The Shallow End

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When Will the Madness End? - Overthinking Baseball Cards May 2026 May 28, 2026

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This is the audio version of the May 2026 episode of Overthinking Baseball Cards, which debuted on YouTube about two weeks ago.

OBC is hosted by Jason @contrarian_cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

'The Zero Dollar Grail' - A Shallow End podcast audio essay (ep 125) May 22, 2026

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A new podcast audio essay about sports cards, our mistakes, and ultimately finding our way.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

'What am I Missing?' - The Shallow End ep 124 May 15, 2026

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A discussion with Robert @RobertM_Cards about re-finding the cards we've lost, support systems, and maturing as a collector.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Shiny Shiny Cards - The Shallow End episode 123 May 08, 2026

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Who among us doesn't love a shiny sports card? What are some of your favorites?

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Leaving So I Can Stay: 8 Reasons I'm Ending The Shallow End - The Shallow End ep 122 May 01, 2026

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Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards will leave The Shallow End later this spring. Here, he explains why.

The Sports Card Bigger than Ohtani - The Shallow End ep 121 Apr 24, 2026

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Coming off a visit to St. Paul for the Minnesota Card Show, Dave shares his pickups, attempts a few insights, and reveals the card at the show that outsold the cards of Shohei Ohtani.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Card Shows and Nostalgia - The Shallow End episode 120 Apr 17, 2026

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Pat (IG: @Insta_Account_Haver) swoops in to save the day with his usual insights and observations. If you like sports card podcasts when two people just talk about cards and collecting, this is the right episode for you.

When One Pujols Isn't Enough - The Shallow End ep 119 Apr 10, 2026

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How far would you go to get your sports card grail? How far would you go to get a second copy of that grail? This is the story of how Keith (@thekeithy4999) did just that.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

The Shallow End ep 118 - Reclaiming Your Hobby from Yourself Apr 03, 2026

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This is a podcast audio essay about collecting sports cards. Enjoy.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

The Shallow End ep 117 - Silly Season and Why I'm Saying No to Cards I Want Mar 27, 2026

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Over the last seven days, three cards perfect for Dave's collection have hit eBay. He hasn't bid or made an offer on a single one – and probably won't. Here's why.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

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