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The Hobby With Cage

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The Hobby With Cage brings you news from around the hobby, guest episodes and card discussions that you won't find anywhere else.
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THWC 129: My Best ROI in a long time!

THWC 129: My Best ROI in a long time!

So much great feedback- So many thing going on in the hobby and a fun rip with my son!

Mar 27, 202418:13
THWC 128: Race to the Bottom- Sell it All

THWC 128: Race to the Bottom- Sell it All

You wanted more positivity... I give you this!

Mar 26, 202424:59
THWC 127: Why I Unfollowed You

THWC 127: Why I Unfollowed You

Part 2 from Cage the Curmudgeon!!Lets fix this thing together!

Mar 20, 202422:04
THWC 126: Why I am selling My Cards

THWC 126: Why I am selling My Cards

Sell!!! I am! Not everything.. but a lot!

Mar 18, 202418:32
THWC 125: Go Ahead and Put Chemicals on the Damn Card

THWC 125: Go Ahead and Put Chemicals on the Damn Card

Lets talk about card Restoration and what it means for the hobby.

Mar 13, 202423:03
THWC 124: The Hobby Multiverse

THWC 124: The Hobby Multiverse

Are you in the right Hobby Universe or did you take a wrong turn too?

Mar 11, 202419:36
THWC 123: Your LCS will Be Closed Soon

THWC 123: Your LCS will Be Closed Soon

Yup... I said it. You LCS will soon be closed. Find out why

Mar 07, 202424:41
THWC 122: You Can Still Hobby on A Budget

THWC 122: You Can Still Hobby on A Budget

You don't have to spend $2200 on a box of Prizm FOTL to have some fun. In fact- you will likely have more fun if you DON'T!

Feb 29, 202417:44
THWC 121: Rip Off? Rip Night? RIP Collecting?

THWC 121: Rip Off? Rip Night? RIP Collecting?

Don't let the title fool you- This is a fun one with lots of hobby positivity... if that's your thing!

Feb 26, 202423:42
THWC 120: Its all about Love

THWC 120: Its all about Love

Happy Valentine's Day

Feb 15, 202410:49
THWC 119: The Greatness of Mahomes

THWC 119: The Greatness of Mahomes

How great is Mahomes? is he better than... Troy Aikman?

Feb 12, 202424:28
THWC 118: The Market Rally

THWC 118: The Market Rally

Stocks are running- can we take anything from the markets and apply it to the hobby?

Feb 07, 202417:39
THWC 117: Breaking Bad or Breaking Good?

THWC 117: Breaking Bad or Breaking Good?

Lets talk breaking with Valor Sportscards!

Its the Come up with Cage!

Feb 06, 202427:15
THWC 116: So Much Going On

THWC 116: So Much Going On

Shows- stores- new contracts and new cards... there is so much going on in the hobby!

Jan 31, 202420:03
THWC 115: We Don't Need Another Hero

THWC 115: We Don't Need Another Hero

I Hate Mahomes- But I also hated Jordan and Brady.. until I didn't.

Jan 30, 202423:18
THWC 114: Mahomes is Overrated!

THWC 114: Mahomes is Overrated!

You know it... even if you don't want to admit it.Mahomes is Overrated.

Jan 22, 202424:27
THWC 113: Slow and Steady wins the Race!

THWC 113: Slow and Steady wins the Race!

Enjoy the good people you meet along the way. Friends we had- friends we lost. But- in the hobby future- it is important to not forget the past. Slow and Steady wins the race.

Jan 18, 202423:42
THWC 112: Going Downtown with CJ Stroud

THWC 112: Going Downtown with CJ Stroud

This is a choose your own adventure episode- and I ask you to comment on what you would have done differently. What side are you on?

Jan 16, 202419:18
THWC 111: Lebron Doesn't Make his Team better- So how is he going to help Fanatics?

THWC 111: Lebron Doesn't Make his Team better- So how is he going to help Fanatics?

My Take- and its not what you think!


Enjoy

Jan 08, 202422:54
THWC 110: Why Repacks? We Talk to Arena Club

THWC 110: Why Repacks? We Talk to Arena Club

Jesse Glass of Arena Club sits down to talk about Slab Packs and the future

Jan 06, 202430:51
THWC 109: Do We Need Hobby Content?

