It’s time to get back in the Man Cave!

Dan and Brandon are back with another episode, and this time they’re putting their sports knowledge—and their nostalgia—to the test.

First up, it’s another round of the Man Cave draft game as the guys build their ultimate five-man teams of NBA centers from the 1990s. Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and plenty of other ’90s big men are on the board. Who built the better team? That’s for YOU to decide!

Then it’s time to roll the dice again. The game lands on Mount Rushmore, the topic is sports video games, and the era is the 2000s (2000–2009). That means it’s time to dig into the games that defined Dan and Brandon’s high school and college years—from classic football and basketball titles to the sports games that dominated the era.

Which four sports video games deserve a spot on the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the 2000s? And what games are you picking?

Play along with us and let us know your choices!

Follow and subscribe to The Man Cave Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And if you have a question, topic, segment idea, or great story for the show, send it our way!

The Man Cave Podcast — real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

It&rsquo;s time to get back in the Man Cave!
Dan and Brandon are back with another episode, and this time they&rsquo;re putting their sports knowledge&mdash;and their nostalgia&mdash;to the test.
First up, it&rsquo;s another round of the Man Cave draft game as the guys build their ultimate five-man teams of NBA centers from the 1990s. Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and plenty of other &rsquo;90s big men are on the board. Who built the better team? That&rsquo;s for YOU to decide!
Then it&rsquo;s time to roll the dice again. The game lands on Mount Rushmore, the topic is sports video games, and the era is the 2000s (2000&ndash;2009). That means it&rsquo;s time to dig into the games that defined Dan and Brandon&rsquo;s high school and college years&mdash;from classic football and basketball titles to the sports games that dominated the era.
Which four sports video games deserve a spot on the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the 2000s? And what games are you picking?
Play along with us and let us know your choices!
Follow and subscribe to The Man Cave Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. And if you have a question, topic, segment idea, or great story for the show, send it our way!
The Man Cave Podcast &mdash; real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com

The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We’re here to make sports fun—keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes—just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your buddies when everyone’s just being themselves.

E-mail the podcast with pictures of your man caves and collections, stories (sports, scary, weird, it don't matter!), questions, or comments! dankaspersports@gmail.com
The Man Cave Podcast is your go-to hangout for real, unscripted conversations about sports, life, and everything in between. We&rsquo;re here to make sports fun&mdash;keeping the conversations entertaining, interesting, and knowledgeable without taking ourselves too seriously. The Man Cave is supposed to be a place where we escape to. And that's what we want to help accomplish with this podcast. From breaking down games to talking real life, hobbies, entertainment, passions, and everyday stories, this is straight-up man cave talk. No scripts, no forced takes&mdash;just honest opinions, good laughs, and the kind of conversations you&rsquo;d have with your buddies when everyone&rsquo;s just being themselves.

The Man Cave Podcast is your escape for real, unscripted conversations about sports, hobbies, life, and storytelling—no scripts, no forced takes, just Man Cave talk.

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Shaq, Hakeem & The Greatest ’90s Centers

The sports card market is always changing, and this week on The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper catches up with Ty from Slab Factory to break down what’s happening across the hobby.

Are collectors moving away from prospecting and back toward established legends? Ty explains the rise of the “GOAT market” and why cards featuring names like Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Peyton Manning, Shaquille O’Neal and other all-time greats are starting to see renewed interest. The guys also discuss whether there could ever be another Tom Brady-type investment and why Brock Purdy could be an intriguing name for collectors.

Then they dive deep into the world of grading and authentication, including the controversial Mike Baker Authentication “Diamond Crossover” certification, PSA’s blue autograph labels and the massive premiums attached to Beckett Black Labels. You’ll also hear the incredible story of a Pokémon card that sold for more than $200,000 because only two copies received a Beckett Black Label.

Ty also brings in some of his latest pickups, including a Christian Watson one-of-one autograph, Penny Hardaway inserts and some examples of how collectors can find cards priced below recent sales.

Plus, Dan and Ty talk about how to properly research card values, why you should pay attention to actual sales instead of eBay asking prices, how tools like Card Ladder and 130 Point can help, and a simple trick for determining whether a player's overall card market is trending up or down.

If you're a collector, investor, flipper or just getting back into the hobby, there's plenty to take away from this episode.

The Man Cave Podcast — real conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

