Ep. 52 : All-Star Festivities Recap, Topps Chrome Release

Ep. 52 : All-Star Festivities Recap, Topps Chrome Release

Author: Mike Couillard July 18, 2024 Duration: 1:24:17
In our 52nd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by celebrating our one-year anniversary before diving into the All-Star Game happenings including the Home Run Derby and MLB Draft. Then we discuss the release of one of the year's most significant baseball card products, Topps Chrome, in stores July 17.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 7/17: Topps Chrome
  • 8/7: Topps Finest
  • 8/21: Panini Boys of Summer
  • 8/28: Panini Prizm
  • TBD: Donruss
Cards Discussion (44:03) (link to Razzball for pictures of cards discussed)

2024 Topps Chrome (checklist and overview from Beckett)

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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