434 episodes

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.

Stacking Slabs Brett McGrath

    • Leisure
    • 4.7 • 128 Ratings

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.

    How Collecting Helps Break Up the Monotony of Life

    How Collecting Helps Break Up the Monotony of Life

    In this episode Brett talks about the place that collecting cards carves out for him in his every day life. He discusses all of the various ways to enjoy the hobby and why he views it as an escape from reality. Also, he discusses some industry shifts taking place and how he's thinking about them. 
    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
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    • 20 min
    Hobby Shop Talk Episode 3 with Jamison Long (@portcitysportscollectibles)

    Hobby Shop Talk Episode 3 with Jamison Long (@portcitysportscollectibles)

    Brett welcomes back Jamison Long owner of Port City Sports Collectibles for another episode of Hobby Shop Talk. Jamison was recently at the Topps Industry Conference and shares what he learned about future plans ahead from one of the largest manufacturers in the hobby. 
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    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
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    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Jamison: | exquisitesportscollectibles |

    • 56 min
    Gathering Information From Good Resources with Brian (@prison_mike_pc)

    Gathering Information From Good Resources with Brian (@prison_mike_pc)

    In this week's collector conversation Brett chats with Brian (@prison_mike_pc) about gathering information from good resources in the hobby. Recently, Brian authored articles about 2012 Prizm Pylon 1/1's and 1997 Finest Embossed Refractors that went into detail about providing clarity around sets that previously had a lot of mystery to them. Also, Brian dives into his collection and his philosophy. 
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Brian: | Instagram 

    • 58 min
    Auction Talk #10 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Auction Talk #10 with Nic (@thewharfsportscards)

    Welcome back to Auction Talk! Nic and Brett discuss the challenges of collecting one of your favorite player's cards that's currently running through a hobby hype cycle. Also, the two discuss the steps to take and options when preparing for a significant card purchase. As always, Nic and Brett share some of the current auctions that are catching their attention. 
    Get a 93% payout on your consignment with The Wharf Sports Cards by using promo code "stacking93"
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Nic: | Instagram | Website | #NORECENTCOMPS Newsletter

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Managing Our Fandom as a Collecting Super Force

    Managing Our Fandom as a Collecting Super Force

    In this episode Brett talks about how the intersection of fandom and collecting sports cards. He shares the evolution he's been on with his collection and how he's avoided getting sucked up in the next hobby hype cycle. 
    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
    Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of Stacking Slabs
    Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

    • 20 min
    The Power of Set Collectors with James (@madcitycollector)

    The Power of Set Collectors with James (@madcitycollector)

    In this week's collector conversation Brett talks with James (@madcitycollector) about the power of set collectors. They discuss the consistency and patience that goes into building a set in the ultra modern era. Also, they discuss the intersection of set, player, and team collector and how that competition impacts values.
    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 James: | Instagram

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
128 Ratings

128 Ratings

Jsc1987 ,

Love this podcast!

Thanks for the awesome content!

jrob2021! ,

Keep it up

Love your content! Keep it up! (Go Celtics)!

ModestDanny ,

Best sports card Podcast

Brett always keeps it 100. Great pod and perfect running time every episode. Five stars!

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