Card Friends is a sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector.
Hosted by Kev and Joe — two lifelong friends who’ve been trading cards since grade school — the show explores the fun, stories, and nostalgia that make collecting great.
Whether you're getting back into the hobby, just getting started, or picking up packs with your kids, this podcast is for you. Expect real card talk, collecting wins and mistakes, throwback memories, and conversations that remind you why you started collecting in the first place.
New episodes drop every Wednesday. Come join your new Card Friends.
How to Save Money (and Not Get Scammed) in the Hobby
Welcome, Card Friends — this week we’re talking about keeping your hobby budget in check and avoiding scams. From shady sellers to overpriced hype, we’re sharing real tips to help you collect smarter and stay protected. Whether you're new to the hobby or just tired of getting burned, this one's for you.
New episodes every other Wednesday.
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7 May 2025
What’s Changed in the Hobby? Then vs Now
Welcome, Card Friends — this week we’re talking about how the hobby has changed over the years. From binders and corner stores to grading, breaks, and online marketplaces, it’s a whole new world out there. Whether you’re just getting back into cards or never stopped collecting, this episode is for you.
New episodes every Wednesday.
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30 Apr 2025
Card Collecting 101: How to Start (or Restart) the Hobby
Welcome, Card Friends — this is our beginner’s guide to collecting. Whether you're diving back in after 20 years or just starting your hobby journey, this episode is packed with real talk, smart tips, and everything you need to know to get going in the world of sports and trading cards.
We cover:
Why people get back into collecting
What to buy first (without overspending)
Must-know hobby terms like wax, slabs, parallels, and RPA
The actual gear and supplies you need to start
Extreme beginner questions you're totally allowed to ask
Mistakes we made early on (so you don’t have to)
🎴 If you’re new to the hobby — or know someone who is — this is the episode to send them.
New episodes every Wednesday.
23 Apr 2025
NBA Playoffs, Personal Collections, and How to Start Collecting Without the Stress
Welcome back, Card Friends — this week we’re talking NBA playoffs, the players currently in our personal collections, and how to start collecting trading cards without getting overwhelmed. Whether you're new to the hobby or getting back into it, we break down what actually matters, what to avoid, and how to keep it fun.
We also share some recent pickups, shout out a few Card Friends from the community, and answer a mailbag question: what do you do with cards you don’t want anymore?
New episodes every Wednesday.
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16 Apr 2025
Scalpers, Sports Memorabilia, and Hobby Habits We All Hide
Scalpers are wiping out retail shelves again… but that’s just the start. This week on Card Friends, we’re talking about the frustrating hunt for cards in the wild, whether sports memorabilia belongs in your living room, and a few hobby habits we probably should’ve kept to ourselves.
Whether you’re deep in the hobby or just getting curious, this one’s for you.
New episodes every Wednesday.
A sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector.
Music licensed via Podcastle
License Code: AHNBPYLL0FFU9A72
8 Apr 2025
How We Became Card Friends
Welcome to Card Friends — a sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector.
In Episode 1, we talk about how we each got started in the hobby, some of our favorite card memories growing up, why we started this podcast, and a few hidden card shops we still love.
Whether you’re new to collecting, getting back into it, or just here for the stories — you’re a Card Friend now.
7 Apr 2025
Welcome, Card Friends
This is Card Friends — a sports and trading card podcast for the casual collector. Whether you're returning to the hobby, just getting started, collecting with your kid, or just reconnecting with what made you love cards in the first place — you're in the right place.
New episodes drop every Wednesday. Come join your new Card Friends.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
12,500
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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Quality
60
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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