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From Layoff to Sports Art Stardom: Mike Olson’s Journey in The Hobby | The Up & In Show
Episode 209
Friday, 7 March, 2025
In this episode of The Up & In Show, former MLB pitcher Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Mike Olson, a hyper-focused sports card artist whose incredible work is taking the collectibles world by storm. ๐จโพ Mike shares his inspiring journeyโhow getting laid off pushed him to pursue art full-time with the support of his wife, how he commissions sports card paintings and sketches, and why his detail-oriented process makes his pieces highly valuable to collectors in The Hobby. They also dive into: โ The story behind the Josh Jung Captain America card ๐บ๐ธ โ How he created the Bryce Harper card to commemorate his 300th home run ๐ฅ โ The influence of Matt Strahmโs card show on his career โ The importance of art in sports card collecting ๐จ๐ ๐ Connect with Mike Olson for commissioned pieces at mikeolsonart.com ๐ฒ Follow him on IG: @mikeolsonart ๐บ Watch now & hear how art and sports collide in this must-listen episode! Donโt forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with the biggest names in sports, collectibles, and culture. ๐ #TheHobby #SportsArt #BaseballCards #BryceHarper #JoshJung #MLB #TheUpAndInShow #CardCollecting #ArtCollecting #MikeOlsonArt #AnthonyRanaudo #BaseballArt