In this episode, the guys discuss their excitement for the Dodgers’ World Series run, share their recent mail days, and announce the upcoming Secret Santa event for listeners. They delve into grading updates, highlighting trends in card collecting, and explore the innovative Arena Club platform for digital card trading. The conversation emphasizes the community aspect of card collecting and the joy of attending live sports events. In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their experiences at the World Series, sharing nostalgic moments, the challenges of attending games, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a fan. They discuss the significance of family bonds in sports fandom, the impact of cheating scandals on their love for baseball, and how these experiences have reignited their passion for the game. The conversation also delves into what drives their card collections, emphasizing nostalgia, community, and the evolving nature of fandom. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Show Announcements 02:56 Mail Days and Recent Purchases 05:53 Secret Santa Announcement 09:53 Hobby News and Grading Updates 16:00 Arena Club Discussion 23:45 The Future of Card Collecting 29:19 Experiencing the World Series 30:14 Dodger Game Adventures 34:44 Game Day Experiences 43:50 Post-Game Reflections and Insights 50:25 The Ultimate Walking Taco Experience 51:24 Game Six Glory: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays 52:42 The Thrill of Game Seven 54:19 The Dark Side of Fandom 56:20 Heartbreak and Cheating: The Astros Controversy 01:00:11 Rediscovering the Love for Baseball 01:06:25 What Drives Our Collections? 01:17:20 The Evolution of Collecting 🎥 Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast ▶️ YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast 💌 Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com 🔴 Website: https://pttfpodcast.com 💰Promo Codes:  PACK- 10% off your zioncases.com order PTTFPOD - 10% off your BCW order PACK- 15% off your preza cards slab binder @ prezacards.com  Affiliate eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process