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August 16, 2025 S3 Episode 70: Ricky's Collection is Running Wild on YOU(SA)!!
Ricky updates Chad and the listeners on his next collecting adventure, the team is joined by Alex Jones to discuss the Classic Card Show, and say his name and he'll appear.
Classic Card Show:
http://theclassiccardshow.com
Saturday August 16th,
Embassy Suites by Hilton, South Jordan Salt Lake City
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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August 13, 2025 National Treasures, Topps Finest, & SP Authentic - Card Talk with Mrs. Doc
The team covers 2024-25 National Treasures & Topps Finest Basketball, 2024-25 SP Authentic Hockey, & 2025 Topps Finest and Prizm Baseball.
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SPORTS CARDS RELEASES
BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHECKLIST INSIDER
TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH
2025 TOPPS FINEST MLB
This set continues the chromium MLB series known for vivid designs. Star pitcher Paul Skenes graces the box
cover for his first solo appearance on a Topps product. This set features busy chromium stylings with various
Refractors, plus new chase inserts and lots of autographs.
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD AND STICKER ?
SET SIZE: 300
10 CARD PER PACK | 6 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 2 Chrome Autographs
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $450
VERDICT: TRIPLE PLAY (3/5)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13TH
2025 PANINI PRIZM BASEBALL
This set takes another swing at the game's all-time greats, top prospects and more. Just like the 2024 edition,
Hobby boxes average three autographs. Although collectors won't find any MLB licensing, there should be
plenty of talent in the retired players and notable prospects. Teased signers include Iván Rodríguez, Miguel
Cabrera, Rintaro Sasaki and Travis Bazzana.
AUTOGRAPHS: STICKER
SET SIZE: 300
12 CARD PER PACK | 12 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 3 Autographs, and 12 Inserts
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $175
VERDICT: JUUUUST A BIT OUTSIDE (2/5)
2024 – 2025 UPPER DECK SP AUTHENTIC HOCKEY
A long-running favorite for NHL collectors this set checklist caters to the latest rookie class alongside current
stars and retired greats. As has been the case for years, 2024-25 SP Authentic Hockey continues its Upper Deck
Bounty program that rewards collectors for completing the entire Spectrum FX insert. If you are among the
first 50 to finish the set, the award is a Spectrum FX Bounty Award set (9 cards), Gold Spectrum FX set (100
cards) and a surprise bonus. Those falling outside of the first 50 will receive just the nine-card Spectrum FX
Bounty Award set.
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD
SET SIZE: 100
9 CARD PER PACK | 10 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 1 future watch Autograph, 1 Additional Autograph, 1 Spectrum FX Bounty Insert, 1 numbered Insert of
Rare Tech Insert, and 10 Limited Red Parallels
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $160
VERDICT: FLYING V (5/5)
THURSDAY AUGUST 14TH
2024 – 2025 TOPPS FINEST BASKETBALL
Offering a second straight collecting season for the rebooted brand, this set highlights past and present NBA
stars with the typical Finest style. This is expected to be the final Finest release without NBA logos. The Topps
presales took place on July 22, 2025, with a price of $119.99 per Hobby box. Last year, Hobby boxes sold for
$229.99.
AUTOGRAPHS: STICKER
SET SIZE: 300
10 CARD PER PACK | 6 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 2 Autographs, 6 Uncommon Base, 2 Rare Base, 12 Base Parallels, and 10 inserts
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: BREAKER DELIGHT BOXES
Hobby Cost: $130
VERDICT: BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE (3/5)
FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH
2024 – 2025 PANINI NATIONAL TREASURES NBA
This set remains one of the biggest releases of the year for NBA collectors. Hobby boxes are slightly smaller
than last year, dropping from 10 cards to 9 cards per box.
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD
SET SIZE: 100
9 CARD PER PACK | 1 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 4 Autographs, 4 Relics, 1 Base/Parallel
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: FOTL
Hobby Cost: $3200 ?
VERDICT: BETTER GET MY DONUTS (2/5)

24 min
August 09, 2025 S3 Episode 69: Our National Experience Was AWESOME!!
Chad and Ricky are back from The National and discuss their sports card purchases, good times with friends, and a stolen Lyft by Chauncey Billups.
📢 Huge shoutout to all our buds for spending time with us in Chicago!: Kyle, Carter, Dan, Mitch, Alter Ego Mitchell, Luke, Justin, Justin, Daren, Mark, Julius, Kenny; plus new friends Josh from Portland and Mike from Detroit!

Want a custom coaster of your own? Reach out to Justin on IG @ late90sbball and 11_11_crafts

