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Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Alex Delvecchio (13:42). Next, in the Weekly 7: we preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals matchup and talk potential hobby impact, take a look at playoff scoring leaders, review potential Summer trade targets, Celebrini shines at the World Championships, and RIP Claude Lemieux (29:56).  In hobby news, PSA suspends value service levels and another key Gretzky game used jersey goes to auction (1:25:59).  We have a major hockey release this week with 2025-26 Extended Series and we preview the checklist and key card designs (1:46:03).  Next, we answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (XX:XX), then end the show with personal pickups (XX:XX).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Welcome NoOffseason.com Family! We are so happy to have you with us to help you make money flipping sports cards using Data Driven Sports Card Investing.On today's show we have a special guest co-host - Chris McGill, founder and leader of Card Ladder - a top data app for sports card collectors - and collector known as “HoJ” - which stands for House of Jordans.We discuss…Big picture industry metrics (total sales volumes on the secondary market, price index movement for specific players/categories, stuff like that).Approaches to collection building from my vantage point — which players I like to collect, which cards of theirs I like to collect, things in that realm.Approaches to collection building from your POV — riffing on what you like to collect, why it appeals to you.Big picture collecting philosophy stuff — for example, how important is rarity? What even is rarity? How much does aesthetics matter? How about brand premium? What role does the history of sports cards play in collecting? What are ways to research and identify cool cards?How can anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics, evolutionary biology, and other fields explain how and why we behave the way we do as collectors?

John and Brett open the episode talking Indy 500 stories, McDonald's nostalgia, and why modern experiences feel overbuilt before diving into one of the biggest football card sales in years.The guys break down the $1.3M Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto and what the sale says about Fanatics shaping collector attention in real time. They discuss why this card matters beyond Josh Allen, how manufactured prestige is changing the hobby, and which quarterbacks they believe are next in line for a million-dollar football card.Later in the episode, they react to The Athletic's recent story on gambling culture in sports cards and discuss accountability, breaking culture, dopamine chasing, and how collectors can build healthier habits inside the hobby.They also tackle a big question from the audience:Are collectors losing the ability to have independent taste?Other topics include:2025 Finest Football reactionsThe Des Bryant 2012 Prizm Black Finite saleTom Brady Topps Chrome Superfractor pricingWhy projects matter more than trendsCards they would keep foreverWhy collecting should leave you fulfilled instead of emptyPlus:Nebula pickups, linebacker summer talk, and another vintage football card lesson from Episode 49.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Bill Quackenbush (26:09).  Next, it's another round of hidden hockey cards gems (43:06).  In hobby news, Fanatics settles a class-action lawsuit and what does the $5M Victor Wembanyama sale mean for the Celebrini Young Guns Outburst Gold (1:04:14)? In new product releases, California Dave reviews 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee Platinum, we review the Top 5 Very Early Platinum sales, and Upper Deck announces Team USA Juniors set (1:16:51).  We end the show by sharing recent personal hockey card pickups (1:44:30). Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

A million dollar Josh Allen card.A nearly $200K Wemby Gold Refractor.A Dennis Rodman PMG Green pushing nearly $350K.The hobby keeps moving higher. But what is really happening underneath the surface?In Episode 20 of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to break down the latest Premier Auction and the conversations collectors are having right now.The discussion explores:• Why the Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto created mixed reactions• Whether Victor Wembanyama has already reached all-time collectability status• How monster sales impact collector psychology• The difference between broad market strength and concentrated conviction• Why transparency around private sales matters• The role cultural impact plays in long-term collectabilityThe crew also discuss the tension between legacy cards and manufactured modern concepts, the sustainability of current pricing, and why certain cards still feel undervalued despite historic importance.If you care about collector behavior, category shifts, and the stories behind the prices, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Johnny Bower (7:23). Next in the Weekly 7; the PWHL's magical season, does the NHL really want bigger personalities, Connor Bedard's most important Summer, a Carter Hart hobby resurrection, and 2026 NHL playoffs update (17:24).  