Coffee & Cardboard

WaxOffCards & ClipstoneTradingCardCo

Coffee & Cardboard is a laid‑back, collector driven podcast hosted by Tom (@WaxOffCards) and Ryan (@ClipstoneTradingCardCo).

It’s two mates talking about the hobby we love, cardboard! Sharing pickups, favorite sets, collecting quirks, nostalgic throwbacks, and the moments that make this hobby so addictive.

The focus is on the fun side of collecting: the cards that mean something, the stories behind them, the thrill of the chase, and the community that forms around cardboard. Conversations include personal collecting journeys to hobby observations, with the occasional guest joining to add their own perspective, but the heart of the show is always the banter between two collectors who genuinely love what they collect.

You can follow our collecting journeys in the following places:

Tom - @WaxOffCards (Youtube, Instagram & TikTok)

Ryan - @ClipstoneTradingCardCo (Instagram & TikTok)

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12 episodes
fortnightly
Avg 48 min
English

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#12
August 17 · 1 hr
Episode 12: From The Recliner
Tom & Ryan chat through their day at the Topps Flagship Premier League launch with SideCards & we’ve finally got our first guest on Coffee & Cardboard. Callum, aka 'From The Recliner', jumps on to talk about his first year in the hobby, Fanatics Fest, The National, meeting people, all the good stuff.
#11
August 3 · 43 min
Episode 11: Grading
Ryan & Tom are back for Episode 11 after a busy run in and out of the hobby. We break down what’s been happening, share some BTS updates, and chat grading for a minute. Simple, fun, hobby‑filled catch‑up.
#10
July 20 · 56 min
Episode 10: Goodbye Harry Wilson?
Tom's worst hobby nightmare came true upon the announcement of Harry Wilson leaving for Leeds United, so.. the question is, where does his PC go from here? Also, how is Ryan finding preparing for more than one Card Show at a time? All that & more in Episode 10!
S1 · E9
July 7 · 57 min
Episode 9: First Time Vending
Tom never thought he'd vend at a card show.. but that changed recently! Catch up with all the vending shenanigans and Ryan's time at the Birmingham Card Show in Episode 9 of Coffee & Cardboard!
#8
June 22 · 54 min
Episode 8: World Cup Fever
The FIFA World Cup is now underway! Tom & Ryan have world cup fever in today's episode! Ryan recaps the Leicester Card Show, Tom touches on preparing for his first time vending & we kick off a brand new game show!
#7
June 8 · 59 min
Episode 7: Card Show Season
Card Show season is in full swing & in episode 7 Tom breaks down his visit to the Brighton InterSports Paradiso & together Tom & Ryan recap their joint visit to The Sports Card Social in Milton Keynes this past weekend. From Friday night graft from Tom to Ryan having one of his most successful shows to date, this is not one to miss! Proudly Sponsored by SideCards
#6
May 25 · 47 min
Episode 6: Our Top 5 Cards
Tom & Ryan go big in Episode 6 as we reveal our 'Top 5 Dream Cards' if money was no object. Pure grails galore! We both come from a different viewpoint, and we would love to hear from you about your Top 5!
#5
May 11 · 47 min
Episode 5: Pop Culture
In Episode 5 Tom and Ryan cover Pop Culture collecting, whilst we don't personally dabble in the modern day collections too heavily, we certainly had a lot to talk about!
#4
April 27 · 42 min
Episode 4: London Card Show XL
In Episode 4 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan recap an amazing long weekend spent at the ExCel for the London Card Show XL! Tom shares his experience walking the show & creating content whilst Ryan had a joint experience of vending on the Friday & walking the show on Saturday!
#3
April 15 · 37 min
Episode 3: Talking Sets
In Episode 3 of Coffee & Cardboard, Tom & Ryan dive deep into the world of cardboard as the excitement builds toward the FIFA World Cup. We break down the sets worth keeping an eye on in the coming months from emerging releases gaining early hype to iconic sets that always heat up around major tournaments. But it’s not all about what’s new. We also take a nostalgic turn and chat through our favorite sets of all time, the ones that shaped our collecting journeys.
#2
April 6 · 35 min
Episode 2: Our First Time
Episode 2 is here, and Tom & Ryan are talking about their first time… at a card show. Yes, it’s exactly as awkward, exciting, and confusing as it sounds. From walking in like two lost puppies to pretending we totally knew what we were doing, we break down every moment of our debut in the wild world of card shows.
#1
March 29 · 35 min
Episode 1: Why We Collect and Why We’re Here
Episode 1 kicks things off with the story behind Coffee & Cardboard. How a casual conversation between two mates turned into the idea to start a podcast about the hobby we love. We also dive into both of our collecting journeys so far and what has lead us up to this point.

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