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The Man Cave Podcast
Hosted by Dan Kasper · EN
E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! mancavepodmail@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We’re here to make sports fun—keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes—just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your buddies when everyone’s just being themselves.
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Rare Card Hit!
Yesterday00:32:10Tap to summarizeOur guy Ty from Slab Factory has made some major news in the sports card hobby world! He hit on a super rare Tom Brady card and it's in auction! Ty joins us to tell us the story of how he pulled this card, the process of getting it on auction, and so much more. What a cool convo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who's Career Would You Rather Have?
6d ago00:34:27Tap to summarizeDan and Brandon went down a rabbit hole. Between Griffey Jr and Bonds, who's career would you rather have? How about Marino, Young, and Kelly? Or Ewing, Malone, or Barkley? Shaq or Kobe?The guys make their cases, but they want to hear from you! Who are you picking?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Your Sports Card Worth Anything? Grading, Garage Sales & Market Hype Explained
2w ago00:30:27Tap to summarizeJoined by Ty from Slab Factory, we answer one of the biggest questions in collecting: is this card actually worth something? We cover: Garage sale and estate sale strategies When PSA grading is (and isn’t) worth it How to read checklists and pack odds Why new card hype spikes—and crashes Playoff and pop culture impacts on value Plus, insights on players like Caitlin Clark, rising NBA stars, and how timing the market can make a big difference. Perfect for collectors, investors, and anyone curious about the booming sports card world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Good Ol' Days of Slowpitch Softball
3w ago00:53:04Tap to summarizeSlowpitch softball (or beer league softball) was a huge part of our younger lives. While the game is still being played, it's nowhere near the level that it used to be. Dan and Brandon go down memory lane, share some stories, and talk about a game that used to be a bigger deal than it is now. #SlowpitchSoftball #WeekendWarriors #Softball #Recreation #BeerLeagueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kubb Chat
3w ago00:14:15Tap to summarizeDan catches up with Steve Dayton and B.J Hollars from Fireside Productions to chat about their new, upcoming documentary called: "Kings of Kubb"! They chat about the beginnings of Fireside Productions, the inspiration behind their latest project, what surprised them the most about Kubb, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Baseball Season Begins
3w ago00:16:03Tap to summarizeHutson has no school, so the boys decided to do a quick podcast! Hutson began his new baseball season so they chat about that, his favorite position to play, and the positions he wants to play more and get better at. Plus they chat a little MLB and the Packers keeping one of Hutsons favorite players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sports Card Market Breakdown: Topps Chrome, Pricing Swings & Grading Tips
4w ago00:29:06Tap to summarizeStep inside the Man Cave for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of sports card collecting — from product hype to pricing strategy and everything in between. This episode centers around the explosive release of Topps Chrome football and what it reveals about today’s card market. From retail shelves being wiped out to resale prices skyrocketing overnight, we break down why new releases create chaos — and how smart collectors can take advantage. We cover: Why new card releases spike (and then quickly drop) in value Real examples of massive price swings on hot inserts The importance of timing when buying or selling singles How hype, headlines, and player performance impact value Plus, a full breakdown of the hobby side: The difference between hobby boxes, blasters, megas, and more What card breaks are — and the risks involved Beginner-to-advanced insights on grading with PSA, Beckett, and SGC When grading adds value… and when it doesn’t We also touch on navigating card shows, negotiating prices, and how to approach the hobby whether you're collecting for fun or treating it like an investment. Whether you're new to the hobby or deep in the game, this episode is packed with practical tips, market insight, and real conversation from inside the card world. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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First Round and NFC North Mock Draft
Apr 2100:46:42Tap to summarizeIt's NFL Draft season! On this episode, Dan reveals his one and only first round mock draft. The mock of integrity! Then, he does his full Packers mock draft. And we have something new this year. Dan has asked a Vikings, Lions, and Bears fan to do a mock draft for their favorite team as well! So repping the Vikings is Brandon Berg, the Lions is Tom From Across the Pond, and the Bears is Hetch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brewers with Hunter
Apr 2100:19:12Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Brewers reporter Hunter Baumgardt joins Dan to discuss the latest in Brewers baseball including: Coleman Crow's debut Brice and Wild Bill leading the charge Offensive production from the left side of the infield Previewing the upcoming series against the Tigers And more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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First Month in the MLB, NBA Picks and NFL Draft Preview
Apr 2000:17:54Tap to summarizeWe're finally back with another episode since Hutson is busy with his sports season! The boys catch-up breaking down the latest in the first month of the MLB season, including the Milwaukee Brewers start to the season. Then, they make their NBA Playoff predictions. And the boys wrap-up the episode previewing the upcoming NFL Draft with the positions they feel the Packers need to upgrade the most at. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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