Cards on Blast

In Episode 52 of Cards On Blast , hosts JT and "the Bird" heat things up with a packed show dedicated to the "Valley of the Sun," Phoenix, Arizona. The guys kick things off with the latest Hobby Headlines, diving into the controversial Pokémon trade drama involving singer Jason Paige, a massive $100,000 Snorlax sale, and a breakdown of the hottest new June releases and Pokémon chase cards. After h...

In Episode 51 of Cards On Blast , JT and the Bird break down massive hobby news, including PSA's indefinite backlog pause on four service tiers and a record-breaking $5.1 million Victor Wembanyama 1-of-1 sale. The guys preview upcoming releases like 2026 Topps Tier One Baseball and Bowman Sapphire Basketball before diving into a Queen City spotlight, ranking the top three franchise icons for the C...

In Episode 50 of Cards On Blast , hosts JT and The Bird head to "The District"—Washington D.C.—for a monumental episode packed with hobby insights and sports legacy debates. The crew kicks off with Hobby Headlines , covering a crucial market update on grading data and skyrocketing PSA turnaround times alongside a deep dive into the PSA 10 Dodgers x One Piece Monkey D. Luffy promo anomaly. They als...

Blast off with JT and The Bird as Cards On Blast touches down in Houston, Texas! In Episode 49, the guys dive into a massive week for the hobby, starting with Hobby Headlines : breaking down the newly dropped case hits in 2025-26 Topps Hoops, tracking soaring Cosmic Chrome prices, and reacting to the viral new Whoopi Goldberg autograph cards. Next, the crew heads to our City Spotlight to rank the...

This episode of Cards On Blast is a heavy hitter as we head to the "Heart of America"— Kansas City, MO! 🎙️💎 Join JT and "The Bird" as they break down a massive week in the hobby, from the nostalgic return of a legendary basketball brand to the current dynasty building in the NFL. We’re diving deep into KC sports history, ripping new 2026 packs, and checking in on the ever-growing Lu Dort collecti...

Buckle up, collectors! This week, JT and the Bird are taking the show to the streets of Baltimore for a "Charm City" special. From bizarre hobby heists to the literal "Planetary Pursuit" of rare parallels, Episode 47 covers the absolute spectrum of the trading card world. Inside This Episode: Hobby Headlines: We discuss the wild story of a collector who took "early access" too literally at a Pasad...

The A is in the building! 🍑⚾️🏈🏀 Welcome back to Cards On Blast , your weekly home for the latest in the hobby! This week, JT and the Bird are taking a deep dive into the heart of the South: Atlanta, GA. From the legendary "Team of the 90s" Braves to the high-flying "Human Highlight Film," we’re breaking down the most iconic Atlanta cards you need in your PC. But first, the hobby is buzzing wit...

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, LIVE! with your hosts JT and the Bird . This week, we’re heading to the 314 to celebrate the rich sports history of St. Louis! From the "Greatest Show on Turf" to the "The Man" himself, Stan Musial, we’re breaking down the legendary players and the cards you need to own from the Gateway City. 🔥 HOBBY HEADLINES: • • The MVP Buyback is BACK: 2025 Topps Chrome Footbal...

We’re heading to the Motor City in this gritty edition of Cards On Blast ! JT and Bird dive deep into Detroit sports history—from the diamond to the hardwood to the ice—and break down the legendary icons who built the city and what their cards are doing in the 2026 market. We’ve also got a STACKED “Hobby Headlines” segment featuring movement in the Tiger Woods market, a first look at upcoming anim...

Episode 43: City Spotlight - Denver | Cards On Blast In this high-altitude episode of Cards On Blast , JT and the Bird take a deep dive into the Mile High City! From the gridiron to the ice, we’re breaking down the legendary icons of Denver sports and what their cards are doing in the 2026 market. Plus, we’ve got a massive "Hobby Headlines" segment covering the latest Topps drops and some "retail...

Episode 42: City Spotlight - Indianapolis | Whatnot Legal Woes & The 20 Million Card Find This week on Cards On Blast , JT and the Bird tackle a massive news cycle. We start with the breaking news regarding legal challenges facing Whatnot over their "repack" and "live break" practices—could this be the end of breaking as we know it? We also discuss the incredible story of Tim Banazek , who rec...

In this episode: Hobby Headlines More Panini Prizm problems? Duplicate serial numbers spark major concerns for collectors. First World Baseball Classic cards officially drop! The most expensive magazine ever hits the market. This week’s ups and downs in the hobby. New Releases 2026 Topps Collector Kit (Pre-Order now, release on March 25, 2026) 2026 Topps Chrome WWE – First Day Issue (Pre-Order Mar...

