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The Collector’s Compass is the official podcast of Collectors MD exploring the stories, struggles, and solutions within the world of collecting. Hosted by Alyx Effron, Founder of Collectors MD, each episode features real conversations with collectors, experts, and advocates that dive into the emotional and psychological side of the hobby – compulsive spending, decision-making, and the pursuit of more intentional collecting.
Through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience, the podcast offers a deeper understanding of how the modern collecting environment shapes behavior, and what it looks like to engage with it more consciously. Whether you’re into cards, comics, sneakers, or collectibles of any kind, The Collector’s Compass offers perspective, support, and a clearer path forward for collectors at every stage.
Watch all episodes of The Collector's Compass on YouTube.
Make sure to also check out our other video series, Behind The Breaks, The Collector’s Corner, Beyond The Chase, & Collectors MD Features, streaming on all platforms.
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#61: Women In The Hobby | Haley, Slab Mania
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Oct 24, 2026 |
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#60: Inside Whatnot Breaking | Breaker Bella, Bleacher Breaks
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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#59: Collecting, Identity, & Finding What Truly Matters | Jared Allen
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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#58: The Healthy Hobby Initiative | Nick Jarman, The CTCA
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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#57: Family First: Raising Young Collectors | Like Father Like Son
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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#56: How Addiction Rewires Your Brain | Megan Poliquin, Zepf Center
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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#55: Inside The Mind Of A Hobby YouTuber | Dylan Genschaw
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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#54: A Parent's Journey Through Gambling Addiction | Kim Freudenberg
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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#53: Psychology Of Gambling & Hobby Addiction | Lauren Johnson, LCSW
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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#52: The Hidden Psychology Behind Whatnot | Michael, CHIJAYcards
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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#51: Conversations That Shape The Hobby | Pang, Courtside Investor
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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#50: The Financialization Of The Hobby | Rob, Smart Rip Society
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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#49: How Chasing Cardboard Is Changing The Hobby | Ty Wilson
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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#48: The Future Of Card Grading | Eddie Wittner, C3 Grading
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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#47: Keeping The Hobby Fun | Kyle Lescalleet, Cosmic Cards
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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#46: Turning Pain Into Purpose | Rob Sackowitz, Right Choice Recovery
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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#45: From Sneakers To Cards | Kickstradomis
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May 31, 2026 |
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#44: The Sports Card Hobby’s Gatekeepers | Rob Livingston
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May 25, 2026 |
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#43: Losing It All On Sports Cards | Sean
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May 24, 2026 |
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#42: The Current State Of The Hobby | Paul Baldwin Jr.
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May 19, 2026 |
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#41: Losing Big & America's Gambling Crisis | Jonathan D. Cohen
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May 17, 2026 |
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#40: Building A Better Hobby Culture | Tony Sportano
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May 12, 2026 |
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#39: From Childhood Joy To Honest Collecting | Jay Abrenica
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May 09, 2026 |
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#38: Train Hard, Collect Smart | Dave Paladino
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May 04, 2026 |
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#37: Tools To Collect Smarter | Phillip Tadros, HobbyScan
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May 03, 2026 |
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#36: From Cardboard To Content | Josh Durham
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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#35: The Power Of Being Seen, Heard, Known, & Loved | Tim Ross
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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#34: Navigating Personal Struggles In A Chaotic World | Iowa Dave
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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#33: The Overlap Of Gambling & Collecting Harm Prevention | PGCC
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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#32: Stop Predatory Gambling In The Hobby | Charles Ahern IV
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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#31: Business Vs Exploitation In The Modern Hobby | Paul Petyo
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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#30: How Gamban Is Helping Protect The Hobby | Matt Zarb-Cousin
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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#29: Exploring The Hobby Spectrum | Jeremy Lee
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#28: The Intentional Collecting Infrastructure | Sherwin, SlabTrack
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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#27: A Lawyer's Perspective On The Modern Hobby | Matthew Litt, Esq.
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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#26: Gambling Mechanics Inside Modern Investing | Eric Sterns
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#25: Protecting The Hobby, #RipResponsibly | Geoff Wilson
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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#24: Truth, Trust, & Transparency In The Hobby | Jack Miller
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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#23: The Hobby’s Hard Conversations | Collector Charles
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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#22: Withdrawal, Identity, & Rewiring The Urge To Collect | Hyde
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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#21: The Hobby, The High, & The Dopamine Economy | Saul Malek
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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#20: Ethical Platforms & Marketplaces In The Hobby | Mark Hill, MCP
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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#19: A Path To A Healthier Hobby | Ryan Roelans, Better Way of Miami
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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#18: Do Collectors Still Campout For Sneakers? | TheCamp0ut
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#17: Can Collecting Lead To Addiction? | Rob ODAAT Gambling Awareness
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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#16: The Trading Card Hall of Fame | Brad Sauder
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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#15: We Need To Fix The Hobby Before It's Too Late | HoosierPulls
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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#14: The Wife Of A Compulsive Collector | Ambre LaVanway
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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#13: Heart, Hustle, Healing, & Hobby | Doc Schwartz, ediSportscards
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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#12: Smarter Collecting | Chris MacRae, The Smarter Collector
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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#11: Running A Modern Hobby Shop | Tyler Santiago, Santiago Sports
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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#10: The Future Of The Hobby | Chris HOJ, Card Ladder
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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#9: Intentional Collecting, Data, & Ethics | Chris HOJ, Card Ladder
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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#8: Collecting For Passion Over Profit | Travis LaVanway
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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#7: The Psychology Of The Chase | Dr. Rick Shah, D.O.
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#6: Bridging Mental Health & The Hobby | Traylor Disbrow, LPC-A
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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#4: Finding Light In The Darkness Through Collecting | Andrew Smith
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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#5: What Therapy Can Teach Us About Hobby Burnout | Dayae Kim, LMFT
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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#1: Hidden Addictions | Kevin Kastrava, MA, CADC, ICGC-I
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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#2: The True Cost Of Collecting | Denny Cards
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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#3: Redefining The Modern, Intentional Collector | Mya Gerstein
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Jul 31, 2025 |