Episode 42: City Spotlight - Indianapolis | Whatnot Legal Woes & The 20 Million Card Find

This week on Cards On Blast, JT and the Bird tackle a massive news cycle. We start with the breaking news regarding legal challenges facing Whatnot over their "repack" and "live break" practices—could this be the end of breaking as we know it?

We also discuss the incredible story of Tim Banazek, who recently uncovered an estimated 20 million cards (worth at least $5 million) in a small building in rural Virginia. From Ty Cobb to modern icons, it’s the find of a lifetime.

Main Segment: City Spotlight - Indianapolis We shift gears to Indy to highlight the blue-collar greatness of the Pacers, the powerhouse history of the Colts, and the championship legacy of the Fever. We rank the top 3 players from each franchise and discuss the current hobby heat surrounding stars like Caitlin Clark and Anthony Richardson.

Also in this episode:

• Market Watch: Why Roman Anthony cards just jumped 2500%.
• Retail News: Target doubles down on the hobby with a $1B growth plan.
• New Release Calendar: Deep dive into March 18th drops, including 2026 Topps Heritage Baseball and 2025 Panini Prizm Black.
• What Ya Got In The Stack: The guys share their latest personal pickups.

Join the conversation: Follow us on social media @CardsOnBlast and let us know who your Top 3 Indianapolis athletes are!

In this episode:

Hobby Headlines

• More Panini Prizm problems? Duplicate serial numbers spark major concerns for collectors.
• First World Baseball Classic cards officially drop!
• The most expensive magazine ever hits the market.
• This week’s ups and downs in the hobby.

New Releases

• 2026 Topps Collector Kit (Pre-Order now, release on March 25, 2026)
• 2026 Topps Chrome WWE – First Day Issue (Pre-Order March 13, 2026)

Main Topic – City Spotlight: Minneapolis

We take a deep dive into the sports teams that define Minneapolis and their trading card history:

• Minnesota Twins
• Minnesota Vikings
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Minnesota Wild

Other Segments

• Crack That Pack
• What Ya Got in the Stack
• Card Pull of the Week

Tune in for hobby updates, market insights, and our Minneapolis sports card spotlight!

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Episode 40: City Spotlight: DALLAS | 2026 Topps Brooklyn "Captain America" & Star Wars Chrome Black First Look!

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting! Join JT and the Bird for Episode 40 as we head to the Lone Star State for our City Spotlight: Dallas.

We’re breaking down the legendary "Mt. Rushmore" athletes for the Cowboys, Rangers, and Stars. Who takes the #1 spot for the Pokes? Is it Emmitt, Staubach, or the original "Mr. Cowboy" Bob Lilly? We also dive into the Stars' hockey legacy and the Rangers' climb to the 2023 World Series summit.

In this episode:

• Hobby Headlines: A first look at the 2026 Topps Brooklyn Collection celebrating Captain America’s 85th Anniversary and the high-end Topps Chrome Black Star Wars autographs (Mace Windu, Mando, and more!).

• Quality Control Alert: Why PSA is finding flaws in 2025 Prizm Football base cards.

• New Releases: Prepping for Leaf Optichrome Baseball, Topps Stranger Things, and the Disneyland 70th Anniversary set.

• Crack That Pack: We’re ripping live to see if we can find those elusive "Million Dollar" pulls.

• What’s in the Stack & Card Pull of the Week: See the latest additions to our personal collections!

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Welcome back to Cards On Blast — your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the culture of collecting. JT & The Bird are back, and this week we’re taking the show to MIAMI 🌴🔥

We kick things off with Hobby Headlines, breaking down early 2025 Prizm Football Manga pricing, first looks at Tomorrowland Cosmic Chrome, Topps Finest Fantastic Four 65th, and more. Plus, we react to Copper Flagg pulling up to Indy Card Exchange and dropping $7K on Kon Knueppel cards 😳

Then it’s time to rip packs in Crack That Pack, before diving into our City Spotlight on Miami — spotlighting the greatest legends from:

🏀 Miami Heat

⚾ Miami Marlins

🏈 Miami Dolphins

🐆 Florida Panthers

From legends like Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Dan Marino, and Roberto Luongo, to modern stars like Jimmy Butler and Aleksander Barkov, we break down the icons that define Miami sports culture — and the cards collectors should be hunting.

We wrap things up with What Ya Got In The Stack and Card Pull of the Week, featuring our favorite hits from the community.

If you collect sports cards, rip wax, chase slabs, or just love the hobby culture — this episode is for you.

💥 Like, subscribe, and drop your biggest Miami card pulls in the comments!💥

Is the collectibles market hitting a new ceiling, or are we just getting started?

In this episode, we dive deep into a record-breaking month for the hobby. We cover the staggering $13 million private sale of Batman #1 and Superman #1, and the historic $15 million Nicolas Cage copy of Action Comics #1 that has officially redefined "blue-chip" assets.

But it’s not just about the millionaires; we’re looking at how Bandai is declaring war on One Piece scalpers with strict new rules, the "perfect" science behind a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade, and a legendary "attic find" that turned a family's inheritance into a multi-million dollar legacy.

