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In this episode of Card Ladder Confidential, Brett sits down with Chris and Josh from Card Ladder to unpack a year of major shifts in collecting and the market. The trio kick things off with a Mount Rushmore of Panini athletes before diving deep into the emotional and analytical sides of collecting. Chris shares how his approach to collecting Michael Jordan one-of-ones has completely changed his perspective, while Josh talks about why he’s gone all-in on one-of-one football cards. They also break down new data on high-end auctions, explore what the same names at the top really mean for the hobby, and discuss what comes next as Fanatics and Topps take over basketball and football licensing.

This one’s loaded with perspective, data, and honest reflection from three people who care deeply about where the hobby is headed.

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The hobby is louder than ever. Record sales, endless opinions, and constant new content make it hard to know what really matters.

In this flagship episode, Brett explores how collectors can separate the signal from the noise and make sense of the hobby in real time. He revisits ideas from Collecting for Keeps through the lens of today’s booming market, sharing frameworks for identifying what’s meaningful and filtering out the hype.

You’ll hear Brett break down:

• How to identify true signals in the market
• Why hype will always exist, and how to stay grounded
• The role of experience, instinct, data, and community in collecting
• His personal three-question filter: connection, curiosity, and sacrifice

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the volume of information in the hobby, this one’s for yo

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Josh Johnson has been a fixture in the hobby for years—from his early Cardboard Chronicles interviews to co-founding one of the most trusted tech tools in collecting, Card Ladder.

In this episode of Passion to Profession presented by eBay, Josh shares how a collector’s curiosity turned into a full-time career. He talks about rediscovering cards through Pokémon, building software that serves every type of collector, and why letting collectors lead is at the heart of Card Ladder’s DNA.

Josh also opens up about the early days of building alongside Chris and Kristina, what makes their team different, and how he balances being both a collector and builder in the same space.

This is a story about patience, purpose, and finding meaning in the work you love.

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In this special bonus episode, Brett and Katelyn close out Season 2 by getting personal about their own collecting psychology. From Napheesa Collier’s leadership moment to lessons from another emotional WNBA Finals, the two reflect on fandom, team heartbreak, and the cards that keep them connected.

Katelyn shares a framework she built to map her PC—breaking down why she collects certain players, how she organizes her cards, and what gaps she’s trying to fill. Brett brings perspective on how collectors can use structure and self-awareness to build collections that truly mean something.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever stopped to ask, Why do I collect the players and cards I do?

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Pack Nicholson and Brett  are back breaking down another week in football and collecting.

They start with a conversation on staying up late for games, reality TV in the early 2000s, and what makes sports the ultimate drama.

Then they get into the big topic of the week — 2025 Impeccable Football — why it’s an underappreciated product, what makes it unique, and how it’s quietly built a ten-year legacy.

They also answer collector questions on how long to go between card purchases, when to sell rare pieces, the nostalgia of old NFL gear, and why college cards might finally get their hobby moment.

From vintage legends like Concrete Charlie to the final run of Panini Prizm, this episode covers collecting psychology, market trends, and why timing is everything in the hobby.

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Brett pays tribute to the brand that defined the modern era of collecting: Prizm.

Before the all of the licenses change hands, he reflects on the rise of Prizm from an underdog in 2012 to the flagship product that shaped collector behavior, inspired projects, and connected us across sports.

From the first time he chased a Colts Gold Prizm to the moments of reflection on what these cards represent, Brett explores why Prizm grabbed both the heads and hearts of collectors — and why its legacy will outlive the logo on the box.

If you’ve ever ripped a pack, chased a color match, or built a gold run, this one’s for you.

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Every collector knows the rush of the chase. That pounding heartbeat. The late-night scrolling. The gut pull that logic can’t explain.

In this flagship episode, Brett explores The Art of Chasing—a look into the psychology of desire and motivation in collecting. He breaks down why some cards hit harder than others, the difference between surface and core motivation, and how to channel the thrill of the chase with intention.

If you’ve ever lost sleep over a card or felt the sting of a missed auction, this one will hit home.

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Tory from dcsports87 returns to The Staging Area for a wide-ranging conversation on everything happening right now in the hobby.

We kick off with baseball talk and dive deep into Shohei Ohtani’s market—how it reached this level, what still drives it, and which of his cards Tory finds most compelling as a collector.

Then we unpack the live-selling wave. Tory shares lessons from DC’s first eBay Live event, what worked, what didn’t, and how he thinks live selling fits into the broader ecosystem.

We close with a look at eBay’s authentication delays, the Disney Chrome craze, and what dcsports87's app launch means for collectors. If you’re serious about understanding where the market is heading and how high-volume sellers think, this is one you’ll want to hear.

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In this episode of Passion to Profession sponsored by eBay, I sit down with my friend Josh from PC Sports Cards to talk about scaling a business during one of the hottest stretches the hobby has seen.

We cover:

• Why the entry-level market is the base that supports the entire hobby
• How grading low-end cards can snowball into bigger opportunities
• What it takes to hire, scale, and build trust with customers in a fast-moving market
• The opportunities most sellers are overlooking right now

Josh has built one of the most trusted operations in the space. This conversation will give you insight into how to think about growth, customer relationships, and long-term opportunity in the hobby.

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Pack and Brett are back with another episode of The Football Card Podcast.

This week, they cover a lot of ground:

• The debut of Flawless Football 2024 and where it stacks up in Panini’s high-end history
• The ongoing debate around buying and selling—why it’s a natural part of collecting and why collectors need to stop worrying about what others do with their cards
• Building trust when buying, selling, and trading on Instagram
• NFL rookie check-ins, hobby questions from listeners, and key sales shaping the football card market

Whether you’re chasing gold prizms, figuring out how to handle a deal on Instagram, or sweating out your team’s QB situation, this episode is for you.

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