In this episode of Cards and Memories, host Fred North takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through his experiences with sports cards and the memories they evoke, particularly focusing on Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs. He shares personal stories about his father, the significance of the 1998 Upper Deck baseball set, and the emotional impact of attending a Cubs game for the first time. The episode emphasizes the connection between sports, family, and legacy, culminating in a poignant reflection on how memories continue to shape our lives even after loved ones are gone.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/54Hfu4ta0EyfgKEnAZ45K3?si=_CKzA6o8TR69R2F82BbS2Q

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cards-and-memories-a-journey-through-my-dads-collection/id1789015224?i=1000729817321

Fred reaches out back to his Dad’s hometown for his nextguest…

In this episode of Cards and Memories, host Fred North shares heartfelt stories about his father and the sport of curling, highlighting the significance of personal connections and memories. The episode features an interview with Eugene Hritzuk, a notable curler, and explores the legacy of curling through trading cards and personal anecdotes.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UOJdnUocKCVkjOKYKCaNJ?si=OnOhUrRNQSaR1UFy9sY3oQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cards-and-memories-a-journey-through-my-dads-collection/id1789015224?i=1000725430236

In this podcast episode, Seb shares the remarkable story of his grandfather, Frank Lennon, a photographer for the Toronto Star who captured one of the most iconic moments in Canadian hockey history during the 1972 Canada-Russia series. Seb recounts the significance of the photograph, the cultural impact it had on Canada, and the legacy left behind by his grandfather. The conversation delves into personal reflections on family, and the lessons learned from a life dedicated to capturing moments. Seb's storytelling highlights the importance of humor, humility, and the joy of life that his grandfather embodied.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zRc6jLdeyg8tlGKyRUBjq?si=6HE3uUwIRN6TCwQcxDbYSQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cards-and-memories-a-journey-through-my-dads-collection/id1789015224?i=1000720676166

Who are a few of the more “philosophical” folks in the hobby? Here on Mantel, particularly, but also YouTube and other places. Not limited to the investors, breakers, rippers or streamers per se, unless they have a “deeper” view on collecting as a whole. I’m looking to get into some more in depth conversations about the “soul” of collecting, if this makes any sense.

An autographed portrait of Barbara Eden to help make my “wish” come true 😂😂😂

On the weekend, one of my all-time favorite athletes and granddaughter, explained to me that she picked the number 6 on her softball jersey on the basis that she is 6 years old. Always a great story or a nervous superstition on how athletes pick their numbers. Here are a couple of Jersey Mints I chased on the Panini NFT Platform. Perfect mints and jersey mints command a pricing premium.

1. Most keepers wear the number 1, but the legendary Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has no worries about wearing the unlucky number 13, as the day of his birthday is the 13th.

2. Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil and Newcastle wears the number 39. That number is in honor of his dad who drove a #39 taxi as he worked lots of overtime to help Bruno pursue his soccer career. What is your story on the number you wore?