From NFC Glory To Hobby Stories: Seahawks, Liverpool Nostalgia, And Building A Sports Card Community
Coom & Currie Sports CardsShow Notes
Frost in one mic, summer in the other—and a Seahawks high that won’t quit. We kick off with the NFC clincher over the 49ers, reliving the key swings, the nervy red-zone moments, and the interception that slammed the door. The buzz spills into a confession: for the first time, NFL has edged out soccer in our weekly obsession, even for a dyed-in-the-wool Liverpool fan.
From there, we throw open the hobby cabinet. A surprise signed Arroyo shirt and a Secret Santa masterclass set the mood, then we rewind our Fanatics visit and the first on-camera auto pull that got us hooked on reaction videos. We talk about why authentic moments beat manufactured hype, how short rips build community, and why nostalgia is the invisible currency of collecting. That flows into a rich detour through Istanbul 2005—Smicer’s goal, Dudek’s miracle, and the way a single card can unlock twenty minutes of goosebumps.
We don’t dodge the present either. Liverpool’s tactical tweak to a 4-2-3-1, the muted press, and the lack of incision in the final third all get a clear-eyed look, as do transfer whispers and the need for a creative pivot. Then it’s a tour of shops on both sides of the world: Fanatics’ sports-first polish, Kaboom’s TCG focus, Edenbridge’s community-ready setup, and Top Play Sports Cards in NZ with smart singles boxes and tidy displays. Mail days roll in—illusions inserts, rookies and stars thrillers, RPAs, and a colour blast that warranted an 8.5-hour round trip—before we lock horns on grading. PSA for investment-grade slabs? Local graders for fast, handsome PC displays? We lay out the trade-offs so you can pick what fits your goals.
We wrap by naming our cards of the year: a Smicer auto that ties to Istanbul’s magic, and a Jalen Milroe colour blast that turned logistics into lore. If you love sport, story, and the chase, you’ll feel right at home. If you enjoy the show, follow, share with a hobby friend, and drop a review—what’s your card of the year and why?
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EPISODE 70: STILL UP SPORTS & CCSC COLLAB — IS JSN THE GOAT? Seventy episodes in and we’re still talking absolute Codswollop. Some things never change. This week, BC sits down with Cody from Still Up Sports for an NFL-filled special, as we discuss all things football, podcasting, and the highs, lows and occasional existential crises that come with trying to make a podcast work. Unfortunately, BC is still coming to terms with the Seahawks being beaten by Cody’s Broncos. A result that has left him questioning life, football, and possibly the entire state of Colorado. Cody, naturally, is handling it with all the humility you’d expect from a Broncos fan who’s just beaten BC’s beloved Seahawks. We also chat about our journeys into podcasting, the trials and tribulations along the way, and why we keep turning up every week despite the questionable decisions, technical mishaps and questionable opinions. Meanwhile, Cody is absolutely smashing it over in America, taking on the night shift and giving the late-night crowd somewhere to talk NFL when sensible people should probably be asleep. A brilliant chat with a top bloke, plenty of laughs, and a question that needs answering: Is JSN the GOAT? Episode 70. What a show. Sponsored by Kiwi Card Collective and Swopsies. All links in our Instagram bio.
