A podcast from fivecardguys about sports cards from both a collector and investor perspective. Stick around for the ride as we take a deep dive into the state of the hobby, share some hot takes, hopefully provide some useful advice and fun stories along the way. For more info about the podcast, check us out at https://fivecardguys.com/podcast or on Instagram @fivecardguys and @cardstothemoon
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Hoops and Cards: Basketball for Sports Card Collectors and Investors!
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HoopsandCards.com is part of the NoOffseason.com Sport Card Network! We LOVE connecting with Basketball Card collectors, investors, and fans from all over the world - like you! Find us on Instagram (@hoopsandcards) or email the host [email protected] Subscribe to HoopsPLUS! https://anchor.fm/hoopsandcards/subscribe Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one's business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon's financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the "get-rich-quick" schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Universities were not always so vulnerable to the whims of politics. The whole system of taxpayer-funded, university-led scientific research came about at the end of World War II, and was the brainchild of a man named Vannevar Bush. He felt the partnership of government and academics had to be equal in order to yield breakthroughs. Today, the Trump…
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We're here, we're relaxed, and we're talking about Aluminum. What is Google planning for the desktop? Links and Show Notes: Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know Support Material with a Relay MembershipBy Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
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Defensive Shill Bidding A Defensible Strategy?; The Downfall of Snype (Part 1); Playing Over/Under With A Twist
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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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Harvard president Alan Garber and National Institutes of Health head Jay Bhattacharya are two main characters at the heart of the national fight over the future of academia. Alan Garber has been cast as the defender of academic freedom and democracy; Jay Bhattacharya is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the NIH, the agency withholding billions of dollars…
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It's a big week of news without Flo, but Andy holds down the fort. Gemini 3 launches alongside an unexpected AirDrop trick between Android and iPhone. Links and Show Notes: A new era of intelligence with Gemini 3 Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family Support Material with a Relay Membership…
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Contest Giveaway Details For Last Week's Mistake; Plus Few Updates On Hobby-Related Trips For 2026!
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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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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)
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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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The Harvard Plan, a collaboration between On the Media and The Boston Globe, is about the fight for the soul of America’s oldest and most prestigious university. In the new season, they explore what has unfolded at Harvard since Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025. Three main characters, inside Harvard, tell the story from their perspective: politi…
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Google and Epic are still working out the details. The company announces Private AI Compute, which Apple will use to create its own foundation model built on Gemini. And why Google retreated on its planned restrictions for sideloading. Links and Show Notes: Epic and Google may not get their settlement Private AI Compute: our next step in building p…
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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
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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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Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. Links and Show Notes: Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri Support …
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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
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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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Happy Halloween! We parse Google's scary earnings call (it's scary how much money they made!) and discuss what the new Fitbit personal health coach is like. Links and Show Notes: I'll Never Forget Google's Quiet Retreat From Allyship ‘Their history is just erased’: Google drops a key program for boosting women in tech Fitbit's AI-Powered Personal H…
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Do You Agree With What ChatGPT Thinks Are The Top 10 Most Iconic Sports Cards (Vintage and Modern)
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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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What Do You Do With Shohei Ohtani Cards? Does Topps Now Cards Have Long-Term Value? Playing Another Round Of Quiz Show
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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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Andy quietly leads the show from a hotel room as we discuss Samsung's Galaxy XR headset. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Introducing Galaxy XR: Opening New Worlds Introducing Galaxy XR, the first An…
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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
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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!
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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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This episode's title does not refer to the Pixel Watch 4. Google Photo's conversational edits are finally rolling out. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Watch 4: The Apple Watch of Android Phones Pixel 10 Pro Fold smokes up and explodes during JRE's durability test We’re improving navigation and introducing a new control for ads on Google Search 1…
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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!
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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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Google's new Pixel Buds 2a are impressive. The company invokes the Play Store rules to remove an app. A revolution is coming. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Buds 2a Review: ANC Makes These a Worthy Upgrade Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy XR 'Project Moohan' Headset Official Renders and Information Google Calls ICE Agents a Vulnerable Group, Removes I…
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Alternate Realities: A Question for Listeners
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After we released Alternate Realities, hundreds of listeners reached out, sharing stories about friends and family members who had also fallen under the spell of conspiracy theories. Many of them had tried everything they could think of to get that person back... and failed. Has anyone had success with this? If you or anyone you know has come up wi…
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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
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Why I'm Thinking Of Changing The Way I Buy And Sell Cards In The Future
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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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The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. Links and Show Notes: Gemini for Home: The helpful home gets an AI upgrade Gemini for Home: Expanding the Platform for a New Era of Smart Home AI The Google Home Speaker: Engineered for Gemini Google’s “G” gets a brighter loo…
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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
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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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535: A Guy and YouTube Walk Into a Bar
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Andy brings you tales of what happens when creators ask YouTube for help and why hundreds of AI workers contracted by Google were fired. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: So I Got Into a Fight with Yo…
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Breaking Ground: The Mintink Story Featuring John Amendola (Founder And CEO)
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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!
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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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Google has just empowered bots to spend your money, and Reddit is seeking more intimacy. Plus, how Google is inserting itself into Windows and Photoshop. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared fo…
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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
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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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Our reactions to the Apple event and Samsung's "mean girls" spirit about it all. Andy's adventures with Gemini in Chrome and what Nova Launcher meant to the Android ecosystem. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Sh…
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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
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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
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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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Andy is solo this week, discussing the latest ruling in the Google Search antitrust case. Plus, a major Material 3 Expressive drop arrived on Pixels. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: 100x Zoom. Fail …
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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
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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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We have the new Google Pixel 10 in the building and Gemini has gone bananas. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting Links and Show Notes: Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year Nano Banana: I…
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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"
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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!)
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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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Did you really think we'd talk about anything else but the Made By Google event? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Powerful and proactive: Pixel 10 phones are here 9 ways AI makes Pixel 10 our most he…
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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?
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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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What happens when "I'm feeling lucky" applies to Google Photos? And why is Perplexity offering to buy Google Chrome? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code m…
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New Repack Products And Collaborations Keep Coming!; High-End Caitlin Clark Cards A Good Investment?; Playing "Guess the Beckett Price"
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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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It's cool that Google is working on a way to let you spawn 3D map environments, but who is all this AI for? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Genie 3: A new frontier for world models Create personal i…
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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
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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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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
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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…
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