Episodes

  • Behind the Scenes of The Collective: Scheduling, Queue, and What Members Don’t See
    Feb 21 2026

    What keeps a big Facebook card room running every single night isn’t luck — it’s process, consistency, and the people doing the unglamorous work behind the scenes.

    In this episode of One of One Interviews, Steven sits down with Will Overton, Carl Stine, and Richard Dutton — the Scheduling Team that keeps The Collective’s nightly operation moving: building schedules, pairing hosts with members, managing the queue, enforcing rules fairly, and handling the nonstop DMs members never see.

    In this episode:

    How nightly flashes get scheduled week after week

    How hosts get paired with members and specific cards

    What happens when someone drops last minute

    Why queue approvals can take time (and why rules matter)

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro + “VIP membership” warm-up

    00:20 What this interview is about: the Scheduling Team and the unseen work

    01:32 Icebreaker: “If you were a vegetable…”

    03:22 Will’s real day-to-day role in The Collective

    04:22 Carl’s role: hosting, lines, DMs, keeping things appropriate

    05:26 When it hits you: this is basically a second job

    06:29 The layers of responsibility (mod → schedule team → admin)

    07:11 How nightly scheduling actually works (and why Will’s the “wizard”)

    08:53 When does next week’s schedule start getting built?

    10:05 The DM reality: flash requests, education, and new-member onboarding

    13:10 Host pairing strategy: matching member, card, and host networks

    14:44 What happens when there’s no flash ready (or someone drops)?

    16:44 Who should members reach out to for help (and what depends on what)

    18:25 How often do “missing/damaged card” disputes happen?

    21:07 What matters more: the card or the card owner?

    23:16 Queue talk: why admins avoided it and what made it brutal

    25:00 Why declines take time (and why The Collective doesn’t “just decline”)

    26:33 “Cherry-picking” vs grinding the queue

    28:47 Fairness vs friendships: keeping rules consistent with real relationships

    30:34 How the team makes decisions: bouncing nearly everything off each other

    33:11 Balancing admin life with family, work, and real life

    38:58 Rich’s role: PMs, people-first mindset, and keeping it fun

    41:01 What makes The Collective different from other rooms

    42:23 Member mindset for long-term success (relationships, not quick profit)

    47:34 One word to describe The Collective + what “support” really means

    50:11 Hardest admin responsibility: members feeling valued, not dollar signs

    51:23 If you could change one thing in the hobby: greed + “need a real #2 grader”

    55:04 Where The Collective will be in a year (growth + protecting the vibe)

    59:52 Closing message: invite your people, be kind, relationships win

    01:00:52 Final thanks + wrap

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-of-one-interviews/id1855678912

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • PSA 6 - CRACK - PSA 10 (Is AI grading the way to go?)
    Feb 20 2026

    PSA 6 -> CRACK -> PSA 10 (Is AI grading the way to go?)

    Or are we always going to allow PSA to treat us the way that they do?

    Listen to the full interview wherever you like to listen to #podcasts

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    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a7ea65e-1af6-4f7b-a9e0-b035349e9052/episodes/01094954-6007-42d1-b580-a6ff71c91179/one-of-one-interviews-one-of-one-interviews-feat-rich-dutton-and-ryan-bozworth—psa-will-always-be-king?ref=dm_sh_XwmY8TcNCgohO296U7TFP7kwV

    🎧 Spotify

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Lba6enDilIAt7CouPJzVK?si=n1Ny0RdeR_aZ3OlYKyMo2Q&t=95

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    https://youtu.be/koiqsVcv6eI?si=qPtLOfOrMLKvnym7

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    1 min
  • One of One Interviews feat: Rich Dutton and Ryan Bozworth - PSA will always be King
    Feb 18 2026

    PSA will always be King...

    or will it? In this episode Rich Dutton from The Collectable and Ryan Bozworth of bozzscardshop on eBay join me to discuss the current state of grading, Ai and the future of grading, and why the Hobby will not end their dysfunctional relationship with PSA.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to the Card Collecting World
    02:51 Understanding Raw Cards and Grading
    05:57 The Hobby vs. Buying Singles Debate
    08:59 Strategies for Lines and Flashes
    12:03 Grading Companies: PSA, SGC, and Beckett
    15:11 The Impact of Market Changes on Grading
    17:58 The Future of Grading and Collecting
    21:02 The Role of eBay in Card Trading
    27:56 Navigating the Auction Landscape
    29:29 The Reign of Prizm in Card Collecting
    31:15 Quality Control and Card Preparation
    38:02 The Grading Game: PSA vs. Alternatives
    47:00 The Future of Grading: AI and Market Dynamics

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    keywords:

    football cards, sportscards, slabs, PSA, SGC, CGC, TAG

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    57 mins
  • Flashes: Auctions on Steroids
    Feb 15 2026

    Flashes are the new version of #auctions, just on steroids.

