The Talking Shop Podcast

Would you rather own a $700K Luke Skywalker card or modern sports grails? Plus: wrestling fork relics, Toy Story autos, and GameStop trying to buy eBay.The hobby officially got weird this week.We debate whether a PSA 10 1977 Luke Skywalker card selling for nearly $700,000 says more about nostalgia than modern sports cards, react to an AEW match-used fork relic that somehow became real, and try to figure out why a Pokémon card ended up sewn into a baseball glove.Plus:Mike Trout signs his first Eagles cardPanini’s new Manga inserts are absolute chaosToy Story autograph cards are coming for millennial walletsGameStop and eBay somehow become hobby newsJosh gets fired up about GameStop carrying hobby boxesNew releases hitting Grand Slam this weekBig shop pulls including a Wemby auto /5Because every card has a story.🧾 In This Episode$687,500 Luke Skywalker PSA 10 saleAEW match-used fork relic debatePokémon card inside MLB gloveToy Story dual autograph cardsMike Trout Eagles autograph cardPanini FIFA Manga insertsGameStop CEO suspended from eBayCould GameStop actually buy eBay?Bowman Basketball release reactionsLorcana “Reign of Jafar” artwork discussionWemby auto /5 pulled at Grand Slam⏱ Suggested Chapters00:00 Cold Open — $700K Collectibles Debate03:25 Welcome to Talking Shop05:10 AEW Match-Used Fork Relic14:40 Pokémon Card Inside Baseball Glove22:18 New In The Shop35:12 Lorcana Artwork Discussion46:55 Giveaway Segment49:20 Grading Promo50:45 Toy Story Autograph Cards57:02 $687K Luke Skywalker Card1:07:50 Panini Manga Inserts1:12:40 Mike Trout Eagles Card1:16:25 GameStop vs eBay Discussion1:31:18 Big Pulls From The Shop1:38:45 Crazy Stat of the WeekStory LinksAEW Fork Relic: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4468513053468450Pokémon Glove: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1658690798710583Toy Story Autos: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1261408429531545Luke Skywalker Sale: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1426675886168411FIFA Manga Inserts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAylecjcgA/Mike Trout Eagles Card: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXzU1ILDthB/Ryan Cohen/eBay: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYCnOEkkWTo/GameStop/eBay Story: https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/gamestop-offers-buy-ebayHashtags#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#PokemonCards#StarWarsCards#AEWCards#Lorcana#CardCollecting#GameStop#PaniniPrizm#ToppsWelcome to Grand Slam Cards, located in the heart of Rock Hill, South Carolina! If you found something to enjoy in this video, we'd really appreciate it if you could hit that SUBSCRIBE and LIKE button. Also, drop a comment below to let us know what you're interested in seeing next!Visit us at our store at:952 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730Our doors are open during the following hours:Monday-Friday: 11am-7pmSaturday: 11am-5pmIf you can't make it to our store? You can visit our website by clicking on the link below:https://grandslamcardsrockhill.square.site/And for those of you who are all about card breaks:https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com

This episode starts with the numbers — and they don’t tell a clean story. The guys dig into Cooper vs. Kon Knueppel, what really matters for ROY, and why the hobby may have already crowned its winner regardless of the debate.Then it’s a deep dive into Topps Royalty WWE, where a 1/1 John Cena match-used patch auto sparks a bigger question: are we chasing greatness… or just the same names over and over?Bowman Baseball is coming, and as always, it’s not about who’s the best — it’s about who got the 1st Bowman Chrome auto. The guys break down what actually matters before this product hits.And in Hobby News:Two Wolverine cards sell for basically the same price… but shouldn’tDana White drops six figures on a Roman Anthony card — and resets the roomPSA’s new Allen Iverson autograph program — game changer or just convenient?This one’s about what collectors say they value… vs what they actually buy.Cooper Flagg vs Kon Knueppel ROY debateRookie stats vs narrative vs market valueTopps Royalty WWE first look (Cena 1/1 patch auto)2026 Bowman Baseball preview (what actually matters)Wolverine sales comparison (Chrome vs Finest)Dana White buys Roman Anthony for ~$100KPSA Allen Iverson autograph submission program“This Guy or That Guy” – Rookie of the Year card value debateWolverine Sales Comparison:https://www.instagram.com/p/DXkTiZXD5xq/?igsh=ZzVyYWs4a3N2eGU5Topps Marvel Chrome:https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-marvel-studios-chromeTopps Finest Fantastic Four:https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-finest-fantastic-fourDana White / Roman Anthony:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1525072289297246PSA Allen Iverson Signing:https://www.facebook.com/reel/947160298207640Topps Royalty WWE:https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-royalty-wweBowman Baseball:https://www.topps.com/pages/bowman-baseballBecause every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Two Topps products. Two completely different bets.This week, we break down Chrome Football vs Bowman Basketball, how collectors actually behave, and whether rarity is starting to slip in the hobby.Topps Chrome Football breakdownBowman Basketball prospect debateGold Logoman controversyPokémon display Links: https://www.topps.com/pages/topps-chrome-football https://www.topps.com/pages/bowman-basketball https://www.topps.com/products/roman-reigns-2026-wwe-topps-now%C2%AE-card-51 https://www.topps.com/products/2026-wrestlemania-vegas-set-wwe-topps-now%C2%AE-15-card-set https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10167169402333496&set=gm.1615173826203411&idorvanity=1278729546514509 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXMb34zMEmI/?igsh=MW4waXFnc3hyYTd2eA%3D%3DBecause every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollectingWelcome to Grand Slam Cards, located in the heart of Rock Hill, South Carolina! If you found something to enjoy in this video, we'd really appreciate it if you could hit that SUBSCRIBE and LIKE button. Also, drop a comment below to let us know what you're interested in seeing next!Visit us at our store at:952 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730Our doors are open during the following hours:Monday-Friday: 11am-7pmSaturday: 11am-5pmIf you can't make it to our store? You can visit our website by clicking on the link below:https://grandslamcardsrockhill.square.site/And for those of you who are all about card breaks:https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com

Are collectors gaining clarity—or losing control?What happens when everything starts to “make sense”?Topps got on stage and laid out the future of the hobby.Not just products — the system.Parallels are getting standardized. Products are getting cleaner. Fewer surprises. More structure. On paper, it all makes sense.But that’s kind of the question…If everything starts to make sense — does the hobby get better… or just more controlled?This episode is just Michael and Jacob working through it in real time. No segments. No script. Just reacting to what Topps is actually building and what it might mean long-term.Some of it feels overdue.Some of it feels… a little too intentional.What we get into:Why parallels are being standardized (and who it really helps)The return of entry-level basketballBowman crossing into NBA + NILCarbon fiber cards (yeah… really)Why on-card autos are suddenly a bigger deal againGame-used vs “player worn” — does it even matter anymore?And the bigger question: is the hobby being simplified… or engineered?Source discussed in the episode:https://www.ludex.com/blog/trading-card-university/everything-revealed-at-the-2026-topps-industry-conference/If you made it this far — like, subscribe, leave a comment, and let us know where you land on this.Because this one’s not obvious.Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #Topps

More stars… less value? Does grading even matter anymore?The hobby says one thing — but does another.This week, Deadpool crashes the hobby, Leaf drops chaos in a box, and two major stories challenge how collectors think about value, grading, and what actually matters.Deadpool cards = fun or future value?Leaf Glory = chaos or the future?Hall of Fame “Who’s on the Bus”PSA vs BGS debateOhtani vs dual auto shockLinks:https://www.beckett.com/news/2025-leaf-glory-of-the-game-basketball-cards/https://www.instagram.com/p/DWhRkwpgdfE/https://www.instagram.com/p/DWMgjYUlBaN/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#CardCollecting

Opening Day is here… but the hobby isn’t waiting.Players are already priced like they’ve had great seasons. Prospects are moving before they’ve proven anything. And collectors are being pushed to make decisions early.In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening:Why Topps Heritage is hiding value that most collectors never even noticeThe new Topps Chrome Deadpool “Reflections” inserts — innovation or just more noise?Cosmic Chrome vs the Topps Collector Kit — what actually builds collectors todayA wild ranking of the top-selling players AND Pokémon on eBayWhy Charizard is outselling elite athletesTrade nights vs card shows — where real collectors actually show upThe Talking Shop Podcast - Because Every Card Has a Story

Jack Hughes up 2,617% — sustainable surge or sugar high?What actually defines a rookie card?Team USA wins gold and the hobby explodes. Jack Hughes autos jump 2,617% in one month — but is this real market movement or emotional buying?CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:https://www.ebay.com/str/jasonstrashandtreasures?_trksid=p4624852.m570.l113337We debate Olympic spikes, spring training hype, Marvel Chrome’s resurgence, Tiger buybacks, and what truly defines a rookie card in today’s market.In this episode:• Jack Hughes Olympic market spike• 332K Topps NOW print run debate• Alysa Liu 1/1 comeback hold• 2025 PhotoGenic Football discussion• Leaf St. Patrick’s Day gamble• Konnor Griffin $8.9K spring sale• Marvel $17K Superfractor• Tiger Woods buyback inserts• What defines a rookie card?Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#CardCollecting

Is breaking helping the hobby or hurting it? And what do you do after a monster pull?Breaking cards dominates the modern hobby — but is it good for collectors, bad for the market, or something uglier?Before the episode even begins, the guys debate the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of breaking cards.Then the show dives into a packed week in the hobby:• World Baseball Classic cards already hitting cardboard• John Cena’s celebration showing up in WBC culture• 2025 Leaf Optichrome Baseball breakdown• 2025-26 Topps Three Basketball high-end patch chase• Breaker meltdown after a Steph Curry card sells for market value• February grading numbers raise questions about SGC• Hobby 101: Blind Ranking what collectors should do after a monster pullWhich one are we wrong about?Story LinksWorld Baseball Classic Cardshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVg-_RokoXX/John Cena WBC Celebrationhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVcsWKFDP6g/Breaker Curry Meltdownhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVWObAYkWlI/February Grading Numbershttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVXOZXfjUKH/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#CardCollecting

Series 1 vs Stadium Club — and are we in the golden age of wrestling cards?Topps Series 1 is still hot — but the odds tell a different story. We break down what you’re really getting in Series 1 and Stadium Club, then shift to wrestling with a historic dual auto and a full 90s autograph set.This episode: - Topps Series 1 - 2025 Stadium Club explained - Blind ranking why people grade - Cena & The Rock dual auto - 1998–99 WCW autograph set - Rip Night wrestling energyLinks:Stadium Club: https://www.beckett.com/news/2025-topps-stadium-club-baseball-cards/Cena/Rock: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17z6eJ6qza/WCW Auto Set: https://www.ebay.com/itm/358224767855Rip Night: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NchZ6wLGD/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Episode 187 opens with Super Bowl nostalgia as the guys revisit Seahawks–Patriots and predict card value swings. A snow-hit Carolina Card Show and a tense Babe Ruth ball update set the tone early. New in the shop features the final licensed Panini Prizm Football and Topps Series 1 Baseball — Opening Day for the hobby. Hobby News tackles Bowman timing, Series 1 reactions, and PSA delays.Seahawks vs Patriots card impactCarolina Card Show recapBabe Ruth ball updateFinal licensed Prizm FootballTopps Series 1 Opening DayBad hobby advice blind rankingBowman value vs timingPSA grading delayshttps://palmettocards.com/pages/sc-card-showhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DUBg3ZODzxA/https://www.instagram.com/p/DUBasI3ke9R/https://www.instagram.com/p/DTf2z1nkUhx/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast#SportsCards#CardCollectingTopics CoveredStory Links

Is nostalgia overpriced? Do inserts matter more than players? And can podcasts move markets?Episode 186 kicks off with wrestling nostalgia and a $28,000 WrestleMania boot debate before rolling out our new Hobby 101 blind ranking segment. Then we dive into insert overload in Topps Series 1, Twilight case hits in Midnight Basketball, a controversial $75K Dallas Card Show trade, a Tiger Woods birthday grail, and whether Shaq’s podcast is influencing card prices.Topics Covered:Brock Lesnar wrestling nostalgia$28K WrestleMania XVIII boot auctionHobby 101: Blind ranking card value factorsTopps Series 1 insertsMidnight Basketball Twilight case hitsDallas Card Show controversyTiger Woods GOAT grailPodcast impact on card valuesBecause every card has a story#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

The guys have a plethora of topics to talk about, including hobby chaos, big grading news, and gold-plated cards everywhere.After three weeks away, the guys break down a Pokémon robbery gone wrong, Upper Deck’s Wizarding World play, Shohei Ohtani’s latest monster sale, and John Cena showing up again. Plus: Bowman Draft’s quiet release, Marvel and Pixar heaters, premium Topps fatigue, a Brady grading debate, and massive updates involving Beckett, SGC, and PSA.Topics Covered:Pokémon robbery arrestUpper Deck Wizarding World cardsShohei Ohtani $186K saleJohn Cena 1/1 relic cardBowman Draft 2025 releaseTopps Chrome TennisMarvel & Pixar gold cardsBeckett, SGC & PSA updatesBecause every card has a story#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Did PSA really bump 9s to 10s after buying them back? And is Ohtani breaking the hobby again?PSA is in the hot seat after collectors uncover a pattern of PSA 9s turning into PSA 10s only after PSA buys the slabs back. We break down the evidence, Nat Turner’s response, and what this means for grading trust. Plus — a $315K One Piece card, Pete Alonso to the Orioles, minis in Chrome, Ohtani’s record-breaking logoman, an F1 grail, Burrow’s Pokémon revelation, and TAG x COMC.In this episode:PSA grading controversyOne Piece $315K trophy cardPete Alonso’s first Orioles cardAllen & Ginter x Breaking BadShohei Ohtani Gold Logoman 1/1Max Verstappen F1 relicLeaf Holiday setJoe Burrow’s favorite PokémonTAG x COMC partnershipStory Links: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQBDHCpA3/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIzFtrkopq/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5JLMpkeOp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSA-gxPEuHk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5FcvpEV34/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1303980751771259&set=a.638069135029094&type=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRh5wzJkRnT/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGYDkpEqiL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD833rEu8P/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR663rsjQUH/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story. Episode 182 brings heat from every angle: Darth Vader claiming a $95M jackpot, a CGC 9.0 Superman #1 found in an attic, a PSA 10 Gengar traded for $30K at GameStop, Chrome NBA’s wild Dutch Auction sellout, Emma Roberts creating a bounty card, Messi Kaboom fireworks, SGC’s worrying trend, and a Mahomes Gold Vinyl finally pulled after eight years. Plus Marvel’s insane autograph checklist and Topps’ new superhero insert.Topics: • Darth Vader jackpot claim • $9.12M Superman #1 attic discovery • PSA 10 Gengar $30K GameStop trade-in • Brady card inconsistencies • Emma Roberts A&G bounty • Chrome NBA Dutch Auction • Messi Kaboom surge • SGC decline concerns • Mahomes Gold Vinyl pull • Snype shutdown • Cena BAPE 1/1 • Marvel Chrome mega checklist • Alter Egos insertsStory Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRrU2oFDPIc/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRS2ODgkmQa/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122142946886416293&set=a.122098785428416293&type=3&mibextid=%20wwXIfr&rdid=2cKJX3daRbzJD84C https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense/permalink/1762789184705742/?rdid=ZBoBr7O3oPVHm7SY https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxpmwpks53/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR2cnoHE-vt/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVEU6OCafC/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvfxmAjR-B/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp74zyDjtU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdNMLYEofX/?igsh=aXgxeXBnZnc2dGQx https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1291881336314534&set=a.638069141695760&type=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRhpysyjioX/?igsh=amM4MTJlZjVtOWRj https://www.instagram.com/p/DRsT6mSE0Wz/?img_index=1&igsh=dXZhZWpkN3Vvem9uHashtags: #TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

A huge week in the hobby: eBay drops its new in-app Price Guide, Prizm Football releases its final licensed NFL set ever, and non-sport continues to explode with Pixar, Marvel, and Elsa autos outpacing top prospects. Plus: a viral baseball debate, a wedding-day grail card, and a collector who had Barry Sanders sign a 1997 PMG Red.The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story.Topics:Caleb Boushley’s 1/1 wedding giftCould you get a hit in 100 MLB ABs?Fake Deion Sanders cards at ComplexConCam Schlittler $29.4K Superfractor saleJokic Joker Prizm hits $20KGameStop Trade Anything DayPixar & Marvel first looksElsa Sapphire vs. Cooper Flagg debateBarry Sanders signs PMG RedFinal licensed Prizm FootballeBay Price Guide launchesStory Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQzuADyErXa/?igsh=MWxrOXl5Znk0dXRkZg%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRK8zREE103/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRtGrZkRVN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRKlePvCZ9n/?igsh=MXRuaXdhdzR6cHZhaw%3D%3D&img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRQmDMmDaa1/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRMkVXPjvb6/ https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/first-buzz-2025-topps-pixar-gold-trading-cards/ https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/first-buzz-2025-topps-chrome-marvel-studios-trading-cards/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2cUOVEldG/?img_index=1&igsh=emF4ajdqNHA3YjI5 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRObb3fEljN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmcsaKkbam/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRPkO4qjbm_/Hashtags: #TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Is Snype the next Whatnot? And can Wild Card actually take down Panini?Snype is officially live — and Wild Card just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Panini. The guys break down what both moves mean for the hobby. Plus, Cody Rhodes’ toy obsession, PSA ends Funko POP grading, a record-breaking $268K Luke Skywalker sale, and the missing Yamamoto grail card.In this episode:Snype platform launches liveWild Card sues Panini$268K Star Wars Luke Skywalker salePSA ends Funko POP! gradingCody Rhodes’ toy collection goes viralYamamoto Rookie Debut Patch Auto + 1/1 triple autoJosh’s Crazy Stat of the WeekStory Links:Snype: https://snype.com/Star Wars Record Sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSJBEnkeak/Yamamoto 1/1 Triple Auto: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1271898848312783PSA Discontinues Funko POP Grading: https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15396/psa-discontinues-funko-pop-grading-heres-what-to-knowCody Rhodes Toy Collection: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQnAOUICNtI/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Chrome NBA is officially back — and MJ’s coating debate is suddenly relevant again.Topps Chrome NBA returns after 16 years and the hobby is buzzing. Plus, a new MJ Finest sale has reignited the great coating debate. We break down Murakami’s posting, a 1,000-pack Topps giveaway, Debut Patch previews, Trout’s dip, and Skenes’ surge — plus the wildest Opening Rip we’ve had in months.Because every card has a story.Topics:Final U.S. penny trading cardCody Rhodes chase promoYamamoto’s dramatic photo cardMJ coating debateMurakami postedTopps 1,000 pack giveawayDebut Patch previewChrme NBA returnsBuy-low Trout?Skenes’ market spikeStory Links (all URLs): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1282458560590145&id=100064780388234 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1514910322873158 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQkS7U0kjgT/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9fdIFgNZK/ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1395293088622105&id=100044242815620 https://www.si.com/collectibles/topps-is-giving-away-1-000-packs-of-cards-to-one-lucky-collector https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7udFOEh91/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ65_TDjllG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmTs6KErPv/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAs5HCkm_E/#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5174751315361792

 Shohei keeps the spotlight — and Topps 2025 Basketball lands in shops.The World Series is set and the hobby’s heating up. This week we break down the FBI’s NBA player arrests, new WNBA Downtowns, Randy Johnson’s autograph rule, Shohei Ohtani’s postseason and shoe-in-a-card, plus Topps’ golden return to NBA cards.Story Links:NBA Players: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4193056894343969WNBA Downtowns: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1769ibBft2/?mibextid=wwXIfrRandy Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1134957474943925Shohei Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9TeW1kXDW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AG9SQ1DSt/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17hVPiE1A9/?mibextid=wwXIfrTopps Basketball Gold: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCeRYpjrlG/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-2025-26-basketball-rookies/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-basketball-2025-26-collectors-guide/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