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1 hr 16 min
August 08, 2025 Card Talk: More New Releases - Baseball, Baseball, Baseball (and Hockey)!!
The team jumps on live to give the latest sports card hobby new product releases, going HEAVY on baseball!
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WEDNESDAY JULY 30TH
2025-2026 UPPER DECK MVP HOCKEY
Offering new inserts alongside seasoned favorites, 2025-26 Upper Deck MVP Hockey gives NHL fans their firstlook at the new season. The budget-friendly product marks the official start o f the 2025-26 collecting year. On average, each Hobby box contains five parallels, 14 inserts and one rare short print. There are no traditional box hits like autographs or relics to count on. For rookie fans who can't wait to start their collection, 2025-26 Upper Deck MVP Hockey supplies rare cards that can be redeemed for TBA rookies. The main Rookie Redemptions series, falling 1:400 Hobby/ePack packs or 1:2,000 Retail/Blaster packs, is broken down by
division.
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD
SET SIZE: 250
8 CARD PER PACK | 20 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 1 Rare Short Printed Card, 10 Base SP/Rookies Cards, 5 Based Silver Script Parallels, 4 Inserts, 10
Additional Inserts
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $60
VERDICT: FLYING V (5/5)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6TH
2025 TOPPS ARCHIVES SIGNATURE SERIES ACTIVE BASEBALL
This set introduces another year of Active Player Edition boxes, which guarantee one encased buyback autograph, numbered to 99 copies or fewer. Featuring current MLB players, the cards are from prior Topps
sets and are hard-signed.
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD
SET SIZE: N/A
1 CARD PER PACK | 1 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 1 buyback Autograph
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $90
VERDICT: BASES LOADED (4/5)
2025 TOPPS BASEBALL COMPLETE FACTORY SET
Great as gifts or to commemorate the season, 2025 Topps Baseball Complete Factory Set makes short work of collecting the flagship MLB base set from Series 1 and Series 2 (discussed on our June 13th show). What
distinguishes this set is the extra content, which contains an exclusive pack of limited foil board parallels as well as five random serial-numbered parallels from the main set.
AUTOGRAPHS: N/A
SET SIZE: 700+ EXCLUSIVE CARDS
UNCLEAR ON THE BREAKDOWN BUT 708 CARDS
Each Box has; 5 Foil Parallels, Full Base Set (700 Cards), 3 Base SP Rookies
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: RETAIL (SAME PRICE)
Hobby Cost: $60
VERDICT: IT MIGHT BE, IT COULD BE, IT IS A HOME RUN (5/5)
FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH
2025 PANINI BOYS OF SUMMER BASEBALL
Year two of the standalone brand, this set remains focused on the game's former stars and top prospects, showcased in a distinct style. Also mirroring last year, the cards don't showcase any MLB licensing, airbrushing
official team and league logos from the images. A first for the product, the Jumbo Material Signatures cards are hard-signed. Conflicting information on release date, CI says 8/20
AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD AND STICKER
SET SIZE: N/A
8 CARD PER PACK | 1 PACKS PER BOX
Each Box has; 3 autographs, 1 relic
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: NONE
Hobby Cost: $300
VERDICT: JUUUUUST A BIT OUTSIDE (2/5)
25 min
August 06, 2025 Does 2024 National Treasures Football Bring The Hype?
🔴 Card Talk with Mrs. Doc discusses 2024 National Treasures Football.
🏈 The prestigious NFL card brand is back for more in 2024. The 2024 Panini National Treasures Football checklist centers on the latest NFL rookie class, along with a selection of current and former stars. Some of the expected signers include Amon-Ra St. Brown, Drake London, Keon Coleman, J.J. McCarthy, Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert. AUTOGRAPHS: ON-CARD SET SIZE: ??? 8 CARD PER PACK | 1 PACK PER BOX ??? Each Box has; 8 Autographs or Memorabilia, 1 Base or Insert, and 1 Parallel (Panini Math)

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17 min
August 01, 2025 S3 Episode 68: Day 2 From NSCC - Ricky Just Can't Do it
Ricky cannot find a card to buy to save his life; the guys bump into Nat Turner, Chad goes fisticuffs, and trade night from the lobby
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July 31, 2025 S3 Episode 67: LIVE From the National - Day 1
The guys recap Wednesday opener of NSCC 2025 including bumping into Michael Rubin, Ken Goldin, listener Josh from Portland - and Chad makes his first purchase.
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July 26, 2025 S3 Episode 66: Goldin Hollywood Prop & Memorabilia Auction with Director Joe Moe
Goldin Auctions debuts their Hollywood Prop & Memorabilia auction, ending August 6th, and the guys are lucky to be joined by consignment director Joe Moe to discuss MASSIVE Hollywood Iconic Props!

✍🏻Please take a moment to message Goldin/Ken Goldin in IG to thank them for having Joe Moe on the show, it really would mean a lot to us. Joe was fantastic working through technical difficulties, a short turn around time, and was a fantastic guest - we would love to have him back.

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1 hr 8 min
July 23, 2025 Noir, Chrome, & Credentials - Oh My! - New Releases 7.23.25
Chad forgot to record the quality audio (I'm sorry!), it will be better next week.
New hobby releases including 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball, Upper Deck Credentials Hockey, Goodwin Champions, and Donruss Elite football!
CHAPTERS:
01:05 - 2024-25 Upper Deck Credentials Hockey
05:21 - 2025 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions
10:00 - 2025 Topps Chrome Baseball
14:00 - 2024-25 Panini Noir Basketball
18:50 - 2025 Donruss Elite Football
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July 19, 2025 S3 Episode 65: Every Player, Every Game, Every Brunch, & Every Mute
Julius (@one.patch.man) joins to tell the guys about his NSCC PC quest of Flawless's Every Player, Every Game, Ricky's talking about brunch conjures an old muted mic, and Chad can't figure it out while hunting for a new job.
👀 Check out the NSCC PC hunt list on our website, pttfpodcast.com! Julius (aka one.patch.man) created a FLICKR, check it out here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/202857227@N04/albums/with/72177720326440328

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