Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrath
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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: 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.
  2. The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)

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    The WNBA Card Podcast: Panini and Sabrina — The Rise of New Forces with Kyle (@kyle_collects)

    This episode is about a moment that changed everything. Katelyn sits down with Kyle (@kyle_collects) to break down the shift from 2019 Donruss to 2020 Prizm and why that stretch still shapes how collectors approach WNBA cards today. They talk through what it felt like to discover WNBA cards before the spotlight. Ripping boxes no one wanted. Finding cards that never made it to showcases. Learning the players one card at a time. Then everything changed. Prizm arrived. Sabrina entered the hobby. The world shut down. People started paying attention. This conversation connects the dots between timing, access, and belief. It explains why certain cards feel different. Why some sets get locked away. Why this era still matters. If you collect WNBA cards or are thinking about it, this episode will help you understand where the foundation was built and how to approach it today. 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 ★

    52 Min.
  3. Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)

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    Booked to Last #11: From Blaster Boxes to Building a Collection of 1/1s with Steve (@s.a.m_wwe)

    Adam and Ryan sit down with Steve(@s.a.m_wwe) , one of the most focused Rhea Ripley collectors in the hobby. The conversation starts with a simple moment. A blaster box in 2022. That moment turns into chasing rainbows, building sets, and eventually acquiring 1/1 cards. This episode is about how that happens. Steve shares how he built his collection from scratch. Why he chose Rhea Ripley. And how relationships helped him land cards most collectors never even see. They also break down what’s happening right now in wrestling cards. Prices are rising. Access is getting harder. More people are paying attention. If you’re collecting today, you need to understand how to move. This conversation gives you a real look at: • How collectors evolve from ripping to targeting• Why scarcity changes your entire approach• What separates casual collectors from serious ones• How relationships unlock cards you can’t find online If you’ve ever thought about building something meaningful in the hobby, this episode will hit. 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. 26 Min.
  4. The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor

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    The Football Card Podcast #39: Let’s Talk About That $162K 2002 Finest Tom Brady Gold Refractor

    Pack and Brett  open the episode by unpacking the reaction to a viral take about football collectors and why people struggle when opinions get stated in absolutes. They explore a bigger question beneath the noise.Who is actually collecting versus who is investing? The conversation moves into how money enters the hobby.Million dollar sales.Investor behavior.And why volume of collectors matters more than headline prices. From there, they dig into: Why scarcity does not always mean more valueThe difference between meaning and rarity in cardsPMGs and Rubies versus modern 1/1sWhy some players like Tyreek Hill feel under-collectedSelect vs Prizm vs Optic debates through a collector lensThe episode closes with a breakdown of recent sales, including a $161K Tom Brady that raises more questions than answers about the football card market. This is a conversation about how collectors think.And what actually drives demand in the hobby. 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. 28 Min.
  5. Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)

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    Discovery Is the Edge in Collecting with Max (@putnamcards)

    Most collectors spend their time watching big sales. Few spend time learning how to find great cards. That gap matters. In this conversation with Max (@putnamcards), creator of Hoops Collectors, we talk about what actually creates an edge in the hobby. Not headlines.Not hype.Not million dollar cards. We get into: Why most content focuses on cards no one can affordHow research leads to better collecting decisionsWhy overlooked sets and inserts hold real opportunityThe role nostalgia plays in what you chaseWhat happens when you stop following the crowdMax shares how he approaches discovery. How he uses tools like checklists and daily sales to uncover cards others ignore. And why some of the best cards in the hobby are still sitting in plain sight. If you want to build a collection that reflects your taste and not the algorithm, this one will hit. Check out the Hoops Collectors Podcast on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify. 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 ★

    58 Min.
  6. When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs

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    When the Card Never Shows Up: A Lesson Every Collector Needs

    In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett shares a tough experience that every collector fears. A highly anticipated card arrives… but the package is empty. Instead of sitting in frustration, Brett breaks down what happened, what he learned, and what he would do differently moving forward. From shipping decisions to platform protection, this episode focuses on how collectors can reduce risk in a hobby where more value is moving through the mail than ever before. This conversation goes beyond one missing card. It’s about trust, responsibility, and how collectors can protect what matters most to them. If you’ve ever made a deal, waited on a package, or worried about something going wrong, this one will hit home.  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 ★

    21 Min.
  7. Hobby Jobs: Why the Sports Card Industry Needs Career Infrastructure

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    Hobby Jobs: Why the Sports Card Industry Needs Career Infrastructure

    Over the past 18 months, Brett has spent time talking with owners, builders, and operators across the sports card industry. More than 60 conversations. Shop owners.Tech founders.Marketplace operators.Auction leaders. A pattern kept showing up. The hobby is growing fast. Online card sales tracked by Card Ladder reached $481M in a single month. Companies are expanding.Infrastructure is growing.New businesses are launching. But the knowledge required to build a business in this space remains scattered. Much of it lives in private conversations.Phone calls.Text threads.Direct messages between operators. There is no central place where industry knowledge, jobs, and operator insight live. That realization led Brett to create Hobby Jobs. In this episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett explains the thinking behind the launch and why the sports card industry is ready for a new kind of resource. The conversation covers: • Lessons from 60+ conversations with hobby operators• Why trust and relationships drive successful hobby businesses• The growing infrastructure behind the sports card industry• How Hobby Jobs will surface industry roles and business insight• Why the next generation of hobby operators will shape the future of the hobby Stacking Slabs will always serve collectors. But collectors power the hobby while operators build the infrastructure that supports it. Hobby Jobs is Brett’s first step toward documenting the business side of the hobby and creating a place where operators can learn from each other. 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 ★

    20 Min.
  8. Passion to Profession: From Facebook Breaks to a 4,800 Square Foot Card Shop with Matt from 941 Sports Cards

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    Passion to Profession: From Facebook Breaks to a 4,800 Square Foot Card Shop with Matt from 941 Sports Cards

    Many collectors think running a card business starts with inventory. Matt from 941 Sports Cards will tell you it starts with people. In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Matt to talk about how a hobby side project turned into a growing sports card operation built on live breaking, community, and relationships. Matt shares how he moved from ripping boxes in a small room at home to running multiple streaming channels and building a storefront designed to bring collectors together. Along the way he talks about the hard lessons that came with scaling too fast, trusting the wrong people, and trying to operate across multiple states. You will hear how Matt thinks about: • Building trust with collectors through consistent service • Managing allocation and inventory as a breaker • Hiring breakers who represent your brand the right way • Balancing online live streams with the in-store experience • Why mentorship and outside perspective matter for operators Matt also shares why community is the real goal behind his next step: a 4,800 square foot card shop designed to host collectors, events, watch parties, and live breaks under one roof. If you care about the future of hobby shops, breakers, and collector communities, this conversation delivers a clear look at what it takes to build something real in the hobby today. 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 [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 ★

    53 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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