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In this episode, Jesse kicks things off by revealing a new personal collection (PC) character he picked up over the weekend, and reflects on the rising popularity of non-sport cards, including a surprising new social media follower who made his day.
Next, Jesse covers some policy changes at GameStop aimed at getting more product into collectors' hands and weighs in on a possible Simpsons trading card set, fueled by sketch card artist teasers and hobby speculation.
Also in the mix:
-News of the highest-selling Elsa card to date
-Excitement surrounding the newly announced 2025 Topps Chrome Marvel release and what Jesse is most looking forward to in the set
Then, artist Eric Medina joins the show for a fascinating look behind the curtain of the sketch card world. Known for his work on Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids, Scooby-Doo, and more, Eric shares:
-How companies like Topps, Upper Deck, and Dynamite Comics guide (or don’t guide) the creative process
-The time, technique, and effort that go into creating sketch cards
-What new artists should know about entering the hobby
-And how much artists typically get paid for their work
It’s a fun, informative episode packed with hobby insight—from collectors to creators.
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2424 ratings
In this episode, Jesse kicks things off by revealing a new personal collection (PC) character he picked up over the weekend, and reflects on the rising popularity of non-sport cards, including a surprising new social media follower who made his day.
Next, Jesse covers some policy changes at GameStop aimed at getting more product into collectors' hands and weighs in on a possible Simpsons trading card set, fueled by sketch card artist teasers and hobby speculation.
Also in the mix:
-News of the highest-selling Elsa card to date
-Excitement surrounding the newly announced 2025 Topps Chrome Marvel release and what Jesse is most looking forward to in the set
Then, artist Eric Medina joins the show for a fascinating look behind the curtain of the sketch card world. Known for his work on Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids, Scooby-Doo, and more, Eric shares:
-How companies like Topps, Upper Deck, and Dynamite Comics guide (or don’t guide) the creative process
-The time, technique, and effort that go into creating sketch cards
-What new artists should know about entering the hobby
-And how much artists typically get paid for their work
It’s a fun, informative episode packed with hobby insight—from collectors to creators.

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