This episode has six parts.  The first tries to explore the experience of encountering a card, though it stumbles a bit, as usual.  Second is a reveal of a new Michael Jordan 1/1 and a read of its social media write-up.  The third section brings in an audience reaction to the card and explains how the card was acquired.  Fourth, a handful of recent under-the-radar sales are discussed.  Fifth, the three Michael Jordan 1/1s currently at auction are briefly reviewed.  And, finally, Ivan Pavlov's "The Reflex of Purpose" —an essay from 1916 with a lot to say about collecting — is analyzed.

This episode has six parts. The first tries to explore the experience of encountering a card, though it stumbles a bit, as usual. Second is a reveal of a new Michael Jordan 1/1 and a read of its social media write-up. The third section brings in an audience reaction to the card and explains how the card was acquired. Fourth, a handful of recent under-the-radar sales are discussed. Fifth, the three Michael Jordan 1/1s currently at auction are briefly reviewed. And, finally, Ivan Pavlov's "The Reflex of Purpose" —an essay from 1916 with a lot to say about collecting — is analyzed.

This episode has six parts.&nbsp; The first tries to explore the experience of encountering a card, though it stumbles a bit, as usual.&nbsp; Second is a reveal of a new Michael Jordan 1/1 and a read of its social media write-up.&nbsp; The third section brings in an audience reaction to the card and explains how the card was acquired.&nbsp; Fourth, a handful of recent under-the-radar sales are discussed.&nbsp; Fifth, the three Michael Jordan 1/1s currently at auction are briefly reviewed.&nbsp; And, finally, Ivan Pavlov's "The Reflex of Purpose" —an essay from 1916 with a lot to say about collecting — is analyzed.

The Experience of Collecting (Chris HOJ-Cast #40)

This episode has four segments.  First, a few select stories from walking the floor at the 2026 National.  Second, the rising market for commemorative 1/1 cards—with specific examples from Ohtani, Brady, and McGwire.  Third, a recent pickup: the 1998 Topps Gold Label Class 3 Red 1/1 of Peyton Manning.  And fourth, a conceptual framework for understanding the financialization of sports cards.

This episode has four segments. First, a few select stories from walking the floor at the 2026 National. Second, the rising market for commemorative 1/1 cards—with specific examples from Ohtani, Brady, and McGwire. Third, a recent pickup: the 1998 Topps Gold Label Class 3 Red 1/1 of Peyton Manning. And fourth, a conceptual framework for understanding the financialization of sports cards.

This episode has four segments.&nbsp; First, a few select stories from walking the floor at the 2026 National.&nbsp; Second, the rising market for commemorative 1/1 cards—with specific examples from Ohtani, Brady, and McGwire.&nbsp; Third, a recent pickup: the 1998 Topps Gold Label Class 3 Red 1/1 of Peyton Manning.&nbsp; And fourth, a conceptual framework for understanding the financialization of sports cards.

The Financialization of Sports Cards (Chris HOJ-Cast #39)

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to RbiCru7 in St. Louis, MO, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring MJs, Luka Doncic, and Prizm Pink Ice, (3) The forthcoming Michael Jordan 1997-98 PMG Green Emerald /10 PSA Authentic Altered card coming up for sale next month, (4) The yearly sales revenue from MJ cards on PWCC, Probstein123, and eBay, and (5) The market for the 1988-89 Fleer MJ Base card.

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to RbiCru7 in St. Louis, MO, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring MJs, Luka Doncic, and Prizm Pink Ice, (3) The forthcoming Michael Jordan 1997-98 PMG Green Emerald /10 PSA Authentic Altered card coming up for sale next month, (4) The yearly sales revenue from MJ cards on PWCC, Probstein123, and eBay, and (5) The market for the 1988-89 Fleer MJ Base card.

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to RbiCru7 in St. Louis, MO, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring MJs, Luka Doncic, and Prizm Pink Ice, (3) The forthcoming Michael Jordan 1997-98 PMG Green Emerald /10 PSA Authentic Altered card coming up for sale next month, (4) The yearly sales revenue from MJ cards on PWCC, Probstein123, and eBay, and (5) The market for the 1988-89 Fleer MJ Base card.&nbsp;

Episode #3 - "Somebody Might Get Lucky"

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to The Collector's Bench Card Shop in Rockford, IL, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring lots of MJs, 2018-19 Prizm, and Luka rookie cards, (3) The market for 1997-98 Skybox Premium Competitive Advantage Michael Jordan insert, and (4) Two MJs to watch in the near future. We conclude the episode by ripping a box of 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Access basketball cards.

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to The Collector's Bench Card Shop in Rockford, IL, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring lots of MJs, 2018-19 Prizm, and Luka rookie cards, (3) The market for 1997-98 Skybox Premium Competitive Advantage Michael Jordan insert, and (4) Two MJs to watch in the near future. We conclude the episode by ripping a box of 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Access basketball cards.

In this episode, we discuss: (1) Our recent visit to The Collector's Bench Card Shop in Rockford, IL, (2) Our latest mail days, featuring lots of MJs, 2018-19 Prizm, and Luka rookie cards, (3) The market for 1997-98 Skybox Premium Competitive Advantage Michael Jordan insert, and (4) Two MJs to watch in the near future. We conclude the episode by ripping a box of 1998-99 Upper Deck Michael Jordan Access basketball cards.&nbsp;

Episode #2 - "Doric Columns"

In our debut episode, we analyze 5 recent MJ sales, discuss our recent maildays, and predict a card that we think is currently undervalued.

In our debut episode, we analyze 5 recent MJ sales, discuss our recent maildays, and predict a card that we think is currently undervalued.

In our debut episode, we analyze 5 recent MJ sales, discuss our recent maildays, and predict a card that we think is currently undervalued.&nbsp;

Episode #1 - "Sore Thumbs"

The HOJ-Cast began in May 2025 and features long-form explorations of collecting, market trends, and the larger ideas that shape how collectors understand and value cards. This feed also contains the complete 42-episode run of the House of Jordans podcast, originally released from December 2018 through August 2020.

Sports

Leisure

Basketball

Football

Hobbies

The HOJ-Cast began in May 2025 and features long-form explorations of collecting, market trends, and the larger ideas that shape how collectors understand and value cards. This feed also contains the complete 42-episode run of the House of Jordans podcast, originally released from December 2018 through August 2020.

Share Chris HOJ-Cast

Sign up to save your podcasts

Chris HOJ-Cast

Chris HOJ-Cast episodes

About Chris HOJ-Cast

More shows like Chris HOJ-Cast

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

Wax Museum: A Basketball Card Podcast

Sports Card Investor

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Stacking Slabs

The Hobby With Cage

Sports Cards Nonsense

Sports Cards Live

The Crossover

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

The Shallow End

Slabnomics

Hoops Hobby Hangout

The Ryen Russillo Show