Two long-time Sports Card collectors discuss various hobby topics and work through their inner cynic.
Cardboard Cynics
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Two long-time Sports Card collectors discuss various hobby topics and work through their inner cynic.
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July 11, 2026
Cardboard Cynics Episode 13 - We Entered the Inferno and Found Dinosaur Bones
<p>This, my friends, is vintage Carlos -- going deep, telling tales, and finding the most entertaining cynical aspects of the "collectibles" industry. This episode covers a LOT of ground and there is a little bit for everyone and about everyone. Other topics include "The Acceptance of Ignorance" "Vintage Tourists" "The Hobby Content Funnel" "Hobby Zen" "The History Guy" and "Shark Tank Knockoff". <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseImCarlos">@BecauseImCarlos</a> The Friday Night Live:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaCgEaXNDinc57_4bJwWwA/streams/streams">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaCgEaXNDinc57_4bJwWwA/streams/streams</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@simon466cards">@simon466cards</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jayhawkervintagecards">@jayhawkervintagecards</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@barrybarry3270">@barrybarry3270</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sportscardinvestigator">@sportscardinvestigator</a> Andy's Video Quoted:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c78hJjcnE1o"> • PSA Changed a Menu Option... The Hobby Los... </a>Barry's video referenced:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Nlpy05hTE"> • VR for Dan @DansVintageBaseballPC & A TRIB... </a>AJ Scaramucci wins the Super Mario for $3 Million:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkF0YUxoSmhsVEo3TXg1eUhCQXBPT1lGVGpDd3xBQ3Jtc0tsdENONmpwZjU5SDByVXF3Zkg1ZTVYY3VqZEhyQTFfUVN0NWFLYk84MFRKTW9MR0NmMTEwbktvS3hVaE1zMWs4Zjc4TVB2VTRxUVV3WTlBOHg5ZFlPT3Q1VmFBVHh6WTF0YThzNjg0VlM3YlU2WUhpNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDZobuuzEXeR%2F%3Fimg_index%3D2&v=J0plisisSSQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/p/DZobuuzEX...</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA_fEr2dgas"> • Our $3M Super Mario Bros. Purchase, the Di... </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4UcxfZPhWc"> • $16M Pikachu, $85M Rothko, $5.11M Wemby an... </a><br></p>
June 13, 2026
Cardboard Cynics - Episode XII (Bruce Buffer & Artistic Freedom, Brought to us by Patreon...)
<p>On Episode XII of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgxU1Ob6ypHLXneueSUFMYw"> @DansVintageBaseballPC </a> go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore Overanalysis in the Hobby, its Corporate Takeover, and Dan forgets to wait until the Patreon Recording to make an announcement (there is no Patreon....).All this and somehow Bruce Buffer is referenced! That and more on the first Roman Numeral-based episode of Cynics.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Oh Yaas Official website: https://www.ohyaas.com/Liquid Marketplace Hearing Link: https://www.capitalmarketstribunal.ca/en/hearing-scheduleCards HQ funded by EnOne Ventures: https://enoneventures.com/#teamVenture Capital behind “DJ Skee”: https://djskee.com/One Team - Players Association product deals and partnerships with media companies: https://oneteam.com/about-us/ Shamrock Capitol https://shamrockcap.com/<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUakdLwNgX_k21tjKfdftDA"> @simon466cards </a>'s video referenced:https://youtu.be/PnCgtppB0HY?si=lzS6Xx7zjUyKjsdB BCCG Video on the Channel:https://youtu.be/RnIo0U2bDBM?si=5nSBCVaarWM0dMJ8“It’s Time!” Card Shop: https://itstimecards.com/Sports Collectors Daily Article on this: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/ufc-icon-bruce-buffer-talks-new-card-shop-in-agoura-hills-collecting-joe-rogan-rookies-passion-for-vintage/<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCl1NHb6djm5zf-EfIuDv4Fg"> @sportscardinvestigator </a>'s latest video:https://youtu.be/lZlkLKs2MHc?si=qoA52V5F6-16UrOUMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby</p>
May 30, 2026
Cardboard Cynics Episode 11 - Rebukes and Infinite Content Loops
