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Three Autos From One Break, $45k PSA Controversy & Bam Adebayo’s incredible 83 point game
Mar 13, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden dive into the latest conversations shaping the trading card hobby—from real-time card market reactions to grading controversy and one ...
Ancient Coins, Julius Caesar & the Overlooked Side of Collecting | Dean Kinzer
Mar 10, 2026When most collectors think of value, they think vintage cards, rare sneakers, or signed memorabilia. But what if one of the most accessible — and historically significant — collectibles is more than 2...
Rare Tiger Woods Promo, Kevin O’Leary’s $19M Card & Ludex Collection Management
Mar 06, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden talk through what’s happening across the sports card hobby right now — from shop updates and card show pickups to how collectors will ...
The Collectibility of Chummy’s Custom Footwear with Colin Szumski
Mar 03, 2026Custom sneakers aren’t just footwear — they’re becoming collectibles. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford talks with Colin Szumski, founder of Chummy’s Custom Shoes, about how one-of-one...
Are Million-Dollar Cards Actually Smart Investments?
Feb 27, 2026Are million-dollar cards actually smart investments — or just headline fuel? In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford is joined by Brian Ludden, CEO of Ludex, to unpack what really determines...
The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin
Feb 24, 2026In this landmark episode of Collector Station, Ryan Alford welcomes Ken Goldin — founder of Goldin Auctions and star of Netflix’s King of Collectibles — for a deep dive into how real value is created ...
Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden
Feb 20, 2026The collectibles hobby is changing — and grading is at the center of that shift. In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Mike Baker, founder of Mike Baker Authentication (MBA)...
What We Learned After 50 Episodes With the Best in the Hobby
Feb 17, 2026In this special milestone episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford celebrates the first 50 episodes by revisiting the most powerful insights from the biggest names in sports cards, collectibles, and h...
PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage
Feb 13, 2026The sports card hobby is evolving — and the old rules don’t always apply anymore. In this episode of Collector Nation, host Ryan Alford is joined by hobby veteran and Ludex CEO Brian Ludden for a wid...
Custom Over Commodity: Eric Wagenmaker on Reclaiming Memorabilia
Feb 10, 2026In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford welcomes Eric Wagenmaker, founder of Reclaim Customs, for a deep dive into custom memorabilia, creativity, and what really gives collectibles their mea...