Best Tcg Collecting Podcasts (2025)

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Emergency Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist!? New World Premiere Archtypes! Parasocial Relationships! 1:56:46

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2d ago1:56:46

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There's a new emergency Yu-Gi-Oh banlist here! Genesys format got a huge points update! We're getting a bunch more World Premiere decks! Magic shows off Avatar the Last Airbender! And so much more!

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Spooky Stories That Spooked Us | The Mana Pool #737 2:01:40

3d ago2:01:40

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Since it's Halloween time the dorks thought they'd get into the spirit of things by telling you all about some spooky stories. These come from folklore, our childhood, the bookstore, and the internet, and all of them spooked us, or unsettled us, or at the very least just stuck with us, and we want to share them with you. We also got several suggest…

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Why Pokémon Legends Z-A Works (Even If You Think It Doesn’t) 43:45

6d ago43:45

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Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dive headfirst into the discourse surrounding Pokémon Legends ZA, defending its art style, dissecting its world design, and breaking down why it’s the best-looking Pokémon game yet. The two debate the $70 price tag, highlight how the game’s story and characters outshine its supposed “graphics problem,” and compare …

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Episode 044 | The Halloween Special: The Boyz Return + Jason Goes to Hell and Back + Art’s 20 Year High School Reunion + Brian Goes 007 for a Shoot 2:10:02

6d ago2:10:02

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Send us a text In this Halloween special, the Boyz return from their hiatus for a spooky comeback! Jason goes to Hell and back as he shares his gnarly hospital experiences, Art celebrates his 20 year high school reunion, Brian shoots a One Piece themed photo shoot on a boat, Art travels to Oakland for a convening, we talk 007 themed birthday partie…

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096: Craft World, Changing the Game with Integrated DEX's!! 55:27

9d ago55:27

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On Episode 96 of Interlinked, Cryptoetheus is joined by Oliver, founder of @AngryDynomites. Key discussions include: Craft World, Changing the Game with Integrated DEX's!! Citizens & Guests Cryptoetheus https://x.com/Cryptoetheus Oliver: https://x.com/AngryDynomites Sponsors: Shrapnel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL Website: https://www.…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Counts as Gaming News, Right? 1:40:17

9d ago1:40:17

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This week, Paul and Alec discuss a number of small Yu-Gi-Oh updates like the Neuron event, Holiday Charity, and the Fallen and the Virtuous Deck release. MTG also has a new tournament series with a huge $500,000 prize pool, and both Xbox and PlayStation have thoughts on their next gen consoles!

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Pokémon ZA Is Unhinged (And We Love It) 54:13

13d ago54:13

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This week, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive headfirst into Pokémon Legends: ZA, breaking down everything from its wild NPC dialogue to its surprisingly adult tone and darker storytelling. The crew debates whether the $70 price tag is justified, compares the world-building to Arceus and Scarlet/Violet, and confesses which Pokémon have been jump-scarin…

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Ep. 50: Brendan Pereira (Coach Koe Collectibles) 1:14:13

15d ago1:14:13

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Ep. 50: coachkoecollectibles Jeff and Jameel bring on Brendan Pereira, known as coachkoecollectibles on all your social platforms. Coach and the fellas chat about where the hobby is today with social media presence and so much more! Later in the episode, Andy Broome from CGC joins to discuss some exciting news on the grading front! Meelypod is the …

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Supply Lines: Dungeons & Dragons Part 1 - Character Creation | The Mana Pool #736 2:26:57

16d ago2:26:57

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Welcome to Supply Lines, a running feature here on TMP where the dorks will be looking at resource management in games. What games? All games, because Chewie is convinced that they're all just different styles of resource management dressed up in genre pants. This is the second Supply Lines episode, after starting with Magic: The Gathering (for obv…

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FULL ART Cards Coming to Yu-Gi-Oh! 1:44:03

16d ago1:44:03

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We have to talk about the huge announcement that Yu-Gi-Oh will finally be getting extended art cards, called Overframes! Paul and Alec also recap their experiences at New York Comic Con last weekend, and discuss an interesting survey around gaming demographics. Magic the Gathering also put out a weird consumer survey...…

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095: Astra Nova: Token Utility through Vibe Coding 41:39

17d ago41:39

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On Episode 95 of Interlinked, Cryptoetheus is joined by @Abyssal_DG, co-founder of Astra__Nova. Key discussions include: Astra Nova: Token Utility through Vibe Coding. Citizens & Guests Cryptoetheus https://x.com/Cryptoetheus Abyssal_DG: https://x.com/Abyssal_DG Sponsors: Shrapnel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL Website: https://www.shra…

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The Great Pokémon Leak and the Moon Society of Clefairy 45:03

20d ago45:03

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The Pokémon world just exploded and we’re here for every chaotic detail. Jim Viscardi and Christian Hoffer dig into the massive Pokémon Legends: ZA leaks (without spoiling the story), breaking down the new Mega Evolutions, rumored Gen 10 games, and the wild idea of a full-on Pokémon MMO. Plus, we unpack the latest updates to Pokémon TCG Pocket, che…

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Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Just Got Really Weird Again 1:41:27

23d ago1:41:27

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YCS Anaheim was a bit of a mixed bag, but there's plenty of stuff to talk about regardless!

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When Pokemon Die, Do They Become Gastlys? 22:09

25d ago22:09

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It’s one of those weeks where the Pokémon world feels like a fever dream. GameStop points the finger at The Pokémon Company over the shiny code fiasco, the new TCG Pocket set has collectors in open revolt, and OpenAI’s “Sora 2” has fans literally animating Pokémon movies out of thin air. If thats not enough, how about some chat about Pokémon graves…

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094: Project O, Tcgs, BYTESTREET and Online Collectibles 57:02

24d ago57:02

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On Episode 94 of Interlinked, Cryptoetheus is joined by @TimothyJooste — Founder & CEO of @koingamesio and Founder of @project_o_gg. Key discussions include Project O, Tcgs, BYTESTREET and Online Collectibles. To learn more, join the Project O discord: https://t.co/FaCyIdwRd5 Citizens & Guests Cryptoetheus https://x.com/Cryptoetheus @TimothyJooste …

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Fictional Books (in Fiction) | The Mana Pool #735 2:40:08

26d ago2:40:08

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On this fictional episode of The Mana Pool, the dorks are taking a look at books that don't actually exist. Whether they're macguffins that drive the story, plot points that provide exposition or power to the protagonists (or antagonists), or a self-referential meta thing that makes your head hurt, fictional books have been important in fiction acr…

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Why Is There No Possum Pokemon Yet? 36:47

30d ago36:47

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Megan, and Christian dive deep into the latest Pokémon TCG chaos. From a bizarrely short-lived TCG Pocket Deluxe Packs EX set to the jaw-dropping $11,000 pull rates for Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario, we break down the craziness in the TCG space. Plus, the scalper-fueled mess of shiny giveaways, and a surpri…

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Ep. 49: Mike Zunino (Florida Gators, Seattle Mariners) 1:05:44

1M ago1:05:44

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Ep. 49: Mike Zunino Jeff and Jameel bring on Mike Zunino, former Seattle Mariner, TB Rays, Florida Gator catcher and former MLB all-star! The discuss Cal Raleigh, baseball cards, Ichiro, Griffey Jr and much more! Meelypod is the newest hobby podcast that covers all things sports cards, wax, memorabilia, hobby news, TCG (Pokemon, etc) & all things c…

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Why is Everything So Expensive Now? 1:52:11

1M ago1:52:11

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Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format is off to a good start, Master Duel has a bit of a weak new banlist, and video games are just getting WAY too expensive now...

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Cards | The Mana Pool #734 2:12:22

1M ago2:12:22

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The dorks dive back into the Spider-Man (and the Through the Omenpaths digital nonsense version) Magic set to pick out a mess of cards to talk about. As usual with Universes Beyond stuff, we're talking about what the cards do and what they represent from the source material. Radioactive spider blood! Become a Lifeguard on Patreon! – patreon.com/the…

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Everything About Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys Format, Sony State of Play 2:07:54

1M ago2:07:54

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Paul and Alec dive in deep with the new Yu-Gi-Oh Genesys format, and our review of the Sony State of Play!

