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The official podcast of DCI Grading Hosted by Jason Dardick (Head of Grading) and Bradley Crenshaw (Owner)

DCI Grading


    • Mar 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    NFL OFFSEASON UPDATE PT.1, EBAY IS HIRING A NEW DIRECTOR OF TRADING CARDS, JA MORANT DRAMA, and THOUGHTS ON WEIRD FOOTBALL SETS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 52:40


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Jason and Grayson discuss initial NFL Offseason trades and rumors, what could happen with eBay as they are looking for a new Director of Trading Cards, the drama surrounding Ja Morant right now, and their thoughts on some of the non-flagship football sets that have been released over the last few months as the hobby gears up for the release of 2022 Prizm.

    DCI SLABS ARE LIVE, STEVE AOKI STARS A GRADING COMPANY, NEWS FROM TOPPS INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, and MYSTERY BOXES IN THE HOBBY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 44:41


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Jason and Grayson discuss the official debut of DCI Slabs as they are finally ready to hit the market, the Bryce Young Superfractor 1/1 being pulled from Bowman U Chrome 2022, Steve Aoki's new music grading company, big news coming from the Topps Industry Conference, and mystery boxes in the hobby.

    MAC MCCLUNG + DUNK CONTEST, 2022 BOWMAN U CHROME FOOTBALL, TOPPS 2023 SERIES 1 PRINT RUN, RIPPING A BOX OF WWE IMMACUALTE LIVE ON THE SHOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 36:15


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Jason and Grayson discuss Mac McClung dominating this year's NBA Dunk Contest, whether or not the new Topps 2022 Bowman U Chrome product is being slept on, why the Topps 2023 Series 1 Baseball print run is so ridiculously high this year, and for the first time ever on the podcast, the boys are ripping a new product live on the show (WWE Immaculate)!

    DCI + ON-SITE SLABBING, SUPER BOWL LVII REACTIONS, NFL OFFSEASON MOVES FOR THE HOBBY, and UFC vs. WWE CARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 51:01


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Jason and Grayson discuss DCI bringing affordable on-site slabbing to the hobby at the SA Collectors Expo, their reactions to Super Bowl LVII, Patrick Mahomes card prices, what football collectors should focus on during the NFL offseason, and what they prefer more in the hobby going forward between UFC and WWE cards.

    NBA TRADE DEALINE, LEBRON SURPASSES KAREEM, PANINI FIXED THE BABE RUTH CUT AUTO, and FIRST LOOK AT 2022 PRIZM FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 46:36


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Jason and Grayson discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and how trades can impact the hobby (KD to Phoenix and Kyrie to Dallas), Lebron surpassing Kareem as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Panini effectively fixing the Babe Ruth 1/1 cut auto from National Treasures baseball, as well as their reactions to the first look Panini has given fans of 2022 Prizm Football.

    TOM BRADY IS RETIRING, SUPER BOWL PREDICITIONS, and END-OF-THE-YEAR NFL AWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 52:04


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Grayson discuss their reactions to Tom Brady's retirement, the biggest card shows/events that DCI has on its schedule this year, the results of NFL Conf. Championship weekend, their Super Bowl predictions, as well as their end-of-the-year NFL award winners.

    PANINI'S NEW NFL REDEMPTION PACKS, BROCK PURDY FOMO and CARD PRICES, PREDICTIONS FOR NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 31:58


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss their reactions to the NFL Divisional Round, predictions for Conference Championship Weekend, more blunders from Panini's quality control (Babe Ruth 1/1 booklet auto mistake), Panini's new redemption strategy for NFL redemptions, and the absurdity of Brock Purdy's card prices at the moment.

    HOW INJURIES & DEATHS IMPACT THE HOBBY, PANINI QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES, and NFL DIVISIONAL ROUND PREDICITIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 35:48


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss their reactions to the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, how injuries and even deaths can impact the hobby following the events regarding Bills' safety, Damar Hamlin, whether or not Panini has hit rock bottom on their quality control after a viral post from CardCollector2, and their predictions for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.

