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Pack to the Future Podcast

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

The adventures of three average collectors in the hobby... telling you tales from our past and bringing you along on our journey to the future!

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Episodes

S2, Episode 3: PRODUCT RELEASES - 2021-22 Flawless Basketball, 2022 Immaculate Football

February 25, 2023 14:58 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Chad and Tim break down the upcoming product releases for March 2023 including Allen & Ginter Chrome, Bowman's Best, WWE Immaculate, Topps Dynasty F1, IMMACULATE FOOTBALL AND FLAWLESS BASKETBALL! Want to enter a break of 2021-22 Flawless with the guys? Tune in for details! ------------------------------------- Website: pttfpodcast.com IG: @Packtothefuturepodcast Email: [email protected]

S2, Episode 2: Super (Bowl) Cards!

February 23, 2023 17:57 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Chad and Tim discuss the disastrous start to season 2 of the show, weekend shenanigans, and cards! Hear about trends in past Super Bowl-winning QB card values, Super Bowl-specific card sets over the years, and some of the most memorable Super Bowl memories and great players/cards associated with them! https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2818290-ranking-the-top-10-super-bowls-in-nfl-history Discounts: Zioncases.com

Season 2 Episode 1: Chad and Tim Return and Talk "PC Pyramids"

February 11, 2023 17:08 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

The long awaited return of Pack to the Future is finally here! Chad and Tim start of 2023 bringing everyone back up to speed on their hobby (and life) adventures while chatting about their updated "PC Pyramids". This episode is not to be missed - a great one for listeners both new and old! If you want to connect with Pack to the Future, here's where you can find them: IG : @packtothefuturepodcast Website: www.PTTFpodcast.com Email: [email protected]

Episode 135: A Thanksgiving Special

November 24, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Pack to the Future Podcast returns to discuss what they’re thankful for in the hobby, answer listener burning questions, and more! Website (download all our shows, visit sponsors, leave us a voicemail, and more!):  http://www.pttfpodcast.com Instagram: @Packtothefuturepodcast Email: [email protected] Affiliates:  Zion Cases- promo code ’pack’ for 10% off your order eBay- affiliate link on website, free for you and your shopping helps support the show

Episode 134: Cold Stop at Overtime Cards

September 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The guys celebrate Heidi's time as owner of Salt Lake City's premiere local card shop, as she closes out an amazing era for them in the hobby... she will be greatly missed! Not to be forgotten are Tanner and Tanya, both integral parts of the store, who come on the show to share their experiences as employees and collectors. The show ends with just one more trade proposal from Ricky to Chad, while Tim breaks a box 2019-20 National Treasures for Heidi. You won't want to miss the outcome of this...

Episode 133: Collecting Traded Players, a $50 Challenge, and Organizing Your Selling

September 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

The guys hash out whether any value remains in collecting a traded player *cough* Donovan Mitchell *cough* while also undertaking a $50 invest-a-bro challenge with each other. Join in the fun with hashtag #PTTFInvest and tag! Mrs. Doc (aka Mrs. Container Store) wraps things up for us this week as our guest correspondent on how to organize your selling and hobby supplies.

Episode 133: Collecting Traded Players, a $50.00 Challenge, and Organizing Your Selling

September 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

The guys hash out whether any value remains in collecting a traded player *cough* Donovan Mitchell *cough* while also undertaking a $50 invest-a-bro challenge with each other. Join in the fun with hashtag #PTTFInvest and tag! Mrs. Doc (aka Mrs. Container Store) wraps things up for us this week as our guest correspondent on how to organize your selling and hobby supplies.

Episode 132: PSA Listener Submission Reveal, Mr. eBay Goes Down In Florida!

September 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The eBay family heads to Florida and boy does Mr. eBay have some stories to tell! Bumpers, fraternity houses, listener meetups (@80s90shoophead), paramedics (?!), and oh yeah- a University of Utah football game! For the main event, the guys bring on @mostly90sbasketballcards, @legacy_cardboard, @mcbasketballpc, @ryanbo02, and @kevin.m.cormier to unveil the PTTF PSA Economy Sub!  Rare inserts, 1950s tobacco cards, Downtown inserts, Select Gold, rare soccer, 1/1s, and more! Instagram: @packto...

Episode 131: Super Subs Recap, Madden 99 Club and Card Values, and Hobby Vault Services

September 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

This week the Big Three breakdown our super-subs performance on last week’s show, we look at Madden Club 99 Players and how their Card Values Correspond, we look at Hobby Vault Services, and much, much more!

Episode 131. Super Subs Recap, Madden 99 Club and Card Values, and Hobby Vault Services

September 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week the Big Three breakdown our super-subs performance on last week’s show, we look at Madden Club 99 Players and how their Card Values Correspond, we look at Hobby Vault Services, and much, much more!

Episode 130: The Most Amazing Accents in the Hobby with Nabroleon_pc & Showley2003

August 27, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Boston Steve and the French Fanatic, Steve and Hugo, join the show to discuss their PC, Panini, and how to stay engaged in the hobby!   Follow them on IG: Hugo @nabroleon_pc Steve @Showley2003 Chad discusses 2012 NFL Prizm Silver update, a call to action for card organization, and a merchandise update! Sponsor: Zion cases: promo code ’Pack’ for 10% off eBay: affiliate link on website- free for you! Steve’s Crack Service: IG @Showley2003 Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast | Twitter: @P...

Episode 129: Chad’s 1998 Jazz Bulls Game 6 Tickets, Crossover Grading, and eBay Authentication

August 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Special guests mama and papa Doc join us to unpack the stories behind Chad's tickets from the 1998 NBA Finals' Game 6 between the Jazz and Bulls. Mama Doc helps reveal the grades after they were sent off to PSA - what were the final results??  Chad also leads a discussion about crossover grading by highlighting the results of his own submission. Finally, we touch on the disaster that is eBay's authentication service because of Chad's card that they damaged.   https://www.instagram.com/packtot...

Episode 128: Card Show, Trades, Parents and Collecting!

August 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The guys attend a local card show where Mr. and Baby eBay create chaos, Tim is back to gambling, Chad is trading for NT RPAs, and Papa Ebay makes his podcast debut! eBay affiliate link: https://ebay.us/mPlzMq Thanks to TallTalesCreations on IG and Etsy for our custom Kaboom! art! Email: [email protected] Website: https://pttfpodcast.com

Episode 127: PTTF Trade Night and Football New Releases!

August 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

This week we break down the epic event that was PTTF Trade Night, break down new football hobby releases, and more!

Episode 126: The Woo Slap Bet!

July 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week we discuss Ric Flair’s upcoming final match, cover the Woo Slap Bet in its entirety, and more!

Episode 125: Dallas Card Show Recap, Trading Cards, and Collecting a PC Player After They are Traded

July 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

This week we get a full recap of the Dallas Card Show, We talk trade night shenanigans from Dallas and tips for trade nights, we talk about collecting a PC player after they have been traded, and much more!

Episode 124: Live at the Dallas Card Show and PC Pyramids w/ Alex @Connell_Collection

July 16, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Chad is LIIIIIIIIIVE at the Dallas Card Show with Kyle @ Wax Museum and fellow listener, Carter, with updates + tips for navigating card shows. Alex @Connell_Collection on IG also joins us for a discussion about PC pyramids!

Episode 123: PTTF Announces a Group PSA Submission, Live PSA PMG Reveal, Mail Day, What Constitutes a Rookie (part 2), and more!

July 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

The guys announce details of the highly anticipated PTTF PSA listener group submission, Chad and a listener have a live PSA reveal, Ricky discusses latest purchases, Tim’s cat kills Chad, and more! Website: pttfpodcast.com IG: @Packtothefuturepodcast Support our affiliate programs! -Zion Cases: collectioncase.com promo code ”Pack” -10% off your order -Built Bar: built.com promo code ”PTTF” -10% off your order

Hobby Pack 31: Return of Mrs. Doc & Mrs. Ebay

July 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Mrs. Ebay and Mrs Doc return to the mic to tackle listener questions, discuss Ricky and Chad, and provide laughs along the way!

