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The Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 90 - What Tommy Lasorda and Darryl Strawberry Taught Me About BreakingIn this podcast audio essay, Dave confronts the realities of breaking and sports cards, and the false narratives used to make excuses for it.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-06-2029 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 89 - Your Best Chance at Success is FailureWe've all got a horror story, a past decision in our collecting that haunts us. Today's guest, Andrew (IG: @fairstarcards), knows more about failure than most. He preaches it to his students. In this episode, we become his students as he shows us why those past failures should be embraced, not forgotten.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-06-1351 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 88 - Recognizing Addiction and Sports CardsAddiction takes many forms, including within the world of sports cards. From overspending, to patterns of hiding behavior, to an inability to detach from The Hobby, sports-card addiction can leave us feeling hopeless and out of control. Today's guest, Alyx Effron of CollectorsMD, knows this first hand. That's why he's created a platform to help collectors figure out how to get help.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-06-0654 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 87 - Albert Pujols' Best Rookie Cards: A Scientific RankingGreg (@Paper_and_Chrome on IG) is an Albert Pujols collector who set out to clarify "The Machine's" best rookie cards. So Greg surveyed 50 Pujols collectors. In this episode of The Shallow End, he shares the results.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportsCards on IG.If you'd like to watch the video version of this episode, you can do so here on YouTube.2025-05-3048 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 86 - Ten Timeless Lessons About The Hobby (Learned From Three Books About Sportscards)Over several months, Dave read three books about the history of sports cards. Here are 10 takeaways that helped him learn more about The Hobby.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsCard Sharks, by Pete Williams (1995)The Card, by Michael O'Keeffe and Teri Thompson (2007)Mint Condition, by Dave Jamieson (2010)2025-05-2322 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 85 - My Year of Looking BackwardSometimes in sports cards, as in life, you have to confront your past before you can chase your future.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-05-1616 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 84 - Setting Collecting Goals, w/ Chris McGillOnce you're interested in collecting sports cards, it doesn't take long before something in The Hobby takes hold. If we're not careful, our PC's have a way of getting away from us. In this episode, Cardladder's Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) stops by to discuss collecting goals he sets for himself—and occasionally revises and revisits as his own tastes evolve. No two people have the same goals, but just coming to understand the value of setting your own might be the greatest gift you can give your own PC.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dav...2025-05-0950 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 83 - We Need to See FailureNothing about the sports card hobby is perfect, but it's those imperfections and, dare we say, failures, that help make us better collectors. In this audio essay, Dave shares his biggest hobby failure and pleas with one of the hobby's most influential influencers to not give the impression that every deal always works out.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards"Cards and Content episode 8"YouTube short: "Helping a young collector complete his goal at the Dallas Card Show"2025-05-0217 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 82 - The Hobby is More Fun When You're a HypocriteIf you're going to collect sports cards, you're going to need to make yourself some rules. But just as importantly, you need to be ready to break those rules when opportunities arise.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-04-2511 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 81 - How Useful are Collecting Lanes?In sports cards, is there such a thing as too many collecting rules? Can we build so many walls that fun gives way to limitations? In this episode, Pat (@Insta_Account_Haver) returns to discuss collecting lanes, their usefulness, and moments when they might not be. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-04-1843 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 80 - Turn the Card OverIn this episode, we try something new. It's an audio essay, a meditative piece that looks at a side of sports cards many people ignore – but shouldn't.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-04-1115 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 79 - 15 Takeaways from 'The Chase'The Chase, a limited series recently concluded on The Shallow End podcast feed, was intended to be a celebration of what it takes to get the cards we want most. In this episode, we reflect on the series and what each of the 15 collectors we spoke with can teach us about our own collecting.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-04-0433 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: 'The Rarest Reggie' with @TJ.isonlineWhen Tony (@tj.isonline) returned to sports cards, he decided Reggie Jackson would be one of his guys. And when he learned the story of one of the hobby's great urban legends, about a card only a small handful of collectors even knew existed, he began his case. If this is the last podcast episode I ever do (it won't be), I'll retire satisfied.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):http...2025-03-3129 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Enter Sandman with @yankeedoodledandycardsFor Dan (yankeedoodledandycards), it's not just about finding any sports card to finish his player run. It's about finding the best version – to create the best possible player run of a Hall of Famer in a prized parallel. Dan shows us the value of being meticulous while maintaining high standards.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-3016 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Waiting … and waiting for The Great One with @jlee_sportscardsliveFor years, Jeremy Lee (@Jlee_sportscardslive) chased a card he wanted from a set he appreciated. Just when he thought the card wouldn't be his, along came another one he didn't know existed. Often in the sports-card hobby, it pays to be patient and play the long game. Instant gratification is rarely the best route.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2918 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Finding gold in pinstripes with @refractorguy812Step 1: Identify the most collected team in all of baseball. Step 2: Identify one of the most iconic parallels from the late 1990s. Step 3: Decide you want to collect the entire team run. Congrats! You've just entered the world of Dalton, aka @refractorguy812.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2818 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: It's only fun if it's a challenge with @kevin.m.cormierIf you're going to chase something in sports cards, don't make it too easy. That's one of the philosophies of Kevin aka @kevin.m.cormier, whose chase of a fully signed set from the mid-1980s came with failed attempts and month-long patches with little to no movement. But he got there, eventually, and his effort landed him a unique hobby accomplishment.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t...2025-03-2718 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Searching for a ghost with @Big_Devers_EnergyThe degree of difficulty undertaken by Ben (@big_devers_energy) should not be understated. In order for Ben to find the sports card he chased, the card first had to survive a gauntlet set up a decade ago by Topps. This is a chase story that has to be listened to be understood. The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2620 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Hunting vintage icons with @Venezuelan_League_StickersIn his modern collecting, Chris (@venezuelan_league_stickers) likes parallels and hard-to-find cards. But in his beloved post-war vintage, not a lot of parallels are to be had. So he discovered a sector of vintage that scratches both itches: his love of vintage, and his love of scarcity.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2525 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: An 11-year odyssey with @FlagshipChromeCollectorBrandon (@flagshipchromecollector) knows that a set-build is no small commitment. He is the veteran of multiple successful completed sets. In this episode, he shares the ups and downs, highs and lows of what can only be described as a labor of love and nostalgia.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2419 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Thoughtful, responsible collecting with @Irish_Sportscards_21Aaron (@Irish_Sportscards_21) was always a big fan of former Boston Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn. He knew which Vaughn card he coveted, but ever since he joined the hobby, Aaron recognized the value of fiscal responsibility. So when he decided to finally chase his Vaughn grail, he went about it the right way.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2320 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Wondering if a card even exists with @sac.kings.cardsWhat if the sports card you were chasing did not actually exist? That was a reality Joey (@sac.kings.cards) wrestled with for some time. Once he confirmed it was, in fact, real, there was the other matter of trying to actually find a copy. It would not be easy.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2218 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: No one can match the willpower of @MonsterCollectssFor nearly four years, the card Timothy (@MonsterCollectss) wanted most was available to him in multiple quantities all day, every day. There was never a moment when over those years when he could not find his grail. It was right there! This is the story of why he waited and the satisfaction that came from waiting.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-2119 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: LeBron, Lessons and Learning with @TheIronSheekKaushik (@TheIronSheek) is one the most plugged-in NBA collectors in all of the hobby, yet for years even Sheek hit dead end after dead end while trying to find his LeBron grail. Finally, he broke through, but along the way he picked up enough lessons and wisdom to remind us that the journey is often more important than the destination.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infr...2025-03-2024 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Searching for a second-tier star with @Calebm2034Anyone who's collected sports cards for a while can tell you that it's not the cards of superstars that are hardest to find. It's the older, rarer cards of second-tier stars that drive us nuts. Caleb (@calebm2034) can testify to that. This is a story of patience and persistence.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-1916 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Relationships and Frequent Flyer Miles with @bleeckerstreetcardsLuke (@bleeckerstreetcards) collects, among other things, vintage autographs. When someone came to him looking for guidance, he never could have imagined the friendship it would lead to.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-1826 min
