The Shallow End

Cardboard Dreams - Sports Cards: The Cardcast

In 1990, a cable access station in Northern New Jersey aired "Cardboard Dreams," a documentary about the booming baseball card hobby. Come for the bad hair, stick around

The Perfect Insert - Sports Cards: The Cardcast

Listener Dan (@danscardaccount / @brewerbakerpodcast) asks us about our favorite inserts. From there, we get into Dick the Bruiser, an incredible vintage card, and what h

Overthinking Double D: Shhh! Cards we hope the hobby won't notice

Dylan (Double D Vintage Baseball Cards on YouTube) tags in as the third man for this episode of Overthinking Baseball Cards, in which we talk about some of our favorite u

Absurdity and Meat Sweats - Sports Cards: The Cardcast! episode 2

You asked, we answered – but not without a little help. Pat @Insta_Account_Haver and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards consider what makes a sports card absurd, whether it's be

The Space Within Us - Overthinking Baseball Cards

Sometimes it's not what we do. It's what we don't. OBC is hosted by Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards.

Sports Cards: The Cardcast! – Episode 0

In this, our first, and possibly final, episode, Pat (@Insta_Account_Haver) and Dave (Iowa_Dave_Sportscards) say hello and talk sports cards.

A Passion for Baseball - OBC July 2026

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) joins Jason @Contrarian_Cards and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards to discuss her re-entry into the world of baseball cards. Katelyn is also host of

What We Miss, What We Love, and Oprah - The Shallow Ending

After 126 flagship episodes and 200 overall, this is the final episode of The Shallow End. We begin with an honest and insightful conversation with Alan (@ricebondsmntna

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

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

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

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

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

Shiny Shiny Cards - The Shallow End episode 123

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

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

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 S

Card Shows and Nostalgia - The Shallow End episode 120

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

When One Pujols Isn't Enough - The Shallow End ep 119

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 ep 118 - Reclaiming Your Hobby from Yourself

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

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 S

The Shallow End ep 116 - Ten Takeaways from Ten Bucks or Less

At the start of this month, The Shallow End ran the 10 part limited series, "Ten Bucks or Less." This episode shares Dave's big takeaway from each episode, then ends with

The Shallow End ep 115 - Building a Collection of PSA 1s

Scott had it all: a rediscovered hobby and some of the most interesting cards around today. But something was missing. Something felt off. Scott felt he needed to make a