You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.

  1. Episode 281: Inside the High-End Card Market with Jono Michaels

    1d ago

    Episode 281: Inside the High-End Card Market with Jono Michaels

    Send us Fan Mail In this massive episode, we are joined by the hobby heavyweight Jono Michaels—admin of Sports Cards Addicts Australia, the man behind Mailman Breaks, and co-founder of the highly anticipated Ultimate Sports Collectors Convention. Jono walks us through his incredible journey in the hobby, from waking up at 6 a.m. for mid-'90s card shows to a life-changing poker run in Vegas that brought him back into the game with iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookies. We dive deep into the changing landscape of modern collecting: The High-End Boom: Why sports cards are now recognized as elite, blue-chip alternative assets championed by the likes of Kevin O'Leary and Gary Vee.The TCG Takeover Debate: The feedback that sparked Jono to co-create an all-sports card show in Melbourne to separate the sports grails from Pokémon and One Piece.Clutch Repacks Launch: An exclusive inside look at his brand-new tiered repack project breaking formats wide open.Market Predictions & Speculation: Why Steph Curry is still criminally undervalued compared to LeBron and Kobe, thoughts on prospects like Jared McCain and Cole Swider, and a preview of Jono's upcoming trip to the US National in Chicago.Grab a cold drink and join us for an hour and a half of pure hobby talk, high-end sales breakdowns, and trading card strategy! Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 17m
  2. Episode 280: Wemby Rookie Time, Should I Invest in All Pro Playing Cards? & PSA Shut Down!

    Jun 7

    Episode 280: Wemby Rookie Time, Should I Invest in All Pro Playing Cards? & PSA Shut Down!

    Send us Fan Mail The hobby is in absolute chaos, and we are breaking it all down. In this episode of You Can’t Comp This, we sit down with the legendary Øyvind Holen to dissect the massive bombshell rocking the card community: the sudden and historic PSA shutdown. What does a halt on grading mean for your collection, your liquid cash, and the future value of your slabs? But that’s not all. We dig deep into the wild world of high-end oddities, examining the elusive All Pro Playing Cards and tracking the volatile market of the generational talent himself, Victor Wembanyama. Is the hype train still steaming forward, or are we staring down a massive market correction? Turn up the volume. The price of perfection just got a whole lot steeper. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    45 min
  3. Comedian Sean Conway: The $50k LaMelo Dream, Nashville vs. Perth Card Shows, and "Time Travel" Card Shops

    May 31

    Comedian Sean Conway: The $50k LaMelo Dream, Nashville vs. Perth Card Shows, and "Time Travel" Card Shops

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a professional comedian catches the "card bug" during COVID? In this episode of The Yukon Comp, host Russell Gibson is joined by Sean Conway to discuss the wild intersection of comedy and the hobby. Sean shares the incredible story of his Tyrese Haliburton redemption being replaced by a 1-of-1 LaMelo Ball "Blackbox" rookie card—and the reality check he received on its value at a massive Nashville convention. We compare the high-stakes, intimidating floors of US card shows to the laid-back vibes of the Perth scene, and Sean recounts a hilarious "time travel" experience in an Alaskan card shop located next to a weed dispensary. From 90s nostalgia like Shaq and Alonzo Mourning to the modern-day struggle between local shops and online breakers, this episode is a blend of laughs and deep-hobby insight. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 17m

  4. May 26

    MVP Repeat, Million-Dollar Grails, and the All-Rookie Shakeup

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the most explosive week in the NBA and the card market. We start with the official 2025-26 All-Rookie Team selections—did the voters get it right, or was there a snub in the Second Team? We also dive deep into the "speculation game" following a listener question: Can lower-end cards actually become special?  Plus, we’re talking Big Money: LeBron Superfractors: Is the ceiling still rising for the King?SGA Back-to-Back: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially cements his legacy with a second straight MVP. What does this do for his blue-chip card value?The 7-Figure Club: We analyze why NBA sales are consistently crossing the $1M mark in 2026.Kobe PMG Madness: The Green PMG shattered records at $3.15M, but the Red PMG sales are the ones truly surprising the market. We break down the "Ruby" surge. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    24 min
  5. Episode 277: Inside GTI: Innovating Card Protection, Small Business Hustle, and the "Trendon Watford Hour" with Comron

    May 24

    Episode 277: Inside GTI: Innovating Card Protection, Small Business Hustle, and the "Trendon Watford Hour" with Comron

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome back Comron from Game Time International (GTI) for a deep dive into the world of NBA trading card supplies and hobby culture.  Comron shares the latest innovations from GTI, including their game-changing magnetic one-touches with integrated inner sleeves, new 5x7 mags for Downtown cards, and the 180 PT expansion. We go behind the scenes of running a small business—from navigating global port delays to the personal touch of responding to every customer.  Plus, things get controversial as Comron explains why he "cracks" his PSA 10s for his personal collection and we explore his massive (and potentially market-moving) Trendon Watford collection. Whether you're a hardcore collector or a small business owner, this episode is packed with hobby heart and soul.  Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 5m
  6. Dan The Card Man: Grading, Whatnot, PSA Vault, Jordan

    May 17

    Dan The Card Man: Grading, Whatnot, PSA Vault, Jordan

    Send us Fan Mail Dan The Card Man joins the show to pull back the curtain on the hobby and we get to all of the his favourite scams hobby wide.  We dive deep into the systemic issues threatening the industry: The PSA Paradox: We tackle the "Vault to 10" pipeline. Is it a brilliant revenue stream or a massive conflict of interest when the grader becomes the dealer?The Whatnot Wild West: From breakers passing out on stream to bid-canceling scandals—why does the platform allow "unhinged" behavior to go unchecked?The Ownership Gap: What can happen on the PSA Vault when things go wrong?And to round out the show we do some card chatter. Mr Wonderful and Mr Jordan get a mention. Whether you're a high-end investor or a weekend ripper, this is a "state of the union" you cannot afford to miss. Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 9m
  7. The Clark Effect, Paradox SSP and Listener Questions.

    May 14

    The Clark Effect, Paradox SSP and Listener Questions.

    Send us Fan Mail The Caitlin Clark market has officially matured into a blue-chip asset class, but not every buy is a winner. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 Caitlin Clark cards (including the record-shattering $660,000 Logowoman), the 4 biggest "flops" where collectors lost out, and why the new Topps Paradox inserts are the most eccentric chase of the year. Whether you're hunting "Kaboom!" or "Checkerboards," this is your weekly hobby podcast fix.  Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    25 min
  8. The LeBron-Sexual Manifesto: Tacos, Luka, & The GOAT Debate

    May 10

    The LeBron-Sexual Manifesto: Tacos, Luka, & The GOAT Debate

    Send us Fan Mail "I just want to meet LeBron James." In this episode, we dive deep into the psyche of a self-proclaimed "LeBron-sexual." From hiring a taco truck just to get a glimpse of The King to the emotional fallout of the 2003 Exquisite Collection price tags, we explore what it means to follow a player over a franchise for two decades. We also get into the weeds of the current NBA landscape, debating the "Luka Shift," the legitimacy of JJ Redick’s coaching era, and the impossible choice: Would you cut Luka Doncic or your entire bench to get LeBron his 5th ring? In this episode, we cover: The Grustle: Setting a world record with 230 gigs in 24 days.Crowd Work Gone Wild: The best, the worst, and the "Call the SWAT team" stories from the stage.The Ultimate Trade: If you’re on your deathbed, do you take a LeBron high-five or a Liverpool Premier League trophy?Card Talk: Lebron, Bronny and Gerrard"I'm too dumb to be sad." — The mantra for the modern NBA fan.Support the show Thank You to our Primary sponsor: Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards Australia Sponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on Whatnot Sponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April. Click Here For Tickets Reach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong! All of our Socials can be found on our Linktree You Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE! You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

    1h 8m
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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.

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