THWC 109: Do We Need Hobby Content?

Lets take a deep dive into what we see on IG and whether it is helpful or harmful.

Jan 03, 202420:37
THWC 108: Lets Chat With Cblez

THWC 108: Lets Chat With Cblez

As 2023 comes to a close- we get a chance to talk to CBlez. He keeps his shirt on and shares his thoughts about where the hobby is and where he sees it going. This was a fun one! Enjoy!

Dec 29, 202358:31
THWC 107: Will 2024 Be Better?...And will you be here to see it?

THWC 107: Will 2024 Be Better?...And will you be here to see it?

Hobby IG Strikes again- and its okay to talk about some of the negative sentiment. Is it impacting you?

Dec 28, 202323:32
THWC 106: The Holiday Special

THWC 106: The Holiday Special

HO Ho Ho.. Its St. Fanatics

Dec 24, 202304:44
THWC Episode 105: The Hobby Holiday

THWC Episode 105: The Hobby Holiday

The hobby in 2023 is different than in 2022- and I am sure that will change again in 2024. I am still learning myself and I try to share some of that with you today.

Dec 21, 202330:56
THWC Episode 104: The Two Sides of the Hobby

THWC Episode 104: The Two Sides of the Hobby

Enjoy! The Two sides of the Hobby!

Dec 14, 202313:52
THWC Episode 103: Those Poor Collectors

THWC Episode 103: Those Poor Collectors

Collectors entitlement was at a fever pitch this week- so I have to remind them that this hobby is not a meritocracy. Of course I am a huge Jordan fan- but that doesn't entitle me to a PMG...

Dec 11, 202318:28
THWC Episode 102: Buy the Card...Not the Grade

THWC Episode 102: Buy the Card...Not the Grade

Sometimes its fun to go back to basics. And if the Hobby is really going to 10x- we need the basics.

Dec 07, 202324:21
THWC Episode 101: Not Everything is Down

THWC Episode 101: Not Everything is Down

A ton of auctions ended and everyone is pointing out the cards that are down- but there are cards that are up! Which ones and what can we learn from them?

Dec 05, 202320:53
THWC Episode 100: The Future is For the Collector

THWC Episode 100: The Future is For the Collector

100 Episodes! Lets talk about the fun stuff going on in the hobby this week!

Dec 01, 202323:20
THWC Episode 99: Is It Time to Re-Pack it in?

THWC Episode 99: Is It Time to Re-Pack it in?

So much to discuss today!

1) The difference between hobby IG and hobby Real Life;

2) Repacks dissected

3) Spotify Wrapped

4) My PC

Nov 30, 202332:50
THWC Episode 98: The Cards, The Drama and The Money

THWC Episode 98: The Cards, The Drama and The Money

The Hobby is an escape but sometimes its not enough- and its hard to escape all of the drama. Am I finally going to have to block people?? I think so- and I think you should try it too. Its easier to escape the drama when you don't have to see it.

Nov 28, 202324:58
THWC Episode 97: A Hobby to Be Thankful For

THWC Episode 97: A Hobby to Be Thankful For

Evergreen card content or Hobby Drama? Can't I find a lane that is right down the middle? In this hobby- there is so much to be thankful for... even Fanatics. Enjoy!

Nov 23, 202327:36
THWC Episode 96: Will The Babe Set Another Record?

THWC Episode 96: Will The Babe Set Another Record?


Brian Dwyer of REA sits down to talk about the Babe Ruth Rc that they have up for auction. This card is getting attention from everyone- Even Ian who stops by to ask a few questions!

Nov 20, 202330:14
THWC Episode 95: The Arena Club Team enters the Cage

THWC Episode 95: The Arena Club Team enters the Cage

They are nearly 100k cards strong in the marketplace with 2k showrooms and they are just getting started! Its the Arena Club team and they are here to talk about their updates and the hobby!

Nov 15, 202325:38
THWC Episode 94: The Hobby Is Not What you Think

THWC Episode 94: The Hobby Is Not What you Think

Its all about the money- no matter what you say. And once you can admit that- does it change your idea about what the hobby is and what your role in it is?

Nov 14, 202322:30
THWC Episode 93: The Holidays and Their Impact on the Hobby

THWC Episode 93: The Holidays and Their Impact on the Hobby

Sell now- or wait until after the holidays? Its a valid question and a few years ago, my answer would be different. Today? The answer is easy!

Nov 07, 202320:44
THWC Episode 92: Getting Excited About The Hobby Again

THWC Episode 92: Getting Excited About The Hobby Again

If the price of wax comes down- and the price of grading comes down... the consumers win. And I have a feeling that the prices are going to be coming down- very soon. Enjoy!

Nov 01, 202321:32
THWC Episode 91: The Wemby Effect

THWC Episode 91: The Wemby Effect

Wemby is Here and the impact is real! Folks who left are coming back- and folks who didnt collect, will now come in to buy Wemby. But- What do you buy? This year- that is not as clear cut of an answer as in years past.

Oct 27, 202318:10
THWC Episode 90: It's Game Time!

THWC Episode 90: It's Game Time!

The NBA is starting and that is not all- The NY Football teams square off and the World Series features a matchup that NO ONE expected. What a week in sports. We give you our NBA predictions and more.

Oct 26, 202320:47
THWC Episode 89: Markdowns on Wax- What's Next?

THWC Episode 89: Markdowns on Wax- What's Next?

The Walmart Shelves are stacked- and the mark downs are beginning. The hobby community is attacking itself and I think this is just the beginning.

Oct 24, 202319:02
THWC Episode 88: Be Careful What You Wish For Collectors..

THWC Episode 88: Be Careful What You Wish For Collectors..

Content for collectors is great- and there is a need for it now- but I believe that the reason why we have so many people now who can benefit from that content is because of all of the "other" type of content and hobby businesses that are not collector focus. In Sum- we need it all. Right?

Oct 20, 202315:00
THWC Episode 87: BlackJadedWolf UnCaged

THWC Episode 87: BlackJadedWolf UnCaged

She is back! BlackJaded Wolf is here to talk about Comic Con, Hobby shows and what she sees as a dealer and hobby pro. So much great insight in this one. Enjoy!

Oct 18, 202340:18
THWC Episode 86: The Hobby's Future As Told By Its Past

THWC Episode 86: The Hobby's Future As Told By Its Past

I had a great weekend at the show but I couldn't help but draw a comparison to the hobby when I was a teenager. Are we headed in the same direction?

Oct 17, 202316:50
THWC Episode 85: I am definitely not a dealer!

THWC Episode 85: I am definitely not a dealer!

Acknowledging your shortcomings is important- and realizing that you can either get better or stop is important. But- some companies have a third option- They can continue to fail- and not do anything to fix it...Why? Because we let them...

Oct 13, 202323:03
THWC Episode 84: The Happy Hobby!

THWC Episode 84: The Happy Hobby!

There is a whole lot to be happy about in the hobby. Lets talk about that more!

Oct 12, 202324:28
THWC Episode 83: Special Guest Interviewe

THWC Episode 83: Special Guest Interviewe

I have no clue what he is going to ask... and was not expecting some of these questions. Enjoy!

Oct 10, 202329:22
THWC Episode 82: Hobby Beef Tacos

THWC Episode 82: Hobby Beef Tacos

Gimmicks and Hobby Beefs... Is this the storm before the calm? Re we headed for a period of hobby innovation?

Oct 06, 202315:12
THWC 81: The Come Up With Cage Introduces CardBoardProfit

THWC 81: The Come Up With Cage Introduces CardBoardProfit

The Come Up With Cage is back and we introduce you to CardBoardProfit and his unique way of approaching the hobby. Enjoy!

Oct 04, 202325:43
THWC Episode 80: No- That Card is Not Worth 200 Grand!

THWC Episode 80: No- That Card is Not Worth 200 Grand!

Just because a bounty is placed on a card- that does not mean the card is actually worth that amount. Is there anyone out there who really thinks the 200k is a reasonable valuation for the Babe Ruth Retrofractor 1/1?

Oct 03, 202321:54