Episodes

  • Is Collecting GOATS The Best Way? With Kai @The.Card.Guru
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, Curtis and Kai talk about the joys of collecting more than just the GOATs in their personal collections. Listen as they explain why they don't just collect GOATs like Kobe, but also collect "non-GOAT" players and hometown heroes! Break out of the mindset of having to choose between investing in prospects or playing it safe with GOATS, and have more fun on your Card Adventure!

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    33 mins
  • One Big Card Adventure: My Journey Collecting Sports Cards
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, Curtis shares his story about his journey in (and out of) the hobby throughout the years. From collecting in the 90s and 2000s, to collecting in the hobby today, he shares every player he's collected and everything he's learned along the way! Get ready for some collecting nuggets and another great Card Adventure!

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    28 mins
  • The Truth About PSA 9s: An Honest Conversation About Grading
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode, Curtis gives insight into how each collector should view PSA 9s, depending on what kind of cards they are submitting and what they collect. He also talks about the pros and cons of some of the different grading companies in 2026.

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    21 mins
  • Why I Quit Raw Cards
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode, Curtis explains all of the reasons why he finally decided to start grading his raw cards, after 7 years of avoiding slabs. He also lets off some steam about "Hobby Bullies", so buckle up for another wild Card Adventure!

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    19 mins
  • I Got My Grail Card: Where I Started and How I Got Here
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode Curtis shares the adventure he went on to acquire a Grail Sports Card, where he started out on the journey, and everything he had to sacrifice to make it happen.

    It's not just about the big cards that matter to everyone else. It's about the big cards that matter to you. Everyone's collecting journey is different. We all have to start somewhere, but the best place to start is on your own Card Adventure!

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    25 mins
  • My Top 10 Sports Cards of 2025: The Stories Behind Them (and How to Build Your Own List)
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode of The Card Adventures Podcast, I break down my Top 10 Sports Card pickups of 2025 — not just what made the list, but why each card mattered.

    I share the stories behind the pickups, from the chase and timing to the personal meaning that earned each card a spot in my Top 10. More importantly, I walk through the mindset and process I used so you can have fun building your own Top 10 list — based on what matters to you the most.

    Whether you collect for nostalgia, passion, long-term value, or pure enjoyment, this episode is all about turning your collection into a personal Card Adventure with purpose.

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    31 mins
  • Card Adventures Intro
    Jan 3 2026

    Welcome to The Card Adventures Podcast—an exciting show all about sports cards and the adventures we go on to acquire the pieces that mean the most to us. Every twist, every turn, and every chase in this hobby brings a lesson, a memory, or a story waiting to be told. My name is Curtis, and I'll be your guide on today's adventure. Let's go!

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    2 mins