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WNBA Card Podcast #3: Gold Pulls and Strong Plays: Sarah Strong, Caitlin, and the Season Ahead Apr 26, 2025

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We open with a story that stopped the hobby in its tracks—a young collector pulling a Caitlin Clark Gold /10. It’s a reminder of why we collect and how moments like this connect us to the joy of the hobby.

From there, we get into:

The upcoming WNBA season and the team we think could surprise—or stumble.
The most impactful trades of the offseason and what they could mean for card markets.
A deep dive into Sarah Strong’s Superfractor sale and why Bowman Chrome is creating a new lane for long-term collecting.
Hobby watch: Caitlin Clark black gold, Angel Reese true gold, and the best Rittenhouse pickups from the week.
Our latest collector spotlight, this time on @kyle_collects and his deep WNBA PC.
And our favorite part—buzzer beater questions covering vibes-based comps, color match parallels, and who we’d love to see get the hype they’ve earned.

This episode is packed with collector insight, market perspective, and plenty of Sarah Strong propaganda.

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The One of One Mindset with Anthony (@summertime1of1) Apr 25, 2025

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Anthony (@summertime1of1) returns to the show with one of the most fascinating evolutions we’ve seen in the hobby. What started as a COVID-era hustle turned into a deep obsession with the rarest cards in the game: one of ones.

In this collector conversation, we cover:

His shift from flipper to collector and the turning points that made him believe in cards long-term
Why Black Prizms, Nebulas, Superfractors, and Logomans have become his focus
The strategy behind building relationships to land grails
Stories from his collection—including how he landed the only known Stephon Marbury Superfractor
The difference between chasing value and chasing nostalgia
How he’s building a different kind of card show with Courtside Card Show in Miami

This is a mindset episode for collectors who want to operate with intention, go deep on specific lanes, and understand how some of the biggest deals in the hobby really go down.

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Smashing BIN: Waking up at 3:30 AM Has It's Advantages with Kyle (@mcgrathcards) Apr 24, 2025

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What happens when preparation, routine, and opportunity all collide at 3:30 AM?

In this week’s episode of Smashing BIN, I sit down with my brother Kyle (@mcgrathcards) to break down the moment he smashed BIN on one of the most coveted Peyton Manning cards in the hobby—2006 Topps Finest Gold Xfractor /10.

We talk about:

His early morning routine that gives him a BIN edge
Why this card was the one he was chasing
The psychology behind hesitation, excitement, and pulling the trigger
What happens after a grail enters your collection
Navigating value, sentiment, and “not for sale” mindsets
The hunt for his next white whale: 2013 Gold Prizm Reggie Wayne

Plus, we hit on big recent BINs:

Tyrese Haliburton White Sparkle PSA 10
Caitlin Clark’s Prizm Throwback Auto
Bo Jackson’s ’87 Leaf PSA 10
Rory McIlroy’s SP Authentic Limited Auto after the Masters

This episode is about timing, instinct, and the pride that comes with owning something truly rare.

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Is Influence Hurting or Helping Your Collection? Apr 23, 2025

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Every collector is influenced. The question is how do you make sure it helps, not hurts, your collection?

In this flagship episode, I break down the role of influence in our collecting decisions. I share how seeing other collectors’ posts, hearing their stories, or watching a new piece of content can open doors, but also how it can push us toward decisions we regret.

I walk through the seven principles of influence from Dr. Robert Cialdini and explore how each shows up in the hobby. Then I share the personal three-step filter I use to slow down and make sure every move I make is really mine.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt the pull to collect something new, wondered if they’re chasing hype, or wanted a framework to make more intentional choices.

You’ll leave with:

A better understanding of how influence really works in the hobby
A practical filter to test every potential purchase
Clarity on the difference between influence and FOMO

We’re not robots—we’re collectors. Influence is real. What matters is how we respond to it.

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Card Ladder Confidential #7 with Chris (@chris_hoj) and Josh (cardboard_chronicles) from Card Ladder Apr 22, 2025

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In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Chris and Josh from Card Ladder return for a pre-playoff sitdown that blends basketball analysis with collecting philosophy.

We kick things off with a cold open: if they had to freeze their current PCs (Jokic, Luka, LeBron), which playoff player would they collect instead? Their answers spark a deep discussion around Jimmy Butler, Austin Reaves, and how playoff performance shapes perception.

Then we break down collection management strategies. Josh and Chris share personal examples of exiting lanes, consolidating for grails, and rethinking collecting goals. We explore what it means to truly "collect what you like"—and whether you can learn to like something new.

We also hit the biggest card market story nobody's talking about: Card Ladder tracked a record $303M in sales in March. Why isn’t the hobby buzzing? What does this say about collector behavior in a post-boom world?

This episode is a blend of collector insight, data-backed discussion, and NBA playoff takes that only Chris and Josh can deliver.

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Passion to Profession: Building the Hobby’s Picks and Axes Business with Josh from PC Sports Cards Apr 21, 2025

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Josh from PC Sports Cards joins Passion to Profession to share how he turned weekend deals and grading experiments into one of the most trusted businesses in the hobby.

We get into:

His early failures and what they taught him
Why PC Sports Cards was built to serve everyday collectors
The real power of eBay Live
What it takes to earn trust—and why so few are willing to do it
Lessons from building a grading and consignment business at scale

Josh shares what makes a collector-to-seller successful, why $10–$100 cards matter more than anything else, and how his son's Pokémon trades reminded him why he loves this space in the first place.

This is an episode about building a business the hard way—and why it's always worth it when you're doing it for the right reasons.

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The WNBA Card Podcast #2: Why Representation at the Card Show Table Matters Apr 19, 2025

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Katelyn (@coldlunchcards) is fresh off a 4-day setup at the Minnesota Card Show where she was the only dealer repping a full WNBA and NCAA women’s basketball showcase.

In this episode, we break down the sales, the conversations, and the takeaways from collectors of all ages who stopped by her table—including a moment that says everything about why this space matters.

We also talk about:

Our favorite fits, surprises, and winners from the WNBA Draft
How Panini Instant draft cards are received in the hobby
A deep dive into 2019 Donruss WNBA, the first Panini WNBA set and a sleeper product worth knowing
The latest sales of Optic Golds, Laser parallels, and early autos from stars like A’ja Wilson, Diana Taurasi, and Napheesa Collier
Our own Paige pickups and a shoutout to a collector who’s building an incredible women’s basketball PC

We’re building this show one episode at a time—and we appreciate every one of you tuning in and telling a friend.

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Building the GOAT Rhea Ripley Collection with Roscoe (@lonnieskywalkerivcollector) Apr 18, 2025

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It’s WrestleMania week, and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off than with a conversation about collecting Rhea Ripley cards.

In this episode, I’m joined by Roscoe (@lonnieskywalkerivcollector), who’s built what I believe to be the best Rhea Ripley collection in the world.

We talk about:

How he got into collecting Rhea
The impact of her rise from tag team to top of the card
The 1/1 Select Black and Gold Vinyl Select stories
Managing his budget as card values rise
Panini vs. Topps and the role of photography in card desirability
The wrestling card community and what makes it different

Whether you’re all-in on wrestling cards or looking for a new lane, there’s something in here for every collector.

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Smashing BIN: The $1,500 Gold Prizm Smash That Changed Everything with Drake (@drakes_pc) Apr 17, 2025

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In this episode of Smashing BIN, we sit down with Drake (@drakes_pc) to break down one of the most iconic BIN smashes in recent collecting memory: the $1,500 2012 Peyton Manning Gold Prizm.

Drake shares the full story—from being nudged by a hobby friend to smash BIN during the pandemic, to watching the market explode around a card he never planned to flip. This conversation is all about the moment a collector acts on instinct, the relationships that make the hobby feel like home, and the lessons learned along the way.

We also dive into:

How competition in offers can push a collector to smash
Wrestling cards as hidden value plays (especially Stone Cold and Rhea Ripley)
The psychology behind ultra-modern prospecting vs. proven player collecting
Why the story behind a card can make it priceless

If you've ever hovered over a BIN button and asked yourself, “Should I?”, this episode is for you.

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Managing the Madness: A Real Talk on Collection Management Apr 16, 2025

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In this episode, Brett breaks down the personal side of collection management and why it’s the key to staying in the hobby long term. Whether you collect in one lane or across several, managing your focus, budget, and energy helps you build a collection that reflects who you are — and keeps you fired up along the way.

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