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Collectibles Podcast: On SI. Inside the Hobby with Ryan AlfordInside the Hobby with Ryan Alford Author: The Radcast Network
Trading Cards & Collectibles Podcast is your front-row seat to the stories, strategy, and live action across the entire collectibles universe as the home for the hobby on the Radcast Network. Cards, kicks, vintage, digital collectibles - if it has a story or a market, we cover it. Hosted by marketing disruptor and creator Ryan Alford, each episode blends real market news, on-air pack rips, honest product reviews, and conversations with athletes, investors, creators, and hobby influencers. We even take it live on eBay, selling what we pull so you can follow the journey from pack to purchase. New episodes drop Tuesday and Friday. Rate and review to help more collectors find the show, and tag us with your hits and hot takes so we can feature you on our Hits of the Week! Language: en-us Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Inside VeeFriends: Building a New IP in the Modern Collectibles Market with Zachary Owings
Episode 72
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
In this episode of Collector Nation, Ryan Alford sits down with Zachary Owings from VeeFriends to explore how one of the most talked-about brands in the hobby is being built from the ground up. The conversation dives into the Topps partnership, product strategy, and how VeeFriends is navigating the balance between collectors, investors, and flippers. Zach also shares insight into the future of the hobby, including why fictional IP may play a bigger role than sports cards and how new collectors are entering the market. This episode is a deep dive into where collectibles are headed—and what it takes to build something that lasts. 🔑 Topics Covered VeeFriends brand strategy and growth Topps partnership and distribution Collector vs investor mindset The rise of fictional IP in collectibles Market dynamics and demand 🤝 Connect Ryan Alford 👉 https://www.ryanalford.com 👉 https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanalford Zachary Owings 👉 https://www.instagram.com/zacharyowings 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyowings VeeFriends 👉 https://veefriends.com
