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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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The Football Card Podcast #51: When Collectors Stop...

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2026/06/12

At some point, every serious collector learns the same lesson:You can wait for the perfect copy.Or you can own the card.This week, Pack and Brett discuss how scarcity changes collecting decisions.When a card only surfaces once every few years, grades start to matter less and ownership starts to matter more.The conversation spans: Rare cards versus perfect grades The psychology of chasing low-pop football cards Why some cards never stay available for long Market observations from the

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35:13

The Double BIN Smash: What Instant Buys Reveal About...

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2026/06/11

A Monday morning workout turned into one of the most memorable collecting moments Brett has experienced in years.While checking his saved eBay searches from the treadmill, he stumbled across two cards he had never seen before: a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold Vinyl 1/1 and a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold /10. He didn't check comps. He didn't open Card Ladder. He didn't negotiate. He hit Buy It Now.Twice.But this episode isn't really about Frank Gore.It's about what happens when a card stops being

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31:58

Private Market Confidence: How to Be Ready When the...

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2026/06/10

Last week's conversation with Drake (@drakes_pc) sparked a bigger question:What separates collectors who land grails from those who miss them?In this episode, Brett explores the mindset and systems behind successful private market collecting.Topics include: Why patience and urgency are not opposites Building a readiness stack before opportunities appear How to think about premiums in private deals The dangers of anchoring and the winner's curse Why liquidity matters more than most

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75:36

The WNBA Card Podcast: Indiana Fever Through the Eyes...

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2026/06/09

For Episode 3 of the Team Collector Series, Katelyn sits down with Mitch (@almanacsportscards), a lifelong Indiana Fever fan and one of the hobby's most dedicated collectors of Tamika Catchings and Katie Douglas.Mitch shares what it was like growing up with basketball in Indiana, how the Fever became a centerpiece of his collecting journey, and why community remains the foundation of WNBA fandom.The conversation explores: Building a collection around a team and its legends Why Tamika

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46:37

Passion to Profession: Turning Collector Passion Into...

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2026/06/08

What does it look like when a lifelong collector turns his hobby into his profession?Adam Gray has spent decades immersed in basketball cards. From launching Basketball Card Fanatic magazine to creating content for some of the biggest companies in the hobby, he has built a career around storytelling, education, and helping collectors understand why cards matter.In this conversation, Adam shares the path from private equity controller to full-time hobby creator. We discuss the rise and fall

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27:46

Hobby Jobs: The Best Opportunities in the Hobby Don't...

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2026/06/07

The sports card industry continues to break records.Nearly $680 million in online trading card sales moved through the market in May alone.Most people look at those numbers and see cards.I look at those numbers and see problems that still need solving.In this episode, I expand on the central idea from Hobby Jobs #12: the best opportunities in the hobby don't exist yet.They show up as friction.They show up as weak systems.They show up as moments where collectors, businesses, and marketplaces

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60:31

Booked to Last: The Oba Femi Debate and Why Wrestling...

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2026/06/06

Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.Then WWE decides to run it back.Adam and Ryan break down why the decision has frustrated wrestling fans and collectors, what it means for Oba's momentum, and how it impacts one of the hottest card markets in wrestling.The guys also discuss: Grande Americano vs. Ludwig Kaiser and a Match of the Year candidate Early thoughts on Topps Cosmic Chrome WWE PSA shutting down value submissions The return of major 2022 Prizm Black 1/1s Massive sales

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91:41

The Football Card Podcast #50: Linebacker Summer,...

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2026/06/05

Episode 50 is here.Pack and Brett kick off Linebacker Summer by celebrating some of the greatest defenders to ever play the game, including Mike Singletary, Mike Vrabel, Ken Strong, and more.They break down the massive Myles Garrett trade to the Rams and what it means for collectors. They discuss why defensive players might be entering a new era of hobby relevance and share some of their favorite Garrett cards making the rounds after the news broke.The mailbag delivers one of the best

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49:49

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Known as a Buyer...

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2026/06/04

What happens when the hobby knows you'll spend big money on the cards you need?In this episode, Brett sits down with Drake (@drakes_pc) to discuss the realities of being a known buyer in today's sports card market.The conversation explores how visibility attracts opportunities, why private deals have become a major part of Drake's collecting journey, and what happens when sellers assume every Peyton Manning card belongs in his collection.Along the way, Drake shares stories behind some of

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34:40

The Hobby Needs More Than Highlights: Why Long-Form...

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2026/06/03

Sports cards are competing for attention in a world built on endless scrolling.Every day, collectors are hit with clips, highlights, reactions, reveals, and hot takes. But what happens when the hobby becomes all spark and no substance?In this episode, Brett explores the role long-form content plays in the sports card ecosystem and why it might be one of the most important assets the hobby has.This isn't a debate about podcasts versus reels.It's a conversation about trust.About

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66:11

The WNBA Card Podcast: Team Collecting the Mercury,...

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2026/06/02

Season 5's team collector series continues with a deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury.Katelyn sits down with Gavin (@card_collecther), a Mercury season ticket holder and dedicated team collector, to explore what makes the franchise one of the defining organizations in WNBA history.They discuss the Mercury's identity, the influence of Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas' place on the hobby's Disrespect Index, the power of the X-Factor fan base, and how team collecting creates a deeper connection to

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48:35

Passion to Profession: Inside PSA’s Athlete Strategy...

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2026/06/01

Athletes have never been more visible in the hobby.From Tom Brady and CardVault to Fanatics Fest, athlete-led content, and players publicly sharing their collections, sports cards have become part of the conversation in a way we haven't seen before.Ryan Greene sits at the center of it.As Director of Athlete + Artist Partnerships at PSA, Ryan works directly with athletes who collect, grade cards, participate in signings, and build collections of their own.In this conversation, we

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23:29

Hobby Jobs: The Future of Working in the Sports Card...

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2026/05/31

What does it look like to build a career in the sports card industry?In the debut episode of Hobby Jobs, Brett McGrath shares the vision behind the platform and why the hobby needs a dedicated place for operators, builders, and aspiring professionals.This episode explores the shift from hobby to industry and why the biggest opportunities often start as repeated friction, not business plans. Brett breaks down the signals coming from companies like PSA, eBay, GameStop, and Card Collector 2

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72:41

Booked to Last: Simple Questions. Complex Answers....

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2026/05/30

What happens when you stop reacting to the wrestling card market and start thinking about where it's headed?This week, Adam and Ryan tackle a series of big-picture questions facing wrestling card collectors.Will there be more six-figure wrestling card sales by 2028?Has Topps Royalty already become the most important wrestling card release of the Fanatics era?Will WrestleMania moving to Saudi Arabia impact the hobby?Who will define wrestling cards in 2027?The conversation moves from Oba Femi

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91:54

The Football Card Podcast #49: The $1.3M Josh Allen...

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2026/05/29

John and Brett open the episode talking Indy 500 stories, McDonald’s nostalgia, and why modern experiences feel overbuilt before diving into one of the biggest football card sales in years.The guys break down the $1.3M Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto and what the sale says about Fanatics shaping collector attention in real time. They discuss why this card matters beyond Josh Allen, how manufactured prestige is changing the hobby, and which quarterbacks they believe are next in line for a

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27:12

The Reward of Mystery in Collecting Sports Cards

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2026/05/28

What happens when the value of your card turns from mystery into responsibility?In this flagship episode, Brett explores one of the tensions at the center of collecting.The longer you own a unique card, the more meaning it absorbs. The chase. The story. The memory. The identity tied to it. But eventually every collector runs into a hard question:At what point does ownership become a decision?This conversation digs into the difference between lived value and liquidation value. Why some cards

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24:29

Can Collectors Ever Separate Emotion from Financial...

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2026/05/27

Every collector talks about value.But what happens when the card means more to you than the market says it should?In this flagship episode, Brett explores one of the hardest truths in collecting:Can collectors ever fully separate emotional attachment from financial decision making?This conversation digs into the tension between memory and money. Between identity and allocation. Between the card you want and the story you tell yourself about why you want it.Brett breaks down:• Why ownership

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67:43

Card Ladder Confidential Episode #20: Wemby Hype,...

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2026/05/26

A million dollar Josh Allen card.A nearly $200K Wemby Gold Refractor.A Dennis Rodman PMG Green pushing nearly $350K.The hobby keeps moving higher. But what is really happening underneath the surface?In Episode 20 of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to break down the latest Premier Auction and the conversations collectors are having right now.The discussion explores:• Why the Josh Allen NFL Shield Auto created mixed reactions• Whether Victor

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56:49

Passion to Profession: Building Sports Cards Live One...

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2026/05/25

Jeremy Lee has become one of the most trusted voices in sports card media.But before Sports Cards Live became a Saturday night destination for collectors, Jeremy was balancing a career in finance while building relationships, studying the hobby, and creating content because he loved the cards.In this conversation, Jeremy shares the full story behind Sports Cards Live, the growth of his auction coverage content, and the mindset shift that helped him turn hobby passion into full-time work.We

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57:26

The WNBA Card Podcast: Season 5 Building the Future...

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2026/05/24

Season 5 of The WNBA Card Podcast starts with a live recording from Saint Paul at the All Women’s Sports Card Expo hosted by Great Lakes Trading Card Co.Katelyn sits down with Spencer from Great Lakes to talk about what’s happening in the women’s sports card market right now and why this moment feels different.They discuss: Building a hobby shop centered around community Why women’s sports collectors operate differently The rise of PWHL cards and niche collecting Why legends still matter

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