Best Tom Rea Podcasts (2025)

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Guaranteed Though…..Some Good Yuks! 1:09:56

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TOM’S OLD RADIO PARTNER MIKE LOMAZZO, WHO DOESN’T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JOE JACKSON AND ANDREW JACKSON, JOINS US IN THE PODCAST STUDIO FOR AN HOUR OF WHO KNOWS WHAT?By greatamericancollectibles

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I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia! 1:37:29

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Tom & Rico broadcast live from The Philly Card Show, along with a Hall of Fame cast of guests! Don't miss it!By greatamericancollectibles

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SCOTT RUSSELL FROM THE COLLECTOR CONNECTION JOINS TOM & RICO TO DISCUSS ALL THINGS CARD COLLECTING. 1:09:53

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SCOTT RUSSELL FROM THE COLLECTOR CONNECTION JOINS TOM AND RICO TO DISCUSS ALL THINGS CARD COLLECTING.LEE BEHRENDS FROM STERLING SPORTS AUCTION ALSO JOINS THE BOYS.By greatamericancollectibles

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JOE ORLANDO AND LEIGHTON SHELDON JOIN TOM & RICO TO TALK ABOUT A NEW BOOK PROJECT! SEVEN AWARD WINNERS SO FAR….WE'RE GOING FOR EIGHT! 1:06:03

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A new book project is in the works. Tom and Ellen and Leighton discuss the project with Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions. https://www.ha.com/ https://www.justcollect.com/ https://tomzappalamedia.com/cracker-jack-collection/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa…

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MIKE PROVENZALE FROM HERITAGE AUCTIONS JOINS THE GANG! 1:08:52

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Mike Provenzale gives us a state of the hobby address as well as the high points of their auction. Chuck & Stacy of Wheatland Auctions join us having launched their current auction https://www.ha.com/ https://wheatlandauctionservices.com/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…

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THE LOVE OF THE GAME FALL PREMIERE AUCTION IS HERE! 1:15:37

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Al Crisafulli of Love of the Game joins Tom & Rico to showcase some of the amazing items in his fall auction. Some incredible vintage memorabilia. Doug Keating from Cardboard Promotions also joins us to talk about his upcoming Thanksgiving shows. https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ http://cardboardpromotions.com/Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.f…

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REA’S BIG FALL Catalogue AUCTION IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER 1:14:07

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Calvin Arnold of REA gives us a preview of their big Fall Auction and discusses what the heck is going on in the hobby! Oh and we have a very special (and very last minute) special guest co-host! https://collectrea.com/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4…

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GRADY & TOMASULO…YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S GONNA COME OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS. 1:10:50

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Tune in to the great American Collectibles train wreck. Tom and Lou maneuver through a mind field planted by Rico and Derek Grady. Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions was forced to escape 3/4 of the way into the show. Join us for a few laughs. This week's show was very technically challenging, but actually quite humorous! https://www.ha.com/ https://go…

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Listen Now: Lines of Enquiry 2:51

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For fans of true crime like the loyal and dedicated listeners of Mens Rea, we want to recommend a new Irish series that I think you’ll really appreciate. It’s called Lines of Enquiry, a brand new GoLoud Original hosted by former Garda forensic detective John Sweetman. Across eight episodes, John draws on his decades of experience inside the Garda T…

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If You Don’t Have Your Collection Insured…You Are DAFT! 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

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Tom Finklemeier of Finkelmeier Insurance and JP Cohen of Memory Lane Auctions discuss the importance of Insurance for your collection and what the pitfalls are if you have none! https://www.thefia.com/ https://memorylaneinc.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https:/…

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Tom Ruggie is in the House 1:13:55

2M ago1:13:55

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Tom Ruggie of Destiny Family Office and elite collector is in to chat with Tom & Rico about how to handle your collection when you are ready to liquidate, chat about is stunning personal collection and discuss everything collectibles. https://destinyfamilyoffice.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatam…

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It’s All About The Hobby 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

