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"Happy Hobby Sports Cards" Podcast!

David Gonos
Sports Card Collecting
Sports Cards
Baseball
Topps
Fanatics
Baseball Cards
Bowman Draft Baseball
Ebay
Collecting Strategies
Rookie Cards
Patrick Imhoff
Bowman First Cards
Travis Bazzana
1980s Wax Packs
2025 Topps Design
Baseball Collecting
MLB Prospects
Hobby Trends
Grading Cards
Junk Wax Era

Happy Hobby! We talk about sports card collecting hoping to help collectors working with a limited budget. With a positive, family friendly mindset, we discuss hobby news and recent releases, while also looking back to talk vintage cards and players from decades past. It's like opening a pack of cards -- you never know what you'll find! This podcast is essentially the read-out-loud version of the ... more

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Latest Episodes

Each Happy Hobby Sports Card Newsletter For Collectors has a handful of great sports card subjects, helping sports card collectors working with limited budgets!

With the 2025 NBA season upon us — and the 2025 WNBA season behind us, what better time ... more

Each Happy Hobby Sports Card Newsletter For Collectors has a handful of great sports card subjects, helping sports card collectors working with limited budgets!

Now that Fanatics and Topps finally has basketball under their control, we saw the relea... more

Each Happy Hobby Sports Card Newsletter For Collectors has a handful of great sports card subjects, helping sports card collectors working with limited budgets!

Collecting awesome sports cards is what we’re all about! Who doesn’t want more great car... more

If you’re a sports fan — or a sports card collector — October has to be the best time of the year!

Each Happy Hobby Sports Card Newsletter For Collectors has a handful of great sports card subjects, helping sports card collectors working with limite... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
Patrick Imhoff
Vice President of Happy Hobby Community
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Episode: [POD] Collect Rookie Cards of These 10 Baseball Veterans! - Ep. 2.08
Mr. Collect
Author of a sports card newsletter on Substack, sharing insights on collecting
Collector's Edge newsletter
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
Alan Camuto
Graphic designer with experience designing sports cards for Topps
Episode: [POD] 2025 Topps Design: What Does a Card Designer Think About It? - Ep. 2.01
Scott Hedrick
A passionate sports card collector and guest author
Episode: [POD] 6 Totally Rad Tips For Buying '80s Baseball Wax Packs! - Ep. 1.40

Host

David Gonos
Host and creator of engaging content centered on sports card collecting, focusing on strategies for collectors on a limited budget. Former Fantasy Sports columnist at major outlets and a Hall of Fame inductee in the Fantasy Sports Writers community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 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
    Canada5 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Happy hobby to you

    Love David Gonos and everything about this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FFD1998
    United Statesa year ago
  • Atta-Boy!

    Dave is my favorite Sports Guru!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DustyNewt
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the tips on budget collecting to be particularly helpful, resonating with a variety of economic backgrounds.
Listeners appreciate the informative and humorous approach to sports card collecting, making it accessible for beginners.
The community engagement through giveaways and personal anecdotes adds an enjoyable layer to the hobby.

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[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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2. Michael Salfino
3. Josh Scarberry
4. Patrick Imhoff
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7. Alan Camuto
8. Scott Hedrick

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