The Sports Card CEO Podcast
Episodes
Episode 21, S2: Opening Day Prep | Baseball Card Strategy, Market Trends & Selling Tips
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bubba and Ham analyze the current sports card market, highlighting key trends and insights from recent events like the Dallas Card Sh...
Episode 20, S2: Special Guest Brandon Steiner | CEO of CollectibleXchange & Serial Entrepreneur
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with one of the most influential figures in the sports collectibles industry — Brandon Steiner. As the founder of Steiner Sports and now...
Episode 19, S2: Part Two | Spring Training, The CEO's Future Top 20 Prospects
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matt Ham and Bubba Wilson welcome Aram Leighton and dive deep into the world of baseball card col...
Episode 18, S2: Part One | Spring Training Preview & Hype | Kern Returns
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO podcast, the hosts welcome back Eric Mandelkern and discuss various topics including personal health updates, ...
Episode 17, S2: The Season of Redemption: Inspiring Stories of Athletes & Collectors
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Ham and Gary discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, focusing on personal stories of redemption in baseball and the...
Episode 16, S2: Special Guest Brent Weyer | Inside a Top Collector’s Investment Strategy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Matthew Ham and Bubba welcome Special Guest Brent Weyer (Instagram: DeepValueInvestor), a knowledgeable investor and educator in...
Episode 15, S2: Stepping into Season | Performance vs. Prospecting in Card Collecting
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Big Matt and Bubba discuss various topics related to sports cards and the upcoming baseball season. They delve into market trends, th...
Episode 14, S2: The Business of Sports Cards | Nuggets for Success In The Next 60 Days
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Card CEO, Matthew Ham and Gary "Bubba" Wilson discuss the current state of the sports card market, personal updates,...
Episode 13, S2: Special Guest Nick Tucker | Investment Trends in Sports Cards
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, Matthew Ham and Gary "Bubba" Wilson discuss the current state of the sports card market, share...
Episode 12, S2: Future Value vs. Current Value | The Sports Card Market ft. Little Matt
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO, Matthew Ham and Gary "Bubba" Wilson dive into the current state of the sports card market, particular...
Episode 11, S2: 2025 Bowman Draft Release | Rapid Fire: Evaluating Prospects
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the CEO's welcome Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball, for a dive deep into the 2025 Bowman Draft, market insights, and in...
Episode 10, S2: Special Guest Aram Leighton | Unlocking Off-season Opportunities in Sports Cards
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO, the CEO's welcome special guest Aram Leighton with Just Baseball, to discuss off-season opportunities in ...
Episode 9, Season 2: New Year's Special: Market Evaluation & Predicting Future Card Values
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CEOs welcome Little Matt for an in-depth discussion on recent collaborations and emerging ventures within the collectibles market. The episode exa...
Episode 8, Season 2: Special Guest | Welcoming Joe Christoforo: A Collector's Journey
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SportsCard CEO, the hosts discuss various aspects of card collecting, including personal updates, holiday greetings, and the import...
Episode 7, S2: The Rise of Debut Patches | Raw vs. Graded, Collecting & Off-Season Strategies
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Bubba discuss the current state of the sports card hobby, inclu...
Episode 6, Season 2: Marketing Your Collection | The Importance of Personal Branding
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Cards CEO, Gary “Bubba” Wilson and Eric Mandelkern welcome back their outstanding host, Matt Ham, fresh from his trip to...
Episode 5, Season 2: Baseball Market Analysis | Special Guest Zach Polen of PC Sports Cards
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric Mandelkern steps in as host for Matt Ham, as he is away on vacation at Disney. They also introduce a special guest and friend, ...
Episode 4, Season 2: The Grind Behind the Glory | Integrity in Card Deals & Issues with Grading
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the CEO's discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the current state of the sports card hobby, and the challenges of trust and integrity ...
Episode 3, Season 2: Inside the Life of Matthew Ham — Faith, Family, Business & Cards
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special in-depth interview, the spotlight turns to our very own host, Matt Ham. We dive into the man behind the mic—his life as a husband an...
