Card Talk

What a wild week it's been, and the boys are back in the studio to talk all about the Fanatics takeover of the MLB and NBA licenses starting in 2026. They give their thoughts on what they think it means for the future of sports cards and whether or not it will be a good thing overall for the hobby. In addition, Ryan and Lou make a BIG football bet as the 2021 season is set to kick off in just thre...

Fanatics has acquired the league rights to produce sports cards for MLB and the NBA, as well as agreements with MLBPA, NBAPA and NFLPA, completely changing the sports cards hobby overnight. The guys called an emergency Instagram Live to break down what it all means! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod. Join our NEW Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/cardtalk If you...

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!  The boys are BACK and have a lot on their mind, making the "what's on your mind" part of the show run on for almost 25 minutes (and it isn't all Tyler's fault this time!) A lot has happened since we were last in the studio, including the Honus Wagner T206 record breaking sale and some eye-popping eBay data about the current state of the ho...

We’re taking a mini-summer break to recover from the National. BUT, we do still have content for you. Today we’re bringing you the rest of the interviews from our visit to Panini. We're talking to the Football product developers Rob Springs and Thomas Barchi, Basketball product developers David Porter and Keith Hower and NFT Blockchain developer Brett Whiteley! We'll see you back here next week! F...

The boys are back from Chicago, and what a week it was! They are exhausted and taking next week off, but had to first give all the details of the scene from the National including what was hot, lessons learned, and a full breakdown of the entire state of the hobby! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod. Join our NEW Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/cardtalk If you have a card...

The boys are back with their final live recap from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod. Join our NEW Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/cardtalk If you have a card question for us, email us at CardTalkPod@gmail.com, and it may be featured in the next episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

The boys are live from the National during the panel from Thursday morning with DJ Skee and Cruise's Card Stop! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The first day at the National was AMAZING. As soon as the public left, the guys got together for a quick recap. Tune in every night this week for more news and updates from the floor in Chicago! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod. Join our NEW Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/cardtalk If you have a card question for us, email us at CardTalkPod@gmail.com, and it may be feat...

The boys are back from their Dallas and Atlanta trip to talk all things THE NATIONAL! Also... Lou thinks Jordan Love stinks. The NBA Finals could be all wrapped up shortly and what transpires over the next game (or two) may decide how the hobby feels about two of the NBA's young stars, Giannis and DBook. Speaking of Giannis, does he have a lot in common with Lamar Jackson (as Lou pointed out weeks...

BONUS EPISODE! The boys traveled to Dallas to meet with Tracy Hackler (Marketing Director of Panini America) and discuss all the hot trending topics in the hobby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The boys are back for another full episode of Q&A, answering questions from our followers on the hottest topics in the hobby.  Also, for the record, the National is now only TWO weeks away (according to sources close to Ryan Johnson with insider knowledge). Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question for us, email us at  CardTalkPod@gmail.co...

The National is now only THREE weeks away (according to Ryan's sources)... but this week was absolutely wild in the card hobby with a new record valuation for a single sports card, Space Jam coming up, Barstool entering the breaks game, the NBA, NHL, and the Euros all set to wrap up! Also, the guys debate who is cooler - Ohtani or Tatis, what the college NIL means for the hobby, and look forw...

The National is now 4 weeks away (Just ask Ryan!). Who are the guys most looking forward to seeing out in Chicago? Ryan's answer might surprise you! Speaking of the National, are the rumors true? No Panini Silver Packs this year?! Say it ain't so! Also, a Jay-Z X-Fractor sold at Goldin Auctions this week and the price actually made Ryan curse live on the air for the first time! Tyler has decl...

The NBA Playoffs took some interesting twists and turns over the past week with the Hawks knocking off the 76ers and the Clippers (as Lou predicted) taking care of the Jazz. What effect has that had on the card market?  Also, the National is just 5 weeks away! What do you need to know before arriving in Chicago for the big show? Tyler just moved back into his own post-covid space and is final...

The NBA Playoffs are starting to get a little crazy, with Kyrie Irving sustaining an injury just when the Nets were starting to look invincible. What does it mean for the rest of the teams and the card market?  Also, the Euros are in full swing and Tyler breaks down what's happening in the proper football world. Lou and Ryan went to some card shows this weekend. What were their takeaways? Is...

Has it been a year already?! Time flies when you're having fun... thanks so much for all of your listens, follows, views and engagement!  Also, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing with the Brooklyn Nets absolutely dominating. There was a new record breaking card sale, with a 1914 Babe Ruth Baltimore Sun SGC 3 topping $5.2 million dollars in a private sale. The guys also talk about how alternat...

The studio was buzzing because as we were about to start recording, the announcement dropped that the National is officially ON! We broke down what it means, what to expect, what to bring with you and where NOT to stay! Also, the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing. We break it all down, as well as the Champions League Final. There were some huge auction sales this week including the...

Ryan and Tyler are back from Dallas to discuss what the overall vibe was at the show! Speaking of returns, Lou is back from his week away to talk about why he will never miss another show again!  Also in this episode, why it's ok to take a loss on a card, Formula 1 and Soccer talk, an update on Tyler's 137 PC, some big plans for the National, NBA Finals predictions,a hot take from Lou about G...

With Lou out for this episode, the team is one man down for the first time in Card Talk history! But our followers stepped in and submitted a ton of questions for us to answer as the Dallas Card Show approaches!  Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question for us, email us at  CardTalkPod@gmail.com , and it may be featured in the next episo...

With the market currently in a bit of a dip, is now the time to start adding to your collection? The guys discuss their strategies, including what to make of the basketball and football markets in the coming months.  Also in this episode, more Michael Porter Jr propaganda, a hot Formula 1 market, excitement over the upcoming Dallas Card Show and the National, Ryan's first week at the new...

Ryan's favorite sports story, the NFL Draft is over. With three quarterbacks taken in the top 3 picks and five in the first round, will this year's NFL products be the hottest ever? Which position players were drafted on teams that could help the value of their cards? Also in this episode, UFC Prizm is white hot, the basketball market seems ready for the playoffs to begin, is eBay getting in to th...

The NFL Draft is finally here and there are FIVE big quarterbacks set to come off the board in the first round. The guys give their thoughts on how it will all shake out and dive into the question of who they are currently buying in what has become a bit of a buyer's market.  Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question for us, email us at  CardT...

The boys hit the studio on Lou's birthday to discuss the formation of the "Super League" as well as some news from eBay and the National. Also in this episode is Topps NFT talk, Ryan breaks some news about the opening of his new store, Venmo's big crypto announcement, and of course "Play of the Week"! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question...

The guys do an entire episode of Q&A submitted by listeners and followers on twitter and instagram. They dive in to sealed wax, the NBA and soccer card markets, the upcoming release of National Treasures Football and of course, choose their favorite eBay "Play of the Week". Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question for us, email us at  CardTalk...

In a major announcement, Michael Eisner has decided to take Topps public. What does this mean for the iconic brand? Also, the guys talk about a huge next couple of months in the football card market, go even further in-depth on the grading conversation, and of course, the wildly popular "Play of the Week"! Follow 'Card Talk' on Twitter and Instagram @CardTalkPod . If you have a card question for u...