The Hobby Handbook

Welcome to The Hobby Handbook, your go-to guide for turning passion into profit in the world of sports card collecting. Hosted by the Clever Cuban Cards, this podcast peels back the layers of the fast-growing trading card industry, showing how a simple hobby can become a side hustle or even a full-time gig. From flipping cards to grading, building community to leveraging market trends, each episode dives into the real business behind the cardboard. Whether you're ripping packs for the thrill or stacking slabs with intention, The Hobby Handbook is here to help you use the hobby to fund the hobby. Featuring collectors, creators, and industry insiders, the show offers inspiration, education, and behind-the-scenes access to a world full of potential. Because this isn’t just collecting, it’s building. Let’s get into it. Whatnot - https://whatnot.com/invite/clevercubancards YouTube - <a

The Hobby Handbook is a sports podcast hosted by Alex Llansó, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex Llansó hosts The Hobby Handbook, a sports show with 53 episodes published.

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  Have We Evolved Past Comps?

  Aug 12, 202646 min

  Alex is back solo this week with Trent in Mexico enjoying his time off. He dives into something that came up on The Ballcard Show last week - are comps dead? Plus, educating and protecting yourself in the hobby. 0:00 - Intro 9:00 - Are Comps Dead? 17:00 - Buying/Selling and how to use comps in negotiations 19:50 - We are moving away from “Comps are everything” because of how quickly things change 21:00 - Theft in the hobby 25:00 - Protecting your investments in the hobby and the importance of security and insurance. 33:40 - Education in the hobby is a tough conversation with friends and family trying to re-enter the hobby Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  The National Was Bigger and Better Than Ever

  Aug 5, 20261h 12m

  Alex and Trent are back from Rosemont after a week at The National. We look back at what worked and what didn't in and around The National. Plus, plans to make it bigger next year? We dive into pricing around The National and whether it was as bad as some people said. Pickups of the show, Silver Packs, Grading, and so much more! 0:00 - Intro and back from The National 9:00 - The National could be bigger and better next year, but how could it be bigger? 12:00 - How was pricing at The National? 22:20 - Grading at the National 29:00 - Pickups of the Show 42:00 - Meeting Gronk and Bo Jackson 50:00 - Topps Silver Packs 58:25 - What could have been better? 1:03:00 - Trent finally got his massive Judge 1:06:00 - Wrap up with Topps Chrome Update Basketball Release. Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Fanatics Fest Recap & Topps Chrome Release Day

  Jul 22, 20261h 18m

  A jam-packed Hobby Handbook today as Alex and Trent are back from Fanatics Fest, prepping for The National, and also getting ready for the 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball release day. 0:00 - Everyone is back from Fanatics Fest 7:00 - Is it okay to have cards that aren't for sale in your showcase? 14:00 - Favorite pickups from the show 23:20 - Favorite moments from Fanatics Fest 38:55 - Darren Rovell’s hot take and why it was so wrong 46:25 - Topps Chrome Baseball Release Day 48:30 - Ohtani Back-to-Back Dual Logoman vs. ‘52 Mantle&nbsp; 51:45 - Alex blind ranks the rookies in 2026 Topps Chrome 56:30 - What do we think of The Minions SPs?&nbsp; 1:02:30 - The National Plans Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Building The Best PC $20 Can Buy

  Jul 15, 20261h 7m

  Alex and Trent play a game where they start with $20 and a list of 15 players. They each need to build a PC of five players with their $20. Unfortunately for Trent, the exercise does not go well for him. 0:00 - Fanatics Fest week is here, and Trent is no longer staying at The Meadowlands 3:00 - The reactions to Topps’ announcement about unsealed mega boxes make no sense.&nbsp; 10:00 - Getting ready for Fanatics Fest later this week 18:00 - Spend $20 for a PC collection of 5 players 32:00 - Shohei Ohtani Bowman RC Update 39:00 - The under-the-radar stars like Ben Rice and Yordan Alvarez&nbsp; 44:00 - Topps Chrome Baseball Releases next week 58:00 - Grading vs. selling after Topps Chrome releases Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Card Show Etiquette & a Major Topps Announcement

  Jul 8, 20261h 19m

  It is very rare we get breaking news in the middle of a show, but after a major Topps announcement, we break down what their new pilot program with 2025-26 Topps Chrome Update Basketball mega boxes means. Plus, going through card show etiquette, the mailbag, and more! 0:00 - Alex is back and Trent’s Story about Facebook 10:00 - Alex’s buying habits on Fanatics Collect might be changing if they have fixed shipping 15:50 - Alex’s game for Trent on Ohtani cards 25:00 - Topps Finest Releases Today 35:40 - Topps Chrome Update Basketball and the rookie debut chase 40:00 - Card Show Etiquette&nbsp; 42:00 - Buying for your PC and your collection&nbsp; 55:25 - What do you think of the concept of flippers vs. scalpers 1:03:20 - Knowing card prices will help you so much at a card show so you don’t waste time looking up comps 1:09:00 - Breaking Topps announcement about Topps Chrome Update Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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