You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

Russell Gibson
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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.

  1. 🏀 THE KNICKS DID IT! Finals Fever & Hobby Realities 🔥

    5 days ago

    🏀 THE KNICKS DID IT! Finals Fever & Hobby Realities 🔥

    Send us Fan Mail The mighty Joe Foo (@shaqfoo32) returns to the show this week with Russell Gibson to break down one of the most electric, shocking NBA Finals series we’ve seen in a very long time! From the New York Knicks pulling off a legendary championship run to what this historic victory means for the trading card market—we leave no stone unturned.  Are Knicks cards at an unsustainable all-time high, or are players like Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns establishing a massive new baseline? We talk pricing surges, honeymoon phases, and market oversupply.  Inside This Episode: Knicks Fever: Breaking down New York's historic title run and the massive hobby spikes for Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. The Wemby Factor: Victor Wembanyama’s evolution into a playoff villain, "battle scars," and the future of his card values. Prospecting vs. Reality: Why are proven stars like Jason Tatum sitting at comparable prices to unproven rookie speculation? Defensive Dilemmas: A deep dive into Cedric Coward and why the hobby historically treats defensive elite differently. The Retro Rise: Why MJ and Shaq inserts are absolutely exploding right now. 🎙️ Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! (Check the link in our bio)  Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1hr 11min
  2. De'Aaron Fox 1-of-1, COMC Legitimacy, AI in Sports Cards & NBA Finals Drama!

    16 June

    De'Aaron Fox 1-of-1, COMC Legitimacy, AI in Sports Cards & NBA Finals Drama!

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another live episode of You Can't Comp This! In tonight’s stream, we kick things off with an epic mail day featuring a massive addition to my personal collection (PC)—a 2019-20 Noir De'Aaron Fox 1-of-1 Laundry Patch! We also break down a massive mail day from my man Joel, highlighting some incredible Genesis pulls and classic court favorites.   Later in the feed, we tackle a fantastic listener question from Rasmo on TikTok regarding the legitimacy of COMC, how to handle their expensive tracked vs. untracked shipping options, and alternative ways to buy safely without getting burned on eBay. We also dive deep into: - The "Rules of the Hobby": Breaking down a fascinating community document about regulation, print runs, and why standardizing grading systems is easier said than done.   - Fanatics Takeover & Breaker Culture: Are excessive box prices turning into a newbie status symbol reminiscent of Wall Street Bets?   - AI Taking Over Panini? Examining Jeff Wilson's findings on bizarre, AI-generated card back text and vertical yard lines on football cards.   - NBA Finals & Iconic Sales: Chatting about the intense Knicks vs. Spurs finals atmosphere, Victor Wembanyama vs. Karl-Anthony Towns card values, and the recent $24,600 sale of the iconic 2013 Panini Prizm Black 1-of-1 Derrick Rose.  🚨 GET FEATURED ON THE SHOW! Want to see your own card pickups featured on the next live stream?  Post your PC pickups on your favorite social media platform.  Tag You Can't Comp This.  I’ll bookmark them and showcase your cards live on the air during our next mail day segment!   #SportsCards #BasketballCards #TheHobby #DeAaronFox #PaniniPrizm #CardCollecting #YouCantCompThis Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    23 min
  3. Episode 281: Inside the High-End Card Market with Jono Michaels

    14 June

    Episode 281: Inside the High-End Card Market with Jono Michaels

    Send us Fan Mail In this massive episode, we are joined by the hobby heavyweight Jono Michaels—admin of Sports Cards Addicts Australia, the man behind Mailman Breaks, and co-founder of the highly anticipated Ultimate Sports Collectors Convention. Jono walks us through his incredible journey in the hobby, from waking up at 6 a.m. for mid-'90s card shows to a life-changing poker run in Vegas that brought him back into the game with iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookies. We dive deep into the changing landscape of modern collecting: The High-End Boom: Why sports cards are now recognized as elite, blue-chip alternative assets championed by the likes of Kevin O'Leary and Gary Vee.The TCG Takeover Debate: The feedback that sparked Jono to co-create an all-sports card show in Melbourne to separate the sports grails from Pokémon and One Piece.Clutch Repacks Launch: An exclusive inside look at his brand-new tiered repack project breaking formats wide open.Market Predictions & Speculation: Why Steph Curry is still criminally undervalued compared to LeBron and Kobe, thoughts on prospects like Jared McCain and Cole Swider, and a preview of Jono's upcoming trip to the US National in Chicago.Grab a cold drink and join us for an hour and a half of pure hobby talk, high-end sales breakdowns, and trading card strategy! Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1hr 17min
  4. Episode 280: Wemby Rookie Time, Should I Invest in All Pro Playing Cards? & PSA Shut Down!

