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Joe Davis has been a leader in the sports card hobby for over 34 years, but his passion for collecting started long before that. From the moment he pulled his first card, he was hooked—and never looked back. As the Owner & CEO of GotBaseballCards (former Topps National Retailer of the Year), Joe has built a reputation for his deep knowledge of the hobby and his unmatched service to collectors. In 2022, Joe was inducted into the Sports Collectibles Industry ”Hall of Honor” for 30+ years of se ...
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Based on 'Phill and Phil's Perfect Ten' podcast show. Rich and Joe and Mark's Perfect Ten is three guys, a hat and ten questions. Listen to them answer ten random questions, which can range from the most witty and clever to the most silly and humorous.
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Basement Brothers

James Jansen

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Welcome to The Basement Brothers! Brothers James and Joe like to cover many different interesting topics on the show. They discuss gaming, history, entertainment, film making and more. Along with the topic there are a few original segments. These segments are Joe's Random Facts, The 50 Cent Feature and Reddit Reviews of the Week!
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Art Drop Radio

Michael Hunt

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Artist Shane Bugbee hosts a discussion on a few of the easiest subjects to define - love and art. This show will include random, loving, art based guests along with Shane's always interesting and never quite typical outsider perspective.
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Not Your Average Joe

Joseph Paul Wright

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Joe is not an expert at anything, but he loves to learn about stuff, and he really, REALLY loves to talk about stuff. An author, journalist, producer, and consultant, Joe looking to provide the world with perspective. Join him as he (inconsistently) attempts to do just that. Featuring a wide variety of guests, ranging from his 9 year old son, to journalists, lawyers, filmmakers, other experts in various fields, and many more random people that he knows (or maybe really doesn't). Support this ...
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Afternoon Pint

Afternoon Pint

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Afternoon Pint is a laid-back Canadian podcast hosted by Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin. Each week they meet at at a craft brewery, restaurant or pub with a surprise special guest. They have been graced with appearances from some truly impressive entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, entertainers, politicians, professors, activists, paranormal investigators, journalists and more. Each week the show is a little different, kind of like meeting a new person at the pub for a first, second or third time. ...
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Title Goes Here

Joe Woolworth & Josh Manning

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Title Goes Here is the podcast for people who’d rather do than debate. Hosted by Joe Woolworth and Josh Manning from Marketing is Storytelling Studios, this show is your weekly dose of unfiltered, unscripted, and unapologetic water cooler talk. We tackle whatever’s on our minds—current events, creative projects, business ideas, and the random rabbit holes that make for the best conversations. No overthinking. No endless planning. Just real talk between two friends who believe that action bea ...
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#CulturePop is a look at pop culture through the mind of Steve Mason, co-host of the #1-rated sports talk show in Los Angeles Joined by stand-up comic Sue Kolinsky, they hear from their friends, plus comics, actors, filmmakers and celebrities talking about movies, television, technology,, trends and completely random stuff.
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A show where 2 great friends let you listen along to their best drinking conversations. Random. Ridiculous. Sometimes Inappropriate. (Okay, oftentimes inappropriate.) Listening won't make you smarter or a better person, but it sure is fun. Join us!
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Lazy Brain Podcast

Brandon Vessels

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Welcome to Lazy Brain Podcast , Brandon Vessels talks about the random things He finds interesting on the internet curating cool content from movies to conspiracy theories. Every episode can cover any range of eclectic topics. This isn’t an in depth analysis of anything. It’s lazy brain. Cover art photo provided by ullas us on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@wildhearts Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lazybrain/support
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The Rutabaga