    GEORGIA WINS the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, the NFL HEAD COACHING CAROUSEL, and NFL WILD CARD PREDICTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 27:59


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and special guest, Grayson Nolette (stepping in for Jason who was out sick), discuss the College Football National Championship, whether or not the SEC will continue to dominate college football, the coaching carousel in the NFL that officially began this week, as well as giving their predictions for the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.

    LUKA DONCIC NT 1/1 BUYER REVEALED, HOBBY PREDICTIONS FOR 2023, and the WINNER of our NEW YEARS GIVEAWAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 27:28


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss Brad getting back on the 75 Hard Challenge for the second time, how the buyer of the Luka Doncic National Treasures 1/1 Logoman chose to reveal their identity on social media, hobby predictions for 2023, as well as announcing the winner of our New Years Giveaway.

    LUKA DONCIC and his RECORD-SETTING GAME, MASSIVE PULLS in the HOBBY, & NATHANIEL HACKETT FIRED by BRONCOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 28:59


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss Luka's record-breaking performance against the Knicks, some insane pulls that happened across the hobby this past week, as well as the Denver Broncos and their firing of HC, Nathaniel Hackett.

    MESSI WINS THE WORLD CUP FINAL, the GREATEST COMEBACK IN NFL HISTORY, and SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS & PRETENDERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 29:34


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss arguably the best final in World Cup history, the absolutely wild week the NFL season just had, including the greatest comeback in NFL history, as well as who the guys believe are legitimate contenders and pretenders for this season's Super Bowl.

    INJURIES to KYLER MURRAY and CADE CUNNINGHAM, is BROCK PURDY LEGIT?, and SPECIAL GUEST: LIL SEXY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:25


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss recent injuries in the NFL and NBA that have impacted the hobby, whether or not they think Brock Purdy is a legit starter and investment-worthy player in the hobby, and more. This episode also includes a special guest: Lil Sexy!

    MORANT REPLACES IRVING at NIKE, AARON JUDGE GETS PAID, and MIKE TROUT helping USA build a DREAM TEAM for the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 15:54


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss Nike replacing Kyrie Irving with Ja Morant as a premiere Nike athlete with a signature shoe, Aaron Judge's MASSIVE payday from the Yankees, and Mike Trout helping open the floodgates for a USA Dream Team in the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic.

    THOUGHTS ON 'BEHIND THE CARD' DOC and REFLECTING ON HOBBY BOOM OF 2020-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 26:30


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss the 'Behind the Card' documentary, the consequences of over-paying for cards during the hobby boom of 2020 and 2021, as well as whether or not this is the MVP season for Luka Doncic.

    WORLD CUP TALK, LUKA NATIONAL TREASURES 1/1 SALE, and is JUSTIN FIELDS LEGIT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 21:18


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as well as the products that are being released with a focus on the World Cup. They also discuss whether or not Justin Fields is the best QB in the 2021 NFL draft class, as well as the Luka Doncic National Treasures 1/1 going to public auction at PWCC, and what this means for the hobby.

    WHY DO SOME SETS RE-SELL WELL BUT NOT OTHERS? and THE CONSEQUENCES OF FOMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 19:50


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Brad and Jason discuss some of the new products that have been released for basketball recently, and why there are certain differences between the perceived and realistic quality of a product. They also discuss the benefits and consequences of feeding into FOMO, the recent Mickey Mantle buyout offer at Collectable, and more!

    THE GOAT EPISODE (MICHAEL JORDAN TALK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 17:41


    Jason & Brad talk about everything Michael Jordan in this episode of the DCI Podcast. From his career as a player to his business life with the Jordan brand and the Charlotte Hornets, they're dishing out all their thoughts on the GOAT of basketball (Spoiler alert: it's all positive). The guys also mention a company update here at DCI near the very end of the episode. Thanks for watching/listening!

