Episodes

  • Ray Halle on Life as an NHL Equipment Manager and His Unique Perspective on Game Used Collecting
    Feb 26 2026

    Fresh of the Olympic Hockey buzz, former NHL and AHL equipment manager Ray Halle joins the show to share what really happens inside a professional hockey locker room. Ray spent 12 years in the equipment room handling everything from jersey prep to mid-game equipment emergencies. Now a collector himself, he offers a rare perspective on game used hockey memorabilia, authenticity, and what most fans – and collectors – never see.

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    1 hr
  • Zane Burns on Acquiring Game Used Bats, The Most Unique Bat He's Seen, and Louisville Slugger History
    Feb 19 2026

    Zane and John talk about how he grew up near Louisville Slugger and got into bats, the evolution of maple bats, the change in brands and styles over the years, pine tar, tape, and Zane's 40 years in the hobby.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • John Robinson on The Standard of Proof and Founding Resolution Photomatching
    Feb 12 2026

    We’re flipping the script this episode as Resolution founder and owner John Robinson joins the show as a guest. John speaks with Will about his early photomatching beginnings, the journey from idea to launching Resolution, and the stories he’s gathered along the way. Plus, John recounts his face off against the “scrutinizers” and how Resolution came unexpectedly close to stepping into the world of television.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Damian Olivera on Meeting Messi, Sponsoring a Game With His Childhood Heroes, and The Next Big Thing In Collecting
    Feb 5 2026

    Damian and John talk about Damian's amazing Lionel Messi collection, Damian getting to meet and become friends with Messi, their shared connection on Netflix, Damian's travels, and the next big thing he's collecting.

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    58 mins
  • Aaron Brown on his Raiders Museum and Fandom Across Generations
    Jan 29 2026

    Aaron joins Will for a conversation on Raiders football, game used collecting, and the story behind his Las Vegas Raiders Museum. They talk Silver and Black fandom, the team’s recent move to Las Vegas, connections with players and personnel, and advice for collectors – including making sure your spouse is on board with the hobby!

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    59 mins
  • David Kohler on Perhaps The Greatest Game Used Basketball Team Collection In The World
    Jan 22 2026

    David and John talk about David's Lakers Shrine, the legendary Lakers who have seen the collection in-person, how great it is to be an LA sports fan right now, how David started SCP Auctions, and what's coming up for SCP Auctions in the future.

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    59 mins
  • Drew Pelto on the Motivations Behind Collecting and Stories from 30+ Years in the Hobby
    Jan 15 2026

    Will sits down with Drew Pelto, host of the TTMCast, to explore the passion behind collecting and the pursuit of the closest possible connection to the sports and players we love. Drew shares stories from his 30+ years in the hobby – from interactions with Tony LaRussa to Bobby Orr – and even highlights the game used Christmas gift he bought his now wife (smart man!). Find more from Drew and the TTMCast on their website, https://www.ttmcast.com/

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tom Warman on Chicago Cubs Game Used, and How He Connects With Other Game Used Collectors.
    Jan 2 2026

    Tom and John talk about Tom’s extensive Chicago Cubs game used collection, his time living in Wrigleyville, estate sale finds, fractional ownership of game used pieces, and how he connects with other members of the game used hobby. We also get to see some of Tom’s Cubs collection, including game used bats from (all but one!) of the 2016 World Series team.

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    1 hr and 9 mins