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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The Rutabaga is a random, unscripted “comedy” show featuring News You Can’t Use, which brings you funny useless news. Check in 10:00 pm Mondays and 11:00 pm Fridays for banter and foolishness. Episodes of The Rutabaga uploaded on Mondays and Fridays. Only on 88.9 The Bridge will you find hosts Nick, Jackson, Fenway, and McLean, who are Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring.
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I’m Casey Jacox, the host of the Quarterback Dadcast. As fathers, we want to help prepare our kids—not only to enter the professional world but to thrive in each stage of their lives. Guests of this show include teachers, coaches, professional athletes, consultants, business owners, authors—and stay-at-home dads. Just like you! They share openly about failure, success, laughter, and even sadness so that we can all learn from each other—as we strive to become the best leaders of our homes! Yo ...
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Welcome to the podcast created in quarantine where I talk about ANYTHING that pops into my mind! This is a space for you and me to share a laugh, fact, or literally anything we are thinking of at the moment.
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An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time.
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This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes you on a journey beyond the usual packs and PSA slabs and into the wide world of collectibles that stretch far past the sports card aisles. From unopened vintage boxes and rare ticket stubs to graded magazines, comics, coins, and even cereal boxes (yes, really), Joe breaks down where hidden gems a…
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Send us a text Thank you, Steve Garraty, for making this week's episode possible! Today, we welcome Lon Stroschein to the podcast. Lon's story hit home for me after spending over 20 years in corporate America. He is now an author, a podcast, a coach, and more, and you will hear all about it today. At Normal 40, his relationship-based process starts…
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In Good Wife, Wise Mother: Educating Han Taiwanese Girls Under Japanese Rule (U Washington Press, 2024), female education and citizenship serve as a lens through which to examine Taiwan’s uniqueness as a colonial crossroads between Chinese and Japanese ideas and practices. A latecomer to the age of imperialism, Japan used modernization efforts in T…
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Haunted by the past, ordinary Okinawans struggle to live with the unbearable legacies of war, Japanese nationalism, and American imperialism. They are caught up in a web of people and practices--living and dead, visible and immaterial--that exert powerful forces often beyond their control. In When the Bones Speak, Christopher T. Nelson examines the…
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A one-dollar licence changed a career. We sit with filmmaker John Mann to trace how Stephen King’s Dollar Baby program led to Popsy, a nine-minute moral sledgehammer that cut backstory, ditched empathy, and focused on pure dread. John lifts the curtain on the odd rules of Dollar Babies, the surreal “mail a dollar” contract, and why strict screening…
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What a week in sports and in the hobby! Joe breaks down an unforgettable Game 7 in the World Series, from Yamamoto’s heroic performance to Freddie Freeman’s quest for another ring. Then, Joe shifts gears into the world of sports cards, recapping a record-breaking night of vintage sales, including some jaw-dropping numbers for 1952 Topps classics. P…
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This week, Joe’s back with a little bit of everything, from a record-shattering Star Wars card sale to a heartfelt reminder about staying content in collecting (and in life). Hear his take on Upper Deck’s bold statement about the state of the hobby, the balance between speculation and passion, and why affordable products are keeping the industry gr…
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Send us a text A putter on a garage shelf became a doorway to memory, legacy, and what it means to lead at home. Coach and author Joe Wessel joins us to trace a winding path from a disciplined Miami childhood and Catholic schools to a walk-on grind at Florida State, summers learning from Miami Dolphins legends, and the day Jack Nicklaus confirmed t…
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War, and the threat of war, spurs governments to invest in secret military technologies and weapons. Imperial Japan, ahead of the Second World War, was no exception. After the First World War, Japan set up the Noborito Research Institute: a division of scientists and technicians to invest in overt and clandestine warfare. Stephen Mercado dives into…
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With two pints of Garrison Red and a milky looking glass of Arak, we cheers (or Bisehtak) to Chef George Elias of Au Liban Lebanese Restaurant. We dig into the textures of Lebanese cuisine—silky hummus, smoky baba ganoush, roasted pepper muhammara, crisp cheese rolls, and a honey-kissed feta fusion roll—while unpacking how a great spread (mezza) in…
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In this week’s episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe pulls back the curtain on the do’s and don’ts of card grading. From modern hits to vintage treasures, Joe breaks down when grading actually adds value… and when it just drains your wallet. Hear real stories from the shop, insider lessons from decades of experience, and surprising truths abo…
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In Indigenizing Japan: Ainu Past, Present, and Future (University of Arizona Press, 2025), archaeologist Joe E. Watkins provides a comprehensive look at the rich history and cultural resilience of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan, tracing their journey from ancient times to their contemporary struggles for recognition. Relaying th…
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Have you inherited a collection? Bought one at a flea market or maybe filled your garage one box at a time? Whether you're a seasoned hoarder (Joe's words...meant with love!) or just picked up your first lot of cards, this episode is your blueprint for what to do next. In this collector's masterclass, Joe shares time-tested strategies for sorting, …
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Send us a text A great career means little if you’re not here to enjoy it. This conversation with KellyMitchell’s president, Blaise Bussell, cuts through the noise to what matters most: leading at home, protecting your health, and building a life your kids will remember. Blaise opens up about the values forged in childhood by a gritty mom and a hum…
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Pull up a chair at the Oxford Taproom and meet Laura Fleming—marketing and events coordinator at Garrison and the creative force behind You Found Flora. We trade festival stories, and unpack how a great night out is actually built: clear incentives, sharp programming, and moments designed to live on your camera roll. Laura takes us from the chaos o…
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This week on Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes you behind the scenes at Charlie’s Collectible Show in Metro Atlanta where SpongeBob cards stole the spotlight, childhood toys brought back big memories, and a surprise stash of unopened 1970s rack packs walked through the door. Get Joe’s honest take on how the show went, what sold (and what didn’…
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A formal approach to anime rethinks globalization and transnationality under neoliberalism Anime has become synonymous with Japanese culture, but its global reach raises a perplexing question--what happens when anime is produced outside of Japan? Who actually makes anime, and how can this help us rethink notions of cultural production? In Anime's I…
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Joe's back from overseas and diving headfirst into one of the most exciting (and often overlooked) corners of the hobby autograph collecting. From chasing signatures at minor league parks to mailing cards to stars, Joe shares creative ways collectors are scoring big, literally and financially. Whether you're holding a stack of signed cards or dream…
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Send us a text Today's episode, we welcome Jason Caywood to the podcast! Jason is the President of Caywood Consulting and is a certified Sandler Sales trainer. In this episode, we explore how adoption shaped Jason’s identity, how he met his birth mom decades later, and why love adds rather than replaces. We share practical tools for calm leadership…
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Joe is a national brokerage president whose early days cold calling in the White pages may have proven to be the perfect guide to show how insurance really works today—human first, tech-enabled, and built for the moments you hope never happen. Joe joins us to share the arc from answering a newspaper ad to leading Brokerlink’s 5,000 + person team, w…
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From the northern lights of Norway to the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen, Joe is back from a breathtaking European adventure, and he’s bringing more than souvenirs. In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe unpacks how travel transformed his perspective and how a shift in mindset can do the same for your card collecting journey. Whethe…
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It’s here - your collector’s roadmap! In this episode, Joe pulls back the curtain on the biggest upcoming sports and non-sports card releases, giving you the inside scoop before they hit shelves. From Topps’ triumphant return to basketball to Disney Chrome, UFC Knockout, and must-chase rookie cards like Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, this is your…
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Send us a text What if the bravest promise a father can make isn’t “I’d die for my kids,” but “I’ll live for them”? That line sits at the center of our conversation with Dr. Jarett Stopforth—a scientist, founder, and devoted dad whose journey runs from Zimbabwe and South Africa to Seattle, with stops in academia, startups, and a few blistering hike…
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The funniest stories aren’t the ones built on clichés—they’re the ordinary slip-ups we all share. Think: hopping into the wrong car, or reaching for the bus pole and accidentally grabbing someone’s hand. That’s exactly the kind of humour Jenny Bovard has built into her work. As lead and associate producer of Pretty Blind—a sharp, scripted Canadian …
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The wait is over. After 15 years, licensed NBA Topps cards are back, and everything is about to change. In this episode, Joe dives deep into the massive shakeup in the trading card industry as Fanatics takes the reins from Panini and reintroduces licensed Topps basketball products for the first time since Steph Curry’s rookie season. What does this…
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This week, Joe takes a break from the market talk and deep dives to focus on something we all need a little more of... fun. Whether you've got a full-blown man cave, a cozy corner in your office, or just a spot at your desk, this episode is all about turning your sports card collection into a space that brings you joy. Joe shares personal stories, …
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Send us a text What happens when a successful corporate career collides with the deeper priorities of fatherhood? In this candid conversation, John Boney shares the raw journey of finding balance after his 25-year marriage ended, while raising three children who are now thriving adults. Standing at 6'7", John brings the same thoughtful perspective …
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Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses (Penguin Random House, 2025) is the second volume in a prize-worthy two-book series based on years of irreplicable personal interviews with survivors about each of the atomic bomb drops, first in Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, that hastened the end of the Pacific War. On August 6, 1945, the United States unleashed a weapo…
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Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe just crossed 15,000 downloads! Thank you so much for listening! In this episode, Joe dives into one of the biggest questions facing collectors right now: to grade or not to grade. With PSA’s latest price increase, longer turnaround times, and an evolving market, how do you decide which cards are worth sending in and whic…