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The guys from Pristine Auctions join Tom & Lou to chat about the state of the hobby, and the new player Pokemon that is turning heads! https://www.pristineauction.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9x3sw Listen to Us on Podbean: …

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Batman is back celebrating the Yankees win in Gotham City. 1:25:01

3M ago1:25:01

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Our pal John Taube of JT Sports joins the guys to discuss the new ‘bat world” in the Majors as well to gloat about the recent Yankees win over the Red Sox. Doug Keating of Cardboard Promotions Sports Card also joins us to chat about his upcoming Greater Boston shows. https://gameusedbats.com/ http://www.cardboardpromotions.com/ https://lucyslovebus…

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The CEO of Leland’s and Clean Sweep Auctions joins the guys. 1:04:58

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Steve Verman, CEO of both Leland’s and Clean Sweep Auctions, spends time with Tom and Lou to discuss both current auctions as well as some great hobby gossip! https://lelands.com/https://www.cleansweepauctions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…

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Joe O is in the house! 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

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One of the true pioneers of the hobby, Joe Orlando Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions joins Tom & Rico to discuss how vintage and modern are actually helping each other. There is also gonna be some good stuff on the table to digest. Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions also joins us to chat about his current very cool auction. h…

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REA's September Auction is going on…. 1:02:03

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Brian Dwyer from REA Auctions joins Tom & Lou to not only discuss the current auction going on, but to give us his take on the state of the hobby. Old friend John Liffmann from JBL Sports Antiquities also joins us. His vintage memorabilia is unsurpassed. https://collectrea.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.faceb…

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The Mile High Auction is Game On! 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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Brian Drent from Mile High Card Company is in the middle of his auction with some great items. Tom, Rico & Brian are also gonna chat about some great hobby issues. https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRT…

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THE OLD PROFESSOR IS IN THE HOUSE 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

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One of the most respected guys in the hobby, Joe Tomasulo of Goldin Auctions, joins Tom & Lou to discuss some of the gems coming up in the Sept 10th auctions, but to also get into some great baseball and vintage card talk. Paul Borges from PB Collectibles also joins us to chat about Rico’s appearance on Saturday at the store in Newport. https://www…

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THE VINTAGE GUY 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

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Jeff Weisenberg from National Card Investors joins Tom and JM to talk about all things vintage. Jeff recently opened up a vintage store in Massachusetts and is committed to spreading the word on having your collection balanced! https://www.nationalcardinvestors.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatame…

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THE FOZ’S GOLD MEDAL IS GOING UP FOR AUCTION! 1:00:55

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Tom & Rico are joined by Robin Tomasi, the wife of Legendary Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury who changed Track & Field with the now iconic “FOSBURY FLOP”. Mike Provenzale of Heritage Auctions and Ray Schulte of Schulte Sports Marketing also join us to chat about the auction, and Dicks legendary career. https://www.ha.com/ https://lucyslovebus.or…

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BROADCASTING FROM THE NATIONAL! 1:12:07

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A cast of characters join us on the Berkus Stage of The National for the second hour of a special two- hour show. Joining us the second hour Derek Grady..Heritage Auctions, Brian Drent Mile High Card Company, Joe Tomasulo Goldin Auctions, Brian Dwyer REA Auctions https://www.ha.com/ https://collectrea.com/ https://www.milehighcardco.com/ https://go…

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BROADCASTING FROM THE NATIONAL! 1:23:21

5M ago1:23:21

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A cast of characters join us on the Berkus Stage of The National for the first hour of a special two- hour show. Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions, John Taube from JT Sports, Jeromy Murray from Pristine Auctions, and Big Al Crisafulli from Love of the Game Auctions get into some lively hobby talk including a discussion with insurance guru Tom Fink…

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Bonus - Tom & Kitty Fitzgerald 23:34

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This episode was originally published asa Patreon exclusive on 12 Jan 2020. In 2016, shocking news broke that an elderly couple were found dead in their own home in rural Co Mayo, and a younger man was found there too - badly injured. Over the following days, while family friends and the community in Irishtown grappled with the tragic news, it beca…