The Shallow EndThe Chase: Persistent, respectful pursuit with @412SportscardsIt's a fine line: You've found the sports card you're looking for, but it's in someone else's collection. How do you chase down the card when the other person isn't ready to move it? Robby (@412Sportscards on IG) has some great ideas on the matter.The Chase is a limited series on The Shallow End podcast feed. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_SportscardsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/tumblin2025-03-1722 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 78 - How Different Is the Hobby Now than It Used to Be?Pat (@Insta_Account_Haver on IG) visits The Shallow End to discuss important matters such as, "Is the hobby really any different now than it used to be? And if so, how?" This wide-ranging conversation about sports cards has a little something for everyone. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-03-1459 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 77 - Perfection, Small Homes and Nice NeighborhoodsIf you collect sports cards, is perfection something to strive for or avoid? How do we even know what perfection means? Is it up to the grading companies to decide for us? Or dealers? Or is it up to us to decide for ourselves?The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-03-0718 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 76 - It Was a Good DayIt was one of those days when everything in the sports cards hobby went right. It was one of those days that is important to talk about—and remember.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-02-2109 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 75 - Finite Collecting with @two2sportscardsAaron@two2sportscards likes to figure out where he's headed before the start of a journey, not in the middle of it. In today's episode of The Shallow End, we learn about his collection process, what appeals to him, and how he determines from the outset of a PC exactly which cards he wants.The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-02-1438 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 72 - DoubleD Has Your BackDylan (DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards on YouTube) loves all things sports cards. And he loves that you love sports cards. In this episode, Dylan, a collector's collector, shares his live-and-let-live philosophy, why having opinions is good, and why we should support one another in the hobby.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-01-2456 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 71 - Process and Approach with Jason @Contrarian_CardsIn this wide-ranging episode that covers decision-making, the value of process, media overload and other topics, Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave set the stage for the start of a new collecting year.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-01-1757 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 70 - Enough Is Enough: Saying Goodbye to a PCThe magic is gone, the fire extinguished. What was once the guiding light of your sports-card collection now feels more like a burden than a blessing. It's the end of a PC. How did this happen? And now what are you supposed to do?
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2025-01-1020 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 69 - Successes and Fails 2024It's been a big year for sports cards in The Shallow End, but don't confuse the word "big" with good. There have been some fun achievements but also some disappointing failures. In this episode, Dave looks back at his year in collecting 2024.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-12-1323 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 68 - 27 Takeaways From 27 DecisionsLast week The Shallow End wrapped up its limited run November series, 27 Decisions. Today, we take a look back at the series and reveal a big takeaway from each of the 27 episodes with 27 collectors.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #27/27 - @CatchingHeaters and the Decision to Set CollectWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Matt aka @CatchingHeaters. A few years back, Matt bought a 2019 Stadium Club Chrome Juan Soto in the gold minted parallel. Three years later, he finished the entire set. Here's how—and why—he did it.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #26/27 - @TheKeithy4999 and the Decision to Take a Chance on a Young PlayerWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Keith aka @thekeithy4999. Since getting back into the hobby, Keith stayed away from prospects. Too risky. But this past April, he finally invested a little money into one of baseball's top young stars.
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2024-11-2916 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #25/27 - @Drakes_PC and the Decision to Reach the MountaintopWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Drake aka @Drakes_PC. Last summer, Drake finally landed his white whale, the best Peyton Manning Essential Credentials in existence. But what happens after you acquire your top card? Where do you go when you've already reached the top of the mountain?
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2024-11-2815 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #24/27 - @InspiredSportsCards and the Decision to Add a Mantle AutographWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Josh aka @InspiredSportsCards. Josh has lots of interests, but lately one area of the hobby is taking up more real estate than usual: autographs. This conversation stands out because we talked during the planning stage of this big move. In this stage, research is everything.
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2024-11-2715 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #23/27 - @Bigtime_Sportscards and the Decision to Highlight His CommunityWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Steve aka @bigtime_sportscards. As he looked through his collection and thought about the hobby, Steve felt like something was missing. Then he thought about the uniqueness of the region where he lives, refocused his collection, and is building a collection unlike any other.
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2024-11-2613 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #22/27 - @jleesportscardslive and the Decision to Land The BabeWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Sports Cards Live's Jeremy Lee aka @jlee_sportscardslive. Jeremy has been part of the hobby for four decades. He makes his living through sports cards. But earlier this year when he saw a certain Babe Ruth card, he realized something important: a single sports card still had the power to leave him awestruck.
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2024-11-2510 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #21/27 - @ajmcards94 and the Decision to Realize that Home is Where the Heart IsWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Adam aka @ajmcards94. After college, Adam returned to his hometown. His collecting followed suit. His reward is a uniquely personal PC.
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2024-11-2415 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #20/27 - @sportscardstruggles and the Decision to Get His CenterpieceWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Brandon aka @sportscardstruggles. Brandon was on a break at work when the card of his dreams hit eBay … and was promptly gone before he even had a chance to act. Eventually he got it, and the "load-bearing wall" of his collection was finally in place.
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2024-11-2314 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #19/27 - @PinwheelCards and the Decision to Scrap Ultramodern for VintageWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Josh aka @PinwheelCards. Josh's pivot was about as extreme as a pivot can get: from ultramodern basketball to vintage baseball. What most stands out in this conversation is how swiftly he made the move and the strength of his conviction.
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2024-11-2216 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #18/27 - @G7_Cards and the Decision to Combine Cards With LiteratureWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Todd aka @G7_Cards. Todd collected sports card, mostly of players from the St. Louis Cardinals, but something felt like it was missing. When he discovered cards that captured scenes from literature, he knew he’d found his niche.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #17/27 - @1980sCardsWithDan and the Decision to Chase a Serial NumberWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Dan aka @1980sCardsWithDan. One day Dan was looking at Bryce Harper cards. He found one, but when he noticed the serial number on the card, in that moment everything about his hobby experience changed.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #16/27 - @JRFIllini and the Decision to Take Flight With Air McNairWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Joe aka @JRFIllini. Joe grew up a Bears fan, but when he decided he wanted to collect a player from 1990s, let's just say the Bears didn't present the most attractive options. Enter: Steve McNair.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #15/27 - @Carlson_Cards the Decision to Go for the GoldWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Austin aka @Carlson_Cards, host of the Carlson Cards Sports Card Podcast. At first, Austin was just another Manning and Brady collector. But when he followed an impulse, he began a set chase that has collectors everywhere rooting for his success.
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2024-11-1817 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #14/27 - @Deepsouth_Hobbyist and the Decision to Stay PutWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Justin aka @Deepsouth_Hobbyist. Justin's decision wasn't to start something new, but to keep something he already had. Sometimes, the best moves are the ones we don't make.
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2024-11-1715 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #13/27 - @Pancake_Analytics and the Decision to Visit Mario WorldWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Tom aka @Pancake_Analytics. Tom enjoys trading cards, and Tom enjoys video games. As he began to think of what he and his young kids could do together, he realized video-game cards might just be the perfect thing.
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2024-11-1613 min
The Shallow End27 Decisions #12/27 - @Scottie_B_Cards and the Decision to Dive Into the '90sWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Scott aka @Scottie_B_Cards. For years Scott was curious about '90s cards but never took the leap. But when the perfect card of the perfect player became available, he knew it was time.
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The Shallow End27 Decisions #11/27 - @crt_sportscards and the Decision to Go All InWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Chris aka @crt_sportscards. At first, all Chris wanted was to buy a few cards to commemorate a trip to Chicago. Little did he know then it would turn into the chase of a lifetime.
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2024-11-1414 minThe Shallow End27 Decision #10/27 - @tradingcardfinds and the Decision to Follow His George Brett ImpulseWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is AJ aka @TradingCardFinds. One day AJ was in a card shop when he looked down and saw something he'd never seen. It was the hobby equivalent of love at first sight.
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2024-11-1314 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #9/27 - @1956ToppsGuy and the Decision to Honor His Beloved CubbiesWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Matthew aka @1956ToppsGuy. In 2016, his beloved Chicago Cubs won their first World Series title in 108 years. Matthew, a vintage collector, decided then it was time to expand the modern wing of his PC.
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2024-11-1216 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #8/27 - @mre_collector and the Decision to Chase Kyle HamiltonWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Ernie aka @mre_collector. Learn how Ernie's decision to personalize his Baltimore Ravens PC brought him closer to both the hobby and his heritage.
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2024-11-1115 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #7/27 - @outthebox85 and the Decision to Hunt Old WaxWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Rick aka @outthebox85. Rick and his family spend quality time together digging through old wax packs. It all started with an impulse buy that produced a card that will blow your mind.
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2024-11-1013 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #6/27 - @RobWongCollects and the Decision to Turn His PC Into a ScrapbookWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Rob aka @RobWongCollects. Rob, a longtime sports journalist in Toronto, wanted to remember his career through sports cards. This is how he's doing it.
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2024-11-0916 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #5/27 - @Eephus_pitch and the Decision to Think SmallWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Bill aka @eephus_pitch. Learn how Bill's decision to escape the hobby mainstream resulted in new community and rediscovered enjoyment.
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2024-11-0816 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #4/27 - @cardinal_red_refractors and the Decision that Red Means GoWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Sully aka @cardinal_red_refractors. Sully never knew he was a color-match collector. That changed when a rare Yadier Molina found its way to his mailbox.
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2024-11-0711 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #3/27 - @SouthernCollector14 and the Decision to Randomly Bid on a 1952 Topps Mickey MantleWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Tony aka @SouthernCollector14. Learn how Tony's spontaneous decision to throw a bid on a '52 Mantle landed him a copy of the hobby's most iconic card.
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2024-11-0617 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #2/27 - @Sole.Tuf and the Decision to Buy GehrigWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Robert aka @Sole.Tuf. Learn how a '90s basketball collector ignited a new area of collecting thanks to one of the most iconic vintage cards ever produced.
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2024-11-0512 minThe Shallow End27 Decisions #1/27 - @TimSalmonCollector and the Decision to Spend a Little MoreWelcome to "27 Decisions," a limited-run series all November presented by The Shallow End. Today's guest is Greg aka @TimSalmonCollector. Learn how Greg's decision to spend a little more changed the trajectory of his collection.
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License code: ONWKL496FS2NZ4IP2024-11-0417 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 67 - Introducing "27 Decisions"Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, The Shallow End will drop a new episode in your podcast feed for 27 consecutive days. This limited-run series, "27 Decisions," will run Nov. 4-30, and each day will feature a new interview with a collector about a decision or moment that changed the direction of their hobby experience. More details in today's short episode of The Shallow End.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-11-0106 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 66 - A Conversation With @IstanbulCardsAs one-half of the team behind the podcast Global Card Collectors, John (@IstanbulCards) puts together his NBA PC while chatting with other collectors from across the globe. In this episode, we talk about the origins of his Luka Doncic collection, Michael Jordan's unending global impact, and why Crusade inserts aren't as harmless as they seem.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-10-2536 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 65 - Saying No to the Cards We WantDo we collect cards? Or do cards collect us? Who's really in control here? If you suspect you're not in control of your own collecting, there's a little-known remedy: Say no to the cards you want.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-10-1820 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 64 - Cards From the ShadowsMatt aka @timmy_d_21_pc returns, and he's been busy. One of the hobby's most thoughtful collectors is here to talk the value of patience, research, and realizing that more is not always more. Plus, we hear the story behind his incredible Shohei Ohtani auto.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (IG: @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-10-1149 minThe Shallow EndI Need Your Help
I need your help.
