Mojobreak The Hype - A Sports Card Podcast

The MLB offseason has arrived, but there's still plenty of huge baseball boxes to rip on the latest edition of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! Bubba & Cody discuss the beginning of the MLB offseason, what to expect from a potential MLB lockout and go over the card markets for some of the stars of the World Champion Milwaukee Brewers.

Then with the MLB Debut Patch checklist now available, the guys talk about which rookie stars could have record breaking card sales and which future stars could see the biggest growth over the next few years.

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The NFL season is halfway over, and the MVP candidates are starting to take shape. Could it be a battle between a former number one pick and Mr. Irrelevant? Doug, Dan & Cody talk about that and more on the latest episode of The Hype!

Doug starts the show off by talking about claims from some content creators about October being a slow month for breaks. The guys discuss what might have led to that narrative and why they believe it's not accurate. Then the guys talk about the Dylan Harper Debut Patch being pulled on PrizePicks and...

The guys talk PrizePicks digital packs, hot hockey releases and more with Troy Licastro from Dave & Adams Card World on this week's episode of The Hype!

The guys chat with Troy Licastro from Dave & Adams Card World about his west coast trip as he follows his hometown Sabres to San Jose & SoCal. Doug, Dan, Cody & Troy talk about Dak Prescott's ode to Billy Ripken on his Topps Holiday Football card and the guys try to explain the sensation that is Topps Chrome Jennie to Dan.

Then Troy talks about the latest NHL releases and why...

It's the Spider-Man meme World Series with baseball's most analytic minded small market teams going head to head between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Which stars will shine brightest and which ones could see their card prices tumble? Bubba & Cody discuss on this week's episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

After the guys give a post mortem on the Guardians and Dodgers season (and Shohei Ohtani's disappointing finish), they dive into the biggest stars to watch during this year's World Series including soon to by Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski, Rays ace Drew Rasmussen and...

We welcome the newest member of the Mojobreak family on this week's episode of The Hype! Dan & Cody welcome hobby content creator Nature to the Mojobreak team. The guys talk to Nature about why Mojobreak was the right place for him to continue his career and what he's got planned now that he's joined the team.

Plus the guys discuss the big news from the upcoming Topps Marvel Studios set featuring Tom Holland and preview the upcoming NBA season with a NBA card draft. See which 2nd year player they think is ready to take off in...

FernandoMendoza finally made his on field NFL debut over the weekend, but is there any other rookies who are moving the needle on field and in the hobby right now? Doug, Dan & Cody discuss on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys recap a crazy week 5 in the NFL including terrible decisions from the Commanders & Eagles and one of the best ugly games of the season between the Niners and Seahawks. Then, after Fernando Mendoza made his debut with the Raiders, the guys look at the surprisingly quiet NFL rookie class and what it could mean...

Jackson Chourio provided fans a signature postseason moment in the MLDS vs the Padres, while Junior Caminero and the Rays look like the favorites to represent the AL in the World Series. Which of these 22 year old superstar's baseball card is the best investment right now? Bubba & Cody debate on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys talk about some of the latest Topps products to hit the shelves including the just released Allen & Ginter Baseball and upcoming Topps Update Series before diving into postseason baseball talk. Bubba celebrates his Dodgers victory in the...

We've reached the end of the 1st quarter of the NFL season, and there's a few hobby stars who have a lot to prove the rest of the way. Doug, Dan and Cody talk about the most disappointing NFL stars of the season so far and what collectors should do with their cards on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys talk about the NFL action in week 4 before diving into the biggest letdowns on the field and in the hobby so far this season. Is now a good time to buy Justin Herbert after the...

Bowman Football returns this week to bring college and NFL together in one set for the first time, but how will football collectors react to it? Doug, Dan and Cody preview the latest football set from Topps in this week's episode of The Hype! The guys start things off with a brief recap of the NFL action in week 3 before talking Panini's new deal with the Minor League Baseball Players Union. The guys discuss how this might lead to Panini grabbing some exclusive deals with top prospects and how it might affect Bowman Baseball down the road.

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The final weekend of the 2026 MLB season is here, so it's time to look back at the year that was, although the guys we talk about on this week's episode might want to forget this year. Bubba & cody discuss the biggest busts in baseball and where there card market goes from here on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys start things off with one last look at the NL MVP race with Pete Crow-Armstrong reaching the 40/40 milestone and Bubba asks if PCA for MVP could be a unanimous vote. Then with a pair...

