Nonsense on Ice

Doug is back with Max Spiegel of CCG (the parent company of CGC) to discuss the growth of CGC, the success they had at The National, a new record CGC sale, and his own path of collecting. Plus, the hockey community will set the new highest-selling non-Gretzky card this weeknd thanks to Macklin Celebrini.

0:00 - Intro with Max Spiegel, President of CCG (and CGC). 

1:35 - CGC is scaling without sacrificing quality.

11:35 - What is Max collecting now?

16:20 - A new record for a card sale in a CGC slab

22:30 - A new era of collecting

29:05 - Macklin Celebrini 1/1 Gold Outburst will be the highest-selling non-Wayne Gretzky hockey card ever. 

36:30 - Doug pre-grading cards before sending off some big cards to CGC

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Doug is back from The National with some new pickups, some fun stories, and more. Plus, we get into the Upper Deck 2026-27 Release Calendar, one of the most surprising contracts in the NHL, and ripping some Ultimate Collection. We wrap up with Doug and Mike Gio's interview with Jason Masherah, the President of Upper Deck, from The National.

0:00 - Intro and Upper Deck Release Calendar

8:20 - One of the most surprising contracts in the NHL

12:25 - Recapping The National

30:20 - The National reinvigorating The Hobby

33:30 - Ultimate Collection Rip

35:50 - Jason Masherah Interview from The National

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Doug is joined by Gordy Bonker to discuss all things vintage hockey and the power of Wayne Gretzky. How much has Gordy dealt in the high-end Gretzky market? Plus, looking at the vintage market as a whole.

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With The National less than a week away Doug dives in deep on his best tips for the show, looking ahead to what he's most excited about, and also some plans for the week!

0:00 - Intro and Looking ahead to The National

6:15 - Upper Deck Release Calendar

12:00 - The National Preview and Advice

27:00 - Brendan's question for The National.

34:00 - Ripping SP Authentic

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Doug opens the show discussing Macklin Celebrini's Upper Deck The Cup 1/1 Rookie Patch Auto winning the 2026 ESPY for Sports Card of the Year. Plus, we look at the NHL card market and Conor Bedard's market after his injury to see how the public is responding. Doug opens packs of 2025-26 SP Game Used CHL for the break of the week.

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Nick Ghanbarian from Bayside joins Doug to discuss being a hockey collector in California, what it is like collecting on the road while out on tour with Bayside, and more. Plus, a crazy story about hitting up estate sales for cards. That and much more on a special edition of Nonsense on Ice with the bassist from one of Doug's favorite bands and a major collector!

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Alex Ovechkin is back for Year 22 in the NHL with the Washington Capitals. Plus, a quick review of the 2026 NHL Draft and the Hobby 3 Stars of the Week.

Doug breaks down the offseason names to know in the NHL and which players could have a big 2026-27 that are a bargain now.

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On this week's episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug looks at the crazy trades happening around the NHL, rips a little Extended Series, and sits down with Andy Broome from CGC.

0:00 - Intro the show and intro Andy Broome, VP of CGC 

4:30 - Early SP Authentic Sales and a few big Future Watch autographs already sold

8:20 - Intro to Andy Broome, VP of CGC, and CGC’s action plan for growth and hiring more people

14:45 - CGC going global with offices in China, the Middle East, and Europe, and how this is a signal of strength in the hobby.

16:00 - How does someone become a card grader?

23:05 - How is CGC working on stopping alterations and counterfeits

30:30- Why transparency is important to CGC and how they are adding more educational resources for collectors. 

38:20 - Partnership with JSA and the ability to grade in-person autos seamlessly

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On this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug looks back at the career of Jonathan Toews. We also have a big sponsorship announcement! Plus, Amanda Whitaker-Smith from Upper Deck joins ahead of the NHL Draft!

0:00 - Intro - Setting up Upper Deck x NHL Draft!

2:30 - CGC Partnership Announcement

7:45 - Jonathan Toews announces his retirement, something to dive into deeper next week.

10:00 - Matthew Schaeffer Debut Game Jersey Auto only around $4100 with 7 hours to go.

22:00 - Value Vintage Pick - Rod Brind’Amour

27:30 - Amanda Whitaker-Smith from Upper Deck joins Doug

29:50 - Upper Deck’s role with the NHL Draft

37:15- Looking at these recent rookie classes and how Upper Deck has handled them. Plus, the start of the Debut Game Jersey program.

40:00 - How Amanda got into sports marketing and how it works on the collectibles side.

55:15- NHL Draft Preview

57:50 - Doug rips extended series

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On this episode of Nonsense on Ice, Doug discusses the latest around the Stanley Cup Finals and looks ahead to the Calder Cup Finals and the top prospects on each team.

0:00 - Intro & Card Ladder Index 

3:00 - Stanley Cup update and potential playoff award winners

12:00 - Upper Deck Release Calendar

18:00 - Hobby 3 Stars

25:00 - Calder Cup Prospect Preview 

31:50 - Doug is using CGC for his PC cards these days

37:30 - Favorite Vintage Hockey Set

47:00 - The extended series rip

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