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Cultivated By Caryn Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Alan Goldsher, Flavors of AmericaOn this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alan Goldsher, Emmy Award-winning TV producer and founder of Flavors of America, a media project that started during the pandemic to support small businesses by oﬀering free video profiles showcasing local food, culture and unique people across New York City’s boroughs and eventually branching out to multiple states. Alan began his career in media in 1985, working in newspaper advertising sales before going out on his own to publish local newspapers in both Connecticut and New Jersey. His early work built a foundation in community-focused storyte...

2026-02-1235 min

ENDZN - Der DAZN NFL Talk #66 - Pssssttt! Das sind DIE Geheimfavoriten 2025 Wie heißt es doch so schön: Wer flüstert, der lügt! Ob das auf die heutige Episode von „ENDZN – Der DAZN NFL Talk“ zutrifft, können wir ganz ehrlich gesagt erst in einem Jahr sagen. Denn diese Woche geht es um die Geheimfavoriten 2025 – Stand heute. Und um vielleicht gleich noch ein Gerücht zu streuen: Eines dieser Teams könnte unter Umständen tatsächlich 2025 in Berlin aufschlagen!!! Wer das sein könnte? Einfach mal reinhören… Und jetzt bitte Trommelwirbel… Es geht um die Chicago Bears, die Washington Commanders und die Denver Broncos. Warum ausgerechnet dies...

2025-03-271h 29

Teaser Talk Teasing Out the '90s with Alan Goldsher – Music, Writing, and NostalgiaThis episode of Teaser Talk with host Hollie Nicole features a dynamic and laughter-filled conversation with the multi-talented Alan Goldsher. Alan, a bassist, producer, and writer, shares his fascinating career story, from playing bass with jazz greats and touring the world with Digable Planets, to writing books about Modest Mouse, Art Blakey, and the quirky "Paul is Undead." He dives into his deep love for '90s music and emo culture, serving up nostalgic vibes and insights into why he still jams to Green Day playlists. The two discuss the impact of AI on wr...

2024-11-2631 min

Collect This!We Love the Nineties - or - Our Favorite 1990s Athletes Not Named Michael Jordan (Part 2)Author Jon Finkel joins CSG’s flagship podcast for a loving look at the icons of the junk wax era.Jon Finkel, author of the acclaimed sports books 1996: A Biography and Windmills and Tomahawks: Nine Chapters About Dominique Wilkins, joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a two-part breakdown of their favorite athletes and cards of the 1990s.“Jon and I are both total nineties sports nerds,” said Goldsher, “so breaking down our favorite players from our favorite decade was second nature, primarily because this is the sort of discussion we have whenever we talk sports. Thi...

2023-02-0634 min

Collect This!We Love the Nineties - or - Our Favorite 1990s Athletes Not Named Michael Jordan (Part 1)Author Jon Finkel joins CSG’s flagship podcast for a loving look at the icons of the junk wax era.Jon Finkel, author of the acclaimed sports books 1996: A Biography and Windmills and Tomahawks: Nine Chapters About Dominique Wilkins, joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a two-part breakdown of their favorite athletes and cards of the 1990s.“Jon and I are both total nineties sports nerds,” said Goldsher, “so breaking down our favorite players from our favorite decade was second nature, primarily because this is the sort of discussion we have whenever we talk sports. Thi...

2023-02-0237 min

Collect This!A Way-Too-Early Super Bowl Preview...for Card CollectorsCollect This! lists five players from the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs who hobbyists might want to watch…none of whom are named Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts.“Card collectors react to big games, and justifiably so. So when the Super Bowl matchup was decided, I wondered who hobbyists should train their eyes on.”So said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect This! In a special episode, Goldsher trained the spotlight on five Super Bowl performers who, with a stellar performance on February 12, could amp up their card value.Goldsh...

2023-01-3011 min

Collect This!Sotheby's Mamba MentalityA heavyweight figure from the heavyweight auction house waxes about Kobe Bryant, GOATs and educating collectors.Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Vice President and Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectibles, visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This, where he chatted with host Alan Goldsher about today’s auction scene.“One of the many cool things about Brahm is that he brings a sense of funk to Sotheby’s,” said Goldsher. “The auction house, which has been a thing since 1744, is amazing with or without said funk. But when there are multi-million-dollar sneakers on the platform with somebody like Br...

2023-01-2634 min

Collect This!A Visit to FantasylandNando DiFino from The Athletic discusses the commonality between drafting a fantasy baseball team and collecting baseball cards.Nando DiFino, one of the most venerable pundits in the world of fantasy sports, joined CSG’s flagship sports card podcast Collect This! for a wide-ranging chat that ran the gamut from oddball card collecting, to big-man bias amongst NBA hobbyists, to fantasy football drafting strategy.“Nando was a great get for the show,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher. “He writes and podcasts for both The Athletic and the Bettor Sports Network, plus his wife just had their...

2023-01-1940 min

Collect This!A Salute to Jackie RobinsonA tribute to one of the most important athletes to grace the field of play and the front of a card from Collect This! “There isn’t much to say about Jackie Robinson that hasn’t been said in an eloquent, learned manner. But he means a whole lot to me and the collecting community, so I’ll chop it up about him any time, anywhere,” said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect This!In this tribute to the great #42, Goldsher was joined by CSG’s Vice President, Andy Broome. “Talking vintage baseball with And...

