Podcast

Ball Card Show

From Press Play Podcasts Hobbies, Leisure, Sports

Join ball card enthusiasts Jason Otero and Gary LeMaster as they breakdown everything you need to know about trading cards - pulls, breaks, grading, trading, collecting, and more! The sports podcast for the sports collector.

Hobbies chart
#87
Episodes
198
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 9 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

198 episodes, newest first

  1. Nash-ional Week - From SCN Studio Nashville S6Ep43

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration with Pristine Auction!

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    See Us on Pardon The Nonsense - Every Friday on ⁨@SportsCardsNonsense⁩

    CHAPTERS:

    00:27 INTRO

    08:53 Upcoming Shows

    11:22 We Tried Sudden Death

    17:59 Hobby News

    34:16 Shop Talk

    37:34 Mailbag

    42:55 DKWD

    44:13 Mailbag

    49:13 Time Machine

    In this special episode filmed from the SCN studio in Nashville TN, Gary and Jason prepare for the Nash-ional - one of the biggest regional shows every year. They discuss their recent attempt at a 300 card sudden death show on eBay Live, hopes for the show in Nashville, Mailbag Q&A , and the Pristine Time Machine!!!!

    Dalen - Droppin Knowledge - @JunkWaxVintage

    Keith- Shop Talk - @Neuhartcards

    The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    56 min
  2. Just One Thing S6 Ep42

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow See Us on Pardon The Nonsense - Every Friday on Sports Cards Nonsense CHAPTERS: 00:39 Intro 03:10 Upcoming Shows 07:01 Pristine Rankings 16:05 PTN/SCN Challenge 19:37 DKWD 21:26 Shop Talk 24:16 Just ONE Thing... In this episode, Gary and Jason fix the hobby. But really, if you could snap your fingers and make any change to grading, wax, shows, LCS's and everything in between, how would you change it. Also, the Ballcard Boys rank some of the latest Pristine items up for auction in a ranking game. Dalen - Droppin Knowledge - @JunkWaxVintage Keith- Shop Talk - @Neuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    54 min
  3. Mistakes Have Been Made! S6 Ep41

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    CHAPTERS:

    00:27 Intro

    06:25 DKWD

    08:05 Coastal Card Fest

    29:43 Shop Talk

    31:24 Mistakes have been made

    In this episode, Gary and Jason spend some time sharing mistakes they made early in their card business and what they each have learned from failure. Maybe this honest approach to sharing setbacks will help other business owners avoid some unnecessary headaches. DJ from Coastal Sports Cards and the Coastal Card Fest joins The Ballcard Show to encourage everyone to get to the beach for a fun weekend the November!

    DJ - Coastal Card Fest @go_dj_sc - @cspromotions Coastal Card Fest - https://coastalcardfest.com/

    Dalen - Droppin' Knowledge - ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩

    Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards

    The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 10 min
  4. Brandon Stuff Talks Ohtani Stuff S6 Ep 40

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS: 00:37 INTRO 00:43 BRANDON STUFF 07:01 DKWD 08:06 BRANDON STUFF 17:32 PRISTINE 18:33 BRANDON STUFF 32:55 SHOP TALK 34:51 BRANDON STUFF In this special episode, we interview Brandon, AKA the Shohei Guy. From his first bulk buy to 400k transactions over a single Shohei card, Brandon offers great insight into a niched and focused path to collecting and flipping. Follow: Brandon: @Brandon_Stuff Dalen - @JunkWaxVintage Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 7 min
  5. Tyler Tarver Joins S6 Ep39

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS: 00:37 INTRO 04:52 SHOW AND TELL 11:20 MAILBAG 22:44 SHOP TALK 24:55 UPCOMING SHOWS 26:08 PRISTINE 27:08 TYLER TARVER In this episode, Dr. Tyler Tarver joins The Ballcard Show to share his love for 90s inserts, education, and passion for collecting. Tyler shares his expertise as an educator to give perspective to the hobby education conversation. Follow Dr. Tyler Tarver - @Tarvercards Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 35 min
  6. Daniel Van Kirk - Cards And Snakes - S6 Ep38

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow Us

    https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    CHAPTERS:

    00:42 INTRO

    07:10 SHOP TALK

    10:57 PTN

    12:00 DANIEL VAN KIRK

    In this episode Gary and Jason are joined by Comedian, Actor, Podcaster, And Card Collector Daniel Van Kirk. What has the journey back to the hobby been like for Daniel? What is he seeing on the road at shows and shops as he is on tour? Daniel gives a great perspective and reminder that the story and the people make the cards collectible. You will be sure to laugh in this full length interview.

