In this refreshingly unfiltered episode of Sports Cards & A Cup of Joe, Joe breaks from the usual format to share a rapid-fire rundown of hot-button topics shaking up the hobby right now.

From looming changes in card grading turnaround times to the surprising retail spaces selling sports cards (Ace Hardware, anyone?), Joe dishes out timely insights collectors and dealers won’t want to miss.

With the National Sports Collectors Convention on the horizon, now's the time to stay sharp, strategic, and ahead of the curve. If you're buying, grading, or just love geeking out on cardboard, this episode is your playbook for what's really going on in the hobby.