Fat Packs Podcast

On this episode, Eric sets up back to back to back interviews with two comic book icons and legendary breaker in the making. First up, live from the CBCS Grading Expo Donny Cates and Sam De La Rosa stop down to talk about their careers, working on classic characters, and they each have a great Stan Lee story. From the Indies to working with Marvel they share stories that you won’t want to miss. Next up, Stephen from Filthbomb makes his show debut. He breaks down his hobby life, how he got to where he is now, and how his career in the music industry helped prepare him for breaking. From big hits to shipping base we cover a wide range of topics that will help you get to know Filthbomb better. All that plus, new products and pricing, and why is the latest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Sponge Bob shirt, this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Check out Vintage Breaks at www.vintagebreaks.com Grab a spot with FilthBom

On this week’s episode, Eric is joined by Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks to do discuss a big promotion that you don’t want to miss. Leighton breaks down set breaks, talks a little bit about Just Collect, and purchasing a large collection in Oklahoma and getting it back to New Jersey. He has not one, but two giveaways, for you as well. Also, Darryl Hayden from CBCS Comics stops down to give you details about the CBCS Grading Expo happing this weekend. All that, plus new products, Topps Million Card Rip, and a Derek Jeter that fetched $180 large, this week on, The Fat Pack Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Check out Vintage Breaks at www.vintagebreaks.com Grab a spot with FilthBomb Breaks at www.filthbombbreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric is back from a long 3 three weeks off and is ready to get the New Year started. First up, artist Joe Accardo grew up in The Bay loving the Raiders and the A’s, and that is apparent in his work today. Listen as he shares a little bit about his creative process, the athletes who inspire his work, and a few tips for new artists. It’s Beast Mode, the Bash Brothers, and Brady in our first interview of 2020. Next up are Jon McCusker and Fran LaFlash from the Facebook page “Did You Get A Fake Brady”. They have dedicated their adult lives to one man’s signature and their collective knowledge is second to none. If it’s Tom Brady’s auto these guys are on point as are willing to help if you have questions. All that, plus new products and pricing, a Million Card Rip, and a high dollar prices for some Silver Prizms, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Check out Vintage Breaks at www.vintagebreaks.com Grab a beautif

On this week's episode, Eric is talking hockey and Star Wars. First up is Jason Akers. You probably know him from TV's Fast N' Loud, or maybe you saw him at the Gas Monkey Garage, either way, he's a huge Brett Hull collector and he's here to tell you about it. Next up, Matt Bible stops down as we talk all things Star Wars collecting with the end of Skywalker saga fast approaching. All that, plus much more, this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric is back from Toronto with thoughts from the Expo and Panini Prizm Basketball. He's also reviewing two recent interviews that he did for Dr. Beckett's podcast Sports Card Insights. They are talking sponsorships and wrestling cards. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric is coming to you from the Sport Card Expo in Toronto brought to you by Universal Distribution. He chats with Topps, Greg and Sue Wood, Ken Reid, Eddie Shack, and David Wright and Chris Harris to close the show.

On this episode, Eric sits down with Trevor, a young collector from Massachusetts who hit big from a recent box of 2018-19 Chronicles Basketball when he pulled a Luka Donic 1/1. He shares his thoughts on the thrill of the pull and his first grading experience. Next, German Bowl champion Basil Jackson is in the studio for a wonderful interview about football on that level. He shares his journey from his origins in Texas to winning a title in Germany. It’s a great story about not giving up on your dreams that you have to hear. All that plus, new products and pricing, Bowman Chrome X takes, and more this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric sits down with the Pancake King of Cards, Wes Moore, to discuss the 1998 Topps WCW/nWo autograph set that his working on. We breakdown the checklist, recount memories of the Monday Night Wars and discuss the importance of some of the biggest names from the era. We’re also talking random acts of kindness, pancakes versus waffles, and much more, this week on, the Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this week’s episode, week 3 of Slam-O-Ween pushes on as we are talking the hobby with John Newman of the Sports Card Nation Podcast and author Jon Finkel as we dive into his new book Jocks In Chief. First up, Newman breaks down his perspective of wrestling as he looks back on his career in the hobby. He also gives breaks down the 2019 NFL Rookie class, lets us know about Roughing the Passer, and big show he has coming up. Next, friend of the show and author Jon Finkel joins us to talk about his latest book Jocks In Chief. It’s a fun look at our Presidents and their athletic achievements as he ranks them 1 through 44. From Abe Lincoln’s fighting skills to Donald Trump’s MLB scouting, he breaks it all down for us. All that, plus new products and pricing, and much more, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric and Derek are finally getting back together in the Fat Packs Studio to recap the past few months. Derek shares his thoughts about The National, chimes in on one of the fastest-growing card shows in the country, and he remembers what it was like interviewing the Benchwarmer’s girls. Later, Eric is joined by wrestling collector and human encyclopedia David Peck to talk about rookie cards in wrestling, boxing, and there is a little UFC and football in there as well. It’s a great way to start Slam-O-Ween 2019. All that plus, new products and pricing, Travis Scott chatter, and the greatest convention ever, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Be sure to check out our sponsors. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com

On this episode, Eric is wrapping up his coverage from the 2019 Industry Summit with show favorites Mike Fruitman and Buck City Breaks, plus newcomer Ben Beeri from Autographs 247, and the inspirational Dave Dravecky shares his story.