Episode 122: Tim’s eBay Snafu, Goldin Auction Recap, and Big Changes at Beckett

July 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This week the guys break down Tim’s MAJOR eBay snafu, we break down the latest exciting Goldin Auction, we discuss some big changes for Beckett grading, and much more hilarity and hijinks!!!

Episode 122. Tim’s eBay Snafu, Goldin Auction Recap, and Big Changes at Beckett

July 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

This week the guys break down Tim’s MAJOR eBay snafu, we break down the latest exciting Goldin Auction, we discuss some big changes for Beckett grading, and much more hilarity and hijinks!!!

Episode 121: ”Best of PTTF” - Is Tim a...

June 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

It's summer break, but court is always in session at PTTF. In this "best of" compilation episode, Tim throws himself under the mountain of evidence that he may be an...

Hobby Pack 30: Mrs. Doc and Mrs.eBayTake on Listener Questions!

June 22, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Mrs. Doc and Mrs. eBay take the mic to answer listener mailbag questions in part 1 of a summer series! Question 1: How much time do the ladies think the PTTF crew spend on cards? Mrs. Doc thinks Chad is dabbling in crypto and NFTs, Mrs. eBay can’t figure out why Ricky doesn’t put down the cardboard and travel the world; you won’t believe their answer!

Episode 120: Goldin Auctions, Chat w/ Johnny About His 1/1 Mac Jones, Listener Questions, and Panini’s Finals Booklets

June 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

We were very excited to have Johnny Stone and his dad, Chad, join us this week to recount hitting a MASSIVE $100k Mac Jones 1/1 from 2021-22 Panini Prizm Football. Give Johnny a follow on Instagram @stones_sports_cardz The guys also peruse the latest featured auctions up on Goldin Auctions, give a rundown of the latest grading tier updates for PSA and CSG, answer listener questions, and break down Panini NBA Finals Booklets from Preferred and Opulence!

Episode 119: HUGE PSA Live Sub Reveal, 2022 WWE Revolution, Local Card Shop Purchases, and more!

June 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

The guys reveal the long awaited PSA sub results live on the air!  A card is left ungraded, Ricky is up to no good, the Lebron ’trade’ card is back- you can cut the tension with a knife! Chad and Ricky go wild on 2022 WWE Revolution:  break down of the product, ripping live on IG, and Chad announces a major purchase.  Tim and Ricky gift Chad an incredible display case but not before some banter and antics.  Sponsors:  Rotobox repack product, visit therotobox.com  and use promo code FUTURE ...

Episode 118: PSA Set Registries and Jonathan Rotonda from The Roto Box, Monster Card Shop, and Monster Breaks

June 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

This week we take a look at PSA set registries and discuss their usefulness to the Hobby. We are also joined by good friend of the show, Jonathan Rotonda from The Roto Box, Monster Card Shop, and Monster Breaks joins the guys as we discuss the current state of breaking, the new breaking apps, card shops in the wake of Fanatics joining the market, and much, much more!

Hobby Pack 29: Roadtripping to Card Shops (Listener Dan’s Voicemail)

June 02, 2022 23:21 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Friend and listener of the show, Dan, shares his story about a road trip to multiple card shops and the cards that he discovered along the way.

Episode 117: A Card Shop Adventure, Hobby News, and a Card Show

May 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Chad went California dreamin' at an out-of-state card shop and came home with a card as big as the redwoods. The guys talk about recent hobby news involving a baseball card thief, PSA updates, a custom card art option (@artbymr on Instagram), and some Leaf that's legal. This week's episode wraps up with a trip to a local card show where Ricky and Tim ...