<p>We are back with another installment of your favorite hobby duo, as cynical and snide as ever about this hobby that we put up with.</p><p>As always, 3 topics each to be Cynical and 3 to be cheerful -- because it's not all doom and gloom in the hobby, some things and some people can make us smile.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseImCarlos">@BecauseImCarlos</a> Victor's video:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N46OibypLEk&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA"> • 4 Things Sports Card Content Creators Do T... </a>Heritage Collection Purchase:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhlNld4UGE3TlJURkk5UFVPV0tiMWhWbTF2QXxBQ3Jtc0tseGVPUTFrRUJST1JsQmRYOEFpM0I0VThNeXg2WXl3V2xXdFhUN1JiOG1TRE9oNjI4Q04xV3Y4VXhNMlhXVmpYdDR3Zy00T2FOb0h4VElzSUJVQ0w3SzQwVTVzeW1rLW9qNWtVeExzTnFHRkFFbWFVRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FHeritage_Sport%2Fstatus%2F2057847607062302987&v=3BOE5hWg-0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/Heritage_Sport/status/2...</a>More Attention to Wrestling Cards?<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFNNUZIN0g1TDN2RWpKYThLa3liNHVrSm54QXxBQ3Jtc0tuODU1TEhHaFJKTGxuaVNXaDZpSjY4Q1NuVzdiR0RJWGVnWnh0Q1pobmNQSEdmQllxdl9EWGNrclZkZE1hV1cyVkRITmdBQnZhczRrUFhHcEN5WTBSUzdLUS1fMWRqOVpNdHAzTTl3SGNiMTdhWEpNZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2Frole-of-in-our-159198771%3Futm_campaign%3Dpatron_engagement%26utm_source%3Dpost_link%26post_id%3D159198771%26utm_id%3Dba6dcfdc-b771-4b84-aa33-cf018fad114d%26utm_medium%3Demail&v=3BOE5hWg-0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/posts/role-of...</a>The Friday Live:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2pyIjMJV1w"> • Hobby Talk Live #293 </a>Boston Card Hunter posting legal nonsense:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFWdUVCNllSeFhfVGpWWHdsdUo1dHNUd005Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsWTQtQkpCYnBRakVFZDRjS1ZBampHdk1keWM3ckpjTEdpVml5LVloWExMVllLa3VLYXpUbXZzaERmRGdJM3A1bTQtZ1NaQWF1NmFRWHpYWnY4RWoyLXdGVWlIRjRoYnMwVTFQLVEyY01IR3Bzb2tYUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FBosCardHunter%2Fstatus%2F2058917774387224864&v=3BOE5hWg-0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/BosCardHunter/status/20...</a>Collector Connection:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFdnNk5PZDlsVFNvM0dERXhsSi1rMFQxOUVwd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNnVhd2hqUWN4bUs1MW9YU0h0NFVSejBhSWp1NkxEdXp0NmJmQmtCVHZxXzNvYVFBN3VBOHk4aUlHR2JTbTJHN0w3czh4SUdQbUp6VFhCc214X3NCYV8yQld1NmxUU3VTSm53X2ZIdDBfY21nSnJ1OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthecollectorconnection.com%2Fcalendar.htm&v=3BOE5hWg-0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://thecollectorconnection.com/ca...</a>Carlos's Wrestling Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BICWrestling">@BICWrestling</a> Mentions:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jpcards">@jpcards</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@true_rcs">@true_rcs</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@chrisfrommissouri">@chrisfrommissouri</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Sanderson2Orr">@Sanderson2Orr</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MrJmangini">@MrJmangini</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards">@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@vintageoddballcards6103">@vintageoddballcards6103</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TJ_Is_Online">@TJ_Is_Online</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernCollector14">@SouthernCollector14</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mikehamm007">@mikehamm007</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NEO_Cards_Comics">@NEO_Cards_Comics</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ClementeCollector">@ClementeCollector</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WaxPackWisdom">@WaxPackWisdom</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheGradedGamer">@TheGradedGamer</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayCardCollector-Jason">@EverydayCardCollector-Jason</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@4CollectorsForCollectors">@4CollectorsForCollectors</a></p>
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