2023-01-1717 min

Collect This!Getting FanaticalFanatics Collectibles’ President of Trading Cards breaks down the past, present and future of the industry giant.David Leiner, Fanatics Collectibles’ President of Trading Cards, visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This!, where he discussed the direction of the company’s card and memorabilia division.“Dave is a lifelong collector and a veteran presence at Topps,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher, “and the fact that Fanatics not only kept him on board after acquiring Topps, but also hired like-minded collectors, is a sign that the hobby’s largest entity gets it.”Goldsher continued, “Dave of...

2023-01-1242 min

Collect This!Alt AF - A Masterclass in Alternative Assets (Part 2)In a special two-part episode, three experts in the alt assets space dive into a variety of investment classes.“With the stock market’s continuing volatility, interest in alternative asset investments is as intense as ever, so an in-depth look at the alt scene was very much in order.” So said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect This! In a two-part episode, Alan spoke alts with three of the field’s sharpest minds: Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich from Altan Insights, and Slava Rubin from Vincent Alternative Investments. “Over the last couple of...

2023-01-0527 min

Collect This!Alt AF - A Masterclass in Alternative Assets (Part 1)In a special two-part episode, three experts in the alt assets space dive into a variety of investment classes.“With the stock market’s continuing volatility, interest in alternative asset investments is as intense as ever, so an in-depth look at the alt scene was very much in order.” So said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect This! In a two-part episode, Alan spoke alts with three of the field’s sharpest minds: Bradley Calleja and Dylan Dittrich from Altan Insights, and Slava Rubin from Vincent Alternative Investments. “Over the last couple of...

2023-01-0536 min

Collect This!A Salute to PeléCSG’s sports card podcast salutes the late soccer icon.On December 29, 2022, Pelé passed away at the age of 82. Arguably the greatest soccer player in history and inarguably one of the greatest figures in all of sports, the Brazilian legend was beloved by hardcore soccer fanatics and casual viewers alike. He’s also a favorite of card collectors, so it was only appropriate that CSG’s flagship sports card podcast pay tribute to the king of the beautiful game.“I’m not a soccer expert by any means,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher, “but I was lucky eno...

2022-12-2917 min

Collect This!CGC Roundtable, Part TwoExperts from Certified Collectables Group's comics, paper money and trading card verticals break down what’s happening in their respective ends of the collecting world.Four of Certified Collectable Groups graders and grading experts joined CSG’s flagship sports card podcast to discuss their respective collecting buckets: Andy Broome: CSG Vice President (sports cards)Chad Hawk: PMG Grading Finalizer (paper money)Matt Nelson: CGC President (comics)Matt Quinn: CGC Trading Cards Vice President (trading cards)“On a certain level, collecting is collecting, regardless of what it is you’re collecting,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldshe...

2022-12-2945 min

Collect This!T206 and BeyondCollector David Hall and CCG’s Mark Salzberg pay homage to some of the most beloved cards in the hobby.Sports card expert David Hall and CCG Chairman Mark Salzberg visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This!, where they broke down the history of three of the hobby’s most revered baseball card sets: T206, 1933 Goudey and 1952 Topps.“For historically-minded card collectors and old-school baseball fanatics, these series are as iconic as it gets,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher. “They include two of the hobby’s most valuable cards — the T206 Honus Wagner and the 1952 Topps M...

2022-12-2244 min

Collect This!LeBron James and the HobbyA look at why LeBron James is beloved on the court and in the hobby.“LeBron James’ NBA career may be nearing its end, but his place in the hobby is eternal,” says Alan Goldsher, host of Collect This!, CSG’s flagship sports card podcast. “That’s why we decided it was time to pay homage to The King.”In a special episode of the acclaimed pod, Alan and Basketball Card Fanatic editor Adam Gray discuss why LeBron, more so than few active professional athletes, remains a valued figure to hobbyists.“Basketball card collectors love...

2022-12-1924 min

Collect This!2023 Hobby Preview RoundtableAn all-star group of hobby experts discuss how 2022 looked and how 2023 might look in the world of sports collecting.Seven collecting insiders joined CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This! for a look at the hobby world's 2022 ups and downs, then offer bold predictions as to what collectors might see in 2023. Guests include:Bradley Calleja (Research Analyst, Altan Insights)Jesse Craig (Director of Business Development, PWCC Marketplace)Ryan Friedman (Founder, Auction Report)Tony Giese (Consignment Director, Heritage Auctions)Dan Hajducky (Associate Editor, ESPN.com)Darren Herman (Operating Partner , Bain Capital)Susan Lulgjuraj (Marketing Manager, CSG)“Man...

2022-12-1549 min

Collect This!The Business End with Darren RovellThe Action Network’s sports industry guru Darren Rovell takes a broad view of the collecting world’s landscape.The Action Network’s Senior Coordinating Producer Darren Rovell joined CSG’s sports card podcast Collect This! for a wide-ranging discussion about the betting/collecting corollary, the rising interest in alternative asset classes amongst card collectors and how 2023 might look to collectors and bettors alike.“Darren is arguably one of the sports world’s most diverse journalists,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher. “He can speak with absolutely authority on everything from the value of modern sports cards, to...

2022-12-0844 min

Collect This!CCG Roundtable, Part OneCCG’s CEO Steve Eichenbaum and President Max Spiegel break down the past, present and future of the venerable grading company.In the first of two Certified Collectables Group roundtable discussions, Collect This! welcomed CCG’s CEO Steve Eichenbaum and President Max Spiegel, who discussed the origin and growth of the ever-evolving grading company.“Steve and Max make for a fantastic team,” said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher. “Steve is a veteran business guy, and Max is a lifelong collector, and their respective skill sets and passions compliment each other perfectly.”Goldsher added, “I learned a whol...

2022-12-0146 min

Collect This!Writing the HobbyESPN's Hobby Expert Joins CSG's Sports Card Podcast, Collect This!ESPN.com Associate Editor and go-to collecting expert Dan Hajducky joined CSG's sports card podcast Collect This! for a discussion about virtually every aspect of modern collecting."Dan is a both a dogged reporter and a long-time collector, so he can speak knowledgeably about pretty much any hobby topic," said Collect This! host Alan Goldsher. "We touched on everything from the sustainability of the hobby, to modern versus vintage collecting, to what we might see from Fanatics in 2023."Goldsher continued, "What sets Dan...

2022-11-2348 min

Collect This!2022 World Cup Preview...on the Pitch and in the HobbyThe World Cup kicks off on Sunday, November 20, and in celebration of the beautiful game, CSG’s Collect This! podcast welcomed a trio of soccer experts to break down what fans and hobbyists should look for.Collect This! host Alan Goldsher raved about his guests for this special episode. “I always joke that I’m a C-minus soccer student, but behind every joke is a grain of truth, so whenever I have a soccer-themed show, I try and book guests from whom I can learn a thing or two. And I learned a whole bunch from Sal DiStef...

2022-11-1838 min

Collect This!The Intersection Between Collecting and FantasyMultiple-Emmy-winning producer Chris Corbellini and Bettor Sports Network founder Matt Deutsch joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a roundtable talk about the metaphorical Venn diagram in which fantasy sports intersects with card collecting.“There are millions of hobbyists, and there are millions of fantasy football players, and being that both investing in modern cards and drafting a fantasy team have are, for the most part, an exercise in speculating what might happen on the field, it’s little wonder that the vast majority of collectors—at least the ones I know—are pretty hardcore fantasy players.”Golds...

2022-11-1752 min

Collect This!The Top Step with Card LadderIn 2020, collectors, entrepreneurs and sports fanatics Josh Johnson and Chris McGill launched Card Ladder, a data-driven index that tracks the ups and downs of tens of thousands of sports cards. On the latest episode of CSG’s podcast Collect This!, the two joined host Alan Goldsher for a look into the value of…value.“The importance and intrinsic coolness of Card Ladder and their mission can’t be overstated,” Goldsher said. “Think about it: if you’d have been told even three years ago that someday, you’d have easy access to the hobby worth of virtually any given athlet...

2022-11-1044 min

Collect This!Inside the Chuckster: The Man Who Literally Wrote the Book on Charles BarkleyOf Timothy Bella's new book Barkley: A Biography, Shaquille O'Neal raved, "Charles is like a brother to me and there’s no one else like him. His larger-than-life persona shines through in Timothy Bella’s writing and I know this biography, of one of the world’s most entertaining people, will be enjoyed by many." In his first-ever podcast interview, Bella breaks down Barkley's place in NBA and media history, his writing process, and why collectors should hold on to their Chuckster memorabilia.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any qu...

2022-11-0348 min

Talking Scared 116 – Brian McAuley & The Delights of Human EviscerationSend us a textHalloween may be over but I trust you aren’t tired of horror? No? Good. ‘Cos this week’s guest packs a double-whammy – horror novels and horror movies all in one. Brian McAuley is a screenwriter and debut novelist. His first book, Curse of the Reaper is a behind-the-scenes look at how the horror movie sausage gets made, featuring the greatest slasher icon never to actually exist, and some of the best ‘bad’ scriptwriting you’ll ever read.Brian and I talk about Hollywood as a place of both cinematic and s...

2022-11-011h 09

Collect This!Bo Knows Podcasts with Jeff PearlmanBestselling author Jeff Pearlman discusses his new biography, The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson, offering insights into the legendary two-sport terror that run the gamut from mind-blowing athletic feats, to amazing bouts of generosity, to the near-murder of a teammate.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-10-2739 min

Collect This!Rookie (Card) of the Year? - An Homage to Julio RodriguezSeattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is one of the most electric -- if not the most electric -- player to enter MLB in recent memory. That being the case, it's little wonder that when collector Pete Lacombe pulled a Rodriguez 1/1 2022 Topps Chrome #111 Logofractor Rose Gold parallel, his head metaphorically exploded...an explosion that became boomier when CSG graded it a 10.In this special episode, Pete and Elite Sports New York editor Matt Musico discussed J-Rod's impact both on the field and amongst collectors.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have...

2022-10-2720 min

Collect This!NBA Card RoundtableThree of the card collecting world's foremost hoop heads discuss which NBA stars might ramp up their hobby values in the 2022-23 season. Spoiler alert: Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, and Ja Morant are very much on their radars.GuestsDarren Herman (Bain Capital)Jake RoyJon the Basketball Card Guy_____For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-10-2054 min

Collect This!A Salute to the 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps CardCSG recently bestowed a grade of 8 upon a 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps card, making it the most valuable card to pass through its grading room. Collect This! celebrated this monumental achievement with an episode devoted solely to arguably the most iconic card in sports collecting.GuestsAndy Broome: Vice President, CSGSimeon Lipman: Appraiser, Antiques RoadshowDavid Seideman: Former Forbes contributor / Mickey Mantle expertFor more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and...

2022-10-1838 min

Collect This!2022 NBA Season Preview...On the Court and in the HobbyFormer NBA league executive and current Goldin executive Sam Farber helps break down what the fans and collectors might see in the coming NBA season. Sam drops hot takes on his beloved Boston Celtics, host Alan Goldsher drops hot takes on his beloved Chicago Bulls, and the two offer predictions about the regular season, the championship, and the hobby world.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-10-131h 38

Collect This!Opening the Vault with Jesse CraigPWCC Marketplace's Director of Business Development Jesse Craig takes us on an aural tour of PWCC's 2,000 square foot vault, a vault that stores almost $1 billion dollars in sports cards and sports memorabilia.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-10-0633 min

Collect This!Aaron Judge, Broken Records and the HobbyNow that the the American League home run record belongs to Aaron Judge, it's the ideal time for CSG Marketing Manager and lifelong New York Yankees card collector Susan Lulgjuraj to discuss Judge's hobby history, breaking down how the record-breaking slugger's card value might or might not fluctuate in the coming weeks, months and years.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-10-0325 min

Collect This!Breaking Good with Tom KulczewskiTom Kulczewski from Real Sportscards and Real Breaks delivers a primer about card breaking, delving into the processes, the culture, and the future of this thriving, ever-evolving hobby offshoot.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-09-2938 min

Collect This!Fractional Ownership Summit with Evan Beard, Ezra Levine and Rob PetrozzoIn a wide-ranging roundtable discussion, three of the heaviest heavyweights in the fractional ownership space -- Masterworks’ Evan Beard, Collectable’s Ezra Levine and Rally’s Rob Petrozzo -- drop a whole lot of knowledge of this burgeoning investment paradigm, and how it impacts collectors of all asset classes.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-09-2242 min

Collect This!Auction Summit with Tony Giese and Ryan FriedmanHeritage Auctions' Consignment Director Tony Giese and Auction Report founder and editor Ryan Friedman break down the current sports auction landscape, discussing everything from how to bid, to breaking into the industry.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-09-1550 min

Collect This!Invest This! with Darren HermanBain Capital Operating Partner -- and lifelong sports collector -- Darren Herman breaks down what goes on in the center of the sports card collecting/sports card investing Venn diagram.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-09-0839 min

Collect This!2022 NFL Preview...On the Field and in the HobbyCard collectors dig quarterbacks. Wide receivers? They’re fine – everybody loves themselves a good Jerry Rice card. Running backs are also okay – nobody’s gonna turn down a Walter Payton rookie somethin’ somethin’. But QB’s rule over all. It’s totally understandable, because quarterback is arguably the most important position not just in football, but in all of sports. Also, the signal caller is almost always the face of the franchise, so if you have the option to collect either Justin Herbert or Austin Ekeler, you’re probably going with Herbert.In a unique preview of the 2022 NFL seaso...

2022-09-0724 min

Collect This!A Soccer Collecting Master Class with the World Football CollectionUmberto Paolucci and Matteo Pella, the curators of the world's greatest collection of soccer memorabilia, discuss how they built their 250,000-piece masterwork, how the World Cup could impact collecting, and current soccer players who card collectors should watch.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-09-0144 min

Collect This!Breaking Down the $12.6 Million Mickey Mantle Card Sale with Joe OrlandoOn Sunday, August 28, 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card for $12.6 million, the most ever paid for a sports collectible of any form. In an exclusive interview, Heritage's Executive Vice President of Sports Joe Orlando discussed why both Mantle and the card are so important to collectors.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-08-2822 min

Collect This!Appraise This! with Andy Broome and Simeon LipmanHost Alan Goldsher is joined by CSG's Vice President Andy Broome and appraiser Simeon Lipman (PBS's Antiques Roadshow) to discuss the evolution of grading and appraising sports cards and memorabilia. Andy and Simeon also offer up invaluable advice for collectors who wish to transition into the world grading and appraising.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-08-2552 min

Collect This!Hobby Class is in Session with Rich MuellerSports Collectors Daily founder and editor Rich Mueller discusses the evolution of content in the collecting world, touching on how the continued growth of The Hobby has created a demand for more articles, more videos, and, yes, more podcasts.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-08-1842 min

Collect This!Free Association, Vintage Baseball Edition with Joe OrlandoJoe Orlando from Heritage Auctions waxes poetic about the impact that the likes of Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Ken Griffey Jr. have had -- and will continue to have -- on The Hobby.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-08-1146 min

Collect This!A Love Letter to Air Jordans with DJ Skee, Dylan Dittrich, and Tone StakesDJ Skee (Topps Project70), Dylan Dittrich (author, Sneakonomic Growth), and Tone Stakes (Fanatics) discuss their favorite championship-era Air Jordans, what the shoes mean to collectors, and Michael Jordan's intrinsic GOAT-ness.For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, produced, engineered, and scored by Alan Goldsher. New episodes premiere every Thursday.

2022-08-0431 min

Collect This!COLLECT THIS! (trailer)Each week, host Alan Goldsher will interview an industry heavyweight…or two…or maybe even three or four…who will give us their takes on the latest scoops in the world of collecting, deliver deep dives into the athletes and card companies you love to collect, and offer up master classes in hobby history. “Collect This!” will be available to stream on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. For more information, please write CollectThis@csgcards.com.

2022-07-2101 min

Alts The Tokens Awards: A First of its Kind NFT Award ShowHoracio spoke with Antares Vargas and Narumi Inatsugu, co-founders of The Tokens Awards. The Tokens is a first of its kind event for the NFT community. Antares and Narumi are veteran award show producers, and are using their experience to highlight a diverse set of artists across several mediums. The Tokens Awards will take place on July 10th at 4 pm PST on Twitter Spaces. Discussion topics include: The work involved with producing The Tokens AwardsThe inspiration behind the award showFinding community through Twitter SpacesGetting artist involvement...

2022-06-2737 min

Alts Jesus Garcia: Collecting Pokémon Cards and Other Trading Card GamesHoracio spoke with Jesus Garcia, a Pokémon expert and the Consignment Director for Trading Card Games at Heritage Auctions. Jesus talks about the origins of Pokémon and some reasons for its enduring popularity. We also touch upon some of the most valuable trading cards in the Pokémon franchise. Jesus also mentions the emergence of Magic the Gathering and its recent rise in value.Additional topics include:Pokémon Blue and RedCollector preferences between Japanese and English cardsWatching Pokémon: The First Movie in 1999Limited Editi...

2022-06-2336 min

Alts Diane D'Amato: Investing in Luxury Handbags and the Hermes BrandHoracio spoke with Diane D’Amato, the Director of Luxury Assets at Heritage Auctions. Diane is an expert in luxury handbags. She has a wealth of experience in the auction industry and in private markets. In this episode, Diane talks about Hermes as the leading luxury brand, what makes these bags so special, and other brands in the space.Additional topics include:Handbags as the #1 financial asset for womenHermes as the top luxury brand in investable handbagsGrading handbags on a 1 – 4 scaleCombining the auction and retail worlds

2022-06-2028 min

Alts Chris Zhu: Artificial Intelligence, NFT Gaming, and Digital Native BeingsHoracio spoke with Chris Zhu, the co-founder and CEO of Mirror World. There is some mind-blowing technology at play here. Mirror World looks to be at the intersection of NFTs, the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and interoperability. In this podcast, find out how Chris is building the ‘Nintendo of the Metaverse’ by creating digital native beings capable of learning and communicating with their owners. Additional topics include: Interacting with NFTs through conversationGenerative models used by artificial intelligence algorithmsEmphasizing the value of NFTs through digital ownershipRecording the evolution of N...

2022-06-1627 min

Alts Iris ten Teije: Fractional Investment Platform Koia and the European MarketHoracio spoke with Iris ten Teije, co-founder of Koia. Iris turned a career in fintech into an opportunity to start Koia with her expertise in retail investing. Koia is a fractional investment platform allowing investors to buy shares of rare collectibles and luxury items. Koia is also at the forefront of Web3 investment as buyers receive NFTs representing their share of ownership in the physical items. In this episode, we talk about the beginnings of Koia, growth, and future developments.Additional topics include:Collectibles as investments in diversified portfoliosReceiving feedback from Koia...

2022-06-1335 min

Alts Joe Burrill: Online Business Broker, Generating Passive IncomeHoracio spoke with Joe Burrill, the founder of Just Website Brokerage. Joe is the highest-rated website broker on Flippa.com, an online marketplace for online businesses. In this episode, Joe shares how he got started with online businesses and how he transitioned into becoming a broker. This one is full of great advice in general and about getting started with an online business.Additional discussion topics include:Using savings to start acquiring online businessesGiving credit to the eBusiness Institute for providing supportSetting up businesses to sell by thinking with...

2022-06-0937 min

Alts Mark Montero: Vintage Graded Toy Collectibles at LCG AuctionsHoracio spoke with Mark Montero, the toy-focused LCG Auctions' founder, and CEO. In this episode, Mark talks about his experience in the memorabilia industry that led him to found LCG Auctions. The discussion highlights the historical appreciation of collectible toys, emerging asset classes like graded VHS tapes, and the future of the collectible toy industry.Additional discussion topics include:Learning business fundamentals with baseball cardsIntroduction to the toy industry through a vintage G.I. JoeNostalgia and the display value of vintage toysHighlights from the LCG Spring...

2022-06-0639 min

Alts Leore Avidar: Investing and Borrowing in Alternative AssetsHoracio spoke with Leore Avidar, the founder and CEO at Alt. When it comes to sports card marketplaces, Alt is one of the leading platforms in the space. Alt offers a number of features and services, including an exchange and weekly auctions. Leore, a sports card enthusiast, is looking to build beyond sports cards by moving into other collectibles and by embracing Web3.Discussion topics include:Using sports cards as collateral for a loanAlt as a platform that allows investing and borrowing in alternative assetsUsing clean data to create...

2022-06-0234 min

Alts Kristian Kielhofner: Fighting NFT Fraud and DisinformationHoracio spoke with Kristian Kielhofner, the founder of Tovera. Tovera is a platform built around a verification program to detect fraud in digital assets. Tover recently launched FNFTF.io, a database using proprietary algorithms to determine if NFTs are authentic. Kristian’s development of the company came from his thesis that as Web3 expands, so will the need to fight against fraud and scams.Discussion topics include:Tovera as a verification / provenance solution for Web3Kristian’s background as co-founder of Star2StarSolving a bug on Star2Star’s serversD...

2022-05-301h 00

Alts Swati Chaturvedi: Investing in Deep Tech and Doing Due Diligence at Propel(X)Horacio spoke with Swati Chaturvedi, the co-founder and CEO of Propel(X). In a wide-ranging discussion, the podcast touches on due diligence, alternative investments in technology and science, democratizing investing, investing in a turbulent market, and the investment opportunities on Propel(X).Additional discussion topics include:Starting MIT Angels to help leverage technology companiesDue diligence and operating under best interest as a broker-dealerCurating investment opportunitiesThe importance of asking startups detailed questionsInherent risk of investing in alternative assetsThe value of transactions...

2022-05-2642 min

Alts Brian and Drew: Building on the Blockchain, Crypto Law, and DAOsHoracio spoke with Brian Harstine of Acquire and Andrew Hill. Andrew is a managing associate of the law firm Frost Brown Todd, and one of the leading experts in blockchain and cryptocurrency law in the country. Brian is the CEO of Acquire, a company that is tokenizing securities of private equity deals. Brian and Andrew talk about the advantages of blockchain, legal issues in the space, and the most recent developments at Acquire. Discussion topics include: Fitting technology with existing frameworksUsing blockchain to power traditional assets at scaleOn-chain data...

