Did PSA really bump 9s to 10s after buying them back? And is Ohtani breaking the hobby again?
PSA is in the hot seat after collectors uncover a pattern of PSA 9s turning into PSA 10s only after PSA buys the slabs back. We break down the evidence, Nat Turner’s response, and what this means for grading trust. Plus — a $315K One Piece card, Pete Alonso to the Orioles, minis in Chrome, Ohtani’s record-breaking logoman, an F1 grail, Burrow’s Pokémon revelation, and TAG x COMC.
In this episode:
PSA grading controversy
One Piece $315K trophy card
Pete Alonso’s first Orioles card
Allen & Ginter x Breaking Bad
Shohei Ohtani Gold Logoman 1/1
Max Verstappen F1 relic
Leaf Holiday set
Joe Burrow’s favorite Pokémon
TAG x COMC partnership
Story Links: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQBDHCpA3/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIzFtrkopq/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5JLMpkeOp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSA-gxPEuHk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5FcvpEV34/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1303980751771259&set=a.638069135029094&type=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRh5wzJkRnT/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGYDkpEqiL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD833rEu8P/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR663rsjQUH/
Because every card has a story.
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The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story. Episode 182 brings heat from every angle: Darth Vader claiming a $95M jackpot, a CGC 9.0 Superman #1 found in an attic, a PSA 10 Gengar traded for $30K at GameStop, Chrome NBA’s wild Dutch Auction sellout, Emma Roberts creating a bounty card, Messi Kaboom fireworks, SGC’s worrying trend, and a Mahomes Gold Vinyl finally pulled after eight years. Plus Marvel’s insane autograph checklist and Topps’ new superhero insert.
Topics: • Darth Vader jackpot claim • $9.12M Superman #1 attic discovery • PSA 10 Gengar $30K GameStop trade-in • Brady card inconsistencies • Emma Roberts A&G bounty • Chrome NBA Dutch Auction • Messi Kaboom surge • SGC decline concerns • Mahomes Gold Vinyl pull • Snype shutdown • Cena BAPE 1/1 • Marvel Chrome mega checklist • Alter Egos inserts
Story Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRrU2oFDPIc/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRS2ODgkmQa/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122142946886416293&set=a.122098785428416293&type=3&mibextid=%20wwXIfr&rdid=2cKJX3daRbzJD84C https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense/permalink/1762789184705742/?rdid=ZBoBr7O3oPVHm7SY https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxpmwpks53/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DR2cnoHE-vt/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVEU6OCafC/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvfxmAjR-B/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp74zyDjtU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRdNMLYEofX/?igsh=aXgxeXBnZnc2dGQx https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1291881336314534&set=a.638069141695760&type=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRhpysyjioX/?igsh=amM4MTJlZjVtOWRj https://www.instagram.com/p/DRsT6mSE0Wz/?img_index=1&igsh=dXZhZWpkN3Vvem9u
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A huge week in the hobby: eBay drops its new in-app Price Guide, Prizm Football releases its final licensed NFL set ever, and non-sport continues to explode with Pixar, Marvel, and Elsa autos outpacing top prospects. Plus: a viral baseball debate, a wedding-day grail card, and a collector who had Barry Sanders sign a 1997 PMG Red.The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story.
Topics:
Caleb Boushley’s 1/1 wedding gift
Could you get a hit in 100 MLB ABs?
Fake Deion Sanders cards at ComplexCon
Cam Schlittler $29.4K Superfractor sale
Jokic Joker Prizm hits $20K
GameStop Trade Anything Day
Pixar & Marvel first looks
Elsa Sapphire vs. Cooper Flagg debate
Barry Sanders signs PMG Red
Final licensed Prizm Football
eBay Price Guide launches
Story Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQzuADyErXa/?igsh=MWxrOXl5Znk0dXRkZg%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRK8zREE103/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRtGrZkRVN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRKlePvCZ9n/?igsh=MXRuaXdhdzR6cHZhaw%3D%3D&img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRQmDMmDaa1/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRMkVXPjvb6/ https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/first-buzz-2025-topps-pixar-gold-trading-cards/ https://www.blowoutcards.com/blog/first-buzz-2025-topps-chrome-marvel-studios-trading-cards/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2cUOVEldG/?img_index=1&igsh=emF4ajdqNHA3YjI5 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRObb3fEljN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmcsaKkbam/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRPkO4qjbm_/
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Is Snype the next Whatnot? And can Wild Card actually take down Panini?
Snype is officially live — and Wild Card just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Panini. The guys break down what both moves mean for the hobby. Plus, Cody Rhodes’ toy obsession, PSA ends Funko POP grading, a record-breaking $268K Luke Skywalker sale, and the missing Yamamoto grail card.
In this episode:
Snype platform launches live
Wild Card sues Panini
$268K Star Wars Luke Skywalker sale
PSA ends Funko POP! grading
Cody Rhodes’ toy collection goes viral
Yamamoto Rookie Debut Patch Auto + 1/1 triple auto
Josh’s Crazy Stat of the Week
Story Links:
Snype: https://snype.com/
Star Wars Record Sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSJBEnkeak/
Yamamoto 1/1 Triple Auto: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1271898848312783
PSA Discontinues Funko POP Grading: https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15396/psa-discontinues-funko-pop-grading-heres-what-to-know
Cody Rhodes Toy Collection: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQnAOUICNtI/
Because every card has a story.
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Chrome NBA is officially back — and MJ’s coating debate is suddenly relevant again.Topps Chrome NBA returns after 16 years and the hobby is buzzing. Plus, a new MJ Finest sale has reignited the great coating debate. We break down Murakami’s posting, a 1,000-pack Topps giveaway, Debut Patch previews, Trout’s dip, and Skenes’ surge — plus the wildest Opening Rip we’ve had in months.Because every card has a story.Topics:Final U.S. penny trading cardCody Rhodes chase promoYamamoto’s dramatic photo cardMJ coating debateMurakami postedTopps 1,000 pack giveawayDebut Patch previewChrme NBA returnsBuy-low Trout?Skenes’ market spikeStory Links (all URLs): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1282458560590145&id=100064780388234 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1514910322873158 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQkS7U0kjgT/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9fdIFgNZK/ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1395293088622105&id=100044242815620 https://www.si.com/collectibles/topps-is-giving-away-1-000-packs-of-cards-to-one-lucky-collector https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7udFOEh91/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ65_TDjllG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmTs6KErPv/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAs5HCkm_E/#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5174751315361792
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
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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:
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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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🎙 Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story.
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
🎧 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation—because every card has a story.
#TalkingShopPodcast #CardGrading #PSARumors #LoganPaul #WWECards #HobbyNews #SportsCards #BruceTheBatDog