Ep09: Whatnot Hostage Streams, Destroying Sports Cards & Action Heroes

In this episode, Matt recaps the massive success of his highly targeted Duke Blue Devils Whatnot stream, which he strategically ran right before the Duke vs. North Carolina game.This inspires Joe to pitch a chaotic and completely unethical new sales tactic for future rivalry streams: let the winning bidder actually destroy the opposing team's card. Will holding an Ohio State card hostage for Michigan buyers ruin the hobby, or is it pure entertainment?Later in the episode, Mike forces a massive pop-culture detour:The Rapper Debate: Mike defends his new favorite rapper, Connor Price, despite Matt revealing that his kids outgrew Price's music by age 12.Dead of Winter: Mike pitches a new HBO movie starring Emma Thompson, praising her highly realistic portrayal of a mid-70s action hero trying to save a kidnapped girl.Retro Ripping Expansion: Looking to expand his inventory beyond Jordan, Kobe, and Iverson, Mike asks for input on targeting Vince Carter next.