Episode 40: City Spotlight: DALLAS | 2026 Topps Brooklyn "Captain America" & Star Wars Chrome Black First Look! Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting! Join JT and the Bird for Episode 40 as we head to the Lone Star State for our City Spotlight: Dallas. We’re breaking down the legendary "Mt. Rushmore...

Welcome back to Cards On Blast — your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the culture of collecting. JT & The Bird are back, and this week we’re taking the show to MIAMI 🌴🔥 We kick things off with Hobby Headlines, breaking down early 2025 Prizm Football Manga pricing, first looks at Tomorrowland Cosmic Chrome , Topps Finest Fantastic Four 65th , and more....

Is the collectibles market hitting a new ceiling, or are we just getting started? In this episode, we dive deep into a record-breaking month for the hobby. We cover the staggering $13 million private sale of Batman #1 and Superman #1, and the historic $15 million Nicolas Cage copy of Action Comics #1 that has officially redefined "blue-chip" assets. But it’s not just about the millionaires; we’re...

Welcome back to Cards On Blast , your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting. This week, JT and the Bird are heading to Western PA to shine the spotlight on Pittsburgh , a city with some of the most storied franchises and "blue-chip" legends in the hobby. 🎙️ In This Episode: 📰 Hobby Headlines The Blue X-Fractor Fumble: Topps advertised exc...

Episode 34 - Windy City Takeover | Cards On Blast ⚾🏀🏈🏒 Welcome back to Cards On Blast , your home for the latest card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting. This week, JT and the Bird are taking a trip to the 312! We’re breaking down the legendary sports history of Chicago and how the icons of the Windy City still dominate the card market today. But first, the hobby i...

PHILLY IS IN THE BUILDING! 🔔⚾️🦅🏀 Episode 33 of Cards on Blast is live, and we’re taking the City Spotlight to the 215! From the Broad Street Bullies to the "Process," Philadelphia has some of the most legendary cards and characters in the hobby. In this episode: 🏙️ The Philly Mount Rushmore: Mike Schmidt, Dr. J, Reggie White, and Bobby Clarke. Who’s your #1 Philly icon? 📉 Hobby Headlines: Is...

This week on Cards On Blast , JT and the Bird are heading to the "City of Champions." We’re taking a deep dive into the legendary Boston sports market , from the multi-million dollar Tom Brady rookies to the vintage grails of Bill Russell and Ted Williams. If it wears the Red, White, Blue, or Green, we’re talking about its place in your collection. But first, we have to address the "statistical im...

Is New York City the most valuable "Hobby City" in the world? In this episode, JT and the Bird take a bite out of the Big Apple to explore the legendary cards and icons that define the NYC market. In this episode: 🚨 UK Breaking Scandal: We dive into "The Hobby Box" controversy and the alleged pack-switch that has the community demanding transparency. 🗽 City Spotlight: From the 1952 Topps Mickey...

🚨 EPISODE 30 ALERT! 🚨 Get ready for a monumental City Spotlight on the San Francisco (Bay Area) ! This episode is packed with game-changing hobby news: Is Collectors Holdings facing an FTC antitrust probe? You won't believe the $3.17 million price tag on a rare Kobe/Jordan dual Logoman! We also track the hottest 2025 Topps Chrome sales, marvel at a record-breaking Cooper Flagg card, and preview...

Welcome back to the show! In Episode 29, we're taking a deep dive into the legendary players worth collecting of the City of Angels: Los Angeles! 🔥 Hobby Headlines & Record Sales We kick things off with major hobby news, including the massive acquisition of Beckett by Collectors (the parent company of PSA) and what it means for the grading landscape. Then, we break down the Top 5 Non-Sports C...

Is it time to move on from PSA? We tackle the biggest controversy in the hobby, breaking down the mounting accusations against PSA—from backlogs and inconsistent grading to conflicts of interest and the SGC acquisition. Don't submit another card until you hear our take on why collectors are now considering alternatives like Beckett, CGC, and the new AI-graders! 💥 Hobby Headlines & Major Sales...

This week on the show, the guys are back to break down a wild week of six-figure sales and unexpected hobby crossovers. We kick things off with Hobby Headlines, looking at a massive auction result for a rare Kobe Bryant "All-Time Buckets" diamond autograph set that hammered for nearly $400k, plus a Shohei Ohtani Bowman Chrome that proves the Japanese superstar is still king of the market. Also in...

🔥 HOBBY HEADLINES: The historic, uncut 1951 Bowman Sheet featuring the Mickey Mantle rookie card hits auction—it's a "sports collecting unicorn"! Plus, Topps launches its new Fanatics Exclusive Value Boxes for the 2025-26 NBA season, giving collectors a budget-friendly shot at big autographs from stars like Wemby and Curry . 🚨 RELEASE NEWS: We look at this week's drops ( Upper Deck Premier Hocke...