Episode 2, Season 2: Getting To Know Gary "Bubba" Wilson | Family, Entrepreneurship, Card Collecting
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sports Card CEO Podcast, the team sits down with Gary “Bubba” Wilson for an in-depth conversation about his journey through...
Episode 1, Season 2: Getting To Know Eric Mandelkern | Welcome Back & Giveaway Winner Announcement
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the CEO's kick off Season Two of the podcast with an announcement of their giveaway winner for the 2024 Bowman Sebastian Walcott ...
Episode 44: Wrapping Up Season One | The Hobby, The Highs, and What’s Next
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the hosts celebrate their 44th week of consistent episodes, reflecting on their journey and the impact...
Episode 43: Topps Three Kings | The CEO's Response | Protecting the Hobby's Core Message & Values
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the CEO's discuss their experiences in the card collecting hobby, including recent purchases, mark...
Episode 42: Special Guest | The One and Only Mike Trout
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matthew Ham, Gary "Bubba" Wilson, and Eric Mandelkern engage in a lively discussion abou...
Episode 41: MLB Playoff Predictions | Key Players in the Playoffs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the hosts dive into their frustrations with the New York Mets' performance, share personal stories...
Episode 40: 2025 Bowman Chrome Special Release Edition | Aram Leighton, Co-Founder Just Baseball
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Sports Card CEO dives deep into the 2025 Bowman Chrome release with Special Guest Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball. The...
Episode 39: Special Guest Jac Caglianone | MLB's Top Player & Card Collector
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Card CEO, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their recent experiences at card shows, the current state of the spo...
Episode 38: Navigating the Shift of the Sports Card Market
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the hosts celebrate a significant milestone with special guest Konnor Griffin, discuss personal update...
Episode 37: Special Guest Konnor Griffin | MLB's #1 Prospect
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Sports Card CEO welcomes Konnor Griffin, the number one prospect in Major League Baseball, to discuss his journey from high schoo...
Episode 36: The State of the Card Market | Insights, Trends, Transactions
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Card CEO, the hosts reflect on player call-ups and their impact on card values, analyze whether the market is experiencing a...
Episode 35: Gains and Losses | A New Investment Challenge, The Road to 100K
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO, the hosts discuss their personal experiences in the sports card market, including recent challenges and succe...
Episode 34: Inside the Mind of Special Guest Rhett Lowder
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO podcast, host Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary "Bubba" Wilson welcome special guest Rhett Lowder...
Special Episode 33: The Sports Card CEO After Hours | 1K GIVEAWAY | Rapid Fire Q&A
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively episode of Sports Cards CEO After Hours, the hosts celebrate their community milestone of 1,000 followers on Instagram with a 1K CARD G...
Episode 32: Post National Recap & Player Predictions
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts recap their experiences at the National Card Show, sharing personal stories and insights about the hobby. They discuss the ...
Episode 31: Navigating The National | Strategies and Expectations
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences leading up to the National Card Show, sharing personal updates and...
Episode 30: The Silent Assassin | Nic Tucker's Card Journey
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matthew Ham and Eric Mandelkern interview guest Nic Tucker and discuss various aspects of the sp...
Episode 29: LIVE PODCAST | Special Guest MIKE MAHAN, CEO of Fanatics Collectibles
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this LIVE and IN-PERSON episode, the Sports Card CEO interviews Mike Mahan, CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, discussing the current state of the sport...
Episode 28: Extended Bidding | Updates and Navigating the Sports Card Market
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, the hosts welcome guest Zach Polen with PC Sports Cards and discuss various topics related to the spor...
Episode 27: Special Guest Aram Leighton | Prospecting Pitchers, Risks and Rewards
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, hosts Matthew Ham, Gary, and Eric Mandelkern welcome Aram Leighton, owner of Just Baseball, to discuss...
SPECIAL Episode 26: Ham House Takes Fanatics Fest NYC | Recap & Review
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Big Matt and Little Mat recap their experiences at Fanatics Fest, discussing the venue, event highlights, celebrity appearances, and ...
Episode 25: Special Guest Travis Sykora | From Prospect to Card Collector
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO, host Matt Ham recaps his experience at Fanatics Fest, discussing the overwhelming atmosphere and the exciting ...
