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The Football Card Podcast is back for the Season 3 finale and this one hits every layer of the hobby.Brett and Pack unpack the $26,400  Josh Rosen Green Kaboom sale and why the reaction misses the point.They break down why football cards are up 33 percent over the last two years according to Card Ladder and what is really driving that growth.They debate Caleb Williams versus Jackson Dart at 48K and why moments matter more than raw stats.They revisit 1994 Joe Montana Sega nostalgia and what 90s scarcity teaches us about today's market.They call out hobby practices that help and hurt the experience.They dig into PMGs, rookie golds, and why collecting priorities shift with the season.If you collect football cards, this episode will make you think harder about what you are chasing and why.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 a textOur 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, Bryan Hextall (14:27).  Next, we recap the Olympic games and look ahead to the resumption of the NHL season in the Weekly 7 (23:20), In hobby news, more tariffs confusion and Topps Now Jack Hughes Golden Goal cards instantly go for sale (1:12:41).  1980's NHL enforcer and sold defenseman Behn Wilson talks about his time in the game, biggest fights, his rivalry with Dino Ciccarelli, and collecting hockey cards as a kid (1:19:55). The 2025 Fleer Ultra hobby release was supposed to expose the product to more collectors, but has high secondary market prices limited its effectiveness (2:36:36)?  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (3:08:07), then end the show with personal pickups (3:33:05).Pre-order Behn Wilson's new book - Gloves Off: Mostly True Stories from My Life in HockeyPartners & SponsorsGongshow 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

In this episode of the WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn sits down with Garrett of WNBACards.com to unpack one of the most important chapters in WNBA collecting history: the Rittenhouse era from 2005–2010 This was the low print run era.Five thousand boxes became five hundred.On-card autos were everywhere.And some of the most important rookie cards in the hobby were born.We break down:Why the 2008 Candace Parker rookie still anchors the eraHow on-card autos from 2005–2007 became cornerstones for collectorsWhat Rittenhouse got right — and what they completely missedWhy culture and marketing matter as much as scarcityHow today's collectors can approach this era with intentionGarrett shares how he went from chasing Zion to building a seven-figure WNBA card business and launching a database with 60,000+ cards and 77,000+ sales comps.If you care about scarcity, print runs, culture shifts, and long-term significance, this episode will reframe how you think about the middle chapter of WNBA collecting.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 $16.5M Pikachu Illustrator sale shook the hobby.So John and Brett  asked a serious question: Could a football card ever reach that number? And if it could… what card would it be?In this episode, they break down:What made the Pikachu sale possibleWhy football cards operate under a different ceilingThe importance of myth, scarcity, and global reachWhy the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite keeps entering the conversationThey also unpack real-time negotiation strategy around a Tyler Warren Gold Vinyl.How far do you stretch for a card you want?When do you send the note?How do you balance conviction with discipline?Plus, they cover:Pat Tillman 2020 Optic Downtown PSA 10 at $16,800AJ Green 2012 Topps Chrome Superfractor raw at $5,1182002 Finest Gold Drew Brees PSA 10 climbing in valueThe challenge of consolidation as collections become more focusedThis episode blends psychology, market perspective, and real collector decisions in real time.If you care about football cards at a high level, this one delivers.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 a textOur 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, Sid Abel (9:38).  Next, it's our monthly installment of hockey cards hidden gems that you might not be aware of (21:22). In hobby news, the biggest trading card sale of all-time just happened and what does it mean for the hobby at large?, we preview the Olympic finals matchups, and Upper Deck's iconic golf card (42:10). In new product releases, we take a look at the Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 SP Game Uses sales, and the hockey cards included in the 2026 Topps Chrome Olympics set (1:21:00), then end the show by sharing our personal hockey cards pickups (1:45:57).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 trading card just sold for $16.5 million. Public record. Headlines everywhere. Attention across the hobby. But this episode isn't about celebrating a sale. It's about what reflecting on that sale made me realize. On a walk in Arizona last week, I started thinking about price sensitivity, constraint, and where markets actually move. At the lowest levels, money often doesn't matter. At the highest levels, money often doesn't matter. So where does it matter? And what does that mean for sports cards? This solo episode unpacks that framework and why understanding it may change the way you interpret big sales and your own buying decisions. Not investment advice. Just perspective. Sign up for Card Ladder, using the SCL affiliate link: https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=sportscardslive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Brett examines a product that rarely gets treated like a true origin story.2016 Donruss Optic was the first Optic.The first Gold Vinyl 1/1 in the brand.The first time Donruss moved to chrome stock.Yet it does not carry the same cultural weight as 2012 Prizm or 2013 Select.After spending time with his own Andrew Luck Gold Vinyl 1/1 run, Brett started asking a bigger question.Why doesn't 2016 Optic get debut chrome respect?He breaks down:• Why Panini launched Optic in 2016 • How Optic fit into the product portfolio next to Prizm • The parallel hierarchy in football vs basketball • Why Gold Vinyl became hobby language • Why the market prices players first and sets second in this releaseHe also pulls real sales data from Card Ladder to frame the conversation.Stephen Curry Gold Vinyl 1/1 sold for $25,000.LeBron James Gold Vinyl PSA 10 once sold for $4,495.Are those numbers reflecting origin status? Or is perception lagging behind structure?If you care about first year anything.If you chase Gold Vinyl.If you value context over comps.This conversation matters.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok2016 Donruss Optic: The Underrated Debut That Started Gold Vinyl ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send a textOur 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 Cowley (9:40).  Next, it's our tour around the hockey world's biggest stories and most interesting nuggets in the Weekly 7 (26:40).  In hobby news, the market is booming and all niche's are up...how long will it last (1:36:17)?  2025-26 Fleer Ultra releases this week and we break down the checklist and key card designs (1:44:54).  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:05:44), then end the show with personal pickups (3:12:43).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

In this episode, hosts Mr. eBay and Dr. Chad discuss their recent experiences in the sports card hobby, including a recap of their weekends, eBay affiliate link contests, and personal card purchases. They dive into the new features of Card Ladder, particularly the My Collection feature, and share insights on recent hobby news, including a class action lawsuit against Topps and Giannis Antetokounmpo's involvement with a betting market. The episode wraps up with reflections on the Super Bowl and upcoming events. Chapters 00:00 Feeling Under the Weather 03:01 Show Announcements and eBay Affiliate Contest 05:57 Weekly Purchases and Randomizer Controversy 09:06 Hobby Updates and Card Collection Strategies 12:11 Market Trends and Recent Card Sales 18:00 Mail Day and Exciting New Acquisitions 23:55 Super Bowl Reflections and Local Card Shop News 30:05 Future Plans and Card Show Discussions 32:40 Texas Longhorns and Vegas Plans 32:59 Exciting Vegas Experiences 35:48 Cirque du Soleil and Backstreet Boys 37:00 Beast Game Season Two 40:00 Hobby News and Lawsuits 43:03 Yannis Antetokounmpo's Controversial Stake 47:08 Card Ladder's My Collection Feature  Check Out Our Other Content:  New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday

On this episode of The Football Card Podcast, Pack Nicholson and Brett McGrath break down one of the most fascinating football card weeks of the year. They start with Ricky Williams. The hype. The trade. The suspension. The comeback. And the uncomfortable truth that his top card sales still lag behind other running backs from his era despite 12,000+ scrimmage yards and 74 touchdowns.From there, they dive into market shock.A verified $70,000 Bryce Young Gold Vinyl Downtown.A $31K Matthew Stafford Superfractor rookie.A Derrick Henry 1/1 Select PSA 10 that raises serious Prizm vs Select questions.They also revisit the Legion of Boom, debate who becomes the face of quarterback liquidity in 2026, and examine what it really means to time a card sale on Super Bowl night.If you care about context over hype and understanding why certain players move markets while others stall, this episode delivers.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 a textOur 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, Harry Oliver (12:13).  Next, we take a look at What's The Deal With Box Bottoms (23:18)?  In hobby news, PSA raised their pricing and Josh offers maybe a different perspective, If Russia had an Olympic team, what would it look like?, and Huberdeau done for the season (43:38).  Macklin Celebrini is dominating current eBay sales (1:11:23). California Dave reviews 2025-26 SP Game Used, and we run down the Top 5 early 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee sales (1:16:14), then end the show with personal pickups (1:38:12).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 a textOur 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, Neil Colville (21:29).  Next it's our weekly round up of the NHL in the Weekly 7 (29:33).  In hobby news, Gretzky's last jersey goes up for sale (1:10:30).  January had a number of crazy card sales and we review hour hobby poll results for the craziest card sale from last month (1:17:27).  2025-26 SP Game Used releases this week and we review the checklist and key card designs (1:24:04). You have burning hockey cards questions and we answer them in the Gongshow Mailbag (1:40:39).  We finish the show with our recent hockey cards personal pickups (2:18:17), then Josh interviews his son, Sam, who's taken the entrepreneurial plunge (2:24:13).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

This episode moves the WNBA Card Podcast into the early 2000s, when Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi reshaped how fans connected to the league and how collectors thought about WNBA cards. It was a time defined by team-first collecting, limited media coverage, and cards that reflected presence and performance rather than profit.Katelyn is joined by Elodie (@egintz5), a collector from France whose Sue Bird collection is built on commitment and distance. They talk through early card design choices that still matter today, including first game jersey cards, rookie redemptions, and on-card autos from an era before overproduction.The conversation widens to international collecting and the reality of building a collection without local card shops. Long shipping timelines, US mailboxes, and community built through trust. It is a reminder that WNBA cards travel far beyond the league's borders and that players like Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi became anchors for collectors who stayed for the love of the game.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 ★

This episode is about how collectors actually think when the noise gets loud.Pack and Brett work through the week that sits right on top of the Super Bowl and right in the middle of a Prizm release. The market is moving. Opinions are flying. Prices are changing in real time.They break down what cultural impact means for players like Shedeur Sanders and why performance alone no longer tells the full story. They look at Prizm in hand and how design, feel, and timing change perception. They dig into post playing day cards and why rigid rules often fall apart once a card hits your search results.You'll hear why some collectors chase liquidity while others chase conviction. Why Kabooms command attention. Why certain golds feel overpriced until they don't. And why patience keeps showing up as the hardest skill to learn.This is a conversation for collectors who trust their taste more than the comment section and want to build collections they can stand behind five years from now.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 a textOur 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, Turk Broda (12:44).  Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series, today diving deep on the NHL's rookie goal scoring leader Beckett Sennecke (24:12).  In hobby news, we review the January 2026 grading report from GemRate.com, a potentially iconic new Tim Hortons card and Team Canada names a replacement for Anthony Cirelli (41:14).  Next, we review our list of top five players that have the most to gain for their hockey and hobby legacies from winning a gold medal and producing stellar performances at the upcoming Olympic games (56:25).  The 2205-26 Upper Deck Blackhawks Centennial hobby set is out and we review the checklist and key cards (1:31:02), before finishing the show by sharing our most recent hockey cards personal pickups (2:00:47).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

