The Shallow End

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Failing Up #3 of 18: First, Do Your Homework Aug 16, 2025

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Today’s guest is Andrew, who is @FairStarCards on Instagram. Andrew collects hockey and other sports, and he’s a collector who seeks personal connections within the cards he collects. As an educator, he knows that learning can sometimes be painful, but it’s what you do with that pain, and how you react, that makes the difference.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Failing Up #2 of 18: The Cards You Can't Get Back Aug 15, 2025

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Today’s guest is Theo, who’s ClementeCollector on IG and YouTube. He’s a smart, thoughtful collector, he’s got a growing YouTube audience, and he was a big contributor to this year’s Hobby Palooza. But when he first got back into the hobby, he learned the hard lesson that some cards are irreplaceable.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Failing Up #1 of 18: The Bradys in the Basement Aug 14, 2025

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Today’s guest is Andrew, who’s @StCroixCards on Instagram. Andrew is a soccer collector, among other things, and a contributor to the Slabstox network. These days, Andrew’s collection is in great shape, but there’s one decision he made when he first got back in the hobby that taught this teacher a lesson he’ll never forget.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Overthinking Baseball Cards episode 1: What If … Aug 12, 2025

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What if? That's the question two notorious baseball card overthinkers started from when they decided to start a new show. In this debut episode, how might the hobby be different today if Topps had introduced a full set of parallels beginning in 1952? Welcome to Overthinking Baseball Cards.

For the full experience, see our YouTube channel.

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Jason @Contrarian_Cards

Dave: @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

The Shallow End ep 96 - Building a 637-Card Master Set with @Colorado.Collector Aug 08, 2025

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What began as a labor of love for Kevin turned into a hobby quest. Five years ago he picked up his first 1999 Topps Chrome baseball refractor. Last month, he completed a 637-card master refractor set that includes the inserts. This is the story of how Kevin (@Colorado.Collector) did it.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

The Shallow End ep 95 - The Curious Case of the 1958 Topps Hank Aaron Aug 01, 2025

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In this wide-ranging discussion about rookie cards, Robert (@BobHostaCollection) and Dave get into a challenge each is facing: Should they get the iconic 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie? Or should they get the card they agree better captures Aaron the player and person, his 1958 Topps?

The Shallow End is hosted by @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

The Shallow End ep 94 - Jesse Owens, Otto Graham and … Bill Murray? Jul 25, 2025

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Dan (@CardsAndCardio on IG) paints a picture of what it means to collect with direction. From Jesse Owens, to Otto Graham and other vintage QBs, to Jackie Robinson, to actor and comedian Bill Murray, Dan makes sure every individual card he picks up connects to the larger collection he's trying to build.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards.

The Shallow End ep 93 - Thinking More Deeply About The National Jul 18, 2025

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Longtime friend of The Shallow End Samuel Evans returns to chat with Dave about The National, Samuel's role within the NSCC, and how The National is about the cards yet so much more. Find Samuel on Instagram @thesprtzcardcoltr.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

Bonus episode: Food for Thought Jul 16, 2025

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We all deserve a good meal. Don't you think? Thank you to Steven Rodel and Cameron Ross Steiner for the inspiration.

The Shallow End ep 92 - I Considered Bidding On My Own Card Jul 11, 2025

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When a consigner potentially mislabeled my sports card to such a degree that its value began to tank, I was faced with a decision: take a financial hit, or bid on my own card. In this episode, I talk through the situation and explain why I felt it was important not to bid.

The Shallow End is hosted by Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards

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