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Ep. 273: TCG Grading Live from Melbourne Hobby Hangout
May 4, 2026
47m 28s
Next Prospect To Pop: Finale: Kobe, Lebron, Luka and @Razmo31 listener question
May 3, 2026
27m 28s
Nick Capper: Comedy from the Country Hoops to Superfractor Gold
Apr 26, 2026
1h 00m 48s
Episode 270: Midweek Stream: The Legends, The Rookies, and the Magic!
Apr 22, 2026
26m 17s
Episode 269: MINT Collectables: Living the Hobby Dream & The Topps Takeover
Apr 19, 2026
58m 12s
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| 5/4/26 |  Ep. 273: TCG Grading Live from Melbourne Hobby Hangout | Send us Fan Mail Live from the Hobby Hangout Melbourne, John from TCG Grading is taking us deep into the world of grading. From the basics of card grading, TCG custom labels to the strict standards that define a perfect grade. No fluff, just the raw reality of what it takes to lead the grading game in Australia. The Breakdown The Cleaning Trap: Why your "restoration" might actually be destroying your cards.Label Security: A look at the design and security tech behind the TCG slab.Consistency ... | 47m 28s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  Next Prospect To Pop: Finale: Kobe, Lebron, Luka and @Razmo31 listener question | Send us Fan Mail We’ve reached the finish line! In the series finale of Next Prospect to Pop, we are going out with a bang by diving into some of the most iconic pieces of cardboard in the modern hobby. From ultra-rare 90s inserts to the defining images of today’s GOATs, we’re breaking down the market and the "why" behind these legendary cards. On This Episode: Luka Dončić Green Kaboom: We analyze the staying power of Panini’s most explosive insert. Is the Green Luka the ultimate modern grail... | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  Nick Capper: Comedy from the Country Hoops to Superfractor Gold | Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we're joined by the legendary Nick Capper, aka @capperflapper! We dive deep into Capper's incredible journey from country Victoria to making it big in showbiz, including: From the Country to the Big Smoke: Trading country life for the hustle of the city to pursue a dream in showbiz.The Business of Entertainment: Which is more lucrative - social media, stand-up comedy, or those ubiquitous ads Capper's been popping up in? We get the inside scoop.Countr... | 1h 00m 48s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  Episode 270: Midweek Stream: The Legends, The Rookies, and the Magic! | Send us Fan Mail This week on the Midweek Stream, we're tackling some of the hottest topics in the world of basketball, from the eternal goat debate to the latest sensational rookie. We'll start with the ultimate matchup: LeBron James vs. Steph Curry. Who truly reigns supreme? We'll analyze their careers, their impacts, and their legacies, settling (or maybe just reigniting!) this legendary discussion. Next, we'll shift gears to a fascinating piece of sports history: the infamous Michael Jo... | 26m 17s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  Episode 269: MINT Collectables: Living the Hobby Dream & The Topps Takeover | Send us Fan Mail In this "Boss Level" episode of the podcast, we’re stepping into the ring with Zac from Mint Collectables (269). We go behind the counter to find out what it’s actually like to live the hobby dream of owning a shop. From the best and worst customer interactions to the high-stakes game of identifying fakes, Zac breaks down the reality of the retail grind. We also dive deep into the Topps Summit, discussing the future of the industry, the controversial move toward credit card i... | 58m 12s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  Next Prospects To Pop (Part 2) 🔥 | LeBron 1/1, Wemby White Sparkle | Send us Fan Mail This week on You Can’t Comp This Podcast, we double down on one of the hobby’s favourite debates — Next Prospects To Pop (Part 2). Who’s actually next… and who are we all just hoping on? We break down emerging names, market timing, and what separates a real breakout from short-term hype. We also dive into: The impact and significance of a LeBron James 1/1 The continued intrigue around Wemby White Sparkle Play-in pressure and hobby implications from the Heat vs... | 21m 24s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 |  Episode 267: LeBron Auto, Next Prospects & The WNBA Debate with @shionawoosha | Send us Fan Mail This week we’re joined by @shionawoosha to break down some of the most talked-about topics in the hobby right now. We start with a look at the new LeBron James autograph and what it means for the market — from demand to positioning and how collectors are reacting. From there, we shift into Next Prospects To Pop, highlighting where attention is building and where the smart money may be heading next. We also take a closer look at the Detroit Pistons, with a focus on Cade Cunnin... | 53m 32s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 |  Episode 266: Bad Deals with Dennis O'Teary, The Hobby with Tim McGibney, Bowman Basketball & more | Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode covers a wide range of hobby talking points, from show floor experiences to headline-grabbing sales and community drama. We start with a recap of Collectfest and what stood out — the energy, the deals, and what it says about the current state of the hobby. From there, we dive into one of the more talked-about moments circulating — Dennis O’Leary (aka Dennis O’Teary) publicly reacting to a deal that didn’t go his way, and what it highlights about accountabi... | 1h 11m 34s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  Episode 265 with @mattscardshop: LeBron’s Secret Stat Revealed + Is KD Undervalued? Rockets Prospects, Wemby Fever & Card Market Chaos | Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed episode, Matthew from @mattscardshop joins me to break down the last 12 months of the hobby — his biggest buying/selling/flipping moves, the shows he hit, and what’s sitting in those boxes right now! We go deep on the Houston Rockets: my impressions, the prospects you need to be buying or selling, Ryan from Gemrate calling KD an undervalued prospect (what are our thoughts?), KD Topps Now, and the latest market cap trends. “Did You Know?” — the LeBron James ... | 1h 08m 53s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 |  Episode 264: Using data to predict Hobby trends: Ryan from @Gemrate | Send us Fan Mail Gemrate’s Wild 12-Month Run, Steph Curry Prediction Nails It, Market Cap Made Simple & Mr. Wonderful Eyes the Hobby Ryan from Gemrate is back for his 5th appearance (first since December 2024)! We dive deep into: The full 12-month recap: grading trends, Gemrate’s biggest achievements, and eBay sales volume explosions That legendary Steph Curry prediction from episode 65 — the exact stats behind it and why it’s been scarily accurate Market cap e... | 59m 46s | ||||||
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| 3/15/26 |  Episode 263: @shaqfoo32 Collection Buying, Tanking Truths & Rookie Class Fire | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 1h 08m 37s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 |  Episode 262: Tyson Beck: Designing the Future of Player-Licensed Cards | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 1h 05m 10s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  Episode 261: Blind Boxing, Monster Sales & Signature Series Debate | Send us Fan Mail 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 Fl... | 31m 10s | ||||||
| 2/21/26 |  Episode 260: Joe Denison from JDbreaksandcollectables – Live Sales, Market Swings & Hobby Realities | Send us Fan Mail 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 vol... | 58m 26s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 |  Episode 259 – Farewell Adz, PSA Fee Hikes, Grading Delays & Market Shockwaves | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 1h 00m 09s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 |  Episode 258: Trade Tracker Chaos & Cactus Jack Chrome | Send us Fan Mail 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, autograp... | 53m 06s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  Episode 257: Future Rushmore Prospects, SGA vs Luka vs Wemby, Topps Mega Update & One-of-One Madness | Send us Fan Mail 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 Worl... | 57m 54s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  Ep 256: Mount Rushmore Wars + SGA's $432K Kaboom Record Smashed! | Send us Fan Mail 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 s... | 59m 07s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 |  Episode 255: Topps Mega Box Black Hole, LeBron Year 23 Patch, Cade Cunningham | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 56m 23s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 |  Episode 254 – New Year, New Collecting Goals & Early 2026 NBA Card Talk | Send us Fan Mail 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 tur... | 1h 01m 14s | ||||||
| 12/27/25 |  Episode 253: PSA Monopoly Concerns, a Senator’s Letter & Gemrate opinion | Send us Fan Mail 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 gradi... | 57m 29s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 |  Episode 252: Collectors Buying the Hobby — BGS, PSA & Regrading Déjà Vu | Send us Fan Mail 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 influen... | 1h 01m 29s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 |  Episode 251: PSA Regrading Buy Backs— Smart Play or Slab Roulette? | Send us Fan Mail 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 sl... | 56m 16s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 |  Episode 250: Giannis to OKC? Silvers /8 & the State of Hobby Ethics | Send us Fan Mail 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 fa... | 59m 40s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 |  Episode 249: Snype Vanishes, Prizm Black Mania & Hobby Market Movement | Send us Fan Mail 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, a... | 59m 32s | ||||||
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