Podcasts about Upper deck

Lee Moriarty returns to AEW Unrestricted! The ROH Pure Champion talks about his record-setting reign and what it means to be the longest reigning Pure Champion in Ring Of Honor history. Lee breaks down winning the title from Wheeler Yuta, defending it across ROH and around the world, and facing legends like Nigel McGuinness at ROH Final Battle in the historic Hammerstein Ballroom. He also shares stories from his matches against icons like Blue Panther, explains his philosophy behind Pure Rules wrestling, and reveals why he calls this era the “Pure Renaissance.” Plus, Lee talks Shane Taylor Promotions, how the group came together with Shane Taylor and The Infantry, the technical rivalry between himself, Wheeler Yuta, and Daniel Garcia, and the dream opponents he still wants to face… including Samoa Joe! Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh baby for sure, we're back at it for another Monday bringing you all the hockey talk like only we can!  Are we a little under prepared this week? Perhaps.  Do we pull it together for you, our loyal listeners? You betcha!First up, we're talkin' the final cup winner from Long Island, the 82-83 Islanders - this was the season where this juggernaut finally ran outta steam, but they still claimed their 4th cup in a row on the backs of Bossy and Butchie, Tonelli, Gilles, Potvin and Trottier, a coupla of young Sutter brothers and a heckuva tandem between the pipes - Battlin' Billy Smith and Rollie the Goalie!  The dispatched the young Oilers in four straight, who then went on a 4 cup run of their own!We've got a great stat line of the week, featuring the new kid on the Island, tearin' it up as an 18 year old phenom and ready to lead the Isles back to  greatness!  We'll talk Jets post Olympics, they seem to like playing bonus hockey all the sudden, and then we do a deep dive in advance of Friday's trade deadline!And in the third, we're talkin' GHL playoffs and ripping some sweet Upper Deck packs for our latest card battle - double 99's are a great start!

Go GTS Live, February 26, 2026: UD Direct Exclusive, Pulse Baseball, ONIT Black - Join host Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, James Gale for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 11, Episode 7, Master Episode 398)  #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll – While it's still early, how would you rate Topps/Fanatics doing #NBA

Steve Orlando – the mastermind behind DC Comics hits like Wonder Woman and Justice League of America – is bringing AEW into the DC Universe with the DC x AEW comic crossover! He breaks down the origin of this dream project, what it was like developing the story, and how AEW stars like Darby Allin, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, Willow Nightingale, Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and Jon Moxley were chosen for the book. He also talks pairing Darby with Batman, and Toni Storm with Zatanna, in a dynamic that “writes itself.” Steve explains why comics and wrestling are “chocolate and peanut butter” storytelling, how moments like Mercedes Moné's shocking turn shaped the entire story, and why a Sting appearance was non-negotiable. He also shares how he got into wrestling, the comic that hooked him for life (West Coast Avengers #16), his decades-long grind to break into DC, and how the “Big Galactic Belt” drives the multiversal story. Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As two superpowers battle it out for Olympic dominance, we sit down and talk cards. Hear our initial thoughts on the new DC based UNBOUND set from Upper Deck! Marvel at how we navigate the news of the first Topps original art Marvel set. Stagger giddily as we open old OLD Upper Deck packs in search of Doom. And so much more you'll wish you'd watched the hockey instead.Links for yaNew UNBOUND here; https://www.upperdeckepack.com/News/39347/Unbound__Laura_Zuccheri_is_Coming_to_e_Pack__on_February_23_at_9_00_a_m___PT__New Topps Fantastic Four set here; https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBzyHrCT1f/?img_index=1PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! It really helps us out!Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

Dr. Beckett covers recent mail, hobby questions, industry topics, and discusses Upper Deck boxes he recently received: 2025-26 SP Game Used hockey and 2026 Upper Deck Golf (marketed around the 25th anniversary of their inaugural 2001 golf release). He reflects on Beckett's original 2001 agreement with Upper Deck to produce a golf card magazine with price guide to support the original golf set launch and Tiger Woods' first pack-pulled card, noting the magazine and products looked great but the category wasn't as successful as hoped and hence was overproduced. He also discusses Non-Sport Update magazine's demise, mentions the Toser family (Roxanne and Marlon), son Harris Toser, and first editor Chris Benjamin, and explains why he didn't acquire it earlier, noting it was later acquired by his successors around 2016 and suggesting Collectors could now potentially revive or divest the brand.   00:28 Opening Upper Deck Hockey Box 01:35 Upper Deck Golf Anniversary 04:53 Buyer Intent at Shows 05:55 My One Percent Monthly Goal 06:35 Old School Philly Show Story 07:54 Non Sport Update Farewell 09:16 How I Work Dollar Boxes      

Special episode with a guest.  Paul Zickler from Upper Deck drops in to discuss the 2026 UD Flagship release.  It's the 25th Anniversary of the Tiger Woods rookie and the company is celebrating that in a big way!  Follow us on Social Media:  Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna...   E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.

Dr. Beckett reaps his past 25 episodes, covering mentoring and learning the hobby with Rich Klein, reactions to the parent of PSA acquiring the Beckett brands, end-of-year observations and his intention to keep podcasting, and interviews with Dan Bliss about West Coast card shows. Several episodes respond to Jeremy Lee's Sports Card Live, including “seven friendly rebuttals,” discussion of monopolies, market manipulation and shill bidding, grading variability, and auction rules, plus Dr. Beckett's “Hobby Spectrum” 'Hybrid' result and his goal of consolidating by subtraction. He shares personal insights on working dollar boxes for deals and mental sharpness, explores future facial recognition technology, and recaps Hobby Hotline discussions including Hall of Fame talk and an eBay AI return scam. Other topics include a racing card Hall of Fame episode with Logan Ward, definitions around knowledge and ethics, concerns about prediction markets, the challenge of selling his dad's stamp collection, opening Panini and Upper Deck boxes, and the question of player popularity vs performance in card values. He highlights a conversation with French journalist Julien Chiron, commentary on Geoff Wilson's “12 mistakes in 2025” episode (including FOMO and sunk cost non-fallacy), an ethical scenario involving an altered card and eye appeal, participation on Topps' 75th anniversary “75 greatest cards” panel, and an episode on industry leaks prompted by a Fanatics National slide leak.   00:59 Episode 1477: PSA Parent Acquires Beckett Brands 02:02 Episode 1479: Card Show Talk — Dan Bliss & Front Row Shows 02:25 Episodes 1481–1482: Friendly Rebuttals + Hobby Spectrum Hybrid (Jeremy Lee) 06:27 Episode 1484: Future Tech  — Facial Recognition & Smart Glasses 08:05 Episodes 1487–1488: Conversation with Jeremy Lee (Definitions Matter) 09:12 Episodes 1490–1491: Ramblings — Repacks, Ethics, Prediction Markets + Dad's Stamps 12:17 Episode 1496: Reacting to Geoff Wilson's “12 Mistakes” 13:35 Episode 1497: Authentic/Altered/Re-Altered — Ethics of Card Doctoring 14:41 Episode 1498: Topps 75th — Voting their 75 Greatest  

Go GTS Live, February 19, 2026: Leaf ITGU, UD Golf & KAKAWOW Breaks, Olympians Break Leaf - Join host Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, James Gale for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 11, Episode 6, Master Episode 397)  #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll – Which would you rather have? #thehobby — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) February 19, 2026 As usual, the we detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: a Pokemon card is most expensive trading card ever sold, Panini America makes Toy Fair history and more! Box Breaks We went hunting for

Josh Mathews pulls back the curtain on his role as AEW's line producer and how he helps shape Dynamite and Collision alongside Mike Mansury. He breaks down the fast-paced reality of live TV, working with talent like MJF and Justin Roberts, the infectious energy of Tony Khan, and what makes AEW's production style and locker room culture so different. He also shares how a lifelong goal of joining AEW finally became reality, why the company reignited his love for wrestling, what it meant to step back on camera at All In: Texas, and how he navigates working live TV with his real-life wife, AEW coach Madison Rayne! Plus, Josh looks back at Tough Enough, and the journey that led him to one of the most rewarding years of his career. Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Award-winning baseball photographer Brad Mangin joins the boys to talk about getting his start working for his hometown newspaper, being part of the early history of Upper Deck baseball cards, shares his memories of both Candlestick Park and the Oakland Coliseum, living in the Bay Area during the 1989 earthquake, photographing Barry Bonds' historic career in San Francisco and his favorite cities to visit for work. This week's podcast was brought to you by  Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss Topps' “75 Greatest Cards” list finalized over a Zoom call with industry and hobby voices (including Nat Turner, writer Tim Kurkjian, collector Evan Longoria, historian John Thorn, Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan, and others). Josh Hall writes in criticizing the list for recognizing Barry Bonds and for placing Paul Skenes' card between legends like Jackie Robinson and Nolan Ryan in the top ten. Beckett explains why modern players must be represented, and they compare the process to Mike Payne's 1997 “300 Greatest Baseball Cards” book, and argues Skenes merits inclusion due to hobby relevance and sales, while noting career outcomes are uncertain. They cover how the top 10 was balloted and tabulated, Beckett's push for more Ohtani and Judge, and the importance of redemption “hits” that won't disappoint collectors. They debate including the Aurelio Rodriguez Bat Boy error card, Rich shares an anecdote about a 2006 Topps Heritage wrong-photo card signed “that's not me,” and critiques design choices that make names/numbers hard to read. The conversation also touches on buybacks, the hobby's shift toward hits over rediscovered commons, and how grading/pop reports influence list perception (including his view that a Topps Griffey “rookie” shouldn't outrank the iconic 1989 Upper Deck). Beckett addresses the tension between player popularity and performance, defends Bonds as having broken rules rather than committing “crimes against humanity,” and says he didn't rank Bonds in his own top 10, while noting Nolan Ryan's popularity despite a less-stellar win–loss record. They praise Topps/Fanatics' marketing savvy and both credit friend and longtime Topps' Clay Luraschi as a key behind-the-scenes contributor to the broader list that was narrowed down.   01:57 Why Modern Stars Belong 02:41 Inside the Voting and Making Redemption Cards Exciting 06:55 Buybacks vs. “Hits” in the Modern Hobby 07:41 Nat Turner/Grading/Pop Reports Shaping the Rankings 10:42 Barry Bonds Debate: Popularity vs Performance  

Go GTS Live, February 12, 2026: Eclectic Break Mix, Scottie Cashing Out, Grading News - Join host Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, James Gale for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 11, Episode 5, Master Episode 396)  #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: Here is this week's #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll: Do you have a special setup (lightbox, card stand, etc.) to take pictures of your cards? — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) February 12, 2026 As usual, the we detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: PSA increases prices, CGC hiring, Dallas Card show goes national and more! Box Breaks We went hunting for

Alec Price and Jordan Oliver are officially All Elite after MJF shocked the wrestling world at Limitless Wrestling by announcing it in the ring following Alec's AEW World Title match. They break down that surreal moment, the energy inside the building, and what it felt like hearing “All Elite” after a decade of grinding. Then it was straight into the deep end with a huge AEW Dynamite debut against Tag Team Champs, FTR. Alec and Jordan share what it was like finding out via a Tony Khan tweet, what they learned from Dax and Cash, and how that Orlando crowd went from “who are these guys?” to believing they could pull it off. Plus, Jordan's ACL injury & rehab, the GCW mentality, being mentored by Nick Gage, becoming Bustah & The Brain, and mixing it up with the Don Callis Family's Davis & Doyle in AEW TV match #2! Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hasbro landed the Harry Potter license, and almost immediately, WotC told people that Magic: The Gathering has no plans to make Harry Potter cards. This was a few weeks after "the fans" came after Upper Deck for getting an HP license as well. But money talks, right?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Luther returns for the first time since 2021 to explain how he became Timeless Toni Storm's butler, what inspired the black-and-white aesthetic of the character, and why the movie, Sunset Boulevard, became required homework. He breaks down what it's like balancing comedy, character work, and physical involvement in Toni's biggest matches, including the All In Texas moment that led to his very real “reattachment surgery,” and the not-so-subtle signal he recently gave Orange Cassidy for getting too close to Toni! Luther also talks about his backstage role as an AEW coach and producer, and working with younger talent. Plus, he dives into his longtime obsession with ghosts, cryptids, and the unexplained, and shares some of his own truly wild paranormal encounters.   Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The e-Pack platform from Upper Deck marked it's 10-year anniversary on 28 January 2026.To mark it – we talk e-Pack for almost 2 hours with our special guest – Ben Berry, admin of one of the largest (and best – we're biased) Facebook groups devoted to e-Pack.We chew on collector stories of highlights and lowlights, discuss the gambling aspect of it all, and possible platform advances into the next decade. Rip a pack while listening and hope for the DAH-DAH-DA-DA-DAH noise.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