I’m working on something—something special—and I need your
help.
Have you ever made a major change to your collection? Have
you ever picked up a new card, or started putting together a new set, or
focused on a new player … that changed the direction of how you collect sports
cards?
If so, and if you’d like to talk with me, I’d like to talk
with you.
I’m Dave Schwartz, and this is my podcast, The Shallow End.
You can reach me on In...2024-10-0402 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 59 - The High End of The Shallow End w/ @740SmithCardsJustin, aka @740SmithCards, PC's Michael Jordan, but the rest of his PC is made up almost entirely of non-Hall of Famers—players who hold a special place in his history as a fan of Ohio sports. In this episode, we hear how Justin marries his passion for collecting childhood heroes with his fondness for some of the era's most unique and memorable sets of sports cards. We also learn that Justin doesn't consider himself an influencer, except when it comes to passing along knowledge of the hobby to his kids.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Sc...2024-09-0647 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 58 - Keeping Sports Cards Fun w/ Inspired SportscardsJosh is a sports-card collector of many interests: vintage, modern, Yankees, superstars from across MLB. In this episode, learn from a collector who remembers that sports cards are supposed to be a hobby, fun, and most of all, an escape from everyday life. Find Josh on IG at @InspiredSportscards.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-08-3038 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 57 - How to Insult a CollectorThere's a term in the British art world used to describe someone who doesn't think for themselves, who only collects based on what others are doing, and what they think is "right." In this episode, we talk about that insult and how it applies to sports cards.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-08-1613 minThe Shallow EndTotal Content 8.12.2024In the third installment of The Shallow End: Total Content, we catch up with some of the most interesting hobby content from the last month.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-08-1224 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 56 - Finding Your WaySoccer-collector Mark (@SJSoccerCards) joined the hobby just two years ago. Like all of us, he's making mistakes, learning lessons, and discovering which cards stoke his interests. In this episode, meet a collector who appreciates cards as much for their artistic value as for their personal connections.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-08-0935 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 55- Collecting 'Til It HurtsI pressed the reset button. I eliminated 90 percent of my collection to acquire one card. In this episode, I discuss how I got the deal done, the emotions surrounding it, and whether "The Shallow End" is still an appropriate name for this podcast.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-08-0238 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 53 - It's Never Too LateSometimes the moment comes when the truth hits you: Your sports-card PC isn't what you want it to be. That can be a bad feeling, but it comes with good news. It's never too late to change how and what you collect.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards on IG)2024-07-1911 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 52 - 10x the Community with Samuel C. EvansBy now, the phrase "10x the hobby" has become as cliché as it is superficial. It's a slogan for a cash grab. But 10x the community? Now we're onto something. That's how Samuel C. Evans (@thesprtzcardcoltr) describes his ambition for the sports-card hobby. He wants collectors to feel welcome, encouraged, and at peace when they look at their cards.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-07-1234 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 51 - Collecting With a Black HatHow boring would this hobby be if we all collected the same thing? In this episode, we speak with Chad aka @blackhat_cards on IG. He collects players from his beloved Minnesota, but he also collects the villains of sport. Many of the athletes who make up his PC have decided to wear the black hat.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-07-0544 minThe Shallow EndTotal Content 7.1.2024The latest edition of The Shallow End: Total Content. Featuring …
Cardboard Chronicles; Cards to the Moon; Stacking Slabs; The Collector's Gene; Sports Card Madness; Sports Cards Nonsense; Lemme Get That Podagraph; Wax Pack Hero.
Contact Dave Schwartz on IG @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-07-0117 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 50 - What IfCollector Kevin M. Cormier once called it the "paralysis of indecision." It's those moments when you have too many cards that you want, the funds to get some, and the decision and contemplation becomes so much that you end up doing nothing. On this episode, we consider it from a slightly different perspective—from the unhelpful point of view of "What If …"
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
Read the Kevin Cormier interview from June 6, 2023, here.2024-06-2815 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 49 - I've Been Influenced, and It's All My FaultSports-card influencers have power not because of some cosmic or mystic force. They have power because we give them power. Who are the most powerful influencers in the sports-card hobby? That's an easy answer: Look in the mirror.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
Referenced in this episode: "Hodinkee Radio episode 21: Matt Jacobson" (aired Nov 26, 2018)2024-06-2124 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 48 - Why Clark Picked Fanatics Fest Over The NationalClark, curator of @fivecardguys and host of the Cards to the Moon podcast, recently committed to attending his first National. Then he changed his mind and will instead go to the first Fanatics Fest a month later in New York. Here's why. Plus, we talked about Cards to the Moon recently celebrating its third anniversary, how he keeps it fresh, and we close by playing some sports-card related games.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-06-1438 minThe Shallow EndTotal Content 6.10.2024Welcome to an experiment. A new monthly series, "The Shallow End: Total Content," works to shine a light on some of the best, most interesting, and notable recent episodes in sports-card podcasting. If you'd like to leave feedback, host Dave Schwartz can be reached on Instagram at @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards.2024-06-1019 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 47 - Stranded On an O'Hare RunwayWhen you spend a good chunk of your week sitting inside unmoving airplanes at one of the world's largest airports, the mind wanders. Mine wandered to sports cards. Please enjoy this abbreviated, hopefully entertaining, O'Hare-inspired episode.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-06-0711 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 45 - The Magic Buying Time Before The National w/ Austin CarlsonA funny thing happened on the road to The National 2023: previously absent or scarce cards suddenly became available in droves. With the 2024 National about two months out, Austin Carlson (@carlson_cards) visits to talk about how last year's trend is informing this year's collecting.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-05-2431 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 44 - Catching Our BreathIn this episode, it's three stories in 15 minutes.
1. A card negotiation in the shallow end of the collecting pool
2. Dave once again gets tripped up by his hobby nemesis
3. A new, surprising experience that could have ended badly, but didn't
- The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-05-1714 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 43 - The Caitlin Clark Mega PodThe biggest U.S. sports figure over the last year has been basketball player Caitlin Clark. Now, armed with a fresh Panini contract as her WNBA career is set to begin with the Indiana Fever, the former University of Iowa star is beginning a new chapter in her remarkable run. To commemorate the moment, Dave welcomes three guests into The Shallow End:
• Keith Murphy, WHO-TV Des Moines broadcaster who has covered Clark since her freshman year of high school (4:32)
• Brett McGrath, the Stacking Slabs Podcast host and Indiana native who's now directly in the path of t...2024-05-101h 34The Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 42 - Nothing Is Better Than SomethingDave saved up to buy a card that long had been on his watchlist. But when he finally had the funds, something happened: he didn't buy it. This is the story of what made him stop.
Host: Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards2024-05-0318 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 41 - How to Build the Ultimate Team Collection (w/ @Henry_Rowengartner_Cards)Joe (@Henry_Rowengartner_Cards) has one of those Instagram pages you can't stop looking at. His collection of late 1990s Cubs baseball cards is something of a marvel. In this episode we learn how – and why – he chose to build it.
