Talking Shop (S1E4) - Super Bowl Recap, 2022 Topps Series 1 Preview, Michael's Bo Jackson PSA 5, What Effect Will Fanatics Have On The Shop, Protecting Your Cards

In this episode of Talking Shop, Josh and Michael recap the Super Bowl and look towards the NFL Draft in April. The guys preview 2022 Topps Series 1 and some of the big rookies in the first baseball release of the season. Why did Josh get into the hobby business? Card from the Vault and Crazy Stat of the Week. What effect will Fanatics have on the hobby? How to pick which cards to protect and how to protect them. INTRO: 1:54 Is Matt Stafford a HOF candidate? https://www.statspros.com/aaron-rodgers-vs-matthew-stafford-stats/ Another Packer that is a better comp - Brett Favre - https://www.statspros.com/brett-favre-vs-matthew-stafford-stats/ NEW IN THE SHOP: 18:26 Top rookies (hitters) Wander Franco (Tampa Bay) Vidal Brujan (Tampa Bay) Jarren Durran (Red Sox) Brandon Marsh (Angels) Gavin Sheets (Chisox) Bryan De La Cruz (Marins) AN INSIDE LOOK AT GSC, CARD FROM THE VAULT, CRAZY STAT OF THE WEEK: 26:11 CARD TIPS & ADVICE (LISTENER QUESTIONS): 40:15 What does the Fanatics acquisition of Topps mean for the hobby? (Derrick) How do pick cards to “protect”?  How do you protect cards (other than top loaders)? (Mark) UPCOMING PRODUCTS AND EVENTS: 1:03:00 Pokemon - Brilliant Stars (Monday) Donruss Basketball - Friday Leaf Valiant Football - Friday Events coming up Date set for Trade Night VI - March 5th --- Connect with Grand Slam Cards Rock Hill on Facebook or Instagram