You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast

Send us a text

 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...

Send us a text

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...

Send us a text

 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, ...

Send us a text

 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...

Send us a text

 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...

Send us a text

 In this episode of You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz are joined by collector Oyvind Holen for a massive breakdown of the Kobe/Jordan Logoman sale that smashed records at $12.9 million with buyer’s premium.

We dive into the sale’s impact on the hobby, whether cards are now seen as an “asset class,” and what this means for Kobe, Jordan, and the next generation of stars like LeBron, Curry, and Jokic.

Oyvind also shares...

Send us a text

With co-host Russell still on holiday, Adam welcomes back Andrew Lewis and Dan Shea from Three Old Guys Talking Ball for part two of their all-time NBA draft series. 

After last week’s debate on guards, this episode shifts focus to the greatest forwards in league history. Andrew kicks things off by selecting LeBron James, praising his unmatched longevity and statistical dominance. Dan follows with Tim Duncan, highlight...

Send us a text

Russell is on vacation this week, Adam invites his friends from the pocast "Three Old Guys Talking Ball" on to the show for the first of a three part series picking the greatest players of all time

Check out Three Old Guys Talking Ball at the below link 
https://open.spotify.com/show/57hQYBWkffwG2aSjFbx8YJ?si=259d5db83f5b4405

 “The guys debate the greatest NBA guards of all time, from Jordan and ...

Send us a text

This week Adam and Russell break down some NBA news:

What is the chances Russell finally get's to meet his greatest PC only player??

Schofield to the cairns taipans

We finally see some justice for the WNBA incel cartel 

D thrower arrested  & kaden lopez arrested: Remember these faces......

- Kobe down town, and 2012 Kobe  

- The big boi of the show:  Steph 1/1 2014 Prizm

- Jayson Tatum mojo

- Heritage auctions, che...

Send us a text

 In this week’s You Can’t Comp This, Russell and Adz hit the offseason hard:

– Who are the smart hobby buys while the NBA sleeps?
 – Marcus Morris makes the case for being hobby-relevant – well, maybe.
 – Gilbert Arenas: forgotten superstar, forgotten cardboard?
 – Why the current lull might be your best opportunity to pick winners.
 – Plus: hobby stories, speculation strategies, and that one time Arena...

Send us a text

In this follow-up to our first Timeless Moments episode on fake Panini seals, we dive into the hobby’s reaction — and it was LOUD. Russell and Adz break down community feedback, share insights from Sports Card Nonsense and Instagram, and ask the tough questions:

• Is resealing cards in fake Panini one-touches fraud?
• Are we the problem for valuing seals too much?
• And is “raw” really raw if it was once in a PSA slab?

Send us a text

 This week on You Can't Comp This, Russell and Adz dive into the big headlines shaking the hobby:

– The sudden resignation of SGC CEO following PSA’s acquisition – was it voluntary or a corporate casualty?
 – A $660,000 sale for Caitlin Clark’s 1/1 Flawless card – hype or long-term value?
 – Summer League MVP chatter: is Filipowski a legit spec or just the next dollar-bin special?
 – Jonathan Kuminga w...

Send us a text

 This week we dive into the growing scandal surrounding fake autographs in the sports memorabilia world – sparked by MisterMancave’s post, investigated by Boston Card Hunter, and responded to by PSA/DNA's Steve Grad.

We break down:

• The alleged $500 million fake auto market
• Why buying from China, Japan or even Australia might be risky
• The challenge of identifying post-market signatures
• PSA’s silence: what does it m...

Send us a text

 In this Timeless Moment, Russell and Adz dive deep into a growing concern: fake Panini seals being applied to cards — and the ripple effect it's having on trust within the hobby.

Is it really "normal practice" to reseal cracked PSA slabs with Panini stickers before reselling them? We talk about transparency, collector ethics, and why this issue affects both seasoned veterans and new collectors alike.

We ...

Send us a text

This week’s episode dives into the wildest news from both the NBA and the Hobby:

🏀 Topps Now Cooper Flagg hype
 🔥 Norman Powell to the Heat
 🤕 Isiah Jackson, Wiseman, and Deandre Ayton discussions
 💰 Lakers reportedly sold for $10 Billion
 🔍 PSA graded fake card fiasco – eBay certs & decertified slabs
 🎰 Malik Beasley gambling debts, Rozier cleared
 💼 Big contracts:
 • Chet – 5 ye...

Send us a text

We’re back from Melbourne Collect Fest with a special collab featuring @The_Hobby_Podcast! In this week’s episode:

🏀 Desmond Bane traded
 📝 SGA signs massive extension
 🧠 Coaching carousel continues
 🔁 Porzingis & Jrue to the Blazers
 💸 Naz Reid gets paid
 🚪 Masai Ujiri & Raptors part ways
 👋 Dame waived, Myles Turner to the Bucks?!
 🔧 Nuggets begin the retool
 🎯 Pe...

Send us a text

This week we break down Games 6 & 7 of the NBA Finals—Thunder take the chip, but Haliburton’s injury changes the tone.
 We talk SGA’s 8/27 Game 7 stat line, and how Jalen Williams + Chet stepped up.
 Is the Pacers’ core legit? What comes next with Turner chasing $30M per year?
 Plus: hobby watch on Hali, SGA, Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard.

In the back half:
 👑 WNBA Royalty 1/1
 💰 Pokemon theft an...

Send us a text

This week on You Can’t Comp This, Adam is off on a well-earned holiday, so Russell is joined by Comron from @gti_cardsupply for an in-depth chat about the hobby!

🔹 Comron’s earliest hobby memory
 🔹 The origin story of Game Time International
 🔹 GTI’s 12-month plan and what’s ahead
 🔹 What it’s like competing against global hobby giants
 🔹 PSA grading – what’s working and what needs change
 🔹 T...

Send us a text

This week Adam is on holiday, so Russell is with an irregular Timeless Moment here!

👑 We crack into a juicy SGA /149 Purple
 🏆 NBA Finals: Game 4 & 5 breakdown
 💰 Haliburton price watch—what’s going on?!
 🇺🇸 Steph Curry’s Night Night Olympic 1/1 sets a new record

All that and more on Episode 219 of You Can’t Comp This Podcast!

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70w10XxmGviovd5T0LUFF...