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Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips

What happens when you walk away from stability to bet on cards?Michael and Mikaela did it.Both were CPAs. Both were on a clear path. Then COVID hit. Breaking started. ...

The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)

This episode is about a moment that changed everything.Katelyn sits down with Kyle (@kyle_collects) to break down the shift from 2019 Donruss to 2020 Prizm and why tha...

Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)

Adam and Ryan sit down with Steve(@s.a.m_wwe) , one of the most focused Rhea Ripley collectors in the hobby.The conversation starts with a simple moment. A blaster box...

The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor

Pack and Brett  open the episode by unpacking the reaction to a viral take about football collectors and why people struggle when opinions get stated in absolutes.They...

Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)

Most collectors spend their time watching big sales. Few spend time learning how to find great cards.That gap matters.In this conversation with Max (@putnamcards), cre...

When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs

In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett shares a tough experience that every collector fears. A highly anticipated card arrives… but the package is empty.Ins...

Hobby Jobs: Why the Sports Card Industry Needs Career Infrastructure

Over the past 18 months, Brett has spent time talking with owners, builders, and operators across the sports card industry.More than 60 conversations.Shop owners.Tech ...

Passion to Profession: From Facebook Breaks to a 4,800 Square Foot Card Shop with Matt from 941 Sports Cards

Many collectors think running a card business starts with inventory.Matt from 941 Sports Cards will tell you it starts with people.In this episode of Passion to Profes...

The WNBA Card Podcast: Franchise Players — Stewie, A'ja, and the Power of Dominance with Mike (@mikeksportscards)

What does it mean to collect a franchise player?In this episode of The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn sits down with Mike (@mikeksportscards) to talk about building a coll...

Booked to Last #10: WrestleMania Shockwaves, Topps Chrome First Day Issue, and Wrestling Card Shop Owner Chad Weldon Joins the Show

Adam and Ryan open Episode 10 with a week that flipped expectations heading into WrestleMania.Cody Rhodes walks away with the championship after a result that few fans...

The Football Card Podcast #38: Free Agency Frenzy, Prizm Year Rankings, and the Million-Dollar Football Card Debate

Free agency opened the floodgates across the NFL and collectors felt it immediately.On Episode 38 of The Football Card Podcast, Pack and Brett break down how roster mo...

$481 M in One Month: The Trust System Behind the Hobby’s Biggest Sales Month

Card Ladder tracked $481 million in online card sales in one month.Most collectors see the cards.This episode looks at the system behind the number.Brett reverse engin...

Second Chances in Collecting: When a Miss Turns Into a Win

Every collector has a card that got away.In this episode, Brett shares the story of a card that came back around. Earlier this year he lost the 2020 Crown Royale Cryst...

The Staging Area #20: Big Sales, Non-Payers, and What It Means for Your Cards

In Episode 20 of The Staging Area, Brett McGrath and Tory from dcsports87 discuss the current state of the consignment market.The conversation starts with several nota...

Passion to Profession: Building Lasorda’s Card House on Trust, Football, and eBay Live

Tommy Lasorda didn’t inherit a card business.He got fired during the pandemic and decided to bet on himself.In this episode of Passion to Profession, sponsored by eBay...

The WNBA Card Podcast: On Nostalgia with Katelyn (@coldlunchcards)

Season 4 reaches its midpoint with a solo episode from Katelyn (@coldlunchcards). The topic is nostalgia and how it shapes the way collectors approach WNBA cards.Many ...

Booked to Last: WrestleMania Momentum, Market Moves, and What Matters in WWE Cards

WrestleMania season changes everything.On this episode of Booked to Last, Adam and Ryan break down the full impact of Elimination Chamber and the release of 2025 WWE U...

The Football Card Podcast #37: Only 3 Football Cards in 54 Six-Figure Sales… What Does That Tell You?

On this episode of The Football Card Podcast, Pack and Brett open Season 4 with momentum.Since their last recording, the hobby has seen 54 six-figure sales and two mul...

Collecting Through Injury: Staying Committed When Your Player Is Out with Rodney (@enjoycards_ig)

What happens to your collection when your player goes down?In this Collector Conversation, I sit down with Rodney (@enjoycards_ig) to talk about what it’s really like ...

The Card Is the Object. The Story Is the Asset.

Why do some cards stick with you while others fade?It is not the chrome.It is not the serial number.It is not even the grade.It is the story.In this flagship episode, ...

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