The Collective Member Spotlight: Conor Carroll – From Chico to the Hobby Circuit (Part 1) скачать в хорошем качестве

The Collective Member Spotlight: Conor Carroll – From Chico to the Hobby Circuit (Part 1)

Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Collective Member Spotlight — a new interview series highlighting the personalities, passion, and humor that make The Collective what it is. In this episode, we sit down with Conor Carroll, a NorCal native, military veteran, and one of the most recognizable faces in the football card hobby. Conor shares his story — from collecting baseball cards as a kid in Chico, California, to finding brotherhood and purpose through The Collective’s Facebook community. 💬 Topics include: -His path from Nebraska roots to Northern California life -How Marvel cards and 90s nostalgia shaped his collecting -The rise of football cards and his love for “cracked ice” -Finding purpose, laughter, and friendship through the hobby -Why The Collective stands apart as more than just a card room 🔥 This series isn’t about who spends the most — it’s about the people who make this hobby thrive. 👉 Join the family: Join The Collective on Facebook 🎯 Subscribe to One of One Designs for more Member Spotlights, hobby insights, and stories that define the culture. 00:00 – Opening & Introduction The Collective Member Spotlight kicks off — meet host Steven Arce and guest Conor Carroll. 00:30 – Who Is Conor Carroll? From Nebraska to Chico, NorCal upbringing, and life outside the hobby. 01:45 – Family & Career How his family shaped his outlook — brother’s a history professor, sister a dance teacher, and Conor’s military background. 03:00 – The NorCal Hobby Scene Why cards are alive and well up north — from retail hunts to local shops. 03:50 – Childhood Collecting Origins Trips to baseball games, antique shops, and the 90s baseball boom. 05:00 – The Marvel Cards Story How a lost childhood collection came full circle seven years later. 07:00 – Collector or Investor? Where Conor fits — flash junkie, casual PC guy, and lover of pretty autos. 08:45 – Nebraska Pride PC Building a PC around Dylan Raiola and his family’s football legacy. 10:30 – The Shift from Baseball to Football How the 90s baseball craze evolved into today’s football hobby culture. 12:00 – Niners Nation Growing up watching Montana, Rice, and Young — and finding a lifelong team. 13:30 – Hobby Therapy & Community Why the hobby means more than money — it’s retail therapy and connection. 15:00 – Flash Lines & Camaraderie How mystery lines and memes keep The Collective’s culture alive. 16:30 – Finding The Collective From Dad’s page to discovering The Collective — and making it home base. 18:20 – Quick Hits Segment Favorite snack, favorite brands, and why Spectra & Obsidian get unfair hate. 19:40 – Cracked Ice Obsession Why cracked ice parallels are Conor’s ultimate insert chase. 21:00 – Building the Perfect Repack How Conor would design a fair, affordable, and fun repack for everyone. 22:40 – Hobby Humor & Inside Jokes The “Tickle Monster” rumor and banter with The Collective crew. 24:30 – If You Were a Vegetable... Conor’s legendary “artichoke heart” answer — pure Collective energy. 25:30 – Wrap Up (Part 1) Closing thoughts on The Collective, community, and what’s next.