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 22-year disappearance, and the exact moment the photo on the card was taken.This conversation is about more than one card — it’s about how your collecting identity can shift, the hunt for true rarities, and the energy you feel when the right card finally lands in your handA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Cards in Hand. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Chris | Instagram | Card Ladder 

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 room or following from home, this conversation will give you a different lens to look through.Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

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, insurance, and preservation.Michael opens up about delivering tough news, maintaining integrity in a business full of bias and emotion, and why relationship-building matters as much as expertise.This one is a must-listen for anyone who collects, buys, sells, or simply wants to protect what matters most.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Michael | Instagram | Baseball in the Attic 

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 collectors who are turning their attention to the women’s game.From Sarah Strong to A'ja Wilson, Gold Ice to Origins 1/1s, and the rising heat of 2020 Prizm, this episode captures a moment in time as WNBA cards start getting real traction in the hobby.Shout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram

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 Daniels to justify gold vinyl and true gold pricesA $2,500 Reggie Wayne Prizm Gold chase story that completes a 2012 Colts team setJoe Horn’s journey from Bojangles to Pro BowlsAnd why Hakeem Nicks’ 2011 playoff run makes his 2014 Prizm Gold worth overpaying forThis is an episode for the collectors who care about stories, not just comps.Follow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram

Kevin (@dacaptain37) joins Smashing BIN during National week to talk about one of the most meaningful cards in his collection: the 1998 Fleer Brilliants Peyton Manning 24KT Gold.He shares the full story behind the card—how he bought it for $1,250 nearly a decade ago, why it’s remained in his collection all this time, and what it means to now share it with his son.We also go deep on how Kevin moved major pieces like his Manning PMG and 2018 Brady Stained Glass Gold Mojo in the lead-up to The National.This is a collector-driven conversation about rare cards, strong offers, and what it takes to hold onto grails when everything around you says sell.Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Kevin: | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

In this Passion to Profession episode sponsored by eBay, I’m joined by Brian and Jesse from Arena Club. Their presence is everywhere in the hobby right now—and that’s no accident. We get into the early feedback that shaped Arena Club, the big announcement around their new physical slab packs with eBay, and their mindset around building a collector-first platform.We also talk about:Why repacks exist, and how they’re trying to make them betterThe importance of taste, curiosity, and team when building a new companyThe role of live, blockchain, and global expansion in hobby innovationWhether you’re skeptical of new platforms or already exploring Arena Club, this one will help you understand their 'why.'A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Arena Club | Instagram | Website 

It’s the day before the biggest card show of the year, and Tory from the dcsports87 team is back in The Staging Area. We’re talking about everything you should be thinking about ahead of The National in Rosemont—from buying strategy and budgeting to leveraging your network and protecting your grails.We also run through some of the hobby’s hottest players by sales volume, including Aaron Judge, Steph Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, Messi, Anthony Edwards, Peyton Manning, and Josh Allen.We close the episode with a conversation on what to expect from content, business deals, consignment activity, and the ripple effects post-show. This one will help you get in the right headspace before walking into the convention center.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

The flagship episode is coming to you early this week. A new Passion to Profession will drop Wednesday. We just zoomed past 700 episodes of Stacking Slabs. What a run.In this flagship episode, I’m being honest with you.We’re days away from The National, and while the excitement is real, so is the anxiety. The scale, the people, the pickups, the pressure — it can all feel like too much.Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, I want to talk through the mental game plan I’m putting in place to show up with intention and purpose.You don’t have to be everywhere. You don’t need to meet everyone. You don’t need to make the perfect pickup.What matters most is that you feel like yourself.This one is for any collector who’s ever felt overwhelmed in the chaos of a convention hall. Let’s walk into The National with a clear head and remember why we’re in this hobby in the first place.Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) returns from an unforgettable All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with stories from the front lines. From diving headfirst into all of the activations to A'ja Wilson bumping shoulders at WNBA Live, she shares what it felt like to be surrounded by the game’s biggest stars—and what that kind of access means for the league.Brett brings data: a 237% year-over-year increase in $1K+ WNBA card sales (excluding Caitlin Clark). What does this spike mean? Are grails becoming more universal? Is the market expanding in a sustainable way? We break it all down.Plus:Collector tips for The NationalWhat’s next for DonrussWho’s the future face of the WNBA hobby?Shout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkCheck out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking SlabsFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram