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Happy Hobby Sports Cards Podcast

David Gonos
Sports Card Collecting
Sports Cards
Ebay
Topps
Baseball Cards
Baseball
Fanatics
Rookie Cards
Mickey Mantle
Football Cards
WNBA
Vintage Sports Cards
Hockey Cards
2026 Goals
Saved Searches
Basketball
Investment Strategies
Budgeting In Collections
Fantasy Sports
2025 Topps Update

Happy Hobby Sports Cards Podcast: Build a better sports card collection on a real-world budget. Like opening a pack — you never know what you'll find! David Gonos (FSWA Hall of Famer, ex-CBS/SI/The Athletic) shares hobby news, new releases, vintage deep dives, and budget strategies with a positive, family-friendly vibe. Weekly episodes cover: • Great buying/selling tips for improving your sports c... more

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Nine cards, a lifetime of memories, and not a price guide in sight!

What's the most important sports card in your collection? Is it your most expensive rookie card? Your rarest autograph? Or could it be a common card worth a couple of bucks that rem... more

Want to collect baseball legends without chasing expensive rookie cards? Try building a collection of their final regular Topps baseball cards — a fun way to bring big names and great stories into a collection on a real-world budget.

In this episode... more

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This episode explores Scott Hedrick’s ranking of the Top 50 Junk Wax Football Cards, using 1981–1995 as the era’s boundaries.

The top five: 1981 Topps Joe Montana, 1989 Score Barry Sanders, 1984 Topps John Elway, 1984 Topps Dan Marino, and 1986 Topp... more

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7 Sports Card Newsletters Worth Adding to Your Inbox

David recommends seven sports card newsletters that each serve a different kind of collector. The conversation covers J.R. Fickle’s entertaining Mantel’s Mail Day, Evan Parker’s Above the Mantel, ... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Camuto
Sports card designer
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Episode: ✨7 Sports Card Logos That Changed the Hobby Forever! - Ep. 3.20
Randy Litzinger
Happy Hobbyist, sports cards photographer
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Episode: 11 Best NHL Rookie Cards To Own Since 2020! - Ep. 3.19
Scott Hedrick
Passionate junk wax collector and contributor to the Happy Hobby Sports Card newsletter
Episode: 🎙️Ranking the 10 Best Junk Wax Boxes Under $125 Each! - Ep. 2.44
Patrick Imhoff
A sports card collector who shares his journey of acquiring his Grail Card.
Episode: [POD] Is Your Grail Card Closer Than You Think? - Ep. 2.34
Eric Mack
Former coworker of David Gonos, card collector and seller
Episode: [POD] From Card Collector To Seller: Interviewing Emack!
Michael Salfino
Expert in vintage sports cards and writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: [POD] Asking a Vintage Card Expert For 12 Vintage Picks Under $100! – Ep. 2.14
Josh Scarberry
A sports card collector who shares tips on building sets on a limited budget alongside his son.
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Episode: [POD] How To Build Card Sets on a Limited Budget! - Ep. 2.11
Mr. Collect
Author of a sports card newsletter on Substack, sharing insights on collecting
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Episode: [POD] 4 Smarter Steps For Collecting Cards! - Ep. 2.06
Lewis Fitzgerald
Card collector from England sharing his experience with American sports cards.
Episode: [POD] Blimey! A Card Collector’s Story From Across the Pond! - Ep. 2.05

Host

David Gonos
Host of the show, introduces episodes and guides audience through budgeting and collecting strategies; frequently ties in the Happy Hobby brand and promotes listener engagement.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Thanks!

    Great podcast for a beginner collector on a budget, the pod, website and lists have been so helpful guiding me on the right track! Thank you David!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordant514
    Canadaa year ago
  • Wife should appear more often!

    Honestly, was on the fence about this podcast after a few episodes, but the “interview with the wife” episode won me over finally. Some genuine human warmth here, and a positive representation of this hobby.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FlxYrLuvMscls
    United States2 years ago
  • Happy hobby to you

    Love David Gonos and everything about this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FFD1998
    United States2 years ago
  • Atta-Boy!

    Dave is my favorite Sports Guru!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DustyNewt
    United States2 years ago
  • A+++++++

    David is even better than Ralphie’s BB gun essay.

    Take this man to heart. He shows the way to have a fun and fulfilling collecting hobby without breaking the bank.

    Fun, entertaining and informative. Definitely worth a look!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bills not happy
    United States2 years ago

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The host blends nostalgia with practical tips and keeps a family-friendly vibe.
Guests and topics are praised for warmth and relevance to budget-conscious collectors.
Listeners appreciate the beginner-friendly guidance and budget-minded approach.
Audience values actionable steps and checklists that translate into real-world collecting habits.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

[POD] 2024 Basketball Card Rankings-Palooza! - Ep. 1.33
Q: What was the first famous set of baseball cards that Jacob Bowman manufactured?
The first famous set manufactured by Jacob Bowman was created before he eventually developed Bowman Baseball Cards.
[POD] 11 Card Collectors Who ANNOY Us! - Ep. 1.32
Q: What was the first set of baseball cards to use color photographs?
Listeners can answer to win a 1970 Topps Jim Palmer card, with a drawing for correct responses.
[POD] 13 Card-Grading Secrets Only Vets Know! - Ep. 1.34
Q: What was the year Topps didn't produce football cards for the first time since 1955?
The year was 1986.
[POD] Hobby Widow!?! Interviewing My Wife About Sports Cards! - Ep. 1.37
Q: How do you deal with being a card collector?
I try to make it enjoyable for you but also do a course correction on spending when necessary.
[POD] Hobby Widow!?! Interviewing My Wife About Sports Cards! - Ep. 1.37
Q: What would you suggest for people who want their spouses to understand card collecting?
Be as transparent as possible about what you want and create a list or board to guide them.

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What is Happy Hobby Sports Cards Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A budget-focused, hobby-driven show for sports card collectors that blends practical buying tips, budgeting tactics, and storytelling with real-world collecting experiences. Episodes cover practical steps to start or rebuild a collection without breaking the bank, how to allocate monthly budgets, organize and categorize cards, and use pillars or lanes to tell a cohesive personal story. The host often weaves in nostalgia and personal anecdotes, offers actionable checklists and promotions for related content, and frequently ties content to broader hobby resources. Notable strengths include a consistently actionable framework for new and returning collectors, a warm, family-friendly vibe, and a clear emphasis on enjoyment and learning over qui... more

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2. Randy Litzinger
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