From Paris to Chicago, it’s been a crazy week. I find myself at one of the largest cons in the Midwest on its busiest days! This episode takes you to the heart of Hall 2A at C2/E2, even though we started in parking lot B.

Even with some jet lag and a more subdued schedule I still managed to run into some old friends and make a couple new ones. One the program:

Returning guests:

Victor from @Fandads

Nicole Marhenke from @Peaceloveandfandoms

Todd Hoffman from @bigtlilt & @wstrmedia

And new to the program: 501st Star Garrison member

James Clevenger @cl3v3ng3r.

We wrap by talking about a newer con in Joliet that has its second show later this September, FAME. We speak with Angelos Storino who’s with the Digital Media Studio of Joliet public library

https://jolietlibrary.org/digital-media-studio-department/

https://jolietlibrary.org/star-wars-day/

Older Leonardi episode:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G9UJh6PdwFgmgJtnOWz1M?si=NbJL6IMzQXqOD0Ex7_B-vw

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News and notes with a little European flair! First we talk about the new Smugglers Outpost release, and what a better way to do it than talk with a Topps artist in the middle of Paris! Sketch artist Stephane Leonardi returns to the program to talk about his work on the set and coming back to Chicago later this year for the National.

We also change gears, and multiple time zones, and invite back friend of the show Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations to talk about the recent release of the full Maul Shadow Lord Trailer.

Find Stephane Leonardi online:

Instagram @artofatephaneleonardi

Website: www.stephaneleonardi.com

Or email: stephaneleonardi@gmail.com

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@forceghostconversations on IG

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The Chicago Sports Spectacular is a show that takes place 2 times a year at the Donald E. Stephans Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. It typically features many sports and entertainment autograph opportunities plus fields a health vendor area for card and sports collectible seekers, plus of late, more places to submit cards and autos for authentication and grading. At the show I got to catch up with with some old friends and vendors to gauge the hobby and show: Andrew ‘Augie’ Augustine - A teacher who has been on the show before and sells an eclectic range of collectibles as a side gig. Sal Barry - Hockey card seller and one part of the Puck Junk podcast team and writes about the hockey card hobby.

https://chicagosportsspectacular.com

Find Sal Barry & the Puck Junk Podcast & Newsletter

Instagram/X @puckjunk

Sal Barry https://puckjunk.com

Puck Junk Facebook Group

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/puckjunk

If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard

Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.

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Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH

You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!