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Behind the Breaks143 Card Challenge, New PSA Grading, & a Shocking Hobby Scandal | [E24] Behind the BreaksWe’re packing our cases (smart ones, apparently) and heading to The National! In this episode, RJ reveals his insane quest to collect 143 base cards of one single player—Katie Zelem—for Parkside’s Project Purple challenge. Meanwhile, Matt’s hunting vintage Formula 1 and keeping an eye out for that one-of-one wall art for the studio.But it’s not all fun and foil packs. A major hobby scandal just rocked the community, and we break down the latest on the forged memorabilia and what it means for collectors. We also dig into PSA’s new comic book grading service, limit...2025-07-2841 minBehind the BreaksFrom Marvel Fan to Whatnot Star – Mar_Breaks Talks Hits, Tips, & Hustle | [Ep 23] Behind the BreaksEver seen someone absolutely crush it in the Marvel card world? In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Mary from Mar_Breaks one of the most exciting and high-energy non-sports breakers on Whatnot. Mary brings serious heat to every stream, and today she joins RJ and Matt to talk about how she got started breaking Marvel cards, how she’s built a loyal community, and why she’s so passionate about giving people not just hits, but an experience. From Whatnot tips to wild pull stories and the uniqu...2025-07-2146 minBehind the Breaks50 Card Hunt, Marvel PC & The Road to The NationalBTB is heading to Chicago with media credentials! We’ll be covering the show, meeting collectors, and dropping content daily. Got a card we should find or someone we should talk to? Let us know.Matt’s “Wall of 50” BeginsMatt’s hunting for 50 cards that mean something. First stop: The National. If a 51st card comes in, one gets cut.eBay Sales Strategy ShiftRJ breaks down recent changes we’re testing—moving cards from BIN to auction, and early results are eye-opening.Marvel PC SpotlightIn honor of next week’s guest Mar_Breaks, RJ shows off a 🔥 Gambit Gold Wave /50. Marvel fa...2025-07-1614 minBehind the BreaksEpic 20 Million Card Collection?! - The Big League Find | [E 22] Behind the BreaksThe New York Times called it a "gold mine." We call it one of the most legendary hauls in the hobby. In this episode, Matt and RJ sit down with Tim from The Big League Find to uncover the wild stories, unbelievable pulls, and sheer joy behind one of the most epic sports card collections ever assembled.From rare vintage gems to the thrill of the chase, this episode dives deep into what makes collecting magical—and why Tim’s journey has captured the attention of collectors everywhere.🔍 In this episode:The jaw-dropping collection that stunned The New York TimesHo...2025-07-1551 minBehind the BreaksCard Shipping Hacks, Hype vs. Value, & Boosting Sales: Pro Tips w/ John at Spring Hill Sports CardsIn this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with John Siebels, owner of Spring Hill Sports Cards and host of the Cycle and Four Downs podcast @SpringHillSportsCards John brings the fire—and the fundamentals—as he shares the passion that fuels his collecting, the mistakes that taught him how to sell smarter, and why the current card market has its value system upside down.You’ll learn:🔥 How to actually ship cards smart on eBay (yes, even cheap ones)📦 The $0.76 trick every seller should know💹 Why Jackson Merrill outselling Don Drysdale is a problem🧠 The psychology behind rookie hype vs. long...2025-07-0752 minBehind the BreaksFake Babe Ruth Cards to Yankees Glory?! Andre Chiavelli's Epic Hobby Legacy!In this powerhouse episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Andre Chiavelli, founder of the Vintage Sportscard Club and one of the most trusted names in vintage sports cards. With over 40 years in the hobby, Andre shares legendary stories from his start in 1971 flea markets to selling cards inside Yankee Stadium and creating the first-ever card inspection tool—the Inspectorscope.We dive deep into:The evolution of the trading card hobby from the 1970s to todayAndre’s work with industry icon Mr. Mint (Alan Rosen)Selling across platforms like Whatnot, eBay, and FacebookInsights on vintage card scams, coun...2025-06-3058 minBehind the BreaksLocked Out, Loaded Up & Hobby Bombs: Fanatics Fest, MLB Patch, & Vintage Sports Card Club EXCLUSIVE!