The Talking Shop Podcast

Are Golden Mirror autos the ultimate Topps Update chase? The Griffey’s GPK Auto - Is the Kid’s GPK the Best of the GPKs? Episode 174 is loaded with October heat: Topps debuts Golden Mirror autos in Update Series, Ian Happ literally throws cash to Cubs fans, Trout drops viral pre-game wisdom, Griffey pops up in Garbage Pail Kids, Snorlax gets the spotlight, PSA raises grading fees, and Cal Raleigh...

Episode 173 brings the heat: Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone, Mike Trout joins the 400 HR club, and the MLB playoff bracket is here. PSA expands into video games, while Bowman Chrome dominates sales history and drops its wildest crossover yet — Garbage Pail Kids autos. In this episode: Samuel L. Jackson signs as Frozone Mike Trout’s 400th HR milestone MLB playoff bracket watch PSA acquires Wata...

Episode 172 opens on a solemn note as we reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk — a moment that marks time for many. From there, we head into hobby news: SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-orders, Topps’ first-ever Dune Chrome trading cards, the multi-million-dollar Star Wars collection auction, and Leaf debuting its first-ever game-used patches. In this episode: Remembering Charlie Kirk SlabHaus Luxe Max pre-...

Welcome to Episode 170 of the Talking Shop Podcast. Josh and Michael dive into the latest headlines shaking up the hobby: Mike Trout clears up a modern error card that collectors have been buzzing about. Topps cancels its 2025 NFL product after Cam Ward signs with Fanatics. Dave & Adam’s predict soccer’s big boom post-2026 World Cup. The Jordan x Kobe Exquisite Dual Logoman 1/1 passes $6.1M wi...

Recorded August 11, 2025 — Episode #169 of the Talking Shop Podcast delivers another wild ride through the world of sports cards and collectibles. In this episode: Tua Tagovailoa Pokémon Misprint: How does an NFL QB’s name end up on a Pokémon card? Wedding Day Serial Number Collection: Love, commitment… and cardboard. Russell Wilson Booed at WWE SummerSlam: Why the crowd turned on Russ at MetLife....

Josh has made it back from Chicago and tells all in this Monday evening version of the Talking Shop Podcast

This week on Episode #167 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we’re breaking down the release of 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball — the rookies, the chases, the hits, and the art. We’re also unpacking the week’s wildest stories, from fake memorabilia busts to real Pokémon gold. In This Episode: 🔹 Opening Rip: A Coldplay concert turns into a corporate scandal, and a collector gets a surprise Cooper Flagg auto...

Welcome to Episode #166 of the Talking Shop Podcast — recorded July 14, 2025. This week, we’re unpacking everything from Dana White’s entry into the hobby to eBay’s new auction experiment that’s got collectors buzzing. We’re also talking about record-breaking UFC sales, hilarious inscriptions from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone, and what really matters when it comes to slabs. In This Episode: ⚖...

Welcome to Episode #165 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded July 7, 2025. This week, we start with a real-world hobby reality check: a local shop owner catches a thief stealing Garbage Pail Kids packs, reminding us that theft in the hobby doesn’t just hit shops—it hits families. We share thoughts on shop security, boundaries, and protecting your community. In Hobby News: A 2016 Studio Kobe Bryan...

Welcome to Episode #164 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 30, 2025.This week, we’re getting ready for the biggest week in the hobby: The National. We share how we’re prepping, what we’re looking forward to, and tips if you’re making the trip. Josh also recaps the South Carolina Card Show in Columbia, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why local shows still matter. In Hobby News:To...

Welcome to Episode #163 of the Talking Shop Podcast, recorded June 23, 2025.This week we’re asking the big question: Who’s doing it better—Topps or Magic: The Gathering? With Topps Chrome Marvel pulling in big numbers and MTG rolling out collabs with Final Fantasy, The Last Airbender, Lord of the Rings, and even Marvel on the horizon, it’s clear both brands are chasing pop culture dominance. But w...

Welcome to Episode #162 of the Talking Shop Podcast , recorded June 16, 2025 — where we cover the latest hobby headlines, viral moments, and the decisions collectors face every week. In this episode, we kick things off with Bruce the Bat Dog getting called up to the Nationals for a one-game MLB debut. It’s baseball and golden retrievers—what’s more American than that? Then, just in time for Father...

Welcome to Episode #161 of the Talking Shop Podcast — your weekly dive into the stories, surprises, and shifts shaping the sports card world. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Series 2, which is getting a full-on rework. From First Pitch cards to Signature Tunes inserts, Topps seems ready to give Series 2 its own spotlight. Also on the docket:Topps scaling back rooki...

