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Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

  1. Passion to Profession: How Black Gold Sports Cards Doubled Their Team in a Year

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    Passion to Profession: How Black Gold Sports Cards Doubled Their Team in a Year

    On this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Bryan Thiessenhusen, CEO of Black Gold Sports Cards. Bryan didn’t start with an advantage. He started with tubs of cards, a full-time accounting job, and a willingness to take risk. What followed was a fast build. He turned grading prep into revenue.Turned live streaming into scale.Turned a side hustle into a 30+ person operation. In this conversation, Bryan breaks down:  How he used his accounting background to build systems and track every dollar  Why being early and doing what others avoid created momentum  The role of content in driving growth and attention  What most people get wrong about risk, work ethic, and scaling in the hobby  How culture and trust became the foundation of Black Gold This is a conversation about building something real. If you’re collecting, operating, or thinking about turning your passion into a business, this one will make you think. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    49 Min.
  2. The WNBA Card Podcast: Everything Feels Different Now — The Caitlin Clark Effect with John Broggi (@johnbroggi)

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    The WNBA Card Podcast: Everything Feels Different Now — The Caitlin Clark Effect with John Broggi (@johnbroggi)

    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card Podcast Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram  Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    54 Min.
  3. Booked to Last #12: WWE Chrome Debut Patch Chase Is Here + The Shop Owner Perspective with Jamison of Port City Sports Collectibles

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    Booked to Last #12: WWE Chrome Debut Patch Chase Is Here + The Shop Owner Perspective with Jamison of Port City Sports Collectibles

    With Ryan out this week, Adam Gellman is joined by Jamison Long of Port City Sports Collectibles to talk wrestling cards from a different angle. Jamison has built one of the fastest growing card shops in the country. He also collects at a high level. That combination creates a different lens on the hobby. They cover: • What changes when you go from collector to shop owner• Why most collectors misunderstand wax pricing• The importance of community inside a card shop• WWE Chrome debut patches and why they matter• Big recent sales and what they signal about the market The conversation also hits WWE storylines, prospecting, and how new stars like Oba Femi are impacting collector behavior. This episode is a reminder that the hobby is not only about big cards. It is about how you show up, what you chase, and how long you can stay in it. Check out RbiCru7 for all your wrestling and sports card needs! Join Adam's Main Event Wrestling Cards group for free Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Ryan: | Instagram | Website | YouTubeFollow Adam: | X | InstagramFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1 Std. 16 Min.
  4. The Football Card Podcast #40: The Briggs Bandit, $31K Gronk, and Why You’ll Always Miss Cards

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    The Football Card Podcast #40: The Briggs Bandit, $31K Gronk, and Why You’ll Always Miss Cards

    Pack and Brett open Episode 40 with a real-time hobby mystery. A stolen 2025 Prizm Gold Lance Briggs resurfaces across state lines. The hunt is on. Questions start stacking. How many cards disappear before they ever hit public data? From there, the conversation shifts to what collectors are feeling right now. The pressure.The speed.The constant sense of missing out. They break down why the hobby feels like a sprint even when everyone says it’s a marathon. The episode also covers: • The gap between data and decision-making• Why social media is distorting collector behavior• When to sell and how to think about consolidation• Big recent sales including a $31K Gronk Prizm Gold and a $90K Brady  They close with a reminder most collectors need to hear: You don’t need every card.You need the right ones. Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs Follow The Football Card Podcast on Instagram for memes and stuff. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1 Std. 25 Min.
  5. What 12 Hobby Operators Know That Collectors Can Miss

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    What 12 Hobby Operators Know That Collectors Can Miss

    Collectors think in comps. Operators think in systems. That gap is where mistakes happen. In this episode, I break down what I learned from 12 hobby operators and how it applies to your decisions as a collector. We cover: • Why trust is the product• Why reacting leads to regret• How operators actually view comps• The role of systems and communication The hobby is growing. But the rules are not evenly distributed. If you understand how operators think, you put yourself in a better position to win and avoid mistakes. Ask yourself one question. Do the people you buy from reduce uncertainty or create it? Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    29 Min.
  6. Discovery Is the Edge Most Collectors Ignore

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    Discovery Is the Edge Most Collectors Ignore

    When was the last time you found a card before the hobby told you it mattered? Not after the sale.Not after the post.Not after everyone started chasing it. Before. This episode is about discovery and why it is one of the most powerful advantages you can build as a collector. We are living in a headline-driven hobby.Attention dictates demand.Most collectors are choosing from the same small list of cards. That creates competition.It creates pressure.It turns collecting into reaction. Discovery changes that. In this episode, I break down:  Why discovery gives you control over your collecting decisions  The psychology behind why discovery feels so rewarding  How attention drives prices and compresses opportunity  The exact system I use to identify cards before the crowd  A real example of how discovery led to one of my favorite recent pickups This is not about being early.This is not about guessing. This is about building a process that helps you collect with intention. If you want your collection to feel like yours, this one matters. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Start your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    27 Min.
  7. The Staging Area #21: WBC Hype, Opening Day, and The WhatNot of It All

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    The Staging Area #21: WBC Hype, Opening Day, and The WhatNot of It All

    Opening Day is here. Energy is high. Attention is shifting. And the hobby is reacting in real time. Tory and I dig into what just happened with the World Baseball Classic and what it actually means for you as a collector. Not the surface-level hype. The real takeaway. We talk about: Why moments like WBC create short windows of opportunityWhat happens when demand spikes and how to act on itA Kobe Atomic sale that says more about the market than you thinkWhy Topps Dynasty prices aren’t as crazy as they lookThe psychology behind live selling, breaking, and chasingThen we go deeper. We address the Whatnot situation head on. Gambling. Responsibility. And where the line actually is. This is a conversation about awareness. About knowing your tendencies. About deciding what kind of collector you want to be before the moment hits. Because the moment always comes. The question is what you do when it does. A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night. Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon [Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    45 Min.
  8. Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips

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    Passion to Profession: Husband and Wife. One Business. Fifteen Hires in a Year with Michael and Mikaela from Rated Rips

    What happens when you walk away from stability to bet on cards? Michael and Mikaela did it. Both were CPAs. Both were on a clear path. Then COVID hit. Breaking started. Demand showed up fast. And within months, everything changed. They built Rated Rips from late-night breaks into a full-scale consignment business. They hired 15 people in a year. They shifted from taking money out of the hobby to putting money back into collectors’ hands. In this conversation, we get into what it really looks like to build a business in the hobby. The risk.The trust.The systems.The people. We also talk about: – Leaving a stable career to bet on yourself– Why most collectors run businesses like hobbies– How process and data drive their decisions– The shift from breaking to consignment– Hiring, delegation, and buying back your time– Building trust with collectors at scale If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into something more, this one will hit. Brought to you by eBay. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card. Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1 Std. 1 Min.
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Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

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    Brett McGrath
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    2020 - 2026
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