LeBron opens Topps NBA packs — can Panini’s Manga inserts keep up?Episode 176 dives into the first licensed NBA showdown in 15 years — Topps vs Panini. LeBron opens Topps packs for the first time in over a decade, while Panini’s Prizm Black Manga inserts set social media on fire. We break down what this means for collectors, plus the latest in hobby news from debut patches to Ohtani’s diamond-studded auto.Story Links: LeBron Topps Pack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4LBYjjtMd/ Panini Black Manga: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPZF9IGjVoG/ Home Court Inserts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4mEzXCVjc/ NBA Debut Patches: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1Rr1Gjul1/ $20.9M Collector Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO8qP4fCYTM/ Labubu Cards: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aw2qzT8Q9/ Ohtani Diamond Icons: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPyneNzEY3y/ Customer Hits: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0C90TjXjG/Because every card has a story. #TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Wemby’s first Spurs auto, a $1M bounty chase, and Disney’s Mint debut.A wild week in the hobby — from Giannis’ $1,000,000 bounty for the LeBron-Curry-KD Triple Auto, to Black Label sales and Russell Wilson’s crash, to Topps’ new “Three Kings” program and Disney’s first Mint Collection. We finish strong with the comeback we’ve all been waiting for: Topps Basketball is officially back.In this episode:Dylan Harper’s “naive eye” viral clipKarl-Anthony Towns’ hobby YouTube seriesThe greatest Star Wars card ever$1M LeBron-Curry-KD bountyBGS Black Label boomRussell Wilson’s market crashTopps “Three Kings” programDisney Mint Collection 2025Topps Basketball returns — Wemby auto, All Kings, Tatum 1/1Story Links: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4328305270782512 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcZG0DkmJ5/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1133298022099252 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhEXayDgz9/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhW_ddjyYk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfLRpfjPtl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjkupnjhRd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjQPdsDPsD/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1242982551204413 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPeV9ExDjlp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPez8UJErTk/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Are Golden Mirror autos the ultimate Topps Update chase? The Griffey’s GPK Auto - Is the Kid’s GPK the Best of the GPKs?Episode 174 is loaded with October heat: Topps debuts Golden Mirror autos in Update Series, Ian Happ literally throws cash to Cubs fans, Trout drops viral pre-game wisdom, Griffey pops up in Garbage Pail Kids, Snorlax gets the spotlight, PSA raises grading fees, and Cal Raleigh sets a new hobby high.In this episode:Mike Trout’s viral pre-game adviceIan Happ’s $200 Wrigley tossGolden Mirror autograph debut in Topps UpdateKen Griffey Jr Garbage Pail Kids autoSnorlax’s most iconic Pokémon cardsCollector completes 10-year set chasePSA raises grading pricesCal Raleigh record card saleStory Links:Trout’s advice: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPCHbZkjrgY/Ian Happ $200 toss: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNKPsNDWrT/Golden Mirror autos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMVyuajgmP/Griffey Garbage Pail Kids auto: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPB31dvjbwK/Snorlax spotlight: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPjo-LEq8n/10-year set chase: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJtskBDc50/PSA price hike: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/sports-cards/psa-to-increase-grading-prices-turnaround-timesCal Raleigh record sale: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Yof6e3Qvz/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Episode 173 brings the heat: Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone, Mike Trout joins the 400 HR club, and the MLB playoff bracket is here. PSA expands into video games, while Bowman Chrome dominates sales history and drops its wildest crossover yet — Garbage Pail Kids autos.In this episode:Samuel L. Jackson signs as FrozoneMike Trout’s 400th HR milestoneMLB playoff bracket watchPSA acquires Wata GamesBowman Chrome dominates sales chartsBowman GPK autographs debutTopps Chrome Collector’s GuideStory Links:Frozone signing: FacebookMike Trout 400 HR: InstagramMLB Playoff Bracket: MLBPSA buys Wata: Action NetworkBowman Chrome sales: InstagramBowman GPK autos: FacebookCollector’s Guide: ToppsBecause every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Episode 172 opens on a solemn note as we reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk — a moment that marks time for many. From there, we head into hobby news: SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-orders, Topps’ first-ever Dune Chrome trading cards, the multi-million-dollar Star Wars collection auction, and Leaf debuting its first-ever game-used patches.In this episode:Remembering Charlie KirkSlabHaus Luxe Max pre-ordersTopps Dune Chrome trading cards$7M Star Wars collection auctionLeaf debuts game-used patchesStory Links:SlabHaus Luxe Max: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMztOHxsslw/?igsh=MXdoMHo3c3I3Znk2Yg%3D%3DTopps Dune Chrome: https://nerdist.com/article/topps-dune-chrome-2024-trading-cards-exclusive-reveal/Star Wars auction: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN6mimajVua/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkLeaf patches: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOll2hZDYQH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkBecause every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Welcome to Episode 170 of the Talking Shop Podcast. Josh and Michael dive into the latest headlines shaking up the hobby:Mike Trout clears up a modern error card that collectors have been buzzing about.Topps cancels its 2025 NFL product after Cam Ward signs with Fanatics.Dave & Adam’s predict soccer’s big boom post-2026 World Cup.The Jordan x Kobe Exquisite Dual Logoman 1/1 passes $6.1M with days left to go.One grade difference that swings hundreds of thousands of dollars.Juan Soto gets his own Garbage Pail Kids card.Shotaro Morii’s first Bowman Chrome is coming.Back to the Future shows up in Leaf cards.Plus: ping pong balls, Jameis Winston, and Crazy Stat of the Week.🔗 Stories we covered:Topps cancels NFL 2025Dave & Adam’s soccer prediction$6.1M Jordan x Kobe LogomanGrading differences at record salesBack to the Future Leaf cardJuan Soto GPK cardShotaro Morii’s 1st BowmanJameis Winston Giants momentMike Trout error card storyMLB Draft ping pong ball cardsBecause every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting #Jordan #Kobe #Topps

Recorded August 11, 2025 — Episode #169 of the Talking Shop Podcast delivers another wild ride through the world of sports cards and collectibles.In this episode:Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint: How does an NFL QB’s name end up on a Pokémon card?Wedding Day Serial Number Collection: Love, commitment… and cardboard.Russell Wilson Booed at WWE SummerSlam: Why the crowd turned on Russ at MetLife.Jelly Roll’s First Trading Card: Fresh off his WWE debut.Colorado Buffaloes 1-of-1 Recruiting Cards: Deion Sanders blends style and strategy.Green Day x Garbage Pail Kids Collab: Punk rock meets parody art.Topps Chrome Boxing Returns: First boxing set since 1951, officially licensed by multiple promotions.Hobby Innovation Spotlight: M1NT Case G1 grading and HeyStack Cards.Whether you’re a hardcore collector or just card-curious, you’ll find something to rip into here.📌 Links to Stories: Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint → https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122134397264416293 Wedding Day Serial Number Collection → https://www.facebook.com/100064780388234/posts/1194355336067135/ Russell Wilson Booed at SummerSlam → https://www.si.com/nfl/russell-wilson-booed-wwe-sumerslam Jelly Roll’s First Trading Card → https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1192814972887838 Colorado Buffaloes 1-of-1 Recruiting Cards → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8MTsMsY3R/ Green Day x Garbage Pail Kids → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-qAFnuahc/ Topps Chrome Boxing → https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1195163139319688 M1NT Case G1 Grading → https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM_KG4LBeV-/ HeyStack Cards → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0sdwRMdNT/#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #Pokémon #WWE #Collectibles🎙 Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story.