Someone dropped half a million dollars on Jaxson Dart's best card this weekend...then he got injured for the rest of the 2026 season. With Dart and other popular young QB's in the football card market going down with the injuries in week 2, Doug, Dan & Cody talk about why QB's might be the riskiest investment in sports cards on the latest episode of The Hype!

Dan recaps his trip down to LA to watch the Rams get right vs the Giants and discuss the devastating injury to Jaxson Dart. With Dart, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels all sidelined...

Can the baseball card market survive a prolonged MLB lockout? Bubba & Cody are back to talk about that and much more on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! The guys catch up on some notable MLB stories since they last recorded including the thrilling NL Wild Card race and the Giants rookie having a quietly historic season.

Then the guys check in on the awards races including an NL Rookie of the Year race where the top candidate isn't getting the same hobby love as his peers. And the guys discuss the incredible 2nd half...

Emanate Baseball was the talk of the hobby last week for all the wrong reasons, and it all started under our roof. The guys talk about the viral moment and the fallout on the latest edition of The Hype!

Doug, Dan & Cody discuss the break where what appeared to be a list of all the hits in a case of 2026 Emanate Baseball was packed inside. The guys talk about the discussions online surrounding the moment, how it was handle here at Mojobreak and why this isn't the big conspiracy theory some collectors think it is.

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2026 Bowman Chrome Baseball has arrived, and the guys discuss what you need to know about collecting the baseball card staple on the latest episode of The Hype! Doug breaks down his top 5 rules for collecting Bowman including what type of parallels to chase, which version is right for you and why pitchers are still a risky investment even after the rise of players like Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski.

Plus Doug & Dan are in midseason form as they go back and forth on the Niners/Rams rivalry with NFL kickoff just days away. And with more debut...

Fanatics had another record setting auction on their Collect Marketplace filled with Topps cards pulled on their live platform. Has the sports behemoth gained too much control of every avenue of the hobby? Doug, Dan & Cody discuss on the latest episode of The Hype!

After Dan gloats about the return of future Hall of Fame defender Aaron Donald, the guys discuss another huge weekend for Fanatics Collect and the upcoming NBA Debut Patch auction coming up this month. The guys talk about how Fanatics has made themselves into a one stop spot for all things hobby related...

With the first 2026 Topps NFL release behind us and the regular season just weeks away, the guys draft the football cards they think will have the biggest come up this season on the latest episode of The Hype!

Doug, Dan and Cody talk about the upcoming Pokemon World Championship in San Francisco, try to figure out why the Marvel card market is as hot as it's ever been and discuss the future of Chrome Update Basketball now that the Kon Knueppel Debut Patch has been pulled.

Then the guys draft the rookie QB's, veteran gunslingers...

Topps has entered the world of high end NBA cards, but will logoman's remain the biggest pulls in this new era of collecting? Doug, Dan & Cody debate on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys preview 2025/26 Topps Motif Basketball which offers basketball collectors their first chance to chase logoman autos of the latest NBA rookie class and which Topps high end release will become the favorite among basketball collectors. And, with the sale of the Cooper Flagg debut patch looming, the guys discuss if that card will become the new gold standard for collectors during the...

Bubba & Cody return to talk ball, preview Bowman Chrome and try to figure out what the hell is going on with Paul Skenes on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys start things off with a preview of 2026 Bowman Chrome Baseball including the biggest Garbage Pail Kids SP checklist so far and the Giants prospect that collectors will be chasing on day one.

Then the guys catch up on the biggest stories in baseball since they last recorded an episode including the beginning of the end of the Orioles young core, the...

Live from the  @SportsCardsNonsense  at The National Sports Collector's Convention in Chicago, Cody is joined by hobby influencer Kayla Collects! Kayla talks about how she got into collecting growing up in Tampa, her rise from contest winner to NSCC correspondent, how the hobby can still become an even more inclusive space and rip 2026 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions!

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Note: This episode was recorded prior to the Cooper Flagg debut patch being pulled.

Debut Patch fever has struck the hobby once again! Doug, Dan & Cody are back to talk about the hottest product in the hobby on the latest episode of The Hype!

2025/26 Topps Chrome Update Basketball has been on fire since it released last week, with some SSP's and parallels selling for just as much or more than their Topps Chrome Basketball counterparts. The guy's discuss if this set is a better buy than the traditional flagship set or if this is just...