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-of-one-interviews/id1855678912
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    #footballcards #collectibles #sportscards #CardLadder #ebay

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    3 mins
  • How Do You Judge Comps? - with Rich Dutton of The Collective
    Feb 15 2026

    How do you comp Sportscards? Is it different for Facebook groups and how they do things?

    🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-of-one-interviews/id1855678912
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    #footballcards #collectibles #sportscards #CardLadder #ebay

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    1 min
  • One of One Interviews - Jared Becker of The Poke Dojo
    Feb 4 2026
    🎙️ One of One Interviews — Jared Becker, Founder of PokéDojo

    In this episode of One of One Interviews, Steven sits down with Jared Becker, founder of the PokéDojo, one of the fastest-growing Pokémon collecting communities online.

    What starts as a conversation about Pokémon cards quickly becomes a broader discussion on community leadership, ethics in collecting, and why culture matters more than hype. Jared shares how his journey into Pokémon was sparked by collecting with his son, how the PokéDojo scaled without losing its identity, and what separates healthy hobby communities from chaos.

    This is a grounded, experience-driven conversation about:

    • Building community the right way
    • Managing growth without burning trust
    • Navigating scammers, sealed product debates, and grading decisions
    • Why collecting with kids changes the entire perspective
    • The long-term future of collectibles beyond short-term flips

    If you care about Pokémon, sports cards, or any collector-driven ecosystem, this episode delivers real signal.

    ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction to the Pokémon Hobby
    03:06 The Appeal of Pokémon Cards
    05:45 Transitioning from Sports Cards to Pokémon
    09:00 Building the PokéDojo Community
    11:59 Creating a Supportive Environment
    15:03 Admin Responsibilities and Community Engagement
    17:54 Navigating Challenges in the Card Community
    20:57 The Importance of Member Feedback
    24:02 Future Plans for the PokéDojo
    29:40 The Joy of Collecting Pokémon Cards
    32:01 The Thrill of Grading and Submitting Cards
    34:54 Building a Community in Collectibles
    38:52 Navigating Challenges in the Collectibles Market
    43:01 The Importance of Ethics in Collecting
    48:02 The Future of Collecting and Community Growth
    55:35 The Joy of Card Trading with Kids
    58:50 Life Lessons Through Card Trading
    01:00:41 The Importance of Social Skills in Commerce
    01:01:29 Navigating the World of Sealed Products
    01:05:39 Understanding the Value of Collectibles
    01:09:45 Personal Collections and Sentimental Value

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    #sportscards #pokemon #footballcards #hobby #collectables

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Sports Cards, the Stock Market, and the Illusion of Safety
    Feb 2 2026

    Most collectors don’t lose money because of bad taste—they lose it because they don’t understand the economic forces driving sports card prices.

    The sports card market isn’t just about collecting—it’s a real-time case study in how confidence, liquidity, and risk appetite move money.

    In this episode, we break down the hidden forces shaping card values and explain why prices surged during the COVID liquidity boom, then reversed sharply as interest rates rose and capital tightened.

    We quickly unpack the 2020 pandemic-era explosion, the correction that followed, and the hard lesson it taught the hobby: hype fades, but scarcity and legacy endure. By drawing clear parallels between sports cards, stocks, and gold, this episode shows why confidence—not collectability alone—dictates price movement.

    If you’re tired of chasing trends and want a framework that helps you protect capital, spot real value, and survive market downturns, this episode delivers practical insight grounded in real market behavior—not wishful thinking.

    Perfect for collectors, investors, and anyone who wants to understand the psychology and economics behind asset bubbles—and how to play the long game when markets inevitably turn.

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    #footballcards #sportscards #sportscardinvesting #thehobby

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    3 mins
  • The Collective Member Spotlight - Nick Gammill
    Jan 30 2026

    Summary

    Today on One of One Interviews, Nick Gammill shares his journey into the world of sports card collecting, highlighting the importance of community, relationships, and mentorship. He discusses his personal collecting style, favorite cards, and aspirations for grail cards. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of Facebook groups, the evolution of flash culture, and the significance of engagement and support within the hobby. Nick emphasizes the need for the community to come together for charitable causes and reflects on the joy of connecting with others through shared interests.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

    02:00 The Journey into Collecting Sports Cards

    05:04 Collecting Style and Favorite Cards

    08:03 Grail Cards and Aspirations

    11:01 Community and Relationships in the Hobby

    14:00 Understanding Facebook Group Dynamics

    17:00 Mentorship and Learning in the Hobby

    19:49 Evolution of the Hobby and Facebook Groups

    22:49 Flash or Fact: Fun Segment

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    Keywords

    sports cards, collecting, community, mentorship, Facebook groups, flash culture, grail cards, personal stories, relationships, engagement

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    #sportscards #footballcards #hobby #thehobby #whatnot #fanatics #paniniamerica #topps

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    1 hr and 3 mins