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A COUPLE OF THE GUYS CHECK IN FROM THE NATIONAL…AND “THE SUPER SUB” JOINS TOM & JM 1:07:33

5M ago1:07:33

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Both Scott Russell from The Collector Connection & Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions join us from the floor of The National to report what is going on. Former MLB Super Sub Jimmy Gogger also joins us to chat about his partnership with St Judes Hospital, his playing days with the Red Sox and several other teams,and about the Kentucky Derby Horse n…

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"BIG AL” CRISAFULLI FROM LOVE OF THE GAME AUCTIONS DISCUSSES THE LATEST HOBBY NEWS AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL AND HIS UPCOMING SUMMER AUCTION. 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

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Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auction is in the middle of his auction, and we will chat about what is hot! https://loveofthegameauctions.com/ https://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW59Q9…

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THE BIG GUNS FROM THE NATIONAL JOIN TOM & JM! 1:07:35

5M ago1:07:35

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Joe Drelich, Jimmy Ryan, Brian Copolla, and Shane Winn, the big cahunas who run the National Sports Collector’s Convention, join us along with Mr Personality Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions. The National is a few weeks away, and we are gonna get the skinny! https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On:Facebook: https://www.fa…

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HONORING RICO & THE 1975 BOSTON RED SOX……WITH A LITTLE BACKSTORY! 1:03:54

6M ago1:03:54

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All of the boys are together for this special show honoring Rico & the 50th anniversary of the greatest World Series evah! Oh yeah..There’s a story behind last week’s happenings! Tune in! https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMa4dRTH4mmTfLW…

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Bonus - Satanic Panic in Palmerstown 26:38

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 December 2018 In this episode we take a look at the little-known so-called "satanic" murder of John Horgan (7) in Palmerstown, Dublin in 1973. John and his family lived in a quiet neighbourhood of 9 houses backing on to a field. It was there that his 16 year old neighbour, Lorcan Bal…

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IS IT REAL OR IS I FAKE? 1:05:03

6M ago1:05:03

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Dan Wulkan from Memory Lane Auctions joins Tom & JM to chat about how to identify fake cards and memorabilia, and gives us his take on the state of the hobby. Dave Marino of the marketing team from The National brings us up to snuff on what’s going on as we get closer. https://www.nsccshow.com/ https://memorylaneinc.com/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ F…

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The Batman joins us along with Mr. Pristine 1:04:21

6M ago1:04:21

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John Taube of JT Sports, along with Jeromy Murray of Pristine Auctions join Tom and Rico to chat about game used bats, corked bats, cracked bats, electric guitars, wrestling, what’s hot in the card market, best Italian food in Boston…you name it we are gonna talk about it. https://gameusedbats.com/ https://www.pristineauction.com/ https://lucyslove…

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THE GACS ANNUAL WRESTLING SHOW RETURNS 1:03:04

6M ago1:03:04

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Tom & JM are joined by wrestling expert and former President of Leland’s Auctions Mike Hefner who owns the most extensive collection of wrestling memorabilia in the world as well as Executive Vice Pres of Heritage Auctions Joe Orlando who won every wrestling match in his living room against his brothers as a kid. SPECIAL GUEST!! FORMER WWF WORLD TA…

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A Couple of Rhode Island Guys 1:09:58

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Iconic Boston sports media personality Pete “The Meat” Sheppard and Paul Borges of PB Collectibles join Tom & Rico for some great hobby talk, as well as trying to figure out why the Red Sox suck and how do we right the ship? Also…THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AI SWEET 16 NBA ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT. sr1029thegame.com. https://www.pbcollectibles.com/ Follow U…

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Bonus - The Mysterious Death of Patrick Nugent 30:00

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 6 Oct 2019 In the early hours of the 11th February, 1984, Patrick Nugent died in a car park in front of Bunratty Castle, Co Clare. There had been a party, and Patrick was working in the castle that night. A number of guests were present for the events leading up to Patrick's death, but…

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The Merger of Two Iconic Auction Houses 1:05:59

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Steve Verkman, President of both Clean Sweep Auctions & Leland’s joins Tom & JM along with Jordon Gilroy, Leland’s Consignment Director to discuss the merger and current auctions. Taylor Fisher, GM of the Toronto Blue Jays AA affiliate the New Hampshire Fisher Cats also joins us to talk about their upcoming superstars. https://www.cleansweepauction…

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The two GOATS from the memorabilia world join Tom & Rico….Buckle in! 59:49

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Derek Grady from Heritage Auctions & Joe Tomasulo from Goldin Auctions join us to discuss everything from the state of the hobby, to this damn Pokemon stuff, to Rico’s 0-32 hitless streak. Join us! https://www.ha.com/ https://goldin.co/ https://lucyslovebus.org/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greatamericancollectiblesshow YouTube:…

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Bonus - Tina Cahill & the death of David Walsh 21:44

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 June 2019. This is our first bonus episode to take place outside of Ireland, but involves an Irish couple living and working in Australia. Tina Cahill and David 'Motcha' Walsh met in Sydney after they both moved in 2013. Their relationship was turbulent and marked with violent incide…

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The Rip King, Charlie Parrino is in the House! 1:06:31

7M ago1:06:31

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JRI Cards Guru Charlie Parrino joins Tom and JM to discuss his crazy, unique and highly successful show along with his take on the state of affairs with the hobby. With Charlie you get bells, whistles, hats and the Dollar Dollar Girls! Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ JRI Cards: https://jricards.com/ Watch Us On: YouTube: http…

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Pokémon…. What the Heck is it? ..... We Shall Find Out! 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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Pokémon experts Logan Konjevich and Jeromy Murray along with avid collector Bryan Poole join Tom & Rico for a class in Pokémon 101. Join us to learn about these great but very confusing cards! Guest Links: Lucys Love Bus: https://lucyslovebus.org/ Pristine Auctions: https://www.pristineauction.com/ Watch Us On: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

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Bonus - Kilkenny City Cold Cases 27:53

8M ago27:53

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 5 May 2019. Two women were murdered in the 1980's in Kilkenny. They were unconnected, and unsolved. It would be years before the two murders were "rediscovered" by the Garda Cold Case Unit - the National Serious Crime Review Unit. Appeals for information were made to the public, and no…

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Dramatic Changes in the Hobby & Not Everyone is Happy 1:02:34

8M ago1:02:34

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Dramatic Changes in the Hobby & Not Everyone is Happy Mike Provenzale from Heritage Auctions is joining Tom and JM to discuss the dramatic changes in the hobby, both good and bad. It ain’t all a bed of roses. Also, at the top of the show Lee Behrens from Sterling Sports Auctions chats about his great auction going on Right Now! that has 447 basebal…

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PB Collectibles Has a HUGE Announcement! 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

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With the Memory Lane spring rarities auction right around the corner, Dan Wulken joins Tom and JM to give us a sneak peek at some of the blockbuster pieces that will be highlighted. Jackie Walker & Stephanie Moran of Luc’s Love Bus join us to chat about the fundraiser for children’s cancer AND Paul Borges from PB Collectibles has a HUGE ANNOUNCEMEN…

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Honus Wagner Pays the Gang a Visit 1:04:53

8M ago1:04:53

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Joining Tom and Rico today is none other than Brian Drent of Mile High Card Company. Brian is bringing a very rare T206 Honus Wagner to auction and today they are going to get into the whole mystique about this iconic card and the blockbuster Mile High spring premium auction. Also Scott Russel from the Collector Connection stops by to discuss his p…

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Bonus - Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy 20:47

8M ago20:47

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This episode was initially released as a Patreon exclusive on 8th Sept 2019 In November of 1997, Eileen O'Shaughnessy went to work as normal. She drove a taxi in Galway City, and was one of the few women drivers in the country But on the night of the 30th of that month, Eileen's car was found abandoned in the city with blood all over the drivers se…