Live from the Sports Cards Nonsense booth at The National Sports Collector's Convention in Chicago, Cody is joined by hobby influencer Doctor Collectible! The guys discuss Doc's growing Kobe collection, his plans for some big shows in his hometown of St. Louis and how the hobby helped save his life.

Plus, the guys rip some amazing boxes courtesy of Keepsake including a brand new Invincible Season 2 set and a Michael Jackson set commemorating his legendary Bad World Tour with a pull you've got to see to believe!

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It's National week! Doug & Cody are joined by Mike & Jesse from Sports cards to talk about what's going on at this year's show, cards they're looking for at what to expect at the SCN booth.

Plus the guys dig into the growing world of non-sports and TCG cards and if this year will see the biggest presence so far of those cards at The National.

Coming to The National in Chicago? Don't miss our Customer Appreciation Party with  @SportsCardsNonsense  Thursday July 30th featuring special guest appearance from Jackass' Wee Man! Reserve your ticket now, must be...

Doug and the Mojobreak crew are back from a wild weekend in NYC and recapping the ups and downs of Fanatics Fest on the latest episode of The Hype! Doug & Cody talk about the takeaways from this year's event, the biggest highlights and why this weekend proved that the hobby is stronger than ever.

Plus, the guys get ready for The National in Chicago and preview some of the biggest events going on for Mojobreak during the show. Then Brent from Replay Sports Cards joins Doug & Dan live from Fanatics Fest to talk breaking, Replay's story and...

With the news that NBA GOAT Michael Jordan became the first legacy partner in Upper Deck history, Cody welcomes Upper Deck Director of Sports Brands Paul Zickler to the show to talk about how the deal went down, how Upper Deck has thrived during a tulmutuous time in the hobby and what to expect from them at The National in Chicago in a few weeks.

Join us for our Pokemon Pitch Black Rip Party Saturday July 18th at Mojobreak Shop! Save 15% off all TCG product from 11AM to 4PM.

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The Mojobreak crew is off to NYC for the biggest Fanatics Fest yet! Cody & Bubba are joined by Hunter Page from Fanatics to talk about what to expect from this year's event, how cards & collectibles will have a bigger presence than ever and what surprises are in store for the big show in NYC.

Heading to Fanatics Fest? Drop by our booth all weekend! Come meet us at booth 2146.

In the Bay Area? Join us for our Pokemon Pitch Black Rip Party Saturday July 18th at Mojobreak Shop! Save 15% off all TCG product from 11AM...

With the All-Star break is upon us Bubba & Cody discuss the defining stories of the season so far and look ahead to one of the biggest Topps Chrome releases ever on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys start things off with the news that Bryce Harper was named a "Legend" All-Star pick...at the age of 33. Bubba & Cody talk about where Harper fits in baseball history and why his cards might actually be worth a buy especially compared to his friend Mike Trout.

Then the guys dig into the storylines that...

The numbers are in from grading companies across the hobby from the 1st half of 2026, and card grading shows no signs of slowing down. The guys dive into the stats and break down what it all means on the latest episode of The Hype!Doug, Dan & Cody start things off with World Cup conspiracy theories, USA (and more San Francisco Giants) disappointment and look ahead to the 2030 World Cup. After a spirited music debate about everyone from John Denver to The Beatles, the guys take a look at the state of grading one month removed from PSA's suspension of...

Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero is having the best week of his life, but could the best still be yet to come? Bubba & Cody discuss the 22 year old phenom on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys talk about the latest Topps Finest Baseball release including the newly designed rookie patch autos and some inserts that are not quite cutting it for them. Then the guys talk Rays slugger Junior Caminero, his incredible hot streak, his hot card market, why he might actually be underrated (especially in comparison to an infamous former top...

LeBron James & Steph Curry could be on the verge of a historic team up so Dan & Cody talk about what it might mean for Topps products in the 2026/27 season on the latest episode of The Hype! The guys discuss the suddenly very real chance that the two NBA stars of this past generation will be teaming up, what it means for both of their legacies and why the Warriors could become the number one team in basketball breaks next season.

Plus the guys discuss the NHL & NBA Draft and which rookie stars will be carrying the hobby...

We're halfway through the 2026 season so Bubba & Cody take a look at the breakout stars you should buy, sell or hold on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys can't help but talk some World Cup fever and the international fans who have taken over MLB parks to start things off. Then after Dalton Rushing's tense day with Shohei Ohtani, the guys look at the once heralded youngster's market and discuss what would be best for his on the field and in the hobby future.

Plus with the first round of All-Star...

Are we about to see the release of the greatest soccer product of all time? Doug, Dan & Cody discuss 2026 Panini Prizm World Cup Soccer and more on the latest edition of The Hype! With the World Cup in full swing (21:33), the guys dive into the checklist for one of the most anticipated soccer releases of the year, look at the incredible recent sales of some of soccer's biggest stars and discuss if this is finally the moment soccer becomes one of the most popular sports in the United States (26:33).

Plus, Doug shares his nightmare adventure with Waymo (2:20...

The New York Knicks ended 53 years of suffering in one of the most dominant NBA Playoff runs in recent memory, but is it enough to vault Jalen Brunson above his 2018 Draft peers in the hobby? Doug, Dan & Cody debate on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys recap a fantastic NBA Finals where the Knicks came out victorious in 5 then look at the affect it had on Jalen Brunson's card market. Doug asks the guys whether Luka Doncic is still the top star among collectors from the 2018 Draft class and if they'd rather own one Luka...

We're nearing the halfway point of the 2026 season, which means it's time to start figuring out who's buying & selling on the latest edition of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! Bubba and Cody take an early look at the biggest names who could be dealt at the deadline and how it might affect their card market.

The guys discuss the biggest star available in Tarik Skubal and which team makes the most sense to make a run at the back to back Cy Young award winner. Plus the guys look at the biggest prospects who could be on the...

The 2026 World Cup is here and we've got sticker collecting fever on the latest episode of The Hype! Doug, Dan and Cody talk about the sensation that is Panini FIFA World Cup stickers (14:05), why this year's edition feels more popular than ever in the US and if the tradition will stay alive once Topps takes the license over in 2031.

Plus the guys get enamored with a new Mini Brands collectible aimed right at the dads (01:18), discuss World Cup breakout stars to watch (44:45), Doug shares his hottest baseball movie take (51:27), we check in on the Victor Wembanyama market...

2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball brings a new batch of rookies to collect including international superstars and former top Bowman chases. Bubba & Cody talk about which young stars they're most excited to chase on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

The guys discuss Sal Stewart's rise to becoming one of the NL Rookie of the Year favorites, why Bryce Eldridge is getting hot at just the right time and some huge rookie SP's to chase in this year's set.

And with the 2026 Topps rookie class taking form, the guys talk about how the class stacks...

Doug & Dan dig into the Wemby market, react to big NFL deals and discuss the big PSA news on the latest edition of The Hype!

With Victor Wembanyama going to his first ever NBA Finals, the guys talk about why now might be the time to sell. Plus Dan is still on cloud nine after his Rams traded for Myles Garrett, the guys make their picks for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final and will PSA's indefinte Value service shutdown end the "Junk Slab" era?

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The countdown to the MLB All-Star Game has begun, so the guys take a look at a few players who might be on their way to their first All-Star appearance on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks!

Bubba & Cody talk about a pair of young pitchers who might start the Midsummer Classic and the huge gap in their Bowman card values. Plus a pair of young outfielders having breakout seasons that could be a fantastic buy right now.

And the guys look ahead to a packed month of new releases in June including...

For the first time in years, a football card sale finally passed the million dollar mark along with more huge Topps hits. But how long will the "Topps premium" last on the singles market? Cody & Dan talk about that and more on the latest edition of The Hype!

The guys discuss a weekend of historic card sales including the Josh Allen NFL Gold Shield and a 2025/26 LeBron James superfractor auto that sold for over $1.2 million.Plus the guys talk about a pair of new (and confusing) basketball releases and Cody gets grumpy about the "Tarps Off" movement...

We're almost a third of the way through the 2026 season, so Bubba & Cody take a look at some preseason predictions they got right and some they got totally wrong so far on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys talk about Ben Rice's transformation into one of MLB's premier sluggers, Jacob Misiorowski's Cy Young caliber start and a pair of Rangers stars who have been a big disappointment.

Plus the guys look at some early Bowman sales one week after release and why it appears that the biggest chase in this year's release isn't...

Victor Wembanyamais four wins away from his first NBA Finals appearance, so is now the time to sell his cards? Doug, Dan & Cody debate on the latest episode of The Hype!

The guys look at where Wemby stands in the hobby, why he might be 2nd only to Ohtani in terms of popularity among sports collectors and if holding any 2023/24 basketball products is the way to go right now.

Plus the guys discuss SGA's market, Donovan Mitchell's underrated market and why 2018 could go down as the greatest year of rookies in sports cards history.