The Collector's Compass
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The Collector’s Compass is the official podcast of Collectors MD exploring the stories, struggles, and solutions within the world of collecting. Hosted by Alyx Effron, Founder of Collectors MD, each episode features real conversations with collectors, experts, and advocates that dive into the emotional and psychological side of the hobby – compulsive spending, decision-making, and the pursuit of more intentional collecting.
Through thoughtful dialogue and lived experience, the podcast offers a deeper understanding of how the modern collecting environment shapes behavior, and what it looks like to engage with it more consciously. Whether you’re into cards, comics, sneakers, or collectibles of any kind, The Collector’s Compass offers perspective, support, and a clearer path forward for collectors at every stage.
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S1E47 #47: Keeping The Hobby Fun | Kyle Lescalleet, Cosmic Cards
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Kyle Lescalleet—better known online as Cosmic Cards (@CosmicCardsMD)—one of the fastest-rising content creators in the sports card…
S1E46 #46: Turning Pain Into Purpose | Rob Sackowitz, Right Choice Recovery
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Rob Sackowitz—Founder, CEO, and Co-Owner of Right Choice Recovery, a leading addiction treatment center in New Jersey, specializing in…
S1E45 #45: From Sneakers To Cards | Kickstradomis
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Sal Amezcua (@kickstradomis), one of the most well-known sneaker customizers in the world whose work has been worn by NBA players on…
S1E44 #44: The Sports Card Hobby’s Gatekeepers | Rob Livingston
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Rob Livingston—better known as @Jaybelleshhb—a respected voice in the hobby, longtime Collectors MD community member, and someone who’s…
S1E43 #43: Losing It All On Sports Cards | Sean
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Sean—one of our very first community members and someone whose story sits at the core of why this movement exists today.Sean isn’t just…
S1E42 #42: The Current State Of The Hobby | Paul Baldwin Jr.
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Paul Baldwin Jr.—aka @Paullydoughnuts—founder of #GetToStackin, trusted hobby voice, and one of the more outspoken, community-rooted…
S1E41 #41: Losing Big & America's Gambling Crisis | Jonathan D. Cohen
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Jonathan D. Cohen—historian, gambling policy lead at the American Institute for Boys and Men, and author of Losing Big: America’s…
S1E40 #40: Building A Better Hobby Culture | Tony Sportano
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Tony Cefalu—founder of Sportano Collecting Club and creator of The Underdog Hobby Show.Tony is a lifelong collector who has built a…
S1E39 #39: From Childhood Joy To Honest Collecting | Jay Abrenica
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Jay Abrenica—a longtime Yankees collector, father, and active member of the Collectors MD community.Jay’s story reflects the full…
S1E38 #38: Train Hard, Collect Smart | Dave Paladino
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Dave Paladino (@davepfit)—fitness expert, martial artist, lifelong collector, and owner of Impact Zone Fitness in Norwood, New…
S1E37 #37: Tools To Collect Smarter | Phillip Tadros, HobbyScan
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Phillip Tadros, founder of HobbyScan (@HobbyScan)—a platform built to help collectors identify, value, organize, and list cards to eBay…
S1E36 #36: From Cardboard To Content | Josh Durham
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Josh Durham (@thejoshdurham)—content creator, spokesperson, and lifelong collector—for a conversation about storytelling, identity, and…
S1E35 #35: The Power Of Being Seen, Heard, Known, & Loved | Tim Ross
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Tim Ross—host of The Basement and Wide Open—for a full-circle conversation about growth, healing, and what happens after you choose to…
S1E34 #34: Navigating Personal Struggles In A Chaotic World | Iowa Dave
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Iowa Dave, host of The Shallow End, to continue a thoughtful conversation around collecting, recovery, and the emotional weight people…
S1E33 #33: The Overlap Of Gambling & Collecting Harm Prevention | PGCC
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC), alongside Jamie Glick and Chigbo Nzoiwu, for a thoughtful, grounded conversation…
S1E32 #32: Stop Predatory Gambling In The Hobby | Charles Ahern IV
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Charles Ahern IV, Project Coordinator at Stop Predatory Gambling, for a clear-eyed, personal conversation about the gambling mechanics…
S1E31 #31: Business Vs Exploitation In The Modern Hobby | Paul Petyo
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Paul Petyo—known throughout the hobby as The Card Father—for a grounded, honest conversation about where legitimate business ends and…
S1E30 #30: How Gamban Is Helping Protect The Hobby | Matt Zarb-Cousin
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Matt Zarb-Cousin, Co-Founder of Gamban, for a timely conversation about why willpower alone isn’t enough in today’s fast-paced,…
S1E29 #29: Exploring The Hobby Spectrum With Jeremy Lee
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Jeremy Lee, host of Sports Cards Live, for a conversation that gets to the heart of a growing issue in the hobby: what happens when…
S1E28 #28: The Infrastructure Of Intentional Collecting With SlabTrack
In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, Alyx sits down with Sherwin Gilani, Founder of SlabTrack, for a conversation that gets to the heart of a growing issue in the hobby: what happens when…
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The Collector's Compass has published 47 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Hobbies.
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