From the AP × Swatch collaboration bringing luxury watches to a new audience, to Topps Chrome VeeFriends pushing non-sports cards into the spotlight, we explore how collecting is expanding beyond traditional lanes.

We also dive into Fanatics Games and how they’re taking the hobby on the road through Dick’s Sporting Goods, turning collecting into a full-on interactive experience. And finally, we look at platforms like Trove and how technology is changing the way collectors buy, sell, and manage their collections.

This episode isn’t just about what’s trending—it’s about where the hobby is going next.

If you collect cards, watches, or anything in between, this is one you don’t want to miss.

This week, we sit down with Jason Li, one of the key minds behind some of the biggest and most innovative card shows in Canada, including CSC and the Sports Cards Expo.

We dive deep into:

• How Jason got started in the card show game
• What separates a GOOD show from a GREAT one
• The evolution of card shows in today’s hobby
• What collectors, vendors, and promoters are doing WRONG
• And the big question… Is this the future of collectible shows?

From community-building to scaling events, Jason breaks down what it really takes to create a show that people actually want to attend — and spend money at.

If you’re in the hobby, running shows, or thinking about getting into the game… this is a must-listen.

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This week on the Grease Up Podcast, we talk about how streaming is changing everything, who’s really making money right now, and how NBA playoff performances are flipping the card market in real time.

We also get into:

• Auction houses controlling the high-end
• WWE Topps Chrome after WrestleMania
• NFL card season on the way

🎙️ And we got a special interview with PRIZMGAWDESS, talking about the OKECon TCG Show in Atlanta and what it means for the culture.

This one right here? Yeah… we talking MONEY, CULTURE, and the FUTURE of the hobby.

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This week, we’re diving deep into the biggest question in the hobby right now… 👉 Are we in a NEW Golden Era for sports cards—or is this something completely different?

We break it all down:

• 🃏 The current state of the sports card market
• 🏆 Is pro wrestling hotter than ever right now?
• ⚾ New MLB stars & what they mean for baseball cards
• 🔥 Angel Reese rumors and the impact on women’s sports cards
• 🤖 Has technology (AI) taken over card grading?

This episode is all about where the hobby is RIGHT NOW—and where it’s headed next.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are we in a Golden Era 2.0… or something else?

In Episode 4 of the Grease Up Podcast, we break down the REAL shifts happening in the sports card world — from the rise of flipping culture to the power move takeover by Fanatics, and why platforms like Whatnot are redefining how cards are bought and sold.

This isn’t the same hobby anymore.

We dive into how events like ThriftCon are influencing the next generation of collectors, why major shows like the National Sports Collectors Convention and Fanatics Fest overlapping could hurt the market, and how the explosion of women’s sports — led by stars like Caitlin Clark — is creating one of the biggest opportunities in the hobby right now.

💥 We’re talking:

• Thrifting culture vs traditional collecting

• Fanatics & licensing — who REALLY controls value

• Too many card shows at once?

• Women’s sports cards on the rise

• Live selling taking over the hobby

If you’re in the hobby — buying, selling, flipping, or collecting — this episode is a MUST watch.

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We’re talking about the evolution of culture into assets:

• 🎵 Music grading & why vinyl is booming
• 👟 Nike NOCTA Glides and the sneaker resale market
• 🧸 Rare toys making a major comeback
• ✈️ Delta Airlines turning travel into collectibles
• 🏈 How fantasy sports gives collectors a real advantage

This isn’t just about collecting anymore… this is about understanding where VALUE is moving next.

If you’re into: sports cards, sneakers, investing, reselling, pop culture, or making money in new markets—this episode is for you.

We also look at the Billionaire Boys Club x Eddie Bauer collaboration and the growing crossover between streetwear and heritage brands.

Beyond fashion and collectibles, we expand the conversation to Bitcoin and traditional stores of value like gold and silver — and why belief, scarcity, and culture play a major role in what people choose to invest in.

In the debut episode of Grease Up, Dr. Collectible breaks down the shift happening inside sneaker and culture right now. From Flower Mountain’s SS26 retro-trail collection to the broader rise of hybrid performance footwear, we explore why function, design intelligence, and wearability are overtaking hype.

This episode dives into:

• The evolution of sneaker culture beyond resale • Why trail and utility silhouettes are gaining ground • The difference between hype drops and timeless pieces • How to create revenue inside culture without selling a single card

We also touch on high-end collectibles and what makes certain pieces foundational versus momentary.

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about understanding direction before the crowd does.

Welcome to Grease Up.