Do Iconic Cards Need Staying Power? + Survey Ranking Rules Debated
What Makes a Card Iconic in 2025?
In part 5 we wrap up our deep dive into the “25 in 25” iconic cards survey with a spirited discussion about what truly makes a card iconic. Does it require staying power—or is “iconic” just a snapshot in time? The panel weighs in on modern hobby trends, scarcity vs. popularity, the blurred line between player fame and card relevance, and the methodology behind scoring and survey fairness. Plus, is the 1980 Topps Magic-Bird rookie one card or three? We end the show with laughs, hot takes, and a look ahead.
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What Makes a Card Iconic? Inside the 25 in 25 Project
The Making of the Iconic 25 in 25 List: Survey Preview & Hobby Deep Dive
In Part 4 we go behind the scenes on Adam Gray’s new 25 in 25 project, aiming to identify the most iconic sports cards of the 21st century. Adam joins Jeremy, Joe, and Chris for a detailed walkthrough of the survey and its goals. From pop culture to popularity, from consensus to controversy, this conversation explores what truly makes a card “iconic” — and why it’s harder than it sounds.
Listeners get a full preview of the methodology behind the list, the challenges of crowd-sourcing the rankings, and how sports card history is being captured through community input. Get ready for passionate debate and thought-provoking insight.
Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play.
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Young Voice, Big Vision: A Teen Collector Leads the Way
A Teen Leads the Way: Vintage, Value & Hobby Wisdom at 15
In part 3 of this weeks livestream, 15-year-old collector and content creator Aaron from Tropic Collects joins the show to share how he got into vintage basketball, how he advises other young collectors, and why he avoids breaking and wax. Ken wraps up his segment by reflecting on Aaron's impact, and the conversation dives deep into how today's youth engage with the hobby. Plus, Adam Gray joins to kick off the conversation about iconic cards of the modern era.
Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play.
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Hobby Lanes, Lasting Bonds & The Caitlin Clark Effect
In Part 2, Jeremy, Big Ken, and Joe explore how friendships and trust shape the sports card hobby more than profits ever could. They dive into the importance of evolving as a collector—whether that means staying in your lane or switching it up entirely. The conversation also tackles Caitlin Clark’s explosive rise in the card market and whether she transcends the WNBA. Then 15-year-old collector Aaron from Tropic Collects joins to share a fresh perspective on how young collectors engage with vintage, value, and what’s broken in the hobby’s pricing model. An insightful, cross-generational conversation that highlights where the hobby’s been—and where it’s going.
Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play.
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Would You Rather Own the Card or Witness the Moment?
Cards vs. Experience: The Collector’s Dilemma
In this thought-provoking episode, Jeremy welcomes Big Ken from the Sports Card Lessons podcast to dive into a collector’s dilemma: Would you rather own a player’s iconic card or attend their championship win in person? Jeremy, Ken, and co-host Joe Poirot explore how personal experience, value, and passion intersect when collecting. Plus, Jeremy shares details on his painful decision to auction off parts of his 1910-11 C55/C56 hockey sets to fund his Joe Jackson grail card. Other topics include vintage baseball pickups (Yogi Berra, Willie Mays), walking podcast habits, and a tease of an upcoming Upper Deck announcement.
Each week we tackle hot hobby headlines with a rotating panel of hobbyists, taking your questions and comments! We are likely to go into overtime so join us live grab your favorite beverage and snacks and bring your questions and comments as they will be in play.
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These are the audio tracks from Sports Cards Live (on YouTube). Host and lifelong collector Jeremy Lee is joined by passionate collectors, industry insiders, hobbypreneurs, content creators to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire hobbyists of all genres and experience. Sports Cards Live is an interactive livestream video podcast where you are part of the show as your comments and questions are in play.
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