In hobby news, the playoffs market is heating up for key players and the Blackhawks officially enter the collectibles space (45:01). Carter & Justin from the Saskatoon Collector Experience update us on their progress for their upcoming second annual show with some exciting new announcements (54:55). We update the upcoming new product release calendar from Upper Deck (1:32:39).  Next, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow Mailbag (1:34:13), then end the show by sharing recent personal pickups (1:56:05).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Season 5 of The WNBA Card Podcast starts with a live recording from Saint Paul at the All Women's Sports Card Expo hosted by Great Lakes Trading Card Co.Katelyn sits down with Spencer from Great Lakes to talk about what's happening in the women's sports card market right now and why this moment feels different.They discuss: Building a hobby shop centered around community  Why women's sports collectors operate differently  The rise of PWHL cards and niche collecting  Why legends still matter in women's sports  The future of women's sports card shows  What today's collectors are chasing  Why accessibility and representation matter in hobby spaces The episode also includes live audience Q&A covering Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Olivia Miles, rookie card trends, and the future of women's sports collecting.This conversation is about more than cards.It's about building spaces where collectors feel seen.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Josh (@cardboard_chronicles) and Chris (@chris_hoj), the founders of Card Ladder, join forces to bring you the most entertaining and educational sports card discussion on the internet every Friday night.Conduct your own Card research like the pro's with Card Ladder. Go to http://www.cardladder.com and browse thousands of cards for free and you can unlock more great features by going pro for $15/month (with a 7-day free trial).Follow Card Ladder @CardLadder on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardladder/Follow Josh @Carboard_Chronicles on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_chronicles/Follow Chris @Chris_HOJ on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chris_hoj/Follow Kristina @KristinasPC on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaspc/Follow Stiff @StiffArmWax on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stiffarmwax/

Pack and Brett open the show talking about the NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event and why moments like this matter for the future of football cards. From Caleb Downs sitting with Ryan Johnson talking cards to the growing connection between athletes and collectors, this conversation explores where the hobby is heading and why storytelling around players is becoming part of the product itself. The guys also debate the value of game-used shields versus identifiable patches, discuss how they organize their collections, react to big recent sales from Card Ladder, and talk through why Topps Chrome Football feels different this time around. Plus: Daryl “Moose” Johnston nostalgia  Zach Thomas PMGs  Micah Parsons Black Finite prices  Marshall Faulk Topps Chrome Superfractor  Cam Ward Gold Prizm rookie speculation  Colts and Bears schedule reactions  The psychology behind football card organization If you collect football cards with intention, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeremy, Chris McGill, Joe Poirot, David Chase, and Josh Adams explore: Whether GOAT collecting truly reduces hobby risk Why not all GOAT cards are created equal The difference between hobby relevance and on-court greatness Why Kobe Bryant currently commands enormous hobby attention How consensus shapes hobby demand Whether collectors independently arrive at “GOAT” conclusions or inherit them socially Why cultural influence matters as much as statistics and accolades The conversation becomes increasingly philosophical as Chris McGill breaks down: Groupthink and social consensus in collecting Why iconic cards command premiums How collectors identify hidden value before the broader hobby catches on The concept of “iconic traits without the iconic premium” Why some collectors intentionally search for overlooked cards with elite characteristics Jeremy also reflects on eye appeal, low-grade high-I-appeal cards, contrarian collecting, and the importance of applying hobby concepts to your own lane rather than simply copying others. Later in the episode: Josh Adams discusses owning over 100 copies of the 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie The panel talks about eccentric personal collections and hobby identity Jeremy shares his binder collection of hobby creator cards and custom collectibles Jeremy officially closes the episode by discussing the launch of the new Sports Cards Live Hangover series with the Sports Card Clubhouse crew A fittingly thoughtful and entertaining close to one of the most philosophical Sports Cards Live episodes to date.

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Glenn Hall (11:12). Next, we debate more of your spicy hockey hobby hot takes (22:59).  In hobby news, April was another record month in the hobby and the top 10 highest selling hockey players on eBay last month, and a mind-blowing hockey card at auction (1:20:04).  We review the Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 SPx singles sales to see what cards are resonating on the secondary markets (1:40:54), then end the show by sharing recent personal pickups (1:49:43).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

One of the deepest collector psychology discussions ever featured on Sports Cards Live. Jeremy, Chris McGill, Joe Poirot, David Chase, and Josh Adams continue unpacking the idea of “latent taste” and how collectors discover entirely new lanes over time. The panel explores: Why certain cards suddenly “click” years later How collectors evolve through exposure, research, and experience Whether discovering new collecting lanes is lateral movement or actual growth Why rabbit holes can permanently reshape collector identity The tension between focus and discovery Whether collectors ever truly “arrive” at a final form How collecting tastes mature over time Why some lanes stick while others fade away The conversation expands into philosophy, psychology, music, collecting behavior, and even the emotional architecture behind why collectors chase certain cards. Later in the episode, the panel pivots into another major hobby topic: Does collecting GOATs automatically equal safe collecting? They debate: Whether blue-chip GOAT cards truly protect collectors from risk If financially responsible collecting naturally gravitates toward legends The difference between collecting for enjoyment versus collecting for preservation of capital Why many collectors eventually pivot from prospects toward iconic players Whether “safe collecting” limits hobby excitement and discovery This episode blends hobby philosophy, collector psychology, financial thinking, and pure hobby passion in classic Sports Cards Live fashion.

Is the sports card world truly one unified hobby… or a collection of completely different micro markets, cultures, and collector mindsets? Joined by Joe Poirot, Jeremy and Brett McGrath explore the growing fragmentation of the hobby and why different collecting communities now operate almost like separate ecosystems. Topics include: Hobby vs industry Why broad “the hobby is doing this” narratives often fail Category-specific collector behavior The rise of niche content and niche collector communities Why different corners of the hobby value cards differently How market psychology changes across collector groups The conversation then shifts into the controversial world of card restoration, alteration, soaking, cleaning, and “card spas” after Jeremy shares a viral Instagram post criticizing restoration practices on vintage cards. They discuss: Whether collectors deserve full disclosure on altered cards Why grading companies struggle to detect certain restorations The ethical divide around card cleaning and restoration How restoration compares to comic book restoration and fine art restoration Whether PSA slabs create a false sense of security The growing tension between authenticity and aesthetics The episode closes with more discussion around hobby psychology, latent taste, finding your collecting lane, and how collectors discover entirely new passions through exposure and community interaction.

Jeremy Lee and Brett McGrath go deep into one of the most important hobby discussions happening today: Can collectors truly separate personal taste from social influence in a hobby driven by visibility, validation, and market attention? Using one of Brett's recent Stacking Slabs podcast questions as the foundation, the conversation explores: Whether social media is shaping collector identity How influencers, content creators, and algorithms impact buying behavior Why collectors often chase consensus without realizing it The difference between authentic taste and social validation Whether vintage collectors are less influence-driven than modern collectors Why “card bros” and collector communities can both inspire and distract How collector taste evolves over time The role manufacturers now play in shaping hobby demand Jeremy and Brett also discuss the psychology behind rabbit holes, discovery, social proof, and why some collectors spend years refining their collecting identity while others continue chasing trends. This is one of the most philosophical and psychologically driven hobby conversations in recent Sports Cards Live history.

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Gordie Drillon (11:36).  In the Weekly 7; we update the NHL playoffs including a number of young players making a name for themselves, the future of the hobby looks bright with the emergence of Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer, and the NHL coaching carousel heats up (23:08).  In hobby news, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen goes on the offensive attacking eBay's management, and Beckett introduces a slab design overhaul (1:13:13). 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Hockey releases this week and we preview the checklist and key card designs (1:22:48).  Then, we answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (1:37:10), before finishing the show by sharing our recent personal pickups (2:06:27)Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Jeremy opens Episode 312 of Sports Cards Live with major news as he officially joins the Sports Card Clubhouse Network alongside Graig Miller, Adam Splendid Sports and Mike Junk Wax Hero. The crew discusses the vision behind the Clubhouse, the upcoming Sports Cards Live Hangover series, and what this new collaboration could mean for hobby content moving forward. Then Brett McGrath from the Stacking Slabs network joins the show for a deep conversation about hobby media, building niche podcast communities, scaling content platforms, and why category-specific collecting conversations matter more than ever. Brett also shares: The growth strategy behind the Stacking Slabs network Details on the upcoming Wrestling Card Takeover event at The National How niche communities create stronger engagement Lessons learned from launching multiple podcast formats Working with InfernoRed Technology on hobby tech initiatives The conversation also touches on hobby entrepreneurship, audience building, podcast consistency, and why focused collector communities continue to thrive.

