Introducing The Monster Podcast
 

I'm really excited to announce that Justin Goodman (silverskulls) and I have started a podcast about the T206 set.

Our first episode is a brief introduction to us, the podcast, and the set. It can be accessed here: https://themonsterpodcast.com/

Our second episode is an interview with the curator of the Library of Congress's baseball card collection and will be live in a few days.

Please give it a listen, and feel free to share feedback, ideas for future episodes, or offers to join us for an interview. We're super excited to put out what we hope is interesting and informative content on the set we all love.

Best of luck to one of the good guys!

I love podcasts. Is it available on the iphone podcast app? I looked but didn't locate it.

Not yet. It's just available on sound cloud and through our website. But that's something we're working on and hope to make available soon.

Will check it out on the website. Thanks

I enjoyed the podcast, can't wait for more!

NIIICCCEEE. Excited to listen to this.

I have been looking forward to third since you first floated the idea and can't wait to listen!

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Episode 2: Interview w/ Library of Congress curator
 

Hi everyone,

Since people seem excited for the podcast (thank you!), we went ahead and posted Episode 2:

https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-podcast-452884140

In the episode, Jay and I visited the Library of Congress for a conversation with Sara Duke, curator of Popular and Applied Graphic Art in the Prints and Photographs Division.

Among other memorabilia, Sara is responsible for the LOC's collection of baseball cards, including a near complete T206 set. We discuss the history of the collection, Sara's role at the LOC, and what earns T206s a spot in American history.

We also discuss the LOC's current exhibit, Baseball Americana, that is on display through Summer 2019.

Read more at: https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/base...is-exhibition/

Please follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheMonsterPodcast and visit our site at www.TheMonsterPodcast.com

Thanks!

Excited to hear these!


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really enjoyed episode 2....great work

???an uncut sheet of Old Judge's at the Library???---would love to see a pic if you have one...

Here is the sheet of Old Judges. The government got these (there are more) when Old Judge petitioned for trademark protection on the pictures on the cards in 1887. They've sat in the collection for over 100 years. The curator was shocked when we shared how valuable they are.

Neither of us had ever seen Old Judges with this kind of clarity and register.

Great Job!
 

Listened to both episodes. Really enjoyed them, look forward to more.

-Keith

Jay and Justin--

Great job and I enjoyed both episodes, especially the conversation with the LOC.

Cheers,
Mike

I listened to episode one pretty good! Im not familiar with Sound Cloud, and when I searched for The Monster Podcast, two different podcasts showed up with the same name (but I found yours) Getting ready to listed to Episode #2 good luck!
Larry

Thanks for the kind words and support, everyone! We'll have new episodes coming shortly. Dont hesitate to drop us a line on here or via email with show ideas, questions, or other feedback.

Justin

Do you know the age of Mr Edwards when he passed? Did he collect as a child or was it a collection he amassed as an adult? What years did he collect?

He died in 1943, and was a young man. His collection wound up with poet Carl Sandburg who donated the collection to the Library of Congress in 1954.

Here’s some more info about the library of Congress collection, including scans of every card front and back:

https://www.loc.gov/collections/base...is-collection/

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/bbc/

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001696352/

I will
 

check it out!

:)

Great Job guys. Can't wait for the next installment.

our first press!
 

Thanks to Sports Collectors Daily for the great writeup on the podcast!

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...-t206-podcast/

Listened to episode 1 earlier today and thoroughly enjoyed it. I plan on listening to episode 2 tomorrow.

Hi folks!

Episode 3 of the Monster Podcast is live!

Check out our conversation about T206s with Peter Devereaux, author of the new book, "GAME FACES: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress."

https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-p...-of-game-faces

The book includes 300 beautiful hi-res photos of T206s and other pre-war tobacco cards, and fascinating stories about the cards and the time in which they were produced.

Buy GAME FACES here: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Faces-Ba.../dp/158834634X

Can't wait to check this one out!

Thanks, Luke! Hope you enjoy it!

Great job on this podcast... I've enjoyed each one. Thank you both for doing it.

Monster Podcast Episode 4 is live: Building a $25K Monster
 

Hi N54ers!

I’m pleased to announce that episode 4 of The Monster Podcast is live! In this one, Jay and I provide a blueprint for building the complete 520 card set for a budget of $25,000.

LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-p...-blueprint-for

Enjoy, and let us know what you think!

Justin
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This one was great! Well Done!

Ep. 5 of The Monster Podcast- Basics on backs
 

Hi N54ers!

I’m pleased to announce that episode 5 of The Monster Podcast is live:

https://m.soundcloud.com/the-monster...asics-on-backs

In this one, we discuss the different T206 advertising backs & why collectors care about them. Jay's back ranking from the episode is pasted below.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think!

Justin
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Here's Jay's back scarcity ranking from the episode:

B.S. TIER
Old Mill brown
Lenox brown
Blank back
Ty Cobb

SUPER TOUGH TIER
Broad Leaf 460
Drum
Uzit
Lenox black
Broad Leaf 350
Red Hindu
Carolina Brights

TOP TIER
American Beauty 460
Brown Hindu
Cycle 460
Piedmont 350-460 factory 42

TOUGH TIER
American Beauty 350 frame
American Beauty 350 no frame
Cycle 350
EPDG
Tolstoi

PLUS BACKS
Old Mill (plus Southern variation)
Polar Bear
Sovereign 150
Sovereign 350 series apple green
Sovereign 350 series forest green
Sovereign 460

SWEET CAPORAL FACTORY VARIATIONS
Sweet Caporal 150 factory 649 overprint
Sweet Caporal 150 factory 25
Sweet Caporal 350 factory 25
Sweet Caporal 350-460 factory 25
Sweet Caporal 350-460 factory 42
Sweet Caporal 350-460 factory 42 scroll

COMMONS
Piedmont 150 factory 25
Piedmont 350 factory 25
Piedmont 350-460 factory 25
Sweet Caporal 350-460 factory 30
Sweet Caporal 150 factory 30
Sweet Caporal 350 factory 30

Just got all caught up on these. Good stuff! Looking forward to more of them!

I just finished listening to these and enjoyed them greatly. Ready for episode 6!

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Thanks for the kind words about the podcast, everyone! So glad you’re enjoying it. We’ll be recording episode 6 very soon!

Justin
Co-host, The Monster Podcast

New episode of The Monster Podcast!
 

Hi everyone,

Hope you're staying safe and healthy! Jay and I just recorded (remotely from our COVID quarantines) and posted episode 6 of The Monster Podcast. We discuss the story behind T206 ultra-rarities and short prints.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-podcast-452884140

Or on iTunes: apple.co/2TiXCFo

Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Justin

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New! The Monster Podcast episode 7 (population reports)
 

Hi fellow quarantinees!

Jay and I just released Episode 7 of The Monster Podcast. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of grading companies' population reports and how to use them to guide decisions about collecting T206s.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-podcast-452884140

Or on iTunes (new episode should be here tmrw): apple.co/2TiXCFo

Enjoy, stay safe and thanks for listening!

Justin

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Terrific guys

I just started listening to this and am LOVING it - great job guys!

Thanks for listening and for the nice feedback!

Stay safe!

Justin

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The Monster Podcast episode 8 with ex-MLB hurler Dean Kiekhefer
 

Hi folks!

We just released Episode 8 of The Monster Podcast. We welcome former MLB pitcher Dean Kiekhefer (Cardinals, A's) for a fun discussion about his time in the big leagues, seeing himself on a baseball card for the first time, and his quest to amass the ugliest T206 sets ever with his "beater binder" project.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-p...dean-kiekhefer

Or on iTunes: apple.co/2TiXCFo

Enjoy, stay safe and thanks for listening!

Justin

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Very informative. Well worth a listen.

Thanks for listening and for the endorsement, Pete!

New episode of The Monster Podcast re signed T206s
 

Hi gang!

We just released Episode 9 of The Monster Podcast. We welcome fellow collector and N54er Paul Mifsud of SignedT206.com (and the fantastic must-follow Instagram account www.instagram.com/SignedT206) for a fun and informative conversation about collecting autographed T206s, including their history, rarity, value and how to spot authentics and fakes.

https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-p...ned-t206s-with

Or on iTunes: apple.co/2TiXCFo

Enjoy, stay safe and thanks for listening!

Justin

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Another great episode! Highly recommend.

Thanks, Joe! So glad folks are enjoying listening to the podcast as much as we enjoy making them!

If you have any suggestions for future topics or guests, drop 'em here!

Justin

Great
 

Up to Episode 4. Great stuff so far!

Mark

Thanks so much, Mark!

We also just posted this episode guide with info on our past podcasts and links to helpful resources: https://themonsterpodcast.com/episode-guide

Justin

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Great listen as always. The tidbit about players getting royalties from Lawrence Ritter for their contributions was very interesting. I have some letters written by Rube Marquand where he specifically suggests that the person should check out “The Glory of Their Times”. It all makes sense now

Glad you enjoyed it! Would love to see those letters! I feel like Paul might want to get his hands on those, too!

Justin

I am not a T206 collector. I've owned a few over the years, but have no desire to go down that path. That being said, I've listened to all of your episodes and found it VERY enjoyable. Keep 'em coming!

Episode 10 of The Monster Podcast
 

Happy holidays!

We just released Episode 10 of The Monster Podcast, "Flushing out the fakes," about reprints, fakes, and altered T206 cards. We also chat a bit about the future of T206 collecting. Listen below:

https://soundcloud.com/the-monster-p...ushing-out-the

Or subscribe/listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2TiXCFo

Enjoy, stay safe and thanks for listening!

Justin

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