Best Alan Goldsher Podcasts (2024)

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We Love the Nineties - or - Our Favorite 1990s Athletes Not Named Michael Jordan (Part 2) 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

34:48

Author Jon Finkel joins CSG’s flagship podcast for a loving look at the icons of the junk wax era. Jon Finkel, author of the acclaimed sports books 1996: A Biography and Windmills and Tomahawks: Nine Chapters About Dominique Wilkins, joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a two-part breakdown of their favorite athletes and cards of the 1990s. …

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We Love the Nineties - or - Our Favorite 1990s Athletes Not Named Michael Jordan (Part 1) 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

Author Jon Finkel joins CSG’s flagship podcast for a loving look at the icons of the junk wax era. Jon Finkel, author of the acclaimed sports books 1996: A Biography and Windmills and Tomahawks: Nine Chapters About Dominique Wilkins, joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a two-part breakdown of their favorite athletes and cards of the 1990s. …

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A Way-Too-Early Super Bowl Preview...for Card Collectors 11:24

1+ y ago11:24

11:24

Collect This! lists five players from the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs who hobbyists might want to watch…none of whom are named Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts. “Card collectors react to big games, and justifiably so. So when the Super Bowl matchup was decided, I wondered who hobbyists should train their eyes on.” So said Alan Gold…

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Sotheby's Mamba Mentality 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

A heavyweight figure from the heavyweight auction house waxes about Kobe Bryant, GOATs and educating collectors. Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Vice President and Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectibles, visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This, where he chatted with host Alan Goldsher about today’s auction scene. “One of the many cool things about…

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A Visit to Fantasyland 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

40:06

Nando DiFino from The Athletic discusses the commonality between drafting a fantasy baseball team and collecting baseball cards. Nando DiFino, one of the most venerable pundits in the world of fantasy sports, joined CSG’s flagship sports card podcast Collect This! for a wide-ranging chat that ran the gamut from oddball card collecting, to big-man b…

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A Salute to Jackie Robinson 17:25

1+ y ago17:25

17:25

A tribute to one of the most important athletes to grace the field of play and the front of a card from Collect This! “There isn’t much to say about Jackie Robinson that hasn’t been said in an eloquent, learned manner. But he means a whole lot to me and the collecting community, so I’ll chop it up about him any time, anywhere,” said Alan Goldsher, …

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Getting Fanatical 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

42:10

Fanatics Collectibles’ President of Trading Cards breaks down the past, present and future of the industry giant. David Leiner, Fanatics Collectibles’ President of Trading Cards, visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This!, where he discussed the direction of the company’s card and memorabilia division. “Dave is a lifelong collector and a veteran …

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Alt AF - A Masterclass in Alternative Assets (Part 2) 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

27:56

In a special two-part episode, three experts in the alt assets space dive into a variety of investment classes. “With the stock market’s continuing volatility, interest in alternative asset investments is as intense as ever, so an in-depth look at the alt scene was very much in order.” So said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect …

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Alt AF - A Masterclass in Alternative Assets (Part 1) 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

In a special two-part episode, three experts in the alt assets space dive into a variety of investment classes. “With the stock market’s continuing volatility, interest in alternative asset investments is as intense as ever, so an in-depth look at the alt scene was very much in order.” So said Alan Goldsher, host of CSG’s flagship podcast, Collect …

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A Salute to Pelé 17:22

1+ y ago17:22

17:22

CSG’s sports card podcast salutes the late soccer icon. On December 29, 2022, Pelé passed away at the age of 82. Arguably the greatest soccer player in history and inarguably one of the greatest figures in all of sports, the Brazilian legend was beloved by hardcore soccer fanatics and casual viewers alike. He’s also a favorite of card collectors, s…

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CGC Roundtable, Part Two 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

45:57

Experts from Certified Collectables Group's comics, paper money and trading card verticals break down what’s happening in their respective ends of the collecting world. Four of Certified Collectable Groups graders and grading experts joined CSG’s flagship sports card podcast to discuss their respective collecting buckets: Andy Broome: CSG Vice Pres…

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T206 and Beyond 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

Collector David Hall and CCG’s Mark Salzberg pay homage to some of the most beloved cards in the hobby. Sports card expert David Hall and CCG Chairman Mark Salzberg visited CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This!, where they broke down the history of three of the hobby’s most revered baseball card sets: T206, 1933 Goudey and 1952 Topps. “For historica…

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LeBron James and the Hobby 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

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A look at why LeBron James is beloved on the court and in the hobby. “LeBron James’ NBA career may be nearing its end, but his place in the hobby is eternal,” says Alan Goldsher, host of Collect This!, CSG’s flagship sports card podcast. “That’s why we decided it was time to pay homage to The King.” In a special episode of the acclaimed pod, Alan a…

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2023 Hobby Preview Roundtable 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