Part 3 is where the panel expands. Chris McGill from Card Ladder and hobby lawyer Josh Adams jump in with Jason Masherah, and we get into the kind of hobby conversation everyone relates to: the stuff that drives collectors nuts. We start with the “Top 5 hobby annoyances” trend (with a hat tip to Sports Illustrated) and then Jason adds a couple of his own. His first one is simple and needed: online hobby spaces don't give enough grace to legitimate newbie questions, and that pushes people away when we're supposedly trying to grow the hobby. Josh's first annoyance is an instant classic: sellers posting “taking offers” instead of putting a price on the card. Same energy as unpriced cards at shows. Save everybody time. Chris goes two directions: a funny shot at Rodman's unreal collecting instincts a real point that matters: people throw around “best card” like it means something objective, when “best” could mean highest grade, highest sale, rarest, or just someone's personal taste. If you don't define “best,” you're not saying anything. Then we hit a breaker rant that needed to happen: handle cards properly. Stop touching the face of chrome cards. Hold by the edges. Sleeve them like you actually care. We also talk grading backlogs and why “just hire more graders” is lazy thinking if you also want grading accuracy. Jason brings it back to collecting, and highlights a reward system a lot of people still don't know exists: the Upper Deck Bounty program, where completing certain coded sets earns achievement cards. It's a real way to reward set builders and collectors, not just hype and flipping. From the chat, we dig into: the toxicity and flex culture on Instagram and why curating your feed is work the “calling cards trash” issue and why it's actually disrespecting the person, not just the cardboard “low pop” being thrown around like a magic spell fake slabs, and why eBay authentication exists in the first place We also take a detour into ugly card designs, nostalgia, and how opinions change over time. Then we land on a point that ties back to your world: predicting what becomes iconic is way harder than people pretend. Some products that didn't sell at all when they released later become staples, and sometimes a whole category flips from “nobody wants this” to “everyone needs this.” Subscribe and leave a review if you want more long-form hobby conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOur 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, Ken Reardon (15:22).  Next, it's 7 Things from the NHL last week...a new segment (23:46).  In hobby news, Whatnot dominated 2025 live selling, eBay to introduce Card Ladder data into card listings, and the best and worst NHL arenas (1:06:30).  As AI continues to advance and hobby companies incorporate deep fake videos into their sales messaging, we debate the ethics of these approaches (1:30:02). In new product releases, we review the Top 5 Very Early Blackhawks Centennial hobby sales and California Dave reviews 2025-26 O-Pee-Chee (1:41:33).  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:54:21), then end the show with personal pickups (2:19:07).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

Before parallels.Before hype cycles.Before anyone talked about value.This episode goes back to where WNBA card collecting began.Katelyn sits down with Anne Marie of Women on Topps to unpack the late 1990s and early 2000s. A period when the league and the cards were being built at the same time. No rules. No roadmap. No expectations.They walk through the first licensed sets, cards that came in cans, early autographs, die cuts, shoe relics, and redemptions. More important, they talk about how collectors showed up back then. Team focused. Set driven. Community first.This conversation is about history.It's about why this era still matters.And it's about what modern collectors can learn from a time when collecting felt closer to fandom than finance.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 ★

In this episode of The Football Card Podcast, Pack Nicholson and Brett McGrath start with the story no one predicted but everyone is now reacting to — Super Sam Darnold.They talk through what Darnold's rise says about patience, belief, and what happens when a player finally lands in the right situation. It becomes a broader conversation about why collectors who hold conviction often win long after the market moves on.From there, the episode expands into Prizm Iron Men and why checklist longevity matters more than surface-level accolades. They debate who truly deserves the title of King of Prizm and what sustained relevance across product cycles actually signals.They close by breaking down recent market sales across Prizm, Flawless, Rubies, and Superfractors, touching on record defensive card sales, undervalued legends like Marshall Faulk, modern bets like Caleb Williams, and why collecting with belief beats collecting with consensus every time.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 a textOur 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, Frank Brimsek (9:41). Next, we give 5 Macklin Celebrini rookie card picks for less than $500...some hidden gems (20:32).  In hobby news, is Gavin McKenna slipping down the draft rankings?, William Nylander's expensive middle finger, and a security guard charged for memorabilia theft (34:01).  In new product releases, GP Sports Cards, Grant Paterson, joins the show to talk about acquiring a $300,000 Wayne Gretzky shield auto 1/1 card, and 2024-25 O-Pee-Chee delayed (1:02:53).  We end the show by showing our recent personal hockey card pickups (1:42:17).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 a textOur 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, Ted Lindsay (16:20).  Next, it's another weekly round of Who's Hot & who's on The Struggle Bus (29:15).  In hobby news, is fractional card ownership coming back? Josh Doan gets paid, Mitch Marner's Toronto return and 2024-25 Upper Deck Series Two sells out on ePack (57:12).  The hockey hobby's most mysterious whale buyer, Benjamin Be talks his reasons for pursuing hobby grails (1:19:40).  2025-26 O-Pee-Chee hobby releases this week and we preview the card designs and checklist (2:37:27). We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow Mailbag (2:52:33), then end the show with personal pickups (3:16:06).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