    ANSWERING YOUR FAQ's ABOUT DCI SLAB EARLY SUBMISSIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 29:49


    Jason and Grayson discuss all things DCI Slabs as early submissions begin this weekend October 1st! Submit your cards for slabbing early on dcigrading.com starting at midnight!

    DCI SLAB EARLY SUBMISSIONS & ARE THERE TOO MANY CARD SHOWS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 21:50


    Jason and Brad discuss company updates at DCI Grading, including the beginning of early submissions for DCI Slabs on October 1st as well as the current state of the hobby regarding card shows.

    2022 NFL PRESEASON PREDICTIONS + NEW DCI AMBASSADOR PROGRAM & PRICING GUIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 26:29


    Jason and Brad discuss company updates at DCI Grading, including the launch of our new ambassador program. The main topic though is pre-season NFL predictions! MVP, ROY's, Super Bowl predictions, we've got it all!

    DCI Podcast LIVE from the 2022 National (Part Two w/ Special Guests)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 9:28


    Jason is recording straight from the 2022 National at the Collectable Content Booth along with some special guests for Episode 19 of the DCI Podcast as they discuss some of the amazing things they've seen at this year's National!

    DCI Podcast LIVE from the 2022 National (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 11:12


    Brad and Jason are recording straight from the 2022 National for Episode 19 of the DCI Podcast as they discuss some of the amazing things they've seen at this year's National!

    2022 Pre-National Show (Everything DCI is doing at the 42nd National)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 17:01


    Brad and Jason discuss all things regarding The National including everything that DCI will be providing at the event, as well as some of the things the guys are looking forward to as collectors.

    A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, JULY WAX UPDATE, and DCI WHATNOT IS AWESOME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 21:25


    Brad and Jason discuss recent rumors and hate being thrown at DCI, recent wax news and releases, predictions for pricing on future sets, as well as company updates on the DCI WhatNot and Card Shows we're attending this weekend.

    HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NATIONAL & DCI's NEW RCR LABELS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 20:02


    Brad and Jason discuss who they're investing in prior to football season starting, how collectors should be preparing for The National, and DCI's new RCR labels that are debuting soon. This episode was recorded at Beast Sports Cards in Plano, TX.

    Is STEPH CURRY the GOAT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 25:26


    Brad and Jason discuss their final reactions to the Golden State Warriors winning the 2022 NBA Finals, whether or not Steph Curry should be considered a true GOAT of basketball, the collapse of WWE Prizm, as well as the fact that DCI is starting a WhatNot channel soon.

    WAX/BREAKS vs. SINGLES, FANATICS x NIL DEALS, and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 34:22


    Grayson and Jason discuss the benefit of investing in wax and breaks rather than singles from the same product, Topps and Fanatics signing NIL Deals with student-athletes, and the current state of the hobby with the sports and financial worlds in an interesting place.

    PRIZM FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 32:29


    Brad and Jason discuss their thoughts on 2021 Prizm Football (right after pulling a gold Mac Jones /10 at SMP Card Shop in Grapevine), the question of "is prospecting in the hobby dead?", an update on the Lebron Triple Logoman going to auction, as well as eBay debuting their new vault service for valuable trading and sports cards.

    2022 NBA FINALS PREDICTIONS and LUKA vs. KOBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 21:54


    Brad and Jason discuss the conclusion to the Lamb vs. Leaf lawsuit, their NBA Finals predictions, thoughts on whether or not you should jump on players like Steph Curry and Jayson Tatum in the hobby right now, as well as an interesting comparison/discussion on two auction cards that are both valued at close to one million dollars.

    UNFAIR WAX PRICES and CEEDEE LAMB vs. LEAF TRADING CARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 28:03


    Brad and Jason discuss the Dallas Mavericks struggling against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conf. Finals, the current discrepancies between wax and single card pricing in the hobby, why redemption cards are terrible, and the lawsuit that was recently filed by Leaf Trading Cards against Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb.

