432 episodes

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.

Stacking Slabs Brett McGrath

    • Leisure

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.

    Gathering Information From Good Resources with Brian (@prison_mike_pc)

    Gathering Information From Good Resources with Brian (@prison_mike_pc)

    In this week's collector conversation Brett chats with Brian (@prison_mike_pc) about gathering information from good resources in the hobby. Recently, Brian authored articles about 2012 Prizm Pylon 1/1's and 1997 Finest Embossed Refractors that went into detail about providing clarity around sets that previously had a lot of mystery to them. Also, Brian dives into his collection and his philosophy. 
    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
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    • 58 min
    Auction Talk #10 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Auction Talk #10 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Welcome back to Auction Talk! Nic and Brett discuss the challenges of collecting one of your favorite player's cards that's currently running through a hobby hype cycle. Also, the two discuss the steps to take and options when preparing for a significant card purchase. As always, Nic and Brett share some of the current auctions that are catching their attention. 
    Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93"
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Managing Our Fandom as a Collecting Super Force

    Managing Our Fandom as a Collecting Super Force

    In this episode Brett talks about how the intersection of fandom and collecting sports cards. He shares the evolution he's been on with his collection and how he's avoided getting sucked up in the next hobby hype cycle. 
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
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    • 20 min
    The Power of Set Collectors with James (@madcitycollector)

    The Power of Set Collectors with James (@madcitycollector)

    In this week's collector conversation Brett talks with James (@madcitycollector) about the power of set collectors. They discuss the consistency and patience that goes into building a set in the ultra modern era. Also, they discuss the intersection of set, player, and team collector and how that competition impacts values.
    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 James: | Instagram

    • 53 min
    Auction Talk #9 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Auction Talk #9 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Welcome back to Auction Talk! Nic and Brett discuss the latest Premier results and what it actually means to the 99% of collectors in the hobby that don't participate in this segment. They discuss NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft, and cards that are catching their attention in the world of auctions. 
    Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93"
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Nic: | Instagram | Website | #NORECENTCOMPS Newsletter

    • 1 hr 20 min
    How has the Hobby evolved or not since you've been back?

    How has the Hobby evolved or not since you've been back?

    Today's episode of the flagship is inspired based on the continuation of a question that came from the last collector conversation with Chris and Josh: How has the Hobby evolved or not since you've been back? I share some responses from the Patreon group and add my own perspective on today's episode.
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

    • 22 min

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