Host: Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards).2024-04-2636 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 34 - Setting Up at a Card Show for the First Time (Mark Sanchez aka @mjs_sportscards)Until two days ago, Mark Sanchez (@mjs_sportscards on IG) had never lived his hobby life as a dealer. Now, with his first card show behind him, Mark reflects on the experience. How did he prepare? How did it go? And what inspired him to do it in the first place?
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)2024-03-0135 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 33 - Building a PC That Connects With Your Team (with Kevin aka @Colorado.Collector)Kevin (@Colorado.Collector on Instagram) started back in the hobby by trying to collect his favorite Colorado Rockies. Several years later, he's built a PC that is both deeply personal and full of the types of cards that many collectors can only dream of. The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz. Follow him on IG at @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards.2024-02-2358 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 28 - Baseball Hall of Fame Voter David Brown Stops ByThis is an episode by baseball nerds, for baseball nerds. David Brown, Iowa Dave's friend and former colleague, recently cast his first-ever ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. They talk player-by-player through David's ballot, his research process, and how much personal views played into his decision making. At the end, they play a sports-cards trivia game to help bring David up to speed within the modern sports-card hobby.2024-01-191h 11The Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 27 - Bob Hosta Has a SystemBob Hosta (@bobhostacollection on IG) wasn't satisfied with his collection, so he created a system to help him upgrade into a PC that he today describes as being so much better that he sometimes forgets they're his cards. This is the story of a collector who created a new ecosystem for himself because the old one wasn't as rewarding as it should have been. Thanks for listening.
The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards on IG).2024-01-1241 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 19 - The Joy of Not Collecting Victor Wembanyama(Originally aired 11.10.2023) As sports fans we are witnesses to the beginning of an incredible journey: the start of Victor Wembanyama's career. This might be one of the few times when collecting cards makes the situation less fun, not more. In this episode, Dave wonders whether Wembanyama is better enjoyed on our screens than in our collections.2023-11-2228 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 18 - An Investor Wades Into the Shallow End(Originally aired 11.3.2023) Paul Hickey has a simple question: Why? The person behind @sportscardstrategy and NoOffSeason.com visits with Dave to discuss why it's important to investigate the personal motives behind our collecting. Paul is a proud sports-card investing strategist who's built his business on transparency. What you see is what you get. No tricks, no misdirection, just straight-forward talk about sports cards and money.2023-11-2256 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 17 - Talking '80s Baseball With @1980sCardsWithDan(Originally aired 10.27.2023) It's an accepted fact since the dawn of time that 1980s baseball cards are the most fun baseball cards—even if they're clearly not the most financially valuable. Dan and Dave talk '80s cards, '80s baseball, and share five of their favorites.2023-11-2248 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 16 - Moms, Dads, and the Cards that Connect Us(Originally aired 10.20.2023) Collecting cards can mean so much more than their financial worth or how pretty they look when displayed. They can connect us with past generations. In this episode, Dave and Rob Girard explore the deeper potential of sports cards.2023-11-2252 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 15 - Celebrating Small Moments(Originally aired 10.13.2023) We're trained over time in the sports-card hobby who we should and should not trust. But this week, Dave had an experience that could have gone horribly wrong instead turn out perfect. Let's celebrate.2023-11-2217 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 14 - Should I Sell Everything?(Originally aired 10.6.2023) Dave has one grail card: the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson. But it's so far out of reach that the only way to get close would be to sell or trade everything he owns. Should he do it?2023-11-2220 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 13 - The Content of It All(Originally aired 9.29.2023) Last month, Dave listened to nearly 60 sports-card podcasts in one week. After that, he needed a break. In this episode, he talks about what he learned about the hobby, content producers, and his own place in the collecting space.2023-11-2225 minThe Shallow EndThe Shallow end ep 12 - Transforming Your PC with Brandon @SportsCardStruggles(Originally aired 9.15.2023) There comes a point in everyone's PC when the status quo just isn't good enough. We want more. We want different. We need something new. In this episode, Brandon talks about his transformation.2023-11-2233 min