
The Shallow End: A Sports Card Podcast On a Budget
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisure | |||

Hello, cardboard lovers. In this episode, made possible by DudeBriefs, Pat and Dave wonder what time it is on the SGC Doomsday Clock, think about the evolution of collectors, and more.
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Jason @contrarian_cards impulsively started a new PC. Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards impulsively bought a rookie before that rookie had even reached the seventh inning of his first game. No apologies. No regrets. Sometimes, you've got to lean into the i... more
In 1990, a cable access station in Northern New Jersey aired "Cardboard Dreams," a documentary about the booming baseball card hobby. Come for the bad hair, stick around for a documentary that was eerily prescient about where the hobby was headed. Th... more
Listener Dan (@danscardaccount / @brewerbakerpodcast) asks us about our favorite inserts. From there, we get into Dick the Bruiser, an incredible vintage card, and what happens when content makers make content about the content makers. The Cardcast i... more
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Loved this show until this latest episode with him going political. Bye forever
Love the show! Dave has a great perspective unlike a lot of today’s “collectors” “flippers” really enjoy a different look at the hobby as you do. Thanks Dave!
I love how insightful and reflective this show is about cards and collecting in general. Appreciate all the content and keep doing what you do! Thanks!
The Shallow End is a unique podcast that presents a perspective you won’t find elsewhere. Combining hobby introspection and engaging conversation with fun, fascinating guests, this is a must-listen podcast. I’m constantly learning from it and you can’t help asking yourself new questions after an episode.
Very thoughtful & insightful takes on the Hobby. Well worth the listen. Two thumbs up.
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This show centers on sports card collecting with a focus on budget-minded approaches, personal stories, and hobby psychology. Hosts trade experiences and viewpoints on impulse buying, value, and the evolving market, often blending candid discussions with humor and accessible takes on modern collecting dynamics. Episodes frequently explore nostalgia, market volatility, and the emotional side of building a meaningful collection, along with practical show-floor observations and tradecraft for everyday listeners. A standout aspect is the blend of two steady hosts with recurring co-hosts and a rotating roster of guests who bring deep collecting knowledge, celebrity relevance, or niche expertise, all presented in an approachable, conversational s... more
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Recent guests on The Shallow End include:
1. Jeff May
2. Jim Irvina
3. Mark McGrath
4. Robert M. Cards
5. Scott Lang
6. Greg Paper and Chrome
7. Tyler Nethercott
8. Adam Gray
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