Global Card Collectors
Forget passports – and go beyond borders with "Global Card Collectors," a podcast that connects collectors from across the globe! Join John, the Istanbul aficionado (@istanbulcards), and Will, the Kiwi card junkie (@kart_adami), as they embark on a journey to celebrate the diverse world of card collecting.
From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the sun-kissed shores of Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, each episode dives into the unique collections and captivating stories of passionate collectors worldwide. So give us a try and see what card collecting is like around the world.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
87. Promo Cards, Giveaways & More! Inside the Istanbul Card Show 2025
In this episode Will sits down with Turkish card content creator Pokezed to talk about the upcoming 2025 Istanbul Card Show. Pokezed shares what’s in store for collectors this year—from double the nu…
86. From Roaring Success to HUGE Ambitions: Auckland Card Show 2026 Plans!
A few weeks ago, Will interviewed Steve Guinee about the 2025 Auckland Card Show. Now, he’s back—joined by Matt Rogers, the mastermind behind the massive TCG tournaments—to catch up on how it all wen…
85. From Grails to Hype: The Panini Cards That Defined a Generation
As the curtain falls on the Panini era, Will and John sit down for a reflective farewell before they go. From sticker autos to Gold Prizm and National Treasures RPAs, the boys take a nostalgic stroll…
84. From $750 to an $80K Boat: the wild hustle of @cardkiwi
In this episode, we sit down with James @cardkiwi, to hear the incredible story of how a $750 card sale in 2020 launched a five-year journey of buying, selling, and grinding his way to an $80,000 bo…
83. Fanatics Fest Pressure? The 2025 National Fires Back HARD!
In this episode of Global Card Collectors, Will sits down with our old friend Justin to unpack his experience at the 2025 National Sports Card Collectors Convention in Chicago - and what an experienc…
82. What 16 Years of Pokémon Content Taught Me – with @Pokecollection
In this refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with industry legend Asad, better known as Pokecollection, who has been creating Pokémon content on YouTube for an incredible 16 years—amassing a loya…
81. Two Days, Thousands of Cards, One Massive Event – Inside the 2025 Auckland Card Show with show organizer Steve Guinee
In this explosive episode, Will sits down with Steve Guinee, the mastermind behind the Auckland Card Show, to talk all things cardboard and collectibles ahead of the 2025 show. And this year? It’s go…
80. MJ, Breaks, and Brotherly Bonds: A 90s Hobby Deep Dive with Nate
In this week's episode Justin sits down with a 90s basketball collector that he's known for over 35 years: his brother Nate. In the interview Nate talks about his journey back into collecting, why he…
79. Hot cards, hotter mess: A review of Card Madness 2025
In this episode, John and Will sit down to break down their full experience at Card Madness 2025 in Düsseldorf - the highs, the lows, and the downright confusing. After flying in from Istanbul with h…
78. Market Correction Incoming? What You Need to Know About the Pokémon Market
Our Pokémon card expert Keiran is back, and this time he’s tackling the big question on every collector’s mind: Is the Pokémon card market cooling off? After the massive boom of the last few months, …
77. Narratives and Nostalgia with @NealSportsCardStories
Paul @NealSportsCardStories recently started a YouTube channel where he shares his love of sports, cards, and how they draw out history. From his fascination with different eras of baseball, basket…
76. Pickers, Pretenders & a 10-Year-Old Prodigy
John and Will are back to break down all the action from their second Trade Day in Istanbul- and what a day it was! From reconnecting with young Turkish legend Ilgaz, the ten-year-old collector who’s…
75. The Case for Salah: Collecting a GOAT in Plain Sight
Seth (@soccercardcorner) returns to GCC to dive into the evolution of his Mohamed Salah collection—and it’s a masterclass in focus and conviction. Despite leading the Premier League in goals and assi…
74. (4)5 Minutes with Cage @TheHobbyWithCage
A well-known voice in the hobby through his podcast The Hobby With Cage and Lukas, Tigers and Brons before that, Cage Lawyer @TheHobbyWithCage joins Global Card Collectors this week to discuss his …
73. One card or three? The collector's dilemma
Will and John keep the streak alive with another week of Global Card Collectors! After briefly reflecting on some recent pickups, the guys dive into a show first — answering your mailbag questions. F…
72. From Break to Rebuild: Jason Bousquet's Epic Collecting Journey
In this episode long-time guest and first-time host Justin sits down with super collector Jason Bousquet (@the_bousquet_collection) to discuss his collecting journey. Jason and Justin walk through Ja…
71. Shiny Legends: The Golden Era of 90s Chrome Football Cards
In this fun interview, John and Will sit down with Justin (@vintagefb52), a true expert on 90s football cards, as he takes us on a journey through the colorful and bold world of 90s chrome football c…
70. Collecting Euro Hoops GOATS with @eurofractor
Jon @eurofractor returns to GCC to discuss the greatest European basketball players of all time. Using a recent rankings list (link below), he and John (@istanbulcards) put together the greatest star…
69. Beyond the Dream Shake with @90s_bball_cards Jake Roy
The maestro of '90s basketball cards himself, Jake Roy (@90s_bball_cards), joins GCC to take a deep dive into an international great: Hakeem Olajuwon. Sadly, we couldn't unearth a card that captures …
68. Grails, Playoffs, and Evolving as Collectors.
Will and John catch up on their recent hobby moves and non-moves, as well as the solidity of the current market, and how they are dealing with global economic uncertainty. Will shares a recent grail …