Jacob starts telling this weird story about Amazon recommending tripod sprinkler setups, and somehow it turns into both of them doubling down on Pokémon investing like it’s their retirement plan. They jump from card-show stories and grading hustle to Funko Pop heartbreak, $6k Charizards, and a vending machine that somehow sells Elite Trainer Boxes?! If you want to hear two grown men justify turning their savings into sealed product, this episode goes crazy!

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00:00–01:20 Amazon tripod chaos derails the cold open. 

01:21–03:10 Bilingual dropdown madness and strange recommendations. 

03:11–06:20 Catching up on the week and diving back into Pokémon collecting. 

06:21–09:50 Splitting savings into “Pokémon equity” and investment talk. 

09:51–13:30 How Jacob evaluates singles, comps, and grading potential. 

13:31–17:40 Card show stories, kids getting free cards, and creator fakery. 

17:41–22:10 Charizard lore, Ash nostalgia, and 151 binder progression. 

22:11–27:40 Flipping cards, vendor psychology, and Discord selling. 

27:41–32:40 Collecting as content, building confidence, and teaching the hobby. 

32:41–37:20 Funko Pop collapse and Matthew’s collector trauma. 

37:21–45:10 Pokémon market history, set value jumps, and Bitcoin regret energy. 

45:11–End New chase cards, $6k Charizards, box condition talk, and holiday sign-off.

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