Josh has made it back from Chicago and tells all in this Monday evening version of the Talking Shop Podcast

This week on Episode #167 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we’re breaking down the release of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball — the rookies, the chases, the hits, and the art. We’re also unpacking the week’s wildest stories, from fake memorabilia busts to real Pokémon gold.In This Episode:🔹 Opening Rip: A Coldplay concert turns into a corporate scandal, and a collector gets a surprise Cooper Flagg auto with his Uber Eats delivery.🔹 New in the Shop: Josh gives the lowdown on what’s hitting the shelves at Grand Slam this week.🔹 Hobby News:$350M worth of counterfeit memorabilia exposed https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/sports-memorabilia-dealer-admits-to-counterfeiting-over-350-million-in-gear-after-police-raid-warehouses/Pokémon collector lists all 31 1st Edition booster boxes for $6M https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122132970068416293Mickey Mouse outsells Michael Jordan. For real. https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQKeTVgEGm/PSA 8 to PSA 10? One card, two very different results https://www.instagram.com/p/DMHgbUwOzYf/Scottie Scheffler’s SI For Kids RC sells for $1,000 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMX1MY-z0PO/Legendary artist Takashi Murakami’s 3-copy insert drops in Topps Chrome 2025 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQOglhx02q/Full breakdown on this year’s Chrome release: https://www.beckett.com/news/2025-topps-chrome-baseball-cards/🔹 Crazy Stat of the Week: Coming off the Murakami chase… we’ve got a stat that'll make you rethink your next rip.💬 Drop your hottest take in the comments: Who’s the most overrated rookie auto this year?🎧 Subscribe, review, and tell a friend — because every card has a story.#ToppsChrome #BaseballCards #CardCollecting #TheHobby #SportsCards #TalkingShopPodcast #MurakamiCards #RookieChase #CardBreaks #MickeyVsMJ

Welcome to Episode #166 of the Talking Shop Podcast — recorded July 14, 2025.This week, we’re unpacking everything from Dana White’s entry into the hobby to eBay’s new auction experiment that’s got collectors buzzing. We’re also talking about record-breaking UFC sales, hilarious inscriptions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone, and what really matters when it comes to slabs.In This Episode:⚖️ eBay tests final-minute auction extensions 🖊️ Witt & Caglianone’s inscriptions steal the show 💪 Dana White shows off his PSA 10 starting lineup 💰 Ilia Topuria’s UFC 1/1 sells for $101,000 🌟 Topps surprises Wish kids with 1/1s + All-Star Game invites 📈 Cards vs. Stocks: who actually won this year? 📉 A hard look at post-boom crash comps 🔍 PSA 10 vs. SGC 10 vs. BGS 9.5: Bo Nix by the numbers 🏀 SGC Gold Label MJ rookie headed to auction 📦 Best Buy starts taking PSA submissions 🤼 Kevin Owens’ WWE autos are completely unhinged (in the best way) ⚽ And a Lamine Yamal net card goes for $86KBecause every card has a story.Dana White joins the hobby: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7yJdwOh0K/Topuria UFC 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL6mQ2UOy_O/eBay auction changes: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8N9AvM-fG/Bobby & Jac inscriptions: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxyW3JuMKbU/Make-A-Wish All-Star 1/1s: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-FiPFO4Pd/Cards vs. Stocks: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLtNq3Qs3X1/Post-boom crash comps: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLz5XOtvcHJ/Bo Nix slab value breakdown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0UJpASNNB/MJ SGC Gold Label: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7fSWVxWvl/Best Buy & PSA: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL-_fd9s3Bv/Kevin Owens WWE autos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA_OJfux4_/Lamine Yamal net card: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-g4T3RGYh/🛍️ Shop Grand Slam Cards: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 Visit us in Rock Hill, SC 📢 Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #DanaWhite #eBay #UFC #MichaelJordan #WWE #Topps #HobbyNews #CardCollecting #PSA #SGC #TradingCards🔗 Links from the Episode:

Welcome to Episode #165 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded July 7, 2025.This week, we start with a real-world hobby reality check: a local shop owner catches a thief stealing Garbage Pail Kids packs, reminding us that theft in the hobby doesn’t just hit shops—it hits families. We share thoughts on shop security, boundaries, and protecting your community.In Hobby News:A 2016 Studio Kobe Bryant “From Downtown” PSA 10 sells for a record $8,700, nearly doubling in a year.A 1997 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Records Collection BGS 9.5 sets a record at $5,400.Van Gogh Pikachu becomes the most graded Pokémon card ever, surpassing Base Set Charizard, with prices up 344% in a year.Topps drops a Breaker’s Delight Pack rip with @notsam.A young collector goes viral with a $20,000 case, sparking discussions about youth in the hobby.We ask: If you could rip a box with any athlete, who would it be?We also debate a post asking, “Which masterpiece are you choosing?” and dig into what “grail cards” really mean for collectors.Plenty to break down this week—because every card has a story.

Welcome to Episode #164 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 30, 2025.This week, we’re getting ready for the biggest week in the hobby: The National. We share how we’re prepping, what we’re looking forward to, and tips if you’re making the trip.Josh also recaps the South Carolina Card Show in Columbia, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why local shows still matter.In Hobby News:Topps Chrome UFC drops just as Jon Jones retires. Will the set pop, or is the hobby waiting to see if he comes back?A supermarket mystery box delivers a 1/1 Elly De La Cruz, proving retail can still hit.Topps Dynasty release week brings big cards, including a Paul Skenes RPA 1/1.Carlos Alcaraz’s 1/1 tennis card sells for $222,000, setting a men’s tennis card record.Messi’s base rookie card nearly doubles in a year, raising the question: Which modern base rookies could follow?Topps’ All Kings insert set heats up with 1/1s of Bobby Witt Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr.Plenty to unpack as we head into July—because every card has a story.Links from the Episode:Topps Chrome UFC drop: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXs8E-REGh/Elly De La Cruz 1/1 mystery box pull: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdQktxSVxV/Topps Dynasty Paul Skenes RPA 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaYcIqgv7f/Carlos Alcaraz record tennis card sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaUOsjR_74/Messi Mega Cracks rookie sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc-2r2s_tD/Bobby Witt Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLfuMufTeSH/Ken Griffey Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLYiKdgyRF_/📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a live break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #TheNational #ToppsDynasty #EllyDeLaCruz #JonJones #UFC #Messi #TennisCards #HobbyNews #CardCollecting

