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Tales from the Warehouse: A MeiGray Podcast

Tales from the Warehouse: A MeiGray Podcast

By MeiGray

Welcome to Tales from the Warehouse: A MeiGray Podcast. Radio veteran and game-worn collector Scott Linn anchors MeiGray's episodes, featuring members of our staff and guests from the basketball and hockey game-worn worlds!
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Volume 6: Knowing the Hobby (feat. Stu Oxenhorn & Patrick Midney)

Tales from the Warehouse: A MeiGray PodcastSep 19, 2022

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Volume 27: The 2024 NoVa Expo (feat. Francis Rady & Dave Meisel)

Volume 27: The 2024 NoVa Expo (feat. Francis Rady & Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with MeiGray's Northern Virginia Game-Worn Hockey Jersey Expo founder Francis Rady and MeiGray's Washington Capitals Sales Director Dave Meisel to recap last weekend at the NoVa Game-Worn Expo, discuss the growth of Game-Worn events and drop some summer news from MeiGray.


Mar 27, 202435:41
Volume 26: The NHL Trade Deadline (feat. Geoff Spaid & Gray Richards)

Volume 26: The NHL Trade Deadline (feat. Geoff Spaid & Gray Richards)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with MeiGray's NHL Program Director Geoff Spaid and Nashville Predators Sales Lead Gray Richards to discuss all things revolving around the NHL Trade Deadline including, a Game-Worn collector's perspective on the Trade Deadline, recapping the moves of MeiGray Program Teams, predictions for the rest of the season and more!


Mar 26, 202438:33
Volume 25: The 2024 Stadium Series (feat. Geoff Spaid & Casey Surma)

Volume 25: The 2024 Stadium Series (feat. Geoff Spaid & Casey Surma)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with MeiGray's NHL Program Director Geoff Spaid and Casey Surma to discuss all things 2024 Devils & Flyers Stadium Series Weekend, authenticating at a live event, stories from the weekend and more!


Feb 28, 202444:49
Volume 24 : What To Do When You're New? A Game-Worn Collector's Perspective (feat. Patrick Midney & Gray Richards)

Volume 24 : What To Do When You're New? A Game-Worn Collector's Perspective (feat. Patrick Midney & Gray Richards)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with MeiGray's Patrick Midney & Gray Richards to discuss the Game-Worn hobby, navigating Game-Worn jersey social media groups, auction house strategies, buying an item without an LOA and more!


Feb 14, 202433:24
Volume 23: The Nashville Predators (feat. Daniel Rogers & Gray Richards)

Volume 23: The Nashville Predators (feat. Daniel Rogers & Gray Richards)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with veteran Preds Game-Worn collector Daniel Rogers & MeiGray's Gray Richards to discuss all things Predators Game-Worn, what makes Smashville a great hockey town and more!



Jan 31, 202435:40
Volume 22: The 2024 Winter Classic (feat. Patrick Midney & J Gray)

Volume 22: The 2024 Winter Classic (feat. Patrick Midney & J Gray)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with MeiGray's Patrick Midney and J Gray to discuss working an event like the 2024 Winter Classic from an authentication perspective, their thoughts on the Winter Classic jerseys, and more!

Our Seattle Kraken Winter Classic Photoshoot Jersey & Game Used-Stick Auction is live now through Jan. 25 at 10:20 PM ET at MeiGrayAuctions.com!

Jan 17, 202420:19
Volume 21: Capital of Collecting (feat. Bert Woods & Dave Meisel)

Volume 21: Capital of Collecting (feat. Bert Woods & Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.
Scott sits down with MeiGray's Dave Meisel and collector Bert Woods to discuss The Hobby from a Capitals Collector's perspective, how to get into collecting the Washington Capitals, ideas for the Cap's 50th Anniversary jerseys, and more!

Jan 17, 202437:13
Volume 20: The PWHL (feat. Dave Meisel & J Gray)

Volume 20: The PWHL (feat. Dave Meisel & J Gray)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports. Scott sits down with MeiGray's Dave Meisel and J Gray to discuss the new Professional Women's Hockey League, how collectors should be feeling about buying PWHL jerseys, what to look forward to in the new league, and more!

