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Ep. 28 - Who from the wide open NFC will win the hobby's love in 2022? Aug 25, 2022

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Two weeks after diving into the talent-rich, impossible-to-pick AFC, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into the NFC - A conference that is just as wide open, but for different reasons. Without a true dominant force in the conference, who comes out of the NFC in February is anyone's guess. But that's what also makes it intriguing for collectors, as there are a multitude of guys who could shock everyone and secure the hobby's love in 2022. The guys dive into four divisions that couldn't be any more different. Will the Rams repeat, or are the 49ers and Trey Lance the ones to keep an eye on out West (1:58)? Does Jalen Hurts' elite supporting cast help lift him and the Eagles to another level out East (13:17)? Can anyone dethrone Tom Brady and the Bucs in the South (21:40)? And who could possibly pop up and surprise in the North (35:22)? Plus ... of course ... some Super Bowl picks to close it all out (47:15).

Ep. 27 - The Film Doesn't Lie: A unique 2022 NFL primer for collectors Aug 18, 2022

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It's hype season in the football card market. We're taking a step back to give collectors a unique point of view as they prepare for the 2022 NFL season. Brett Kollmann of "The Film Room" makes his second visit to join The PSA Pod (17:00), bringing his unique, expert POV on names worth keeping an eye on in the heat of the preseason, plus some who might be getting a little bit too much love early on. Also, Brett gives his true rankings of how he sees the 2021 Draft class's five first round QBs heading into Year Two in comparison to their current rookie card prices, and gives his pick for an under-the-radar (card value-wise) veteran who he believes could be this year's Joe Burrow. Plus, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan discuss the emotions Fernando Tatis Jr. collectors are feeling in the wake of recent news (0:50), plus turn back the clock a week to re-live one of the best hobby box breaks they've every taken part in (9:30).

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Ep. 26 - Bold hobby predictions in the AFC for the 2022 season Aug 11, 2022

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You can smell it in the air right now. We're talking about football, of course. And it dominates this week's episode, as hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan spend their time talking about the talent-rich AFC. Going division by division, the guys will drop the names of who is their one guy to watch throughout the conference from a collecting perspective (4:20). Also, a trio of BOLD hobby predictions within a conference that will be wildly unpredictable in 2022 (43:35). Also, a current update on the status of PSA's 2021 backlog (1:35) as it enters its home stretch, and a preview of some very exciting elements that await PSA Collectors Club members within the September issue of PSA Magazine (51:10).

Ep. 25 - Recapping The National Aug 04, 2022

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Back from Atlantic City, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into everything that was the 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention. From showcases & product unveils that stood out, to what was hot on the show floor (shocker, a lot of football), the guys discuss everything they saw during a week on the ground at the Super Bowl of sports collectibles. Also, spinning it forward a bit, some discussion on what The National helped indicate will be hot in the hobby not only in the show's immediate aftermath, but in the year leading up to next year's show in Chicago.

Ep. 24 - Introducing: The Collectors Vault Jul 21, 2022

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This week on The PSA Pod, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer are joined by Mike Cummings, General Manager of The Collectors Vault. The introduction of the vault was the centerpiece of a multi-product rollout from PSA's parent company - Collectors - this week, and Mike joined the show to talk about the immense value proposition to utilizing the Collectors Vault for your collection, both in terms of security and, soon, seamless liquidity. Topics discussed include the multiple, useful functions of a vaulting service for collectors, a look at some of the unique security details at the Collectors Vault and a preview of what's to come at The National next week, including a Vault-centric sweepstakes with some big prizes up for grabs.

To learn more and to get started today with your Collectors Vault submissions, visit collectors.com/vault.

Ep. 23 - Previewing The National, only two weeks away in Atlantic City! Jul 14, 2022

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This week, it's all about Show Season! Hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into EVERYTHING that PSA has going at The National in Atlantic City, July 27-31. This includes on-site grading details, plus the return of drop-off submissions at the show for take-home grading service. Also, some predictions for The National, including what the guys anticipate to be the biggest trends on the show floor and what everyone will be chasing. And finally, a peek into what PSA and Collectors will also have in terms of activations at next week's San Diego Comic-Con! Visit PSAcard.com/National and PSAcard.com/ComicCon for even more details.

Ep. 22 - CardLadder's Josh Johnson joins the show to talk unique player set collecting, new CL custom indexes & much more! Jul 06, 2022

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This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer are joined in-studio by CardLadder's Josh Johnson. The CL co-founder dives into what he's collecting these days, including an intriguing new PC from the hardwood (3:25) that leads to a discussion about the trend of specialized player set collecting (5:25). Johnson also gives some deeper detail on custom indexes coming to CardLadder to better assist collectors at all levels (11:40) and talks about his role in helping future NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald collect his own rare cardboard items (15:20). Plus, the guys utilize the CL insights to discuss the latest player trends with the NFL season right around the corner and the NBA offseason keeping the sport's buzz going (22:30).

Ep. 21 - PSA set to resume grading of an intriguing Michael Jordan piece Jun 30, 2022

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This week, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan provide key PSA updates right off of the bat, including an update on the 2021 backlog and a glimpse at our offers at The National in Atlantic City at the end of July (1:05). Also, some more of the detail behind the talked-about Kobe x Comic-Con cover of the July 2022 issue of PSA Magazine (10:30), a dive into the recent sale of the famed LeBron Triple Logoman, and what other wild cards this could lead to being made moving forward (15:45) and a glimpse into a recent PSA visit from one of baseball's top young stars (22:30). Finally, a discussion with PSA Product Manager and subject matter expert Brendan Bigelow on PSA's resuming of grading of 1984-85 Star Basketball Cards, featuring the Michael Jordan XRC (27:40) - What went into this decision, what safeguards are in place to ensure authenticity of graded copies and much more.

Ep. 20 - "Waiting For A Sign": Stories with PSA Autograph Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating Jun 22, 2022

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In a conversation that every collector will be deeply drawn in by, this week, PSA Autograph Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating joins the show, sharing just a few of the numerous, rich stories from his new book: Waiting For A Sign, Volume 2. Someone who has lived the autograph game for five decades, Keating dives in with hosts Ryan Greene & Steve Sloan on stories such as his first signing encounter with Mark McGwire, and also discusses how in-person, signed rookie cards have gone from a taboo collectible to a mainstream treasure.

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Ep. 19 - Introducing "Buy, Trade or Hold" Jun 16, 2022

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This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer dig in on another product to drop during an unprecedented Summer of new card releases - Topps Series 2 (3:20). The guys discuss the much-anticipated first flagship rookie cards of young stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez, plus discuss some other familiar names who have regained some hobby steam as the 2022 MLB season is now roughly one-third complete (7:50). Also, this week brings the introduction of a new segment - Buy, Trade or Hold (16:35) - giving opinions on how to approach trios of athletes in similar stages of their careers right now from the collector's angle.

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