Show overview
Old School Cards launched in 2024 and has put out 26 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. Published by Josh Wisham.
From the publisher
Just a school teacher and coach who is passionate about collecting hockey and vintage sports cards. This is a where the love of hockey meets the thrill of the hobby podcast. I will discuss different aspects of collecting, my collection, and hopefully make connections along the way to discuss others thoughts and ideas around the vintage sports card hobby. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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S2 Ep 3OSC Episode 26: Underrated Rookies, Defensemen Upside, Bobby Orr 70-71 season, new release updates
Episode 26 focuses on underrated rookie cards, the aversion to nhl defensemen, 900 point defensemen, top 20 Defensemen right now, 25-26 series 1 release and insert list.
S2 Ep 2OSC Episode 25: Chasing Young Guns - The Modern Rookie Obsession
Episode 25 is here and we’re talking young guns with the season on the horizon. We discuss the significance of McDavid in young guns, the career of Ron Francis, and what a young guns collector is in the hobby.
S2 Ep 1OSC Episode 24 - A New Beginning
Where the love of hockey meets the thrill of the hobby! Welcome back for a new season of hockey card content. We are kicking off Season 2 with a new vibe, but just as passionate about the sport and cards we love. This weeks talking points:1 Opening Faceoff - Welcome to season 2 of OldSchoolCards2 Card of the Week - 1985-86 O-Pee-Chee Mario Lemieux3 Frozen in Time - A glimpse into 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee hockey set4 Market Shift - Alex Ovechkin's possible final year5 Mainstream Market Place - Where to buy and sell cards6 Slab Watch - Discussion about the value difference in older graded cards7 Collector's Corner - How I came about purchasing my 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky RC8 Hobby News - 2024-25 Upper Deck Stature9 Overtime - Episode wrap up and look ahead to next week
S1 Ep 23OSC Episode 23: The Legend of Bobby Orr
This episode is a deep dive into the legendary Boston Bruins defenseman, Bobby Orr. Come hang out while I discuss the early life, career, and transformational play of the man regarded as the best defenseman to ever play the game. I will review his 1966 Topps rookie card as well as give information on what prospective buyers should expect to pay if they are looking to add this legend to their collection.
S1 Ep 22OSC Episode 22: NHL Season Wraparound, Extended Series, NHL Awards, Auction Listings
OSC Episode 22NHL awards finalists and predictionsUpper Deck Extended Series easter eggs and the Ovi buyback autosWhat drives value in hockey cards?Fanatics Collect weekly auction salesFanatics Collect upcoming weekly auctionPersonal Pickups
S1 Ep 21OSC Episode 21: Playoff Hockey Edition
Playoff HockeyPatience in CollectingCollecting vs. investingBlue Liner of the PlayoffsPoke CheckHot Line of the PlayoffsMy 600 goal scorer collection progressPersonal Pickups
S1 Ep 20OSC Episode 20: The Diamond King, the 1932 season, and an unexpected appearance by a legendary player in a tobacco set
I have so much fun making these podcasts and I would love for you to come join me while we look at the Diamond King movie, 1932 baseball season, and a 1932 tobacco card set.
S1 Ep 19OSC Episode 19: The Transition Episode
Welcome back... We are switching back to vintage baseball in this episode. I discuss some life experience, the 1957 baseball season, and the 1957 Topps set.
S1 Ep 18OSC Episode 18: The Ovechkin Episode
OSC Episode 18 Show Line UpMarket Thoughts600 goal scorer historyBlue liner of the weekBest line of the weekPoke checkMilestone markersChasing Gr8nessPersonal [email protected] join me as I talk weekly hockey news, hockey history, and how it correlates to the hockey sports card market
S1 Ep 17OSC Episode 17: set building, Mark Messier, Leon Draisaitl, blue liners, poke check, Ovi
OSC Episode 17 Show Line UpMarket Thoughts set building600 goal scorer history Mark MessierBlue liner of the weekBest line of the weekPoke checkMilestone markers DraisaitlChasing Gr8nessPersonal [email protected] join me as I talk weekly hockey news, hockey history, and how it correlates to the hockey sports card market.t
S1 Ep 16OSC Episode 16: PSA, Brendan Shanahan, blue line, top line, poke check, more ovi
Come join me as I talk weekly hockey news, hockey history, and how it correlates to the hockey sports card market.Episode 16 Show Line UpMarket Thoughts600 goal scorer historyBlue liner of the weekBest line of the weekPoke checkMilestone markersChasing Gr8nessPersonal [email protected]
S1 Ep 15OSC Episode 15 - trades and market, Marcel Dionne, Ovi update, Marc-Andre Fluery, PC adds
OSC Episode 15 Show Line UpMarket Thoughts600 goal scorer historyBlue liner of the weekMilestone marketsChasing Gr8nessPersonal [email protected]
S1 Ep 14OSC Episode 14- tax season, 600 Jagr, blu liner, McDavid milestone, ovi watch, pickups
OSC Episode 14 Show Line UpMarket Thoughts600 goal scorer historyBlue liner of the weekMilestone marketsChasing Gr8nessPersonal [email protected]
S1 Ep 13OSC Episode 13 - Graded Cards, Steve Yzerman, blue liner, Milestones, Ovechkin, Personal Pickups
We’re back with episode [email protected] Thoughts600 goal scorer historyBlue liner of the weekMilestone markerChasing Gr8nessPersonal pickups
S1 Ep 12Old School Cards Episode 12
We have another exciting show covering modern and vintage hockey. Come hang out as we talk about the hockey market, 600 goal scorer history, blue liner of the week, ovechkin and his chase for history, personal pickups, and much [email protected]
S1 Ep 11OSC Episode 11 - Auto talk, New Year, 600 goal scorer history, contract information, and much more
[email protected] talkNYE Game Dallas600 Goal Scorer HistoryBlue Liner of the Week2024 Review2025 Look AheadCap and ContractsPersonal Pickups
S1 Ep 10Personal experiences effecting how we collect and decisions have to be made in collecting
The show notes for this episode are as follows:1) personal experience effecting collections2) something I collect3) deciding what to buy4) personal [email protected]
S1 Ep 91954 Topps, Bedard Bounty, Adult Children, and Holidays!
On this episode I discuss being the parent of an adult child. I give my thoughts on the Bedard bounty situation. I take a shallow dive into 1954 Topps Hockey set. And I wrap up discussing my recent pickups. [email protected]
S1 Ep 8A New Collection in the Making!
Come hang out with me as I pivot to my hockey collection. I discuss the set of 600 NHL goal scorers and where I am on my collecting journey of this set. My next 5 cards are targeted and I talk about who they are and which cards I am looking to get of these players. I want to know what 5 cards you are targeting in 2025. Send your lists to [email protected] and I will give you a shout out next podcast!
S1 Ep 7Importance of Continuous Collecting
Join me as I discuss the importance of continuous collecting. I talk about the meaning of staying involved in the hobby and the possibilities of building the collection you would love to have. I also discuss the benefits of hobby [email protected]