Episodes

  • 26: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 26

    26: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 26
    Sep 23 2022
    Mike and the Big Dog are joined by Mitch Guttenberg, founder of the Bullpen.  Topics discussed include Mitch's origins in the hobby, the state of his business and the industry, his views on the Fanatics move into the hobby, his feet and the origins of "Uncle Bubbles" with a cameo by Mitch's business partner, Tai Fauci.  

    You can check out the Bullpen on IG @bullpenla.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 25: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 25

    25: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 25
    Nov 14 2021
    Mike and the Big Dog are joined by Jason Hirsh, former Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros to discuss Jason’s career, his experience with collectors and sports cards, his post-career business and many great stories!  Jason is also the owner of FAST Colorado, a sports performance, strength, conditioning and nutrition coaching business.  You can check out Jason’s business at fastcolorado.com and on Instagram at fastbaseball.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 24: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 24

    24: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 24
    Oct 30 2021
    Mike and the Big Dog catch-up on the current events in the hobby and dive into the Fanatics summer of sports league license acquisitions and the possible impacts on the hobby.
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    53 mins
  • 23: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 23

    23: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 23
    Apr 14 2021
    Mike and the Big Dog are joined by Janyce Mabra of TRISTAR Productions and a legend in the sports collectibles industry.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 22: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 22

    22: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 22
    Mar 28 2021
    Mike and the Big Dog discuss current events in the hobby including wax allocations, supplies shortages, Pokemon cards, Sam's new venture and yes, cardboard!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 21: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 21

    21: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 21
    Mar 6 2021
    The Big Dog goes solo to give his perspective on card grading and its impact on the hobby.
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    20 mins
  • 20: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 20

    20: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog - Episode 20
    Jan 13 2021
    Mike and the Big Dog are back from the holidays and catch up on the current state of the hobby and the real reason why Mike works a security job on top of being an LCS owner.
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    54 mins
  • 19: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog Episode 19

    19: The CARD SHOP with Mike and the Big Dog Episode 19
    Oct 25 2020
    Mike and the Big Dog are joined by Rich Layton, owner of Layton Sports Cards (and with a couple cameos by his wife, Sara).  Rich talked about his start in the card industry, his evolution as one of the biggest breakers in the hobby and where the hobby is today.

    You can check out Rich's product offerings at www.laytonsportscards.com and on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LaytonSportsCards/featured
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    1 hr and 6 mins