Welcome to Episode #161 of the Talking Shop Podcast — your weekly dive into the stories, surprises, and shifts shaping the sports card world.This week, we’re taking a closer look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Series 2, which is getting a full-on rework. From First Pitch cards to Signature Tunes inserts, Topps seems ready to give Series 2 its own spotlight.Also on the docket:Topps scaling back rookie cards in 2025 — why they’re doing it, and how it changes the gameA $97,000 Bo Nix 1/1 sale — smart buy or hobby heat check?Wemby’s Flawless Logoman pulled — we reactLinkin Park trading cards?!And the unforgettable 1/1 Sister Sobiek Allen & Ginter pullPlus, we round it out with recent shop hits, a look into the vault, and a Crazy Stat of the Week that puts stadium pricing in perspective.👇 Got thoughts on Topps’ rookie card changes or Series 2’s new direction? Drop them in the comments!📍 Visit Us at Grand Slam Cards – Rock Hill, SC 📍 952 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 🕒 Mon–Fri: 11–7 | Sat: 11–5🎧 Subscribe, comment, and share — and remember: every card has a story.#TalkingShopPodcast #ToppsSeries2 #RookieCards #SportsCards #Wemby #LinkinParkCards #CardCollecting