card in history: the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Why? Because it's card #311 (for episode 311...see what we did there?) And for this specific episode, Clark prepared five (plus one bonus) questions in a Quiz Show format all about 1952 Topps Mickey …

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142. Paraprofessionals Interrupting During Lessons? Let’s fix that 9:57

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"Paraprofessionals are distracting students by interrupting during lessons. What should I do?" - a frustrated special educator This episode breaks down the most common reasons paras step in at the wrong moments and how to address it without micromanaging or creating awkward tension. You'll learn how to set clear expectations, create collaborative f…

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What's Working and What's Not Working In The Hobby (Dissecting The Athletic Article); High Profile Soccer Players Coming To MLS Good For Soccer Card Market? 59:42

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EPISODE 310 - Clark and Hyung start the show by discussing what impact (if any) Son Heung-Min and other high-profile players previously on famous European clubs and now playing in the MLS will have on the popularity of soccer cards in North America. For Hobby Headlines, they go over the recent article in The Athletic titled Sports card industry lea…

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141. A Week in My Planning Brain: Special Educators Edition 7:27

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything you could be doing to prep for the week ahead, this episode is here to offer some much-needed clarity. I’m breaking down my planning rhythm by day—from prepping para support on Mondays to catching up and resetting on Fridays. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about finding a routine that keeps you (and…

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New Repack Products And Collaborations Keep Coming!; High-End Caitlin Clark Cards A Good Investment?; Playing "Guess the Beckett Price" 1:07:01

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EPISODE 309 - Clark and Hyung open the show talking about the recent record-breaking sale of the Caitlin Clark rookie logoman card and if these sale prices can be seen as a good investment. Then for Hobby Headlines, they dive deeper into two new repack products/collaborations, which include PSA X Gamestop and eBay X Arena Club. Then they introduce …

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Interview With Dave B. (@wolfheartscards) On The Soccer Card Market, Why He's Selling Lamine Yamal, Soccer Card Expo Vs. The National; Plus Lessons Learned Grading A Superfractor 42:27

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EPISODE 308 - Clark opens the show talking about his Bobby Witt Jr. 1/1 superfractor submission to PSA where he got a ton of negative feedback on Facebook. But he also got plenty of comments about people valuing the PSA 8 slab for the 1/1 (in this case.) So based on these facts, Clark has advice to give any future content creator in the hobby space…

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140. Back-to-School Edition – Real Answers to Real Teacher Questions 8:17

4M ago8:17

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Back-to-school season brings excitement… and overwhelm. In this episode, I’m answering five real questions from special educators about what actually matters during those first few weeks. From what to prioritize in Week 1, to how to support (and redirect) a para, to what to do when you feel completely behind—this Q&A is all about practical advice a…

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Reporting Back From The National! (The Good, Bad, and Ugly); Interview With DC, Martin and Steph On How This Year's Show Compared To Past Years; Opening Topps Exchange Boxes Live 43:15

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EPISODE 307 - Clark is back from his first National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago and he reports back with his experience of the largest card show in the world as well as the pros and cons of this year's National. Then he plays an interview with Darrell Chan (DC), Martin and Steph (TripleCz) they did in-person at the National. They compar…