Before the WNBA existed, women were already playing.Competing. Traveling. Winning.In this episode of the WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn sits down with Cindy Dick (@giantlegends_, founder of On Her Mark and one of the most respected voices in vintage women's sports cards.They explore women's basketball cards from the 1920s through the early 1990s. Chocolate cards. Employer league teams. College sets. International releases. Cards that existed when opportunity was limited and visibility was rare.This conversation connects the dots between history, representation, and collecting.Why these cards matter.What they tell us about the game before the league.And why understanding this era changes how you look at modern WNBA cards.If you collect women's basketball, this episode gives you context you cannot skip.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 road to the Royal Rumble always brings noise. Storylines shift. Favorites emerge. Markets react.Adam Gellman and Ryan from RBICru7 break down what actually matters right now in wrestling cards.They talk through potential Royal Rumble outcomes and what those results mean for card values. They compare hype versus reality for names like Sami Zayn, Bron Breakker, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, and Rhea Ripley. They explain why some wrestlers move markets while others never do.They also dig into real data. Card Ladder trends. GemRate numbers. What the data says. What it misses. And why wrestling cards don't behave like other categories.This episode closes with honest advice for collectors. How to start a PC. How to avoid chasing noise. And how to build something that still matters years from now.If you collect wrestling cards, this one helps you slow down and make better decisions.Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Somewhere between those two truths is where football card collecting lives.This episode moves through the chaos of championship football and the chaos of the hobby. Big moments. Bigger emotions. We talk about hype cycles in real time. How collectors react when prices move fast. Why some cards feel right even when the data feels wrong.From modern quarterbacks carrying the future of the market to forgotten defenders with stories that never leaveThis is a conversation about how collectors think when the season is ending and the pressure is rising.If you collect football cards with your head and your heart this episode speaks your language.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 a textOur 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, Babe Pratt (5:24).  Next, we continue our Rookie Deep Dive series learning about the Detroit Red Wings rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka (14:32).  In hobby news, the injury bug bites Team Sweden hard for the upcoming Olympic games, and Jake Sanderson gets too honest (34:07)? Custom card artist Mike Foster joins the show to talk about the work he does creating baseball and Star Wars cards for Topps and his passion for hockey (1:01:56).  2025-26 Allure Hockey has been out for about a week, and we take a look at the Top 5 Very Early sales (1:42:49). Finally, we end the show by sharing our personal hockey card pickups (1:56:38).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

