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
67. Kiwi Filmmaker Aaron Falvey on Film, Garbage Gang, and Wrestling Cards!
Join Will as he sits down with talented New Zealand filmmaker Aaron Falvey! They kick off the conversation exploring Aaron's impressive film career, diving into his feature film "Northspur" and his c…
66. An Aussie Invasion: The NBA's Down Under Domination! 🏀
Will is joined by Ben from @swat.teamcards for a deep dive into the surprising and impactful presence of Australian basketball players in the NBA! Get ready for a card collector's perspective as Ben …
65. Gold quest: Is Prizm Gold the best parallel?
What is the hottest parallel in the hobby? Hard to argue against Prizm Gold /10. Keith (@dirknashty), Nathanael, and John (@istanbulcards) analyze the values of the most recent sales of Prizm golds f…
64. Vintage Gloves, Modern Glory: Boxing Card Showdown
Join Will and Justin for a knockout episode as they dive deep into the world of boxing trading cards! Justin dusts off his prized vintage collection, showcasing rare gems featuring legendary pugilist…
63. From West Coast to Dublin: Jamie's (@jamieukcollector) Card Show Insights
Jamie (@jamieukcollector) joins Global Card Collectors for his quarterly appearance after traveling to the West Coast Card Show and Dublin Card Show, with interesting insights on the market and where…
62. Wellington Welcomes the Cards: Inside the NZ Card Collectors Show 2025
The NZ Card Collectors Show in Wellington back, and it's going to be HUGE! Join us for an exclusive interview with event organizer, Stephen Summers, as he reveals everything you need to know about th…
61. The Kingsman and rooting for a small market team
Joey (@sac.kings.cards) joins John (@istanbulcards) cards for a stimulating conversation full of collecting approaches, patch cards, rooting for underdogs, great non-GOAT players, and our beloved Sac…
60. How @Gasolcollector Found His Holy Grail
Pablo (@Gasolcollector) has an amazing Pau Gasol collection that has been curated for 20+ years. From acquiring his grail 2001 Topps Chrome /50 Black Refractor to identifying rare inserts like 2004 U…
59. A family affair: collecting Claudio and Gio Reyna
In this episode, Seb (@reyna_card_collector) shares his fandom for one of the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) brightest talents: Giovanni Reyna. Seb came to his collecting through his fan…
58. Luka, Jokic, and the Global Game: A Conversation with Chris McGill
From "The Crossover" to Card Ladder, Chris McGill affectionately nicknamed Hoj is a force in the sports card world. In this interview John and Will ask about his collecting journey, his collecting ph…
57. Grails, consolidation and the pain of team fandom
In this episode John and Will begin with one of John's grail cards which leads them to discuss consolidation and evolving as collectors. They then discuss the impact the shocking trade of Luka Doncic…
56. The Pokemon card market is booming!
POKEMON CARD MANIA! Will & Keiran @shinykiwitcg2622 dive into the significant boom of the Pokémon card market, fueled by sets like 151, Surging Sparks, and Prismatic Evolutions. They talk Costco c…
55. Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
2024 was an incredible year for the Global Card Collectors team so John and Will are joined by channel regular Justin to discuss their year by showing off their top five pickups. They share a range o…
54: A Euroleague collector's dream with @berkolekt
This episode features a captivating conversation with an old friend of the show, the very popular @berkolekt, a passionate card collector who embodies the true spirit of the hobby. Berk shares his in…
53. Serbia's influence on modern basketball with @serbiansportscardscollector
In this episode Milan (@serbiansportscardscollector) dives into his passion for collecting Serbian basketball players like Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jovic and Nikola Jokic. He discusses why Serbian p…
52. From fan to fame: A chat with Mojo Sports
In this episode John sits down with fellow Marauder and Kings fan @mojo_sports who explains how he turned his love for card collecting into a thriving YouTube channel. Mojo (or Jay) opens up about…
51. How it feels hitting a Product hit 1 of 1 with Ashanti
In this episode John @istanbulcards interviews Ashanti @digginginthecards He shares his incredible story of pulling a 1/1 Erling Haaland Gold Card from Topps Chrome. A once in a lifetime moment. As…
50. The case for breaks and ultra modern NBA cards with @WMSA
In this episode Will is joined by Jimmy and Phil, the team from WMSA or Where's My Sports At? YouTube channel and podcast to discuss their recent return to NBA card collecting. They'll talk about how…
49. From Cardboard to Community: The Power of Pokémon cards with RMN TCG
In this episode Will @kart_adami is joined by PokéTuber Ramin @RMNTCG to discuss his origin as a Pokemon card collector, how he got back into the hobby, the attention to detail it takes to run a YouT…
48. The Chrome Era: A Look Back at Topps Basketball
In this episode John @istanbulcards in joined by return guest @eurofractor to discuss late '90s/ early 2000s basketball cards and in particular, take a deep dive into Topps Chrome basketball cards fr…