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Trading Card Therapy

Leighton Sheldon
Trading Cards
Vintage Cards
Baseball Cards
Collectibles
Card Shows
Collecting
Michael Jordan
National Sports Collectors Convention
PSA
Card Grading
Kobe Bryant
Babe Ruth
Vintage Collections
Collector Community
T206 Baseball Cards
Sports Collectors Daily
Card Selling
Sports Memorabilia
Eye Appeal
T206 Honus Wagner

Host Leighton Sheldon provides advice for trading card collectors and hobbyists from the perspective of a self proclaimed Doctor of The Trading Card Hobby!

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Leighton is giving away $100 EVERY HOUR of EVERY DAY during the entire National Sports Collectors Convention this week in Chicago!

See how easy it is to enter, and let us know how you would spend the $100 CASH if you win.

Leighton also shows off a... more

A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card was stored in an old screw down holder that Leighton opens for the first time in YEARS. Will the card get damaged? A 1909-11 T206 Honus Wanger was restored and is now at auction. Leighton discusses the what the ... more

In Trading Card Therapy Episode 123, Leighton Sheldon welcomes Barry Walner and Justin Hirsch, founder of Rabbit Hole Auctions, to share the unbelievable story behind a signed 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle card that sat quietly in Barry's collection for ... more

Derek Grady, Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions , joins Leighton on Trading Card Therapy to talk about the state of the hobby with a big focus on the PSA grading pause.

Leighton is always buying collections through his company, Just Coll... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Hirsch
CEO of Rabbit Hole Auctions; long-time collector
Rabbit Hole Auctions, Jobplex
Episode: The Mickey Mantle Miracle! How an Autograph From Childhood Became a Hobby Treasure
Barry Walner
Collector with a childhood pocket collection; owner of the Mantle card story
Rabbit Hole Auctions (collaborator)
Episode: The Mickey Mantle Miracle! How an Autograph From Childhood Became a Hobby Treasure
Marc Mandel
Co-founder of AuctionWire
AuctionWire
Episode: Inside the New Platform That's Taking Over the Hobby - AuctionWire
Mike Junkwax Hero
Card hobby content creator, YouTube personality
Junkwax Hero
Episode: Junkwax Hero Talks Strongsville, Iconic Cards, Hobby Nostalgia & more
Greg Miller
Host of MidLife Cards on YouTube
MidLife Cards
Episode: Why Sports Cards Are More Than Just Cards with Graig from MidLife Sports Cards
Jeremey Lee
Host of Sports Cards Live and veteran collector with over 46 years of experience.
Sports Cards Live
Episode: Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live Joins Trading Card Therapy
James Fiorentino
Accomplished artist known for blending art with sports memorabilia, has painted various legendary sports figures and involved in charitable work.
Ed Lucas Foundation
Episode: Artist James Fiorentino joins Trading Card Therapy to Talk About Combining Passions - Art and Sports!
Levi Bleamn
A prominent figure in the trading card hobby and former owner of a notable 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9.
707 Sports Cards
Episode: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9 Former Owner, Levi Bleamn, Talks Shop With Leighton on Trading Card Therapy
Nat Turner
CEO of Collectors Universe and PSA
Collectors Universe and PSA
Episode: Nat Turner of PSA and Collectors joins Trading Card Therapy Podcast for the 100th Episode!

Host

Leighton Sheldon
Host of Trading Card Therapy, focused on advice for trading card collectors and hobbyists from a perspective described as a Doctor of The Trading Card Hobby.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • No one beats the Dahktah!

    Leighton is a dynamic host who really knows his stuff. If you like vintage cards, he’s your guy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daprez14
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yes yes yes

    We need this for us vintage guys.

    Great podcast! Very informative!

    Keep up the excellent job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mailman matt
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast case hit

    Leighton and the team give the most up to date prospectives on vintage sports cards with hot new perspectives on all the classics. A most refreshing break for the ultra modern chatter around card collecting today.

    Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jjammski
    United States5 years ago
  • Great baseball card podcast!

    Really enjoy Leighton’s experienced take on the hobby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elena2388
    United States5 years ago
  • Great!

    Leighton really is very informed! Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krislekat
    United States5 years ago

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Great show with up-to-date perspectives on vintage cards.
Leighton's experienced take on the hobby is really appreciated.
Leighton is a dynamic host who really knows his stuff.
If you like vintage cards, he's your guy.

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The Mickey Mantle Miracle! How an Autograph From Childhood Became a Hobby Treasure
Q: What impact did the journey have on your view of collecting and community?
The experience strengthened the sense of community, showing how relationships, networks, and shared stories in the hobby can transform a personal memory into a collective celebration and even inspire a new generation of collectors.
The Mickey Mantle Miracle! How an Autograph From Childhood Became a Hobby Treasure
Q: What was the process to get the card authenticated and graded?
Barry shipped the card via UPS to Michael Osaki in Chicago, who coordinated with PSA for authentication and grading, and the team then arranged a VIP experience to retrieve the card, which arrived in good condition after a short transit period.
The Mickey Mantle Miracle! How an Autograph From Childhood Became a Hobby Treasure
Q: How did you first realize the Mantle card might be something special?
Justin and I discussed the potential value after the dinner, and the initial assessment suggested it could be five figures, which prompted us to pursue authentication and proper handling rather than selling it off quickly.
Why Sports Cards Are More Than Just Cards with Graig from MidLife Sports Cards
Q: What does the project around your book reveal about preserving hobby memories?
The book documents 20 stories—part personal adventures, part family history—capturing memories before they fade and showing how cards can anchor family narratives across generations.
Why Sports Cards Are More Than Just Cards with Graig from MidLife Sports Cards
Q: What inspired you to start your MidLife Cards channel and now a related podcast?
Greg explains growing up in a collecting family, evolving through the PSA/grading era, and wanting to share a love for cards through YouTube to connect with friends nationwide and build a supportive community.

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What is Trading Card Therapy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running collector-focused show that centers on vintage and modern sports cards, market dynamics, and showmanship in the hobby. Guests range from top hobby commentators and artists blending sports with art, to seasoned collectors sharing stories, buying strategies, and provenance of iconic sets. The host brings a storytelling, community-driven angle, emphasizing education, ethics, and the emotional side of collecting, with frequent discussions of auctions, pricing trends, and show etiquette. Listeners are likely hobbyists seeking practical guidance for buying, selling, and investing, plus a glimpse into the history and culture of card collecting.

Notable elements include a strong emphasis on community, transparent opinions on practic... more

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Recent guests on Trading Card Therapy include:

1. Justin Hirsch
2. Barry Walner
3. Marc Mandel
4. Mike Junkwax Hero
5. Greg Miller
6. Jeremey Lee
7. James Fiorentino
8. Levi Bleamn

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