Ep. 119 : 2025 Topps Chrome Update Overview

Ep. 119 : 2025 Topps Chrome Update Overview

Author: Mike Couillard December 11, 2025 Duration: 1:29:01
In our 119th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the draft lottery, a new Hall-of-Famer, and the fallout of the Winter Meetings transactions before diving into the latest baseball card release, 2025 Topps Chrome Update, hitting shelves on Dec. 10.

You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social@mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 12/10: 2025 Topps Chrome Update
  • 12/14: 2025 Topps Archives
  • 12/17: 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome
  • 12/17: 2025 Topps Heritage High Number
  • 12/18: 2025 Topps Black & White Baseball
  • 2/11: 2025 Topps MLB MVP Collection
  • Dec: 2025 Panini Select
  • TBD: 2025 Bowman Draft
  • TBD: 2025 Topps Five Star
  • TBD: 2025 Panini Flawless
2025 Topps Chrome Update Overview (54:45) (link to related post on Razzball)

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have a shared obsession that branches in two fascinating directions: the strategic depths of fantasy baseball and the nostalgic, tangible world of MLB card collecting. Their Cards & Categories podcast sits right at that unique intersection, creating a space where lineup decisions and auction values are debated with the same passion as rookie card prospecting and vintage set completion. It’s a conversation built for those who find equal joy in analyzing a player’s on-base percentage and the crisp corner of a mint-condition insert. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a local card shop or diving into a lively fantasy league chat, blending statistical deep dives with personal stories from the hobby. You’ll hear them break down weekly player performances for fantasy relevance while also discussing the cultural and financial currents within the sports card market. This isn’t just another baseball podcast; it’s a dedicated look at how our fandom manifests, both in digital leagues and in physical collections, all through the informed and often humorous perspective of two genuine enthusiasts. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable advice, collecting trends, and the simple pleasure of talking about the game from these two distinct, yet beautifully connected, angles.
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