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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