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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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74:13

Card Ladder Confidential #10 with Chris (@chris_hoj)...

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2025/07/22

Chris and Josh from Card Ladder are back for another round of Card Ladder Confidential, and this one’s locked in on collector psychology, dealer dynamics, and market truths heading into The National.We open with the one card each of us would do anything to acquire at the show—and why. From there, we get into the real forces shaping collector behavior, including:Why proximity and relationships drive more deals than marketplacesThe mental traps collectors fall into when buying at big

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47:26

Passion to Profession: The Journey to Build Card...

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2025/07/21

In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Kristina Thorson, co-founder of Card Ladder, to explore what it takes to build something meaningful in the hobby. We talk about working two jobs before signing the acquisition papers, building trust through transparency, and why every feature on the platform starts with one question: “What’s best for the hobby?”This isn’t the same old Card Ladder story. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Kristina went from collector to co-founder,

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63:48

The WNBA Card Podcast: All-Star Weekend and the...

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2025/07/19

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) break down the lead-up to All-Star Weekend, the evolving WNBA card market, and why Alyssa Thomas and Jackie Young are two of the most underrated players in the hobby.They react to real Card Ladder data, highlight trends among All-Stars, and spotlight cards flying under the radar. Brett shares what it was like to attend three Indiana Fever games in one week, while Katelyn preps for All-Star Weekend and outlines her live game wishlist.Also

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72:52

The Football Card Podcast #4: Who deserves the card?

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2025/07/18

Pack and Brett go deep on one of the biggest debates in football and collecting: who deserves the card when collecting lanes collide?They kick things off with a question on every fan’s mind—who’s QB5 in the NFL right now? The media may have already anointed Herbert, but the guys aren’t sold.From there, they move into hobby territory, breaking down three core collecting lanes—player, team, and set—and how each one shapes the way we experience cards. You’ll hear stories about chasing Donald

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44:25

Smashing BIN: Grabbing a Mookie Blue to Chase...

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2025/07/17

Chris (@cardicsportscards), creator of The Smarter Collector, joins Smashing BIN to talk about the card that’s been on his want list since 2017: the 2014 Bowman Chrome Mookie Betts Blue Refractor Autograph /150 (BGS 9.5/10).We go deep on the moment he finally smashed BIN, how he funds high-end targets through collection curation, and why this blue parallel hits different than gold.We also unpack collector psychology—why pairings matter, how to process former team players, and what it means

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24:10

Why Relationship Capital is Your Most Valuable Asset...

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2025/07/16

Collecting is personal. But what separates a good experience from a great one often has little to do with the cards themselves. In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of relationship capital and why your collector reputation matters more than you think.I break down what relationship capital is, how to build it, and why it consistently outperforms financial capital when it comes to accessing the right cards and opportunities.Whether you're headed to The National or simply trying

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55:07

The Staging Area #3: Rookie Royalty, Extended...

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2025/07/15

In the third episode of The Staging Area presented by dcsports87, Tory and I get into the three biggest topics circulating the hobby right now:The buzz and performance of Rookie Royalty and what the Caitlin Clark Immaculate RPA sale tells useBay’s rollout of extended bidding, how it works, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and non-payersWhy the $20–$100 range is the true foundation of the hobby and how to turn forgotten stacks into your next big pickupIf you’re a collector sitting on

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27:19

Passion to Profession: From Collector to Operator: A...

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2025/07/14

In this episode of Passion to Profession, I’m joined by Brent Holcomb, the operations lead at Mill Creek Sports—one of the largest sports memorabilia shops in the country.We trace Brent’s journey from card hustling in college to overseeing a warehouse packed with 14,000+ signed helmets. He shares how he embraced eBay before it was cool, scaled athlete signings with Ken Griffey Jr. and Ichiro, and helped build a memorabilia business rooted in trust, authenticity, and adaptability.If you’ve

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53:51

The WNBA Card Podcast: Katelyn on Evolving...

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2025/07/12

We're back with Season 2, and this time the mic flips.In this episode, Brett puts Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) in the hot seat to talk through how her approach to collecting WNBA cards has changed over time. From letting go of cards without guilt to defining a six-card PC goal for her Napheesa Collier collection, Katelyn opens up about the mindset behind her collecting decisions.We get into topics like:Collecting with intention and evolving tastesManaging the judgment that can come from

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63:02

The Football Card Podcast #3: Repack Culture, Iconic...

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2025/07/11

Pack and Brett are back for Episode 3 of The Football Card Podcast, the fastest growing football card show in the world. This week, they’re digging into the mechanics of two different markets: collectors vs. repackers.They break down Josh Johnson’s viral Downtown vs. Superfractor post, explain why transactional frequency is pricing some cards higher than they should be, and call out the hobby’s glaring education gap. From Whatnot chaos to repack roulette, it’s all on the table.Also in this

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49:32

Smashing BIN: Tony’s (@southerncollector14) Josh...

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2025/07/10

This week on Smashing BIN, Tony (@southerncollector14) returns to share the story behind one of the rarest cards in his vintage baseball collection: the 1950-51 Toleteros Josh Gibson.This wasn’t a BIN on eBay. It was a BIN through the community.Tony breaks down why he moved three iconic cards—including his 1952 Mantle—to consolidate into a card with only 30 known copies. We talk about the card’s unique history, Gibson’s overdue recognition in Major League Baseball’s stat books, and how

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23:13

When It Hurts the Most: Why Player Adversity Can...

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2025/07/09

After Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating injury in Game 7, I needed time to process. Not just as a Pacers fan, but as a collector. In this episode, I’m sharing how player heartbreak can pull you closer, not push you away.From playoff memories to grief, from Luck’s retirement to chasing Haliburton cards—this is a raw and honest reflection on how collecting can become a coping mechanism, a connection point, and even therapy.If you’ve ever bought a card because of what it meant to you—not what it

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44:58

Vaulted: Building the Future of Card Storage with...

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2025/07/08

In Episode 4 of Vaulted, presented by PSA, we welcome Jacob Bogardus, GM and Head of PSA Vault, for a deep conversation about the present and future of the Vault. Jacob shares what it’s like launching a startup within a legacy hobby brand, how the Vault was built to prioritize safety and simplicity, and the feedback loops shaping product development.We get into the realities of integrating with eBay, learn how “cards in the wild” are reshaping the roadmap, and hear why PSA is investing so

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36:50

Passion to Profession: Building Trust One Autograph...

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2025/07/07

Brian Schwartz turned chasing autographs as a teenager into one of the most trusted memorabilia businesses in the hobby. In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we go deep on how Schwartz Sports built its name through consistency, relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.We talk about:Getting paid $100 a pop for Tiger Woods autographs as a teenHow eBay unlocked the businessThe behind-the-scenes chaos of managing signings with 50+ athletesWhy Sammy

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57:41

The WNBA Card Podcast: Season Two Preview + Rookie...

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2025/07/05

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) and Brett (@stackingslabs) return for a special bonus episode between seasons to reflect on where the podcast is going next and how the W community continues to grow.They discuss what season one taught them, share their vision for season two, and explore how to bring more voices and data into the show. They cover the three-team WNBA expansion announcement, the aftermath of the Commissioner's Cup (including Katelyn’s full Lynx crash-out rant), and the fever dream

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61:23

The Football Card Podcast #2: Dog Walked by Tavon...

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2025/07/04

It’s Episode 2 of The Football Card Podcast, and Pack (@packnicholson) is back with Brett for a 4th of July collector cookout. This episode blends football nostalgia with hobby realism—from being steamrolled by Tavon Austin at Lucas Oil to scoping Walter Payton rookies ahead of the National.They cover:Buying and selling strategies leading up to the NationalThe fine line between holding and consolidatingHobby heartbreak and card boomerangsA Tavon Austin mixtape momentFavorite pickups: 2005

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45:40

Smashing BIN: The Underground Caitlin Clark Rookie...

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2025/07/03

Kevin (@kevin.m.cormier) joins Smashing BIN to spotlight his Buy It Now pickup of the 2024 Origins Caitlin Clark Swirl—a card that’s flying under the radar .We talk about Kevin’s long-standing connection to the WNBA card community, his views on scarcity, how timing and underexposure shape the narrative around Origins, and what makes this Caitlin card stand out in a market flooded with rookie options.We also get into BIN strategies, his long-term WNBA projects (like the 2022 Revolution Lava

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24:30

Who’s Holding the Cards? Understanding Leverage in...

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2025/07/02

In this week’s flagship episode, we’re talking about leverage — the invisible force that shapes every deal in the hobby.Whether you're buying, selling, or just circling a card, leverage is always in the room. It's not about the price of the card. It’s about who’s asking, who’s telling, and how the conversation is framed. From story sales on Instagram to dealer tables at shows, understanding leverage helps you move from reacting to navigating.This episode breaks down:How leverage is gained,

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50:14

The Staging Area #2: Digging into the Football...

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2025/07/01

In Episode 2 of The Staging Area, Brett and Tory from dcsports87 dive into the football card market and whether the time to sell is now or still coming. They unpack real data from dcsports87's intake, spotlight a massive $8,100 Pete Crow-Armstrong sale, and explain why Bo Nix’s rare unlicensed SP is attracting serious money.You’ll get real-time intel on year-two quarterbacks, preseason flips, wide receiver hype, and how the upcoming National show is already impacting behavior. If you're

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64:42

Passion to Profession: From Side Hustle to Scale, The...

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2025/06/30

In this episode of Passion to Profession—presented by eBay—we sit down with Tim, the founder and Chief Product Officer at COMC. What started as a side hustle built to simplify card buying and selling has grown into one of the largest platforms in the hobby.Tim shares the original spark that led him to build COMC after leaving Microsoft, what it means to solve real problems for collectors, and how staying close to the cards—both as a developer and a collector—shaped every decision along the

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