The Sports Card CEO Podcast

Episode 45, S2: Inside Jamison Long’s Card Shop Empire | Deals, Relationships & Mr. Wonderful

Jamison Long, owner of Port City Sports Collectibles and Exquisite Sports Collectibles, joins the Sports Card CEO to talk market trends, building a successful card shop,

Episode 44, S2: Big Matt x Little Matt | Market Trends, Manipulation & Repackers

In this episode, Big Matt and Little Matt break down the current state of the sports card market, exploring emerging trends, market manipulation, and the growing influenc

Episode 43, S2: Learning From Your Losses | Tips to Avoid Losing Money in Sports Cards

Join Ham, Bubba and Kern for a deep dive into learning from their losses

Episode 42, S2: Bubba and Ham Reflecting on the Summer Reset and Reapproaching the Card Market

In this episode, Bubba jumps back on with Ham to discuss the summer reset and how to reapproach the card market after some time away.

Episode 41, S2: Official Post-2026 National Recap | Big Matt & Little Matt Takeover

Big Matt and Little Matt take over the mic to recap their experience at the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention. From foot traffic and market trends to grading str

Episode 40, S2: Inside the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention | LIVE from Chicago

Join us LIVE from the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago as we take you inside the biggest event in the hobby. Get an exclusive early look at the show

Episode 39, S2: Fanatics Fest Recap NYC 2026 | Market Trends and Celebrity Encounters

Before diving into the Fanatics Fest recap, Kern answers some of the biggest questions surrounding today's sports card market and shares his latest thoughts on current tr

Episode 38, S2: Brandon Steiner Exclusive Interview | CEO Mentality & Entrepreneur Tips

In this exclusive interview, Big Matt and Little Matt sit down with Brandon Steiner to discuss sports memorabilia, the value of iconic athletes, and the mindset behind bu

Episode 37, S2: The Prospect Playbook | Buy Before The Hype

In this episode, Ham and Kern break down the latest trends in the sports card market, discussing top prospects, shifting player values, and investment opportunities. They

Episode 36, S2: Ham House Catch Up | Pivot & Embrace Change in the Hobby

In this episode, Big Matt and Little Matt discuss why adaptability is one of the most valuable skills in the sports card hobby. They break down current market trends, ide

Episode 35, S2: Navigating the Summer Lull in Baseball

Join the CEOs as they discuss the current state of the sports card hobby, including navigating the summer slowdown in baseball, emerging opportunities in the market, and

Episode 34, S2: Big Matt x Little Matt Special | 15-Year-Old Builds A Million Dollar Card Business

In this special Big Matt x Little Matt episode, Matthew Ham and Little Matt share their journey in the sports card hobby, lessons learned from building a successful card

Episode 33, S2: Navigating Hobby Challenges | The State of Grading and Market Trends

In this episode, Matthew Ham and Eric Mandelkern take a deep dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, discussing evolving market trends, grading challenges,

Episode 32, S2: A Deep Dive with Brent Weyer | Sports Cards, Client Strategies, and Hobby Mindset

The CEO's sit down with Brent Weyer, Deep Value Investor on Instagram and owner of https://www.weyersports.com/, and share insights on collecting strategies, market trend

Episode 31, S2: Stay in Your Lane | The High Stakes of Card Collecting

In this episode, host Matthew Ham and Eric Mandelkern break down the current sports card market — from defining what a “bubble” really is to smarter collecting strategies

Episode 30, S2: Fatigue in the Hobby | Cards, Grading & Prospect Value

Join the CEOs as they explore the latest trends in sports cards, market dynamics, grading fatigue, and innovative tools for collectors. They share insights on hype cycles

Episode 29, S2: 2026 Bowman Release Breakdown | Special Guest Aram Leighton of Just Baseball

In this episode, special guest Aram Leighton of Just Baseball joins the CEO’s to break down the 2026 Bowman Baseball release and what it means for collectors and investor

Episode 28, S2: Emerging Stars in the MLB | Player Performance and Market Value in Sports Cards

This episode delivers a high-level breakdown of the current baseball landscape and its direct impact on the sports card market. The CEO’s dive into emerging prospects, sh

Episode 27, S2: How Scarcity & Hype Drive Card Values | Prospecting and Market Trends

Join the CEO’s as they break down the current sports card market at a high level—from emerging trends and prospecting strategies to the real drivers behind value. We unpa

Episode 26, S2: Navigate the Stagnant Sports Card Market | How To Identify Opportunities

Join the CEO's as they break down today’s stagnant sports card market, uncovering smart investment strategies, hidden opportunities, and ways to manage risk in a volatile