2022-05-2342 min

Alts Cameron Hejazi: Cent, Twitter, and NFT ArtistsHoracio spoke with Cameron Hejazi, the co-founder and CEO of Cent. Cameron created Cent in 2017 with the purpose of creating a community where artists could share their work and build a fan base. Cent made headlines when Valuables, its NFT marketplace of Tweets, minted Jack Dorsey’s first tweet and sold it for $2.9 million. Cent also created a separate NFT marketplace that had to be shut down due to fraudulent activity. Cameron discusses all this and more on the podcast.More discussion topics include:Building Web3 communitiesExperimenting with incentivizing curation and participation...

2022-05-1931 min

Alts Zak and Kareem: Alternative Investments During a Volatile Market at AltExchangeHoracio spoke with Zak Boca and Kareem Hamady, co-founders of the online platform AltExchange helping financial advisors and individual investors keep track of their funds. Zak and Kareem talk about the current state of the market and provide some insight on how to weather downturns. They also talk about AltExchange and how it’s helping investors and financial advisors keep better track of investments and helping spark conversations about financial strategies and goals. Discussion topics include:Independent research to invest in alternative assets, focus on artThe correlation factor between alts and traditional in...

2022-05-1640 min

Alts Alex Engel: Rare Edition, a New Card Grading Company Making a SplashHoracio spoke with Alex Engel, the CEO of the new card grading company Rare Edition. Alex goes behind-the-scenes to talk about the latest developments at Rare Edition and their goals as they enter a competitive market with one of the nicest quality and cutting edge slabs in the card industry.Discussion topics include:Features of the Rare Edition slabsFinding an opportunity in the collectible marketSecurity and anti-fraud measures on Rare Edition slabsThe Rare Edition grading process combining scanners and in-person inspectionGetting feedback from...

2022-05-1238 min

Alts Mark Thiele: The Metaverse, Data Centers, and Technology ConsumptionHoracio spoke with information technology and systems expert Mark Thiele. Mark is the founder and CEO of Edgevana, whose company mission is to disrupt the existing processes for selling and buying colocation, edge and data center services. In this episode, Mark talks about creating edge, or the opportunity to bring technology closer to consumers through their business or home. Mark’s experience spans from the dawn of the internet to the emergence of Web3, making the argument that every major company needs to stake a presence in the metaverse.Discussion topics include:Defining edge, or ma...

2022-05-0944 min

Alts Mendy Ouzillou: Dealing and Collecting Meteorites, Holding Moon RocksHoracio spoke with meteorite collector and dealer Mendy Ouzillou. Mendy is the founder of SkyFall Meteorites and the Founder and President of the Global Meteorite Association. In this episode, Mendy recaps his trip to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, talks about the current state of the meteorite marketplace, and talks about the fractionalized Lunar Meteorite on Rally Road. More discussion topics include:Observations from the Tucson Gem and Mineral ShowMaking classic meteorites availableSlicing meteorites as standard practice among scientists and collectorsMuseums trading their meteorites to...

2022-05-0648 min

Alts Alfonso De Gaetano: Accessing the Greatest Wines, Nurturing Passionate Wine Drinkers, and Leveraging Blockchain TechnologyHoracio spoke with Alfonso De Gaetano, the Founder of Crurated. Curated is a wine membership platform, allowing wine enthusiasts to buy great wine straight from the producers. Crurated’s partnerships enable it to offer wine from some of the most highly regarded domaine’s in Europe. In addition, Alfonso has implemented a tracking system using blockchain technology that tracks a wine’s movement from the vineyard to the buyer’s home. More discussion topics include:Making the greatest wines accessibleGetting into wine as a hobbyThe appeal of high-quality winesGetting...

2022-05-0333 min

Alts Anthony Hayes, "Enemy of the Studios," Talks Film Finance and the BlockchainHoracio spoke with actor and director Anthony Hayes, whose latest release, Gold, is now available on major streaming platforms. Anthony is also the creator of Retrogression; the first movie franchise started from the blockchain. With Retrogression, Anthony is looking to disrupt the traditional financial mechanism in the film industry. The RTGN token is central to creating a new source of finance to put the power back in the hands of creatives and allow movie fans to have a say in a film’s development.Discussion topics include:Anthony’s latest movie release, Gold, and the insp...

2022-04-3053 min

Alts Creating Content on Social Media for the Sports Collectibles Market with Sam Farber from Goldin AuctionsHoracio spoke with Sam Farber, the Head of Business Development and Content at Goldin Auctions. Sam oversees content development at Goldin, helping to bring a creative and engaging voice to the leading sports collectibles auction house. In this episode, Sam talks about the latest auction at Goldin, the merits of the sports collectibles industry, and future projects that Goldin is involved with - including a Netflix show!Discussion topics include: The Jackie Robinson 75th Anniversary AuctionGame-worn memorabilia as undervalued collectiblesThe rise of Formula 1 and tickets as an asset class

2022-04-1944 min

Alts Talking Graffiti and Urban Art's rise in popularity with Walter Ramirez from Heritage AuctionsHoracio spoke with Walter Ramirez, the Contemporary and Urban Art Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions. Walter oversees Heritage’s curation of the growing Urban Art scene. Since its creation in 2018, Walter has seen Urban Art auctions increase exponentially. Graffiti and pop culture are prominent in this form of art. In this episode, Walter talks about the rising popularity in Urban Art, some of the growth and acquisition strategies at Heritage Auctions, and his view on the future of contemporary art.Discussion topics include:Urban Art as a subcategory of Contemporary ArtGraffiti and st...

2022-04-1635 min

Alts The benefits of Investing in Farmland with LandEx CEO Kamel BelkadhiHoracio spoke with Kamel Belkadhi, Co-founder and CEO at LandEx. LandEx is a fractional investment platform for farmland in Europe. Currently, LandEx has invested in farmland in Estonia, where the company is based. Its investment platform is open to retail investors in Europe with minimum investments as low as 10 Euros. In this episode, Kamel talks about the unique aspects of buying land in Europe, the merits of farmland as an investment, and why farmland is as important as ever.Discussion topics include:The benefits of investing in farmlandAdvantages of tapping into retail...

2022-04-1322 min

Alts Staking Your Claim in Online Property with Your Link in Bio for Web3 with Nf.td Co-founder Victor MaHoracio spoke with Victor Ma, Co-founder of Nf.td. Nf.td is Your Link in Bio for Web3. By minting your online username through Nf.td, you can claim your username before others get a chance for Web3 and broadcast it on various social media platforms. Victor talks about his road toward developing Nf.td, including working in a family restaurant, becoming a domain name investor, and a social media content creator. Victor also talks about Nf.td, the future he envisions for the company, and the online community he hopes to build on the platform.Discussion...

2022-04-1028 min

Alts Tokenizing fractional investments of Private Deals with Acquire CEO Brian HarstineHoracio spoke with Brian Harstine, Co-founder and CEO at AcquireInvest. Acquire is an investment platform tokenizing securities on the Ethereum blockchain for retail investors. Acquire, currently in beta, will also look to offer investment opportunities usually found in private deals, including commercial real estate, movie and entertainment funds, and biotechnology. In this episode Brian talks about the advantages of tokenizing securities, the importance of the user experience, and the steps Acquire is taking as its platform goes live in late 2022.Discussion topics include:The growth of retail investorsAdvantages of tokenizing assets and...

2022-04-0724 min

Alts Building Greener, Smarter, and Off the Grid with Pangea Builders CEO Jonah ReynoldsHoracio spoke with Jonah Reynolds, CEO at Pangea Builders. Pangea Builders is a design and build firm for sustainable and off-grid buildings. Pangea focuses on the home's water, power, wastewater, and heating/cooling systems. In this episode, Jonah discusses the benefits of sustainable off-grid systems, their advantages to traditional buildings, and the company’s mission to educate future sustainable builders.Discussion topics include:Building off-grid custom homes and EarthshipsConventional backups to help sustainable systemsUsing thermal mass, or earth-type material, for frame wallsAdding value to homes by ma...

2022-04-0425 min

Alts Creating Content and Talking Music with Podcast Host Alan GoldsherHoracio spoke with Alan Goldsher, Head of Content at Collectable. Alan is the host of Collectable Daily, interviewing some of the biggest names in the sports industry. His guests regularly provide insights and commentary on the sports memorabilia industry. In this podcast, Alan also talks about being a professional musician, a published author, and his path toward being a podcast host.Discussion topics include:Playing gigs around Chicago as a teenagerGigging and working at a record label in New YorkPlaying with iconic musicians at Giant Step Club in Chicago

2022-03-1527 min

Sports Cards Nonsense Which NFL Injuries Will Impact Card Prices? Plus: Alan Goldsher of Collectable, and Mailbag Questions.Mike and Jesse run through some of the notable quarterback injuries from Week 2 of the NFL season and how they could impact the overall NFL card market before recapping some important games (3:13). Then Mike shares which cards he’s been buying lately, most notably some Zion Williamson rookie cards (25:35). Next, the guys take some mailbag questions from listeners (48:17) before they are joined by Alan Goldsher, the head of content for Collectable, to discuss what he thinks about the state of the overall card hobby, NFTs, and the Chicago Bears' current QB situation (1:00:35).Hosts: Mike Gi...

2021-09-211h 18

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana (Guest: Simeon Lipman)Alan and Jake welcome "Antiques Roadshow" sports expert Simeon Lipman for a bare-knuckled discussion about which legendary quarterback has more joojsh.

2020-11-2300 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Bill Russell vs. Wilt ChamberlainIn an epic showdown, Alan reps Russ and Jake reps The Stilt as they discuss an NBA question that might never be answered.

2020-11-1600 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier (Guest: John Ramsey)Joined by Ali-ologist John Ramsey, Jake and Alan fight over the fighters

2020-11-1000 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: University of Michigan vs. The Ohio State University (Guest: Joe Carroll)Alan and Jake are joined by Broadway actor/singer and Michigan alum Joe Carroll (Frozen) for a battle between his Wolverines and Jake's Buckeyes.

2020-11-0300 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland BrownsIn a battle of Ohio, Cincy native Jake reps his Bengals, while Chicago native Alan begrudgingly reps the Browns.

2020-10-2700 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (Guest: Phillippe Sparks)Alan and Jake are joined by former New York Giants defensive stalwart Phillippe Sparks, who attempts to convince Team TPA that the Jints are doper than the 'Boys.

2020-10-2000 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay PackersA native Chicagoan, Alan defends his Bears with a passion rarely felt in a sports podcast.

2020-10-1300 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: 72-win Chicago Bulls vs. 73-win Golden State WarriorsAlan and Jake mess with basketball's space-time continuum in this battle between the NBA's two single-season winningest teams.

2020-10-0600 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: A Chat With Collectable CEO Ezra LevineAlan and Jake sit down with Collectable CEO Ezra Levine for a discussion about fractional ownership and the future of sports memorabilia.

2020-09-2925 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles LakersJake reps the west, while Alan reps the east in the fiercest TPA battle yet.

2020-09-2934 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White SoxJake helps native Chicagoan Alan decide whether he should tie his baseball loyalties to the Cubs or the White Sox.

2020-09-2237 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Guest: Alonzo Bodden)Comedian and L.A. Clippers loyalists Alonzo Bodden attempts to convince Alan and Jake that the Clips have more je ne sais quoi than their hallway rivals.

2020-09-1536 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Mickey Mantle vs. Mike TroutIn a cross-generational battle, Alan sides with the Yankees icon, while Jake rolls with the angelic Angel.

2020-09-0833 min

The Point After by Collectable The Point After: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron JamesJake (born in Ohio) attempts to make Alan (born in Chicago) admit that The King is greater than Air.

2020-08-2734 min

No Repeat First CutsThese are our favorite songs off of the first albums we ever bought with our own money. This Week's Picks "Sing for Absolution" by Muse "Float On" by Modest Mouse "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz feat. De La Soul Related Links Modest Mouse: A Pretty Good Read by Alan Goldsher The Playlist No Repeat Playlist on Spotify No Repeat Playlist on Apple Music B-Sides Unofficial B-Sides Playlist Support the Show No Repeat...

2020-08-0150 min

Menschwarmers Alan Goldsher is Not a ScabWhen the entire editorial board of Deadspin walked out in resignation last week, one unsuspecting freelance writer walked in. That writer, Alan Goldsher, joins us over the phone from his home in Chicago to explain what happened. Menschwarmers is hosted by Gabe Pulver and Jamie Hirsh, and produced and edited by Alex Rose. Michael Fraiman is the supervising producer. Our music is “Brass” by 4bstr4ck3r feat. Daman. You can follow the Menschwarmers on Twitter and check out more podcasts by The CJN Podcast Network here. Follow Alan Goldsher on Twitter here.

2019-11-0640 min

In This League Fantasy Basketball Episode 104 - Week 8 With Alan Goldsher Of FanduelA new CBA agreement is looming in the NBA, how sticky...will the situation get...sticky icky is our guess, but either way Week 8 is here and Alan Goldsher from Fanduel joins the show to talk about the merger, Nerlens Noel's return, NBA DFS tips and we dig into our player debates! All before that though we're taking your questions in the mailbag, doing the blind test game and more! #SoMuchFunGo checkout No Halftime today and download their app player vs player app to get started today! Westbrook vs Harden? Jokic vs Turner? Create your challenges today...

2016-12-132h 00

LivroCast JPC Cast 033 – ZumBeatles: Paul Está Morto-VivoSejam todos muito bem-vindos ao JPC Cast número trinta e três. No podcast de hoje, Marcelo Zaniolo (@celo_zaniolo), Ary Felix (@AryFelixx) e Diego Lokow (@Lokow) julgam pela capa o livro "ZumBeatles: Paul Está Morto-Vivo", de Alan Goldsher. Em um dos episódios mais descontraídos e engraçados de todos os tempos!

2016-05-2444 min

The Layup Line Sneak Preview Of "Regulation Time" With Alan Goldsher and Scot PollardFanDuel is thrilled to welcome the "Regulation Time" podcast featuring FanDuel Senior NBA Writer Alan Goldsher and former NBA player Scot Pollard. While they have will have a regular schedule soon, please take a listen to this sneak preview of the show, brought to you by FanDuel.

2016-01-1354 min

In This League Fantasy Basketball Episode 66 - Week 7 With Alan Goldsher Of FanduelWeek 7 is here and we're talking trades, your questions, waivers, DFS and more with Senior Writer over at Fanduel, Alan Goldsher.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes today! You can also find us on TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud and really any podcast app you listen to it. Just search ITL #SoMuchFun #PodcastOnFleekFollow us on Twitter @IsItTheWelsh and @BogmanSportsThe Brand New ITL shirt is here, and the force...err...the Fleek is strong with this one. Get your limited edition ITL The Fleek Awakens shirt today got inthisleague.com or teespring.com/thefleekawakens

2015-12-091h 50

FanDuel Front Row NBA Fantasy Strategy w/ FanDuel Insider's Alan GoldsherFanDuel Insider's NBA Senior Writer Alan Goldsher joins the show to talk 2015 tip-off, and how to find value in low priced players.

2015-10-3012 min

SFFaudio The SFFaudio Podcast #068 The SFFaudio Podcast #068 – Scott and Jesse talk about recently arrived audiobooks. Talked about on today’s show: Recent arrivals, Penguin Audio, The Books Of Elsewhere: The Shadows by Jacqueline West, The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, TheBooksOfElsewhere.com, inherited books, The Green Knowe series, kids love series, Nelson DeMille’s The Lion, Lion’s Game, Collected Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges, The Gospel According To Mark by Jorge Luis Borges, Gene Wolfe, George Guidall, Anne McCaffery’s Dragonriders Of Pern: Dragon Girl by Todd McCaf...

2010-07-261h 11

The BoneBat Show The BoneBat Show Episode 50: El Dano del Habanero!This Episode: Louis Fowler, the scourge of Fort Collins radio, rides shotgun as Gord and Steve deliver a big ol' casket of auditory goodness, featuring the premiere of two brand new cuts from San Francisco blackgrass collective The Pine Box Boys off their forthcomng CD Tales from the Emancipated Head, and highlighted by an interview with PBB mastermind, Lester T. Raww! Speaking of the grass in California, we've also got a brand new political rant, Filthy Jokes, and What Pisses Us Off, and collossal MultiMedia Triage review coverage of Black Dynamite, Trap!, the books Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth...

2010-07-251h 57