On this episode, Eric starts day 2 of the 2019 Industry Summit with longtime hobbyist Joe Davis of Got Baseball Cards. He speaks, on making memories in collecting, creative customer relationships, and shares his thoughts on the current state of the hobby. Next up is an absolute legend of the diamond, Number 6, Steve Garvey. Steve talks about his career, his baseball card collection, and more. Finally, Bart Silberman from Super 7 stops down again for another fun conversation. He waxes poetic about Garvey, breaks some B.I.G. news, and we wrap up with a fun little on the spot game of possible product lines.

On this episode is Eric is on location at the Westgate Hotel for the 2019 Industry Summit. Day one coverage starts with Lionel Racing as they sit down to discuss their officially licensed diecast cars. Next, up NASCAR driver Joey Logano and Gray Gaulding shift down to tell us about being Panini spokesmen. Onyx Authenticated steps up to the plate and we wrap up with Uncanny Brands.

On this episode, Eric wraps up his interviews from the Dallas Card Show. First, Dallas Sidekicks legend Tatu joins the show and discusses the unbelievable championship run of the 86-87 Sidekicks and they pulled off what should have been impossible. Next, artist Ton Rodriguez sits down and shares the story of being a “bum” to working in comics on some of his favorite titles. All that, plus new products and pricing, Zion talk, and a brief Industry Summit preview, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Also, make sure you check out our wonderful sponsors at their links below. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Join AIAB Card Breaks at www.aiabcardbreaks.com Check out Grand Slam Collectibles at www.onlyatgrandslam.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com Head to Super7 to see all their lines of collectible figures www.super7.com

On this all Texas edition of the Fat Packs Podcast, Eric sits down with former Rangers pitcher Jose Guzman, Super Bowl VI Champion Duane Thomas, and friend of the show and sponsor Dynasty Breaks all live from the 4th Annual Dallas Card Show. Also, make sure you check out our wonderful sponsors at their links below. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Join AIAB Card Breaks at www.aiabcardbreaks.com Check out Grand Slam Collectibles at www.onlyatgrandslam.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com Head to Super7 to see all their lines of collectible figures www.super7.com

On this episode, Eric is back and forth between the studio and live from the show floor of the Dallas Card Show. The show opens with former co-host Paul Wirth stopping down from the show floor to discuss all things Wirth Collecting, the Animal Kingdom, and 24/7 Auctions. Next, Dr. Jim Beckett discusses his career in the hobby and shares his thoughts what the hobby looks like today. Finally, sketch artist Brent Scotchmer joins us all the way from Australia to discuss the projects he’s working on and including a product that he has put together that is full of everything that made collecting great in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Also, make sure you check out our wonderful sponsors at their links below. Join Badger Breaks at www.badgerbreaks.com Join Dynasty Breaks at www.dynastybreaks.com Join AIAB Card Breaks at www.aiabcardbreaks.com Check out Grand Slam Collectibles at www.onlyatgrandslam.com Grab a beautiful graded card box at www.pastimemarketplace.com Head to Super7 to see all their lines of

On this episode, Eric is back in the Fat Packs studio riding solo recapping The National, reflecting on 200K Downloads, and looking ahead to the Dallas Card Show this weekend. Later, Ben from IBreak Cards joins the show to talk about running breaks exclusively from Twitter, what hooked up in the hobby, and what it takes to ship next day.

On our final episode from the 40th National Sports Collectors Convention Eric is joined by The History Channels Pawn Stars Rick Harrison, Leighton from Vintage Breaks, Midwest Box Breaks, and Sports Card Scammers Exposed.

On this special edition of the Fat Packs, the guys are joined by fellow podcasters About the Cards, Sports Card Nation and the Wax Pack Hero blog as we talk about what it takes to produce good hobby content. Bart Silberman from Super 7 stops down again as we get to know that brand a little better, and we cap the show with Gary Vee,

Day 3 from the 2019 National Sports Collector Convention brings interviews with DCL Cards, David Wright (not that David Wright), Memorabilia Expert Auctions, Stu Stone, and Bart Silberman of Super 7.