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Hosted by Tarek and Zayd · leisure · EN
Collecting Stories is a podcast where Uncle Tarek and Nephew Zayd share their journey through the world of sports cards—what they’re finding, what they’re chasing, and the unexpected situations collecting leads them into.Follow us on Instagram! : https://www.instagram.com/collectingstoriestz?igsh=MTdydXQ0cWN6N3B5aA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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Signup to Generate a PitchCollecting Stories is a podcast where Uncle Tarek and Nephew Zayd share their journey through the world of sports cards, what they’re finding, what they’re chasing, and the unexpected situations collecting leads them into.
Collecting Stories is hosted by Tarek and Zayd. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "DCSports87" (23 October 2026, 50 minutes), "gotta catch 'em all, GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL!!!" (18 September 2026, 71 minutes), and "Post National card show recap!" (8 August 2026, 53 minutes).
Collecting Stories publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 37 episodes.
Booking probability for Collecting Stories is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Collecting Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Collecting Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Collecting Stories are Sporting Goods, Hobby & Music Stores. Collecting Stories has a leisure audience.
Tarek and Zayd hosts Collecting Stories, a leisure podcast with 37 episodes published.
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Episode #37
In this episode, Zayd talks about his DCSports consignment submission and what cards did well on auction and which ones didn't... Lessons to be learned Tarek talks about his antique store finds. Check out our link...
Episode #36
In this very special episode, Tarek and Zayd are joined by Spencer! After a brief summary of pick ups, Spencer and Zayd go in depth into Pokémon cards, especially the new 30th Anniversary drop! At the end, They rip 4...
Episode #34
In this episode, Tarek and Zayd recap their National finds, Talk about the immense amount of cash flowing in Chicago, and about the really cool people they've met! Check out our link portal for more Collecting Stories...
Episode #32
In this episode, Tarek and Zayd talk about the World Cup, National Strategies, Extremely rare WWE cards and More! Check out our link portal for more Collecting Stories: https://linktr.ee/collectingstories
Episode #31
In this Episode, Tarek and Zayd debrief the Waukesha card show, Sharing our Michael Jordan plays, and Tarek is into One Piece! Check out our link portal for more Collecting Stories: https://linktr.ee/collectingstories
Episode #30
In this episode, you'll see a preview of the Waukesha card show, Cool wax, and ripping disc golf! Check out our link portal for more Collecting Stories: https://linktr.ee/collectingstories
Episode #29
<p>In this episode,</p><p>Zayd thoroughly reviews the new Brixton disc golf set and has some major critiques. </p><p>Tarek rips some wax at the end.</p><p>Check out our link portal for more Collecting...
Episode #28
<p>In this episode,</p><p>Michael Jackson finds a new home... Zayd gets a big sale on instagram!</p><p>Tarek is preparing to vend at the Waukesha card show and has some ideas for displaying his cards which Zayd doesn't...
Episode #27
<p>Zayd talks Michael Jackson and presents a gift to Tarek!</p><p>Tarek is on a mission to rebrand the podcast. </p><p>Check out our link portal for more Collecting...
Episode #26
<p>In this episode, Zayd describes what he would buy if you won $2,500 and Tarek brings up the HOT TOPIC of super collecting!</p><p>Malls are making a comeback and Zayd's getting replaced?????</p><p>All in this dramatic...
Episode #25
<p>In this very special episode,</p><p>Zayd talks about sifting through dollar bins to get the best deal possible, Tarek explores why sealed product prices soar after they're released...</p><p>...And both of them don't...
Episode #24
<p>In this episode, Tarek declares a new format.</p><p>Zayd and Tarek discuss the importance of breaks and the thing that differentiates wrestling cards from other sports!</p><p>Check out our link portal for more...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode, Tarek has pickups GALORE! </p><p>He guides Zayd through his collecting business statement, while Zayd picks it apart.</p><p>Check out our new link portal for more Collecting...
Episode #22
<p>We're Excited!</p><p>Zayd and Tarek get annoyed by their respective collecting weeks...</p><p>Zayd's DC failure turned into a success? and finds his niche in a facebook group.</p><p>Tarek recaps the card show he...
Episode #21
<p>Find out in this episode of collecting stories!</p><p>In this episode, Zayd actually has a collecting story: will Tarek be interested? </p><p>The two discuss what happened at Target, the 1,000+ table Denver card...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode,</p><p>Zayd talks about his card store pick ups, the products he's excited about, and some sealed wax</p><p>Tarek obsesses about the Topps Chrome 2026 Winter Olympic Games set and speaks on the...
Episode #19
<p>Can we avoid the dreaded Kyle Pitts?</p><p>In this Episode, Tarek and Zayd are spit on by PSA since they've raised their prices ONCE AGAIN.</p><p>They talk Winter Olympics and new wax coming out that they're...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode,</p><p>Zayd get ready for his Dr. Crack submission to PSA involving his Drake Maye Donruss Rated Rookies.</p><p>Tarek went to a couple more card shows in the Chicago area thinking about...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, </p><p>Tarek has been busy talking to people! </p><p>Hear about the sales/trades Tarek made and the overpriced purchases Zayd made!</p><p>Also, we get a peek into the world of civil war...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode,</p><p>Tarek and Zayd are joined by "friend of the pod" Evan!</p><p>Zayd talks about investing into Caitlin Clark, Ripping Goodwin Champions, and building a google calander guide to card...
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