With the NBA Conference Finals match-ups now set, the guys start this week off with a firsthand account of the highs and lows of watching the players you collect in the postseason ... especially in a Game 7 setting. Also, a look at where Luka Doncic goes from here - especially within the hobby - following a star-making series against Phoenix (12:15), a quick dive into April's "PSA: By The Numbers" data (19:00), and talking about two cards that just came through PSA which stoked the debate: How do you feel about grading 1/1s (23:35). Plus, PSA & Collectors Director of Customer Care Chris Carlin joins the show (33:20). After spending more than two decades on the manufacturer side of the business at Upper Deck, Chris not only talks some Stanley Cup Playoffs, but offers a peek into some exciting things to come on the Customer Care end in his new role. 

This week's episode includes some very exciting news updates from within our operation (10:05), including the full opening of our Economy service level to our PSA Collectors Club members and the new eBay Authentication program that PSA just launched with the marketplace platform involving the sales of slabbed cards. In terms of the cards themselves, the guys spin off of the iconic Flawless LeBron James Triple Logoman that was pulled last week and opine on what mythical cards of that level could generate anywhere close to the same buzz (1:40). Also, PSA/Collectors Director of Product Bassel Abuzayyad joins the show in the NBA Jam Studio (20:30), not only to talk about some major projects he and his team are working on within the operation, but also dive in deep on his unbelievable Ken Griffey Jr. collection - which is also featured in the May issue of PSA Magazine.

The 2022 NFL Draft is in the books, football collectors are making their plans on who to collect in the wake of its impact, and we've brought in an expert to help you make some of the most informed decisions. After talking about a pair of monster Goldin sales from over the past weekend and a bit of a dive into what they mean (3:00), hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer welcome in "The Film Room" football analyst and YouTuber Brett Kollman to talk all things NFL Draft. Which of the QBs taken are best set up for success both on the field and in the hobby (18:30)? Which of the wealth of star wide receivers drafted in the first two rounds could make the biggest impact right away (33:15)? And which teams have insulated and elevated their veteran QBs into a position for a big jump in 2022 and beyond (41:30)? Brett lends his expertise to dive into all of that and much more.

This week begins with a quick dive into the latest updates on the PSA backlog (1:00), as progress on it recently reached another key milestone, plus a deeper look into the upcoming debut of the new-look PSA Magazine (3:30) and some discussion of the guys' latest hobby pick-ups (13:10). From there, Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan debate whether some bold hobby statements made in response to the first few weeks of the MLB season are overreactions or proper reactions (20:30), plus the introduction of "The Dojo" (39:15) - Two cards with similar PSA populations and values enter, but only one can leave. Which will be chosen? First up is a modern day NBA GOAT candidate versus one of the game's most iconic personalities of the 1980s.

This week, Ryan Greene & Jack Archer welcome Card Ladder's Chris McGill to the show in his debut appearance, and the data drives the bus. Beginning with a look at who some of the biggest movers in the Basketball corner of the hobby have been to close the regular season (6:30), the guys also dive into the latest with the 3 Ls - LaMelo, Luka and LeBron (17:00) - plus discuss the latest market movements on this season's unquestioned Top-3 MVP candidates (20:20). Also, a closer look at ESPN's recent annual release of the Top 25 under 25 list and some intriguing correlations to standings in the hobby (23:40). Plus, what the Card Ladder data is showing at the start of the baseball season in terms of overall heat, plus some big early movers (48:20).

This week, the world's game takes center stage on The PSA Pod before it does the same later in 2022 with its premier, once-every-four-years event. Host Ryan Greene is joined this week by Matt Hendler from PSA's Product team and formerly of the company's Set Registry team. Matt is one of the true authorities at PSA on the sport and the booming soccer corner of the hobby, both modern AND vintage. In this episode, topics include how Matt got into collecting soccer cardboard (6:40), the "World Cup Spike" to come this year in the hobby (16:00), how the United States being in the field will help the hobby on home soil (19:30), the next wave of global superstar for collectors to keep an eye on (37:00) and a dive into the emerging, fascinating world of vintage soccer cards (43:30).

Where do you even START this week?? As one of the best stretches of the sports calendar begins, with Steve away this week, Ryan & Jack dive into it all, beginning with a look back at Logan Paul's major Pokémon x Wrestlemania splash from last weekend (2:00) and a peek at some exclusive PSA March 2022 data of note (8:05). That leads into an NBA postseason hobby primer (12:10), featuring some discussion around picking a Rookie of the Year from a deep class, guys who are in a great position for the biggest leap with collectors in the 2022 playoffs and Finals match-ups hobbyists would love to see. And, of course, PLENTY of baseball talk ahead of Opening Day (29:30), looking at the season to come as a whole and why 2022 may feature one of the best individual product releases ... ever?

With SO much to get into this week, the guys start off with looks at some major events causing buzz within the hobby, including the latest in a long line of NFL offseason blockbusters (1:30) and the massive haul of 1986 Fleer Michael Jordans pulled Sunday night by Drake with Ken Goldin (8:40). In this week's deeper dives, the topics include ID'ing big names in the sports world who maybe don't quite get the love they should with collectors (19:15), plus some ideas on what genres without a hobby presence at the moment would potentially move the industry forward if they came to cardboard (33:30). In this week's PSA 10 segment, Collectors' Chief Product Officer Ryan Hoge joins the show to break down the parent company's recent rebrand, and what could be in store along with it in the near future (51:10). And in this week's mailbag, some updates on FAQs surrounding Complete Through Dates and turnaround times (67:25).

This week, we introduce the first giveaway from The PSA Pod crew! Following the massive trade of Davante Adams to the Raiders, we're giving away a pair of PSA 9 RC slabs of arguably the best WR in football (1:00 - visit us on Twitter at @PSAcard to enter), plus dive into the trade's impact in the card market amidst a wild NFL offseason. This week's PSA News Updates include an important update regarding tracking tags customers have been submitting inside of their submission packages (6:30). Plus, we begin to bring some of the hobby's top debate topics from our offices to you, beginning with the eternal "Vintage vs. Ultra Modern" discussion (11:00).

With SO much to dive into this week on the show, Ryan Greene & Steve Sloan welcome PSA Magazine's new Managing Editor Jack Archer to the studio. The 2022 baseball season will happen in full - Who is poised to break out, and how will the game's new rule changes have an impact on the hobby (7:30)? The NFL offseason has already been absolutely crazy, and the guys discuss how the big QB moves already made have an effect on cardboard, plus a deeper look at Panini's new 2021 Contenders release (23:15). After a breakout year for the sport in the U.S., Formula 1 returns this weekend and is only continuing to grow, especially in the hobby. What changes with its card market in 2022 (40:20)? Plus, Jack gives a bit of insight into what changes are coming soon to PSA Magazine and, as always, our Mailbag segment to close things out.