The Talking Shop Podcast

The guys have a plethora of topics to talk about, including hobby chaos, big grading news, and gold-plated cards everywhere.

After three weeks away, the guys break down a Pokémon robbery gone wrong, Upper Deck’s Wizarding World play, Shohei Ohtani’s latest monster sale, and John Cena showing up again. Plus: Bowman Draft’s quiet release, Marvel and Pixar heaters, premium Topps fatigue, a Brady grading debate, and massive updates involving Beckett, SGC, and PSA.Topics Covered:Pokémon robbery arrestUpper Deck Wizarding World cardsShohei Ohtani $186K saleJohn Cena 1/1 relic cardBowman Draft 2025 releaseTopps Chrome TennisMarvel & Pixar gold cardsBeckett, SGC & PSA updatesBecause every card has a story#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting

Did PSA really bump 9s to 10s after buying them back? And is Ohtani breaking the hobby again?

PSA is in the hot seat after collectors uncover a pattern of PSA 9s turning into PSA 10s only after PSA buys the slabs back. We break down the evidence, Nat Turner’s response, and what this means for grading trust. Plus — a $315K One Piece card, Pete Alonso to the Orioles, minis in Chrome, Ohtani’s record-breaking logoman, an F1 grail, Burrow’s Pokémon revelation, and TAG x COMC.

In this episode:

• PSA grading controversy
  

• One Piece $315K trophy card
  

• Pete Alonso’s first Orioles card
  

• Allen & Ginter x Breaking Bad
  

• Shohei Ohtani Gold Logoman 1/1
  

• Max Verstappen F1 relic
  

• Leaf Holiday set
  

• Joe Burrow’s favorite Pokémon
  

• TAG x COMC partnership
  

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Because every card has a story.

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The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story. Episode 182 brings heat from every angle: Darth Vader claiming a $95M jackpot, a CGC 9.0 Superman #1 found in an attic, a PSA 10 Gengar traded for $30K at GameStop, Chrome NBA’s wild Dutch Auction sellout, Emma Roberts creating a bounty card, Messi Kaboom fireworks, SGC’s worrying trend, and a Mahomes Gold Vinyl finally pulled after eight years. Plus Marvel’s insane autograph checklist and Topps’ new superhero insert.

Topics: • Darth Vader jackpot claim • $9.12M Superman #1 attic discovery • PSA 10 Gengar $30K GameStop trade-in • Brady card inconsistencies • Emma Roberts A&G bounty • Chrome NBA Dutch Auction • Messi Kaboom surge • SGC decline concerns • Mahomes Gold Vinyl pull • Snype shutdown • Cena BAPE 1/1 • Marvel Chrome mega checklist • Alter Egos inserts

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A huge week in the hobby: eBay drops its new in-app Price Guide, Prizm Football releases its final licensed NFL set ever, and non-sport continues to explode with Pixar, Marvel, and Elsa autos outpacing top prospects. Plus: a viral baseball debate, a wedding-day grail card, and a collector who had Barry Sanders sign a 1997 PMG Red.The Talking Shop Podcast — because every card has a story.

Topics:

• Caleb Boushley’s 1/1 wedding gift
  

• Could you get a hit in 100 MLB ABs?
  

• Fake Deion Sanders cards at ComplexCon
  

• Cam Schlittler $29.4K Superfractor sale
  

• Jokic Joker Prizm hits $20K
  

• GameStop Trade Anything Day
  

• Pixar & Marvel first looks
  

• Elsa Sapphire vs. Cooper Flagg debate
  

• Barry Sanders signs PMG Red
  

• Final licensed Prizm Football
  

• eBay Price Guide launches
  

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Is Snype the next Whatnot? And can Wild Card actually take down Panini?

Snype is officially live — and Wild Card just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Panini. The guys break down what both moves mean for the hobby. Plus, Cody Rhodes’ toy obsession, PSA ends Funko POP grading, a record-breaking $268K Luke Skywalker sale, and the missing Yamamoto grail card.

In this episode:

• Snype platform launches live

• Wild Card sues Panini

• $268K Star Wars Luke Skywalker sale

• PSA ends Funko POP! grading

• Cody Rhodes’ toy collection goes viral

• Yamamoto Rookie Debut Patch Auto + 1/1 triple auto

• Josh’s Crazy Stat of the Week

Story Links:

• Snype: https://snype.com/

• Star Wars Record Sale: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQSJBEnkeak/

• Yamamoto 1/1 Triple Auto: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1271898848312783

• PSA Discontinues Funko POP Grading: https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15396/psa-discontinues-funko-pop-grading-heres-what-to-know

• Cody Rhodes Toy Collection: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQnAOUICNtI/