🚨 Midweek Heat Incoming!This quick-hit show is packed with BIG energy, wild behind-the-scenes moments, and a look ahead at what’s coming to Behind the Breaks later this week.⚾️ What’s Inside:🔐 Locked Out During the Show?!RJ finds himself locked out of the studio mid-recording. We're talking drills, goggles, parenting chaos, and a prized sports card collection at stake — and yes, it’s all on mic.🧢 Vintage Sports Card Club Sneak Peek:We preview our upcoming interview with Andre from Vintage Sports Card Club — a high-end collector with real ties to the New York Yankees and deep roots in vintage hobby gold...2025-06-2922 minBehind the BreaksHow to Buy Sports Card Collections, Invest in Vintage & Build a Collector’s LegacyThis week, we sit down with collector and entrepreneur Rick B (Tik Tok @rbennink & IG @rbennink111) whose story captures the heart of the hobby: rediscovery, connection, and the long game of collecting with meaning.From ripping packs as a kid to coaching his son’s Little League team while hunting grails, Rick shares how collecting helped him heal, grow a legacy, and shift from break-room highs to vintage treasures.🔥 In This Episode:📦 From Snack Shack Packs to Collector Comeback:How Rick’s childhood memories—and a box of forgotten cards—sparked a multigenerational return to the hobby....2025-06-2343 minBehind the BreaksMIDWEEK Drop: Topps 2024 Inception & a Wild Freddie Freeman Cloth Card RevealIn this week's Behind the Breaks Midweek Drop, Matt and RJ dive into the latest buzz across the hobby. From Topps 2024 Inception to 2025 Topps Series 2 and Bowman Mega Box drops, we’re breaking down what’s worth chasing—and why Inception might be the most underrated release of the year.RJ gets fired up over the discontinuation of Stadium Club Chrome, shares why design-forward cards matter, and brings another personal collection banger: a rare 2020 Topps Update Freddie Freeman Cloth Patch card. It’s weird, textured, and totally unique.We also talk about:Why Ellie De...2025-06-1917 minBehind the BreaksWhatnot Breaker Shares on Live Hotel Room Breaks, F1 Cards & Building a Trading Card CommunityIn this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Patrick, better known to collectors and Whatnot regulars as @dads_cards. Patrick’s story is one every hobbyist can relate to—what began as a childhood obsession with ‘80s baseball and hockey cards turned into a traveling card-breaking operation, a family affair, and a growing community powered by heart, hustle, and hotel Wi-Fi.Whether you're just starting your collecting journey or you're knee-deep in chrome parallels, Patrick drops gems on what it really takes to build a following in the sports card world—while staying true to the roots of...2025-06-1644 minBehind the BreaksMidWeek Drop: Giveaways, Prospects & the Yankee Squirrel?!🎧 Welcome to Behind the Breaks – Midweek Edition!This is your go-to drop for hobby talk, card chaos, and everything in between. We're back with baseball headlines, prospect hype, mystery cards, and a giveaway that could land you something epic.Here’s what’s inside this MIDweek episode:🔥 Massive Giveaway IncomingWe’re closing in on 100 YouTube subscribers—and to celebrate, we’re giving away something BIG. Want in? Subscribe now and drop your giveaway idea in the comments. The funnier, the better.🎤 Missed Monday? Catch Up NowWe recap our Monday episode with Jason from Hollywood Cards/Mamba Sports—a Hollywood insider turned hobby po...2025-06-1115 minBehind the BreaksFrom Hollywood to Hobby Heat: How Jason of Hollywoo Cards Took Over the Breaking Game🔥 Ever wonder how a Hollywood TV writer became one of the most explosive live breakers in the sports card world? This week on Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Jason of Hollywoo Cards—now a frontman at Mamba Cards—to hear how he went from writing for MTV’s Ridiculousness and selling shows to Netflix... to pulling heat live on TikTok and Whatnot.📦 What started as a kitchen table hobby during COVID turned into a six-figure side hustle, then a full-blown career in the sports card industry. If you're breaking, collecting, or just obsessed with the hobby’s insane growth...2025-06-0949 minBehind the BreaksMIDWEEK DROP: Hobby Drama, Grading Chaos, & INSANE Guest Lineup Revealed!We're back midweek with something a little different... a quick-hit behind-the-scenes look at what’s brewing in the hobby—and what’s coming to the podcast next!💎 Coming Monday: Jason from Hollywoo Cards (yes, Hollywoo—no “D”) drops in with wild energy and insane Disney card knowledge. TikTok heat + Mamba Sports connection + he's HIRING 👀🎒 Following that: Dad’s Cards hits the pod with stories from the road, traveling with the hobby he loves. Authentic. Passionate. Fully committed. You’ll want a beer with this dude by the end of the episode.📉 Then we dig into the grading world m...2025-06-0613 minBehind the Breaks$2 Card Auctions Gone Wild! INSANE Pulls, Case Hits & Shop Finds | Behind the Breaks Ep. 16🔥 $2 Singles Auctions | Epic Pulls | Card Shop Goldmine | Behind the Breaks Ep. [#]Matt and RJ are BACK—with wild stories, monster pulls, and a card shop haul you won’t believe.Fresh off their San Clemente vacation, the boys hit up MVP Sports Cards in Laguna Hills and walk away with RARE boxes, a case-hit auto, and a red /5 pull that’ll blow your mind. But the real chaos? It all happens when they get back to the studio…Welcome to the $2 card auction madness! One hour. Lightning-fast bidding. A loaded back wall with graded star...2025-06-0239 minBehind the BreaksThe $5 Hustle That’s Fueling the Hobby: How Jared Bray Built Tresamigos Sports Cards on Passion, Packs & PurposeThis time we’re joined by Jared Bray — owner of Tresamigos Sports Cards, and one of the most community-driven sellers in the hobby. Jared got back into cards during COVID after a 25-year hiatus, and what started as a personal collection turned into a full-blown business built on buying, selling, trading — and most importantly — giving back. From building out low-end stacks for budget collectors to handing out over 15,000 free cards to kids, Jared is redefining what it means to run a sports card brand with purpose. If you think the hobby is only about hits and comps, think again — this episo...2025-05-0547 minBehind the BreaksTrading Card Comeback: From 1989 Upper Deck to Whatnot Card Breaking with Pocket KingsWhat happens when a childhood love for Dodgers cards, a sealed box of 1989 Upper Deck, and a missed Nolan Ryan rookie collide? This week on Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Brian from Pocket Kings Sports Cards to trace his journey from LA schoolyard collector to co-founder of one of the hobby’s most exciting new Whatnot channels.Brian shares:The story behind his first cards-courtesy of the LAPD after the ’81 World SeriesWhy the “Junk Wax Era” still holds a special place in his heart (and his storage unit)The thrill and heartbreak of grading a pristine-looking Ken Griffey...2025-04-2848 minBehind the BreaksEmerald City Rips a 'God Case'! Never-Before-Heard Card Breaking Stories | Behind the Breaks PodcastWhat happens when you rip a GOD CASE and pull 88 AUTOS?! 💥 In this special bonus drop, Emerald City Rips returns to share one of the wildest breaks of his career—and it’s absolutely legendary.But it’s not just about the hits. Emerald gets real about his personal journey, why the hobby means so much to him, and how moments like these fuel his passion to keep going. If you’re in it for the thrill, the grind, and the heart behind breaking, this one’s for you.💡 What You'll Hear...2025-04-2126 minBehind the BreaksWe're Back! TwoPacksADay Relaunch + Big Ideas to Change the HobbyAfter a week off, RJ and Matt are back behind the mic — and we’ve got A LOT to catch up on. In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we talk about what's been cooking behind the scenes, the relaunch of TwoPacksADay on Whatnot (yes, we’re breaking again!), and the massive ideas we have for the future of breaking, Topps, and the hobby as a whole.