In this episode, we discuss: (1) how to win a 2019-20 optic cello basketball box from us and Bench Clear Media (:31), (2) reflections on Gary V's three hour card live-stream (6:50), (3) the implications of a Michael Jordan 1997-98 Platinum Portraits PSA 10 selling for nearly $11k (20:49), (4) the mechanics of base RC surges and the sharply different market trajectories of two important Stephen Curry cards -- the 2009-10 Topps PSA 10 RC and the 2012-13 Prizm Gold (27:35), and (5) the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic (1:10:15).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Brian's mailday rising from the ashes (3:42), (2) analyzing Luka, Porzingis, and the Mavs with 20 games to go (9:15), (3) Western Conference playoff seeding and its hobby implications (13:20), (4) the rookie card boom for marquee basketball players and prospects (20:35), (5) three theoretical lenses for analyzing the rookie card boom (42:59), (6) how the recent stock market slump and worries about the coronavirus impact the hobby (1:20:50).

 In this episode, we discuss: (1) a three-part card store tour in Southern California (3:55), (2) the BGS vs. PSA dichotomy in Michael Jordan card collecting (19:31), (3) a handful of observations about the current state of the Michael Jordan card market (31:46), (4) the current state of the Luka Doncic card market (51:49), (5) general observations about the current state of the card market for marquee NBA stars (1:02), (6) losing money on Luka cards by buying at the height of Leuphoria (1:05:37), (7) hobby lessons from the collapse of Gérard Lhéritier--the "King of Manuscripts" who was shut down by the French government after years of selling "shares" of historic collectibles at inflated values in order to finance a billion dollar collection (1:10:41).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) the NBA All-Star Game and the hobby (2:03), (2) why setting a high starting bid on eBay auctions tends to have bad results (12:23), and (3) flipping sports cards and art (19:13).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) the $900k purchase of the 2003-04 Exquisite Dual Logoman MJ/LeBron 1/1 (0:58), (2) the Keynesian "Beauty Contest" and how it applies to card price fluctuations (8:36), (3) the rise of the Michael Jordan 1993-94 Scoring Kings insert (19:00), and (4) the Giannis Prizm RC market (33:13).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) hobby shoutouts and other introductory remarks (3:32), (2) the hobby, social media, and Netflix's "The Circle" (7:35), (3) game theory, tit for tat, and the hobby (20:24), (4) the hobby vs. the stock market (25:16), (5) a "card store tour" at Panini's Dallas headquarters (43:42), (6) attending the Bulls vs. Mavericks game in Dallas (54:00), (7) evaluations of Luka's sophomore season after 51 games (59:47), (8) maildays: piles of Luka gold and 1/1 parallels, plus a new MJ grail (1:22:06), (9) the hobby impact of the two massive Luka NT RPA eBay sales (1:37:30), (9) Luka's fastest appreciating rookie card (1:46:23), (10) comparing the growth of our MJ and Luka collections (1:54:35), (11) the Kobe card market in the wake of his tragic passing (1:59:39), and (12) super bowl predictions (2:16:05).

In this episode, Chris, Kristina, and guest host Josh discuss: (1) a pit stop at the biggest card store in the world (5:48), (2) Josh's "Cardboard Chronicles" YouTube channel (12:36), (3) Josh's "How to Collect Cards" masterclass (44:33), (4) theories behind how to construct a PC (51:51), (5) Josh's Lebron James PC (1:01:51), (6) Josh's Penny Hardaway PC (2:07:22), (7) Josh's sole Michael Jordan card (2:13:09), (8) five hobby topics (2:19:51), and (9) 2019's best hobby moments and hobby goals for 2020 (2:32:59).

In this episode, we discuss: (1) recent hobby connections (7:47), (2) attending Tradefest II in Santa Monica, CA (20:50), (3) three theories behind Luka Doncic's NBA success (36:02), (4) two concerns about Luka's future (59:53), (5) Luka's historic 2019-20 season (1:07:49), (6) the Luka card market (1:18:49), (7) the current state of the Michael Jordan card market (1:53:38), (8) key MJ auctions from PWCC's October 2019 auction (2:04:21), (9) Luka's key RC market vis-a-vis Lebron's key RC market (2:40:23), (10) the 2018-19 Prizm Mosaic set (2:54:39), (11) Brian's Luka maildays and Chris' MJ maildays (3:03:51), (12) a Giannis PC pay day (3:17:03), and (13) the James Harden and Blake Griffin National Treasures RPA sales histories (3:21:40).

 In this episode, we discuss: (1) visiting the Long Beach Collectors Convention, (2) a platinum mailday, (3) the contrast in prices between National Treasures boxes and 1997-98 Metal Universe boxes, (4) the liquidation of a high-end Michael Jordan PC, (5) the impact of the newly imposed sales taxes on eBay's robust sports card market, (6) Justin Bieber showing off his Pokemon collection, (7) the 2018-19 Lebron James Optic Holo PSA 10 phenomenon (by comparing it to the 1997-98 Michael Jordan Planet Metal PSA 10 insert), and (8) whether the sports card market truly is a "house of jordans."

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Kristina's new gig as a guest breaker for the Bullpen, (2) Luka's origins, (3) the sales histories of the Lebron James Ultimate Collection rookie autograph card and the Michael Jordan Jambalaya insert, (4) Arena Design's comment about the influence of pop art on card designs, (5) visiting the Frank and Son Collectible Show, (6) a rave-worthy mailday, and (7) an analysis of the auction history of PSA 10 Luka Doncic Silver Prizm cards. We conclude with some reflections on 2019-20 Panini Contenders basketball.