The Shallow End

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The Shallow End ep 17 - Talking '80s Baseball With @1980sCardsWithDan Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 10.27.2023) It's an accepted fact since the dawn of time that 1980s baseball cards are the most fun baseball cards—even if they're clearly not the most financially valuable. Dan and Dave talk '80s cards, '80s baseball, and share five of their favorites.

The Shallow End ep 16 - Moms, Dads, and the Cards that Connect Us Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 10.20.2023) Collecting cards can mean so much more than their financial worth or how pretty they look when displayed. They can connect us with past generations. In this episode, Dave and Rob Girard explore the deeper potential of sports cards.

The Shallow End ep 15 - Celebrating Small Moments Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 10.13.2023) We're trained over time in the sports-card hobby who we should and should not trust. But this week, Dave had an experience that could have gone horribly wrong instead turn out perfect. Let's celebrate.

The Shallow End ep 14 - Should I Sell Everything? Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 10.6.2023) Dave has one grail card: the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson. But it's so far out of reach that the only way to get close would be to sell or trade everything he owns. Should he do it?

The Shallow End ep 13 - The Content of It All Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 9.29.2023) Last month, Dave listened to nearly 60 sports-card podcasts in one week. After that, he needed a break. In this episode, he talks about what he learned about the hobby, content producers, and his own place in the collecting space.

The Shallow end ep 12 - Transforming Your PC with Brandon @SportsCardStruggles Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 9.15.2023) There comes a point in everyone's PC when the status quo just isn't good enough. We want more. We want different. We need something new. In this episode, Brandon talks about his transformation.

The Shallow End ep 11 - The Megabid at One Year Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 9.8.2023) It all started with a question on "The Crossover" posed by @packnicholson, and it ended with a new phrase coined by Josh (aka @cardboard_chronicles): Megabid. As we near the one-year anniversary of Pack's question, we learn more about this common hobby practice from @kevin.m.cormier, @signed1933goudey, @drakes_pc, and @jlee_sportscardslive).

The Shallow End ep 10 - Collecting to Remember with Steve Bieleck Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 9.1.2023) Steve (aka @domer_cards on IG) visits to discuss his growing Notre Dame PC — a collection rooted in his rich history with the Fighting Irish.

The Shallow End ep 9 - Major Pickup, Minor Regrets Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 8.25.2023) Dave finally makes a major pickup that he'd had his eye on for some time. Unfortunately, it came at a significant price to his collection.

The Shallow End ep 8 - Should is a Four-Letter Word Nov 22, 2023

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(Originally aired 8.18.2023) When you start collecting what you think you should collect, versus what you want to collect, expect your PC to feel unsatisfying.

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