You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast
Co-Hosted by Adam Amy and Russell Gibson we deliver a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the trading card market. Each week we deep dive into a larger more timeless hobby related topic.
Episodes
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 q...
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 d...
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, ...
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 tem...
In Episode 248, Russell and Adam tackle one of the biggest wake-up calls the hobby has seen — a major data breach affecting collectors, marketplaces, and the way personal information is handled across the industry.
We also break down:
- Should the Grizzlies keep Ja or their coach?
- Fanatics pricing on Topps Chrome
- Fantasy Surprises this year and hobby pricing.
- Gamestop banning customers
It’s a serious one — but an i...
In Episode 247, Russell and Adam break down the ten things they genuinely like about Topps — from fresh product design to global outreach, cleaner parallels, better photography, and the hobby energy Topps has brought back. They also talk about player selection, accessibility for new collectors, and why some innovations are quietly improving the landscape.
It’s a surprisingly positive episode… with just enough spice to ...
In this week’s You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam unpack one of the wildest weeks in the hobby.
They dive into Panini’s latest courtroom battle with Wildcard, the gambling scandal updates, and the eye-watering pull of a Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman in Lakers colours. Plus — underrated legends finally getting their shine, from Hakeem to Duncan, and the rookies shaking up the season: Vijay Edgecombe, Derek Queen, and Dylan...
We're back for a special Q&A, and the hobby is losing its mind over the new Topps NBA license. The main question on everyone's mind: Are we in Junk Wax 2.0?
We dive into a wild calculation that puts the new Topps flagship print run at a staggering 429 MILLION cards. Adz and Russell debate what this massive number means, whether a product can be "junk wax" but still have hyper-collectible chase c...
In Episode 244 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam take the hobby’s pulse after one of the craziest weeks in card news.
They break down the LeBron James “All Kings” case hit — how hype drove prices from $4,000 down to $1,000 overnight — and debate whether collectors are falling into FOMO traps with new Topps Flagship releases.
Then it’s onto the $2.4 million Kobe Bryant sale — raw, ungraded, and possibly sketchy — ...
It’s the start of a new NBA season — and the hobby is heating up!
In this week’s episode, Russell and Adam dive into all the early-season hype, card market reactions, and hobby chatter that comes with fresh tip-offs. From Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren’s breakout buzz to the rise of new products and collector energy, it’s a packed episode of laughs, takes, and trends.
The guys also check the pulse of the hobby — ex...
In Episode 242 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam are joined by Alvie O’Hehir, from Fast Break Trading Cards, for an insider’s take on one of the biggest hobby weeks of the year.
They dive into the Macao Card Show, the highly anticipated Topps Chrome NBA release, and how Asia’s growing collector scene is shaping the global market. Alvie shares behind-the-scenes insights into product strategy, design direction, an...
In Episode 241 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam are back from holiday and hitting the ground running — covering a wild week across the hobby.
They unpack the latest Wondershine Index drama, including the $4.7M Luka Doncic sale and renewed questions around transparency in the market. From there, it’s onto the Topps debut patch announcement, why it could rival Logomen in collector appeal, and the growing exciteme...
Episode 240 of You Can’t Comp This is packed with hobby buzz, NBA chatter, and on-the-road stories. Russell checks in live from San Antonio, sharing tales from his U.S. trip — including a first-hand look at Victor Wembanyama’s explosive play — before diving into the latest hobby headlines. The guys break down the massive $10 million Wondershine purchase of the Jordan–LeBron dual Logoman, debating whether the market’s...
In this Timeless Moments episode, Russell and Adam dig into one of the darker sides of the hobby — market manipulation.
From shill bidding on eBay to inflated comps, they break down how sellers can game the system and what that means for collectors. The discussion covers alleged practices tied to mega-sellers like Probstein, the risks for buyers, and how platforms like eBay and PSA play into protecting (or fa...
In this episode of You Can’t Comp This Podcast, Russell and Adam take the pulse of the hobby and dive deep into some of the biggest stories shaping the card market right now.
We start with the Wondershine Index and what it really says about card values — from million-dollar grails to the pitfalls of hype. Then it’s onto PSA’s new Slab Review program, fees, and the opening of their German office.
The guys also cover som...
In Episode 237 of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz break down a huge week in the hobby:
- Oz Nationals Recap: The highs, lows, crowded aisles, and standout pickups. From Pokémon to NBA grails, what worked and what needs tweaking for next year.
- Panini Signings: Who’s putting pen to sticker? We run through the latest autograph deals and what they could mean for collectors.
- Hobby Movement: Market index trends, card l...
Body:
In this week’s episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adam are joined by Alvaro O’Hehir from Fast Break Trading Cards. We talk about the huge year he’s had — from organising CollectFest Melbourne with Topps to preparing for Macau. Alvaro shares shop stories, lessons learned in prospecting, and why Pokémon and One Piece are taking over cabinets.
Then, we shift gears to Caitlin Clark. With her injury...
In this Timeless Moments episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz dive deep into the state of the hobby with fresh data, collector insights, and a few laughs along the way.
Topics include:
- Target projecting trading card sales could hit $1 billion next year, while Walmart reports a 200% spike driven by Pokémon, Magic, and sports cards.
- The balance between retail and hobby boxes — accessibility, affordability, ...
In this week’s episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz cover a huge mix of hobby stories and NBA news.
We start with Caitlin Clark’s season-ending injury and what it means for her card values, the WNBA market, and the collectors who’ve invested big. From Prism silvers to $35K RPAs, are buyers about to get burnt?
Then it’s onto Kawhi Leonard and the under-the-table contract speculation that has echoes of the Joe...
This bonus episode of You Can’t Comp This completes the three-part crossover series with Andrew Lewis and Dan Shea from the Three Old Guys Talking Ball podcast. The spotlight is on the greatest centers in NBA history, with a spirited draft that pits Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unstoppable skyhook, Shaquille O’Neal’s dominance, Bill Russell’s unmatched championship pedigree, and Wilt Chamberlain’s staggering records against...
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