GameStop is going all-in on cards, and Walmart is launching live breaks. What does this mean for the future of the hobby? This week, the guys break it all down—from retail shifts to record-breaking card pulls. In this episode: 🔹 GameStop pivots to trading cards—smart play or red flag? 🔹 Walmart teams up with We The Hobby for live breaks 🔹 MLB pitcher Justin Steele pulls a monster NFL hit 🔹 Sho...

This week on the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys are diving into one of the strangest hobby headlines yet: the new Pope gets his own Topps Now card—and it already has a print run of over 100,000. Is this the most bizarre release in Topps Now history? Plus, big hobby stories this week: 🔥 The $1.1M Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch 1/1 card is now on display at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. ✍️ A...

In this week’s episode of Talking Shop, Josh and Michael return to the mic after a wild week—complete with a Rock Hill earthquake, another ruthless one-star Google review, and a fresh round of Shedeur Sanders drama. The guys break down the biggest hobby headlines, including: 🏈 Topps officially takes over NFL cards starting in 2026—who’s first on your chase list? 🔥 2025 Bowman release week brings...

The Guys Debate Vacation Spots, Panini’s Power Moves, and If SI Got It Right Picking Baseball’s Iconic Cards This week on Talking Shop, Josh and Michael catch up after vacation and tackle some BIG hobby headlines: 🏖️ Best and worst places for family vacations—and do you collect while traveling? 🏈 Patrick Mahomes returns to Panini—what does this mean for NFL collectors? 🐐 Tom Brady’s autograph pr...

As Josh Gets Some Much-Needed Vacation Time, The Boys Try Not To Burn The Podcast To The Ground - Will It Survive? With Josh out of town, Jacob and Michael take over the Talking Shop Podcast for a special AMA-style episode—and things get weird in the best way. In the Opening Rip, we break down some fun hobby sightings: Jackie Robinson baseball cards on Francisco Lindor’s glove, the first pro card...

Plus, Ken Griffey’s Master Photos, Trout Turns The Tables On A Fan, And WWE Keeps Getting Hobby WinsRory McIlroy wins The Masters, Bryson makes headlines, and the guys ask—does golf finally have hobby relevance? Plus, we take a look at Ken Griffey Jr.’s incredible photos from Augusta, and celebrate Mike Trout’s classy move after a bizarre fan moment. In Hobby News: 🏌️‍♂️ A dual Rory/MJ auto sells...

The Guys Talk Basketball, Golf, And Take A Look At Some Upcoming Releases That Could Be “Big” In The Hobby In Episode #154 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys catch up on a week that saw Auburn and Duke both crash and burn — but at least it’s Masters Week, and Michael is all in. Is the Masters the perfect blend of tradition and sports? In Hobby News, a former Backyard Breaks employee drops serio...

Shohei breaks records, Auburn makes a run, and someone gave us 1 star for not selling comics?! Welcome to Episode #153 of the Talking Shop Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a wild mix of headlines and hobby heat: 🏀 Auburn makes the Final Four—can Michael contain his excitement? ⭐️ Someone hit us with a brutal 1-star review… for comics we haven’t sold in years. 💵 Shohei Ohtani’s Logoman auto...

Jackson Holliday’s Patch Card Sells Too—someone overpaid...right? e’re back for Episode #152 of the Talking Shop Podcast , and the hobby is heating up! The guys catch up, talk NCAA tournament surprises (Auburn fans, this one’s for you), and look ahead to the next Grand Slam Card Show. Then we dive into Hobby News, starting with the jaw-dropping $1.1 million sale of Paul Skenes’ 1/1 MLB Debut Patch...

Debut Patches are coming to NBA & NFL cards—what does this mean for collectors? The future of Rookie Patch Autos is changing! Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan confirms that Debut Patches are coming to NBA and NFL cards once Fanatics takes over both licenses. What does this mean for collectors? Will these patches hold long-term value, or is this just another short-term gimmick? Plus, we break down: 🏆 A...

Two of the biggest MLB Debut Patch cards have surfaced—Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Holliday. Which one will be the long-term winner? The guys are back for Episode #150, and it’s time for a Debut Patch showdown—Paul Skenes vs. Jackson Holliday! With both of their 1/1 debut patch autos hitting the market, which card will be worth more in 2035?Plus, we dive into: 🔹 Macho Man Randy Savage and other wrest...

VeeFriends x Topps Chrome—The Next Big Crossover in the Hobby? The guys are back! This week, they flip the script— what’s the #1 thing helping the hobby grow? In Hobby News, the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite 1/1 has supposedly surfaced—but is it real or a scam? Plus, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s collection might be the greatest stack of cards ever. Dale Jr. has a hilarious autograph secret , Th...