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On this week's Arcade, Uno and Chugs talk about Arc Raiders and how in a world run by evil. tyrannical robots, the real threat are the human players that you meet in the game that say they're “friendly.” They also cover the new side-scrolling superhero beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Heroes, the new Elden Right Nightreign DLC, and the much-anticipated, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.In gaming news, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros Discovery, which includes their gaming properties such as Mortal Kombat, DC Games and the Harry Potter franchise; Rolling Stone drops their Top 25 Best Video Games list; makers of Shovel Knight say their next game, Mina the Hollower, is “make or break” for them; a console you never heard of outsold every PS5 and Xbox last week, and Expedition 33 voice actors call for a motion capture category to be added to The Game Awards.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Two Strike Noise, Jeff and Mark bring listeners the extraordinary story of Sig Jakucki, a talented yet troubled pitcher whose career was marred by alcoholism. Despite his struggles, Jakucki played a crucial role in the St. Louis Browns' only pennant win in 1944. The duo dives into fascinating anecdotes from Jakucki's career, including his minor league antics and his legendary performance in the World Series. The episode rounds off with a competitive session of Wax Packs Heroes, featuring standout baseball cards from the 1998 Upper Deck series. 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Recap 01:41 Thanksgiving Baseball Name Game 02:39 Contemporary Music and Baseball 07:27 Hall of Fame Voting Discussion 12:58 Historical Baseball Stats 16:57 Sig Jakucki: The Browns' Unlikely Hero 37:06 Wax Pack Heroes 01:06:54 Wrapping Up and Farewell YouTube - www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise Bluesky - @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrikeNoise/ Instagram - @twostrikenoise E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tim Foli or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards
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
Okay, so no tigers in this episode – sorry – BUT we do have our review of Skybox Metal Universe Batman, so what more do you want?QA issues? Check. Fab checklist? Check. Great artwork? Check. We get into it all.Then, licence to spend on e-Pack as Jason and Ian get excited about the No Time To Die set just dropped on Upper Deck e-Pack.We also get a little sidetracked by The Authority, who we're assured will NOT break our legs. Look – just listen – it makes sense.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/HockeyCardsGongshowUpper Deck's Billy Celio joined us on a YouTube Live show to chat all about 2024-25 The Cup:- RPA Designs- What's New in 2024-25 The Cup- Early Big Hits From The Cup- Billy Rates His Own Past The Cup Designs- Ask Billy Everything.- What's Next.Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
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
On this week's Arcade, Chugs shares his latest time with Ninja Gaiden 4, Crow Country, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Ghost of Yotei. Meanwhile, Uno has officially finished Expedition 33, sparking a deep discussion about the state turn-based RPGs and this year's GOTY battle.In gaming news, CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 35 million copies sold, Far Cry is getting a TV show produced by Always Sunny's Rob Mac and directed by Alien Earth's Noah Hawley, former EA/Activision producer Bryan Walker claims AAA titles need to sell at least six million units just to break even, Call of Duty has never been outsold by a FPS in the US in the last two decades and a physical copy of Fortnite just sold at auction for $42,000.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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
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Wanna send us a message? In this first part of our SCR Session with Billy Celio from Upper Deck Cards, we start our conversation discussing this months topic SP Game UsedSupport the show
