The concept of set building feels all but dead. Is that true, or has it taken on new forms? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Influencer marketing is one of the most widely used forms of advertising in the age of social media. Naturally, influencers have crept their way into the sports card world - intentional or not. Who are they? What purpose do they serve? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

An analysis of the state of repacks in the hobby. What are their origins and why are they so popular? What does the future of repacks look like? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Hype has often been a pervasive presence in the hobby over the past few years. The result is often an unsustainable market of disingenuous buyers seeking the "next big thing". What happens, though, when you combine hype with one of the most recognized and trusted brand in the hobby? JT dissects the rise and fall of Panini's inaugural WWE Prizm release. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Popular hobby opinion pegs PSA as the top option for third-party grading. Despite their standing, commentary surrounding the company's grading services often contains criticisms of turnaround times, submission fees, and quality of service. JT is joined by b1gscott35 to break down what keeps PSA at the top. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Who doesn't love a good bargain? In today's show, JT is joined by fellow value-box enthusiast, Beau of onemillioncubs to discuss his mindset as both a buyer and seller of value box cards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Hobbyists with kids carry a whole new set of challenges in their collecting endeavors. How or should they introduce the hobby to their kids? How do they balance adding to their collection vs their kid's? What happens if their kids don't have interest in the hobby? JT is joined by his friend Dustin of Dustin & Blake on YouTube to discuss these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

Tom Brady's retirement signals a changing of the guard for the NFL. JT examines the state of the league and the ramifications for the football side of the hobby moving forward. What do hobbyists anticipate will happen? What do hobbyists speculate will happen? JT gives his predictions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

"Eye appeal" - two words we often associate with the process of purchasing vintage cards. The concept is simple: not all cards are equal in appearance and not all grades are equal. Why do we gravitate towards certain cards over others, and how do we make these decisions? In this episode, JT is joined by Jake of "Legends Never Die" to ponder these questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more

2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball cards have hit shelves with hobbyists clamoring for the great "value" provided by this year's jumbo/HTA boxes. Are these boxes really worth the rip, and at what cost(s), or have we been conditioned to think this way? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-grugen/support ..read more