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. Building PSA Europe and What It Means for Collectors Everywhere with Matthias Peuckert of PSA Europe

    40 min ago

    Building PSA Europe and What It Means for Collectors Everywhere with Matthias Peuckert of PSA Europe

    In this episode, Brett sits down with Matthias Peuckert, General Manager of PSA Europe, to discuss what it takes to build PSA's European operation from the ground up and why this launch matters for collectors around the world.  Matthias shares why Europe is seeing rapid collector growth, how PSA is preparing for demand, why education is a priority, and what local grading access means for collectors who have faced years of shipping costs, customs delays, and limited access. They also discuss: • Why Frankfurt became the home of PSA Europe • How PSA is building trust with European collectors • What collectors in Europe are buying today • How experience from companies like Amazon applies to collectibles • Why the future of collecting depends on serving the next generation If you want a better understanding of where the hobby is headed beyond the United States, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the biggest infrastructure investments happening in sports cards today. LEARN MORE ABOUT PSA VAULT LEARN MORE ABOUT PSA CONSIGNMENT PSA is the official grading, authentication, and vault provider of Stacking Slabs. 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 ★

    1 hr
  2. When the Grail Changes the Plan

    1 day ago

    When the Grail Changes the Plan

    Every collector dreams about landing a grail. Few talk about what happens when that opportunity finally arrives. In this episode, Brett explores the decisions that come before a grail enters a collection. Drawing from a real situation he is navigating, he shifts the focus away from the card itself and toward the process behind the purchase. The conversation examines why access is not obligation, how trust influences private deals, the difference between emotion and conviction, and why opportunity cost deserves as much attention as price. Brett also shares the questions every collector should ask before allowing one card to reshape the direction of a collection. This episode is a reminder that the strongest collections are not built by chasing every opportunity. They are built through patience, clarity, and decisions that hold up long after the excitement wears off. Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free 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 ★

    33 min
  3. The WNBA Card Podcast: Why Team Collecting Makes the Hobby Better | Griff's (@rockyscardboard) New York Liberty Collection

    2 days ago

    The WNBA Card Podcast: Why Team Collecting Makes the Hobby Better | Griff's (@rockyscardboard) New York Liberty Collection

    The best collections start with connection. In this episode, Katelyn is joined by Griff (@rockyscardboard), one of the hobby's most respected WNBA collectors and a passionate New York Liberty fan. They discuss how Liberty fandom shaped his collection, why Sabrina Ionescu became a cornerstone of his PC, and how buying, selling, and collecting all work together to create a more rewarding hobby experience. The conversation also explores eye appeal, collector psychology, the thrill of the chase, and why building relationships often matters as much as building a collection. Whether you're a team collector, player collector, reseller, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what keeps collectors coming back. 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 ★

    1hr 24min
  4. Passion to Profession: Relationships Compound Faster Than Transactions with Mike from MC Sports Cards

    3 days ago

    Passion to Profession: Relationships Compound Faster Than Transactions with Mike from MC Sports Cards

    The best businesses in the hobby are not built one deal at a time. They're built one relationship at a time. Mike from MC Sports Cards returns to Passion to Profession to share why trust has become the foundation of one of the fastest-growing consignment businesses in the hobby. We talk about what happens after the first transaction, why honesty wins over short-term revenue, how technology should support relationships instead of replace them, and why saying no has become one of the most important decisions in growing the business. We also discuss the growth of high-end cards on eBay, what serious collectors expect from a consignment partner, how MC Sports Cards approaches customer service at scale, and why every interaction is an opportunity to earn another one. Whether you're building a collection or building a business, this conversation is a reminder that reputation compounds. 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 ★

    46 min
  5. Hobby Jobs: Ryan Johnson on Building a Sports Card Company That Lasts

