*Originally Aired May 13, 2025*A variety of topics this week as Carlos recounts visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team's home opener. (11:02)From there, the discussion moves to talking about the hockey playoffs, specifically focusing on the breakout playoffs for Mikko Rantanen and how that hasn't done much to move the needle on his cards despite his existing accomplishments. The guys debated and discussed some possible reasons for this. (27:04)Lastly, here is an update on one of the card...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 71
*Originally Aired May 6, 2025*An interesting call out from a recent Hockey Cards Gongshow episode branches off into a discussion on content, social media platforms, and relationships inside our small little hobby niche. (17:28)From there, the guys discuss more of the "hockeys" with the playoffs underway and finish with a few notes on Carlos' recent visit to a Jays game. (1:05:21)Recent pickup video with the Baseball Game Story Time:https://youtu.be/Z0DuAkBS_uIThanks to @AMGCollectibles for suppo...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 70
*Originally Aired Apr 29, 2025*After a random discussion on NIL and the Shadeur Sanders NFL Draft freefall, Carlos discusses some 2025 Toronto Spring Expo stories with a few commonly discussed themes.Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them:Check out AMG's website:https://amgcollectibles.caInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 69
A fortunate turn of events led to 2 copies of one of Carlos' long-term saved searches hitting a week apart. This leads to a discussion of the strategy of listing tougher cards without recent comps and how that can negatively impact it if they sell too close to each other. (42:37)From there, a 1966-67 Topps Bobby Orr Test issue shifts into a discussion on some recent comments from Jackson Merrill regarding signing autographs. (1:02:47)Lastly, the guys either solve the hobby's new set design probl...
Apr 27, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 68
The Ovechkin Goal record discussion leads to the whole episode being dedicated to "the hockeys." We discuss the record breaking goal, some other notable Ovechkin records broken, and interesting tidbits before doing some player comparisons and touching on the card angle, including a brief talk on the upcoming 2024-25 SPx series.You're welcome Eric. #neveragain 2024-25 SPx set checklist and breakdown:https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-25-spx-hockey-cards/Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting th...
Apr 25, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 67
This week, the guys go through some new silly card of the week candidates (6:03) and talk about some new pickups (20:19), including one that leads into a conversation on how far things have gone when a case hit can't even really offset the price of a box. (46:12)Then a video from earlier in the day inspires Carlos for a conversation on YouTube content evolution, types of videos that seem to work, and the power of random Geoff Wilson in thumbnails :P (1:26:08)LouRokTV video that was referenced:ht...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 66
This week brings another set of topics including Repacks (37:40), Beckett..... being Beckett (14:33), and the push and pull of eye appeal versus comps, especially in vintage (1:03:14).Lastly, they touch on some comments from last week's episode (1:42:22).Old Live Stream with Brian Gray referenced:https://youtube.com/live/Cz9L3TOsMnM?feature=shareRecent video on "Terapeak" for looking up comps:https://youtu.be/f-dws_LVF9E @WadeBoggsFan video posing the VIntage card comp question that inspired the...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Mix of topics this week as Eric returns from getting his Red Sox tickets.Carlos' consolidation project continues, a new Cheeto shows up in a Goldin auction as part of the silly card of the week (11:34), Beckett does it again (18:42). From there, the guys discuss Terapeak, eBay comps, and why it's not "discussed enough." (44:38)Lastly, a discussion on the recently released 2023-24 UD EX-2000 set, nostalgia sets, and trying to invoke iconic designs without considering some of the consequences. (1:...
Apr 16, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Eric is stuck waiting in line for Boston Red Sox tickets for the 1987 season since Day Light Savings confused him (plus he's had a LOT of concussions), so Brandon and Carlos convene on this podcast episode.Topics include the silly card of the week (6:22), Carlos explaining his mounting frustrations with ePack and the distribution of cards (13:56), a discussion on consolidation based on Carlos' recent sort of the Brett Favre collection box and some of the considerations (54:15). Lastly a quick ta...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 14Ep. 63
*Aired Originally on March 4, 2025*Another mix of topics this week as the guys look at patch swapping for some "Not from any specific event, player or game" cards (20:48), the $87k "Cheetozard" sale from Goldin (31:47), discuss a $650k IG deal gone wrong (55:22), give a WhatNot update (39:27), and then conclude with a discussion on the role of nostalgia and collecting and where it can go wrong (1:24:12).Video from @simon466cards discussing his hot take on a specific instance of patch swapping:ht...
Mar 16, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 62
*Originally aired on February 25, 2025* On this weeks episode the guys have the silly card of the week segment where Eric apparently can't figure out the size of a UFC fighters head and we're introduced to the new Pokemon adjacent grail: Cheetozard!From there Carlos and the guys discuss some new projects they are going to be working on and some "interesting" pulls from the Topps Hobby Rip Parties (17:30). The discussion then moves to Alex Ovechkin's most recent hat trick and where it puts him on...
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 61
*Originally February 18, 2025*Mix of topics as usual as the guys have the silly card of the week segment off the top, followed by feedback follow-up on a recent conversation Carlos had on the channel (11:44). This leads to a discussion on the vintage vs modern recent debate, collecting what you want, finding that lane, and embracing it, with a stopover on the current state of gambling and what people can do to get started in the hobby (23:38).Then at the end, Carlos throws in a rundown and overv...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 14Ep. 60
This week includes a mix of topics, but the main topics are recapping the Super Bowl with some thoughts, a #GoatOfGoats sighting, and then the discussion shifts from the silly card of the week (40:47) into a talk on why Pokemon has risen with the changing hobby landscape (57:05).Lastly, the guys discuss the controversial changes to PSA's grading standard and some comparisons to the current grading landscape. (1:15:14)Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are som...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 4Ep. 59
This week includes another mix of topics as the guys make their Super Bowl picks, give uninformed thoughts on the Luka Doncic trade (6:57), and give their silly card of the week (34:33). Then a more serious discussion on an update from WhatNot to the Backyard Breaks controversy from this past week. (41:36) From there the guys discuss the YouTube Sports Card Hall of Fame as the results were published. The guys have thoughts and Eric has saltiness....as always. (1:07:53) Update on Backyard breaks ...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 58
A mix of topics this week as the guys have a "relaxed" discussion on the Conference Champions in the NFL. They then discuss a new hobby documentary that will drop in February (1:04:48) and the silly card of the week leads (24:22) into a rundown on an upcoming UD Engrained Icons set (36:53). The guys speculate on what audience this set is meant to appeal to, as the configuration confuses them. Lastly, Brandon makes a comment that leads into a discussion on how a lot of hobby discourse has moved i...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 57
This week is quite the mix of items. The guys have the latest silly card of the week, discuss the YouTube Sports Card Hall of Fame (it turns out Eric makes a good case for being HOF adjacent) (11:06), then discuss some of the Weekend NFL playoff games, and Brandon has a requiem for his Ravens loss. (28:48) The last section debates whether expectations will benefit or harm some QB card prices in the near future. (1:07:21) Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 56
This week the guys talk about some of the takeaways from the first weekend of the NFL playoffs, the silly card of the week, and then start a discussion on whether the manufacturers have given up on quality control given the consistent issues. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube chan...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 55
The firing of Jerod Mayo ends the era of "Mayo Monday" for now. The guys discuss the silly card of the week (15:02), and PSA's expansion of its Canadian, Japanese, and European footprint (28:48). Lastly, they review the recent "new" controversy on the old Player Worn vs Game Used debate as folks have started opening jersey/patch cards to determine if the label matches the name on the card. (50:33) NYTimes.com article on PSA Growing its Operations: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6040347/2025/01...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Editing? Who does that when a live will suffice? Last podcast of 2024. Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: https://amgcollectibles.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amgsportscards/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AMGCollectibles The Wrestling Card YouTube channel mentioned: https://youtu.be/SmFBbrYV4YM See Bobbles on their channel: https://www.youtube.c...
Jan 13, 2025•3 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Back to a regular episode, the guys go over their silly cards of the week, Barry Bonds starts to sign for baseball cards again, and then Carlos has some good fortune in eBay land that leads to a discussion of whether the ecosystem of releases, boxes, and cards is broken, using UD as their first example. Sports Collectors Daily article on Bonds autos returning to Topps: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/barry-bonds-autographs-returning-to-topps-cards/ SCI's entertaining PSA Grading Reveal: ht...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 52
In a live podcast episode, the guys discuss the Jets being the Jets, the end of the Canada Post strike, and Carlos finally won something on Fanatics Collect. Then they discuss as Eric opens an elaborate Christmas card package from @unclevinnycb4946 (27:56) Video from Victor, The Rookie Card Specialist mentioned: https://youtu.be/L7OPrQPruxQ?si=szFdcZAx_8d7rPT7 Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for the...
