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From Layoff to Sports Art Stardom: Mike Olson’s Journey in The Hobby | The Up & In Show

From Layoff to Sports Art Stardom: Mike Olson’s Journey in The Hobby | The Up & In Show

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 In this episode of The Up & In Show, former MLB pitcher Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Mike Olson, a hyper-focused sports card artist whose incredible work is taking the collectibles world by storm. 🎨⚾ Mike shares his inspiring journey—how getting laid off pushed him to pursue art full-time with the support of his wife, how he commissions sports card paintings and sketches, and why his detail-oriented process makes his pieces highly valuable to collectors in The Hobby. They also dive into: ✅ The story behind the Josh Jung Captain America card 🇺🇸 ✅ How he created the Bryce Harper card to commemorate his 300th home run 💥 ✅ The influence of Matt Strahm’s card show on his career ✅ The importance of art in sports card collecting 🎨🏆 📌 Connect with Mike Olson for commissioned pieces at mikeolsonart.com 📲 Follow him on IG: @mikeolsonart 📺 Watch now & hear how art and sports collide in this must-listen episode! Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with the biggest names in sports, collectibles, and culture. 🚀 #TheHobby #SportsArt #BaseballCards #BryceHarper #JoshJung #MLB #TheUpAndInShow #CardCollecting #ArtCollecting #MikeOlsonArt #AnthonyRanaudo #BaseballArt
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