Episode 8 – “Seeing Double? Trading Card Parallels”

Are you seeing double—or just chasing that elusive gold refractor? In this episode of Cards On Blast, JT and The Bird dive deep into the colorful world of trading card parallels: what they are, why they exist, and which ones are truly worth chasing. From the early days of gold foil to today’s rainbow of numbered, refracted, and photo-varied madness, we break down how parallels have become one of the hobby’s biggest obsessions.

We also open a fresh hockey pack during Crack That Pack, tackle the latest buzz in the hobby—including a Pope Leo XIV card breaking Topps records and a slick Jimi Hendrix collection on the way—and bring the heat with our favorite segments: What You Got In The Stack and Card Pull of the Week.

Plus—stick around for the debut of our wild new segment: “Where The F* Did You Find That?”** Trust us, it’s a surprise you don’t want to miss.

Follow us on Instagram and X @Cards_On_Blast and tag us with your latest pulls—we just might feature you on the next show! Also, find us on YouTube if you want to see us during the show.

Cards On Blast – Episode 7: "Breaking the Future?"JT and The Bird are back to tackle a big question in the hobby: Are breakers on Fanatics Live and Whatnot the future of collecting? We dive into the biggest names in the breaking game, the impact on traditional collecting, and whether this shift is here to stay.This episode also features your favorite segments: • Hobby Headlines – From Ja Morant viral card chaos to Topps locking in the NBA license for 2025, and a flood of new releases hitting the market. • Crack That Pack – The Bird opens up a fresh shipment of cards won from a Fanatics auction—live reactions and heat included. • What You Got In The Stack – We go deep on Resurgence Football, sharing our thoughts on this bold new release and what collectors should look out for. • Card Pull of the Week – Our top pulls and the stories behind the hits.Follow us @Cards_On_Blast and sound off—are live breaks the future of the hobby, or just a passing trend

🎙️ Episode 6 – “All About That Base”

This week on Cards On Blast, we’re talkin’ BASE—Base Set Collection, that is! From nostalgia to strategy, we break down why building base sets still matters in the hobby.

We also cover:

🃏 PSA & eBay’s new partnership

💸 A sky-high Russell Westbrook card sale

🏈 The 2024 Topps Now Football Rookie Campaign

🗓️ Upcoming local card shows

In Crack That Pack, we open up some 2025 Topps Heritage.

Then it’s all about that base as we dive deep into set-building, before rolling into What You Got In the Stack, where we chat Phoenix and Illusions Football. And also JT tells us about his Topps Chrome Black experience.

We wrap it up with our Card Pull of the Week, featuring JT’s standout pull!

🎧 Available now — link in bio!

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