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Ep. 38 - Collecting Pulisic, breakout World Cup stars and more with PSA's Matt Hendler Nov 02, 2022

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The calendar has flipped to November, which means that World Cup month is finally here! Back by popular demand is PSA Product Manager and Soccer card expert Matt Hendler. He joins the show to talk about where to start when it comes to collecting USMNT star Christian Pulisic, some more young names to keep an eye on in the World Cup and much more in another educational conversation on where the beautiful game meets cardboard (23:00). Also, the guys deliver this week's Stock Up/Stock Down (1:30), headlined by a young QB who continues to soar above the rest as the 2022 NFL season nears it's mid-way point.

Ep. 37 - Introducing the COR score, featuring Zion Williamson Oct 27, 2022

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On the heels of the rare sports equinox, there was plenty to talk about in terms of whose hobby stock went up and down in this past week, including the likes of Joe Burrow, LeBron James, Bryce Harper and many more across the landscape (1:15). Then, the full house crew this week takes its first dive into the COR score algorithm - Collectability Over Replacement - where athletes across all eras can be compared & contrasted by calculating the average of several key factors that collectors take into account when deciding whether to jump in on their cardboard. First up? Zion Williamson (22:45).

Ep. 36 - The rise of RB & WR football collecting popularity Oct 20, 2022

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This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer open the show talking about what has been a wild MLB postseason to this point from a collecting perspective (1:00), including how Fernando Tatis Jr. collectors are feeling in this unique position. Then, Chris McGill from CardLadder once again joins the show to talk about some significant movement in the Football corner of the hobby (6:30), involving the rising popularity of non-QB collecting (with some significant sales data to back it up). Also, Chris lends his hoops expertise for the latest installment of "Buy, Trade or Hold" as the 2022-23 NBA season gets underway (23:15). Plus, the guys tease an upcoming feature on the show in coming weeks that will surely stir up some debate - The COR score, or "Collectability Over Replacement" (36:10).

Ep. 35 - Aaron Judge's home run chase leads to cardboard history made Oct 13, 2022

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This week, on the heels of New York Comic Con, Jack Archer and Ryan Greene recap of PSA's Funko Pop! grading launch and the potential of the new space featuring PSA authenticated & graded collectibles (2:20). Also, the guys are joined by CardLadder's Chris McGill (13:25), with the conversation centered around the historic index movement the data shows surrounding Aaron Judge cards during his captivating AL home run record chase in the past month. Plus, Daniel Wruble from the PSA Set Registry team jumps in (41:50) not only to discuss Judge and other significant risers in the Registry during the 2022 baseball season, but which QBs are also making noise in the Football set competitions.

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Ep. 34 - Talking Funko Pop! grading with PSA President Kevin Lenane Oct 06, 2022

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PSA President Kevin Lenane drops by once again for his monthly conversation on The PSA Pod, with PLENTY to discuss as October gets underway. During this visit, Kevin provides an update on the final stages of PSA's 2021 backlog (1:00), plus dives into PSA's new $18/card Bulk and $15/card TCG offerings launching this week (3:30). The big conversation piece this week, however, is the official launch of PSA's Funko Pop! grading service (6:55), as PSA is now authenticating and grading the coveted collectible figures - a major new development for the overall business - and is debuting the product this week at New York Comic-Con.

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Ep. 33 - Who are the 10 most collectable current NBA players? Sep 29, 2022

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NBA training camps are open, and basketball is in the air. This week, our internal panel ranked the 10 most collectable active players in the NBA, and hosts Jack Archer & Ryan Greene are joined by fellow panelist Chris McGill from CardLadder to help break it all down after the dust settled (10:15). Also, the guys bring back the popular Buy, Trade or Hold segment surrounding a handful of young NFL QBs with 3 weeks of the season in the books (2:50). Plus, a closer look at the new October 2022 issue of PSA Magazine, featuring Ja Morant on the cover, with details on its incredible NYCC-exclusive variation cover and more (41:50).

Ep. 32 - PSA Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating is back on the show Sep 22, 2022

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Back by popular demand, PSA Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating makes his second appearance on The PSA Pod, with more in-depth stories from his new book, Waiting For A Sign: Volume 2. This time around, Kevin dives into his unique stories involving Warren Spahn (1:15), Bert Shepard (9:25), Buck O'Neil (16:25), plus actors Paul Gleason and Charlie Sheen (23:45). Also, Kevin's incredible, close-to-home story about the chase for Aaron Judge's autograph for his sons (27:10).

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Ep. 31 - The Hobby's biggest NFL Week 1 winners Sep 15, 2022

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This week, hosts Jack Archer and Steve Sloan dive into several topics, highlighted by recapping the biggest winners in The Hobby from Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season (12:30). Plus, the guys give another look at PSA's re-opening of its popular Bulk Service Level (2:10), preview this week's highly-anticipated release of 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball (5:15) and look at some incredibly rare and unique PSA-encapsulated autographed items currently up for bidding via RR Auction that you probably didn't even know existed (17:45).

Ep. 30 - PSA President Kevin Lenane talks the return of Bulk and much more Sep 08, 2022

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As part of our new monthly sitdown series on the show with PSA President Kevin Lenane, this week's episode kicks off with the big news of PSA bringing back its popular Bulk service level, exclusive to our Collectors Club members (1:00). During this month's chat, Kevin also dives into PSA's growing capacity - both domestic and international (4:45) - the company's goals on the front of turnaround times across the board heading into 2023 (10:00) and the upcoming launch of PSA grading Funko Pop! (16:40).

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Ep. 29 - A conversation on collecting what you love with Brett McGrath Sep 01, 2022

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This week, Brett McGrath - the host of the Stacking Slabs podcast - joins hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer to bring his phenomenal perspective on player collecting to the table. Following his feature in the "Sidekick Season" piece in the September 2022 issue of PSA Magazine, McGrath discusses the journey of collecting his favorite duo - Indianapolis Colts legends Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison (4:20). Brett also discusses the passion of continuing that journey along with the evolution of his favorite team, which now includes hunting for rare Matt Ryan pieces (14:45), and still hunting major Philip Rivers cards (25:15). Also, a lifelong pro wrestling fan, McGrath dives into some of his favorite aspects of collecting ultra modern WWE products that are causing waves within the hobby (35:00).

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