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by James Darsie
A collector focused podcast dedicated to the discussion of soccer cards and the culture surrounding them.
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- 3 days ago32 min
What's in a design?
What are the design elements of cards that make collectors want to own them? Design alone doesn't make a card desirable but it is certainly a core features that helps cards stand out in the crowd. These design elements are integral to the art form of trading cards. I go through some examples from my collection to highlight some of the core design elements that make their way into soccer cards and why I appreciate them, especially with my recent run of Topps Premier Gold Wayne Rooney cards that was a main focus for my 2026 collecting goals. I share my observations about how traditional and pop art motifs have started to appear in the sports card space and have translated into some of the more successful recent cards such as Kabooms.
- 4 weeks ago38 min
Collecting the Moment
With the World Cup capturing everyone's attention, I examine how I navigate collecting "moments" whether in the past or present. It opens up a discussion for meaning in collecting, even what the backs of cards contribute to our memories and nostalgia for different players and moments projected forward. I highlight examples of how I've collected moments consciously and subconsciously and how it's added to my enjoyment of collecting.
- May 30, 20261h 7m
How Trophies Affect Collectibility
I invite Andrew @st_croix_cards on IG into this live discussion about how major trophies in soccer affect the collectibility of the players and teams. As an Arsenal supporter, Andrew has insight into how their first Premier League trophy in 22 year contributes to the collectibility of this team as well as how a Champions League win on Saturday affects the trajectory of Arsenal and PSG players, We will also dive into the upcoming World Cup and how success there may or may not lead to a strong hobby following.
- May 30, 202645 min
Collecting "Players To Watch" in the 2026 World Cup Part 2
Part two of this two part series I explore how I would use a long term approach rather than short term speculative strategy to collect the "players to watch' in the 2026 World Cup.
- May 23, 202653 min
Collecting "Players To Watch" in the 2026 World Cup Part 1
Part one of this two part series I explore how I would use a long term approach rather than short term speculative strategy to collect the "players to watch' in the 2026 World Cup.
- May 16, 20261h 23m
Revisiting 2017-18 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League with Seth @soccercardcorner
Seth (@soccercardcorner) and I revisit our discussion on collecting 2017-18 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League set. We last discussed the state of our set collecting on Seth's YouTube channel in November 2023 after dozens of red refractors were auction off within a few week span. Recently, the market for 2017 Topps Chrome has shifted again with sales increasing by multiples hitting all time highs. We discuss the validation but also the uncertainty it creates when the price seem to explode overnight and how it changes our mindset in collecting the set going forward.
- May 1, 20261h 26m
Fading the Hype to Find the Joy in Collecting
Travis @harrykanecards joined me this week to discuss why he abandoned collecting prospects and faded the hype in the market to supercollect Harry Kane. Lots of insights and vibes in the discussion of the state of the Harry Kane market and what it can tell us about the soccer card space at large.
- Apr 24, 20261h 2m
Collecting Before the Soccer Card Explosion
I'm joined by Damian @retrosoccercards for a conversation about collecting soccer cards before the explosion of this hobby niche. He has been a dedicated collector of Premier League cards since he first started collected with Topps Premier Gold 2003. The mindset and joy he finds collecting were cultivated in a time before there were big chases. It was about completion and binders preserving his memories and the history of the league in card form. As the landscape began to shift in 2013 with modern parallels, he retained his soul as a set collector and evolved his approach as the soccer card hobby's popularity has blossomed.
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