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Send us Fan Mail He pulled a 1/1 Shohei Ohtani Superfractor out of a $100 digital repack, turned down a $100K offer, and sent it to auction — where it sold for $700K. We got the story straight from him. This week on The Hobby Never Sleeps, Dante and Connor break down one of the boldest holds the hobby has ever seen and whether now is the time to sell Ohtani. Then it's NBA season: who we're buying (Luka, Brandon Miller, Jeremiah Fears, Nolan Traoré) and who we're selling (Brunson, Anthony Edwards, VJ Edgecombe). Plus: is Bowman Football underwhelming, a Yamal 1/1 outsells Messi, Ohtani was 1 in every 5 baseball cards PSA graded in September, Jayden Daniels cards are down 57%, Fanatics Collect's new bidding rule, and the Tom Brady card his best friend swore didn't exist.

Send us Fan Mail We got a behind-the-scenes look at PSA — the backlog, the grading floor, and why they can't just "hire more graders." Plus: is a $63K LeBron Alter Ego crazier than an $8M Cooper Flagg? Dante and Connor are back from California with everything they learned at PSA: how many people touch your cards, why the backlog exists, when PSA Value might reopen, and why the new PSA app could turn into something much bigger. Then it's a massive week of sales — three NBA debut patches crossing $2M+, the Kobe/LeBron Dual Logoman at $6.5M, and the case for buying "third-tier" stars before the market catches up. We also debate debut patches vs. Bowman 1st Superfractors, the JJ McCarthy trade and what it means for his cards, Panini's new Minor League Baseball deal, and whether it's OK to clean up card photos with AI before you sell.

Send us Fan Mail PSA’s VP of TCG and Pop Culture, Elizabeth, joins Connor and Dante to discuss the massive growth happening beyond traditional sports cards. They explore the rise of One Piece, Disney Lorcana, SpongeBob, League of Legends, sketch cards, and other emerging collectibles, along with how PSA evaluates unconventional cards and where the next major opportunities in the hobby could develop. Subscribe for more conversations about trading cards, grading, collecting, and the future of the hobby.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we break down the massive Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel debut patch auctions and debate which cards have the most long-term upside. We also react to NFL Week 1 and discuss which quarterbacks could be worth buying or selling, why a LeBron James Alter Ego PSA 10 just sold for $63,000, Cooper Flagg opening his own card shop, PSA submissions moving faster, a Tom Brady rookie discovered in an old box, an eight-year-old Shohei Ohtani redemption story, and some of the biggest new sports card releases hitting the hobby.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we break down some of the biggest stories in the sports card hobby, including whether Aaron Judge is a buy heading into the postseason, Panini expanding into Zelda and potentially other entertainment cards, Topps bringing debut patches to UEFA and changing its NFL debut patch plans, and the athletes receiving the most PSA submissions. We also discuss PSA's new $59.99 grading tier and progress on its backlog, the booming Disney, F1 and hockey card markets, a Steph Curry rookie that went from $150 to potentially $500,000, whether tennis could become the next major sports card market, Arch Manning signing with Topps, and the biggest upcoming card releases. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.

Send us Fan Mail The card market is moving fast, and this week Connor and Dante break down the massive rise of SpongeBob and Disney cards, why Marvel and Yu-Gi-Oh could be next, and whether entertainment cards are becoming one of the hottest areas of the hobby. They also react to Topps’ new Rip on Demand platform, discuss the future of MLS Debut Patches, check in on PSA’s shrinking backlog and potential lower grading prices, and look at rising card markets for Kyler Murray, Shaq, Tim Duncan, Peyton Manning, Allen Iverson and LeBron James. Plus, the bizarre $20,000 Jimothy raccoon card, upcoming Topps releases, NFL predictions and more.

Send us Fan Mail Shaq’s card market is suddenly surging—but what is driving collectors toward one of basketball’s most dominant legends? With Dante out this week, Zach joins Connor to break down Shaq’s explosive rise, whether it’s time to sell Shohei Ohtani, and what Patrick Mahomes must prove following his injury. The guys also discuss the best NFL and NBA card buys heading into the new season, 2026 Topps Flagship Football, Minions basketball cards, counterfeit and restored cards, the return of set collecting, Disney character autographs, MLB players collecting Pokémon, Luka Dončić, Ja Morant, and much more.

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down another huge week in the hobby, led by the Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper NBA Debut Patches finally being pulled and Ryan Kalkbrenner’s Debut Patch selling for $20,000. We debate whether that sale was actually undervalued, compare Debut Patches to Logomans, and look at what this new rookie-card chase could mean for the hobby. We also discuss the wild $61K and $51K Minions card sales, exploding SpongeBob and Disney prices, Karl-Anthony Towns making custom Topps cards at his wedding, LeBron and Shohei Ohtani, upcoming releases, Marvel and Spider-Man cards, NFL training camp news, and more.

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RECORDING NOTE: We filmed this episode just hours before the Cooper Flagg Debut Patch was pulled. So yes... some of our predictions aged VERY quickly. 😂 We decided to leave the conversation untouched so you can hear exactly what we thought before the biggest chase in the product was hit. Another episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps! This week, we dive into the massive Topps Chrome Basketball release, NBA Debut Patches, the Cooper Flagg chase, and whether huge cards belong in retail products. We also break down some potential hobby investments, players we're staying away from heading into the NFL season, upcoming card releases, new technology hitting card shows, and much more.

Send us Fan Mail Rob Gronkowski joins The Hobby Never Sleeps for a conversation covering everything from his return to the NFL alongside Tom Brady to his first real dive into the sports card hobby. Gronk shares the story behind almost getting traded, what convinced him to come back, how his dog accidentally ended up on one of his trading cards, and why he decided to keep one of his own cards for himself. Plus, we talk Super Bowl memories, Buffalo, collecting, and life after football.

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down another packed week in sports and the hobby, including a full Fanatics Fest preview, the event’s athlete lineup, collector zone, vendors and Fanatics Games. They also discuss record-setting Knicks Finals jersey sales, whether a Victor Wembanyama or Jalen Brunson jersey is the better long-term investment, Fernando Mendoza becoming a Topps cover athlete, Cam Ward versus Jackson Dart, common eBay listing mistakes, the changing value of PSA 9 cards, cracking and regrading expensive slabs, Michael Jordan’s latest Upper Deck cards, what makes a great breaker, upcoming product releases, NFL player rankings, NBA Summer League and the World Cup final four.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps Podcast, we cover everything from Haaland, Mbappé, and the booming soccer card market to the biggest debates in the hobby. We break down the Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch chase, the future of sealed wax, Topps resealing concerns, Panini Kabooms, Yamal card values, and Dante shares some of his biggest collecting stories and strategies. Plus, we dive into LeBron, the latest NBA news, and plenty of hobby hot takes you won't want to miss.

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down a massive week in the hobby, led by two record-setting card sales from LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani happening on the same night. The guys debate which card they would rather own, what these sales mean for the high-end market, and how long-term value could play out. They also cover PSA’s backlog tracker, National and Fanatics Fest tips, major NBA rumors, the Trey Lance card sale regret, huge game-used jersey sales, new Topps releases, Bowman Chrome’s biggest chases, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante are back to break down another huge week in the hobby! This week, we discuss the surprising rise of the Ted Lasso trading card market after a PSA 10 sold for $16,000, debate the new Topps rookie card logo, explore one of the craziest Topps Chrome Gold collections ever assembled, and react to Giannis trade rumors, Jaylen Brown's future, and the latest World Cup action. We also dive into new hobby releases, autograph authentication, whether you should peel protective film off vintage cards, and answer a community question about signing game-used memorabilia. Welcome back to another episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps!

Send us Fan Mail Connor and Dante break down one of the hottest debates in the hobby right now: is Jalen Brunson becoming one of the most dangerous buys in sports cards? After the Knicks' championship run, Brunson's market has exploded, but are collectors buying at the absolute peak? We also discuss PSA halting bulk submissions, Dylan Harper's rise, Victor Wembanyama's market, NBA offseason investment targets, Giannis trade rumors, the Menendez Brothers card discovery, a heartwarming hobby story, World Cup reactions, and upcoming releases including Topps Cosmic Football, Disney Chrome, and more. Welcome back to another episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps.