
The Trading Card Playbook is the go-to podcast for anyone interested in sports trading cards—whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or an experienced investor searching for the next big opportunity. We break down everything from market trends and player performance to investment strategies and entrepreneurship in the hobby. This podcast isn’t just about collecting; it’s about l... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSports | |||

In Episode 6 of The Trading Card Playbook, Nik sits down with Jordan Whitney, owner of Big J’s Cards and Collectibles in the Boston area, to explore his journey from a second-generation collector to an active seller working local shows, eBay, and Wha... more
In Episode 5 of The Trading Card Playbook, host Nik sits down with Esther Timsit, the founder of PokeShare and Spark Buddies, to explore how trading cards, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy intersect.
Esther shares how PokéShare was born at a... more
In Episode 4, Nik sits down with Kevin Miguel, owner of Supreme Sports Cards in Fall River, MA, to talk about his rapid rise in the hobby. Kevin shares how a forgotten tote of junk-wax sparked his journey, the mistakes he made early on, and the resea... more
As basketball season approaches, I sit down with Kevin Randall, owner of Da Captain 37 Sports Cards, for a conversation about strategy, collecting, and building a brand in the modern hobby. Kevin shares his journey from the classroom to the card show... more
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Just found The Trading Card Playbook and it’s a must-listen for anyone into sports cards or collecting in general. The first episode with Murph was packed with real advice, hobby insights, and a cool mix of fun and financial literacy. Super refreshing to hear a younger voice bringing something new to the hobby. Followed immediately!
This new podcast really drew me in after the first few minutes. Hearing a fresh take on business from the angle of trading cards, not just as an economy, but a hobby and community, in the wake of COVID captivated me from the start. Hearing the origin of murph’s interests in sports cards and how it evolved into a small business really brought me into the world of trading cards, this one’s definitely going onto my watch list, and I can’t wait to hear more about the perspective from the host and hi... more
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A hands-on take on the trading card hobby as a serious business and learning journey. Episodes center on starting and scaling a trading card venture, market dynamics, and practical investing strategies—often framed through guest entrepreneurs who treat cards as a pathway to financial literacy and small-business success. Viewers can expect candid talks about branding, customer relationships, market timing, and lessons learned from real-world card deals, shows, and community building. The show stands out for pairing hobby insights with entrepreneurial guidance, including fractional ownership concepts and tangible tips for turning a passion into profit.
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Recent guests on The Trading Card Playbook include:
1. Esther Timzat
2. Kevin Miguel
3. Kevin Randall
4. Nick Kap
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