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Hobby Hustle
Collector Creative
42 episodes
6 months ago
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an incredibly gifted artist whose bold, culture-driven work has made waves across the world. Based in Philadelphia, he has captivated audiences through his powerful pieces that explore music, sports, Black culture, gaming, cinema, and more. From traditional acrylic paintings to striking digital art, his style is dynamic, impactful, and accessible—driven by his personal mission to create “prints for his people.” A mostly self-taught artist with roots at the Art Inst...
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OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an incredibly gifted artist whose bold, culture-driven work has made waves across the world. Based in Philadelphia, he has captivated audiences through his powerful pieces that explore music, sports, Black culture, gaming, cinema, and more. From traditional acrylic paintings to striking digital art, his style is dynamic, impactful, and accessible—driven by his personal mission to create “prints for his people.” A mostly self-taught artist with roots at the Art Inst...
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Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 41: Chuck Styles, Artist
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an incredibly gifted artist whose bold, culture-driven work has made waves across the world. Based in Philadelphia, he has captivated audiences through his powerful pieces that explore music, sports, Black culture, gaming, cinema, and more. From traditional acrylic paintings to striking digital art, his style is dynamic, impactful, and accessible—driven by his personal mission to create “prints for his people.” A mostly self-taught artist with roots at the Art Inst...
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6 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 40: Brian Lee, Arena Club
OVERVIEW: I’m incredibly honored to welcome this week’s guest to the show— a visionary entrepreneur and passionate collector who has helped shape some of the most well-known consumer brands of our time. He’s the Co-Founder of LegalZoom, The Honest Company, and ShoeDazzle, and has built multiple businesses from the ground up. With his deep experience in launching and scaling startups, raising venture capital, and creating direct-to-consumer and subscription-based brands, he brings incredible ...
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6 months ago
42 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 39: Allan Teruel, Waxstat
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest has fused his love for collecting with his background in technology to build one of the most useful tools in The Hobby—Waxstat. Launched in 2022, Waxstat has quickly become the go-to platform for collectors looking to price compare sealed wax—from hobby boxes to full cases—for sports cards, Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, and more. Whether you're chasing the latest release or hunting for deals on older products, Waxstat makes it fast, easy, and free to get the info you nee...
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6 months ago
53 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 38: Eric Wagenmaker, Reclaim Customs
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest has combined his passion for sports and trading cards with his graphic design background to carve out a unique lane as a full-time custom card artist. A professional designer since 2008, he first dipped his toes into custom cards in 2021 when he created personalized pieces for his two sons—complete with game-used swatches from their soccer jerseys. What started as a fun family project quickly evolved into something much bigger. The cards didn’t just look cool—they mean...
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7 months ago
52 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 37: Paul Hickey, NoOffseason.com & Sports Card Strategy Show
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest has taken his passion for sports cards and content creation and turned it into a full-time career! In 2020, after returning to The Hobby following a 30-year hiatus, he quickly realized how overwhelming it could be. Determined to help others avoid the same mistakes, he set out to educate and empower collectors—focusing on flipping sports cards to sustain and strengthen The Hobby economy. Through his website, NoOffseason.com, he provides collectors with the insights, t...
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7 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 36: Jordan Spector, Sports Artist
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an artist whose journey started on the football field before finding its true home in art. A multi-sport athlete growing up, his football career was tragically cut short by injury. But instead of letting that setback define him, he channeled his passion into something new—creating high-energy, emotionally charged sports artwork through the lens of a former athlete. Since launching his art career in 2015, he has built a powerful reputation in the sports world, wor...
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7 months ago
56 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 35: Adam Partington, Collectibles Marketing Expert
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest has worked with some of the biggest names in the collectibles industry, helping brands grow their communities and turn casual buyers into lifelong collectors. His journey started in 2010 with trading card manufacturer Futera, where he realized the real magic of collecting isn’t just in the products—it’s in the stories, connections, and passionate communities that bring it to life. From collaborating with sporting legends to crafting impactful marketing campaigns, he sp...
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8 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle Episode 34 - Ricky Eckhardt, Nerdworth
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a collector, artist, and engineer who is reshaping the way we track, buy, and sell pop culture slabbed art. Seeing a gap in the market, he set out to build a game-changing solution for collectors. Over the past few years, he’s been developing NerdWorth—an innovative platform that provides market analysis, real-time pricing, a dedicated marketplace, and more for the growing world of card art and slabbed pop culture collectibles. Beyond the platform, he’s also commi...
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8 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 33: Mike Coleman, Coleman Cards
OVERVIEW: This week, I’m joined by Mike Coleman (@coleman_cards)—a passionate collector who has turned his love for cards into a full-time career! Mike travels the country (and world) setting up at trade shows, from small local events to major national shows, offering an impressive portfolio of rare and iconic 90s basketball cards. In this episode, we dive into: • Being a passionate collector & what that really means • The reality of being a full-time card dealer • Why 90s cards are s...
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8 months ago
55 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 32: Darryl Garner Jr aka Doctor Collectible
OVERVIEW: This week’s guest is a lifelong collector who has transformed his passion into a career as a professional content creator! Looking at opportunities within The Hobby that did not require him to just buy and sell cards, he has found his niche as a content creator and an ambassador for The Hobby. He’s traveled the world, worked with pro athletes, and collaborated with some of the biggest brands in The Hobby, including Topps, Fanatics, and The National. But that’s not all—he’s also a t...
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8 months ago
59 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 31 - Jay Moslehi, Mojo Sports - Sports Card Collecting & Content Creator
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a lifelong collector whose passion for cards and autographs started in high school and has since evolved into a thriving career as a professional content creator. Whether he’s cheering for the Kings or showcasing his unwavering love for Aaron Rodgers, his deep connection to sports has fueled an incredible journey in The Hobby. Jay has built a career centered around educating collectors, sharing personal stories, providing industry insights, and bringing audiences ...
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9 months ago
47 minutes

