Pack Fresh Podcast

Cardboard and Wash
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Welcome to Pack Fresh Podcast, your premier destination for everything Pokémon ! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Pokémon cards, featuring expert discussions on collecting, trading, market trends, and current news. From vintage WOTC cards to the latest Mega expansions, we've got you covered!

  1. The Pokémon Pipeline: Industrial Sales to Full-Time Cards | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 22

    FEB 6

    The Pokémon Pipeline: Industrial Sales to Full-Time Cards | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 22

    He walked away from industrial sales to sell Pokémon cards full-time… and built a real business doing it. This week, Wash and Cardboard sit down with Swans Emporium to break down his full journey, from selling industrial piping in a traditional sales role to taking the leap into Pokémon full-time. We talk card shows, vendor POV content, early grading mistakes, big losses, burnout, and what it really takes to survive long-term in the hobby. One of our most honest conversations yet about Pokémon as a business, content pressure, sustainability, and why collectibles still matter. Swans Emporium’s Socials: 🌐 https://swansemporium.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/swansemporium/?hl=en 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@SwansEmporium 🛒 https://www.ebay.com/str/swansonsemporium 🎙️ Question of the Week: If you had to make Pokémon your full-time income tomorrow, would you focus on card shows, online sales, or content first? 🎧 Available now on Spotify and YouTube. 📱 Join the Community: 👉 https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    1h 25m
  2. Ascended Heroes: MASSIVE Mega Chases in a LIMITED Pokémon Set | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 21

    JAN 26

    Ascended Heroes: MASSIVE Mega Chases in a LIMITED Pokémon Set | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 21

    In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down Ascended Heroes, one of the most anticipated Pokémon TCG releases of the year. With more Mega Evolutions returning, massive chase cards, and a surprisingly large set size, Ascended Heroes is already sparking debate across the hobby before pull rates are even known. Cardboard & Wash dive into what makes this set different, why collectors are calling it one of the toughest modern master sets, and how Mega chases, illustration rares, and product structure could impact rip value, sealed strategy, and long-term collectability. Also on the table is the uncertainty around pull rates, how hype compares to past sets, and whether Ascended Heroes is shaping up to be a must-rip, a sealed hold, or a wait-and-see release. 🎙️ Question of the Week: What’s your biggest chase from Ascended Heroes? Are you ripping or holding sealed? 🎧 Available now on Spotify and YouTube. 📱 Join the Community 👉 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 Wash: https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 PokeDirect: https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 Cardboard Vault: https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    26 min
  3. PSA BOUGHT Beckett! Is This Too Much Power? | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 20

    JAN 4

    PSA BOUGHT Beckett! Is This Too Much Power? | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 20

    In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down one of the biggest grading shakeups the hobby has ever seen: PSA’s parent company acquiring Beckett. With PSA, SGC, and now BGS under the same umbrella, collectors are asking the obvious question– is this too much power in one place? The guys dig into what this means for competition, market trust, Black Labels, grading market share, and whether this move actually changes anything for Pokémon collectors and sellers right now. They also unpack the recent PSA buyback controversy, why it raised red flags across the hobby, and how consolidation plus grading incentives can create uncomfortable conflicts of interest, even if no intent is proven. If you grade Pokémon cards, buy slabs, or sell in today’s market, this episode gives you the context you need to make smarter decisions without panic. 🎙️ Question of the Week: Is PSA owning Beckett a real problem for the hobby? Or does nothing actually change? Let us know what you think 👇 🎧 Available now on Spotify and YouTube. 📱 Join the Community 👉 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 Wash: https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 PokeDirect: https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 Cardboard Vault: https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    39 min
  4. Everything you need to sell pokemon Cards | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 19

    12/20/2025

    Everything you need to sell pokemon Cards | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 19

    In this episode, Wash and Cardboard break down The Collector’s Toolkit: the exact apps, tools, and habits they use daily to price cards accurately, move inventory faster, avoid bad buys, and stay efficient whether they’re vending shows, selling online, or shipping orders. They cover everything from price tracking and comping correctly in a volatile market, to identifying cards and sets, checking pop reports, verifying slabs, grading tools, selling platforms, shipping systems, and the small habits that prevent costly mistakes. If you sell Pokémon cards, or want to — this episode is a practical, no-fluff guide to the tools that actually matter and how to use them properly. 🎙️ Question of the Week: What’s the ONE app or tool you couldn’t live without as a Pokémon collector or seller? Drop it below 👇 🎧 Available now on Spotify and YouTube. 📱 Join the Community 👉 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 Wash: https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 PokeDirect: https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 Cardboard Vault: https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    29 min
  5. 10 Mistakes New Pokémon Sellers Make (That Cost $$$) | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 18

    12/05/2025

    10 Mistakes New Pokémon Sellers Make (That Cost $$$) | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 18

    Whether you’re setting up your first table or you’ve been grinding shows for years, these are the 10 vendor mistakes that can cost you money, reputation, and momentum in the Pokémon hobby. This week, Wash and Cardboard break down everything they wish they knew earlier: avoiding sticky price tags, spotting fake boxes, buying smart so you’re never upside-down on deals, keeping cash flowing in a shifting market, building real relationships with other vendors, and creating systems that keep you profitable long-term. One of our most actionable episodes yet for anyone who sells Pokémon cards—whether online, at shows, or out of a storefront. 🎙️ Question of the Week: If you could give ONE tip to a brand-new Pokémon vendor at their first show… what would it be? 🎧 Available now on Spotify, and YouTube. 👉 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 Wash: https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 PokeDirect: https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 Cardboard Vault: https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    41 min
  6. How Running To The Rip Build A Pokémon Empire | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 17

    11/24/2025

    How Running To The Rip Build A Pokémon Empire | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 17

    He left Big Four accounting to chase shiny cardboard… and it actually worked. This week, Wash and Cardboard sit down with RunningToTheRip to talk about his full journey: walking away from corporate life, the brutal early grind of selling Pokémon cards online, opening a storefront, building a loyal community, taking losses on stream, learning vintage the hard way, and how the Pokémon hobby completely transformed his life. One of our most real conversations yet about the business side of Pokémon, burnout, opportunity, and why this hobby is so special. RunningToTheRip’s Socials: 🌐 https://www.runningtotherip.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/runningtotherip/?hl=en 🔨 https://www.whatnot.com/user/runningtotherip 📘 https://www.facebook.com/p/Running-to-the-Rip-61575895092361/ 🎙️ Question of the Week: If YOU went full-time in the Pokémon hobby tomorrow… what’s the first thing you’d focus on? 🎧 Available now on Spotify, and YouTube. 📱 Join the Community: 👉 https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    57 min
  7. Ranking Every Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Set from WORST to BEST 🔥 | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 16

    11/11/2025

    Ranking Every Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Set from WORST to BEST 🔥 | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 16

    Scarlet & Violet has officially wrapped, and we’re ranking every set from worst to best. From Shrouded Fable’s stumble to Paldean Fates’ shiny storm, Prismatic Evolutions’ chaotic hype, and 151’s nostalgia-driven perfection, Wash and Ryan break down what made each release shine—or flop. We cover the hits, the misses, and the biggest surprises across the whole era, including which sets secretly have the best Illustration Rares, which Charizards aged best, and what collectors are still chasing months later. Key takeaways: • 151 still reigns supreme—nostalgia, art, and hit rates in perfect balance. • Paldea Evolved is the true IR “holy grail” of the era. • Paldean Fates nails the fun factor but needed more full-art shinies. • Prismatic Evolutions’ missing IRs hurt its legacy despite historic hype. • Sword & Shield vs Scarlet & Violet: next episode, we settle the debate. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📱 https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    58 min
  8. Phantasmal Flames: Tiny Set, Massive Charizard Chases | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 15

    10/28/2025

    Phantasmal Flames: Tiny Set, Massive Charizard Chases | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 15

    We dig into Phantasmal Flames, a tiny set with oversized hype. From a brutally rare Gold Charizard and a show-stealing SIR to promo curveballs (Oricorio) and a Gengar that stayed EX-only, we cover pull-rate math, product mix (booster vs ETB vs UPC), Japanese IRs coming to English (Meowth, Paldean Wooper), and our predictions for the third-most-valuable card after release. Plus: how a small set could affect prices, collecting goals, and long-term desirability. Key takeaways: Ultra-short Gold Charizard odds will likely prop up sealed prices. Smaller card list = faster IR completion + potentially cheaper singles. Promos shifted the chase map; some fan favorites moved out of packs. Our IR shortlists include Wigglytuff, Piplup, Zacian, Flygon, Yamper, Dedenne. Mega Charizard UPC on release day could be a long-term winner despite heavy print. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 📱https://discord.com/invite/aa6XDCm4Zg 🌐 https://pillar.io/washyourrhands 🃏 https://linktr.ee/pokedirect 💼 https://linktr.ee/cardboardvault

    27 min
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Welcome to Pack Fresh Podcast, your premier destination for everything Pokémon ! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Pokémon cards, featuring expert discussions on collecting, trading, market trends, and current news. From vintage WOTC cards to the latest Mega expansions, we've got you covered!

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  • Creator
    Cardboard and Wash
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cardboard and Wash
  • Show Website
    Pack Fresh Podcast

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