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Cards on Blast

Cards on Blast

By: JT & The Bird
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Cards On Blast is hosted by lifelong friends JT & The Bird, who have shared over 32 years of friendship and a passion for collecting. Each episode, they dive into the world of sports cards, ripping packs, analyzing prices, and uncovering the rich history behind the hobby. But more than just cards, it’s about sports, stories, and the banter of two friends who love to talk. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, new 30-minute episodes drop regularly—so don’t miss out!

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Episodes
  • Episode 13 – Cardboard Through the Ages: The Evolution of Card Design

    Episode 13 – Cardboard Through the Ages: The Evolution of Card Design
    Jul 18 2025

    From vintage borders to holographic heat, JT & The Bird dive deep into the evolution of trading card design. Whether it's Pokémon, Magic, or modern sports sets, card aesthetics have come a long way—and we’re breaking down what makes each era pop.

    This week’s Card of the Week? It’s chosen live, on-air—TCG-style. Plus, we Crack That Pack with our friends at Greedy Goats sponsoring the heat!

    🎨 Which designs still hold up? What flopped? And how much do looks really matter when value’s on the line? Find out in this collector-fueled deep dive.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 12 - The Rookie Card Boom

    Episode 12 - The Rookie Card Boom
    Jun 25 2025

    🎙️ Episode 12 – The Rookie Card Boom Rookie cards are hotter than ever! JT & The Bird break down what’s fueling the surge — from NIL hype to grading trends and Fanatics Fest madness.

    💥 In this episode: • Jayden Daniels rookie card sells for $500K • PSA & SGC grading spike: Daniels, Clark, Wemby • Top rookies to chase: NFL, NBA, MLB & WNBA • Bronny James, Caitlin Clark, Jackson Holliday & more • Slab culture: is grading everything now?

    🔥 Plus: Crack That Pack, Card of the Week, Rookie Sleeper Picks, and our free box winner!

    📌 Subscribe & follow @Cards_On_Blast for weekly sports card content. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 11 - NBA Mount Rushmores & Finals Legends

    Episode 11 - NBA Mount Rushmores & Finals Legends
    Jun 12 2025

    🎙️ Episode 11 – NBA Mount Rushmores & Finals Legends

    JT and The Bird are back with an NBA-packed episode of Cards On Blast—and this one’s legendary. We’re carving hoops history into stone as we debate our NBA Mount Rushmores by position, and spotlight the greatest—and most unexpected—Finals MVP performances ever.

    📈 In Hobby Headlines, we break down Tyrese Haliburton’s record-breaking rookie sale ahead of the NBA Finals, preview Fanatics’ $200 million Museum of Greatness at Fanatics Fest NYC, and run through a loaded release calendar for mid-June.

    📦 Crack That Pack puts us courtside with a live NBA card rip—can we pull a playoff hero?

    🏀 In our Main Segment, we each share our top-5 legends by position with iconic card values to match.

    🔥 We also highlight unforgettable Finals performances - From Michael Jordan to Shaquille O’Neal and others.

    💎 Plus: our What You Got in the Stack pickups, the Card Pull of the Week, and a preview of next week’s episode.

    📲 Don’t forget to follow us on social (@Cards_On_Blast), drop a review, and share the pod with your fellow collectors!
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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