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Sheil, Billy, and Tom get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest and most interesting topics currently swirling around the NFL media landscape.(00:00) Ten preseason stories that have our attention!(04:12) One-of-one Topps patches for rookies(06:57) Have we reached football broadcast saturation?(09:53) NFL scraps the Pro Bowl(16:55) New NFL rules for suspensions and violations(25:33) What are we hearing?(37:26) New NCAA rules for NFL players(54:53) Preseason revenge game for Tua Tagovailoa?(01:01:09) Browns name Deshaun Watson starter for Week 1(01:12:00) No more 'Hard Knocks' in-season series(01:19:15) NFL and Disney pairing teams with characters(01:21:45) Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim CurryUpgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Jesse are back and Mike has a sense of renewed enjoyment in the hobby after buying the lot last week. Fanatics has major news. Plus, we hit voicemails! 0:00 - Fans of the hobby will find something to be loving right now. For example, Mike combing through the lot he picked up and finding cards he loves.  8:30 - Pardon the Nonsense Debut 11:00 - Trying to call Papa Gio in prison 13:25 - Breaking news from Fanatics - Digital Rips are coming to Fanatics starting with Topps Chrome Black Basketball at $100 per pack. Cards are real, similar to Upper Deck ePack 17:15 - Topps is trying to be innovative in keeping costs down 23:10 - Opening the Voicemails 40:00 - Justin Steele calls back in and calling him back 47:30 - Wrap up calls Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sports card market is seeing massive shifts in 2026, and we are breaking down exactly what these numbers mean for the hobby. We start by analyzing the colossal print run for the highly anticipated 2026 Topps Flagship Football. With an estimated 592 million cards hitting the market making it the largest release since the infamous junk wax era—we debate whether this level of retail accessibility is a win for collectors or a sign that Fanatics is flooding the market.We also dive into the current PSA grading backlog, which continues to hover near 11 million cards. With PSA officially slowing their Regular service turnaround times from 30-40 business days to a sluggish 70-80 business days, we discuss what this means for submitters and if the suspended Value tiers have any chance of returning in 2026.Plus, the pop culture and entertainment card market is on an absolute tear. We discuss the record-breaking $175,100 sale of a 1966 Marvel Heroes Spider-Man PSA 9, alongside major surges for Disney, Star Wars Galaxy Chrome refractors, and vintage Simpsons cards. Finally, we analyze the staggering $686,250 sale of the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Topps NOW 1/1—and whether the addition of an MBA eye appeal sticker on a modern 1/1 PSA 10 actually influenced the final auction price.

Technology has a larger role in the hobby than it did a year ago.The question is whether it solves problems collectors care about.Scott Lock and Ed Snider of InfernoRed Technology join me to discuss what they saw at The National. We examine Topps' digital redemption process, the use of AI inside hobby businesses, and where technology can remove friction from buying and selling cards.Scott and Ed also take us inside Enter the Inferno, where collectors presented products built from their experiences in the hobby.The future of hobby tech will not be defined by how much technology companies introduce. It will be defined by whether those tools improve the collector experience without removing the people, conversations, and search that make collecting matter.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.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 TodaySign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2026 Topps Football Is Back: Which Cards Will Still Matter?Topps flagship football returns with an NFL license for the first time in more than a decade.Pack and Brett discuss the role paper cards can play in football collecting, the first pack-issued cards of Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate, and the excitement of seeing players in their new uniforms.They also question the speed of today's chase-card cycle. Kaiju. Tecmo. Alter Ego. Each release brings another card to the front of the line. Which ones will collectors still want after the attention moves?The episode also covers the Black Geometric parallel from 2025 Topps Chrome, the football card market for Patrick Mahomes, Caleb Williams and Jackson Dart, and what your Instagram page represents after you sell a card from 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 ★

Fünf Jahre Hobby, unzählige Streams, Podcasts, Events und Gespräche mit euch – und jetzt beginnt für uns ein neues Kapitel. Wir sprechen ausführlich über unsere neue Partnerschaft mit Fanatics Collect und vor allem darüber, was sie für Das Hobby und unsere Community bedeutet. Bleiben unsere Formate unabhängig? Können wir weiterhin Topps und Fanatics kritisieren? Was verändert sich bei Streams, Events und Giveaways? Und welche neuen Möglichkeiten entstehen dadurch für euch? Außerdem blicken wir auf den kommenden Collector's Day, sprechen über unseren aktuellen One-Piece-Film, CGC vs. PSA und darüber, warum sich Sportkarten beim Design und bei der Kartenqualität vielleicht einiges von TCGs abschauen können. Und ganz nebenbei beweist Alex noch, dass seine Talente offensichtlich weit über Sportkarten hinausgehen. Eine Waschmaschine, ein Leinenanzug und ein überflutetes Wohnzimmer spielen dabei eine nicht ganz unwichtige Rolle.

Topps has entered the world of high end NBA cards, but will logoman's remain the biggest pulls in this new era of collecting? Doug, Dan & Cody debate on the latest episode of The Hype! The guys preview 2025/26 Topps Motif Basketball which offers basketball collectors their first chance to chase logoman autos of the latest NBA rookie class and which Topps high end release will become the favorite among basketball collectors. And, with the sale of the Cooper Flagg debut patch looming, the guys discuss if that card will become the new gold standard for collectors during the Topps era. Plus the guys look at more debut patch sales from across the NBA and MLB, discuss what the record breaking Macklin Celebrini Gold Young Guns Outburst sale means for the hockey market and the guys look at a wild card theft story at, of all places, a Lowes. Emma Roberts & Cody John are back on Mojobreak! Join us for our historic 30 case break of 2025/26 Topps Motif Basketball this Thursday August 20th on Fanatics Live! - https://www.fanatics.live/shows/a917eae6-eb64-43b4-9078-6467ad74e2a7 Mojobreak now offers break to consignment service! If you hit a card valued at $50 or more in a break, Mojobreak can list it on eBay for you in one business day! - https://mojobreak.com/pages/consignment Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/Tzy5HZcrKtc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilarious content creator Lindsey Fishman joins the boys to discuss why Clavicular is UNATTRACTIVE, calling a bomb threat on a frat guy

Episode 356 features conversations with Roy Carlson and George Hovsepian. Roy takes us inside the world of vintage baseball card collecting and the stories and history behind the cards, while George, founder of VGASS, shares how his passion for BBQ led him to create an innovative storage system for grilling accessories. Roy Carlson is a longtime Topps baseball cards collector and baseball-card researcher.  He has been collecting since 1969 and specializes in vintage Topps cards, original production material, artwork, and the fascinating stories behind the cards.  He has spent years researching the photographs, artwork, production techniques, and other details hidden behind vintage Topps issues. His research has uncovered fascinating examples of reused photographs, previously unidentified people appearing in team cards, and the ways Topps created and assembled its iconic baseball cards.His extensive research has appeared in Sports Collectors Daily and his work on vintage Topps team cards received a 2024 SABR Baseball Research Award.  Go to https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/author/roy-carlson/ to read his articles. Joining us as guest co-host is Anthony Marasco, a longtime friend of the show and passionate baseball fan whose knowledge and enthusiasm make him the perfect person to help explore Roy's amazing collecting journey. George Hovsepian is the founder of VGASS, the Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System. What began as George's attempt to solve his own outdoor-cooking storage problem evolved into a purpose-built system designed to organize grilling accessories while providing additional prep and serving functionality. VGASS describes its system as mobile, wildly configurable, and compatible with different brands of grills and smokers.  After purchasing his first Kamado Joe, George accumulated many  accessories, including deflector plates, drip pans, pizza stones, cast-iron grates, griddles, and more. The problem was figuring out where to put everything. After searching stores, online forums, and specialty retailers without finding the solution he wanted, George decided to build it himself. That idea ultimately became VGASS.  Go to https://vgass.com for more information. Joining us as guest co-host is Chef Ray Sheehan, one of the most recognizable names in the barbecue world and a longtime friend and contributor to Baseball and BBQ. Ray is an award-winning chef, pitmaster, sauce and rub maker, cookbook author, and BBQ educator.  He has spent more than 25 years in the food industry and has competed, judged, written about, and taught barbecue.  Go to https://www.raysheehan.com for more information. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves,  Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rizz went to Busch Stadium expecting a Cardinals game and maybe a nice afternoon with the crew. What he got instead was Don Mattingly, surprise adoption paperwork, thousands of witnesses and a chance to finally erase 16 years of baseball-related humiliation. So yeah, pretty standard Wednesday.The day starts with the important journalism you've come to expect from this funny podcast: stadium nachos and what they can do to the human digestive system when a grown man refuses to respect the warning signs. King Scott had to leave the show after apparently going a little too hard on the food the day before, which naturally sends Rafe down memory lane to his own infamous stadium-nacho incident. There are some memories you cherish forever. Others apparently require abandoning your underwear.Then Rizz explains what actually happened at Busch Stadium.He thought the crew was simply heading down for a Cardinals game and getting some field access. That's already a pretty great afternoon. Then they get onto the field, Rizz spots Don Mattingly near the Phillies dugout and suddenly everybody starts putting microphones on.Suspicious? Sure.Effective? Absolutely.Because Don Mattingly isn't just another baseball player to Rizz. This is THE childhood hero. The guy whose poster was on his wall. The Yankees legend who immediately turns a professional radio host into an 11-year-old kid capable of rattling off 1980s baseball statistics like he's being held hostage by the back of a Topps card.And somehow that's only the beginning.The crew reveals that Don Mattingly has agreed to adopt Rizz for one day. There is paperwork. There are conditions. There is apparently more thought put into this fake adoption than we've put into several legitimate business decisions.Why the adoption?Because 16 years earlier, Rizz threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Busch Stadium and launched the baseball over the catcher's head and toward the color guard in front of a packed stadium. His parents were there. The crowd collectively reacted. The shame survived longer than several popular social media platforms.Now he gets another chance.One pitch.From the mound.Throw a strike and Don Mattingly recognizes Rizz as his son for the remainder of the day. Miss, and the adoption gets immediately annulled while the Rizzuto bloodline remains publicly disgraced.This funny podcast suddenly became the final 10 minutes of a baseball movie nobody knew they were watching.Then comes the introduction. Busch Stadium PA announcer John Hewlett reads an absolutely enormous setup explaining Rizz's original failure, his father, his 16 years of shame, Don Mattingly's temporary paternity and the consequences of another miss. Meanwhile Rizz has to stand there on the big screen waiting to throw the baseball while the introduction simply refuses to end.Eventually, there is nowhere left to hide.Rizz steps onto the mound.He throws.STRIKE.Right down the middle.Hunter Dobbins barely has to move his glove. Fredbird runs out. Everybody loses their minds. Rizz drops down and looks toward the sky thinking about his dad, and suddenly this ridiculous bit the crew had been planning turns into a genuinely incredible moment.Naturally, we can't remain emotionally healthy for long.The celebration leads directly back into jokes about Papa Don abandoning his newly adopted son, the Hubbard suite the show apparently wasn't originally invited to, and the staggering quantity of food consumed by people who knew perfectly well they eventually had to leave an air-conditioned room and walk back into St. Louis heat.It's sentimental. It's stupid. It's baseball. It's stomach problems. It's Don Mattingly becoming somebody's temporary father. In other words, it's exactly the kind of emotional whiplash this funny podcast specializes in.Episode 48 of The Rizzuto Show: come for the redemption story, stay because somebody has to make sure Rafe survives the buffet.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our 151st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a the latest rash of injuries along with the latest impactful call-ups. Then we pick some of our favorite cards of the July Player of the Month Award winners to enter the pod PC.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Hunter Greene set for season-ending elbow surgeryTrey Yesavage has surgery on left meniscusJoe Ryan hits IL with butt strainElbow inflammation sends Nathan Eovaldi to ILGriffin Jax dealing with barking elbowDevin Williams out with shoulder strainNick Kurtz's thumb injury might be season endingMatt Chapman probably undergoing season-ending surgeryRiley Greene goes down with hamstring strainCooper Pratt lands on IL with hamstring strainHamstring strain shelves Kyle StowersKaelen Culpepper debuts for the TwinsWhite Sox bring up both Tanner McDougal and Hagen SmithNats promote Jackson KentRockies DFA Edouard Julien to make way for Zac VeenUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Aug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmAug 19: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (already in MLB NYC store)Sept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 9: 2026 Bowman ChromeSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Chrome SapphireJuly Players Of The Month PC (link to related Razzball post)Link to article on winnersLink to Pod PC ListYordan AlvarezJ: 2022 Topps Tribute 1/1 Game Used Majestic Logo PatchM: 2024 Topps Chrome Update #HX-22 Helix insertCJ AbramsJ: 2022 Topps Gold Label #GPR-CJA Gold Prospect Relic /5M: 2022 Topps Heritage High Number #ROA-CJA Real One red ink autoDylan CeaseJ: 2026 Topps Series 2 #547 Canadian Independence Day /76 M: 2020 Topps Inception #IAHDC jumbo hat patch auto #/5Chris SaleJ: 2026 Topps Series 2 #427 Independence Day /76M: 2011 Topps Triple Threads #112 sepia parallel #/75Chase DeLauterJ: 2025 Leaf MB-19 MiLB Top 100 Ray Wave Die Cut 1/1M: 2022 Bowman Draft #CDACD blue wave auto #/150Esmerlyn ValdezJ: 2026 Bowman #BCP-76 AL/NL League LogoM: 2024 Bowman Chrome Prospects #CPA-EV auto yellow parallel #/75

Ty from Slab Factory joins The Man Cave Podcast to talk all things sports cards and collecting. We kick things off with a look back at the first-ever Packs & Pints event at The Brewing Projekt, including why getting kids and families involved in the hobby was such a big focus—and why the event exceeded expectations. Then we dive into the current sports-card market, including Matthew Golden, Jesus Madej, Cooper Pratt and George Lombard, and whether buying cards of young players before they become stars can pay off. We also discuss the growing popularity of Topps' Mount Rushmore inserts, the thrill—and risk—of opening vintage packs, and some of the biggest cards in the hobby that are still out there somewhere. Ty also breaks down why modern cards can sometimes sell for more than cards of legends like Hank Aaron, the importance of rarity versus current hype, and the ultimate Babe Ruth "grail" card. Plus, we answer listener questions about vintage unopened boxes and what makes a card truly valuable. It's another deep dive into the sports-card hobby on The Man Cave Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff sits down with Mike Mahan, CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, and David Leiner, President of Trading Cards, to discuss the future of the hobby and where the industry is headed. Follow Geoff: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: LinkedIn: Companies Geoff Founded: Sports Card Investor: Market Movers: Three Five Two: NoviAMS: iLS Network:

Voici un extrait de l'édition du 10 août 2026 du balado Compte complet avec Alain Usereau et Marc Griffin, soit celui du segment «La carte de la semaine» présenté par card-depot.ca.Dans cet épisode, on présente la carte Topps 1962 Bob «Buck» Rodgers.Merci à notre partenaire principal, Plan de match.Pour regarder ou écouter ce balado dans son entièreté, consultez le site web www.comptecomplet.ca.#comptecomplet #balado #cartedelasemaine #baseball #alainusereau #marcgriffin #cartedebaseballLicence pour usage légal de la musique: Organ Funk par VILLATIC: 2ATZ6S5C4V

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/LOGAN10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $25 discountAll-Pro NFL wide receiver Puka Nacua joins the boys to discuss his viral incident with Adin Ross, fighting Logan Paul

Mike and Jesse are joined by Shep in the studio for the first guest on the new set. Football season is almost upon us and Mike and Shep look at what will be a disappointing rookie class for 2026 and where collectors will go. Plus, the new CAP program from Topps for Card Shops and why they need to focus on maintaining a healthy ecosystem for the LCS's. Wrapping up with Good Charlotte and Josh Luber at our SCN studio at The National. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Football Season is upon us. When is a good time to sell football cards? 9:30 - Who is a buy/sell before the season, and why does Shep want to sell Joe Burrow now 17:00 - 2026 NFL Rookie Class  27:00 - Theft in the hobby  32:50 - WhatNot raising money 35:10 - Topps' Retail Reserve is now the Collector Access Program and how it works. 50:10 - The hobby is currently at a crossroads where they need to decide if they want to make as much money now or help the hobby long-term. 55:30 - Will CAP fix things for the LCS vs. corporatization? Mike takes some positives from Topps at least responding to people's concerns.  1:00:00 - Why won't the market accept multiple high-end grading companies at a time? 1:07:10 - What will the lockout in MLB do to pricing? 1:10:30 - Good Charlotte Joined Josh Luber in the SCN Studio! 1:30:00 - Wrapping up! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Football League (WFL) remains a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the annals of American football history. This podcast episode elucidates the fervent passion of dedicated fans who have taken it upon themselves to rectify the absence of a dedicated trading card set for this league, which was originally announced by Topps in 1974 but ultimately never materialized. We delve into the motivations and collaborative efforts of a group of enthusiasts who have successfully created a series of trading cards that pay tribute to the players and teams that graced the WFL. Through this exploration, we gain insight into the historical context of the league, the process of card creation, and the emotional resonance these memorabilia hold for both collectors and former players alike. Join us as we navigate the intersection of nostalgia and sporting legacy, shedding light on a crucial piece of football history that deserves recognition and celebration.Here are some links for you to check out.www.wflfootballcards.comwww.usflfootballcards.comhttps://www.facebook.com/WFLfootballcards2https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063602160952⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:13 The Unproduced Trading Cards of 197404:07 The Genesis of WFL Trading Cards09:37 The Process of Creating Trading Cards11:28 The Evolution of Sports Cards18:23 Transitioning from WFL to USFL: A Personal Journey24:33 Football History and Card CollectingDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. The genesis of the World Football League (WFL) trading cards can be traced back to an announcement made by Sports Illustrated in 1974, which hinted at Topps' ambitious plans to create a dedicated trading card set commemorating this burgeoning league. This revelation ignited immense excitement among both football aficionados and collectors; however, the anticipated set was never realized, leaving a significant void in the annals of football memorabilia. For decades, the absence of these cards has been felt by enthusiasts who yearned for a tangible connection to a league that, despite its brief existence, left an indelible mark on the sport's history. The discussion that unfolds in this episode navigates the passionate efforts of dedicated fans who have taken it upon themselves to rectify this historical oversight by producing their own WFL trading cards, thereby preserving the legacy of the league and its players. As the conversation progresses, we delve into the personal narratives of the individuals behind the creation of these trading cards. Each participant shares their unique journey into the realm of WFL fandom, often recounting formative experiences that solidified their allegiance to the league. These anecdotes reflect not only a shared nostalgia for a time when the WFL captivated audiences with its vibrant colors and distinctive logos, but also a collective ambition to honor and memorialize the players who were part of this unique chapter in football history. The camaraderie among the creators is palpable, as they recount how their mutual admiration for the league facilitated their collaboration in bringing these trading cards to life. In addition to exploring the motivations behind the card creations, the episode also addresses the practical aspects of producing these collectibles. From sourcing historical photographs to designing card templates that evoke the essence of 1970s football memorabilia, the creators describe the multifaceted process involved in bringing these cards to fruition. Listeners are invited to reflect on the importance of preserving sports history, as well as the joy that comes from rekindling fond memories through the tangible medium of trading cards. This episode ultimately serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the WFL and the passionate individuals committed to ensuring that its history is not forgotten, but rather celebrated and cherished through these newly minted cards.

Joe Hollywood has made a name for himself in the hobby but he also is very philantrophic as well.  I enjoyed getting to know more about him through our conversations for the pod.   I hope you do as well. Talking Points may include: *Growing up in NYC & the hobby influence. *Where the "Hollywood" moniker came from. *Hustling as a young kid. *Working on Wall Street and the hobby comparisons.  *Topps controlling 75%+ of the major sports.   *Doing 24 live streams. The how and why. *Hobby Pet Peeves.  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...

