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Precious Metal GentsEpisode 36 - Introducing the 1999 Metal Universe Brett Favre Gem Masters 1/1Zan and guest co-host Justin run through a few matters before talking about consolidation and Zan's massive pickup.
2025-02-0743 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 35 - Essential Credentials and Other Oddball 1/1sZan and Brian analyze a big Barry Sanders sale, take some listener questions, and then talk about off-the-beaten-path 1/1s from the E-X and other sets.
2025-01-311h 15Precious Metal GentsEpisode 34 - Examining the Underrated 1998 Score Showcase 1/1sZan and Brian run through unpopular opinions in the hobby and give their thoughts before diving into 1998 Score Showcase.
2025-01-271h 24Precious Metal GentsEpisode 33 - An Introduction to 1/1sBrian and Zan run through divisional round picks and listener questions before introducing the new 1/1s series.
2025-01-171h 10Precious Metal GentsEpisode 32 - Creating a Balanced Collection w/ Dylan (@dalphasportscards)Zan and Brian gives their Wild Card round picks, and then Dylan joins the show to discuss his hybridized 90s and 00s PC.
2025-01-0956 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 31 - New Year, New CardsZan and Brian look at a recent PMG sale, talk about their 2024 resolution fulfillment, and look ahead to the new year.
2025-01-021h 14Precious Metal GentsEpisode 30 - 2024: A RetrospectiveBrian and Zan look back on 2024 by going through some standout moments and sharing their top pickups of the year.
2024-12-201h 24Precious Metal GentsEpisode 29 - Feeling the Burn...out?Zan and Brian cover some recent Dennis Rodman sales, discuss holiday hobby burnout, and briefly take a peek at 2025 goals.
2024-12-121h 00Precious Metal GentsEpisode 28 - Collecting Eddie George and Transitioning to 90s Baseball w/ Brian (@kings_collection_615)Zan and Brian discuss how to collect players in between card production eras, and then Brian comes on to shoot the breeze about his 90s PC.
2024-12-051h 13Precious Metal GentsEpisode 27 - Tracing the Sea Change in Early 90s Cards: 1990 to 1993Brian re-joins the show to talk about important early releases from 1990 to 1993, and then Zan and Brian explore reasons why collectors collect.
2024-11-281h 16Precious Metal GentsEpisode 26 - An Episode About NothingZan and Andy play themselves in a show about nothing.
2024-11-2252 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 25 - Assembling the World's Best Charles Woodson PC w/ Gino (@cards_gt)Gino joins the show to discuss supercollecting Charles Woodson and dives into his premiere cards and his canonized legacy.
2024-11-141h 16Precious Metal GentsEpisode 24 - The Smarter Collector w/ Chris (@cardicsportscards)Chris stops by to talk about his new collector-focused website, The Smarter Collector.
2024-11-0742 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 23 - Reflecting on the State of Our Collections and Collecting HabitsZan and Brian return from the PMG miniseries with the recurring segments and then spend some time reflecting on their 2024 collecting to this point, as well as some goals for the remainder of the year.
2024-10-311h 07Precious Metal GentsEpisode 22 - Part I: Exploring 1999 PMGs; Part II: One-Set Mind w/John (@preciousmetalgemscollector)Brian and Zan conclude the mini-series on PMGs with the gold set, and John comes on to discuss his chase for the set, as well as his addition of the 97 Jordan Champ PMG this past summer.
2024-10-241h 21Precious Metal GentsEpisode 21 - Part I: Exploring 1998 PMGs; Part II - Set Registry Mastery w/ Jimmy (@pmg_maniac)Zan and Brian provide an overview of the popular 1998 PMG set before Jimmy comes on and discusses how he and his father amassed the best PMG collection in the world.
2024-10-171h 14Precious Metal GentsEpisode 20 - Part I: Exploring 1997 Red and Green PMGs; Part II: Investigating 90s Fakes w/ Brendan (@90swax)Brian and Zan give an overview of 1997 Metal Universe and the red and green Precious Metal Gems parallels. Then, Brendan Bigelow of Collectors joins the show to discuss his collecting, PSA's authentication process, and the history of 90s fakes.
2024-10-101h 54Precious Metal GentsEpisode 19 - Building a Truly Unique PC w/ Joe (@jrfillini)Zan and Brian run through recurring segments before Joe joins the show to talk about his diverse collection.
