Shohei keeps the spotlight — and Topps 2025 Basketball lands in shops.The World Series is set and the hobby’s heating up. This week we break down the FBI’s NBA player arrests, new WNBA Downtowns, Randy Johnson’s autograph rule, Shohei Ohtani’s postseason and shoe-in-a-card, plus Topps’ golden return to NBA cards.
Story Links:
NBA Players: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4193056894343969
WNBA Downtowns: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1769ibBft2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Randy Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1134957474943925
Shohei Highlights: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9TeW1kXDW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AG9SQ1DSt/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17hVPiE1A9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Topps Basketball Gold: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCeRYpjrlG/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-2025-26-basketball-rookies/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-basketball-2025-26-collectors-guide/
Because every card has a story.
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LeBron opens Topps NBA packs — can Panini’s Manga inserts keep up?
Episode 176 dives into the first licensed NBA showdown in 15 years — Topps vs Panini. LeBron opens Topps packs for the first time in over a decade, while Panini’s Prizm Black Manga inserts set social media on fire. We break down what this means for collectors, plus the latest in hobby news from debut patches to Ohtani’s diamond-studded auto.
Story Links: LeBron Topps Pack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4LBYjjtMd/ Panini Black Manga: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPZF9IGjVoG/ Home Court Inserts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4mEzXCVjc/ NBA Debut Patches: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1Rr1Gjul1/ $20.9M Collector Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO8qP4fCYTM/ Labubu Cards: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aw2qzT8Q9/ Ohtani Diamond Icons: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPyneNzEY3y/ Customer Hits: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0C90TjXjG/
Because every card has a story. #TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting
Wemby’s first Spurs auto, a $1M bounty chase, and Disney’s Mint debut.
A wild week in the hobby — from Giannis’ $1,000,000 bounty for the LeBron-Curry-KD Triple Auto, to Black Label sales and Russell Wilson’s crash, to Topps’ new “Three Kings” program and Disney’s first Mint Collection. We finish strong with the comeback we’ve all been waiting for: Topps Basketball is officially back.
In this episode:
Dylan Harper’s “naive eye” viral clip
Karl-Anthony Towns’ hobby YouTube series
The greatest Star Wars card ever
$1M LeBron-Curry-KD bounty
BGS Black Label boom
Russell Wilson’s market crash
Topps “Three Kings” program
Disney Mint Collection 2025
Topps Basketball returns — Wemby auto, All Kings, Tatum 1/1
Story Links: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4328305270782512 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcZG0DkmJ5/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1133298022099252 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhEXayDgz9/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPhW_ddjyYk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfLRpfjPtl/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjkupnjhRd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjQPdsDPsD/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1242982551204413 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPeV9ExDjlp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DPez8UJErTk/
Because every card has a story.
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Are Golden Mirror autos the ultimate Topps Update chase? The Griffey’s GPK Auto - Is the Kid’s GPK the Best of the GPKs?Episode 174 is loaded with October heat: Topps debuts Golden Mirror autos in Update Series, Ian Happ literally throws cash to Cubs fans, Trout drops viral pre-game wisdom, Griffey pops up in Garbage Pail Kids, Snorlax gets the spotlight, PSA raises grading fees, and Cal Raleigh sets a new hobby high.In this episode:Mike Trout’s viral pre-game adviceIan Happ’s $200 Wrigley tossGolden Mirror autograph debut in Topps UpdateKen Griffey Jr Garbage Pail Kids autoSnorlax’s most iconic Pokémon cardsCollector completes 10-year set chasePSA raises grading pricesCal Raleigh record card saleStory Links:Trout’s advice: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPCHbZkjrgY/Ian Happ $200 toss: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNKPsNDWrT/Golden Mirror autos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMVyuajgmP/Griffey Garbage Pail Kids auto: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPB31dvjbwK/Snorlax spotlight: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPjo-LEq8n/10-year set chase: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJtskBDc50/PSA price hike: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/sports-cards/psa-to-increase-grading-prices-turnaround-timesCal Raleigh record sale: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Yof6e3Qvz/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting
Episode 173 brings the heat: Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone, Mike Trout joins the 400 HR club, and the MLB playoff bracket is here. PSA expands into video games, while Bowman Chrome dominates sales history and drops its wildest crossover yet — Garbage Pail Kids autos.