Dec 26, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 51
The first part of this week's episode discusses Juan Soto signing a record deal with the New York Mets. Thoughts on the signing and potential impact on the cards now that he has left the Yankees. From there the discussion shifts to a continuation of a discussion Carlos had on b1gScott35's channel discussing why vintage football doesn't get as much love as vintage baseball. (1:01:41) The discussion is also expanded to talk about some of the quirks that make vintage basketball and hockey challengi...
Dec 14, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 50
This week's pod has Carlos relishing in the destruction of the Jets season at the hands of Aaron Rodgers, the silly card of the week (28:28) and then in the main topic, the guys discuss an offshoot of the discussion on what we would do if we sold off 95% of our PC (37:44). Would we rebuild? What would that look like? Video from this weekend that this was pulled from: https://youtu.be/29QzmJAqTPM Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 49
This week's pod has the guys having a random discussion on Canada Post and the current postal strike, Carlos' completion of the 2018 Topps Chrome UFC autograph set, and then they talk about Platinum Breaks getting sued by Blowout cards for approximately $1 million for product that was not paid for. Paul Lesko BlueSky thread on the case: https://bsky.app/profile/paullesko.bsky.social/post/3lbflloeroc2a Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel: https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 48
After 1000 videos on the YouTube channel, Carlos reflects on some lessons learned, some trends and changes he has observed, and how he will apply that to the future of the channel (55:31). The start though begins with the usual fare in briefly discussing the Packers win over the Bears then the Toronto Argonauts winning the Grey Cup and Carlos' spotty history with the CFL. From there they touch on Brian Grey's interview with former CEO of Pinnacle Brands Jerry Meyer (15:52) and the latest arrest ...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 47
With Carlos and Eric back from the 2024 Toronto Sports Card Fall Expo, the guys discuss the show, along with some observations, stories and rundown some of their pickups. Rynot Cards channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RynotCards Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channel: https://youtu.be/Ez24h-cVnXw?si=0OhU5C4u3oEiKv_s Thanks to @AMGCollectibles for supporting the podcast and channel. Here are some of their socials to see more of what's coming up for them: Check out AMG's website: http...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Different style solo-pod this week with the Toronto Fall Expo around the corner. Carlos reviews a few points from his recent conversation with Brian Gray on a live stream, then reacts to and breaks down a fun News segment from the early 90s on a Boston Card Show. Some things are quite similar in sentiment to more than 30 years later. Live Stream with Brian Gray from the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Cz9L3TOsMnM?si=ZKuJGQo2xhBGfVOL Early 90s Newsreel on the Greater Boston Sports C...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 45
After a controversial conversation with Bill Mastro, Brian Gray (formerly of Leaf Trading cards) joins me for a conversation on Bill Mastro's role in the hobby, card alteration, and its history in the hobby. Interview of Bill Mastro on the @BIGBRI...NOHOLDSBARRED channel: https://youtu.be/Omp0P5kJ9Cs?si=ZitsB1qck5oEMwTP Link to the September 2021 Interview of Mastro with Probstein on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2hwihp0Vd/ A recent video on the channel: The Darkness Descends & Mayo Mond...
Nov 05, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 44
100th Episode Spooktacular. Some NFL talk with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets struggling, the return of "Mayo Monday." From there some speculation on the World Series, Soto's potential destinations, and eventually the guys get to some card topics. Carlos' Breakdown on the Brian Gray / Bill Mastro interview: https://youtu.be/27stjCIJTYo?si=UkoQeNwGA8FRSeKJ The Original Video from Brian Gray's Channel: https://youtu.be/Omp0P5kJ9Cs?si=L2z9FFmdXPQk3lyJ Latest Wrestling card break on @BICWrestling channe...
Oct 30, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 43
At the start of the episode, the guys take some time to briefly talk about the 2024 World Series matchup, some thoughts on the Browns and Carlos relishes in the Jets' struggles with Aaron Rodgers. From there the discussion goes to a breakdown of a lot of PMGs Carlos bought over the weekend. The breakdown includes thoughts on when a price point hits that may necessitate a "buy" and some factors that may keep folks from pulling the trigger on such a signal. Lastly, Brandon recaps his visit to the ...
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 42
