Held in the western Chicago Suburb of Carol Stream, Illinois the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show has been a bastion of card goodness for many years now. Over the two day event, attendees could browse several tables of non-sport cards and collectibles. Vendors return year after year to catch up with old friends and to delight attendees. Typically held twice annually, the fall show was held on October 17th and 18th. We talk with vendors Jason Beyer, returning guests Bill Hjelmgren from Lookey Here and Paul Maiellaro, former show runner and board member of Treasurechest.org - a charity he helps support during the show.

Jason Beyer

Sidequestgamesandcollectibles.com

sqgamesandcollectibles@gmail.com

Bill & Celeste Hjelmgren

https://www.nonsportcardshows.com/

Paul Maiellaro

https://www.treasurechest.org

‘At the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, we believe every child fighting cancer deserves a moment of joy. It all started in 1993, when founder Colleen Kisel saw the comfort a small toy brought her son, Martin, during his cancer treatment. That simple gift sparked a big idea: bring smiles and comfort to kids facing the toughest battles. Today, Treasure Chest Programs have been established in 69 pediatric cancer centers across the country — with many still actively serving young patients. After a difficult procedure, each child gets to choose a toy, gift, or gift card — a small reward for their strength and bravery.’

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Held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida over the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, I joined Aaron Harris & David Modders from the Star Wars Reactions podcast as well as Mary & Chazz Perdue, members of the CWK Alliance & Facebook Group for some of the great panels, and hit the show floor, which was full of vendors, artists, makers, displays and awesome cosplay from the 501st, Rebel Legion, Droid Makers and Mandalorian Mercs.

This convention had a number of Star Wars guests, including Emily Swallow, Katee Sackhoff, Manny Jacinto as well as a Rebels Voice actor reunion panel with Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, Tiya Sircar, & Taylor Gray and Nika Futterman, the voice of Asajj Ventress.

Aaron and David from Star Wars Reactions Podcast

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Aaron Harris is on twitter and Instagram @taharris121079

David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders

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You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 2: Sagrona Teema.

With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon

And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined by first time guest Craig Dickenson of Reading Between the Reels.

https://linktr.ee/readbtweenreels

Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com

Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-glass-columns-a-wheel-of-time-read-along-podcastid1632986026

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Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations drops by after the recent Destination D23 in Orlando to break down all the announcements that happened. We also give a brief first impression of the recent release of Topps 2025 Star Wars Chrome.

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You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode and talk about what we liked, what we missed the first time and our thoughts on the series. And we hope to bring you great guests as well along the road to help us out.

With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon

And for this Inaugural second breakfast we are joined by returning guest Ross Hollebon of Fantha Tracks.

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Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com

Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-glass-columns-a-wheel-of-time-read-along-podcastid1632986026

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FAX EXPO Chicago returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, just a few weeks after the National Sports Collectors Convention wrapped:

This show played host to many big name celebrities, panels, and catered to fans across many genres. I was able to talk with some old friends and make some new acquaintances. In Artist Alley, Nick and Candace Poblador from CN Factory were showing off the very latest screen prints that display a mash-up of Chicago elements and pop culture. I was also able to talk with Camron Johnson and Joe Corroney, and John Dizon. While over at the STAR WARS cosplay group’s area, Gemma Billings of the 501st Midwest Garrison talked about the Boba Fett display and the mission of the groups.

Nick Poblaldor @cnfactorychi on Instagram

www.etsy.com/shop/cnfactory

Camron Johnson @camrontjohnson on Instagram

www.camronjohnson.com

Gemma Billings of The 501st Midwest Garrison

@501MWG on Instagram

www.midwestgarrison.com

www.501st.com

Joe Corroney @joecorroney on Instagram

https://www.joecorroney.com

John Dizon @John.dizon

https://www.johndizon.photos

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The 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention drew even larger crowds during its 5 day run at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois from July 30th to August 3rd. All kinds of cards and collectibles were up for sale or purchase. Card shops, card manufacturers, breakers, graders, sports figures, and content creators convened on the show floor and to help me recap all this action I was able to enlist some help:

Ian Taylor that card collectors podcast @thatccpod on Instagram

Karl Schmidt collector @pileo64 on Instagram

Sal Barry puck junk podcast @puckjunk on Instagram

Ian McKesson sketch artist @ianmckesson on instagram

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