You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode dives into several hobby-shaking talking points currently driving collector conversation. We break down the growing discussion around blind boxing, sparked by Josh Luber’s comments and what this model could mean if applied broadly across the hobby. From collector psychology to risk, transparency, and market behaviour, we explore why this concept is generating s...

Send us Fan Mail  This week we are joined by Joe Denison and we dive straight into the conversations shaping the hobby right now. From the evolving state of breaking to the broader positives and pressures facing collectors, we unpack how the landscape continues to shift. We explore the surge of live sales and why platforms built around watchability and momentum are changing how collectors engage w...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the end of an era. After 4+ years co-hosting You Can’t Comp This Podcast, Adz says farewell in episode 259.  Russell and Adz break down: • PSA’s immediate grading fee increases (AUD) – bulk under $500 now $50 • The Sports Cards Radio slurs “PackMan”  • Trade deadline: no Giannis move, no Ja Morant move, Sochan to Knicks, Cam Thomas to Bucks • Major sales: LeBron Blank Slate P...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode covers two major talking points shaping the NBA card hobby right now: the NBA trade deadline and the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack Basketball release tied to NBA All-Star Weekend. The show opens with a deep dive into the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack crossover, breaking down why Topps is leaning into scarcity, event-only distribution, and cultural crossovers outside the...

Send us Fan Mail We're back for Episode 257 of You Can't Comp This!  Russell and Adz dive deep into future NBA card Rushmore candidates — debating SGA (MVP + ring already), Luka, Wemby (injury concerns + massive pop), Anthony Edwards, Tatum's rebound, Cade, Paolo, Cooper Flagg and more undervalued upside plays.  Plus:  Topps Mega Update — blue X-Fractor exchange drama  Paul George 2...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Amy & Russell Gibson debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of basketball cards — listener picks go wild (Jordan in Lakers jersey? AI chaos ), heavy arguments on Jordan, Kobe, Steph, LeBron + rising stars. We break down SGA’s record $432K green Kaboom 1/1, compare to Jokic rookie 1/1 ($177K), LeBron gold refractor rookie ($1.1M), Kobe Downtown jump ($188 → $16K), Steph SSP st...

Send us Fan Mail Halfway through the NBA season already? We dive into the hobby's latest whinges: Topps Chrome Mega Box blue X-Fractor packing mishap – error or nitpick? LeBron's revolutionary 23rd season jersey patch cards get Russell's thumbs up. Cade Cunningham's recent 1/1 sale that's melting brains (Nebula jumps big while Gold Vinyl lags?). Kuminga trade rumors (again...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 254 is a New Year check-in that quickly turns into a wide-ranging hobby and NBA discussion. The episode opens with reflections on the start of 2026 and how collectors are thinking about the year ahead, before moving into current NBA storylines that are already shaping card conversations. Trae Young’s situation and on-court narrative are discussed in the context of percepti...

Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on growing scrutiny around PSA and its position within the hobby, sparked by a letter written by a US Senator raising concerns about market dominance and monopoly behaviour. The discussion centres on what that letter actually says, why it matters, and whether hobby participants should be paying closer attention. The conversation then shifts to a voicemail sent...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 252, the conversation turns to a growing pattern in the hobby: collectors and capital circling grading companies, regrading cycles repeating themselves, and whether we’re learning anything from the past. Russell and Adam unpack what it really means when collectors become stakeholders, how BGS and PSA fit into the current regrading narrative, and why trust, transparency,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 251, Russell and Adam take a hard look at one of the most debated behaviours in the hobby right now — PSA regrading their own cards Is PSA regrading a smart optimisation strategy… or has it become a dangerous numbers game that distorts populations, pricing, and trust? The discussion covers:  • How the situation came to light  • Is this actually a scam?  • who publicly d...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 250, Russell and Adam dive into one of the spiciest conversations of the season — should OKC make a play for Giannis, and is the NBA heading for a team-building arms race? They also unpack the new “Silvers /8” concept and whether this kind of manufactured scarcity actually helps collectors… or just adds confusion. The lads get into the ethics of community pricing, why c...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 249, Russell and Adam break down a huge week in the hobby.  Snype — once buzzing with momentum — has quietly disappeared, leaving collectors wondering what happened and what’s next in the “AI grading” rush. The lads also dive into the latest wave of Prizm Black hype, how scarcity really works when breakers dominate supply, and whether some cards are becoming impossible...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 248, Russell and Adam tackle one of the biggest wake-up calls the hobby has seen — a major data breach affecting collectors, marketplaces, and the way personal information is handled across the industry. We also break down:  Should the Grizzlies keep Ja or their coach? Fanatics pricing on Topps Chrome Fantasy Surprises this year and hobby pricing.  Gamestop banning cust...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 247, Russell and Adam break down the ten things they genuinely like about Topps — from fresh product design to global outreach, cleaner parallels, better photography, and the hobby energy Topps has brought back. They also talk about player selection, accessibility for new collectors, and why some innovations are quietly improving the landscape. It’s a surprisingly posit...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adam unpack one of the wildest weeks in the hobby. They dive into Panini’s latest courtroom battle with Wildcard, the gambling scandal updates, and the eye-watering pull of a Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman in Lakers colours. Plus — underrated legends finally getting their shine, from Hakeem to Duncan, and the rookies shaking up the season:...

Send us Fan Mail We're back for a special Q&A, and the hobby is losing its mind over the new Topps NBA license. The main question on everyone's mind: Are we in Junk Wax 2.0 ? We dive into a wild calculation that puts the new Topps flagship print run at a staggering 429 MILLION cards . Adz and Russell debate what this massive number means, whether a product can be "junk wax"...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 244 of You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adam take the hobby’s pulse after one of the craziest weeks in card news. They break down the LeBron James “All Kings” case hit — how hype drove prices from $4,000 down to $1,000 overnight — and debate whether collectors are falling into FOMO traps with new Topps Flagship releases. Then it’s onto the $2.4 million Kobe Bryant sale...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the start of a new NBA season — and the hobby is heating up! In this week’s episode, Russell and Adam dive into all the early-season hype, card market reactions, and hobby chatter that comes with fresh tip-offs. From Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren’s breakout buzz to the rise of new products and collector energy, it’s a packed episode of laughs, takes, and trends. The guy...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 242 of You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adam are joined by Alvie O’Hehir , from Fast Break Trading Cards, for an insider’s take on one of the biggest hobby weeks of the year. They dive into the Macao Card Show , the highly anticipated Topps Chrome NBA release , and how Asia’s growing collector scene is shaping the global market. Alvie shares behind-the-scenes insights...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 241 of You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adam are back from holiday and hitting the ground running — covering a wild week across the hobby. They unpack the latest Wondershine Index drama , including the $4.7M Luka Doncic sale and renewed questions around transparency in the market. From there, it’s onto the Topps debut patch announcement , why it could rival Logomen in...

Send us Fan Mail   Episode 240 of You Can’t Comp This is packed with hobby buzz, NBA chatter, and on-the-road stories. Russell checks in live from San Antonio, sharing tales from his U.S. trip — including a first-hand look at Victor Wembanyama’s explosive play — before diving into the latest hobby headlines. The guys break down the massive $10 million Wondershine purchase of the Jordan–LeBron dual...

Send us Fan Mail In this Timeless Moments episode, Russell and Adam dig into one of the darker sides of the hobby — market manipulation. From shill bidding on eBay to inflated comps, they break down how sellers can game the system and what that means for collectors. The discussion covers alleged practices tied to mega-sellers like Probstein, the risks for buyers, and how platforms like eBay and PS...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of You Can’t Comp This Podcast , Russell and Adam take the pulse of the hobby and dive deep into some of the biggest stories shaping the card market right now. We start with the Wondershine Index and what it really says about card values — from million-dollar grails to the pitfalls of hype. Then it’s onto PSA’s new Slab Review program , fees, and the opening of th...

Send us Fan Mail  In Episode 237 of You Can’t Comp This , Russell and Adz break down a huge week in the hobby: Oz Nationals Recap: The highs, lows, crowded aisles, and standout pickups. From Pokémon to NBA grails, what worked and what needs tweaking for next year. Panini Signings: Who’s putting pen to sticker? We run through the latest autograph deals and what they could mean for collectors. Hobby...