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In our 150th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss a handful of injuries and callups along with the larger implications of the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal before a mega-overview of the trade deadline impacts on each team (except the Giants, sorry, we mistakenly skipped them).You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Max Clark makes MLB debutYankees promoting George Lombard Jr.Reds add Hector Rodriguez to big league rosterQuinn Mathews joined the Cardinals rotation, subsequently shipped back to minorsJames Wood hits IL with oblique strainNick Kurtz placed on IL due to thumb strainQuad strain set to shelf Ryan O'Hearn for 6-8 weeksShane McClanahan sent to IL with back issueDalton Rushing lands on IL with elbow inflammationUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:Aug 5: 2026 Topps Chrome Logofractor (only in NYC MLB Store, online Aug 19)Aug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLBTBD: 2026 Bowman Chrome (Aug 10 preorder)TBD: 2026 Topps Museum Collection (Aug 17 preorder)TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUTBig ole roundup by teamPhillies sending Bryce Harper back to outfield

Legendary businessman Gary Vee joins the boys to discuss Logan Paul LARPING Pokémon & WWE, Mike Majlak being 41 and OLD, why your life SUCKS and how to fix it, the future of collectibles & NFTs, brutally honest advice about chasing your dreams, Oliver Tree passing away, making $3M from LIVE shopping, investing in Jake Paul's Team 10 and more...SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsiveINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/IMPAULSIVE #ridgepod #sponsored #ad NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the promotion territory, who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Void elsewhere & where prohibited by law. Enter by 9:00 a.m. USPT on 8 September 2026. 2 winners, prizes total ARV: up to approx. $539,165 CAD / £284,170. Skill-testing question required in CA. See Official Rules at https://ridge.com/pages/rules for complete eligibility, entry instructions, how to enter without a purchase, entry limits, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet LLC.You can grab my shirts and all WWE Merch, hats, tees, replica title belts, Superstar collections on https://shop.wwe.com/ & https://www.fanatics.com/Be sure to subscribe to the WWE Topps Now mailing list on https://www.topps.com/ and follow Topps on all social media platforms so you never miss a single moment. Timestamps:0:00 Welcome Gary Vee!

Joe Hollywood has made a name for himself in the hobby but he also is very philantrophic as well.  I enjoyed getting to know more about him through our conversations for the pod.   I hope you do as well. Talking Points may include: *Growing up in NYC & the hobby influence. *Where the "Hollywood" moniker came from. *Hustling as a young kid. *Working on Wall Street and the hobby comparisons.  *Topps controlling 75%+ of the major sports.   *Doing 24 live streams. The how and why. *Hobby Pet Peeves.  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...

Michael Rubin joins Sports Cards Nonsense for an extensive conversation about Fanatics Collectibles, Topps, the future of sports cards, rising card prices, breakers, hobby shops, global expansion, and the changing collector experience. Recorded at The National, this interview examines Fanatics' claim that it may have multiplied the size of the hobby, the company's plans to grow collecting internationally, the success of its London store, and how athletes such as Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady and LeBron James are helping introduce sports fans to trading cards. The conversation also covers Fanatics Fest, Topps' direct hobby-shop accounts, entry-level versus premium-product pricing, sports-card supply and demand, celebrity collectors, non-sports cards, FIFA and the global future of the hobby. Topics: Fanatics Fest versus The National Fanatics' growth in sports cards Global expansion and the London store Lewis Hamilton and celebrity collectors How Fanatics measures success Fanatics' celebrity-authenticity rule Is the sports-card boom sustainable? Breakers versus hobby shops Card-shop pricing and allocations Why sports-card prices rise Topps direct accounts and distribution Is Fanatics making too much product? What Fanatics still needs to fix Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam is joined by Brett for a collector-focused conversation during the biggest week of the year.They discuss why Fanatics Fest increased their confidence in wrestling cards, what the Wrestling Card Takeover represents for the community, and how Topps is putting WWE beside its other sports at The National.The conversation also covers the rookie cycle surrounding Oba Femi, collecting Roman Reigns across different eras, SummerSlam, and recent sales involving Gunther, John Cena, and Roman Reigns.Wrestling cards once felt hard to find at major shows.That is changing.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 ★

Before he was a two-time World Series champion and four-time All-Star, Pepper Martin was jumping freight trains to spring training to save a dime. After he retired, he was choking out an umpire in Havana. In between: smoke bombs disguised as a fire emergency, a painting crew that wasn't hired to paint, a hospital room cowboy band concert nobody asked for, a stint running an Oklahoma City hockey team, and a batting line across two World Series that's still a Major League record today. Jeff traces the full career of Johnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin — the Wild Horse of the Osage — from a cotton farm in Temple, Oklahoma to a fistfight in Cuba, with stops at Comiskey Park, the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (twice), and Branch Rickey's office.   Also in this episode: Jeff and Mark remember Blue Jays closer Duane Ward, who passed away at 62 during a reunion for Toronto's back-to-back championship teams. A position player picks up a two-RBI single off a catcher making his first career pitching appearance. Mets utility man Jose Iglesias/Canelita heads to Broadway for the Buena Vista Social Club musical. And Wax Pack Heroes returns with a batch of 1972 Topps cards sent in by a listener.   Topics: Pepper Martin, Wild Horse of the Osage, St. Louis Cardinals, Gas House Gang, 1931 World Series, 1934 World Series, Philadelphia Athletics, Connie Mack, Branch Rickey, Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Frankie Frisch, Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Mississippi Mudcats, Oklahoma City Warriors, Miami Sun Sox, Florida International League, Havana baseball history, Vallie Eaves, Duane Ward, Jose Iglesias, Buena Vista Social Club, 1972 Topps, Wax Pack Heroes   00:00 Cold Open Banter 01:31 Remembering Duane Ward 03:14 Pitcher Gets a Hit 05:41 Jose Iglesias Hits Broadway 08:32 Time Machine to Havana 11:17 Pepper Martin Revealed 12:28 From Oklahoma to the Cards 15:39 1931 Breakout World Series 16:46 Vaudeville and Sophomore Slump 21:07 Pranks and Gas House Gang 25:56 Barnstorming and Hospital Hijinks 27:50 Branch Rickey Lays Down Law 30:30 Final All Star and Mud Cats Band 32:23 Minor League Manager and 1944 Return 33:27 Pepper Martin Later Years 34:55 Freight Train To Spring 36:04 Clubhouse Legend Wrap 36:42 Wax Pack Heroes Begins 56:02 Scoreboard And Fan Poll 57:32 Outro And Socials   Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

Premier League clubs just spent over a billion euros moving ten players around Europe in the middle of a World Cup summer — and we're breaking down which transfers are actually good for the hobby and which ones are just noise.This episode: our final take on the World Cup finish, then a deal-by-deal ranking of the ten biggest transfers of the summer — fee, scouting profile, and most importantly, the rookie card behind each one. From Morgan Rogers' pre-breakout Select Terrace RC to Johan Manzambi's practically unpopulated 2026 Donruss rookie, we tell you what to buy, what to hold, and what to fade.Then we shift into product: a full breakdown of 2026-27 Topps Flagship Premier League Soccer (the base set just got trimmed from 450 to 300 cards — here's why that's a buy signal) and 2026 Panini Prizm Sticker FIFA World Cup, Panini's Dutch Auction sticker/Prizm hybrid that's pricing a nostalgia product like a grail.

