A podcast about comics and collectibles with a healthy dose of audible nostalgia. Dave and Manu discuss buying, selling, ethics, integrity and personal perspectives, while sharing stories and experiences from their own lives as passionate collectors.
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Dave - @west_coast_davengers
Manu - @the9.9newsstand
Episode 19
Dave and Manu look back over the past 18 episodes and talk about their decision to preserve their friendship and end the podcast.
Also, what the future holds, many many thanks, and one last Wizard, naturally.
Thank you for listening!
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30 Oct 2023
Oh, the Horror! (The Halloween Episode)
Episode 18
Oh, the Horror! (The Halloween Episode)
Dave and Manu discuss their mutual love of classic horror films, thrillers and the and all things halloween.
The two talk escapism and the thrill of confronting the things we cannot comprehend. Dave remembers an impactful cemetery visit, and Manu learns to harness the power of a paralyzing affliction.
Also, Dracula, Jay-Z, The Crow and Dave’s bananas
23 Oct 2023
Raising The Bar (Code)
Episode 17
HAYOUKEN! Dave and Manu discuss the ins and outs of what makes a newsstand comic special. The two talk about their own notions of collecting and the hierarchies of embedded rarity - Mark Jewelers inserts, double covers and printing errors.
Also, BBS, Darkhawk, Street Fighter and uncut pages.
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23 Oct 2023
Doctor Newsstand, I presume?
Episode 16
Dave and Manu talk compromise and the balance of maintaining individuality while engaging in productive collaboration. The two open up and try to identify the narrow space between self awareness and self consciousness all while acknowledging the power of finding connection through comics.
Also, imposter syndrome, super powers, pro wrestling and self flatulence.
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23 Oct 2023
Un-CON-ventional Wisdom
Episode 15
Dave and Manu reminisce, share comic convention stories and talk about the important role that these community events played in their formative years. The two talk about the current sustainability of local shops and the unfortunate fact that they are increasingly scarce.
Also, one of Manu’s favorite books comes full circle, nice face, hidden 9.8s, mall memories, and the smelliest part of the store.
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23 Oct 2023
Selling Comics Under A Falling Sky
Episode 14
In this moderately priced episode Dave and Manu talk about the past, current and future market states and how each is impacted by the practices of third party sellers. The two take a look at the current buyers' market and the guidelines that impact buyers’ perspectives of ‘true value.’
Also, disappearing books, data resources, and Manu’s Marvel Movies.
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23 Oct 2023
Nostalgia's One Helluva Drug
Episode 13
A discussion about a unique piece of original Venom art leads to a wide ranging conversation about the difference between emotional and market values, and how the grey area between the two can influence a purchase or sale.
Also, actual first appearances, premiums and Dave’s new Thing…maybe.
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23 Oct 2023
Welcome To Jurassic Park (Clothing Optional)
Episode 12
Dave and Manu recap the past week, share details of Dave’s recent collection purchase and find common ground in the world of Dinosaurs. The two talk about the special relationships they share with their buyers and how positive community involvement is rewarding, whether a sale is made or not.
Manu plays a numbers game with a key issue, and the two look at the state of (and potential demise?) of third party sellers.
Also, 2K, dinner with Spielberg, nudestands, and one true collectible.
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23 Oct 2023
$21,000? For COMIC BOOKS?!
Episode 11
Dave and Manu discuss the prospective purchase of a major collection and its overwhelming potential.
Manu steps into the Silver Age and the two discuss the importance of focus, and how avoiding distraction is the key to progress.
Also, breaking and entering, productivity, a famous doctor, and the Morbius slap.
23 Oct 2023
Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.
Episode 10
Dave and Manu reflect on their partnership after 10 episodes of the podcast and discuss their affinity for 90’s game consoles. The two talk about jealousy and envy, recent grading escapades and the current state of the slabbed book market.
Also, peddling influencers, Yoda, the variant racket and greasy machines.
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23 Oct 2023
The Kid's Got Hustle
Episode 9
Dave and Manu discuss their shared history of hustling and the merits of making moves in order to get things done.
