Pack to the Future Podcast

A sports card entertainment podcast featuring the adventures of Chad, Ricky, and Tim

S3 Episode 39: Secret Santa 2024

The guys are joined by the greatest hobby friends one could find for 2024 Secret Santa! Swag, secret santa gift exchange, and more! Special thanks to everyone who joined, Ricky and Chad cannot express how much you mean to them.  Thank you! Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process

12-21
01:43:10

S3 Episode 38: Top 25 #10-6, New Releases, & Texas Disasters

The guys are back in the studio to crack into the top 10 cards in their collection.  Mrs. Doc reviews new releases, the guys discussion secret santa preparations, and more Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process Wednesday, December 11th 2024-25 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey 2024 Panini Black Football 2023-24 Panini National Treasures Basketball - Release Pushed to December 27th 2024 Prizm Draft Picks Football - Release Pushed to December 20th Friday, December 13th 2024 Topps Gold Label UFC If you want a pack of cards that has men and women UFC fighters looking angry, shouting, or mounting one another, this looks like your set. 2024 Topps Gold Label UFC jumps into the Octagon for the first time with designs rooted in foil, a multi-tiered base set and a steady stream of both autographs and other inserts. Hobby boxes have a pair of signatures as well as seven inserts, which works out to average one per pack.  5 Cards per pack  7 Packs per box  8 Boxes per case  100 card set size Each Hobby Pack has 2 Autos, 7 Inserts, and 5 Parallels Look to spend $150-165 for a Hobby Box Wednesday, December 18th 2024 Panini Prizm Football 2024 Panini Prizm Football offers one of the most colorful looks at the season. Standard Hobby Boxes and No Huddle Boxes, which are smaller in size but still deliver one signature and 10 exclusive parallels. Each base card comes with dozens of different versions. At the hobby level, ten Prizms in each box are serial- numbered with many exclusives.  Portals is back for a second year. These seamlessly blend photos of players from both their pro and  collegiate careers with a multiverse kind of vibe. Fireworks returns as well. There are also more Color Blast  and Color Blast Duals.  12 Cards per Hobby pack, 8 per No Huddle  12 Packs per Hobby box, 10 per No Huddle  12 Boxes per Hobby case, 20 per No Huddle  Set size: TBA Each Hobby Box has; 2 Autos, 5 Inserts, 14 Prizm Parallels, and 24 Rookies Each No Huddle Box has; 1 Auto, 7 inserts, and 10 No Huddle Prizm parallels Hobby Boxes are going for $1,100 while No Huddle Boxes are going for around $750. 2023-24 Parkhurst Champions Hockey 2023-24 Parkhurst Champions Hockey has a definite retro vibe to it. Sometimes it’s resurrecting old designs while other times it’s making something new that strives to recreate a sense of days gone by. Among the expected contents of every hobby box is either an autograph or memorabilia card. Most packs include a standard insert or parallel. Like a lot of Upper Deck’s sets, the base set is divided up into thematic sections and includes some short prints.  8 Cards per pack  20 Packs per box  12 Boxes per case  280 Card Set size Each Hobby Box has; 1 total Autographs or Memorabilia Cards, 3 ’52 Retro Cards, 4 Total Burnin’ Rubber, Daddy-O Flows, Goal Driven or Wire Images, 2 Color Variations, 4 Rainbow Parallels, 1 Gold Rainbow Parallel, and 4 Base Short Prints Hobby Boxes are going for $150 2023-24 Upper Deck Boston Bruins Centennial Hockey 2023-24 Upper Deck Boston Bruins Centennial tackles not only one of hockey’s most storied franchises, but one in all of sports. Highlighting 100 years of franchise greats, Hall of Famers and memorable moments, the checklist puts a modern twist on the classic team. 8 Cards per pack 18 Packs per box 12 oxes per case 200 Card Set size Each Hobby Box has; 3 Total Autographs or Memorabilia Cards, 1 Acetate PETG Cards, 10 Additional Inserts, 3 Retro Variants, 1 Numbered Parallels, and 18 Base SPs. Hobby Boxes are going for $180

12-14
01:00:20

S3 Episode 37: Top 25 #15-11 TAKE 2

SOUND QUALITY WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK, WE PROMISE :X The guys return from Thanksgiving break to technical difficulties but are saved by Mrs. Doc; new releases, ghost hunts, Depity Dog submits his rank list, and the guys unveil the top 15 cards in their collection   Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process

12-07
01:17:21

S3 Episode 35: Top 25 Cards in Our Collection #15-11, Take 1

Chad and Ricky look over their collection and rank the top 25 cards in their collection, unveiling #s 15-11. Each week over the next 5 weeks they'll count down in to their #1 card - we invite the viewer to rank their cards and join us for the finale to show off #s 5-1!   Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com   Promo Codes: Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process

11-23
01:06:46

S3 Episode 34: Top 25 Cards in Our Collection #20-16

Chad and Ricky look over their collection and rank the top 25 cards in their collection, unveiling #s 20-16. Each week over the next 5 weeks they'll count down in to their #1 card - we invite the viewer to rank their cards and join us for the finale to show off #s 5-1!   Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Promo Codes: Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process   CHAPTERS: 01:28 Intro 05:00 iTunes Review of the Week 13:55 Torte Court 17:25 New Releases 30:00 Utah v BYU Aftermath 45:10 Top 25 #20-16

11-16
01:05:52

S3 Episode 33: Top 25 Cards in Our Collection #25-21

Chad and Ricky look over their collection and rank the top 25 cards in their sports card collection, unveiling #s 25-21.  Each week over the next 5 weeks they'll count down in to their #1 card - we invite the viewer to rank their cards and join us for the finale to show off #s 5-1! Chad and Ricky discuss their history with the Utah v BYU football rivalry, Ricky starts collecting Delta airline cards, and Sarah discusses new product releases.  Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process CHAPTERS:  New Releases: 07:10 Weekly Update 27:14 Criteria for Top 25: 40:50 Honorable Mentions: 45:56 #25-21: 55:08 Utah v BYU: 1:15:55 Cam Rising Goodbye: 1:23:40 This Week’s Releases Thursday, November 7th 2024 Upper Deck Fall Expo Hockey To get one of the 2024 Upper Deck Fall Expo promo packs, collectors must first buy a hobby box from an eligible dealer at the 2024 Toronto Fall Expo runs November 7-10 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Friday, November 8th 2024 Panini Select WWE https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-panin-select-wwe-wrestling-cards/ 5 cards per pack 12 packs per box 12 boxes per case Each set has 300 cards Each Hobby Box has: 2 Autos, 1 Memorabilia Card, and 12 Parallels Like the first two Panini Select WWE releases, the main set is a li"le more complicated than most. Cards are split into three secLons: Concourse, Premier Level, and Ringside. Each has their own design and rarity as well as assortment of parallels. Autograph inserts include Signatures, Legendary Signatures, and Ringside AcLon Signatures. Autographed Memorabilia cards add swatches to the set. And New! features superstars shortly after winning a championship. For those looking for something more rare, Color Wheel returns  Wednesday, November 13th 2024 Topps Chrome Update Series Baseball https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-topps-chrome-update-series-baseball-cards/      Cards per pack: Hobby – 4, Jumbo – 11, Breaker – TBA, Mega Box – TBA Packs per box: Hobby – 24, Jumbo – 12, Breaker – TBA, Mega Box – TBA Boxes per case: Hobby – 6, Jumbo – 8, Breaker – TBA, Mega Box – TBA Set size: 200 cards Each Hobby Box has 1 auto, each Jumbo Box has 3 autos, and each Breaker Box has 2 autos (no men9on of the amount a Mega Box will have) 2024 Topps Chrome Update Series Baseball is big on rookies. Besides the base set, standard autographs, and inserts, this is also the product where collectors will find the second crop of Rookie Debut Patch Autographs. Just over 250 different players are available and every one of these cards is a one-of-one. The Rookies are players who made their first appearances between June 1, 2023 and May 24, 2024 are eligible here. Highlights include: • Jackson Holliday • Paul Skenes • Elly De La Cruz • Jackson Chourio • Jackson Merrill • Shota Imanaga • Yoshinobu Yamamoto • Wya" Langford • Colton Cowser • Jordan Lawlar • Evan Carter • Pete Crow-Armstrong 2024 Panini Impeccable Baseball https://www.beckett.com/news/2024-panini-impeccable-baseball-cards/ 9 Cards per pack 1 Pack per box 3 Boxes per case Set size: TBA Hobby boxes come with nine cards, five of which are autographs. 2024 Panini Impeccable Baseball sees the card maker debut a new high-end, autograph-driven line.   Part of what makes Impeccable stand out is the fact that signatures come on-card. The checklist is mostly retired players and prospects, that said, Kansas City’s Bobby Wi" Jr. appears as well. Extravagance Autographs rank among the most colorful designs in the product. There’s also Canvas CreaLons Signatures that have a horizontal design. Other themes include Illustrious Ink, Immortal Ink, and Impeccable All-Stars Signatures. Elegance Prospect Jersey Autographs adds swatches to the set. Similar to those diamond embedded cards, bars of actual silver and gold embedded in some of the non-autographed cards. 2022-23 Upper Deck Premier Hockey https://www.beckett.com/news/2022-23-upper-deck-premier-hockey-cards/ 6 Cards per pack 1 Pack per box 10 Boxes per case Set size: 150 cards Hobby box includes: 1 Acetate Autograph Patch Cards, 1 Additional Autographs, 2 Memorabilia Cards, and 2 Base Cards or Parallels 2022-23 Upper Deck Premier Hockey sets near the top of the season’s high-end sets. It arrives with a checklist that includes a lot of on-card autographs, premium patches and other memorabilia combinations. Of the six cards in every hobby box, four are hits including at least one autograph patch card done with acetate. A second signature and two memorabilia cards are also among the expected contents. Pushed Releases 2024 Panini Certified Football hLps://www.beckeL.com/news/2024-panini-cer?fied-football-cards/ Original Release Date: October 30th , November 13th | New Release Date: November 22nd

11-09
01:25:49

S3 Episode 32: Early Look at Preparations for 2025 NSCC

The guys look ahead for preparations in Chicago at the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention, Ricky goes on a spending spree, Chad's shirt stands no chance during game 5 of the world series, and more! Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process Sports Cards Releases Wednesday, November 6th 2024 Topps Stadium Club Baseball 2024 Panini National Treasures Collegiate Football Thursday, November 7th 2024 Upper Deck Fall Expo Hockey

11-02
01:08:56

S3 Episode 31: 2024-25 NBA Season - Who Will YOU Collect?

The guys discuss the opening of the 2024-25 NBA Season and the listeners weigh in on who they will be collecting.  Chad wins a major award, Ricky is the son of Steve Balmer, and more! Join us on YouTube for maximum fun, like and subscribe! Sarah drops the new product releases including : 2024 Panini Select WNBA 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter 2024 Panini Certified Football 2024 Panini Prize Draft Picks 2023-2024 SP Authentic Hockey   Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the shop gets a small cut in the process   Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

10-26
01:00:06

S3 Episode 30: SECRET SANTA - Topps Mercury Wembenyama - Origins WNBA

As Tim leaves the show, Chad & Ricky bring on special guests Carter and Mrs. Doc to discuss 2024 Origins WNBA and Topps Mercury Wembanyama.   Fan favorite Secret Santa returns, Ricky unveils his 2025 NSCC plans, and more! To join in this year's Secret Santa you MUST do the following:  1- message PTTF podcast on IG OR send email to packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com no later than Sunday October 27th 2- Commit to $25+ gift that you will provide to your recipient 3- be available for the zoom festivities or send us a video to play of you opening your Secret Santa package Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the shop gets a small cut in the process Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

10-19
01:08:24

S3 Episode 29: Tim Nearly Goes to Jail & Technical Difficulties

The guys had a wild weekend including an incredible in-person autograph opportunity at Overtime Cards, bone chilling experience during a paranormal investigation, and Tim nearly goes to jail Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Promo Codes: Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com   AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the shop gets a small cut in the process

10-05
01:09:36

S3 Episode 28: NT Football, Noir Basketball, and ALL THINGS 1 OF 1

The guys discuss NOTEWORTHY releases including National Treasures Football 2023 and Noir Basketball 2023-24, history of 1 of 1s, and an upcoming paranormal investigation.  Special thanks to all listeners for contributing, including Hugo, Adam, Carter, Darren, and Dan.  Visit Tort Dan's Lithuanian torte to have one delivered right to your door! https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/lithuanian-bakery/original-vanilla-apricot-napoleon-torte Check out Chad and the guys during their paranormal investigation at Dr Ghost Hunters on YouTube/IG and drghosthunters.com Promo Codes:  Pack - 10% off your zioncases.com order PACK10 - 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic Subscription at BCFmag.com AFFILIATE: eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the shop gets a small cut in the process  

09-28
01:16:08

S3 Episode 27: Listener Mailbag & Tim's Wedding

Oh boy! The boys are back and have SOOOO many stories to tell from Tim's big wedding weekend! The guys ask for listeners to submit questions and do their best to give meaningful answers in the sports card hobby world Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Visit our website to click on our affiliate link, shop as planned and the show gets a small commission in the process   Promo codes: PACK - zioncases.com for 10% off your order . PACK10 for 10% off your Basketball Card Fanatic subscription at BCFmag.com

09-21
01:19:01

S3 Episode 26: The Most We've Spent on a Card

Chad is back from SkinWalker Ranch, Ricky asks a truth bomb of the guys, AND TIM IS GETTIN HITCHED! Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast  YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com   The guys review product releases including Bowman Chrome Baseball, Spectra Basketball, Select Football, and more.    In the main course Ricky spearheads an ugly truth about the money he's spent on cards.    Affiliates:  eBay: https://www.pttfpodcast.com/sponsors/  click the ebay link, shop as planned, and the guys get a small cut in the process.  It's free for you! Zioncases - promo code PACK for 10% off Basketball Card Fanatic - promo code PACK10 for 10% off your subscription

09-14
01:36:29

S3 Episode 25: Tim's Bachelor Party Recap

This week the guys recap Tim’s Bachelor Party antics, which include full moons, slot machines, brunch, lucky pastries, and end with some WILD hits at the LCS!!!

09-07
01:25:27

S3 Episode 24: Tim Goes Wild, Chad Wrecks Ricky, & ALL THE ANTICS

As Tim prepares to settle into marriage he decides to go on a bender, Chad faces Ricky in NCAA football, and the guys prepare for a bachelor party.   Buying on eBay? Use our affiliate link located at pttfpodcast.com - shop as planned with no fee, and the show gets a cut in the process.   Discounts: BCFmag.com - Pack10 10% off your subscription Zioncases.com PACK 10% off your order   REACH US: IG: @packtothefuturepodcast packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com pttfpodcast.com

08-31
01:12:21

S3 Episode 23: Massive PC Update & Special Guests

The guys all add to their PC with massive mail days! Please thank @geachycards, @nabroleon_pc, and @jjj_gambino for coming on the show! Looking to add to your pc?  Visit our website, click affiliates, then ebay, shop as planned in the next 24 hours and the guys will get a small proceed (free to you at no charge!)  Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast | Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

08-24
01:19:20

S3 Episode 22: Topps Chrome Basketball, Panini One Football, & Ricky's Summer Surprise

The guys are back to discuss Panini One Football, Topps Chrome Basketball, Trick or Treat Cards, Ricky's big purchase, and usual antics will ensue.  Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast | Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com PROMO CODE:  PACK  - zioncases.com for 10% off your order PACK10 - BCFmag.com for 10% off your purchase PTTF earns a small commission on these purchases.

08-17
01:07:57

S3 Episode 21: Live at Trade Night

The guys set up show during a live trade night at Overtime Cards in Salt Lake City! Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast | Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Check out BCFmag.com  and use promo code PACK10 to receive 10% off your subscription to the best basketball card magazine on the market! Overtime Cards and Collectibles, Inc. 10673 South State Street Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 566-3100 https://www.overtimecardsandcollectibles.com/ Store Hours Monday - Friday: 11am – 6pm Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: Closed

08-10
01:09:12

S3 Episode 20: The National Recap & PSA Reveal

After a bye week the guys are back in the studio to discussion what they learned during the week of The National, the PSA submission has come back and grades will be unveiled during the show, and more! Buying some cards on eBay?  Stop by our website, click the affiliate link first, shop as planned, and the guys will get a little something in the process.  Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast | Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

08-03
01:00:04

S3 Episode 19: PWCC & Fanatics, & Ricky The Million Dollar Man

The guys bring back the hobby potpourri with an update to PWCC's transition to Fanatics, Ricky hits it big, Tim does typical Tim stuff, Chad is wrecked, NCAA football, and more!   Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast  Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Email: packtothefuturepodcast@gmail.com Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

07-20
56:08

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