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 4 shifts from “what annoys us” to the deeper stuff: what becomes iconic, what makes us anxious, and what actually fires us up as collectors. Chris McGill lays out what might be the biggest collector question of the next decade: you can't reliably predict which cards will transcend their peers, but you can study how it happens. His take is that a card needs to hit the “main stage” of the hobby consciousness. People need to see it, compare it, and give it time for lineage and tradition to develop. He uses Nikola Jokic as an example, contrasting staple products with one season “one offs” like Clear Vision. Then he goes even further: what if the next wave is driven by collectors chasing obscurities and “forgotten artifacts” because everyone keeps posting the same cards? Josh Adams agrees prediction is brutal and adds a personal angle from the 1990s. Sometimes your collecting tastes are shaped by what your local shop actually had, and those experiences stick. From the chat and the panel: unpriced cards at shows are still a top annoyance whether the rookie card logo belongs on inserts why some collectors accept rookie year cards as meaningful even if they are not base rookies sticker autos vs on card autos, and how scarcity of options can force exceptions redemptions, and how Upper Deck says they have cut them down significantly Then Chris tosses a great question: what is your biggest source of hobby anxiety? Shipping cards, traveling with cards, auctions, and that final 10 seconds of bidding all come up. The chat adds more: postal delays, collection value swings, and fear that the hobby gets mistreated by people who do not love it. We also get a quick prospect moment: Josh asks about Oliver Moore, and Jason explains how inclusion can depend on debut timing and autograph deals. Finally, Chris flips the script to the opposite of anxiety: what actually gets your hobby juices flowing? For Jason it's new product concepts and the rush to get them to market. For Josh it's the hunt and finally landing the card you've been chasing. For Jeremy it's discovery, aesthetics, and going down rabbit holes on platforms like COMC, plus the real physical “butterflies” reaction a card can create. This is one of those segments that explains why we do this in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss DC skipping the Super Bowl again to promote "Supergirl" during Puppy Bowl, James Gunn's "Superman" Saturn Awards and AACTA VFX nominations, Mondo's limited "Superman: The Animated Series" figure, new collectibles from Iron Studios, Sideshow, and Upper Deck's DC x NHL crossover cards, DC's partnership with Guide Dogs of America, your favorite Supergirl costume, and much more.

Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck, and moves from hobby momentum into the business mechanics behind what collectors are feeling right now. We start with a straight question: how real is the US hockey card market, and where is the growth coming from? Jason explains why Upper Deck is focused on expanding hockey's footprint in the United States, how the Certified Diamond Dealer ecosystem helps them measure shop health, and what changed since 2017 with programs designed to help stores upgrade, expand to multiple locations, and build stronger communities. From there, we hit a fun CDD storyline: the player appearance giveaway, why those events matter for collectors and kids, and why Jason still gets anxiety about players flaking because it reflects on the brand and the shop hosting. Then we get into the Olympics angle, including an update on an Olympic licensed Team Canada Tim Hortons product and a massive chase concept tied to a golden goal moment that hockey fans still remember vividly. Next comes a topic everybody argues about: unopened wax pricing. Jason breaks down what's actually driving higher prices, including labor and material costs, inflation, and how pricing behavior differs across sports. He also draws a hard line on something he believes in: collectors should still be able to buy and rip a real hobby box without being forced into breaks as the only realistic option. We also dig into the current hobby upcycle. Jason shares why he thinks this era is different from the early 90s, why Gen X returning matters, and how serial numbering changed the psychology of collecting. Then a great sidebar: should everything be serial numbered, or does mystery help certain chase cards become lore? We close with a clear discussion about consolidation and “monopolies” in the hobby. Jason compares grading dominance versus exclusive league licenses, explains why those are not the same problem, and talks about what would actually need to happen for competition to return in certain sports. Follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you want more long-form conversations like this.Watch Sports Cards Live on YouTube and join the chat when we go live Saturdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Beckett and Julien Chiron from France dive into the world of sports card collecting in Europe. Julien discusses his journey, from collecting Panini stickers to interviewing key figures in the industry for his new book about Panini and Upper Deck. Learn about the evolution of the hobby in France, the impact of major sports events, and the role of grading in today's international market.   00:33 Julien's First Book on the Hobby 02:23 The Evolution of the Hobby in France 04:43 The Impact of Panini and Upper Deck 06:30 Julien's Second Book and New Discoveries 08:13 Challenges and Insights in Publishing 13:37 Dr. Beckett's Reflections on the Hobby  

This week on Sports Cards Live, we're joined for an extended conversation by Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck, covering what's changing in hockey, what's driving current momentum, and what collectors should understand about new product innovations. We start with quick show and community updates, including where things stand with POPs & COMPs as it moves through the Amazon review process, plus a Hobby Spectrum update as revised questions prepare to roll out based on collector feedback. Then Jason takes us inside Upper Deck's Certified Diamond Dealer Conference, why brick and mortar shops remain the lifeblood of the company, and how direct collector feedback still shapes product decisions even in a world of instant reactions from breaks, message boards, and social media. The centerpiece of Part 1 is the new Rookie Debut Game Jersey program landing in Upper Deck Extended. Jason breaks down: How Upper Deck is acquiring full debut jerseys (and why that matters) The three-tier structure (base jersey, jersey auto numbered to the player's number, and the 1/1 tag) Why Upper Deck chose natural, team-authenticated elements instead of adding a manufactured debut patch Why accessibility matters, not just building one monster 1/1 We close by zooming out: hockey's current rise, why some believe this is the biggest momentum since the Gretzky trade era, and a candid conversation about the hobby's mix of collectors vs flippers, including how “hybrid” behavior shows up in the real world. Follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoy these conversations.Watch Sports Cards Live on YouTube and join the chat every Saturday night when we're live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Beckett shares his thoughts on various personal and hobby-related topics. He discusses sales spikes on eBay and COMC during bad weather, experiences with his father's stamp collection, and muses over the enjoyment of collecting lower-value cards. Dr. Beckett also delves into the tricky business of consolidating cards for high-value purchases, shares some recent unboxing experiences from Panini and Upper Deck, and reflects on the importance of card popularity over pure statistics in determining card values.   00:24 Weather and Sales Impact 00:35 Hall of Fame Discussions 00:55 Stamp Collection Story 02:01 Dollar Box Ambassador 05:23 Panini Package and Box Opening 09:02 Upper Deck Package and Hockey Cards 12:45 Wrestler Popularity vs. Stats    

Go GTS Live, January 29, 2026: UD & Product Rewind Breaks, News, New Releases - Join host Rob Bertrand, former host of Cardboard Connection Radio, and co-host, James Gale for a fun-filled episode of the best trading card and memorabilia news and talk in #TheHobby! (Season 11, Episode 3, Master Episode 394)  #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: Here is this week's #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll: You purchase a single card online. It arrives packaged with 5-10 extra cards used to "protect" the card you purchased during the shipping process. How do you feel about receiving the extra cards? — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) January 29, 2026 As usual, the we detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: Whatnot sales report, DJ Skee secures new funding for The Realest, crazy crime and more! Box Breaks We went hunting for

Madison Rayne returns to AEW Unrestricted to talk about closing the book on her in-ring career with her final ROH match alongside Deonna Purrazzo, and why that night was the perfect ending on her own terms. She opens up about the emotions of retirement, what it felt like realizing “this is it” in the ring, and how she immediately shifted her full attention into her already-started next chapter as a coach. Plus, Madison dives deep into life behind the scenes at AEW, working with Timeless Toni Storm, and helping guide the next generation, including Skye Blue, as they grow into superstar talent! Upper Deck's AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc  AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ortiz joins AEW Unrestricted to talk about the nearly two-year journey that led him back to AEW television. He breaks down the torn pectoral injury from January 2024, multiple surgeries, the mental lows of rehab, and how changing his mindset reshaped his approach to wrestling, training, and life. Ortiz also discusses returning at Worlds End Zero Hour to help Eddie Kingston, rebuilding confidence through dark matches and indie work, stepping into a coaching role backstage, launching seminars and a future wrestling school with Eddie, and why his Rampage match with Eddie Kingston vs. Takeshita and Jun Akiyama stands out as a career favorite. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Arcade, Uno finishes off Hades II and checks out the point-and-click horror mystery, Slender Threads. Chugs is wrapping up the final stretch of Pokémon Legends Z-A, cleaning up the post-game challenges in Expedition 33 and spends some more time with Crash Bandicoot and the Retro Dimension.In gaming news, the boys discuss Rockstar launching a paid mod marketplace for GTA V, Nintendo's recent stock slide and the unexpected return of Ecco the Dolphin. They also get into Fallout Season 2, react to Hytale's Early Access launch and recap their favorite runs from Awesome Games Done Quick 2026.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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, 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

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

Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun, two-thirds of The Demand, return to break down how everything finally clicked for them in AEW. They talk about finding their true identity as a team, why aligning with Ricochet felt natural, and how being “in demand” has changed their confidence, presentation, and mindset. They dive into four years of tag-team chemistry, lessons learned from New Japan's World Tag League, and how those experiences reshaped them as performers. They also reflect on their recent high-profile feud with The Hurt Syndicate, the physicality of facing legends, wrestling for the AEW World Trios Titles at Philly's historic 2300 Arena, and what's still driving them as they chase gold. Plus, Toa & Kaun open up about evolving their personalities, embracing the spotlight, and why the best of The Demand is still to come. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Muggles rejoice! Exciting news for our friends at Upper Deck, with the news that they're going to make Harry Potter cards.We also talk some about Invincible, Topps Chrome Marvel Studios – and then get inspired by @stackingslabs on Instagram as we talk ‘boomerang' cards – cards that leave you but make a return trip as you just can NOT live without them. What's YOUR boomerang card?Finally, we revisit a Marvel Annual Pack Wars legend.Our links are all here; https://linktr.ee/ThatCCPod========Music;I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠Intro;Smooth vocals by Greg McLaughlin of The Rebel Base Card Podcast – find his show here; ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I⁠

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

In this episode of the Soccer Cards Podcast, we dive into the latest trends in the soccer card market, including the controversy surrounding Topps' new 8-bit inserts, which are seen as a ripoff of Upper Deck's ideas. He also covers the upcoming All Soccer Cards and Collectibles Show in New Jersey, the growth of soccer's popularity in the USA, and the top graded cards in the market. Join us for insights and updates on the evolving world of soccer cards.

My guest today is Josh Panko, President of Leaf Trading Cards. Josh's journey in the sports card industry started at age seven when he opened a card shop in his basement. That childhood passion turned into a remarkable career that's taken him from working at card shops as a teenager, to Upper Deck's product development team, to now leading one of the most creative trading card companies in the industry. What I love about Josh's story is how he built his career by working every angle of the business—retail, distribution, manufacturing, customer service. He learned the entire supply chain, which gave him a perspective that few in the industry have. And today, at Leaf, he's creating some of the most innovative products in the space, from on-card autographs of Hollywood legends like Al Pacino and Clint Eastwood, to unique sports card concepts that major licensed manufacturers can't touch. This conversation is packed with wisdom on hard work, taking initiative, building relationships, and staying humble even as you climb the ladder. Whether you're in the trading card world or not, Josh's lessons on career development and leadership are gold. In this episode we discuss: Why working every level of your industry early in your career creates an unfair advantage - and how Josh's experience in retail, distribution, and manufacturing shaped his leadership at Leaf The handwritten letter strategy that landed Josh his dream job at Upper Deck - and why his father's unconventional advice to FedEx overnight it to the CEO actually worked How being kind to everyone (especially people outside your department) can fast-track your career - Josh's finance department friendships got his projects prioritized over senior colleagues Why Josh would rather employees take initiative and make mistakes than wait for permission - and the Shawshank Redemption lesson about not asking to go to the bathroom The "harder you work, the luckier you get" philosophy - and how Josh turned clocking out at 5pm then returning to work unpaid into career-defining opportunities Get my free Career Pivot Playbook to help navigate your next move: www.omaid.me/newsletter Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/omaidhomayun/

On this week's Arcade, Chugs is nearing the end of Pokémon Legends Z-A and shares updates from his co-op adventures in Nightreign with his brother. Uno gives the scoop on Fortnite's South Park crossover and picks up a new obsession courtesy of PS Plus: the mining sandbox survival game, Core Keeper.In gaming news, the boys recap Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 and chat about the rumors of a new Witcher 3 expansion, the most influential games chosen by game designers from the Polaris List survey, Sony's controversial AI patent that plays games for you, and how Fallout Season 2 has doubled Steam player counts across the entire franchise.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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, 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

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are joined by special guest host Nyla Rose to hand out the first-ever AEW Unrestricted Awards — aka The Undies. From the Ref Bump Hall of Fame and the Only A Mother Could Love Award, to Bloodiest Match of the Year, Most Unexpected Friendship, Hardest Fit, and the chaotic debut of the Nyla Rose Award! Expect laughs, surprises, questionable trophies, and legendary acceptance speeches! It's the awards and moments you didn't know needed…until now. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx   AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Sports Cards Nonsense, Mike and Jesse dive deep into the current state of the card market to answer a burning question: Are we experiencing another high-end bubble? Mike brings the data, comparing current sales of iconic "GOAT" cards like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Mickey Mantle against their peak prices during the 2020-2021 COVID boom. The guys break down why cards like the '89 Upper Deck Griffey and '56 Mantle are actually seeing higher prices now than they did during the pandemic craze. Later, Jesse doubles down on his Carolina Panthers take. After claiming Bryce Young still has potential, Mike challenges him to put his money where his mouth is. Plus, the guys discuss Upper Deck's major announcement regarding NHL Rookie Debut Jersey cards and how they compare to Topps' recent innovations. They also tackle the frustration of sticker autos versus on-card signatures , the confusing release schedule for upcoming products like "Midnight" , and open up the mailbag to discuss Shaquille O'Neal's market value and Patrick Mahomes prices following his injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first Arcade episode of the new year! On this week's show, Chugs gets sweaty in Elden Ring: Nightreign, Marvel's Cosmic Invasion, Hades II and even a Crash Bandicoot x Super Mario 64 romhack. Meanwhile, Uno sinks his teeth into Metroid Prime 4, Megabonk and the indie first-person horror game, No, I'm Not a Human.In gaming news, Steam releases its Top 100 Games of 2025 based on sales, Konami says it wants to publish a new Silent Hill game every year, used 3DS consoles climb to Switch-level prices, rumors of a PS5 jailbreak send a random PS4 Star Wars game skyrocketing in value and CD Projekt Red sells GOG back to its original co-founder for $25 million.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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, 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

