Episodes

Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode 90: 2 BGS Slabs, 1 Cert
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode, Kyle discusses the most recent BGS slab scandal.

Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Episode 89: Conversation with Evan About Status & 2019-20 Inserts
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In this episode, Evan returns to chat about 2018-19 Status, the current state of inserts, and his top inserts from the 2019-20 release calendar.

Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Episode 88: A Look Back at 2005-06 Topps Products
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this episode, Kyle takes a look back at a fun and eclectic year for Topps basketball products. Among other things, 2005-06 featured athlete exclusives, celebrities, jumbo patches, baseball throwbacks, and...poker chips!

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Episode 87: Conversation with Tom About Next Day Autos & Playoff Buying
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In this episode, Kyle chats with Tom (AKA @real_tj_force) about Next Day autos and his playoff buying approach (as originally laid out on the Blowout Forums and Episode 72). Did his matrix work? Would he use it again in the future? Can and should we actually take a scientific approach to buying cards?

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Episode 86: Who Grades the Graders?
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this episode, Kyle discusses a company that plans to essentially...grade graded cards. Is there more to the equation? Is this service needed? Will this become a new "thing?"

Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Episode 85: Conversation With Steve AKA @Showley2003
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In this episode, Steve AKA @Showley2003 returns to discuss his recent Jae Crowder additions, Mosaic, Illusions, Status (RIP), the NBA Finals, a recent hobby experience, and more!

Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 84: ESPN Card Article/The Market Cools
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In this episode, Kyle recaps a recent card article from ESPN. In doing so, he gives his thoughts on the hobby's wild ride in 2020, the idea that the market is cooling off, and some potential scenarios moving forward.

Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Episode 83: Bobby “Slick” Leonard Interview
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In this episode, Kyle chats with Hall of Famer Bobby "Slick" Leonard. Topics discussed include George Mikan, the Lakers crash landing in Iowa, 1961 Fleer, Wilt vs. Russell, threatening Red Auerbach, coaching in the ABA, saving the Pacers franchise, the Brawl in Detroit...and more!

Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Episode 82: Card Show Adventures Part 2 - A Hobby in Transition
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
In this episode, Kyle discusses a recent trip to a 100-table show.

Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Episode 81: Listener Mailbag
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
In this episode, Kyle discusses some recent mail and answers a series of listener questions.