{"podcast":{"title":"Card Talk","slug":"card-talk-458436","podcast_index_feed_id":458436,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ba94488/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://one37pm.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44806098/8ad93209225da39d.jpg","author":"Tyler Schmitt","episode_count":221,"summary":"This is Card Talk, a podcast hosted by Tyler Schmitt, focused on sports cards, trading cards, and a bit of all things collectibles! Featuring conversations with notable figures within the hobby, from prominent collectors, industry executives, hobby shop owners, and everything in between. Tune in to keep a pulse on the current state of the market and happenings across the industry. Happy collecting!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T16:22:38.615533+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/card-talk-458436"},"episode":{"title":"Card Talk #11 - London Card Show Recap","slug":"card-talk-11-london-card-show-recap","published_at":"2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/card-talk-458436/card-talk-11-london-card-show-recap","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/card-talk-458436","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tylerschmitt/episodes/Card-Talk-11---London-Card-Show-Recap-e3i92q9","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ba94488/podcast/play/118835465/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F422577417-44100-2-7bc7ecc371bdd.mp3","summary":"This episode of Card Talk features host Tyler Schmitt providing updates on his recent activities and interviewing two guests, Jonathan and LP, about their roles in the evolving hobby. Host Update & Industry Insights London Card Show: The host recently attended the London Card Show with his father, noting the event's evolution from a small, Pokemon-heavy gathering to a professional, "national lite" event with significant industry sponsors. Market Observations: The hobby is increasingly global, with product distribution and major players expanding across regions like Dubai, Macau, and London. The host emphasizes that businesses must diversify and innovate to survive market shifts, noting that younger collectors and diverse product interests are vital to sustained growth. Personal Projects: The host discusses his professional work building a partnership ecosystem for VeeFriends, including upcoming 2026 Topps Chrome releases, while also preparing for his wedding. Guest: Jonathan (Co-founder of Got Sole) Expansion: Jonathan explains that Got Sole, originally a sneaker convention, is expanding into a "culture festival" incorporating five categories: sneakers, sports cards (partnering with Goldin), vintage, streetwear, and luxury. Strategic Collaboration: Jonathan highlights the importance of leading with collaboration rather than competition. He notes that the new card component was finalized quickly through direct, value-driven partnerships with established figures in the hobby. Event Schedule: New York City (June 20), Chicago (July 25), Tokyo (August), Los Angeles (September), and Miami (October) are the inaugural cities for this new format. Guest: LP (Content Creator & Student) Content Journey: LP, a senior accounting student at the University…","meta_description":"This episode of Card Talk features host Tyler Schmitt providing updates on his recent activities and interviewing two guests, Jonathan and LP, about their…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4465,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/card-talk-458436/episodes/card-talk-11-london-card-show-recap/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/card-talk-458436/card-talk-11-london-card-show-recap.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}