About the Show
VOICE OF THE HOBBY
The Voice of the Hobby is the premier trading card show delivering real conversations, expert insights, breaking industry topics, and the stories shaping the future of collecting.
THE MISSION
Voice of the Hobby was created with one purpose: to give the collecting community a voice that is authentic, informed, and unfiltered.
Every Wednesday, Nick Jarman and Alladan Flinn dive into the stories, trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the hobby today. From ripping wax and building collections to industry insights, breaking news, business, culture, and the future of trading cards — nothing is off the table.
No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just honest conversations, real perspectives, and meaningful discussions from people who live and breathe the hobby.
Presented by CTCA (Certified Trading Card Association), Voice of the Hobby exists to educate, connect, and strengthen the collecting community while helping shape a Safer. Smarter. Stronger. future for the hobby.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Your Hosts
THE VOICES
NICK JARMAN
Nick Jarman is a lifelong collector, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of the Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA), bringing real insight, industry perspective, and authentic conversations to The Voice of the Hobby.
ALLADAN FLINN
Alladan Flinn is an entrepreneur, collector, and Founder & CEO of Based Trading Cards, bringing fresh perspective, collector passion, and real conversations to The Voice of the Hobby.
What We Cover
THE VAULT
Sports Cards
Basketball, baseball, football — from vintage legends to modern rookies.
Pokémon & TCG
The trading card game revolution — first edition hunts and competitive insights.
Grading & Valuation
PSA, BGS, CGC — understanding the science behind the slab.
Market Analysis
Trends, auction results, and the business side of collecting.
Grail Stories
The legendary finds and the collectors who made them.
Community
Interviews with dealers, breakers, and fellow collectors.