EPISODE 69: A MEAL FOR TWO, 69! Card Crazy Breaking news. Get your minds out of the gutter… although, let’s be honest, you clicked on Episode 69. BC & MC are BACK TOGETHER in MC’s studio for another absolute belter of a show. And blimey, have we got a lot to get through! 🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM CARD CRAZY! 🚨 We’ve got a HUGE announcement from Card Crazy. We could tell you what it is… but then you’d have no reason to listen, would you? 👀 Trust us, you’re going to want to hear this one! NFL CHAT: ONE HAPPY, ONE MISERABLE! The Seahawks take another L, while the Packers get the job done. Guess which host is smiling and which one needs a lie down? A DEAL HAS BEEN DONE! BC & MC have struck a huge deal, involving a Jaxon Smith-Njigba numbered to just 5! A genuine worldie. But who’s come out on top? And will this deal strengthen the friendship or end the podcast forever? MC’S MAIL DAY GOES OFF! An incredible mail day for MC. Some absolute beauties have landed, and the cardboard gods have clearly decided he’s been a good boy. For once. 🇩🇪 BERLIN CARD SHOW: “WHAT A DAY!” BC reflects on the Berlin Card Show alongside the legendary Card Geezer. After all the anticipation, effort and expectation, one phrase summed up the entire experience: “WHAT A DAY!” Four words. Infinite wisdom. An interview for the ages. All this, plus hobby chat, cards, questionable decisions and the usual Coom & Currie nonsense. 🎧 Episode 69 is HERE. Give it a listen, tell your mates, and let us know who won the deal! FOLLOW THE BOYS for more sports cards, NFL chat, hobby news, questionable humour and the occasional moment of actual professionalism. Like, comment, share and subscribe — every bit of support helps us grow! Coom & Currie Sports Cards — The Tag Team Champions. #sportscards #podcast #thehobby #69 #tradingcards Takeaways Breaking news in sports cards Experiences from Berlin car show Excitement in sports card collecting Memorable NFL game experiences
It’s not goodbye… it’s Bonjour! And Episode 68 is absolutely stacked. BC & MC are back, and this time there’s NFL Flagship, free boxes, card shows, Funko Pops and one man who continues to completely ignore a perfectly reasonable callout. We kick things off with the Topps NFL Flagship Exclusive product. Superb. Absolutely superb. MC has also somehow managed to win himself a box directly from Fanatics, because apparently the hobby gods have chosen favourites. We look back on what was an incredible Kent Card Show, where CCSC made their debut as creators. And because one card show clearly wasn’t enough, the boys also squeezed in a sneaky trip to the Fanatics Store in London. But there’s one noticeable absence… Card Geezer. He’s been called out. He’s been summoned. He has not responded. Will he finally show his face after the Berlin Card Show? Only time will tell. Elsewhere, Elise Peet has curated this month’s CCSC Playlist, and quite frankly, the girl has delivered. Incredible footballer. Incredible playlist. We’re beginning to question whether BC actually knows anything about music. Coom also compares the card show scenes in New Zealand and England, before the boys look ahead to Berlin and wonder exactly what Germany is going to bring to the table. The Mail Day was HOT for both BC & MC… although BC once again manages to disgrace himself by unboxing not one, but TWO Funko Pops. We cannot keep defending this behaviour. Plus NFL reflections, plenty of laughs, hobby chat, more Codswollop and the usual CCSC nonsense. Episode 68 is out now. Follow the boys for the sports cards. It’s not goodbye… it’s Bonjour!
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Two Tag Team Champions. One county. Absolutely no chance of a peaceful podcast. BC & MC are back for Episode 66, and for only the second time in the entire history of CCSC, the boys are in the same county. Naturally, within minutes they’re arguing over who gets to be BA Baracus. “I ain’t getting on no plane!” “Shut up, fool!” We kick things off with a BIG UK mail day from BC, before looking ahead to a massive month for CCSC. Worthing Card Show, Kent Card Show and Berlin Card Show are all on the calendar, and the boys have even been invited along as content creators at the Kent Card Show. Not bad for two blokes who are still figuring out what they’re doing. BC then gets serious. Sort of. He talks through five mistakes he’s made in the hobby, what he’s learned along the way and, hopefully, how his mistakes might stop someone else making the same ones. Because at the end of the day, we want to see the hobby grow. MC adds yet another autograph to his Liverpool 2005 Champions League winking squad. But who has joined the collection this time? Plus Topps Flagship updates, hobby chat, plenty of laughs, Codswollop, mail days, more love for Resurgence and the continuing miracle that BC has managed to resist buying into any breaks. Basically, Episode 66 has got everything. Follow the boys for the sports cards, stay for the arguments. #sportscards #tradingcards #podcast Takeaways Collecting Mistakes Card Show Announcement Card shows and events Hobby community and engagement NFL match analysis Premier League update