In this episode:
Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone
Mike Trout’s 400th HR milestone
MLB playoff bracket watch
PSA acquires Wata Games
Bowman Chrome dominates sales charts
Bowman GPK autographs debut
Topps Chrome Collector’s Guide
Story Links:
Frozone signing: Facebook
Mike Trout 400 HR: Instagram
MLB Playoff Bracket: MLB
PSA buys Wata: Action Network
Bowman Chrome sales: Instagram
Bowman GPK autos: Facebook
Collector’s Guide: Topps
Because every card has a story.
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Episode 172 opens on a solemn note as we reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk — a moment that marks time for many. From there, we head into hobby news: SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-orders, Topps’ first-ever Dune Chrome trading cards, the multi-million-dollar Star Wars collection auction, and Leaf debuting its first-ever game-used patches.
In this episode:
Remembering Charlie Kirk
SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-orders
Topps Dune Chrome trading cards
$7M Star Wars collection auction
Leaf debuts game-used patches
Story Links:
SlabHaus Luxe Max: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMztOHxsslw/?igsh=MXdoMHo3c3I3Znk2Yg%3D%3D
Topps Dune Chrome: https://nerdist.com/article/topps-dune-chrome-2024-trading-cards-exclusive-reveal/
Star Wars auction: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN6mimajVua/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Leaf patches: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOll2hZDYQH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Because every card has a story.
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Welcome to Episode 170 of the Talking Shop Podcast. Josh and Michael dive into the latest headlines shaking up the hobby:
Mike Trout clears up a modern error card that collectors have been buzzing about.
Topps cancels its 2025 NFL product after Cam Ward signs with Fanatics.
Dave & Adam’s predict soccer’s big boom post-2026 World Cup.
The Jordan x Kobe Exquisite Dual Logoman 1/1 passes $6.1M with days left to go.
One grade difference that swings hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Juan Soto gets his own Garbage Pail Kids card.
Shotaro Morii’s first Bowman Chrome is coming.
Back to the Future shows up in Leaf cards.
Plus: ping pong balls, Jameis Winston, and Crazy Stat of the Week.
🔗 Stories we covered:
Because every card has a story.
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Recorded August 11, 2025 — Episode #169 of the Talking Shop Podcast delivers another wild ride through the world of sports cards and collectibles.
In this episode:
Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint: How does an NFL QB’s name end up on a Pokémon card?
Wedding Day Serial Number Collection: Love, commitment… and cardboard.
Russell Wilson Booed at WWE SummerSlam: Why the crowd turned on Russ at MetLife.
Jelly Roll’s First Trading Card: Fresh off his WWE debut.
Colorado Buffaloes 1-of-1 Recruiting Cards: Deion Sanders blends style and strategy.
Green Day x Garbage Pail Kids Collab: Punk rock meets parody art.
Topps Chrome Boxing Returns: First boxing set since 1951, officially licensed by multiple promotions.
Hobby Innovation Spotlight: M1NT Case G1 grading and HeyStack Cards.
Whether you’re a hardcore collector or just card-curious, you’ll find something to rip into here.
📌 Links to Stories: Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint → https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122134397264416293 Wedding Day Serial Number Collection → https://www.facebook.com/100064780388234/posts/1194355336067135/ Russell Wilson Booed at SummerSlam → https://www.si.com/nfl/russell-wilson-booed-wwe-sumerslam Jelly Roll’s First Trading Card → https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1192814972887838 Colorado Buffaloes 1-of-1 Recruiting Cards → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8MTsMsY3R/ Green Day x Garbage Pail Kids → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-qAFnuahc/ Topps Chrome Boxing → https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1195163139319688 M1NT Case G1 Grading → https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM_KG4LBeV-/ HeyStack Cards → https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0sdwRMdNT/
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Josh has made it back from Chicago and tells all in this Monday evening version of the Talking Shop Podcast
This week on Episode #167 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we’re breaking down the release of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball — the rookies, the chases, the hits, and the art. We’re also unpacking the week’s wildest stories, from fake memorabilia busts to real Pokémon gold.
In This Episode:
🔹 Opening Rip: A Coldplay concert turns into a corporate scandal, and a collector gets a surprise Cooper Flagg auto with his Uber Eats delivery.
🔹 New in the Shop: Josh gives the lowdown on what’s hitting the shelves at Grand Slam this week.
