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. Hobby Jobs: Trust Is the Competitive Advantage with Grant Paterson of Total Sports Cards

    7 hr ago

    Hobby Jobs: Trust Is the Competitive Advantage with Grant Paterson of Total Sports Cards

    Everyone wants repeat business. Few people spend enough time earning it. This week on Hobby Jobs, Brett explores why trust compounds faster than transactions and why the businesses that last are built long before the first sale is complete. Then Brett sits down with Grant Paterson, owner of Total Sports Cards, live from Columbus Card Fest. Grant shares what it takes to build a modern hobby business, from running one of Canada's top hockey card operations to managing breaks, buying collections, hiring the right people, creating content, and making decisions that put relationships ahead of short term revenue. If you're building a card shop, consignment business, breaking operation, marketplace, or content brand, this conversation is packed with lessons on thinking like an operator. Topics include: • Why repeat business starts before the first sale • Building trust through systems and communication • Running a high volume breaking business • Hiring people who strengthen your business • Why content builds more than an audience • The opportunity Grant sees in hockey cards 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 ★

    50 min
  2. Booked to Last: The Best Buying Opportunities Show Up When Everyone Gets Distracted

    1 day ago

    Booked to Last: The Best Buying Opportunities Show Up When Everyone Gets Distracted

    SummerSlam season is taking shape, but the biggest opportunities aren't coming from title changes. Adam and Ryan break down why absent stars like Bianca Belair, Stephanie Vaquer, Bronson Reed, and Rhea Ripley deserve more attention from collectors while everyone else chases the latest storyline. They also discuss what makes a wrestler collectible beyond the ring, why entrance music matters more than most collectors realize, how to prepare for Fanatics Fest and The National, and the buying and selling principles every collector should follow. This episode is packed with practical hobby advice built from years of buying, selling, and collecting at every level. 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 35min
  3. The Football Card Podcast #55: Why 2012 Prizm Golds Won't Slow Down

    2 days ago

    The Football Card Podcast #55: Why 2012 Prizm Golds Won't Slow Down

    The National is almost here and football collectors are making decisions. Pack and Brett discuss why major cards are changing hands before the biggest show of the year, what Brett learned after consolidating part of his collection into one grail, and why 2012 Prizm Gold continues to establish itself as one of football's defining modern sets. They also break down one of the biggest steals of the year, revisit linebacker legends during Linebacker Summer, answer listener questions about estate planning for collections, and share another round of notable football card sales. Whether you're buying, selling, or staying patient, this episode is about making better collecting decisions. 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 33min
  4. Building PSA Europe and What It Means for Collectors Everywhere with Matthias Peuckert of PSA Europe

    3 days 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
  5. When the Grail Changes the Plan

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

    5 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
  7. Passion to Profession: Relationships Compound Faster Than Transactions with Mike from MC Sports Cards

    6 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
  8. Hobby Jobs: Ryan Johnson on Building a Sports Card Company That Lasts

    5 Jul

    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
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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
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