Welcome to Episode #163 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 23, 2025.This week we’re asking the big question: Who’s doing it better—Topps or Magic: The Gathering?With Topps Chrome Marvel pulling in big numbers and MTG rolling out collabs with Final Fantasy, The Last Airbender, Lord of the Rings, and even Marvel on the horizon, it’s clear both brands are chasing pop culture dominance. But which one is connecting with collectors—and the market—more effectively?Also in this episode:Saying goodbye to Panini’s NBA run as the Finals wrap upRoyals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino loses track of his own home runShohei Ohtani returns to the mound, throwing gasThe 1/1 Rock & Stone Cold dual auto finally surfacesJac Caglianone announces himself with two MLB homersAnd yes, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in a WWE ring might actually be happeningPlus, we take stock of Fanatics Fest—the cards, the cameos, and whether this event raised the bar for the National.Let’s break it all down—because every card has a story.Links from the Episode:NBA Finals wrap-up: https://www.google.com/search?q=nba+finals#sie=m;/g/11xd4f84gb;3;/m/05jvx;dt;fp;1;;;Vinnie Pasquantino home run confusion: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpZDsExQa2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DK5viw0MBjM/Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1356177645848458/Rock & Stone Cold 1/1 auto pulled: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1154481676721168&set=a.638069135029094Jac Caglianone debut: https://www.facebook.com/reel/738971648598800/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1862430307946564/Brady vs. Manning in the WWE (??): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1454801952356652/Topps Chrome Marvel & MTG comparisons: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLJK3K1vLc-/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1412297813345319Fanatics Fest highlights: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLK2Kc1OCGF/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLLC_HPMIPJ/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLLrbCxOU_u/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLIFnq5uapM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFwlZnMH0x/📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChromeMarvel #MTG #PopCultureCards #FanaticsFest #WrestlingCards #SportsCards #ShoheiOhtani #HobbyNews #JacCaglianone #Panini #NBAFinals

Welcome to Episode #162 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 16, 2025 — where we cover the latest hobby headlines, viral moments, and the decisions collectors face every week.In this episode, we kick things off with Bruce the Bat Dog getting called up to the Nationals for a one-game MLB debut. It’s baseball and golden retrievers—what’s more American than that?Then, just in time for Father’s Day, a viral post makes the rounds: a wife completely loses it after finding out her husband spent thousands on sports cards. It’s funny until it’s… kind of real.In Hobby News, we cover:The GameStop–PSA acquisition rumor that turned out to be falseLogan Paul’s first WWE trading card — a 1/1 dual auto with John CenaJac Caglianone joining a live break after his Superfractor gets pulledA fresh look at the ongoing online breakers vs. card shop debateAnd a collector building a full stadium-themed card collectionWe close the episode with our main story: a viral grading decision tree that walks through when it actually makes sense to grade a card. If you’ve ever second-guessed sending something in, this one’s for you.👇 What’s your approach—grade it, or leave it raw? Drop your thoughts in the comments.📌 Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🐶 Bruce the Bat Dog: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1150851530392920 📰 PSA + GameStop Rumor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2GgHusGRw 🎴 Logan Paul 1/1 WWE Card: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1147787407390595 📺 Jac Caglianone Superfractor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKaTlT8tMQB 🏟️ Stadium Card Collection: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK4zDHtti01 📊 Online Breakers vs. Shops Clip: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1180124317250449📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a live break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #CardGrading #PSARumors #LoganPaul #WWECards #HobbyNews #SportsCards #BruceTheBatDog

Welcome to Episode #161 of the Talking Shop Podcast — your weekly dive into the stories, surprises, and shifts shaping the sports card world.This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Series 2, which is getting a full-on rework. From First Pitch cards to Signature Tunes inserts, Topps seems ready to give Series 2 its own spotlight.Also on the docket:Topps scaling back rookie cards in 2025 — why they’re doing it, and how it changes the gameA $97,000 Bo Nix 1/1 sale — smart buy or hobby heat check?Wemby’s Flawless Logoman pulled — we reactLinkin Park trading cards?!And the unforgettable 1/1 Sister Sobiek Allen & Ginter pullPlus, we round it out with recent shop hits, a look into the vault, and a Crazy Stat of the Week that puts stadium pricing in perspective.👇 Got thoughts on Topps’ rookie card changes or Series 2’s new direction? Drop them in the comments!📍 Visit Us at Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 🕒 Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, comment, and share — and remember: every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsSeries2 #RookieCards #SportsCards #Wemby #LinkinParkCards #CardCollecting

GameStop is going all-in on cards, and Walmart is launching live breaks. What does this mean for the future of the hobby? This week, the guys break it all down—from retail shifts to record-breaking card pulls.In this episode: 🔹 GameStop pivots to trading cards—smart play or red flag? 🔹 Walmart teams up with We The Hobby for live breaks 🔹 MLB pitcher Justin Steele pulls a monster NFL hit 🔹 Shohei Ohtani’s 1/1 Anime Bowman card surfaces 🔹 Caitlin Clark PSA 9 vs PSA 8—what’s driving the premium? 🔹 Wemby, Jokic, LeBron Triple Logoman sells for $348K 🔹 New K-Zone cards debut in Topps Series 2—swing and a miss? 🔹 MLB Legends + Presidents = Dual Auto Cards?! 🔹 UFC joins the Debut Patch program 🔹 Pete Rose, Ian Poulter, and a few surprises along the way...Plus, what’s new in the shop, big hits from the vault, and a crazy stat to wrap it all up.📍 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and drop your hobby hot take in the comments!Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #ShoheiOhtani #WalmartBreaks #GameStopCards #CardCollecting #CaitlinClark #MLB #NBA #Topps #Panini #HobbyNews #TradingCards #CardBreaks #PSA #UFC

This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys are diving into one of the strangest hobby headlines yet: the new Pope gets his own Topps Now card—and it already has a print run of over 100,000. Is this the most bizarre release in Topps Now history?Plus, big hobby stories this week: 🔥 The $1.1M Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch 1/1 card is now on display at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. ✍️ A prospect named Will Simpson signs his 1st Bowman auto as “Homer Simpson”—you can’t make this stuff up. 🧾 PSA launches “Assisted Submission” for first-time graders—will it make submitting easier? 🏆 Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are reinstated by MLB. Could Cooperstown finally come calling?The guys also catch up on life, talk NBA Playoffs, and—as always—break down what’s new in the shop, share some hits from the vault, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #ToppsNow #PaulSkenes #PeteRose #NBAPlayoffs #PSA #HobbyNews #CardCollecting #TheHobby

In this week’s episode of Talking Shop, Josh and Michael return to the mic after a wild week—complete with a Rock Hill earthquake, another ruthless one-star Google review, and a fresh round of Shedeur Sanders drama.The guys break down the biggest hobby headlines, including: 🏈 Topps officially takes over NFL cards starting in 2026—who’s first on your chase list? 🔥 2025 Bowman release week brings major hobby buzz: Red Rookie Redemptions, new Spotlight inserts, and a deep prospect pool. 🎤 Industry Conference chatter: what’s the real takeaway from insiders this time? ⚾ PSA follows up the Tom Brady signing with Bo Jackson—are high-end signings becoming a new collector trend?Plus, what’s new in the shop, our favorite hits from the vault, and a crazy stat to end the show. Welcome to Talking Shop—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsNFL #BowmanBaseball #PSA #BoJackson #ShedeurSanders #SportsCards #CardCollecting #HobbyNews #Fanatics #CardShow

The Guys Debate Vacation Spots, Panini’s Power Moves, and If SI Got It Right Picking Baseball’s Iconic CardsThis week on Talking Shop, Josh and Michael catch up after vacation and tackle some BIG hobby headlines: 🏖️ Best and worst places for family vacations—and do you collect while traveling? 🏈 Patrick Mahomes returns to Panini—what does this mean for NFL collectors? 🐐 Tom Brady’s autograph prices are out of control. Would you pay $4,000 for a ticket? 📉 Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft drop—what’s next for his card market? ⚾ Sports Illustrated lists the defining baseball cards of each generation—do the guys agree? Plus: What’s new in the shop, hits from the vault, and a crazy stat you won't believe!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #TomBrady #PatrickMahomes #ShedeurSanders #MLBCards #CardCollecting🎙️ Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

As Josh Gets Some Much-Needed Vacation Time, The Boys Try Not To Burn The Podcast To The Ground - Will It Survive?With Josh out of town, Jacob and Michael take over the Talking Shop Podcast for a special AMA-style episode—and things get weird in the best way.In the Opening Rip, we break down some fun hobby sightings: Jackie Robinson baseball cards on Francisco Lindor’s glove, the first pro card of a rising international star, a Pedro Pascal Star Wars auto, and WrestleMania patches spotted on boots and gear.Then we dive into listener questions and hot takes: 🔥 What’s the dumbest card that’s somehow worth real money? 🤔 Which set do we secretly regret hyping? 🕵️ What hobby conspiracy theory do we kind of believe? 💸 What would we buy with $1,000—but only if it had to be weird? 🎙️ And what’s the wildest thing that’s ever happened during a recording?As always, we’ll wrap things up with some shop talk, the latest hits, and a crazy stat of the week.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #WrestleMania #JackieRobinson #PedroPascal #PSA #StarWarsCards #CardCollecting #HobbyAMA #WeirdCards

Plus, Ken Griffey’s Master Photos, Trout Turns The Tables On A Fan, And WWE Keeps Getting Hobby WinsRory McIlroy wins The Masters, Bryson makes headlines, and the guys ask—does golf finally have hobby relevance? Plus, we take a look at Ken Griffey Jr.’s incredible photos from Augusta, and celebrate Mike Trout’s classy move after a bizarre fan moment.In Hobby News: 🏌️‍♂️ A dual Rory/MJ auto sells big 📸 A Grand Slam reel gets featured by Sports Card Investor 🔥 A Steph Curry 1/1 Topps Now Team USA card surfaces 😬 Josh reacts to a rare (and creepy?) Tom Brady card 🎤 WWE keeps stacking hobby wins, from wild inscriptions to WrestleMania patch autosAnd don’t miss our take on the ultimate “what if?” card: Jackie Robinson’s debut patch—what would it look like today?As always, we’ll tell you what’s new in the shop, show off some hits from the shop, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #TalkingShopPodcast #RoryMcIlroy #StephCurry #WWEcards #MikeTrout #SportsCards #JackieRobinson #CardCollecting #HobbyNews #ToppsChrome

The Guys Talk Basketball, Golf, And Take A Look At Some Upcoming Releases That Could Be “Big” In The HobbyIn Episode #154 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys catch up on a week that saw Auburn and Duke both crash and burn — but at least it’s Masters Week, and Michael is all in. Is the Masters the perfect blend of tradition and sports?In Hobby News, a former Backyard Breaks employee drops serious accusations in a Reddit post, claiming deceptive practices behind the scenes. The guys break down the post and what it could mean for one of the biggest names in the breaking world.Then, it’s time to look ahead — the crew pulls up the sports card release calendar and gives their takes on what could be hot, what could flop, and what collectors should be watching for.As always, we’ll show you what’s new in the shop, share some recent hits, and end the show with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #TheHobby #BackyardBreaks #CardReleases #MastersWeek #BasketballCards #GolfCollectors #Auburn #Duke #SportsCollecting

Shohei breaks records, Auburn makes a run, and someone gave us 1 star for not selling comics?!Welcome to Episode #153 of the Talking Shop Podcast!This week, we’re diving into a wild mix of headlines and hobby heat: 🏀 Auburn makes the Final Four—can Michael contain his excitement? ⭐️ Someone hit us with a brutal 1-star review… for comics we haven’t sold in years. 💵 Shohei Ohtani’s Logoman auto just sold for over $1 million. Is this the new norm for hobby grails?In Hobby News: 📦 eBay lets you send raw cards straight to PSA—no account needed. Game-changer? 🔙 A look back at the 2015 MLB Top 100 Prospects. Who lived up to the hype? 🧤 Mookie Betts drops one of the coolest 1/1 game-used glove cards ever.Plus: What’s new in the shop, hits from the vault, and of course… the Crazy Stat of the Week.👉 Subscribe, comment, and let us know what you think: is the hobby better than ever, or are we losing the plot?Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! 🎙️💥#TalkingShopPodcast #ShoheiOhtani #MookieBetts #SportsCards #PSAGrading #eBayAuthenticity #BaseballCards #MLBProspects #TradingCards #CardCollecting #FinalFour #HobbyNews #CardTalk #Collectibles

