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The Talking Shop Podcast

Grand Slam Cards Rock Hill

Have you ever wanted to know what running a local card shop (LCS) is like? Do you have questions about buying, selling, or trading sports and TCG cards? Each week Josh and Michael talk about the hobby they love, the latest sports and trading card news & trends, upcoming products releases, and stories from Grand Slam Cards a local card shop in Rock Hill, SC.

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01:04:08

Gary Vee’s Biggest Hobby Move Yet? | Talking Shop #149

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2025/03/06

VeeFriends x Topps Chrome—The Next Big Crossover in the Hobby?The guys are back! This week, they flip the script—what’s the #1 thing helping the hobby grow?In Hobby News, the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite 1/1 has supposedly surfaced—but is it real or a scam? Plus, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s collection might be the greatest stack of cards ever.Dale Jr. has a hilarious autograph secret, The Rock, Travis Scott & John Cena unite for a wild triple auto, and Gary Vee is making his biggest hobby

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00:51:23

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES | Talking Shop #148

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2025/02/27

Did WhatNot just kill transparency for collectors? Plus, Opening Day…. in Japan?The guys are back to recap Topps Hobby Rip Night and look ahead to Opening Day in Japan, where the Dodgers and Cubs will kick off the season…yes, in Japan.In Hobby News, we break down WhatNot’s latest controversial move—limiting access to past show videos. Is this a red flag for buyers? Plus, The Rock’s "Final Boss" Superfractor has officially sold, making it one of the top 3 wrestling card sales of all time! Meanwhile,

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01:00:48

2025 Topps Series 1: A Hit or Just Hype? | Talking...

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2025/02/19

The Rock’s 1/1 Superfractor, Marvel’s First Topps Now, and a Probstein Shake-UpThe guys are back, debating which is more irrelevant—the NFL All-Star Game or the NBA All-Star Game? And has Mac McClung actually saved the dunk contest? Plus, a trip down memory lane as they talk favorite video games—Halo trading cards exist now??In Hobby News, 2025 Topps Series 1 has been out for a week—is it a must-buy or overhyped? A collector pulls a 1/1 Mike Trout, but the real story might be where the news broke

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00:53:12

2025 Topps Series One Has Landed | Talking Shop #146

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2025/02/13

Topps first flagship release of 2025 sets the tone for the rest of the hobby season2025 Topps Series 1 is finally here, kicking off the collecting season with a fresh batch of rookies, new inserts, and some wild chase cards! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know—biggest rookies, toughest pulls, and new twists like the Player Number Variations.Plus, we catch up on the latest hobby news:🏀 Wemby’s insane first 100 games—just how good is he?🐐 The GOAT debate might finally be

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00:59:11

Too Big to Fail? | Talking Shop #145

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2025/02/05

Will the hobby let the disgusting comments from it’s biggest breaker go unpunished and forgotten?This week on Talking Shop, the guys react to the Backyard Breaks controversy—will the hobby hold them accountable, or will the money keep flowing? Plus, Mookie Betts reveals who’s getting Card #1 in Topps Series 1, Rhea Ripley pulls a Liv Morgan card while looking for her own, and The Rock’s 1/1 from WWE Topps Chrome is already gone. Michael shares a crazy Michael Jordan card find—real or fake? And we

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01:05:44

A Card Conspiracy | Talking Shop #144

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2025/01/29

Was the Skenes 1/1 Staged? Doubts About Topps & the 11-Year-Old’s JournalThe Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch card was pulled by an 11-year-old collector on Christmas morning… or was it? Some in the hobby think something doesn’t add up. The guys break down the wild theories—was it staged by Topps? Was the journal actually written by an 11-year-old? Or is this just collectors overthinking an incredible pull? Plus, Shohei Ohtani gets another insane Topps release, Bowman Draft introduces ping

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00:54:36

Is this Real? | Talking Shop #143

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2025/01/23

DOES THIS LEAVE THE 2012 Prizm TOM BRADY 1/1 AS THE LAST OF THE MODERN MISSING GRAILS?In Episode #143 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys dive into a packed week in the hobby and beyond: Did anyone make it to the bustling Salisbury Card Show, and who’s gearing up for the Hickory Show next weekend? Michael’s curse continues as the Lions lose—can he stop rooting for teams? Plus, we break down the NFL playoff picture and talk quarterbacks: who’s worth collecting, and who’s a pass? In Hobby

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01:00:28

In 20 years…what 2024 Card Pull Will Become THIS...

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2025/01/15

Can a card from today’s collecting world, become as revered and as special as a card pulled from 20 years ago?In Episode #142 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we ask the big question: What card pulled today could become as legendary as a 1-of-1 LeBron James Logoman pulled on Christmas morning 20 years ago? The guys reflect on this iconic story and debate which modern cards have the potential to reach that status. We also reveal the 2024 Card of the Year, discuss the devastating card shop fire in

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01:07:31

WHAT IF?!?! Please, can someone find Billy Ripken’s...

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2025/01/08

With Images Of The Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob Emerging, The Guys Open Up The Year Asking “WHAT IF?”In Episode #141 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off the new year by asking the ultimate “WHAT IF?” Inspired by the Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob 1/1, they imagine what other iconic baseball memorabilia could make its way into trading cards. Could Billy Ripken’s infamous bat ever show up? We also dive into the Rookie Debut Patch Auto hunt, with 68 cards still unaccounted

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01:10:47

Are Entertainment Cards Finally Gaining Ground? |...

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2024/12/18

Pop culture cards continue to sell for crazy prices — are they catching up to sports cards in collectability and long-term value?? In this week’s episode, the guys recap their weekends, with Josh breaking down the South Carolina Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into PSA’s new custom-fit slabs for die-cut cards, the debut of Topps Graphite featuring Carlos Alcaraz, and a Walmart card heist gone wrong. The big debate? Entertainment vs. Sports Cards: Hulk Hogan’s record-breaking $132K wrestling card

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00:59:19

Elway shows up in 2024 Bowman Draft!! | Talking Shop...

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2024/12/11

In Episode #138 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off with a festive opening rip featuring weekend highlights, Christmas chatter, and college football playoff bracket predictions. But the real talk starts in Hobby News!John Elway’s imaginary MLB rookie card makes its debut in 2024 Bowman Draft, and we’re asking the big questions: Who did it better—Elway or Brady? And how good are these hidden Easter eggs from Topps? We also break down PSA’s new eBay integration, the Japanese baseball

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00:55:58

2024 Bowman Draft Is Here! | Talking Shop #138

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2024/12/04

The Guys Highlight Players to Watch and an Insert That May Get Some "Action"This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys recap their Thanksgiving weekends, sharing the best food they ate and how Black Friday and Small Business Saturday went at Grand Slam Cards. Josh also recaps Sunday’s Lorcana Tournament and breaks down how to get started in this exciting card game. In Hobby News, we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated 2024 Bowman Draft, highlighting players to watch like Travis

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00:49:27

Another Card Bounty? And this time Olivia Dunne Gets...

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2024/11/21

In Episode #137 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the latest card bounty—this time featuring Paul Skenes’ 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto. The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering an insane trade package for it, but now Olivia Dunne has entered the conversation! Would you take the trade, or hold onto the card?We also discuss Mickey Mantle’s rookie card, which continues to reign supreme in the hobby, and take a first look at 2025 Topps WWE Chrome. Plus, PSA has eliminated the declared value

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00:55:03

Which One Do You Buy This “HolLiday” Season? |...

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2024/11/12

If You Had to Pick One Release Between Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft, Which Would It Be? In Episode #136 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the big question for collectors this holiday season: if you could buy just one release, would it be Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft? We break down both options, highlighting the rookies, patches, and prospects that make each release unique. We also catch up on life, with Michael recapping the Monroe Card Show and the guys discussing the latest

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00:54:32

The "Magic" of Disney | Talking Shop #135

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2024/11/05

In Episode #135 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys catch up on their weekends, recap college football upsets, and Josh shares highlights from the Charlotte Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into the “magic” of Disney as a Mickey Mouse superfractor recently sold for a whopping $500,000! Is this a thing in the hobby, or a flash in the pan? We also break down the Dodgers’ World Series win and the card value impacts for stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Finally, we look at

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00:56:43

TSP - Episode 134

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2024/10/29

TSP - Episode 134Let's talk some Shop!!! Shohei's $4 million + ball and his place in history. Plus a sneak peek at 2024 Allen & Ginter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-talking-shop-podcast/support

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00:53:13

Shohei’s 50th HR Ball Up for Auction: Would You Take...

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2024/10/22

Debating the Value of Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Home Run Ball vs. His Cards In Episode #133 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball auction. As collectors, we have to ask: would you rather own the historic ball or one of his iconic trading cards? We break down the auction, debate the value of memorabilia versus cards, and predict what the ball will sell for. In Hobby News, we look at the top 5 baseball cards with the lowest gem rates in history—PSA 10s that

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00:47:15

Is Grading in Trouble? Plus, MLB Playoff Stars and...

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2024/10/15

Grading Numbers Drop, Whatnot's Livestream Boom, and Playoff Card Buzz In Episode #132 of the Talking Shop Podcast , we dig into Whatnot’s first State of Livestream Selling Report, revealing that 29% of sellers are listing sports collectibles, and some are making over $10k a month! Then, we break down the so-called "end of grading" (not really), as grading numbers took a sharp dip in September—what does this mean for the hobby? As always, we’ll tell you what’s new in the shop at Grand Slam, show

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01:01:39

MLB Playoff Card Spikes & Shohei's Home Run Ball...

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2024/09/30

Who’s Set to Cash In During the Playoffs, and Who Really Owns Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Home Run Ball?In Episode #131 of the Talking Shop Podcast, Michael cries over ANOTHER tough Auburn loss, while Josh tries to care as Colorado shines with Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter leading the way. Plus, Alabama survives a Georgia comeback—are they back on top of the SEC? Michael also shares his thoughts on the Charlotte Card Show. In Hobby News, we break down the MLB Playoff Picture—who’s set to make a run

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01:02:58

Talking Shop Podcast - Episode #130 - Which Shohei...

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2024/09/23

Which Shohei Rookie Should You Collect? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-talking-shop-podcast/support

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