In this episode, PokeChef954 shares his inspiring journey of going all-in on the Pokémon hobby! Discover how passion, community, and streaming are shaping this new era of Pokémon collecting. Chef also shares insights on his experience selling on eBay live emphasizing the importance of adaptability and engagement!

Luke, Eric, and I discuss the latest news for the upcoming Pokémon 30th anniversary set. 180,000,000 packs are planned to be released across multiple products starting in September. However, does that mean this anniversary set is receiving too much hype? Are we about to see buyers/collectors overspend? Always a fun time in the Pokémon hobby!

In this episode, Jeli Cards teams up with Pokewarsgym to debate the best Charizard card ever printed! We also explore the nuances of buyer and seller etiquette at trading card shows and discuss the importance of respectful interactions in the hobby. Join us for insights, hot takes, and stick around until the end for our Show & Tell segment!

In this episode, Luke, Eric, and I explore the recent chaos in the grading industry, including the impact of grading shutdowns and the rise of alternative grading companies. We also discuss the recent grading numbers reported by Gem Rate, which indicates a non-sport and TCG takeover!

In this episode, we recap the 2026 National, discussing layout, buyer experience, and the impact of the event on the growth of the hobby. We also give our opinions on maximizing your show experience and showcase all the cards we bought while attending the National!

Join us for our in-person episode where we discuss the upcoming National and our strategies for buying and investing! We also discuss the Dual Gold Logoman auto for Shohei Ohtani and the $12,000,000 bounty placed on that card!

In this episode, myself, John, and Hockeytown John discuss various topics like Pokémon Center drops, online buying strategies, and the evolving landscape of card vendors at events like the National. We also share insights on how to navigate the 2026 National Sports Collector's Convention while each giving two cards we hope to buy when we are there.

I was called annoying by an eBay seller! In this week's episode, I tell Eric the story of how I was told I was being annoying by an eBay seller. Plus, we discuss the recent hobby story about a vendor who mispriced a 151 Charizard card and now is asking for the card back! That is vending 101...KNOW YOUR PRICES! Also, sorry for the first 9 minutes of the episode, didn't know my mic wasn't in front of me.

Join John and I as we discuss the crazy month of July highlighting the two biggest card shows of the year! Both the National and Fanatics Fest will be taking place only a couple weeks apart. The big question to ask though is which show will you be going to? Also, John and I debate Lebron James vs Steph Curry, and whether or not team longevity plays a role in a player's collectibility.

In this episode, John, Luke, and I explore the complexities of modern sports card collecting and what it truly means to be a collector. We also address community reactions towards the Pokémon market and think there might be a hint of jealousy.