Posted by Jeremy on December 4, 2008 under Readers Mailbag | 
For those of you who have not yet heard of this show, “The Hobby” is a weekly radio show that airs on Buffalo’s WGR 550 AM on Saturday mornings from 8-9 AM EST. There are also archives available for your online listening pleasure. The show is hosted by Mike Schopp and it covers various elements of the sports card collecting industry.
This week’s show features my good friend Mario Alejandro from Wax Heaven discussing the world of sportscard blogging. If you haven’t read Mario’s blog by now…what are you waiting for? Mario recently passed 500,000 visitors to his site in just a little more than a year’s time. For a podunk blogger like me who gets excited when I reach 500 daily page views, this is quite an accomplishment.
Take some time to enjoy “The Hobby”. Mike Schopp has worked very hard to present our exciting hobby in a positive light to new audiences. Mike is always open to receiving emails for future show ideas and concepts.
Posted by Jeremy on October 9, 2008 under Market Watch |
I just got an email from my friend Mike Schopp, host of sports card collecting show “The Hobby“. This week’s show will feature Joe Orlando Editor in Chief of PSA’s Sports Market Report and head buyer Reed Kasaoka from Dave and Adam’s Card World to break down some vintage sets.
This show airs Saturday Mornings at 8 AM EST on WGR’s 550 AM in Buffalo. The show has live streaming audio from its website and also archives past shows. Check it out! Our hobby’s integration into the mainstream media is a good thing.
If you have ideas or requests for show content, contact Mike Schopp at thehobby@wgr550.com.
Posted by Jeremy on September 5, 2008 under Market Watch |
WGR 550 AM Saturday 8-11 AM EST
Well, it’s about time that we had a talk show that transcends the normal daily banter of sports and delves into the sports card and memorabilia market.
Mike Schopp of WGR 550 AM in Buffalo and co-host of “Mike and The Bulldog Show” is beginning a new Saturday morning show called “The Hobby” The show will feature an array of experts and enthusiasts within the industry shedding more light on a variety of topics relative to the sports card and memorabilia market.
The show is slated to be on from 8 AM to 11 AM EST on Saturdays and is available for podcasts or listening online. It will also have online archives available for downloads. “The Hobby” has its maiden voyage set for this Saturday September 6th.
Schopp is, himself, a collector and his newfound passion for the hobby is compelling. I had the distinct honor or taping a brief show segment with him talking about baseball prospects and the nuances of the online marketplace. While my interview skills are as raw as an 18 year old pitcher in AA, I am humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to share some opinions on the show.
I, for one, think ”The Hobby” has the potential to be a big hit not only in the Buffalo area, but on the national scene as well. Our beloved hobby can definitely use a shot in the arm connecting with various media outlets in an effort to attract new collectors to this exciting hobby and market.
Show your support for the show by listening in. Mike is also very accessible via email Schopp@wgr550.com and is open to listening to various ideas for show topics and discussions.
