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Chris HOJ-Cast

by Chris HOJ-Cast

The HOJ-Cast began in May 2025 and features long-form explorations of collecting, market trends, and the larger ideas that shape how collectors understand and value cards. This feed also contains the complete 42-episode run of the House of Jordans podcast, originally released from December 2018 through August 2020.

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Episodes

  1. The Experience of Collecting (Chris HOJ-Cast #40)

    This episode has six parts. The first tries to explore the experience of encountering a card, though it stumbles a bit, as usual. Second is a reveal of a new Michael Jordan 1/1 and a read of its social media write-up. The third section brings in an audience reaction to the card and explains how…

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  2. The Financialization of Sports Cards (Chris HOJ-Cast #39)

    This episode has four segments. First, a few select stories from walking the floor at the 2026 National. Second, the rising market for commemorative 1/1 cards—with specific examples from Ohtani, Brady, and McGwire. Third, a recent pickup: the 1998 Topps Gold Label Class 3 Red 1/1 of Peyton…

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  3. The Collector as Artist (Chris HOJ-Cast #38)

    This episode dives deep into the Highway 99 Gold 1/1 of Michael Jordan, contemplating the card through the lenses of metaphor, design, and historical importance. It then shifts to discussing whether the collector is also an artist. The episode concludes with a few thoughts on how markets for...

  4. The Gifts of Research and Storytelling (Chris HOJ-Cast #37)

    This episode has three main sections. The first discusses Brock Purdy and the predictive power of analytics in anticipating historic breakout performances like KAT’s 2026 playoff run. The second tees up multiple topics relating to the philosophy of collecting, including: how information changes…

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  5. Iconicity (Chris HOJ-Cast #36)

    This episode has six parts: 1) a reveal of the release dates of Michael Jordan's first seven 1/1s, 2) a deep dive into the first basketball 1/1 checklist (which happens to be an MJ card); 3) a quick look at some recent MJ 1/1 sales; 4) a discussion of "iconic" status in the sports card context…

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  6. Constructing Meaning (Chris HOJ-Cast #35)

    This episode has five parts. 1) A quick dive into my Luka fandom. 2) Reflections on how research shapes collecting—and how research builds meaning. 3) Using my recent pickup (2024-25 Silhouette Holo Platinum 1/1 Luka Doncic) as a case study in how research creates meaning. 4) A review of the…

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  7. Jokic Collecting in 2026 (Chris HOJ-Cast #34)

    This episode has 5 parts. First, a discussion of PER and who has won its crown in each NBA season. Second, a review of two headline Jokic card sales with Goldin last weekend. Third, a deep dive into Joker's Totally Certified Holo Blue 1/1 run. Fourth, a synopsis of Jokic's 2025-26 season. And...

  8. The Holiest of Grails (Chris HOJ-Cast #33)

    This episode analyzes the two 1/1 MJ sales from Heritage Auctions last weekend—the Platinum Masterpiece, which sold for $2.1m, and the Purple Masterpiece, which sold for $625k.

  9. The First 15 (Chris HOJ-Cast #32)

    This episode revolves around my recent pick up of the "Heart and Soul" Gold 1/1 of Michael Jordan—using this card as a springboard into discussing: (1) MJ's first fifteen 1/1s ever made, (2) the historic "Heart and Soul" 30-card set, (3) my recent public poll asking collectors to choose their...

  10. Valuing Michael Jordan 1/1s (Chris HOJ-Cast #31)

    This episode has three parts. First, a registry of the 72 first MJ 1/1s is introduced—identifying the 37 cards that are publicly owned, the 21 that are privately owned, and the 14 that have yet to surface. Second is an exercise in 1/1 valuation methods, specifically towards estimating a price for...

  11. At A Collecting Crossroads (Chris HOJ-Cast #30)

    This episode has 3 parts. First is a discussion sparked by the recent Flawless 1/1 Jokic sale. Second is introspection around whether to pursue a very special Michael Jordan 1/1 that is coming to auction soon. And the final segment is a recap of Christian McCaffrey's legacy-enhancing 2025 season....

  12. Pickups of 2025 (Chris HOJ-Cast #29)

    This episode has four parts. The first contrasts two styles of sharing cards: (1) the yearly pickup recap and (2) the "card tree." The second section discusses my recap of eight cards added in 2025. The third segment investigates to what extent a card is a reflection of its owner versus a...

  13. Storytelling Approaches (Chris HOJ-Cast #28)

    This episode has two major segments. First, a new Jokic 1/1 is revealed, which is then used as a case study for contrasting a human-based presentation of its properties versus an artificial intelligence description. Second, two styles of understanding a card are contrasted: (A) the personal,...

  14. Reviewing the PC Players (Chris HOJ-Cast #27)

    This episode has three parts: (1) a review of my PC players, plus some commentary on how I'm currently collecting each, and which cards I'm looking for next, (2) meditations on the idea of evolving as a collector from the "aesthetic" state to the "conceptual" state, and (3) an analysis of my most...

  15. Rarity (Chris HOJ-Cast #26)

    This episode has 3 parts. The first questions the role of market price in card rankings. The second and third use rarity to rank Michael Jordan cards. The document ranking MJ cards can be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/5antmxn5

  16. Classification Science (Chris HOJ-Cast #25)

    This episode has four parts. The first poses the question: what is the most misunderstood card in your collection? Second is a discussion of "commemorative" cards—culminating in the reveal of a recent MJ pickup. The third section analyzes historical Q4 price trends through the lens of the CL50.…

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  17. Known Unknowns (Chris HOJ-Cast #24)

    This episode has 3 sections. The first investigates how "known unknowns" induced a bout of collecting paralysis—and how I plan to prevent it from happening again. The second tells the story of a "One of a Kind" Michael Jordan 1/1 from the inaugural Master Collection product of 1999-00. And the...

  18. Michael Jordan's Rarest Cards (Chris HOJ-Cast #23)

    This episode opens with a segment on what "utopia" might teach us about card collecting. The next segment investigates how ownership of a card triggers a learning process. The third segment introduces the "90s MJ 1/1" taxonomy. The fourth is a review of my recent social media post of the…

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  19. An Antidote To The Bull Market (Chris HOJ-Cast #22)

    This episode has three segments: 1) September supply increases and how they might counteract runaway prices in this bull market, 2) a deep dive into storytelling about sports cards, and 3) does the "better player hypothesis" predict that Duncan prices should be higher than Kobe, or does it…

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  20. The Goal of Collecting (Chris HOJ-Cast #21)

    This episode puts forth 12 segments. Several of the highlights include: a thought experiment designed to figure out the goal of collecting, reflections on successful market predictions in a bull market, and photo-matching a recent pickup.

  21. The Trade (Chris HOJ-Cast #20)

    This episode dives into my recent trade. I received the 1997-98 Upper Deck PowerDeck White Jersey 1/1 Michael Jordan (plus six more MJ 1/1s). I sent out the 1998-99 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion Titanium /40.

  22. Thoughts on The $12.932m MJ/Kobe Sale (Chris HOJ-Cast #19)

    This episode analyzes the $12.932m sale of the MJ/Kobe 2007-08 Exquisite Dual Logoman Autograph 1/1 PSA 6. What will be its ripple effects on the sports card industry? What does it imply for the market? Was it an overpay? Where does it rank among MJ 1/1 cards? Then, in the final segment, the…

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  23. The Omniscient Collector (Chris HOJ-Cast #18)

    This episode has two segments. The first dives into the concept of "iconic" while reviewing the process I used to create my rankings for Adam and Ryan's "25 in 25" project. The second replies to a listener question about how lesser known cards gain visibility in the collecting community.

  24. Navigating a Bull Market (Chris HOJ-Cast #17)

    This episode dives into the current bull market in sports cards. Topics include: what proof is there that it exists, what are its impacts on daily collecting activities, and how long will it last? The episode concludes with a few thoughts about what enables collectors to change their minds every...

  25. 2025 National Experience (Chris HOJ-Cast #16)

    This episode has two parts. The first reviews my experience at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, sans the pickups and grades I received at the show. The second segment then dives into the pickups and grades. Enjoy!

  26. To Spreadsheet or Not To Spreadsheet + An Intro to Jokic (Chris HOJ-Cast #15)

    This HOJ-Cast, likely the last for the next 3 weeks or so, has four segments. First is a deep dive into my Pre-National Bounty List. Second is a review of Nikola Jokic's basketball career to date. Third is a review of two competing collecting philosophies, specifically whether one should...

  27. The Card That Brought Me Back to MJ Collecting (Chris HOJ-Cast #14)

    This episode takes the scenic route to revealing a recent Michael Jordan card acquisition. Along the way I explain the series of events and revelations that led to it.

  28. The Purdy Episode (Chris HOJ-Cast #13)

    This episode dives into collecting Brock Purdy. It starts with a review of his storybook first two seasons and disappointing third. Then, Purdy's career metrics are reviewed. Next is a walk through my 8-card Purdy collection. Finally, I shed light on how I rank Purdy's rookie year cards, and add...