Sports Cards Live 290 continues with hobby attorney Paul Lesko joining Jeremy for a sharp follow up to the auction house discussion with Jeff Marren of Rockhurst Auctions. This second of four segments from the November 22, 2025 live stream digs into bidder privacy, collusion concerns, and a stack of current hobby lawsuits that every collector should understand. In this episode you will hear: Jeff answering viewer Skeppy's question about how important privacy and anonymity are in the auction world, and why most bidders and consignors do not actually want their identities shared. A hard look at the push for more transparency in bidding, what collectors really want to see, and why public bidder identities can open the door to collusion, harassment, and back-channel deal making. Jeremy's comparison to real estate offers and client lists, and Jeff's blunt take that bidder and consigner data is proprietary relationship capital for an auction house, not something the public has a “right” to. Chat reactions from vintage and “new school” hobbyists who were raised on eBay and mall card shows, why reserves and 150 year old rules feel archaic, and what it means to “vote with your wallet.” Discussion of fixed price and “buy it now” style listings on traditional auction platforms, private treaty sales, and how auction houses try to balance consignor risk with a functioning marketplace. Paul's legal lens on bidder anonymity, client lists, and why courts often treat that information as protected business property under protective orders. Then Paul kicks off a rapid fire legal update round, including: Upper Deck vs Ravensburger (Lorcana case) – How Upper Deck claimed Lorcana stole game mechanics from its unreleased Rush of Ichor TCG, why game mechanics are very hard to protect with copyright, and how a multi year fight led to Ravensburger being cleared and only a small settlement with the individual designer. Blank vs Beckett – A new case where a collector alleges Beckett lost 87 rare Stan Lee autograph cards that he values at around 250 thousand dollars, and why the terms you click on for grading companies matter when cards go missing. Lance Jackson vs Collectors Universe and PSA – The nightmare scenario of sending in a key Kobe Bryant Topps Chrome rookie, getting it back with a lower grade and visible damage, and what a live trial could mean for how grading companies handle damaged cards and declared values. The “lost” T206 Honus Wagner vs BGS – A wild allegation that a Wagner was submitted 12 years ago and never returned, what statutes of limitation really are, and why waiting a decade to sue is usually a fatal mistake no matter how strong the story feels. A bigger conversation about terms of service, arbitration clauses, class action waivers, and why collectors almost never read what they are agreeing to when they click “I accept.” Jeremy's question about whether anyone in the hobby will ever differentiate by surfacing key terms in plain language and forcing users to acknowledge the important parts, instead of burying everything in boilerplate. Sponsor notes: Go to hellofresh.com/cards10fm to get 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life, one per box. If you enjoy these in depth hobby and legal breakdowns:
On this week's Arcade, Chugs wraps up Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and shares his thoughts on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Pokémon Z-A, and Hades II. He also jumps back into Doom: The Dark Ages and Crow Country. Meanwhile, Uno's been busy with three indie games: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike and the animated superhero narrative game, Dispatch.In gaming news, the guys talk GOTY nominees, their predictions for a big Game Awards reveal, Megabonk stepping away from the show and the coolest new trailers from the Xbox Partner Preview event. Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Iain and Oliver are in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news from around the globe. From crowdfunding messes and AI promotion to Upper Deck getting counter-claimed by Ravensburger, we have all the important information you need. Also this episode we have a special announcement at the end of the cast. Headlines Altering the Deal https://gamefound.com/en/projects/altered/seeds-of-unity/updates/10 Steamforged Slash Terra Mystica Special Edition https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/11/05/high-price-complaints-sluggish-start-sees-steamforged-slash-terra-mystica-special-edition-all-in-price-by-over-100-within-hours-of-gamefound-launch/ Terra Mystica Gamefound campaign: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica Campaign update announcing the price drop: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica/updates/7 UKGE promotes AI art https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aAkxyfbrB/ Gates of Krystalia Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatesofkrystalia-rpg/gates-of-krystalia-book-anime-tt-jrpg-in-style-isekai Kickstarter United victory https://www.rascal.news/kickstarter-united-workers-will-strike-beginning-october-2/ https://www.rascal.news/kickstarter-united-ends-six-week-strike-with-a-resounding-victory/ https://kickstarterunited.org/?ref=rascal.news Updates Ravensburger wants money back from Upper Deck https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/11/08/ravensburger-pushes-for-upper-deck-to-pay-3-8m-legal-fees-it-racked-up-defeating-groundless-but-unrelenting-disney-lorcana-lawsuit/ News Braincrack Games shutters instagram.com/p/DQfH0H3jH8t/?igsh=MXFjejF3aHhoZGc1OA== Wise Wizard Games https://www.wisewizardgames.com/wise-wizard-games-business-update/ Asmodee interim report April-September 2025 https://corporate.asmodee.com/news/asmodees-interim-report-april-september-2025-sustained-growth-and-ebitda-improvement Bezier Games' Socials Hacked https://bsky.app/profile/beziergames.bsky.social/post/3m5umtfrre22v Jobs, Opportunities, and Events https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Tabletop Games Blog Raffle in aid of Trussell / UK Food Banks http://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle Patreon Shoutouts Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/ James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/ Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Our Links Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes. You can also follow us on Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky Iain https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Oliver https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopgamesblog.com Jamie https://bsky.app/profile/jamsandwich.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com
Go GTS Live, November 20, 2025: Leaf, Panini, Upper Deck Breaks, Hobby 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 10, Episode 35, Master Episode 389) #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question, where we wanted to know: #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll – Which one of these early @NBA rookie of the year candidates would you feel safest investing in? #thehobby
AEW Full Gear is this Saturday, November 22nd live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down stacked card including the AEW World Championship Steel Cage bout between Hangman Adam Page and Samoa Joe, AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander going toe-to-toe with 13 Belts Mercedes Mone, FTR with Stokely Hathaway challenging Brodido for the World Tag Team titles, Current TNT Champ Kyle Fletcher looking to make AEW history by defending his title against Mark Briscoe and racking up his 8th successful title defense in the process, and the Casino Gauntlet match to determine the inaugural National Champion! Plus, Kevin Knight joins to share his strategy going into the Casino Gauntlet match, what it would mean to win, how this match will affect JetSpeed, his tag team with Speedball Mike Bailey, and why gold is always the goal! 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 at local hobby shops or at https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx And… The new AEW Full Gear digital card set is live now! Grab yours at https://UpperDeckEpack.com/redemption/2025FullGear 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
I'M BATMAN! Tony Sirianni from Upper Deck joins us this week to talk about the new DC release - Skybox Metal Universe Batman. Tony walks us through the concept, design, and breadth of this big release, with insights into the different inserts and some juicy teases of upcoming products from the DC universe.Thanks as ever to the team at Upper Deck for being part of the podcast and see the HUGE checklist here; https://upperdeck.com/checklist/skybox-metal-universe-batman-checklist/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 textOn this very special episode of our podcast, we sat down with Upper Deck President Jason Mashera during Fall Expo week and opened a bunch of cards while he answered all of our questions about The Upper Deck company and the hockey hobby. Jason aired some of his grievances with comments we've made on our show, and he brought a bunch of boxes for us to open. If you follow our show, the boxes Jason chose are very funny....and appropriate.Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
Welcome to Card Foundation Podcast Episode 249!
On this week's Arcade, Uno and Chugs blast through Time Crisis with the G‘AIM'E Plug & Play light gun setup. They also share their thoughts on Little Nightmares 3, Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Ally X, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.In gaming news, Valve unveils a new mini-PC, controller and VR headset, Pokemon Legends Z-A becomes the top-selling physical game in the U.S., new Elden Ring NightReign DLC is on the horizon, a Hungarian man played DDR for six days to claim the longest video game marathon and the boys review their nominees for the 2025 Indie Game Awards. 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, Babe Siebert (19:19). Next, it's week five of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus for the 2025-26 NHL Season (31:22). In hobby news, is a Canada card show turf war brewing?, 2024-25 The Cup presales hit $2k CAD, a Connor McDavid RPA could set a new sales record, and Upper Deck let's collectors vote on the checklist for an upcoming insert (57:30). After a long hiatus, we present the return of What Put's the Poo in Phil's Shoe (1:31:39) In new product releases, we preview this week's hockey release; 2025-26 Upper Deck Black Diamond (1:51:40). We answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:09:40), then finish the show with personal pickups (2:47:43).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