🎯 Whether you're a seller, collector, or just card-obsessed — this one's for YOU.We dive into:💥 Our week off & the grind behind the scenes🚀 Relaunching TwoPacksADay with new energy🧠 G...2025-04-0747 minBehind the BreaksMastering Sports Card Shipping & Selling: Pro Tips from an eBay and Whatnot Pro!How do you efficiently sort, list, and ship thousands of trading cards without losing your mind? In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Brian, the Sorter, Lister, Shipper behind Two Packs A Day. With years of experience selling on eBay and running ultra-organized Whatnot shows, Brian has perfected the science of managing 35,000+ singles while keeping his operations smooth and efficient.🚀 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ The secrets to staying organized when handling thousands of cards.✅ Shipping strategies that save time and reduce errors.✅ How to ma...2025-03-2448 minBehind the BreaksFrom Corporate Life to Building the BIGGEST F1 Card Breaking Empire | P1Castle's Inspiring Journey!🔥 How do you turn a passion for Formula 1 and trading cards into a full-time business? Today, we sit down with Scott from P1Castle (@P1Castle)—one of the biggest names in F1 card breaking—to break it all down!Scott went from a finance director to running the largest F1 card-breaking empire—and he’s sharing the full story. From humble beginnings with one box at a time to hosting breaks with F1 world champion Jenson Button, Scott has seen it all. If you’re looking to start your own breaking business, grow as a collector, or just hear some wil...2025-03-1759 minBehind the BreaksSpring Training Cards Heating Up! In-Person vs. Pack-Pulled Autos & Hobby TrendsIn this episode, we take a step back from interviews and dive into what’s happening in the hobby right now. No guests this time—just us, some good conversation, and a whole lot of trading card talk.A Huge Thank You: First things first, we want to shout out every guest who has joined us so far. Their insights, stories, and passion for the hobby have made this show what it is, and we couldn’t be more grateful.Spring Training and the Buzz around Baseball Cards: With baseball heating up, we talk about which players are making waves...2025-03-1040 minBehind the BreaksFrom Storage Unit Find to 13K Followers! | How Blue Collar Collecting Took Over WhatnotWhat if one storage unit find could change your life?In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Matt, founder of Blue Collar Collecting, who went from selling forgotten treasures out of storage units to running one of the fastest-growing sports card channels on Whatnot.From grinding it out in a blue-collar job to turning a passion for sports cards into a thriving business with over 13,000 followers, Matt shares how one unbelievable card collection transformed his side hustle into a life-changing gig.What you'll hear in this episode:✅ How a storage unit find launched his card-selling em...2025-03-0353 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 7: Bitcoin Redemptions to 1/1 Onyx Chases-- YoDooley's Inside Scoop on Cardsmiths Currency Trading CardsTrading cards that unlock crypto? Unique art meets collectibles? This is NEXT LEVEL!In this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with YoDooley, a passionate breaker, collector, and expert on Cardsmiths Currency, the trading card set that’s shaking up the hobby! Imagine pulling a card that not only looks incredible but could also unlock Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto rewards—yep, that’s exactly what this product delivers.🔥 What We Cover in This Episode:• What makes Cardsmiths Currency different from traditional sports cards?• How collectors and breakers are diving into this fusion of crypto and collectibles.• The rare and ar...2025-02-2445 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 6: NBA’s Wildest Stories with Stuart Gray What’s it like to battle Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and the ‘Bad Boys’ Pistons? Former NBA center Stuart Gray joins Behind the Breaks to take us inside the golden era of basketball with first-hand stories from his time in the league!🐐 Being on the floor w/ Michael Jordan! And trying to stop him.🐐 Watching Larry "Legend" Bird teach a rookie a lesson.👊 The time he fought the entire Lakers squad? Yeah, we’re talking about that too.🃏 What’s it like signing trading cards as a player? He spills the truth.