The Talking Shop Podcast

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The Talking Shop Podcast

Have you ever wanted to know what running a local card shop (LCS) is like? Do you have questions about buying, selling, or trading sports and TCG cards? Each week Josh and Michael talk about the hobby they love, the latest sports and trading card news & trends, upcoming products releases, and stories from Grand Slam Cards a local card shop in Rock Hill, SC.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    WHAT IF?!?! Please, can someone find Billy Ripken’s Bat? | Talking Shop #140

    With Images Of The Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob Emerging, The Guys Open Up The Year Asking “WHAT IF?” In Episode #141 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off the new year by asking the ultimate “WHAT IF?” Inspired by the Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob 1/1, they imagine what other iconic baseball memorabilia could make its way into trading cards. Could Billy Ripken’s infamous bat ever show up? We also dive into the Rookie Debut Patch Auto hunt, with 68 cards still unaccounted for—where could they be hiding? Plus, we debate which NFL sophomore QB is the best bet for long-term success and celebrate the return of Roman Reigns autographs in Topps WWE cards. On top of that, we discuss Aaron Judge’s debut as the 2025 Topps Series One cover athlete and whether anyone would actually sell a 1/1 Triple Auto UFC card to Tom Brady himself. There’s no better way to start the year—join us as we break down the latest in the hobby with insights, laughs, and all the collectibles chatter you love. Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #TalkingShopPodcast #BillyRipken #JacksonHolliday #Topps #WWE #PSA #HobbyNews

    1h 8m

  2. 12/18/2024

    Are Entertainment Cards Finally Gaining Ground? | Talking Shop #140

    Pop culture cards continue to sell for crazy prices — are they catching up to sports cards in collectability and long-term value?? In this week’s episode, the guys recap their weekends, with Josh breaking down the South Carolina Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into PSA’s new custom-fit slabs for die-cut cards, the debut of Topps Graphite featuring Carlos Alcaraz, and a Walmart card heist gone wrong. The big debate? Entertainment vs. Sports Cards: Hulk Hogan’s record-breaking $132K wrestling card and a Marvel card selling for Jordan-level prices—are pop culture cards finally gaining ground? Plus, we break down Tom Brady’s Top 12 cards, discuss Beckett’s latest survival story with the Ohtani-Ruth 1/1, and more. Stick around for what’s new in the shop, hits of the week, and a crazy stat to wrap things up. Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #HulkHogan #MarvelCards #SportsCards #PSA #TomBrady #PopCulture #TalkingShopPodcast

    1h 11m

  3. 12/11/2024

    Elway shows up in 2024 Bowman Draft!! | Talking Shop #139

    In Episode #138 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off with a festive opening rip featuring weekend highlights, Christmas chatter, and college football playoff bracket predictions. But the real talk starts in Hobby News! John Elway’s imaginary MLB rookie card makes its debut in 2024 Bowman Draft, and we’re asking the big questions: Who did it better—Elway or Brady? And how good are these hidden Easter eggs from Topps? We also break down PSA’s new eBay integration, the Japanese baseball legends quad auto, and the exciting release of 1/1 MLS Debut Patch Auto Cards in 2024 Topps Chrome MLS. Plus, we tackle the Lorcana PSA covers and a spirited debate on Jackson Chourio’s Mega GPK vs. Ginter Superfractor sales. To wrap things up, we check out a cutting-edge Pokemon sorting machine that’s making waves. Join us for all this and more, plus the latest from Grand Slam Cards! Don’t miss this one. Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

    59 min

  4. 12/04/2024

    2024 Bowman Draft Is Here! | Talking Shop #138

    The Guys Highlight Players to Watch and an Insert That May Get Some "Action" This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys recap their Thanksgiving weekends, sharing the best food they ate and how Black Friday and Small Business Saturday went at Grand Slam Cards. Josh also recaps Sunday’s Lorcana Tournament and breaks down how to get started in this exciting card game. In Hobby News, we take a deep dive into the highly anticipated 2024 Bowman Draft, highlighting players to watch like Travis Bazzana, Jac Caglianone, and Konnor Griffin. Plus, we explore the action figure-inspired inserts that are turning heads. The guys also discuss PSA's new eBay and Vault features, Shohei Ohtani’s $325K card lawsuit, and end the episode by roasting a bad shop review. As always, we’ll tell you what’s new in the shop, showcase some hits from the shop, and close things out with a crazy stat! Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! #TalkingShopPodcast #BowmanDraft #SportsCards #PSA #ShoheiOhtani #Lorcana

