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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 37 MIN

We're Testing AI Card Grading & PSA Should Be Nervous | E44

from Behind the Breaks · host Matt Hasson and RJ Watters

We're back together and diving straight into the biggest conversations in the hobby right now.RJ has been deep in the lab — inspecting cards with a digital microscope, precision tools, and prepping submissions like never before. But this time, it’s not just PSA… we’re talking AI grading, TAG submissions, and whether technology might actually expose how inconsistent traditional grading has been.We break down:RJ’s new card grading setup (microscopes, centering tools, and hard truths)Sending cards to PSA vs TAG — and why the decision is getting harderPSA’s massive turnaround time problem and their promises for the futureThe growing frustration in the hobby around grading delays and trustWhether AI grading could change the hobby foreverThen we shift to baseball — and things get heated.Matt opens up about his Cubs signing Alex Bregman and why the 2017 Astros scandal still doesn’t sit right. Can you root for a player tied to cheating once he’s on your team? We debate integrity, second chances, and whether fans ever really forget.If you’re into sports cards, grading strategy, hobby trends, or just real collector talk — this one’s for you.Get the Ruler here: https://amzn.to/4sUJsvbNew episodes weekly. Subscribe and join the conversation.

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