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Topps

Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

A major trading card manufacturer known for producing sports and entertainment collectibles, including baseball cards and WWE trading cards through their Topps Now product line. The company has faced industry criticism for overproduction and market confusion, though recently regained the MLB baseball card license and announced a 2026 75th anniversary set. Topps appears across podcasts as both a discussed industry player and active sponsor of wrestling-focused content.

Episode Mentions

Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Apr 10, 2026

Junk Wax 2.0? Breaking Down Overproduction, Parallels & Pricing in Today’s Hobby

Launched licensed NFL football cards for first time, pricing mega boxes at $120 with Dutch auction strategy

Junk Wax 2.0 market saturation concernsParallel card variations and numbering strategiesTopps NFL football card licensing and pricing
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Mar 27, 2026

The Hobby Is Changing Fast: TCG Boom, New Releases & Card Shop Grand Openings

Major card manufacturer with annual industry conference; focusing on reducing SKUs and addressing market saturation concerns

Trading Card Game Market GrowthOne Piece Card Grading SurgePSA Grading Company Monopoly
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Mar 24, 2026

UFC Fighter Turned Hobby Breaker: Josh Emmett on Building One Punch Cards

Major card manufacturer producing UFC, V Friends, and other collectible products that Josh collects and breaks

Trading card breaking business modelsUFC collectibles market positioningAthlete entrepreneurship and side businesses
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Mar 20, 2026

Is Whatnot Gambling? The Hobby’s Biggest Debate Right

Trading card manufacturer expected to regain NFL license from Panini, reshaping football card market landscape

Whatnot gambling controversy and regulatory arbitration complaintsLive card breaking mechanics and legal classificationMarch Madness 2026 tournament predictions and college basketball collectibles
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Mar 13, 2026

Three Autos From One Break, $45k PSA Controversy & Bam Adebayo’s incredible 83 point game

Baseball card manufacturer; mentioned for Heritage line using retro design to appeal to modern and vintage collectors.

March Madness college basketball trading cardsPSA grading damage claims and compensation disputesCollection management software and inventory scanning
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Feb 24, 2026

The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin

Trading card manufacturer; Michael Rubin mentioned as executive; Goldin discusses Topps Chrome Superfractor cards

Auction house authentication and guarantees standardsMarketing strategy for category expansion vs. brand promotionNetflix streaming impact on collectibles market awareness
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Feb 17, 2026

What We Learned After 50 Episodes With the Best in the Hobby

Trading card company criticized for overproduction and confusing the market with excessive supply and inflated value claims

Content creation and influencer strategy in collectibles marketGrading transparency and heat map technology in card authenticationProduct-based vs listing-based marketplace models for collectibles
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Feb 13, 2026

PSA Pricing, Super Bowl Card Hype & the Vintage Advantage

Regaining MLB baseball card license; releasing 2026 75th anniversary set with 1952 variations and celebrity autos

PSA pricing and turnaround time increasesVintage vs. modern card grading economicsSuper Bowl 2025 game analysis and player card values
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What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon

What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Feb 11, 2026

Six Feet Under - Miz talks backstage bullies, Logan Paul stealing his gimmick & WrestleMania

Sponsor offering WWE Topps Now collectible cards featuring match moments and exclusive memorabilia

Professional Wrestling Psychology and In-Ring StorytellingHeel Character Development and Audience Heat ManagementLocker Room Culture and Backstage Politics in WWE
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What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon

What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Feb 5, 2026

AJ Styles

Sponsor offering WWE Topps Now collectible cards featuring event-exclusive photography and rare autographs

Career Decision-Making and Opportunity CostWork-Life Balance in Demanding IndustriesFinancial Literacy and Money Management
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What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes

What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Feb 4, 2026

Jey Uso

WWE Topps Now trading card sponsor offering collectible cards of WWE matches and moments

Press Conference Viral Moments and Organic MarketingTag Team Championship Significance and Family LegacyHouse Show Loop Elimination and Wrestler Development Impact
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Six Feet Under with The Undertaker

Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 28, 2026

Cody Rhodes talks infamous WrestleMania Afterparty & Undertaker's Final Boss moment

Sponsor offering WWE Topps Now collectible cards featuring wrestlers and match moments

Career negotiation strategies and contract leverageImportance of mentorship in professional wrestling developmentBuilding personal brand through independent wrestling promotions
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Jan 23, 2026

Buy Low, Sell Smart: Understanding Sports Card Cycles is the Key to Flipping Cards

Card manufacturer; unlicensed Main Attraction insert set discussed in show-and-tell segment

Sports card market cycles and timing strategiesNFL rookie card valuation and performance correlationWNBA collectibles market growth (Caitlin Clark, Paige Beckers)
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Jan 16, 2026

Sports Cards Aren’t a Hobby Anymore… They’re an Industry

Trading card manufacturer referenced for historical rookie cards and vintage products in collector discussions

Sports Card Marketplace CompetitionFanatics Collect Platform StrategyeBay Dominance in Secondary Markets
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Six Feet Under with The Undertaker

Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 7, 2026

AJ Styles & Undertaker watch Boneyard Match

Sponsor providing WWE trading cards and collectibles through Topps Now product line

Cinematic Match Production and FilmingProfessional Wrestling Storytelling TechniquesImprovisation vs. Scripted Performance in Live Entertainment
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