Happy Episode 20! We are celebrating our milestone show with a packed discussion covering everything from navigating the junk wax baseball market to cracking the code on your live-streaming sales.

Matt details his new obsession with 1991 Score Baseball Series 2, breaking down the value of Ken Griffey Jr. inserts and the iconic Bo Jackson "Bo Breaker" card. He also shares the details of a highly questionable Facebook Marketplace card meetup at a Chick-fil-A that nearly went completely off the rails.

We dive deep into Whatnot seller strategies, discussing how the platform's algorithm handles "Boost" promotions, the impact of taking time off from streaming, and a rumored algorithm secret regarding your listed quantity-sold percentage. Plus, a massive shoutout to the community for driving stream engagement through generous giveaways.

Finally, in the "Wickedest Pull of the Week," Mike brings a famously creepy 1999 Skybox Metal Vince Carter to the table, while Matt reveals his ultimate collecting grail: a 1-of-1 Topps Chrome Drew Bledsoe Super Fractor Auto.

In This Episode:

• (03:14) Why 1991 Score Baseball Series 2 is a massive sleeper set.

• (05:34) Surviving a very weird Facebook Marketplace transaction.

• (11:05) Building stream momentum and shoutouts for Kobe Bryant giveaways.

• (17:47) Testing the Whatnot "Boost" feature to spike viewer counts.

• (22:11) Does your listed inventory quantity ruin your standing in the Whatnot algorithm?

• (29:56) Matt’s grail acquisition: 1/1 Topps Chrome Drew Bledsoe Auto Super Fractor.

• (37:23) Mike’s creepy 1999 Skybox Metal Vince Carter Scrapbook pull.

Are we witnessing the rise of the next GOAT in the NBA? This week, the brothers debate Victor Wembanyama's potential to dethrone Jordan while diving deep into their latest collecting obsessions. Matt discusses his pivot to $0.50 junk wax packs to chase iconic Ken Griffey Jr. inserts, and Mike shares an epic father-son moment catching a foul ball from the front row at Fenway Park. Plus, the boys discuss the challenges of running niche streams on Whatnot and the strange allure of ripping early '90s non-sports wax (yes, including New Kids on the Block).

In This Episode:

• Front Row at Fenway : Mike details an unforgettable father-son night at the Red Sox game, complete with surprise front-row upgrades and catching a foul ball.

• The Next NBA GOAT? : The brothers debate if Victor Wembanyama has what it takes to eventually surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time.

• The Ken Griffey Jr. Chase : Matt shifts his focus to early 90s junk wax baseball, specifically hunting for iconic Ken Griffey Jr. inserts in 1991 Score packs.

• Niche “Noosh” Streams & Whatnot Strategy : Matt breaks down why his Lakers vs. Celtics themed stream bombed on Whatnot and the challenges of running hyper-specific sales.

• Non-Sports Retro Wax: The guys discuss the appeal of ripping bizarre retro packs, from G.I. Joe and Golden Girls to the ultimate chase: an early 90s Jordan Knight New Kids on the Block card.

• Wickedest Pull of the Week : Mike shows off a Top's Fantastic 15 Kobe Bryant insert and an MJ hologram pulled on his birthday, while Matt reveals a Stadium Club Ken Griffey Jr. Members Choice pull.

The boys are back to talk about the undeniable thrill of the junk wax era! Matt dives back into his 80s and 90s baseball collection, pulling out legends like Bo Jackson, Ken Griffey Jr., and an iconic 1986 Topps Ozzie Smith, pitching a brand-new Whatnot stream idea. Meanwhile, Mike unpacks his childhood trauma of spending his entire $50 birthday budget on an Upper Deck box only to get zero double-sided holograms.

We also debate the merits of holding onto high-end slabs versus keeping an evolving collection , and celebrate the unmatched, Christmas-like joy of getting new cards in the mail. Plus, things get heated during our off-topic TV review, and we officially resurrect the "Pull of the Week" segment (complete with some highly questionable producer sound effects).

In This Episode:

• Junk Wax Nostalgia: Matt rediscovers the joy of the junk wax baseball hunt, highlighting a pristine Kenny Lofton card and praising the timeless design of the classic "Rated Rookie" logo.
• To Hold or To Sell: Mike contemplates holding onto graded Kobe and Jordan slabs instead of instantly flipping them , while Matt suggests grading raw vintage cards as a smart way to tiptoe into long-term holding.
• Off-Topic Rants: Mike goes totally nuclear on Apple TV's Shrinking, calling out the unrealistic character relationships , while Matt claims it might actually be Harrison Ford's best acting role. We also get an intense pitch for Timothée Chalamet's new ping-pong movie, Marty Supreme.
• Pull of the Week: The segment returns! Matt shows off a 1991 Chipper Jones top prospect card , Mike brings a 1999 Bowman's Best Kobe Bryant gold foil , and we give a massive retirement shoutout to Officer Phelps.

The Ultimate $10 Flea Market Score & Navigating PSA Grading

In this episode, it’s all about the thrill of the sports card collecting treasure hunt! Joe kicks things off by recounting an unbelievable weekend, starting with a dive into a 50-cent value bin that yielded a $76 Jalen Brunson short print. But that’s nothing compared to his legendary flea market score: dropping just $10 for a massive bin of vintage 80s cards, walking away with Dr. J, Kareem, and 12 Michael Jordans. It was a haul that brought him a level of joy that might rival his own wedding.

The guys also dive deep into the current state of grading, discussing whether you can trust PSA turnaround times and debating theories on pop count protection for high-end cards. Plus, Matt breaks down the modern wax market, looking at the explosive growth of WNBA cards and the hunt for Topps Chrome Football and Bowman Basketball.

In this episode we cover:

• The Art of the Hunt: Digging through card show dollar bins and flea market rescues.
• Grading Controversies: PSA's infinite wait times, grading conspiracies, and the future of AI grading.
• Modern Wax & The WNBA: The profitability of the WNBA, ripping Donruss mega boxes, and chasing Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.
• Topps Now: Grabbing Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year cards before they sell out.
• Next Gen Collectors: Grant gets hooked on Pokemon and makes his first sale at GOAT.
• Whatnot Antics: Ripping obscure 90s packs like Desert Storm and Guinness Book of World Records live on stream.

(Disclaimer: As always, expect Mike and Matt to aggressively dominate the high-level hobby talk while Joe heroically steps in as your trusty audience surrogate to ask the foundational questions we’re all actually thinking.)

The guys are back from Florida with fresh pickups and new strategies for the hobby. This week on Wicked Good Pulls, we dive into the realities of Whatnot streaming, shifting the focus away from pure profit and toward consistent audience growth and building themed shows like "All-Holo" and Celtics vs. Lakers. Plus, we introduce a brand new segment—"The Wickedest Pull of the Week"—where we debate the value of a pristine Metal Kobe Bryant rookie against a Jayden Daniels Select.

In This Episode:

• Florida Card Shop Hauls: Matt recaps his vacation finds from East West Collectibles, while Mike details the financial dangers of "Happy Hour Whatnot" browsing.
• The PSA Bulk Submission: We break down the strategy and costs of sending 20 raw football cards to PSA to prep for the upcoming season.
• Whatnot Stream Themes: Brainstorming how to stand out with upcoming shows featuring 90s-style NBA players, Slam cards, and an All-Holo night.
• The Wickedest Pull of the Week: Matt and Mike go head-to-head, pitting an incredibly crisp Metal Kobe Bryant rookie against a Jayden Daniels Select rookie.
• The Daily “Grying” Challenge: Mike explains his bizarre new routine of following Jimmy Valvano speech advice and the season two finale of Dave to elicit sad emotions, but without tears, every single day.
• Childhood Bedroom Aesthetics: A chaotic deep dive into 90s bedroom makeovers, from Joe's iconic splat paint to Matt's sponge-painted triangles.

Is starting a sports card podcast in your 40s a midlife crisis? Mike’s 9-year-old son seems to think so, but the boys are too busy chasing high-end retro wax to care.

This week on Wicked Good Pulls, we dive into the ultimate hobby betrayal: Matt visits GOAT Card Shop 30 times without an invite to the "Back Room," but Mike (Retro Ripping) gets invited behind the curtain on his second visit. Plus, we discuss the "Flea Market Queen" conundrum, the desperate need for Whatnot affirmation, and Joe questions if the $699 animation budget is worth his sanity.

In This Episode:

• [05:20] The Animation Debate: Is the $699 yearly price tag for podcast cartoons actually worth it?
• [12:30] Whatnot Jealousy: Mike’s desperate search for affirmation in the chat.
• [25:30] The GOAT Back Room: What really happens when you’re invited behind the curtain to see the high-end wax?
• [35:00] Flea Market Hunting: Why Kris gives Matt "the look of disgust" at 6 AM

This week on the podcast, Mike tries to do something genuinely nice by giving a shoutout to his favorite Whatnot streamer, but Matt immediately ruins the moment by critiquing the guy's Southern accent—leading to a desperate, podcast-long attempt to un-cancel himself.

Later, the guys pivot from sports cards to their biggest domestic grievances: their families ruthlessly stealing their hidden stashes of Orbit gum and Burt's Bees chapstick like a pack of wild raccoons.

In This Episode:

• Apologies to G-Man: Mike highlights G-Man Sports Cards as the best stream on Whatnot (and Matt gives a nod to DLava), only for Matt to accidentally insult the host's accent on a hot mic.
• The Gum & Chapstick Thieves: Matt and Mike vent about the "ghosts" in their houses that instantly consume any gum, chapstick, or healthy Yasso bars left unattended for more than five minutes.
• The Great Litter Debate: Is spitting your gum under your car in a parking lot worse than tossing a wooden ice cream stick on the ground?
• 90s Disney Nostalgia: Joe rips a pack of 1992 Impel Disney Collector cards purely to get a rise out of Matt and triggers a wave of classic cartoon nostalgia.
• The First Grade 10!: Matt shares a massive win from his first professional grading experience at the local Carver card shop, turning a raw $20 Paul Skenes Black Foil rookie card into a pristine grade 10 worth over $170.
  

This week, the podcast gets completely derailed when Joe completely blindsides Matt and Mike with a surprise VIP guest: their sister, Leah! But before the family reunion kicks off, Matt makes a shocking confession about his brand new obsession with Disney trading cards. Mike immediately plots to buy vintage 1992 Disney packs, while Joe questions everyone's sanity.

Later, the brothers force Leah to listen to their dystopian survival plan (where she is immediately sacrificed) and finally make her pick a side in the great "Ethics of the Flip" debate.

In This Episode:

• The Disney Confession: Matt admits his kids had to literally drag him away from the Topps Chrome Disney cards at a recent show, sparking Mike’s interest in the Disney investment market.

• Apocalyptic Sibling Survival: Leah reacts to the guys' apocalyptic survival strategy, which delegates her to decorating the shelter and petting chickens.

• Frankie the Hustler: Leah shares a mom's perspective on her son Frankie's card-collecting journey, praising the real-world haggling and business skills he is learning at card shows.

• The Ethics Debate Settled?: Leah officially weighs in on the infamous Episode 4 debate regarding Whatnot starting prices. Does she side with Matt's morals or Mike's free-market capitalism? (Spoiler: Matt calls them all immoral).

• Feeding the "Algo": Matt begs the listeners to bookmark his upcoming Whatnot streams and breaks down exactly why pre-show bookmarks are the secret to pleasing the algorithm.

This week, the brothers agree to officially ban the word "strategy" from the podcast and dive into the logistics of organizing massive card collections for live streams. Mike confesses to making up sports facts on the fly, while Matt reveals his secret framed shrines to Drew Bledsoe. Later, things get personal as Mike vents about the emotional rollercoaster of raising a teenage daughter.

In This Episode:

• Thrift Shop Nightmares: Mike realizes that hunting for cheap items to flip for a massive markup is his absolute nightmare—until he immediately decides he might actually be into it.
• The Whatnot Command Center: Matt breaks down his method for organizing cards by era, player, and insert, while admitting he heavily relies on his kids for mid-stream card pulling.
• Fake News & Space Jam: Mike admits that his impressive sports knowledge on streams is mostly made up, or heavily dependent on whatever documentary he watched five days ago, such as Space Jam.
• The Drew Bledsoe PC: While Mike contemplates starting a Jaylen Brown personal collection, Matt proudly confesses to collecting and framing two-cent Drew Bledsoe cards on his walls.
• The Teenage Conundrum & Movie Escapes: Mike talks about the highs and lows of parenting his 14-year-old daughter, Emmy. They bond over the movie Interstellar and simulation theory, but she still calls him a loser when he waves at her school bus. Plus, Mike reveals his deeply stressful emergency drop plan for escaping movie theaters.

The brothers return for Episode 11, and things get heated when Joe admits he is ready to go to war with artificial intelligence. Later, the conversation pivots from cash flow management to post-apocalyptic survival strategies, complete with a brutal breakdown of why their sister wouldn't survive the end of the world.

In This Episode:

• Yelling at Robots & Pop Punk: Mike airs his grievances against AI devices interrupting his thoughts and aggressively messing up his 2000s pop-punk running playlists.
• The "Rolling Profit" Method: Mike breaks down his exact cash flow strategy for selling cards, including using separate bank accounts, tracking batch profits, and joking about legally dubious tax write-offs for his kids.
• Ice Cube vs. Connor Price: The guys debate Ice Cube's transition from his NWA days to starring in family movies. Matt also drops a wild trivia fact about rapper Connor Price's child acting days alongside Russell Crowe in Cinderella Man.
• Dystopian Flea Markets & Sisterly Survival: If the grid goes down, who survives? Matt is on food duty, Mike is practicing starting fires, and Joe is placed on shelter duty due to his carpentry skills. Meanwhile, Matt and Mike ruthlessly roast their sister, deciding her only apocalypse survival skills would be "decorating the shelter" and trying to pet the chickens right next to the slaughter table.
• The $2 Start & New Targets: Mike shifts his auction strategy to $2 starts and tests the waters with Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter cards.