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Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrathtwitter.com
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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Episodes

Sports Cards as the Secret Weapon to Help Us Turn Off Our Brains

In this episode Brett leans into his "Hobby as an escape" mantra. He shares why he protects his time in the Hobby and why it's primarily about the people and the cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

May 10, 202325 minEp. 317

Helping Bust Hobby Myths from the Collector's Perspective

In this episode Brett shares some collector responses on what Hobby takes are tired and need to go. Also, he shares a personal story of letting passion take the wheel when acquiring a new card for the collection Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

May 03, 202329 minEp. 315

Understanding What Big Sales Actually Mean for Collectors with Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc)

Brett talks with Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) about the 2022 Prizm The Rock Black Prizm 1/1 sale for $126,000. They discuss the true impact that the sale of this card has and doesn't have on the community of collectors. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Drake: | Instagram | Twitter Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 28, 202341 minEp. 314

One Stop Shops Aren't Fun....Collectors Enjoy the Process

In this episode Brett reflects on his journey building sets, searching for specific cards, and the process along the way. He shares some perspective from his professional life and talks about why big hobby business should always provide solutions that collectors actually want. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 26, 202325 minEp. 313

Falling in Love with a Set and Going All-In with Justin Metivier (@2014_totally_certified_mirrors)

In this conversation Brett chats with Justin Metivier (@2014_totally_certified_mirrors / @pbandjsportscards) about his passion behind collecting and the many benefits of going all-in on a specific set or parallel. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Justin: | @2014_totally_certified_mirrors | @pbandjsportscards Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 21, 202333 minEp. 312

Psychology of Collecting, Klondike Cones, and the Improbability of Drafting a 1st Round HOF QB

Brett is back from a week at the beach and feeling refreshed. He shares some data around 1st round QBs that should teach us something about who we buy and digs into a listener comment on the psychology of collecting. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 19, 202329 minEp. 311

The Benefits of Keeping a Fluid PC with Jordan Hassebroek(@northwoodscardcollector)

Brett sits down with Jordan Hassebroek(@northwoodscardcollector) to discuss the benefits of keeping a PC that's constantly in motion. Jordan keeps a Top 50 list and uses that to identify opportunities to consolidate when a new card pops up. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Jordan: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 14, 202337 minEp. 310

Demanding Premium Customer Experience from The Hobby Enterprise

In this episode Brett addresses his thoughts on Beckett debacle from a couple of weeks ago. He shares why it's important to set high expectations with businesses who are capitalizing from collectors. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 12, 202319 minEp. 309

A Reminder to Always Be the CEO of Your PC with David Krahn (@mostly90sbasketballcards)

In this episode Brett talks with David Krahn (@mostly90sbasketballcards) about taking ownership of your collection and building something that is truly significant to you. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow David: | Instagram...

Apr 07, 202344 minEp. 308

Preventing the Irrational BIN Smash and Getting Cards at Your Price

In this episode Brett talks about the art of practicing patience on cards that get listed with "Buy It Now" with an offer price. He uses a recent purchase as an example and shares how he was able to get the card at the price that he wanted. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Apr 05, 202327 minEp. 307

Exploring What Makes a Product, Set, or Parallel Collectible for the Long Run

In this episode Brett explores the question of what makes specific cards collectible? He uses an old Blowout Forum thread as a reference point during this conversation. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 29, 202329 minEp. 305

Building Relationships and Making Mutually Beneficial Deals with Grant Slayton (@waldorfstories)

In this episode Brett talks with long time collector and dealer Grant Slayton (@waldorfstories) about the cards he collects, deals he's made, and why he believes building the right relationships is what its all about. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Grant: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 24, 202337 minEp. 304

Grabbing Personal Grails and Why Your Network Matters

In this episode Brett talks about the acquisition of a personal grail and the story behind it. Also, he shares some thoughts on recent mainstream auction fallout and why microcommunities are everything. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 22, 202324 minEp. 303

Collecting in the Era Where Your Fandom Begins with James Summers (@upperdexk)

In this episode Brett talks with fellow collector James Summers (@upperdexk) about collecting in the era where his fandom begins. James is a Colts fan who digs deep in the late 90's and early 2000's products. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Danny: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 17, 202342 minEp. 302

Player Collecting as the Gateway Into Cool Sets

In this episode Brett talks about player collecting as a gateway into cool sets. He shares talks about the benefits and exposure into cool collecting projects. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 15, 202327 minEp. 301

Episode 300: What's the Most Valuable Thing You've Learned While Collecting?

Welcome to episode 300. Time flies when you are having fun. Brett discusses the journey and shares some feedback from the community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 10, 202341 minEp. 300

The Hobby's New Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Implications

In this episode Brett talks about some recent news dropped by Fanatics and the implications that it could have on the direction of the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 08, 202326 minEp. 299

Collecting Projects and Maintaining a (Once was a) Modest Card Collection with Danny Hillman (@modestcardcollection)

Brett chats with Danny (@modestcardcollection) about collecting in New York, collecting Warren Moon, his PMG project, and more on today's episode. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Danny: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 03, 202339 minEp. 298

The Experience of Buying a New Card That Falls Outside of Your Primary Collection

In this episode Brett talks about the decision to buy a card outside his primary collection and the thought process (or lack there of) that went into the decision. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Mar 01, 202327 minEp. 297

Building a Collection That Connects With You Without Breaking the Bank with Chad Couch (@thecouchman_sportscards)

In this episode Brett chats with Chad Couch (@thecouchman_sportscards) about building an amazing player collection without breaking the bank. He shares stories of Peyton Manning pursuits and describes the types of cards he loves. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Chad: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 24, 202341 minEp. 296

The Community Rallies and Celebrates #Sub100Saturday

In this episode Brett talks about a recent post he put out about buying cards at a certain price point that got a strong reaction. He shares the passion behind #Sub100Saturday and more. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 22, 202327 minEp. 295

Mahomes, NBA Trade Deadline, and Collecting Perspective with Chris McGill (@chris_hoj)

SSP regular Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) joins Brett in a conversation about Mahomes post-SB x2, the NBA Trade Deadline, and general Hobby perspective. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Chris: | Instagram Follow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | Website Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 17, 202359 minEp. 294

Building Relationships and Streamlining the Buy, Sell, and Trade Experience

In this episode Brett talks talks about how valuable building relationships has been to his buying, selling, and trading experience in the Hobby. He unpacks how passion can help you lead to the cards you want quicker than you might have thought. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 15, 202326 minEp. 293

Saying Goodbye to a Legend and Saying Hello to Super Bowl Sunday with Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37)

In this episode Brett chats with regular guest Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37) about Tom Brady's retirement, the impact on his cards, and preview Super Bowl Sunday. They take a detailed look into what a win might mean for Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurt's cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Dacaptain37: | Instagr...

Feb 10, 202351 minEp. 292

The Process of Saying Goodbye to a PC

Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 08, 202328 minEp. 291

Year End Review of WWE + Panini with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) and Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc)

In this episode Brett chats with Adam Gellman (@wwegellman) and Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) about year 1 of the WWE + Panini partnership. They cover what they like, don't like, and future of the product line. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Drake: | Instagram | Twitter Follow Adam: | Instagram | Twitter Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 290

Collectors Narrating Deals on Instagram is Content I'm Here For

In this episode Brett talks about 3 separate collector driven events that went down on Instagram this past week that gives him confidence in content in the Hobby and shares a story about a recent purchase that he made. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok...

Feb 01, 202330 minEp. 289

The Power of Collecting and Owning a Specific Lane in the Hobby with John Hedges (@hedges.cards)

In this episode Brett talks with modern basketball collector John Hedges (@hedges.cards) about the power of zeroing in on a specific product, card aesthetics, and the mechanics of going all-in on a set. John has the most impressive Panini One & One collection in the world and they break down his passion around it. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and show your support for the show by using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter ...

Jan 27, 202348 minEp. 288
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