The Player Worn Podcast is a sports cards and TCG podcast hosted by Samuel Lawrence (Samuel Lawrence Collectibles) and Jordan Rose. The show covers hobby news, market movement, collecting stories, and conversations across sports cards and trading card games—always with honesty, curiosity, and a real-world perspective.
From seasoned collectors to newcomers, Player Worn is a place for open discussion, learning in real time, and staying connected to what’s happening in the hobby.
Player Worn Podcast – Episode #22
The State of the Hobby | Where’s the Money Going?
In Episode 22 of the Player Worn Podcast, Sam Lawrence is back with another solo episode, taking an honest look at the current state of the sports card hobby.
From today’s biggest stars and changing collector trends to where the money is really flowing, Sam shares his thoughts on what’s driving the market—and what’s holding it back. He also dives into some of the biggest conversations happening in the hobby today, including modern versus vintage, investor mentality, grading, product releases, collector fatigue, and the future of sports cards.
Whether you’re a longtime collector, investor, dealer, or someone just getting back into the hobby, this episode offers a straightforward perspective on where things stand and where they may be headed.
Topics Covered:
● The current state of the sports card hobby
● Which players are driving the market
● Where collectors are spending their money
● Market trends and hobby concerns
● Grading and product discussion
● The future of collecting
● Sam’s personal opinions on today’s hobby landscape
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28 Jul 2026
PWP EP 21 Player Worn Podcast
In this episode, Sam dives back into the Hobby and talk about everything going on in the sports card world right now. From the NBA Playoffs heating up to the ridiculous fake GameStop sports card purchase story making the rounds online, we break it all down with our usual mix of opinions, laughs, and hobby frustration. 😂
We also discuss some of the most annoying things happening in the Hobby today — from bad takes and fake flexing to overpriced nonsense and the constant drama surrounding cards, breakers, grading, and social media.
If you enjoy honest Hobby conversations, playoff talk, and calling out the craziness in the sports card world, this episode is for you.
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19 May 2026
PWP EP20 SUNDAY SOLO
Playoffs are heating up and the lack of collectors' diversity is making me salty... Can PSA service get any worse?? It just did!
from bad takes and fake flexing to overpriced nonsense and the constant drama surrounding cards, breakers, grading, and social media.
If you enjoy honest Hobby conversations, playoff talk, and calling out the craziness in the sports card world, this episode is for you.
Make sure to LIKE 👍 COMMENT 💬 and SUBSCRIBE 🔥
#SportsCards #TheHobby #NBAPlayoffs #SportsCardPodcast #PlayerWornPodcast #BasketballCards #GameStop #SportsCardCollector #CardCollecting #TradingCards #NBA #Panini #Topps #PSA #SportsCardCommunity #HobbyTalk #CardCollectors #Whatnot #SportsCardNews #YouTubePodcas
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