Podcasting has been hot, and is still on the rise if you can believe it…and might be a leading content creation platform for a long time coming. Add in the sports card boom of the last couple of years and you have sports card podcasts growing just as popular.
Why? Because as this very baseball card blog can attest to, newcomers have a lot of questions, and rightly so—there doesn’t seem to be anything straightforward when it comes to “the hobby.” And while I love written content and answering everything from what is a PSA 10 to how do you get a card graded, being able to listen to experts talk about all things cardboard certainly has its place and time.
Even the experienced collector can listen to a podcast and be engaged by the opinions expressed by experts, players, industry insiders, and owners of card shops to help them chart their next moves.
So, we have gathered some of the best and most visible podcasts available, taking into consideration their traffic, subject matter, social media followers, and more! (Know of a deserving podcast, please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or find me on social at @ballcardgenius.)
Please note: Ballcard Genius is not affiliated with any podcast mentioned below or any conversation or dialogue that takes place on any of the podcasts below. Their mention here is purely for informational purposes and does not constitute a recommendation. Information, ratings, and more can change regularly, so please visit official podcast pages for more up-to-date content.
1. Card Talk Pod
Card Talk is a weekly podcast, delivering new episodes every Wednesday about, well, trading cards! What seems to make this podcast great is the focus on card education and pulling back the curtain on everything listeners need to know about their favorite hobby and/or how to make money on the side with cards.
MAJOR News for the Hobby 🚨
— CardTalkPod (@CardTalkPod) August 21, 2023
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Latest episodes:
- The Biggest Sports Card News of the YEAR
- 2023 NFL Preview & Predictions
- Busted NT Breaks
2. The Uncut Sheets Podcast
Perhaps my favorite show name on the list! On a more serious note, though, a podcast choice is a serious commitment. Whether it’s the to-and-from work commute or the downtime during lunch or before bed (that never seems long enough), dedicating an hour is a big ask.
It’s for that reason I encourage you to get as familiar with the hosts and their backgrounds that you can, because there is a good chance a lot of that expertise will flow through to future episodes. With Uncut Sheets, you have Alex, who is committed to educating on fake reprints and cards, and bringing light to scams, and Jordan who isn’t afraid to ask the hard-hitting questions. As a show in a a live and recorded Q&A format, I can’t imagine a better card-talking combo.
Latest episodes:
- Sports Cards Interview Series Burbank Card Show Preview with Erik Myers of ALT.XYZ
- NFLPA Benefits | Panini Football Products | Leaf CEO Steps Down | Super Bowl Predictions | Ohtani & Wander
- Sports Cards Interview Series with the Original Mrs Breaker Sarah from Mrs Squirts Cards
3. Mojobreak Sports Card Show
The Mojobreak Sports Cards Show is a podcast from someone who knows cards well—a breaker! That’s right, Mojobreak has been offering live sports cards breaks since 2010, which means a lot of cards have not only touched their hands, but have been part of a lot of conversations between themselves and collectors hoping to hit the next big card.
Check out this podcast for the latest card news, product releases, tips on what to buy or sell, and candid talks with hobby insiders and influencers.
Latest episodes:
- #304 Card Controversies
- #303 Burbank Card Show Preview
- #302 NFLPA Breaks Up with Panini
4. SlabStox Sports Card Trading
SlabStox is a well-known card data and content site, so it’s only natural they be one of the biggest names in sports card podcasts as well. With everything an interested listener would want to hear – card trends, trading tips, and news – SlabStox offers a ton in the way of positively impacting collectors’ lives and card habits.
The @SlabStox x @137pm February 2023 Card Market report is LIVE!
— CardTalkPod (@CardTalkPod) March 3, 2023
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Latest episodes:
- Where is the Football Card Market Moving Week 1?
- Burbank Card Show Recap
- Why Everyone is Talking About NEW Hockey Card Releases
5. Sports Card Nation
John Newman created the Sports Card Nation podcast in 2018, which now stands out as a platform for the discussion of hobby current events, sports cards, and more. Judging by the reviews, the Sports Card Nation show seems to consistently release quality and conversational interview podcasts, of which can be found each Friday. You might want to add it to your ‘must listen to list,” because in John’s words, “I love sharing my passion for this hobby, maybe a little insight and pride myself on being honest and direct.”
Latest episodes:
- Collectorfest Review/SGC New Pricing
- “Hobbying His Way”
- “Buying Cards But Don’t Go Broke”
6. The Hobby
Hosted by @cagelawyer, “The Hobby” with cage might have the most straightforward name of all the podcasts listed above and below it…and I can appreciate that! Beyond the simple title, this show offers “news from around the hobby, guest episodes and card discussions that you won’t find anywhere else.” Sounds great to me!
Latest episodes:
- Hobby Questions on Everyone’s Mind
- What Can We Learn From Fantasy Drafts
- Are We Still Having Fun With Cards?
7. Golden Age of Cardboard
And while we surely love Luka and Lebron cards, let’s not forget about vintage. A Bench Clear Media production, this podcast is all vintage, all the time—and I love the way they describe that…”there are no chrome cards here…” I certainly love me some shiny, and could gaze upon a superfractor all day long, but I also grew up with junk wax and loving vintage, so I’m all for it.
Latest episodes:
- One Year Later…How This Vintage Collector Has Changed
- A Vintage Collector Who Avoids Rookie Cards!
- Ten Pre-War Players Ignored by The Hobby
8. Stacking Slabs
As mentioned in their show description, this podcast is for sports card investors and offers guidance on “when to turn left when the rest of the market is going right.” Starting as a passion project amid the COVID-19 pandemic by Brett McGrath, the podcast disseminates the host’s enthusiasm to educate and help card investors find positive gains through episodes released twice a week.
3 Eddie George Green PMGs.
— Brett McGrath (@StackingSlabs) September 9, 2023
1 Collector.
Your Hobby content alternative.
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Latest episodes:
- Letting Your Fandom Drive Your Collecting
- The Process of Giving Up Good Cards to Get Awesome Cards
- The Product Knowledge Inherited After Years of Player Collecting
9. The Splendid Sports Podcast
Another show on sports card collecting and investing, The Splendid Sports Podcast is geared toward helping both “rookies” and card veterans with content across the different major sports with both modern and vintage cards. With “short and concise” conversations and interviews, this show seems to offer everything you need to quickly jump into the other side of cards.
Latest episodes:
- Young Vintage Baseball Card Collector
- Is AI The Future of Sports Card Grading?
- Will More Card Collectors Return to The Hobby?
10. Go GTS Live
Touted as “the hobby’s web show” Go GTS Live is, well, a LIVE streaming webcast for sports card news and info. You can check it out every Thursday night at 9PM EST or check out any of the posted 185 episodes now.
And with that, 10 great options for the quizzical card mind—tune in, listen up, and enjoy.
