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Out of the Hobby Box Pod

Out of the Hobby Box Pod

Written by: Tim Whaley
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🎙️ Out of the Hobby Box Pod is where the sports card hobby meets real life behind the counter. From monster pulls and market swings to shop drama, big deals, and the grind of running a local hobby shop in the 757, we’re taking you out of the box and into the business.


Hosted by passionate collectors and shop owners, this podcast dives deep into:


🔥 The ups & downs of the sports card market
💰 Buying, selling, and trading in today’s hobby
🧠 Behind-the-scenes stories from a real card shop
📈 Trends, flippers, breakers, grading, and hype
🏈⚾🏀 Pokémon, sports cards, and hobby culture


Whether you’re a collector, breaker, investor, or just love ripping packs, this pod gives you unfiltered conversations, insider knowledge, and raw hobby takes you won’t hear anywhere else.


If it happens in the hobby — we’re talking about it.

📍 Built in the 757. Powered by the hobby.
📦 Welcome to Out of the Hobby Box Pod.

© 2026 Out of the Hobby Box Pod
Episodes
  • Episode 2: The Effect of TCG & Crazy Shop Stories

    Episode 2: The Effect of TCG & Crazy Shop Stories
    Feb 9 2026

    Episode 2 is where things get real. We’re breaking down how TCG has completely changed the shop, from Pokémon and beyond, and what that impact actually looks like behind the counter. 💥

    We dive into some crazy shop stories you truly can’t make up, the wins, the chaos, and the moments that only happen in a card shop. Plus, we compare big card shows vs local shows — the money, the crowds, the deals, and which ones actually matter for collectors and shop owners.

    If you’re into the hobby, thinking about opening a shop, or just love hearing what really goes on in the card world, this episode is for you. Welcome back Out of the Hobby Box 🎙️📦
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    49 mins
  • Episode 1: The Origin of B&B

    Episode 1: The Origin of B&B
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode of Out of the Hobby Box, we take it all the way back to where B&B Sports Cards began. From buying and selling at local shows and trade nights to opening the doors of a full-scale shop, this is the real origin story behind the brand.

    We break down how B&B was built from the ground up, the risks, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way. Then we dive into the in-shop breaking operation—how live breaks became a major part of the business, what it takes to run them day-to-day, and why breaking has become such a huge pillar of the modern hobby.

    If you’ve ever wondered how a card shop grows from hustle to home base, or what really goes on behind the scenes of live breaks, this episode is for you.

    🎙️ Real stories
    📦 Live breaking behind the scenes
    🏪 Building a shop in the heart of the 757
    🔥 The hobby, unboxed
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    53 mins
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