Manu shares a story about his childhood comic shop which prompts a discussion about how memory can play tricks on our association with old things.
Dave puts Manu’s MCU knowledge to the test, literally, and the two talk kinship and familiarity.
Also, Previews, posters, and one drunk limo driver
23 Oct 2023
The Scottish Legacy Of Billy Joel
Episode 8
After a recent trip, Dave opens up about his close relationship to Scotland and the important friendships that originally brought him there, and the magic that keeps him going back.
Dave and Manu compare notes on the practice of being present and the impact and energy that different places have. They discuss mental health and how an awareness of one’s own mortality affects personal notions of legacy.
Also, hipsters, cheap coffee and making tiny changes to Earth
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23 Oct 2023
I'll Buy That For A Dollar!
Episode 7
Dave and Manu share two recent sales interactions that panned out very differently, and discuss the unwritten rules about when and how to make a respectable offer. The two break down opposite methods of engagement and find alignment on undeniable merits of diplomacy.
Also, misadventure, emotional truth, and many, many expletives.
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23 Oct 2023
The C-Word (Not THAT One!)
Episode 6
A recent run-in with Covid-19 prompts a heartfelt and personal discussion about the past. Dave and Manu reflect on the origins of their friendship and discuss how time spent during the pandemic helped shift their perspectives on the value of time, work that fulfills, relationships, and collecting.
Also - widewalks.
23 Oct 2023
Panic is the ultimate clickbait
Episode 5
Dave and Manu talk comic film adaptations and the value of being entertained. Manu discusses a rocky transaction that he recently walked away from, and the red flags that can quickly erode trust while making a deal. Vengeance makes a brief appearance, and Dave does his best to stay away from the comments (maybe).
The two vent about market focused content creators and the disingenuous act of stirring up commotion and panic in order to create fomo. Also - Meg Ryan, 20/20 hindsight, Marvel Masterpieces and the cult of the Manuminati.
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23 Oct 2023
The Least Interesting Thing A Person Can Be Is Rich
Episode 4
In this episode Dave recaps a recent auction sale and talks about his experience at the Washington State Summer Con. Manu grabs a grail - but it takes some work - which leads to a discussion on the subtle art of correcting obvious mistakes.
The two question the badge of status tied to graded books, the beauty of high-grade raw copies and the truth that not every book is for every buyer.
Also, marketing advice, albino animals, money ruins everything, and a hard earned break.
23 Oct 2023
Across The Curmudgeon-Verse
Episode 3
Dave and Manu dive deep into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The two discuss the film’s cultural relevance, lasting impact on a generation of fans and its rightful place in cinema history. Also - curmudgeon culture, gun violence, subscription services, and honor amongst thieves.
Find Manu here: https://www.instagram.com/the9.9newsstand/?hl=en
Find Dave Here: https://www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
23 Oct 2023
Value The Relationship More Than The Sale
Episode 2
Dave and Manu discuss the ethics and boundaries of responsible selling and how operating with a clean conscience requires open and honest communication, regardless of the consequences. The two take a look back at the untapped era of early retailer incentives, and share a theory about the demographics of distribution, and why specific copies of Ultimate Fallout #4 may be more common in some areas more than others. Also – trend relevance, the inevitable wrath of time-wasters, the Golden Age bandwagon, the little known Duck Universe, and the undeniably bright future of Miles Morales.
Find Manu here: https://www.instagram.com/the9.9newsstand/?hl=en
Find Dave Here: https://www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
2 Jul 2023
Introductions & Dynamics (It's our first episode!)
Episode 1
In this inaugural episode Dave and Manu reveal the origins of the podcast, talk blind optimism, cynicism, social media, and how developing a personal language allows us all to create our own realities. The two share early experiences of shopping for comics at local newsstands and bookstores and explain how those environments shaped their current perspectives on collecting. Dave does his best not to lose his mind in a movie theater, Manu reckons with gratitude and reciprocation, and the two realize their opposing positions on lowballing. Also — truth, consequence, the necessary practice of forgiveness, Dave’s early criminal history, and real truth behind Miss Terry.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
43 ratings
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