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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.
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Send a text This week Joe Foo (@ShaqFoo32) joins the show and we go deep: Bam Adebayo’s manufactured 83-point explosion – intentional fouling, stat-padding, and why the boos in LA were actually kinda hilarious Buying collections, buying and selling tips. Why this 2025 rookie class is surprisingly strong: Kon Knueppel stealing ROY, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper, Derek Queen + Hornets actually competing Joe’s future NBA team plan: Vegas expansion baby (logo + fresh start + bet...
Send a text This week we welcome designer and creator Tyson Beck back to the show for a deep dive into card design, player-licensed products, and where the hobby may be heading next. Tyson discusses the thinking behind building a product that improves on what already exists in the hobby, how he identifies gaps in the market, and the creative process that drives his work. We also explore the Nikola Jokić game-worn collection, including the recent $5K sale and the challenges involved with produ...
Send a text This week’s episode dives into several hobby-shaking talking points currently driving collector conversation. We break down the growing discussion around blind boxing, sparked by Josh Luber’s comments and what this model could mean if applied broadly across the hobby. From collector psychology to risk, transparency, and market behaviour, we explore why this concept is generating strong reactions. The episode also examines major sales drawing attention, including the Cooper Flagg 1...
Send a text This week we are joined by Joe Denison and we dive straight into the conversations shaping the hobby right now. From the evolving state of breaking to the broader positives and pressures facing collectors, we unpack how the landscape continues to shift. We explore the surge of live sales and why platforms built around watchability and momentum are changing how collectors engage with cards. Are live formats creating better opportunities, or just new forms of hype and volatili...
Send a text It’s the end of an era. After 4+ years co-hosting You Can’t Comp This Podcast, Adz says farewell in episode 259. Russell and Adz break down: • PSA’s immediate grading fee increases (AUD) – bulk under $500 now $50 • The Sports Cards Radio slurs “PackMan” • Trade deadline: no Giannis move, no Ja Morant move, Sochan to Knicks, Cam Thomas to Bucks • Major sales: LeBron Blank Slate PSA 10, Jordan Exquisite BGS 8, Steph Curry rookie auto BGS 8.5 • Paul George suspension upda...
Send a text This week’s episode covers two major talking points shaping the NBA card hobby right now: the NBA trade deadline and the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack Basketball release tied to NBA All-Star Weekend. The show opens with a deep dive into the Topps Chrome Cactus Jack crossover, breaking down why Topps is leaning into scarcity, event-only distribution, and cultural crossovers outside the traditional hobby space. The discussion covers the design choices, checklist highlights, autograph str...
Send a text We're back for Episode 257 of You Can't Comp This! Russell and Adz dive deep into future NBA card Rushmore candidates — debating SGA (MVP + ring already), Luka, Wemby (injury concerns + massive pop), Anthony Edwards, Tatum's rebound, Cade, Paolo, Cooper Flagg and more undervalued upside plays. Plus: Topps Mega Update — blue X-Fractor exchange drama Paul George 25-game suspension fallout Fanatics Live leaked allocation numbers (Blowout, DA Card World &am...
Send a text Adam Amy & Russell Gibson debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of basketball cards — listener picks go wild (Jordan in Lakers jersey? AI chaos ), heavy arguments on Jordan, Kobe, Steph, LeBron + rising stars. We break down SGA’s record $432K green Kaboom 1/1, compare to Jokic rookie 1/1 ($177K), LeBron gold refractor rookie ($1.1M), Kobe Downtown jump ($188 → $16K), Steph SSP steal ($2,100). NBA updates: Giannis & Ja injuries, Kuminga’s savage trade burn, Jimmy Butler season...
Send a text Halfway through the NBA season already? We dive into the hobby's latest whinges: Topps Chrome Mega Box blue X-Fractor packing mishap – error or nitpick? LeBron's revolutionary 23rd season jersey patch cards get Russell's thumbs up. Cade Cunningham's recent 1/1 sale that's melting brains (Nebula jumps big while Gold Vinyl lags?). Kuminga trade rumors (again), Luka Downtown Topps whispers, Trae Young's hobby impact post-trade to Washington. Plus: SGC/BGS grading updates, Wemby 500th...
Send a text Episode 254 is a New Year check-in that quickly turns into a wide-ranging hobby and NBA discussion. The episode opens with reflections on the start of 2026 and how collectors are thinking about the year ahead, before moving into current NBA storylines that are already shaping card conversations. Trae Young’s situation and on-court narrative are discussed in the context of perception versus production, and how quickly hobby sentiment can shift. From there, the conversation turns to...
Send a text This episode focuses on growing scrutiny around PSA and its position within the hobby, sparked by a letter written by a US Senator raising concerns about market dominance and monopoly behaviour. The discussion centres on what that letter actually says, why it matters, and whether hobby participants should be paying closer attention. The conversation then shifts to a voicemail sent in by Ryan from GemRate. This is not a listener question, but a direct response addressing grading da...
Send a text In Episode 252, the conversation turns to a growing pattern in the hobby: collectors and capital circling grading companies, regrading cycles repeating themselves, and whether we’re learning anything from the past. Russell and Adam unpack what it really means when collectors become stakeholders, how BGS and PSA fit into the current regrading narrative, and why trust, transparency, and incentives keep coming back into question. The episode digs into: • collectors influencing ...
Send a text In Episode 251, Russell and Adam take a hard look at one of the most debated behaviours in the hobby right now — PSA regrading their own cards Is PSA regrading a smart optimisation strategy… or has it become a dangerous numbers game that distorts populations, pricing, and trust? The discussion covers: • How the situation came to light • Is this actually a scam? • who publicly defended PSA? • what can be done to regulate this A must-listen for anyone slab-ch...
Send a text In Episode 250, Russell and Adam dive into one of the spiciest conversations of the season — should OKC make a play for Giannis, and is the NBA heading for a team-building arms race? They also unpack the new “Silvers /8” concept and whether this kind of manufactured scarcity actually helps collectors… or just adds confusion. The lads get into the ethics of community pricing, why collectors feel more pressure than ever, and whether some sellers are crossing the line between fair ma...
Send a text In Episode 249, Russell and Adam break down a huge week in the hobby. Snype — once buzzing with momentum — has quietly disappeared, leaving collectors wondering what happened and what’s next in the “AI grading” rush. The lads also dive into the latest wave of Prizm Black hype, how scarcity really works when breakers dominate supply, and whether some cards are becoming impossible for collectors to touch. Plus: a temperature check on the market, a discussion about risk, and ho...
Send a text In Episode 248, Russell and Adam tackle one of the biggest wake-up calls the hobby has seen — a major data breach affecting collectors, marketplaces, and the way personal information is handled across the industry. We also break down: Should the Grizzlies keep Ja or their coach?Fanatics pricing on Topps ChromeFantasy Surprises this year and hobby pricing. Gamestop banning customersIt’s a serious one — but an important conversation every collector needs to hear. Suppor...
Send a text In Episode 247, Russell and Adam break down the ten things they genuinely like about Topps — from fresh product design to global outreach, cleaner parallels, better photography, and the hobby energy Topps has brought back. They also talk about player selection, accessibility for new collectors, and why some innovations are quietly improving the landscape. It’s a surprisingly positive episode… with just enough spice to keep things honest. Support the show Thank You to our Prima...
Send a text In this week’s You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam unpack one of the wildest weeks in the hobby. They dive into Panini’s latest courtroom battle with Wildcard, the gambling scandal updates, and the eye-watering pull of a Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman in Lakers colours. Plus — underrated legends finally getting their shine, from Hakeem to Duncan, and the rookies shaking up the season: Vijay Edgecombe, Derek Queen, and Dylan Harper. Is the hobby entering a new golden age, or just a wild...
Send a text We're back for a special Q&A, and the hobby is losing its mind over the new Topps NBA license. The main question on everyone's mind: Are we in Junk Wax 2.0? We dive into a wild calculation that puts the new Topps flagship print run at a staggering 429 MILLION cards. Adz and Russell debate what this massive number means, whether a product can be "junk wax" but still have hyper-collectible chase cards (like the new "All Kings" insert), and how Topps' massive marketing push is ta...
Send a text In Episode 244 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam take the hobby’s pulse after one of the craziest weeks in card news. They break down the LeBron James “All Kings” case hit — how hype drove prices from $4,000 down to $1,000 overnight — and debate whether collectors are falling into FOMO traps with new Topps Flagship releases. Then it’s onto the $2.4 million Kobe Bryant sale — raw, ungraded, and possibly sketchy — plus a look at Cooper Flagg’s rising market and the massive ga...
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Shocking take on Ace Bailey. No way is this guy better then Maxey or Spider. He isn't even close to VJ.
Guys love the show but as a 6ers fan if you think giving up the no 3 pick and PG for KD is a good trade you have rocks in your head. Philly need to be eyeing next season as a bell weather on whether Embiid can reach back to near prime. The no. 3 pick gives us a chance to get a jump on a rebuild, along with Maxey, McCain and Grimes. A 37 yo KD isn't going to help Philly unless Embiid can play a reasonable number of games. It's a poor trade for us!