The PSA Pod

PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator
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PSA's Official Podcast. Authentic hobby talk direct from the leading source for trading card authentication and grading.

  1. JAN 14

    The year ahead in grading with Ryan Hoge

    Ryan Hoge, President of Grading Business at Collectors, joins The PSA Pod for the first episode of 2026 to preview the year ahead in grading on multiple fronts. 1:55 - The big picture in 2026 6:15 - SGC brand outlook 8:20 - Beckett brand outlook 17:55 - PSA international expansion updates 23:15 - PSA U.S. capacity expansion, turnaround time updates 33:15 - Investments in technology, AI, and automation 36:40 - PSA Set Registry enhancements If you have questions for Ryan Hoge on the 2026 outlook and more, send them directly via e-mail to psapod@collectors.com.

    42 min

  2. 2025-09-25

    Pricing , turnaround time changes, and more updates from PSA President Ryan Hoge

    Closing out a busy Summer, PSA President Ryan Hoge once again joins The PSA Pod with a wave of internal product and service updates, led by the recent changes to pricing and turnaround times at multiple service levels, plus much more. 1:30 - Pricing and turnaround time updates, plus the "why?" 10:30 - Quick look back at The National in Chicago 13:00 - New instant liquidity features 16:45 - PSA Comic & Magazine grading service updates 18:40 - WATA branding update under the PSA banner 19:50 - PSA international updates in Japan, Canada and Europe 23:15 - Looking forward to the rest of 2025 in the hobby Want to submit questions to Ryan Hoge for an upcoming episode? E-mail them to psapod@collectors.com.

    29 min

  3. 2025-07-14

    WHAT TO KNOW: PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading is now live

    A new chapter in PSA's heritage-rich hobby history is officially here, as Comic Book & Magazine authentication and grading services are now available. Elizabeth Gruene, General Manager of Pop Culture at PSA, joins The PSA Pod to discuss the detailed build to this significant launch. 2:30 - The timeline to the service's launch 5:15 - Comic & Magazine grading price points & service details 9:10 - Dual Grading service is coming soon 12:00 - Developing PSA's Comic & Magazine holders 15:20 - Collecting community feedback during development 18:50 - Tips for new Comic & Magazine collectors in the space 23:20 - Gathering more feedback post-launch 27:25 - When & where to submit in person for grading 29:15 - Elizabeth's Comic & Magazine collecting journey PSA Comic & Magazine Grading Resources - Begin your submission - Services & pricing - Pressing guide - Shipping guide - Comic Book Collecting 101 - Magazine Collecting 101

    33 min

  4. 2025-06-30

    Hobby Season is here: PSA updates, expansion, and looking ahead to The National

    Summer is Hobby Season, largely revolving around key product releases and major industry events, and PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for his monthly spot to dive into all of it, including: 6:25 - Fanatics Fest and its overall impact 8:50 - PSA internal operational updates 11:30 - PSA expansion, both domestic and international 21:30 - A closer look at the PSA Autograph Series 24:40 - PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading launches in July 29:55 - PSA's presence at The National in 2025 Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to psapod@collectors.com.

    41 min

  5. 2025-05-07

    Talking PSA turnaround times, new product features and more with President Ryan Hoge

    PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio for his monthly check-in with plenty to cover. This includes favorite highlights from a prime stretch in the sports calendar, significant hobby news breaking from recent weeks on the NBA/NFL front, and diving deeper on buzzing topics such as PSA turnaround times and the recent launch of eBay's PSA Grading Add-On feature at purchase. 1:05 - Our favorite things so far this baseball season. 2:50 - 2025 Bowman is here! 8:45 - Topps announces NBA/NFL license start dates. 12:10 - Hobby impact of the 2025 NFL Draft. 16:20 - Updates on PSA turnaround time changes. 21:20 - Tariff impacts + PSA international updates. 26:30 - Updates on the PSA + GameStop partnership. 28:10 - Latest PSA Vault + eBay features to launch. Want to submit your questions for Ryan Hoge in his next appearance? Send them to psapod@collectors.com

    33 min

  6. 2025-03-12

    Key early 2025 PSA updates with President Ryan Hoge

    In the latest episode of The PSA Pod, President Ryan Hoge returns to the studio to provide the latest updates on PSA's receiving backup and the internal adjustments made so far in 2025 to increase efficiency. Plus, a deeper dive into the grading standards language updates, one of PSA's most-anticipated product launches in recent years and, of course, the excitement of MLB Opening Day coming right around the corner.

    27 min

  7. 2025-02-06

    THE INDEX – The hobby impact of Patrick Mahomes' run at history

    Even long before leading the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl once again and to the doorstep of three-peat history, Patrick Mahomes had already earned his way to rarefied air in terms of his hobby status. In 2025's first installment The Index, Card Ladder's Chris McGill joins the show for a deeper dive into the data of what this season has meant for Mahomes with collectors, where a win Sunday could take him, and opinions on cards to target if you're looking to start collecting the modern GOAT.

    39 min

  8. 2025-01-29

    The Skenes Debut Patch's grading journey, updates on PSA's receiving back-up

    It's the first episode of The PSA Pod in 2025, and President Ryan Hoge joins the show to dive into a couple of hot late January topics. First, some deeper insights into ⁠PSA's recently announced back-up in receiving incoming customer submissions⁠, including how we got here and what's being done internally in response. Plus, go inside the unique grading journey of one of the top hobby chases of the past year – ⁠The Paul Skenes MLB Rookie Debut Patch Auto 1/1⁠.

    32 min
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PSA's Official Podcast. Authentic hobby talk direct from the leading source for trading card authentication and grading.

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  • Creator
    PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator
  • Show Website
    The PSA Pod

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