    56 min

  5. 11/21/2024

    Another Card Bounty? And this time Olivia Dunne Gets In On The Action | Talking Shop #137

    In Episode #137 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the latest card bounty—this time featuring Paul Skenes’ 1/1 Rookie Debut Patch Auto. The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering an insane trade package for it, but now Olivia Dunne has entered the conversation! Would you take the trade, or hold onto the card? We also discuss Mickey Mantle’s rookie card, which continues to reign supreme in the hobby, and take a first look at 2025 Topps WWE Chrome. Plus, PSA has eliminated the declared value requirement—what does this mean for collectors? And we react to UFC’s Dana White pulling a Jon Jones rookie card ahead of the NYC event. All this and more, as we bring you the latest in the hobby world. #TalkingShopPodcast #PaulSkenes #OliviaDunne #MickeyMantle #ToppsWWEChrome #PSA #CardBounty Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

    49 min

  6. 11/12/2024

    Which One Do You Buy This “HolLiday” Season? | Talking Shop #136

    If You Had to Pick One Release Between Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft, Which Would It Be? In Episode #136 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the big question for collectors this holiday season: if you could buy just one release, would it be Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft? We break down both options, highlighting the rookies, patches, and prospects that make each release unique. We also catch up on life, with Michael recapping the Monroe Card Show and the guys discussing the latest College Football Playoff bracket—who’s still in the hunt? And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we debate the best way to prepare your turkey: deep-fried, smoked, or roasted! In Hobby News, we preview Black Friday deals at Grand Slam Cards, and start early talk about The National in Chicago, set to be bigger than ever with 75 new tables. #TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChrome #BowmanDraft #SportsCards #BlackFriday #TheNational #Collectibles #CollegeFootball Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story! In Episode #136 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we dive into the big question for collectors this holiday season: if you could buy just one release, would it be Topps Chrome Update or Bowman Draft? We break down both options, highlighting the rookies, patches, and prospects that make each release unique. We also catch up on life, with Michael recapping the Monroe Card Show and the guys discussing the latest College Football Playoff bracket—who’s still in the hunt? And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we debate the best way to prepare your turkey: deep-fried, smoked, or roasted! In Hobby News, we preview Black Friday deals at Grand Slam Cards, and start early talk about The National in Chicago, set to be bigger than ever with 75 new tables. #TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsChrome #BowmanDraft #SportsCards #BlackFriday #TheNational #Collectibles #CollegeFootball Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

    55 min

  7. 11/05/2024

    The "Magic" of Disney | Talking Shop #135

    In Episode #135 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys catch up on their weekends, recap college football upsets, and Josh shares highlights from the Charlotte Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into the “magic” of Disney as a Mickey Mouse superfractor recently sold for a whopping $500,000! Is this a thing in the hobby, or a flash in the pan? We also break down the Dodgers’ World Series win and the card value impacts for stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Finally, we look at the GemRate October numbers as PSA set a new record with 1.45 million cards graded.  As always, we’ll tell you what’s new at Grand Slam, showcase some hits from the shop, and end with a crazy stat. Don’t miss it! #TalkingShopPodcast #Disney #MickeyMouse #Superfractor #PSA #Dodgers #WorldSeries #Collectibles Welcome to the Talking Shop Podcast—because every card has a story!

    55 min

  8. 10/29/2024

    TSP - Episode 134

    TSP - Episode 134 Let's talk some Shop!!! Shohei's $4 million + ball and his place in history. Plus a sneak peek at 2024 Allen & Ginter.

    57 min
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Have you ever wanted to know what running a local card shop (LCS) is like? Do you have questions about buying, selling, or trading sports and TCG cards? Each week Josh and Michael talk about the hobby they love, the latest sports and trading card news & trends, upcoming products releases, and stories from Grand Slam Cards a local card shop in Rock Hill, SC.

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  • Creator
    Grand Slam Cards Rock Hill
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Grand Slam Cards Rock Hill
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    The Talking Shop Podcast

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