The Hobby Never Sleeps
The Hobby Never Sleeps is where sports talk collides with the sports card market. Hosted by Connor and Dante, the show dives into the biggest stories in football and beyond, with a hobby twist. From hot takes on Sunday shockers to deep dives on the latest card releases, we bring you the laughs, debates, and insights that keep both fans and collectors hooked. Whether you’re chasing grails, flipping slabs, or just looking for a fun take on the game, this is your spot. Sports never stop. Neither does the hobby.
This is The Hobby Never Sleeps —let’s dive in!
Episodes
73 episodes
PSA Let Us Inside: The Backlog, the Graders & What's Next
We got a behind-the-scenes look at PSA — the backlog, the grading floor, and why they can't just "hire more graders." Plus: is a $63K LeBron Alter Ego crazier than an $8M Cooper Flagg?Dante and Connor are back from California with every...
Why TCG & Pop Culture Collectibles Are Exploding | with Elizabeth Gruene, VP of TCG & Pop Culture at PSA
PSA’s VP of TCG and Pop Culture, Elizabeth, joins Connor and Dante to discuss the massive growth happening beyond traditional sports cards. They explore the rise of One Piece, Disney Lorcana, SpongeBob, League of Legends, sketch cards, and othe...
Cooper Flagg’s Debut Patch Auction, LeBron’s $63K Card, NFL Week 1 Card Buys
This week, we break down the massive Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Kon Knueppel debut patch auctions and debate which cards have the most long-term upside. We also react to NFL Week 1 and discuss which quarterbacks could be worth buying or sel...
PSA Prices Are Coming Down, Disney Cards Are Exploding, Is Tennis Next?
This week, we break down some of the biggest stories in the sports card hobby, including whether Aaron Judge is a buy heading into the postseason, Panini expanding into Zelda and potentially other entertainment cards, Topps bringing debut patch...
SpongeBob & Disney Cards Are Exploding, PSA Price Cuts & A Racoon Card Sells For $20k!?
The card market is moving fast, and this week Connor and Dante break down the massive rise of SpongeBob and Disney cards, why Marvel and Yu-Gi-Oh could be next, and whether entertainment cards are becoming one of the hottest areas of the hobby....
Shaq’s Card Market Explodes, Selling Ohtani & Mahomes’ Future
Shaq’s card market is suddenly surging—but what is driving collectors toward one of basketball’s most dominant legends? With Dante out this week, Zach joins Connor to break down Shaq’s explosive rise, whether it’s time to sell Shohei Ohtani, an...
Cooper Flagg's Debut Patch Is Changing How We Value Sports Cards
Connor and Dante break down another huge week in the hobby, led by the Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper NBA Debut Patches finally being pulled and Ryan Kalkbrenner’s Debut Patch selling for $20,000. We debate whether that sale was actually underva...
Copper Flagg's Debut Patch Just Broke The Internet!
🎙️ RECORDING NOTE: We filmed this episode just hours before the Cooper Flagg Debut Patch was pulled. So yes... some of our predictions aged VERY quickly. 😂We decided to leave the conversation untouched so you can hear exactly what we th...
Rob Gronkowski | How Sports Cards Have Changed Since He Was A Kid
Rob Gronkowski joins The Hobby Never Sleeps for a conversation covering everything from his return to the NFL alongside Tom Brady to his first real dive into the sports card hobby. Gronk shares the story behind almost getting traded, what convi...
Fanatics Fest 2026 | Everything Collectors Need to Know Before You Go
Connor and Dante break down another packed week in sports and the hobby, including a full Fanatics Fest preview, the event’s athlete lineup, collector zone, vendors and Fanatics Games. They also discuss record-setting Knicks Finals jersey sales...
They Found an NBA Legend's Jacket at Goodwill?!
In this episode of The Hobby Never Sleeps Podcast, we cover everything from Haaland, Mbappé, and the booming soccer card market to the biggest debates in the hobby. We break down the Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch chase, the future of sealed w...
LeBron & Shohei Just Broke Card Sale Records on the Same Night!
Connor and Dante break down a massive week in the hobby, led by two record-setting card sales from LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani happening on the same night. The guys debate which card they would rather own, what these sales mean for the high-...
How a Forgotten Ted Lasso Card Became a $16,000 Sports Card
Connor and Dante are back to break down another huge week in the hobby! This week, we discuss the surprising rise of the Ted Lasso trading card market after a PSA 10 sold for $16,000, debate the new Topps rookie card logo, explore one of the cr...
Jalen Brunson Might Be the Most Overvalued Player in the Hobby Right Now
Connor and Dante break down one of the hottest debates in the hobby right now: is Jalen Brunson becoming one of the most dangerous buys in sports cards? After the Knicks' championship run, Brunson's market has exploded, but are collectors buyin...
Cole Swindell Talks Sports Cards, Collecting & His Friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Country music star Cole Swindell joins The Hobby Never Sleeps to talk sports cards, NASCAR collecting, and his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cole shares how he got back into the hobby, what he's learned about grading, card shows, buying si...
The NBA Finals Is a Giant Card-Making Operation
This week on The Hobby Never Sleeps, we’re talking NBA Finals hype, massive card market movement, Wembanyama’s wild prices, Topps patches, game-used memorabilia, Cosmic Football, celebrity collectors, Pokemon, NFL trades, MLB salary cap debates...
You Won’t Believe What Was Hiding at the Dallas Card Show!
From the Dallas Card Show to deep hobby market debates, this episode covers everything going on in sports cards right now. We break down the differences between Dallas and The National, talk about where the markets stand for players like SGA, W...
We Found Photos From The 2012 National Card Show! (Crazy Deals)
In this episode, we talk about everything happening in the sports card hobby right now, from building rare card rainbows and insane vintage collection finds to GameStop’s reported interest in eBay and what that could mean for the hobby marketpl...
They Buried A Dak Prescott Card In The Steelers Field!
In this episode, we dive into the current state of the sports card hobby, starting with NBA playoff reactions, the Sixers, Yankees talk, and Star Wars Day before getting into one of the biggest debates in collecting right now: PSA grading, upch...
We Went to the NFL Draft… Here’s What They Don’t Tell You
In this episode, we dive into everything from Allen Iverson autograph stories and SGA signing mid-game to the current state of the sports card market, including Topps Chrome volatility, redemption cards, and the Bowman Basketball debate. We bre...
"Hoist The Cone" Is Getting Out Of Control In Pittsburgh!
In this episode, we break down everything happening across sports and the card market, starting with early MLB storylines, the Blue Jays’ struggles, and the viral “Raise the Cone” moment. We get into standout performances from teams like the Do...
Trey Yesavage Breaks Down His Historic Rise & Record-Breaking World Series!
Trey Yesavage joins the show to break down his journey from college baseball at East Carolina to reaching the MLB level, including what it was like to get the call-up and step into a playoff environment early in his career. He talks about recov...
Topps Chrome Football Is Here! + THIS Collectors Card Show Interaction Went Viral
Check out Jade's video we are referencing here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVMGCI8EZQn/Big episode today covering everything happening across the sports card world 🔥We kick things off with a look at the current card show...
The Next Ronaldo And Messi Are playing On The Same Team In The World Cup!?
The World Cup isn’t just the biggest tournament in sports. It’s where LEGENDS are made and future superstars are born.In this episode, we sit down with CBS Sports’ Stefano Fusaro to break down everything you need to know heading into th...