Voici un extrait de l'édition du 27 juillet 2026 du balado Compte complet avec Alain Usereau et Marc Griffin, soit celui du segment «La carte de la semaine» présenté par card-depot.ca.Dans cet épisode, on présente la carte Topps 1956 de Pee Wee Reese.Merci à notre partenaire principal, Plan de match.Pour regarder ou écouter ce balado dans son entièreté, consultez le site web www.comptecomplet.ca.#comptecomplet #balado #cartedelasemaine #baseball #alainusereau #marcgriffin #cartedebaseballLicence pour usage légal de la musique: Organ Funk par VILLATIC: 2ATZ6S5C4V

Jason Lloyd of The Athletic joins Lima and Lance to explain why the Cavs have no realistic offseason moves left, calling Jonathan Kuminga their best remaining option while cautioning it's the end of July with nothing great on the market. He argues Evan Mobley now faces unfair pressure as the "you could've had Jalen Brown or LeBron instead" comparisons pile up, and that Jaylon Tyson needs a full training camp to find his fit alongside Harden, Mitchell, and Mobley. Lloyd shoots down the idea that keeping Darius Garland would've changed LeBron's decision, calling that framing unfair to the Cavs, and says he doesn't buy any cap-circumvention conspiracy around LeBron's Topps deal. He closes by ripping the Browns' quarterback situation as exhausting "nonsense," saying he has zero interest in watching Deshaun Watson play again and expects Cleveland to draft a quarterback in 2027.

Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits begins with Draymond Green's new contract with the Golden State Warriors and the upcoming arrival of an IKEA store in Westlake. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin compare career trajectories of several athletes and discuss unusual wedding scheduling for Minnesota Twins players. The conversation then turns to speculation from Dan Le Batard and Mike Ryan Ruiz regarding LeBron James receiving side deals from Topps to join the Philadelphia 76ers. 01:29 - Draymond Green And IKEA 05:44 - Athlete Comparisons And Weddings 10:30 - LeBron James Topps Speculation

Controversial LIVE Streamer N3on joins the boys to discuss his open relationship with Iggy Azalea ❤️, fighting Ray for $1,000,000, getting jumped by 7 masked men, Jack Doherty going to prison, LeBron James & Giannis Antetokounmpo switching teams, streaming RUINING his life, 2018 Logan Paul, his rocky relationship with God, beef with Kai Cenat & more..SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsiveINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/You can grab my shirts and all WWE Merch, hats, tees, replica title belts, Superstar collections on https://shop.wwe.com/ & https://www.fanatics.com/Be sure to subscribe to the WWE Topps Now mailing list on https://www.topps.com/ and follow Topps on all social media platforms so you never miss a single moment.Download Polymarket. Lowest fees. Biggest payouts. DEPOSIT $10, GET $20 WITH CODE IMPAULSIVE20 (https://polymarket.us/?af_xp=referral&af_ua=Mozilla%2F5.0%20(Macintosh%3B%20Intel%20Mac%20OS%20X%2010_15_7)%20AppleWebKit%2F537.36%20(KHTML%2C%20like%20Gecko)%20Chrome%2F146.0.0.0%20Safari%2F537.36&deep_link_sub1=IMPAULSIVE50&af_ip=76.171.130.241&source_caller=ui&pid=IMPAULSIVE50&dub_id=QbSMfTwYkd6yTneQ&shortlink=IMPAULSIVE50&clickid=QbSMfTwYkd6yTneQ&c=IMPAULSIVE50)Timestamps:0:00 Welcome N3on!

Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins Two Strike Noise to talk about the museum's $50+ million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility and Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. From there the conversation covers the story of Branch Rickey's real first choice to break the color line, why Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson never saw a dime for Jackie Robinson's contract, the deliberate showmanship of players like Willie Wells and Goose Tatum, the case for Negro Leagues legends most fans have never heard of, and the connection between Banana Ball's Indianapolis Clowns revival and the original barnstorming era.   Also in this episode: Mark and Jeff open with a Family Ties rerun packed with unexpected Yogi Berra trivia, the surprise return of the Baseball Beyond Batting Average podcast, MLB reportedly floating a rain delay to protect World Series primetime ratings, and a ranking of MLB broadcast booths by their color commentators' combined career WAR. Then it's another round of Wax Pack Heroes with a run of vintage 1987 Topps cards.   Topics: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, Buck O'Neil, Jackie Robinson, Branch Rickey, Monte Irvin, Effa Manley, J.L. Wilkinson, Kansas City Monarchs, Bill Veeck, Clark Griffith, Willie Wells, Goose Tatum, Martin Dihigo, Mule Suttles, Bullet Rogan, Biz Mackey, Roy Campanella, Josh Gibson, Shohei Ohtani, Negro Leagues Japan tour, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Banana Ball, Indianapolis Clowns, shadow ball, NLBM capital campaign, Wax Pack Heroes, 1987 Topps   00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 02:10 BP Pop Culture Baseball 04:45 Podcast Shoutout Return 06:02 World Series Rain Delay 08:35 Booth WAR Rankings 12:12 Movie Takes and Tease 13:02 Introducing Bob Kendrick 13:56 Museum Expansion Vision 16:53 Who Broke the Barrier 22:36 Showmanship and Shadow Ball 25:59 Unsung Greats Dihigo 29:29 Modern Players Fit Today 31:55 Negro Leagues in Japan 37:06 Josh Gibson Legends 41:25 Banana Ball and Atmosphere 46:34 How to Support the Museum 48:34 Museum Support Links 48:45 Fundraiser Plans 49:31 Wax Pack Heroes 01:15:38 Wrap Up and Ways to Follow   Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Bob Kendrick and the NLBM are raising funds for a new 30,000-square-foot museum and the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. Learn more and donate at www.nlbm.com. Commons4Kids: We pull a lot of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. Donate your unwanted cards to help spark a kid's interest in the game: https://commons4kids.org/C4K   Hashtags: #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Sounds like a lame throwback? There's lots of wild gems from their trip down to VCU. Lurch angles for Gilbert Arenas' shoes. JP asks Caron Butler what it's like to be in jail. Cakes gets a Topps card signed by Caron. And Bret drives south on 95 to get home.