  29. The Prizm Black Finite Run of Christian McCaffrey Continues (Chris HOJ-Cast #12)

    This episode has two (lengthy) segments. The first discusses the acquisition of Christian McCaffrey's 2024 Prizm Black Finite 1/1—which keeps alive the run. The second takes a Wittgensteinian turn into the language games played when we debate who is the "best" or "greatest" player of all-time,...

  30. Why is the '78 Topps Dorsett #315 So Expensive + NBA Finals MVP Thoughts (Chris HOJ-Cast #11)

    Welcome, House of Jordan listeners, to the Chris HOJ-cast, episode 11! I've been recording these episodes for a few weeks for YouTube, where you can find the previous 10. I hope you don't mind that I'll be bringing them to the House of Jordans podcast feed now. Enjoy! This episode covers two big...

  31. Episode #42 - Building One of the World's Greatest MJ PCs, SlabGuard, and State of the Hobby with Stephen Go (@mj23collectorph)

    In this episode, Chris talks with Stephen Go (IG: @mj23collectorph) about how he amassed one of the world's greatest Michael Jordan collections, his company SlabGuard (@slabguard) which manufactures clamshells that protect BGS and PSA slabs, the state of the Hobby, and more.

  32. Episode #41 - Appraising, Flipping, & Sports Card Art with Ryan Smith (@Sports_Card_Art)

    In this episode, Kristina talks with Ryan Smith (@Sports_Card_Art on Twitter). They discuss Ryan's work in sports card art, appraisal, antiquing, flipping cards, and more!

  33. Episode #40 - "Behind the Scenes with the Creative Minds of Panini America"

    In this episode, Kristina talks with David Tierney (Creative Director), John Mata (Art Director), and Jenna Coleman (Designer) of Panini America. They discuss designing sports cards, their picks for "sleeper" Panini products, and much more.

  34. Episode #39 - "Luka & Mavs Expectations in the Bubble, Collecting Luka, Steph, & Harry Giles, & More with G of theLUKAshow"

    In this episode, Chris talks with G (IG: @theluckyshow05; YT: theLUKAshow) about what to expect from Luka and the Mavs in the Disney Bubble, G's unbelievable collection of Luka, Steph, and 2019-20 Prizm FOTL, his yearly "PrizMas" tradition, making hobby content, his Harry Giles & Luka...

  35. Episode #38 - "Hobby Memes, Collecting Trae, Vintage Video Games, & More with Lememe James"

    In this episode Chris talks with Lememe James (@Lememe_James on IG) about his popular daily Hobby memes, his Trae Young collection, the vintage video game market, and more.

  36. Episode #37 - "Collecting GOATs and Young Superstars, Owning a LeBron Exquisite RPA, & Hobby Strategies with MDPharm23"

    In this episode Chris talks with Michael (@MDPharm23 on IG) about his unbelievable collection of GOATs and young superstars, some of the monster cards he's owned over the years (including a LeBron Exquisite RPA), and his approach to the Hobby.

  37. Episode #36 - "Hobby History, Hockey, and MJ with Jeremy of Sports Cards Live + Sophia Chang on Art, Cards, & More"

    In this episode: (1) Chris talks with Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live about his fascinating history in the hobby, hockey collecting, and his MJ PC (1:54) and (2) Kristina interviews Topps Project 2020 star Sophia Chang (1:07:09).

  38. Episode #35 - "Round 2 with Dr. James Beckett on Pricing, Grading, & Growing the Hobby + The Currency Project

    In this episode: (1) Chris has an in-depth discussion with Dr. James Beckett on a wide-ranging menu of topics (1:41) and (2) Kristina interviews artists and sports card innovators The Currency Project (59:50).

  39. Episode #34 - "Hoarding MJ, LeBron, & Rookies w/ Joshua Kehn + Kansas City Royals Pitcher & Collector Daniel Tillo"

    In this episode: (1) Chris talks with super collector Joshua Kehn about the hobby, his collecting strategies, and his hoards of MJ, LeBron, Barry Sanders, Peyton Manning, DeShaun Watson, and rookie cards (1:27) and (2) Kristina interviews Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Tillo about collecting...

  40. Episode #33 - "Card Ladder, State of the Hobby with Dr. James Beckett, and the LA Card Scene with Coleman Cards"

    In this episode: (1) Chris introduces and discusses Card Ladder (1:35), (2) Kristina interviews Dr. James Beckett on his iconic hobby career, the state of the hobby, and rare Michael Jordan cards (8:28), and (3) Chris converses with Michael of Coleman Cards about his life as a professional sports...

  41. Episode #32 - "'The Last Dance' Market Analysis: Part 2 & Chatting with the Owners of the Bullpen Card Shop on the Future of the Hobby"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) Project 2020 after 2 months (2:22), (2) Kristina's interview with Mitch and Tai, owners of LA card shop The Bullpen (8:25), (3) Final Thoughts on The Last Dance (23:13), (4) the Michael Jordan card market, three weeks removed from "The Last Dance" (30:35), and (5)...

  42. Episode #31 - "Four Years of MJ Collecting in Review, Chatting with an S.I. Writer, & PSA Collector's Hobby Advice"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) Kristina's interview with PSA Collector (2:08), (2) Kristina's interview with Emma, a Sports Illustrated writer, about her piece on The Hobby (5:41), (3) Chris and Kristina's four year journey building their Michael Jordan PC, how much it cost, and an analysis of...

  43. Episode #30 - "A Year of Luka Collecting in Review, Baker Flipping Fails, & Kristina's Interview with a Panini Executive"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) Kristina's interview with Kevin Haake, Panini's Director of Sales (3:52), (2) Chris's failed attempt at flipping Baker Mayfield Prizm RCs (16:14), (3) Chris’s and Kristina's approach to their Luka PC after one year of collecting the Slovenian Sensation, their...

  44. Episode #29 - "Hoarding, Spending $1m on Cards, MJ Fleer RC at $96k, & 2019-20 Hoops"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) the Michael Jordan Fleer #57 PSA 10 rookie card verging on $100,000 (4:21), (2) an artist collective bringing together modern art and sports cards (8:37), (3) Brian Gray's revelation on "Sports Cards Live" that he spent $1,000,000 on cards in the last month…

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  45. Kristina's Corner: Interview with Tyson Beck on Topps Project 2020, Designing Sports Cards, & Much More

    For this week's episode, we are departing from the normal House of Jordans podcast format. Instead, we are bringing you Kristina's interview with sports design industry leader Tyson Beck. Topics include his work on Topps Project 2020 and sports card design. Kristina is conducting interviews with...

  46. Episode #28 - "Donruss Net Marvels Inserts, MJs moving at Warp Speed, & the Hobby Content Boom"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) hobby photography spotlight: @anthonydaviscards on IG (4:16), (2) grading company preference poll results: BGS vs. PSA vs. SGC (6:10), (3) the hobby content boom (13:10), (4) product breakdown: 2019-20 Donruss Basketball (18:32), (5) market analysis: the LeBron &...

  47. Episode #27 - "Enjoy the Ride... Plus: MJ eBay steals (?!), SGC on the rise, & 2019-20 National Treasures Basketball"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) the Michael Jordan card challenge: Chris and Brian compete to see who found the better "steal" on eBay last week (2:48), (2) Kristina's Corner: 2019-20 National Treasures basketball (10:54), (3) market analysis of the top Michael Jordan cards in April (19:24), (4)...

  48. Episode #26 - "The Metal Universe Craze & How to Win Our $500 Prizm Cello Basketball Box"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) how to win our $500 2018-19 Prizm Cello Basketball Box (1:30), (2) hobby connections (4:26), (3) a tutorial on how to look up "best offer accepted" data (15:41), (4) the Topps Project 2020 (26:00), (5) the frenetic market for 1997-98 Metal Universe base cards...

  49. Episode #25 - "Michael Jordan Cards & 'The Last Dance' Market Analysis: Part 1"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) hobby connections (1:43), (2) market check-in: Lebron, Giannis, Luka, and Mahomes rookie card report (5:28), (3) the #3JordanCards movement (11:39), (4) hopping in the "hobby time machine" -- which was a better buy in 1986: 1986-87 fleer wax or Microsoft stock...

  50. Episode #24 - “The Last Dance & Tales of Kobe Grails"

    In this episode, we discuss: (1) hobby connections (2:02), (2) two tales of landing Kobe grails (12:52), (3) maildays, featuring two oft-overlooked MJs and a golden Luka gift (25:06), (4) “Joedin's Google”: an examination of local news coverage of the hobby (33:04), and (5) the Last Dance...

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The HOJ-Cast began in May 2025 and features long-form explorations of collecting, market trends, and the larger ideas that shape how collectors understand and value cards.

This feed also contains the complete 42-episode run of the House of Jordans podcast, originally released from December 2018 through August 2020.

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