In the Guest Chair: Adam Kellenberger

We are joined by former shop owner and comic art dealer Adam Kellenberger (Owner of Comic Boards Ink). Adam takes us behind the curtain of the comic art world to discuss:

• The Transition: Moving from a local card shop owner to a high-end art dealer.
• Art vs. Cards: What makes a piece of art a "1-of-1" compared to a sports card?
• Modern Masters: Why artist Sveta Shubina is taking the industry by storm and how her unique style is carving out a new niche.
• The Big Stage: A preview of MegaCon and what it’s really like traveling the country trading in ink and paper.

Inside This Episode:

• Hobby Headlines: The $18M "Big Five" and the 7-foot Silver Surfer statue found on Facebook.
• The Grading Standard: What actually goes into a PSA 10?
• Scalper Wars: Is Bandai’s new One Piece policy a win for fans or a loss for sealed collectors?
• Interview with Adam Kellenberger: Origin stories, the birth of Comic Boards Ink, and the legends of comic art.
• What Ya Got In The Stack: Adam shows off a personal favorite from his private collection.

Connect with our Guest:

• Comic Boards Ink: http://comicboardsinc.com/ & @comicboardsink
• Follow Sveta Shubina’s Art: https://svetashubina.com/ & @sveta_has on Instagram
• Follow Andrew Tarusov’s Art: https://tarusov.com & @askandy on Instagram
• Kickstarter Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/svetashubinaart/dreadfull-iii

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your home for the latest trading card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting. This week, JT and the Bird are heading to Western PA to shine the spotlight on Pittsburgh, a city with some of the most storied franchises and "blue-chip" legends in the hobby.

🎙️ In This Episode:

📰 Hobby Headlines

• The Blue X-Fractor Fumble: Topps advertised exclusive Blue X-Fractors in their 2025–26 Chrome Basketball Mega Boxes, but collectors found only silvers. We break down the "exchange program" and why this is a nightmare for those holding hot rookies like Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey.
• The $2M Fraud Conviction: A Redmond man is heading to prison for a years-long scheme involving forged PSA labels on Michael Jordan and Pokémon grails.
• Live Commerce Boom: Whatnot’s 2026 report is out—sports cards are officially the #1 category in the U.S., with over 6.4 million cards moving a month.

🆕 New Releases & Market Moves We dive into the heavy hitters dropping this week, including:

• 2025 Panini Prizm Football: The $1,000 hobby box chase for Color Blast and the next generation of NFL stars.
• 2025 Topps Pristine Baseball & Museum Collection: Premium patches, on-card autos, and the return of the "Atelier" booklets.
• Specialty Drops: Detroit Red Wings Centennial (Octopus Ink!), Topps Chrome Premier League, and Topps Royalty UFC.

🏙️ City Spotlight: Pittsburgh We’re ranking the Top 5 Must-Own Legends for every major Pittsburgh franchise. Whether you’re chasing the "Great One" of shortstops, the "Steel Curtain" icons, or hockey royalty, we’ve got your shopping list ready:

• Pirates: From Honus Wagner to the legendary Roberto Clemente.
• Steelers: Why Joe Greene and Big Ben are the pillars of any Steelers PC.
• Penguins: The ultimate debate—Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux?

📦 Crack That Pack & Pull of the Week Bird rips into Allen & Ginter and Disney, while JT hunts for 2025 Chrome Baseball. Plus, don't miss our Card Pull of the Week: an insane Travis Hunter Orange Fluorescent RC from Mosaic!

"In Pittsburgh, we don't just collect players; we collect legacies. From the Immaculate Reception to Mario saving the franchise, the Steel City is a goldmine for the hobby."

Episode 34 - Windy City Takeover | Cards On Blast ⚾🏀🏈🏒

Welcome back to Cards On Blast, your home for the latest card news, market moves, and deep dives into the world of collecting. This week, JT and the Bird are taking a trip to the 312! We’re breaking down the legendary sports history of Chicago and how the icons of the Windy City still dominate the card market today.

But first, the hobby is on fire! We’re discussing the massive $1.1M Paul Skenes sale, the upcoming 2026 Topps flagship changes, and Dan Marino’s surprise baseball debut. Plus, Bird cracks a fresh pack of SEIZE: Gilded Treasures—does he find the fire?

In this episode, we cover:

• The Debut Patch Craze: Breaking down the Top 5 MLB Debut Patch sales (including that Skenes monster).
• Topps 1952 Lockdown: Why Topps is restricting the most iconic design in history starting in 2026.
• Mari-Knows: Dan Marino joins the 2025 Bowman Draft lineup.
• Chicago City Spotlight: The "Mount Rushmore" of Chicago cards across the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks.

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PHILLY IS IN THE BUILDING! 🔔⚾️🦅🏀

Episode 33 of Cards on Blast is live, and we’re taking the City Spotlight to the 215! From the Broad Street Bullies to the "Process," Philadelphia has some of the most legendary cards and characters in the hobby.

In this episode: 🏙️ The Philly Mount Rushmore: Mike Schmidt, Dr. J, Reggie White, and Bobby Clarke. Who’s your #1 Philly icon? 📉 Hobby Headlines: Is Beckett moving to a PSA-style upcharge model? We break down the rumors. 🐢 MTG Turtle Takeover: The "Lorwyn Eclipsed" error that has Ninja Turtles popping up in the wrong set! ⚾ Topps at 75: Our first look at the 2026 Series 1 design and that diamond-encrusted logo.

Question for the comments: Which Philly legend has the most "must-own" card? Is it a Mike Schmidt rookie, an Iverson Chrome, or a vintage Wilt? 👇

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