Topps Talk

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Episode 16 - Star Wars Card Trader Day Mar 11, 2016

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In this episode, host Alex Birsh brings on associate app producers Jeremy Lipsey and Keith Cuenca to talk about the Star Wars Card Trader App in honor of Star Wars Card Trader Day (March 12th), marking the one-year anniversary of the app. Listen in to hear how you can win a special set that will be unveiled on the 12th!

Episode 15 - Let's get Wacky...with Major League Baseball Mar 10, 2016

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Time to get wacky...with Major League Baseball. Host Alex Birsh takes you through the newest product from Topps: Major League Baseball Wacky Packages! Wacky and Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko joins the show, along with the product's assistant brand manager Matt Bleiberg and brand manager Colin Walton. Hear how the product came to be, and listen closely to hear how you can win a free box!

Episode 14 - Baseball begins (with Topps Baseball Series One) Feb 23, 2016

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When Topps Baseball Series One is released, it means one thing: baseball is officially back. Celebrate the start of the 2016 baseball season by hearing about how the product came together. Listen to interviews with the VP of product development, art director, and assistant brand manager, and we hear from Yankees OF Carlos Beltran and Rays 3B Evan Longoria on what it's like to have your very own card. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 13 - Russell Tovey, and what's in stores for Star Wars Feb 17, 2016

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Actor Russell Tovey stops by (with his French bulldog, Rocky) to talk about his career and involvement in Doctor Who. Mark Von Ohlen discusses what Star Wars products are currently in stores, and gives a sneak peak into an upcoming product. Also, listen for the first-ever trivia challenge to have a chance to win a Doctor Who Trading Card box. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 12 - In honor of Sy Berger Feb 02, 2016

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To start Topps Talk's second season, we honor the icon that helped turn Topps into what it is today. Sy Berger joined the company in 1947, and helped transform it into a staple of American culture. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 11 - Two rebels walk into a conference room... Dec 08, 2015

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In this episode, actors John Morton (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) and Taylor Gray (Star Wars Rebels) sit down to discuss their roles in the Star Wars galaxy, stories from the set, and much more. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 10 - The Doctor (and Murr) will see you now Nov 24, 2015

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In this week's episode, Impractical Joker James Murray discusses his career and the Jokers' appearance in Allen and Ginter Baseball. Brand Manager Mark Von Ohlen leads off the episode with the unveiling of the Doctor Who Trading Card Set, which hits the stores on November 25th. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 9 - Chuck Todd, and the AFL All-Star Game Nov 10, 2015

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In this episode, NBC's Chuck Todd calls in to talk about how card collecting continues to connect him with his past (11:00), and Bowman assistant brand manager Matt Bleiberg stops by to discuss the Arizona Fall League All-Star Game's most intriguing prospects. Hosted by Alex Birsh

Episode 8 - Olbermann talks Topps, Part 2 Oct 27, 2015

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In Episode 8, we play Part 2 of our two-part interview with Keith Olbermann. Keith discusses his admiration for Jackie Robinson and Mickey Mantle, and he waxes poetic on the way a baseball card can capture a moment in time. Hosted by Alex Birsh.

Episode 7 - Olbermann talks Topps, Part 1 Oct 20, 2015

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In Part 1 of the two-part interview, Keith Olbermann sat down with host Alex Birsh and opened 2015 Topps Archives Baseball while discussing how collecting baseball cards have impacted his career and life.

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