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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

How to Manage Through Good Irrational Behavior and Bad Irrational Behavior When Collecting

Yes, there's such a thing as good irrational behavior when collecting sports cards. Brett discusses the differences between the good and the bad and how he uses it to fuel his own collecting journey. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check out Card Ladder the official data ...

May 15, 202420 minEp. 437

What's Going Down at Card Shows in 2024 with Kevin (@dacaptain37)

In today's episode Brett brings back Kevin (@dacaptain37) to discuss what's happening at card shows this year. Kevin is a long time dealer and talks about the things he's seeing from both a buyer and dealer perspective. If you're looking to get out to more card shows this Summer this is an episode that you won't want to miss. 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 Patreon [ Distr...

May 11, 202458 minEp. 436

Auction Talk #11 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Welcome back to Auction Talk! This week spend some time showing appreciation for some collector pages who are teaching us a thing or two about cards. We dive into nostalgia, the NBA Playoffs, and cover all things auctions. Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93" [Final week of promo] 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 ...

May 09, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 435

How Collecting Helps Break Up the Monotony of Life

In this episode Brett talks about the place that collecting cards carves out for him in his every day life. He discusses all of the various ways to enjoy the hobby and why he views it as an escape from reality. Also, he discusses some industry shifts taking place and how he's thinking about them. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for...

May 08, 202420 minEp. 434

Hobby Shop Talk Episode 3 with Jamison Long (@portcitysportscollectibles)

Brett welcomes back Jamison Long owner of Port City Sports Collectibles for another episode of Hobby Shop Talk. Jamison was recently at the Topps Industry Conference and shares what he learned about future plans ahead from one of the largest manufacturers in the hobby. Follow Port City Sports Collectibles: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Website Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Pod...

May 07, 202456 minEp. 433

Gathering Information From Good Resources with Brian (@prison_mike_pc)

In this week's collector conversation Brett chats with Brian (@prison_mike_pc) about gathering information from good resources in the hobby. Recently, Brian authored articles about 2012 Prizm Pylon 1/1's and 1997 Finest Embossed Refractors that went into detail about providing clarity around sets that previously had a lot of mystery to them. Also, Brian dives into his collection and his philosophy. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod...

May 03, 202458 minEp. 432

Auction Talk #10 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Welcome back to Auction Talk! Nic and Brett discuss the challenges of collecting one of your favorite player's cards that's currently running through a hobby hype cycle. Also, the two discuss the steps to take and options when preparing for a significant card purchase. As always, Nic and Brett share some of the current auctions that are catching their attention. Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93" Get exclusive content, promote your c...

May 02, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 431

Managing Our Fandom as a Collecting Super Force

In this episode Brett talks about how the intersection of fandom and collecting sports cards. He shares the evolution he's been on with his collection and how he's avoided getting sucked up in the next hobby hype cycle. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check out Card Ladde...

May 01, 202420 minEp. 430

The Power of Set Collectors with James (@madcitycollector)

In this week's collector conversation Brett talks with James (@madcitycollector) about the power of set collectors. They discuss the consistency and patience that goes into building a set in the ultra modern era. Also, they discuss the intersection of set, player, and team collector and how that competition impacts values. 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 Patreon [ Distribu...

Apr 26, 202454 minEp. 429

Auction Talk #9 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Welcome back to Auction Talk! Nic and Brett discuss the latest Premier results and what it actually means to the 99% of collectors in the hobby that don't participate in this segment. They discuss NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft, and cards that are catching their attention in the world of auctions. Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93" Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by jo...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 428

How has the Hobby evolved or not since you've been back?

Today's episode of the flagship is inspired based on the continuation of a question that came from the last collector conversation with Chris and Josh: How has the Hobby evolved or not since you've been back? I share some responses from the Patreon group and add my own perspective on today's episode. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up...

Apr 24, 202422 minEp. 427

It's Playoff Time, Time to Talk Basketball Cards with Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (@cardboard_chronicles)

Today, we're bringing the Crossover team over to SSP to talk basketball cards. In this conversation Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (@cardboard_chronicles) discuss their thoughts on the NBA Playoff landscape and ever-changing basketball card market. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this...

Apr 19, 202455 minEp. 426

Auction Talk #8 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

In this episode of Auction Talk with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) we discuss the cards we'd collect if we could only collect one type of card for a year, defining collecting lanes, and common misconceptions around consignment. Also, covered are interesting cards up for auction and those selling through The Wharf Sports Cards. Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93" Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 425

Breaking Down My Collecting Lanes and How I Think About Them

This edition of the flagship episode of the Stacking Slabs Podcast is all about focus. Brett dives into his collecting lanes and how he uses them to help guide his collecting and maintain focus. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check out Card Ladder the official data partn...

Apr 17, 202421 minEp. 424

It's the Masters So Let's Talk Golf Cards with Mike (@thegolfcardcollector)

It's a Stacking Slabs Podcast first! We've got an entire episode dedicated to golf card collecting. There's no better person to help share in golf cards during Masters season than Mike (@thegolfcardcollector). He's deep in the weeks on all things golf cards and even hosts a weekly podcast called Fondling Cardboard, which covers golf cards. If you're interested in learning more about golf cards this is the episode for you. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collecto...

Apr 12, 202456 minEp. 423

Auction Talk #7 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

What are the ingredients that make something collectible? In this week's episode of Auction Talk with Brett and Nic (@thewharfsportscards) explore that question in relation to sports cards. They discuss the most important elements to consider when trying to understand the long term interest for different categories of cards. Also, they review some of their favorite cards up for auction right now and what's selling with The Wharf Sports Cards. Get $50 off your first consignment with The Wharf Spo...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 422

The Stages of Collector Growth with Sports Cards

In this episode Brett shares the stages of collector growth that he's gone through since returning to the hobby four years ago. He discusses the importance of experiencing each stage and how that impacts your long-term plans with cards. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Che...

Apr 10, 202422 minEp. 421

It's Wrestlemania Weekend So Lets Talk Wrestling Cards with Adam Gellman (@WWEGellman)

In this week's collector conversation Brett chats Adam Gellman (@WWEGellman) about Wrestlemania and the state of wrestling cards. They discuss the current status of the WWE license with wrestling cards and what's ahead. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check out Card Ladde...

Apr 05, 202453 minEp. 420

Auction Talk #6 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Auction Talk with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) is back with episode #6. On this week's episode Brett and Nic talk about collecting highly skilled positional players in football, parallels sets that are gaining traction, and cover auctions that are top of mind for them this week. You didn't think we'd be talking about Lotso The Hugging Bear's cards, did you? Get $50 off your first consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking50" Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 419

How to Find Focus When Collecting Your Favorite Team

In this episode Brett discusses team collecting. He shares the overwhelm that can exist when collecting your favorite team without a strategy. He shares the more he's found focus with collecting his favorite team the more fun he's had collecting Colts players. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsle...

Apr 03, 202424 minEp. 418

Hobby Shop Talk Episode 2 with Jamison Long (@portcitysportscollectibles)

Brett welcomes back Jamison Long owner of Port City Sports Collectibles for another episode of Hobby Shop Talk. They discuss the Hobby Shop as a place to educate along with hitting on a bunch of other topics that impact the collecting community. Follow Port City Sports Collectibles: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Website 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 Patreon [ Distribut...

Apr 02, 202449 minEp. 417

Building the Best Collection of A Semi Popular Player in the World with Chris (@seedicecards)

In this week's collector conversation Chris (@seedicecards) shares how he went about building out one of the best Joe Flacco collections in the world. He talks about the importance of relationships when trying to build a premium player PC. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link ...

Mar 29, 202434 minEp. 416

Auction Talk #5 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Auction Talk with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) is back with episode #5. On this week's episode Brett and Nic take a look back talk about the burst selling of significant parallels and it's impact. Also, they run through a list of cards that are catching their eye and talk about the ridiculous Dennis Rodman collection available at auction. Get $50 off your first consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking50" Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 415

The Significance of Building a Collecting With Connection Points

In this episode Brett talks about the significance of building a collection with connection points. He discusses his recent TY Hilton Gold Prizm run and the various reasons why that project is likely to stay in his PC for the long haul 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Chec...

Mar 27, 202422 minEp. 414

The Benefits of Performing a High Volume of Activity in the Hobby with Jason (@contrarian_cards)

In this episode Brett chats with long time collector Jason (@contrarian_cards) about how he stays busy in the hobby. Jason describes the way his collection is broken up, how he thinks about selling, and ways he keeps himself entertained that have nothing to do with buying new cards. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking ...

Mar 22, 202442 minEp. 413

Auction Talk #4 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Auction Talk with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) is back for it's fourth installment. On this week's episode Brett and Nic take a look back on the previous week's auctions, talk Justin Fields, and break down some of the most interesting cards listed for this week. Get $50 off your first consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking50" Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking ...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 412

Exploring the Gene that Drives What We Collect

In this episode Brett explores the gene that drives not only what he collects, but what stays in his collection. He discusses the 5 things he values most about collecting and the importance of getting utility value out of his cards. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Check o...

Mar 20, 202424 minEp. 411

Going All-In On Collecting College Cards with Brooks (@lsutigercollector65)

In this week's collector conversation we explore the many ways to collect college cards with Brooks (@lsutigercollector65). It's undeniable that the landscape around college sports has changed dramatically over the past couple of years and so has the make up of college products. Brooks talks about his passion of collecting LSU Tigers and how he thinks about building out his collection. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joi...

Mar 15, 202431 minEp. 410

Auction Talk Episode #3 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

Auction Talk with Nic (@thewharfsportscards) is back for it's third installment. On this week's episode Brett and Nic discuss NFL free agency, the impact of lower priced auctions, and cover some of their favorite listings of the week. Get $50 off your first consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking50" 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 Patreon [ Di...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 409

The Dynamics of the Different Eras of Collecting

In this episode Brett explore the topic of different eras of collecting and the values each collector segment holds. He looks at vintage collectors vs. ultra modern collectors to put a spotlight on the diversity that exists within collector bases. 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 Patreon [ Distributed on Sunday ] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using th...

Mar 13, 202422 minEp. 408
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