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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
Grading Cards
Hobby Trends
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!

2025 Rookie Card Power Rankings! Top 15 Topps Rookie Cards - Ep. 3.03

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

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

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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!
Patrick Imhoff
Happy Hobbyist vice president and contributor to the newsletter
Happy Hobby Sports Cards
Episode: [POD] 4 Perfect Prime Prospecting Pointers - Ep. 2.18
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
Alan Camuto
Former graphic designer for Topps, sharing insights on card designs
Topps
Episode: [POD] The 5 Faces/Phases of Card Collecting! - Ep. 2.13
Josh Scarberry
A sports card collector who shares tips on building sets on a limited budget alongside his son.
MJ Family Time Cards
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
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
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 sports card collector dedicated to helping enthusiasts enjoy collecting on a budget. Former Fantasy Sports columnist at CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, and The Athletic, inducted into the Fantasy Sports Writers Hall of Fame.

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
    Canada8 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 found the mix of advice, personal anecdotes, and nostalgia very relatable and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative content tailored for sports card collectors.
Some express a desire for more diverse guest appearances or deeper dives into specific collecting topics.
Positive feedback highlights the community aspect fostered by the host, promoting a friendly environment for all collectors.

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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. Patrick Imhoff
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6. Mr. Collect
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8. Scott Hedrick

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