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What if the boxes collecting dust in your back room are actually buried treasure? In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe takes you behind the scenes at the shop for a deep dive into one of the most unexpectedly rewarding projects he’s tackled in a while: turning long-forgotten inventory into real sales. From unopened 80s rack packs and…
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Send us a text What happens when a rebellious teenager receives a life-altering cancer diagnosis at 18? In this powerful conversation, Steve Garraty shares his extraordinary journey from self-destructive partying to profound purpose after doctors discovered a grapefruit-sized tumor in his neck on July 4th, 1986. Steve candidly reveals his spiral in…
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A trip to the Emmys for Steve Mason with an insider’s look at the ceremony, and Mase & Sue react to Nate Bargatze as host and all of the winners…including a couple of big upsets. Plus actor Martin Starr joins the show to talk about his legendary role on FREAKS AND GEEKS and playing opposite Sylvester Stallone on TULSA KING. Then the Potash Twins, E…
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What happens when a single commercial catapults you into becoming a national symbol? Jeff Douglas, the face behind Molson's iconic "I Am Canadian" rant, sits down with us to explore his remarkable journey from reluctant beer spokesman to respected CBC broadcaster. Douglas takes us behind the scenes of the legendary commercial that changed his life,…
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When the market’s hot, so is the risk. In this eye-opening episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe dives into the must-know lessons for collectors, investors, and flippers alike, especially when everything looks like a good deal. From hidden card damage and screw-down disasters to shockingly convincing counterfeits and deceptive auction tactics…
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Today we are joined by Aaron Miller, Lecturer in Kinesiology at California State University, East Bay and the author of Basketball in Japan: Shooting for the Stars (Routledge, 2025.) In our conversation, we discussed the beginnings of basketball in Japan, the ongoing legacy of Samurai culture in Japanese sport, and what Japanese basketball’s succes…
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Hold on to your top loaders, this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe is a wild ride through some of the most jaw-dropping card sales. Joe takes you inside the Summer 2025 Goldin Auction, breaking down record-smashing results that had even industry insiders guessing (and guessing wrong). From a $793K LeBron James Prism Gold to a quarter-million-…
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Send us a text What does it mean to be truly present as a father while building a successful career? Brad Bialy, head of marketing at Haley Marketing and host of the Secrets of Staffing Success podcast, tackles this question head-on in this refreshing conversation about modern fatherhood. Brad opens up about his greatest parenting challenge: being …
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Twelve years after the tragic death of Rehtaeh Parsons, her mother Leah joins The Afternoon Pint for a conversation about trauma, institutional failure, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss. Leah paints a vivid portrait of Rehtaeh—a compassionate teenager with dreams of becoming a marine biologist, whose life spiraled downward after a sexual…
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In this episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, we dive into the ultimate battle you didn't know you needed: Mickey Mantle vs. Mickey Mouse. What starts as a fun "apples vs. oranges" concept quickly turns into a powerful lesson on global recognition, card scarcity, and hidden opportunities in the hobby... Why are vintage Mickey Mouse cards vastly m…
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Thinking of selling your sports cards, memorabilia, or autographs but you're not sure where to start? It's an eye-opening episode where Joe breaks down the real truth about consignment in the sports card world. From shady auction house practices to risky 99-cent starting bids, Joe shares the pitfalls that have burned collectors and how to avoid the…
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Send us a text What does it mean to raise resilient children in today's achievement-obsessed culture? Seth Davis—basketball journalist, editor-in-chief of Hoops HQ, and father of three boys—offers a refreshingly honest perspective that transcends sports and speaks to the heart of modern parenting challenges. Davis begins our conversation with a pow…
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Rudi of Rudi's Hot Sauce shares his family's journey from the Bahamas to becoming Nova Scotia's top hot sauce specialist, revealing how his father's transformative experience with wild peppers led to a multi-generational passion for crafting complex, flavour hot sauces. We talk about hot sauces, family ran businesses and whatever else comes to us, …
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This isn’t your typical episode, but it might be the most important one for you that Joe's recorded yet. If you’ve spent years (or decades) building your collection of cards, coins, comics, or autographs… what happens to it if something happens to you? In this episode, Joe shares real stories from collectors who faced that exact moment and how some…
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It’s been a wild week at the shop! Joe’s been holding hobby history in his hands. We’re talking 1951 Bowman Willie Mays, Mantle rookies, Clementes, and more. But, that’s just the warm-up. This episode takes you on a deep dive into baseball card design across the decades, starting with the 1950s, rolling through the '60s, and hitting the sweet spot …
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Send us a text The moment Casey Wagonfield's now-wife and her six-month-old son entered his life, everything changed. After years of job-hopping and questionable decisions, he suddenly faced a profound realization: "Now I've got responsibilities and a little human to take care of." This awakening marks the beginning of a remarkable fatherhood journ…
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