The sports card market is always changing, and this week on The Man Cave Podcast, Dan Kasper catches up with Ty from Slab Factory to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the hobby.
Are collectors moving away from prospecting and back toward established legends? Ty explains the rise of the &ldquo;GOAT market&rdquo; and why cards featuring names like Michael Jordan, Barry Sanders, Peyton Manning, Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal and other all-time greats are starting to see renewed interest. The guys also discuss whether there could ever be another Tom Brady-type investment and why Brock Purdy could be an intriguing name for collectors.
Then they dive deep into the world of grading and authentication, including the controversial Mike Baker Authentication &ldquo;Diamond Crossover&rdquo; certification, PSA&rsquo;s blue autograph labels and the massive premiums attached to Beckett Black Labels. You&rsquo;ll also hear the incredible story of a Pok&eacute;mon card that sold for more than $200,000 because only two copies received a Beckett Black Label.
Ty also brings in some of his latest pickups, including a Christian Watson one-of-one autograph, Penny Hardaway inserts and some examples of how collectors can find cards priced below recent sales.
Plus, Dan and Ty talk about how to properly research card values, why you should pay attention to actual sales instead of eBay asking prices, how tools like Card Ladder and 130 Point can help, and a simple trick for determining whether a player's overall card market is trending up or down.
If you're a collector, investor, flipper or just getting back into the hobby, there's plenty to take away from this episode.
The Man Cave Podcast &mdash; real conversations about sports, hobbies, life and storytelling. No scripts. No forced takes. Just Man Cave talk.

Are Sports Card GOATs Making a Comeback? The Card Market, Rare Grades & Finding Deals with Ty from Slab Factory

Dan and Hutson are back in the Kid Cave—and this time, they're putting their taste buds to the test!

After the popularity of their sunflower seed and Big League Chew flavor bracket, the guys decided it was time for the real thing: a massive sunflower seed taste test! With more than 25 different flavors and brands, Dan and Hudson sample everything from Peanut Butter & Jelly and Chili Lime to Backyard Barbecue, Dill Pickle, Maple Brown Sugar, Cheddar Jalapeño, S'mores, Cinnamon Rolls and more.

Each flavor gets a rating from 1 to 5, and there are plenty of surprises along the way. Some flavors completely miss the mark, while others turn out to be much better than expected. They also discover that one thing matters a lot when it comes to a great sunflower seed: how long the flavor lasts.

Which seeds earn the coveted 5-star rating? Which flavors are total disappointments? And which unexpected flavors might be perfect for the dugout—or even the tree stand?

Grab a bag of seeds and join Dan and Hutson for one of the tastiest episodes yet of The Kid Cave Podcast!

Dan and Hutson are back in the Kid Cave&mdash;and this time, they're putting their taste buds to the test!
After the popularity of their sunflower seed and Big League Chew flavor bracket, the guys decided it was time for the real thing: a massive sunflower seed taste test! With more than 25 different flavors and brands, Dan and Hudson sample everything from Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly and Chili Lime to Backyard Barbecue, Dill Pickle, Maple Brown Sugar, Cheddar Jalape&ntilde;o, S'mores, Cinnamon Rolls and more.
Each flavor gets a rating from 1 to 5, and there are plenty of surprises along the way. Some flavors completely miss the mark, while others turn out to be much better than expected. They also discover that one thing matters a lot when it comes to a great sunflower seed: how long the flavor lasts.
Which seeds earn the coveted 5-star rating? Which flavors are total disappointments? And which unexpected flavors might be perfect for the dugout&mdash;or even the tree stand?
Grab a bag of seeds and join Dan and Hutson for one of the tastiest episodes yet of The Kid Cave Podcast!

The Ultimate Sunflower Seed Taste Test! Dan & Hutson Rate 25+ Flavors

Ty from Slab Factory joins The Man Cave Podcast to talk all things sports cards and collecting.

We kick things off with a look back at the first-ever Packs & Pints event at The Brewing Projekt, including why getting kids and families involved in the hobby was such a big focus—and why the event exceeded expectations.

Then we dive into the current sports-card market, including Matthew Golden, Jesus Madej, Cooper Pratt and George Lombard, and whether buying cards of young players before they become stars can pay off. We also discuss the growing popularity of Topps' Mount Rushmore inserts, the thrill—and risk—of opening vintage packs, and some of the biggest cards in the hobby that are still out there somewhere.

Ty also breaks down why modern cards can sometimes sell for more than cards of legends like Hank Aaron, the importance of rarity versus current hype, and the ultimate Babe Ruth "grail" card.

Plus, we answer listener questions about vintage unopened boxes and what makes a card truly valuable.

It's another deep dive into the sports-card hobby on The Man Cave Podcast.

Ty from Slab Factory joins The Man Cave Podcast to talk all things sports cards and collecting.
We kick things off with a look back at the first-ever Packs &amp; Pints event at The Brewing Projekt, including why getting kids and families involved in the hobby was such a big focus&mdash;and why the event exceeded expectations.
Then we dive into the current sports-card market, including Matthew Golden, Jesus Madej, Cooper Pratt and George Lombard, and whether buying cards of young players before they become stars can pay off. We also discuss the growing popularity of Topps' Mount Rushmore inserts, the thrill&mdash;and risk&mdash;of opening vintage packs, and some of the biggest cards in the hobby that are still out there somewhere.
Ty also breaks down why modern cards can sometimes sell for more than cards of legends like Hank Aaron, the importance of rarity versus current hype, and the ultimate Babe Ruth "grail" card.
Plus, we answer listener questions about vintage unopened boxes and what makes a card truly valuable.
It's another deep dive into the sports-card hobby on The Man Cave Podcast.

Shaq, Hakeem & The Greatest ’90s Centers

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