Josh (@cardboard_chronicles) and Chris (@chris_hoj), the founders of Card Ladder, join forces to bring you the most entertaining and educational sports card discussion on the internet every Friday night.Conduct your own Card research like the pro's with Card Ladder. Go to http://www.cardladder.com and browse thousands of cards for free and you can unlock more great features by going pro for $15/month (with a 7-day free trial).Follow Card Ladder @CardLadder on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardladder/Follow Josh @Carboard_Chronicles on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_chronicles/Follow Chris @Chris_HOJ on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chris_hoj/Follow Kristina @KristinasPC on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaspc/Follow Stiff @StiffArmWax on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stiffarmwax/

On Episode 47 of The Football Card Podcast, Brett and Pack Nicholson unpack one of the biggest questions in the hobby right now:Why hasn't a football card sold for over $1 million in nearly 3 years? The conversation moves from Brady and Mahomes to PMGs, Kabooms, Gold Prizm, and the difference between expensive cards and true high-end cards. The guys challenge hobby language, collector behavior, and the way narratives shape value.They also dig into: Why football still trails basketball and baseball at the top of the market  The difference between institutional cards and collector cards  Why thoughtful collectors operate differently than the masses  Favorite NFL rule changes  Disney character NFL draft talk  New sales featuring Brady, Peyton Manning, Luther Burden, Patrick Willis, Saquon, and more If you collect football cards with intention, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Pierre Pilote (17:16).  Next, for those who think a hobby correction or collapse is coming, we give our tips on how to be a hobby doomsday prepper (29:18).  In hobby news, a bunch of Harry Potter prop theft, Herb Brook's Miracle on Ice ring goes up for auction, and eBay tightens the screws on repacks (1:15:26).  We review the Top 5 Very early hockey card sales from 2025-26 Upper Deck Credentials (1:37:33), then end the show with personal pickups (1:47:55).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://wwwGongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Ace Bailey (17:55).  Next in the Weekly 7; 2026 NHL playoffs update and where's the hobby bump for the top performers?, Brady Tkachuk is frustrated, PWHL expansion, Bouchard Norris snub and more (31:50).  In hobby news; the April 2026 grading recap from GemRate.com, the rise of One Piece and sports card fraud is becoming a real problem (1:16:22).  We review the Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Metal hockey sales (1:29:37).  Then, we finish the show by answering your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:34:37), then share our recent personal pickups (2:41:47).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Josh (@cardboard_chronicles) and Chris (@chris_hoj), the founders of Card Ladder, join forces to bring you the most entertaining and educational sports card discussion on the internet every Friday night.Conduct your own Card research like the pro's with Card Ladder. Go to http://www.cardladder.com and browse thousands of cards for free and you can unlock more great features by going pro for $15/month (with a 7-day free trial).Follow Card Ladder @CardLadder on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardladder/Follow Josh @Carboard_Chronicles on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cardboard_chronicles/Follow Chris @Chris_HOJ on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chris_hoj/Follow Kristina @KristinasPC on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaspc/Follow Stiff @StiffArmWax on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stiffarmwax/

Pack and Brett open with a question that hits deeper than it should.What makes a player feel bigger than the game?The new Kaiju inserts spark a conversation about identity in collecting. Not every player fits the label. Not every card earns the meaning.From there, the conversation moves through the hobby in real time.New releases. Superfractors. College uniform cards. And the tension between what looks good and what feels right.They also dig into the collector mindset. When does a card cross from cool to meaningful  Why some cards feel like the center of your collection  And how personal history shapes what you chase Plus: The reality of posting cards you no longer own  “Hall of Very Good” players and who gets remembered  The kind of card you'd show someone to explain why you care about this hobby This one is part hobby talk, part self-check.Because at some point, you have to decide what matters to you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, George Armstrong (19:46).  In hobby news, the Toronto Maple Leafs get the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.  Is the prospect of them taking Gavin McKenna a hobby dream come true (38:15)?  We finish off our 2026 Spring Expo coverage by; sharing some final thoughts and memories (55:21), our fireside interview with Upper Deck President Jason Masherah (1:05:53), our conversation with former Ottawa Senator Chris Neil (2:20:21), then by sharing some of personal hockey card pickups from the show (2:33:51).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://www.GongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we recap what was an epic week at the 2026 Spring Toronto Sport Card Expo.  From our stay at the Chateau Gongshow, reconnecting with old friends, making new friends, and of course, finding amazing hockey cards.Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Season 4 closes with a conversation that looks back before it looks forward.After 50 episodes and a season built on collector voices, Brett joins Katelyn to reflect on what this run revealed about the WNBA card market, the people shaping it, and where it goes next.This episode moves across eras, from early history to the Rittenhouse years to today's surge in attention. It surfaces what collectors missed, what they're chasing now, and what still feels underappreciated.You'll hear how perspectives changed through the season.Why certain cards and moments hit harder than expected.And what it means to collect with intention when the market is still forming.There is also an honest conversation about the gap between what collectors want and what manufacturers deliver.If you followed the season, this is the reset.If you're new, this is the entry point.The goal stays the same.Collect what matters.Understand why it matters.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The draft is over.Now the real game starts.John and Brett break down what happens next for collectors when hype meets reality. New rookies enter the system. Narratives form fast. Prices follow.They talk about why every draft pick looks like a future Hall of Famer right now… and why that feeling never lasts. The conversation moves into collecting decisions that stick.Selling a card you should have kept.Chasing players before they prove anything.Knowing when to ignore comps and when they matter.There is also a deep look at how the hobby has changed.More parallels. More product. More noise.So how do you stay focused?If you collect football cards, this episode will challenge how you think about value, timing, and what actually matters in your collection.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What makes a card an apex?And who decided it in the first place?This episode started with a simple question coming out of a recent conversation with Card Ladder. But it turned into something bigger.A look at how collectors think.How the market shapes what you chase.And why so many of us follow a path that was already drawn.You'll hear: Why legacy grails continue to dominate  What it means to buy clarity vs create conviction  The real reason conformity feels good in collecting  How advanced collectors start to move differently  Why most “rare” cards will never matter  What needs to be true for a new apex card to emerge There is tension in this hobby.Between fitting in and standing out.Between buying what is proven and backing what you believe.If you've ever questioned your own decisions as a collector, this one will hit.Because the real question is not what the apex is.It is whether you are collecting for approval or for truth.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon TodayFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Dickie Moore (23:10). Next, it's another round of Hobby Hot Takes (35:14).  In hobby news, the most expensive hockey jersey ever just sold (1:10:48).  It's Spring Expo week, we share our plans, goals and everything you need to know with the Expo's Mikey Singer (1:35:25) and Grant Paterson (2:17:42).  We share information about Upper Deck's Spring Expo Wrapper Redemption Program (2:49:43), then like always, we end the show by sharing personal pickups (2:51:46).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Big sales hit the timeline all at once.A Kobe Bryant PMG Green.A Michael Jordan game jersey auto.Multiple seven-figure deals in a matter of days.It felt like the hobby stopped and stared.But what did it really mean?In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, I sit down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to break it down.We get into the tension every serious collector feels right now.Are these still the cards that define the hobby?Or are we stuck repeating the same story?We talk about:• Why timing of big sales can mislead your perception of the market• The idea that “apex cards” might be both undervalued and stale at the same time• Why discovery matters more than ever when everything feels expensive• How new collectors enter lanes and what respect looks like when they do• The role patience plays when the market is moving fastThis conversation goes deeper than price.It's about perspective.And how your perspective shapes what you chase next.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Tommy Smith (11:00). Next in The Weekly 7; it's a tale of two prospects in one city, Porter Martone & Matvei Michkov, top early playoff leading scorers, upcoming UFA's and Phil's Senators season recap (20:49).  In hobby news, the most expensive PMG sale ever happened this week and has the hobby really 10X'd? (1:09:59). 2025-26 Upper Deck Credentials releases this week.  We review the checklist and key card designs (1:22:05). Next, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:34:03) then end the show by sharing recent personal pickups (2:09:43).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