    Follow Daniel Van Kirk - danielvankirk.com

    Follow Daniel's Card Account - hubcitycards on IG

    Comedy Special Rose Gold available on YouTube !

    Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards

    The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 44 min
  7. Low End Liquid With Adam Petersen S6 Ep37

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:27 INTRO 05:20 SHOP TALK 07:13 MAILBAG 22:43 ADAM PETERSEN - THE DOLLAR BOX In this episode Gary and Jason are joined by Adam Petersen of The Dollar Box. Adam scaled a low end card business to hundreds of thousands of sales and has made content detailing that journey to share with others. Adam was a big inspiration for Jason as he took the leap into running a card business. You are sure to enjoy this one! Follow Adam , The Dollar Box, and The Goat Show : https://linktr.ee/thedollarbox The Dollar Box Discord: https://discord.gg/a7jCTsR8qq Keith- Shop Talk - @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 30 min
  8. Jeremy Lee Joins The Ballcard Show - S6 Ep 36

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    CHAPTERS

    00:32 - Intro

    01:48 - GCCF Recap

    07:14 - Dalen - Droppin Knowledge

    09:13 - PC Show and Tell

    12:01 - Shop Talk

    14:24 - Upcoming Schedule

    16:15 - PTN Announcement

    16:55 - Jeremy Lee

    In this episode, Jeremy Lee of ⁨@SportsCardsLive⁩ joins the podcast to share experience and wisdom around collecting with intention. This hobby is bigger than any one experience and Jeremy explains why!

    Take Hobby Spectrum Assessment - www.hobbyspectrum.com

    Dalen - ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩

    Keith- @theneuhartcards

    The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 9 min
  9. Is All Card Content Equal? S6 Ep35

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration.

    prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    In this episode of The Ballcard Show, Gary and Jason are joined by Mike - @junkwaxhero and Steve of @greeniesportscards . Mike chops it up discussing what makes card content solid, not caring about the flip, and a fun segment of Fomo or Jomo. Steve Greenberrg joins us to share some veteran knowledge from the promoters perspective and highlights the upcoming Mountain State Collectors Convention In WV Sep 18-20.

    CHAPTERS

    Intro - 00:00:27

    Topps Digital Packs - 00:04:05

    Steve Greenberg - 00:09:21

    Pristine - 00:31:41

    Mailbag - 00:33:51

    Shop Talk - 00:49:30

    Junk Wax Hero - 00:52:14

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 46 min
  10. Tough Card Show Conversations & Tim! S6 Ep34

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration.

    prstn.co/4e1Ek1J

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    In this episode, Gary and Jason dive into navigating tough conversations at card shows as dealers. Tim from Over The Years Sports and The No Bangers Podcast entertains the ballcard boys!

    CHAPTERS

    00:49 Intro

    06:29 Shop Talk

    08:29 Pristine

    09:40 Tim from Over The Years Sports

    01:04:19 Difficult Card Show Conversations

    01:44:31 Upcoming Shows

    Tim - ⁨@overtheyearssports⁩ ⁨@NoBangersPodcast⁩

    Keith From @theneuhartcards encourages collectors to pay attention to trends.

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 47 min
  11. 1 Year Of Live Selling & Brent Shannon

    Show notes

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    CHAPTERS

    00:07 Intro

    00:54 Shipshewana Recap

    09:01 Droppin' Knowledge with Dalen

    10:35 Live Selling 1 Year Later

    42:40 Shop Talk

    44:43 Brent Shannon Joins

    1:38:18 Upcoming Shows

    Gary and Jason Recap 1 year of selling live, sharing the ups and downs.

    Brent Shannon of ⁨@shannonsscards⁩ joins to share his story of scaling his business and seeing something in case hits before everyone else did.

    Keith of @theneuhartcards is focusing on efficiency in the shop.

