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Cardboard Cynics is hosted by carlosalcazar2. They have published 19 episodes. The show covers sports, with a baseball focus.

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Recent episodes include "Cardboard Cynics Episode 19 - We're All Making Choices", "Cardboard Cynics - Episode 18 (We didn't discover America)", and "Cardboard Cynics Episode 17 - Logan's Run to the Treasure Hunters". The latest went out on 20 Sep 2026 and ran about 2 hours. These are from season 1. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Cardboard Cynics publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 13 days between episodes. Episodes average about 2 hours. The back catalogue stands at 19 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For Cardboard Cynics, Booking Probability sits at 30/100, Listen Score at 18/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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Cardboard Cynics covers collectibles, hobby, sports cards, sports memorabilia, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 2/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Cardboard Cynics

Hosted by carlosalcazar2 · sports · EN-US · 19 episodes

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Two long-time Sports Card collectors discuss various hobby topics and work through their inner cynic.

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Cardboard Cynics is a sports podcast hosted by carlosalcazar2, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #19
Cardboard Cynics Episode 19 - We're All Making Choices
Sep 19, 20262h 19mS1
Carlos and I return with Episode 19, a deep dive into some touchy subjects, including the nature of hobby relationships, the Beckett Grading website and an apparent hack, the risks of autograph collecting, and the continued attack on the hobby from a group of serial grifters.Simon's videos on the Beckett website: • Beckett Has Been Offline for 3 Days... Wha... • Beckett Is STILL Offline After 6 Days… Thi... Carlos and Dan on the Beckett Shilling Controversy: • Beckett Podcast Shill Bidding Episode Reac... Hobby Luminaries Support Mastro: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com... Collector Summit (of Grifters): https://www.instagram.com/p/DdMNSs-FL... The Hobby "Avengers": https://www.instagram.com/p/DdKcEorJi... Dan and Leighton Support Card Show Kids Admitted for Free: • What Is Your Favorite Baseball Card Set? |... Two Best Mudlarking Channels: / @nicolawhitemudlark / @sifinds
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Episode #18
Cardboard Cynics - Episode 18 (We didn't discover America)
Sep 7, 20262h 14mS1
On Episode 18 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and @DansVintageBaseballPC go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they discuss blowback to Mike Baker, SGC raising its prices, and new players trying to enter the card space without doing their due diligence.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:Mike Baker blowback: @simon466cards Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNwLMFkCsZoGAI Bankrupcy Paperwork:http://bankrupt.com/misc/ccb08-18315.pdfAll Vintage Cards Article:https://allvintagecards.com/mike-baker-authenticated/SGC Price increases:https://x.com/sgcgrading/status/2095119673264136312Dan's Last SGC Video:https://youtu.be/0UWcCXhE3PI?si=TZd7bAsOqM1LGQDaOld BIC Video from the last SGC price hike:https://youtu.be/RLv1RLdpWoA?si=MKiYJNEPwCex9s6kAwesome Card Shop IG Video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dcg4u0RTOZp/The Phillies Guy 1958 Topps Community Set Buildhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhjVNmsL374“Parasites Are Eating Your Hobbies Alive”https://youtu.be/W2x-UQpiARc?si=u6XrW9LxrajGy5rxTalkin' Shop Episode 11 w/Jeremy P:https://youtu.be/vNjt6y6bsRU?si=a2A6e6iWBr-jV32WBuster IG w/ Steve Aoki and Rubin:https://www.instagram.com/p/DKssHezSG5a/?hl=en&img_index=1CTCA IG:https://www.instagram.com/thectca/Selfie w/ Backyard Breaks:https://www.instagram.com/p/Da2-FCORvFZ/John Cena Wrestlemania Patch IG Stories:https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18103151468599393/Mentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always
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Episode #17
Cardboard Cynics Episode 17 - Logan's Run to the Treasure Hunters
Aug 23, 20261h 55mS1
We are back and for Episode 17 we spend a good chunk discussing an "epic" Logan Paul appearance on the Treasure Trove podcast -- epic in the true sense of the words as its dangerously close to 3 hours long. We have plenty of other callbacks, discussions of markets, market manipulation, and the drawbacks of listening to influencers. Stick around for the episodic Bonkers reference and some frustrating Mastro content. ‪@BecauseImCarlos‬ Links:Carlos Bonus Cynics Episode Last Week: • Fanatics Discusses Plans on Sports Card No... The "Cool Joe" short: • Joe Montana’s game-worn jersey from Super ... Marathon Logan Paul with Treasure Trove: • Logan Paul on the Pikachu Illustrator Sale... Logan Paul Invests in Goldin: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2... NEO on Pop Cult Market Boom: • Pop Culture Cards Are EXPLODING in Value. CGC lost Drew's Lincoln Card: • RANT TIME: CGC Lost My Lincoln Card At The... New ALT bounty: https://alt.xyz/itm/d7340097-dd43-45b... Felonious Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbx8b12EV... Bonkers Lectures an Audience of Millions: • Sports Cards as an Alternative Asset Class My Munson Video: • Dan Acquires a Dream Card! Steve Grad Authentication Service: https://gradcollection.com/authentica... Brian Gray Interviews Mastro - Breakdown by Carlos: • Brian Gray interviews Bill Mastro | My Rea... The Celebrini Winner: https://www.instagram.com/benjamin.be... Mentions: ‪@LonelyBasementBaseballCards‬ ‪@leftyndv10‬ ‪@NEO_Cards_Comics‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ ‪@simon466cards‬ ‪@bobblesandballcards‬ Cardboard Cynics Podcast Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/am/podcast...
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Episode #16
Cardboard Cynics - Episode 16 (Are you NOT Valuetained?!?)
Aug 9, 20261h 36mS1
On Episode 16 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and @DansVintageBaseballPC go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore an Autographed 1952 Bowman Mantle of questionable provenance, an $11 Million dollar Ohtani sale bringing Valuetainment and CGC's missed opportunities, amongst other stories.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:CGC mistakes:Changing their guarantee:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnXQgpSPAAPrice increases:https://www.reddit.com/r/CGCCards/comments/1rq97d3/cgc_bulk_economy_price_change_coming_march_24/#lightbox_cuts Increased Turnaround Times:https://boards.cgccomics.com/topic/549992-new-turnaround-times-may-28th-2026/The Clubhouse 52 MantleSteve Grad breakdown of 10 problems with the auto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPveLpCcKdU&t=165sRabbit Hole Auction and the whole uncle Barry story: https://bid.rabbitholeauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=201Geoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_uYKkcTicU&t=228sBonker video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbcQizdtOS3/?igsh=Nzc1YzJxeTdmamk1Owner refused to go to JSA (even though JSA accepted) https://x.com/Steve_Grad/status/2085103692920049949?s=20Steve Grad Deposition PDF:https://haulsofshame.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Steve-Grad-Deposition.pdfGaryVee talking with Bonkers Cards:https://youtu.be/tGZCKJ-QEZk?si=XSU9dT5TpZwX_BYiIG Post of Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Sale:https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbb7VHSGJNs/?hl=en&img_index=1Coverage from Valuetainment on this sale:https://youtu.be/8Q89TrpmLtw?si=0YT50uC0l6eUtjlSCoffeezilla videos regarding Patrick Bet David receiving payment to promote an alleged Ponzi Scheme:First Video:https://youtu.be/8KnJOJfEbFM?si=KRMWOPnwT7KeTFr0Second Video confronting Patrick Bet David:https://youtu.be/O4A3HhLXGMo?si=Kp2SdznrBrg9x7GDTrove IG Post on "marketing your grail":https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZLWF3hM-u/?hl=enCheerful:Adam Vintage Sanctuary acquiring 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson and 1951 Bowman Willie Mays using realized-equity in Star Jordan cards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Any-efq19dQ&t=405s Goldin Post on 1986 Fleer Box Break:https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcVP4zAjb-/Oh Yaas is ALIVE!!https://www.ohyaas.com/how-it-worksBIC Live 303 (Not National Coverage):https://www.youtube.com/live/o2oQQ1yzZ90?si=sBXs6ZPsMz-50Tw4Dan's Love of the Game Auction Review:https://youtu.be/SzoxFyJcpyk?si=3v7xCfikWeyjydAVMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby
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Episode #15
Cardboard Cynics Episode 15 - Graham Stephan Can Take FTX to the Yotta Bank
Jul 26, 20261h 38mS1
After our foray into the livestream world, the Cardboard Cynics are back to the standard format show. We spend a large part of this episode revisiting the "Treasure Trove" podcast and discussing how these insidious grifters are now infiltrating the collectibles world and how artificially inflating markets is dangerous to all of us downstream.There are also some fun and funny segments discussed including the return of the "Voice of Vintage" in a new role, Rovell's continued ridiculousness, and a whole bunch of other callbacks, including Boston Card Hunter, Eric Michael, FTX, Logan Paul, Coffezilla, and Cllct. Shoutouts are also a plenty, including TiffanyCards, Scumbag Card Collection on IG, and as always, Auburn35.Mentions: ‪@JunkWaxHero‬ ‪@TJ_Is_Online‬ ‪@Sanderson2Orr‬ LINKS:Treasure Trove Podcast Episode with Graham Stephan: • Graham Stephan on the Future of Collectibl... 2016 Price Manipulation: • 2016 Price Manipulation of the 1955 Robert... Yotta Bank Crash: • Youtuber Bank Wont Let You Withdraw Money FTX lawsuit against Graham Stephan: https://static1.squarespace.com/stati... Those Who Cannot Remember the Past are Condemned to Repeat It: https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/207... Kid with $15 Million "Collection": / da9ud-5ucef Tiffany Cards Exposing Backyard Breaks FAKE Patch: https://x.com/tiffanycards/status/207... Boston Card Hunter vs Eric Michael: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbG5VZ... Scumbag Card Collection on IG: https://www.instagram.com/scumbagcard...
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Cardboard Cynics - Episode 16 (Are you NOT Valuetained?!?)

Aug 9, 20261h 36mS1

On Episode 16 of Cardboard Cynics, Carlos and @DansVintageBaseballPC go through their reasons to be Cynical and Cheerful as usual, as they explore an Autographed 1952 Bowman Mantle of questionable provenance, an $11 Million dollar Ohtani sale bringing Valuetainment and CGC's missed opportunities, amongst other stories.New Cardboard Cynics Podcast Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardboard-cynics/id1877457637Cardboard Cynics YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPEpisode References:CGC mistakes:Changing their guarantee:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnXQgpSPAAPrice increases:https://www.reddit.com/r/CGCCards/comments/1rq97d3/cgc_bulk_economy_price_change_coming_march_24/#lightbox_cuts Increased Turnaround Times:https://boards.cgccomics.com/topic/549992-new-turnaround-times-may-28th-2026/The Clubhouse 52 MantleSteve Grad breakdown of 10 problems with the auto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPveLpCcKdU&t=165sRabbit Hole Auction and the whole uncle Barry story: https://bid.rabbitholeauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=201Geoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_uYKkcTicU&t=228sBonker video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbcQizdtOS3/?igsh=Nzc1YzJxeTdmamk1Owner refused to go to JSA (even though JSA accepted) https://x.com/Steve_Grad/status/2085103692920049949?s=20Steve Grad Deposition PDF:https://haulsofshame.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Steve-Grad-Deposition.pdfGaryVee talking with Bonkers Cards:https://youtu.be/tGZCKJ-QEZk?si=XSU9dT5TpZwX_BYiIG Post of Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman Sale:https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbb7VHSGJNs/?hl=en&img_index=1Coverage from Valuetainment on this sale:https://youtu.be/8Q89TrpmLtw?si=0YT50uC0l6eUtjlSCoffeezilla videos regarding Patrick Bet David receiving payment to promote an alleged Ponzi Scheme:First Video:https://youtu.be/8KnJOJfEbFM?si=KRMWOPnwT7KeTFr0Second Video confronting Patrick Bet David:https://youtu.be/O4A3HhLXGMo?si=Kp2SdznrBrg9x7GDTrove IG Post on "marketing your grail":https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZLWF3hM-u/?hl=enCheerful:Adam Vintage Sanctuary acquiring 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson and 1951 Bowman Willie Mays using realized-equity in Star Jordan cards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Any-efq19dQ&t=405s Goldin Post on 1986 Fleer Box Break:https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcVP4zAjb-/Oh Yaas is ALIVE!!https://www.ohyaas.com/how-it-worksBIC Live 303 (Not National Coverage):https://www.youtube.com/live/o2oQQ1yzZ90?si=sBXs6ZPsMz-50Tw4Dan's Love of the Game Auction Review:https://youtu.be/SzoxFyJcpyk?si=3v7xCfikWeyjydAVMentions:Dan's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DansVintageBaseballPCCardboard Cynics Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_GJ6jOJbkbsKo9Mf6jCP8yW6Q8EXWgSPComments/Questions Welcome as always#SportsCards #TheHobby

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Cardboard Cynics

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Cardboard Cynics?

About the host

Recent episodes

Cardboard Cynics Episode 19 - We're All Making Choices

Cardboard Cynics - Episode 18 (We didn't discover America)

Cardboard Cynics Episode 17 - Logan's Run to the Treasure Hunters

Cardboard Cynics - Episode 16 (Are you NOT Valuetained?!?)

Cardboard Cynics Episode 15 - Graham Stephan Can Take FTX to the Yotta Bank

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T-Pott

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Cardboard Cynics

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Recent episodes

Cardboard Cynics Episode 19 - We're All Making Choices

Cardboard Cynics - Episode 18 (We didn't discover America)

Cardboard Cynics Episode 17 - Logan's Run to the Treasure Hunters

Cardboard Cynics - Episode 16 (Are you NOT Valuetained?!?)

Cardboard Cynics Episode 15 - Graham Stephan Can Take FTX to the Yotta Bank

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T-Pott

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