The party's in full swing as The Frat House crashes AEW Unrestricted! Griff Garrison and Preston Vance bring the laughs, stories, and chaos as they reveal how their wild WrestleDream moment with Mercedes Moné came together, why Griff's dance moves stole the show, and how a “shortage of extras” turned into one of the most talked-about entrances of the year. They break down their frat-boy chemistry, Vance's transition from Dark Order and LFI to his most authentic persona yet, Griff's reinvention since the Varsity Blonds, and the behind-the-scenes antics that made AEW's karaoke nights and pledge parties legendary (and nearly banned). Plus, hear who loses their phone every week, which AEW stars could survive a night with The Frat House, which couldn't, and why the motto—“If it isn't fun, why the f*** are we doing it?" is their guiding principle. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe:
EPISODE 327 - Clark, Will, and Roy start the show by talking about which card is better value from this year's Topps Basketball set: Wemby first licensed autograph card or Cooper Flagg's rookie autograph card? For Hobby Headlines, the guys break down the blog post by Jason Masherah, Upper Deck president, that warn against the current state of the hobby (with speculators/investors/flippers having a part in propping up the market).Then they play a round of "Quiz Show" before ending the episode with their regular weekly segment called "Pick 1."--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
NEWSWanda Maximoff ascends as Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme in December 2025Marvel teases “ARMAGEDDON” — Chip Zdarsky's universe-shattering eventFrank Castle returns in Benjamin Percy and José Luis' new ongoing 'Punisher' seriesMarvel's Ultraman saga reaches its epic finale in 'The Fall of Ultraman' in February 2026‘Spread' creators reunite for new horror-sci-fi series ‘Malevolent'Grant Morrison announces new ‘Sebastian O' Vertigo adventureDynamite and Warner Bros. reveal $100 mystery blind bags packed with rare comic goldICV2 market share info releasedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren)Barbaric: The Black Knight (Michael Moreci, Gui Balbi)Chris:Nights #16 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano)Cult of The Lamb: Schism Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren) Dave: Robowolf #2 (Jake Smith)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: DC K.O.: Knightfight #1 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)Dave: Alien vs. Captain America #1 (Frank Tieri, Stefano Raffaele)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Amazing X-Men #2 (Stephanie Hans Variant)Chris: Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1 (Erica Henderson Main)Interview Questions – Grant Sandground / Skybox Metal Universe Batman - Upper Deck VP of Product Development out 11/51. Batman has an 85-year legacy filled with reinvention. What made now the right time to bring the Dark Knight into the Skybox Metal Universe, and why was he chosen as the first DC hero to headline this line?2. Metal Universe is known for its cutting-edge printing innovations — from etched foil to die-cuts and lenticular cards. Can you walk us through the technology that makes these cards stand out physically in-hand and how that translates to the Gotham aesthetic?3. Each Metal Universe line has its own visual identity, whether cosmic, heroic, or elemental. How did your team translate Batman's world — all shadow, grit, and neon — into the visual language of the brand?4. This set spans decades of Gotham history. What was the process for selecting which eras, storylines, and character designs to include, and how did you balance nostalgia with innovation?5. The set features signatures from legendary creators like Gail Simone and Marv Wolfman. What does it mean to have the actual architects of Gotham's mythology participate in this project, and how do their cards fit into the collector experience?6. How do you feel about people selling these on ebay?7. How do you pick out art?8. Your thoughts on the use of a.i. art?8. Can you tease any product on the way?9. (Fun one!) If you were designing your own “Grant Sandground” insert card for the set, what kind of foil finish or chase rarity would it have — and which Gotham character would you want to share a dual card with?