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093: Base Token, Pump.fun, Geo Politics and One Piece TCG!? 1:59:13

1M ago1:59:13

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93: Base Token, Pump.fun, Geo Politics and One Piece TCG!? On Episode93 of Interlinked, Cryptoetheus, Jarred and Ben dive into: Base Token, Pump.fun, Geo Politics and One Piece TCG!? Citizens & Guests Nick/Cryptoetheus - https://x.com/Cryptoetheus Jarred - https://x.com/hogsheadcheese Ben Gothard - https://x.com/BenPGothard Sponsors: Shrapnel: Twit…

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Palworld Farm Reveal, Pokémon Museum Event, and LEGO Starter Sets 48:16

1M ago48:16

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive headfirst into another chaotic stretch of Pokémon news. We break down The Pokémon Company’s latest museum partnership with the British Natural History Museum (and the scalper nightmares it might unleash), react to the Department of Homeland Security’s bizarre Pokémon-themed promo, an…

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Doing Whatever A Spider Can | The Mana Pool #733 1:55:08

1M ago1:55:08

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The dorks swing over to both the Spider-Man set and the Arena non-Spidey version at the same time to discuss what the new set looks like. Spider-Man mechanics article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-mechanics Become a Lifeguard on Patreon! – patreon.com/themanapool Podcast RSS Feed: themanapool.libsyn.com/rss YouTube: youtube…

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Ep. 48: Ahmad Black (Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

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Ep. 48: Ahmad Black Jeff and Jameel go inside the mind of an NFL DB with College Football National Champion and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety ~ Ahmad Black! Meelypod is the newest hobby podcast that covers all things sports cards, wax, memorabilia, hobby news, TCG (Pokemon, etc) & all things collectible! Jeff & Jameel will have weekly guests &…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Banlist, Demon Slayer, Nintendo Direct 2:17:03

2M ago2:17:03

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We have to talk about the new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG banlist, and give our recap of the latest Nintendo Direct and our review of the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie.

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Mega Raichu Madness, Pokémon Pokepia Revealed, and a $4 Million Card Sale 53:09

2M ago53:09

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian dive into a jam-packed week of Pokémon news straight out of the latest Nintendo Direct. We break down the shocking announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA launching with DLC, including the debut of not one but TWO Mega Raichu forms, Mega Malamar, and new Mega starters. We also react to the reveal of P…

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No, Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments are NOT Ruined Forever 1:56:30

2M ago1:56:30

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Paul and Alec discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh tournament policies that just went into effect. Oh, and we talk about a big Yu-Gi-Oh AI controversy? And an upcoming Nintendo Direct!

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Al, A.I., & Classic Games | Dorks Just Chatting 1:48:24

2M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

The dorks called an audible this week, so here's the Dorks Just Chatting that resulted. We're all over the place this week, talking about Weird Al, how AI art isn't art and how AI just sucks in general, Brian's long-forgotten first RPG waaaay back on the NES, how Chewie has been playing two classic game compilations, a few weird combat encounters i…

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My Friend Malamar, Phantasmal Flames & Is Spearow A Cannibal? 36:27

2M ago36:27

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim, Christian, and Megan dive into the hypnotic chaos of Mega Malamar’s viral takeover, break down the details of the upcoming Phantasmal Flames TCG set (and what a smaller set really means for collectors), and preview the new Mega Venusaur and Kangaskhan cards. Plus, we weigh in on the new Pokemon immersive even…

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Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds Was WEIRD 2:04:51

2M ago2:04:51

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Paul and Alec recap some of the announcements at Yu-Gi-Oh WCS, we talk about the MTG Spider-Man Universes Beyond, and another AI art controversy.

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092: Last Mint, The Pump.fun of NFTs 55:57

2M ago55:57

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On Episode 92 of Interlinked,Cryptoetheus is joined by c◎reywright.hxd, Founder, of @PlayHoneyland + @lastmintdotfun. Key discussions include Last Mint, The Pump.fun of NFTs. Citizens & Guests Cryptoetheus https://x.com/Cryptoetheus c◎reywright.hxd: https://x.com/filbertsteiner Sponsors: Shrapnel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/playSHRAPNEL Website: …

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Pokémon LEGO, Mega Evolutions, and Lucha Libre Surprises! 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Jim and Christian are back with a jam-packed episode of That Pokémon Podcast! From the latest unofficial reveals of the upcoming Pokémon LEGO sets (including a massive build) to Mega Evolutions crashing into Pokémon Unite, we cover all the latest news shaking up the Pokémon world. Plus! Hatsune Miku’s Pokémon concert, the debut of Mega Hawlucha in …

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Ep. 47: Thomas Haugh (Florida Gators National Champion) 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Ep. 47: Thomas Haugh Jeff and Jameel are back and this time they're with Thomas Haugh from the National Championship winning Florida Gators basketball team! Thomas gives us insight on what it's like playing for Florida, and winning it all! Meelypod is the newest hobby podcast that covers all things sports cards, wax, memorabilia, hobby news, TCG (P…

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What's the Deal with "Collecting" Yu-Gi-Oh Cards? 2:18:43

2M ago2:18:43

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What's the difference between collecting and investing in Yu-Gi-Oh cards? We talk about that and dozens more viewer questions in this week's episode!

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Cryptids - The Truth Is Out There | The Mana Pool #732 2:37:46

2M ago2:37:46

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The dorks take on the existence of creatures that science doesn't support, known as cryptids. We're picking out some of them to talk about in a bit more depth, explaining what they are and why they probably don't exist. If there are any more weird stuff topics you want us to talk about be sure to let us know! Become a Lifeguard on Patreon! – patreo…

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Mega Victreebel, Pokémon Secluded Springs, Pokémon GO Level 80 & More! 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Mega Victreebel is here and it’s one of the wildest Mega Evolutions yet. In this episode of That Pokémon Podcast, Jim and Christian react to the creepy horror-style reveal trailer, debate if Pokémon should finally make a true horror game, and break down the hidden cameo of the Kalos ghost girl from Pokémon X & Y. We also cover all the big Pokémon n…

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091: The Future of Cloud Gaming w/ Yom 57:02

2M ago57:02

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On Episode 91 of Interlinked,Cryptoetheus is joined by Jeff Outlaw, CXO, and Andy, CCO, from YOM. Key discussions include the future of cloud gaming. Citizens & Guests Cryptoetheus https://x.com/Cryptoetheus Jeff Outlaw CXO: https://x.com/GlasswalkerPFFT Andy CCO: https://x.com/laughingbudd Sponsors: Shrapnel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/playSHRAP…

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Pokémon Showed Up Yu-Gi-Oh Again 1:55:09

2M ago1:55:09

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Yu-Gi-Oh has a few news bits AND we talk about a lot of gaming stories this week! Pokémon had a bunch of cool announcements at the World Championships, Gamescom was happening this week, and the PS5 is more expensive now...

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Fort Knox Might Be Nothing But Charizard Cards In A Few Years 55:00

3M ago55:00

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This week on That Pokémon Podcast, Jim Viscardi, Megan Peters, and Christian Hoffer break down all the wild announcements coming out of Pokémon Worlds 2025. To maybe only a few people's surprise, we got a new Charizard card (already destined to break wallets)! We dive into Pokémon Legends ZA’s four-player battle mode, Pokémon Champions' new role as…

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The Ramifications of Going to Space | The Mana Pool #731 2:19:08

3M ago2:19:08

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The dorks head back into the Edge of Eternities gallery, poking around at cards in the set that are neat and tripping into tangents along the way. After a while we pause our gallery perusal and start discussing some of the potential ramifications of EoE and its setting and mechanics. Will we be coming back to the Edge in the future? Will spaceships…

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Ep. 46: Jimmy Mahan 1:14:43

3M ago1:14:43

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Ep. 46: Jimmy Mahan Jeff and Jameel are back and this time they're with Jimmy Mahan from Roadshow Cards! Jimmy gives us an inside look at being an owner in the hobby world! Meelypod is the newest hobby podcast that covers all things sports cards, wax, memorabilia, hobby news, TCG (Pokemon, etc) & all things collectible! Jeff & Jameel will have week…