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Hosted by Russell Gibson. Delivering a weekly podcast that discusses current NBA news and how this impacts the sports trading card market Each week we take a deep dive into a timeless, more larger scale hobby related topics.

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June 16, 2026Episode 28222 min

De'Aaron Fox 1-of-1, COMC Legitimacy, AI in Sports Cards & NBA Finals Drama!

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another live episode of You Can't Comp This! In tonight’s stream, we kick things off with an epic mail day featuring a massive addition to my personal collection (PC)—a 2019-20 Noir De'Aaron Fox 1-of-1 Laundry Patch! We also break down a massive mail day from my man Joel, highlighting some incredible Genesis pulls and classic court favorites. Later in the feed, we tackle a fantastic listener question from Rasmo on TikTok regarding the legitimacy of COMC, how to handle their expensive tracked vs. untracked shipping options, and alternative ways to buy safely without getting burned on eBay.We also dive deep into:- The "Rules of the Hobby": Breaking down a fascinating community document about regulation, print runs, and why standardizing grading systems is easier said than done. - Fanatics Takeover & Breaker Culture: Are excessive box prices turning into a newbie status symbol reminiscent of Wall Street Bets? - AI Taking Over Panini? Examining Jeff Wilson's findings on bizarre, AI-generated card back text and vertical yard lines on football cards. - NBA Finals & Iconic Sales: Chatting about the intense Knicks vs. Spurs finals atmosphere, Victor Wembanyama vs. Karl-Anthony Towns card values, and the recent $24,600 sale of the iconic 2013 Panini Prizm Black 1-of-1 Derrick Rose. 🚨 GET FEATURED ON THE SHOW!Want to see your own card pickups featured on the next live stream? Post your PC pickups on your favorite social media platform. Tag You Can't Comp This. I’ll bookmark them and showcase your cards live on the air during our next mail day segment! #SportsCards #BasketballCards #TheHobby #DeAaronFox #PaniniPrizm #CardCollecting #YouCantCompThisSupport the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

June 14, 2026Episode 2811 hr 17 min

Episode 281: Inside the High-End Card Market with Jono Michaels

Send us Fan MailIn this massive episode, we are joined by the hobby heavyweight Jono Michaels—admin of Sports Cards Addicts Australia, the man behind Mailman Breaks, and co-founder of the highly anticipated Ultimate Sports Collectors Convention.Jono walks us through his incredible journey in the hobby, from waking up at 6 a.m. for mid-'90s card shows to a life-changing poker run in Vegas that brought him back into the game with iconic 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookies.We dive deep into the changing landscape of modern collecting:The High-End Boom: Why sports cards are now recognized as elite, blue-chip alternative assets championed by the likes of Kevin O'Leary and Gary Vee.The TCG Takeover Debate: The feedback that sparked Jono to co-create an all-sports card show in Melbourne to separate the sports grails from Pokémon and One Piece.Clutch Repacks Launch: An exclusive inside look at his brand-new tiered repack project breaking formats wide open.Market Predictions & Speculation: Why Steph Curry is still criminally undervalued compared to LeBron and Kobe, thoughts on prospects like Jared McCain and Cole Swider, and a preview of Jono's upcoming trip to the US National in Chicago.Grab a cold drink and join us for an hour and a half of pure hobby talk, high-end sales breakdowns, and trading card strategy!Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

June 7, 2026Episode 28045 min

Episode 280: Wemby Rookie Time, Should I Invest in All Pro Playing Cards? & PSA Shut Down!

Send us Fan MailThe hobby is in absolute chaos, and we are breaking it all down.In this episode of You Can’t Comp This, we sit down with the legendary Øyvind Holen to dissect the massive bombshell rocking the card community: the sudden and historic PSA shutdown. What does a halt on grading mean for your collection, your liquid cash, and the future value of your slabs?But that’s not all. We dig deep into the wild world of high-end oddities, examining the elusive All Pro Playing Cards and tracking the volatile market of the generational talent himself, Victor Wembanyama. Is the hype train still steaming forward, or are we staring down a massive market correction?Turn up the volume. The price of perfection just got a whole lot steeper.Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 31, 2026Episode 2891 hr 16 min

Comedian Sean Conway: The $50k LaMelo Dream, Nashville vs. Perth Card Shows, and "Time Travel" Card Shops

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a professional comedian catches the "card bug" during COVID? In this episode of The Yukon Comp, host Russell Gibson is joined by Sean Conway to discuss the wild intersection of comedy and the hobby.Sean shares the incredible story of his Tyrese Haliburton redemption being replaced by a 1-of-1 LaMelo Ball "Blackbox" rookie card—and the reality check he received on its value at a massive Nashville convention. We compare the high-stakes, intimidating floors of US card shows to the laid-back vibes of the Perth scene, and Sean recounts a hilarious "time travel" experience in an Alaskan card shop located next to a weed dispensary.From 90s nostalgia like Shaq and Alonzo Mourning to the modern-day struggle between local shops and online breakers, this episode is a blend of laughs and deep-hobby insight.Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 26, 2026Episode 28823 min