Go GTS Live, October 30, 2025: Trick-or-Treat!, UD & Panini Breaks, Hobby 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 10, Episode 34, Master Episode 388) #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question. #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll What do you think about DNA Hair Relic cards? #thehobby — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) October 30, 2025 As usual, the we detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: record-setting Star Wars, Ruth flop, hobby warning, PSA Vault/eBay collaboration and more! Box Breaks We went hunting for
EPISODE 326 - Clark runs solo on this Friday podcast episode with a little assistance from ChatGPT, which helped produce a couple of Top 10 lists of some iconic sports cards.And as referenced in this pod, if you want to know why the Ken Griffey Jr. 1989 Upper Deck rookie card is so iconic, see our YouTube video here.--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Kyle O'Reilly is back on Unrestricted! He talks about the neck injury that nearly ended his career, the long road through surgery and rehab, and the emotional return at AEW Revolution 2024. Kyle explains what it meant to wrestle again for the first time in almost two years, and how fatherhood became the unexpected gift of his recovery. He also shares stories from life inside The Conglomeration with Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Willow Nightingale, Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram — including how that entrance comes together and how his grounded, technical style fits the chaos. Plus, Kyle talks about his recent rivalry with Kyle Fletcher, reuniting with Adam Cole and Roderick Strong in Paragon, and how he's keeping the group strong while Adam recovers. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe:
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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, Doug Bentley (15:45). Next, we're only 10 games into the season, but hobby markets are moving for key NHL players (27:12). In hobby news, a $3M loss on a sports card...ooof, Upper Deck's President, Jason Mashera, has a warning for the hobby, and Sidney Crosby reaches a big milestone (56:05). In new product releases, we look at the top 5 highest selling Upper Deck Premier cards of all time, and California Dave shares his instant reactions on the new set (1:27:49). We end the show with personal pickups (1:48:32).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
This episode hits hard with real talk about where the economy is heading, how it's impacting home service companies, and what you should be doing right now to stay afloat—or even grow. Ryan digs into urgent business strategy as layoffs sweep across major corporations like Amazon and UPS. With nearly a million jobs cut already this year, the economic signs are clear: it's time to tighten up operations, evaluate your spend, and pivot to what's working. Ryan shares the mindset, financial exercises, and decision-making framework he's using inside Aaron Overhead Doors, including a candid look at a failed radio ad campaign, trimming the fat on expenses, and doubling down on sales and automation.He announces an upcoming mastermind happening in Atlanta on December 6–7, focused on sales management, department structure, accountability, automation, and AI-driven efficiency. Whether you manage a sales team or are trying to become one, this limited event is designed to give you the tools to lead and grow in a tight economy.Ryan also discusses the shifting retail and supply chain landscape—how companies like Topps and Upper Deck are cutting out the middleman and how that same trend might hit garage door distributors soon. He warns of consolidation, rising competition, and the danger of cheap, unbranded operators driving customer expectations down.If you're feeling like you're working harder for the same revenue, you're not alone. Ryan talks through creating 90-day sprint plans, watching cash more frequently, eliminating waste, and rethinking where and how to spend ad dollars. He explains why now is not the time to pull back on marketing—but to get laser-focused on ROI, automation, and converting every lead.The episode closes with encouragement. It's not all doom and gloom—there's opportunity if you stay calm, keep your mindset positive, and lead your team with confidence. Your energy sets the tone, and culture might just be the thing that pulls your business through this rough season.Subscribe now, drop a comment if this resonated, and don't forget to hit Ryan up if you're interested in the mastermind event or just want to connect.Want in on the December mastermind? Lock in your spot before it fills up: https://garagedooru.com/mastermind-dec25Find Ryan at:https://garagedooru.comhttps://aaronoverheaddoors.comhttps://markinuity.com/Check out our sponsors!Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.comSurewinder - https://surewinder.comStealth Hardware - https://quietmydoor.com/
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, Black Jack Stewart (16:29). Next, it's week two of Who's Hot & The Struggle Bus (26:20). In hobby news, Nikita Kucherov hits a major milestone (48:43). Grant Paterson from GP Sports Cards joins the show to talk about how crazy the NHL Shield card market has become (53:14). 2024-25 Upper Deck Premier releases this week and we preview the checklist and key card designs (1:52:26). Next, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:10:42), then end the show with personal pickups (2:34:24).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
Go GTS Live, October 23, 2025: Panini Black NFL, Product Rewind, Hobby 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 10, Episode 32, Master Episode 386) #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek Poll Question We started the show, as we always do, with our #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeek poll question. #GoGTSLiveQoftheWeekPoll - Two monster items sold for identical amounts this week ($2.7M) One, a 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Autographed PSA 9/10 and the other Lou Gehrig's 1939 World Series Pinstripe Jersey (last ever worn) Which one would you want? (See pics in replies) — Go GTS Live (@GoGTSLive) October 23, 2025 As usual, the we detailed the hobby's top stories during our weekly Hobby Happenings segment. Highlights include: Panini lands deal with Hoops Hall and NFL Draft Diamonds, eBay's top sports card sellers, BIG sales, crime news and more! Box Breaks We went hunting for
Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington relive all the chaos and emotion from AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis! Hear about Jamie Hayter's breakout run, Darby Allin's wild main event win over Jon Moxley, Sting's surprise appearance and handoff of his signature bat, and what Okada & Takeshita's tag team loss might mean for the Don Callis Family's future. Ref Aubrey also shares her whirlwind trip from officiating in Mexico City to making it just in time for WrestleDream's opening match, and Will breaks down AEW main event stats (who has the most appearances), shocking turns, and what's next on the road to Full Gear. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe:
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, Earl Seibert (21:43). Next, it's our first rookie deep dive for the 2025-26 NHL season...you voted and we did the research to get you up to speed on your rookie of choice (31:11). In hobby news, Game Stop can't keep up with repack demand, Fanatics takes over basketball and immediately innovates...why hockey needs to push innovation to keep the hobby strong, and the NHL gets into crypto (50:19). In new product releases we look at the top five early 2024-25 Ultimate Collection sales, an updated new product release calendar from Upper Deck, and the details for the Fall Expo Wrapper Redemption program (1:14:58). We finish the show with personal pickups (1:32:10).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
WrestleDream is this Saturday, October 18th live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down the loaded lineup including the AEW World Championship bout between Hangman Adam Page and Samoa Joe, AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander going one-on-one with Timeless Toni Storm, Mark Briscoe challenging TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher, the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley, and Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) versus The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Kazuchika Okada) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. 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 us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowUpper Deck's Billy Celio joins for our annual Series One release day live show. We deep dive the 2025-26 Upper Deck Series One Set, giveaway some hobby boxes, review results of the Series One hobby poll we conducted and Billy answers questions about Upper Deck and their hockey products!Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - http://tiny.cc/GongshowReloadedHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
It's part two of our five part series where Doug, Dan & Cody decide what the best product in Mojobreak history is on The Hype! This week, it's all about the "base"! This one is for the set builders this week as the guys debate which base heavy product is the best! Will Topps Flagship Baseball hit a home run? Or are Upper Deck Hockey's Young Guns enough to move on to the semi-finals? Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/vpaFYPW7RvY Check out box breaks, interviews and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel and subscribe today. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of Topps Basketball & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com
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, Jimmy Gardner (20:11). Next, we conclude our 2025-26 Hockey Hobby Preview Series with Upper Deck's VP of Product, Grant Sandground, as we look ahead at 2025-26 hockey wax (27:58). In hobby news, Connor McDavid takes a discount and sends a message, Zdeno Chara's number 33 to hit the rafters, and what key rookies made their respective team's opening night rosters (1:29:49). California Dave joins the show to review 2024-25 Ultimate Collection (1:49:17), then we finish up with some Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience personal pickups (2:13:23).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - http://tiny.cc/GongshowReloadedHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
