WeTheHobby’s Story + What’s Next for Topps, Live Selling, and the Hobby

WeTheHobby
Nov 12
2 min read

The Hobby Never Sleeps - Episode 32

Welcome back to The Hobby Never Sleeps! Today, we're joined by a special guest, Zach Stanley, CEO of We the Hobby.

We dive into the massive NFL action from the past week, starting with a discussion about Dante's Vikings getting crushed and the ongoing debate around JJ McCarthy. We cover the Buffalo Bills' tough loss to the Miami Dolphins and dissect why Josh Allen and the team looked "gassed" playing in the heat. We also debate the QB draft classes of 2018 vs. 2020 and the Jonathan Taylor MVP hype. Plus, a look at the Chargers' league-worst offensive line and Justin Herbert. Later in the show, Zach gives an exclusive look into the founding vision of We the Hobby, focusing on community and the company's structure. He shares his past experiences in the fantasy sports and sports betting software space , and discusses the current collectible market, from the growth of live shopping platforms to new products like Topps Cosmic Chrome and the excitement around soccer and Disney cards.

0:00:00 - Intro: The Hobby Never Sleeps

0:00:05 - Dante's Vikings Got Crushed

0:00:14 - Special Guest: Zach Stanley, CEO of We the Hobby

0:00:19 - JJ McCarthy & Vikings QB Situation

0:01:36 - Is Seattle the Best Team in the NFL?

0:02:08 - NFL Draft Class Debate: 2018 vs. 2020 (Baker, Josh, Darnold, Saquon) 0:02:49 - Jonathan Taylor MVP Hype

0:03:32 - Bills Loss to the Miami Dolphins Reaction

0:04:14 - Did the Heat Gas Josh Allen and the Bills?

0:05:44 - Concerns over Bills OC Joe Brady

0:06:36 - Chargers' League-Worst Offensive Line

0:07:44 - The Best Team in the AFC West

0:16:38 - The Vision and Community of We the Hobby