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The Trading Card Playbook

Nik Kalra
Sports Cards
Trading Cards
Fanatics
Financial Literacy
Fantasy Football
Kevin Miguel
Sports Trading Cards
Pokémon Cards
New England
Fractional Ownership
Covid-19 Impact
Kevin Randall
COVID Boom
Boston
Pokemon Cards
Entrepreneurship
Community Building
Collecting Trends
Market Demand
NFL Season

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Esther Timzat
High school entrepreneur and founder of PokeShare and Spark Buddies
Episode: Building a Startup From a Hobby: PokeShare, Spark Buddies, and Teen Entrepreneurship
Kevin Miguel
Owner of Supreme Sports Cards and rising figure in the New England card community
Supreme Sports Cards
Episode: Doing Your Homework: How Kevin Miguel Built a Card Business in 9 Months
Kevin Randall
Owner of Da Captain 37 Sports Cards
Da Captain 37 Sports Cards
Episode: Basketball Season & the Long Game: Inside the Hobby with Kevin Randall
Nick Kap
Owner of Staten Cards and Collectibles
Staten Cards and Collectibles
Episode: Touchdowns and Trading Cards: The 2025 Football Season Playbook

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Nick Kallra
Host of The Trading Card Playbook

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Extremely insightful! Will make lots of $$$!!!

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    Iloveai3000
    United States6 months ago
  • Nik

    Nik Karla can ball

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    Pj walsh23
    United States7 months ago
  • New Podcast!

    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!

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    5
    Sports Fan 99
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast can’t wait to see where it goes!

    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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    5
    Just a person on da://1nt3rne7
    United States8 months ago

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Guests' practical experiences with card markets and business are repeatedly highlighted as valuable.
Listeners appreciate the mix of strategy, personal stories, and financial tips.
Audience notes the show delivers actionable, hobby-relevant business guidance.

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Basketball Season & the Long Game: Inside the Hobby with Kevin Randall
Q: Just how do you stay connected to the local card community here in Boston?
Kevin emphasizes being visible at local shows and engaging with the community, highlighting his brand's recognition for Brady cards.
Basketball Season & the Long Game: Inside the Hobby with Kevin Randall
Q: Can you share with our audience how that transition happened?
Kevin shares that he moved from teaching to pursuing his passion for collecting and built the Da Captain 37 brand, supported by a year off from teaching to test the waters.
Why Trading Cards Are a Playbook For Life: Conversation With Murph From Murph's Card Town
Q: What advice would you give to young collectors?
Murph emphasizes the importance of collecting what you love and not following market trends.
Why Trading Cards Are a Playbook For Life: Conversation With Murph From Murph's Card Town
Q: What were some challenges you encountered when operating the store?
Murph discusses how COVID-19 delayed his store opening and altered the trading card landscape, but also provided him more time for research and planning.
Why Trading Cards Are a Playbook For Life: Conversation With Murph From Murph's Card Town
Q: How did you get into the sports card hobby?
Murph shares a touching story of his early exposure to collecting baseball cards with his father, which sparked his lifelong passion for the hobby.

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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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1. Esther Timzat
2. Kevin Miguel
3. Kevin Randall
4. Nick Kap

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