The team discusses Panini Black NFL and Upper Deck Ultimate collection hockey 2025 PANINI BLACK NFL This set is the seventh iteration of the NFL product. As in past seasons, every Hobby box has one rookie autograph patch, one additional autograph, and one memorabilia card. The checklist again relies on contrasting color schemes, autographs are the main draw in the five-card boxes. AUTOGRAPHS: ON CARD 5 CARDS PER PACK | 1 PACK PER BOX | 12 BOXES PER CASE BASE SET SIZE: 100 CARDS Each Hobby Box has; 1 Rookie Patch Autograph, 1 Additional Autograph, 1 Relic, and 1 Parallel OTHER FORMATS: FOTL Hobby Cost: $460 VERDICT: PERSONAL FOUL… FOR GIVING HIM THE BUSINESS (2/5) 2024-2025 UPPER DECK ULTIMATE COLLECTION HOCKEY This set continues the high-end NHL brand from Upper Deck. Unlike the previous two releases that specified one autograph, one relic, and one additional hit per box, the most recent season's Hobby boxes can contain three cards from a group that includes autographs, relics, and premium tech inserts. Just to be clear, you're not promised an autograph. The checklist adopts a hit-heavy approach, relying on NHL star and rookie autographs, as well as high-quality swatches. AUTOGRAPHS: ON CARD 4 CARDS PER PACK | 1 PACK PER BOX | 16 BOXES PER CASE BASE SET SIZE: 100 CARDS Each Box has; 3 Hits, 1 Base or Insert OTHER FORMATS: NONE Hobby Cost: $200 VERDICT: IT'S KNUCKLEPUCK TIME (4/5) Check Out Our Other Content: New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday Fanatics Football Card Auction Review - Every Tuesday
Built for the Hobby is a new series on Stacking Slabs where we explore the intersection of technology and sports cards. In the debut episode, Brett sits down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder of InfernoRed Technology, to discuss why tech matters in the hobby right now.Scott and his team have built software for some of the biggest names in the space including Upper Deck, Collectors, COMC, and dcsports87. In this conversation, they talk about:How the hobby compares to other industries when it comes to tech adoptionWhy innovation has accelerated over the past few yearsCase studies like dcsports87 and the role technology plays in improving collector experiencesThe future of AI, marketplaces, and live selling in cardsWhy pairing domain expertise with technical know-how is a winning formulaIf you've ever wondered where technology fits in the sports card hobby and how it might shape your collecting experience, this is the episode to start with.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 Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok
Part 4 opens with a candid design Q&A: why some modern hockey releases skip the embossed Upper Deck logo, how chrome stock and foiling budgets force trade-offs, and what it's like to keep your collector passion while building products—and reading the comments. Then we shift into a lively roundtable on flippers: the value they add, the “predatory” edge cases, bounty culture, and the dreaded “flipper vortex.” We also hit a research detour on Bond Bread Jackie Robinson, the coming “oddball era,” and where star-power vs. mainstream truly sits. Highlights Emboss vs. chrome: cost math, insert priorities, and why not every set can have everything Working in cards without losing the love; taking criticism vs. finding real feedback Flippers: service vs. scalping, pumps, selling before owning, and game-theory tactics for buyers Bond Bread Jackie primer and a case for rising “oddball” interest Quick hitters: requests for RPAs in SPx, Original Six centennial sets buzz, and living-set/gamified ideas for families Recorded Live Sept 27, 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 shifts from chat-fueled fireworks to a nuts-and-bolts look at how modern hockey cards get made. We dig into why players sometimes miss checklists, how budget and foiling choices shape designs, balancing beloved inserts (Jambalaya, Platinum Portraits) against over-saturation, and what it takes to engineer the “next PMG.” We also touch on PWHL product plans and why thoughtful innovation matters more than ever. Highlights Live-room energy: 200+ in chat, quick nods to a Marc-André Fleury “swan song” moment and a Barkov knee news blip What companies can actually do for collectors: concrete, collector-first thinking from the product side Checklist realities: autographs, game-used, licensing/approvals, and why “just add Player X” isn't simple Cost vs wow-factor: spectrum deco foil, high-gloss choices, and why some designs get cut to hit budgets Insert strategy: keeping Jambalaya/Platinum Portraits special while avoiding annual overuse and fatigue Designing a new chase: how “Liquid Gold” became a true insert hit (tough odds, no parallels) and the blueprint for future chases PWHL roadmap: building excitement without copy-pasting NBA/WNBA formulas; fresh mechanics for a new audience Family/on-ramp ideas: hobby “quests,” living-set vibes, and gamified projects that bring kids into collecting Player-collector lens: why team/player collectors still want firsts (e.g., a legend's first Jambalaya) even if the theme returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Beckett discusses the joys of receiving and opening mail packages filled with sports cards and collectibles. He shares stories about items received from various sources like card shows, auctions, and trades, including a special autographed card sent by a friend. Dr. Beckett also reflects on his approach to sports card collecting, tributes to celebrities, and the evolving landscape of card products from companies like Panini and Upper Deck. 00:24 Mail Day Reflections 01:10 Buying and Selling Habits 01:53 Unexpected Mail Surprises 03:03 Tributes and Autographs 05:25 Product Reviews and Impressions 10:04 Collecting Strategies and Advice
