Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and the card market is already shifting! JT and The Bird break down the biggest Sunday standouts, Monday market movers, and the cards you should be watching right now.

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Not every trading card is about stats, rookies, or superheroes. Some are strange, some are hilarious, and some are just downright bizarre. In this episode, JT and The Bird dig into the oddest cards ever made—from the infamous Billy Ripken “bat knob” mishap, to Garbage Pail Kids, to Allen & Ginter relics made with hair, fossils, and even celebrity wedding menus.

We’ll also cover the latest hobby headlines, including Caitlin Clark’s $500,000+ card sale and Pete Rose’s historic batting gloves hitting the auction block. Plus: market Ups & Downs, new product releases, and JT’s card organization update.

Whether you collect for history, humor, or the thrill of the chase, this episode proves the hobby is full of surprises.

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🎙️ Episode 18 is live! “Stacked & Sorted: Organizing Your Collection”

From shoeboxes to slabs, JT & The Bird break down the best ways to keep your cards safe, sorted, and ready to show off. Whether you’re team binders, boxes, or apps—we’ve got you covered.

Tune in now and get your collection from chaos to collection!

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Episode 17 – Let’s Go Card Surfing: MTG Edition | Cards On Blast Podcast

This week we welcome Josh Goulet, retired Navy veteran and owner of Cardsurfer Games in Roseville, CA! Josh shares his MTG story, the rise of Cardsurfer, and why Commander culture is thriving in NorCal.

We also crack open some serious heat:

• Lord of the Rings Pack
• Modern Masters 2015 Booster
• Edge of Eternities Collector Booster

The pulls were so good we skipped What You Got in the Stack and Card Pull of the Week! Plus, we break down the latest Hobby Headlines, including Panini’s Patrick Mahomes autograph chase, Magic’s upcoming Universes Beyond sets, and MagicCon Atlanta 2025.

📍 Visit Cardsurfer Games in Roseville or online: https://cardsurfergames.com/ & @cardsurfergames on Instagram 📲 Follow Cards on Blast for more card-collecting talk every week!

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The Cards on Blast crew dives deep into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!—from its origins as a 1996 manga by Kazuki Takahashi to its rise as one of the most iconic trading card games on the planet. We explore its pop culture dominance, game mechanics, and some of the most valuable cards ever sold, including the legendary $2 million Tournament Black Luster Soldier.

In Hobby Headlines, JT finally tracks down a long-lost collectible, we cover the wild story of an apartment worker finding an entire print run of unsigned Jackson Merrill cards in the trash, and we discuss the frenzy surrounding Topps’ Bob Ross “Happy Painting” cut signature card.

Then in Crack That Pack, we rip into a current Yu-Gi-Oh! set, break down rarity types, and see what treasures we can pull. Our main discussion covers how Yu-Gi-Oh! compares to Pokémon and Magic, the best entry points for new players, and how the game has evolved for modern play.

In What You Got in the Stack, Bird busts out some Yu-Gi-Oh! classics—including all 5 pieces of Exodia the Forbidden One—before unveiling our Card Pull of the Week: Dragon Master Magia, Ultimate Rare, PSA 10.

Whether you’re a long-time duelist, a casual collector, or just here for the nostalgia, this episode is packed with monsters, memories, and market madness.

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Fantasy football season is kicking off—and we’re stacking our lineups and our collections! In this crossover episode, JT, The Bird, and returning guest Chase dive headfirst into the intersection of fantasy football and the hobby. From breakout stars and late-round sleepers to low-pop grails and undervalued slabs, it’s all about spotting talent—whether you're building a roster or a PC.

🏈 Who's flying under the radar in drafts and card shows? 🔥 Do fantasy rankings match hobby prices—or completely miss? 📦 We rip a football pack live to chase a fantasy flyer 📉 Plus, our buy/sell/hold takes on top hobby targets heading into Week 1

We’ve also got Hobby Headlines including:

• A $6M Jordan & Kobe dual Logoman 😳
• Caitlin Clark smashing records in women’s sports cards
• A monster Lamine Yamal 1/1 pull
• And Topps’ big Premier League launch

🎧 Tune in now for hot takes, card talk, and fantasy insight that might just win your league and fund your next grail.

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🎙️ Episode 14.3 – Re-Do | Cards On Blast with JT & The Bird

In this explosive episode, JT & The Bird unpack one of the biggest scandals to ever hit the hobby: a $350 million forgery scheme that rocked the sports memorabilia world — and the tragic fallout that followed.

They also break down the new “Cooperstown Calls” insert in 2025 Topps Chrome, spotlight the record-breaking Boba Fett prototype sale, and talk cardboard market climbs with big moves from Kobe and Ant-Man cards.

Plus: 🔥 Crack That Pack sponsored by Greedy Goats 🃏 Card of the Week 📦 What’s in the Stack 📈 New release radar with everything from Topps x Bob Ross to Panini Noir

Whether you're chasing grails or just cracking retail, this one's for you.

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.