    7 June

    Episode 280: Wemby Rookie Time, Should I Invest in All Pro Playing Cards? & PSA Shut Down!

    Send us Fan Mail The hobby is in absolute chaos, and we are breaking it all down. In this episode of You Can’t Comp This, we sit down with the legendary Øyvind Holen to dissect the massive bombshell rocking the card community: the sudden and historic PSA shutdown. What does a halt on grading mean for your collection, your liquid cash, and the future value of your slabs? But that’s not all. We dig deep into the wild world of high-end oddities, examining the elusive All Pro Playing Cards and tracking the volatile market of the generational talent himself, Victor Wembanyama. Is the hype train still steaming forward, or are we staring down a massive market correction? Turn up the volume. The price of perfection just got a whole lot steeper. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    45 min
  5. Comedian Sean Conway: The $50k LaMelo Dream, Nashville vs. Perth Card Shows, and "Time Travel" Card Shops

    31 May

    Comedian Sean Conway: The $50k LaMelo Dream, Nashville vs. Perth Card Shows, and "Time Travel" Card Shops

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a professional comedian catches the "card bug" during COVID? In this episode of The Yukon Comp, host Russell Gibson is joined by Sean Conway to discuss the wild intersection of comedy and the hobby. Sean shares the incredible story of his Tyrese Haliburton redemption being replaced by a 1-of-1 LaMelo Ball "Blackbox" rookie card—and the reality check he received on its value at a massive Nashville convention. We compare the high-stakes, intimidating floors of US card shows to the laid-back vibes of the Perth scene, and Sean recounts a hilarious "time travel" experience in an Alaskan card shop located next to a weed dispensary. From 90s nostalgia like Shaq and Alonzo Mourning to the modern-day struggle between local shops and online breakers, this episode is a blend of laughs and deep-hobby insight. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1hr 17min

  6. 26 May

    MVP Repeat, Million-Dollar Grails, and the All-Rookie Shakeup

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the most explosive week in the NBA and the card market. We start with the official 2025-26 All-Rookie Team selections—did the voters get it right, or was there a snub in the Second Team? We also dive deep into the "speculation game" following a listener question: Can lower-end cards actually become special?  Plus, we’re talking Big Money: LeBron Superfractors: Is the ceiling still rising for the King?SGA Back-to-Back: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially cements his legacy with a second straight MVP. What does this do for his blue-chip card value?The 7-Figure Club: We analyze why NBA sales are consistently crossing the $1M mark in 2026.Kobe PMG Madness: The Green PMG shattered records at $3.15M, but the Red PMG sales are the ones truly surprising the market. We break down the "Ruby" surge. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    24 min
  7. Episode 277: Inside GTI: Innovating Card Protection, Small Business Hustle, and the "Trendon Watford Hour" with Comron

    24 May

    Episode 277: Inside GTI: Innovating Card Protection, Small Business Hustle, and the "Trendon Watford Hour" with Comron

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome back Comron from Game Time International (GTI) for a deep dive into the world of NBA trading card supplies and hobby culture.  Comron shares the latest innovations from GTI, including their game-changing magnetic one-touches with integrated inner sleeves, new 5x7 mags for Downtown cards, and the 180 PT expansion. We go behind the scenes of running a small business—from navigating global port delays to the personal touch of responding to every customer.  Plus, things get controversial as Comron explains why he "cracks" his PSA 10s for his personal collection and we explore his massive (and potentially market-moving) Trendon Watford collection. Whether you're a hardcore collector or a small business owner, this episode is packed with hobby heart and soul.  Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1hr 5min
  8. Dan The Card Man: Grading, Whatnot, PSA Vault, Jordan

    17 May

    Dan The Card Man: Grading, Whatnot, PSA Vault, Jordan

    Send us Fan Mail Dan The Card Man joins the show to pull back the curtain on the hobby and we get to all of the his favourite scams hobby wide.  We dive deep into the systemic issues threatening the industry: The PSA Paradox: We tackle the "Vault to 10" pipeline. Is it a brilliant revenue stream or a massive conflict of interest when the grader becomes the dealer?The Whatnot Wild West: From breakers passing out on stream to bid-canceling scandals—why does the platform allow "unhinged" behavior to go unchecked?The Ownership Gap: What can happen on the PSA Vault when things go wrong?And to round out the show we do some card chatter. Mr Wonderful and Mr Jordan get a mention. Whether you're a high-end investor or a weekend ripper, this is a "state of the union" you cannot afford to miss. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Buy YCCT A Coffee: Click Here To Support The Show!  Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1hr 9min
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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.

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