🎙️ Episode 12 – The Rookie Card Boom Rookie cards are hotter than ever! JT & The Bird break down what’s fueling the surge — from NIL hype to grading trends and Fanatics Fest madness.

💥 In this episode: • Jayden Daniels rookie card sells for $500K • PSA & SGC grading spike: Daniels, Clark, Wemby • Top rookies to chase: NFL, NBA, MLB & WNBA • Bronny James, Caitlin Clark, Jackson Holliday & more • Slab culture: is grading everything now?

🔥 Plus: Crack That Pack, Card of the Week, Rookie Sleeper Picks, and our free box winner!

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🎙️ Episode 11 – NBA Mount Rushmores & Finals Legends

JT and The Bird are back with an NBA-packed episode of Cards On Blast—and this one’s legendary. We’re carving hoops history into stone as we debate our NBA Mount Rushmores by position, and spotlight the greatest—and most unexpected—Finals MVP performances ever.

📈 In Hobby Headlines, we break down Tyrese Haliburton’s record-breaking rookie sale ahead of the NBA Finals, preview Fanatics’ $200 million Museum of Greatness at Fanatics Fest NYC, and run through a loaded release calendar for mid-June.

📦 Crack That Pack puts us courtside with a live NBA card rip—can we pull a playoff hero?

🏀 In our Main Segment, we each share our top-5 legends by position with iconic card values to match.

🔥 We also highlight unforgettable Finals performances - From Michael Jordan to Shaquille O’Neal and others.

💎 Plus: our What You Got in the Stack pickups, the Card Pull of the Week, and a preview of next week’s episode.

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Episode 10 – Gotta Collect ’Em All: Diving Into the Pokémon Card Craze

In this episode, we explore the colorful world of Pokémon card collecting. From vintage Charizard grails to today’s hottest sets like Destined Rivals and Prismatic Evolutions, the Pokémon TCG has become a cornerstone of the hobby—and we’re finally diving in.

We’re joined by collectors Jace and Isabella, who share their personal journey through nostalgic packs, modern market trends, and how collecting Pokémon cards has become part of their relationship. We discuss everything from grading vs. sealed collecting, what makes Pokémon so enduring, and how it compares to traditional sports cards.

We also take a look at current market movements, upcoming Pokémon releases, and what the future may hold for collectors both new and seasoned.

Plus: pack openings, featured cards from our collections, and a surprising pop culture pull in “Where The (BLEEP) Did You Find That?”

Whether you’re a longtime trainer or just opening your first booster, this episode has something for every collector.