Precious Metal Gents

Precious Metal Gents

Zan Patorgis

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (10)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
anchor.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Precious Metal Gents, hosted by Zan and Brian, is a 90s and early 00s sports card podcast, where we dive deep into the golden era of sports card collecting! Join us as we explore the iconic sets, legendary players, and the exciting stories behind the most sought-after cards from the 90s and early 2000s. Whether you're a nostalgic collector or a new enthusiast, our episodes cover everything from rookie card gems to rare inserts, market trends, and expert insights. Tune in to relive the thrill of finding that perfect card and stay updated on the ever-evolving world of 90s sports card collecting!

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Recent Episodes

Episode 39 - Wading Into The Deep End w/ Dave (@Iowa_Dave_Sportscards)

Jun 01, 2026 58m

Zan runs through a few listener questions before Dave joins the show to offer some parting thoughts on The Shallow End.

Episode 38 - The Hit Dog Comes to Life w/ Aaron (@collect_like_a_champion)

May 17, 2026 59m

Zan looks at a couple of 2000 Legacy sales before talking to Aaron about his Mo Vaughn PC.

Episode 37 - State of the PC Address

May 09, 2026 39m

The pod returns as Zan provides an update on the evolution of his collection over the last year and a half.

Episode 36 - Introducing the 1999 Metal Universe Brett Favre Gem Masters 1/1

Feb 07, 2025 43m

Zan and guest co-host Justin run through a few matters before talking about consolidation and Zan's massive pickup.

Episode 35 - Essential Credentials and Other Oddball 1/1s

Jan 31, 2025 1h 15m

Zan and Brian analyze a big Barry Sanders sale, take some listener questions, and then talk about off-the-beaten-path 1/1s from the E-X and other sets.

Episode 34 - Examining the Underrated 1998 Score Showcase 1/1s

Jan 27, 2025 1h 24m

Zan and Brian run through unpopular opinions in the hobby and give their thoughts before diving into 1998 Score Showcase.

Episode 33 - An Introduction to 1/1s

Jan 17, 2025 1h 10m

Brian and Zan run through divisional round picks and listener questions before introducing the new 1/1s series.

Episode 32 - Creating a Balanced Collection w/ Dylan (@dalphasportscards)

Jan 09, 2025 56m

Zan and Brian gives their Wild Card round picks, and then Dylan joins the show to discuss his hybridized 90s and 00s PC.

Episode 31 - New Year, New Cards

Jan 02, 2025 1h 14m

Zan and Brian look at a recent PMG sale, talk about their 2024 resolution fulfillment, and look ahead to the new year.

Episode 30 - 2024: A Retrospective

Dec 20, 2024 1h 24m

Brian and Zan look back on 2024 by going through some standout moments and sharing their top pickups of the year.

Episode 29 - Feeling the Burn...out?

Dec 12, 2024 1h

Zan and Brian cover some recent Dennis Rodman sales, discuss holiday hobby burnout, and briefly take a peek at 2025 goals.

Episode 28 - Collecting Eddie George and Transitioning to 90s Baseball w/ Brian (@kings_collection_615)

Dec 05, 2024 1h 13m

Zan and Brian discuss how to collect players in between card production eras, and then Brian comes on to shoot the breeze about his 90s PC.

Episode 27 - Tracing the Sea Change in Early 90s Cards: 1990 to 1993

Nov 28, 2024 1h 16m

Brian re-joins the show to talk about important early releases from 1990 to 1993, and then Zan and Brian explore reasons why collectors collect.

Episode 26 - An Episode About Nothing

Nov 22, 2024 52m

Zan and Andy play themselves in a show about nothing.

Episode 25 - Assembling the World's Best Charles Woodson PC w/ Gino (@cards_gt)

Nov 14, 2024 1h 16m

Gino joins the show to discuss supercollecting Charles Woodson and dives into his premiere cards and his canonized legacy.

Episode 24 - The Smarter Collector w/ Chris (@cardicsportscards)

Nov 07, 2024 42m

Chris stops by to talk about his new collector-focused website, The Smarter Collector.

Episode 23 - Reflecting on the State of Our Collections and Collecting Habits

Oct 31, 2024 1h 7m

Zan and Brian return from the PMG miniseries with the recurring segments and then spend some time reflecting on their 2024 collecting to this point, as well as some goals for the remainder of the…

Episode 22 - Part I: Exploring 1999 PMGs; Part II: One-Set Mind w/John (@preciousmetalgemscollector)

Oct 24, 2024 1h 21m

Brian and Zan conclude the mini-series on PMGs with the gold set, and John comes on to discuss his chase for the set, as well as his addition of the 97 Jordan Champ PMG this past summer.

Episode 21 - Part I: Exploring 1998 PMGs; Part II - Set Registry Mastery w/ Jimmy (@pmg_maniac)

Oct 17, 2024 1h 14m

Zan and Brian provide an overview of the popular 1998 PMG set before Jimmy comes on and discusses how he and his father amassed the best PMG collection in the world.

Episode 20 - Part I: Exploring 1997 Red and Green PMGs; Part II: Investigating 90s Fakes w/ Brendan (@90swax)

Oct 10, 2024 1h 54m

Brian and Zan give an overview of 1997 Metal Universe and the red and green Precious Metal Gems parallels. Then, Brendan Bigelow of Collectors joins the show to discuss his collecting, PSA's…

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Precious Metal Gents has published 40 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

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