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are joined by special guest co-host Nyla Rose to break down their favorite AEW Pay-Per-View matches of 2025! They relive Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet at Revolution, including Prince Nana's stolen robe, Leslie Jones going crazy at ringside, and the massive pop when everything finally came full circle. The conversation rolls into Dynasty and the wild Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Speedball Mike Bailey triple threat, and why it's one of the best three-ways AEW has ever done! They talk the full chaos of Anarchy in the Arena at Double or Nothing including the Pointer Sisters into Drowning Pool, Willow Nightingale stealing the show, forklifts appearing mid-match, and the very real post-match question of “is everyone actually okay?” And they dive into All In Texas, the emotional payoff of Hangman Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley, finally seeing the AEW World Championship again, and why that ending felt so special. Plus, Will Ospreay & Swerve Strickland vs. The Young Bucks, the EVP stipulation, and how losing that power sparked one of Matt and Nick Jackson's strongest years ever, and BTS on Kris Statlander's championship win at All Out! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Arcade, Uno dives into his 2025 backlog, putting in the hours with Baby Steps, Mindcop, and No I'm Not Human, while Chugs pushes forward in his Pokémon Legends: Z-A quest. On the news front, the boys break down GamesIndustry.biz's Year in Numbers 2025 and celebrate the announcement of a brand-new Fallout reality show! All this, plus the Arcade Mailbag and a festive holiday edition of the Producer Quiz.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ref Aubrey and Will Washington fire up the highlight reel and revisit the moments, guests, debuts, retirements, surprises, championships, and absolute chaos that defined another landmark year in All Elite Wrestling – from Christopher Daniels' emotional in-ring farewell (and Curry Man's final bow on the Jericho Cruise), to behind-the-scenes stories from the All Elite book with Keith Elliott Greenberg, to Speedball Mike Bailey's All Elite arrival, Kevin Knight's whirlwind debut run, and Thekla's punk-rock path to AEW! They relive championship changes, unforgettable promos, new faces, wild debuts, and heartfelt reflections!   AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The endlessly unpredictable (and unemployed) RJ City returns to talk hosting All Elite Comedy with Colt Cabana (Live in Chicago on 12/26/25), why the show thrives on performers you don't think will necessarily work, and how the AEW Match Game routinely descends into chaos. RJ breaks down the decision to end Hey! (EW) after 165 episodes, how it quietly became an AEW rite of passage, and why he knew it was time to stop before repeating himself. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about guests who thought they were getting a serious interview, unexpected moments that turned into wrestling memes, and why resistance often makes comedy even better. Plus, RJ opens up about the influence of Pee-wee Herman, his friendship with Paul Reubens, what full commitment to a character really costs, and how that philosophy shaped his career — with a wild David Arquette story, an AEW Family Feud memory, and plenty of laughs along the way. All Elite Comedy Live In Chicago at The Lincoln Lodge is sold out on 12/26/25, but if you're feeling lucky: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pro-wrestling-tees-presents-all-elite-comedy-live-in-chicago-tickets-1975345779401 AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stori Denali is the newest member of the Premier Athletes, and talks about her fast rise from collegiate volleyball standout at Ohio State to AEW and Ring of Honor TV! Stori shares how a lifetime of athletics, multiple serious injuries, and a “personality hire” mentality shaped her confidence, mindset, and in-ring style. She details the moment she realized wrestling was for her, what it was like to start training on the indies after utilizing Division I facilities, and how she pushed through imposter syndrome and setbacks to keep her dream alive. She recounts the unbelievable AEW moment when Tony Khan unexpectedly told her she booked a match, how her Ring of Honor debut unfolded, and the surreal path that led her to joining Ari Daivari, Tony Nese, and Mark Sterling as part of the Premiere Athletes. Plus, dog cameos, DM-ing her way into opportunities, and the real story behind “six-three on a bad day.” AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina Shirakawa talks about her whirlwind AEW journey – from her surprise debut saving Mariah May in borrowed gear to adjusting from Japan's quiet, focused crowds to America's loud, expressive audiences. She shares the chaos of finding out about major matches with Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm hours before showtime, how her rivalry with Toni transformed into the “Timeless Love Bombs,” and what winning the ROH Women's World TV Title meant to her. Mina also opens up about moving to the States, rescuing her Orlando street cat, and her biggest dream in AEW: becoming champion on a major stage with her parents watching for the first time. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson open the show with a beginner-friendly guide to entering the sports card hobby. They cover how to approach breaks, what research actually matters, and where the line really is between cleaning a card and altering it. Upper Deck President Jason Masherah then joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the state of the hobby. He dives into card pricing, how wealthy collectors influence spending, and why manipulation goes far beyond shill bidding. Jason also explains the tension between serving collectors and answering to shareholders, why Upper Deck doesn't sell hobby boxes direct on its site, the realities behind products like The Cup, and the realities of breaking scams. He sticks around for mailbag questions covering Scotty Scheffler card possibilities, how ePack actually works, and why certain products are designed specifically for hobby-first buyers. After Jason signs off, Mike and Jesse tackle more mailbag questions on anonymous eBay sales, what could spark the hobby's next downturn, and the long-term impact of high-end releases. Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/Nonsense Be sure to use code: NONSENSE #Harryspod #Sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrestling historian and bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg returns to unpack the biggest moments, matches, and behind-the-scenes stories from THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling. He breaks down how AEW built six years of groundbreaking history, shares the real stories behind stadium-shaking matches like Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker, Sting & Darby's unreal run, Anarchy in the Arena, the first Stadium Stampede, and Hangman Adam Page's evolution into a true AEW World Champion. Keith talks Excalibur's rise as the voice of AEW, the Gunn brothers keeping Daily's Place alive during the pandemic, the emotional backstage moments from Wembley, and the candid perspectives from AEW talent who helped define the company. If you want the untold stories, unseen photos, and definitive history of AEW's first 5 years, this is the episode—and the book—that delivers it. Purchase THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755079/this-book-is-all-elite-the-inside-story-of-all-elite-wrestling-by-keith-elliot-greenberg-and-all-elite-wrestling/ AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices