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🎧 Episode 24 – Parallel Universe: Have Parallels Gone Too Far?

The hobby’s rainbow has never been brighter — or more crowded. In this episode of Cards On Blast, JT and The Bird explore the ever-expanding world of parallels and ask the big question: have card companies pushed it too far? From Panini’s 80+ color variations to Topps’ glittering holiday releases, the guys break down the rise of parallels over the past decade and what it means for collectors today.

Plus, they unpack the latest Hobby Headlines — including Topps Holiday Basketball’s debut, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Magic: The Gathering crossover, and a full rundown of this month’s new releases. Don’t miss Crack That Pack, What You Got in the Stack, and the wild *Where the F@k Did You Find That? featuring The Office x MTG Secret Lair.

It’s color, chaos, and collector conversation — all in one episode.

🎙️ Hosted by JT and The Bird 📍 Follow @Cards_On_Blast on Instagram and X

Topps NBA Returns & $7K Flawless Breaks

This week on the show: JT & The Bird rant about collector headaches and celebrate a monumental return!

The Hot Topics:

• Prizm Parallel Madness: We dive into the frustration of card over-saturation, slamming the reported 85 variationsof the Anthony Edwards card in the new 2024 Prizm set.
• The NBA is Topps Again! The huge news is official: The Fanatics/Toppspartnership has taken over the NBA license as of October 1, 2025! Get ready for the first US set, 2025-26 Topps Basketball, coming October 23rd.
• Brady's Card Empire: NFL legend Tom Brady is opening seven new CardVaultretail locations.
• Insane Release Price: We look at the week's biggest drop: 2024 Panini Flawless Football on October 9th. The price tag for a single briefcase-box? A staggering $7,000 on the secondary market!

Listen now for the full breakdown and our pack openings!

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JT & The Bird welcome longtime collector and childhood friend Mason to talk about his collection, organization tips, and grail chases. We also break down the latest Hobby Headlines—including PSA changes, the 2025 Topps Update preview, and Topps Holiday fun—before ripping packs, spotlighting our favorite pulls, and showing off this week’s Card of the Week.

Follow us on Instagram & X: @Cards_On_Blast Next week: Greg from Nor-Cal Sports Shop joins us for a deep dive into hockey & vintage baseball!

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Episode 21 – Ka-Pow! Comic Cards Through the Ages

In this episode of Cards On Blast, JT and The Bird dive into the colorful world of comic book trading cards — from the very first Superman set of the 1940s to the shiny modern Marvel Chrome of today. Along the way, they share hobby headlines including Topps’ first-ever Shoeless Joe Jackson card, Nick Kurtz rookie hype, and Michael Jordan’s legendary “closed eyes” sneakers hitting auction.

The guys crack open a modern comic card pack, spotlight some favorites from their own stacks, and pick a standout Card Pull of the Week. Whether you’re a sports card fan, a comic buff, or just love good hobby history, this episode packs the punch of a superhero crossover.

💥 Don’t forget to follow @Cards_On_Blast on Instagram and X, and DM your favorite comic card for a chance to be featured in a future post!

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Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and the card market is already shifting! JT and The Bird break down the biggest Sunday standouts, Monday market movers, and the cards you should be watching right now.

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Not every trading card is about stats, rookies, or superheroes. Some are strange, some are hilarious, and some are just downright bizarre. In this episode, JT and The Bird dig into the oddest cards ever made—from the infamous Billy Ripken “bat knob” mishap, to Garbage Pail Kids, to Allen & Ginter relics made with hair, fossils, and even celebrity wedding menus.

We’ll also cover the latest hobby headlines, including Caitlin Clark’s $500,000+ card sale and Pete Rose’s historic batting gloves hitting the auction block. Plus: market Ups & Downs, new product releases, and JT’s card organization update.

Whether you collect for history, humor, or the thrill of the chase, this episode proves the hobby is full of surprises.

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🎙️ Episode 18 is live! “Stacked & Sorted: Organizing Your Collection”

From shoeboxes to slabs, JT & The Bird break down the best ways to keep your cards safe, sorted, and ready to show off. Whether you’re team binders, boxes, or apps—we’ve got you covered.

Tune in now and get your collection from chaos to collection!

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Episode 17 – Let’s Go Card Surfing: MTG Edition | Cards On Blast Podcast

This week we welcome Josh Goulet, retired Navy veteran and owner of Cardsurfer Games in Roseville, CA! Josh shares his MTG story, the rise of Cardsurfer, and why Commander culture is thriving in NorCal.

We also crack open some serious heat:

• Lord of the Rings Pack
• Modern Masters 2015 Booster
• Edge of Eternities Collector Booster

The pulls were so good we skipped What You Got in the Stack and Card Pull of the Week! Plus, we break down the latest Hobby Headlines, including Panini’s Patrick Mahomes autograph chase, Magic’s upcoming Universes Beyond sets, and MagicCon Atlanta 2025.

📍 Visit Cardsurfer Games in Roseville or online: https://cardsurfergames.com/ & @cardsurfergames on Instagram 📲 Follow Cards on Blast for more card-collecting talk every week!

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The Cards on Blast crew dives deep into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!—from its origins as a 1996 manga by Kazuki Takahashi to its rise as one of the most iconic trading card games on the planet. We explore its pop culture dominance, game mechanics, and some of the most valuable cards ever sold, including the legendary $2 million Tournament Black Luster Soldier.

In Hobby Headlines, JT finally tracks down a long-lost collectible, we cover the wild story of an apartment worker finding an entire print run of unsigned Jackson Merrill cards in the trash, and we discuss the frenzy surrounding Topps’ Bob Ross “Happy Painting” cut signature card.

Then in Crack That Pack, we rip into a current Yu-Gi-Oh! set, break down rarity types, and see what treasures we can pull. Our main discussion covers how Yu-Gi-Oh! compares to Pokémon and Magic, the best entry points for new players, and how the game has evolved for modern play.

In What You Got in the Stack, Bird busts out some Yu-Gi-Oh! classics—including all 5 pieces of Exodia the Forbidden One—before unveiling our Card Pull of the Week: Dragon Master Magia, Ultimate Rare, PSA 10.

Whether you’re a long-time duelist, a casual collector, or just here for the nostalgia, this episode is packed with monsters, memories, and market madness.

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Fantasy football season is kicking off—and we’re stacking our lineups and our collections! In this crossover episode, JT, The Bird, and returning guest Chase dive headfirst into the intersection of fantasy football and the hobby. From breakout stars and late-round sleepers to low-pop grails and undervalued slabs, it’s all about spotting talent—whether you're building a roster or a PC.

🏈 Who's flying under the radar in drafts and card shows? 🔥 Do fantasy rankings match hobby prices—or completely miss? 📦 We rip a football pack live to chase a fantasy flyer 📉 Plus, our buy/sell/hold takes on top hobby targets heading into Week 1

We’ve also got Hobby Headlines including:

• A $6M Jordan & Kobe dual Logoman 😳
• Caitlin Clark smashing records in women’s sports cards
• A monster Lamine Yamal 1/1 pull
• And Topps’ big Premier League launch

🎧 Tune in now for hot takes, card talk, and fantasy insight that might just win your league and fund your next grail.

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