Trade with GeoffDid Fanatics Fest just eat the National's lunch? Welcome back to Cards on the Table, coming to you straight from the Arena Club Studio inside Cards HQ!Today, we are unpacking the absolute madness of Fanatics Fest. With a staggering 200,000 attendees this year (up from 70,000 in year one!), an $80-$90 million production budget, and nonstop mainstream media coverage from ESPN to ABC World News Tonight, Fanatics Fest just changed the hobby forever. But with The National kicking off in just a few days, we debate whether Fanatics stole all the hype or if the expanded National show floor and sold-out VIP tickets prove there is room for both mega-events. Plus, the highly anticipated 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball has finally dropped, and the new Back-to-Back MVP Gold Logoman dual relics are breaking the internet. Will the Shohei Ohtani dual-patch, dual-auto (featuring both English and Kanji signatures) break the $3 million record set last year? We break down why Topps is currently making the best insert designs in a decade. Finally, the 2026 World Cup has officially come to a close. We analyze the market fallout: Why is Lamine Yamal's market dipping despite winning the Cup? How did Erling Haaland become the biggest hobby winner of the tournament? And what happens to the soccer card market leading up to Fanatics taking over the license in the 2030s?Shop CardsHQ Inventory Online ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqTrack card prices & your collection with Market Movers ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversappJoin CardsHQ Breaks on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqbreaksJoin CardsHQ Shop on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqshopJoin CardsHQ Blitz on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqblitzJoin CardsHQ Hoops on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqhoopsJoin CardsHQ Poke on Whatnot ►: https://bit.ly/cardshqpokeDiscounted PSA/SGC Card Grading ►: https://bit.ly/gradingserviceDownload our Apps! SCI App (Apple) ►: https://apple.co/3riGbb5SCI App (Google) ►: https://bit.ly/SCIAPPGooglePlayFollow Us: SCI Instagram ►: https://bit.ly/SCIIGSCI Twitter ►: https://bit.ly/scitweetsSCI Facebook ►: https://bit.ly/FBSCIPageGeoff's IG ►: https://bit.ly/itsgeoffwilsonGeoff's YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/ytgeoffCard Crew YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/cardcrewMarket Movers YouTube ►: https://bit.ly/marketmoversyt

In our 148th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest bout of injuries impacting fantasy rosters everywhere. Then we dive into one of the biggest baseball card releases of the year, Topps Chrome, on shelves everywhere July 22.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Ohtani dealing with knee issue, preventing him from pitchingAaron Judge still recovering from rib injury, no timetable for returnAiling back lands Bobby Witt Jr on the ILMax Meyer lands on IL with neck issueBrandon Woodruff undergoes season-ending surgeryBrewers deal for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton GordonRight shoulder strain sends Sal Frelick to ILTommy Tanks debuts for A'sUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:July 22: 2026 Topps ChromeJuly 29: 2026 Topps TributeJuly 29: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsAug 12: 2026 Topps PristineAug 12: 2026 Panini PrizmSept 2: 2026 Panini Three and TwoSept 28: 2026 Topps X KAWS MLB2026 Topps Chrome Overview (link to related Razzball post)Beckett checklist and previewChecklist Insider guideTopps Ripped spotlightTopps Ripped collector guide

Non-standard episode format tonight.  We attempt to have an episode on one topic, but (as you can imagine) it goes off the rails quickly and repeatedly.  We discuss an island survival scenario, discuss who would make a good companion in said scenario, and deeply discuss the merits of the Topps knives SurvTac.   Current objective: Survive.   -S_S

Ty from The Slab Factory returns to the Man Cave Podcast for another edition of Hobby Talk! This week, we preview the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, break down the release of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball, and answer your listener questions. Topics include: What to expect at The National Topps Chrome 2026 checklist and biggest chase cards Are Panini cards still worth collecting? The best way to store and display your cards Should you grade now or wait for PSA? Are Downtowns and Uptowns worth holding? How to determine if your old cards have value Why Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and other GOAT cards are exploding in the hobby Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice and hobby insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our month of aliens attacking America! with another 1996 gem, Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! Based on the Topps trading card series from 1962, this hilarious, satirical alien invasion movie follows separate groups of Americans who all have very different experiences when Martians arrive and start indiscriminately killing everyone with their death rays. The movie stars Jack Nicholson in two unrelated roles, plus Glenn Close, Michael J. Fox, Martin Short, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Pam Grier, Jim Brown, Lukas Haas, Natalie Portman, Silvia Sidney, and Lisa Marie.

Dan Jamieson secured exclusive rights for Jude Bellingham the week before the FIFA World Cup. The ICONS CEO takes us inside the complex world sporting memorabilia, where fame, fans and intellectual property collide. The Bellingham bet — talent-spotting as a business modelIcons approached Bellingham three years, eight months ago while he was still at Dortmund — long before the World Cup made him a global name. The signing model is a venture bet: identify the X-factor early, earn the entourage's trust, lock in exclusivity before the price moves.Jamieson's read on Bellingham is the whole thesis in miniature: "treat him like he's a foreign footballer." His fame was built overseas, his value is that he transcends Englishness — the opposite of "yeoman-like" Harry Kane, who doesn't sell to kids in Macau, Australia or the Philippines.The signing itself is prosaic: roughly an hour of his time at Real Madrid's training complex, filmed for content. The value is manufactured afterwards through framing, licensing and authentication.The rights stack — why one player requires three dealsA single Bellingham product sits on top of a layered set of rights: the player (exclusive deal via a tight, family-run team), the club (Real Madrid takes a cut on image rights — their argument: the halo of the shirt inflates his global value), and the tournament (FIFA / Champions League licences).Notable: Icons pays Real Madrid as well as Bellingham, but does not pay the FA for the England shirt.The signing was split ~50/50 Madrid/England on the bet that Madrid would globalise better — but post-tournament it's England fans doing the buying. A live demonstration of how a World Cup rewrites demand in real time."Official, authentic, exclusive" — the three buzzwordsThe entire proposition rests on these three words. The FIFA licence buys the right to use the marks, access official channels, and — revealingly — instruct Google to stop directing buyers to unofficial sellers.Sharp detail on enforcement: the party responding most effectively to takedown requests is the Chinese, who ask for official IP letters so they can clear out counterfeit listings. Western platforms, by implication, are slower.Triple Lock — authentication as the core moatIcons' answer to a "Wild West" market: film the entire signing, edit it, attach an NFC chip to the shirt so a phone scan surfaces the exact geolocated, timestamped, verifiable moment of signing.The honest tension underneath: Richard presses whether authenticity actually matters to a buyer who just wants Bellingham on the wall. Jamieson concedes there's "a world of slop out there" far cheaper than Icons — the business model only works if enough buyers pay a premium for provenance. Authenticity isn't a feature, it's the entire value exchange.Retailtainment — the media/retail convergenceRichard's coinage-to-steal of the episode: "retailtainment." Icons has turned itself into live commerce for the eBay "Summer of Soccer" — footballers interviewed for an hour in-studio while an Icons "World XI" is auctioned live. Effectively "QVC for the modern age."With three months' notice, Icons stood up a studio, trained staff into on-camera talent, and now broadcasts every three days. But Jamieson is disciplined about scale: live is ~10% of World Cup activity — a high-profile experiment, not the engine.The Gary Lineker / Rest Is Football anecdote is the episode's best illustration of guerrilla marketing: a Messi shirt hand-delivered to reception, an invite upstairs, then a Bellingham frame — which ends up on-screen in the show's England opener. Product placement earned, not bought.Fanatics — the elephant, as platform and as frenemyIcons' relationship with Fanatics is deliberately pragmatic: it's a distribution partner (15 years with the memorabilia team) and a subcontracting client (Icons signs players for Topps and Panini, but doesn't produce cards itself).Jamieson's framing of Fanatics' ambition is the sharpest strategic line in the conversation: they want to "build a multi-story car park of tents" — own "all the goodies in the sweet shop." Fanatics Live is "Comic-Con for sport,"and the model is league rights plus individually-contracted superstars who also do PR, events and the "white party in the Hamptons."The Topps/FIFA card rights deal gets a diplomatic "let's say it was a surprise" — Jamieson can't see how you award a licence five years out (it reverts to Fanatics/Topps at the 2031 Saudi World Cup). Read: a big cheque, future-proofing, and Infantino goodwill from the on-site deal.The trading-card vs. memorabilia distinction — two different marketsCrucial clarification of where Icons sits. Trading cards are a "free-flowing frictionless" tradable commodity — American-centric, increasingly international (Ohtani, Pokémon, Japan), an asset class with whales and secondary markets.Icons' product is deliberately not tradable. Jamieson refuses to call it an investment: "you are a fan, you love this guy... put it on your wall and enjoy it." He's wary of the unrefereed secondary market. He acknowledges Icons is "thinking about" making its product tradable — a live strategic question they haven't resolved.NFTs — the dog that didn't barkJamieson stood on the sidelines through the NFT boom by instinct — a "real world tangible product person."Tellingly, no one ever came with a big cheque, so Icons was never tested.His one genuinely interesting idea: the Maradona shirt with a cigar burn — a true one-of-one that could pair a physical artefact with a blockchain-owned digital twin. But the digital-native builders "were obsessed by the digital nature of it" and never bothered with the physical/digital combination that would have interested him.On digital signatures: blunt dismissal — "I hate that stuff. It's just rubbish." Worth maybe £2 on a merchandising cup, meaningless to a collector.The supply-chain reality — where the money actually gets made and stuckThe least glamorous, most revealing theme. Icons believes it's the biggest buyer of football shirts in the world — thousands at a time, "round the back of the bike sheds" at Classic Football Shirts.The Messi 2022 lesson: three years' revenue in three days, but entirely on pre-orders, because there were no Argentina shirts left on Earth. Adidas took six months to remanufacture; customers waited until summer. Right now Jamieson is "buying Argentina shirts" pre-emptively to avoid a repeat. England shirts are easier — the market is so vast Adidas "produce billions"The through-line question — what is a media outlet now?The thread Richard keeps pulling: retail, media, rights and IP are collapsing into one space. eBay Live, Fanatics Live, Netflix moving from Rest Is Football into live FIFA rights (the Women's World Cup in Brazil on Netflix), and Icons building its own broadcast studio — all point the same way.The strategic uncertainty left open: is the American World Cup an outlier or the new template? Jamieson is inside it and still can't fully call it — which is the honest and interesting place to leave it.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Dr. Beckett and this week's Hobby Hotline crew (Adam Palmer and Tony TJ is Online) discuss news that Michael Jordan has extended his exclusive legacy partnership with Upper Deck, including Goodwin Champions redemptions for signed 1986 Fleer basketball wax packs and an eBay-auctioned 1-of-1 signed 1986 Fleer box with 10% of proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Clubs Foundation. They debate opening versus keeping the packs sealed, note old pack “searchability,” and compare the concept to Topps' Mickey Mantle nostalgia redemption. They also cover Topps/Fanatics testing pre-ordered Topps Chrome Update mega boxes sold without shrink wrap, focusing on tamper concerns, scams, pricing, and whether it helps collectors buy at retail. The episode closes with thoughts on the collector tension between buying singles and unopened product and why boxes must be opened for singles to exist.   01:07 Jordan and Upper Deck Deal 01:18 Signed Fleer Pack Redemptions 03:07 Open or Keep Sealed 04:27 Nostalgia Redemption Trend 05:33 Why Partner Matters 08:24 Jordan Market Heat 09:44 Topps No Shrink Wrap Test 11:41 Tampering and Trust Issues 12:50 Pricing and Scalper Impact 15:25 Singles Versus Sealed Debate      

Welcome to Card Foundation Podcast Episode 282.

A catcher catches a baseball dropped from a blimp and ruins his face in the process, and Jeff and Mark draft baseball players named after months, days, and holidays. Also: the answer to last week's puzzle — how many hits can a team get in one inning without scoring a run? Also in this episode: A Rickey Henderson story from spring training with the Padres. The universal DH debate. The last time a pitcher stole a base in the American League. Zack Hample straps on a chest protector and tries to break an 80-year-old record. Johnny Bench holds baseballs and Blue-Emu has opinions about it. And Wax Pack Heroes returns with 1972 Topps. Topics: Guinness World Records baseball, Joe 'Mule' Sprinz blimp catch, Zack Hample baseball record, Johnny Bench baseballs one hand, Gabby Street Washington Monument, Wilbert Robinson grapefruit drop, pitcher stolen bases history, Gene Nelson stolen base, Rickey Henderson spring training, Universal DH history, calendar player name draft, Daniel Vogelbach nickname, hits without runs baseball rules, Warren Cromartie Japan, 1972 Topps baseball cards, Wax Pack Heroes, Two Strike Noise 00:00 Open Banter 01:52 BP Rickey Storytime 03:29 Danny Burgers Nickname 04:42 Hits Without Runs Puzzle 05:10 Calendar Name Draft 14:20 Universal DH Talk 15:08 Pitchers Stealing Bases 18:21 Six Hits No Runs Answer 21:11 Guinness Record Attempts 22:36 Baseballs Dropped From Sky 27:28 Zack Hample Tries It 30:07 Weird Guinness Baseball Feats 33:25 Blue Emu And Bench Hands 36:29 Guinness Baseball Grip Rules 39:32 Wax Pack Heroes Returns 1:06:35 Wrap Up And Where To Find Us Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/

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In our 147th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the All-Star game events including the Home Run Derby, Futures Game, and MLB Draft before making PC picks related to said events.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Jordan Walker surmounts epic comeback to beat Kyle Schwarber in HR DerbyTop performances from the MLB Futures Game2026 MLB Draft resultsWhite Sox take Roch Cholowsky first overall in 2026 draftWhite Sox deal Jacob Gonzalez to Pittsburgh for extra pickUpcoming baseball card set release calendar:July 15: 2026 Panini Immaculate CollectionJuly 15: 2026 Topps Dynamic DualsJuly 16: 2026 Topps Cactus Jack (only at Fanatics Fest)July 22: 2026 Topps ChromeJuly 29: 2026 Topps TributeTBD: 2026 Topps Pristine (preorder July 20)TBD: Topps X KAWS MLB (preorder July 20)All-Star Festivities PC (link to related Razzball post)Link to pod PC listJordan WalkerJ: 2023 Topps Dynasty Rookie Patch Auto /5 M: 2023 Topps Holiday #H154 SP santa hat & candy cane batKyle SchwarberJ: 2016 Bowman Chrome Blue Refractor /150 Rookie Auto #CRA-KS M: 2020 Topps Dynasty #DAP-KS3 #/5 patch autoNathan FlewellingJ: 2024 Bowman Draft 1st Bowman Auto /499 RefractorM: 2026 Topps Now #448Seth HernandezJ: 2025 1st Bowman Draft Yellow Auto /75M: 2026 Donruss Clearly #124

Rabbit Maranville spent 23 seasons in the National League, holds the all-time putouts record at shortstop, and has been in the Baseball Hall of Fame since 1954. He also faked his own death, got dangled out of a 14th floor hotel window by Jim Thorpe, and dove headfirst through a moving subway car. Jeff makes the case that Rabbit belongs in one Hall of Fame — just not the one in Cooperstown. Also in this episode: A minor league bat boy gets tossed for slamming baseballs into an umpire's mask. Jeff introduces a baseball puzzle and spring training stolen bases. And in this weeks version of Wax Pack Heroes, 2010 Topps. Ump ejects ball boy for aggressive ball delivery - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rVdC3cDn43w Topics: Rabbit Maranville, 1914 Miracle Braves, Tinker to Evers to Chance, Johnny Evers, Boston Braves history, Baseball Hall of Fame debate, dead ball era baseball, baseball folklore, baseball antics, Jim Thorpe baseball, Ozzie Smith comparison, Brayden Ward stolen bases, Rickey Henderson spring training record, bat boy ejection, 2010 Topps baseball cards, Wax Pack Heroes.    Ump ejects ball boy for aggressive ball delivery - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rVdC3cDn43w   0:00 Podcast Cold Open 1:32 Bat Boy Gets Tossed 4:45 Brayden Ward Speedster 8:47 Inning Hits Quiz 10:48 The Trial of Rabbit Maranville 12:29 Subway Jewel Heist 15:40 Early Career and Errors 19:27 1914 Braves and Double Plays 23:56 Sobriety and Late Peak 26:22 Chaos Categories Begin 27:06 Holy Rollers and Japan 29:18 Hotel Pranks Gone Wild 31:09 Umpire Antics 32:52 Public Disturbances and Reflection 36:46 Rabbit's Redemption Arc 37:47 Hall of Fame Case File 39:04 Defense Only Comparisons 41:14 Posthumous Induction Debate 42:18 Vaudeville Rabbit Stories 43:18 Wax Pack Heroes Begins 1:07:43 Wrap Up and Farewell   Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise #popculture

Morgan Givens is a sports and commercial photographer based primarily in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Southeast and wherever the camera may take him. Previously, Morgan earned the role to be the University of Oklahoma Athletic's first Director of Photography, tasked with building an in-house photography department from the ground up and overseeing year-round coverage of the Sooner's 19 sports. Since the inception of OU Photo in 2023 until his departure in 2026, Morgan along with his staff captured championships, record-breaking moments and the history of OU's success in its first years of being a member of the Southeastern Conference while brining the visual branding to a level considered amongst the top of all of college athletics. Morgan earned the 2026 College Sports Communicators "Photographer of the Year" award in 2026. During his time in Oklahoma, Morgan also documented the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA Championship in 2025 on behalf of the NBA. Prior to OU, Morgan was the full-time photographer at his alma mater, the University of West Florida. During his time working under the Office of Institutional Communications at UWF, Morgan documented the advancement of the university from 2019-2023. His work made an impact for intercollegiate athletics, serving as the official team photographer for the Argonauts' football team since 2018, and documented their historic 2019 season as they won the Division II National Championship in only the fourth year of the program's existence. Morgan also served as a photographer for the College Football Playoff for their Social Media Team in New Orleans 2020 and Miami 2021. Morgan is happily married to his wife, Cynder and has two amazing girls, Ophelia Beth and Cedar Marie. They are his "why." Morgan's work has been published on globally both commercially and editorially with work being featured by the NFL, NBA, MLB, College Football Playoff, NASCAR, Athletes Unlimited, The LPGA, Nike, ESPN, NBC News, CNN, The Athletic, Players' Tribune, Complex, Hypebeast, Southeastern Conference, Big 12 Conference, Sun Belt Conference, Coca-Cola, Topps, The Ringer, Yahoo!Sports, Art but Make it Sports (!!!) and others. www.instagram.com/morgangivens.photo  www.morgangivensphoto.com  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com Metro Ford of OKC is proudly serving Oklahoma City with vehicles you can rely on and service you can trust. It's also why they're Oklahoma's Number One Performance Dealership. Shop the inventory today at metrofordofokc.com where the difference is Real.

"Ethan's here?" Adnan Virk joins Jeremy to deliver his MLB Awards as we approach the All-Star Break, including MVP, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, and more. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a brand new game of MLB Blackjack using cards from the Topps 2005 Card Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gio is rolling somewhat solo as Jesse is out, but Adam Gray stops by to discuss his PC and the cards he regrets selling the most. Plus, Brendan joins to discuss the latest news with Upper Deck and Topps. 0:00 - Intro for Adam Gray 8:50 - Adam discusses his PC collection 12:10 - The one card Adam regrets selling the most 18:25 - His best piece of advice for collecting 23:00 - Upper Deck/Jordan Announcement  30:15 - Topps Announcement on Retail  40:30 - Mailbag Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topps is changing the sports card game forever by shipping UNSEALED boxes to combat scalpers—but is it actually going to work? Welcome back to Cards on the Table, and today we are breaking down the biggest market-shifting headlines hitting the hobby this week!First up, Topps has dropped a bombshell announcement: factory plastic wrap is being completely removed from upcoming Topps Chrome Update Basketball Mega Boxes to discourage immediate resale by scalpers. We debate whether this unsealed strategy protects collectors or completely destroys product value.Next, the highly anticipated checklist for the first-ever NBA Rookie Debut Patch Autographs (RDPAs) is finally here! With Fanatics officially running the NBA license, the chase is on for Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper grails. We look at who will have the most coveted patch outside of Flagg and how the non-auto versions will hold up.Plus, Michael Jordan just signed a massive "legacy partner" deal with Upper Deck that includes putting 23 autographed, factory-sealed 1986 Fleer Basketball packs into 2026 Goodwin Champions! We react to this legendary partnership and what it means for Upper Deck's future.Finally, we play a round of Overrated or Underrated with the exploding trend of World Cup sticker albums in the U.S. market, and whether Fanatics should keep the tradition alive when they take over the FIFA license.

Shep joins the show with Jesse on the shelf sick. Gio and Shep dive into a conversation about the pricing of GOATs in the hobby and if they can all keep going up. Plus, are there any guys who still seem underpriced. 0:00 - Intro, and Shep is joining the show with Jesse out sick today.  7:00 - Someone brought in a collection to Shep, including some incredible pieces from the late 90s and early 00s.  15:30 - The National will be a great buying opportunity for dealers to find unique cards no one has seen before.  17:50 - Shep on why owning a shop is so fun for him 19:40 - Nothing gets Gio more excited than buying a big lot 29:30 - Will things slow down after The National? It's been such a unique year in the hobby.  39:45 - Looking at GOATs and why they are gaining value 43:30 - Eventually the GOATs will drop down, but there is still a lot of room for growth for a lot of guys 51:00 - Looking at case hits from Topps and which will be the preferred ones like the Kaboom, Downtown, Color Blast, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Card Foundation Podcast Episode 279.