Because every card has a story.
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Chrome NBA is officially back — and MJ’s coating debate is suddenly relevant again.Topps Chrome NBA returns after 16 years and the hobby is buzzing. Plus, a new MJ Finest sale has reignited the great coating debate. We break down Murakami’s posting, a 1,000-pack Topps giveaway, Debut Patch previews, Trout’s dip, and Skenes’ surge — plus the wildest Opening Rip we’ve had in months.Because every card has a story.Topics:Final U.S. penny trading cardCody Rhodes chase promoYamamoto’s dramatic photo cardMJ coating debateMurakami postedTopps 1,000 pack giveawayDebut Patch previewChrme NBA returnsBuy-low Trout?Skenes’ market spikeStory Links (all URLs): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1282458560590145&id=100064780388234 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1514910322873158 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQkS7U0kjgT/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ9fdIFgNZK/ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1395293088622105&id=100044242815620 https://www.si.com/collectibles/topps-is-giving-away-1-000-packs-of-cards-to-one-lucky-collector https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7udFOEh91/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ65_TDjllG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmTs6KErPv/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAs5HCkm_E/#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5174751315361792

 Shohei keeps the spotlight — and Topps 2025 Basketball lands in shops.The World Series is set and the hobby’s heating up. This week we break down the FBI’s NBA player arrests, new WNBA Downtowns, Randy Johnson’s autograph rule, Shohei Ohtani’s postseason and shoe-in-a-card, plus Topps’ golden return to NBA cards.

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• WNBA Downtowns: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1769ibBft2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
  

• Randy Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1134957474943925
  

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• Topps Basketball Gold: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCeRYpjrlG/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-2025-26-basketball-rookies/ https://ripped.topps.com/topps-basketball-2025-26-collectors-guide/
  

Because every card has a story.

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LeBron opens Topps NBA packs — can Panini’s Manga inserts keep up?

Episode 176 dives into the first licensed NBA showdown in 15 years — Topps vs Panini. LeBron opens Topps packs for the first time in over a decade, while Panini’s Prizm Black Manga inserts set social media on fire. We break down what this means for collectors, plus the latest in hobby news from debut patches to Ohtani’s diamond-studded auto.

Story Links: LeBron Topps Pack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4LBYjjtMd/ Panini Black Manga: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPZF9IGjVoG/ Home Court Inserts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4mEzXCVjc/ NBA Debut Patches: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1Rr1Gjul1/ $20.9M Collector Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO8qP4fCYTM/ Labubu Cards: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aw2qzT8Q9/ Ohtani Diamond Icons: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPyneNzEY3y/ Customer Hits: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP0C90TjXjG/

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Wemby’s first Spurs auto, a $1M bounty chase, and Disney’s Mint debut.

A wild week in the hobby — from Giannis’ $1,000,000 bounty for the LeBron-Curry-KD Triple Auto, to Black Label sales and Russell Wilson’s crash, to Topps’ new “Three Kings” program and Disney’s first Mint Collection. We finish strong with the comeback we’ve all been waiting for: Topps Basketball is officially back.

In this episode:

• Dylan Harper’s “naive eye” viral clip
  

• Karl-Anthony Towns’ hobby YouTube series
  

• The greatest Star Wars card ever
  

• $1M LeBron-Curry-KD bounty
  

• BGS Black Label boom
  

• Russell Wilson’s market crash
  

• Topps “Three Kings” program
  

• Disney Mint Collection 2025
  

• Topps Basketball returns — Wemby auto, All Kings, Tatum 1/1
  

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Because every card has a story.

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Are Golden Mirror autos the ultimate Topps Update chase? The Griffey’s GPK Auto - Is the Kid’s GPK the Best of the GPKs?Episode 174 is loaded with October heat: Topps debuts Golden Mirror autos in Update Series, Ian Happ literally throws cash to Cubs fans, Trout drops viral pre-game wisdom, Griffey pops up in Garbage Pail Kids, Snorlax gets the spotlight, PSA raises grading fees, and Cal Raleigh sets a new hobby high.In this episode:Mike Trout’s viral pre-game adviceIan Happ’s $200 Wrigley tossGolden Mirror autograph debut in Topps UpdateKen Griffey Jr Garbage Pail Kids autoSnorlax’s most iconic Pokémon cardsCollector completes 10-year set chasePSA raises grading pricesCal Raleigh record card saleStory Links:Trout’s advice: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPCHbZkjrgY/Ian Happ $200 toss: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPNKPsNDWrT/Golden Mirror autos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMVyuajgmP/Griffey Garbage Pail Kids auto: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPB31dvjbwK/Snorlax spotlight: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPjo-LEq8n/10-year set chase: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJtskBDc50/PSA price hike: https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/sports-cards/psa-to-increase-grading-prices-turnaround-timesCal Raleigh record sale: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Yof6e3Qvz/Because every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #SportsCards #CardCollecting