Building the Future of the Hobby, One Scan at a Time (Brian Ludden of Ludex)

SUMMARY In this episode of the "Trading Cards and Collectibles" podcast on the Radcast Network, host Ryan Alford welcomes Brian Ludden, co-founder of Ludex, as his new co-host. They discuss the evolution of the trading card hobby, the impact of technology like the Ludex app, and the importance of community among collectors. Brian shares insights into market trends and the app’s features, while both hosts highlight how collecting connects people of all ages. The episode wraps up with an invitation for listeners to join the community and share their own collecting stories. TAKEAWAYS Evolution of the trading card hobby Role of technology in enhancing the collecting experience Community aspect of trading card collecting Personal stories related to family involvement in the hobby Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trading card interest Development and features of the Ludex app Data insights and market trends from Ludex scans Importance of informed decision-making for collectors Social interactions and relationship-building through trading cards Future of trading cards and collectibles in relation to technology and community engagement