Podcast
Ball Card Show
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
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56 min
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
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54 min
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
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1 hr 10 min
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
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1 hr 7 min
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
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1 hr 35 min
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
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1 hr 44 min
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
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1 hr 30 min
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
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1 hr 9 min
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
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1 hr 46 min
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
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1 hr 47 min
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
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1 hr 40 min
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
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49 min
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
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1 hr 1 min
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
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16 min
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
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1 hr 12 min
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
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1 hr 14 min
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
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1 hr 9 min
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
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44 min
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
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55 min
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
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57 min
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
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