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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 26 - The Themeless Episode
    Oct 29 2025
    • 🔥 HOBBY HEADLINES: The historic, uncut 1951 Bowman Sheet featuring the Mickey Mantle rookie card hits auction—it's a "sports collecting unicorn"! Plus, Topps launches its new Fanatics Exclusive Value Boxes for the 2025-26 NBA season, giving collectors a budget-friendly shot at big autographs from stars like Wemby and Curry.
    • 🚨 RELEASE NEWS: We look at this week's drops (Upper Deck Premier Hockey, Bowman Chrome U Football, Panini Absolute Football) and reveal a major date shift: the 2025/26 Topps Holiday Basketball Mega Box is delayed from October 30th to November 28th, 2025!
    • CRACK THAT PACK: Bird brings some Phoenix Football, did he get a hit?
    • CARD PULL OF THE WEEK: See what the hosts picked up and the best card pulled!
    • WHAT YA GOT IN THE STACK: What did the hosts pick up this week?

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    Hashtags:

    🎯 Core Show Hashtags

    #CardsOnBlast #SportsCardPodcast #CardCollecting #TheHobby #TradingCards #SportsCards #CardCollectors #CollectingCommunity #HobbyTalk #CardCulture

    💥 Engagement + Discovery Boosters

    #CardBreaks #PackOpening #CardPulls #SportsCardNews #CardHunting #CollectorsUnite #HobbyHeat #ChasingHits #CardShow #CardCommunity

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 25 - The Happiest Cards On Earth
    Oct 23 2025

    From Lorcana’s runaway success to Topps Chrome Disney autographs, the magic of Disney collectibles is heating up the hobby! This week, we dive deep into the multi-generational appeal of Disney trading cards and the massive market they’ve created.

    We’ll break down the story behind Lorcana, the trading card game from Ravensburger that has sold over a billion cardsand become a key revenue driver for the company. We track the price history from The First Chapter through Reign of Jafar and debate whether this phenomenon has the staying power of industry titans like Pokémon.

    Plus, get the full breakdown on the new 2025 Topps Chrome Disney and Topps Disney Wonder sets, which feature authentic autographs from voice talents like Idina Menzel (Elsa) and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) for the very first time!

    Also in this episode:

    • Hobby Headlines: An investment group pays $10 million for a Michael Jordan/LeBron James 1/1 Logoman card.
    • Topps NBA Debut Patches are coming to the 2025-26 season.
    • New releases in Football, Basketball, and WNBA!
    • Our signature segments: Crack That Pack, What Ya Got In The Stack, and Card Pull of the Week!

    Tune in to find out why collectors are flocking to these Disney sets—and if you should be investing in the magic!

    #DisneyLorcana #Lorcana #DisneyCards #DisneyCollectibles #ToppsDisney #ToppsChrome #DisneyWonder #Ravensburger #TradingCardGame #TCGCommunity

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 24 - Parallel Universe
    Oct 16 2025

    🎧 Episode 24 – Parallel Universe: Have Parallels Gone Too Far?

    The hobby’s rainbow has never been brighter — or more crowded. In this episode of Cards On Blast, JT and The Bird explore the ever-expanding world of parallels and ask the big question: have card companies pushed it too far? From Panini’s 80+ color variations to Topps’ glittering holiday releases, the guys break down the rise of parallels over the past decade and what it means for collectors today.

    Plus, they unpack the latest Hobby Headlines — including Topps Holiday Basketball’s debut, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Magic: The Gathering crossover, and a full rundown of this month’s new releases. Don’t miss Crack That Pack, What You Got in the Stack, and the wild *Where the F@k Did You Find That? featuring The Office x MTG Secret Lair.

    It’s color, chaos, and collector conversation — all in one episode.

    🎙️ Hosted by JT and The Bird 📍 Follow @Cards_On_Blast on Instagram and X

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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