Ep. 18: Geoff Wilson
Geoff Wilson of Sports Card Investor on Building a Massive Following and the Game Used World
EP. 18
Geoff Wilson joins Will for a wide-ranging conversation covering how he built Sports Card Investor into what it is today, his own journey into game used collecting, and why the game used market operates so differently than cards.
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Ep. 17: Kyle Meyer & Tom Jacobsen
Kyle Meyer and Tom Jacobsen on Co-Collecting, and Their Denver Broncos Hall of Fame
EP. 17
Kyle and Tom talk to John about working together to create their Denver Broncos Hall of Fame, how co-collecting works for them, how they've gone about meeting players they collect, and how they've met fellow fans while living away from Denver.
Learn more about The Denver Broncos Hall of Fame at: https://www.broncoshalloffame.com
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Ep. 16: Dan Lorber
Dan Lorber on Collecting and Protecting What You’ve Built
EP. 16
Dan and Will dive into Dan’s personal collection, the rapid growth of the sports memorabilia hobby, and the risks many collectors overlook. They discuss why it’s so important to insure your items and what you can do to properly protect your collection.
Learn more about Stadium Insurance at: https://www.stadiuminsurance.com/
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Ep. 15: Marshall Fogel
Marshall Fogel On Perhaps The Greatest Baseball Collection In The Hobby
EP. 15
Marshall and John talk about Marshall's (roughly 200) Hall of Fame game used bat collection, his Mickey Mantle collection and recently ResMatched jersey, and many old legendary collection stories.
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Ep. 14: Resolution Roundtable
Resolution Roundtable: Latest Game Used News & Drafting Top ResMatches of the Year!
EP. 14
We debut the first Resolution Roundtable episode of The Game Used Podcast as John and Will are joined by two more members of the Resolution team, Sherman Chan and Justin Nuzzo. The four of them discuss the latest news in the world of game used, they draft their favorite ResMatches of the past 12 months, and offer some behind the scenes insight about the latest at Resolution Photomatching.
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Ep. 13: Finn Curran
Finn Curran on Going From Game Used Cards To Full Jerseys, And Instagram Collecting Tips
EP. 13
Finn and John talk about Finn going from game used cards to full jerseys, Finn's growing up in Hawaii and sports there, and how to (and not to) connect with other collectors on Instagram.
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Ep. 12: Jordan Gilroy
Jordan Gilroy on Working in the Hobby and Traveling the Country for Consignments
EP. 12
Jordan and Will discuss how Jordan got started at Leland’s and what his role as Director of Acquisitions entails. They dive into what it’s really like working on the consignment side of the hobby, including traveling across the country to secure important memorabilia, evaluating historic items, and the stories behind some incredible finds.
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Ep. 11: Steve Grad
Steve Grad on How To Get Autographs, The Best Pens To Use, And How He Spots Forgeries
EP. 11
Steve and John talk about chasing autographs at the ballpark and at shows (and in front yards), how forgeries have evolved and ways to detect them, the best pens to use for autographs on game used, meeting Kobe Bryant on a plane and talking autographs, and more.
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Ep. 10: Ray Halle
Ray Halle on Life as an NHL Equipment Manager and His Unique Perspective on Game Used Collecting
EP. 10
Fresh of the Olympic Hockey buzz, former NHL and AHL equipment manager Ray Halle joins the show to share what really happens inside a professional hockey locker room. Ray spent 12 years in the equipment room handling everything from jersey prep to mid-game equipment emergencies. Now a collector himself, he offers a rare perspective on game used hockey memorabilia, authenticity, and what most fans – and collectors – never see.
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Ep. 09: Zane Burns
Zane Burns on Acquiring Game Used Bats, The Most Unique Bat He's Seen, and Louisville Slugger History
EP. 09
Zane and John talk about how he grew up near Louisville Slugger and got into bats, the evolution of maple bats, the change in brands and styles over the years, pine tar, tape, and Zane's 40 years in the hobby.
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Ep. 08: John Robinson
John Robinson on The Standard of Proof and Founding Resolution Photomatching
EP. 08
We’re flipping the script this episode as Resolution founder and owner John Robinson joins the show as a guest. John speaks with Will about his early photomatching beginnings, the journey from idea to launching Resolution, and the stories he’s gathered along the way. Plus, John recounts his face off against the “scrutinizers” and how Resolution came unexpectedly close to stepping into the world of television.
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Ep. 07: Damian Olivera
Damian Olivera on Meeting Messi, Sponsoring a Game With His Childhood Heroes, and The Next Big Thing In Collecting
EP. 07
Damian and John talk about Damian's amazing Lionel Messi collection, Damian getting to meet and become friends with Messi, their shared connection on Netflix, Damian's travels, and the next big thing he's collecting.
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Ep. 06: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown on his Raiders Museum and Fandom Across Generations
EP. 06
Aaron joins Will for a conversation on Raiders football, game used collecting, and the story behind his Las Vegas Raiders Museum. They talk Silver and Black fandom, the team’s recent move to Las Vegas, connections with players and personnel, and advice for collectors – including making sure your spouse is on board with the hobby!
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Ep. 05: David Kohler
David Kohler on Perhaps The Greatest Game Used Basketball Team Collection In The World!
EP. 05
David and John talk about David's Lakers Shrine, the legendary Lakers who have seen the collection in-person, how great it is to be an LA sports fan right now, how David started SCP Auctions, and what's coming up for SCP Auctions in the future.
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Ep. 04: Drew Pelto
Will sits down with Drew Pelto, host of the TTMCast, to explore the passion behind collecting!
EP. 04
Will sits down with Drew Pelto, host of the TTMCast, to explore the passion behind collecting!
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Ep. 03: Tom Warman
Tom Warman on Chicago Cubs Game Used, and How He Connects With Other Game Used Collectors!
EP. 03
Tom Warman on Chicago Cubs Game Used, and How He Connects With Other Game Used Collectors!
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Ep. 02: Sherman Chan
Seattle Supercollector and the longest tenured team member at Resolution, Sherman Chan!
EP. 02
Seattle Supercollector and the longest tenured team member at Resolution, Sherman Chan!
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Ep. 01: Mike Heffner
Welcome to The Game Used Podcast, Featuring Hobby Legend Mike Heffner!
EP. 01
Welcome to The Game Used Podcast, Featuring Hobby Legend Mike Heffner!
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