Stacking Slabs

Brett McGrath

Welcome to the Stacking Slabs, a podcast for sports cards collectors. There's been a tremendous amount of change to our Hobby over the last few years and the one constant has been the passion from the collecting community. Stacking Slabs is built by the collector and lives to tell stories for the collector.

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Dec 30, 2020 · 50 min
Avoiding Sheep-like Tendencies this Basketball Season
In this episode Brett talks about his evolution with investing, focusing in on the big picture, and a discussion on player collecting.
Dec 25, 2020 · 40 min
Hobby Hustle: Evolving in the Hobby with my brother Kyle
In this episode of the Hobby Hustle Brett sits down with his older brother Kyle to discuss their year of evolution in the Hobby. They discuss building their PC, identifying process, and content in the Hobby.
Dec 23, 2020 · 44 min
Demanding Authenticity in the Hobby
In this episode Brett talks about the importance of finding authenticity in the Hobby. This goes for people, content, technology and anything else you consume to better improve your operating in this market.
Dec 18, 2020 · 59 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking LCS ownership with the Cardfather, Rob Veres of Burbank Sportscards
In this episode Brett sits down with Rob Veres, owner of Burbank Sportscards to discuss all that goes into owning the highest volume local card store in the market. They discuss technology, process and strategy, and what's ahead.
Dec 16, 2020 · 52 min
The Power of Reflection in an Ever Evolving Sports Card Market
On this episode Brett talks about the importance of reflecting on your process and what makes you happy in the Hobby. The topic of consolidation is continued from last week and Brett shares his recent perspective on selling into the storm.
Dec 11, 2020 · 47 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking Consolidation with Josh from Cardboard Chronicles and Card Ladder
In this episode Brett and Josh talk about the process of consolidation when trying to obtain big cards. They also get into the current NBA Market and provide thoughts on current Hobby content.
Dec 9, 2020 · 51 min
Taking a stand against all the trash in the Hobby
In this episode Brett talks about the importance of having core values and a belief system when operating in the Hobby. He talks about good v. evil in the Hobby and the importance of doing the work.
Dec 4, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking Nat Turner News and the Dallas Show with @shaiwayvlogs
In this episode Brett sits down with Shai (@shaiwayvlogs) to discuss Nat Turner's acquisition of Collector's Universe, his PSA mishap, the Dallas show, and current sports card market.
Dec 2, 2020 · 49 min
How to avoid getting swallowed up in the vortex of the NBA card market hype machine
In this episode Brett discusses all of the distractions that are emerging with an insane NBA market forming, his process for obtaining big cards, and does some Q&A from the audience.
Nov 27, 2020 · 57 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking cards and taking questions with Andrew and Cage from the Lukas Tigers and Brons OH MY!!! Podcast
In this episode Brett has a conversation with Andrew and Cage the hosts of the Lukas Tigers and Brons OH MY!!! podcast to discuss the sports card market and take some questions from the audience.
Nov 25, 2020 · 40 min
Saying thanks to the sides that the Hobby serves us
In this episode Brett talks about the things that he is thankful for in The Hobby, different camps of content creators, and mindset after several months of selling.
Nov 20, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
Hobby Hustle: Innovating and Building Infrastructure in the Hobby with Venture Capitalist and Collector Darren Herman
In this episode Brett sits down with VC Darren Herman to discuss opportunities to innovate and build companies in the Hobby.
Nov 18, 2020 · 45 min
Learning from mistakes and sharing mishaps with others
In this episode Brett talks about mistakes his made along the way, his process for evaluating potential prospects in light of the NBA Draft, and the latest mishaps in sports card grading.
Nov 13, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking cards, market, and ways to operate in the Hobby with Chris from House of Jordans and Card Ladder
On this episode Brett sits back down with Chris from House of Jordans and Card Ladder to discuss the football card market, the start of basketball, and ways to operate in the Hobby.
Nov 11, 2020 · 1 hr
Finding opportunities for innovation in the Hobby
In this episode Brett discusses segmentation of the sports card market and share some perspective on opportunities for new innovation to support the Hobby.
Nov 6, 2020 · 47 min
Hobby Hustle: Two of IGs Dopest Football Player Collectors (@dacaptain37 and @ThatsTheOldPrice)
Brett sits down with two of his favorite football player collectors on Instagram, Kevin (@dacaptain37) and Robert (@ThatsTheOldPrice) to discuss their collecting strategy and philosophy. Listen in to hear about Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahom
Nov 4, 2020 · 1 hr
Learning how to move up the ladder from the best in the Hobby
In this episode Brett talks about his observations on how to move up the ladder in the Hobby and start buying big boy cards. Also, Brett goes in deep on finding happiness and building rapport with other members in the Hobby.
Oct 30, 2020 · 52 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking about the DAMN Hobby with Adam Lefkoe
In this episode Brett sits down with Adam Lefkoe (NBA on TNT, Lefkoe Show, Bleacher Report, etc.) to discuss his year in the Hobby and evolution along the way.
Oct 28, 2020 · 59 min
Hulk Hogan as a guide for the good and evil in the Hobby
In this episode Brett talks about the good v. evil in the Hobby, embracing nostalgia, and a continuation of his journey with wrestling cards.
Oct 23, 2020 · 53 min
Hobby Hustle: Talking Pacers and Basketball Cards with Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast
On this episode Brett talks with fellow Pacers fan Kyle who is the host of the Wax Museum Podcast. They discuss the state of basketball cards and the several factors that made 2020 a year in collecting to remember.

Stacking Slabs

Support the show

Avoiding Sheep-like Tendencies this Basketball Season

Hobby Hustle: Evolving in the Hobby with my brother Kyle

Demanding Authenticity in the Hobby

Hobby Hustle: Talking LCS ownership with the Cardfather, Rob Veres of Burbank Sportscards

The Power of Reflection in an Ever Evolving Sports Card Market

Hobby Hustle: Talking Consolidation with Josh from Cardboard Chronicles and Card Ladder

Taking a stand against all the trash in the Hobby

Hobby Hustle: Talking Nat Turner News and the Dallas Show with @shaiwayvlogs

How to avoid getting swallowed up in the vortex of the NBA card market hype machine

Hobby Hustle: Talking cards and taking questions with Andrew and Cage from the Lukas Tigers and Brons OH MY!!! Podcast

Saying thanks to the sides that the Hobby serves us

Hobby Hustle: Innovating and Building Infrastructure in the Hobby with Venture Capitalist and Collector Darren Herman

Learning from mistakes and sharing mishaps with others

Hobby Hustle: Talking cards, market, and ways to operate in the Hobby with Chris from House of Jordans and Card Ladder

Finding opportunities for innovation in the Hobby

Hobby Hustle: Two of IGs Dopest Football Player Collectors (@dacaptain37 and @ThatsTheOldPrice)

Learning how to move up the ladder from the best in the Hobby

Hobby Hustle: Talking about the DAMN Hobby with Adam Lefkoe

Hulk Hogan as a guide for the good and evil in the Hobby

Hobby Hustle: Talking Pacers and Basketball Cards with Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast