The PSA Pod
The official podcast of PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the leading authority on trading card authentication and grading. Each episode features authentic hobby talk, covering topics related to collecting, grading, and the trading card industry. Listeners get insights directly from the experts at PSA.
Episodes
Inside PSA's $200 million infrastructure investment with President Ryan Hoge
PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio to speak directly with customers with a detailed look at the announced $200 million infrastructure investment to meet growing demand (1:00). Plus, Ryan provides the most recent service level turnaround time updates (7:25), including a key note on the Value Bulk tier for Collectors Club members (9:05).Learn more about this latest PSA announcement
The year ahead in grading with Ryan Hoge
Ryan Hoge, President of Grading Business at Collectors, joins The PSA Pod for the first episode of 2026 to preview the year ahead in grading on multiple fronts.1:55 - The big picture in 20266:15 - SGC brand outlook8:20 - Beckett brand outlook17:55 - PSA international expansion updates23:15 - PSA U.S. capacity expansion, turnaround time updates33:15 - Investments in technology, AI, and automation36
Pricing , turnaround time changes, and more updates from PSA President Ryan Hoge
Closing out a busy Summer, PSA President Ryan Hoge once again joins The PSA Pod with a wave of internal product and service updates, led by the recent changes to pricing and turnaround times at multiple service levels, plus much more. 1:30 - Pricing and turnaround time updates, plus the "why?"10:30 - Quick look back at The National in Chicago13:00 - New instant liquidity features16:45 -
WHAT TO KNOW: PSA Comic Book & Magazine grading is now live
A new chapter in PSA's heritage-rich hobby history is officially here, as Comic Book & Magazine authentication and grading services are now available. Elizabeth Gruene, General Manager of Pop Culture at PSA, joins The PSA Pod to discuss the detailed build to this significant launch.2:30 - The timeline to the service's launch5:15 - Comic & Magazine grading price points & service details
Hobby Season is here: PSA updates, expansion, and looking ahead to The National
Summer is Hobby Season, largely revolving around key product releases and major industry events, and PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for his monthly spot to dive into all of it, including:6:25 - Fanatics Fest and its overall impact8:50 - PSA internal operational updates11:30 - PSA expansion, both domestic and international21:30 - A closer look at the PSA Autograph Series24:40 - PSA Comic Bo
Talking PSA turnaround times, new product features and more with President Ryan Hoge
PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio for his monthly check-in with plenty to cover. This includes favorite highlights from a prime stretch in the sports calendar, significant hobby news breaking from recent weeks on the NBA/NFL front, and diving deeper on buzzing topics such as PSA turnaround times and the recent launch of eBay's PSA Grading Add-On feature at purchase.1:05 - Our favorit
Key early 2025 PSA updates with President Ryan Hoge
In the latest episode of The PSA Pod, President Ryan Hoge returns to the studio to provide the latest updates on PSA's receiving backup and the internal adjustments made so far in 2025 to increase efficiency. Plus, a deeper dive into the grading standards language updates, one of PSA's most-anticipated product launches in recent years and, of course, the excitement of MLB Opening Day comin
THE INDEX – The hobby impact of Patrick Mahomes' run at history
Even long before leading the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl once again and to the doorstep of three-peat history, Patrick Mahomes had already earned his way to rarefied air in terms of his hobby status. In 2025's first installment The Index, Card Ladder's Chris McGill joins the show for a deeper dive into the data of what this season has meant for Mahomes with collectors, where a win Sunday could t
The Skenes Debut Patch's grading journey, updates on PSA's receiving back-up
It's the first episode of The PSA Pod in 2025, and President Ryan Hoge joins the show to dive into a couple of hot late January topics. First, some deeper insights into PSA's recently announced back-up in receiving incoming customer submissions, including how we got here and what's being done internally in response. Plus, go inside the unique grading journey of one of the top hobby c
A 2024 rewind, featuring moments, innovations and data
In the final episode of 2024, we take a look back at the year that was at PSA. Ryan Greene and PSA President Ryan Hoge hit rewind, highlighting some of the company's most memorable moments and innovations from the last 12 months. Plus, a dive into the data puts a spotlight on some of the most notable trends among PSA submitters, including the athletes who led the way – and saw the biggest rises in
Which rookie QB are you hunting as 2024 football products drop?
Entering the home stretch of the NFL season, several key 2024 football card products are about to hit the market. With a loaded rookie QB class leading the way, which one will you be focusing on most for your collection? PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show to discuss, plus take a look back at a massive weekend at the Toronto Sport Card Expo and dive into this week's mailbag.
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The Hobby impact of the 2024 World Series
A 2024 World Series featuring two iconic franchises, the game's biggest stars and some already timeless moments – what is the hobby and collecting impact? We dive into that and much more with PSA President Ryan Hoge, including PSA's upcoming return to the Toronto Sports Card Expo and a mailbag Q&A session.
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Looking back on a big summer in the hobby with PSA President Ryan Hoge
After a couple of months away, The PSA Pod is back with regularly scheduled programming. PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for not only a look back at a massive summer in the hobby – both on the show circuit and in the market overall – but also what lies ahead. Including:
Diving into the latest and what features are still to come with the PSA Vault and its eBay integration.
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GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Exploring PSA Vault x eBay with Ryan Hoge
It's a partnership that has the potential to be a game-changer for all collectors, as the PSA Vault now features the ability to instantly and easily list items for sale on eBay. PSA President Ryan Hoge joins the show for another installment of Guest Submissions to dive deeper into the benefits and details, as eBay's best-in-class marketplace now pairs with PSA’s expert authentication &
THE INDEX - Anthony Edwards' big stage breakthrough
There seems to be one every NBA postseason – the breakthrough star. So far in 2024, it's been Anthony Edwards. One of the hobby darlings during the 2020 & 2021 basketball card boom, the Minnesota Timberwolves' leading man has been rewarding those believers so far this Spring. How high is his ceiling from here? Powered by data from Card Ladder and PSA, Chris McGill and Ryan Greene dive
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Talking PSA Pop Culture with Elizabeth Gruene & Roxanne Ghezzi
One of the strongest trends seen internally at PSA in the past year-plus is the dominant rise in submission volume in our TCG categories, with Pokémon strongly leading the way. This comes at a time where pop culture collectibles – and not just cards – are also catching the hearts and minds of collectors like never before. To dive in deeper and discuss new ways in which PSA is meeting this customer
THE INDEX - Has Shai reached hobby superstardom?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a legitimate NBA MVP candidate, and is the leading man on one of the league's top young rosters. Has the Oklahoma City Thunder star's growth in the hobby during the 2023-24 season matched what we've seen on the floor? From what the Card Ladder and PSA submission data shows, to some good places to start if you're looking to get into his cards, Ch
HIT DRAFT - Baseball is in the air
As we come out of the long winter, baseball is in the air. And in the hobby community, on the heels of the annual Topps Series 1 release, it officially means baseball card season is here. Who were you stocking up on this offseason? Which trending Spring Training performers are you maybe wishing you'd picked up more of during the past few months? Ryan Greene, Jack Archer and Ryan Porter dig in
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Tim Wong, PSA Research Manager
Did you ever wonder exactly what happens while your PSA submission is showing up as in the "Research & ID" stage while at our facilities? Well, we dive in a bit in the latest installment of Guest Submissions, as PSA Research Manager Tim Wong joins the show to share his collecting story and discuss the research process with a bit of a look behind the curtains. Tim also discusses the d
THE INDEX - Are you a Brock Purdy hobby believer?
In the year's first installment of The Index, it's a deep dive on the hobby relevance of the 2022 NFL Draft's "Mr. Irrelevant" – San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy. From the story told by the advanced stats and the eye test on the field, to what the Card Ladder and PSA submission data says from the collector POV, Ryan Greene and Chris McGill explore it all. Will Sunday's
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Wrapping 2023, previewing 2024 with PSA President Ryan Hoge
As a big year both in the hobby comes to close, PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by for our final episode of 2023. Along with taking a look back at key milestones, metrics and moments from the year that was, Ryan shares some of what lies ahead for PSA and our customers in 2024.
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Matt Fuller, PSA Principal Ticket Authenticator
In the latest installment of Guest Submissions, we're diving in on one of the hobby's most fascinating niches – graded tickets. For this in-depth conversation, we bring in Principal Ticket Authenticator Matt Fuller, whose years as a learning and growing collector in the space led him to his current role at PSA. Matt discusses his own ticket collecting journey, what he's added to his ex
THE INDEX - A rare Ichiro grail surfaces & turns heads
As we look at some of the hobby's most notable movement in October 2023, an incredible, rarely seen Ichiro rookie card from 2001 turned heads by producing a record sale. We take a deeper look at the card, the sale and its significance. Also, Card Ladder's Chris McGill brings the data to highlight some interesting movers from the last month, including two major MLB postseason stars whose ca
HIT DRAFT - Stacking grails as the NBA season tips off
The 2023-24 NBA campaign is upon us, so it's the perfect time for Hit Draft to return. As one of the most-anticipated seasons in recent history gets underway, the guys take a look at the hobby forecasts for some of the game's brightest stars the best way we know how – with cards. This draft includes grail pieces of the top eight names in ESPN's preseason player rankings, plus four top
THE INDEX - Has the hobby's new must-collect QB truly arrived?
Taking a look back at the hobby's biggest movers in September 2023, the San Francisco 49ers' rising star QB continues to cement himself as a legitimate force, both on the field and in the eyes of collectors. And the data backs it up. Card Ladder's Chris McGill brings insights on Brock Purdy's surge and more, including a head-turning Triple Logoman sale ahead of the 2023-24 NBA seas
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - President Ryan Hoge dives into key recent PSA updates
From a key new product features which allows customers to segment where their orders ship to card by card, to the latest in international grading submission expansion, PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the show to share all of the key details and more in the latest installment of Guest Submissions.
THE INDEX - Exploring iconic RCs featuring in-person autos
As The Index takes a look back at both August 2023 and early September, the early conversation centers around a very notable public sale of a grail vintage rookie card featuring a rare on-card, in-person auto. This trend has gained steam of late in the hobby, but opinions remain by divided. Backed with data brought to the table by Card Ladder's Chris McGill, the guys discuss much more from rec
HIT DRAFT - Top Fantasy QBs meet cardboard
It's real – Football. Is. Back. The fantasy drafts should be mostly completed by now, and we're all ready to sit back and take it all in for the next six months. And for hobbyists, nothing is better than having a robust collection in tow while following along week to week. In the latest installment of Hit Draft, the guys will curate some dream collections featuring elite cards of the Top 1
THE INDEX - The Messi Effect meets the hobby in July 2023
The GOAT on the pitch is making a massive direct impact in MLS. What has the impact been with collectors? While The National drew most of the hobby buzz in July 2023, there was plenty more to look back, including the continued surge of Ronald Acuña Jr., a massive 90s sale of note, preparing for the Wemby rollercoaster and much more. Chris McGill from Card Ladder leads the way with the recap in the
HIT DRAFT - Graded grails from the National
From Vintage to Ultra Modern, from generational GOATs to today's hottest hobby stars, it was once again a massive year for PSA on-site grading at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Hobbyists save some of the biggest cards imaginable to grade on-site with PSA each July at the industry's biggest show of the year. In this installment of Hit Draft, the guys not only recap some favorite
THE INDEX - How Elly & Shohei lit up the hobby in June 2023
In the latest installment of the The Index, a pair of red-hot names in the Baseball space lead the way in this in-depth look at some of the most notable hobby player and card trends from June 2023, backed by data from Card Ladder. The continued rise of once-in-a-generation talent Shohei Ohtani, plus the burst onto the scene of Elly De La Cruz made some major market waves last month. Card Ladder&
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - The latest at PSA from President Ryan Hoge
In the latest edition of Guest Submissions, PSA President Ryan Hoge drops by the studio with several updates of value to collectors and customers. Hoge gives some teases on PSA's presence at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, discusses current PSA grading specials and how they are strategically developed, talks about the latest enhancements to the PSA app and much m
THE INDEX - Vintage AND modern GOATs made hobby waves in May 2023
We're back with another installment of The Index, with an in-depth look at some of the most notable hobby player and card trends from May 2023, backed by data from Card Ladder. In this month's with Card Ladder's Chris McGill, we look at some vintage and modern GOATs whose card sales made major waves last month. Also, some notable index movements on the hardwood, and a rookie card of
HIT DRAFT - Memorable No. 1 Overall Picks
Whether their careers end in the Hall of Fame or short of enshrinement, being a No. 1 overall pick in one of the major professional sports' drafts is a distinction that lives on forever. Especially with hobbyists. In this edition of Hit Draft, the guys build their collections from a pool of incredible cards featuring memorable top choices in the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL drafts. As a collector, wh
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - The thrill of Stacking Slabs within a new PC chase
In this edition of Guest Submissions, hobby veteran Brett McGrath - host of the Stacking Slabs podcast - is back. McGrath, an Indianapolis native who is a lifelong Colts fan and collector, dives into the thrill of chasing a new modern player PC in the wake of his favorite team drafting a potential franchise quarterback for the first time in a decade. Brett discusses his unique approach to player c
THE INDEX - April 2023's biggest hobby movers & most notable sales
We're back with another installment of The Index, this time taking a look at some of the most notable hobby player and card trends, backed by data from Card Ladder. As we recap April 2023 with Card Ladder's Chris McGill, we discuss the biggest sale ever of a pro wrestling card, focus in an an NBA Playoffs standout whose market took a big upturn last month and also a rising NFL star whose h
HIT DRAFT - NBA Playoff Grails Edition
April means the NBA Playoffs are underway, providing some of sports' best theater of the calendar year. And for basketball card collectors, the sport's hobby heat is reaching its annual peak, as well. So we've rounded up 12 absolute grails of some of the top names playing in this year's postseason for this edition of Hit Draft, as the guys make the tough decisions making their pick
THE INDEX - The hobby's notable risers and fallers from March 2023
Welcome back to The Index, where we discuss the previous month in the hobby from the vantage point of price data and market trends, provided by CardLadder. The look back at March 2023, led by CardLadder's Chris McGill, will include what to make of a very notable Tom Brady rookie card sale, how to analyze the current hobby standing of Luka Doncic, a sneaky 2019 Patrick Mahomes card that is gain
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Ryan Sabga on Funko Pop! Grading
In this edition of Guest Submissions, PSA's Ryan Sabga, who leads the company's growing Funko Pop! authentication & grading operation, joins the show. With a unique and eclectic collecting background of his own, Ryan discusses what the company has seen and learned in the first six months since launching this new service. Plus, he goes in-depth on the numerous benefits for collectors gr
HIT DRAFT - "March Madness" Multi-Category Edition
In this installment of HIT DRAFT, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer and Chris McGill build collections from a genuine mixed bag of big ticket items. "March Madness" extends well beyond the hardwood here, as this curated draft pool features a little bit of everything, from basketball and baseball to Pokémon and additional surprise categories. Take a listen and try to determine what your stra
GUEST SUBMISSIONS - Chris Carlin on the evolving PSA customer experience
In this edition of Guest Submissions, Collectors & PSA Director of Customer Care Chris Carlin joins the show. Chris became a giant in the industry over the past two decades during his time at Upper Deck. In the past year since coming to Collectors, he has not only gone all in on new collecting ventures to learn everything about PSA’s services and processes from the customer POV, but also used
THE INDEX - The hobby's biggest movers in February 2023
Welcome to the first installment of The Index, where we discuss the previous month in the hobby from the vantage point of price data and market trends, provided by CardLadder. This includes notable auction prices realized and market swings, both by player and by card. February 2023's notes we'll dive into with Chris McGill include a massive Mickey Mantle sale, what to make of Trae Young from a hob
HIT DRAFT - Baseball is in the air
In the first installment of HIT DRAFT, with Spring Training now underway, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer and Chris McGill build their baseball grail collections in this 3-round snake draft. The curated draft pool features beautiful and unique items of some of the game's top names in the eyes of hobbyists, from hot talent Julio Rodriguez to bona fide superstar slugger Aaron Judge.
Ep. 55 - The Super Bowl QB hit draft!
Super Bowl weekend is upon us, and to get ready with a good hobby twist, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer and Chris McGill dive into another perfectly curated hit draft, this time featuring nine grails of Super Bowl QBs both present and past. Also, an NBA-focused installment of Stock Up / Stock Down, including the hobby impact of both the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant trades that went down this week
Ep. 54 - Diving into the Goldin Marketplace with Ross Hoffman
Last month, Goldin unveiled a pair of new, attractive buying/selling platforms for those in the hobby, each offering something for every collector - the Goldin Marketplace and Goldin Weekly Auctions. For buyers and sellers alike, this launch is the latest major development from Collectors in creating the full, frictionless experience that connects PSA grading, the Collectors Vault and now buying a
Ep. 53 - The ultimate NBA All-Star starters hit draft!
Before diving fully into the upcoming Super Bowl match-up from the hobby perspective - though we do give a taste this week - the guys are headed to the hardwood for the ultimate hit draft, featuring the just-announced starters in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The selection includes true grails, RPAs, unique 1/1s and much more, featuring some of the biggest names in both the game and in basketball ca
Ep. 52 - Is Brock Purdy for real? An expert weighs in
Even without several of his key flagship rookie cards on the market yet, Brock Purdy's name is front and center in just about every hobby discussion right now. But is the 49ers' rookie QB going to be a legit, long-term fixture under center for the 49ers? What does his ceiling look like? And what does his emergence mean for Trey Lance moving forward? X's and O's expert Brett Kollman joins the show
Ep. 51 - Buy, Trade or Hold: NFL Playoffs Edition
The field of teams vying to be raising the Lombardi Trophy in Arizona in early February is now down to eight, and the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs saw results with significant hobby implications. Hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer venture into "Buy, Trade or Hold" when it comes to several names drawing attention heading into the Divisional round. Does Trevor Lawrence have more magic in him?
Ep. 50 - Talking ticket collecting & grading with Darren Rovell
Collecting moments in history can include those across many genres - from sports to politics to pop culture - and even those unique instances and events that see them intersect. Few collectors in recent years have showcased this more prominently than Darren Rovell. He is the well-known Sports Business Reporter for Action Network by day, while simultaneously building one of the most impressive coll
Ep. 49 - Herbert vs. T-Law: _____ winning would be better for the hobby
In 2023's first episode of The PSA Pod, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Chris McGill explore who is hot and who is not to kick off the year in the hobby, beginning with a look at the NFL playoff picture. Leading the way is this weekend's Justin Herbert & Trevor Lawrence showdown in Jacksonville, with some big hobby implications on the line, as well. Plus, closer looks at the likes of Tyre
Ep. 48 - 2022 hobby favorites, and what we're excited for in 2023
In the final episode of 2022 and of Season 1 of The PSA Pod, the guys tackle both 2022 and 2023 from a collecting perspective. The discussion includes favorite products from 2022, which athlete could consider this "their year" in the hobby and some favorite pick-ups & collecting moments from the last 12 months. From there, the guys head into the time machine and attempt to predict answers to t
Ep. 47 - Did Messi & Mbappé inspire you to become a soccer collector?
Stock Up / Stock Down this week is replaced by the Nice & Naughty list in the holiday spirit, and it was led by a pair of greats both reaching their peak performance in an epic World Cup Final. Did Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappé put on the type of head-to-head performances that can truly inspire collectors to dive into soccer cards? Also, a conversation with PSA President Ryan Hoge, discussi
Ep. 46 - Brock Purdy: The new hottest chase in 2022 products?
This week, 49ers sudden breakout star QB Brock Purdy leads the way in our Stock Up / Stock Down segment, as he has suddenly injected a dose of added intrigue to the not-yet-released 2022 flagship football products, which begin hitting shelves as the calendar turns to 2023. Also, Dustin Porras from the PSA Set Registry team sits down with collector Max Lee (IG: @maxmaxcity) to discuss his collectin
Ep. 45 - Burrow vs. Herbert: Who is more collectable?
The 2020 NFL Draft's QB class has proven to be nothing short of elite now nearly three full seasons later. Despite the emergence of Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts as legitimate MVP candidates in 2022, it's Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert who have been darlings of The Hobby since Year One. In this week's dive into the COR scoring algorithm, Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & CardLadder's Chris McGill att
Ep. 44 - Joe Burrow goes Kaboom!
In the latest edition of "Stock Up / Stock Down", Bengals QB leads the way, as he's rewarding collectors with another late-season surge, most recently yet again taking down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for the third time in a year. Also in this week's rundown: 2022 Kaboom! inserts hit the market, PSA x Whatnot launches, Bol Bol breaks out, some quarterbacks who need a big rebound and LaMelo Ball
Ep. 43 - Just how collectable is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
The latest athlete to be broken down within the COR score algorithm is the red-hot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Oklahoma City Thunder's young star has a ton going for him, including All-NBA numbers through the first stretch of the 2022-23 NBA season, plus rookie cards that are within the loaded 2018 Draft class and run of product releases. So how does he stack up in the eyes of collectors, especia
Ep. 42 - A conversation with new PSA President Ryan Hoge
After spending just over a year with Collectors and PSA as the company's Chief Product Officer, Ryan Hoge now takes over as the new President of PSA. In the first of many drop-ins on The PSA Pod, Hoge joins hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer for an extended conversation not only about his background as a collector, but about priorities he's focusing on taking the company into 2023. Those include
Ep. 41 - Justin Jefferson's stock is up ... way up
In this week's episode, Ryan Greene & Jack Archer dive into another week of "Stock Up / Stock Down" with a football-heavy focus. Justin Jefferson this past weekend made one of the greatest catches in NFL history, and his card market has moved in lock-step with his MVP-caliber play so far in the 2022 season. Plus, the guys break down one of the coolest new insert sets to hit the football card m
Ep. 40 - Stock Up / Stock Down: Fields, Rodgers, Spida & more
In the weekly look evaluating Stock Up / Stock Down within the hobby, hosts Jack Archer & Steve Sloan take a look at a fast-rising young QB, offset by the apparent diminishing of the position's old guard. Plus, Spida Mitchell's hot start that's fueling the Cavs, and a peek at the baseball card market: Whose cards will YOU be targeting as the winter offseason months set in?
Ep. 39 - The COR score, featuring Josh Allen
In the second installment of measuring one of today's top hobby names with the COR score - Collectability Over Replacement - the guys take a category-by-category look into Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen. The 5th-year star QB is a leading MVP candidate as the 2022 NFL season nears its midway point. Can he finish the job this year and get the franchise - and its incredible fan base - the title it so
Ep. 38 - Collecting Pulisic, breakout World Cup stars and more with PSA's Matt Hendler
The calendar has flipped to November, which means that World Cup month is finally here! Back by popular demand is PSA Product Manager and Soccer card expert Matt Hendler. He joins the show to talk about where to start when it comes to collecting USMNT star Christian Pulisic, some more young names to keep an eye on in the World Cup and much more in another educational conversation on where the beau
Ep. 37 - Introducing the COR score, featuring Zion Williamson
On the heels of the rare sports equinox, there was plenty to talk about in terms of whose hobby stock went up and down in this past week, including the likes of Joe Burrow, LeBron James, Bryce Harper and many more across the landscape (1:15). Then, the full house crew this week takes its first dive into the COR score algorithm - Collectability Over Replacement - where athletes across all eras can
Ep. 36 - The rise of RB & WR football collecting popularity
This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer open the show talking about what has been a wild MLB postseason to this point from a collecting perspective (1:00), including how Fernando Tatis Jr. collectors are feeling in this unique position. Then, Chris McGill from CardLadder once again joins the show to talk about some significant movement in the Football corner of the hobby (6:30), involving t
Ep. 35 - Aaron Judge's home run chase leads to cardboard history made
This week, on the heels of New York Comic Con, Jack Archer and Ryan Greene recap of PSA's Funko Pop! grading launch and the potential of the new space featuring PSA authenticated & graded collectibles (2:20). Also, the guys are joined by CardLadder's Chris McGill (13:25), with the conversation centered around the historic index movement the data shows surrounding Aaron Judge cards during his c
Ep. 34 - Talking Funko Pop! grading with PSA President Kevin Lenane
PSA President Kevin Lenane drops by once again for his monthly conversation on The PSA Pod, with PLENTY to discuss as October gets underway. During this visit, Kevin provides an update on the final stages of PSA's 2021 backlog (1:00), plus dives into PSA's new $18/card Bulk and $15/card TCG offerings launching this week (3:30). The big conversation piece this week, however, is the official launch
Ep. 33 - Who are the 10 most collectable current NBA players?
NBA training camps are open, and basketball is in the air. This week, our internal panel ranked the 10 most collectable active players in the NBA, and hosts Jack Archer & Ryan Greene are joined by fellow panelist Chris McGill from CardLadder to help break it all down after the dust settled (10:15). Also, the guys bring back the popular Buy, Trade or Hold segment surrounding a handful of young
Ep. 32 - PSA Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating is back on the show
Back by popular demand, PSA Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating makes his second appearance on The PSA Pod, with more in-depth stories from his new book, Waiting For A Sign: Volume 2. This time around, Kevin dives into his unique stories involving Warren Spahn (1:15), Bert Shepard (9:25), Buck O'Neil (16:25), plus actors Paul Gleason and Charlie Sheen (23:45). Also, Kevin's incredible, close-to-
Ep. 31 - The Hobby's biggest NFL Week 1 winners
This week, hosts Jack Archer and Steve Sloan dive into several topics, highlighted by recapping the biggest winners in The Hobby from Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season (12:30). Plus, the guys give another look at PSA's re-opening of its popular Bulk Service Level (2:10), preview this week's highly-anticipated release of 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball (5:15) and look at some incredibly rare and unique PSA-
Ep. 30 - PSA President Kevin Lenane talks the return of Bulk and much more
As part of our new monthly sitdown series on the show with PSA President Kevin Lenane, this week's episode kicks off with the big news of PSA bringing back its popular Bulk service level, exclusive to our Collectors Club members (1:00). During this month's chat, Kevin also dives into PSA's growing capacity - both domestic and international (4:45) - the company's goals on the front of turnaround ti
Ep. 29 - A conversation on collecting what you love with Brett McGrath
This week, Brett McGrath - the host of the Stacking Slabs podcast - joins hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer to bring his phenomenal perspective on player collecting to the table. Following his feature in the "Sidekick Season" piece in the September 2022 issue of PSA Magazine, McGrath discusses the journey of collecting his favorite duo - Indianapolis Colts legends Peyton Manning and Marvin Harri
Ep. 28 - Who from the wide open NFC will win the hobby's love in 2022?
Two weeks after diving into the talent-rich, impossible-to-pick AFC, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into the NFC - A conference that is just as wide open, but for different reasons. Without a true dominant force in the conference, who comes out of the NFC in February is anyone's guess. But that's what also makes it intriguing for collectors, as there are a multitude of guys
Ep. 27 - The Film Doesn't Lie: A unique 2022 NFL primer for collectors
It's hype season in the football card market. We're taking a step back to give collectors a unique point of view as they prepare for the 2022 NFL season. Brett Kollmann of "The Film Room" makes his second visit to join The PSA Pod (17:00), bringing his unique, expert POV on names worth keeping an eye on in the heat of the preseason, plus some who might be getting a little bit too much love early o
Ep. 26 - Bold hobby predictions in the AFC for the 2022 season
You can smell it in the air right now. We're talking about football, of course. And it dominates this week's episode, as hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan spend their time talking about the talent-rich AFC. Going division by division, the guys will drop the names of who is their one guy to watch throughout the conference from a collecting perspective (4:20). Also, a trio of BOLD hob
Ep. 25 - Recapping The National
Back from Atlantic City, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into everything that was the 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention. From showcases & product unveils that stood out, to what was hot on the show floor (shocker, a lot of football), the guys discuss everything they saw during a week on the ground at the Super Bowl of sports collectibles. Also, spinning it forwar
Ep. 24 - Introducing: The Collectors Vault
This week on The PSA Pod, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer are joined by Mike Cummings, General Manager of The Collectors Vault. The introduction of the vault was the centerpiece of a multi-product rollout from PSA's parent company - Collectors - this week, and Mike joined the show to talk about the immense value proposition to utilizing the Collectors Vault for your collection, both in terms o
Ep. 23 - Previewing The National, only two weeks away in Atlantic City!
This week, it's all about Show Season! Hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan dive into EVERYTHING that PSA has going at The National in Atlantic City, July 27-31. This includes on-site grading details, plus the return of drop-off submissions at the show for take-home grading service. Also, some predictions for The National, including what the guys anticipate to be the biggest trends on
Ep. 22 - CardLadder's Josh Johnson joins the show to talk unique player set collecting, new CL custom indexes & much more!
This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer are joined in-studio by CardLadder's Josh Johnson. The CL co-founder dives into what he's collecting these days, including an intriguing new PC from the hardwood (3:25) that leads to a discussion about the trend of specialized player set collecting (5:25). Johnson also gives some deeper detail on custom indexes coming to CardLadder to better assist co
Ep. 21 - PSA set to resume grading of an intriguing Michael Jordan piece
This week, hosts Ryan Greene, Jack Archer & Steve Sloan provide key PSA updates right off of the bat, including an update on the 2021 backlog and a glimpse at our offers at The National in Atlantic City at the end of July (1:05). Also, some more of the detail behind the talked-about Kobe x Comic-Con cover of the July 2022 issue of PSA Magazine (10:30), a dive into the recent sale of the famed
Ep. 20 - "Waiting For A Sign": Stories with PSA Autograph Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating
In a conversation that every collector will be deeply drawn in by, this week, PSA Autograph Principal Authenticator Kevin Keating joins the show, sharing just a few of the numerous, rich stories from his new book: Waiting For A Sign, Volume 2. Someone who has lived the autograph game for five decades, Keating dives in with hosts Ryan Greene & Steve Sloan on stories such as his first signing en
Ep. 19 - Introducing "Buy, Trade or Hold"
This week, hosts Ryan Greene & Jack Archer dig in on another product to drop during an unprecedented Summer of new card releases - Topps Series 2 (3:20). The guys discuss the much-anticipated first flagship rookie cards of young stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Julio Rodriguez, plus discuss some other familiar names who have regained some hobby steam as the 2022 MLB season is now roughly one-third com
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