Epsiode 24: Leveraging Social Media For Card Collecting | Becoming Your Own Sports Card CEO
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Card CEO, hosts Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary 'Bubba' Wilson discuss various aspects of the sports card col...
Episode 23: The Importance of Entry and Exit Strategies | Baseball Card Collecting
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Card CEO, the hosts discuss their recent experiences in the sports card hobby, including summer travels, card sales, and the...
Episode 22: Understanding Card Market Dynamics
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Cards CEO podcast, hosts Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, inc...
Episode 21: You Have To Lose To Learn | Lessons On Buying and Selling Cards
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, hosts Matthew Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Bubba discuss various aspects of the sports card market, inclu...
Episode 20: The Best of Breakers | Special Guest Jared Bleznick, Owner of Blez Sports Cards
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent experiences in the sports card hobby, including market trends and personal updates. They welcome Jared...
Episode 19: Post 2025 Bowman Release | Honest Review
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the world of sports card collecting, focusing on the recent Bowman release. They discuss the excitement surr...
Episode 18: 2025 Bowman Preview | Special Guest Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO, hosts Matt Hamm, Bubba Wilson, and Eric Mandelkern discuss the latest trends in the sports card market, focusin...
Episode 17: Milestones, More Cards, and Mike Trout
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO Podcast, the hosts discuss their personal experiences in the sports card hobby, emphasizing community engagemen...
Episode 16: Catching Up on Life and Cards
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss their personal experiences and updates, diving into the current baseball season and its impact on player performanc...
Episode 15: Special Guest Michael Maher | Filth Bomb Breaks
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO, hosts Matt Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Bubba Wilson discuss personal experiences, including a life-altering car ...
Episode 14: Special Guest Aram Leighton | Rapid Fire: Prospects and Potential
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO, the hosts discuss various aspects of the sports card hobby, including personal experiences with card sales, ma...
Episode 13: Special Guest Tom Trudeau | Scout the Statline
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of SportsCard CEO, the hosts discuss the latest updates in the sports card hobby, including personal experiences and transactions. The...
Episode 12: Mailbox Mailbag Special
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO podcast, the hosts discuss the excitement surrounding MLB opening day, share personal updates, and dive into a m...
Episode 11: The Art of Negotiation in Card Deals
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO, the hosts discuss their personal experiences in the sports card hobby, including family involvement, recent tra...
Episode 10: Special Guest Kevin Lenane | VP of Fanatics Collect
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO podcast, hosts Ham, Gary, and Eric discuss the latest trends in the sports card hobby, share personal experience...
Episode 9: Baseball is Back | Notable Players in Spring Training
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO, the hosts discuss their personal experiences in the hobby, including recent sales and market trends. They delv...
Episode 8: Baseball Special Preview | Player Evaluations
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO, the hosts discuss various aspects of the sports card hobby, including personal updates, market trends, and eval...
Episode 7: Insights from a Card Grading Expert | High End Case Breaks
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, Matt Ham, Bubba, and Eric discuss their recent experiences in the sports card hobby, including market ...
Episode 6: Market Trends & Tips | PC Sports Cards
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matt Ham, Bubba Wilson, and Eric Mandelkern discuss their personal experiences in the sports card...
Episode 5: Evan Carter | Rookie to Rising Star
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matt Ham, along with Bubba Wilson and Eric Mandelkern, welcome special guest Evan Carter of the T...
Epsiode 4: The Importance of Kids in the Hobby
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, host Matt Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary Bubba-Wilson discuss the intersection of sports cards, parent...
Episode 3: Baseball America Top 100 | Prospects and Predictions
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SportsCard CEO podcast, host Matt Ham, Eric Mandelkern, and Gary 'Bubba' Wilson discuss the latest happenings in the sp...
Episode 2: Becoming Your Own Sports Card CEO
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sports Card CEO podcast, Eric Mandelkern, Gary 'Bubba' Wilson, and host Matt Ham discuss their personal experiences in ...
Episode 1: Welcome to The Sports Card CEO Podcast – Our Journey in the Hobby
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of The Sports Card CEO Podcast, we’re kicking things off with introductions! Get to know Eric Mandelkern, Gary "Bubba&...