How a Forgotten Ted Lasso Card Became a $16,000 Sports Card

How a Forgotten Ted Lasso Card Became a $16,000 Sports Card

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] 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!

Jalen Brunson Might Be the Most Overvalued Player in the Hobby Right Now

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] 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.

Cole Swindell Talks Sports Cards, Collecting & His Friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] Country music star Cole Swindell joins The Hobby Never Sleeps to talk sports cards, NASCAR collecting, and his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cole shares how he got back into the hobby, what he's learned about grading, card shows, buying singles, and ripping wax, while discussing the community that makes collecting so special. We also dive into NASCAR memorabilia, other collectors in the music industry, the similarities between music and collecting, and what keeps bringing him back to the hobby. Plus, we rip NASCAR National Treasures throughout the episode and hear stories from Cole's career both on and off the stage. Make sure to subscribe for more interviews, hobby discussions, sports cards, memorabilia, and collecting content from The Hobby Never Sleeps.

The NBA Finals Is a Giant Card-Making Operation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] This week on The Hobby Never Sleeps, we’re talking NBA Finals hype, massive card market movement, Wembanyama’s wild prices, Topps patches, game-used memorabilia, Cosmic Football, celebrity collectors, Pokemon, NFL trades, MLB salary cap debates, and a big announcement for the podcast. We also break down the Spurs vs. Knicks card market, whether Victor Wembanyama cards are a sell or hold, how Cooper Flagg compares as a future investment, Dylan Harper’s long-term hobby potential, and why Fanatics Collect Originals is a big new step for the show. Plus, we talk Myles Garrett to the Rams, NBA Finals predictions, World Cup picks, Pirates baseball, and tease next week’s special guest: Cole Swindell!

You Won’t Believe What Was Hiding at the Dallas Card Show!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464268/fan_mail/new] From the Dallas Card Show to deep hobby market debates, this episode covers everything going on in sports cards right now. We break down the differences between Dallas and The National, talk about where the markets stand for players like SGA, Wemby, Luka, Mahomes, Joker, Brunson, and Chet, and dive into topics like overpriced cards, Kabooms vs Topps SSPs, signature series timing, and the growth of soccer cards heading into the World Cup. We also share stories from the show floor — including a crazy Caitlin Clark card swap, finally hitting a huge auto, Reed Sheppard pricing, and why building strong relationships with buyers matters more than ever. If you’re into collecting, flipping, or staying ahead of the sports card market, this episode is loaded with hobby insight and real collector conversations.