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Right About Now with Ryan Alford
Right About Now with Ryan Alford•August 15, 2025

Right About Now Evolves: New Formats, More Guests, and the Launch of Collectibles on SI

<h3 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h3> <p dir="ltr">In this special episode, Ryan Alford announces major updates to the Right About Now podcast, including a shift to more frequent guest interviews and the launch of a new &ldquo;Now in Ten&rdquo; quick-interview format. He also unveils his upcoming show, Collectibles on SI, created with Sports Illustrated, which will explore the collectibles industry alongside his sons. The episode features behind-the-scenes insights from a major collectibles event and highlights Ryan&rsquo;s gratitude for his listeners as he embarks on these new ventures.<strong><br></strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Announcement of a strategic pivot for the Right About Now podcast to focus more on guest interviews.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Introduction of a new format called &ldquo;Now in Ten&rdquo; for concise, ten-minute interviews.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Increase in the frequency of podcast episodes to two or three per week.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Launch of a new podcast titled Collectibles on SI in partnership with Sports Illustrated.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Exploration of the collectibles industry, including sports cards, memorabilia, and pop culture items.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Emphasis on providing actionable insights and market trends in the collectibles space.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Personal reflection on the host's lifelong passion for collecting and its significance.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Insights from industry insiders and experiences from major collectibles events like the Nationals.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Discussion of the evolving nature of collectibles as a serious asset class.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Encouragement for listeners to engage with both podcasts and follow upcoming content.</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>