The hosts discuss their experience at a local card show event, exploring the TCG world, promoting the Hobby Circuit show, the 30th anniversary of TCG, collecting and community, artists and card collecting, TCG trends and gatekeeping, and sports cards and TCG interest. The conversation covers a range of topics including collecting, nostalgia for classic games, interest in sports and cards, gaming and time commitment, old vs. new games, familiarity with sports players, venue and business discussion, social media, and rest day.

Takeaways

• TCG community is welcoming and diverse
• Sports cards and TCG have unique collecting experiences Passion for collecting drives interest in sports cards and classic games.
• Nostalgia for classic games and interest in sports players are key themes.
• Balancing business and rest is important for personal well-being.

Chapters

• 00:00 Local Card Show Event
• 01:15 Exploring the Card Show
• 02:55 Hobby Circuit Show Promotion
• 06:29 TCG World and 30th Anniversary
• 10:29 TCG Collecting and Community
• 12:46 Artists and Card Collecting
• 14:58 TCG Trends and Gatekeeping
• 17:20 Sports Cards and TCG Interest
• 18:44 The Passion for Collecting
• 20:16 Nostalgia for Classic Games
• 21:22 Interest in Sports and Cards
• 22:05 Gaming and Time Commitment
• 23:06 Old vs. New Games
• 26:12 Familiarity with Sports Players
• 28:31 Venue and Business Discussion
• 32:58 Social Media and Rest Day

The conversation covers sports news and updates, TCG news and releases, and changes in grading company policies. The discussion delves into recent developments in the sports world, new TCG releases, and alterations in the policies of grading companies. The topics include NBA and WNBA news, MLB trades, and the impact of high-profile acquisitions in baseball. Additionally, the conversation explores the release of Pow World and the changes in grading company policies regarding the submission of base cards. The conversation delves into the dominance of TCG cards in the graded card market, highlighting the significant percentage they represent. It also emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions for building trust and making deals in the card collecting hobby.

Takeaways

• Sports news updates
• TCG news and releases
• Grading company changes TCG cards make up a significant percentage of graded cards
• In-person interactions are crucial for building trust and making deals in the card collecting hobby

Chapters

• 00:00 Sports News and Updates
• 03:00 TCG News and Releases
• 23:00 Grading Company Changes
• 24:12 The Dominance of TCG Cards
• 25:44 The Impact of In-Person Interactions

The conversation covers a wide range of topics including card games, video games, comics, sports, and Pokemon. The guest shares his experiences with collecting card games, playing video games, and following sports news. The hosts engage in a playful segment of 'Name that Pokemon' with the guest, who is not familiar with the Pokemon franchise. The conversation covers a range of topics including Pokemon, sports, and the vision for the hobby circuit. It delves into the idea of expanding the hobby circuit to include more than just card shows, incorporating games, arcade setups, and other attractions. The hosts also discuss the value of having special guests at these events, such as voice actors and artists from the TCG world. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including voice acting, card collecting, conventions, and sports. The hosts and guest share insights and anecdotes related to these areas, creating an engaging and diverse discussion.

Takeaways

• Collecting card games and video games can be a long-term hobby and investment.
• The sports news segment provides insights into the current events and rumors in the sports world. Pokemon and TCG: The conversation explores the world of Pokemon and TCG, discussing the value of having the creator of a character or the voice actor sign collectible cards.
• Expanding the Hobby Circuit: The hosts envision expanding the hobby circuit to include more than just card shows, incorporating games, arcade setups, and other attractions to create a convention-like experience.
• Special Guests at Events: The value of having special guests at hobby circuit events, such as voice actors and artists from the TCG world, is highlighted as a way to enhance the experience for attendees. Voice acting and character representation in card games
• The potential for growth and expansion of the card collecting industry

Chapters

• 00:00 Card Games and Video Games
• 01:30 Sports News and Collecting
• 02:13 Retro Video Games and Comics
• 02:50 The Journey of Collecting
• 05:40 Grading Games and Playful Segment
• 10:12 Discussion on Boxing and College Football
• 19:12 Name that Pokemon Segment
• 20:20 Exploring the World of Pokemon and TCG
• 23:05 Expanding the Hobby Circuit
• 34:17 Special Guests at Hobby Circuit Events
• 36:06 Voice Acting and Character Representation
• 36:59 Conventions and Card Collecting
• 38:04 Sports and Entertainment
• 40:04 Business and Future Plans
• 49:54 Unconventional Events and Entertainment

Joe Z Collectibles and Jay Cards discuss the behind-the-scenes of running a card show, including the process of starting a business, the expenses involved, and the importance of organization and financial management. The conversation covers the key aspects of organizing a card show, including venue selection, marketing, vendor acquisition, and business goals. It also delves into the challenges and costs associated with hosting such an event, as well as the importance of networking and cross-promotion. The hosts share insights on discounts, trade work, and the significance of growth and improvement in the business.

Takeaways

• Starting a business involves paperwork, time, and financial investment.
• Organizing and managing finances is crucial for the success of the business. Venue selection discounts
• Marketing costs
• Importance of networking and cross-promotion
• Challenges and costs of hosting an event
• Business growth and improvement

Chapters

• 00:00 Starting a Business
• 02:13 The Cost of Doing Business
• 04:23 Partnership and Collaboration
• 15:15 Financial Management and Organization
• 23:35 Venue Selection and Discounts
• 27:12 Marketing and Advertising Costs
• 29:48 Vendor Acquisition and Networking
• 37:18 Business Growth and Improvement
• 41:01 Setting Realistic Business Goals

The hosts discuss recent sports news, including LeBron James' move to the Sixers and Canelo Alvarez's controversial comments. They also explore non-sports collectible cards and share their experiences at a local card show. The conversation covers a variety of topics related to TCG, card collecting, grading companies, and the hobby circuit. It also delves into the challenges of the industry, the behavior of collectors, and the impact of grading companies' pricing on the market.

Takeaways

• Non-sports collectible cards are an emerging market with potential for investment.
• Attending local card shows can provide valuable opportunities for networking and discovering new collectibles. TCG environment differs from sports card shows
• Grading companies' price increases impact the market

Chapters

• 00:00 Recent Sports News
• 03:11 Non-Sports Collectible Cards
• 21:25 Local Card Show Experience
• 21:56 TCG Environment and Collecting
• 23:12 Master Set Collection and Grading Companies
• 26:36 Impact of Grading Companies' Pricing
• 33:18 Hobby Circuit and Card Releases

The podcast hosts discuss their childhood hobbies, transition to adulthood, and the passion for collecting and trading cards. They share their experiences with sports cards, TCG, and the creation of a card show and convention. The conversation highlights the evolution of hobbies and the strong bond of friendship formed through shared interests. The conversation covers the comparison between TCG and sports, the business dynamics of card shops, the challenges of starting a business, the role of vendors in card shows, and the introduction of the podcast and future topics.

Takeaways

• Passion for collecting and trading cards
• Transition from childhood to adulthood hobbies TCG vs. Sports
• Age Gap in Card Shops

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 01:09 Childhood Hobbies and Interests
• 03:34 Transition to Adulthood and Friendship
• 05:22 Collecting Sports Cards and TCG
• 07:05 Exploring Different Card Games
• 18:39 Creating a Card Show and Convention
• 22:05 TCG vs. Sports
• 23:09 The Business of Card Shops
• 27:13 The Challenges of Starting a Business
• 37:34 The Role of Vendors in Card Shows
• 39:29 Podcast Introduction and Future Topics