Behind the Breaks

We're back midweek with something a little different... a quick-hit behind-the-scenes look at what’s brewing in the hobby—and what’s coming to the podcast next! 💎 Coming Monday: Jason from Hollywoo Cards (yes, Hollywoo —no “D”) drops in with wild energy and insane Disney card knowledge. TikTok heat + Mamba Sports connection + he's HIRING 👀 🎒 Following that: Dad’s Cards hits the pod with...

🔥 $2 Singles Auctions | Epic Pulls | Card Shop Goldmine | Behind the Breaks Ep. [#] Matt and RJ are BACK—with wild stories, monster pulls, and a card shop haul you won’t believe. Fresh off their San Clemente vacation, the boys hit up MVP Sports Cards in Laguna Hills and walk away with RARE boxes, a case-hit auto, and a red /5 pull that’ll blow your mind. But the real chaos? It all happens when th...

This time we’re joined by Jared Bray — owner of Tresamigos Sports Cards , and one of the most community-driven sellers in the hobby. Jared got back into cards during COVID after a 25-year hiatus, and what started as a personal collection turned into a full-blown business built on buying, selling, trading — and most importantly — giving back. From building out low-end stacks for budget collectors t...

What happens when a childhood love for Dodgers cards, a sealed box of 1989 Upper Deck, and a missed Nolan Ryan rookie collide? This week on Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Brian from Pocket Kings Sports Cards to trace his journey from LA schoolyard collector to co-founder of one of the hobby’s most exciting new Whatnot channels. Brian shares:The story behind his first cards-courtesy of the LAP...

What happens when you rip a GOD CASE and pull 88 AUTOS?! 💥 In this special bonus drop, Emerald City Rips returns to share one of the wildest breaks of his career—and it’s absolutely legendary. But it’s not just about the hits. Emerald gets real about his personal journey, why the hobby means so much to him, and how moments like these fuel his passion to keep going. If you’re in it for the thrill,...

After a week off, RJ and Matt are back behind the mic — and we’ve got A LOT to catch up on. In this episode of Behind the Breaks , we talk about what's been cooking behind the scenes, the relaunch of TwoPacksADay on Whatnot (yes, we’re breaking again!), and the massive ideas we have for the future of breaking, Topps, and the hobby as a whole. 🎯 Whether you're a seller, collector, or just...

How do you efficiently sort, list, and ship thousands of trading cards without losing your mind? In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Brian, the Sorter, Lister, Shipper behind Two Packs A Day. With years of experience selling on eBay and running ultra-organized Whatnot shows, Brian has perfected the science of managing 35,000+ singles while keeping his operations smooth and effic...

🔥 How do you turn a passion for Formula 1 and trading cards into a full-time business? Today, we sit down with Scott from P1Castle (@P1Castle)—one of the biggest names in F1 card breaking—to break it all down! Scott went from a finance director to running the largest F1 card-breaking empire—and he’s sharing the full story. From humble beginnings with one box at a time to hosting breaks with F1 wo...

In this episode, we take a step back from interviews and dive into what’s happening in the hobby right now. No guests this time—just us, some good conversation, and a whole lot of trading card talk. A Huge Thank You: First things first, we want to shout out every guest who has joined us so far. Their insights, stories, and passion for the hobby have made this show what it is, and we couldn’t be mo...

What if one storage unit find could change your life? In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Matt, founder of Blue Collar Collecting, who went from selling forgotten treasures out of storage units to running one of the fastest-growing sports card channels on Whatnot. From grinding it out in a blue-collar job to turning a passion for sports cards into a thriving business with over 1...

Trading cards that unlock crypto? Unique art meets collectibles? This is NEXT LEVEL!In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with YoDooley, a passionate breaker, collector, and expert on Cardsmiths Currency, the trading card set that’s shaking up the hobby! Imagine pulling a card that not only looks incredible but could also unlock Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto rewards—yep, that’s e...

  What’s it like to battle Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and the ‘Bad Boys’ Pistons?  Former NBA center  Stuart Gray  joins  Behind the Breaks  to take us inside the golden era of basketball with  first-hand stories  from his time in the league! 🐐 Being on the floor w/ Michael Jordan! And trying to stop him.🐐 Watching Larry "Legend" Bird teach a rookie a lesson.👊 The time he fought the...

In this episode of Behind the Breaks, RJ and Matt are back to talk all things trading cards! From the latest controversy surrounding the Paul Skenes patch auto to exciting new product releases hitting the shelves, we're diving into the hottest topics in the hobby. We also share some incredible stories, including a jaw-dropping storage locker find, and mix in plenty of banter about the hobby we...

In this episode, we sit down with Emerald City Rips, a serial entrepreneur who left the security of a full-time career to pursue his passion for sports card breaking. Taking a massive risk, he went all-in on building a thriving breaking business—navigating the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The Entrepreneurial Leap – Why Emerald took the risk an...

In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we’re joined by Shak3nBake, an engineer by day and a passionate breaker, collector, and seller by night. Known as a "Sportscard Degenerate," Shak3 shares his journey from starting breaks on Facebook during COVID to becoming a trusted name on Whatnot, specializing in Formula 1 and MLS cards. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: *Shak3’s journey from...

In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Chops, one-third of the dynamic team behind Boardwalk Breaks, to explore his incredible journey from the hip-hop stage to the trading card table. Chops, along with his childhood friends, turned their shared love of sports cards into a thriving breaking business, becoming one of the most trusted and exciting teams in the hobby. 💡 What You’ll H...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Behind the Breaks ! In this inaugural episode, your hosts, RJ and Matt, dive into their personal stories of how they fell in love with the world of card collecting and breaking. From childhood nostalgia to the thrill of high-stakes pulls, this episode is a heartfelt introduction to the passion, community, and excitement that fuels  Behind the Breaks . What You...

Welcome to Behind the Breaks, the ultimate podcast for trading card enthusiasts, collectors, and hustlers. Every card tells a story, and we’re here to share them. In this kickoff episode, hosts Matt and RJ pull back the curtain on what makes the trading card community so special and share their vision for this exciting new show. From wild pulls to the grind of growing your collection, this is your...