MVP Repeat, Million-Dollar Grails, and the All-Rookie Shakeup

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we break down the most explosive week in the NBA and the card market. We start with the official 2025-26 All-Rookie Team selections—did the voters get it right, or was there a snub in the Second Team?We also dive deep into the "speculation game" following a listener question: Can lower-end cards actually become special? Plus, we’re talking Big Money:LeBron Superfractors: Is the ceiling still rising for the King?SGA Back-to-Back: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially cements his legacy with a second straight MVP. What does this do for his blue-chip card value?The 7-Figure Club: We analyze why NBA sales are consistently crossing the $1M mark in 2026.Kobe PMG Madness: The Green PMG shattered records at $3.15M, but the Red PMG sales are the ones truly surprising the market. We break down the "Ruby" surge.Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 24, 2026Episode 2771 hr 5 min

Episode 277: Inside GTI: Innovating Card Protection, Small Business Hustle, and the "Trendon Watford Hour" with Comron

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we welcome back Comron from Game Time International (GTI) for a deep dive into the world of NBA trading card supplies and hobby culture. Comron shares the latest innovations from GTI, including their game-changing magnetic one-touches with integrated inner sleeves, new 5x7 mags for Downtown cards, and the 180 PT expansion. We go behind the scenes of running a small business—from navigating global port delays to the personal touch of responding to every customer. Plus, things get controversial as Comron explains why he "cracks" his PSA 10s for his personal collection and we explore his massive (and potentially market-moving) Trendon Watford collection. Whether you're a hardcore collector or a small business owner, this episode is packed with hobby heart and soul. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 17, 2026Episode 2761 hr 8 min

Dan The Card Man: Grading, Whatnot, PSA Vault, Jordan

Send us Fan MailDan The Card Man joins the show to pull back the curtain on the hobby and we get to all of the his favourite scams hobby wide. We dive deep into the systemic issues threatening the industry:The PSA Paradox: We tackle the "Vault to 10" pipeline. Is it a brilliant revenue stream or a massive conflict of interest when the grader becomes the dealer?The Whatnot Wild West: From breakers passing out on stream to bid-canceling scandals—why does the platform allow "unhinged" behavior to go unchecked?The Ownership Gap: What can happen on the PSA Vault when things go wrong?And to round out the show we do some card chatter. Mr Wonderful and Mr Jordan get a mention. Whether you're a high-end investor or a weekend ripper, this is a "state of the union" you cannot afford to miss.Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 14, 2026Episode 27525 min

The Clark Effect, Paradox SSP and Listener Questions.

Send us Fan MailThe Caitlin Clark market has officially matured into a blue-chip asset class, but not every buy is a winner. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 Caitlin Clark cards (including the record-shattering $660,000 Logowoman), the 4 biggest "flops" where collectors lost out, and why the new Topps Paradox inserts are the most eccentric chase of the year. Whether you're hunting "Kaboom!" or "Checkerboards," this is your weekly hobby podcast fix. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 10, 2026Episode 2741 hr 7 min

The LeBron-Sexual Manifesto: Tacos, Luka, & The GOAT Debate

Send us Fan Mail"I just want to meet LeBron James."In this episode, we dive deep into the psyche of a self-proclaimed "LeBron-sexual." From hiring a taco truck just to get a glimpse of The King to the emotional fallout of the 2003 Exquisite Collection price tags, we explore what it means to follow a player over a franchise for two decades.We also get into the weeds of the current NBA landscape, debating the "Luka Shift," the legitimacy of JJ Redick’s coaching era, and the impossible choice: Would you cut Luka Doncic or your entire bench to get LeBron his 5th ring?In this episode, we cover:The Grustle: Setting a world record with 230 gigs in 24 days.Crowd Work Gone Wild: The best, the worst, and the "Call the SWAT team" stories from the stage.The Ultimate Trade: If you’re on your deathbed, do you take a LeBron high-five or a Liverpool Premier League trophy?Card Talk: Lebron, Bronny and Gerrard"I'm too dumb to be sad." — The mantra for the modern NBA fan.Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

May 4, 2026Episode 27347 min

Ep. 273: TCG Grading Live from Melbourne Hobby Hangout

Send us Fan MailLive from the Hobby Hangout Melbourne, John from TCG Grading is taking us deep into the world of grading. From the basics of card grading, TCG custom labels to the strict standards that define a perfect grade. No fluff, just the raw reality of what it takes to lead the grading game in Australia.The BreakdownThe Cleaning Trap: Why your "restoration" might actually be destroying your cards.Label Security: A look at the design and security tech behind the TCG slab.Consistency is King: How they maintain rigorous standards across thousands of submissions.Community Connection: Why local engagement and trust are the backbone of the Aussie hobby. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community