The Hobby Never Sleeps

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps Podcast, we cover everything from Haaland, Mbappé, and the booming soccer card market to the biggest debates in the hobby. We break down the Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch chase, the future of sealed wax, Topps resealing concerns, Panini Kabooms, Yamal card values, and Dante shares some of his biggest collecting stories and strategies. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down a massive week in the hobby, led by two record-setting card sales from LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani happening on the same night. The guys debate which card they would rather own, what these sales mean for the high-end market, and how long-term value could play out. They also cover PSA’s backlog tracker, National and Fanatics Fest tips, major NBA rumor...

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante are back to break down another huge week in the hobby! This week, we discuss the surprising rise of the Ted Lasso trading card market after a PSA 10 sold for $16,000, debate the new Topps rookie card logo, explore one of the craziest Topps Chrome Gold collections ever assembled, and react to Giannis trade rumors, Jaylen Brown's future, and the latest World Cu...

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down one of the hottest debates in the hobby right now: is Jalen Brunson becoming one of the most dangerous buys in sports cards? After the Knicks' championship run, Brunson's market has exploded, but are collectors buying at the absolute peak? We also discuss PSA halting bulk submissions, Dylan Harper's rise, Victor Wembanyama's market,...

Send us Fan Mail Country music star Cole Swindell joins The Hobby Never Sleeps to talk sports cards, NASCAR collecting, and his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cole shares how he got back into the hobby, what he's learned about grading, card shows, buying singles, and ripping wax, while discussing the community that makes collecting so special. We also dive into NASCAR memorabilia, other c...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Hobby Never Sleeps, we’re talking NBA Finals hype, massive card market movement, Wembanyama’s wild prices, Topps patches, game-used memorabilia, Cosmic Football, celebrity collectors, Pokemon, NFL trades, MLB salary cap debates, and a big announcement for the podcast. We also break down the Spurs vs. Knicks card market, whether Victor Wembanyama cards are a sell o...

Send us Fan Mail From the Dallas Card Show to deep hobby market debates, this episode covers everything going on in sports cards right now. We break down the differences between Dallas and The National, talk about where the markets stand for players like SGA, Wemby, Luka, Mahomes, Joker, Brunson, and Chet, and dive into topics like overpriced cards, Kabooms vs Topps SSPs, signature series timing,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about everything happening in the sports card hobby right now, from building rare card rainbows and insane vintage collection finds to GameStop’s reported interest in eBay and what that could mean for the hobby marketplace. We also dive into Beckett’s new look, PSA submissions, AI grading debates, and some of the newest releases including Topps Finest and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, starting with NBA playoff reactions, the Sixers, Yankees talk, and Star Wars Day before getting into one of the biggest debates in collecting right now: PSA grading, upcharges, and whether collectors are finally pushing back against the company. We break down PSA Vault, eBay sales, grading ethics, and contro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into everything from Allen Iverson autograph stories and SGA signing mid-game to the current state of the sports card market, including Topps Chrome volatility, redemption cards, and the Bowman Basketball debate. We break down the NFL Draft with reactions, sleeper picks, team fits, and whether certain positions are being undervalued, plus a look ahead at f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down everything happening across sports and the card market, starting with early MLB storylines, the Blue Jays’ struggles, and the viral “Raise the Cone” moment. We get into standout performances from teams like the Dodgers and Yankees, plus players like Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker, before shifting into the NBA where we discuss Embiid’s return, playoff pr...

Send us Fan Mail Trey Yesavage joins the show to break down his journey from college baseball at East Carolina to reaching the MLB level, including what it was like to get the call-up and step into a playoff environment early in his career. He talks about recovering from injury, the mental side of rehab, and what it takes to work back to full strength after competing at the highest level. The conv...

Send us Fan Mail Check out Jade's video we are referencing here  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVMGCI8EZQn/ Big episode today covering everything happening across the sports card world 🔥 We kick things off with a look at the current card show scene and how the NBA playoffs are already impacting prices and demand. Is Jayson Tatum a buy right now? We break it down. From there, we dive into th...

Send us Fan Mail The World Cup isn’t just the biggest tournament in sports. It’s where LEGENDS are made and future superstars are born. In this episode, we sit down with CBS Sports’ Stefano Fusaro to break down everything you need to know heading into the next World Cup. From the rise of U.S. soccer to bold predictions, dark horse teams, and the players who could take over the world stage. We dive...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the hobby and some of the biggest trends shaping the market right now. From the idea of Kevin O’Leary potentially following Logan Paul’s strategy of turning a high-end card into a long-term investment play, to how celebrities can influence prices just by how they promote what they own. We also break down key hobby topics like fractional ownership of b...

Send us Fan Mail Lillian joins the podcast to talk about her path from Syracuse University to working at Golf Digest while still in college , and how she eventually found her way into the hobby as a breaker. We talk about her background in sports, her time at Syracuse, and what it was like getting real experience in sports media while working with Golf Digest during school . That experience gave h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps , we sit down with Meg from our baseball channel on Fanatics Live to talk about her journey in the sports card hobby and what it’s like being behind the table breaking some of the biggest products in the industry. Meg shares how she got started in the hobby, what it's like being a breaker, and the excitement that comes with chasing ma...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 47 of The Hobby Never Sleeps podcast, we dive deep into the latest sports card news, trading card market trends, and major hobby storylines shaping the industry right now. From early World Baseball Classic chatter and classic baseball debates like Judge vs. Jeter to whether the Pirates need a big-name manager, we mix real sports talk with serious hobby analysis. We brea...

Send us Fan Mail The Hobby Never Sleeps is back with one of our biggest episodes yet. We pulled the absolute monster — a 1/1 Steph Curry Sapphire Padparadscha — and we break down what makes this card so rare, how Padparadscha Sapphire compares to other ultra high-end Curry cards, and where it ranks among the biggest pulls in the hobby. We also dive into the news that Patrick Mahomes is getting his...

Send us Fan Mail Former professional baseball player Greg Cullen joins the podcast to share stories from his journey through high school baseball and pro ball. We talk about what it’s like getting traded during a game, playing for both teams in the same matchup, spring training experiences, injuries, and the difference between young players and veterans at the professional level. We also dive into...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps Podcast, we’re joined by Super Bowl champion CJ Anderson, former NFL running back. CJ takes us inside his unforgettable Super Bowl experience, sharing what it was really like on football’s biggest stage and the moments that defined his championship run. We also dive into CJ’s “Welcome to the NFL” moments, the challenges of transiti...

Send us Fan Mail We cover a ton in this episode, starting with a Super Bowl preview and some late-night hobby talk before jumping into big card moments, including a Cooper Flagg Super , major autos getting pulled, and cards that could’ve ended up anywhere. We react to Prizm Hobby delays, the Bills promoting Joe Brady, and some big moves in the hobby — including a massive Herbert buy. Strong takes...

Send us Fan Mail The Hobby Never Sleeps | Card Market Truths, Scams, & NFL Heat The hobby never sleeps — and neither does the card market. Connor and Dante are back diving deep into sports cards , the state of the hobby, and the real conversations collectors are having but rarely say out loud. We break down everything from NFL-driven card hype to market trends, product decisions, and hobby eth...