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The Card Show Debate: Purist Hobby or Entertainment event with Dan Bliss -- Front Row Card Shows
Season 1 Episode 58
Card shows are booming again, and Front Row Card Show has become one of the fastest-growing event circuits in the hobby.
Ryan Alford sits down with fo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Three Autos From One Break, $45k PSA Controversy & Bam Adebayo’s incredible 83 point game
Season 1 Episode 57
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden dive into the latest conversations shaping the trading card hobby—from real-time ca…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ancient Coins, Julius Caesar & the Overlooked Side of Collecting | Dean Kinzer
Season 1 Episode 56
When most collectors think of value, they think vintage cards, rare sneakers, or signed memorabilia. But what if one of the most accessible — and his…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Rare Tiger Woods Promo, Kevin O’Leary’s $19M Card & Ludex Collection Management
Season 1 Episode 55
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden talk through what’s happening across the sports card hobby right now — from shop up…
7 months ago
The Collectibility of Chummy’s Custom Footwear with Colin Szumski
Season 1 Episode 54
Custom sneakers aren’t just footwear — they’re becoming collectibles.
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Colin Szumski, found…
7 months ago
Are Million-Dollar Cards Actually Smart Investments?
Season 1 Episode 53
Are million-dollar cards actually smart investments — or just headline fuel?
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Brian Ludde…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin
Season 1 Episode 52
In this landmark episode of Collector Station, Ryan Alford welcomes Ken Goldin — founder of Goldin Auctions and star of Netflix’s King of Collectible…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden
Season 1 Episode 51
The collectibles hobby is changing — and grading is at the center of that shift.
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Mike …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
What We Learned After 50 Episodes With the Best in the Hobby
Season 1 Episode 50
In this special milestone episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford celebrates the first 50 episodes by revisiting the most powerful insights from the…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage
Season 1 Episode 49
The sports card hobby is evolving — and the old rules don’t always apply anymore.
In this episode of Collector Nation, host Ryan Alford is joined by h…
7 months, 3 weeks ago