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Cardboard Culture is the podcast where the cardboard obsession runs deep. What started as two friends who simply couldn't stop talking about trading card games has turned into a weekly show dedicated to the hobby we love. Hosted by Joe "Magic Buff" — a lifelong Magic: The Gathering collector and player — and Michael — a Pokémon collector and competitor — Cardboard Culture covers the full landscape of the trading card game world in episodes that clock in at an hour or less, perfect for a commute, a trade binder session, or whatever your cardboard routine looks like. From MTG spoiler seasons and Pokémon set releases to market trends, secondary market speculation, and the controversies shaking up the hobby, no topic is off the table. Joe and Michael bring a strong knowledge base to every conversation, but keep things casual and authentic — this isn't a lecture, it's the kind of TCG talk that happens when two people who genuinely care about the hobby get together and hit record. Expect honest opinions, real talk, and the occasional spirited disagreement between a Magic player and a Pokémon guy who both think their game is better. Whether you're a seasoned grinder, a casual collector, a market watcher, or just getting into the hobby for the first time, Cardboard Culture has something for you. New cards, old cards, hype bubbles, hot takes, and everything in between — this is the show for anyone who's ever said "it's just cardboard" and then spent way too much money on it anyway. New episodes drop every week, so subscribe, pull up a chair, and welcome to the culture.
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