Episode 116: Tim Breaks Topps Dynasty Formula 1, Update on Ricky’s Barry Sanders Downtown Insert, and Tim’s Autograph Pop Quiz

May 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Episode 116. Tim Breaks Topps Dynasty Formula 1, Update on Ricky’s Barry Sanders Downtown Insert, and Tim’s Autograph Pop Quiz

Episode 115: Breaker Apps, Breaking 101, and MASSIVE Mail Days!

May 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

The guys take dive into the latest card-breaking apps including Whatnot, Card Shop Live, and Loupe! New to breaking?  Well the guys break down format, options, and their personal favorite options for this area of the sports card hobby.  Additionally, the guys discuss their MASSIVE card pickups over the past week! To leave a VM for this week’s giveaway, visit our website: pttfpodcast.com Timestamp:  5:20- Mail day 36’ Giveaway! 37:30- Breaker apps 63:30- Breaking 101 Visit our great spon...

Episode 114: Panini, From Downtown!

May 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of Panini's "From Downtown" insert series and its progression through its product line-up: Studio basketball, Donruss (basketball, football, baseball), and One and One. This one, you don't want to miss!

Episode 114: Downtown Inserts: History, Checklists, Sales Data, Unique Cards, and More!

May 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of Panini's "From Downtown" insert series and its progression through its product line-up: Studio basketball, Donruss (basketball, football, baseball), and One and One. This one, you don't want to miss!

Episode 113: Bowman University Football Review, What Grinds our Gears, and February PSA Submission Report

April 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

This week we break down 2021-22 Bowman University Football, the guys share what grinds their gears in the hobby, we take a look at the February PSA submission report, and more!

Episode 112: Autographed Cards Through Private or In-Person Signings, Determining Which Cards to Grade, and Predicting PSA Submission Grades

April 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

This week the guys complete a deep dive into private signings and in-person autographs on cards, we discuss how we decide which cards to grade, we take a crack at predicting some grades on a new PSA sub, and more!

Episode 111: Consolidating to Level Up in the Hobby, East Coast Card Shop Visits, Panini’s Prizm Problem

April 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Ricky assists Chad in making a HUGE purchase, and together learn about consolidating to level up in the hobby.  Ricky recaps his DC trip with visits to Blowout Cards’ The Fantastic Store & Collector’s World, with a few nice product rips along the way.  Finally, Ricky discusses WWE and the problem that Panini Prizm may have moving forward.  Sponsors:  Manscaped- 20% off with promo code Pack Zion cases: 10% off with promo code Pack Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast Email: packtothefuturepodc...

Episode 110: Safe Trading in the Hobby w/ Jeremy Lee, Clearly Donruss Football, and eBay’s Vault

April 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

This week, we host Jeremy Lee of Sports Cards Live and learn about Trade Safe, a new middleman for card sales and trades. Chad and Tim break down 2021 Clearly Donruss Football along with eBay’s plan for a vault + price guide beta + collection hub. --- Find Jeremy Lee on Instagram @jlee_sportscardslive @sportscardslive and Twitter @sportscardsliv1 and YouTube: Sports Cards Live

Episode 109: Happenings, MVP Hockey, and the Trade

April 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

The boys are back at it this week, as Mr. eBay was clearly up to no good. They also opened up a box of presents that included 2021-22 MVP Hockey from a listener while managing to mispronounce absolutely everything. Finally (maybe), Chad and Ricky head to arbitration to reach an agreement on their trade.

Episode 108: Selling Cards Online, PTTF March Madness Finale, and PSA Subs!

March 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

This week we help Chad look at different options for selling his cards, we wrap up the elite 8 and final 4 of the 2022 PTTF March Madness Tournament, and we talk brunches, submitting cards and receiving cards from PSA, and more!!!

Episode 107: VeeFriends by Zerocool Review, 1990s Inserts March Madness, Coach K’s Most Iconic Players, and More!

