Thanksgiving Card Rips, NFL Predictions & Hobby News You Need Today

SUMMARY

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast, hosts Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden discuss how holiday traditions and the trading card hobby intersect. They share personal Thanksgiving routines, analyze seasonal trends in card sales, and highlight standout products and players shaping the market. The episode also covers the Mantle Awards, innovative hobby apps, and favorite card shops, while encouraging listeners to share their own holiday collecting stories. The hosts express gratitude for the hobby community and preview upcoming features, making it a festive and insightful listen for collectors.

TAKEAWAYS

• Thanksgiving-themed trading card and collectibles discussion
• Hobby-related Thanksgiving traditions among collectors
• Increased trading card market activity during Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Impact of football on trading card interests and trends
• Discussion of notable players and their influence on the trading card market
• Overview of the Mantle Awards and recognition in the hobby
• Trends in trading card products and market dynamics
• The role of hobby shops and unique locations in the trading card community
• Insights on Pokémon cards and their market position compared to other sports
• Personal reflections on gratitude and community within the trading card hobby
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Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase.

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