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🎙️ Episode 14.3 – Re-Do | Cards On Blast with JT & The Bird

In this explosive episode, JT & The Bird unpack one of the biggest scandals to ever hit the hobby: a $350 million forgery scheme that rocked the sports memorabilia world — and the tragic fallout that followed.

They also break down the new “Cooperstown Calls” insert in 2025 Topps Chrome, spotlight the record-breaking Boba Fett prototype sale, and talk cardboard market climbs with big moves from Kobe and Ant-Man cards.

Plus: 🔥 Crack That Pack sponsored by Greedy Goats 🃏 Card of the Week 📦 What’s in the Stack 📈 New release radar with everything from Topps x Bob Ross to Panini Noir

Whether you're chasing grails or just cracking retail, this one's for you.

From vintage borders to holographic heat, JT & The Bird dive deep into the evolution of trading card design. Whether it's Pokémon, Magic, or modern sports sets, card aesthetics have come a long way—and we’re breaking down what makes each era pop.

This week’s Card of the Week? It’s chosen live, on-air—TCG-style. Plus, we Crack That Pack with our friends at Greedy Goats sponsoring the heat!

🎨 Which designs still hold up? What flopped? And how much do looks really matter when value’s on the line? Find out in this collector-fueled deep dive.

🎙️ Episode 12 – The Rookie Card Boom Rookie cards are hotter than ever! JT & The Bird break down what’s fueling the surge — from NIL hype to grading trends and Fanatics Fest madness.

💥 In this episode: • Jayden Daniels rookie card sells for $500K • PSA & SGC grading spike: Daniels, Clark, Wemby • Top rookies to chase: NFL, NBA, MLB & WNBA • Bronny James, Caitlin Clark, Jackson Holliday & more • Slab culture: is grading everything now?

🔥 Plus: Crack That Pack, Card of the Week, Rookie Sleeper Picks, and our free box winner!

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🎙️ Episode 11 – NBA Mount Rushmores & Finals Legends

JT and The Bird are back with an NBA-packed episode of Cards On Blast—and this one’s legendary. We’re carving hoops history into stone as we debate our NBA Mount Rushmores by position, and spotlight the greatest—and most unexpected—Finals MVP performances ever.

📈 In Hobby Headlines, we break down Tyrese Haliburton’s record-breaking rookie sale ahead of the NBA Finals, preview Fanatics’ $200 million Museum of Greatness at Fanatics Fest NYC, and run through a loaded release calendar for mid-June.

📦 Crack That Pack puts us courtside with a live NBA card rip—can we pull a playoff hero?

🏀 In our Main Segment, we each share our top-5 legends by position with iconic card values to match.

🔥 We also highlight unforgettable Finals performances - From Michael Jordan to Shaquille O’Neal and others.

💎 Plus: our What You Got in the Stack pickups, the Card Pull of the Week, and a preview of next week’s episode.

📲 Don’t forget to follow us on social (@Cards_On_Blast), drop a review, and share the pod with your fellow collectors!

Episode 10 – Gotta Collect ’Em All: Diving Into the Pokémon Card Craze

In this episode, we explore the colorful world of Pokémon card collecting. From vintage Charizard grails to today’s hottest sets like Destined Rivals and Prismatic Evolutions, the Pokémon TCG has become a cornerstone of the hobby—and we’re finally diving in.

We’re joined by collectors Jace and Isabella, who share their personal journey through nostalgic packs, modern market trends, and how collecting Pokémon cards has become part of their relationship. We discuss everything from grading vs. sealed collecting, what makes Pokémon so enduring, and how it compares to traditional sports cards.

We also take a look at current market movements, upcoming Pokémon releases, and what the future may hold for collectors both new and seasoned.

Plus: pack openings, featured cards from our collections, and a surprising pop culture pull in “Where The (BLEEP) Did You Find That?”

Whether you’re a longtime trainer or just opening your first booster, this episode has something for every collector.

🎙️ Ep. 9 – Card Shows & ComicCons

JT & The Bird dive into the heartbeat of the hobby—big-time shows like Comic-Con, The National, and Fanatics Fest, plus Sacramento’s own Card Show 4.0. Crack some packs, check our latest pulls, and hear why The Bird’s kid is earning new nicknames from fans. Collecting is alive—let’s blast off! #CardsOnBlast

Episode 8 – “Seeing Double? Trading Card Parallels”

Are you seeing double—or just chasing that elusive gold refractor? In this episode of Cards On Blast, JT and The Bird dive deep into the colorful world of trading card parallels: what they are, why they exist, and which ones are truly worth chasing. From the early days of gold foil to today’s rainbow of numbered, refracted, and photo-varied madness, we break down how parallels have become one of the hobby’s biggest obsessions.

We also open a fresh hockey pack during Crack That Pack, tackle the latest buzz in the hobby—including a Pope Leo XIV card breaking Topps records and a slick Jimi Hendrix collection on the way—and bring the heat with our favorite segments: What You Got In The Stack and Card Pull of the Week.

Plus—stick around for the debut of our wild new segment: “Where The F* Did You Find That?”** Trust us, it’s a surprise you don’t want to miss.

Follow us on Instagram and X @Cards_On_Blast and tag us with your latest pulls—we just might feature you on the next show! Also, find us on YouTube if you want to see us during the show.

Cards On Blast – Episode 7: "Breaking the Future?"JT and The Bird are back to tackle a big question in the hobby: Are breakers on Fanatics Live and Whatnot the future of collecting? We dive into the biggest names in the breaking game, the impact on traditional collecting, and whether this shift is here to stay.This episode also features your favorite segments: • Hobby Headlines – From Ja Morant viral card chaos to Topps locking in the NBA license for 2025, and a flood of new releases hitting the market. • Crack That Pack – The Bird opens up a fresh shipment of cards won from a Fanatics auction—live reactions and heat included. • What You Got In The Stack – We go deep on Resurgence Football, sharing our thoughts on this bold new release and what collectors should look out for. • Card Pull of the Week – Our top pulls and the stories behind the hits.Follow us @Cards_On_Blast and sound off—are live breaks the future of the hobby, or just a passing trend

🎙️ Episode 6 – “All About That Base”

This week on Cards On Blast, we’re talkin’ BASE—Base Set Collection, that is! From nostalgia to strategy, we break down why building base sets still matters in the hobby.

We also cover:

🃏 PSA & eBay’s new partnership

💸 A sky-high Russell Westbrook card sale

🏈 The 2024 Topps Now Football Rookie Campaign

🗓️ Upcoming local card shows

In Crack That Pack, we open up some 2025 Topps Heritage.

Then it’s all about that base as we dive deep into set-building, before rolling into What You Got In the Stack, where we chat Phoenix and Illusions Football. And also JT tells us about his Topps Chrome Black experience.

We wrap it up with our Card Pull of the Week, featuring JT’s standout pull!

🎧 Available now — link in bio!

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Episode 5 – Rookies That Changed the Card Collecting World

In this episode, JT & The Bird dive into the rookie cards that transformed the hobby — across baseball, basketball, and beyond. From iconic debuts to modern stars, we break down what makes certain rookie cards unforgettable and why collectors chase them like gold.

We hit all the usual segments: 🔥 Crack That Pack — Donruss Basketball Mega Box 📦 What You Got in the Stack — our latest pickups and trades 🏆 Card Pull of the Week — absolute fire from the vault 📖 Plus, it’s Story Time with JT — and this one’s a classic.

Hit play, follow @Cards_On_Blast, and let’s talk cardboard!