2024-10-031h 05Precious Metal GentsEpisode 18 - An Introduction to Precious Metal GemsThis is the first episode of our miniseries on PMGs. We provide the background of the set/parallel, look at its initial reception, and discuss early pricing.
2024-09-261h 16Precious Metal GentsEpisode 17 - Major Omissions in 90s SetsBrian examines some recent Michael Jordan insert sales, and Brian and Zan discuss notable players left out of important 90s sets.
2024-09-191h 01Precious Metal GentsEpisode 16 - Triple A: Andruw, A-Rod & Auburn w/ Aaron (@comptonscards)Zan and Brian examine some potential pitfalls with card funding services, and then Aaron and Zan discuss the former's data-driven approach to curating his collection.
2024-09-121h 19Precious Metal GentsEpisode 15 - Collecting Forgotten 90s Stars w/ Matt (@rockwellreserve)Zan looks at some recent Super Rave sales, and then Matt joins to discuss his dynamic, diverse collection.
2024-09-051h 13Precious Metal GentsEpisode 14 - Surveying the WR Market + Our Favorite 90s InsertsBrian compares the prices of modern WRs to the 90s greats, and then Zan and Brian present their top 5 90s(ish) inserts in basketball, baseball, and football.
2024-08-291h 48Precious Metal GentsEpisode 13 - First Steps Into 90s Cards w/ Matt (@504_persson)Brian and Zan look at a couple of high-profile cards with duplicates, and Matt joins the show to discuss his recent foray into the 90s.
2024-08-2259 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 12 - The Enduring Legacy of 1997 Flair ShowcaseZan and Brian chat about a strange green PMG sale, and then Zan explores 1997 Flair Showcase.
2024-08-1538 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 11 - Dunn Deal: Trading for a 1/1 w/ Jake (@warrickdunnpc)Brian and Zan cover a big Superfractor sale and then converse with Jake about his Warrick Dunn collection.
2024-08-081h 11Precious Metal GentsEpisode 10 - Exploding Doves w/ Michael (@roundtree13_cards)Zan and Brian briefly recap the National and discuss rare ECs changing hands before bringing Michael on to chat about Randy Johnson cards.
2024-08-021h 23Precious Metal GentsEpisode 9 - Canvassing the Current 90s MarketOn a short week before the National, Zan and Brian dive into some crazy Brett Favre sales and discuss their revamped PC approaches.
2024-07-2556 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 8 - He Got Game: Collecting 90s Ray Allen w/ Sal (@salhascoolcards)Zan and Brian look at a monster Shaq sale and invite their pal, Sal, to come talk about the best of Ray Allen's cardfolio.
2024-07-181h 10Precious Metal GentsEpisode 7 - Unpacking Preconceptions About Rookie CardsZan and Brian discuss a special card worth the price of a house before Brian takes us on a journey through the lineage of rookie cards.
2024-07-111h 09Precious Metal GentsEpisode 6 - Recurring Segments + Top 6 Pick-Ups of 2024Brian and Zan run through the weekly segments before diving into their top 6 acquisitions of the first half of 2024.
2024-07-041h 04Precious Metal GentsEpisode 5 - The Tradewinds Bloweth w/ Adam (@shapscards)Zan interviews big-time 90s collector Adam (@shapcards) about his unique 90s collection and how he approaches and executes big trades.
2024-07-0454 minPrecious Metal GentsEpisode 4 - Favre Fever: Discussing the Gunslinger's Best Cards w/ Ryan (@rv.sportscards)Zan goes over some 1996 Select Certified baseball prices from 1997, Brian talks about Cal Eldred's green butt, and Ryan joins the show to weigh in on Brett Favre's best cards.
2024-06-271h 57Precious Metal GentsEpisode 3 - Looking in the Rearview Mirror at 1996 Select CertifiedBrian discusses shutting down his Kurt Warner PC, Zan examines a slew of Crusade Red sales, and the guys dissect 1996 Select Certified football and baseball.
2024-06-201h 09Precious Metal GentsEpisode 2 - Chasin' Grails w/ Andy (@byebyebabycards)Zan and Brian discuss a recent Curtis Martin sale, Brian shows off his mail-week bounty, and Andy joins the show to talk about his inspiring collection.
2024-06-131h 16Precious Metal GentsEpisode 1 - The Finer Points of 1997 FinestZan reveals the story behind the acquisition of the biggest card in his collection, and Brian dives into all things 1997 Finest.
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