    Dalen ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩ drops knowledge in his first educational segment

    The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries- ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 40 min
  12. Do LCS's Need TCG? & Big Announcement S6 Ep32

    Show notes

    $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters : 00:06 Intro 01:03 Neuhart National: 05:02 Future of the National 09:23 Fanatics rolls out fixed pricing 15:02 TCG the Key to LCS growth? 23:43 Dalen of Junk Wax Vintage joins The Ballcard Show 46:37 Upcoming Schedule Gary and Keith Neuhart discuss the impact of TCG on the LCS business model & Keith unpacks his experince as a vendor at The National. A Big announcement with Dalen From ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩ and a conversation around education. Dalen: @JunkWaxVintage Keith: @theeuhartcards The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    49 min
  13. Are Comps Dead? S6 Ep31

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:06 : Intro 03:31 : National Recap 16:14 : National Cliche's 28:51 : MLB Trade Deadline 35:18 : Show and Tell 39:44 : Are Comps Dead? Gary and Jason Discuss The Notion That Comps Are Dead In A Hot Market. The National Just Ended....How was the experience and what are the big takeaways from this years show? Gary Runs Down Key Trades In The MLB At The Deadline The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 1 min
  14. Live From The National SCN Booth S6 Ep 30

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    Gary and Jason are live from The National SCN booth . Will they survive the heat that is the second floor long enough to complete the episode?

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    16 min
  15. Aram Leighton ( Just Baseball ) 2026 MLB Prospecting S6 Ep29

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:10 - Intro 03:57 - Show & Tell 08:01 - How Not Promote a Show - 16:51 - Shop Talk 18:30 - Interview 01:10:40 - Upcoming Schedule Aram Leighton of Just Baseball joins The Ballcard Show to discuss prospecting, new metrics that matter, and a few prospects close to the call up. Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 12 min
  16. Pop or Drop Season - 6 Ep 28

    Show notes

    Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Chapters: 00:27 Intro 05:10 Show & Tell 08:48 GOAT Market Flying 16:20 eBay Live First Impressions 34:58 Shop Talk 36:48 Pop or Drop eBay Live Vs Whatnot - Initial take aways selling on both platforms. Gary and Jason work through a long passed due segment of Pop or Drop Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 14 min
  17. Top 10 Do's And Don'ts For Dealers S6 Ep 27

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    Chapters:

    00:00 Pristine

    00:34 Intro

    06:19 Upcoming Shows

    07:20 Shop Talk

    09:03 Save $20 With Pristine

    10:31 Top 10 Do's and Don'ts

    Gary and Jason work through their top 10 do's and dont's for dealers to remember!

    Keith From @theneuhartcards continues a mini series leading up to The National

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    1 hr 9 min
  18. Is The Middle Getting Squeezed Out Of The Hobby? Season 6 Ep 26

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J

    Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Pristine

    0:35 Intro

    01:30 Columbus Card Fest

    05:00 Collab With CosmicCardsMD

    08:50 Show And Tell

    14:23 Shop Talk With Keith Neuhart

    17:32 The Squeeze On Middle?

    41:23 Out of the Box - JT Triple Crown 24

    Is the Middle Being Squeezed Out? Wax, Singles, Flipping, Collecting, .... Is this sustainable?

    Keith From @theneuhartcards kicks of a mini series leading up to The National

    JT of Triple Crown 24 ⁨@TripleCrown24⁩ shares a tip on bargain box hunts.

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster

    Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    44 min
  19. Finally Did It - S6 Ep 25

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration.

    prstn.co/4e1Ek1JFollow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow

    Chapters:

    0:00 - Pristine

    0:35 - Intro

    5:07 - Nashville Recap

    19:50 - Show And Tell

    27:00 - Shop Talk3

    0:13 - $20 Free With Pristine

    33:03 - First Week With Joined Inventory

    Gary and Jason hash out their first week with the business completely merged together at the Nashville show. 1,400 tables , thousands and thousands of attendees, and a really fun weekend!

    Keith From @theneuhartcards kicks of a mini series leading up to The National

    The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMasterBusiness Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    55 min
  20. Show Buying Tips 2026 S6 Ep24

    Show notes

    This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine Intro - :33 Value Box - 7:11 Shop Talk - 53:58 Ever find that what was working to source inventory, all of the sudden, stops working? Why is that? How can you more effectively buy cards at the best deals for your business or personal collection? Gary and Jason break down their observations and offer perspective from the vendor side of the table. There are plenty of nuggets and easter eggs for anyone looking for some new approaches to sourcing inventory at shows in 2026. Keith From @theneuhartcards explains how market trends impact an LCS schedule and cash flow. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

    57 min

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