Space City Spotlight

Space City Spotlight

Blast off with JT and The Bird as Cards On Blast touches down in Houston, Texas! In Episode 49, the guys dive into a massive week for the hobby, starting with Hobby Headlines: breaking down the newly dropped case hits in 2025-26 Topps Hoops, tracking soaring Cosmic Chrome prices, and reacting to the viral new Whoopi Goldberg autograph cards. Next, the crew heads to our City Spotlight to rank the definitive Top 3 all-time athlete icons for the Rockets, Astros, Texans, and Dynamo. To wrap it up, we showcase big hits in Card Pull of the Week (including a Space Jam 30th Cosmos parallel) and drop a massive, high-end update to JT's legendary Lu Dort personal collection in The Dort Report! #CardsOnBlast #SportsCardPodcast #HobbyHeadlines #WhatYa GotInTheStack #CardPullOfTheWeek #TheDort Report #SportsCards #TradingCards #CardCollecting #HobbyNews

The Heart of America - Kansas City

This episode of Cards On Blast is a heavy hitter as we head to the "Heart of America"—Kansas City, MO! 🎙️💎 Join JT and "The Bird" as they break down a massive week in the hobby, from the nostalgic return of a legendary basketball brand to the current dynasty building in the NFL. We’re diving deep into KC sports history, ripping new 2026 packs, and checking in on the ever-growing Lu Dort collection. In this episode: 🏀 Hobby Headlines: Topps Hoops is BACK! We preview the 2025–26 return and look back at the iconic 1989 debut. Plus, a first look at 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball and the hidden Kobe Bryant "Easter Egg" on a 2018 Topps Now card. 📅 New Releases: Your guide to everything dropping this week, including 2025 Topps Signature Class Football, Panini Select WNBA, and the high-end 2025-26 Panini Noir Road to the World Cup. 🏙️ City Spotlight - Kansas City: We rank the Top 3 players of all time for the Chiefs, Royals, and Sporting KC. Does Mahomes already take the top spot? Is there any Royal greater than George Brett? We settle the debate. 📈 The Dort Report: JT updates the legendary Lu Dort PC—now sitting at 113 cards! Check out the latest 1/1s and rare parallels added to the stack. 🔥 Segment Favorites: * Crack That Pack: We rip 2026 Topps live! * What Ya Got in the Stack: Bird shows off a vintage 1990 Beckett. * Where the (Bleep) Did You Find That?: The weirdest pulls from the KC show floor.

City Spotlight - Baltimore

Buckle up, collectors! This week, JT and the Bird are taking the show to the streets of Baltimore for a "Charm City" special. From bizarre hobby heists to the literal "Planetary Pursuit" of rare parallels, Episode 47 covers the absolute spectrum of the trading card world. Inside This Episode: * Hobby Headlines: We discuss the wild story of a collector who took "early access" too literally at a Pasadena Best Buy, and we track the meteoric rise of Formula 1 in the hobby—featuring Lewis Hamilton’s new venture and McLaren’s car-part relics. * Parallel Pandemonium: We break down the staggering evolution of Panini Prizm, charting the jump from just 3 parallels in 2012 to a massive 82 in 2024. Plus, a look at the "solar system" of hits in the 2025-26 Topps Cosmic Chrome Case Hit Guide. * New Release Radar: Get the lowdown on the latest drops, including 2025 Topps Royalty WWE, Topps Chrome Football Mega Boxes, and pre-order info for 2026 Merlin Premier League. * City Spotlight – Baltimore: We honor the legends of the 410. * Ravens: We rank the greats, from the defensive dominance of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed to the era-defining talent of Lamar Jackson. * Orioles: A tribute to "The Iron Man" Cal Ripken Jr. and the defensive wizardry of Brooks Robinson. * What’s In The Stack & Pull of the Week: JT and the Bird show off their latest finds, featuring everything from Mosaic Orange Fluorescents to a Topps Chrome Deadpool Wolverine icon. * The Dort Report: A massive inventory check on Lu Dort, spanning everything from Optic Blue Velocities to high-end Gold Geometric Refractors. Follow along as we crack packs, talk shop, and explore why Baltimore remains a cornerstone of sports history and hobby passion. "Whether you're hunting for a 'Planetary Pursuit' Sun variation or just trying to stay out of handcuffs at Best Buy—keep your cards on blast!"

City Spotlight - Atlanta

The A is in the building! 🍑⚾️🏈🏀 Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your weekly home for the latest in the hobby! This week, JT and the Bird are taking a deep dive into the heart of the South: Atlanta, GA.From the legendary "Team of the 90s" Braves to the high-flying "Human Highlight Film," we’re breaking down the most iconic Atlanta cards you need in your PC. But first, the hobby is buzzing with a new movement: #NoPSAMay. Is it time to boycott grading submissions? We also get a first look at Topps Signature Class Basketball and the absolute madness of 41 Refractor parallels in new sets. Is set building officially dead? Plus, don't miss a rare 1/1 Helen Keller autograph that just shook the eBay market and our Card Pulls of the Week! 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: * #NoPSAMay: Will the grassroots boycott actually change grading prices? * Product Previews: Topps Signature Class, Chrome Football Case Hits, and pre-order dates. * City Spotlight - Atlanta: The Top 3 must-own legends for the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and Atlanta United. * Trae Young Trade: What does his move to the Wizards do to his card values? * Where the (Bleep) Did You Find That? The $3,500 Helen Keller 1/1.

City Spotlight - St. Louis

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, LIVE! with your hosts JT and the Bird. This week, we’re heading to the 314 to celebrate the rich sports history of St. Louis! From the "Greatest Show on Turf" to the "The Man" himself, Stan Musial, we’re breaking down the legendary players and the cards you need to own from the Gateway City. 🔥 HOBBY HEADLINES: • • The MVP Buyback is BACK: 2025 Topps Chrome Football features Matthew Stafford! We break down the $20–$200 credit tiers. • • FaceTime with TB12: Pull a Brady auto at Card Vault and get a call from the GOAT. • • Kaiju Fever: A look at the $13,000+ ultra-rare Topps Chrome "Kaiju" cards. • • Pokémon Power: We count down the Top 10 Full-Art Supporter cards (Lillie, Cynthia, and more). • • Konnor Griffin Market Watch: Tracking the massive $40,000 sales for MLB’s newest phenom. 🏙️ CITY SPOTLIGHT: ST. LOUIS We dive deep into the Top 3 players and must-have cards for: • • St. Louis Cardinals: Musial, Pujols, and the "intimidating" Bob Gibson. • • St. Louis Blues: The "Golden Brett" Hull, Bernie Federko, and Al MacInnis. • • St. Louis CITY SC: The expansion stars—Bürki, Klauss, and Löwen. • • • • St. Louis Rams: Reliving the Greatest Show on Turf with Faulk, Warner, and Pace. 📦 NEW RELEASES & SEGMENTS: • • Release Calendar: 2025 Topps Chrome Football, 2026 Bowman Baseball, and Topps NBA Hoops. • • Crack That Pack: JT and Bird rip into the newest wax. • • What’s in the Stack: JT shows off a Red Plaid Airborne and a 1987 All-Star Relic. • • Card Pull of the Week: Big hits from 2026 Heritage and Panini Phoenix. • • The Dort Report: Luguentz Dort market check—Revolution Asia, Prizm Silvers, and the new Topps Basketball Blackouts. Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: @CardsOnBlast 🐦 Twitter: @CardsOnBlastLive 💻 Website: www.cardsonblast.com [http://www.cardsonblast.com]