I was fortunate to join Iowa Dave on his podcast this past week and it turned into a really powerful conversation. We unpacked a lot of the work we’re doing at Collectors MD and why it matters for the future of the hobby. You can check it out here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jIOjE73854UJX1O7XDZwP?si=v7t2oK9cSMiKfewMNa7VTQ&amp;t=2435&amp;pi=vJ58L7IuR9OII">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jIOjE73854UJX1O7XDZwP?si=v7t2oK9cSMiKfewMNa7VTQ&amp;t=2435&amp;pi=vJ58L7IuR9OII</a>

Listen to this episode from The Shallow End on Spotify. In all walks of life, we have a habit of talking about a problem once and moving to the next thing. Last summer, gambling and addiction in the sports card hobby had a moment. It seemed everyone was t...

The Shallow End ep 104 - We Can't Stop Talking about Gambling and Addiction

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The Shallow End With Iowa Dave: We Can't Stop Talking About Gambling & Addiction

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Collectors MD is a support-based movement for individuals navigating the emotional, financial, and psychological impact of collecting in today’s high-pressure hobby environment. Whether you’re into sports cards, TCG, memorabilia, or any sort of collectible we exist for the moments when the hobby stops feeling healthy—and starts feeling like something else entirely. Founded by collectors, for collectors, we know what it’s like to chase. To overspend. To feel stuck. To love the hobby deeply but still find yourself losing control.We’re not anti-hobby. We are pro-support. And we believe the two can—and must—coexist. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://collectorsmd.com">Learn More Here</a>

The Shallow End With Iowa Dave: We Can't Stop Talking About Gambling & Addiction

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