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Stacking Slabs

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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56:28

From Underdog to Standard Bearer: The Full Story of...

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2025/10/23

Prizm went from an unknown product in 2012 to the defining set of an entire era.In this episode, Brett breaks down the data, psychology, and collector behavior that fueled Prizm’s rise from underdog to hobby standard. Using insights from Card Ladder, collector conversations, and his own experiences, Brett explores how consistency, accessibility, and collector emotion built one of the most powerful brands in modern collecting.He also looks ahead to what happens next as Fanatics takes over,

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26:11

Building With Intention: The CEO Mindset for Your PC

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2025/10/22

This week on Stacking Slabs, Brett dives into one of his favorite ideas: You’re the CEO of your PC.In this flagship episode, he explores what it means to build your collection with intention—especially in a bull market full of distractions. From defining a vision and setting strategy to creating personal frameworks that guide your pickups, Brett walks through how to move from reactionary collecting to purposeful collecting. He shares personal stories from his Colts and Pacers projects,

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55:10

The Staging Area #10: When the Hobby Gets Too Efficient

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2025/10/21

The hobby’s never had more data, tools, or transparency. But are we losing something in the process?In this episode, Brett and Tory dig into the launch of the new dcsports87 app and how it’s changing communication between consignors and collectors. Then they explore a bigger question — what happens when the market becomes too efficient?From the $8K LeBron Downtown PSA 10 to the $7,877 1953 Topps Mantle and the timing of that Jackson Dart XRC Gold sale, the guys break down how data, emotion,

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57:07

Passion to Profession: Defining a Modern Marvel with...

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2025/10/20

On this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, I’m joined by Mike and Cameron from Leahi.Mike’s been on the show before, and this time he’s bringing Cameron to share how their team is shaping the way we think about timelessness, supply and demand, and the next generation of collectors.We talk about:The rise of Modern Marvels and why they created the showHow timeless cards outperform hype cyclesThe Ohtani market and what real collector value looks likeWhat history teaches us

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51:32

The WNBA Card Podcast: The A'ja Wilson GOAT Episode

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2025/10/18

Season 3 kicks off with a big question: is A’ja Wilson the undisputed GOAT of the WNBA?Brett and Katelyn break down her three championships, four MVPs, and two Finals MVPs—and ask why her card market still trails her greatness.Using fresh Card Ladder data, they unpack the real story behind A'ja's market growth, supply challenges, and what it means for WNBA cards moving forward.They also explore:How Wilson’s rookie era with Rittenhouse affects long-term valueWhat collectors can learn from

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75:06

The Football Card Podcast #17: It's a Beast Quake of...

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2025/10/17

Pack and Brett are back to talk about the $45,000 Marshawn Lynch 2012 Prizm Black Finite sale that set the hobby on fire. The guys dig into why collectors get so caught up in prices, what makes a card “worth it,” and why emotion still drives this entire thing.They also react to 2024 Eminence Football returning with a cut auto checklist featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Eminem, discuss whether they'd trade their entire collections for a Super Bowl win, and share current hobby projects

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67:46

Card Ladder Confidential #13 with Chris (@chris_hoj)...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to unpack a year of major shifts in collecting and the market. The trio kick things off with a Mount Rushmore of Panini athletes before diving deep into the emotional and analytical sides of collecting. Chris shares how his approach to collecting Michael Jordan one-of-ones has completely changed his perspective, while Josh talks about why he’s gone all-in on one-of-one football cards. They also

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40:13

The Signal and the Noise: Making Sense of the Hobby...

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2025/10/15

The hobby is louder than ever. Record sales, endless opinions, and constant new content make it hard to know what really matters.In this flagship episode, Brett explores how collectors can separate the signal from the noise and make sense of the hobby in real time. He revisits ideas from Collecting for Keeps through the lens of today’s booming market, sharing frameworks for identifying what’s meaningful and filtering out the hype.You’ll hear Brett break down:How to identify true signals in

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44:25

Passion to Profession: Building Card Ladder with...

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2025/10/13

Josh Johnson has been a fixture in the hobby for years—from his early Cardboard Chronicles interviews to co-founding one of the most trusted tech tools in collecting, Card Ladder.In this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, Josh shares how a collector’s curiosity turned into a full-time career. He talks about rediscovering cards through Pokémon, building software that serves every type of collector, and why letting collectors lead is at the heart of Card Ladder’s DNA.Josh

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66:17

The WNBA Card Podcast: Understanding the Psychology...

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2025/10/11

In this special bonus episode, Brett and Katelyn close out Season 2 by getting personal about their own collecting psychology. From Napheesa Collier’s leadership moment to lessons from another emotional WNBA Finals, the two reflect on fandom, team heartbreak, and the cards that keep them connected.Katelyn shares a framework she built to map her PC—breaking down why she collects certain players, how she organizes her cards, and what gaps she’s trying to fill. Brett brings perspective on how

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88:33

The Football Card Podcast #16: There's Few Nicknames...

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2025/10/10

Pack Nicholson and Brett are back breaking down another week in football and collecting.They start with a conversation on staying up late for games, reality TV in the early 2000s, and what makes sports the ultimate drama.Then they get into the big topic of the week — 2025 Impeccable Football — why it’s an underappreciated product, what makes it unique, and how it’s quietly built a ten-year legacy.They also answer collector questions on how long to go between card purchases, when to sell

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43:03

Prizm Forever: A Tribute to the Flagship of a Generation

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2025/10/09

Brett pays tribute to the brand that defined the modern era of collecting: Prizm.Before the all of the licenses change hands, he reflects on the rise of Prizm from an underdog in 2012 to the flagship product that shaped collector behavior, inspired projects, and connected us across sports.From the first time he chased a Colts Gold Prizm to the moments of reflection on what these cards represent, Brett explores why Prizm grabbed both the heads and hearts of collectors — and why its legacy

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25:57

The Art of Chasing: Understanding Desire and Motivation

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2025/10/08

Every collector knows the rush of the chase. That pounding heartbeat. The late-night scrolling. The gut pull that logic can’t explain.In this flagship episode, Brett explores The Art of Chasing—a look into the psychology of desire and motivation in collecting. He breaks down why some cards hit harder than others, the difference between surface and core motivation, and how to channel the thrill of the chase with intention.If you’ve ever lost sleep over a card or felt the sting of a missed

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53:02

The Staging Area #9: Live Selling, Ohtani Mania, and...

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2025/10/07

Tory from dcsports87 returns to The Staging Area for a wide-ranging conversation on everything happening right now in the hobby.We kick off with baseball talk and dive deep into Shohei Ohtani’s market—how it reached this level, what still drives it, and which of his cards Tory finds most compelling as a collector.Then we unpack the live-selling wave. Tory shares lessons from DC’s first eBay Live event, what worked, what didn’t, and how he thinks live selling fits into the broader

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39:30

Passion to Profession: Scaling a Business in the...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, I sit down with my friend Josh from PC Sports Cards to talk about scaling a business during one of the hottest stretches the hobby has seen.We cover:Why the entry-level market is the base that supports the entire hobbyHow grading low-end cards can snowball into bigger opportunitiesWhat it takes to hire, scale, and build trust with customers in a fast-moving marketThe opportunities most sellers are overlooking right nowJosh has

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90:29

The Football Card Podcast #15: Flawless Football,...

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2025/10/03

Pack and Brett are back with another episode of The Football Card Podcast.This week, they cover a lot of ground:The debut of Flawless Football 2024 and where it stacks up in Panini’s high-end historyThe ongoing debate around buying and selling—why it’s a natural part of collecting and why collectors need to stop worrying about what others do with their cardsBuilding trust when buying, selling, and trading on InstagramNFL rookie check-ins, hobby questions from listeners, and key sales

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49:25

Built for the Hobby: Why Tech Matters in the Hobby...

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2025/10/02

Built for the Hobby is a new series on Stacking Slabs where we explore the intersection of technology and sports cards. In the debut episode, Brett sits down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder of InfernoRed Technology, to discuss why tech matters in the hobby right now.Scott and his team have built software for some of the biggest names in the space including Upper Deck, Collectors, COMC, and dcsports87. In this conversation, they talk about:How the hobby compares to other industries when

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29:10

Why We Collect: The Inner Forces Behind Our Hobby

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2025/10/01

Why do you collect?In this flagship episode presented by InfernoRed Technology, Brett breaks down the inner forces that keep us coming back to the hobby, even when the market is loud and prices are flying.Connection. Escape. Expression.These three forces separate collecting with meaning from collecting until burnout. Brett shares personal stories, market observations, and feedback from other collectors to explore why these drivers matter more than ever during today’s bull market.If your

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48:22

Vaulted: 10 Topics with PSA President Ryan Hoge...

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2025/09/30

In this edition of Vaulted, Brett sits down with PSA President Ryan Hoge to cover ten key topics shaping PSA and the hobby right now. From turnaround times and submission demand, to PSA’s Vault growth, the eBay partnership, global expansion, offers, repacks, and more—this episode gives collectors a direct line into how PSA is thinking about the future.A special thank you to PSA for sponsoring Vaulted. PSA is the official grading, authentication, and vault provider of Stacking Slabs.LEARN

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52:53

Passion to Profession: Moving From Classrooms to Card...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, I sit down with my good friend Kevin Randall (@dacaptain37). Kevin went from teaching in the classroom to becoming one of the most trusted full-time dealers in the hobby.We talk about his roots as a collector, the decision to leave teaching, building a business plan, the role of specialization, and why trust is everything when dealing cards. Kevin’s story is one of preparation, community, and betting on yourself.If you’ve ever

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