The Talking Shop Podcast

Mar 05 2025 149 ep. 58 mins 1
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Have you ever wanted to know what running a local card shop (LCS) is like? Do you have questions about buying, selling, or trading sports and TCG cards? Each week Josh and Michael talk about the hobby they love, the latest sports and trading card news & trends, upcoming products releases, and stories from Grand Slam Cards a local card shop in Rock Hill, SC.

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Gary Vee’s Biggest Hobby Move Yet? | Talking Shop #149

Mar 05 2025 64 mins  
VeeFriends x Topps Chrome—The Next Big Crossover in the Hobby?The guys are back! This week, they flip the script—what’s the #1 thing helping the hobby grow?In Hobby News, the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite 1/1 has supposedly surfaced—but is it real or a scam? Plus, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s collection might be the greatest stack of cards ever.Dale Jr. has a hilarious

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES | Talking Shop #148

Feb 26 2025 51 mins  
Did WhatNot just kill transparency for collectors? Plus, Opening Day…. in Japan?The guys are back to recap Topps Hobby Rip Night and look ahead to Opening Day in Japan, where the Dodgers and Cubs will kick off the season…yes, in Japan.In Hobby News, we break down WhatNot’s latest controversial move—limiting access to past show videos. Is this a red flag for buyers? Plus, Th

2025 Topps Series 1: A Hit or Just Hype? | Talking Shop #147

Feb 19 2025 60 mins  
The Rock’s 1/1 Superfractor, Marvel’s First Topps Now, and a Probstein Shake-UpThe guys are back, debating which is more irrelevant—the NFL All-Star Game or the NBA All-Star Game? And has Mac McClung actually saved the dunk contest? Plus, a trip down memory lane as they talk favorite video games—Halo trading cards exist now??In Hobby News, 2025 Topps Series 1 has been out f

2025 Topps Series One Has Landed | Talking Shop #146

Feb 13 2025 53 mins  
Topps first flagship release of 2025 sets the tone for the rest of the hobby season2025 Topps Series 1 is finally here, kicking off the collecting season with a fresh batch of rookies, new inserts, and some wild chase cards! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know—biggest rookies, toughest pulls, and new twists like the Player Number Variations.Plus, we catch u

Too Big to Fail? | Talking Shop #145

Feb 05 2025 59 mins  
Will the hobby let the disgusting comments from it’s biggest breaker go unpunished and forgotten? This week on Talking Shop, the guys react to the Backyard Breaks controversy—will the hobby hold them accountable, or will the money keep flowing? Plus, Mookie Betts reveals who’s getting Card #1 in Topps Series 1, Rhea Ripley pulls a Liv Morgan card while looking for her own, a

A Card Conspiracy | Talking Shop #144

Jan 29 2025 65 mins  
Was the Skenes 1/1 Staged? Doubts About Topps & the 11-Year-Old’s Journal The Paul Skenes 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch card was pulled by an 11-year-old collector on Christmas morning… or was it? Some in the hobby think something doesn’t add up. The guys break down the wild theories—was it staged by Topps? Was the journal actually written by an 11-year-old? Or is this just

Is this Real? | Talking Shop #143

Jan 22 2025 54 mins  
DOES THIS LEAVE THE 2012 Prizm TOM BRADY 1/1 AS THE LAST OF THE MODERN MISSING GRAILS? In Episode #143 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys dive into a packed week in the hobby and beyond: Did anyone make it to the bustling Salisbury Card Show, and who’s gearing up for the Hickory Show next weekend? Michael’s curse continues as the Lions lose—can he stop rooting for te

In 20 years…what 2024 Card Pull Will Become THIS Card? | Talking Shop #142

Jan 15 2025 60 mins  
Can a card from today’s collecting world, become as revered and as special as a card pulled from 20 years ago? In Episode #142 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we ask the big question: What card pulled today could become as legendary as a 1-of-1 LeBron James Logoman pulled on Christmas morning 20 years ago? The guys reflect on this iconic story and debate which modern cards have t

WHAT IF?!?! Please, can someone find Billy Ripken’s Bat? | Talking Shop #141

Jan 07 2025 67 mins  
With Images Of The Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob Emerging, The Guys Open Up The Year Asking “WHAT IF?”In Episode #141 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off the new year by asking the ultimate “WHAT IF?” Inspired by the Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob 1/1, they imagine what other iconic baseball memorabilia could make its way into trading cards.

Are Entertainment Cards Finally Gaining Ground? | Talking Shop #140

Dec 17 2024 70 mins  
Pop culture cards continue to sell for crazy prices — are they catching up to sports cards in collectability and long-term value?? In this week’s episode, the guys recap their weekends, with Josh breaking down the South Carolina Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into PSA’s new custom-fit slabs for die-cut cards, the debut of Topps Graphite featuring Carlos Alcaraz, and a Wa