Show overview
Sports Card Lessons Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 381 episodes. That works out to roughly 280 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 1h — 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-US-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ken Cairns.
From the publisher
A weekly podcast of lesson's I've learned in the Sports Card hobby, card show recaps, and interviews with key people in the hobby.
Latest Episodes
View all 381 episodesPSA's Big Announcement | TOPPS retail Sitting | NFL Schedule Release
Buying SSP Low Pop Cards & The North Haven Card Show Recap
PayPal G&S Denials | TOPPS Chrome Football | Bowman Basketball
Know the value of your cards
Listener Questions - Thursday Night Live 4/30/2026
Turning Sports card Trash into Cash
Off-season buying strategy
NFL QB Pre-Season Prices | Multiplier PSA 9 vs PSA 10 | TOPPS Chrome Football
Show Respect
This episode I talk about an attendee that waisted a good amount of my time at a show and walked away without a deal, I also talk about setting up at a mostly Pokemon show and buying sports cards. SCL S8E22
TOPPS Football Announced - 2025 Rookie Class - Downtowns - Low pop Messi's
This Live episode we talk about TOPPS Football, the 2025 rookie class and will downtowns hold their value. We also discuss low pop obscure Messi cards. Thursday Night Live 4/2/2026 SCL HC S8E21
Is the hobby out of control? Quincy Show Recap
This episode I ask are we right back to 2021 in the hobby, out of control and hoping it never ends? I recap my trip to the Quincy Card Show. SCL S8E20
I Hate TOPPS - Shill Bidding - Bye Panini
This episode I share my frustration trying to buy Bowman Basketball on pre-order, Too much shill bidding online & we say goodbye to Panini and share what we will & won't miss. Thursday Night Live 3/26/26 SCL HC S8E19
The National - Calling an audible on inventory
This episode I talk about changing up the game plan on The National inventory. Keeping the original plan but also adding in more raw RPA's, Auto's, and numbered cards with higher value from $50-$350 because the value is there right now and these cards are in abundance.. SCL S8E18
Bowman Basketball - How this product will change everything
This episode Topps announces Bowman Basketball and we talk about what it means for the hobby, WNBA Season on, and Big Ken's Big Announcement Live Thursday Night 3/19/2026 SCL HC S8E17
Market Correction? Is it coming?
This episode I talk about the last 2 market corrections and in my opinion what prevents it from happening again. SCL S8E16
Ohtani vs Mahomes - Hobby Winners & Losers - NFL Free Agency
This episode we debate who's cards we'd want to own Ohtani or Mahomes, We talk about hobby winners & losers when it comes to buying and selling cards, we also talk about whose card markets will see a bump after the dust settles in NFL free agency. Thursday Night Live 3/12/26 SCL HC S8E15
Absolute Hobby Insanity - Philly Show Recap
This Episode I recap The Philly Show. Massive attendance, huge sales, & big pickups. SCL S8E14
March Madness | eBay Fraud | Preparing for the Philly Show
This episode Ken talks about preparing all week for the Philly Show, We ask how fraudulent it is when these eBay envelopes never show up, and March Madness is Ken's selling Super Bowl with Bowman Chrome U Basketball.. Live Stream 3/5/2026 SCL HC S8E13
Stop using bulk at PSA... Do this instead
This episode I discuss trying different options grading at PSA and share with you how to leapfrog bulk orders for a minimal expense per card. SCL S8E12
Is the hobby booming or breaking | RPA's or Case hits? | TOPPS Monopoly
This episode we answer listener questions Live 2/26/2026 SCL HC S8E11