Dec 20, 202327:36
Volume 19: The Devil's are in the Details (feat. Drew Wojciechowski & Chris Lipka)

Volume 19: The Devil's are in the Details (feat. Drew Wojciechowski & Chris Lipka)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.


Scott sits down with MeiGray's Drew Wojciechowski and long-time collector Chris Lipka to discuss collecting New Jersey Devils Game-Worn gear, how they got their start in the hobby, what they think of the Devil's current uniforms, and more!

Dec 06, 202330:19
Volume 18: Collector's Roundtable (feat. Stu Oxenhorn & Jim Montague)

Volume 18: Collector's Roundtable (feat. Stu Oxenhorn & Jim Montague)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

Scott sits down with Stu Oxenhorn and Jim Montague to discuss the current state of the Game-Worn Jersey hobby as a whole, what has changed in the Game-Worn Jersey world over the years, and how to get started in the hobby.


Email sales@meigray.com or visit MeiGray.com to request, pre-order and purchase jerseys for the 2023-24 NHL season.


Nov 22, 202331:16
Volume 17: 2023-24 NHL Program (feat. Dave Meisel)

Volume 17: 2023-24 NHL Program (feat. Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

As the 2023-24 NHL season is just around the corner, Scott sits down with Dave Meisel to discuss the six NHL Program teams, expansion of the sales staff and how to get your game-worn jerseys for the upcoming season.

Email sales@meigray.com or visit MeiGray.com to request, pre-order and purchase jerseys for the 2023-24 NHL season.

Oct 06, 202331:44
Volume 16: 2023 MeiGray Expo Week (feat. Dave Meisel)

Volume 16: 2023 MeiGray Expo Week (feat. Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

With the 2023 MeiGray Expo being just a few days away, Dave Meisel discusses the last-minute details of the MeiGray Expo that you should know, including the great deals of the Grab Bag and the Summer Sale.

To register for the MeiGray Expo or to secure a slot in the Grab Bag, visit the front page of MeiGray.com.

Aug 07, 202321:30
Volume 15: The 2023 MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Expo (feat. Stu Oxenhorn)

Volume 15: The 2023 MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Expo (feat. Stu Oxenhorn)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

In Volume 15, Stu Oxenhorn talks about the details of the 18th Annual MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Expo, including stories of Expos past and things to expect from this year's Expo.

To register for the MeiGray Expo, visit the front page of MeiGray.com. Registration is free and comes with tons of benefits.

Jul 24, 202322:57
Volume 14: Consignments (feat. Dave Meisel)

Volume 14: Consignments (feat. Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

In Volume 14, Dave Meisel discusses the process of consigning game-worn jerseys and game-used items with MeiGray, including why to consign, authentication, the consignor's control and more.

Jun 02, 202331:10
Volume 13: The 2023 Stadium Series (feat. Patrick Midney & Geoff Spaid)

Volume 13: The 2023 Stadium Series (feat. Patrick Midney & Geoff Spaid)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

In Volume 13, Patrick Midney and Geoff Spaid talk about MeiGray's involvement with the 2023 Stadium Series, including what authentication looks like from the locker room to the ice and all the way back at the warehouse.

Apr 18, 202328:58
Volume 12: The Puck Program (feat. Patrick Midney)

Volume 12: The Puck Program (feat. Patrick Midney)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales From the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

In Volume 12, Patrick Midney talks all about MeiGray's Puck Program, including how to get your hands on warm-up, game and goal pucks from this year and previous seasons.

Mar 27, 202320:25
Volume 11: The Art of Jersey Design (feat. Dave Meisel & Elliot Gerard)

Volume 11: The Art of Jersey Design (feat. Dave Meisel & Elliot Gerard)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports.

In Volume 11, special guest Elliot Gerard of the Heartlent Group and Dave Meisel discuss the creative process that goes into designing some of the latest and greatest jerseys that are worn in the PHF.

Feb 15, 202336:50
Volume 10: Reverse Retro 2.0 (feat. Dave Meisel & Geoff Spaid)

Volume 10: Reverse Retro 2.0 (feat. Dave Meisel & Geoff Spaid)

With  longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from  the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other  week.