Card Ladder Confidential is back for 2026 with a conversation built for collectors who care about signal over noise. Brett sits down with Chris and Josh to pressure test what growth in the hobby means right now.They unpack real data from Card Ladder, including price indexes and transaction volume, and ask the hard question. Is the hobby growing or getting louder. The discussion moves into research as a collector edge, why price is only the opinion of two people, how types of cards earn long term demand, and where private deals fit when comps fail.This episode is for you if you want to collect with intent, build conviction, and understand what actually lasts when attention shifts.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 a textOur 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, Ted Kennedy (18:27).  With another week of play concluded in the 2025-26 NHL Season, we take a look at Who's Hot & who's on The Struggle Bus (29:31).  In hobby news, Zdeno Chara's number hits the rafters, PSA outlines their vision for BGS & SGC, Upper Deck's custom Tiger Woods birthday card, and a 115 year-old PSA 10 (59:34). Is a Macklin Celebrini hobby market bubble coming (1:19:01)? This week, the Chicago Blackhawks Centennial hobby boxes come out and we review the checklist and key card designs (1:50:26).  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:01:38), then finish the show with personal pickups (2:30:07).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 four of the WNBA Card Podcast starts with intent.This episode sets the foundation for everything that follows. Katelyn and Brett reintroduce themselves as collectors and explain why this season takes a different path. Instead of chasing weekly trends or short-term noise, this season focuses on how WNBA cards came to be and why that history matters today.They walk through the philosophy behind season four, the idea of staying power, and why understanding past eras gives you an edge as a collector. From early scarcity and limited representation to the modern acceleration driven by Prizm, Caitlin Clark, and new collector demand, this episode frames the roadmap for the season ahead.If you collect WNBA cards or want to understand them beyond surface-level hype, this episode gives you the context to collect with clarity and confidence.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 episode inside the emotion of playoff football and what those moments do to collectors. Bears wins. Caleb Williams belief. The kind of games that change how you see your cards forever.From there, the conversation shifts to the hobby. Justin Herbert's seven-figure sales with zero playoff wins. What that tells you about timing, hype, and risk. Why some parallels age with grace while others fade fast. And how one Patrick Mahomes game-used Shield reframes scarcity in real time.They close with real sales, real numbers, and a reminder every collector needs to hear. Relationships matter. Community matters. The cards you remember most are tied to moments you felt, not comps you chased.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 a textOur 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 (9:32). Next we take a look at December's craziest hockey card sale (22:06).  In hobby news, Sergei Fedorov's number 91 hits the rafters, Olympics arena & ice conditions update, and a record comic book sale (30:37).  Jeremy Lee joins the show for our 2026 Vintage hockey outlook (48:32).  In new product releases, Grant Paterson recaps and reacts as a shop owner to all of the product announcements at last week's Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer Conference (1:49:22), then California Dave pops on the show to review 2025-26 Allure (2:35:15).  We end the show by sharing our personal pickups (2:49:58).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 a textOur 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, Butch Bouchard (22:52). Next, after another week of the 2025-26 NHL season, we share our picks for Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (33:31). In hobby news, Connor Bedard returns to action, Patrick Kane gets goal 500, and a whiskey collection worth more than $1 million dollars (1:01:32)? Upper Deck's Billy Celio joins the show to talk about the bombshell announcement from last week's Certified Diamond Dealer Conference about the new NHL debut jersey cards (1:16:09).  In new product releases we review the checklist and designs for this week's 2025-26 Allure and the announced 2025-26 Series Two Young Guns checklist (2:24:30).  We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:43:39), then end the show with personal pickups (3:13:07)Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 three closes with reflection and a clear look forward. Brett and Katelyn talk through what changed this year, what surprised them, and why this season felt different. More restraint. More conviction. Less chasing. More meaning.They also pull the curtain back on what comes next. Season four becomes a collector narrated oral history of WNBA cards. Eras over hype. Stories over prices. Community over noise. This episode sets the foundation for where the show is going and why it matters if you care about women's basketball and the cards that tell its story.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastShout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow 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 ★

Episode 29 moves fast and covers a lot of ground, the way real collecting conversations unfold. Pack and Brett open with jersey number 29 legends before shifting into a deeper discussion on defensive players, why they remain undercollected, and how limited card catalogs can create opportunity for collectors paying attention. The conversation then turns to hobby resolutions, slowing down, researching more, and pushing back on the pressure to chase every release as it hits the market.The episode spends significant time on 2025 Prizm, including reactions to the design, checklist decisions, and the tension between excitement and obligation for longtime Prism collectors. From there, the discussion moves into playoff storylines, quarterback legacy questions, and how Super Bowl outcomes continue to shape the football card market. The episode closes with notable recent sales, vintage football cards gaining traction, and what value looks like when hype starts to cool.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 a textOur 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, Elmer Lach (8:23). Next, it's another round of more hidden hockey card gems (20:59). In hobby news, the world juniors conclude and it's sad times for North American teams, December set another trading card sales record, and the top 50 most graded athletes of all-time (42:07).  Special guest host Victoria breaks down the Avs power play woes (1:11:01).  Then, we take a look at the continued Macklin Celebrini hobby market bonanza and consider if now is a good time to start stashing 2024 sealed hockey wax (1:24:55)?  We end the show, as always, with personal pickups (1:42:08).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 a textOur 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, Max Bentley (8:58).  Next, after another week of NHL play, we take a look at Who's Hot & who's got a seat on The Struggle Bus (20:45). In hobby news, Olympic rosters have been announced and Connor Bedard gets snubbed, Team USA bombs out at the World Junior Championships, and an eBay scam to be aware of (47:45).  Upper Deck Holiday Hanger Boxes are driving big secondary market sales (1:18:30). Next, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (1:27:30), then end the show with personal pickups (1:57:34). Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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

Episode 28 brings perspective to a loud football card market.We break down Jonathan Taylor's real shot at a rushing Triple Crown, what the data says about running backs right now, and how collectors can stay patient as prices rise.We dig into 1998 Fleer Brilliance 24 Karat Golds and why awareness changed the ceiling on one of football's most important parallels.Then we step back into the Kaboom Room. Mahomes. Drake Maye. One of ones. Big money. Bigger marketing forces.We close with Market Watch, PC updates, and a new community prompt around heal cardsCards you own even when the player makes you cringe. If you collect football cards, this episode gives you context without the noise.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 a textOur 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, Toe Blake (20:56).  Next, we reveal results from our 2026 Hockey Hobby Survey, and predict the key trends that will shape the hobby in the new year (35:44). In hobby news, we take a look at potential NHL milestones that could be reached in 2026 (55:19).  We discuss our personal hobby goals for the new year, including key cards that we are targeting (1:10:40). In new product releases, we review our top 5 wishes for new products in 2026 (1:45:34), then end the show with personal pickups (2:20:14).Partners & SponsorsGongshow 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 a textOur 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 Mosienko (22:47).  Another week of NHL play has completed and we take a look at Who's Hot & who's riding The Struggle Bus (29:22). In hobby news, a huge Sidney Crosby milestone, more grading company acquisition, and some amazing stats regarding Macklin Celebrini's first 100 games (56:47).  We take a look at the hockey hobbies biggest chases in 2025 (1:14:19).  2024-25 Engrained Icons has been out in for a couple of weeks and we review the Top 5 early sales (1:20:40).  Next, we answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (1:30:20), then end the show with personal pickups (2:11:35).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.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

2025 gave WNBA collectors plenty to react to. New products. Bigger prices. Louder noise.In this episode, Katelyn and Brett slow it down and reflect on what the year actually taught them as collectors.They walk through five lessons shaped by real decisions. Cards they chased. Cards they missed. Teams they rode with. Moments that stuck.You'll hear why patience is not passive. Why one card can outweigh ten. Why losses can matter more than wins. Why community keeps this space grounded. And why your lane as a collector belongs to you.If you're thinking about how you want to collect in 2026, this episode gives you a framework to do it with intention.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastShout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow 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 ★

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from December 26th, 2025.JJoin Phil and California Dave are joined by special guests, share good vibbs, and have fun with the chat. Plus today, Phil rips another box of the iconic 2012 Fleer Retro Hockey.  This is a rip you can't miss!Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - http://tiny.cc/GongshowReloadedHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.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

In this episode of The Football Card Podcast, Pack and Brett step back and look at the category as a whole.They dig into recent rookie quarterback classes and what they actually mean long term. They compare Prizm and Topps Chrome and why one still anchors football collecting. They unpack why Kabooms live in their own lane.This conversation is about context, restraint, and conviction. If you collect football cards and want to feel more confident about what you buy and why, 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 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 a textOur 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, Blair Russel (15:53).  Next, we each share our five favorite PC hockey cards pickups of 2025 (23:04).  We take a look back at the biggest stories and trends that impacted the hobby this year (1:18:48).  Lastly, we reflect on our top hobby and show memories for 2025 (1:57:06).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.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 a textOur 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, Jack Marshall (15:02).  Another week of play has concluded in the 2025-26 NHL season and we take a look at Who's Hot & who's riding The Struggle Bus (25:22).  In hobby news, Leon Draisaitl gets to 1,000 PTS, Denny's sneakers sell out instantly, and a U.S. Congressman urges the FTC to look into the Collector's acquisition of Beckett (1:07:53). Carter & Justin from the Saskatchewan Card and Collector Experience join the show to talk about building the second Saskatoon card show (1:24:52).  We list our favorite new hockey card designs that debuted in 2025 and take an look at the Updated Upper Deck new releases calendar (1:56:15). Next, we answer your mailbag questions (2:20:35), then end the show with personal pickups (2:38:14).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.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 first year of a premium product always carries weight. This week, Brett and Katelyn sit with that moment.WNBA Impeccable is here.High price.Low card count.On card autos.Timeless Moments.But the real question is not whether it looks good. It is what a first like this asks of you as a collector.We talk through primacy and why firsts matter. The risk of buying without comps. The opportunity created when context does not exist yet. And how collectors decide when to sit out or step in.This is a collector conversation.Not a hype cycle. Not a checklist read.If you care about meaning, patience, and conviction in your collection, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastShout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow 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 ★

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowReplay of Friday Nights with Phil from December 19th, 2025.Join Phil & California Dave recap this week's interview with Jeff Mullen from The Authority, Dave shows off his large, and growing Super Rookies collection.  Next, the boys open mail and finish by playing the Anagram Game.Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - http://tiny.cc/GongshowReloadedHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.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

In this episode of The Football Card Podcast, Pack Nicholson and Brett dig into one of the hardest questions in the hobby.Who is the GOAT when it comes to defensive players and their cards? They break down real sales data, look at names like Aaron Donald, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Lawrence Taylor, and Reggie White, and explain why defensive players still lag behind quarterbacks in the market.You also hear a deep conversation on spending time with your collection, why connecting cards matters, and how meaning forms when cards stop living in cases and start living together.The guys react to recent sales including a 2012 Ray Lewis Gold Prizm, Ed Reed 2002 Finest X-Factor, Jordan Love Contenders Cracked Ice, and a shockingly cheap Philip Rivers Prizm Gold.If you collect football cards with intention, this one hits home.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 ★

Card Ladder Confidential is back.This episode sits at the intersection of data, taste, and decision making.Chris and Josh break down recent football card sales that stopped them in their tracks and explain why some prices make sense while others raise real questions.You hear how defensive players stack up from a card market view. Why scarcity and set context matter more than hype. This conversation is not about chasing headlines. It is about understanding the signal inside the noise. If you use data to guide your collecting but still trust your instincts, 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 ★

This week's episode centers on one card.A card that took time, sacrifice, and a lot of reflection to land.Katelyn walks through her journey to the 2019 Donruss Optic Gold Napheesa Collier Rookie out of 10.We talk through the delay, the negotiation, the sacrifices she made, and why the moment the card hit her mailbox everything felt worth it.This conversation goes deep into intention, focus, and the reality of chasing a player you believe in.We explore why collectors lose their way when distractions take over and how the right card can bring you back home.We also cover the Edna Campbell masterpiece one of one sale, break down a group of college players and how their games might translate to the league, and spotlight a collector with wild focus.A full episode built around passion, purpose, and the mindset behind a meaningful pickup.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastShout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow 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 kick off season three with real talk about the hobby and the season. They break down the Brady Superfractor sale, the Mahomes Gold Vinyl run, and why collectors are giving more attention to early parallels.They talk through the Colts chaos, the Philip Rivers shockwave, and what it means when a whole fan base goes through it at the same time.They close with market trends, personal pickups, and this season's first Card Call Out.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 ★