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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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47:41

Passion to Profession: Building Collecting’s Future...

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2025/08/25

Jayne Peressini has built a career on growth. From early days in gaming and fantasy sports to leadership roles at Reddit, DraftKings, and EA, she’s always taken risks and found new ways forward. Today, she’s applying that same mindset as Director of Product Management at eBay Collectibles.In this conversation, Jayne shares how her collecting roots with her dad shaped her passion, why she values risk and experimentation, and how eBay is working to support collectors, sellers, and shops

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54:08

The WNBA Card Podcast: Preparing for College Hoops...

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2025/08/23

We’re back on the WNBA Card Podcast with a conversation collectors have been waiting for. Brett and Katelyn revisit women’s college basketball and explore what it means for collectors right now.From Sarah Strong’s rise at UConn to Juju Watkins’ recovery at USC and Azzi Fudd’s surprising absence in Bowman and Topps sets, the focus is on the next wave of stars and how their college cards fit into the bigger picture.We run through a list of 10 players to watch, share thoughts on how collectors

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67:31

The Football Card Podcast #9: Hut Hut, Omaha!...

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2025/08/22

Pack Nicholson is back with Episode 9 of The Football Card Podcast on the Stacking Slabs Network. We’re keeping it all about the collector this week.We start with your questions—the ones that matter most to football card collectors right now. From there, we run through collecting updates, market observations, and the latest chatter around players and sets.With football season right around the corner, the energy in the hobby is building every day. This episode is packed with passion,

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31:01

Cards in Hand: Katelyn’s 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony...

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2025/08/21

Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, this episode of Cards in Hand features Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) sharing the centerpiece of her collection: the 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony Bourdain Red Ink Autograph /10 PSA 10. Katelyn talks about her connection to Bourdain, how watching Parts Unknown with her dad as a teenager shaped her worldview, and the winding path that led her to this card. We cover why collecting pop culture icons feels different from sports, the unique

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28:29

Why Content Matters in the Hobby

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2025/08/20

Content is more than background noise in the hobby. It’s the heartbeat.In this episode, I’m reflecting on what content means in this current era of collecting. I’m talking about how it connects us, educates us, and helps shape the way we collect — whether we realize it or not.I spend my days creating content, but I consume just as much. That combination gives me a unique perspective on where content is helping, where it's falling short, and why the best stuff always starts with

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58:00

Card Ladder Confidential #11 with Chris (@chris_hoj)...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett kicks things off with a cold open that puts a $12,000 Jay Cutler card front and center—and opens a bigger discussion about what signals a set is becoming bigger than the player.From there, the conversation spans:Why 1/1s from the Panini era feel different than other iconic setsThe psychology of type collectors vs. set buildersHow “investment” became a dirty word in the hobbyThe $308M July sales number and what’s really driving the

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56:19

Passion to Profession: Steve Sloan from Heystack on...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Passion to Profession (sponsored by eBay), I’m joined by hobby veteran Steve Sloan, CEO of Haystack—a company quietly becoming the go-to infrastructure partner for hobby businesses.Steve’s career path includes stops at Upper Deck, PSA (where he was President), and now Heystack, where he's building tech to solve real pain points in the card ecosystem. We talk about how his love of collecting started with Garbage Pail Kids and a copy of Beckett, and how that evolved into a

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55:40

The WNBA Card Podcast: Does PER Matter for...

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2025/08/16

Is it possible that PER (Player Efficiency Rating) might influence hobby behavior in the WNBA card space? In this episode, we explore that question—and a whole lot more.Brett and Katelyn break down:Why 6 of the top 20 PER players in WNBA history are still activeWhat collectors might be missing in names like Aliyah Boston and Nneka OgwumikeThe continued dominance of A’ja Wilson—on the court and in collectionsThe rise of Gold Prizms: 127 $500+ sales in 2025, compared to just 109 across the

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66:05

The Football Card Podcast #8: Cutler, Community, and...

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2025/08/15

Pack Nicholson brings the energy for Episode 8 of The Football Card Podcast. We start with your comments, hit the latest football talk, and dive into the market watch. The big headline? That Jay Cutler conversation that took over the internet. Pack breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what it signals for football card collectors. If you care about the stories behind the sales and where the market is headed, this one’s for you.Follow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes

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27:05

Cards in Hand: Rodman's (@rodmanpc) 2016 Select...

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2025/08/14

Recorded live at The National and brought to you by eBay, Episode 2 of Cards in Hand features Rodman (@rodmanpc), one of the premier Lionel Messi collectors in the world. We talk about his 2016 Select Messi Black Prizm 1/1 PSA 8—why it’s a cornerstone in his collection, what makes it stand out aesthetically, and the story behind his transition from Michael Jordan to Messi. Rodman shares what it’s been like building his Messi collection as soccer cards have exploded, the differences between

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22:08

Launching Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A...

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2025/08/13

This week’s flagship is different.I’m using this episode to officially launch my new book, Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning in a Hobby Built on Hype.This isn’t a blueprint. It’s a reflection. It’s about why we collect, the art of chasing, filtering out the noise, building with intention, letting go, finding community, and collecting in a way that lasts.It’s free. It’s for every collector — whether you’ve been here for decades or just ripped your first pack.In this episode, I share why

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51:18

The Staging Area #5: Post-National Lessons and Growth

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2025/08/12

The National is over, but the conversations keep going. In this post-show special, Tory from dcsports87 joins me to break down their biggest takeaways from Rosemont. We talk brand growth, why the corporate area felt different this year, the success of their same-day listing program, and the moments that stood out most on the show floor. If you’re a collector, dealer, or hobby business thinking about how to level up after The National, this one’s for you.A special thank you to dcsports87 for

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46:04

Passion to Profession: From Collector to Working for...

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2025/08/11

Ryan Greene grew up chasing Shaq rookies and riding his bike to the local card shop. Today, he leads athlete and artist partnerships at PSA. In this episode of Passion to Profession (sponsored by eBay), we go deep on Ryan’s transition from hobbyist to operator at one of the most important companies in the space.We talk about:What the 1998 SP Authentic set taught him about collectingWhy he DM’d Nat Turner on a Sunday night—and how it changed everythingThe ups and downs of working in social

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63:32

The WNBA Card Podcast: Defining The Role and...

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2025/08/09

This week on The WNBA Card Podcast, Katelyn and Brett explore a powerful question:Are we living in the first generation of true WNBA card collectors?Fresh off The National, they share what they saw, who they met, and the signals that this category is evolving fast. From the boom in W gear on the show floor to organic trades, meetups, and an online sales spike, the energy around WNBA cards feels different—and more authentic—than ever before.You’ll hear:What it means to be a “first gen” W

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67:27

The Football Card Podcast #7: The National — The Year...

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2025/08/08

We’re back from The National and fired up.Pack and Brett are recapping their experience—from overheated upstairs booths to some of the best in-hand moments of the entire weekend. This episode is packed with observations, hobby takeaways, and real collector stories.Topics covered:Why The National felt different this yearHobby businesses maturing and innovatingThe difference between inventory and collectionsRepacks, refractors, and real conversationsCards that stopped us in our tracks,

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33:47

Cards in Hand: Chris McGill’s 1998-99 Upper Deck...

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2025/08/07

We’re kicking off Cards in Hand, a brand-new Stacking Slabs miniseries brought to you by eBay, with Chris McGill from Card Ladder. Cards in Hand was recorded at The National where the energy around our hobby was at an all-time high. Chris shares the story of his 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Gold 1/1 — a card with a look and feel that takes you straight back to the ‘90s. We get into his return to MJ collecting, how his one-of-one mindset shaped the pursuit, the backstory of this card’s

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22:50

Here's My 3 Biggest Takeaways from The National 2025

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2025/08/06

This isn’t a booth-by-booth walk through. It’s not a play-by-play of what was in the showcases. This episode is about perspective.I break down my biggest takeaways from The National that you won’t hear in the typical recaps:The maturity of hobby businesses and why tech adoption is shaping the next era of collectingWhy The National has evolved into a closing event for deals, not the starting pointHow relationships, not transactions, are the true foundation of the hobbyWhether you were in the

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40:04

Passion to Profession: Preserving the Hobby's Legacy...

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2025/08/04

In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Michael Osacky from Baseball in the Attic, one of the most trusted voices in sports memorabilia appraisal. Michael shares stories from the road, from emotional appraisals in small-town basements to unexpected discoveries in forgotten collections.They talk about the current state of the appraisal business in 2025, the rise in institutional requests, fraud detection, and what collectors often overlook when it comes to storage,

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32:08

The WNBA Card Podcast: Recording the Pod In...

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2025/08/02

We’re live and in person from The National.For the first time ever, Brett and Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) sit down together—bags still packed—to talk WNBA cards at the biggest show of the year.You’ll hear the sounds of the floor, the latest updates on what’s showing up in showcases, early signs of how the WNBA market is shifting, and what it’s like seeing Caitlin Clark jerseys on collectors all over the show floor.We talk pickups, missed targets, and real conversations with dealers and

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71:30

The Football Card Podcast #6: Reggie Wayne,...

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2025/08/01

Pack and Brett are back—recording from family vacation and prepping for The National—to talk all things football cards.In this episode, they tackle:The collector psychology behind non-rookie-year cards tied to milestonesThe underrated power of card backsFavorite card photography and why art cards deserve more respectBlack Pulsars, downtowns, and why Kabooms get hateThe Herman Moore market moment and why Keith Van Horn outselling Curtis Martin says a lotWhat it takes for Burrow and Jaden

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