In Volume 10, Dave Meisel and Geoff Spaid sit down and discuss the return of the NHL's Reverse Retro program. Dave, Geoff and Scott cover all seven of MeiGray's program teams and talk about designs and jerseys they like from across the NHL and even some they would change if they had the chance.

Dec 13, 202243:23
Volume 9: The 2022-23 PHF Program (feat. Carly Jackson, Madison Packer & Dave Meisel)

Volume 9: The 2022-23 PHF Program (feat. Carly Jackson, Madison Packer & Dave Meisel)

With  longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn,  "Tales from  the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing  various  topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports,  every other  week.

In Volume 9, Dave Meisel discusses the details of the 2022-23 PHF Program while PHF players Carly Jackson and Madison Packer give their perspective on the growing sport of women's hockey, their equipment deals, what they think of MeiGray and more.

Nov 14, 202232:54
Volume 8: The 2022-23 NBA & MeiGray Program (feat. Barry Meisel)

Volume 8: The 2022-23 NBA & MeiGray Program (feat. Barry Meisel)

With  longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from  the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various  topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other  week.

In Volume 8, Barry Meisel discusses the NBA & MeiGray Game-Worn Jersey Authentication Program for the 2022-23 NBA Season as well as what our partnerships with individual NBA teams means for the collecting community.

Oct 31, 202218:48
Volume 7: The 2022-23 NHL Program (feat. Drew Wojciechowski)

Volume 7: The 2022-23 NHL Program (feat. Drew Wojciechowski)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

In Volume 7, Drew Wojciechowski introduces the 2022-23 MeiGray-NHL Program including the pre-order process and details what makes it run so successfully.

Oct 11, 202237:17
Volume 6: Knowing the Hobby (feat. Stu Oxenhorn & Patrick Midney)

Volume 6: Knowing the Hobby (feat. Stu Oxenhorn & Patrick Midney)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week. 

In Volume 6, Stu Oxenhorn and Patrick Midney discuss safely navigating our favoirte hobby between two of MeiGray’s youngest and oldest collectors.

Sep 19, 202227:44
Volume 5: Live from the Expo (feat. Phil Pritchard, with Barry, Stu & Dave)

Volume 5: Live from the Expo (feat. Phil Pritchard, with Barry, Stu & Dave)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

In an extended Volume 5, Barry, Stu and Dave reprise our "game-worn roundtable" from the 2022 MeiGray Expo. The MeiGray staffers discuss some questions from both the live and listening audience and discuss the coolest items in the room with Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard!

Jul 26, 202228:54
Volume 4: On the Market (feat. Dave Meisel)

Volume 4: On the Market (feat. Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

In an extended Volume 4, Scott speaks with Dave Meisel about the booming game-worn market, how things have changed in both the last 2 years and the last 20, how card and jersey values compare and more!

Jun 21, 202248:47
Volume 3: Game-Worn Authentication (feat. Jim Montague)

Volume 3: Game-Worn Authentication (feat. Jim Montague)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

In Volume 3, Scott speaks with Jim Montague about how MeiGray approaches authentication in the game-worn space.

May 23, 202234:26
Volume 2: The Big Bang (feat. Barry Meisel)

Volume 2: The Big Bang (feat. Barry Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

Volume 2 features MeiGray Co-Founder, President and COO Barry Meisel recounts how he turned a dream into reality with the help of Bob Gray, MeiGray's Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO.

Apr 07, 202232:41
Volume 1: Introductions (feat. Dave Meisel)

Volume 1: Introductions (feat. Dave Meisel)

With longtime collector and sports talk radio host Scott Linn, "Tales from the Warehouse" features a rotating MeiGray host discussing various topics from our business and the hobby, across all sports, every other week.

This week, Dave Meisel (MeiGray's Vice President of Content, PHF Game-Worn Jersey Program Director and Bruins, Blue Jackets and Capitals sales manager) and Scott give an introduction and an update on how MeiGray has changed (and not changed) since we last connected in person with the hobby at the 2019 MeiGray Expo.

Mar 11, 202225:03