March 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The guys breakdown VeeFriends by Zerocool and the implications for future Fantatics product, 1990s Inserts March Madness continues, Tim brings a list of the most iconic Coach K players, the guys introduce a new sponsor, and more! PLEASE visit our new sponsor Manscaped, shop with promo code ’Pack’ for 20% off your order! Timestamp:  02:30 Fanatics Zerocool 20:15 Manscaped Commercial 23:00 1990s Inserts March Madness 52:03 Coach K 1:07:07 Surprise!

Episode 106: Weekend Update, 1990’s Basketball Inserts March Madness, and These are the Trades of our Lives!

March 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

The boys recap their weekend at the LCS, we look at the 90’s basketball inserts that make up out inaugural 2022 PTTF March Madness, and Chad and Ricky try to make a trade!

Episode 105: Card Show Recap and ”What’s in the Box?!”

March 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Chad and Ricky went to a card show, while Tim went to... brunch? Lunch? The guys also unpack some recent card purchases!

Episode 104: High End Card Auctions, 2021-22 Donruss Elite Basketball, and 2021 Bowman!

February 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

This week we look at some recent high end card auctions, break down 2021-22 Donruss Elite Basketball, and are joined by a special guest as we look at 2021 Bowman!

Episode 103: Topps 2022 Preview, What Constitutes a Rookie Card?, Hobby Scandals, and More!

February 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The guys are all back in studio to discuss more hobby scandals involving two infamous breakers, what constitutes a rookie card, Wander Franco, and pull a BANGER from 2022 Topps Baseball! Show number: (801) 893-1609 Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast Email: [email protected] Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Twitter: @PTTFPodcast Sponsors:  Zioncases.com promo code ’Pack’ for 10% off your order BCFmag.com promo code ’Pack’ for 5% off your order

Episode 102: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Card Box Prices versus Hit Prices, and Football!

February 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

This week we join special guest host Jascha aka Baby eBay! We talk the good, the bad, and the ugly in the hobby, compare box prices to hit prices, break down some football in preparation for the big game, and much more!

Episode 101: PSA Subs, eBay Authenticity Guarantee, and the Legion of Doom

February 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

We dive headfirst into subbing with PSA again, dissect eBay's Authenticity Guarantee for raw cards, and Chad and Tim combine forces to form the (short-lived?) PTTF Podcast's Legion of Doom.

Episode 100: One-Hundred Episodes, Hobby News, Listener Voicemail, and Breaking Gone Wrong

January 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

This week the guys look back at 100 episodes of PTTF and cover some of the latest hobby news, the big three react to listener voicemails, a live break on-air drama, and more!

Episode 99: NBA Draft Class, QB Comparisons, PSA Update, Group Submitter Screws the Hobby, and B is for Beckett

January 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

The guys discussion the 2021-22 NBA draft class and implications of performance on card values, debate the long term performance of Burrow/Herbert/Allen, PSA is up to its usual self, and the story of ”B is for Becket” CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & RECORD A MESSAGE FOR OUR UPCOMING 100TH SHOW! Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast Email: [email protected] Website: https://pttfpodcast.com Twitter: @PTTFPodcast YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast Check out Zion cases and use promo ...

Episode 98: Goldin Auctions, Redemption Horror Stories, and a $3.5 Million Pokemon Scam

January 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This week we look at some interesting auctions with Goldin, the guys talk redemption card horror stories, break down the Logan Paul $3.2 million Pokemon scam, and more!

Episode 97: Topps Sold, Card Market Update, and Hobby Goals 2022

January 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Oh my, Fanatics acquired Topps, and the guys have no idea what that really means for the hobby. Chad dives into some recent card sales data, while we also break down the most-subbed cards over at PSA for the month of December. We finish up with some interesting hobby goals for this upcoming year!

Episode 96: Christmas Hobby Recap, Woo Slap Bet Payoff, and Card Court!

January 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

This week the guys discuss their latest victories and defeats over the holiday break, the Woo Slap bet is cashed in, and Kyle from the Wax Museum Podcast joins us for Card Court!