The Talking Shop Podcast

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E22) - Is Patrick Mahomes Already the 2nd Best QB of All Time? If he (Patrick Mahomes) wins another Super Bowl, is he already the 2nd best quarterback of all time? How does this affect the hobby moving forward? As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E21) - 2024 Topps Series 1 Design and Checklist Released! With a super strong rookie class and a unique design, will this flagship release be one to remember? Josh and Michael discuss. They also talk NFL news and the possible origin of the Tom Brady Bowman Draft card. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Gr...

Josh and Michael end 2023 with a podcast break - 2023 Topps Black and White + 2023 Topps Rip Baseball As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and maybe a card from their collection.

In this episode, Josh and Michael break down what happened when someone brought a fake Mickey Mantle card into the shop. Will you be as shocked as we were? As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and maybe a card from their collection. ---  The Rundow...

Josh and Michael debate whether or not Tom Brady's 2023 Bowman Draft Auto will be sought after by "true" Brady collectors. They also dive into Shohei Ohtani's 700M contract with the Dodgers. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, an...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E16) - CRAZIEST Card to Come Out of a Pack? In this episode, Josh and Michael talk about the post-Thanksgiving let down, breaking versus repacks, a special DK Metcalf signed jersey, and much, much more. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest...

Is Fanatics signing more top quarterback prospects to autographs exclusives good or bad for the hobby? The guys discuss. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and maybe a card from their collection. ---  The Rundown - 1:18 Opening Rip - 3:32 New in...

In this episode, we're getting real about Shohei Ohtani's free agency and what it means for collectors like you. As Ohtani enters the open market, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of what this move could mean for your card collection and the hobby as a whole. So, grab a seat and join us as we chat about the exciting world of Ohtani's free agency and how it might just shake up t...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E14) - The Greatest Dual Autos of All Time? With the Ohtani/ruth dual auto in Topps Definitive and the Lebron/Bronny auto coming, the guys debate the greatest dual auto of all time. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, debate some recent hobby news, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, a...

Josh and Michael recap the Charlotte Card Show, reveal updates about MTG Lord of the Rings, and Disney Lorcana, and preview Grand Slam’s upcoming Card Night. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and maybe a card from their collection. ---  The Rundown...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E12) - Another Excellent Episode The guys talk Halloween, their favorite candy, Dwayne Johnson Lead autographs, Tacofractors, and an all-time great take by Big Pappi (David Ortiz). As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and ma...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E11) - Cards at a Poker Table? In today's LIVE episode, the guys talk about yet another card robbery, Michael recaps the Salisbury show, and cards get ripped during a high-stakes poker match. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, reveal the hottest Hits from t...

Josh recaps the Nashville card show - the biggest show he's been to since the National. Was it busy? Was it Dead? Would he go back - and if he did, would he bring an entourage? The guys also talk about the MLB playoff and if the remaning teams will give the hobby a lift in the final weeks of the baseball season. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way...

A sun-soaked Josh comes back from vacation to do an episode of Talking Shop, just before he leaves to go to the Nashville card show. Let's just say Michael is feeling a little jealous. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop, and maybe a card from thei...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E8) - Panini Gets Dumped, Again With Panini getting dropped by the WWE, what Is left for the once-dominant card manufacturer - Josh and michael discuss. The guys also talk about the Broncos getting dominated by the Dolphins...is Tua the real deal? As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answe...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E7) - Josh Goes to Charlotte Collect-A-Con Michael stays home for a weekend while Josh FINALLY goes to a show - this time it's Charlotte Collect-A-Con. He gives his recap and the guys discuss the CardPorn scandal and how this affects the hobby long term. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam C...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E6) - Bowman Chrome Release Week! While the entire hobby overreacts to week one in the NFL, Josh and Michael break down the iconic 2023 Bowman Chrome release - and debate if we need the retrofractor (and another bounty). As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, share...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E5) - We are LIVE with a 2023 NFL Preview! Josh and Michael give their uninformed picks on who will win the Super Bowl and MVP in this year's upcoming NFL season. They will also give their takes on what football cards you may want to Buy, Sell, or Hold. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Ca...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E4) - The Hobby is Shaking & Baking In a whirlwind of news, hosts Josh and Michael dive into an eventful week filled with exciting topics. From the heated debate of Fanatics vs. Panini, to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Wander Franco's status, Shohei Ohtani's recent injury, and Brian Gray's surprising departure from Leaf, there's no shortage of...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E3) - All who "Wander" Are Not Lost In this episode, Josh and Michael tackle the Wander Franco situation and how it is (and should) be affecting the hobby. Also, special guest (and Talking Shop producer) Jacob, gives his take on the new Lorcana release - did he pull the elusive "enchanted" parallel? As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the l...

In this episode, Michael whines about his dying golf game and the guys talk about what the hobby looks like a couple weeks AFTER the National. As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, answer listener questions, share a Card from the Vault, and reveal the hottest Hits from the Shop. ---  The Rundown - 1:52 Opening Rip - 2...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S3E1) - Are You Dealing With a Hobby Hangover? The guys start Season 3 talking about the hobby hangover and let down a week after the National and if the National is the beginning or end of the hobby season. Josh and Michael also talk about the potential fallout from Panini suing Fanatics for being a monopoly.   As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest pro...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S2E35) - 10 Things We Learned at the 2023 National In the Season 2 Finale, the guys from the Talking Shop Podcast recap their hectic week at the National (Sports Collectors Convention) in Chicago. What did they take away from what is being called the greatest National in history? As usual, they will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the she...

The guys from the Talking Shop Podcast hit the road this week and all roads lead to the Nation Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Josh and Michael have finished their prep (for the most part) and are ready to go. Tune in as they dive into the show, the trade nights, the after-parties, and all the things that make the "National" so special. As usual, we will also give a sneak peek a...

The Talking Shop Podcast (S2E33) - We Ask ChatGPT How To Make the Most of the National Can AI help Josh and Michael navigate the National? We ask ChatGPT what we should do, what we should avoid, and even some cards to target in a certain price range. The answers may surprise you. As usual, we will also give a sneak peek at the latest products making their way to the shelves at Grand Slam Cards, an...