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
47. Ultra modern NBA cards and why we might be done with them.
In this episode John and Will catch up and talk about where they are in the hobby. They agree that for now at least, they're out on ultra-modern NBA cards and will explain their reasons why. At the s…
46. Football's finest: The best vintage football players and their cards with Justin and Mike.
Our vintage football card experts, Justin and Mike, are back with their top three picks for each position in vintage football. They'll showcase the best (and most affordable) cards of these legendary…
45. Macau Madness with Jamie
Return guest Jamie (@jamieukcollector) visited China last week and shares his experiences at the Asian Sports Collectors Convention, aka the Macau Card Show, with GCC. Jamie shares some fun stories a…
44. '90s Basketball Cards and Through-the-Mail Autographs with Nathanael
In this episode John is joined by Nathanael who talks about how being a '90s Bulls fan led him to becoming a card collector. He talks about collecting cool and rare refractors and ends with some chat…
43. Talking rugby cards with a South African Super collector
In this episode Will interviews super card collector Jacques who might just have the most extensive collection of signed rugby cards in the world! Since 1992 Jacques has really been putting in the wo…
42. 'Lions don't compare themselves to humans' collecting Zlatan with @soccercardslabs
In this episode John catches up with Mike who explains how he got into collecting soccer cards and specifically Zlatan Ibrahimovic. They also discuss consolidation and the decisions we need to make a…
41. NHL, WWF and Garbage Gang: Tony’s diverse card collection
In this interview Will asks Tony about how he began his card collection. They begin with his WWF card collection and they discuss the rookie card of the Ultimate Warrior which was part of a card set…
40. Fantasy Sports and Mavericks collecting with Keith
In this episode John @istanbulcards interviews long time Mavs fan and card collector Keith @dirknashty_pod . They discuss Keith's Mavs fandom and why he collects Dirk Nowitzki cards. They talk Dirk'…
39. Turkish Delight: Turkish collectors finally get their first card show
In this week’s episode Will asks John about his experience at the Istanbul Card Show. He talks about attending a card show for the first time in years, being a vendor and finally seeing the Pokemon …
38. Collecting 90s basketball cards in small town New Zealand with Dan
Ever wondered what life was like collecting in the '90s? How about in a small town at the bottom of the world? Dan joins the show to talk about growing up in the '90s and collecting cards. He talks a…
37. Restraint and consolidation in card collecting with Kieran
In this episode Will is joined by Kieran @shinykiwitcg2622 . They begin by updating everyone on Moana's Pokemon card journey and what Will is going to do next with her. After that they talk about d…
36. Collecting cardboard and building community in Turkey with Emir (@areoxcards)
The Turkish card market is in its early stages, but the future is bright with today's guest, young gun Emir (@areoxcards), who talks about his sports card collecting journey, navigating the US market…
35. Navigating the National and Vintage Boxing with @vintagefb42
In this episode Justin @vintagefb42 is back to share his first ever experience at the National Card Show in Cleveland. He's got some valuable advice for people who are looking to attend in the future…
34. Behind the scenes at PCG card grading
First, my sincere apologies for the sound quality this week. It was an in-person interview and I haven't been able to arrange a pair of clip-on microphones yet. Hopefully in six months or so, when my…
33. Collecting 2014 Prizm World Cup Matchups with Rebecca @soccercardpc
We dive deep into the world of the iconic Matchups Insert in 2014 World Cup Prizm with Rebecca (@soccercardpc), who has been chasing the set since 2019. Now working on the Green Crystals, Rebecca sha…
32. How to set up a major card show with @profrare
In this episode Will catches up with Steve @profrare the founder and chief organizer of the @AucklandCardShow . They begin with Steve explaining the reasons why he decided to organize a major card…
31. Completing my Mo Salah rainbow with @soccercardscorner
In this episode John catches up with Seth to talk about collecting soccer cards and completing his Mo Salah rainbow.
30. Collecting late 90s and 2000s European basketball stars from Spain with Jon @eurofractor
In this episode John meets Jon from Bilbao @eurofractor on IG, a genuine basketball fan, Jon delves into how he started buildling collections of refractors of Peja Stojakovic, Tony Parker, Andrei Ki…
29. An Aussie's appreciation of Alperen
In this episode Will interviews Josh @sengoat_28_collector who has an incredible Alperen Şengün card collection. They talk about Australian basketball, Patty Mills and the Boomers and what chance th…
28. The Euros and Lamine Yamal
In this episode Jamie is back to talk about his experience at the Euros and to discuss the meteoric rise of teen sensation Lamine Yamal and his card market. If you're into modern soccer/football card…