Brett McGrath

Stacking Slabs

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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.

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Brett McGrath

Episodes

Going High and Wide in Sets That You Love with Rob (masshole_sportscards) 14.07.2023 47:50

In this episode Brett chats with long time collector Rob (masshole_sportscards) about his love for going high and wide into specific sets that shape his collecting. He discusses patch sets that he goes all-in on that might not be a part of the mainstream conversation. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tik...

Collecting High and Wide and Digging into Sets That We Love 12.07.2023 24:34

In this episode Brett talks about the joys of going high and wide into sets and products that you love. Also, he shares talks about answering the question, "What do we want as collectors?". Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Enjoying the Twists and Turns of the Collector Evolution with Kyle McGrath (@mcgrathcards) 07.07.2023 28:45

Brett chats with his brother Kyle McGrath (@mcgrathcards) about his collecting evolution and preparing for The National. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Follow Kyle: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Don't Let the Mainstream Hype Get Ya...Look at the Data! 05.07.2023 25:48

In this episode Brett talks about the manufactured hype around unproven players and what to look out for as we enter The National SZN. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building a Process for Collecting Vintage and GOATs with Pete (@sportscardpete) 30.06.2023 35:29

In this episode Brett talks with vintage collector Pete (@sportscardpete) about the process he creates to maintain order in his PC. They discuss the differences and similarities between vintage and modern collectors and more. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Pete: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this...

Top Challenges from the Collector Community 28.06.2023 29:10

In this episode Brett talks about a survey that he ran with the audience and the data that came out the other side in regards to top challenges collectors face in the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Power of the Collector Story with Austin Carlson (@carlson_cards) 23.06.2023 56:00

Brett talks with Austin Carlson (@carlson_cards) about his new podcast and the power behind collector stories in our Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Austin: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The First 5 Things I'm Doing to Prepare for The National 21.06.2023 25:37

In this episode Brett talks about the first 5 things he's doing to prepare for The National in July. He shares what he's prioritizing and the process he's using before the big show next month. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Just a father and son collecting GOATs with Jason(@sportfish_cardcollector) and Griffin (@squidy.collectibles) 16.06.2023 49:20

In this episode Jason(@sportfish_cardcollector) and Griffin (@squidy.collectibles) share their passion for collecting Tom Brady and Lionel Messi. Also, the two give a lot of good advice in preparing for The National 2023. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Jason: | Instagram Follow Griffin: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Faceboo...

Assessing Why Certain Players Get Hobby Love 14.06.2023 26:44

In this episode Brett polled his Instagram audience and asked the question, "Who gets the most Hobby love with fewest accolades". He shares the results and discusses why championships aren't always everything when it comes to collectibility. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast o...

Looking at Card Prices as if the Pandemic Boom Never Happened with Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) 09.06.2023 1:04:28

Chris McGill (@chris_hoj) from the Card Ladder team joins SSP to talk about the current state of the card market. Brett and Chris dig into questions like, "How much further can we drop? How close are we to 2019? Have we reached the point where we'd be in 2023 if the pandemic boom never occurred?". Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Sign up for Card Ladder and sho...

Creating Rules and Avoiding Get Sucked Into the Mainstream Hobby Vortex 07.06.2023 26:01

In this episode Brett talks about leaning into the super power of avoiding the hobby mainstream vortex and creating rules to mitigate risk Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building an Alternative Message Board for the Collecting Community with Ryan (@mindcycle_cards) 02.06.2023 35:22

In this episode Brett chats with Ryan (@mindcycle_cards) about his excitement around the Nuggets in the Finals, how that impacts his collection, and the building of the Hobby Boards for the collecting community. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Join the Hobby Boards Follow Ryan: | Instagram | YouTube Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tik...

The Value of Premium Exchanges and Experiences 31.05.2023 24:14

In this episode Brett discusses the importance of understanding the motivations and desires of Hobby participants and the value he puts on premium exchanges. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Navigating Off the Radar Sets and Parallels Because They Look Cool with Khalil Randell (@noirkhalil) 26.05.2023 41:33

In this episode Brett chats with collector Khalil Randell (@noirkhalil) about his favorite sets and products that are outside of what we see every day on Instagram. He discusses where his collecting passion comes from and why he wrote a book about sports cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Khalil: | Instagram | Book Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter |...

The Relocation of SSP HQ and How Sports Cards Helped in the Transition 24.05.2023 23:28

In this episode Brett discusses his recent move, shares how cards helped take his mind off the chaos, and discusses some of the recent deals that he has made. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Curating a 100 card PC box and sharing Hobby perspective with Chris (@publius13) 19.05.2023 56:34

***Sorry, had some Zoom issues that impacted audio quality In this episode Brett chats with Chris (@publius13) about the 100 card box that he is curating and he shares some perspective on current Hobby happenings. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building Awareness Around the Shifts That Impact the Collecting Community 17.05.2023 31:15

In this episode Brett discusses a piece of feedback that he got from a listener and ways he's thinking about building awareness on topics that impact the collector experience in the Hobby. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What We Can Learn from Collectors in Other Segments with Paul Wardle (@wardle_kombat) 12.05.2023 46:47

Brett chats with long time collector Paul Wardle (@wardle_kombat) about the many different lanes that he collects in and the benefits that come along the way. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Paul: | Instagram Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sports Cards as the Secret Weapon to Help Us Turn Off Our Brains 10.05.2023 25:16

In this episode Brett leans into his "Hobby as an escape" mantra. He shares why he protects his time in the Hobby and why it's primarily about the people and the cards. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One of the Greatest Sports Card Collecting Stories Ever Told with Tim Leimkuler (@charmcitytim) 05.05.2023 49:20

In this episode Brett talks with Baltimore Ravens and Hall of Fame football collector Tim Leimkuler (@charmcitytim) about his collecting journey. He tells a story about finding his holy grail that you will not want to miss. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Helping Bust Hobby Myths from the Collector's Perspective 03.05.2023 28:44

In this episode Brett shares some collector responses on what Hobby takes are tired and need to go. Also, he shares a personal story of letting passion take the wheel when acquiring a new card for the collection Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Understanding What Big Sales Actually Mean for Collectors with Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) 28.04.2023 41:02

Brett talks with Drake McGruder (@drakes_pc) about the 2022 Prizm The Rock Black Prizm 1/1 sale for $126,000. They discuss the true impact that the sale of this card has and doesn't have on the community of collectors. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Drake: | Instagram | Twitter Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support...

One Stop Shops Aren't Fun....Collectors Enjoy the Process 26.04.2023 24:54

In this episode Brett reflects on his journey building sets, searching for specific cards, and the process along the way. He shares some perspective from his professional life and talks about why big hobby business should always provide solutions that collectors actually want. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Faceb...

Falling in Love with a Set and Going All-In with Justin Metivier (@2014_totally_certified_mirrors) 21.04.2023 32:59

In this conversation Brett chats with Justin Metivier (@2014_totally_certified_mirrors / @pbandjsportscards) about his passion behind collecting and the many benefits of going all-in on a specific set or parallel. Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this link Follow Justin: | @2014_totally_certified_mirrors | @pbandjsportscards Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram |...