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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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00:57:41

Panini vs Topps Basketball: Two Titans, One Court |...

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2025/10/17

LeBron opens Topps NBA packs — can Panini’s Manga inserts keep up?Episode 176 dives into the first licensed NBA showdown in 15 years — Topps vs Panini. LeBron opens Topps packs for the first time in over a decade, while Panini’s Prizm Black Manga inserts set social media on fire. We break down what this means for collectors, plus the latest in hobby news from debut patches to Ohtani’s diamond-studded auto.Story Links: LeBron Topps Pack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4LBYjjtMd/ Panini Black Manga:

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01:08:42

Topps Basketball Is Back — Wemby’s First Spurs Auto!...

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2025/10/10

Wemby’s first Spurs auto, a $1M bounty chase, and Disney’s Mint debut.A wild week in the hobby — from Giannis’ $1,000,000 bounty for the LeBron-Curry-KD Triple Auto, to Black Label sales and Russell Wilson’s crash, to Topps’ new “Three Kings” program and Disney’s first Mint Collection. We finish strong with the comeback we’ve all been waiting for: Topps Basketball is officially back.In this episode:Dylan Harper’s “naive eye” viral clipKarl-Anthony Towns’ hobby YouTube seriesThe greatest Star Wars

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00:59:16

Golden Mirror Autos, Griffey Garbage Pail Kids & PSA...

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2025/10/02

Are Golden Mirror autos the ultimate Topps Update chase? The Griffey’s GPK Auto - Is the Kid’s GPK the Best of the GPKs?Episode 174 is loaded with October heat: Topps debuts Golden Mirror autos in Update Series, Ian Happ literally throws cash to Cubs fans, Trout drops viral pre-game wisdom, Griffey pops up in Garbage Pail Kids, Snorlax gets the spotlight, PSA raises grading fees, and Cal Raleigh sets a new hobby high.In this episode:Mike Trout’s viral pre-game adviceIan Happ’s $200 Wrigley

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01:09:32

Frozone Superfractor, Trout’s 400th & Bowman Chrome...

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2025/09/26

Episode 173 brings the heat: Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone, Mike Trout joins the 400 HR club, and the MLB playoff bracket is here. PSA expands into video games, while Bowman Chrome dominates sales history and drops its wildest crossover yet — Garbage Pail Kids autos.In this episode:Samuel L. Jackson signs as FrozoneMike Trout’s 400th HR milestoneMLB playoff bracket watchPSA acquires Wata GamesBowman Chrome dominates sales chartsBowman GPK autographs debutTopps Chrome Collector’s GuideStory

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00:57:42

Star Wars $7M Auction, Dune Chrome & Leaf Game-Used...

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2025/09/17

Episode 172 opens on a solemn note as we reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk — a moment that marks time for many. From there, we head into hobby news: SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-orders, Topps’ first-ever Dune Chrome trading cards, the multi-million-dollar Star Wars collection auction, and Leaf debuting its first-ever game-used patches.In this episode:Remembering Charlie KirkSlabHaus Luxe Max pre-ordersTopps Dune Chrome trading cards$7M Star Wars collection auctionLeaf debuts game-used patchesStory

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00:58:40

$12.9 1M Jordan & Kobe Card, Topps NFL Cancelled, and...

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2025/08/25

Welcome to Episode 170 of the Talking Shop Podcast. Josh and Michael dive into the latest headlines shaking up the hobby:Mike Trout clears up a modern error card that collectors have been buzzing about.Topps cancels its 2025 NFL product after Cam Ward signs with Fanatics.Dave & Adam’s predict soccer’s big boom post-2026 World Cup.The Jordan x Kobe Exquisite Dual Logoman 1/1 passes $6.1M with days left to go.One grade difference that swings hundreds of thousands of dollars.Juan Soto gets his own

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01:02:05

Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Card?! | Talking Shop Podcast...

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2025/08/11

Recorded August 11, 2025 — Episode #169 of the Talking Shop Podcast delivers another wild ride through the world of sports cards and collectibles.In this episode:Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint: How does an NFL QB’s name end up on a Pokémon card?Wedding Day Serial Number Collection: Love, commitment… and cardboard.Russell Wilson Booed at WWE SummerSlam: Why the crowd turned on Russ at MetLife.Jelly Roll’s First Trading Card: Fresh off his WWE debut.Colorado Buffaloes 1-of-1 Recruiting Cards: Deion

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00:58:47

Card Shop Owner Recaps the 2025 National Sports Card...

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2025/08/04

Josh has made it back from Chicago and tells all in this Monday evening version of the Talking Shop Podcast

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00:59:37

TOPPS CHROME IS BACK - Rookies, Inserts, and a...

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2025/07/21

This week on Episode #167 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we’re breaking down the release of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball — the rookies, the chases, the hits, and the art. We’re also unpacking the week’s wildest stories, from fake memorabilia busts to real Pokémon gold.In This Episode:🔹 Opening Rip: A Coldplay concert turns into a corporate scandal, and a collector gets a surprise Cooper Flagg auto with his Uber Eats delivery.🔹 New in the Shop: Josh gives the lowdown on what’s hitting the shelves at

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00:57:06

Dana White’s Hobby Splash, $100K UFC Card, and the...

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2025/07/21

Welcome to Episode #166 of the Talking Shop Podcast — recorded July 14, 2025.This week, we’re unpacking everything from Dana White’s entry into the hobby to eBay’s new auction experiment that’s got collectors buzzing. We’re also talking about record-breaking UFC sales, hilarious inscriptions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone, and what really matters when it comes to slabs.In This Episode:⚖️ eBay tests final-minute auction extensions 🖊️ Witt & Caglianone’s inscriptions steal the show 💪

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01:03:36

Kobe Record Sale, Van Gogh Pikachu Surge, and Hobby...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to Episode #165 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded July 7, 2025.This week, we start with a real-world hobby reality check: a local shop owner catches a thief stealing Garbage Pail Kids packs, reminding us that theft in the hobby doesn’t just hit shops—it hits families. We share thoughts on shop security, boundaries, and protecting your community.In Hobby News:A 2016 Studio Kobe Bryant “From Downtown” PSA 10 sells for a record $8,700, nearly doubling in a year.A 1997 Upper Deck Michael

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00:54:55

National Prep, Elly 1/1 Grocery Pull, and Topps...

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2025/06/30

Welcome to Episode #164 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 30, 2025.This week, we’re getting ready for the biggest week in the hobby: The National. We share how we’re prepping, what we’re looking forward to, and tips if you’re making the trip.Josh also recaps the South Carolina Card Show in Columbia, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why local shows still matter.In Hobby News:Topps Chrome UFC drops just as Jon Jones retires. Will the set pop, or is the hobby waiting to see if he

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01:04:26

Who’s Doing It Better? Topps Chrome Marvel vs. MTG’s...

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2025/06/24

Welcome to Episode #163 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 23, 2025.This week we’re asking the big question: Who’s doing it better—Topps or Magic: The Gathering?With Topps Chrome Marvel pulling in big numbers and MTG rolling out collabs with Final Fantasy, The Last Airbender, Lord of the Rings, and even Marvel on the horizon, it’s clear both brands are chasing pop culture dominance. But which one is connecting with collectors—and the market—more effectively?Also in this episode:Saying

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00:56:32

Should You Grade That Card? + PSA Rumors & Logan...

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2025/06/16

Welcome to Episode #162 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 16, 2025 — where we cover the latest hobby headlines, viral moments, and the decisions collectors face every week.In this episode, we kick things off with Bruce the Bat Dog getting called up to the Nationals for a one-game MLB debut. It’s baseball and golden retrievers—what’s more American than that?Then, just in time for Father’s Day, a viral post makes the rounds: a wife completely loses it after finding out her husband spent

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00:42:09

Topps Series 2 Gets a Makeover + The New Rookie Card...

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2025/06/09

Welcome to Episode #161 of the Talking Shop Podcast — your weekly dive into the stories, surprises, and shifts shaping the sports card world.This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Series 2, which is getting a full-on rework. From First Pitch cards to Signature Tunes inserts, Topps seems ready to give Series 2 its own spotlight.Also on the docket:Topps scaling back rookie cards in 2025 — why they’re doing it, and how it changes the gameA $97,000 Bo Nix 1/1 sale — smart buy

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00:54:14

Gamestop Shifts Primarily To Cards And Walmart Is...

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2025/06/02

GameStop is going all-in on cards, and Walmart is launching live breaks. What does this mean for the future of the hobby? This week, the guys break it all down—from retail shifts to record-breaking card pulls.In this episode: 🔹 GameStop pivots to trading cards—smart play or red flag? 🔹 Walmart teams up with We The Hobby for live breaks 🔹 MLB pitcher Justin Steele pulls a monster NFL hit 🔹 Shohei Ohtani’s 1/1 Anime Bowman card surfaces 🔹 Caitlin Clark PSA 9 vs PSA 8—what’s driving the premium

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00:52:00

The Pope Gets His Own Topps Now Card - A Divine Hit...

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2025/05/22

This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys are diving into one of the strangest hobby headlines yet: the new Pope gets his own Topps Now card—and it already has a print run of over 100,000. Is this the most bizarre release in Topps Now history?Plus, big hobby stories this week: 🔥 The $1.1M Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch 1/1 card is now on display at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. ✍️ A prospect named Will Simpson signs his 1st Bowman auto as “Homer Simpson”—you can’t make this stuff up. 🧾

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00:54:28

2025 Bowman Baseball Has Dropped - Will This Be The...

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2025/05/07

In this week’s episode of Talking Shop, Josh and Michael return to the mic after a wild week—complete with a Rock Hill earthquake, another ruthless one-star Google review, and a fresh round of Shedeur Sanders drama.The guys break down the biggest hobby headlines, including: 🏈 Topps officially takes over NFL cards starting in 2026—who’s first on your chase list? 🔥 2025 Bowman release week brings major hobby buzz: Red Rookie Redemptions, new Spotlight inserts, and a deep prospect pool. 🎤 Industry

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01:02:57

Mahomes Is Back?! Plus, Shedeur’s Fall and The Cards...

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2025/04/30

The Guys Debate Vacation Spots, Panini’s Power Moves, and If SI Got It Right Picking Baseball’s Iconic CardsThis week on Talking Shop, Josh and Michael catch up after vacation and tackle some BIG hobby headlines: 🏖️ Best and worst places for family vacations—and do you collect while traveling? 🏈 Patrick Mahomes returns to Panini—what does this mean for NFL collectors? 🐐 Tom Brady’s autograph prices are out of control. Would you pay $4,000 for a ticket? 📉 Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft

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00:49:39

Jacob and Michael Take Over the Podcast | Talking...

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2025/04/23

As Josh Gets Some Much-Needed Vacation Time, The Boys Try Not To Burn The Podcast To The Ground - Will It Survive?With Josh out of town, Jacob and Michael take over the Talking Shop Podcast for a special AMA-style episode—and things get weird in the best way.In the Opening Rip, we break down some fun hobby sightings: Jackie Robinson baseball cards on Francisco Lindor’s glove, the first pro card of a rising international star, a Pedro Pascal Star Wars auto, and WrestleMania patches spotted on boots

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