Jackson Holliday’s Patch Card Sells Too—someone overpaid...right?e’re back for Episode #152 of the Talking Shop Podcast, and the hobby is heating up! The guys catch up, talk NCAA tournament surprises (Auburn fans, this one’s for you), and look ahead to the next Grand Slam Card Show.Then we dive into Hobby News, starting with the jaw-dropping $1.1 million sale of Paul Skenes’ 1/1 MLB Debut Patch Auto card. Jackson Holliday’s patch card made waves too—pulling in $198,000. Which one holds more long-term value?Plus:Juan Soto’s anime card is coming in 2025 Bowman?!A 1/1 Evan Longoria card features a Charizard bat knob 🔥Cosmic Chrome is bringing football to the stars 🌌Sneak peek at 2025 Topps TributeAnd the most valuable hobby lineup by position—who made the cut?All that and more in this episode of Talking Shop. Let’s rip into it!👉 Subscribe, drop a comment, and tell us which of this week’s hobby stories got you most excited.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #TalkingShopPodcast #PaulSkenes #ToppsChrome #MLB #SportsCards #HobbyNews #JuanSoto #CharizardCard #JacksonHolliday

Debut Patches are coming to NBA & NFL cards—what does this mean for collectors?The future of Rookie Patch Autos is changing! Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan confirms that Debut Patches are coming to NBA and NFL cards once Fanatics takes over both licenses. What does this mean for collectors? Will these patches hold long-term value, or is this just another short-term gimmick?Plus, we break down: 🏆 A collector makes a 1/1 trade directly with MLB star Evan Carter—what’s the right etiquette when a player wants their own card? 🔥 The first sales of the Rock, Cena & Travis Scott Topps Now card hit eBay—is the hype real? ⚾ 2025 Bowman design revealed—a home run or a strikeout? 🎭 Ohtani & Dave Roberts’ prank war continues—what’s next? ⭐ MLB’s new Gold Logo Patch Program—is this the MVP Buyback 2.0?And, as always, we’ll share what’s new in the shop, show off some hits, and wrap up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Two of the biggest MLB Debut Patch cards have surfaced—Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Holliday. Which one will be the long-term winner?The guys are back for Episode #150, and it’s time for a Debut Patch showdown—Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Holliday! With both of their 1/1 debut patch autos hitting the market, which card will be worth more in 2035?Plus, we dive into: 🔹 Macho Man Randy Savage and other wrestlers who played pro sports—would their cards be collectible?🔹 A wild Pokémon card binder making waves—are these real chases or just hype? 🔹 The Rock/Cena/Travis Scott Topps Now card has a print run of 55,211—too high, too low, or just right?And as always, we’ll cover what’s new in the shop, show off hits from the shop, and end with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

VeeFriends x Topps Chrome—The Next Big Crossover in the Hobby?The guys are back! This week, they flip the script—what’s the #1 thing helping the hobby grow?In Hobby News, the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite 1/1 has supposedly surfaced—but is it real or a scam? Plus, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s collection might be the greatest stack of cards ever.Dale Jr. has a hilarious autograph secret, The Rock, Travis Scott & John Cena unite for a wild triple auto, and Gary Vee is making his biggest hobby move yet—VeeFriends x Topps Chrome. Will this be a hit or a flop?As always, we’ll cover what’s new in the shop, some big hits, and a crazy stat.🔔 Subscribe & Join the Conversation!Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Did WhatNot just kill transparency for collectors? Plus, Opening Day…. in Japan?The guys are back to recap Topps Hobby Rip Night and look ahead to Opening Day in Japan, where the Dodgers and Cubs will kick off the season…yes, in Japan.In Hobby News, we break down WhatNot’s latest controversial move—limiting access to past show videos. Is this a red flag for buyers? Plus, The Rock’s "Final Boss" Superfractor has officially sold, making it one of the top 3 wrestling card sales of all time! Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman proves he’s just like us, hunting for a Paul Skenes auto. Topps Now also gets a major upgrade with new parallels—what does this mean for the future of the product?As always, we’ll highlight what’s new in the shop, show off some hits from the shop, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #WhatNot #MLBOpeningDay #ToppsNow #TheRock #SportsCards

The Rock’s 1/1 Superfractor, Marvel’s First Topps Now, and a Probstein Shake-UpThe guys are back, debating which is more irrelevant—the NFL All-Star Game or the NBA All-Star Game? And has Mac McClung actually saved the dunk contest? Plus, a trip down memory lane as they talk favorite video games—Halo trading cards exist now??In Hobby News, 2025 Topps Series 1 has been out for a week—is it a must-buy or overhyped? A collector pulls a 1/1 Mike Trout, but the real story might be where the news broke. Plus, The Rock’s “Final Boss” Superfractor gets pulled, Marvel enters the Topps Now world, and Rick Probstein is launching his own auction platform—is this a game-changer or a bad move?As always, we’ll highlight what’s new in the shop, share some hits from the shop, and end with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Topps first flagship release of 2025 sets the tone for the rest of the hobby season2025 Topps Series 1 is finally here, kicking off the collecting season with a fresh batch of rookies, new inserts, and some wild chase cards! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know—biggest rookies, toughest pulls, and new twists like the Player Number Variations.Plus, we catch up on the latest hobby news:🏀 Wemby’s insane first 100 games—just how good is he?🐐 The GOAT debate might finally be settled (again?)📱 A new app could be a game-changer for card show vendorsAnd, of course, we’ll talk about what’s new in the shop at Grand Slam, share some big pulls, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsSeries1 #SportsCards #Wemby #CardCollecting

Will the hobby let the disgusting comments from it’s biggest breaker go unpunished and forgotten? This week on Talking Shop, the guys react to the Backyard Breaks controversy—will the hobby hold them accountable, or will the money keep flowing? Plus, Mookie Betts reveals who’s getting Card #1 in Topps Series 1, Rhea Ripley pulls a Liv Morgan card while looking for her own, and The Rock’s 1/1 from WWE Topps Chrome is already gone. Michael shares a crazy Michael Jordan card find—real or fake? And we wrap up with a feel-good moment as Dominic Canzone gets a surprise he’ll never forget. As always, we check out what’s new in the shop, show off some hits, and hit you with a crazy stat. Subscribe and join the conversation! #TalkingShopPodcast #BackyardBreaks #MookieBetts #MichaelJordan #WWE #TheRock #SportsCards #CardCollecting Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

Was the Skenes 1/1 Staged? Doubts About Topps & the 11-Year-Old’s Journal The Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch card was pulled by an 11-year-old collector on Christmas morning… or was it? Some in the hobby think something doesn’t add up. The guys break down the wild theories—was it staged by Topps? Was the journal actually written by an 11-year-old? Or is this just collectors overthinking an incredible pull? Plus, Shohei Ohtani gets another insane Topps release, Bowman Draft introduces ping pong ball relics (seriously), and Topps drops a Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio dual auto. Gimmick or grail? And of course, we catch up on the NFL Playoff picture, preview the Hickory Card Show, and check out what’s new in the shop! #TalkingShopPodcast #PaulSkenes #Topps #ShoheiOhtani #MLBcards #SportsCards #BowmanDraft #NFLPlayoffs Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!