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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