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Hobby Hustle Episode 30: Sal Amezcua, Kickstradomis - Sneakers, Trading Cards & Talented Artist
OVERVIEW:This week’s guest is an incredible artist with an inspiring story. What started as a favor for his cousin—restoring an old pair of Jordans—turned into a thriving career, crafting custom sneakers for over 100 NBA players! He’s since channeled his passion for art and collecting into creating stunning collectible art cards inspired by pop culture and sports. His talent spans multiple mediums, from comics to large-format pieces and apparel, and now includes an exciting deal with vinyl to...
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9 months ago
47 minutes

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 29: Jess Mineo, Breaks with Jess
OVERVIEW: This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Jess Mineo—a lifelong collector, sports fan, and trailblazer in The Hobby! Jess has turned her passion into a thriving career, becoming a powerhouse in content creation, breaking, and marketing, as well as a respected female leader in the collecting community. Jess launched Breaks with Jess in 2019, which has since grown into a well-known and evolving brand. She’s also the Brand Director for Bleecker Trading, where she’s helped expand the company f...
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9 months ago
53 minutes

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Hobby Hustle Episode 28 - Card Show Roundtable with Alex Tressler and Ryan Curtiss
OVERVIEW: It’s a new year so we thought we would try something new in 2025… today we are mixing it up by having not one but two guests on the show! And while I want to learn a little bit about their collecting history, the main focus will be to talk about the 2024 Card Show circuit including the good and bad. And what we are looking for in 2025! So sit back, grab a drink, and I hope that you enjoy our card show round table discussion! I’m honored to welcome two amazing collectors an...
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9 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 27: Mr. Minty, Trading Card Grading Expert and Entrepreneur
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a lifelong collector who combined his love of cards and perfect condition into a successful business. In 2020 he saw a need for both quality hobby supplies as well as grading prep. With that in mind he decided to build a company that could lead the card grading prep category through quality and innovation. Additionally, he has created a variety of branded retail products that you can see on shelves across the country! You can find him in person at man...
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10 months ago
38 minutes

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Hobby Hustle Episode 26 - Chris McGill, Card Ladder
OVERVIEW:Today’s guest is a passionate collector who has built an impressive collection of Michael Jordan, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Christian McCaffery cards over the years. Through his collecting, he has established himself as a respected expert within the collecting community.However his bigger impact on The Hobby might come from his love of numbers. With the sports collectibles industry seeing exponential growth in the spring of 2020, the need for a way to track sales dat...
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10 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

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Hobby Hustle Episode 25 - Andy Friedman, Musician and Artist for Topps Spotlight Baseball Art Series
OVERVIEW:Today’s guest is a visual artist, musician, and writer. His work, in its various forms, has been published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, GQ, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, Sports Illustrated, and more!As a musician, he has three critically acclaimed studio albumsAs a visual artists, he has created award-winning cartoons for The New Yorker since 1999. In 2021, Topps released “Spotlight 70,” a 70-card set of his ink and watercolor paintings of baseball cards pulle...
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10 months ago
55 minutes

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 24: Ezra Levine, CEO Mascot
OVERVIEW:Today’s guest has combined his love of technology and collecting to establish himself as a leading figure championing collectibles. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Barstool, Bloomberg, CNN, Forbes, NY Mag, Sportico, Fox News, and Yahoo Finance.He was the CEO of Collectable where he spearheaded the company’s efforts to bring high-end collectibles opportunities to portfolios.He’s currently the CEO of Mascot, the leading inventory management and m...
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10 months ago
55 minutes

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Hobby Hustle Episode 23 - Mat Sposta, Trove and Shoebox
OVERVIEW:Today’s guest has been a lifelong sports fan and collector who also is an accomplished entrepreneur, operator and tech thought leader. He has taken his passion for sports, collecting, and tech and created some pretty amazing companies.He is the founder of Trove, a content business focused on Sports Cards & Collectibles.Additionally, he is the Chief Executive Officer for Shoebox and CHCK.AI which are innovative AI-powered solutions designed to revolutionize card g...
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11 months ago
52 minutes

Hobby Hustle
Hobby Hustle - Episode 22: Luke The Cardist
OVERVIEW:Today’s guest has had a lifelong passion for sports and art. Add in a love of collecting to the mix, and I think he has created his own dream job!He started out creating his own custom card artwork using existing trading cards and adding his own artistic vision with Posca paint pens.That work caught the attention of some of the biggest brands in The Hobby and he has had his work inserted into products for Topps and Upper Deck!You can find on social @Lukethecardist on the web at...
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11 months ago
55 minutes

Hobby Hustle
OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an incredibly gifted artist whose bold, culture-driven work has made waves across the world. Based in Philadelphia, he has captivated audiences through his powerful pieces that explore music, sports, Black culture, gaming, cinema, and more. From traditional acrylic paintings to striking digital art, his style is dynamic, impactful, and accessible—driven by his personal mission to create “prints for his people.” A mostly self-taught artist with roots at the Art Inst...