The future of women's basketball cards is not coming. It's already here.Katelyn is joined by Sam and Christian from @therookiescorner to talk about what it means to collect players before the hobby tells you who matters.This conversation is about the shift happening right now.From reacting to pricesTo forming your own opinionsFrom waiting for consensusTo collecting in uncertaintyThey break down: Why NIL changed everything for collectors  How social media and storytelling are driving demand  The tension between “first cards” and licensed college products  The difference between collecting for belief vs collecting for validation  The next generation players they're buying before the market catches up They also share how they're building community through cards and why this era feels more personal than transactional.If you've been wondering how to navigate college cards, prospecting, and the explosion of WNBA interest… this episode gives you the framework.Because the collectors who win in this era are not waiting.They're watching.They're learning.They're choosing earlyCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The new release cycle is loud.Prices move fast.Cards show up everywhere.Everyone has an opinion.In this episode, Brett and Pack sit in that tension.They break down what they're seeing with Topps Chrome Football.The temptation to jump in early.The pressure created by volume, hype, and social feeds.There's a real story here.A $25 pull turns into a $15K ask overnight.A $1K offer gets ignored.And suddenly you're asking yourself what any of this is worth.This conversation goes deeper than comps.It's about patience.It's about timing.It's about knowing when to sit still.They also hit: Why early sales rarely tell the full story  How supply reveals itself over time  Why “first” isn't always what it seems  The difference between watching and acting If you've felt the pull of a new product, this one will hitCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Card Ladder/Crossover's Chris McGill returns to the podcast and we chop up some hobby.   Talking points on this episode potentially include: *State of the Hobby *Travel Schedule *NSCC and How We Navigate  *Hobby Burnout and How to Avoid it *What's Your PC Like *Evolution of Card Ladder *Prices Realized..Vintage versus Modern.   Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri...   To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Chuck Rayner (11:55).  Next, we take a look at the best and worst hockey hobby markets (21:36).  In hobby news, Pokemon cards in MLB players gloves? And, Lewi's Hamilton to open card shops worldwide (38:44). 2025-26 Metal Universe is now out and we chat with Upper Deck's Billy Celio about everything you need to know about this new product (48:42), then we take a look at the Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Flair sales (1:54:15).  We end the show by sharing recent hockey cards pickups (2:00:12).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Doug Harvey (15:59). Next in the Weekly 7; 2025-26 PTS leaders, some Nick Suzuki appreciation, our NHL awards picks, players with the most to gain these playoffs, and Rick Bowness doesn't hold back (28:14). In hobby news; GameStop expands it's hobby business and Topps Chrome Football box prices bonanza (1:21:20).  We preview the checklist and key card designs for this week's next hockey cards release, 2025-26 Metal Universe (1:57:50).  Next, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:16:24), then end the show by sharing our recent personal pickups (2:57:16).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Topps Chrome Football is here.And the hobby is already moving fast.We break down what we're seeing in real time. The hype. The pricing. The decisions collectors are making before the dust settles.A Jaxson Dart auto out of /275 sparks a $2K debate. What does that say about where we are right now?We talk through: Why Topps Chrome is built for attention  How Fanatics is changing promotion and demand  What early sales are telling us about collector behavior  The difference between ripping for experience and chasing outcomes We also go deep on: The best and worst years of Topps Chrome Football  Why 2015 might be the worst product ever made  How collectors should think after getting “skunked”  When a card pulls you outside your collecting lane And we close with a new segment:Pairing players with music catalogs.Because collecting is about connection.Not just cardboard.If you're feeling the pull of a new release…This episode will help you slow down and think before you act.