🏀 From UCLA to the Pacers, Hornets & Knicks, to internationa...2025-02-1845 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 5: Hobby Controversies & Massive FindsIn this episode of Behind the Breaks, RJ and Matt are back to talk all things trading cards! From the latest controversy surrounding the Paul Skenes patch auto to exciting new product releases hitting the shelves, we're diving into the hottest topics in the hobby.We also share some incredible stories, including a jaw-dropping storage locker find, and mix in plenty of banter about the hobby we love. Whether you're here for the insights, the laughs, or just to nerd out about trading cards, this episode has something for everyone!What You'll Hear:✅ Our take on the Paul Skenes pa...2025-02-1132 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 4: High Stakes & Big Breaks: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Emerald City RipsIn this episode, we sit down with Emerald City Rips, a serial entrepreneur who left the security of a full-time career to pursue his passion for sports card breaking. Taking a massive risk, he went all-in on building a thriving breaking business—navigating the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
🎙 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Entrepreneurial Leap – Why Emerald took the risk and how he convinced his family to support the move.
✅ Building a Breaker Business – The importance of research, strategy, and realistic expectations.
✅ The Power of Commun...2025-02-0321 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 3: Breaking Big with Shak3nBakeIn this episode of Behind the Breaks, we’re joined by Shak3nBake, an engineer by day and a passionate breaker, collector, and seller by night.
Known as a "Sportscard Degenerate," Shak3 shares his journey from starting breaks on Facebook during COVID to becoming a trusted name on Whatnot, specializing in Formula 1 and MLS cards.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*Shak3’s journey from casual collector to established breaker.
*Tips for new breakers: Start small, expect losses, ship fast, build relations...2025-01-2724 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 2: From Hip-Hop to Card Drops with Chops from Boardwalk BreaksIn this episode of Behind the Breaks, we sit down with Chops, one-third of the dynamic team behind Boardwalk Breaks, to explore his incredible journey from the hip-hop stage to the trading card table.
Chops, along with his childhood friends, turned their shared love of sports cards into a thriving breaking business, becoming one of the most trusted and exciting teams in the hobby.
💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🎤 From Music to Breaks: How Chops transitioned from being a hip-hop artist to a passionate card breaker...2025-01-2042 minBehind the BreaksEpisode 1: How Passion, Nostalgia, and Community Built Our Hobby JourneyWelcome to the very first episode of Behind the Breaks! In this inaugural episode, your hosts, RJ and Matt, dive into their personal stories of how they fell in love with the world of card collecting and breaking. From childhood nostalgia to the thrill of high-stakes pulls, this episode is a heartfelt introduction to the passion, community, and excitement that fuels Behind the Breaks.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
RJ’s Story: Starting as an 8-year-old collector during the Michael Jordan era, RJ shares his journey of chasing iconic cards like the 1996-97 Skybox Premium...2025-01-1340 minBehind the BreaksWelcome to the Sports Trading Card Hobby’s Most Exciting Podcast!Welcome to Behind the Breaks, the ultimate podcast for trading card enthusiasts, collectors, and hustlers.
Every card tells a story, and we’re here to share them. In this kickoff episode, hosts Matt and RJ pull back the curtain on what makes the trading card community so special and share their vision for this exciting new show.
From wild pulls to the grind of growing your collection, this is your front-row seat to the stories, tips, and strategies that fuel the hobby.
Plus, we’re inviting YOU to join the conversation. Whether you’re rip...2024-12-3003 min