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Stacking Slabs
Hosted by Brett McGrath · EN
Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.
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Card Ladder Confidential Episode #20: Wemby Hype, Million Dollar Cards, and the Psychology of Repricing
1w ago01:07:43Tap to summarizeA million dollar Josh Allen card.A nearly $200K Wemby Gold Refractor.A Dennis Rodman PMG Green pushing nearly $350K.The hobby keeps moving higher. But what is really happening underneath the surface?In Episode 20 of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to break down the latest Premier Auction and the conversations collectors are having right now.The discussion explores:• Why the Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto created mixed reactions• Whether Victor Wembanyama has already reached all-time collectability status• How monster sales impact collector psychology• The difference between broad market strength and concentrated conviction• Why transparency around private sales matters• The role cultural impact plays in long-term collectabilityThe crew also discuss the tension between legacy cards and manufactured modern concepts, the sustainability of current pricing, and why certain cards still feel undervalued despite historic importance.If you care about collector behavior, category shifts, and the stories behind the prices, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsGet 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 Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Passion to Profession: Building Sports Cards Live One Saturday at a Time with Jeremy Lee
1w ago00:56:49Tap to summarizeJeremy Lee has become one of the most trusted voices in sports card media.But before Sports Cards Live became a Saturday night destination for collectors, Jeremy was balancing a career in finance while building relationships, studying the hobby, and creating content because he loved the cards.In this conversation, Jeremy shares the full story behind Sports Cards Live, the growth of his auction coverage content, and the mindset shift that helped him turn hobby passion into full-time work.We also discuss: Why relationships became the foundation of his business The pressure and uncertainty of becoming a full-time creator What consistency has taught him about community The evolution of hobby media and trust The creation of Hobby Spectrum Why Pops and Comps became a 400-page passion project The role psychology plays in collecting and market behavior This episode is for anyone thinking about building something in the hobby.Collectors. Creators. Operators.Jeremy opens up about all of it.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The WNBA Card Podcast: Season 5 Building the Future of Women’s Sports Cards with Great Lakes Trading Card Co. [Live Recording]
1w ago00:57:26Tap to summarizeSeason 5 of The WNBA Card Podcast starts with a live recording from Saint Paul at the All Women’s Sports Card Expo hosted by Great Lakes Trading Card Co.Katelyn sits down with Spencer from Great Lakes to talk about what’s happening in the women’s sports card market right now and why this moment feels different.They discuss: Building a hobby shop centered around community Why women’s sports collectors operate differently The rise of PWHL cards and niche collecting Why legends still matter in women’s sports The future of women’s sports card shows What today’s collectors are chasing Why accessibility and representation matter in hobby spaces The episode also includes live audience Q&A covering Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Olivia Miles, rookie card trends, and the future of women’s sports collecting.This conversation is about more than cards.It’s about building spaces where collectors feel seen.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastFollow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram 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 Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Booked to Last Episode: WrestleMania Patch Chaos, Cena Bounties, and the Future of Wrestling Card Collecting
1w ago01:41:19Tap to summarizeThe wrestling card market keeps moving faster.Adam and Ryan break down the fallout from the Randy Orton WrestleMania Patch Auto sale and the reaction across the hobby after Randy himself responded publicly.They discuss why these patch autos are becoming wrestling card versions of Logomans and what the John Cena WrestleMania Patch Auto might ultimately sell for.The conversation also explores: Why WWE’s current rookie call-up system feels “sink or swim” Brock Lesnar’s return and the impact on Oba Femi Sapphire vs. Logofractor vs. Royalty Why relationships drive the hobby more than people realize The emotional side of grail card acquisitions Plus, Mike from MC Sports Cards joins the show to discuss consigning high-end wrestling cards, building trust in the hobby, and why wrestling cards are entering a new era.A loaded episode centered around wrestling, collecting, relationships, and the moments that make this hobby stick with you.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The Football Card Podcast #48: The Future of Football Card Culture Starts Here
2w ago01:24:36Tap to summarizePack and Brett open the show talking about the NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event and why moments like this matter for the future of football cards. From Caleb Downs sitting with Ryan Johnson talking cards to the growing connection between athletes and collectors, this conversation explores where the hobby is heading and why storytelling around players is becoming part of the product itself. The guys also debate the value of game-used shields versus identifiable patches, discuss how they organize their collections, react to big recent sales from Card Ladder, and talk through why Topps Chrome Football feels different this time around. Plus: Daryl “Moose” Johnston nostalgia Zach Thomas PMGs Micah Parsons Black Finite prices Marshall Faulk Topps Chrome Superfractor Cam Ward Gold Prizm rookie speculation Colts and Bears schedule reactions The psychology behind football card organization If you collect football cards with intention, this episode is for you.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff.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 PatreonSign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Show Season Survival Guide with Kevin Randall (@DaCaptain37): Buying Strong, Selling Smart, and Avoiding Regret
2w ago01:00:09Tap to summarizeShow season is here.Fanatics Fest. The National. Midwest Monster. Local shows packed wall to wall.The energy around cards feels different right now.In this conversation, Brett sits down with Kevin Randall (@DaCaptain37) to talk through the realities of operating in the current market as both a collector and dealer.They discuss: Why rare goat cards continue to separate from the market The danger of treating every monster sale like a category reset Why hesitation at shows can cost you the card The growing divide between online and in-person deals How Kevin prepares inventory ahead of summer show season The emotional side of moving PC cards Why collectors need a game plan before entering Fanatics Fest or The National The difference between consolidating and escalating Why “comps” are no longer enough for rare cards This episode is filled with tactical advice for collectors heading into the busiest stretch of the hobby calendar.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Monster Sales and the Psychology of Category Repricing
2w ago00:26:47Tap to summarizeWhat happens after a monster sale hits your category?Not just the headline.Not the screenshots.Not the dopamine.What happens inside the minds of collectors?In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett breaks down the psychology behind category repricing through the lens of the Randy Orton WrestleMania Patch Auto sale and why these moments impact collectors far beyond the final hammer price.This conversation explores: Why collectors react emotionally to monster sales How identity and ownership shape pricing behavior The difference between a signal and a true market shift Why niche categories only need a few serious buyers to change liquidity How collectors confuse attention with actual demand Why one grail sale does not automatically reprice an entire category The danger of turning headlines into inventory decisions This is an episode about interpretation.The collectors who win long-term are not the fastest reactors.They are the clearest thinkers.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Consolidation and the Living Collection
2w ago00:26:30Tap to summarizeThere comes a point in collecting when the question stops being “Do I want the card?” and becomes “What am I willing to move to get it?”In this episode, Brett breaks down consolidation through the lens of a living collection. Not the hobby cliché version. The real version. The version tied to timing, sacrifice, identity, liquidity, and conviction.With show season approaching and more major cards surfacing across auctions, trade nights, and show floors, collectors are facing tougher decisions. This conversation explores what consolidation really is, why it matters, where collectors get it wrong, and how to know if the move is making your collection more true or simply more expensive.Topics include: Why consolidation is about depth over breadth The difference between consolidation and escalation Judgment Day and deciding what leaves The psychology of ownership and attachment Collection equity vs. outside money Why readiness matters more than collectors admit The risks of concentration and emotional decision making This episode is for collectors trying to build collections with purpose instead of reacting to opportunity.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Passion to Profession: From Collector to Infrastructure Builder with Karn Rai of Slab Sharks
2w ago01:01:18Tap to summarizeKarn Rai has been around cards since he was ten years old.What started with hockey cards, Pokémon packs, and trips to the Toronto Expo turned into one of the fastest growing consignment businesses in Canada.In this episode of Passion to Profession, Karn breaks down the evolution of Slab Sharks and why the future of the hobby belongs to operators who think beyond cards on a table.We talk about: Building trust through customer experience Why storytelling matters in auctions and consignments The shift from “garage eBay sellers” to real infrastructure businesses How Canada’s hobby market is changing The role of technology, AI, and reinvestment in scaling a company Why emotional intelligence matters when handling collections This conversation goes far beyond buying and selling cards.It’s about building systems, earning trust, and understanding the emotional connection collectors have with their cards.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Booked to Last Episode: The Randy Orton Sale That Changed Wrestling Cards
2w ago01:25:13Tap to summarizeThis week on Booked to Last, Ryan is joined by Kevin Kulikowski of Roadshow Cards for one of the biggest conversations in wrestling card history.The guys break down the fallout from Backlash, the rise of Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker’s momentum, and where WWE creative is headed into SummerSlam season.Then the conversation shifts to the card market.Ryan shares an update on the 2025 Topps Royalty Randy Orton WrestleMania Patch Auto that sold for over $42,000. The guys unpack why the card mattered, how the auction unfolded, what the sale means for wrestling cards moving forward, and why this moment feels different than anything the category has experienced before.They also discuss: Sapphire WWE Garbage Pail Kids Chrome WWE Jade Cargill market movement Travis Scott cards Jey Uso Black Prizm 1/1 Advice for collectors entering high-end wrestling cards This episode is about more than price tags.It’s about connection.It’s about collector conviction.It’s about what happens when wrestling cards stop feeling niche and start feeling important.RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs!Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for freeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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