VeeFriends x Topps Chrome—The Next Big Crossover in the Hobby?

The guys are back! This week, they flip the script—what’s the #1 thing helping the hobby grow?

In Hobby News, the 2012 Tom Brady Black Finite 1/1 has supposedly surfaced—but is it real or a scam? Plus, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick’s collection might be the greatest stack of cards ever.

Dale Jr. has a hilarious autograph secret, The Rock, Travis Scott & John Cena unite for a wild triple auto, and Gary Vee is making his biggest hobby move yet—VeeFriends x Topps Chrome. Will this be a hit or a flop?

As always, we’ll cover what’s new in the shop, some big hits, and a crazy stat.

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Did WhatNot just kill transparency for collectors? Plus, Opening Day…. in Japan?

The guys are back to recap Topps Hobby Rip Night and look ahead to Opening Day in Japan, where the Dodgers and Cubs will kick off the season…yes, in Japan.In Hobby News, we break down WhatNot’s latest controversial move—limiting access to past show videos. Is this a red flag for buyers? Plus, The Rock’s "Final Boss" Superfractor has officially sold, making it one of the top 3 wrestling card sales of all time! Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman proves he’s just like us, hunting for a Paul Skenes auto. Topps Now also gets a major upgrade with new parallels—what does this mean for the future of the product?

As always, we’ll highlight what’s new in the shop, show off some hits from the shop, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.

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The Rock’s 1/1 Superfractor, Marvel’s First Topps Now, and a Probstein Shake-UpThe guys are back, debating which is more irrelevant—the NFL All-Star Game or the NBA All-Star Game? And has Mac McClung actually saved the dunk contest? Plus, a trip down memory lane as they talk favorite video games—Halo trading cards exist now??

In Hobby News, 2025 Topps Series 1 has been out for a week—is it a must-buy or overhyped? A collector pulls a 1/1 Mike Trout, but the real story might be where the news broke. Plus, The Rock’s “Final Boss” Superfractor gets pulled, Marvel enters the Topps Now world, and Rick Probstein is launching his own auction platform—is this a game-changer or a bad move?

As always, we’ll highlight what’s new in the shop, share some hits from the shop, and end with a crazy stat.

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Topps first flagship release of 2025 sets the tone for the rest of the hobby season

2025 Topps Series 1 is finally here, kicking off the collecting season with a fresh batch of rookies, new inserts, and some wild chase cards! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know—biggest rookies, toughest pulls, and new twists like the Player Number Variations.

Plus, we catch up on the latest hobby news:🏀 Wemby’s insane first 100 games—just how good is he?🐐 The GOAT debate might finally be settled (again?)📱 A new app could be a game-changer for card show vendors

And, of course, we’ll talk about what’s new in the shop at Grand Slam, share some big pulls, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.

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Will the hobby let the disgusting comments from it’s biggest breaker go unpunished and forgotten?

This week on Talking Shop, the guys react to the Backyard Breaks controversy—will the hobby hold them accountable, or will the money keep flowing?

Plus, Mookie Betts reveals who’s getting Card #1 in Topps Series 1, Rhea Ripley pulls a Liv Morgan card while looking for her own, and The Rock’s 1/1 from WWE Topps Chrome is already gone.

Michael shares a crazy Michael Jordan card find—real or fake? And we wrap up with a feel-good moment as Dominic Canzone gets a surprise he’ll never forget.

As always, we check out what’s new in the shop, show off some hits, and hit you with a crazy stat.

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We also share what’s new in the shop, show off some hits, and wrap things up with a crazy stat.

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Can a card from today’s collecting world, become as revered and as special as a card pulled from 20 years ago?

In Episode #142 of the Talking Shop Podcast, we ask the big question: What card pulled today could become as legendary as a 1-of-1 LeBron James Logoman pulled on Christmas morning 20 years ago? The guys reflect on this iconic story and debate which modern cards have the potential to reach that status.

We also reveal the 2024 Card of the Year, discuss the devastating card shop fire in Massachusetts, and get a first look at the upcoming 2024-25 Panini Revolution release. Is Topps Tennis about to make a surprising impact on the hobby? And with the NFL Playoffs set, which players are collectors watching?

Plus, Josh recaps the Rock Hill Card Show, we talk about the final College Football Playoff game between Ohio State and Notre Dame, and wrap it all up with the usual hits from the shop and a crazy stat of the week.

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With Images Of The Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob Emerging, The Guys Open Up The Year Asking “WHAT IF?”

In Episode #141 of the Talking Shop Podcast, the guys kick off the new year by asking the ultimate “WHAT IF?” Inspired by the Jackson Holliday “Fun Face” Bat Knob 1/1, they imagine what other iconic baseball memorabilia could make its way into trading cards. Could Billy Ripken’s infamous bat ever show up?

We also dive into the Rookie Debut Patch Auto hunt, with 68 cards still unaccounted for—where could they be hiding? Plus, we debate which NFL sophomore QB is the best bet for long-term success and celebrate the return of Roman Reigns autographs in Topps WWE cards.

On top of that, we discuss Aaron Judge’s debut as the 2025 Topps Series One cover athlete and whether anyone would actually sell a 1/1 Triple Auto UFC card to Tom Brady himself.

There’s no better way to start the year—join us as we break down the latest in the hobby with insights, laughs, and all the collectibles chatter you love.

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Pop culture cards continue to sell for crazy prices — are they catching up to sports cards in collectability and long-term value??

In this week’s episode, the guys recap their weekends, with Josh breaking down the South Carolina Card Show. In Hobby News, we dive into PSA’s new custom-fit slabs for die-cut cards, the debut of Topps Graphite featuring Carlos Alcaraz, and a Walmart card heist gone wrong.

The big debate? Entertainment vs. Sports Cards: Hulk Hogan’s record-breaking $132K wrestling card and a Marvel card selling for Jordan-level prices—are pop culture cards finally gaining ground? Plus, we break down Tom Brady’s Top 12 cards, discuss Beckett’s latest survival story with the Ohtani-Ruth 1/1, and more.

Stick around for what’s new in the shop, hits of the week, and a crazy stat to wrap things up.

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