49:26

An all-star group of hobby experts discuss how 2022 looked and how 2023 might look in the world of sports collecting. Seven collecting insiders joined CSG’s flagship podcast Collect This! for a look at the hobby world's 2022 ups and downs, then offer bold predictions as to what collectors might see in 2023. Guests include: Bradley Calleja (Research…

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The Business End with Darren Rovell 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

44:48

The Action Network’s sports industry guru Darren Rovell takes a broad view of the collecting world’s landscape. The Action Network’s Senior Coordinating Producer Darren Rovell joined CSG’s sports card podcast Collect This! for a wide-ranging discussion about the betting/collecting corollary, the rising interest in alternative asset classes amongst …

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CCG Roundtable, Part One 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

CCG’s CEO Steve Eichenbaum and President Max Spiegel break down the past, present and future of the venerable grading company. In the first of two Certified Collectables Group roundtable discussions, Collect This! welcomed CCG’s CEO Steve Eichenbaum and President Max Spiegel, who discussed the origin and growth of the ever-evolving grading company.…

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Writing the Hobby 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

48:28

ESPN's Hobby Expert Joins CSG's Sports Card Podcast, Collect This! ESPN.com Associate Editor and go-to collecting expert Dan Hajducky joined CSG's sports card podcast Collect This! for a discussion about virtually every aspect of modern collecting. "Dan is a both a dogged reporter and a long-time collector, so he can speak knowledgeably about prett…

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2022 World Cup Preview...on the Pitch and in the Hobby 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

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The World Cup kicks off on Sunday, November 20, and in celebration of the beautiful game, CSG’s Collect This! podcast welcomed a trio of soccer experts to break down what fans and hobbyists should look for. Collect This! host Alan Goldsher raved about his guests for this special episode. “I always joke that I’m a C-minus soccer student, but behind …

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The Intersection Between Collecting and Fantasy 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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Multiple-Emmy-winning producer Chris Corbellini and Bettor Sports Network founder Matt Deutsch joined Collect This! host Alan Goldsher for a roundtable talk about the metaphorical Venn diagram in which fantasy sports intersects with card collecting. “There are millions of hobbyists, and there are millions of fantasy football players, and being that…

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The Top Step with Card Ladder 44:58

1+ y ago44:58

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In 2020, collectors, entrepreneurs and sports fanatics Josh Johnson and Chris McGill launched Card Ladder, a data-driven index that tracks the ups and downs of tens of thousands of sports cards. On the latest episode of CSG’s podcast Collect This!, the two joined host Alan Goldsher for a look into the value of…value. “The importance and intrinsic c…

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Inside the Chuckster: The Man Who Literally Wrote the Book on Charles Barkley 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

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Of Timothy Bella's new book Barkley: A Biography, Shaquille O'Neal raved, "Charles is like a brother to me and there’s no one else like him. His larger-than-life persona shines through in Timothy Bella’s writing and I know this biography, of one of the world’s most entertaining people, will be enjoyed by many." In his first-ever podcast interview, …

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Bo Knows Podcasts with Jeff Pearlman 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

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Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman discusses his new biography, The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson, offering insights into the legendary two-sport terror that run the gamut from mind-blowing athletic feats, to amazing bouts of generosity, to the near-murder of a teammate. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com.…

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Rookie (Card) of the Year? - An Homage to Julio Rodriguez 20:00

1+ y ago20:00

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is one of the most electric -- if not the most electric -- player to enter MLB in recent memory. That being the case, it's little wonder that when collector Pete Lacombe pulled a Rodriguez 1/1 2022 Topps Chrome #111 Logofractor Rose Gold parallel, his head metaphorically exploded...an explosion that becam…

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NBA Card Roundtable 54:28

1+ y ago54:28

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Three of the card collecting world's foremost hoop heads discuss which NBA stars might ramp up their hobby values in the 2022-23 season. Spoiler alert: Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, and Ja Morant are very much on their radars. Guests Darren Herman (Bain Capital) Jake Roy Jon the Basketball Card Guy _____ For more information about CSG, visit http:…

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A Salute to the 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps Card 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

38:46

CSG recently bestowed a grade of 8 upon a 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps card, making it the most valuable card to pass through its grading room. Collect This! celebrated this monumental achievement with an episode devoted solely to arguably the most iconic card in sports collecting. Guests Andy Broome: Vice President, CSG Simeon Lipman: Appraiser, Antiq…

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2022 NBA Season Preview...On the Court and in the Hobby 1:38:00

1+ y ago1:38:00

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Former NBA league executive and current Goldin executive Sam Farber helps break down what the fans and collectors might see in the coming NBA season. Sam drops hot takes on his beloved Boston Celtics, host Alan Goldsher drops hot takes on his beloved Chicago Bulls, and the two offer predictions about the regular season, the championship, and the ho…

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Opening the Vault with Jesse Craig 33:18

2y ago33:18

33:18

PWCC Marketplace's Director of Business Development Jesse Craig takes us on an aural tour of PWCC's 2,000 square foot vault, a vault that stores almost $1 billion dollars in sports cards and sports memorabilia. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com. COLLECT TH…

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Aaron Judge, Broken Records and the Hobby 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

Now that the the American League home run record belongs to Aaron Judge, it's the ideal time for CSG Marketing Manager and lifelong New York Yankees card collector Susan Lulgjuraj to discuss Judge's hobby history, breaking down how the record-breaking slugger's card value might or might not fluctuate in the coming weeks, months and years. For more …

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Breaking Good with Tom Kulczewski 38:01

2y ago38:01

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Tom Kulczewski from Real Sportscards and Real Breaks delivers a primer about card breaking, delving into the processes, the culture, and the future of this thriving, ever-evolving hobby offshoot. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com. COLLECT THIS! is hosted, …

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Fractional Ownership Summit with Evan Beard, Ezra Levine and Rob Petrozzo 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

In a wide-ranging roundtable discussion, three of the heaviest heavyweights in the fractional ownership space -- Masterworks’ Evan Beard, Collectable’s Ezra Levine and Rally’s Rob Petrozzo -- drop a whole lot of knowledge of this burgeoning investment paradigm, and how it impacts collectors of all asset classes. For more information about CSG, visi…

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Auction Summit with Tony Giese and Ryan Friedman 50:30

2y ago50:30

50:30

Heritage Auctions' Consignment Director Tony Giese and Auction Report founder and editor Ryan Friedman break down the current sports auction landscape, discussing everything from how to bid, to breaking into the industry. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com.…

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Invest This! with Darren Herman 39:16

2y ago39:16

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Bain Capital Operating Partner -- and lifelong sports collector -- Darren Herman breaks down what goes on in the center of the sports card collecting/sports card investing Venn diagram. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com. COLLECT THIS! is hosted, written, p…

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2022 NFL Preview...On the Field and in the Hobby 24:54

2y ago24:54

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Card collectors dig quarterbacks. Wide receivers? They’re fine – everybody loves themselves a good Jerry Rice card. Running backs are also okay – nobody’s gonna turn down a Walter Payton rookie somethin’ somethin’. But QB’s rule over all. It’s totally understandable, because quarterback is arguably the most important position not just in football, …

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A Soccer Collecting Master Class with the World Football Collection 44:53

2y ago44:53

44:53

Umberto Paolucci and Matteo Pella, the curators of the world's greatest collection of soccer memorabilia, discuss how they built their 250,000-piece masterwork, how the World Cup could impact collecting, and current soccer players who card collectors should watch. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questi…

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Breaking Down the $12.6 Million Mickey Mantle Card Sale with Joe Orlando 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card for $12.6 million, the most ever paid for a sports collectible of any form. In an exclusive interview, Heritage's Executive Vice President of Sports Joe Orlando discussed why both Mantle and the card are so important to collectors. For more information about CSG, vis…

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Appraise This! with Andy Broome and Simeon Lipman 52:25

2y ago52:25

52:25

Host Alan Goldsher is joined by CSG's Vice President Andy Broome and appraiser Simeon Lipman (PBS's Antiques Roadshow) to discuss the evolution of grading and appraising sports cards and memorabilia. Andy and Simeon also offer up invaluable advice for collectors who wish to transition into the world grading and appraising. For more information abou…

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Hobby Class is in Session with Rich Mueller 42:58

2y ago42:58

42:58

Sports Collectors Daily founder and editor Rich Mueller discusses the evolution of content in the collecting world, touching on how the continued growth of The Hobby has created a demand for more articles, more videos, and, yes, more podcasts. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write Col…

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Free Association, Vintage Baseball Edition with Joe Orlando 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

Joe Orlando from Heritage Auctions waxes poetic about the impact that the likes of Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Ken Griffey Jr. have had -- and will continue to have -- on The Hobby. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcards.com. COLLECT THIS!…

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A Love Letter to Air Jordans with DJ Skee, Dylan Dittrich, and Tone Stakes 31:34

2y ago31:34

31:34

DJ Skee (Topps Project70), Dylan Dittrich (author, Sneakonomic Growth), and Tone Stakes (Fanatics) discuss their favorite championship-era Air Jordans, what the shoes mean to collectors, and Michael Jordan's intrinsic GOAT-ness. For more information about CSG, visit http://www.CSGcards.com. If you have any questions, please write CollectThis@CSGcar…

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COLLECT THIS! (trailer) 1:00

2y ago1:00

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Each week, host Alan Goldsher will interview an industry heavyweight…or two…or maybe even three or four…who will give us their takes on the latest scoops in the world of collecting, deliver deep dives into the athletes and card companies you love to collect, and offer up master classes in hobby history. “Collect This!” will be available to stream o…

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