On this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, Brett sits down with Mike Phillips, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Upper Deck.Mike has spent 25 years shaping one of the most iconic brands in the hobby. From his early days managing a card shop to creating some of the most legendary parallels at Fleer Skybox, Mike brings a rare perspective on innovation, competition, and building products that stand the test of time.He shares stories behind sets like Essential Credentials and Fleer Brilliants, reflects on the launch of Exquisite, and talks about what keeps him motivated after a lifetime in the industry.If you've ever opened an Upper Deck pack, chased a parallel, or wondered how the best products get made, this is an episode you won't want to miss.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Mike: | LinkedIn | Upper Deck
All Out is this Saturday, September 20th live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are breaking down the stacked card including the high-stakes AEW World Championship bout between Hangman Adam Page and Kyle Fletcher, the wild return of Eddie Kingston facing off against Big Bill, the dream team comeback of Adam Copeland & Christian Cage against FTR, Mercedes Mone defending the TBS Championship against Riho, and the hotly anticipated showdown between Mark Briscoe and MJF. Plus, Kris Statlander stops by to talk about her journey back to the AEW Women's World Championship picture, her four-way title shot against Timeless Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, and Tekla, and why 2025 has become her “reformation year”! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by Upper Deck's resident DC Teen Hero expert (he even hosted an SDCC panel about them) T.J. Shevlin to celebrate Dre's birthday with a special stand-alone episode on his favorite character, Tim Drake (Robin III if you're nasty)!There's a lot to unpack about the Bat Family's middle child, so let's all have an impressively long solo comic, finally get some pants on that kid, and hit people in the head with a metal stick, as we take a look at the oft-ignored, yet incredibly significant, sidekick of the DC Universe.And, of course, don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro2 or @heytherejeffro) and T.J. (@strsmydestination) on the socials, and have a nerdy day!
Mama Breaks' Stephanie Garcia joins Cody to talk about the most hyped new releases in pop culture & entertainment cards on the latest episode of The Breakdown! Stephanie & Cody preview the latest Star Wars Chrome Sapphire offering and why Topps decided to go the more traditional route for this year's set. Plus, with so many highly anticipated pop culture & entertainment sets on the horizon, they break down the most hyped sets and why a brand new superhero box could be the best value of any entertainment product in the hobby. Watch this video on Sports Cards Nonsense YouTube channel and subscribe! - https://youtu.be/n82z1bp3SEg Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of all the latest releases & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com
On this week's Arcade, Chugs and Uno get pummeled in Silksong and also give us a taste of what Borderlands 4 has to offer with a deeper dive coming next week. Then the boys keep the party going with Nintendo's 40th anniversary celebration for Super Mario Bros. featuring a Direct stacked with a ton of new Mario games coming down the pipe, a new Yoshi game, Metroid Prime 4, Fire Emblem, a bunch of Pokémon announcements, and more.And speaking of anniversaries, the boys cap off the show with a little Playstation trivia challenge face off in honor of the PS1's 30th anniversary. 2025 AEW Monumental Authenticated by Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/45wlFGN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The “Inevitable” Ace Austin talks about making his AEW debut against Ricochet on Collision, how a decade of grinding on the indies prepared him for the big stage, and why joining AEW was the perfect next chapter. He shares stories from his early days training with the Wild Samoans, the crazy times at Wrestling REVOLVER, and the global experiences in AAA and New Japan Pro Wrestling that shape his style. Ace also opens up about joining Bullet Club, his longtime tag partner Chris Bey, and the moment he knew he was ready to bet on himself. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. 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
Collector Eugene Hu joins us this week in a long overdue third podcast appearance, to give his thoughts on where the Hobby is right now.We talk about trends, about what non-sports can learn from sports, the National, Topps and Upper Deck, and a whole lot more. It's always a great conversation when Eugene comes to play, and this time is no different. Bang Bang indeed, Enjoy!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 CardPodcast – find his show here; https://open.spotify.com/show/2T5nysLpxbK2ZpRrgcCO8I
AEW referee Rick Knox shares incredible stories from his 28-year journey in professional wrestling. He talks about his indie wrestling roots in SoCal and his long history with The Young Bucks, his legendary run in PWG, and his most memorable moments in AEW including Sting's unforgettable retirement match and filming BTE skits! Rick also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Anarchy in the Arena, the reality behind being AEW's “tag team specialist” referee, and how a surprise contract offer from The Bucks changed his life forever. Plus, Rick explains referee bumps in AEW, and reveals why persistence and kindness are the secret ingredients behind his three decades in pro wrestling. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. 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