Fat Packs Podcast

On this episode, Eric is talking with Brandon and Kurt of Ripping Vintage Packs. They're farmers by day and breakers by night with some of the sweetest pulls in the whole industry. Listen in as they break down what goes into splitting time between their fulltime jobs and kicking it old school with breaks that are perfect for the collector reliving his or her childhood. We also discuss the Panini NBA 30 Teams in 30 weeks as the Denver Nuggets check-in at team number 20 and I think they got this team 100% correct. All that, plus new products and pricing, big numbers in the auction world, and my Super Bowl prediction, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Check out Ripping Vintage Packs: www.rippingvintagepacks.com Be sure to so our sponsor some love over at Badger Breaks this week and jump into one of their breaks. www.badgerbreaks.com Check out Ken Karl Sports Art for one of a kind commissioned art pieces. www.kenkarlsportsart.com

On this episode, Eric sits down with the owner of Pristine Auction, Jared Kavile, and discuss what it takes to run one of the leading auctions houses in the hobby. They also discuss Jared's time in hobby collecting, how the company got its name and the Ken Stabler personal collection that Pristine was able to auction off back in 2016. All that, plus new products and pricing, 1990 Topps George Bush, and the continuation of our 30 Teams in 30 Weeks Indiana Pacers style, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. Check out Pristine Auctions: www.pristineauction.com Be sure to so our sponsor some love over at Badger Breaks this week and jump into one of their breaks. www.badgerbreaks.com Check out Ken Karl Sports Art for one of a kind commissioned art pieces. www.kenkarlsportsart.com

On this episode, Eric brings you the first Super Collector of 2019 and a great way for Red Sox fans to collect autographs. First up is a Joe Curcio who is a Starting Lineup Super Collector that is just on another level. He has a museum-like collection that you really need to see to believe, but until he starts charging admission we are happy to bring him to you and the wealth of knowledge he has to share. We talk GI Joe, WWF, and the Holy Grail of collecting SLU. Next up we chat with Brian Morelli of Sox Signatures. If you’re a Sox fan, our your looking to get into prospecting autographs this segment is for you. He may run the best-kept secret in the hobby when it comes to the Red Sox, but he’s here this week sharing it with you. Oh, and he has a discount code as well. All that, plus new products and pricing, Panini 30 Teams in 30 Weeks, a great vintage hockey find, and much more, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast. You can follow Joe Curcio on Twitter at @josephacurcio and read his work on the Kenner

On this episode, Eric is back with the first show of 2019 and he is starting it off right with his friend and fellow collector Mr. Kin Kinsley. Together they discuss hobby burnout, what causes it, and ways to maybe rekindle the fire. Eric also has takes on health, coin collecting, and news coming from the UD Conference. All that, plus new products and pricing, this week on The Fat Packs Podcast.

On the episode, Eric and Kevin are taking another look at 2001's Ali starring Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Voight. Is this film a classic, find out as we take a look at all the scenes that matter and some that don't. We're going from Hollywood to the hobby, this week on Props.

On this episode, Eric and Eldar start their best of 2018 episodes with Dan Pashman. We also have takes on Mark Jackson, Google search results, and our intern makes his podcasting debut. All that, plus new prodcuts and pricing, and so much more, this week on The Fat Packs.

On this episode, Eric and Kevin take another look at 2004's Million Dollar Baby. This film dominated the Oscars with strong performances by the whole cast, but did they get it right? Find out as we take a look at all the scenes that matter, and some that don't, when we go from Hollywood to the hobby, this week on Props.

On this episode, Eric and Eldar are bringing in a Royals Super Collector to chat about is project and Lynne from Ultra Pro joins the show to talk the 12 Days of Ultra Pro and what you have too look for from them in 2019.

On this episode, Eric and Kevin are taking a look at what has been the most favorably reviewed film ever featured on this podcast, 1980's Raging Bull starring Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, and Joe Pesci. This film set the template for who Joe Pesci was as an actor and put De Niro on top of the world, but is it a classic? Find out as we discuss all the scenes that matter, and some that don't, as we go from Hollywood to the hobby, this week on Props.

On this episode, Eric and Eldar are wrapping up November with the Top 5 beards in sports and comics.......well kind of, but first Eric is joined by The Voice of the Collector, Mr. Rob Bertrand, to discuss the 2nd Annual National Hobby Shop Day, end of the year awards, and much more. Don't miss it, this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast.

On this episode, Eric and Kevin are hitting the Season 4 opener hard with their first look at Creed II. This is our first ever review of a new film and it’s important for you to know there are spoilers ahead. Does this film hold up to the Rocky / Creed franchise standard? Join us as we discuss all the scenes that matter, and some that don’t, as we go from Hollywood to the hobby, this week on Props.

On this episode, we are running down the final segments from the 2018 Fall Expo with Dave Schultz, Andre Dawson, and everyone's favorite collectors David Wright and Chris Harris. Eric and Eldar are power ranking their Top 5 Thanksgiving foods. All that, plus new products and pricing, this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast.

On this episode, Eric and Eldar are talking collecting with Ken Reid, SportsNet host and author of Hockey Card Stories 2. It a must read for hockey collectors everywhere. They also pay tribute to Stan Lee and so much more.

On the Season 3 finale, Eric and Kevin are taking their first look at ABC's 1971 made for TV movie Brian's Song. This film constantly ranks in the Top 5 sports films of all time, but is it as good as they say it is? Join us as we take a look at all the scenes that matter, and some that don't, as we go from Hollywood to the Hobby, this week on Props.

On this special edition, Eric is exploring all aspects of the hobby with a stand-up comedian, a distributor, a couple of hobby shops, UDA, and one unbelievable story from a member of the '66-67 Maple Leafs. Don't miss this.

On this special edition, Eric is live from the 2018 Fall Sport Card Expo in Toronto. He sits down with Jeff and Chris from Upper Deck to get the details on all the exciting programs they have going on this weekend and a spotlight of their new customer service program. We also have C&C courtesy of Universal and up and coming sports artist by the name of Eric Sevigny. He ends the show with friend and collector Johnny Accura as the talk collecting in Canada. Check Upper Deck here: www.upperdeck.com Buy from CNC here: www.cloutsnchara.com Check out Eric Sevigny's work: https://www.ericsevigny.com/

On this episode, Eric and Eldar celebrate Veteran's Day with Signatures for Soldiers. We talk collecting, goals, The National and so much more. Join us as we put one of the best guys in the hobby front and center.

On this episode, Eric and Kevin take another look at 2017's 30 For 30: What Carter Lost. In 1988 Dallas Carter was on top of the high school football world but it all came crashing down when the unthinkable happened. Join us as we talk about their story and its place in Texas high school football lore, this week as we go from Hollywood to the hobby, on Props.

On this episode, Eric and Eldar are wrapping up Slam-O-Ween and kicking off No Shave November. First, Eric sits down with David Peck to discuss is 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Collection as well as the very rare Rax Roast Beef set as well. Later, Jet Appling from No Shave November hops on to discuss fighting cancer, collecting, and the Top 20 Beards in Sports. All that, plus much more, this week on, The Fat Packs Podcast. Find out more about No Shave November at the link below: https://no-shave.org/ Check out David's collection here: http://www.1982wrestlingallstars.com/

On this episode, Eric and Kevin are taking another look at 1991's The Last Boy Scout. Was this a great movie, probably not, but there is so much here that says it should have been. From the on-screen chemistry of Willis and Wayans to the glaring plot holes, and everything in between, this has classic written all over it. Join as we talk about all the scenes that matter, and some that don't, as we go from Hollywood to the Hobby, this week on Props.