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Going Direct - The Panini Podcast

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

The Panini Group, established 60 years ago in Modena, Italy, has subsidiaries throughout Europe, Latin America and the United States. Panini is the world leader in officially licensed collectibles and is the most significant publisher of collectibles in the U.S., with official licenses for NFL, NFLPA, NBA, NBPA, FIFA, UFC, MLBPA, NASCAR, College, Disney, Epic Games and other key properties from many other licensors. Panini is also the exclusive trading card and sticker partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

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Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 12

September 10, 2021 19:14 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha deliver bold predictions for the 2021 NFL season, review 2021 Donruss Football and 2021 WNBA Prizm Basketball, quiz the NFL’s newest Rated Rookies and revisit a special Super Bowl tribute to the great Tom Brady in this episode “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast.” Listen now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Panini: https://www.youtube.com/Panini Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zJSMW2 S...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 11

September 02, 2021 18:52 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this bittersweet episode of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha talk about the Panini America news of the week, including the big announcement regarding Christian Pulisic (including a quick, exclusive interview with the U.S. Soccer superstar himself) and the release of 2021 Panini Black Football. But the heart of episode No. 11 belongs to Ben Ecklar, the longtime Panini America Product Development Director who passed away unexpectedly last week. This s...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 9

September 02, 2021 17:56 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

"Going Direct: The Panini Podcast" is must-consume content once again this week as episode No.9 features . . . World Premiere box breaks featuring 2021 Elements Football, 2020-21 Spectra Basketball and 2021 Immaculate Baseball A hard-hitting roundtable discussion with Panini America Brand Managers Thomas Barchi, Chris Barr and Micah Layton Top NBA rookies describing seeing their Panini America Rookie Card for the first time A special From the Vault interview with then-Denver Broncos rookie...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 10

August 26, 2021 17:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

In episode No. 10 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha celebrate the milestone by unwrapping 2021 Certified Football amid much tomfoolery. Also in this episode . . . A must-see interview with Panini America Football Brand Manager Tim Yoder. A look back at the time Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes II headlined Panini’s NFL Player of the Day grand prize. Justin Fields, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle and other top NFL rookies complete one very importan...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 8

August 12, 2021 17:34 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

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Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 7

August 05, 2021 15:56 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

In an absolutely stacked episode No. 7 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha . . . Recap the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention, including a revealing interview with longtime National executive Ray Schulte. Explore what it was like to break 2021 UFC Select with superstar Jorge Masvidal. Preview the new 2021 Gold Standard Football and offer a world-premiere unboxing with Panini America Brand Manager Wes Elliott. Find out from Cade Cunningham, F...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 6

July 28, 2021 19:49 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this absolutely PACKED episode No. 6 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha talk this week’s National Sports Collectors Convention, this week’s 2021 NBA Draft, this week’s releases of Select Basketball and Select UFC, and so much more. Also in this episode: Talking Panini Instant with Brand Manager David Sharp Talking UFC and UFC Select with Brand Manager Lucas Kinser Behind the Scenes: Making a Memorabilia Card . . . for the National Subscribe to P...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast | Episode 5

July 21, 2021 15:24 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

In an exciting episode No. 5 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha reveal Panini America’s National plans and deliver the world-premiere break of 2020-21 Clearly Donruss Basketball. Also in this episode: The second and final part of our revealing interview with Panini America graphic-design minds David Tierney, John Mata and Jody Beamer. Dancing With The Stars or The Voice: Top NFL rookies chime in. That time we spent the day with international baseball ...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 5

July 21, 2021 15:24 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

In an exciting episode No. 5 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha reveal Panini America’s National plans and deliver the world-premiere break of 2020-21 Clearly Donruss Basketball. Also in this episode: The second and final part of our revealing interview with Panini America graphic-design minds David Tierney, John Mata and Jody Beamer. Dancing With The Stars or The Voice: Top NFL rookies chime in. That time we spent the day with international baseball ...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 4

July 14, 2021 02:36 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

In a crammed-but-captivating episode No. 4 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha discuss Italy/England, Poirier/McGregor, Bucks/Suns and other market-moving developments in the world of sports. Also in this episode: Unwrapping two boxes of 2021 Luminance Football Part one of our two-part interview with talented Panini America design gurus David Tierney, John Mata and Jody Beamer Hopping on the Road to Rated Rookie with Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etie...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 3

July 07, 2021 14:38 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this jam-packed episode No. 3 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha . . . • Talk NBA Finals, EURO 2020, UFC 264 and other market-moving moments in the sports world • Rip into some 2021 Chronicles Draft Picks Football AND 2020-21 Noir Basketball • Deliver Part 2 of the interview with Panini America Brand Manager and NFT whiz Brett Whiteley • Sit down with UFC Flyweight contender and avid collector Matt “Danger” Schnell • And find out what superpowers mo...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast | Episode 2

June 29, 2021 23:21 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

In a jam-packed episode No. 2 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha . . . - Cover the week in sports - Rip into some 2020-21 Mosaic Euro Soccer - Talk to Panini America Brand Manager and NFT whiz Brett Whiteley about our digital offerings - Get insight into Friday’s release of 2020-21 Noir Basketball with Panini America Director of Basketball Product Development David Porter - Oh, and hang out with our very first special guest, College Football Hall of F...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 2

June 29, 2021 23:21 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

In a jam-packed episode No. 2 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha . . . - Cover the week in sports - Rip into some 2020-21 Mosaic Euro Soccer - Talk to Panini America Brand Manager and NFT whiz Brett Whiteley about our digital offerings - Get insight into Friday’s release of 2020-21 Noir Basketball with Panini America Director of Basketball Product Development David Porter - Oh, and hang out with our very first special guest, College Football Hall of F...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Episode 1

June 23, 2021 20:37 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

News & Notes on the NBA, Nascar, and more Panini Unwrapped featuring 2021 Select Baseball Rob Springs, Director of Football Product Development From the Vault - I am a Donruss Rookie Card Subscribe to Panini: https://www.youtube.com/Panini Check out our blog, The Knights Lance: https://www.paniniamerica.net/blog.html Follow Panini America: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paniniamerica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaniniAmerica Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaniniAmerica Website: ...

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast - Pilot

June 16, 2021 02:29 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast (pilot). Your host Tracy Hackler, takes you inside Panini America for an insightful scoop on the Sports world and its impact on the sports card hobby. We will have information on new and upcoming product releases, guest appearances from athletes, interviews with Panini product owners, giveaways, and more. Subscribe to Panini: https://www.youtube.com/Panini Check out our blog, The Knights Lance: https://www.paniniamerica.net/blog.html Follow Panini America:...

Going Direct - The Panini America Podcast (Pilot)

June 16, 2021 02:29 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Going Direct - The Panini Podcast (pilot). Your host Tracy Hackler, takes you inside Panini America for an insightful scoop on the Sports world and its impact on the sports card hobby. We will have information on new and upcoming product releases, guest appearances from athletes, interviews with Panini product owners, giveaways, and more. Subscribe to Panini: https://www.youtube.com/Panini Check out our blog, The Knights Lance: https://www.paniniamerica.net/blog.html Follow Panini America:...

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