    4 days ago

    Hobby Jobs: Ryan Johnson on Building a Sports Card Company That Lasts

    Product knowledge gets you in the door. Systems determine how far you go. In this episode of Hobby Jobs, I break down why the next generation of sports card businesses will be built on repeatable processes instead of founder instinct alone. The hobby is getting bigger. Companies are hiring. Events are growing. Expectations are changing. That means the operators who build training, marketing, hiring, customer experience, and operating systems will have the edge. Then I sit down with Ryan Johnson of Cardcollector2 live at Columbus Card Fest. Ryan shares what it has been like to grow from a collector and content creator into the leader of a company with nearly 40 employees. We talk about launching Columbus Card Fest, building teams, making hiring decisions, balancing content with company building, and why people have become his biggest investment. Whether you already work in the hobby or want to build your career here, this conversation offers a look at where the industry is headed and what skills will matter most. Product knowledge helps you start. Systems help you scale. Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip 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 Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    43 min
  6. Booked to Last: The 3 Types of Wrestling Card Collectors (Which One Are You?) + Troy from The Wax Culture

    5 days ago

    Booked to Last: The 3 Types of Wrestling Card Collectors (Which One Are You?) + Troy from The Wax Culture

    WWE finally gave collectors plenty to talk about. Adam and Ryan break down Night of Champions, Oba Femi's King of the Ring win, Sami Zayn capturing the World Heavyweight Championship, and what those moments mean for the wrestling card market. Then the conversation shifts to something every collector should think about. Are you chasing the biggest cards in the hobby? Building the best player collection? Or collecting the cards that mean something to you regardless of the market? The guys introduce three collector personas that explain how people approach wrestling cards and why understanding your own style can make you a better collector. Later in the episode, Troy from Wax Culture joins the show to share his path from Fanatics Live customer to one of wrestling's top breakers. It's a story about betting on yourself, building relationships, and why the wrestling card community continues to stand apart. Topics include: • Night of Champions reactions• Oba Femi, Sami Zayn and card market impact• The three wrestling card collector personas• Triple H, Alexa Bliss and other recent market sales• Wax Culture's growth on Fanatics Collect• Wrestling Card Takeover at The National RSVP for Wrestling Card Takeover at The National on July 31 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 ★

    1hr 41min
  7. The Football Card Podcast #54: Remembering the Greatness of Chris Johnson

    6 days ago

    The Football Card Podcast #54: Remembering the Greatness of Chris Johnson

    Chris Johnson reminded football fans why collecting is about more than championships. After sharing his ALS diagnosis, collectors looked back at one of the most electric careers of the last 20 years. Pack and Brett revisit what made CJ2K special, why his cards matter, and why memorable seasons leave a lasting mark on the hobby. The conversation then shifts into one of the biggest collector debates today. Will vintage football cards ever break through? Why are Topps Chrome Superfractors selling at such a premium compared to Black Finite cards? And why do the biggest sales often come from patch autos while so many collectors chase shiny parallels? Also in this episode:  The greatest No. 54 linebackers  Bobby Wagner and Chuck Howley appreciation  Why football history feels overlooked  Wide receiver 1/1 sales from Card Ladder  National preparation and collector strategy If you collect football because of the players and the memories they created, this episode is for you. 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 Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for free Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Pack: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 19min
  8. Card Ladder Confidential #21: The Market Is Running. Are Collectors Keeping Up?

    2 Jul

    Card Ladder Confidential #21: The Market Is Running. Are Collectors Keeping Up?

    The sports card market keeps reaching new highs. Sales volume continues to climb. Record prices keep falling. New collectors keep entering the hobby. But are collectors making better decisions? In this episode, Brett and Chris McGill discuss what the data is telling us and where they see warning signs. They compare today's market to 2021, break down the record Tim Duncan sale that has everyone talking, and explore why so many collectors wait for validation before making their biggest purchases. They also dive into one of the most overlooked collecting skills and why it will matter even more over the next decade. Topics include: • Why today's market feels different than 2021 • The significance of Tim Duncan's record one of one sale • Why social proof holds collectors back • Building conviction before the market agrees with you • The underrated skill that creates long term collecting advantages Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs 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 Josh: | InstagramFollow Chris: | InstagramFollow Card Ladder: | Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1hr 3min
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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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  • Creator
    Brett McGrath
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1k
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stacking Slabs
  • Show Website
    Stacking Slabs

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