🔹 Hobby News:
$350M worth of counterfeit memorabilia exposed https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/sports-memorabilia-dealer-admits-to-counterfeiting-over-350-million-in-gear-after-police-raid-warehouses/
Pokémon collector lists all 31 1st Edition booster boxes for $6M https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122132970068416293
Mickey Mouse outsells Michael Jordan. For real. https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQKeTVgEGm/
PSA 8 to PSA 10? One card, two very different results https://www.instagram.com/p/DMHgbUwOzYf/
Scottie Scheffler’s SI For Kids RC sells for $1,000 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMX1MY-z0PO/
Legendary artist Takashi Murakami’s 3-copy insert drops in Topps Chrome 2025 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQOglhx02q/
Full breakdown on this year’s Chrome release: https://www.beckett.com/news/2025-topps-chrome-baseball-cards/
🔹 Crazy Stat of the Week: Coming off the Murakami chase… we’ve got a stat that'll make you rethink your next rip.
💬 Drop your hottest take in the comments: Who’s the most overrated rookie auto this year?
🎧 Subscribe, review, and tell a friend — because every card has a story.
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Welcome to Episode #166 of the Talking Shop Podcast — recorded July 14, 2025.
This week, we’re unpacking everything from Dana White’s entry into the hobby to eBay’s new auction experiment that’s got collectors buzzing. We’re also talking about record-breaking UFC sales, hilarious inscriptions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone, and what really matters when it comes to slabs.
In This Episode:
⚖️ eBay tests final-minute auction extensions 🖊️ Witt & Caglianone’s inscriptions steal the show 💪 Dana White shows off his PSA 10 starting lineup 💰 Ilia Topuria’s UFC 1/1 sells for $101,000 🌟 Topps surprises Wish kids with 1/1s + All-Star Game invites 📈 Cards vs. Stocks: who actually won this year? 📉 A hard look at post-boom crash comps 🔍 PSA 10 vs. SGC 10 vs. BGS 9.5: Bo Nix by the numbers 🏀 SGC Gold Label MJ rookie headed to auction 📦 Best Buy starts taking PSA submissions 🤼 Kevin Owens’ WWE autos are completely unhinged (in the best way) ⚽ And a Lamine Yamal net card goes for $86K
Because every card has a story.
Dana White joins the hobby: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7yJdwOh0K/
Topuria UFC 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL6mQ2UOy_O/
eBay auction changes: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8N9AvM-fG/
Bobby & Jac inscriptions: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxyW3JuMKbU/
Make-A-Wish All-Star 1/1s: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-FiPFO4Pd/
Cards vs. Stocks: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLtNq3Qs3X1/
Post-boom crash comps: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLz5XOtvcHJ/
Bo Nix slab value breakdown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL0UJpASNNB/
MJ SGC Gold Label: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7fSWVxWvl/
Best Buy & PSA: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL-_fd9s3Bv/
Kevin Owens WWE autos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA_OJfux4_/
Lamine Yamal net card: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-g4T3RGYh/
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Welcome to Episode #165 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded July 7, 2025.
This week, we start with a real-world hobby reality check: a local shop owner catches a thief stealing Garbage Pail Kids packs, reminding us that theft in the hobby doesn’t just hit shops—it hits families. We share thoughts on shop security, boundaries, and protecting your community.
In Hobby News:
A 2016 Studio Kobe Bryant “From Downtown” PSA 10 sells for a record $8,700, nearly doubling in a year.
A 1997 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Records Collection BGS 9.5 sets a record at $5,400.
Van Gogh Pikachu becomes the most graded Pokémon card ever, surpassing Base Set Charizard, with prices up 344% in a year.
Topps drops a Breaker’s Delight Pack rip with @notsam.
A young collector goes viral with a $20,000 case, sparking discussions about youth in the hobby.
We ask: If you could rip a box with any athlete, who would it be?
We also debate a post asking, “Which masterpiece are you choosing?” and dig into what “grail cards” really mean for collectors.
Plenty to break down this week—because every card has a story.
Welcome to Episode #164 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 30, 2025.This week, we’re getting ready for the biggest week in the hobby: The National. We share how we’re prepping, what we’re looking forward to, and tips if you’re making the trip.Josh also recaps the South Carolina Card Show in Columbia, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why local shows still matter.In Hobby News:Topps Chrome UFC drops just as Jon Jones retires. Will the set pop, or is the hobby waiting to see if he comes back?A supermarket mystery box delivers a 1/1 Elly De La Cruz, proving retail can still hit.Topps Dynasty release week brings big cards, including a Paul Skenes RPA 1/1.Carlos Alcaraz’s 1/1 tennis card sells for $222,000, setting a men’s tennis card record.Messi’s base rookie card nearly doubles in a year, raising the question: Which modern base rookies could follow?Topps’ All Kings insert set heats up with 1/1s of Bobby Witt Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr.Plenty to unpack as we head into July—because every card has a story.Links from the Episode:Topps Chrome UFC drop: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXs8E-REGh/Elly De La Cruz 1/1 mystery box pull: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdQktxSVxV/Topps Dynasty Paul Skenes RPA 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaYcIqgv7f/Carlos Alcaraz record tennis card sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLaUOsjR_74/Messi Mega Cracks rookie sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc-2r2s_tD/Bobby Witt Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLfuMufTeSH/Ken Griffey Jr. All Kings 1/1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLYiKdgyRF_/📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a live break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #TheNational #ToppsDynasty #EllyDeLaCruz #JonJones #UFC #Messi #TennisCards #HobbyNews #CardCollecting
Welcome to Episode #163 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 23, 2025.This week we’re asking the big question: Who’s doing it better—Topps or Magic: The Gathering?With Topps Chrome Marvel pulling in big numbers and MTG rolling out collabs with Final Fantasy, The Last Airbender, Lord of the Rings, and even Marvel on the horizon, it’s clear both brands are chasing pop culture dominance. But which one is connecting with collectors—and the market—more effectively?Also in this episode:Saying goodbye to Panini’s NBA run as the Finals wrap upRoyals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino loses track of his own home runShohei Ohtani returns to the mound, throwing gasThe 1/1 Rock & Stone Cold dual auto finally surfacesJac Caglianone announces himself with two MLB homersAnd yes, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in a WWE ring might actually be happeningPlus, we take stock of Fanatics Fest—the cards, the cameos, and whether this event raised the bar for the National.Let’s break it all down—because every card has a story.Links from the Episode:NBA Finals wrap-up: https://www.google.com/search?q=nba+finals#sie=m;/g/11xd4f84gb;3;/m/05jvx;dt;fp;1;;;Vinnie Pasquantino home run confusion: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpZDsExQa2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DK5viw0MBjM/Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1356177645848458/Rock & Stone Cold 1/1 auto pulled: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1154481676721168&set=a.638069135029094Jac Caglianone debut: https://www.facebook.com/reel/738971648598800/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1862430307946564/Brady vs. Manning in the WWE (??): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1454801952356652/Topps Chrome Marvel & MTG comparisons: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLJK3K1vLc-/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1412297813345319Fanatics Fest highlights: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLK2Kc1OCGF/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLLC_HPMIPJ/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLLrbCxOU_u/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLIFnq5uapM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DLFwlZnMH0x/📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChromeMarvel #MTG #PopCultureCards #FanaticsFest #WrestlingCards #SportsCards #ShoheiOhtani #HobbyNews #JacCaglianone #Panini #NBAFinals
Welcome to Episode #162 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 16, 2025 — where we cover the latest hobby headlines, viral moments, and the decisions collectors face every week.
In this episode, we kick things off with Bruce the Bat Dog getting called up to the Nationals for a one-game MLB debut. It’s baseball and golden retrievers—what’s more American than that?
Then, just in time for Father’s Day, a viral post makes the rounds: a wife completely loses it after finding out her husband spent thousands on sports cards. It’s funny until it’s… kind of real.
In Hobby News, we cover:
The GameStop–PSA acquisition rumor that turned out to be false
Logan Paul’s first WWE trading card — a 1/1 dual auto with John Cena
Jac Caglianone joining a live break after his Superfractor gets pulled
A fresh look at the ongoing online breakers vs. card shop debate
And a collector building a full stadium-themed card collection
We close the episode with our main story: a viral grading decision tree that walks through when it actually makes sense to grade a card. If you’ve ever second-guessed sending something in, this one’s for you.
👇 What’s your approach—grade it, or leave it raw? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
📌 Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🐶 Bruce the Bat Dog: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1150851530392920 📰 PSA + GameStop Rumor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2GgHusGRw 🎴 Logan Paul 1/1 WWE Card: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1147787407390595 📺 Jac Caglianone Superfractor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKaTlT8tMQB 🏟️ Stadium Card Collection: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK4zDHtti01 📊 Online Breakers vs. Shops Clip: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1180124317250449
📍 Visit Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 🛒 Shop or join a live break: https://www.grandslambreaksrockhill.com 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd | Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5
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Welcome to Episode #161 of the Talking Shop Podcast — your weekly dive into the stories, surprises, and shifts shaping the sports card world.This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Series 2, which is getting a full-on rework. From First Pitch cards to Signature Tunes inserts, Topps seems ready to give Series 2 its own spotlight.Also on the docket:Topps scaling back rookie cards in 2025 — why they’re doing it, and how it changes the gameA $97,000 Bo Nix 1/1 sale — smart buy or hobby heat check?Wemby’s Flawless Logoman pulled — we reactLinkin Park trading cards?!And the unforgettable 1/1 Sister Sobiek Allen & Ginter pullPlus, we round it out with recent shop hits, a look into the vault, and a Crazy Stat of the Week that puts stadium pricing in perspective.👇 Got thoughts on Topps’ rookie card changes or Series 2’s new direction? Drop them in the comments!📍 Visit Us at Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 🕒 Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, comment, and share — and remember: every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsSeries2 #RookieCards #SportsCards #Wemby #LinkinParkCards #CardCollecting
GameStop is going all-in on cards, and Walmart is launching live breaks. What does this mean for the future of the hobby? This week, the guys break it all down—from retail shifts to record-breaking card pulls.
In this episode: 🔹 GameStop pivots to trading cards—smart play or red flag? 🔹 Walmart teams up with We The Hobby for live breaks 🔹 MLB pitcher Justin Steele pulls a monster NFL hit 🔹 Shohei Ohtani’s 1/1 Anime Bowman card surfaces 🔹 Caitlin Clark PSA 9 vs PSA 8—what’s driving the premium? 🔹 Wemby, Jokic, LeBron Triple Logoman sells for $348K 🔹 New K-Zone cards debut in Topps Series 2—swing and a miss? 🔹 MLB Legends + Presidents = Dual Auto Cards?! 🔹 UFC joins the Debut Patch program 🔹 Pete Rose, Ian Poulter, and a few surprises along the way...
Plus, what’s new in the shop, big hits from the vault, and a crazy stat to wrap it all up.
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This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys are diving into one of the strangest hobby headlines yet: the new Pope gets his own Topps Now card—and it already has a print run of over 100,000. Is this the most bizarre release in Topps Now history?Plus, big hobby stories this week: 🔥 The $1.1M Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch 1/1 card is now on display at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. ✍️ A prospect named Will Simpson signs his 1st Bowman auto as “Homer Simpson”—you can’t make this stuff up. 🧾 PSA launches “Assisted Submission” for first-time graders—will it make submitting easier? 🏆 Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are reinstated by MLB. Could Cooperstown finally come calling?The guys also catch up on life, talk NBA Playoffs, and—as always—break down what’s new in the shop, share some hits from the vault, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #ToppsNow #PaulSkenes #PeteRose #NBAPlayoffs #PSA #HobbyNews #CardCollecting #TheHobby
In this week’s episode of Talking Shop, Josh and Michael return to the mic after a wild week—complete with a Rock Hill earthquake, another ruthless one-star Google review, and a fresh round of Shedeur Sanders drama.
The guys break down the biggest hobby headlines, including: 🏈 Topps officially takes over NFL cards starting in 2026—who’s first on your chase list? 🔥 2025 Bowman release week brings major hobby buzz: Red Rookie Redemptions, new Spotlight inserts, and a deep prospect pool. 🎤 Industry Conference chatter: what’s the real takeaway from insiders this time? ⚾ PSA follows up the Tom Brady signing with Bo Jackson—are high-end signings becoming a new collector trend?
Plus, what’s new in the shop, our favorite hits from the vault, and a crazy stat to end the show. Welcome to Talking Shop—because every card has a story!
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The Guys Debate Vacation Spots, Panini’s Power Moves, and If SI Got It Right Picking Baseball’s Iconic Cards
This week on Talking Shop, Josh and Michael catch up after vacation and tackle some BIG hobby headlines: 🏖️ Best and worst places for family vacations—and do you collect while traveling? 🏈 Patrick Mahomes returns to Panini—what does this mean for NFL collectors? 🐐 Tom Brady’s autograph prices are out of control. Would you pay $4,000 for a ticket? 📉 Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft drop—what’s next for his card market? ⚾ Sports Illustrated lists the defining baseball cards of each generation—do the guys agree? Plus: What’s new in the shop, hits from the vault, and a crazy stat you won't believe!
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