    LUKA vs. STEPH, MYSLABS, and DALLAS CARD SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 26:32


    Brad and Jason discuss the Dallas Mavericks defeating the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, their predictions for the Western and Eastern Conference Finals, the third Dallas Card Show of 2022, and some positive news coming from MySlabs.

    JOKIC WINS MVP, JA MORANT with YOUNG DOLPH, and LEBRON TRIPLE LOGOMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 17:09


    Brad and Jason discuss their reactions to Nikola Jokic winning back-to-back MVPs, The NBA Panini Flawless Lebron Triple Logoman finally being pulled, and Ja Morant's Panini Chronicles Base Rookie Card rocketing up in price because of a certain late rapper who may or may not be affiliated with Dolphins.

    F1 RACING CARD RECORD BREAKER & IS THE HOBBY LESS FUN NOW?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 22:30


    Derek and Brad discuss their reactions to 2021 National Treasures Football, the record-breaking F1 Lewis Hamilton Topps Chrome 1/1 that sold for $900,000, as well as recent comments that GaryVee made on the Luka Nation podcast surrounding the current state of the hobby.

    NEW RCR LABELS, NBA PLAYOFFS and 2021 NATIONAL TREASURES FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 30:32


    Derek and Brad discuss the excitement surrounding the four major sports right now (especially the NBA Playoffs) and how the hype of certain teams and player can impact the card market. They also discuss the "trash" 2022 NFL Draft Class, as well as the HUGE month of card set releases for 2021 NFL Football in May including National Treasures, Prizm, Select, Optic, and Flawless.

    Introducing 'DCI After Hours' A New Show From DCI Grading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:36


    DCI Grading CEO, Derek Summers, and DCI Chairman, Bradley Crenshaw, get a bit more NSFW on a new Patreon-exclusive show, DCI After Hours. For the Uncensored Version plus more content and rewards, check out the DCI Grading Patreon at patreon.com/dcigrading

    Discussion & Tips on Card Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 36:38


    CEO of DCI, Derek Summers, and DCI Owner, Bradley Crenshaw, discuss the card shows that DCI has attended so far in 2022, upcoming shows for the rest of the year, and more on the sixth episode of the DCI Podcast.

    Responding to Fan Comments about DCI Slabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 26:10


    CEO of DCI, Derek Summers, and DCI Owner, Bradley Crenshaw, respond to comments and concerns regarding the debut of DCI Slabs on the fourth episode of the DCI Podcast.

    The Debut of DCI's Official Slab at The MINT Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 22:52


    CEO of DCI, Derek Summers & DCI Owner, Bradley Crenshaw recorded the third episode of the DCI Podcast live at Day One of The Mint Collective to debut the new, official DCI Slabs. Coming in July of 2022!

    Tom Brady's return, NFL Free Agency, and The Mint Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 18:16


    In this episode of the DCI Podcast, Derek Summers and Bradley Crenshaw discuss the events that DCI Grading currently has on its schedule, Tom Brady's return to football, Deshaun Watson's current status, and guys to keep an eye on during the NFL Free Agency period. Follow DCI Grading on social media @dcigrading, and if you're a card collector/investor, contact DCI Grading to get your cards graded today!

    Introducing the 'DCI Podcast'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 15:46


    DCI Grading is continuing to establish itself as one of the biggest brands in the sports card market. That's why the 'DCI Podcast' was created, with hosts Derek Summers (CEO) and Bradley Crenshaw (Owner) leading the charge on creating content that will bring more value to the DCI fanbase and new fans alike than ever before. In this first episode of the 'DCI Podcast', Derek and Bradley take the time to introduce the show, themselves, tell the origin story of DCI Grading, and the reasons for starting an official podcast. Follow DCI Grading on social media @dcigrading, and if you're a collector, contact us to get your cards graded with us today!

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