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Gordie Howe (10:54).  Next, we run back hobby hot takes reacting to more of your spiciest takes (26:53). In hobby news, eBay cancels cancellations? and the top 10 highest selling hockey players on eBay in March 2026 (1:07:58).  Upper Deck's Patrick Smith joins the show to talk about the new 2025-26 Flair Hockey release (1:24:39), then we take a sneak peek at the 2026-27 Flagship base and Young Gun's designs (2:15:15). We end the show, like always, by sharing our recent personal hockey card pickups (2:20:51).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Joe Poirot joins the show as the Strongsville conversation continues, bringing fresh pickups and hobby momentum into the discussion. From trade night stories to major vintage acquisitions, the segment highlights the decisions collectors make when upgrading, selling, and refining their collections. The conversation then transitions into a deeper look at the hobby's scale and trajectory as Chris McGill and Josh Adams join. Topics include Card Ladder's reported $600 million month, what that number actually represents, and how much of the hobby's true transaction volume may exist beyond tracked platforms. This episode blends collector behavior, big card energy, and thoughtful discussion around the size, sustainability, and direction of the sports card market. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating or review if you enjoy the show. Get your copy of Pops & Comps on Amazon. Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment and join the directory at HobbySpectrum.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start off with an exiting announcement about what's coming up for our show and brand (5:10).  Then we continue our Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion (31:26). Next, in the Weekly 7; Cole Caufield gets his 50th goal, Matthew Schaefer makes history, more Celebrini flowers, Goalie Helmet designs ranked & more (42:59).  In hobby news; autos from the draft stage?, and the most graded hockey players in March (1:29:13).  Dealing or coping as a collector with the ever changing hobby landscape (1:40:34).  2025-26 Flair Hockey releases this week and we preview the checklist and key card designs (2:07:17).  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:19:55), then end the show by sharing personal pickups (2:37:57).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Katelyn sits down with Ryan (@reservoirsportscards), a UConn collector who went all in on Paige Bueckers before the market caught up.This is a conversation about conviction.Ryan didn't start as a collector. He started flipping cards. Watching markets. Chasing value.Then Paige changed everything.What started as an idea turned into a strategy.Then a PC.Then an obsession.We get into: The moment Paige became “the one”  Turning a $19K purchase into a record-breaking sale  Why Bowman Chrome changed WNBA collecting  The shift from flipping to collecting with purpose  How prospecting in women's basketball is changing the hobby This isn't about hype.It's about what happens when you believe early… and act on it.If you've ever thought about going all in on a player, this episode will make you think twice about how you do it.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Topps Chrome Football returns and the hobby is already moving fast.In this episode, we break down what this release really means for collectors.Where the hype is coming from.Why positioning matters more than ever.And how to avoid getting caught chasing the wrong things.We also get into:• The reality of breakers dominating early supply• Why “first year” narratives need to be questioned• How to think about parallels when nothing has history yet• The tension between chasing new vs staying focused on your lanePlus:A deep dive into undervalued legends like Ronnie LottA conversation on junk slabs vs real scarcityAnd why some of the best opportunities are still being ignoredIf you're thinking about buying Chrome next week…You need to hear this first.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Hooley Smith (15:52). Next, we asked you to send us your hobby hot takes, and boy did you deliver (30:52). In hobby news; Goldin launches a reality style competition to find live selling hosts, and a bunch of Spring Expo autograph signers announced (1:50:34).  National hockey card day is this weekend, and we review the checklist and a cool chase that Upper Deck added (2:02:21), before ending the show by sharing our most recent hockey card personal pickups (2:09:02).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Brett and Tory break down a record-setting moment in the hobby.Card Ladder reports $605M in monthly sales.dcsports87 hits its biggest month ever.And a Shohei Ohtani All Aces PSA 10 sells for over $15K.This conversation goes deeper than headlines.You'll hear what happens when content drives brand growth.Why niche categories like wrestling and TCG are heating up.How scarcity, demand, and perception collide in today's market.And what Ohtani is doing to rewrite the rules collectors have followed for years.They also unpack the real decision behind selling a card at peak hype.Hold or sell?First to market or long-term bet?If you're trying to understand where the hobby is going next, this is the conversation.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Hap Holmes (9:52).  Next, it's the Weekly 7 where we cover topics from the past week in the world of hockey and discuss their hobby impact (18:55).  In hobby news, the hobby exploded in March, the March 2026 grading report from GemRate.com, and a Jack Hughes game-used Olympics jersey sells at auction (1:14:45).  We take a look at the 5 best hobby box buys right now if you're chasing Macklin Celebrini rookie cards (1:36:11).  You have hockey cards questions and we answer them in the Gongshow mailbag (1:55:21), then end the show with personal pickups (2:36:15).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

You feel it every time you log in.Everything is moving fast.Listings. Prices. Decisions.The hobby wants you to act now.In this episode, Brett and Pack slow it down and ask a harder question:Can you stay patient when everything around you pushes speed?They get into:How collectors lose control when money moves too fastWhy auctions feel better than direct dealsThe hidden cost of selling your own cardsShipping mistakes that create risk for everyoneWhat “fair value” really looks like in today's marketThere's also a conversation about what's broken.Sticker autos.Fake patches.Repack culture.And what happens when accountability disappears.If you've ever felt pressure to move faster than you should, this one is for you.Because the best collectors don't rush.They understand the environment.Then they operate inside it.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us Fan MailOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Jean Beliveau (13:36).  Next, Macklin Celebrini's historic season signals generational talent (31:40).  In hobby news, the Jack Hughes Golden Goal Topps Now parallels sell big on the secondary markets, and more NHL spring debuts could lead to 2026-27 Upper Deck Series One Young Guns (52:27).  An updated list of the 5 Quintessential rookie cards for any player collector (1:04:54).  Upper Deck recalls Stanley Cup cards from 2024-25 Ultimate Collection (1:28:25), and we end the show with personal pickups (1:34:33).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

The market is running. Prices are climbing. Headlines are everywhere.And yet… the smartest collectors aren't chasing.In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, I sit down with Card Ladder team members Chris McGill and Josh Johnson to break down what's really happening right now.We start with the data.February recorded $481M in online card sales. An all-time high. But numbers don't tell the full story.We get into: Why rising prices without clear reasoning should make you pause  How new collectors are entering fast and burning out faster  Why patience is the edge no one talks about  What experienced collectors are doing instead of chasing  How to think about “zagging” when everyone else is piling in  The strategy behind buying non-rookies, obscure 1/1s, and overlooked sets This isn't a hype conversation.It's a reality check.If you're feeling the pressure to keep up, this episode will help you slow down and make better decisions.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pack and Brett open Episode 40 with a real-time hobby mystery.A stolen 2025 Prizm Gold Lance Briggs resurfaces across state lines. The hunt is on. Questions start stacking. How many cards disappear before they ever hit public data?From there, the conversation shifts to what collectors are feeling right now.The pressure.The speed.The constant sense of missing out.They break down why the hobby feels like a sprint even when everyone says it's a marathon.The episode also covers:• The gap between data and decision-making• Why social media is distorting collector behavior• When to sell and how to think about consolidation• Big recent sales including a $31K Gronk Prizm Gold and a $90K Brady They close with a reminder most collectors need to hear:You don't need every card.You need the right ones.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jesse Gibson and Alex of Clever Cuban Cards break down the explosive allegations involving Whatnot as hobby attorney Paul Lesko joins the show (13:48) to discuss the arbitration currently filed against Whatnot. Lesko, who is representing the plaintiffs, explains that while these are private proceedings rather than a public lawsuit, the stakes are just as high for the hobby. Then, with the Card Ladder 50 Index up 11% since the start of the year, Chris McGill of Card Ladder joins to share which stars are driving the current momentum and which are cooling off. Aaron Judge leads the pack with a staggering 64% increase. High-profile NFL quarterbacks are feeling the out of sight, out of mind effect, with Lamar Jackson down 18% and Jordan Love also seeing a decline. Meanwhile, GOATS like Tom Brady continue to increase in value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices